2008: A Year in Review

With 2009 in full swing, it’s time to refresh myself, and look back on 2008 with fond memories.

You’re doing a 2008 closing post at the end of January? Are you mad? My only explanation is that my biological clock is severely off, and with several things that have been taking up my plate for the past few months, it seems I’ve been left behind in the dust. Well, I’m STILL going to do MY year in review, so to those who object, I bite my thumb at thee. So Let’s get this show started, or more accurately, let’s end this show with a bang!

2008 in my opinion was a fabulous year, and gave way to some of the the most memorable anime of recent times. Although many would argue 2008 seemed like a severe drought for the anime industry, I think that is looking at things a bit too critically. Although there was a fair share of mediocre shows lining up our ‘to watch lists’, there were also shining examples of great art in motion. So let’s look back at 2008 now, before its just a distant memory, and think back on fonder times.

TAMUSIC: The Symphony of Clannad, Kanon, and Air

Play it again Kotomi, for old times sake…

Just a little side note for those who recognize the quote under the picture of the day, I am fully aware that isn’t the ACTUAL quote from the movie, but it just SOUNDS better. Anyway, on to the rest of the post.

Having been gifted with the ability to procrastinate with unmatched skill, as well as being armed with a working computer and internet connection has allowed me to amass gigabyte, upon gigabyte of music from every corner of the internet. Through my many journeys I have come across countless number of doujin artists, and amateur productions, and often more than not, I stand amazed, and in awe of the level of skill, and quality that some artists can produce. With that said, it has only been a year since that fateful day I came across a certain group of artists refered to as TAMUSIC.

Happy Chinese “Niu” Year!~

For those who got the pun, congratulations~

Consider this a late New Years post. I’ve been awfully busy lately, so finding time to blog,  just isn’t as easy. Which is a darn shame, since I’ve been up to quite a bit this past month.

In OTHER news, I received my Hayate Yagami 1/7 figurine by Alter today. I would take this time to comment on how unimaginably large the box is, but I think everyone pretty much knows it. I really underestimated the box size. I knew it would be big, but this son of a bitch is BIG. Don’t believe me? To the photos we go!