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		<title>MikuPa♪ 39&#8217;s Live in Singapore &#8211; My Impressions</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:12:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheFuzzy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What a rush! Man, my arms are cramped now from all the frantic waving. T_T If you look closely enough, you might be able to see me and Fariz waving our extra-long leek lightsticks in the front row. If you’re having difficulty, though: Anyway, here are my thoughts on the concert. The Fail: While I [...]]]></description>
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<p>What a rush! Man, my arms are cramped now from all the frantic waving. T_T</p>
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<p>If you look closely enough, you might be able to see me and Fariz waving our extra-long leek lightsticks in the front row. If you’re having difficulty, though:</p>
<p align="center"><img src="http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/3118/mikupawhere.jpg" width="550" height="250" /></p>
<p>Anyway, here are my thoughts on the concert.</p>
<p>The Fail:</p>
<p>While I was nearly deafened by the music, I can hand-wave it away with my inexperience with concerts and the fact that I was sitting in the front row (and didn’t have earplugs).</p>
<p>I thought the bass was way too deep and the VOCALOIDs’ voices could barely be heard over the accompanying band music. I guess out of all the things they tested, they goofed in the aural portion. Thankfully I was familiar with most of the songs so I could make out the words very easily.</p>
<p>Len sang <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4hTcLgcYnw" target="_blank">Migikata no Chou</a>. Alone. In fact, Rin and Len had <strong>no duet together</strong>. What the hell is this blasphemy.</p>
<p>Also, the concert could’ve used a little more hardcore fanboyism/fangirlism, IMO.</p>
<p>The Great:</p>
<p>I attended the concert expecting really great covers by the band, and I wasn’t disappointed. I’m not too sure who they are (couldn’t hear Miku introducing them), but they sure know how to rock out, especially the lead electric guitarist on the left. Thankfully, I sat near him so his guitar solos were more prominent throughout their performances.</p>
<p>The song selection was quite good, though I believe fans who have followed the past MikuPa concerts will find most of the songs and dance sequences very familiar.&#160; I managed to predict a few after watching <a href="http://kyourankyodai.com/2011/11/10/are-you-ready-for-mikupa-in-singapore/" target="_blank">the free test stream</a> (like Yellow and ARiA) but Miku Miku ni Shite Ageru as the first encore was a pleasant surprise (though Melt was a given). I totally didn’t see it coming, and man, did I cheer the loudest.</p>
<p>The projection and special effects were impressive, too! I was afraid we couldn’t see the VOCALOIDs clearly since we were sitting at a wide angle relative to the stage, and especially because we were sitting so close to the stage. Thankfully, we got to watch them dance in all of their virtual glory.</p>
<p>Afterword:</p>
<p>Although the concert lasted a full 2 hours, it didn’t feel very long when the time came for Miku to perform her encore songs. I was satisfied otherwise though, and I hope they’ll be able to pull off a concert again next year. And they probably will.</p>
<p>And hopefully even better than before.</p>
<p>P.S. To the stranger who snagged Project DIVA Extend from me: I actually thought you were my brother’s/friend’s friend LOL. Ah well, have fun with the game anyways. </p>
<p>And now for the first day of AFA itself.</p>
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		<title>Are You Ready For MikuPa in Singapore?</title>
		<link>http://kyourankyodai.com/2011/11/10/are-you-ready-for-mikupa-in-singapore/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheFuzzy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hatsune Miku rehearsing for the concert.Source: Facebook I was originally planning to do a little write-up about this in the morning, but there’s no time for that now! If you haven’t caught the last MikuPa (in Sapporo), here’s your chance to view a live (and free) screening! Head over here to watch it! EDIT: It&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"><a href="http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/4517/mikupasgrehearsal.jpg"><img src="http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/4356/mikupasgrehearsalsmall.jpg" width="550" height="366" /></a>Hatsune Miku rehearsing for the concert.<br/>Source: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150930391595637&#038;set=a.10150930389510637.763464.10150149727825637&#038;type=3" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p>
<p>I was originally planning to do a little write-up about this in the morning, but there’s no time for that now!</p>
<p>If you haven’t caught the last MikuPa (in Sapporo), here’s your chance to view a live (and free) screening! <a href="http://live.niconico.com/watch/lv70163955" target="_blank">Head over here to watch it</a>!</p>
<p>EDIT: It&#8217;s over now.</p>
<p>Also, I’m back, b*tches. For the time being.</p>
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<p>Well, that stream was short-lived. No encore either. It was apparently a broadcasting test for the real concert tonight, and by the looks of it, the servers seem stable enough.</p>
<p>But enough about free-yet-outdated streams, the Promised Day has come.</p>
<p>We have seen Singapore’s 15-minute version of Miku’s part in Animelo on a video screen, <a href="http://kyourankyodai.com/2009/11/26/afa09-the-entirety-of-day-1-in-a-stick/" target="_blank">with extra lagging-goodness</a>!</p>
<p>We have seen gameplay videos representing Miku’s very presence at I LOVE ANISONG (<a href="http://kyourankyodai.com/2010/11/14/afax-day-1-in-a-nutshell/" target="_blank">and nothing else</a>)!</p>
<p>But finally…5pb has answered our prayers! Now we’re getting a full-fledged, hologram-equipped concert, worthy of being referred to as a real Hatsune Miku Party concert. Hell, it’s actually a sequel to the last <a href="http://5pb.jp/mikupa/" target="_blank">MikuPa in Sapporo</a>.</p>
<p>Those overseas need not despair, Nico Nico Douga will also be streaming the concert itself! On two different sites, <a href="http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv68885930" target="_blank">one for the Japanese</a> and <a href="http://live.niconico.com/watch/lv70163955" target="_blank">the other for the rest of the world</a>!</p>
<p>With an event as big as this (and not to mention AFA itself), the Kyouran Kyōdai have come prepared!</p>
<p>I’ve applied for leave! (gasp!)</p>
<p>We’ve got VIP tickets! (shock!)</p>
<p>We’ve got front row seats! (awe!)</p>
<p>If you’ve managed to do the same (more or less) and are attending the concert too, yay-fications to you too! If you aren’t though…<strong>wait right there</strong>!</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/2549/mikupamerch.jpg"><img src="http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/7082/mikupamerchsmall.jpg" width="550" height="413" /></a></p>
<p>There’s still the exclusive MikuPa merchandise.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.theanimehouse.com/AFA2011%20Release/KKnMAFA2011.htm" target="_blank">KKnM</a>-run booth will be located outside the concert hall, and will sell that delicious bag (and all those other things). In fact, there’s a rumour that they might start selling even before the concert starts. Hint hint.</p>
<p>We’re not sure which of <a href="http://5pb.jp/mikupa/goods_sapporo/" target="_blank">the official MikuPa merch will be sold</a>, though COSPA’s definitely confirmed at this point, being a KKnM0-run booth.</p>
<p>Now let’s just hope the concert will be worth the sudden gaping hole in my bank account. –_–</p>
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		<title>Black★Rock Shooter, (Reviewing) The Game</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:50:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheFuzzy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I finished the game (or at least the first and “good” ending) rather recently, and as a fanboy, I am pleased with how it’s turned out. However, I’ll be reviewing this game strictly from a gamer’s point of view (except when the plot itself comes into play), so the score may be lower than you [...]]]></description>
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<p>I finished the game (or at least the first and “good” ending) rather recently, and <strong>as a fanboy</strong>, I am pleased with how it’s turned out.</p>
<p>However, I’ll be reviewing this game strictly from a gamer’s point of view (except when the plot itself comes into play), so the score may be lower than you expect.</p>
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<p>I’ll try to keep it as spoiler-free as possible. But first, a short outline! =D</p>
<h2>The Outline</h2>
<p>The game puts you in the shoes of the titular character, Black★Rock Shooter, who shoots her way through enemies to get to her nemesis, White Rock Shooter. But I’m sure you already know that.</p>
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<p>The game is split into stages AKA levels, and each level is split into several missions, which use parts of the stage as needed (to advance the plot, or for a side quest). Whole stages will be later accessible through Free Hunting missions, though there won’t be any save points between you and the boss. But more on that later.</p>
<p>Once you enter a mission, you can run around in the stage towards your objective, and when you get in contact with a mob or boss, you enter battle.</p>
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<p>In battle, you kill enemies by shooting them with your Rock Cannon. Enemies will either approach you (slowly or quickly, depending) to hit you in the face, or dance around and shoot you. Most of the attacks in the game have very clear tells, so you should be able to dodge them, or block them just in time.</p>
<p>You can’t just dodge-spam or Rambo it out though; you’ll raise your Overheat bar. As your body heats up, you shoot less bullets per button press, and when you OVERHEAT, you’re a sitting duck while your body cools down.</p>
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<p>Alternatively, you can use active skills and items, which don’t heat up your gun at all. Instead, active skills have their own cool-down timers, and items are in limited quantity.</p>
<p>Passive skills also come into play, though you unlock them over time through the course of the story (and then some). You can choose to turn them on and off any time before a battle, but unless you’re willing to give yourself a challenge, don’t bother.</p>
<p>Now that I’ve pretty much addressed the bread and butter of the game (you can find the rest out for yourself), it’s time for</p>
<h2>The Review</h2>
<p>While repeatedly returning to the mission menu while taking on the story feels a little jarring, it does allow you to “go back in time” in the game, essentially allowing another full playthrough once you’ve finished the game.</p>
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<p>Most expected the game to be a real-time hack &amp; slash game, and while it avoided being the latter, it managed to retain the qualities of a former, borrowing some elements from STGs (shooting-games) like constant bullet-dodging (though not to <em>danmaku</em> levels). Well done, ImageEpoch.</p>
<p>The Overheat system in battle forces you to “ration” your actions and delay them to let your body cool down a little. That means instead of going in guns blazing, you’ll have to work out a strategy to, well, <a href="http://danbooru.donmai.us/post?tags=seizon_senryaku" target="_blank">survive</a>.</p>
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<p>Enemies don’t all act the same either; over the course of the story, enemies get trickier to take down, and the bosses really take the cake. The button-spam events at the end of each boss are totally unnecessary, since you will never lose, and feel like an excuse to watch B★RS engage her enemies DBZ-style.</p>
<p>The game does try to get imaginative, ranging from saving your bike from being eaten by mooks to rescuing a target within a time limit. Sadly, though, the most they do to your “head from start to finish while killing everything in the way” routine is to change one or two factors (e.g. you’re better off avoiding enemies, you have to deal lots of damage while killing enemies within a time limit, etc).</p>
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<p>Thankfully, little in the game is vague though (barring the language barrier), what with all your objectives clearly marked on the stage map and field.</p>
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<p>The bike mini-game feels like a breath of fresh air, but after dying a couple of times (or more), you’ll feel thankful it only lasts for a single stage.</p>
<p>Grind…is nearly non-existent if you’re just aiming to complete the story. The stages are made such that you’ll be able to go through all the story missions in order without too much difficulty.</p>
<p>In fact, I’d say levelling is almost too easy. You might miss out on a few useful skills if you don’t manage to unlock them along the way, though unlocking them is a simple matter of killing enough of X in a certain stage (sometimes with weapon Y only).</p>
<p>If anything, ImageEpoch succeeded in creating a traditional JRPG, but without the level-grinding.</p>
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<p>For a JRPG (and marketed as part of ImageEpoch’s line of “true JRPGs”), it is amazingly…<strong>short</strong>. It takes approximately 12 hours (or 2 days of guard duty) to complete the storyline, after which the post-story content begins to unlock.</p>
<p>While the post-story content continues to feature fully-voiced cutscenes (even some hilarious ones) and even goes so far as to reveal a “true” end to the game, it takes only 5-10 hours to finish all that. I’ve yet to complete this part though, but my estimate is from hearing about the end-game content from other chaps online who have already achieved 100% completion.</p>
<p>And by 100% completion, I mean getting every single achievement, unlocking every single gallery item, and bludgeoning that <strong>true</strong> last boss into submission.</p>
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<p>Whether the game’s length (or lack thereof) is because of the writing or vice versa, the plot leaves a <strong>lot</strong> to be desired. Unexplained origins (other than B★RS’, at least), unjustified motives (except maybe due to insanity or pure boredom), and an unsatisfying ending which doesn’t even leave any room for a <a href="http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SequelHook" target="_blank">Sequel Hook</a> (unless you count the need for a proper ending as one).</p>
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<p>Like most PSP games, the textures in the game aren’t exactly crisp; even the star on B★RS’ back (which you’ll be looking at most of the time) looks a little blurred. Some parts really take the cake though, such as the forest stage, where the ground looks like splotches of differing shades of grey and green up close. Not to mention the fact that nearly every path in the forest looks the same.</p>
<p>Effects in the game are decent; they portray what they need to just fine, and nothing more. There is a constant bloom effect going on in-game though, probably to disguise the aliasing. Protip: it <strong>doesn’t</strong> help much, guys.</p>
<p>While the visuals aren’t much to admire, there is a plus point: loading times are blazing fast. If you’ve downloaded the game (legally or not) or used the data install option, nothing in the game takes longer than 3 seconds to load. The game runs pretty smoothly on my old PSP 1000, too.</p>
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<p>The cutscenes in the game are well-animated, or at the very least, much better than God Eater’s stiff movement. The most important plot-heavy ones feature smooth, realistic movement, camera angles, and lip-syncing.</p>
<p>I have only one thing to say about the character and prop design: if you have a heavy metal or gun fetish, this game is for you. <a href="http://huke.blog.shinobi.jp/" target="_blank">Huke</a> definitely made his mark here.</p>
<p>While I’m happy they roped in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manabu_Namiki" target="_blank">Manabu Namiki</a> for the music, ImageEpoch seemed to have forgotten something important. With all the skull, star and death metal themes in the game, where did all the rock go? Instead all we get is a lot of synth.</p>
<p align="center"><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/p/0CC2341D59BE5C0B?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/p/0CC2341D59BE5C0B?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="385" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></a></p>
<p>EDIT: Kudos to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/PAPAEDMUND" target="_blank">PAPAEDMUND</a> for uploading the entire OST.</p>
<p>While the music doesn’t exactly live up to the expectations of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLzOrik5YJ8" target="_blank">the song</a> that this game is based on (and it should IMHO), it does give a very “retro” feel to the game.</p>
<p>Which is actually kind of jarring, if you think about it.</p>
<p>Nonetheless though, the music ranges from the calm “safe zone” music to the fast-paced boss battle themes, and does sound good overall. If the game took a little longer than a couple of days to finish though, I think I’d actually be able to reminisce every time I hear the music outside the game.</p>
<p align="center"><a class="shutterset_brstg_review" href="http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/7526/brsreview13.jpg"><img src="http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/7526/brsreview13.jpg" width="480" height="272" /></a></p>
<p>The voice acting in this game is excellent, but that’s a given since it has an all-star cast. Given titular main character’s personality, Maaya doesn’t get as many chances to act out her role (at least, not as much as Miyuki’s role as Grey), but she makes up for it with her double role as WRS.</p>
<p>I will be honest: I cannot tell that they’re being spoken by the same voice actress. </p>
<p>I’m not going to talk about the limited edition content as part of this review, the main reason being that they don’t really contribute to the game itself. In any case though, tl;dr, here’s a quick summary:</p>
<p>Game-play: 7/10 – Decent and level-grind independent. The creative use of mini-games does liven up the gameplay a little more, though it does get a little repetitive after a while.</p>
<p>Visual: 7/10 – Graphics and effects are decent, though texture quality is low, and the use of bloom feels like an unneeded gimmick.</p>
<p>Aural: 7/10 – The good use of synth complements the game’s atmosphere, though it clashes with its death metal themes.</p>
<p>End-game Appeal: 5/10 – The game is way too short for a JRPG. Even the unlockables (which are there only to lengthen your play-time) aren’t all that hard to obtain.</p>
<h3>Overall: 6.5/10</h3>
<p align="center"><a class="shutterset_brstg_review" href="http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/4408/brsreview14.jpg"><img src="http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/4408/brsreview14.jpg" width="480" height="272" /></a></p>
<p>If I had anything else to say, it’d be that B★RS The Game was probably rushed. Greater emphasis was placed on the character design rather than the game itself, though the decent in-battle gameplay became its saving grace.</p>
<p>I am happy, though, that the gaming industry’s first attempt to turn a popular franchise into a game didn’t turn out to be a boring, turn-based dungeon adventure. To be honest, if it did, I wouldn’t have even bothered playing it, let alone reviewing it.</p>
<p>If you’re still considering getting the game, only get it <strong>if</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>you <strong>love</strong> Black★Rock Shooter. </li>
<li>you’re bored and looking for a quick RPG to clear. </li>
<li>you’re into <a href="http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TechnologyPorn" target="_blank">tech porn</a>. </li>
</ul>
<p>Otherwise, look elsewhere.</p>
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		<title>Here&#8217;s a Preview of the figma of B★RS&#8217; Mecha Form</title>
		<link>http://kyourankyodai.com/2011/07/02/heres-a-preview-of-the-figma-of-brs-mecha-form/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2011 02:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheFuzzy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While the magazine scan doesn’t reveal anything about the terms and availability, the figma looks smexy. I had a feeling this was bound to show up sometime though, what with WRS’ lack of a fighting partner in action-figure form. Totally dig the new hairstyle, not to mention THE WINGS. My guess is that it’ll probably [...]]]></description>
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<p>While the magazine scan doesn’t reveal anything about the terms and availability, the figma looks <em>smexy</em>. I had a feeling this was bound to show up sometime though, what with <a href="http://kyourankyodai.com/2011/02/07/brs-awakens-unleashes-wrs-trailer/" target="_blank">WRS</a>’ lack of a fighting partner in action-figure form. Totally dig the new hairstyle, not to mention THE WINGS.</p>
<p>My guess is that it’ll probably be out near the end of August, that is, around the time the game’s released.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://www.2chan.net/" target="_blank">Futaba Channel</a> via <a href="http://moebutanews.blog59.fc2.com/blog-entry-651.html" target="_blank">萌え豚NEWS</a></p>
<p>Also, kudos to xs27 for the heads up!</p>
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		<title>Hear The Protagonists&#8217; In-game Voices in B★RS The Game</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheFuzzy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Neither of these videos actually have any real gameplay (save for a mini-game), but we’re getting there! First up is the titular character, Black★Rock Shooter herself: Maaya Sakamoto actually sounds more high-pitched and emotional than I expected. In fact, it doesn’t seem to fit the cold “air” she built up in B★RS’ deep voice at [...]]]></description>
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<p>Neither of these videos actually have any real gameplay (save for a mini-game), but we’re getting there!</p>
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<p>First up is the titular character, Black★Rock Shooter herself:</p>
<p align="center"><iframe width="550" height="343" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WHsZZlVJbIE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Maaya Sakamoto actually sounds more high-pitched and emotional than I expected. In fact, it doesn’t seem to fit the cold “air” she built up in B★RS’ deep voice at the end of every trailer (including this one, yes) and <a href="http://kyourankyodai.com/2011/02/07/brs-awakens-unleashes-wrs-trailer/" target="_blank">the “awakening” event</a>. The difference is jarring enough to make me <strong>cringe</strong> a little. Eek.</p>
<p>Also, a Blacktrike dodging mini-game at the 20-second mark? Looks pretty…meh. I expected some drive-by shooting at least. =(</p>
<p>Second in line is the prototype, Grey:</p>
<p align="center"><iframe width="550" height="343" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Po_96jBgvdU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>While I didn’t know what to expect of Grey, Miyuki Sawashiro actually takes on her persona pretty well, coming across as a cold warrior, emotions dulled by the constant battles. Or so I think, since I can’t actually understand what she’s saying.</p>
<p>Also, if the B★RS x Grey ship wasn’t confirmed yet, consider it engraved in stone now. Pomf!</p>
<p>These videos were revealed over the past couple of weeks, and WRS’ character movie should be coming up next. Let’s hope the voice director doesn’t make Maaya screw up this time. &gt;_&lt;</p>
<p>Sources: </p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.siliconera.com/2011/06/23/new-black-rock-shooter-the-game-trailer-rolls-out-reveals-motorcycle-mini-game/" target="_blank">Siliconera</a></li>
<li><a href="http://jrpg.jp/news/list/?eid=2" target="_blank">JRPG News</a></li>
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		<title>Presenting the OP of B★RS The Game</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 03:35:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheFuzzy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[FUCK YES. I know ufotable’s pretty talented, but I’ve only personally seen their work in God Eater Burst. This…this just takes it to a whole new level. d(^v^ d) We see that there are multiple City Eaters at work here, and a total of 5 out of the 8 Apostles are revealed. The new faces [...]]]></description>
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<p>FUCK YES.</p>
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<p align="center"><iframe width="550" height="343" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5C3RURPgLfs?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>I know ufotable’s pretty talented, but I’ve only personally seen their work in God Eater Burst. This…this just takes it to a whole new level. d(^v^ d)</p>
<p>We see that there are <em>multiple</em> City Eaters at work here, and a total of 5 out of the 8 Apostles are revealed. The new faces consist of 3 guys (there goes that all-girl harem fantasy), and so far, only the details for the red one have been revealed.</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/2894/brsconceptazuma.jpg"><img src="http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/9227/brsconceptazumasmall.jpg" width="550" height="470" /></a></p>
<p align="center"><img src="http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/4782/brsjrpgscreen28.jpg" width="480" height="272" /></p>
<p align="center"><img src="http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/3452/brsjrpgscreen29.jpg" width="480" height="272" /></p>
<p>His name is Azuma (アズマ), and he’s the 2nd Apostle. His outfit is very asymmetrical, and his left eye is covered by a metal “scar”. <a href="http://blackrockshooter.wikia.com/wiki/Azuma" target="_blank">Herald of meridian</a> calls it a “spine”. He also wields a blade, and appears to be able to perform fire-based attacks.</p>
<p align="center"><img src="http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/7407/brsjrpgscreen30.jpg" width="480" height="272" /></p>
<p align="center"><img src="http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/4140/brsjrpgscreen31.jpg" width="480" height="272" /></p>
<p align="center"><img src="http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/9547/brsjrpgscreen32.jpg" width="480" height="272" /></p>
<p align="center"><img src="http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/784/brsjrpgscreen33.jpg" width="480" height="272" /></p>
<p>Here are some more screenshots released alongside Azuma’s reveal. So it’s mission-based…I expected as much from a PSP title.</p>
<p>Famitsu also launched <a href="http://www.famitsu.com/sp/110530_blackrockshooter/" target="_blank">a special page</a> detailing all information they released before Azuma’s reveal. <a href="http://brs.jrpg.jp/" target="_blank">The game’s website</a> got updated too, obviously.</p>
<p>If the OP is anything to go by though, it seems this’ll be one epic title, at least before the release of the PSVita. Gah, my patience draws thin.</p>
<p>Sources:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.famitsu.com/news/201106/04044482.html" target="_blank">Famitsu</a></li>
<li><a href="http://2ch.net/" target="_blank">2channel</a> (somewhere >_>)</li>
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		<title>Meet the First Apostle, Mii</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 10:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheFuzzy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mii is described to be an “A-class alien” and is said to feed off of the blood of young women. She also speaks Spanish. (“Buenas tardes, konnichiwa!” Seriously.) This scan originated from an issue (May?) of the Famitsu magazine. Unfortunately, this was the only piece of the article posted online, though I think a friend [...]]]></description>
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<p>Mii is described to be an “A-class alien” and is said to feed off of the blood of young women. She also speaks Spanish. (“Buenas tardes, konnichiwa!” Seriously.)</p>
<p>This scan originated from an issue (May?) of the Famitsu magazine. Unfortunately, this was the only piece of the article posted online, though I think a friend of mine is looking into buying an issue and scanning it, too.</p>
<p>Other than that, though, there have been other announcements/reveals as well.</p>
<p align="center"><img src="http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/5710/brsjrpgscreen28.gif" width="353" height="200" /></p>
<p align="center"><img src="http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/3452/brsjrpgscreen29.jpg" width="450" height="255" /></p>
<p>Firstly, these are preview screengrabs of ufotable’s work on the game. Pretty well-done, as expected.</p>
<p>Secondly, the title of the game’s theme song will be “NO SCARED” by the band, ONE OK ROCK. Kind of reminds me of Tomoko’s “Don’t scary”, heh.</p>
<p align="center"><img src="http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7407/brsjrpgscreen30.jpg" width="480" height="272" /></p>
<p align="center"><img src="http://img863.imageshack.us/img863/4140/brsjrpgscreen31.jpg" width="480" height="272" /></p>
<p align="center"><img src="http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/9547/brsjrpgscreen32.jpg" width="480" height="272" /></p>
<p>Thirdly, these new screenshots surfaced on HMV’s site (of all places). Here we see BRS taking on a CNRT, a mysterious (mini?) boss mob, and the battle results screen. Ooh, I can feel the grind already.</p>
<p>Stay tuned for more!</p>
<p>Sources:</p>
<ul>
<li>2channel <a href="http://yuzuru.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/anichara/1296744505/729" target="_blank">[1]</a> <a href="http://yuzuru.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/anichara/1296744505/761" target="_blank">[2]</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://jrpg.jp/news/?nid=88" target="_blank">JRPG.jp</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/1103300032/" target="_blank">HMV</a> </li>
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		<title>BRS FIRST EDITION: Here&#8217;s My Take On It</title>
		<link>http://kyourankyodai.com/2011/03/27/brs-first-edition/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2011 08:08:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, the name&#8217;s a First but the idea isn&#8217;t&#8230; Sheeple, anyone? I mean really, does any one want me to do them Sheeple avatars?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well, the name&#8217;s a First but the idea isn&#8217;t&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://lts.cr/VJ1" alt="Sheeple" width="450" height="397" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Sheeple, anyone?</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">I mean really, does any one want me to do them Sheeple avatars?</p>
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		<title>B★RS THE GAME Regular Edition Receives a Charm-ing Upgrade</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2011 06:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheFuzzy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Source: Pixiv by 凪庵 ImageEpoch made a couple of interesting announcements a couple of days ago. Firstly, the Regular Edition of the game will now be referred to as the First Edition (wow) and will receive a petite addition: CHANxCO, WAI YOU DO DIS?! What’s interesting to note that the WRS Charm is exclusive to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"><a href="http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/2627/16486259.jpg"><img src="http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/3798/16486259small.jpg" width="550" height="645" /></a>     <br />Source: <a href="http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&amp;illust_id=16486259" target="_blank">Pixiv by 凪庵</a></p>
<p>ImageEpoch made a couple of interesting announcements a couple of days ago.</p>
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<p>Firstly, the Regular Edition of <a href="http://kyourankyodai.com/2011/01/01/black-rock-shooter-the-game-preview-screenshots-concept-art/" target="_blank">the game</a> will now be referred to as the First Edition (wow) and will receive a petite addition:</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/925/wrscharm01.jpg" class="shutterset_wrscharm"><img src="http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/4762/wrscharm01small.jpg" width="550" height="315" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://insidebox.sakura.ne.jp/" target="_blank">CHANxCO</a>, WAI YOU DO DIS?!</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/6831/wrscharm02.jpg" class="shutterset_wrscharm"><img src="http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/4016/wrscharm02small.jpg" width="550" height="315" /></a></p>
<p>What’s interesting to note that the WRS Charm is exclusive to the First Edition; it will <strong>not</strong> be bundled with the White Premium Edition (and it’s <a href="http://kyourankyodai.com/2011/02/07/brs-awakens-unleashes-wrs-trailer/" target="_blank">figma of awesome</a>).</p>
<p>/RAEG</p>
<p>Back to the topic at hand…</p>
<p>Secondly, the game will be made fully-downloadable from PSN at 5,600 JPY, and 500 JPY from every purchase will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross to aid in their disaster relief efforts. PSP Go users, rejoice!</p>
<p>Remember, you can purchase the <strike>Regular</strike> First Edition at <a href="http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=english&amp;vgForm=ProductInfo&amp;sku=TVG-PSP-1803&amp;template=default/product/e_display.html" target="_blank">AmiAmi</a>, or <a href="http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004DZPJDQ" target="_blank">Amazon.jp</a>. Additional official online retailers will be listed on <a href="http://jrpg.jp/game/detail/?tid=3&amp;guide=1" target="_blank">the official shop guide</a>. The retail price remains the same at 6,279 JPY.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://jrpg.jp/news/?nid=68" target="_blank">JRPG.jp News</a></p>
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		<title>Remember MikuPa?</title>
		<link>http://kyourankyodai.com/2011/03/09/remember-mikupa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheFuzzy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Okay, okay, I know, KK’s been dead for about…a month or so? I’m a terrible blogger, I get it. Anyhoo, if you somehow forgot about MikuPa, it’s about to start! Yup. Right now. And I was lucky enough to get the rest of the day off for this. I do pray I don&#8217;t disconnect halfway [...]]]></description>
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<p>Okay, okay, I know, KK’s been dead for about…a month or so? I’m a terrible blogger, I get it.</p>
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<p>Anyhoo, if you somehow forgot about <a href="http://kyourankyodai.com/2010/12/10/hatsune-miku-live-party-2011-coming-soon/" target="_blank">MikuPa</a>, it’s about to start! Yup. Right now. And I was lucky enough to get the rest of the day off for this. I do pray I don&#8217;t disconnect halfway though.</p>
<p>You can <a href="http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv40009475" target="_blank">join the stream and watch it</a>, and for those of you who are <a href="http://twitpic.com/47qq5z" target="_blank">at the scene itself</a>, have fun!</p>
<p>EDIT: It wasn&#8217;t a bad concert&#8230;but it didn&#8217;t live up to <a href="http://kyourankyodai.com/2010/03/11/happy-mikus-thanksgiving-day/" target="_blank">last year&#8217;s 39&#8242;s Thanksgiving Day</a> either.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/6040/mikupawings.jpg"><img alt="Winged Miku On-stage" src="http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/6040/mikupawings.jpg" alt="" width="512" height="288" /></a></p>
<p>While they managed to cram 39 songs into the much shorter timespan, most of them were cut and/or part of a medley, and there was a ridiculous 30-minute intermission during which they looped a set of adverts till even the audience got sick of it.</p>
<p>They used a slightly different set of models this time round, and IMHO they&#8217;re an improvement over the ones used last year (which IIRC were taken from Project DIVA Arcade). While the fact that they used a screen (as opposed to a holographic projection) may be a disappointment to most, I don&#8217;t really feel the difference. The camera angles used during the stream were terrible, though.</p>
<p>There were a couple of epic moments though. The first was the end of one of the medleys, when they started playing Hatsune Miku no Gekishou. Miku transformed <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEpy0znKHWs" target="_blank">Panty-&amp;-Stocking-style</a> into a silver outfit and sprouted wings near the end. Avid Project DIVA players will know it&#8217;s a reference to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zfnqP1Xvr8" target="_blank">the way the same song ends</a> in the second PSP game.</p>
<p>The second was the final encore song, When the First Love Ends. I&#8217;m not going to spoiler this bit though; you&#8217;ll have to see for yourself. That is, if someone manages to leak a full recording. &gt;_&gt;</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a taste of the concert. It&#8217;s one of the few portions that was streamed for free:</p>
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<p>(Yes, I ended up watching it through UStream. FFFFF)</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the songlist, courtesy of <a href="http://www.moetron.com/2011/03/09/mikupa%E2%99%AA-39%E2%80%B2s-live-in-tokyo-set-list-and-photos/" target="_blank">pKjD</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>XX.) 「かくれんぼ / Kakurenbo」 – buzzG &amp; Aizawa Mai<br />
01.) 「Ievan Polkka」 – Otomania feat.初音ミク<br />
02.) 「こっち向いて Baby /Kocchi Muite Baby」 – ryo (supercell) feat.初音ミク<br />
03.) 「二息步行 / Nisoku Hokou」 – DECO*27 feat.初音ミク<br />
04.) 「アルビノ / albino」 – buzzG feat.初音ミク<br />
05.) 「え？あぁ、そう。 / Eh? Aa Sou.」 – papiyon feat.初音ミク<br />
06.) 「ぽっぴっぽ / Po Pi Po」 – ラマーズP feat.初音ミク<br />
07.) 「トリノコシティ / Torinoko City」 – 40mP feat.初音ミク<br />
08.) 「キャットフード / Cat Food」 – doriko feat.初音ミク<br />
09.) 「崩壊歌姫 -disruptive diva- / Houkai Utahime -disruptive diva-」 マチゲリータP feat.初音ミク<br />
10.) 「白い雪のプリンセスは / Shiroi Yuki no Princess wa」 – のぼる↑ feat.初音ミク<br />
11.) 「ワールズエンド・ダンスホール / World’s End Dancehall」 – wowaka feat.初音ミク＆巡音ルカ<br />
12.) 「ダブルラリアット / Double Lariat 」- アゴアニキ feat.巡音ルカ<br />
13.) 「No Logic」 – ジミーサムP feat.巡音ルカ<br />
14.) 「RIP RELEASE」 – ryuuseiP feat.巡音ルカ<br />
15.) 「Japanese Ninja No.1」 – デッドボールP feat.巡音ルカ<br />
16.) 「ルカルカ★ナイトフィーバー / Luka Luka★Night Fever」 – samfree feat.巡音ルカ<br />
17.) 「結ンデ開イテ羅刹ト骸 / Musunde Hiraite Rasetsu to Mukuro」 – ハチ feat.初音ミク<br />
18.) 「ローリンガール / Rolling Girl」 – wowaka feat.初音ミク<br />
***30-MINUTE INTERMISSION***<br />
19.) 「trick and treat」 – OSTER project feat.鏡音リン・鏡音レン<br />
20.) 「悪ノ娘 / Aku no Musume」 – mothy_悪ノP feat.鏡音リン<br />
21.) 「悪ノ召使 / Aku no Meshitsukai」 – mothy_悪ノP feat.鏡音レン<br />
22.) 「いろは唄 / Iroha Uta」 – 銀サク feat.鏡音リン<br />
23.) 「炉心融解 / meltdown」 – iroha(sasaki） feat.鏡音リン<br />
24.) 「ココロ / Kokoro」 – トラボルタ feat.鏡音リン<br />
25.) 「メランコリック / Melancholic」 – Junky feat.鏡音リン<br />
26.) 「リンリンシグナル / Rin Rin Signal」 – Dios/シグナルP feat.鏡音リン・鏡音レン<br />
27.) 「SPICE!」 – minato(流星P) feat.鏡音レン<br />
28.) 「Fire◎Flower」 – halyosy feat.鏡音レン<br />
29.) 「Packaged」 – livetune feat.初音ミク<br />
30.) 「ハロー、プラネット。/ *HELLO, PLANET.」 – sasakure.UK feat.初音ミク<br />
31.) 「マージナル / Marginal」 – OSTER project feat.初音ミク<br />
32.) 「初音ミクの激唱 / Hatsune Miku no Gekishou」 – cosMo（暴走P） feat.初音ミク<br />
33.) 「歌に形はないけれど / Uta ni Katachi wa Nai Keredo」 – doriko feat.初音ミク<br />
34.) 「Yellow」 – livetune feat.初音ミク<br />
35.) 「タイムマシン / Time Machine」 – 1640mP feat.初音ミク<br />
36.) 「ARiA」 – とくP feat.初音ミク<br />
***ENCORE***<br />
37.) 「カラフル×メロディ / Colorful x Melody」 – ちーむMOER feat.初音ミク<br />
38.) 「メルト / MELT」 – supercell feat.初音ミク<br />
39.) 「初めての恋が終わる時 / When the First Love Ends」 – supercell feat.初音ミク</p></blockquote>
<p>You can check out more photos and information from <a href="http://www.moetron.com/2011/03/09/mikupa%E2%99%AA-39%E2%80%B2s-live-in-tokyo-set-list-and-photos/" target="_blank">his post</a>, as well.</p>
<div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 823px; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden;">XX.) 「かくれんぼ / Kakurenbo」 – buzzG &amp; Aizawa Mai<br />
01.) 「Ievan Polkka」 – Otomania feat.初音ミク<br />
02.) 「こっち向いて Baby /Kocchi Muite Baby」 – ryo (supercell) feat.初音ミク<br />
03.) 「二息步行 / Nisoku Hokou」 – DECO*27 feat.初音ミク<br />
04.) 「アルビノ / albino」 – buzzG feat.初音ミク<br />
05.) 「え？あぁ、そう。 / Eh? Aa Sou.」 – papiyon feat.初音ミク<br />
06.) 「ぽっぴっぽ / Po Pi Po」 – ラマーズP feat.初音ミク<br />
07.) 「トリノコシティ / Torinoko City」 – 40mP feat.初音ミク<br />
08.) 「キャットフード / Cat Food」 – doriko feat.初音ミク<br />
09.) 「崩壊歌姫 -disruptive diva- / Houkai Utahime -disruptive diva-」 マチゲリータP feat.初音ミク<br />
10.) 「白い雪のプリンセスは / Shiroi Yuki no Princess wa」 – のぼる↑ feat.初音ミク<br />
11.) 「ワールズエンド・ダンスホール / World’s End Dancehall」 – wowaka feat.初音ミク＆巡音ルカ<br />
12.) 「ダブルラリアット / Double Lariat 」- アゴアニキ feat.巡音ルカ<br />
13.) 「No Logic」 – ジミーサムP feat.巡音ルカ<br />
14.) 「RIP RELEASE」 – ryuuseiP feat.巡音ルカ<br />
15.) 「Japanese Ninja No.1」 – デッドボールP feat.巡音ルカ<br />
16.) 「ルカルカ★ナイトフィーバー / Luka Luka★Night Fever」 – samfree feat.巡音ルカ<br />
17.) 「結ンデ開イテ羅刹ト骸 / Musunde Hiraite Rasetsu to Mukuro」 – ハチ feat.初音ミク<br />
18.) 「ローリンガール / Rolling Girl」 – wowaka feat.初音ミク<br />
***INTERMISSION***<br />
19.) 「trick and treat」 – OSTER project feat.鏡音リン・鏡音レン<br />
20.) 「悪ノ娘 / Aku no Musume」 – mothy_悪ノP feat.鏡音リン<br />
21.) 「悪ノ召使 / Aku no Meshitsukai」 – mothy_悪ノP feat.鏡音レン<br />
22.) 「いろは唄 / Iroha Uta」 – 銀サク feat.鏡音リン<br />
23.) 「炉心融解 / meltdown」 – iroha(sasaki） feat.鏡音リン<br />
24.) 「ココロ / Kokoro」 – トラボルタ feat.鏡音リン<br />
25.) 「メランコリック / Melancholic」 – Junky feat.鏡音リン<br />
26.) 「リンリンシグナル / Rin Rin Signal」 – Dios/シグナルP feat.鏡音リン・鏡音レン<br />
27.) 「SPICE!」 – minato(流星P) feat.鏡音レン<br />
28.) 「Fire◎Flower」 – halyosy feat.鏡音レン<br />
29.) 「Packaged」 – livetune feat.初音ミク<br />
30.) 「ハロー、プラネット。/ *HELLO, PLANET.」 – sasakure.UK feat.初音ミク<br />
31.) 「マージナル / Marginal」 – OSTER project feat.初音ミク<br />
32.) 「初音ミクの激唱 / Hatsune Miku no Gekishou」 – cosMo（暴走P） feat.初音ミク<br />
33.) 「歌に形はないけれど / Uta ni Katachi wa Nai Keredo」 – doriko feat.初音ミク<br />
34.) 「Yellow」 – livetune feat.初音ミク<br />
35.) 「タイムマシン / Time Machine」 – 1640mP feat.初音ミク<br />
36.) 「ARiA」 – とくP feat.初音ミク<br />
***ENCORE***<br />
37.) 「カラフル×メロディ / Colorful x Melody」 – ちーむMOER feat.初音ミク<br />
38.) 「メルト / MELT」 – supercell feat.初音ミク<br />
39.) 「初めての恋が終わる時 / When the First Love Ends」 – supercell feat.初音ミク</div>
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