Belldandy Figure

I received my anticipated Belldandy figure this morning. HLJ sent it on 8th Aug, took 21 days for SAL shipping. But when I open the 24x21x32 cm HLJ box, it was worth everything I have paid and wait for. HLJ really took care of the order. There are simple air packs to protect it. They also wrap the figure box, though I dont know why, maybe to prevent the picture on the box from scratches. The model itself, what can I say, the bext Belldandy figure I have seen. It is adapted from belldandy shifuku 2 design.

The figure box is of dimension 27*13*15cm. The belldandy figure is a 1/8 static pre-painted figure and come with a stand. I love the detail of the hair. The expression on the face was done with excellence. Overall, it's worth the 5780 Yen I paid for at HLJ. I'm confident with HLJ purchases now, and I have Kotobukiya Sora Final Form on pre-order too. By the way, this figure is "IN STOCK" at HLJ, have a look.

Suzuka 119 Captain

凉风 #119 主将 キャプテン

Yamato received a SMS from Honoka chan. She told him that her audition result would be out that day and she was nervous. She also encouraged Yamato in his practice. Miyamoto sempai came in the room and and asked him to go for the morning practice. Yamato was shocked to hear that he was selected as the captain. Kinugasa sempai said that Yamato would be the captain for the track team next year. He protested that Kinugasa sempai should have no authority to decide since he has graduated from the school. Kinugasa told him that if he has the authority he wouldn't even consider him. Yamato was puzzled and Miyamoto said it was him who made the decision. He said that he hasnt tell the team member but he's considering Yamato as the next captain. Yamato told him that he wasnt suitable and 小早川 Kobayakawa should be the captain since he was the top 8 in the national. Miyamoto said he has decided and he wont let anyone oppose it. He asked Yamato if he was willing. Yamato replied that he would think about it and left. Kinugasa sempain mentioned that Miyamoto's decision was for Yamato's sake.

Later, walking down the stairs, Yamato told himself that it must be a joke. He joined the team without thinking and didnt put in effort in the practice. He added that if he became the captain, he couldnt pull out even if he wanted to then. Honoka passed by and surprised to see Yamato. He asked her about her audition result. Honoka smiled and gave a victory sign. He asked about her role and she told him that she would be the sole model for the magazine. She came to school to discuss about her absence frequency from school. Yamato congratulated her but Honoka noticed Yamato's moody look and asked him. Yamato told her that he was asked to be the captain. He said that Miyamoto sempai wanted him to succeed him. Yamato added that he's thinking of rejecting the motion. Honoka asked him why and said that he shouldnt decline the motion. Yamato answered that he wasnt suitable with his attitude. He added that there were other who's better than him, for example Kobayakawa who has better achievement. He continued saying that it's not possible for him to be the next captain.

Suddenly, Honoka remarked that Yamato joined the track team because she was there in the past. She then asked if that's the only reason for him to stay in the team. Honoka started to talk about her work. She said that her opportunity came unexpectedly when her photo appeared on a magazine. She said she wasnt interested in the first place but she felt happy doing that now. She continued that she had been in the team for a short period before and she could understand him. Honoka said that even though Yamato wasnt reliable at times but the team members had high expectation on him. That was the reason Miyamoto want him to be the captain, to make him more determined. She added that with much expectation, there would also be more pressure on him too. She then told him happily that would it be happy to be able to answer someone's expectation.

At night, by the window, Yamato reminisced what Honoka had said. She had told him that the decision lie with himself. He spoke out, "It's not for Suzuka's sake, but for the track experience."

P/S: The Honoka photo shot page is excellent!!! The departure of Suzuka slowly turn Yamato into a more determined person. I speculating that Kouji would slowly draw Yamato into a more resolute person in near future, hope Suzuka also looks better. :)

AMG Tsubasa Updates

AMG TVCM:
AMG TVCM will resume with episode 20 on 31st August after a break from weekly broadcast.

AMG Music CD:


AMG Sorezore no Tsubasa Drama CD 2 was released yesterday, 25th August 2006. There are 6 tracks in it, comprising recordings from Masami Kikuchi, Kikuko Inoue and Yumi Touma. A bonus song "Kaze no Melody" is included. Heard it and it sounds ok. I was expecting a different feeling since it's titled Melody of Wind. But Kikoku Inoue's voice is angelic. It's available at Yesasia or Play-Asia.

AMG DVD2:

DVD 2 comprise episode 4, 5 and 6 with Urd and World of Elegance as cover. Available at Yesasia and Play-Asia.

Aria Natural Episode 21

ARIA The Natural
Episode 21: 「その　銀河鉄道の夜に…」

An episode adapted from Navigation 30 in volume 6.

Akari heard slight sound of train every night lately. She thought if its the milky railway. The next day she told Aika and Alice about it. Aika commented that Akari always encounter strange things. Akari has been pondering about the milky train and Aria sachou noticed it. At night, Aria sachou gave her a ticket with Cait Sith stamp. It was the train ticket for a day trip to Milky way departing at 2am. Akari seeked advice from Aika and Alice the next day whether she should go.

She also went to calle tram alley and said that it did look like the station in the story book. In the evening Akari talked with Alicia. Alicia said that Akari had always want to know more about Aqua and maybe Aqua would like to know more about Akari too. At night Akari decided to go. They waited at the designated place and the train arrived at 2am. There were many cats waiting for the train. The train master came down and stamped the tickets. A kitten lost its ticket and was not allowed to board the train with its parents. Akari sympathized with it and gave hers to the kitten. The huge size train master approached them. Akari asked if its Cait Sith and thanked it for saving and giving her the ticket. It again touched Akari face and Akari realized that Cait Sith could be the heart of AQUA. Suddenly, the train master gave them a stamp on their forehead.

The train left and the train master later took off its hat, revealing Cait Sith. The next day, Akari saw the stamps on Aria sachou and her forehead and realized it wasnt a dream.

Suzuka 118 Refinement

凉风 #118 洗錬 せんれん


Honoka greeted Yamato and asked why he was there. Yamato replied that he was accompanying Yasonobu. He asked her back and she answered that she had just finished a photo shoot. Yamato commented that the road to fame was tough and that she had to work till late. Honoka said that it was only some shots for a small magazine The crew member called for Honoka to discuss something with her. Honoka bid farewell and left.

The next day, Yamato went for his track practice. They had a 5 minutes break but Kinugasa sempai ordered him to run 3 more laps. Yamato protested and his sempai reprimanded that he needed to work hard since he wasnt even in the top 16 for the IH. Yamato explained that he had personal worries, Kinugasa let him off and commanded him to run. As Yamato ran, he complained that he had donated 10 thousand yen and he should at least be blessed with a good day.

After the practice, by his locker, Honoka passed a bottle of water to Yamato. They walked home together. Yamato asked her why she went to school. She replied that she wanted to talk to him after meeting him the last time. They haven't been seeing each other since the second year started. Yamato asked about her work but Honoka said it was her day off. Yamato asked if there are fans chasing after her. Honoka denied and said that she was mostly with the crew member.

Honoka said that she heard Suzuka had further her study overseas. She praised Suzuka and added that Yamato also practised hard and she need to work hard as well. Yamato said he wasnt working hard. He failed in IH and broke up with Suzuka. Honoka was surprised and asked him for the reason. Yamato replied there were many. Honoka asked if it was the long-distance factor but Yamato denied. Yamato explained that although he had always thought of Suzuka first but in reality he always neglected her feelings. He continued that there had been quite a lot of problems arising and he even forgot her birthday. Honoka asked if that the reason they broke up. Yamato asnwered that he wasnt sure if they broke up or he was dumped. Honoka then commented that he hasnt changed. He was always making the same mistake with his attitude. She added that she was annoyed with his attitude when they were dating. Yamato was stunned but Honoka told him that she was kidding. Honoka laughed and bumped onto a lamp post. Yamato looked at Honoka and realized that she had changed and spoke freely now.

Suddenly, Honoka handphone rang and she realized that she had an audition. She apologized to Yamato and commented that he was more resolute before she left. Yamato realized that his wish had been realized. (He had a good day).

P/S: Mostly conversation between Yamato and Suzuka but I think what Yamato said was important for the reader to know. As Honoka takes the centre stage, I wonder how long we need to wait to see other characters. The last time we see Honoka was chapter 76, so she had been missing for 41 chapters.. Geee...that's about 4 volumes! So do we have to wait for another 40+ chapters to see Suzuka... or even Yui????

Aria Natural Episode 20

ARIA The Natural
Episode 20: 「その 影のない招くものは…」

An episode adapted from Navigation 38 in volume 8.

Aria sachou was sick and stayed at home so Akari went to her usual practice with Alice and Aika. She noticed a woman in black mourning gown sitting by the river while waiting. Aika came and they waited on the gondola. It was a hot day and Alice was late. Aika told a scary story and said that it will cool them down. Aika said that the executed woman in her story would ask the undine to bring her to her destination. Aika added that one cannot take her because the undine would disappear.

After practice, it was evening and Akari went to buy Aria sachou's favourite food. It was late and Akari was on the home. She passed by the same place and saw the woman in black. The woman called her and went on her gondola. Akari told her that she still a single-rank undine and cannot take a customer on her own. However, she decided to help her by treating her as a friend later. They reached the destination and the woman thanked her. Akari was going to leave but the woman grasp her hand. She then pulled Akari away and kept running until they reached a cemetery. She said that she liked Akari and would like to be with her. Akari looked at her face and realized that her face disappeared. Akari was stunned. Suddenly, Cait Sith appeared from behind. The headless woman ran away.

Akari thanked Cait Sith for saving her life and Cait Sith touched her face with its big palm. The tender and soft hand caused the exhausted Akari to fell asleep in its embrace. When Akari woke up, she found herself back home. Aria sachou was so happy that she's back. Alicia had gone to search for her and was glad when she saw Akari back home. Akari told Alicia what had happened and also to Alice and Aika the next day.

ARIA Figures

This figure was revealed at the Wonder festival. I saw this on GF団 website. The facial expression wasnt really good for Aika and Akari.



This figure was revealed at the Wonder festival. It illustrates the 3 main undines in ARIA The Natural, Akari, Aika and Alice with their company sachou respectively.
More pictures can be found at Kagutsuchino.


Akari Mizunashi figure by Beat will be available in October. It is a 1/6 scale pre-painted figure, about 26cm high, and come with Aria sachou. Available for pre-order at HLJ. Similar figure of Aika S. Granzchesta and Himeya sachou is scheduled for November 2006. Aika comes with both braided and short hair.


SR DX President ARIA Bank from Yujin. It is a 13cm PVC figure which can be used as money box. The cap can be opened to store money. Release date is October. Available for pre-order at HLJ.

ARIA PS2 OP MV

Alchemist has released the OP MV for ARIA The Natural PS game. The opeining theme song is Blue Blue Wave Aria The Natural- Toi Kioku No Mirage. It's available for download on the Alchemist website. The OP shows the graphics of the game, excellent and awesome, are the two impression I have. The OP MV is under the section オープニングムービー, not the bottom one, the bottom one is a promo trailer.

The picture above is the cover art for Regular Edition (left) and Limited Edition (right) for ARIA The Natural PS2.

AMG Tsubasa and Aria Natural Episode 19

AMG Sorezore no Tsubasa それぞれの翼
Episode 19: 「ああっ女神の愛はシノビを救うっ」

Episode 19 reverts back to chapter 52 in volume 8..... Mara created a chibi Ninja called Kodama and instructed her to cause chaos at Morisato residence. Belldandy and Keiichi was repairing a computer he picked from trash. Both of them reached out and held each other hand. Keiichi joked that it was like a scene in anime. They laughed and looked at each other. Skuld threw in a bomb when Belldandy and Keiichi nearly kissed each other.

Keiichi had a nap and woke up finding Kodama disguised as a sexy woman (not really..). Belldandy came in and Kodama said she had sex with Keiichi. Keiichi denied and Belldandy believed him. Kodama was shocked and asked Belldandy. Belldandy said that she promised to trust Keiichi from the first day she made the contract with him. Kodama later exposed her identity and she ignited a bomb. Belldandy shielded them from the bomb. She used her authority and commanded Kodama to treasure her own life. Kodama then stayed at Morisato residence. Mara later sent another ninja, Hikari to hunt Kodama. Belldandy spotted her in the mail box and greeted her. We learnt that these chibi ninja were originally rats. Kodama and Hikari attacked each other. Belldandy stopped them and they succumbed to Belldandy.

The next day, Urd and Skuld lost to Hikari and Kodama in fighting for the television. Hikari tried to take Kodama's life at night but couldnt bear to. A new ninja, Senrigan approached them and called many chibi ninjas with her clarinet. Urd and Skuld were held down by those ninjas. Keiichi nearly suffocated and Belldandy casted the most powerful purification spell to protect Keiichi. Urd ran to Belldandy and saw her asleep while embracing Keiichi. After the advice from Urd, the ninjas send a resignation note to Mara. The following day, Belldandy received a letter from kami. She was suspended for using her sealed power.

P/S: Instead of Belldandy forgetting to renew her license. The anime depicted Belldandy was suspended for using her sealed power. This makes it possible to jump to next week episode from chapter 105 of volume 18, "Wide, Wider, Widest". Hope they make an arc for Schrodinger’s Whale.

ARIA The Natural
Episode 19: 「その 泣き虫さんったら・・・」「その 乙女心ってば・・・」

The first part of the episode depicted the special chapter in Aqua volume 2. Aika had a cold and had to rest at home. A few days later she was so boring that she escaped to the town for a walk and enjoyed her custard pudding. She saw Akari and Alice practising by themselves. She was shocked and ran back home, crying in her room. Akari and Alice went to visit Aika at Himeya dormitory. Aika was crying and she blamed it on the pudding. She explained that she felt lonely and thus sad. She asked them to go home. Alice told her that they have brought her puddings and asked if she wanted to eat them together. Aika agreed and they spent the time together eating the pudding.

Part, 2 illustrated Navigation 35. Aika put on her new hair pin but she felt something was missing the whole day. No matter how Akari, Alice and Alicia praised her and her hair pin, she wasnt herself. She later told Akari and Alice that she hasnt met Al since she cut her hair. Akari and Alice told her to visit Al. She went to visit Al but he was out having his dinner. His mentor said that Al would be back for the late shift. Aika waited for Al and Al praised her hair sytle when he saw her. Aika became happy immediately. Al added that the hair pin was pretty and matched her very well. Aika was overjoyed.

P/S: I guess it's obvious that Aika likes Al. ^o^

Cross Game & ARIA Piano

Yesasia order arrived this morning. Very impressed, only took 5 days. Order comprises Cross Game CH volume 4 and ARIA piano stagione. I had a post on ARIA Piano Stagione previously.

P/S: It's likely Suzuka's off this week.

AMG Novel First End

My Goddess novel, 初終 ~First End~ was released on 21st July. The novel is written by Touma Yumi 冬馬由美 who voices Urd. The cover is illustrated by Kosuke Fujishima 藤島康介 and Hidenori Matsubara 松原秀典 produced the interior illustrations.

I sourced these from Megamisama.net, so do visit the site for more AMG scans. There are magazine, DVD, CD and merchadises scans. Highly recommended for AMG fans. I touched up and enhanced the novel scans for better viewing. High resolution novel scans are available at Animepaper.




Thanks to Megamisama.net for the source. Quality enhancement by Fisherman Horizon

ARIA Natural CD Updates

Few updates on ARIA OST in near future.

1. Blue Blue Wave Aria The Natural- Toi Kioku No Mirage Intro & Outro Theme
Intro and outro theme for PS2 Aria The Natural will be available in October. There is a sample track for download at Alchemist website. Still considering whether I would purchase the CD. The song is pleasant to listen and a poster will be attached as bonus extra.

At the moment, it's available at CD Japan, Play-asia and Amazon for pre-order.

2. ARIA The NATURAL Vocal Song Collection

Aria The Natural vocal collection will be released on 6th September. I'm thinking of placing an order on this. It is available for pre-order at Yesasia and Play-asia.


3. ARIA The ANIMATION radio CD

Just saw this on ARIA website. “ARIA The STATION Neo-VENEZIA INFORMALE” is the radio CD for ARIA The Animation rather than Aria The Natural. It will be on sale on 29th September.

Kouji Seo and Coach

Just received my Yesasia July order. There's Suzuka (CH) volume 11 and I noticed a page with Kouji drawing of COACH. They are the group that presented Suzuka anime OP and ED. Two of them were also the seiyuu for the anime, Miho and Nana. COACH also left 2 pages of message in volume 11.

I was intrigued by Kouji drawing skills and decided to take a shoot and share it with Suzuka fans out there. :)

AMG Tsubasa OST Order

Just received my Yesasia July order. This time the shipping is real fast, 6 days only. There's Suzuka (CH) volume 11, AMG Sorezore no Tsubasa ED2 Koibito Doushi and AMG Sorezore no Tsubasa OST.

I had a post on the AMG ED2 Koibito Doushi, so I wont write about it again.

I was a bit disappointed with the AMG Sorezore no Tsubasa OST CD. The booklet has little pictures and only about 8 pages including the covers, 2 sheets basically. Page 1 comprises the track lists, page 2 contains the lyrics to OP & ED, page 3 & 4 record an interview with Yoko Ishida, page 5 has some screenshots and the credits on last page. Though the cover art is excellent!!!

I saw a shopping note on Yesasia about a bonus gift but I didnt receive any. I email Yesasia and they said maybe by the time they acquired it, it has been gone. I even pre-ordered the OST! Darn!

Heard the tracks, not bad, considering there are diversity of flavours in this compilations. A few songs in previous compilations has been touched up and sound a lot better. I really like how they improved the "Yasashi Kokoro" theme to "Sorezore no Tsubasa" track. This version or the new track sounds very touching and soothing. "Yume no ato ni" is also an excellent tune. Glad I own it!


The cover art for AMG Sorezore no Tsubasa OST.

AMG Tsubasa and Aria Natural Episode 18

AMG Sorezore no Tsubasa それぞれの翼
Episode 18: 「ああっ魔属の威信はありますかっ？」

Mara worked diligently in a bento shop. She then wondered why's she doing so since she was a first class demon. Back at her hideout, she asked her minions about it. They said that Mara's plan kept failing. Kid Hild appeared beside her and Mara was terrified. Kid Hild agitated Mara and Mara determined to show her capability.

At Keiichi home, Mara tried to use the magic urn on Belldandy but it didnt have any effect since there's no dual characters to extract. Belldandy later invited her to steamboat (nabe). Back at her hideout, Mara told Hild about a magic lamp. But there a loophole so Hild helped her out. Hild casted magic on the lamp so that people would see the urn as their utmost desired objects. Skuld, Urd, Megumi, Ootaki, Tamiya and Chihiro kissed their desired objects and was sucked into the lamp. Belldandy didnt see an illusion and she thought it was a lamp given by her sister. She used hot water to clean it and everyone reappeared. She casted her magic to remove the illusions. Back home, the minions played street figther with Mara in it. Hild was interested in Belldandy.

P/S: Next week, they revert back to kodoma, the ninjas arc...what are they doing????

ARIA The Natural
Episode 18: 「新しい自分に・・・」

Akira organized a barbeque. Akari and Alice reached the BBQ venue first. Alicia and Atena came after finishing their work. Akira and Alice were dancing and singing a meat song, Atena joined them. Aika came last with vegetables. Akari complement Aika's long hair. Aika was very happy when Alicia complement her hair. Later, Akira smelt burning smell and she saw Aika hair burnt. She took the table cloth and cover her head to extinguish the flame. Aika ran away and Akari and Alice chased after her. Akari and Alice comforted Aika and cut her hair short. Aika told them that she wanted a long hair so that she could be like Alicia. Akira heard her and said she would never be Alicia. Aika ran out in tears but Akira stopped her. She told her only Alicia could be Alicia, and only Aika could be Aika. She then understood Akira's concern for her.

Few days later, they had BBQ again. Aika appeared in a short hair and she felt comfortable with her new look. Aika smiled to Akira in recognition for her care and effort.



P/S: The short hair Aika looks very much like the young Akira

Suzuka 117 Reunion

凉风 #117 再会 さいかい


Yamato took a train too Harajuku with his envelope in his hand. Yasonobu had been on a date and sent off his girl at the station. He saw Yamato and caught up with him. He asked if Yui went to see him but Yamato was reluctant and said nothing. Yasonobu asked about his envelope and Yamato replied that it contained his money for the pc. Yasonobu said that he should go to Akiba for pc. Yamato said he didnt want to buy anything. Yamato sa the torri gate and remembered that SUzuka and him came there during the new year. Yamato reminicised his conversation with Suzuka there [reference chapter 91]. At that time, Yamato had only offered 5 yen. He said that no wonder god was not willing to listen to his wish. Yamato pulled out his money notes and threw into the offering box. He told Yasonobu that he prayed for a good weather tomorrow. Yasonobu rebuked him for acting so.

Yamato left on his own and he said that he needed to stop hesistating in order to advance. He thought that he should forget Suzuka. He added that even Yui was hurt by him and he would resign his job at Amami cafe. A crew had just finished a photo shooting session and a girl passed by Yamato. Yamato found the scent familiar and suddenly he heard the girl called his name. He turned around and saw Honoka smiling at him.


Honoka makeover comparison!!!

P/S: Honoka reappearance... would Kouji would pair them together again??? Is Suzuka and Yui out of picture temporaily? Did Yamato really give up on Suzuka? Would Yamato pull out of the track activities?