Matteas's Feed Releases for January 2010
2010 January
Nendo Mio with a sword
Two days ago, an idea suddenly struck my head. "How would it look like if Mio brandished a sword?" So I decided to give it a try the next day and replaced her right hand with Shana's right hand holding Nietono no Shana. And the result is quite satisf...
Kugimiya Rie and others in DVD bonuses
I'm always very pleased when I find a nice video with some of my favorite seiyuu. I'll restrain from any ado because I'm very sleepy now, and just hope you will like it, even if you didn't understand a word. The first video is Kugimiya Rie with Majim...
Strike Witches Season II in Summer
The pantsu exposing loli anime about trousersless airborne fighters, Strike Witches, is getting second season, as it has been announced before. A scan from a magazine (maybe Megami 118 already) provides us with more information. The broadcast of the...
Recycle with Hatsune Miku
METI (the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry of Japan) has introduced a special music video with Hatsune Miku, promoting recycling of old, used cellphones. It's a part of "Tansu Keitai Atsumetai" campaign that should persuade people to hand ove...
My first animation in Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D is a very good application for 3D motion graphics that we use at CG classes. Our school has bought a school license that allows each student from the CG class to use Cinema 4D at home. We had to make a simple animation as a mid-term assignm...
Potato Arm - potato chips transporter
When you eat potato chips, your hands inevitably get greasy. If you're eating at computer, your mouse and keyboard won't be happy about it, as they will get dirty and they just don't like it. And you don't like it either, because it's quite a big cha...
Nendoroid Puchi Fate/stay night preview part 2
The other 6 figures from the Fate/stay night Puchi Nendoroid collection have been revealed. Basically, it's the previous 5 characters in different attires and poses. Nevertheless, they're cute.Saber Caliburn versionTousaka Rin Magical Jewels versionS...
Happy Birthday Mizuki Nana!
お誕生日おめでとう、奈々ちゃん。21st January, which is today, is Mizuki Nana's birthday. So, how old does she turn? 17, of course. Just like last year, and the year before and before and before... ^^Nana has got a great present. Her single Phantom Mi...
Nendoroid Puchi Fate/stay night preview
The date of the premiere of F/SN Unlimited Blade Works is approaching, which brings F/SN back into spotlight. One of the results is that Fate/stay night characters are getting Petite Nendoroid treatment. It was announced some time ago, but we can fin...
K-ON! OVA
Another K-ON! news today. A new, full-length episode of K-ON! is out. As usual, it's very funny, and in this episode, K-ONbu members are making plans for a performance at a club.So, since a fansub release is available as well already, go and watch it...
Figma Mio Preview
Figma Yui and Ui were announced a week ago and this time it's Mio, as one would expect. Several photos have been posted at figma blog.Overall, the design of figma Mio looks very similar to Mio Nendoroid. She's wearing her school uniform, and of cours...
International Saimoe League 2010 Nomination Results
Image is courtesy of MiyuriInternational Saimoe League Nominations results were announced about a week ago, but the statistics were revealed only some two days ago. 86 characters, plus the automatic entries based on previous results, advance to the n...
Nendo Snow Adventure
There are still heaps of snow after last weekend's heavy snowfall, and today it's snowing again. I went for a short walk yesterday and took myself a company. Nendoroid Mio, Nendoroid Shana, and Tako Luka keychain had to obey and brave out into the wh...
Top 10 Anime of Fall according to Dengeki readers
Original image hereThe Fall anime season is over so it's time for Dengeki's regular top 10 anime of the season. The rankings significantly differ from the expectations people had before the season started.Top 10 Fall Anime Ranking:1. To Aru Kagaku no...
Pettanko Thursday Finale
Last Thursday I said it was the last Pettanko Thursday post. But I've decided to bring the curtain down with a small gallery post. It goes without saying that it's NSFW.Ja-ja~n! OWARI DESU.A miracle would have to happen in order to make me resurrect...
Phantom Minds claims #1 on Daily Oricon Chart
Mizuki Nana's latest single called Phantom Minds, which was released yesterday (13th January), has ranked on the top of the Oricon Daily Single Ranking on its first day of sale and maintained this position the following day as well. The estimated num...
Umineko MAD video - Kumasawa Dance
To make a great MAD video, using just one scene and play with it can sometimes be much better than laboring with various scenes and editing them to flow well and make a good overall impression. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, and this vide...
Hirasawa Yui & Ui figma announcement
K-ON! characters are going to be made into figmas. The first K-ON! figma will be Hirasawa Yui, which is due to January 30. Yui's sister, Ui, will be the second one to become a figma. Ui is scheduled to go on sale at the Wonder Festival on February 7....
Crosdresser arrested for entering ladies room
A man wearing women clothes was arrested for trespassing into women's toilet at Moji Station in Kitakyuushuu on Sunday afternoon. The man was wearing a mini-skirt, white boots, and mid-long, black wig. In spite of that, he could be identified as a ma...
Ookami Kakushi - episode 1 - first impressions
I've finally watched the first episode of Ookami Kakushi, which I've been looking forward to. I wasn't sure what to expect from Ryuukishi after Higurashi and Umineko, and I'm still not. But at the very least, it's more than apparent that it will be s...
Kodomo no Jikan Best Collection CD
Opening songs, ending songs, and a few other tracks used in Kodomo no Jikan TV series, OVA, or radio programs will be released in a new compilation album, called simply Kodomo no Jikan Best Collection. The release is scheduled to January 27.Song list...
Pettanko Thursday - Nozomu, Ayame, Lina
Today is the first Thursday in the new year and one week of the new year is almost over. But it's not the only thing that will end very soon. This is the last installment of Pettanko Thursday and a new weekly post will take up its place sooner or lat...
Code Geass New Anime Project Announced
A rough plan of the recently announced "new Code Geass project" has finally come to light. A new anime will be produced, as it's stated in an anime magazine. According to the big text in the picture below, we may expect a revival and rebirth.Whether...
Hatsune Miku Video Clips DVD Compilations
The first compilations of Miku's video clips are going to be released by Sony Music Direct and Dwango Music Entertainment on February 10. The two DVDs, "Hatsune Miku DVD ~memories~" and "Hatsune Miku DVD ~impacts~" will each comprise 13 music video c...
Kobayashi Yuu strikes (scribbles) again
Otaku club from Meiji University, the biggest otaku club in Japan, held a seiyuu event called "Himitsu no Tea Time" (trans. Secret Tea Time). The event featured two seiyuu who voiced the main characters in anime Maria†Holic, Sanada Asami and Kobayash...
Umineko no Naku Koro ni Chiru EP6 sold out
07th Expansion's latest episode of Umineko no Naku Koro ni Chiru visual novel, called EP6 Dawn of the Golden Witch, was released on the third day of C77. It went on sale in doujin shops on the same day, and it was sold out in 3 days at Tora no Ana, G...
International Saimoe League 2010 Nominations started
It's the New Year now, which means that it's time for the ISML 2010 Nomination Phase. It lasts from January 1 to January 7, so make sure you don't forget about it and vote for your favorite moe characters. You can write up to 12 names. Or should I ra...




