I'm actually surprised to hear you don't know any considering how well you've been able to follow most of the shows from your reviews. But then again, I guess some of the shows don't need much language understanding to follow. After all, I knew even less Japanese than I do now (like next to none) when I saw my first show and yet was somehow able to understand it pretty well. Depends on the show, I guess. 'Cause some I can follow pretty easily and some I'm just like "...huh?" XD Like Ephemeral Love. I own a copy of the show but I'm soooo confused and like I know the history and all so its not like I don't know the basics of it but like I seriously can't figure out whats going on for most of the show and it makes me sad since I know a lot of Zuka fans told me its one of their favorites. Though I also wonder if its because there isn't much actual songs in it, if that might be why I have a hard time really getting into it and following it. As I have noticed I tend to prefer the ones with more musical numbers over the more stage drama ish ones (granted even those usually have at least one song).
But anywho, I digress. XD; I miss all my OGs. T_T At least there are still a few around that I know but I'm sure they'll be gone too by the time I get back over there (if I ever do). There's just so many, its so hard to try to be up to date on it all.
And hey your collection greatly outdoes mine. XD And at least you have the excuse of not having started til not that long ago while I really have no excuse (other than the fact I'm into too many other hobbies and lol its hard to equally distribute my money).
Annnnd I really need to get a lot more Zuka icons. I only have a few and they're all pretty old. XD
Well, I use other people's reviews, Takawiki summaries and any scripts/existing material it was based on at first. If that's not enough, I try my best to interpret what goes on. It's why I'm more into the more musical ones too, and why I don't watch the shows so often anymore because I feel I need to concentrate.
You have a perfectly valid excuse. Besides, it's not like you need a big collection, just the ones you like best. If I think I may watch it again I keep it just in case.
Ah ok, yeah, that's pretty much what I do as well. Plus my own limited understanding of Japanese to help me along (I can get the basics of what they're talking about but not the details, so like I can get around Japan alright for the most part due to it but i can't really speak it back).
But anywho, placing an order with myfavoritethingsjapan so I'm kinda excited. ^^ Its mostly just magazines and only one show 'cause they only had one I was interested in available but I'm still pretty excited 'cause I don't have any of the magazines. Got a bunch of Le Cinqs and grabbed one Mook. As well as some CDs.
Ah, they're good. You can request stuff as well, Sandy'll look for stuff for you (there's additional fee but it's not that bad IMO). What particular stuff did you get? *is nosy*
*nod* I know you can but this is about all I can afford right now. XD So I'll wait in the future to make any requests. But I got the VHS of RoV: Marie and Fersen 2001 'cause it was the VERY first Zuka show I ever saw so been meaning to try to get my hands on it for a while now. Got the soundtracks for Hanagumi Elisabeth and Seal of Roses. Le Cinqs for Hanagumi Elisabeth, Susano-O, Seal of Roses, and Akatsuki no Roma. And the Hanagumi Elisabeth Mook. ...can you tell which version of Elisabeth I like the most? XD; There was some more that tempted me but I was trying to limit myself to under $200.
Yeah, it's difficult to limit yourself sometimes but we need to! XD The MOOKs are good for costume views, and it discusses the details as well but obviously I don't know how helpful they are. ^^; And you have very good taste in shows IMO.
But anywho, I digress. XD; I miss all my OGs. T_T At least there are still a few around that I know but I'm sure they'll be gone too by the time I get back over there (if I ever do). There's just so many, its so hard to try to be up to date on it all.
And hey your collection greatly outdoes mine. XD And at least you have the excuse of not having started til not that long ago while I really have no excuse (other than the fact I'm into too many other hobbies and lol its hard to equally distribute my money).
Annnnd I really need to get a lot more Zuka icons. I only have a few and they're all pretty old. XD
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You have a perfectly valid excuse. Besides, it's not like you need a big collection, just the ones you like best. If I think I may watch it again I keep it just in case.
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But anywho, placing an order with myfavoritethingsjapan so I'm kinda excited. ^^ Its mostly just magazines and only one show 'cause they only had one I was interested in available but I'm still pretty excited 'cause I don't have any of the magazines. Got a bunch of Le Cinqs and grabbed one Mook. As well as some CDs.
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The MOOKs are good for costume views, and it discusses the details as well but obviously I don't know how helpful they are. ^^; And you have very good taste in shows IMO.
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