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Review: One Punch Man Blu-ray Set
Jun 21
// Christian Chiok
[embed]35704:6206:0[/embed] One Punch Man (Blu-ray)Studio: Mad HouseLicensed By: Viz MediaReleased: April 25, 2017 (NA)MSRP: $29.99 (Standard) and $34.99 (Limited Edition) If you read my past reviews, you know that I really enjoy the shonen genre, especially battle series. However, I especially appreciate series that can action-packed but at the same time not take itself seriously—exactly like Dr. Slump, which shares the same premise of a main character that can outclass their opponents effortlessly, though Arale can stop Saitama easily, as someone who can play soccer with planets, or even making cracks with playful punches, but I digress. The premise of One Punch Man is much better as it involves superheroes saving the planet from strange monsters and supervillains have been mysteriously appearing and causing disasters. Saitama, who is one of these superheroes, can easily defeat these monsters and villains with a single punch, hence the name. Naturally with that much power, as become of it and only gets truly excited when fighting strong opponents that can challenge him. Throughout the series, he encounters various superheroes, supervillains, and monsters and gains a disciple named Genos, who is a Cyborg with various modifications. They eventually join the Hero Association in order to gain official recognition. Expected from Madhouse, the animation is quite amazing, especially the battle scenes. Seeing Genos activate his Arms Mode or especially using his Incineration Cannons was nothing short of amazing, and its really shows how much talent the studio has. The artstyle was great, especially the change in Saitama depending his mood, which was goofier looking when he wasn't serious, and more muscular and detailed when he engaged in battle. Throughout the years, English dub has somewhat grown on me. Naturally, I still prefer the original Japanese track, as I always enjoy the original language in any form of media. Having already seen One Punch Man when it was released in Japanese, I decided to watch it in English to experience the series in a different form. Both Max Mittelman, who voices Saitama, and Zach Aguilar, who voices Genos, did well voicing both characters. I felt like perhaps Genos voice could have been softer though it didn't feel too unfitting, and I thought that Max sounded a bit too serious for Saitama. Nevertheless, both of their works were enjoyable. There are certain characters that I prefer their Japanese voice by far over their English counterpart, but the dub was overall enjoyable. One of the gripes I have with these Viz Media releases, as the same happened with the Boruto film, is that the English subtitles featured on this set it's the same as the original Japanese option, and not it's own, so, for the most part, the dialogue in the English dub doesn't match the subtitle track. They are minor differences and you still get the overall idea of what is being said but it still feels a bit lazy on their behalf and hopefully it isn't a problem in future releases. Though I didn't include it in my Top 5 Anime of 2015 last year, One Punch Man was still up there for me. If you loved the series, consider investing in the Blu-ray set—it comes in a standard edition which comes with Blu-ray discs of the series, or the limited edition with comes with two Blu-ray discs, two DVD discs, 96 page full-color Booklet including Chapter 1 of the smash-hit manga, and six art cards, which can be used as the cover of the set. Definitely worth the purchase.
It really doesn't feel like too long ago when One Punch Man first aired back in 2015, as I still remember it like yesterday when I was watching it alongside other Fall seasonals, like My Love Story. Honestly, not only b...
Rejoice: Cardcaptor Sakura's new anime to premiere in January 2018
Nov 27
// Salvador G Rodiles
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Arc's returning cast Sakura Kinomoto: Sakura Tange Keroberos: Aya Hisakawa Tomoyo Daidoji: Junko Iwao Syaoran Li: Motoko Kumai Yukito Tsukishiro: Megumi Ogata Toya Kinomoto: Tomokazu Seki
Sounds like a dream come true
Well, folks. It turns out that the previously announced Cardcaptor Sakura sequel anime hits Japan's NHK channel in January 2018. To top off the icing on this exquisite cake, Madhouse and the original anime's di...
Final Impressions: One Punch Man
Dec 26
// Josh Tolentino
I am, of course, kidding. Now that One Punch Man is done for the time being, I have to admit that I was feeling not deceived, but relieved. The reason for that is episode eleven, which largely functioned to deliver the setup for episode twelve. Why would that get me stressed, you ask? It's because episode eleven simply didn't look quite as good as the rest of the show. It's a little thing, true, but for a program that's made its name by looking utterly gorgeous without breaking the bank, a few too many of the seams peeked out while Saitama infiltrated the Macross-sized alien flagship, and while Genos, Tornado, Atomic Samurai and the rest tangled with the alien Melzargard on the ground below. To be fair, even on an off day, One Punch Man puts to shame the finales of many lesser series, but I couldn't help but feel a twinge of worry whenever the camera cut to a featureless shot of the alien ship's underside, or lingered too long on Melzargard's telepathic bickering with the octopus-like Geryuganshoop. Tiny frays in the hem of the production like that spoke of cost-cutting, leading overly sensitive fans like me to worry that the money or time had run out somehow. Had Madhouse run into production problems? Would this be a repeat of The Rolling Girls finale episode, or worse? Hey, don't call me Chicken Little, but I've seen Shirobako. Shit hits the fan all the time, man! Thank goodness I was dead wrong. And let me tell you, I've never been happier to eat my words, because the finale of One Punch Man is quality animation of the highest order. Utterly enthralling as a work of craft and visual excess, Saitama's fight with Boros even manages to top the rest of the series in ways I wouldn't have thought possible, and certainly not on the reportedly modest budget Madhouse worked with the whole way through. Also, Saitama gets kneed into the moon. Then he comes back. When shit that amazing is going down, it doesn't even matter how many times he ended up having to punch Boros before the fool finally went down. Ultimately, the only thing that matters is that he got serious, pulling out his final trump card: A Serious Punch. There's even a little more to it than that in translation, because the way Saitama names his attack is so casually blunt, bordering on rude, that it absolutely fits his "don't-give-an-eff" attitude. For a strike of such biblical scale, its name is literally as casual as saying "Hit a guy and mean it". The man has no sense of drama whatsoever, which might even play a part in why he can't do anything but win. And though the fight ends with a punch that splits the clouds and rustles daisies on the other side of the world, perhaps the most surprising thing about this finale is that the episode itself doesn't even end for another twelve minutes. That's right, the triumphal score and second verse of JAM PROJECT's theme all took place in the first half, before even the commercial break. The rest is an extended aftermath, covering the heroes, Amai Mask's dressing down the S-classes, and a teaser for more of Genos' subplots. While it's more than a little odd for the series to end on such a mundane note after the utter triumph of the first twelve minutes, it makes absolute sense as a way to get fans slavering for a second season, which has yet to be announced. Folks hoping to see something next year might be disappointed, as the current manga content following Boros isn't quite up to supporting a full season, but given the reception to the show so far, I have no doubt that it'll happen eventually. Besides, this is exactly the kind of program I'd rather not rush. For a show that's ostensibly about a guy who wins too much, it's quite gratifying to see that this adaptation of One Punch Man has been nothing less than a victory on almost all fronts. I don't say this out of particular affection for the source (though I do like it), but out of appreciation for the craft Madhouse managed to bring to the task. You could even say it was a real knockout blow for the season, and for the year in anime. [Watch One Punch Man on Daisuki!]
Endless Combo
Hey, wait a minute! I think he punched that guy, like, three times! At least! I feel deceived.
Annotated Anime: One Punch Man episodes 9-10
Dec 12
// Josh Tolentino
Of course, things were already looking rather bleak for anyone that wasn't Saitama. Puri Puri Prisoner, Lighting Max, Allback Man, Snakebite Snek, and others had already been trounced hard in episode 8. Genos gives his best as well, with a devastating opener and a solid effort thereafter, but in classic superhero fashion, the baddie takes advantage of the hero's natural altruism and uses a civilian in danger to gain the upper hand. This leaves everything up to the otherwise powerless Mumen Rider, who suffers the most of all involved, summing up the circumstances in one unfortunate gif: I'd like to believe that Madhouse intentionally highlighted this particular sequence as a twist on the best scene in The Avengers, because the contrast between the Hulk's cutting short Loki's monologue and the Sea King absent-mindedly pulping poor Mumen Rider is exquisite. The Avengers scene is quick and unexpected and played for surprise and laughs. Here in One Punch Man, though, the same scene is long, drawn out, and with the roles of the two combatants reversed (the "Hulk" is the bad guy, here), almost painful to watch. And yet Mumen Rider gets up, delivering a speech worthy of the best. The soul of heroism isn't in having the power to win, but in having the courage to stand up and do the right thing when no one else is willing or capable. Extra points go to Mumen Rider's voice actor, Yuichi Nakamura, who must have been real tired of playing d-bag male leads like Oreimo's Kyousuke and Mahouka's Tatsuya (who is his own story's "One Punch Man"). Nakamura really sells it, and combined with properly cheesy/uplifting piano music and a well-timed incitement of the crowd, conveys classic heroism in the best traditions of Marvel, DC, and Toei. And speaking of Marvel, here's a bit of interesting trivia: Nakamura is also the Japanese voice of Captain America in those editions of the Marvel movies. It seems fitting, somehow. Saitama eventually shows up to end the fight, ripping the Sea King a new blowhole with a punch so hard it stops the rain. But that's to be expected. What happens next, though, is more interesting, as Saitama opts to make himself out to be the villain, just as the crowd is about to turn against the fallen heroes for having the temerity to fail where Saitama succeeded. Pretending to have simply cleaned up after Genos and the rest weakened the monster, he helps the heroes who did try their best save face (not that they deserved to lose it in the first place) and honors their sacrifice. It's a good new revelation of Saitama's character. We've seen his fundamentally selfish desire for a challenge, and we've also seen his "I don't give an eff" attitude towards his public image, solidifying his status as more the savior we deserve than the one we want. But here, he does help show that doing the right thing doesn't always involve standing up against a bad guy, but sometimes taking one for the rest of the team, and giving credit where credit's due. There's no doubting that the real heroes of the day were the guys who got their asses handed to them, after all. If episode nine was a more thoughtful reflection of the soul backing up One Punch Man's more superficial appeal, episode ten is a return to the show's more typical form, capitalizing on gags, light slapstick, and creator ONE's oddball Japanese take on an American-style superhero ecosystem. The Hero Association takes center stage once more, assembling all the S-class heroes (with Saitama tagging along) for an emergency briefing. Characters like Atomic Samurai, Child Emperor (whose Japanese name is a hilarious pun on the slang term for "virgin"), Silver Fang, Metal Bat, and Terrible Tornado (who gets the most screen time of all thanks to a cold-open fight against a Godzilla-sized monster) fill out the ranks, with notable absences in the form of the increasingly sinister-seeming Metal Knight, and someone named "Blast". The reason for the gathering is an absurd guarantee from a late seer that something bad will happen...soon! It's as ridiculous as it sounds, but it seems to be proven true in a matter of seconds, as a massive Macross-sized spaceship shows up and pulls an Independence Day on the city surrounding Hero HQ. With hundreds of thousands, if not millions annihilated in an instant, such a titanic loss of life would be devastating in a more serious series, but it's a good thing that One Punch Man is not that kind of show. After all, there are cool fights to be had, and now that the best of the best are involved, that's what we'd best care about. [Watch more One Punch Man on Daisuki] If anything, the punishment taken by the heroes in this particular engagement is best summed up in the following gif.
The Bald Man and the Sea (King)
One Punch Man might be a comedy, but just as even the grimmest, darkest fiction isn't completely free of levity, this satirical send-up of all things superheroic can sometimes swing things straight and earnest. And from the pace of proceedings, the showdown with the Sea King is the place to do it.
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Annotated Anime: One Punch Man episodes 6 and 7
Nov 22
// Josh Tolentino
But first, an aside: Perhaps the most interesting news to come out of One Punch Man in the last couple of weeks has come from its production team. Chief Animation Director Chikashi Kubota recently revealed that, contrary to lay expectations (mine included), One Punch Man is animated using an "average-sized" budget, and is not the moneyed behemoth many thought it was judging by the high quality of its action scenes and prominence as a Shonen JUMP headliner. It just goes to show how "anime" One Punch Man is, and not merely in adhering to cultural quirks most folks associate with "anime-like" things, but also in a more classical sense. Japanese TV anime developed many of its stylistic and storytelling conventions from the need to make the most of very limited resources. Compared to the Hollywood-led productions of the time, the style of animation pioneered by Tezuka Productions and other postwar studios is filled with cost-saving techniques that directly influenced the way stories are told in the medium today. It's one of the reasons Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki famously disliked having their works lumped in with "anime", as to them, the term represented something defined by having been made on the cheap. Whatever the case, Kubota's tweet is a resounding affirmation on the talent at work with One Punch Man, that they can "hide the seams" so effectively that people think the show is much more expensive than it actually is. Moving on, the first "hit" of episode six is the one most everyone will be familiar with, regardless of punching strength. After all, few things have more of an impact on a person than a good ol' reality check. In this case, Saitama learns of the world of work, as he realizes that C-ranked heroes like himself need to stop crime on a regular basis to keep from being dropped from the roster. Given that he's always been far too powerful to consider stopping muggers and helping old ladies worth his while, this leads to a mad scramble across town in search of bad guy to take down. The bad guy in question is Speed o' Sound Sonic, who opens his second appearance in the One Punch Man canon spoiling for a rematch. Needless to say, Saitama provides, absentmindedly filling his quota and inadvertently proving his superiority in one fell chop to the back of the head. The real meat of the episode, though, is in seeing the Hero Association conduct more investigations into the origins of monster activity in Saitama's hometown, City Z. Besides a cool boardroom sequence featuring reports from various high-class heroes, the task falls to two A-rank ringers, the slingshot-toting Golden Ball and the mustachioed Spring Mustachio. Facial hair is his superpower, alongside a wicked sword thrust that recalls the likes of Bleach's Gin, but somehow cooler. After a cool action scene, the two heroes get plastered by a weird seaweed creature and learn little about the apparent mystery behind City Z (Hint: It's Saitama!), but we do get a further look into the inner workings of the Hero Association, including an early cameo by Tornado of Terror, a petulant, childlike telekinetic diva. After the period of relative downtime in episode six, things pick up steam in episode seven. Then again, how could they not? A meteor's about to hit the city, after all. In case folks were wondering about our lead characters' lack of screentime, episode seven is mostly about Genos, who has many steps yet to go in his heroic journey. I've remarked before about how Genos could probably anchor a stereotypical action show all on his own. He's young, has a tragic backstory, and if not for his master, would probably be the star. That feeling's reinforced here, as he tries his damnedest to stop the meteor, despite a lack of aid from the apathetic Metal Knight and Bang, an aged martial-arts guru who's seen a lot of crap. Naturally, Saitama ends up stepping in to save the day, but there's never a doubt who the most heroic person was in this particular incident. That doesn't mean our One-Punch wonder is completely without virtue, though. He may be oblivious, and kind of a dick, but he's the hero we deserve, especially compared to some of his peers. An incident with a pair of tank top-wearing jerks seems to impress that, with few exceptions, most of the heroes in the Hero Association are hardly heroic at all. Instead, the ranks are filled with preening, status-obsessed d-bags who care more for their place in the rankings than doing the right thing. By comparison, the only decent people are relative outsiders, like Saitama, Genos, and Bang, or the downtrodden, like the powerless Mumen Rider. One can't help but wonder if that's some kind of meta-commentary on how turning passion into work can lead ideals astray, but suffice it to say that being bad isn't exclusive to villains. [Watch more of One Punch Man on Daisuki and Crunchyroll!] chief animation director Chikashi Kubota
That Feel When No One Knows You
The last couple of weeks of One Punch Man have delivered a couple of big hits, and neither courtesy of the titular "man" himself, Saitama. One hit is more psychological/philosophical than anything else, and the second is literal in a way that befits a show as straightforward as to have a title like One Punch Man.
One Punch Man
Annotated Anime: One Punch Man episode 3
Get Fit with Saitama
Oct 19
// Josh Tolentino
One Punch Man? More like One Punch Per Week Man, am I right? The Fall season's prettiest show continues into its third week, as Saitama and Genos head out to confront their first real enemy, the House of Evolution. Will this be the week that Saitama needs more than a single blow to fell his foes? Spoiler Alert: Nope!
Annotated Anime: One Punch Man episode 2
Oct 15
// Josh Tolentino
Earlier on I mentioned that the main problem I could forsee with this adaptation of One Punch Man would be that Madhouse would be unable to sustain production at the level needed to deliver the kind of visual, well...punch needed to do the source justice. As much as I do like One Punch Man, its joys are more presentational than narrative in nature. Yusuke Murata's excellent grasp of space and eye for detail make ONE's simple (but effective) story stand out. We enlightened souls of the 21st century tend to privilege "the writing" above any other yardstick in pop media, but presentation matters, especially in visual media like anime and manga. That's why it's important to read things like Kevin Cirugeda's excellent article on appreciating good animation, even if you yourself don't plan to become a "sakuga otaku" yourself. The short-wordcount version of what I just said is that as of this week, One Punch Man still looks 'effin gorgeous, with particular flair in today's fight scenes. This is a good thing because looks matter, and One Punch Man as a manga is great partly because it looks so good. This is where I'm also reminded that a very faithful adaptation of a manga isn't always a good thing, particularly in shows where detailed plotting is not the primary draw. Long story short? One Punch Man's pace is p-l-o-d-d-i-n-g. The stretching of time isn't as obvious or blatant as the kind of padding out that goes on in the likes of the Naruto anime or anything like that, but it's clear that Madhouse are being fairly deliberate in their choices of how much content to cover in each episode. The result is, for folks that look for more substantial narratives, feels stretched a bit thin. One unfortunate side effect of this necessity is that the ways in which One Punch Man evolves past its original schtick aren't as obvious here. People can read manga faster than they can watch a TV show, and the advantage is that the initial, simple jokes are over with quickly. Even if Saitama's struggle to find a worthy fight is gone over again and again, it passes by without a chance to grow truly irritating. That's not quite the case here, and some more impatient viewers are more than likely already going "Look, I get it, he's invincible and can't lose, alright? Let's move on." Thankfully, the second episode does move on, by introducing none other than Genos, the blond cyborg who is pretty damn awesome. In many ways, he'd be the kind of character to anchor his own damn show if Saitama weren't the star. He's the archetypal badass anime/manga protagonist, and the show has a lot of fun with his overly elaborate (and repetitious) backstory, his shtick in the episode recalling shades of Yuki Nagato's famous "I'm an alien" monologue from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. It would be one thing if Genos were merely a gag character, a one-off encounter solely meant to poke fun at the tropes of fight manga. But such things are for lesser series. In fact, thanks to a great fight against animal-hybrid villains from "The House of Evolution", Genos looks to be a continuing presence in One Punch Man, and to good effect. At the risk of spoiling anime-only viewers, it's on his robotic shoulders - as well as the shoulders of other characters coming later - that much of One Punch Man's enduring qualities rests on. They provide what Saitama alone cannot, and it's in that style of fully utilizing the potential of the genre even as it mocks it mercilessly - that the source has garnered as much appeal as it has. [Get mosquitos to bug out on Daisuki!]
Convenient Signage in the Aftermath
Welcome to the latest recap of One Punch Man, the only anime series that probably doesn't need a recap, for so obvious is the plot, am I right? As it turns out, not quite. A fair bit goes on in today's installment, and while deviations from the source are few, newer viewers may find the latest developments engaging.
First Impressions: One Punch Man episode 1
Oct 04
// Josh Tolentino
Just in case the title isn't explanatory enough for you, One Punch Man follows the exploits of Saitama, a hero who's trained so hard he's gone bald, and as a result, he's become too powerful; any fight he gets into is ended as soon as he takes a swing, his enemy left as nothing more than a stain on his gloves. To prove the point, this first episode lines up a parade of epic villain knockoffs for Saitama to knock off, from a blue Piccolo to an off-brand Colossal Titan. Fans familiar with the manga will see the first chapter recreated almost to the panel, which given how well-regarded the art is, is generally a good thing. I might be understating things here, because the show looks really, really good. Some might not be too fond of some of the more loose-looking characters in a couple of scenes, with Gainax-esque deformation most apparent during the not-Titan fight, but it's clear that MADHOUSE has spent a lot of time and care making both the static frames and the movement as splendid-looking as possible. Another thing I may be understating is the quality of the storytelling in general. Though the premise is as simple as they come, and the central conceit/problem of a "guy that's too powerful" is about as old as Superman himself, the story excels in evoking the emotions behind it all. The episode (and the source it's based on) really manages to capture Saitama's boredom at being invincible, and you actually feel sorry for him when the one thing he wants in the world - a worthy challenge - comes to him only in dreams. The anime also finds time to elaborate on it slightly, with some original scenes and effective visual gags. One that stuck with me, in particular, was seeing Saitama fumbling with change in line at the grocery while a monster stepped nearby, taking off the roof and turning darkness into daylight. It's an effective way of showing the scale of the monster while taking advantage of the animated medium. If there's a true point of concern here, it's that the show may not be able to keep this kind of work up for the whole run. But that's a worry for next week. [Watch One Punch Man on Daisuki.net and Viz.com!]
Done In One...Punch
One Punch Man is easily the most anticipated anime series of this Fall, and for good reason. ONE and Yusuke Murata's manga is a heavy hitter in the pages of Shonen Jump, and its lead character, Saitama, is the heaviest h...
Annotated Anime: MY Love STORY!! Episodes 6-7
May 27
// Nicole Helmeid
When Ai and her brother confront Yamato about her secret, Yamato launches into a list of Takeo's physical traits that get her heart racing. I was dying of laughter as her and Ai agreed on all of his good points while Makoto shrinks into the background. Yamato's big problem was that she wanted to move forward on the physical side of her and Takeo's relationship, but fears it would crush his "pure" vision of her. Ai is a little shocked but gives her the confidence to tell Takeo exactly what she wants. Ai is still struggling with her love for Takeo, I think she knows he is the happiest he has ever been. She is full of regret for not telling him how she felt sooner and is still incredibly jealous of Yamato. Yamato and Takeo finally clear up the misunderstanding and Yamato also confesses she lied about how she found his place in the beginning and also left her cell phone behind on purpose. I find it really cute that her big lies and "impure" thoughts are still so sweet and innocent. It's really refreshing that a show of this typically-drama-filled genre can be so lighthearted. Takeo feels the pressure to be a good man for Yamato and is embarrassed to have messed up something as simple as hand-holding. He comes to Suna with a request- teach him how to kiss. Suna obviously refuses but Takeo cannot be stopped. He traps Suna and puts saran wrap over his face because that makes it "OK" in Takeo's eyes. The episode cuts away and ends right as the kiss is happening, to the dismay of any fujoshi watching this series (myself included.) In episode 7, Takeo is recruited by the Judo club to help with a tough match. He agrees without realizing it would cut-down on his time seeing Yamato. But in her usual sweet manner, she cheers him on and meets him after practice to deliver rice balls. There was a bit of filler in this episode with a training montage- but with the great animation, the overlay of text messages between Takeo and Yamato, and a few gags thrown in (like his mother using him as an ironing board) it was still very entertaining. Takeo told Yamato not to meet him after practice anymore since the area had warning signs for gropers. But since he isn't the most eloquent man, he simply tells her not to come rather than explaining why. This worries Yamato so she goes to visit Sunakawa. Suna is now a master of interpreting Takeo and Yamato, so he calms her down and she realizes it must have been a misunderstanding. The day of the judo match arrives and Takeo's opponent (who looks like a character out of Cromartie High School) declares Takeo has already lost since he has a girlfriend. Someone sounds jealous! When it is Takeo's turn to fight, the two school's teams are tied. His opponent is pretty evenly matched and there are a few moments where Takeo falters. Usually Takeo has ridiculous superhuman strength so I'm glad he was paired up with a character that could produce an exciting match. Takeo eventually wins with a toss, to the amazement of everyone in the crowd. Even the stoic Suna is impressed. The next episode is Titled "My Friend" so I'm hoping something good happens to Suna in return for his loyalty and devotion to Takeo.
Communication is key
Yamato is still in turmoil over a secret she can't tell.
Annotated Anime: MY Love STORY!! episode 5
May 10
// Nicole Helmeid
He hands him off to Sunakawa who once again gets the praise for Takeo's actions. Takeo borrows Suna's comically-small gym clothes and the three eat cake in the park. Takeo thinks to himself how pure Yamato is- nothing like his former-wrestler mother which is a hilarious and perfect family background for his character. Later the couple takes a stroll to see the stars and when Yamato mentions how secluded they are in the park- seemingly hinting at the romantic situation. He interprets it as fear of being alone together and declares he won't lay a hand on her until she is "all grown up." Suddenly, a love rival appears?! In an unexpected turn, Sunakawa's beautiful older sister Ai comes home for a visit and is distraught upon learning Takeo has gotten a girlfriend. Hey- it wouldn't be shoujo if there wasn't a love rival! Her brother had no idea she had feelings for Takeo and she proceeds to throw a tantrum. She demands to meet the new girlfriend to judge her character. Sunakawa and Takeo head to the park to meet Yamato while Ai secretly follows them. Ai senses something is bothering Yamato, who has mixed up sugar with salt in her latest batch of cookies and seems to be a bit on edge. Ai declares to her brother that Yamato is hiding a secret from Takeo and wonders whether she is cheating on him. Takeo finally notices something is up when Yamato tries to tell him something on their walk home but instead just says goodnight. In an attempt to understand her, Takeo turns to teen girl magazines at the convenience store. Ai comes across this scene, as passersbys take photos of an oblivious Takeo, and offers to help talk to Yamato for him. We'll have to see if she uses this as a chance to drive a wedge between the couple. [You can watch MY love STORY!! on Crunchyroll with new episodes every Wednesday.]
A Rival Appears
After last week's explosive episode in which our seemingly super-human protagonist saved two of Yamato's friends from a burning building, we are back with Episode 5. With the title "I'm Dense" this episode deals with Takeo m...
First Impressions: MY Love STORY!!
Apr 30
// Nicole Helmeid
Makoto Sunakawa looks like the stereotypical shoujo protagonist, but is actually Gouda's best friend since childhood. Quiet, seemingly cold, and good-looking, he receives many confessions from girls but turns them all down. One day they are riding the train when Sunakawa spots a girl getting groped by a strange man. Gouda steps in and saves the girl, named Rinko Yamato, who falls in love with Gouda at first sight. She begins baking sweets for Gouda regularly to thank him. Gouda has a crush on Yamato but since he is used to girls not liking him, he believes Yamato is in love with Sunakawa. He vows to help them become a couple while being oblivious to Yamato's advances. The anime is currently on episode 4, and it has proven it can skewer the stereotypes of the genre while still being funny and romantic. One of the aspects of shoujo that drives me crazy is a character's inability to realize their romantic interest likes them back. The annoying "will they or won't they" then drags on for the whole series. Thankfully My Love STORY!! doesn't fall into this trap, even though Gouda is thickheaded enough for it to be a believable plot point. Thanks to a trick pulled off by Sunakawa, Yamato and Gouda confess to each other and are surrounded by sparkly shoujo bubble bliss. Madhouse's animation is another great characteristic of this series, and you will especially appreciate it if you are an avid manga reader. Sunakawa's written thoughts and the aforementioned shoujo backgrounds always give me a laugh. Since this is still a shoujo series I'm excited to see what drama is in-store for this atypical couple. [You can watch MY Love STORY!! at Crunchyroll with new episodes every Wednesday.]
Nice guys finish first
MY Love Story!! (or Ore Monogatari!!) is an unconventional shoujo manga that's received an anime adaptation this season. The story follows unlikely protagonist Takeo Gouda, an extremely tall and strong high ...
One Punch Man
Studio MADHOUSE winds up for One Punch Man anime
Fingers crossed!
Mar 21
// Josh Tolentino
[Update: Check out a hot cam promo for the show below, straight from the AnimeJapan 2015 show floor!] I must say that as hyped-up as I am about the prospect of a hot new anime adaptation of One Punch Man, the skeptic in ...
Masao Maruyama wants to make Pluto anime, doesn't have the cash
The producer from Madhouse and MAPPA speaks about upcoming projects.
Apr 30
// Ben Huber
You may know about FicZone 14, an otaku convention in Granada, Spain. It's a fairly recent event, but it's been nabbing some big-name guests pretty rapidly. Most recently, they featured Masao Maruyama, a producer and co-found...
Aniplex announces Mahouka and Mekaku City Actors simulcast info
Put ya simulcast on!
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// Brad Rice
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Madhouse will be producing this one too!
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// LB Bryant
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// Salvador G Rodiles
In the Red Corner: He may be a gentleman at heart, but in the ring, this chap is actually a very formidable opponent. Due to his beliefs in a clean and honorable fight, Dudley hopes to win this match in a fair manner! Of course, the man can't help but to make a classy entrance in his Jaguar Luxury Car. In the Black Corner: His progress through the featherweight matches is quite impressive. In fact, this guy plans to become the world champion within his own weight class. Despite his short stature, Makunouchi Ippo refuses to back down from an opportunity like this. Then again, they don't call him the Wind God for nothing, so there's a chance that he might turn things around. Since both fighters specialize in the same sport, this week's match is going to play out like a traditional boxing match, except that will be a crossover weight fight. In other words, no one is allowed to use any techniques that defy the rules of boxing. That being said, your votes and persuasions skilled will be bound by this important rule. Make sure that you add a +1 to the boxer that you side with, since it will let us keep track of the punches going around. The fight will go on from today till Thursday, so do your best to vote on time. After the boxing match comes to an end, you can drop by during the beginning of the next match to see who wins! Since this is going to be a nice, clean battle, the seating section should be free of unexpected hazards-- heavy emphasis on the word "should." We think we cleaned out all the bats, ghouls and vampires from last month, but no promises. *ding, ding, ding* Fight!
Boxing at its finest
*ding, ding, ding* It's Over! It's hard to believe that Soma's having trouble with this battle. The man is able to wield the souls of various creatures and entities. On top of that, a good number of his weapons contain holy a...
Japanator Arena: Blade VS Vampire Hunter D
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// Salvador G Rodiles
In the Red Corner: After his mother was killed by a vampire, Blade's path towards hunting down the immortals was set in stone. He may be skilled with using swords and throwing knives, but his real power comes from being a Daywalker. In the Black Corner: During his lifetime, this man has saved countless lives from his brethren that torment them. Known as a legendary hunter in his world, D believes that his swordsman skills are enough to handle this match. If all else fails, his Left Hand has his back when things get tough. When you look at the fact that both contenders are half-vampire, we're in for a clash of brutal strength and power here. Blade's abilities will be based on his skills from the Blade anime, so you'll have to take that into account while you choose your side. In order to keep this fight organized, make sure that you add a +1 to the fighter that you vote for in this matchup. The two hunters will fight from today untill Thursday, so do your best to cast your vote on time. Once the showdown comes to a complete stop, you are welcomed to drop by during the beginning of the next match to see who wins! Unfortunately, my calculations on the sunset were off, which means that we'll have to deal with some outside interference when the night engulfs us all. Hopefully, we'll survive to see the next battle take shape. *ding, ding, ding* Hunters, Draw Your Weapons!
It's a terrible night to have a curse
*ding, ding, ding* It's Over! Seras and Grave are locked in an endless shootout. Both opponents are chock-full of lead, and their regenerative abilities continue to negate each blast. After Grave brings out the Demolition Sho...
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// Salvador G Rodiles
In this corner: This man served under Big Daddy before he became a Deadman, after being murdered by his best friend. While his battle to defeat those involved with Seed has come to a triumphant close, Beyond the Grave from the Gungrave series is waking up to do some target practice with his Cerberus guns! In this corner: Getting killed after witnessing the death of your comrades is not a great way to die. It's a good thing that Seras allowed Alucard to drink her blood, as it allowed her to see her colleagues get avenged by the Hellsing Organization's strongest member. Now that she has become a Draculina, Seras Victoria has the necessary skills to take home the crown! Our two contenders are able to pull off some ridiculous moves with their unique set of firearms, so I'm curious to see how their natural abilities will come into play. As always, your votes and persuasion skills will be the key to determining the winner in this fight. When you cast your vote, make sure that you give a +1 to the character that you think would triumph, since it will help us keep track of the all the Demolition Shots and vampiric powers flying around all over the place. Grave and Seras will fight from today until Thursday, so I recommend that you vote on time. After the battle comes to a close, you are welcomed to drop by during the beginning of the next match to see who wins. Now that the usual rules are out of the way, let's head to our ringside seats before this undead mayhem gets underway. *ding, ding, ding* Begin The First Phase!
Vampires and Deadmen square off!
*ding, ding, ding* It's Over! Gene Starwind fired off every Caster Shell in his arsenal, but Vash was able to see each one coming from a mile away. Since Vash can move at high speeds, Gene was depleting his ammo reserves tryi...
Japanator Arena: Gene Starwind vs Vash the Stampede
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// Salvador G Rodiles
Can the Caster outgun the Angel Arm?
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Yeah, it's a furry love story.
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// Tim Sheehy
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Review: Black Lagoon Roberta's Blood Trail
Aug 12
// Tim Sheehy
Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail OVA (Blu-ray/DVD Combo) Studio: MadhouseLicensed by: FUNimationRelease Date: 8/06/2013MSRP: $39.98 [Buy] Roberta's Blood Trail picks up at the end of season two and centers around -- you guessed it --Roberta, who after escaping a life of war, takes up service as a maid for the Lovelace family, a prominent family in Venezuela. The arc begins with a political assassination, which claims the life of her master, triggering Roberta's desire for retribution against the agents she holds responsible. Following the assassination, she makes way to Roanapur, setting the stage for events to come. Once there she begins a bloody trail of torture and revenge, one which quickly escalates, threatening to engulf the entire city. In an attempt to save her from herself, a young boy named Garcia, the heir to the Lovelace family and her only charge, follows Roberta to Roanapur, where he attempts to hire Rock to assist in stopping Roberta's lust for vengeance. In terms of what to expect, the series remains incredibly violent, with plenty of gun-play to around. The script is often hilarious, albeit vulgar and well-deserving of its mature rating. There's also plenty of fan service and a dash of nudity sprinkled throughout, usually coinciding with a steamy shower scene. Like the previous seasons, you can expect plenty of suggestive dialog and references to drugs, prostitution and pretty much everything else you could imagine taking place in such a den of inequity. One of the more common themes of the show has been the constantly-shifting alliances among the various criminal organizations and assassins who inhabit the cesspool known as Roanapur. True to form, the miniseries continues this dynamic, allowing for some interesting pairings. For example, fan favorites such as the psychotic Sawyer, and knife-toting Shenhua find themselves fighting along side members of the Lagoon company. This time around, they also spend a little more time developing characters like Mister Chang, who despite being a key player, has always remained sort of insular to the series. We're treated to a fair amount of growth between Rock and Revy, but not so much as far as Duke and Benny are concerned -- this is likely due to being relegated to the background for most of the arc. A shame considering they're part of the main cast, but as they're not exactly the most popular characters, I imagine most fans won't mind. Roberta herself comes off as slightly unhinged, which I suppose is par for the course as far as the series is concerned. I often found her penchant for needless exposition irritating, while her interactions with targets -- I hesitate to call any of them victims -- were far more entertaining in a twisted sort of way. You'll come understand more about her as the series progresses and by the end, you may find it easier to sympathize with her methods and actions, no matter how reprehensible they may seem. In regards to presentation, the animation is standard fare for a Madhouse series produced back in 2010, and looks great on both DVD and Blu-ray, although the high definition visuals are noticeably crisper. The English dub comes with a lovely 5.1 surround mix but the original Japanese audio is only available in 2.0 stereo. With the Blu-ray, there are no separate options for subtitles, which may seem confusing at first. Rather, the English subtitles automatically display when the Japanese audio is selected. This may prove inconvenient for some, but I imagine this has more to do with Japan wanting to discourage importation by Japanese consumers -- a serious matter as far as they're concerned. Extras include a text-less version of the new closing theme, "When Johnny Comes Marching Home," the U.S. trailer for Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail, as well as a few trailers for other FUNimation. I've grown accustomed to expecting less, so there's really no surprises in that department. Roberta's Blood Trail is an excellent addition to the series. A brutal, yet exhilarating ride from beginning to end that'll leave you craving more. Fans have spent a long time waiting for the retail release, but it's been well worth it. This OVA is definitely not for the faint of heart, and despite the copious amounts of bloodshed, there is just enough depth to keep you hooked throughout. 8.5 – Great. A fine example of its genre that everyone should see, regardless of their interest.
Sweet, sweet vengeance.
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This clip needs more Revy
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Let's take a break from fighting by having a good old race!
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Mamoru Hosoda themed battle go!
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Miracle Morning #69
Date: Tuesday, 6/9/2015
Time I slept: ~10:00 PM
Time I woke up: 4:30 AM
What's up everybody! This post is the third in the A Software Engineer's Journey to 7-Figures series, where I share my personal and professional journey towards a 7-figure income. To read my previous post, see below:
2 – The Mindset Shift – Becoming a #GameChanger
As I share my journey with you, I aim to be as authentic and transparent as I possibly can, in order to make it more enjoyable for us and so that we all realize what massive effort, struggle, and time it takes to gain extraordinary results. In fact, in order to achieve as much transparency as possible, I made an account on Complete last week. Feel free to give me a follow if you'd like to keep up with the tasks of my every day life as a software engineer, gamer, otaku, WWE fan, baller… and tons of other titles I like to give myself!
Before I begin, I'd like to repeat that at the end of each post, I will share a resource for you to take away and learn from. Each resource will be one that has had an impact on my personal and professional life. If you check the resource out, I would love to hear your thoughts about it! Feel free to post a comment with anything from your thoughts, to the best tip(s) you took away from it.
Anyways, here is where I (finally!) brief upon passive income.
Imagine a lifestyle in which you earn money 24/7. A lifestyle in which you no longer trade time for money. A lifestyle in which you are home with your loving and supportive family. A lifestyle in which you are with your beautiful significant other, playing together with your kids at their favorite playground. A lifestyle in which you enjoy vacations to Japan, or Hawaii, at any time. A lifestyle in which you can invest in your current or future children's educations, in cash. No credit cards. No debt. No financial worries. A lifestyle in which you generously invest in those around you and their dreams, dreams that are or aren't like yours or mine. A lifestyle in which you live life on your own terms.
Imagine your bank account growing as you're driving home from your office (or in many cases, taking public transportation like I am). Imagine it growing as you're laughing with your family at the dinner table. Imagine it growing as you're sleeping!
To me, that's what passive income is: earning money through one or more streams that don't require your time. It's that simple.
Of course, if we look at this concept with a critical eye, there's absolutely no way we can believe anybody who says "you can make money without having to work!" Technically, that person is right. But realistically, that person is wrong.
Here's what I mean: in order to achieve a passive income, we have to invest an extraordinary amount of time. But we must understand that it's exactly that time investment that will create not only more time for us in the future, but more money via one or more streams of income. Through extraordinary time investments, we can focus on building one stream at a time that will net us a constantly increasing passive income. The trick here is to invest our time into our work now, so that we don't have to invest our time into work for the rest of our lives.
Here's are some simple examples, all of which can be accomplished before and after our day jobs:
For my fellow developers: let's invest the next 12 months into making that app, so that we can send it to the App Store/Google Play and passively earn money through app/in-app purchases.
For my fellow writers: let's invest the next 12 months into writing that book, so that we can get it onto Amazon and into stores and passively earn money through book sales. And realize, we can also publish an eBook and record an audiobook. That's already 3 extra streams of income for us!
For my fellow gamers: let's invest the time now to learn how to earn money for playing video games. (Twitch, YouTube partnerships, starting a blog, etc.)
For my fellow anime watchers: let's invest the time now to learn how to earn money for watching anime. (YouTube partnerships, starting a blog, etc.)
For the rest of us: let's invest the next 12 months into that idea we have in our heads now (after thinking it through!).
There are countless opportunities for generating a passive income. And I realize that we might not all have the mindset to "work" towards a passive income. But I want to challenge our thoughts a little bit, just in case I can spark a fire within us.
Why not pursue at least one more stream of income? Why not earn money through what we love to do outside of our day/night jobs? Why not earn more money so that we can later provide the best for our families?
If we do it right, we won't have to view the journey as "work", or another "job". If we do it right, it becomes much easier to work on building something out of what we love to do. And if we do it right, we won't have to allow it to interfere with our family, friends, hobbies, and current jobs. In fact, if we do it right, it will be enjoyable! If we're smart with how we manage our mental and physical well-being, and how to invest and multiply our time, we can still make time to do what we love to do the most. So, what I'm trying to say is, we can strive for a goal like this while still enjoying the life we currently have.
To achieve a passive income, the only thing we have to invest right now is time. But as I said, if we invest the time now, we don't have to invest the time later.
In the next two posts, I will share my "Vision Wall" and my 10-year life plan towards a 7-figure income and a fulfilling life. I will also brief over the best productivity tips I have learned from my mentors (and best-selling authors!) Peter Voogd, Hal Elrod, and Rory Vaden. Stay tuned on Twitter, and until the next post, have a good one!
P.S: If passive income interests you, there's no better person to hear it from than the man who's been writing and speaking on passive income for years: Pat Flynn. I am sharing below a podcast episode between him and Hal Elrod, both whom I really admire from afar. Share in the comments below what you took away from it, and what ideas you have for generating a passive income! I'd love to hear about what's in your future!
Creating a 7-Figure Income Stream – Achieve Your Goals Podcast
Also, if you'd like to ask me a question or get in touch with me for anything at all, please feel free to e-mail me at firstname.lastname@example.com, tweet me @JourdanB21 #AskJourdanB, or leave a comment! I always get back to my followers! After 5+ questions, I will compile a blog post for each series of questions and shout each of you out, if you give me permission of course :).


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love conquers all
A few months ago, I bought this shirt from J Crew. As a sucker for baseball tees and any writing in french, of course I had to have it. And as suspected, the day I wore it to school, I was constantly asked, "What's your shirt mean?" And I would reply, in the best french accent I could muster, "L'amour triomphe de tout? Love conquers all." Throughout the day I would answer the same way. Once, a friend and I had a laugh about the saying. "Love conquers all? Sure it does." Being seventeen year old teenage girls, our outlook on love can be somewhat cynical. But later that day, as I was running errands, I stopped and asked myself what does the phrase actually mean? If J Crew is going to put it on a tee, there must be some truth to it. I decided that yeah, love does conquer some things. In my life, "love" could look like staying up late texting a certain someone which conquers a good night's sleep. Or it could take the shape of a date night trumping a babysitting request. When you love someone, you sacrifice for them and they win over parts of your life.
But earthly love fades. It doesn't consume all. The one love I know to conquer, to be whole, and to never fade is from above. God's love does conquer all. I believe that with all my heart. It conquers fears and worries and anxiety and even joys or excitement. When you sacrifice your entire life, not just parts, to Jesus, his love will fill your heart and soul. It's this love that keeps me going, it's this love that allows me to love others, and it's this love that I'll humbly sacrifice for. L'amour triomphe de tout? It most certainly does.
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy or boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails..."
-1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Random picture above represents love... blurry and awkward and happy.
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It is literately only days until Christmas. Six to be exact. That means that you have six days to get those last minute gifts, finish the decorating and six whole days to do Christmas crafts 🙂
I have been keeping an eye out for some really quick and easy crafts that you can do as last minute Christmas gifts or decorations. Here are my favorite 12, that is 2 per day 🙂
1. This first one is cute as a button, pun completely intended. you could do them in any colours to suit your theme. Mine is green, red and gold (very traditional) but the beauty of using buttons is that they come in almost every colour imaginable. As Emma from Cherishables says this craft is a great one to do with kids.
2. Christmas at my Nan's was not the same if there wasn't a lolly Christmas Tree on every table. She used sewing pins and wrapped hard candies, this one is quite a bit more child friendly. Enid uses spice gum drops for her version on A Charming Project.
3. Twenty Three Twenty Three has some cute, quick and easy Christmas Decorations. Siobhan has recreated these unique egg decorations inspired by her childhood. what a fun way to get the kids involved in creating beautiful Christmas decorations.
4. This is such a great Christmas decoration craft. You don't need much in the way of supplies for this at all, and you get a chance to use up all those scraps of ribbon you have lurking around. The tutorial for this on Fireflies and Mud Pies is so clear, a must do little craft!
5. This is one of my favourites and SO easy. They are adorable printable house boxes by DESIGN IS YAY and would be absolutely fabulous filled to the brim with chocolates or lollies or any thing cute. Best thing is the printable is free, you all know how much I love free stuff.
6. A simple gift for those relatives that you just do not know what to get, like teenage nieces and nephews is money but it's just not that fun to give. Why not disguise it in some lollies or choccies. All you need is a mason jar (or an upcycled jar from jam or pasta sauce etc) roll up stiff card to put the money in then fill in the rest of the jar with lollies or chocolates. The original creation is from Kreative Kristies and has been travelling the web for a couple of years now. It is a great idea, I did it for my mum for Mothers Day earlier on in the year, using pink M&Ms and she loved it!
7. What could be more Christmasy than a good old fashioned pun? This cute pedicure kit does it so well! Another pun for pedicures could be "Rudolf the Red Toes Reindeer" just be sure to use red nail polish. Great gift for the lovely girls in your life. this cute gift idea comes to you from A Pumpkin and a Princess via Lil Luna.
8. Another cute gift for the girls is this handy little Chapstick holder key ring. It would be great to use up all those fabric scraps you have pilled up of you are a sewer. This great idea is one from Amber of Crazy Little Projects and is featured on Today's Creative Blog.
9. This next gift is a great idea for a whole range of people, use photos of the children for a special gift for Grandparents or pop in photos of you and your friends and give one to each of your friends. If you do not have the time, funds or resources to use the timber frames mentioned in the link you could always use thick card stock. This little gem is from the ever lovely Mandy at Sugar Bee Crafts.
10. There are heaps of great crafts online that use sharpies on mugs, plates, platters etc to create personalised kitchenware. This great post by Deb Hunter shows you how to get Pinterest worthy results. I also really like the design that she did, great idea for those coffee lovers in your life, you could also add a pack of there favourite coffee.
11. This one is a great one for anyone located in the cooler climates. A nice warm drink to warm the belly. how cute is the little name of it :). Check out Joyful Stamper for more great ideas.
12. Whilst the one above is great for Children, this one is strictly adults only.
To make this gift you will need a Mason Jar drinking mug, small bottle of cocktail mix, small bottle of required spirit and chalkboard paint. Paint a name label on the front of the jar and display the bottles in the jar. Such a quick and cute Christmas gift 🙂
When all the festivities are over and you are left with a mountain of left overs and piles of ripped up wrapping paper, this is a great way to preserve the memories of the magical day.
I hope you like the selection of craft ideas and maybe give one or two of them ago, share images with me if you do.
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In celebration of President Jacob Zuma's birthday, we are sharing some interesting facts about the leader of our country.
The early years
1. His full name is Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma. The name Gedleyihlekisa means the "one who laughs while grinding his enemies". His father chose the middle name which, when the Zulu phrase is translated into English, reads, "I cannot keep quiet when someone pretends to love me with a deceitful smile".
2.His clan name is Msholozi. He was born on 12 April 1942 in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal.
3. Jacob Zuma had no formal education as a child. His father, a policeman, died at the end of World-War II when Zuma was five years old. After his father's death, his mother took up employment as a domestic worker, and Zuma had to help support the family from a young age.
4. He taught himself to read and write Zulu in the bush, and excelled in stick fighting as a young boy.
5. Other than Zulu, he speaks French, Russian, Portuguese Swahili and Xhosa fluently, according to an official autobiography.
6. He began engaging in politics at age 17 when he joined the African National Congress.
7. He became a member of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the militant arm of ANC, in 1962, after the South African government had banned the party.
8. He joined the South African Communist Party (SACP) in 1963.
9. While a member of the Communist party he received military training in the Soviet Union. He later joined the African National Congress' Department of Intelligence where he was the Head of Intelligence.
10. In 1963, Zuma was arrested along with 45 recruits of the ANC. They were convicted of conspiring to overthrow the apartheid government and were consequently sentenced to prison on Robben Island along with Nelson Mandela and other prominent ANC leaders.
11. During his decade on Robben Island, President Zuma did not receive a single visitor as his mother could not afford the fare and he asked that she save the money for his siblings.
12. On Robben Island he served as a referee for the prisoners' association football games which were organised by the prisoners' governing body, Makana F.A, and served as the Rangers captain.
13. On leaving Robben Island, he started work at a pet shop.
14. While in exile – first in Swaziland and then in Mozambique – Zuma regarded former State President Thabo Mbeki, who he later replaced as ANC leader and President of South Africa, as his best friend.
15. In 1987 the Mozambican government ordered Zuma to leave their country. He travelled Zimbabwe, and the ANC's headquarters were then also moved there. Shortly afterwards, he was appointed Head of Underground Structures.
Scandals and low points
16. Zuma's political career has been plagued by corruption and rape allegations. He has had more than 750 corruption charges against him, according to a PBS Wide Angle interview with journalist Azad Essa, one of the founders of Daily Vox.
17. In 1999, while he was Executive Deputy President of South Africa, he faced corruption charges for an alleged mismanagement of R29 million meant to be used for strategic arms such as planes, boats, submarines and helicopters. The charges were dropped in 2003.
18. After his financial advisor Shabir Shaik was convicted of corruption and fraud, Zuma was once again thrust into the spotlight. As a result, Thabo Mbeki, then the South African President, fired him from his position as Executive Deputy
19. Zuma once faced rape charges in 2005 after a woman claimed that he raped her in his home. That rape case has come back to haunt him a number of times – most notably after the last local government elections.
20. He was criticized for his ignorance about HIV/AIDS after he claimed that he had a shower after having unprotected sex with his accuser, so that he could avoid contracting the disease.
A charismatic leader
21. He is considered to be a man of the people. Zuma is known to have a very charismatic personality, and has a background story that the average South African can relate to. Zuma's humble beginnings have earned him a huge following of staunchly loyal supporters.
On love and marriage
22. After his release from prison he was unemployed, but wanted to marry his childhood sweetheart, Sizakele Gertrude Khumalo. The wedding was finally financed, to a large extent, by one Mrs DM Wall of the West Midlands in England. She was linked to the International Defence and Aid Fund that helped sustain political activists who, upon their release from prison, often found themselves unemployable.
23. He is currently married to four women and has an estimated 21 children.
24. He has been married a total number of six times – one of his spouses died, and he divorced another.
25. In 2003, he paid a dowry of 10 cattle to ask for the hand of Swazi Princess Sebentile Dlamini. She is expected to become his fifth wife. The Swazi royal family is disgruntled because he never made any further preparations to marry the Princess since he paid the dowry.
A rundown of his wives, past and present
26. Fondly called MaKhumalo, Sizakele, 67, is Zuma's first wife. She lives in his Nkandla homestead in KwaZulu Natal province. They have no children.
27. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, 60, is South Africa's home affairs minister and has also been health minister and foreign affairs minister. The two met in exile and have four children together. They were divorced in 1998.
28. Kate Mantsho-Zuma committed suicide in 2000. She and Zuma had five children.
29. Nompumelelo Ntuli, 34, married Zuma in a traditional ceremony in his homestead in 2008. They have three children.
30. Tobeka Madiba, 37, and President Zuma were married on 4 January 2010. They have three children together.
Zuma's HIV victory
31. The high point of Zuma's political career is considered to be the major rollout of ARVs. Zuma's plans to improve healthcare, especially for AIDS patients, of whom there are an estimated 6 million in SA, has led to a healthier nation with a longer life expectancy (60 years of age).
Some odd facts about the man
32. If you're into Astrology, you'd want to know that President Zuma is an Aries, born 12 April 1942. Words often used to describe the Aries sign include "optimistic", "born leader", and "enthusiastic".
33. Oxtail is his favourite meal.
34. Our president is not big on alcoholic drinks – he'd much rather have Rooibos tea with honey.
Zuma and religion
Zuma is considered quite a religious man and here what are popularly perceived to be the 10 Commandments according to Jacob Zuma:
35. Thou shalt believe in God and the ANC alone
36.The gates of heaven shall be opened only unto ANC supporters
37. Blessed shall be the ANC
38. Jesus shall return only when the ANC falls
39.Those who oppose the ANC shall be damned
40.Thy constitutional democracy shall be based on the word of God
41.The Church and God shall guide ANC government policy
42. Like Jesus, Jacob Zuma shall be persecuted
43.No man shall stand in the way of the ANC
44. No party shall be allowed to govern other than the ANC
Zuma and gay marriage
45. South Africa's president once described same sex marriages as "a disgrace to the nation and to God,"adding: "When I was growing up, an ungqingili (a rude Zulu word for homosexual) would not have stood in front of me. I would have knocked him out," according to Times Online (UK)
On teenage pregnancy and children who are not in school
46. The president has been saying that teenage mothers "must be taken to colleges and forced to get an education so that they can be in a position to look after themselves." And, he says, a child who does not go to school "must be taught by force until [he or she] gets a degree. We then return him to his parents as a person who has been developed," according to The Times (South Africa).
Issues around #Nkandla
47. The final costs of the security upgrades to the president's Nkandla homestead are "conservatively estimated" to amount to R246 million, but could be higher.
48. The initial cost was quoted as R27 million, but it escalated rapidly after Zuma's private architect, Minenhle Makhanya, was appointed by the department of public works. Makhanya often recommended more luxurious and expensive options and reportedly made R16.5 million (calculated as a percentage of costs) from the Nkandla project
49. The Constitutional Court ruled he had breached the constitution by failing to repay government money spent on the upgrades including a swimming pool and chicken run – which were not considered to be essential for ensuring his safety.
Zuma has received a number of prestigious awards
50. Zuma received the Nelson Mandela Award for Outstanding Leadership in Washington DC, US (1998)
51. Honorary doctorates from University of Fort Hare, University of Zululand, Medical University of Southern Africa, University of Limpopo (2001), University of Zambia (2009), American University of Nigeria, University of Abomey-Calavi of Benin (2011),Texas Southern University (2011).
52. Honorary Professorship from the Peking University (PKU) of the People's Republic of China (2012)
53. Honorary Doctorate of Leadership in Humanity from Limkokwing University, Malaysia (2013).
54. President Zuma will cost the South African taxpayer R514.1m over five years – an average of R102.8m per year; in other words, half a billion Rand.
55. Zuma gets at least R1.3m as a medical aid contribution per year, outside of his salary.
56. The budget for the Presidential Spousal Support Unit was R15 517 500 million for the 2009/10 financial year. At that time, Zuma had five wives. He now has six. So this will be a conservative estimate. The total over a five year term, at R15.5m per year, is thus at least: R77 600 000.00.
Since Zuma loves to laugh, what tickles his fancy?
57. His favourite international TV shows are Fawlty Towers and Mr Bean,
58. He has a soft spot for local comedian Leon Schuster.
59. His favourite chocolate indulgence is a Bar-One.
60. His first car was a Ford Cortina, bought from an old lady in Pietermaritzburg.
61. He was once asked if he would go on a date with Helen Zille - and he said yes!.
62. His favourite place in the world is Nkandla.
63. His favourite food is Nyama (meat).
64. His favourte time of the day is early evening when,he says, he can sit and reflect on the day.
* Sources: Politicsweb, CNN, Lead SA, Buzz South Africa, Huffington Post, SA History, Daily Nation, Inside-politics.org,
** The last five facts was part of a conversation at President Jacob Zuma's 70th birthday party at the ICC in Durban when two of his daughters asked him questions about his life
*** This article has been updated to remove a number of repeated and/or contentious facts. IOL apologises unreservedly for the oversight.


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Home How Can I Help? Facts & Figures Projects About ACF Related Links Contact Us 105/08/08 - 6:45pmeSlide - P4908 The Problem UNICEF estimates that there are 165 infant deaths out of every 1,000 live births (second only to Angola at 175) Child mortality in Afghanistan is also among the highest in the world, effecting almost 1 in every 4 children below the age of 5 years old ACF's Mission To increase awareness and funding for the severe health crisis afflicting Afghan children as well as directly supply and distribute vaccines within Afghanistan. Latest News/Updates 2007: The Afghan Child Foundation received 501(c)(3) status as a non-profit charity by the U.S. Government. 2008: Raising money to supply vaccines to Afghan children. 2008: Coordinating efforts with the Afghan Ministry of Health ??? Home How Can I Help? Facts & Figures Projects About ACF Related Links Contact Us
Home How Can I Help? Facts & Figures Projects About ACF Related Links Contact Us 205/08/08 - 6:45pmeSlide - P4908 What your donation can accomplish (the numbers below are estimates, actuals to be provided within weeks): $25: Vaccinations for 5 Afghan children against the most prevalent diseases that cause death (measles, polio, DPT and BCG) $50: Vaccinations for 10 Afghan children $100 Vaccinations for 20 Afghan children $250: Vaccinations for 50 Afghan children $1,000: Vaccinations for 200 Afghan children $5,000: Vaccinations for 1,000 Afghan children Copy much of the donation form from Care's website at: https://my.care.org/05/170420990000/?qp_source=170760460000 Link a button from http://www.networkforgood.org/Npo/fundraising/donations/direction.aspx to https://www.networkforgood.org/donate/process/expressDonation.aspx?ORGID2=20-3091356http://www.networkforgood.org/Npo/fundraising/donations/direction.aspx https://www.networkforgood.org/donate/process/expressDonation.aspx?ORGID2=20-3091356 "The Afghan Child Foundation, Inc. is a United States-based non-profit organization incorporated in the State of New York as a 501(c)(3). Your contribution should be completely tax deductible, but please contact your tax advisor for specific advice related to your tax situation. " Link to privacy policy on another page: –Our Privacy Policy ACF respects and protects your privacy. We do not rent, sell or trade your personal information with any other companies. Your personal information is not shared with any third parties other than those we contract to assist us in maintaining and managing our data. We do not authorize any of those third parties to make any other use of your information. ACF may divulge personal information if such information is required to comply with any valid legal process, such as a subpoena, search warrant, statute or court order, or if ACF believes that the information provided has been used to commit unlawful acts or acts that may endanger the health or safety of others. ACF gathers certain types of personal information in an effort to improve your experience and to communicate with you about our activities and services. For privacy purposes, all personal information gathered on our website is stored on a secure server. If at any time you would like us to remove you from our email or postal mailing lists, feel free to contact us via email. Home How Can I Help? Facts & Figures Projects About ACF Related Links Contact Us
Home How Can I Help? Facts & Figures Projects About ACF Related Links Contact Us 305/08/08 - 6:45pmeSlide - P4908 For more information, click on the links below to download the documents 2000 Afghanistan - Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS2) - Vol. 1 Situation Analysis of Children and Women in the East of Afghanistan (Sept 2001) (PDF) Moving Beyond 2 Decades of War: Progress of Provinces – Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey - 2003 – Afghanistan (PDF) Maternal Mortality in Afghanistan: Magnitude, Causes, Risk Factors and Preventability Summary Findings - November 6, 2002 (PDF) The State of the World's Children 2004 (PDF) USAID Afghanistan Health Program (PowerPoint) {DO WE WANT TO INCLUDE THE ACF POWERPOINT PRESENTATION?} Home How Can I Help? Facts & Figures Projects About ACF Related Links Contact Us
Home How Can I Help? Facts & Figures Projects About ACF Related Links Contact Us 405/08/08 - 6:45pmeSlide - P4908 Past Projects Fact finding trips to Afghanistan Receipt of non-profit 501(c)(3) status Current Projects Proof of concept distribution of vaccines within Afghanistan within limited communities/ channels to assess most efficient processes as well as obstacles to overcome –In process of procuring appropriate vaccines –Estimated distribution date: Fall 2008 Future Projects Vaccine distribution scale-up (larger/regional/national distribution) Offering healthcare provider services (basic medical attention from physicians and nurses) Home How Can I Help? Facts & Figures Projects About ACF Related Links Contact Us
Home How Can I Help? Facts & Figures Projects About ACF Related Links Contact Us 505/08/08 - 6:45pmeSlide - P4908 Background In late 2004, an idea to establish a private foundation to address infant and child mortality in Afghanistan was conceived. Subsequently, primary and secondary research was conducted on the need for and feasibility of such an endeavor Discussions with healthcare experts within Afghanistan proved that the need exists for a private foundation to address infant and child mortality. It was also clear that UNICEF, WHO & the Afghan Ministry of Health will work with this foundation Healthcare expertise provided by: –Deputy Health Minister – Dr. Abdullah Sherzai –UNICEF Chief of Health and Nutrition – Dr. Chris Hirabayashi –World Health Organization (WHO) Head of Child Health Promotion – Dr. Ahmed Shadoul –{Dr. Basir Zikria, Columbia Presbyterian Hospital} Partnerships/Alliances The Columbia Law School Non-Profit / Small Business Clinic {Sidley Austin or White & Case ?} Team Board of Directors –Jemal Dean Zikria (President) Dean began work at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals in 2003 as a Director Team Leader in the U.S. Planning & Business Development department. He has since been promoted to the Head of Strategy (Senior Director) for the Cardiovascular & Metabolics Business Unit in the U.S. (known as Pratt), a division with about $7 Billion in annual revenues. Previous to Pfizer, Dean worked as the Vice President of Strategy & Business Development for McKesson's market leading healthcare software subsidiary in Atlanta, Georgia, where he developed strategy for the division and its 20+ sub-business units. Prior to that, Dean was the Director of eCommerce Business Development at McKesson's headquarters in San Francisco where he put together various joint ventures and deals that leveraged internet technology. Before his work in corporations, Dean had experiences with a bio-pharmaceutical start-up, medical research at Columbia University, Accenture Consulting and Deloitte Consulting's Braxton Healthcare Strategy Practice. Also, through his early work in medical research & technology, Dean has been granted three U.S. patents (either as the sole inventor or co-inventor). Dean attended Rutgers University where he received a BS in Biology and an MBA in Strategic Management as well as being on the Varsity Football Team. Dean now resides in Old Greenwich, Connecticut with his wife, Dana, and their two young children – Nadia and Gavin. –Laila Afridi (Secretary) Bio blurb to come –Steven Krause (Treasurer) When Steve's former roommate, Dean, suggested the Afghan Child Foundation, he jumped at the chance to make a difference. Together, they got the project started and here we are today. Steve is currently an attorney with White & Case and is admitted to the bar in New York and Massachusetts. Previous to White & Case, Steve worked in consulting, finance, and corporate management. He has spent time with companies ranging from major financial services institutions to internet start-ups as well as running a toy company. Steve received a J.D. from Columbia University School of Law, an M.B.A. in Strategy and Entrepreneurship from the Anderson School at UCLA, and an B.A. in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University, all with honors. Steve now resides Manhattan with his wife, Amy, and their two young children. –Roxanne Hill (Director) –Bio blurb to come Board of Advisors –Currently in process of forming/recruiting the BOA –{Do we have any?} Home How Can I Help? Facts & Figures Projects About ACF Related Links Contact Us
Home How Can I Help? Facts & Figures Projects About ACF Related Links Contact Us 605/08/08 - 6:45pmeSlide - P4908 Emergency Relief {what's the difference in the categories} The Red Cross (http://www.redcross.org) War Child (http://www.warchild.org.uk/projects_1.asp?LocationID=141) General Health, Education, Welfare Action Against Hunger (http://actionagainsthunger.org/programs/afghanistan.html) Care (http://www.care.org/careswork/projects/cindex_1.asp) Doctors of the World (http://www.doctorsoftheworld.org/default.cfm) Doctors Without Borders (http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/news/afghanistan.cfm) Green Village Schools (http://www.greenvillageschools.org/) Humanitarian Assistance for Women and Children (http://www.hawca.org/) IMC Worldwide (http://www.imcworldwide.org/pr_PR080703-AfghanTrain.shtml) Measles Initiative (http://www.measlesinitiative.org/countries/Afghanistan.asp) Save the Children (http://www.savethechildren.org/countries/asia/afghanistan.html) Unicef (http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/afghanistan_38508.html) Afghan Health, Education, Welfare Afghan Children Initiative (http://www.state.gov/g/wi/57274.htm) America's Fund for Afghan Children (http://www.whitehouse.gov/afac/) ChildLight foundation for Afghan Children (http://www.childlightfoundation.org/)http://www.childlightfoundation.org/ German Aid for Afghan Children (http://www.aid-for-afghan-children.de/) Help Afghan School Children Organization (http://www.help-afghan-school-children.org/) Help the Afghan Children (http://www.helptheafghanchildren.org/) WHO on Afghanistan (http://www.who.int/countries/afg/en/) WHO Afghan Immunization Data (http://www.who.int/immunization_monitoring/en/globalsummary/countryprofileresult.cfm?C='afg') About Afghanistan Shuhada Organization (http://shuhada.org/) U.S.-Afghanistan Reconstruction Council (http://us-arc.org/)http://us-arc.org/ World Factbook on Afghanistan (http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/af.html) Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (http://www.islamicrepublicofafghanistan.com/) Home How Can I Help? Facts & Figures Projects About ACF Related Links Contact Us
Home How Can I Help? Facts & Figures Projects About ACF Related Links Contact Us 705/08/08 - 6:45pmeSlide - P4908 Contact Information: The Afghan Child Foundation 51 Forest Avenue Suite 41 Old Greenwich, CT 06870 (917) 846-6956 firstname.lastname@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com Home How Can I Help? Facts & Figures Projects About ACF Related Links Contact Us
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