Anisong
Next AFA09 coverage is from the I Love Anisong concert. Unfortunately I couldn't make all of it but did manage to catch bits of both days.
Performing at the concert was Ichiro Muzuki, May'n, Shokotan, Yoshiki Fukuyama and Hatsune Miku. Yoshiki-sans performance brought back a ton of memories of my days learning Japanese - I didn't realize that it was him who done the vocals for Basara in Macross 7 - video below of him and May'n performing Totsugeki Love Heart - the song I always choose when at Karaoke!
Yoshiki-san also performed King Gainer Over which turned the hall into a frenzy - including me! Recording from some other event below.
Not sure if AFA will publish the official videos but if they do then you will be the first to know ^^ Did get hold of the official photos though which you can see at the end of this post.
Also threw in a few shots of me on stage too although it was not part of the I Love Anisong Experience ^^; Didn't get round to rehearsing much and the fact that I've never performed or spoke in front of such a large audience made me rather nervous - hence the more terrible than normal dancing ^^;
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It's a frenzy, even at the back of the concert hall!
Otaku Graphic Designer
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Maybe it's because most of the DC members were all reside at the back of the hall? ^_~
Student
ya we were there!!!
Magi 2nd network assistant
Really hooligans at the concert... couldn't keep 'em good... bouncers had a harsh night! lol
Magi 2nd network assistant
Have some "I love anisong" been added after the article went up?
Otherwise I couldn't load them (FF crashed 3 times while watching and reading the article, so had to reload whole page).
Lately FF crashes a lot on DC site. Especially when displaying the "week in tokyo" series, where all the articles load one after the other and unless I scroll down they stop loading up, leaving empty squares (frames) with a xxxxx.jpg or number in the upper corners.
I don't know, maybe FF has issues.
Art Student
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Awww d(>_<)b
I was only there on the 2nd day but still the anisong concert was awesome.
Surprised that didnt see the last special performance on that day by May'n & Yoshiki Fukuyama o_O
Did Danny leave early? nevertheless still enjoyed myself during the concert and shouted myself hoarse lol.
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
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Loved the Anisong concert! Was quite hard to see from behind but there were big screens and we sang along with the singers too ^^
Hope that we'll get the chance to watch their performance in Singapore again!
Did anyone else notice Yoshiki throwing his guitar pick into the audience after he finished his performance? ^^;
Lazyass human
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He threw two ^^;
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
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Yea, wish I was sitting in the front so I could get it >,< Or maybe enchant him with super throwing powers so he can throw it to the back of the concert hall ^^;
Budgeting Manager
Aww, you got to take piccies from nearby while we get shouted at for doing the same from the back >_<! I bet they distribute free glowsticks before May'n part to give picture/video taker some problem taking pictures!
I secretly have my 7D & 70-200mm IS f/4 ready & manage to snap a few good ones (pretty hard with all the frenzy). I won't sell/distribute/post them online, just to show my friends & family back home, so don't crucify me guys >_<
I also never get to see you Danny! Next time!
M.Tech Student
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true...
too bad they wont allow us to take any photos. I'm even borrow my friend lens (Canon EF_S 55-250mm) only for this purpose, but then I cannot use it at all...
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encore !!!! XD
SJAB PTE
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Wrong!! It's "MOTTEKE!!"
Jack of all Trades
Wow that looks like it would have been a lot of fun. :3
To bad I'm so broke right now. I don't even have money to start working on my car. :(
Oh well, at least I still have your website and anime. :D
Jedi Knight
FIRE! BOMBER!!
Otaku Graphic Designer
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Z!!!!!!!!!
Aniki saikou~!
Artist/Flash Programmer
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DYNAMITE EXPLOSSIONN!!!!
Freelancer
Wow that's awesome. I really expect some good stories about the shows and the people involved in this enterprise. You hear Danny?! XD XD ^^;
Every time I listen and/or watch Yoshiki Fukyama brings a smile to my face.
I can't think of the emotions flowing on those concerts. Pure AWESOMENESS!
By the way, Yoshiki-san always throws his picks to the audience.
I bet May'n (Sheryl) threw a hell of a great show as well as Ichiro Muzuki and company.
Talking about anisongs. Recently I've been listening Saint Seiya's songs, that gave me the excuse to listen to the older albums of MAKE-UP. Damn! They really are amazing!! I proudly recommend their albums, their 80's sound is amazing and powerful, just like Yoshiki's powerful voice and charm. ^o^ Ho Ho HO HO HO HO HO HO!! Think about it.
Budgeting Manager
Everyone did great! Fukuyama Yoshiki is not 100% at the start (can not make the high notes well), but by the encore at the end, he's 110% =D
Student
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Uaaaa~
I would have loved to gone to I Love Anisong.
May'n buchou looked pretty ^^ Those are song nice official photos though, really captured the essence of Anisong.
I'd also have to say that anisongs are part of my daily listening, walking to and from school. Even when i'm playing some games.
Graphic Designer
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This years AFA was seriously huge, I never expected such a enormous crowd this year. Doing the journalist/media part solo wasn't strong for this Jedi. I need an Ibo for next event.
Anyways thanks AFA, fabulous job. May'n X Fukuyama - Diamond Crevasse (Acoustic Ver.) was my favourite as I broke into tears when I was listened to it. I didn't stay for final on Day 1 cos I seriously tired but Aniki, you're the best as I get to shake and even had a photo with you (but sry ythe guy who used my camera was such a noob it came out wrong and blur grrr).
K-ON! BU seiyuus are my love. Oh gosh I so really wanna meet them again and if possible hope they can perform their voice character tracks live next time around.
Danny, gosh meet you a few times but every time I bump into you, you're either flocked with people and backstage the crews are always dragging you into the rooms, well everyones busy so I guess next time.
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my friend said the light sticks were so bright it blinds the eyes. @.@ too bad it only lasted 5 mins though.
Budgeting Manager
Orange/Yellow light stick ARE really bright. I got a red one that the organizer threw to the audiance & while it's bright for about 5-10 minutes, they glow dimly until the next morning as it's still glowing when I woke up at 5am to catch a plane back home
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glowsticks on crack.
srsly it was so bright.
Graphic Designer
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Yes, they are weak sticks...I was seriously pist but the 2 Japanese lads in front of me were freakin smart, they brought in like 23876234 sticks (huge plastic bag) and they keep lighting 10 sticks per person during the mayn'n event. Once those stick lit omg, our corner was like "Sunny".
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That's why some hardcore fans bring a few barrel wrap around their waist & breaking a new stick every few minute~
Just your average anime fan and blogger...
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Guys, from what I heard, the orange sticks ARE supposed to last 5 minutes.
They are "super light sticks" of sorts and are apparently used by otaku to indicate their fav songs. Since a song usually lasts about 5 minutes hence the stick lasts about 5 minutes. I doubt most people know about this since this is not usually done outside Japan.
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oh yes i heard about this as well.
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Whoa~! Never notice someone actually raised thier walking sticks! I did raised a Zanber tho while comrade zh3us raised DD Sasara (Or was it Tama-nee? ^_~) in his care that moment... ^^;
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*sigh* sometimes living in Australia just sucks....
I think +90% of my music collection is anime OP/ED/OST/etc related - If not all of it ^^"""
@danny: Was your dance choreographed or all improvisation?
Future civil engineer, amateur mangaka and animator
Did go to the AFA'09, had lots of fun and the exciting bit was able to meet Danny in person but too bad did not attend the concert, cant afford the ticket T__T ....everyone seems to be having a great time. Hope i could be there next year if there is going to be a concert and meanwhile...gonna work hard and save up some money, prepare myself for the forthcoming AFA'10 ^0^
Budgeting Manager
You don't have to buy the concert ticket you know. As long as you have the entry ticket to the event itself, you can go into the concert hall & watch from the back like I do. The concert ticket is only for those that want to watch close by!!!
Future civil engineer, amateur mangaka and animator
Izit so, too bad i did not stay until the concert start thinking that i will not be able to get in...what a shame to miss the concert T___T...anyway, thanks for letting me know ^^
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Wah, you at least got to take pics ;__;
My hand sore till today, and I actually got down to flu yesterday.. sigh...
I can see myself in image ID#83173 LOL
Really enjoyed my time there.
Thanks Danny and Alodia for the autograph.
*If only I had a chance to photoshoot Alodia n Ashley in their battle suits upclose
One day I will go to budokan
Student & Artist
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Looks like an amazing concert! I love the lighting and such!
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The concert really rawk. I was in the second row from the stage. The energy, the thrill was indescribable . Not only that, I get to meet, shake hand and take picture with Danny-san. :)
Definitely an enjoyable two day even and I feel it's worth the money spend. Now if they release an official DVD for the concert it will make my day. XD
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The encore Diamond Crevasse between Yoshiki Fukuyama and May'N is the best in the whole concert, in my humble opinion.
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The concert is probably the best that Singapore have for 2009. Nothing else can reach the hi energy levels of the crowd and the awesomeness of the performances put up by our beloved singers.
May'n X Fukuyama's 'Diamond Crevasse' simply tops it all, the thought of it again almost brings tears to my eyes.
Now, only if they want to do a blu-ray release of the I Love Anisong concert. . .
Student
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Must get money. Must go next year.
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
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You dancing still as great ^_^
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May'N's cute:P
The Boy Who Cried Bear
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SHOKOTAN~!!
anisong was high man.
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Wish I was there to see Shokotan, too T___T
She is so cute *.*
But I loved your interview danny.
You're a comedian ^^
The Boy Who Cried Bear
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i have her autograph :)
MI Manager, Blogger and Newswriter
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Great pics Danny ^^
NEET
Nice performance!
Motiongrapher
Ha ha ha, you bounce danny, i like that ! Good job bounce trooper ^^
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Sad that those who didn't pay wound up at the back. But I guess they have to earn their money some way. (^o^)
Aniki was epic. Really nice guy with amazing stage presence. Loved the other performers as well.
And for next year... Minori Chihara? Mizuki Nana? Megumi Nakajima?
What about the K-On! Girls singing? That would be awesome.
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very agree to the k-on girls singing.
"Sad that those who didn't pay wound up at the back. But I guess they have to earn their money some way. (^o^)"
0.0 wow...
Student
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The concert was a blast!!
I was literally screaming at the top of my lungs.
I really do hope Yoshiki brings JAM PROJECT with him the next time round...
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thx for the pictures, they're great!!
keroro platoon member
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I love the anisong concert!! Especially Ichiro Mizuki's performance.
He sang 4 continuous kamen rider songs!
EX-NSF / NS-Men / Certis Cisco Protection Officer
The concert was great!!! Sadly because of all the trips to hospital lately for my body check-up left me with too little cash to get the ticket for the front row. I swear next year I will get the tickets. Btw, all DC members were at the back of the stage, didnt know that, should have went and join u guys.
Student
Anisongs changed my life.
Student
Looked like a pumpin concert ^^;
Passerby
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Too bad I didn't go for the live concert on the 2nd day.
Admin
Great Pics!
SJAB PTE
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The concert was great. Especially May'n. Love get Ready! so much! I went crazy during Miku and is still high from I love Anisong even now. ^^ If you see this guy walking around Tampines/Katong/KKnM going "Miku Miku Miku~" , " Motteke! Motteke!" or " Ikinokoritai!Ikinokoritai!" You know that it's me. =3
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The encore is definitely the best part of the concert ^^
My favourite is Dynamite Explosion duet. Diamond Crevasse is good but don't know why it can't really beat the energy for DE ^^ Hearing everyone shouting "DYNAMITEE!! DYNAMITE!!" really increase your tension~XD
But of course when everyone was singing together Diamond Crevasse is also one of the best during the concert ^^
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
A frenzy of fans...who enjoyed every moment of it...i am no different....
Student
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Nice pictures and I was smiling during all the mini-interview, the host is cute. But May'n... she's in a totally different level of awesomeness!
Great concert n performance....
Hope they lower the pitch of the sound system the next time....
My ears were ringing at some moments when they kill the music....
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Your conversation with the presenter is so amusing ^^; was kinda supprised that it's in English though.
Must find the money to go next year.. Any brits in here who went? how much did it set ya back? :P
Why so surprised...? English is one of the official languages and the main spoken language in Singapore...
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Well I didn't know that. Thoguh even if it wasn't it makes sense really. Was just expecting some other language to be used, and considering danny can speak a fair few... ^^;
Some folks get to have all the fun. :P Thanks for the vids, DC.
University Student
I can imagine Danny going nuts in his Stormtrooper outfit with Yoshiki-san came out x3
Danny's a fanboy :O
MADAO
FIRE!! BOMBER!!
SHERYL!! Galactic Fairy!!
LOVE Ani song~
Student
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Yay! Someone else who loves Totsugeki Love Heart as much as I do! :D
Seriously, Macross 7 is an under-watched and under-appreciated series, IMO. ;)
Alot of the songs that I love singing to myself come from Macross 7 (and I have a bunch of Fire Bomber's CDs XD ). *sigh* Wish I could have been there!
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was there for both days and enjoyed myself thoroughly, especially fukuyama's performance!
Artist
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May'n!!! Thanks for sharing photos XD I'll probably go to AFA10 if she goes again (and a US convention doesn't get her)... ._.
Gundam Fanatic
Wow I enjoyed that. Really loved Macross 7. Would really like to see more videos of Yoshiki-san! I'm not a HUGE listener of anisong, but I do have the Macross 7 OST, the Gurren Lagann OST, many different Gundam OSTs (Turn A being the best by far), I have some JAM project (they did SRW OG they count >.>) I have plenty of One Piece (god I love One Piece) but my absolute favorite is the Eureka 7 OST.
Wow, after typing all that I realize I listen to more anisong than I thought I did >.>
the anisong was really exciting, although i was at the back as i didnt pay. i only went for the first day only though. hope AFA10 can have K-ON performing at ANISONG live
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Wooo looks like a lot of fun! Thanks for sharng the footage Danny!
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Would have really loved to have gone to that. Most of the music i now listen seems to be plucked from anime.
College Student , butts kicker
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great event
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Yoshiki-san rocks ! I loved his Macross 7/ Fire bomber songs and listened to them for years.
Surprised my Japanese friends in Tokyo perfectly karaoke-ing Totsugeki love heart :)
If you like Yoshiki-san's Fire Bomber music from Macross 7 you'd be glad to know that They have Macross : Re-Fire album out for sale now. I saw it at animate for only 980 yen and they have like 17 NEW Firebomber songs on it !! Dangan soul is my favorite; definitly check it out !
???Confused???
That looked like one heck of a concert...most of the songs I listen to are anisongs..
Wireless Consultant
Man I wish I could have been there. Well I will be making the trip for 2010!
JR. College Student
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That's a concert you don't see everyday, great to see otaku turn out for the talent.
Student, Performer
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Wow... It seemed like a successful event!! Really wished can go there....
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Nice pic eh!! especially Yoshiski's "Macross 7 song & some "King gainer" too!!
Daydreamer
Great pics! Was quite surprised Yoshiki did Busou Renkin's opening song in acoustic. Need more anisong!!!
unemployed gamer and anime watcher
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Funny you should ask about anisongs :)
After Macross 7 most of those songs are my favorite. I tend to find good songs whenever I watch anime.
Don´t say Lazy for one example. Holy Lonely Night as another.
Angel Voice from the Macross 7 OVA sends chills down my spine.
Nice footage. But I didn´t like May'n and Yoshiki Fukuyama singing together, they didn´t seem to match eachother if you ask me. It was live and all but their voices were either overwhelming the other or so. But I´m damaged from hearing the vocals from Mylene F Jenius :p Man that is a pretty voice. Never got around to look the singer up though...
Looked like you had fun there and that should be what matters the most.
Admin
Ya! i totally agree with you.
I prefer Fukuyama Yoshiki X Chie Kajiura more than Fukuyama Yoshiki X May'n
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Aniki X Shokotan is even better in Day 1 compare to Day 2 duet.
Princess
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Awww, no snaps of Hatsune Miku? =(
Looks like it was a great event. I wish I could have been there!
pervert
may'n is looking as beautiful as ever
a shame that danny didnt sing along with may'n and fukuyama
unemployed machinist.. yeah
Hamming it up Danny? Surprised you still got ya accent as much as you do from being in Japan for as long as you have.
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Coolie! I really wish there were more Japanese artists performing here. The last big one was Puffy AmiYumi, and I had a BLAST! That was a fun concert! Hope to see more in Vancouver. It's kinda nice to live in Asia...
My fave AniSongs are Zankoku na Tenshi no Thesis, I SAY YES and JOINT... and that's just some of my choice faves. I like tons and pretty much consists half of the MP3s on my CD in the car XD
university student
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wow
danny i think it's time u come to canada's anime north!
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The concert seems it was a success!! Nice pics
How those sticks can glow in the dark? I have one but it doesnt glow anymore.
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its chemical reaction, it reacts once its in liquid form
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NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
nice singin in the rain remix danny
University Student
Wow! Just awesome!
Time Traveller/High School Student
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MAY'N! <3
I'm amazed how concerts in Japan are so different.
If you bring glow-sticks to a music show here, you'll be paid out for looking like a raver. I've actually been to a show where the band specifically requested for no glow sticks to be brought in by the audience. Someone through one at the lead singer and he got so angry! haha xP
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i nvr knew yoshiki did the songs for basara too xD but gotta admit when he started singing it brought back memories XD
student
kind of sad that i couldnt attend the concerts as i was stuck working on both days. all i could hear was bass mostly.
Student
Looked absolutely brilliant! There was such a great compilation of artists. I'd love to go next year as I missed this one but I'm afraid plane tickets from London to SIngapore are too costly for me T.T
どエロエロ星人
It'll be totally awesome if that was Stereopony performing ツキアカリのミチシルベ on the satge though
IT Analyst
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Amazing performance :) well done Danny !
NEET,no namecards.
danny,your speech.Excellent.
why no motivational speech,but nonetheless well done danny.
高校生
Looks very exciting. Hope everyone had fun!
Music Producer/Student
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OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS HAS MADE MY DAY!!!
高校生
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Looks amazing. ^_^ Never been to any anisong concerts... would love to go to one.
Master Storyteller
Jawsome... God we've been gone.
Student~
Really nice and nice jokes/talk danny~
I think i need to learn that for better communication @ work lool. (which i currently fail @)
Awesome event overall... too bad couldn't go.
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Still, Aniki's song is one of the best.
Like how Aniki and Shokotan sing "Cross Fight".
It was Aniki who bring the mood of the festival up in 2009 after a very very bad last team cosplayer.
I work at the hangar beside the airport
This man here are May'N Wota..
He came with bag full of lightstick..
And im sitting next to him..