Riuva : Research Institute for Unicultural Visual Arts:  [Hynavian] Telepathy Shoujo Ran Episode 1 - Beware of Dogs

Posted 11 hours ago

The title of the anime is misleading. I first thought that it involves a plot where some "lovey dovey" characters love each other, them braving all obstacles to the extent where they’re able to understand each other so well that it’s almost like telepathy. I also thought that … [Link]

Riuva : Research Institute for Unicultural Visual Arts:  Major Season 4 Ends. It was Easily the Worst of the 4.

Posted 25 hours ago

Seriously, professional sports just does not have the same level of thrill, knife-edge balance and overall intensity as school sports. Because you know a season is long, you can afford to lose a game or even throw it to save you from fatigue. School sports on the other hand, are generally one-off … [Link]

Riuva : Research Institute for Unicultural Visual Arts:  [Kokanaden] Otaku Helpline revived - A personal issue

Posted 41 hours ago

I realized that I have been so busy that the Otaku Helpline initiated by me has been left abandoned for quite a few months. Let me revive it with a personal issue of mine. I was out having a very late night/early morning chat/catch-up with two of my friends at MacDonalds in Terminal 3, I believe it … [Link]

Riuva : Research Institute for Unicultural Visual Arts:  [Hynavian] Battle of the Publishers - The Good, The Bad and The HORRIBLE!

Posted 2 days ago

Friends who know me well enough will know that I’m a manga collector who treat my manga like gold. I collect raw manga, the English version and sometimes, the Mandarin version (traditional/simplified). They’re kept in top notch condition, no dust, no dog ears and they’re as good … [Link]

silens-silentium:  1 more month

Posted 4 days ago

It’s been a long time since I updated my blog. The comfort zone feels so safe. 1 more month to the start of a new semester. People often ask me, as I often ask them, if I am enjoying the holidays. I always avoid giving a reply, but instead talk about how busy I am and stuff. […] [Link]

Riuva : Research Institute for Unicultural Visual Arts:  [Ascaloth] Singapore Toy and Comics Convention, Day 2

Posted 4 days ago

Sunday was the second day of the Singapore Toy and Comics Convention, and more importantly, it was the day when the Coscon is based on the Anime theme. Naturally, this means it would be one of the biggest draws for otaku, and hence somebody from RIUVA was going to have to cover it. Unfortunately, … [Link]

Riuva : Research Institute for Unicultural Visual Arts:  Toshokan Sensou Ends. Very Familiarly…

Posted 7 days ago

In the last episode, Dojo, having suffered relentless attack by the Media Censorship Force, falls into an mako-inebriated state and is wheelchair-bound. Kasahara stays back to look after him, and the team move on in the airship, with Cid now has the temporary leader. Dojo is unable to speak or hear … [Link]

Riuva : Research Institute for Unicultural Visual Arts:  SG Toys and Comics Convention: Preview Night and Funny Incidents

Posted 7 days ago

Tonight was the preview night for the inaugural Singapore Toys and Comics Convention, organised by PI events. They didn’t give me a press release so I’ll just write what I remember. The guest of honour was the Minister for Sports and Community Development, Vivi (Black Mage from FF9) … [Link]

Riuva : Research Institute for Unicultural Visual Arts:  [LianYL] An Ode To Me

Posted 7 days ago

Dear oh dear me, what is this I see? My pockets empty, bankrupt as thee Choices there are none, but to work hard as a bee So hear my bitchings, in this ode to me This sin I’ve done, ordering all Busou Shinki Lands me a waiting job, in hotels of stars five to three Acquainting with girls, I … [Link]

Riuva : Research Institute for Unicultural Visual Arts:  Kara no Kyoukai 2: Still Boring. Overrated!

Posted 7 days ago

As the title says, I saw episode 2 (or rather movie 2) of the much-lauded Kara no Kyoukai and it still sucked balls. Why do people like it? The art is average, save for some nice stills of backgrounds. The story is boring and the pace is turtle slow. The characters, Kokutou in particular, does not … [Link]

Riuva : Research Institute for Unicultural Visual Arts:  [Kokanaden] Graphite 2008 is here once again!

Posted 8 days ago

Registration for Singapore’s Premier Manga Art Competition is now open! Registration is free , so logon to our [Link]

SAUCE-dan:  中秋随笔

Posted 4 weeks ago

琉璃步于异,秋至点灯提 [Link]

silens-silentium:  一生所爱

Posted 4 weeks ago

从前.现在.过去了再不回 红红落叶长埋尘土内 开始终结总是没变改 天边的你飘荡白云内 苦海,泛起爱恨 在世间,难逃避命运 相亲,竟不可接近 或我应该相信是缘分 情人别后永远再不来(消散的情缘) … [Link]

silens-silentium:  Living the good life

Posted 4 weeks ago

Seems almost like a dream actually. Even though I’m still rather sick, I’ve just been loving this slacking. As usual, I’ve a ton of stuff to say but I don’t know where to start. In fact, I’m rather reluctant to start work actually, if not for the fact that I’m … [Link]

silens-silentium:  快乐不快乐

Posted 5 weeks ago

咖啡淡了 是因为冰块溶了 没怎么了 淡了就是淡了 搁在桌上还要不要 (music) 不再爱了 是因为感情坏了 你怎么了 坏了就是坏了 没有什么大不了 我们不快乐 快乐后不再快乐 就在最后的一秒 抱了吻了哭了 快乐不快乐 … [Link]

silens-silentium:  Lucid decisions

Posted 8 weeks ago

I’ve decided to stay silent. Thanks to the two whom I spoke to, you know who you are, the silent readers of this blog. Remember to refer me to this post should I ever waver or regret it. Pain? Hurt? Well if you’ve had an aching shoulder for a long time, you just get used to it. [Link]

SAUCE-dan:  缓慢时流

Posted 3 months ago

若是折磨自己能使时间流失的速度减缓,我愿每天扎半个钟的马步。 [Link]

SAUCE-dan:  假期匆匆过

Posted 6 months ago

转眼间大学明天又开课了,我正恳切地等待着这学期后的三月长假期。 [Link]

SAUCE-dan:  提不起劲

Posted 7 months ago

大学生活似乎将我打入了郁闷中。 [Link]

SAUCE-dan:  疯子出现啦!

Posted 10 months ago

挑战日语鉴定考最高等级。 [Link]