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Macross F Galaxy Tour FINAL in Budokan – Part 1


Nakajima Megumi, Kanno Youko, and May'n serenading us with a piano version of Diamond Crevasse.

 

In pure anime-like fashion, the Macross Frontier colony landed in Budokan last November 5th, 2008. Almost a full year later, we finally get to see what what down there in our very own homes and almost a week ahead of its scheduled release! (DVD: 09-10-30, Blu-ray: 09-11-27.) Starring May'n as Sheryl Nome and Nakajima Megumi as Ranka Lee, this huge concert marks the long-awaited onstage duet I've been absolutely dying to see since Macross Frontier was still airing. With over FOUR hours of footage (150 min concert, 90 min specials), this gigantic two disc DVD release doesn't disappoint. It wasn't all about these two singing princesses though, as the concert featured the one and only Kanno Youko. In addition to conducting her beautifully arranged score, Youko was also center stage on the piano for a lot of the songs.

...Videos after the jump!

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Ayane – Arrival of Tears PV (11eyes OP)

 

I finally got my hands on Ayane's newest PV, "Arrival of Tears". Since the single's release a few days ago, I've been listening to the full version of the song a fair bit and it's quickly grown on me. It's currently on my playlist and mp3 player and will probably be a mainstay there for a while. Back in my post about the first episode of 11eyes, I mentioned how Ayane sounds freakishly similar to Mizuki Nana at times. While I still feel that's the case when she sings certain notes, I've listened to Ayane's songs enough now to be able to tell them apart fairly easily now. That said, I would still love to hear Ayane sing one of Mizuki Nana's songs or vice-versa just so I can be in awe.

As for the PV itself, it reminds me a bit of her "cloudier sky" one, except it's completely 11eyes-themed with the Red Night and black moon. (Pretty cool.) Seeing as Ayane performed songs for the original visual novel and the Xbox 360 port "11eyes Crossover", I guess it's only fitting that the PV somewhat reflects the story of 11eyes. I tend to enjoy PVs that have some connection to the anime the song's featured in, but I realize that's usually the least of their concerns -- especially when a song wasn't written specifically for a show. In any case, I've included the anime opening below as well as the visual novel's "Lunatic Tears..." for some extra 11eyes "feel" should you need it. Enjoy.

 
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Nyan Koi! – 04

(Utsukushii Hito)
"Beautiful Person"

What are the Saki girls doing in Nyan Koi? Shouldn't they be practicing for their mahjong nationals? Also, is it considered a trap if it goes the other way around? I don't suppose that it does, but I'm still jostled by the whole ordeal. *shudder*

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Kampfer – 04

Kriegserklrung (Tatakau Otome-tachi)
"Declaration of War ~The Fighting Maidens~"

Seductive student council presidents are dangerous business. With three of the hottest girls in school fighting over his female self, Natsuru should just let them have their way with him. I know I would.