Friday, March 26, 2010

The Samurai Code - Ending

Samurai Code finale


The ending of the Toyota Mark X special TV drama aired in TV Tokyo, titled Samurai Code, turned out to be quite good. In the last episode, there was a party going on around there. When Kohei Sudo (played by Koichi Sato) sees that his rival (played by Shingo Tsurumi) shows up at the party, we didn't know why his rival showed up. On the following scene, the Credit Stars senior director and the Wise Coleman funds fund manager (played by Sawa Suzuki) agrees on the Urban Square plan. Then, Sudo reminisces the words Kaori (played by Manami Honjo) told, saying that life will be the way it is. Then, the two rivals showed up, with no words, and became friends again.

At the end of Samurai Code, we see Sudo, with the Wise Coleman funds employee Akiyama (played by Yuno Nakazono) walking with him. He gave Akiyama a car key, and she's happy.

That's how the special TV drama came to an end.

Let's wish Koichi Sato good luck for his next projects. (... and resume duties as one of JRA's Club Keiba navigators)

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Nana Mizuki's voice is too sexy for Paz. ;-)

When I was listening to the February 18 episode of the Kojima Productions Japanese Podcast, titled Hideochannel Radio (hosted by the Metal Gear god, Hideo Kojima, Yumi Kikuchi, and others), this Japanese podcast gave us the first taste of when will Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker release to the market. (As if, they will launch PW Asia-wide at the end of April and U.S. and European markets this June) Not only that, next month, the original game soundtrack and get this, Metal Gear series' first character song album are set for release. In case you didn't recognize, the Metal Gear series' first character song album will be released in Japanese music stores this April 7 and it packs not only the theme song, titled Heavens Divide (sung by Donna Burke), but also the series' first character song, titled Koi no Yokushi Ryoku, sung by the Japanese voice actress of Peace Walker's Paz Ortega Andrade (the leading lady of this game) and also the seiyuu of one of the hottest anime roles (Fate Testarossa from Lyrical Nanoha series, Moka Akashiya from Rosario+Vampire, and Hinata from Naruto series), Nana Mizuki!

I might be able to get a simple review, but remember, the launch date for this maxi single CD is on April, but I'll give you guys an early description on the first character song album from the Metal Gear series. I love the song "Heavens Divide". (as heard from the MGS:PW TGS 2009 official trailer) That song looks more from the ending theme from Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops, titled Calling to the Night, sung by Natasha Farrow. Word from Konami is, they'll include this song on the Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker OST on sale a week after the series' first character song CD debuted. For the song "Koi no Yokushi Ryoku":



What can I say? Nana Mizuki's voice is too...

too...

too...

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TOO DARN SEXY FOR THIS! I LOVE THIS! (Can't wait 'till April 7 to acquire it at a very reasonable price!)

Before witnessing the character song's music video, the Hideochannel Radio podcast gave us the first listen to this song. Although, I got to say, Hideo Kojima-san and Yumi Kikuchi-san undeniably love it! The powerful tone (similar to Nana Mizuki's song, Phantom Minds, from Lyrical Nanoha the Movie 1st), the sexy voice, nothing can stop this song from uplifting not only MGS fans, but Nana Mizuki fans as well!


Let's give Nana Mizuki-san a massive two thumbs up for this song! (Best to forget from the Korean otaku marrying a Fate Testarossa dakimakura...)

Oh, and for fans living in Japan, best to catch the last Nana Mizuki Live Academy concert this March 27 at the Nippon Gaishi Hall in Nagoya. 


The Samurai Code

Toyota's second-generation Mark X proves this FR sports sedan is the modern-day Kenshin Himura for drivers. That is when the second-generation Mark X slogan was "SAMURAI X".




By bringing the phrase "SAMURAI X" to reality, TV Tokyo aired a special twelve episode drama titled "SAMURAI CODE". This drama doesn't involve samurai warriors fighting for freedom, it revolves in the life of a fictitious Wise Coleman Funds senior director, Kohei Sudo (played by Koichi Sato), who tries to negotiate his way against his former best friend (a rival), the senior director of the fictitious Credit Stars (played by Shingo Tsurumi), because of the mall plan targeted at the flower shop owned by Kaori. (played by Manami Honjo) With Kaori's disappearance, how far will the senior director of Wise Coleman Funds drive his Mark X and negotiate his way against Credit Stars?


Don't miss the last episode of the Toyota Mark X Samurai Code special TV drama, airing this Friday at 10:54 PM (Japan Standard Time) only at TV Tokyo!

MARK X SAMURAI CODE Special TV Drama
Cast:
Koichi Sato (as the main character, Kohei Sudo, the Wise Coleman Funds senior director and the proud owner of the Toyota Mark X)

Shingo Tsurumi (as Sudo's former friend, now rival, the senior director of Credit Stars)

Manami Honjo (as Kaori)

Sawa Suzuki (as the Wise Coleman Funds fund manager)

Chigusa Takaku (as one of the Wise Coleman Funds employees)

Yuno Nakazono (as one of the Wise Coleman Funds employees)

Munetaka Aoki (as one of the Wise Coleman Funds employees) 

Takeo Nakahara (as Kohei Sudo's boss from Wise Coleman Funds)

Run Time: Almost six minutes

Air Time: 10:54 PM JST

Station: TV Tokyo

Carmaker made possible for this drama: Toyota Motor Corporation

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Atarashii Yes

Salyu's newest song, Atarashii Yes, as heard in the Toyota Sai Hybrid TV commercial in Japan, proves that our word "yes" has different meanings and how we say "yes" to the world is truly a commitment to the future. This maxi single contains the song and the medley of her upcoming single, Maiden Voyage, coming to Japanese music stores this week. About this song, Atarashii Yes changes the world with its simple tones, clearer sound, and greater expression for those who listened this new song. Of course, despite the Toyota Sai getting their bumpers kicked by the mass recall, most Sai owners really wanted to get their green ears listen to Salyu's new song that brings harmony beyond their acceptance. Because of this title, Atarashii Yes gives listeners how to express ourselves, aside from saying "yes" to ourselves.

It's your call. The word "yes" gives us new meanings once we listen to Salyu's latest song that was first heard on the Toyota Sai TV commercial.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Silent Hill: Shattered Memories

The hit 1999 PSOne horror game from Konami, Silent Hill, has just been revisited on the Playstation2, Playstation Portable, and Nintendo Wii gaming consoles and this time, the story where it all began has just been refreshed, renewed, and the quality has just been improved for more thrills, more chills, and more suspense than the PSOne predecessor.

You know the story of the first one, right? It's about Harry Mason, the protagonist of this story, tries to find his daughter after a car accident. Then, he stumbles to the mysterious town called Silent Hill, a place where once you are here, there is no way out.

You might think you have already know the first one, but think again. Silent Hill Shattered Memories is packed with new elements, monstrous foes, and an array of useful gadgets, such as the portable radio (a classic Silent Hill element) that picks up a strange noise when the character is near to the monster, a flashlight allows you to look at places that are to dark to see (useful to find monsters hidden in the dark), and a cellphone that allows you to use its camera feature to seek monsters hidden from the naked eye.

I'm sure when you're playing Silent Hill Shattered Memories, you will experience the thrill from the original predecessor to a completely new level, and once you are hooked to this game, there is no way out until your pants got urinated from the fear caused in this game.

Think you are ready to go back from where it all began? Do it, if you dare.



Note: Silent Hill Shattered Memories is on sale at the U.S. and Europe. Japanese version on sale this March.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Peugeot RCZ




Most Peugeots used the numerical system for their car names having the zero or double zeros in the middle on it, for instance; the 207, 308, 3008, and the 5008. This time, the tradition of having this numeric naming system has been broken, because the name "RCZ" is finally unleashed from Peugeot. Started as the 308 RCZ concept car, as seen in the 2007 IAA on Frankfurt, Germany, Peugeot decided to create the brand's most sophisticated sports car to rival against the Audi TT. In the other hand, the RCZ is not very competitive against the Audi TT, because of its speed and handling, but when it comes to pricing, the RCZ is surely a winner.





The RCZ's exterior boasts its stunning boldness, undeniable sexiness, and its glamorous detail, from front and back. As from the exterior, the interior of the RCZ is quite an appealing trick to take lust for granted. With the paneling so manly, drivers can almost feel for the seducing feel of this French bombshell. Besides, the seating capacity is for four passengers. What I do not like about the RCZ is its rear seats because passengers find it difficult to get in or out from these rear seats, due to less legroom than the front seats. What makes up to these rear seats are the only room for the women's purses, your laptop, and everything you are carrying with it during those long highway drives.





The RCZ has two different engines to choose from (as of press time), a 1.6 THP turbocharged engine capable of releasing 156PS of power and the 2.0-litre HDi diesel engine which has lesser emissions than the first engine I mentioned here. Aside from the engine choices, the RCZ is equipped with power steering for precision, powerful braking system, adjustable spoiler that pops up when it reaches it top speed or braking, pop-up bonnet for less pedestrian impacts, and four airbags equipped in the front side.

My thoughts about the RCZ:
Although I am going to say that, the RCZ is a decent competitor against other FWD machines such as the Honda Civic Type R, the Kia Forte Koup, or even the Citroen DS3. With its decent features, bold design, and a new name to the new Peugeot (consider the new logo by the way), I can rest assured that the RCZ makes an decent machine, which others think this is a vehicle waiting to be a rant, and others think they will rave it. Is it a rant or rave? You decide when you are behind the wheel of the new Peugeot RCZ.

Photo: Peugeot

Monday, March 15, 2010

Kia Sportage R (Third generation Sportage)

2011 Kia Sportage R (Second-Generation Sportage)

Last two weeks in the International Motor Show at Geneva, Switzerland, Kia Motors has just unveiled the Kia Sportage's full model change, and yet it will be on sale this month at South Korea as the Sportage R.
(The R name is used at the second-generation Sorento and the Carnival minor change, as part of Kia's new naming structure from the Ks to the Rs that brings the Peter Schreyer design level up to the red zone)

Launched in 1993, ended in 2002, returned in 2004, and made a full model change in 2010, the Sportage always stands up from its fall to its awakening and continues to ravage against its top rival, the sexy Hyundai Tucson iX. (second generation Tucson) Now onto the description; while retaining Kia's trademark design language, the third generation Sportage was based on the Kia Kue concept, as seen in NAIAS on Detroit. This new face gives this smart crossover the sexier treatment that makes the Hyundai Tucson iX rival envious, and it is truly a lust for Korean car enthusiasts. Except for the backside, it makes it hard to distinguish if it is a Mazda CX-7, a Hyundai Tucson iX, or the real deal.

The Kia Sportage has a pleasant interior, which has a mixture of mature enjoyment, developed comfort, and grown smartness for adult drivers who are ready to take on the world. This crossover's leather seats are ventilated to cool down the drivers in their hot summer days, while the cluster ionizer air conditioning cools down the entire interior, perfect for those who are ready for the long vacation.

The R-engine, found on the Kia Sorento R and the Hyundai Tucson iX, which is a 2.0-litre diesel engine, adds a fastidious touch for the new Sportage. With the power output of 184PS, the new Sportage's performance is built to be a high-performance crossover utility vehicle that can be bragged by other drivers. Aside from the R 2.0-litre diesel engine offered, there is an optional Theta II 2.0-litre petrol engine available. The new Sportage is equipped with the new six-speed automatic transmission.

My thoughts about the Sportage R:
To negotiate the thrill of this evolved crossover, it is not surprising that the Sportage R is a great alternative to the Hyundai Tucson iX rival, as if you want to weigh against these Korean crossovers and see which one is right for you. I am flabbergasted that this new crossover might be the envy of all the Korean crossovers sold worldwide, and yes, it will be the best pick for the thrilled customers. How will the new Sportage R succeed? Find out when this car will be on sale in South Korea this month and soon in other markets, including the Philippines! The results might stun you!

Friday, March 12, 2010

Audi RS5



To sum the words from some beer commercial in the Philippines, saying that only men should act like men, the beefed up version of the A5 coupe, known as the RS5, turns ordinary men into real road warriors of the Autobahn. To prove that the new RS5 is the inferno sports car for real men, here are the key points on observing the RS5's circles of hell, which is perfect for men to experience its hell-raising capabilities, from smoke to bourbon:

CASE 1:
The RS5 is powered with the 4.2 FSI V8 natural aspiration engine, which has the power output of 450PS, the torque output of 430 Nm, the top speed of 250km/h, and the time of 4.6 seconds in the 0-100kph run.

CASE 2:
The RS5 is equipped with quattro technology's first lightweight crown-gear center differential. (The differential with the shape of the crown) The crown-gear differential allows the RS5 changes the way it distributes the torque between the front and rear axles, for handling that is surely for real men only.

CASE 3:
The Audi drive select that is equipped on the RS5 allows drivers to choose from three different modes; comfort for fuel-efficient purposes and comfortable driving, auto for sensing the driving conditions, and dynamic for agile driving performance. A fourth mode, available when the MMI option is equipped, allows drivers to customize the way the RS5 behaves.

CASE 4:
The price of the new Audi RS5 is 77,700 Euros (guessing 5.5 million pesos), and its affordable than the Mercedes-Benz SL63/65 AMG.

My thoughts about the RS5:
Real Autobahn sports car only real men should ever try. The exterior is a drool-worthy experience, the interior has the smell of success, and the performance is truly a thriller. I can say that the RS5 is perfectly targeted for grown men who wanted to take a glimpse of this German devil with the burning passion to outperform everyone from its lust, greed, and gluttony over German sports cars with the desire for revenge. Go ahead, make yourselves comfortable, make yourselves manly, and be caught in the RS5's trap.

Source: http://leopauldelr.multiply.com/reviews/item/211

Thursday, March 11, 2010

The videos from scam sites (From acai berry scams to white teeth scams)

“Skeptical? I Don't Blame You. I Felt The Same Way."





According to the dictionary, the word "skeptical" is showing doubt. Why do these scam sites trigger the word "skeptical" when we leave the site?

Is it because we are trying to be seduced by these scams? What's the big point? When you are leaving a scam site, a pop-up appeared saying "WAIT!" or "Don't leave yet" or "Skeptical?", just ignore it and leave. I know these keep happening a lot.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet



Last year, Mercedes-Benz launched the all-new E-Class, in sedan, coupe, and wagon form. Then, the following, AMG, Mercedes-Benz's powerhouse sports division, muscled up the E-Class sedan and the wagon form, leaving the coupe version in question. At the North American International Auto Show last January, Mercedes-Benz has just chopped the E-Class Coupe's roof, and called the E-Class Cabriolet, the next big thing from the premiere German automobile manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz.




Expected to be on sale this month for European customers, the new E-Class Cabriolet welcomes the wind for the owners, thanks to the switchable soft-top that can be close or open for an appealing tour de force. Dubbed as the replacement for the axed CLK-Class Cabriolet, most Mercedes-Benz aficionados would consider this new model a nice addition to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class collection. With the sedan, coupe, E63 AMG sedan, estate, and E63 AMG Estate on hand, the E-Class Cabriolet is definitely a newest addition to the family. Judging from its striking design, you can rest assure that this luxury convertible is sexualized for the thrill of the owners who are ready to take it all day, all night, from the city roads to the highway roads, showing other convertible owners who is the "king of the hill", no matter what it takes.

From the 2.0-litre CDI diesel engine all the way to the high-performance 5.5-litre V8 engine capable of releasing almost 400PS of power, the new E-Class Cabriolet has a host of innovative features; including the Agility Control suspension, McPherson struts, high-strength-steel construction, direct steering, multi-link suspension, and much more. It also has optional features such as the speed-sensitive power steering, sports suspension, and Dynamic Handling package. With these features, there is no stopping for this unique luxury convertible ready to feel the open breeze.

My thoughts about the E-Class Cabriolet:
With the winds changing from different directions, it is good to say that this new E-Class Cabriolet is the best ride only an E-Class fan can get. From the Autobahn, Mt. Haruna, Tagaytay, Grand Canyon, and other places where the wind can reach people, the breeze will be on your heart, once you step inside on this new car. It takes patience for the customer to obtain the newest member of the E-Class family, but when it strikes, the customer is welcomed to give this convertible a spin on the open highway. The E-Class Cabriolet makes a perfect rival to the BMW Z4, Lexus IS Convertible, and the Nissan Fairlady Z Roadster, as car addicts say it. Be prepared to get a handful of this new treat from Mercedes-Benz.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Banana Split, Bubble Gang or Lokomoko High? Which is funnier?

ABS-CBN's Banana Split, GMA's Bubble Gang, and TV5's Lokomoko High...

These three comedy gag shows share in common: skits send viewers rolling on floor laughing, spoofing pop culture, and everything more funnier than people breathing an ounce of laughing gases. But as for me, which gag fest is definitely the funniest?
CASE 1:
Banana Split is truly the spiritual successor to some of ABS-CBN's defunct gag shows such as Goin' Bananas, Klasmeyts, and The Yes Yes Show. At its maiden season, Banana Split packs a bunch of sexier artists and it makes viewers not only getting flirted by these sexy clowns, but also tickles them with hilarious gags. Now this show keeps changing and changing, with the addition of the country's hottest men such as Zanjoe Marudo and John Prats and the country's funniest clowns in TV such as Pooh, Pokwang, and ex-PBB housemate Jason Gainza. Not only that, it keeps evolving from a single-day time slot to a six-day time slot. (which viewers can watch it weekday afternoons) With Banana Split's line-up consists of NNNN (the Showbiz News Ngayon spoof), Brod Bro Bru (from the original, level up, props edition, to Brod, Bro, Bruce Lee), Mutanglawin (the spoof of Matanglawin), That's Impossible, Sosyal Pasosyal Wa-sosyal, Balitang Siksik, Show It, Nakakatarantongue Twister, Boys Over Acting (Boys Over Flowers parody), Bon Twilight Chiriri Kong Twilight (Twilight parody), New moon-ia (Twilight Saga New Moon parody), Agua Maldita (Agua Bendita spoof), and more, fans are getting hooked on ABS-CBN's hillarious gagfest that throws more laughing gas to viewers than its predecessors. I guaranteed that this is funny. But aside from the laughter served, there are dances also served in this show.
CASE 2:
Bubble Gang is GMA 7's flagship comedy gag show, giving viewers non-stop tickling every Friday night at GMA 7 and for worldwide Filipinos; GMA Pinoy TV. Like a bubblegum, Bubble Gang sticks the viewers with the some hillarious gags and skits, including fan favorites such as spoofs from other GMA shows, Ang Spoiled (with Michael V. as Yaya and Ogie Alcasid as Angelina), Haka Haka (Mythbusters parody), Sumbong Sumbong kay Bonggang Bongbong (hosted by Michael V. as Bonggang Bongbong), Misspelling Gee, IyoTube (YouTube spoof with Moymoy Palaboy), Don't Eching Me (a lie-detector part hosted by Michael V. as Sweat), and so on. With over 14 years strong, this comedy gag fest is surely a legend to the long list of GMA comedy shows.
CASE 3:
A worthy contender to the list of comedy gag shows, Lokomoko High from TV5 (formerly ABC 5) is an improved version of Lokomoko, with even more funnier moments that is crazier than your classmates from school and perfect for those who are ready for weekends, of course Friday night is Lokomoko time! Even it is new to the public, it keeps growing and growing until it reaches the funny zone. Of course, at the end of the Lokomoko High episode, a segment of this show called LBM (Loko Bidyo Moko) spoofs one of the hit songs we all love to listen to.
Verdict: Bubble Gang is truly a legend in the comedy show, while Banana Split keeps getting better and better, and Lokomoko High? Well, it may succeed just like those two. These comedy gag shows compete each other to prove which is funnier, and I want to find out which is which.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

BMW 5-Series -Full Model Change-

BMW F10 5-Series
The 5-Series Gran Turismo launched from last year truly given BMW fans a glimpse of the next-generation 5-Series, from the outside to the inside. Now, to bring this vision into reality, the BMW 5-Series received a much-awaited full model change that brings out the seduction within the reach of successful executives from around the globe.

On the exterior, the new 5-Series used BMW's new design flow happened to the latest 7-Series, and it brings out most of its sexiness to attract appealing drivers. On the inside, executives take advantage of the technological features of the new 5-Series, from the leather seats, climate control, next-generation iDrive, and more technological features offered within reach. When compared to such rivals as the Toyota Crown, Hyundai Genesis, Nissan Fuga, Kia K7, Audi A6, and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the 5-Series has a major strategy to take these rivals to the dead zone, if only this car has a chance.

A choice of a four-cylinder diesel engine, six-cylinder diesel engine, six-cylinder gasoline engine, or the new TwinPower turbo V8 engine is the main brain of the BMW 5-Series, when customers has a choice between ecology or passion on the Autobahn. Not only that, there are other performance enhancers to take advantage of this new form, such as the brake energy regeneration, 8-speed automatic transmission, power steering, auto start stop function, and air vent control for dynamics against emissions. For safety, the new 5-Series is equipped with the finest features such as the active cruise control, camera systems, lane change warning, night vision, and an emergency call in the face of an emergency.


My thoughts about the 5-Series:
This car is untouchable in the eyes of the rivals, but touchable in the eyes of the Bimmer fans. The new 5-Series is classy on the outside, innovative on the inside, to bring executives' emotions released for its sexualized form, stronger performance, and resourceful technology. The secret of this new generation executive medium-sized sedan is best to be kept secret not only from the owners, but from the brand behind this wonderful machine. There are more models, including the spacious Touring variant, and the E63 AMG's worst enemy (a.k.a. M5) coming soon. As for that, they will have to make do with the sedan variant.

Photo: BMW