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KEIICHI
ANIME FOREVER
4 KAFMAG Issue 2
From the Editor
I
t has been over two years since the pub- something to this magazine. I would like to
lication of the first issue of KAGMAG. also throw a thanks out to those who I bor-
Although many attempts were continue rowed articles from without permission,
the magazine, frequent changes in leader- potentially putting them into a bad context
ship regularly disrrupted the project. In (i.e. I stole Rasen’s post and tried to turn it
fact, no leader could be found to get the into a article).
project moving. By the middle of 2006, As for the future? I am not sure if
the project was officially abandoned by KAFMAG will start to follow any release
its staff, and KAFMAG was spoken of no schedule, less even publish any new issues
more. The project’s forum lay dormant. any time soon. The life of this magazine is
However, despite the troubles that have largely dependent on how much all of you
plauged this magazine, hopefully some are willing to contribute on an occasional
new life may be fed into this dead baby basis. Although the original team did have
from the release of this issue. staffing issues, there was a lack of incom-
Although nothing public was ever re- ing articles to begin with. I would like
leased during the time of the project, a few to encourage an environment where the
writers stood up to the plate to contribute magazine is not written by its own team
some of their own writings. Several articles writers but by members like you and me.
were actually written during the duration Given the free nature that envelopes
of the team’s existence; however, I chose this magazine, you do not have to write
to not put them into this issue because I felt about anime or KAF. As you read through
that they were not sufficiently complete this issue, you will realize that some other
(on which I blame on the understaffing of topics are discussed, ranging from elec-
the team). In addition, some other work tronics to politics. As long as your content
completed by other staff members, such is not offensive, it will likely be approved
as the wonderful magazine designs and to be put into the spotlight. And if you are
layouts of Dan, did not make it into this not sure your idea will pass, feel free to
issue. drop me (or whoever the current editor-in-
Regardless, now that you are reading chief is) a message.
the second issue, I hope you enjoy what
new effort and life has spurred into KAF- Enjoy the read,
MAG. This issue has been developed and
put together within a matter of a few days
through a lot of badgering of members
to contribute on such short notice. I give
much gratitude to those members who SK
took some time out of their lives to add Editor-in-chief
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o, what do people have to say about of fun. Although she be a bit rough, she
you? Our reporter, Betabeta, went out makes up by being honest and genuine.
to the dangerous streets of KAFC to Like angelgurl, Bella’s Internet sucks, big
ask KAFFERS what exactly they thought time.
about others. Here we find out, from the
fruit of her research. Individuals were Betabeta—Betabeta is an awesome
selected as they came to mind. promiscuous lady. She is both the best
Although Betabeta was supposed to thing since sliced bacon and a Detective
“write” this article, she was unable to meet Conan freak. In addition, Beta is the girl
the deadline, forcing SK to do her work. who is oh so pretty that it B-B-BLINDS
SK is sad. Lastly, remember to take these your eyes! People join the chatroom just to
comments lightly! No harm or offense is see her there! Her journal is followed like
particularly intended by this article. someone would read a map. Promotional video of Drifter doing the
Truffle Shuffle
Amatsu—A great guy, he is a fun Blindo—He can be very opinion-
person to talk to. He is not so random or ated and yet still stay open to suggestions. the rest of the world. However, when he is
goofy though. Overall, he is a great friend to play around not those things, Rema can be a pretty cool
and be serious to. Ever want to talk about dude, despite being a bit more direct and
angelgurl—Angelic polygamy- signatures? He’s the man [now, dawg]. outspoken than most people.
obsessed KAFFER with the worst connec-
tion on KAF. Her connection is so bad that Cali-chan—Bubbly, British, swim- Drifter—One cannot forget the Truffle
she will probably disconnect before you ming suit. Cali is so happy and full of life Shuffle that he performed! Drifter, a fee-
hit the ENTER key, having been outrun by that you sometimes wonder if British food spirited foot-obsessed foot boy who loves
dial-up. has drugs in them! A sweet and kind person, the foot, he is the chicken man! He does not
Cali seem to always be cheerful (you know, care too much about what others see him
Asami—Relatively unknown KAF- the mood-lifting kind of a person) and fun as. Chad is a silly little man who loves his
FER who used to be active, cool, and easy to talk and joke with. On the other hand, video games.
to talk to. Asami tends to run away from Cali has this weird obsession with Tony
bad things. Slattery and can be extremely moody too. flcooly—flcooly is a watermelon from
Mars whose life is largely unknown. KAF-
BellaIllusions—Full of fun, Bella is Demonshadow—Roleplaying gangsta FERs find him delicious and delectable.
the light at the end of a tunnel (the tunnel of love who never disappoints and is happy
being the bad day, der!). To put it simply, all around. He never wants to ruin the Hex—Masked. Mysterious. The smex.
she is an understanding NUTshell wonder moods of others. However, if you want to Black cat. Army. Uniform. Goggles.
ruin his~ two words: glasses fetish.
Inuyasha’s Best Friend—A KAFC
Don NaciRema Camelot murderer, he is fun to make crime plot
187757—Complaining, weird guy full with. His signatures rock too. IBF, a thank-
of negative attitude and with the longest ful, honest, and cool guy, he can talk and
username on KAF. Although he can be offer input for any conversation. He is the
fun to talk to, Rema usually speaks too kind of person to invite over for a movie
negatively about almost everything, mak- and popcorn and some laughs.
ing it hard to relate to. One could say that
he needs a dose of life besides where he Itu—Itu is a magical tea-obsessed
lives—he is very stuck in his idea of life person who uses a gray font and can turn
surrounding only what he knows and not into many things, in addition to being able
to poof-ith. She is the best person ever,
always commenting on stories, writing,
Photo intended for the viewing by
and whatever and giving honest input.
Demonshadow
(photo credit: sxc.hu, mrdisaster) (continued on page 25)
6 KAFMAG Issue 2
In the absense of an
article that could go
here, KAFMAG would
like to wish you a
happy new year
Wakamatsu
Madoka
Sakurai Eichi
Wakaouji
Kouyama
Keiichi
Mitsuki
Aoi Koga
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does not seem old. Myself, New Future, Drugs are Bad This is Bad too
and Love Chronicle are just some of the
great songs in this anime. The opening
songs are catchy, but not even on the level Sweet Smiley at Betabeta voted
of the ending songs.
it again most loose
Overall
The Sweet Smiley, first
individual
OMFG. Hellspawn. I had to retype this
whole thing after the KAF server lagged caught back in August 2005,
on me. Now putting that aside, it does was found again this week In a survey conducted by
NOT matter what anime you’re into. abusing more illegal drugs IBF, Betabeta came on top
You’ll be pleased of the time well spent
By sk89q as the most promiscuous
watching this anime after finishing it. It’ll By sk89q
give you a nice fuzzy feeling. Compared
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to many endings I have seen, this one is by
I
weet Smiley was apprehended last
far the best crafted and well done. It’s not
Sunday for posession of 25 pounds n a recent unscientific survey of KAF-
perfect, but most animes have a crappy
of illegal narcotics and the evasion FERS, Inuyasha’s Best Friend asked
ending. This one aims to please. I’ve been
of the police. He was taken into custody voters to choose the most promiscu-
somewhat tight about giving ratings since
and is now awaiting trial in a few weeks. ous inidividual out of a small list of KAF-
I don’t want to give so many ten out of
His lawyer was available for comment, FERS. The choices included Usaki Ikasu,
ten scores, but this one, I just can’t resist,
stating that “Sweet’s conviction is upon Rem-chan, daloveofurlife, Betabeta,
but just give it a perfect score.
false pretenses and Smiley asserts that the BellaIllusions, SaiyukiFG, sk89q, Kitfox,
police officers planted the cocaine on him Kiara, and Anjiru Kaze. 24 people put in
This article was not intended for
prior to arrest.” their vote. Betabeta came top with eight
KAFMAG and it was borrowed
The smiley was found on “smiley” votes, followed by Kiara with 4.
without permission.
street when officers were patrolling
the area by car. Sweet’s activities with Name Votes
another smiley appeared suspicious to the
Usaki Ikasu 3
officers, and Sweet was requested to sit
down on the sidewalk. Evading capture, Rem-chan 0
Sweet made a run for it, causing two daloveofurlife 0
squad cars and a helicopter to be called
Betabeta 8
for backup. The smiley was found on foot
two miles away from where he was first BellaIllusions 3
caught. SaiyukiFG 1
Whether the arrest was falsified or sk89q 1
not, this is Sweet Smiley’s second arrest
Kitfox 3
involving the illegal possession of drugs.
The future is unclear for Sweet. Should Kiara 4
the jury find him guilty, he will be facing Anjiru Kaze 1
at least 10 years of jail time and a fine of
1000 RAIS$. As clearly represented by the table above,
Betabeta is the clear winner.
Scrolly is just
another
KAFFER like you.
A
H, KAFC. It is where KAFFERs congregate and chat about anything and ev-
erything that may grace their mind—from what they ate this morning to how
they managed to pair two male guys on KAF together in order to create a gay
couple. It is were members have fun, make friends, and best of all, bond. The chatroom
has served to be an important center piece to the Keiichi Anime Forever community.
However, the place can be a little hectic at times, and our fellow member Jayu Makusho
has written a clever piece on the craziness in which we call the chatroom.
Chat room, full of d00m, lose you mind in half the time!
Typos run amuck, make just one and hey you suck,
Bam bam there’s some spam, why we do it? Cuz we can.
Hey Hey, eat my mentos, do you get the inuendo,
hello all I’m so hyper, OMG A GURL LEZ CYBUR,
holy lord what’s up dude? Let’s all poke and call him noob,
F.ck all u, I don giv a damn, censor dodging? HEY your banned.
Net Ops do thier jobs, people like to steal srexob.
Poke a girl, poke a guy, Hey you can even poke your eye,
Laugh your asre off, laugh out loud, laugh all you want and be so proud,
Slap with pudding, slap with fish, everyone joins to slap the Bish,
HOLY COW Machinima, keep Sk away or he’ll burn ya,
omg Yaoizres here, watch every guy run with fear,
Guy loves girl, girl loves guy, ten minutes later they want to die.
Someone cheats, someone cries, someone gets sad tries sucide,
hey look there, he’s a pimp, he’ll tried to cyber the goodyear blimp.
Now’s it’s quiet I wonder why, AW this sucks chat just died.
You just witnessed Disconnection, Every other hour it will happen,
Woot no noobs, chat is fun, Randomness for everyone.
If being bored and tired is you, I know what you gotta do,
Come to chat right away, chat all night and chat all day,
So if you have any free time, go to chat and lose you mind.
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Check this Out he Consumer Electronics Show, a His presentation began with an intro-
trade show held annually, is an op- duction to the latest trends, followed by a
Y
es, the special section detailing all game—that most evil of a CD in plastic
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the games you’ve already played. cases—actually presents to you a gripping, he US 2008 presidential primaries
Since, I like reviewin’ games, morality-influencing story that certainly are well under way with results
and, don’t necessarily have enough pocket puts any recent film attempt at storytelling for some states already in. On
shrapnel on hand to buy the new games as to utter, irrevocable shame? Well, cut your- January 3rd, Iowa chose Mike Huckabee
they come out, I tend to review games as I self in half, and call yourself a Munchkin! and Barack Obama with a strong lead for
play them, which, works against me; by the It’s finally been done. both candidates. The 5th of January saw
time I get my hands on new titles, they’re BioShock firmly plants you in a world Mitt Romney scoring well in Wyoming,
already several months (maybe years) old. influenced by the works of author Ayn having attained 67% of the vote, versus
So, let’s look over, say... I don’t know... Rand, George Orwell, and any other four a 25% vote for the leading competitor,
BioShock? controversial writers you care to men- Fred Thompson. The recent
tion. In the underwater, failed “utopia” of New Hampshire primaries
Rapture, you assume control of a man who from January 8 pointed to
seems to have only been put into his situ- John McCain and Hillary
ation by mere chance. Atlas, a benefactor, Clinton as close winners.
as one could describe him, offers to help Michigan will be having its
your character through the nightmare he Democratic and Republican
has managed to let himself slip into. You primaries on January 15th, to be followed
accept his offers, assuming that you will by Nevada’s primaries on January 19th.
just help him until at least you can escape The last of the primaries will occur
this underwater world. on June 3rd Montana, New Mexico, and
It seems pretty ordinary at first, but, as South Dakota will be making their votes
the tale evolves, you’ll find out it is much, in the primaries, in either both or one
much, more than you thought it was. The party.
excellent storytelling is supplemented
by the extensive character customization The Candidates
proided by gene upgrades called Plasmids,
No Republican candidates have dropped
which supply your character various at-
out since the start of the primaries.
BioShock, for, those of you who don’t tacks and powers, such as flames emitted
Rudy Guiliani, Mike Huckabee, Duncan
know, was the recently released, story from your hand or mind-control powers.
Hunter, Alan Keyes, John McCain, Ron
driven, single-player FPS juggernaut that These customizations grace the game’s
Paul, Mitt Romney, and Fred Thompson
took both the game review and game buyer cover with all their hulking, menacing,
are still running for presidency. On the
world by storm. But, why? It had no multi- glory.
other hand, three Democratic candidates
player modes, scantily-clad women, and no However, the gameplay itself is barely
have dropped out (Joe Biden, Chris
cyborgs in giant, green armor. In fact, on above-average; it’s fun, but, even with
Dodd, Bill Richardson), leaving Hillary
the surface, feature-wise, it’s bare and only its multiple ammo types, impressive and
Clinton, John Edwards, Mike Gravel,
presents to you a story mode with three useful weapon upgrades, and extensive
Dennis Kucinich, and Barack Obama still
static difficulties and 50 easily achievable character customization, it just feels kinda,
in the race.
achievements (most of them tied to story- been there, might not have done this, if you
related events) One also cannot forget the can follow that.
Want to discuss these candidates,
mundane things such as upgrading your Despite the disappoiting play, the story
their policies, and their performance?
character. and atmosphere more than make up for it;
Post your thoughts on the presiden-
But, where BioShock succeeds is its this is a first person shooter that will even
tial race in the Debate and Opinion
ability to tell a story well. This sucker appeal to both the role playing game fan
forum.
is atmospheric and immersive, and all and the crack-addict Halo player.
while—best of all—it makes you think.
What was that? A mere video
14 KAFMAG Issue 2
Down and Dirty
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r reporter sk89q sat down with the SK: Okay. If you could have only one Kitfox: Usaki Ikasu, my Whisky~ ^^
man himself... over KAFC, and music CD ever, what would it be of?
interviewed him in this Down and Kitfox: One music CD, eh? ...probably a SK: So, when Kit needs to have a bite of
Dirty series. mixtape of Wolfsheim and Edge Of Dawn something to eat, what does he go get?
I guess. Kitfox: Skittles! ...Always skittles
Kitfox has been a KAF member since @.@
10 June, 2006. He will be turning 18th SK: Now, if you could ask any person any
this coming March 2008. His favorite one question, who would it be and what SK: Dream job?
TV anime shows include Hellsing, would the question be?
Kitfox: Keyboard/synth player in a band.
Gravitation, Gundam Wing, Gunslinger Kitfox: Tricky... I can’t think of anything.
Girl, Loveless, and Sukisyo. >< Sorry. SK: Ooh, that sounds cool. What’s your
favorite forum on KAF?
SK: So, let’s start with the basic question. SK: Pepsi or Coke?
Kitfox: The roleplaying subforums, al-
How did you find out about KAF? Kitfox: Coke. though I don’t go there as often as I used
Kitfox: Well, I believe it was originally to...
through the Os2 Anime section, after Goo- SK: If you could be in any anime, what
gling for anime downloads; after a couple anime would it be? SK: Day or night?
weeks, I looked around the boards and Kitfox: Gravitation for the music and fun, Kitfox: Night, means more people are on
signed up. ^^ or Loveless for the kitty ears. ^^; because of the time difference from there
to here.
SK: Kay... so far, what is the best thing SK: If you could become any anime char-
you’ve experienced on KAF thus far? acter, who would it be? SK: Sounds reasonable. Hug or kiss? (and
Kitfox: Hmm, tricky. Definitely the chat, Kitfox: Shuichi Shindou. no, not from me >>... from your special
most everyone here is fun. ^^ Although the someone)
roleplaying section is good too. SK: What anime is that from? Kitfox: A kiss. <3
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o anyone that has been KAF for a ors scroll the screen in the midst of some meltdown, ichwill, subaru, and poop and
while, they know that it has far way WHAT IS LOVE, BABY DON’T HURT pressing ENTER.
too many features. Most of them are ME, NO MORE disco music. To activate
for fun, but members tend to forget about the soothing (hardly) effects of this little KAF Puzzle
them fairly soon. Of course, this is not odd; contraption, visit any main website of fo-
A while back, a banner that appeared to
obsession over blinking colored bars for rum page, click the background (anything
have consisted of only monochrome noise
a month could be a sign of insanity (the that is not a link), and enter @@@disco. If
was put on the KAF forums. However,
unfortunate fate of Usaki). that does not happen to work, try 222disco.
those who were curious enough (or just
While most of these amusements have JavaScript needs to be on.
got clues), found the hidden message in the
been largely well-publicized, or so for
image leading to a KAF puzzle site.
at least a short period of time, there are a Global Console Those who completed all the levels
few that only some members have had the
Also known as KAF Console, it’s a method were awarded a prize. That is not so
chance of discovering. These secrets have
of inputting commands akin to how many anymore, but anyone is still free to try
made some rounds through word-of-mouth,
first person shooters do it. However, as their hand at the puzzle. The second level
but the general KAFFER population is still
KAF is not a game, the commands differ (the banner was the first) can be found at
oblivious to their existences.
a bit (although that is not saying that trying <http://www.keiichianimeforever.
In this feature, we will be recovering
god and noclip won’t elicit some response). com/puzzle/prob>.
and uncovering, some forgotten additions to
To activate the console drop down, while
KAF that make it a more unique and crazy
on a main website or forum page, press the KAF Pairings Generator
place. KEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKE.
key combination CTRL+~ (tilde, left of the
Nothing like trying random pairings of KAF
1 key on US and other keyboards).
Disco Partay Should it work out for you, a black
members! The old KAF pairing generator
can be found at <http://www.keiichia-
This is probably the first easter egg of them rectangle will be present at the top. (And
nimeforever.com/tools/kafpairings/
all. When the right code is entered into the if not, you are just out of luck, sucker!).
random.php>.
page, flashing disco “lights” of varying col- Try entering some commands such as emo,
16 KAFMAG Issue 2
Opinion
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on Paul, a Constitutionalist Conser- Paul represented the state of Texas in the or for the Patriot Act, nor for letting gov-
vative, has become a real factor in House of Representatives (1976–1977, ernment intervention take control of the
the 2008 US elections, rising above 1979–1985) and became the first member Internet.
his competition with his strict constitutional of Congress to propose term limits, among Paul made an early stand against the
policies and firm agenda. As a member of other things. In 1984, Paul, a graduate of Iraq war, does not participate in the Con-
congress, Paul has introduced numerous the Duke University School of Medicine, gressional Pension Program and returns
pieces of substantive legislation during his voluntarily gave up his seat and returned a portion of his office budget to the US
term, many more than most members of to his medical practice. He returned to Treasury annually. Ron Paul is a strict
Congress. Congress in 1996 and has since worked to constitutionalist—a true conservative.
(continued below the inset) restore the constitution and significantly If Ron Paul were to be elected, he would
According to his website, he purports reduce government taxes. As a 2008 presi- give the government back to its people: the
himself to be “the leading advocate for dential candidate, he brings new hope to citizens of the United States of America.
freedom in our nation’s capital.” the American democratic system.
If you want to know more about Ron
Background Paul, winner of the January 10th FOX
Policies debate, you can visit his campaign website
In his earlier years before politics, Paul
<http://www.ronpaul2008.com> for more
considered becoming a minister with his His policies stand greatly above the
information. If you want to discuss him
two other brothers, but instead elected to others. He has never voted to raise taxes,
and his policies with me, Yoshi, feel free to
enter into the career of medicine. However, for an unbalanced budget, for a federal re-
send me a private message or to discuss it
before Paul could complete his degree, he striction on gun ownership (which gives us
over the chat.
answered the call of his nation, serving the ability to defend our rights), for a con-
in the United States Air Force during the gressional pay raise (voting against raising
The opinions in this article are not
1960’s. While in service, Paul moonlighted his own income), taken a government-paid
necessarily representative of those of
in a San Antonio church hospital near his junket (buying a representative a day out at
KAFMAG, KAF, its staff, its members,
base for a mere $3 an hour. a country club to discuss “ideas”). Neither
nor its third-parties.
Ron’s congressional career began in has he ever voted to increase the power of
the 70’s. In the late 70’s and early 80’s, the executive branch (presidential power),
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ften translated as Tale of Saiunkoku son of the Ko family, so that practically He is about 21 and is very protective of his
(literally means Tale of the Land of makes her a princess, however she’s unable adoptive family. He often provides a listen-
Many-Colored Clouds), Saiunkoku to live like one. Her family has fallen on ing ear to Shuurei whenever she’s got a lot
Monogatari follows the travails of Shuurei hard times since they gave their garden, on her mind, but he doesn’t confide in her
Ko. The Saiun government is split into 8 fish, and money to the starving citizens of as much as she’d like. Seiran has vowed
provinces, each named after a different Saiun during the struggle for power eight to spend his life repaying Shuurei and her
color with purple being located in the years ago. father for their kindness.
capital as the ruling family. In order of Ever since she was a little girl, she’s When Shuurei moves to the palace,
power they are: Shi (purple), Ran (indigo), dreamed of taking the Civil Service Exam he became the troubled emperor’s royal
Ko (crimson) [under the guise that red and and becoming a government official so that bodyguard. He is very good at hiding his
blue make purple], Heiki (turquoise), Kou she could help the people. Unfortunately, emotions, but despite this, Ryuuki eventu-
(yellow), Haku (white), Koku (black), and women aren’t allowed to take the exam, ally figures out Seiran’s big secret. This
Sa (brown). Only the heads of the family and so reluctantly, Shuurei’s had to step discovery brings them closer together, and
and their immediate relatives are allowed away from her dream (though she hasn’t when Shuurei accidentally walks in on
to wear the family color. stopped secretly hoping just yet). She gets them hugging, she thinks that Ryuuki has a
Shuurei, being the only daughter of a step closer to realizing that dream when romantic interest in him because the towns-
Shouka Ko, the eldest son of the Ko family she accepts the job to become Ryuuki’s people believe the emperor is homosexual.
is, for all practical purposes, the princess temporary consort and tutor to help him After Shuurei leaves the palace, he returns
of the Ko clan. However, after giving up take an interest in the kingdom. While to his job of guarding the rice granary,
their garden and money to the common there, though, she has a near encounter though he will forsake that position when
folk during the famine brought about by with death—someone seems determined to certain people ask favors of him or need his
the struggle for power eight years ago, her kill her. help.
family has fallen on hard times. She lives in Seiran Shi* is a very quiet person. Ryuuki Shi, the “useless” emperor, was
a huge house, with a pond, and what would He was found and adopted by Shouka, crowned six months ago. He is nineteen
have promised to be beautiful cherry blos- Shuurei’s father, thirteen years ago and has years old, has shown no interest in govern-
soms, but unfortunately, they don’t bloom lived with them ever since. He cares about ing the country, and is believed to be ho-
anymore. Nonetheless, her house is falling them more than anything else in the world. (continued on the next page)
apart. She shares the living quarters with
Saiunkoku Monogatari?
selves much less fix up the house.
Shouka has a high ranking position as
the Head Librarian of the Royal Archives;
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however, the pay isn’t much, thereby forcing
o where can I get this delicious se-
Shuurei to work as well. She is very skilled
ries? Geneon Entertainment, Inc. has
at playing the ehru (a musical instrument
picked up the first series (originally
resembling a wooden ladle with a string
running 8 April 2006 through 24 Febru-
stretched between the top of the stick and
ary 2007) for licensing inside the United
the wooden cup like thing at the bottom;
States. Therefore, if you’re in the states,
played in a similar way to the violin). So
you should be able to pick up the series at
skilled, in fact, that people are willing to
your local (if any) anime or online at places
pay to listen to her play. She’s a very good
such as Amazon (for now, at least). On the
cook and is a determined girl with a very
other hand, for international shoppers seek-
strong character, which leads her to accept
ing to get the anime, fansubs for Saiunkoku
the job of becoming the emperor’s tempo-
can still be found floating around on the
rary consort and convince him to take up
Internet if you cannot buy it otherwise.
his rightful throne.
Presently, a second series of Saiunkoku
has been running on television in Japan
Important Characters on the NHK network since 7 April 2006.
Shuurei is a young woman who spends No licensor has yet stepped up to grab
most of her time either working or teaching this anime, and fansubs can be found on
young children in the temple school. She is AnimeSuki.
the only daughter of Shouka Ko, the eldest
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choose between several impossibly beauti-
ful men practically throwing themselves at nline, there is fantasy. We can
her). Fortunately, I was pleasantly surprised present ourselves to others how-
when the series went in the exact opposite ever we want without revealing
direction. The situation that quickly be- any undesirable traits about ourselves.
comes evident is not unique to the series. Extending our imaginations into role
In today’s world, several countries still plays and chat rooms, we let ourselves
grapple with the issue. Yet, it explores this believe almost anything for a minute
topic with out trying to make a political amount of time. This is apparent when
statement. It’s documentation of the state online relationships begin.
of affairs of Saiun is almost historical in Now, I do not think that an online
nature; the journey documented proves to relationship can never work, but I know
be one of the major contentions of the first from first hand and observation that
season. people tend to take an optimistic view in
The show is not all work and no play; believing that the person they have come
there are plenty of light hearted scenes to to care for would not deceive them be-
keep the viewer entertained. A character cause of the strong power of love. While
I found particularly amusing was the ec- I agree that love may be a large part of
throne, leaving little Ryuuki alone with no centric youngest brother of the Ran clan, making a relationship work, I also believe
other choice but to take power. However, Ryuuen. Dressed like a prince, he wanders that those who are involved in most online
once King, he did nothing, causing many from place to place, playing his flute (so dates are blissfully ignorant and naive.
people to label him as a useless, stupid badly that it can cause people to go insane I may come off as harsh, but only so
emperor. He, of course, has his reasons, if forced to listen to it for prolonged periods because I know friends that have made
which start to be revealed shortly after of time), and playing cards. He is so pecu- the typical mistake. I have been there to
Shuurei enters the palace. liar that people distance themselves from listen to them during their revelations
These three, among others, peaked my him, but he is actually genius. The hilarity about how the person they put so much
interest in the series. Though they fit anime surrounding his character typically comes time and devotion into ended up being
archetypes, they are transformed into three from his bad flute playing and tendency someone completely different.
dimensional characters by the plot, which to behave as if those around him were his Establishing an good online relation-
provides endless character development as servants. ship requires more to begin with and more
it progresses. When I sat down to watch the Though the series isn’t 100% action, to work with than the average relationship.
first episode, I didn’t expect to find it any all the time, every episode, it is very in- There are four primary aspects to turning
different than other shows in the romantic triguing and out of the ordinary. For these an online relationship into realistic one in
comedy category; however, I quickly be- reasons, it has become one of my favorite the real, offline world.
came enthralled with the story. The setting shows. The cast is large, yet everyone
is the fictional country of Saiun, whose important receives plenty of development. Key One: Age
architecture and culture resemble that of Saiunkoku Monogatari’s second season is
Yes, age. Too many online relation-
ancient China. The opening song, Hajimari coming to a close. The series was licensed
ships involve under-aged teenagers,
no kaze (“Winds of Beginning”) sung by in 2007 by Geneon Entertainment, and
generally within the age range of fourteen
Ayaka Hirahara is an appropriate lead in slated for stateside release in August of that
and seventeen. This is problematic for
to the show, and mixes well with the rest year; however, with the recent shutdown of
many reasons. At this point, you are nei-
of the soundtrack. In whole, the music the company, it is unsure of what will hap-
ther legally nor financially responsible. At
enhances the ancient setting because all of pen to the series in the United Sates.
such a young age, you are just not mature
20 KAFMAG Issue 2
enough to take a relationship from just without your own means and relying on Music
forums and chatrooms into the streets for someone else can bring a lot of unneces-
a real date. Age does have a large impact
on how your relationship will progress.
sary stress.
Like piano rock?
For one thing, if you are old enough, your
parents cannot stop you from seeing this
Key Four: Commitment Check out Mae
This would be obvious to anyone, but
person and you will have likely already
sadly, many times your significant other
have gotten a job to cover the expenses of Like rock, but not too hard?
may just not be sufficiently committed to
travel. Try out this recommendation
ever take it to the next level. They will
discuss it but may never actually work By sk89q
Key Two: Distance towards the goal. Ultimately, this leads to
In reality, attempting to date one person frustration and a breakup. If you cannot
M
living in another country is neither smart commit to meeting a person you love, then ae is an American rock band I
nor realistic. Closing the gap of an ocean is how can you commit to making the move? have become fond with in the
hard and often times a deal breaker. There When you come to realize that you need last few months. An acryonym
is nothing that cannot turn that ocean into more than just love and you decide whether for Multi-sensory Aesthetic Experience
a river at the age of sixteen. Money might or not you have the other requirements then (based on a course name that the drummer
make the crossing easier, but money does you can decide if you’re ready to take the took), they fit into the piano rock and rock
not grow on trees. Being states apart is less risk and make the commitment. genres. If you like JRock, this is surely
of a challenge, but in the end, it is still a not for you. They play light music, mix-
life-changing decision to be with them. In the end, a relationship is made up ing in a variety of classical instruments.
Being closer in proximity removes much of a lot of things and there are a lot of re- At first, I fell in love with only a
of the risk and trouble. At a future date, you quirements to make it work out. So many handful of songs. Cover Me; Goodbye,
may think about making the commitment people online don’t think about all of the Goodnight; Mistakes We Knew We Were
to move closer to the person you love, but things that make a good relationship. They Making (love the intro background);
it is an important decision whose answer figure love is all you need. And while love Someone Else’s Arm; Last Call; and
is most likely no given the cost and risk is a big important part, regrettably, it’s Suspension were the songs I started with.
involved regardless. not enough. Be smart when online dating. I never got settled with some of their
Know the risks and know that the person other songs at first, but now they are
Key Three: Finances on the other end of the internet connection growing onto me too. Anything, Brink
may not be what your fantasy believes of Disaster, Just Let Go, Paintless, Sum-
Love does not buy you a plane ticket;
him or her to be. Accept responsibility and mertime, Telescopes, and The Ocean are
that is not how life works, unfortunately.
reality in a relationship and be ready for some of these songs. Try a listen at these
Neither will it buy gas or train tickets. Out-
the rough road ahead. In your mind it’s all too; the style varies a bit in these.
side the Internet, we know and understand
wonderful, but once you log off and go to Their discography includes three
this, but for some reason we start to believe
the airport to meet them, the reality sets in full-length albums, five other compila-
anything when we are talking to someone
and the real trials begin. tions, and one DVD. Samples of their
online. Finances is not something that can
be forgotten. Undoubtedly, it will cause a music can be found around the Internet.
large strain on any relationship. Trusting Try iTunes or any other music purchase
your mate to handle the finances is also service to get the tracks quickly.
troubling. Entering into a new environment Who else is a fan on KAF? The only
one I have met has been Rasengandragon.
Getting Love
Maybe you will add to the list?
to Work
Rachelle and Alan have become the second KAFFER couple to turn their online
relationship into reality and keep it alive. (Austin and Nikki being the first, married and
happy.) The two first hooked up over two years ago back in 2005, then moving into
the same apartment a few months later. The two still are happily together as partners
looking forward to a happy marriage some day.
22 KAFMAG Issue 2
[15:19] <Siqoni> I wonder if spyder is really watching everything we type
[15:19] <Angel_of_Darkness> yeah
[15:20] <Raven Westward> for all we know he is
[15:20] <Siqoni> thats creepy
[15:20] <Raven Westward> im scared bye!
[15:20] <rasengandragon> It doesn’t matter
[15:20] <rasengandragon> there are chat logs recorded
[15:20] <rasengandragon> we can access any part of it whenever we want
[15:20] <Siqoni> What if he is like god... and watches rasen take showers?
[15:21] <Spyder Pyresphere> I’m watching you people. [16:53] <DEMONDOG> DO NOT QUES-
[15:21] * Mega Mina-chan has joined the room TION THE GONG!
[15:21] <Raven Westward> holy shitaki mushrooms. [16:53] <Jayu Makusho> OMG.. I thought
[15:22] <Siqoni> Wow, that was awsome spyder >.> you said DO NOT QUESTION THE BONG
[15:22] <Spyder Pyresphere> I told you I’m watching the chat. [16:53] <DEMONDOG> LMAO!!!
[15:22] <Siqoni> What if rasen takes baths on the chat?
[15:23] <Mega Mina-chan> oO;
[15:23] <rasengandragon> NEVAR.
[15:23] <Spyder Pyresphere> Then he’s clean.
[15:23] <Mega Mina-chan> I’d watch that. xD
[15:23] <Siqoni> That means you watched it..
[15:24] <Mega Mina-chan> Why did sk put a /slap option in here? ;
[15:24] <rasengandragon> oOooOOOo
[15:24] <Spyder Pyresphere> For my own amusement.
[15:24] * Spyder Pyresphere slaps himself around a bit with a large trout
Jayu’s Burgers
Locations throughout KAF City
Member to Member, Through a KAFMAG Wall
(What others had to say about you; continued from page 6)
With Itu, there will be no arse kissing or RahX—Beef jerky. Best person ever. SaiyukiFG—Sexy, sassy, and an all
bull. She is thoughtful, smart, and teneds Very helpful. Wise. Patient. Great person to around saucy girl.
to follow through with what she says she talk to. RahX loves cooking and cleaning,
will do. Creative, reads, and cheers up adventure, and is the first and only person sk89q—A bean. Canadian bean at it
people. A very exuberant person: joyously to find a wife on KAF. He brings life to too. An overly too random weirdo, SK is
unrestrained and enthusiastic. Handwritten the chat and KAF with his sense of humor. the head KAF bean. While argumentative
letter > Email. Austin always adds his input to anything; and a tad bit on the high and mighty side,
he’s always positive. Kind and knowledge- he’s a good guy. Busy ALL THE TIME.
Jayu Makusho—A bishie who is too able. Looks like Jesus. Metal Jesus. SK? Albert? Or the terror in the night?
pretty for the likes of mortals. Often associ-
ated with Urahara, Jayu is an inventive man Raisurinu—He sucks! :0 Rais is a Sorano—The Living Kikyou. Inuy-
who has cool ideas to make things more smart guy, even though none of his posts asha. Irish dancing.
fun. show that. He is a relatively unknown RP-
ing administrator who is rarely on KAF. Tantal—Sweet. Goddess hand.
Jimmyjoesr—Guns. Bombs. War. Touch Rais, now. Photos. Unknown. Very agreeable. Smart.
Jimmy is the man with a plan... too blow Polish Machine Gun. SK likes to touch her.
stuff up. The soldier of KAFm he is very Rasengandragon—Smart man who *touches*
technical, but can have fun when he keeps his cool; interesting to talk to. In
chooses to do so. If you pull his buttons addition, Rasen is also a half naked guy Tater_Salad—Potato. Beard. The
*triggers*, he fires off the best stuff. Great who is sometimes KAFC’s background. man. The best man ever. Tater always gets
guy to know! Patient. something cool going on and is always
there to help out with technical stuff. Likes
Kessi—Tiny, hyper girl who eats only boobs and butts, a lot.
sugar for all her meals. She is very random
and always lightens the mood. In addition, Twinblades—Really nice guy.
she is unbakeable and tends to breaks Friendly. Awesome to talk to.
chairs. As her TCG card put so, she likes to
put boys into gay love affairs! Usaki Ikasu—Promiscuous, smexy
man lover who is smex-crazed. Tastes like
Kitfox—Hyper Brit. Real hyper. a rainbow, but not with Skittles. Usaki is the
Too hyper... Maybe it is because he never man who steals all the men from angelgurl.
sleeps? He likes wine, boys, smex, and boy Indeed, he likes being all smexiful. His
smex, and some more boy smex. Rem-chan—Grammar nazi. Bouncy! smexiness can’t be described with words.
In addition, Usaki is Kitfox’s raep-victim
Mizu-chan—A friend of Cali, Mizu Riogi—Riogi is an administrator who [sic] and an art mastah. Simply, Jeremy is a
is Yet-Another-Hyper-Brit (I tell you, they makes an awful lot of awkward jokes, but cool, chill guy, that is, when he isn’t making
have drugs in their English Breakfast!). he is still fun to talk to and he knows his smexual advances on someone. Mysterious.
Easy-going (and no, not that kind, you stuff. DOTH NOT QUESTION RIOGI. Funny. Random. Full of giggles. Curious to
pervo!). Sweetheart. the max. Full of counter—raeps [sic].