I can’t remember the last time I’ve enjoyed a show as much as Inazuma Eleven. I know that Inazuma Eleven isn’t new and had actually wrapped up in April of 2011, but I’ve been slowly wading into it before diving in about a month or two ago. Inazuma Eleven revolves around the fledgeling soccer (or football for the rest of the world) club of Raimon Junior High and it’s captain/goaltender, Mamoru Endou. Over the course of the series, Raimon Junior High encounters a plethora of plot twists and story arcs in the journey towards both national and international championships and aliens. Read the rest of this article…
May 2012
All articles posted in May 2012.
It’s My Life cosplay video
Frederick Linsmeyer • May 31, 2012 • VideosCheck out this great video of cosplayers in the United Kingdom who came together to make a music video lip-dubbed to It’s My Life by Bon Jovi (with additional songs by Rage Against The Machine).
The video was shot in the London suburb of Camden and at MCM Expo in October of 2011. Cosplay Fever has similar videos on their Facebook page.
Alain Vigneault to stay in Vancouver
Frederick Linsmeyer • May 23, 2012 • Hockey
Alain Vigneault during a pre-game warm-up
Alain Vigneault has accepted a two year extension to his contract as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks.
There had been a lot of speculation and rumors over the fate of Vigneault after the Canucks’ first round exit in the 2011-2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Despite that, Vigneault had helped the Canucks achieve their best season with 111 points during the 2011-2012. Since joining the team in 2006, the Canucks have claimed two Presidents’ Trophies, five Northwest Division Titles, five 100+ point seasons and one trip to the Stanley Cup Final under Vigneault’s leadership.
Prior to arriving in Vancouver, Vigneault coached the Canucks AHL farm team, the Manitoba Moose, and before that serving as head coach of the Montreal Canadiens.
Source: Vancouver Canucks
Soul Eater volume 9
Frederick Linsmeyer • May 22, 2012 • Manga
Soul Eater volume 9
With Medusa conspiring against both the DWMA and Arachne, Chrona becomes conflicted as the two groups search for the Demon Tools of the mysterious Eibon. Who will Chrona side with as the pursuit for the Demon Tools intensifies?
Professor Stein begins training Maka Albarn, Black Star and Death the Kid using a new method called Duel Arts, which requires the three protagonists to syncronize their souls – a difficult task. Can the team’s souls resonate in harmony to allow them to face Arachne’s Arachnophobia?
Volume 9 of the Soul Eater manga will be available for purchase on May 29th, 2012.
Naruto volume 57
Frederick Linsmeyer • May 18, 2012 • Manga
Naruto volume 57
Making an appearance on the battlefield, Madara Uchiha demonstrates his horrifying strength and abilities after putting one of his plans into action. Can the shinobi deal with Madara’s power and terrifying tactics?
While Naruto and Killer Bee break free of their island safehouse, the Raikage and Hokage try to stop them from joining the war out of fear of the Akatsuki capturing them. Will Ei and Tsunade force their two strongest ninjas to stand down and stay out of the war for their own safety?
Volume 57 of Naruto will be available on store shelves July 3rd, 2012.
Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration
Frederick Linsmeyer • May 16, 2012 • MangaViz Media had announced on Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 that it will be running Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration, a revamped version of Nobuhiro Watsuki’s classic manga series Rurouni Kenshin, in their Weekly Shonen Jump Alpha (or SJ Alpha).
The story follows Himura Kenshin as he struggles to defend those caught up in Japan’s turbulent Meiji period. During his journey, Kenshin seeks to atone for the blood-stained actions in his past.
Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration will begin publication in SJ Alpha starting Monday, May 21st, 2012, just two weeks after hitting the presses in Japan.
SJ Alpha is a digital publication succeeding the printed Shonen Jump magazine which ended in April 2012.
Supermoon
Frederick Linsmeyer • May 6, 2012 • In PicturesLast night, a supermoon lit up the evening skies providing an up close look at our lunar neighbour. Not as large as I expected, but it was still pretty brilliant.
I ventured out last night with my camera and 55-300mm lens with the hope that the moon would be close enough for some unexpected detail. Unfortunately, by the time it rose over the west coast, it had started moving away. Nevertheless, I was able to get some shots, albeit without the extreme detail I was hoping for (that, or I need a better telephoto lens).
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New coins causing trouble for TransLink
Frederick Linsmeyer • May 4, 2012 • Local
New 2012 Loonie
If you’ve never given any thought to the change in your pocket, you may want to check before taking transit. The new loonie and toonie coins aren’t being accepted in TransLink‘s ticket vending machines.
According to a News1130 story, TransLink stated that the Royal Canadian Mint had not provided samples of the new coins so that their machines could be calibrated. These coins look the same size as the existing change, but are lighter in weight due to different metals being used. If the ticket vending machine cannot properly determine the weight of the coin to ascertain its value, the offending coin is dropped back into ticket tray for the purchaser reclaim.
However, the Royal Canadian Mint has struck back at the transit authority stating that many companies, organizations and manufacturers were involved as early as 2009 to ensure their equipment would be ready for the change.
Until TransLink can correct the issue, passengers are advised to use their debit or credit cards or other coins.
How can you tell if you have one of the new loonies or toonies? An obvious giveaway is the date: all of the new coins stamped are with 2012 underneath the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The other way to tell is the little circle with a maple leaf minted above the loon on the loonie, while the toonie has two of the encircled maple leaves separating Canada 2 Dollars under the polar bears.
