Owatari 733 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 (edited) Question for the Japanese speakers: what does onee really mean? I see this used often with the LGBT celebs. I know onee-san/chan is big sister but??? I remember watching a video about being lgbt in Japan and onee was mentioned there. I guess at 3:56 it expains your question. Pretty much, but sometimes it gets translated as "sis" which sometimes seems like it doesn't carry the same connotation as above since how often it's used on the web between friends/posters. Though it does mean a weak effeminate gay man. Currently playing Twilight Princess to rid my mind of things. Edited April 23, 2016 by Owatari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 All these recent release announcements make me feel slightly better (temporarily distracted) about get some of my stuff stolen. Ken, Kasarinchu, DAI, Usui Miton... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 This Naka Koh album is amazing. Waiting for the lyrics so I can translate them. Even his pre "RAFT" material is good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 I enjoyed the Nakashima Ko mini album. And then I listened to the new Nishino Kana single... What happened? Long story short, someone decided to leave our garage unlocked, I went in and half of my stuff was gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 "TAXIS" was well worth the (relatively short) wait - only thing is that I wish there was more material, since phenomenal as it is, it just leaves me wanting even more. Still, far and away the best mini-album I've heard this year. Who knows, at this rate we could get a full album by the years end. We already got 2 mini albums 3 months apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Sorry to hear that. Thanks. It's frustrating to deal with, but not much else I can do, but accept that my stuff is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Sorry for your loss, Owatari :( ----- I like seeing Babymetal and One Ok Rock getting to perform at Western festivals like Rock am Ring and Download. I wish Nothing's Carved in Stone or Miyavi could perform in Rock am Ring someday..... Sorry about what happened to you Owatari Dang. Sorry to hear that, Owatari. I know your pain all too well. <__< Dots' hair and Koichi's pants were throwing me off.rofl Thanks you guys! And sorry kumuriuta! Today I realized that I wouldn't be surprised if Hikaru Utada turned out to have autism. Her live performances gives me a bit of a feeling that she could. What exactly screams autism to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) The way she acts and sings, though it could just be her way of singing since her talking voice isn't the same, in her performances gives me the feeling. Hmm I really don't see it, but that's an interesting perspective. She doesn't show any signs like the individuals I work with, but no two cases are the same. Thelma damn...Trouble Love she is on her game that sucks D: im sorry it happened to you I like Pink Tears more <3 this is good :O it still boggles my mind Miliyah used to look like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubhYdrP7Fh4 "Trouble Love" and "PINK TEARS" are probably my favorite off of the EP. I would've like "One Day" more without Miliyah and AI. Thelma has consistently released strong material since 2014's "Lonely Angel." Hopefully she doesn't get dropped, but all of these best albums are not good. 4 studio albums and 6 best albums is a really poor ratio. And thanks Ceres. Now I see why you named yourself Midna. Halfway through Twilight Princess. Edited April 29, 2016 by Owatari 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) Utada v. Kana http://onehallyu.com/topic/323320-utada-hikaru-at-16-versus-nishino-kana-at-27/?p=13966102 Hayato Ichihara http://onehallyu.com/topic/323351-actor-hyato-ichihara-29-days-as-an-ikemen-are-seriously-over%E2%80%A6/ Ame no parade pt.2 coming later tonight. Edited May 4, 2016 by Owatari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Ame no Parade pt. 2 http://onehallyu.com/topic/323424-ame-no-parade-interview-part-2/ Though I'm no MK or Majide, I'll probably stop translating again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Come back to this forum after 3 weeks and it's still such a mess. Anyways, thoroughly enjoyed Kasarinchu's and UNCHAIN's albums. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I need to pick up the new Kasarinchu album now that my computer's finally (mostly) working again; only just got around to looking at the new Straightner (which was really great) and cinema staff (up next) as a result. I can send it to you if you want since I had to import it and I'm not entirely sure if it's online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Would appreciate it, if you don't mind. No problem. I'm almost done uploading it. It's a pretty standard album, but it had some really good moments. "Furusato" in particular grew on me a lot and is really well done for a song that's nearly 7 minutes. Kind of like "Ryuseigun." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) Which UNCHAIN album? "with time" I decided to buy it with a few other CDs I purchased. Edited May 29, 2016 by Owatari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Can you send it over? Sure, just give me a few minutes. It's short, but a nice record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Welcome back, Owatari! We missed you! Lol thanks! I feel bad for abandoning the forum since I'm a translator, but then there's just so much bs posted here at times so I don't feel as bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Thanks Amaya and welcome milkshake! I have to say Miliyah really does give her all in her performances. This made me like Shounen Shojo a lot more than I did. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M4jC31eEB4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) I'm so tempted to book a flight to Japan for my summer vacation, but there's nothing interesting going on. I don't know why I've been listening to this lately. I haven't listened to her or MiChi in years. Edited June 1, 2016 by Owatari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I'm tempted to go in the fall even though nobody I really want to see it touring as of now since Cathay Pacific is having flights for like $700 from New York, with a layover in Hong Kong. Me going all depends who is on tour then. I was aiming for Rock In Japan this year, but I'm not too keen on the lineup. Sakanaction or Ringo touring would get me to go. And then there is the JT Christmas party in December... That's actually a decent price. I'm about the same though. Do As Infinity is touring during the time I'm thinking of going, but I don't really want to see them live like I used to. I want to make the most out of the trip and don't want to spend it just watching acts I'm lukewarm to/sightseeing. Although I'm not sure which acts would really push me to go. YALL SHOULD GO NEXT YEAR BECAUSE I AM PLANNING TO GO NEXT YEAR :D I feel like next year will be worse than this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 I just realized my birthday is next month. Also I never understood the SnC love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) This question might serve better as its own thread, but just out of curiosity when was the last time JPOP truly excited you? There are things I look forward to, but nothing has really captivated me in quite some time. Completely unrelated, but more artist need to release B-side collections since a lot of the time their B-sides are better than the actual single. I enjoy the likes of "Do the B-Side" and "Ura Utabaka" since you can hear the variety and experimentation that you usually don't get with A-sides and regular albums. http://www.jpopsuki.tv/video/Miliyah-Kato---SENSATION-ft-Kento-Mori/d0bb98989ce407eeecc4c8fae5c30b78 Also congrats to anyone graduating! Edited June 12, 2016 by Owatari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Miliyah's album and Arashi's Fukkatsu LOVE single. I loved every song on that single, no lie. YAAAAASSS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hphUL23RUBQ Interesting. I didn't really have much anticipation going into them, but they were good. Thanks! I suppose that really depends on whether or not you just mean Pop or J-music as a whole, since those are really different things if I'm being totally honest. Since there's definitely been a few releases this year that really got me, but... maybe one or two I'd label as kinda close to pop? You're welcome. I was 99% positive you were graduating, but was hesitant to congratulate you. Whenever I use JPOP, I use it as a term that encompasses all of Japanese music. So I guess that changes things. Because looking at just mainstream pop things are even worse for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 (edited) I actually graduated a couple weeks ago, but yeah. Not sure if these will be your thing, but my favorite pop-esque releases from last month were ayU tokiO's "Aratanaru Kai" and Hideki Kaji's "THE BLUE BOY". Maybe give them a try (the former is pretty unconventional as far as song structure goes, which is what really gets me about it, while the latter is just fun). Well at least I got around to it eventually. Fingers crossed you get into the school of your choice. Hmm I like the second one a little more than the first.I might check it out. Make the thread and I'll give an answer. I don't know if I'm comfortable with your controversial opinions in my thread. lol http://onehallyu.com/topic/343398-whens-the-last-time-the-j-music-scene-truly-excitedwowed-you/?do=findComment&comment=14773294 Edited June 11, 2016 by Owatari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owatari 733 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) Edited June 12, 2016 by Owatari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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