I LEVELED UP YET AGAIN

                Just like what my boyfriend said, I leveled up yet again. It was just two days ago when I celebrated my birthday. I welcomed my birthday at work since I do night shift and slept all day when I got home. I had no plans of celebrating it. I told myself ‘it’s just another day.’

                It’s already dark when I woke up and my boyfriend was already home from the university. He suddenly started singing the Happy Birthday song and surprised me with a chocolate cake.

                I blew the candle and whispered my wish. Geez, I’m getting old. How old am I? Well, I’m already in the mid 20’s and no longer find it comfortable telling others my age.

                And now that I am a year older, I realized that I really have a lot of things I want to do. I have nothing to be proud of at the moment and I haven’t accomplish anything yet in my life. I want to be successful and I want to start it now. However, it’s easier said than done.

                And for someone like me who hasn’t finished college, the opportunities are not that much. So one thing I want to accomplish is getting myself a diploma. I want to be back at school this coming semester and this time, I will not allow myself to have any reasons not to finish college. I am more determined to prove myself that I can do it.

                I know it won’t be easy but who cares. There’s no gain when there’s no pain. And no matter how hard it might be, I know that everything will fall into places once I succeed. I just have to take the first step forward then continue to move forward no matter what.

                I know I can make it so I will do it.

LIST OF CINEMAS THAT WILL SCREEN KOE NA KATACHI

We all have been waiting for the Koe no Katachi movie, A Silent Voice, to be released in the Philippines after it was postponed on April 15. Though a lot of us had been disappointed, everyone is still eager to wait for its release. And earlier this month, we have been informed that the screening of the movie will finally be on May 10 onward and will be showing for a few days depending on its performance.

And now, anime fans in the Philippines are all eager to know the list of cinemas that will screen the movie. And luckily, we got our hands on a tentative list of cinemas that will be showing the movie.

SM City Dasmarinas

May 10            12:00 pm | 2:45 pm | 5:30 pm | 8:15 pm

May 11            12:00 pm | 2:45 pm | 5:30 pm | 8:15 pm

May 12            12:00 pm | 2:45 pm | 5:30 pm | 8:15 pm

SM City Davao

May 10            1:15 pm | 6:10 pm

 

SM City Fairview

May 10            12:45 pm | 3:30 pm | 6:15 pm | 9:00 pm

May 11            12:45 pm | 3:30 pm | 6:15 pm | 9:00 pm

May 12            12:45 pm | 3:30 pm | 6:15 pm | 9:00 pm

May 13            12:45 pm | 3:30 pm | 6:15 pm | 9:00 pm

SM City General Santos

May 10            12:30 pm | 3:30 pm | 6:10 pm | 9:00 pm

May 11            12:30 pm | 3:30 pm | 6:10 pm | 9:00 pm

May 12            12:30 pm | 3:30 pm | 6:10 pm | 9:00 pm

May 13            12:30 pm | 3:30 pm | 6:10 pm | 9:00 pm

May 14            12:30 pm | 3:30 pm | 6:10 pm | 9:00 pm

May 15            12:30 pm | 3:30 pm | 6:10 pm | 9:00 pm

May 16            12:30 pm | 3:30 pm | 6:10 pm | 9:00 pm

SM City Iloilo

May 10            6:20 pm | 9:00 pm

May 11            6:20 pm | 9:00 pm

May 12            6:20 pm | 9:00 pm

May 13            6:20 pm | 9:00 pm

May 14            6:20 pm | 9:00 pm

May 15            6:20 pm | 9:00 pm

May 16            6:20 pm | 9:00 pm

SM Center Sangandaan

May 10            12:30 pm | 5:50 pm

SM City Taytay

May 10            12:45 pm | 3:45 pm | 6:45 pm | 9:15 pm

May 11            12:45 pm | 3:45 pm | 6:45 pm | 9:15 pm

May 12            12:45 pm | 3:45 pm | 6:45 pm | 9:15 pm

Ayala Malls Legazpi

May 10            11:05 am | 1:45 pm | 4:25 pm

Trinoma

May 10            12:25 pm | 3:25 pm | 6:25 pm | 9:25 pm

This list is still subject for changes and we still encourage you to contact your local cinemas to show the movie. Let’s all watch Nishimiya Shoko and Ishida Shouya starting on Wednesday. See you around.

KOE NO KATACHI | New Movie Release Date

Here comes the good news for many anime fans in the Philippines! Koe no Katachi, also known as A Silent Voice, has now a confirmed release date!

            A lot of fans has been greatly disappointed when the screening of the Koe no Katachi movie was postponed indefinitely to give way to potential blockbuster movies like Fast and Furious 8 and Can’t Help Falling in Love (A Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo Movie). A lot of fans took their disappointment on Twitter, Facebook groups and other social media.

            Since then, everyone is waiting for an update about the release of the movie. And finally, after a few weeks of waiting, we can now mark our calendar.

A post from Viewer's Choice Philippines Facebook page.

Koe no Katachi will be released on May 10!

It will be showing for about a week depending on the performance of the movie. No further details has been released about this yet. List of cinemas will surely be announced a few days before the screening. Fans were encouraged to get in touch with the cinemas near them and request for the movie.

            Let’s catch the movie on May 10. See you all!

OVERLORD | Get Hyped for Season 2

 

            2017 is surely a great year for all the Otaku out there. A lot of sequels of our favorite anime are coming up. New seasons of Shingeki no Kyojin, Tokyo Ghoul and Boku No Hero Academia has been released recently. And who’s excited for the second season of One Punch Man? We all are. We all want to see Saitama and Genos back in action. And remember when Director Goro Taniguchi announced that the Code Geass would receive a third season? Everyone can’t stop talking about it.

            And when I was going over my Facebook yesterday, I saw this:

            I checked on the latest chapter of Overlord right away on my Manga Rock app and there it is, the announcement for its second season! I have been waiting and anticipating for a second season and finally, the long wait is almost over. The second season is no longer a rumor, it came out to be true.

In the year 2138, virtual reality gaming is booming. YGGDRASIL, a popular online game which is quietly shut down one day. However, one player named Momonga decides not to log out. As the game shuts down, Momonga is then transformed into his avatar, a skeleton wizard and becomes "the most powerful magic caster in the world." As the world continues to change, with non-player characters (NPCs) beginning to feel emotion. Momonga decides on his course of action: Having no parents, friends, or place in society, this ordinary young man, Momonga decides to conquer the new world the game has become. - overlordmaruyama.wikia.com

            And yes, Overlord has almost the same concept as Sword Art Online and Log Horizon. But what I like about it is that Momonga/Lord Ainz is not at all a good guy. He can be merciless as he uses and kills humans with no hesitation as long as it benefits Nazarick or himself. He’s cautious and always try to plan ahead to avoid any situation that can endanger the people of Nazarick.

           

【Bulletin】 Production of the second stage of TV animation was announced at the announcement after the screening "Movie version summary Overload Road Dark Hero" released from today! We will inform you of the following report. #overlord_anime

            I have checked the internet about this but little to no details has been given until now. However, we should be expecting the sequel relatively soon. I hope that Studio Madhouse or the official Overlord Twitter account will release an update about the release of the new season. 

ReLIFE | Another Chance

What would you do if you have been given a chance to relive your high school life even for just a year? But reliving it doesn’t mean you’ll have to go back in time. All you have to do is drink a certain kind of drug that will change your appearance to that of a 17-years-old again, then be enrolled in a school where you can be just an ordinary high school student.

It is going to be nostalgic, right?

I happened to come across an interesting manga called ReLIFE. It is an ongoing Japanese science fantasy drama seinen web manga series that follows the story of Kaizaki Arata, a 27-year-old out-of-work man who finds it difficult to gain a full-time job at another company after quitting his last company which he only lasted at for three months. His life changes after he meets Yoake Ryou of the ReLIFE Research Institute, who offered him a mysterious drug and seeks his cooperation to become a subject in a one-year experiment in which he begins his life as a high school student again. But in return all his expenses will be fully covered from food to rent and will be introduced and referred to a company immediately after the completion of the experiment.

I am not particularly a fan of plots about reliving a part of your life. So I thought I would not like it but I found myself enjoying the series. 

The drama, the comedy, the romance and the seriousness of the story were beautifully combined that makes it very interesting, intriguing and funny.  And I love how all the characters are all unique and very tender. The series brought me a lot of smiles while reading it. I’m currently on Chapter 102 and have a lot of questions and expectations about the plot since it’s starting to be more interesting after every chapter.

            I wonder if the anime adaptation is as good as the manga.

            It is written and illustrated by Sou Yayoi.

SUMMER | And Where To Go

It’s April and it’s SUMMER!

It’s time to pack my things and enjoy the sun!

Unlike last year and the years before, I haven’t had a chance of going someplace away from overbearing stress of work and the city. But luckily this time, I was able to get a 2-day vacation leave right before the weekend which is my off!

Finally, I get to enjoy the summer!

And I already have a destination in mind – Bolinao, Pangasinan.

           Right after I get out of work on Thursday morning this holy week, my boyfriend and I together will be travelling to his hometown which is Bolinao. It is a first class municipality located at the northernmost tip of western Pangasinan. Known for its lovely beaches, captivating caves, fresh sea foods and lighthouse – we can say that it is a hidden gem of Pangasinan.

            We’ll be staying at his parents’ house so lodging wouldn’t be a problem. But the question is, will we be able to explore Bolinao? As someone who grew up there, my boyfriend doesn’t share the excitement that I feel when we talk about the places to visit in Bolinao. For him, they are just common places. But for me who hardly had a chance to travel, exploring Bolinao is a rare chance and I don’t want to miss it.

            I can’t wait to enjoy the sunset, eat local delicacies and take a lot of pictures.

            I’m not asking for the best summer experience. I just want to enjoy, relax and have a break. I just want it to be good. Because for someone like me who haven’t had a decent summer vacation, good is already the best.

Koe no Katachi | The Shape of Voice

“Back then, if we could have heard each other’s voices, everything would have been so much better.”

A Japanese manga series that will captivate your heart, that’s what Koe no Katachi is. Written and illustrated by Yoshitoki Oima, you’ll get to experience mixed emotions as you read the story from the first to its last chapter. Feel the drama, enjoy the romance and relate to the slice of life plot of the story.

Shouko Nishimiya

The story centers on Shouya Ishida, a boy who always look for ways to beat boredom. Weirded out by his new classmate, Shouko Nishimiya, whom has severe hearing loss, he picks on her day after day, alongside his friends back when he was in elementary school unaware of the effects of his thoughtless actions. 

It got to the point where Nishimiya transferred to another school, and all of his friends and teachers turned against him. They begin to ostracize and bully him every chance they get instead. After a few years, Ishida learned sign language and started looking for Nishimiya as he’s determined to right his wrongs.

Though there’s bits and pieces of romance here and there, it is not the main theme of the story at all. So don’t go into the series expecting it to be. Despite that, Koe no Katachi is a jewel that no one should miss. It deals with realistic and interesting topics such as the two sides of bullying and its ripple effects everyone. It is also about a lot of things like disabilities, difficult friendships, regrets and the kind of depression and guilt ordinary people deal with.

“If crying will solve anything… I want you to cry.”

Maybe the reason why I love the manga is because I can relate to it. When I was reading it, I can’t help but remember some painful memories when I was in high school. I was someone who didn’t fit well in the class and people will only talk to me if they need something. I was the class ‘weirdo’ who always spend my time with books on my hand and hardly talk to anyone unless I needed to. I was criticized and people talk behind my back.

Reading the series while remembering my high school days, I can say that you don’t have to be ugly, poor or disabled to be bullied or shunned and be an outcast. As long as other people thinks you’re different and inferior, they’ll pick on you.

Koe no Katachi is simply beautiful and sad. Between so many distressing moments, everything has been beautifully written and thought out. I have to say that the characters have been great. I cried, agonized and hoped with them. See them change, and even hurt each other as they matured, has been one of the best parts of the manga. It has a sweet and satisfying ending.

It is also known as A Silent Voice to many English readers.

UNLIMITED PIZZA TREAT | Yellow Cab

Pizza is a circle. Pizza is my life. Pizza is the circle of life. – Ed Sheeran

If your love for pizza is sky’s the limit, then I highly recommend you mark your calendar on February 9 as Yellow Cab celebrates World Pizza Day by giving everyone an ALL-DAY UNLIMITED special treat! You’re reading it right, UNLIMITED pizza for everyone.

                Who would want to miss that?

                Dine-in in any of the participating Yellow Cab stores and you’ll get to enjoy their New York’s Finest which is full of your all-time favorite meat and veggies toppings –Italian sausage, ham, bacon, ground beef, pepperoni, black olives, mushrooms, red and green bell peppers and onions- and their new Smoked Bacon and Apple Pizza for only P299 which comes with UNLIMITED soda as well.

                The pizza will be served per slice and you can feast on as much slices as you want for maximum of 2 hours upon receipt of payment. This special treat starts on February 9 at 12:00 am up until 11:59 am for 24-hour stores and regular operating hours for other stores. All stores will be participating except Kidzania, NAIA 3, MOA Arena and Brent.

               

                Just a heads up:

·       P299 unlimited promo is per head (VAT inclusive). This means kids who’ll be participating to this will be charged for the same amount.

·        This is only strictly available for dine-in transactions.

·        Large (14”) New York’s Finest and pizza and Large (14”) Smoked Bacon and Apple pizza are the only participating products cut into 16 slices.

·       This is not valid in conjunction with any other promotions.

·       Strictly no left over or you’ll get charged an amount of 1 regular sized 14” New York’s Finest pizza for wastage of food.

·       Strictly no sharing of pizza and soda to those who have not purchased the promo.

My boyfriend and I will surely enjoy this treat! Head over to Yellow Cab everyone and get straight to the good stuff on February 9. See you all!

Click on this link to find Yellow Cab store near you!