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[Preview] Dragonball Z: BURST LIMIT
2008-01-16 05:28:00
Just when you thought the action in Budokai Tenkaichi 3–or the previous games–wasn’t enough, be prepared for yet another Dragonball Z game that is in the works for the Playstation 3 and Xbox360! Watching this trailer, I thought it was a sequel to the ill-fated “Sagas” RPG released for the PS2, Gamecube and Xbox. It’s better than that, and it’s on two next-gen consoles! The graphics are amazing, and the gameplay looks better than the Budokai/Tenkaichi games. The music in the trailer could revive the series, but that’s just a dream. Ah, Hironobu Kageyama…How I amaze thee. CENTAKUCHANShareThis
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Top 10 Entrecard Droppers
2008-01-15 07:50:00
It’s been two and a half weeks since I installed the Entercard widget to the blog. Since then, I have received alot of drops from fellow Entrecard users, and most importantly: new readers! Tim of the Yimto Affiliate Marketing Blog created this meme to tag the top 10 Entrecard users who have dropped their cards ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Top 10 Entrecard Droppers", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2008/01/15/top -10-entrecard-droppers/" } );

Azeroth and Outland Journey of 2007 Recap: Part 1
2008-01-14 21:20:00
Looking back at the posts I imported from my Blogger blog of my Blood Elf Warlock, I found that all of them were too brief and not worth reading for a few sentences. Now that 2008 is here, I decided to compile all of the events that occurred while I journeyed through Azeroth and Outland ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Azeroth and Outland Journey of 2007 Recap : Part 1", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2008/01/14/aze roth-and-outland-journey-of-2007-recap-pa rt-1/" } );
More About: World of Warcraft

No Wonder Yotsuba&! is Hard to Find?
2008-01-12 10:13:00
For those who are fans of Kiyohiko Azuma’s works, including “Yotsuba&!”, will be happy to know that Yotsuba&! is the runner-up for the Cybil Award for “Best Children’s Literacy”. So, not just people on the *Chan sites love Yotsuba&! Now it’s going to be harder to find. It’s hard enough as it is. I’ve been ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "No Wonder Yotsuba&! is Hard to Find ...", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2008/01/12/no- wonder-yotsuba-is-hard-to-find/" } );
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Wowhead: The Head of Gear and Quest Databases
2008-01-11 19:46:00
The best site to search for WoW quests, dungeons, zones, and gear is WoWHead . It is one of my favorite websites for information, such as where to find elemental drops to level ranges for specific zones. There are many similar sites, such as Thottbot and WoWWiki, but this is the best one yet. The site ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Wowhead: The Head of Gear and Quest Databases ", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2008/01/11/wow head-the-head-of-gear-and-quest-databases /" } );
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Quick Links: January 11th, 2008
2008-01-11 13:35:00
“The best pro-gamer in the world,” huh? The trailer for Wrath of the 1337 King chronicles the life of the Mercilless Gladiator, Athene, “The greatest Paladin in the world!” [via Avelmaevis] The latest post of WoW Insider’s Moviewatch posted a player created Machinima of the 2007 hit song, “Crank Dat Soulja Boy”–or in this case–“Crank ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Quick Links : January 11th, 2008 ", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2008/01/11/qui ck-links-january-11th-2008/" } );

No More Newtype USA After Febuary
2008-01-10 04:04:00
This just in: ANN reports that ADV is ceasing publication of its English adaption of the Japanamation magazine, Newtype USA. Reasons are unknown for the suspension, but ADV plans to replace Newtype with another magazine. So, it has come to this; the end of Newtype USA. I’ve been wondering about this for sometime, as the ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "No More Newtype USA After Febuary", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2008/01/09/no- more-newtype-usa-after-febuary/" } );
More About: Anime , Otaku

[Video] Mini Me Plays WoW, Too?
2008-01-10 03:19:00
For those who haven’t been watching television lately, there’s four commercial spots featuring celebrities from the days when they were at the peak of popularity. Ok…their still are. Anyway, the latest commercial in Blizzard’s advertisement campaign features Verne Troyer, noted for playing Dr. Evil’s sidekick, “Mini Me”, in the Austin Powers films. There’s more: Here’s one ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "[Video ] Mini Me Plays WoW, Too...", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2008/01/09/vid eo-mini-me-plays-wow-too/" } );
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The First ?Dragonball? Live Action Movie Images
2008-01-09 06:33:00
Back in September, the Montreal Gazette reported that 20th Century Fox was underway in filming several movies in Montreal. One of them was the long awaited live action Dragonball Z movie. At the time, the estimated budget for the film was $100 Million…That’s not enough money for a film that is likely to bust due ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "The First "Dragonball" Live Action Movie Images ", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2008/01/09/the -first-dragonball-live-action-movie-image s/" } );
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?Widescreen?, My Foot
2008-01-09 05:20:00
There are many of Anime DVD re-releases out right now, including Fullmetal Alchemist, at an affordable price. Since this trend began, I would get my hand on a series that I enjoyed very much on television and add it to my growing Anime DVD collection to watch any time I want to. So far, I ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: ""Widescreen ", My Foot ", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2008/01/08/wid escreen-my-foot/" } );
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Ragnarok Online 2: When the Heck is it Coming Out?
2008-01-08 22:32:00
It’s been close to four years since Gravity Entertainment announced the sequel to Ragnarok Online : The Gate of the World. That gate has been closed to everybody, but in Korea, the home of Gravity. Korea had its closed beta sometime ago, and there is no word yet of it being released in other countries, such ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Ragnarok Online 2: When the Heck is it Coming Out?", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2008/01/08/rag narok-online-2-trailer/" } );
More About: Trailers , Gameplay

Anime at Large: Interstella 5555
2008-01-07 20:33:00
Interstella 5555 is the anime, directed by Leiji Matsumoto, based on the music videos of Daft Punk’s “One More Time”, “Aerodynamic”, “Digital Love, and “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” (which was later used in Kanye West’s “Stronger”). It’s the same music videos–including pretty much the whole album as “One More Time”, “Discovery”, into a feature length ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Anime at Large : Interstella 5555", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2008/01/07/ani me-at-large-interstella-5555/" } );

Quick Links: January 7th, 2008
2008-01-07 17:33:00
If you missed them, here are stories of interest of the first week of 2008 . TokyoPop is releasing new manga of Warcraft titles–including Starcraft. [via Quick Jump] Sony is rolling out VoIP on the PSP in Europe, and soon for North America via Skype. Wow, I didn’t know the DS could be used for museum tours and to order ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Quick Links : January 7th, 2008", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2008/01/07/qui ck-links-january-7th-2008/" } );

Top 7 Posts of 2007
2008-01-06 07:38:00
To celebrate the relaunch of CEN.TAKU.ME, I complied a list of the 7 most viewed posts of 2007. This is not for the being online for 5 months! To all the readers out there, I thank you for supporting CEN.TAKU.ME for 5 months. Here’s to a full year in July 2008! Top 7 Topics of 2007 Anime ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Top 7 Posts of 2007", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2008/01/06/7-p opular-posts-of-2007/" } );

Ani-Monday a Sucess; AniMidnight Moving to Monday
2008-01-06 05:16:00
It seems that the SciFi Channel’s “Ani-Monday ” anime block was a success. According to Anime News Network, the block will be moving to Tuesdays, as “Ani-Tuesday”, starting in February. Alongside Ani-Monday’s new night, Starz Edge’s AniMidnight block will be moving to Monday nights. The schedule for Ani-Tuesday includes R.O.D., which I’ve been looking forward to ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Ani-Monday a Sucess; AniMidnight Moving to Monday", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2008/01/05/ani -monday-a-sucess-animidnight-moving-to-mo nday/" } );

Happy New Year 2008!
2008-01-05 11:29:00
UPDATE: If anyone sent me emails for blogroll exchanges within the last couple of weeks, I apologize for the delay. If you have, you may re-send them at admin[at]centakume[dot]info. I plan to add a new contact form in the next few days. Happy New Year , Minnasan! Now that 2008 is here, everyone can start on their ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Happy New Year 2008!", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2008/01/05/hap py-new-year-2008/" } );

New Desgin Update + Entrecard
2007-12-31 02:21:00
Things are going great with the new WordPress layout for the "relaunch". Which means, that it is possible for an earlier release, perhaps on January 5th or sooner! Also, I signed up for an account on Entrecard. It's an advertising network where you can drop your "business card" on other websites with the widget to earn credit to purchase ad space on another website or blog, provided he/she approves the request. This is a good opportunity to prepare for the relaunch of CEN.TAKU.ME in 2008. :)
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Plans for CEN.TAKU.ME in 2008 + Entrecard
2007-12-30 21:21:00
2007 is coming to an end! The last six months of the year was great for CEN.TAKU.ME. I am looking forward to a full year in 2008 . To celebrate the new year, there are a couple of things that will be changed. CEN.TAKU.ME is moving to a new blog platform in 2008. It’s a ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Plans for CEN.TAKU.ME in 2008 + Entrecard", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2007/12/30/new -desgin-update-entrecard/" } );

Plans for CEN.TAKU.ME in 2008
2007-12-27 02:38:00
w00t! 2007 is coming to an end! The last six months of the year was great for CEN.TAKU.ME. I am looking forward to a full year in 2008 . To celebrate the new year, there are a couple of things that will be changed. CEN.TAKU.ME is moving to a new blog platform in 2008. It's a shame to lose the current layout that took me nearly a month to perfect. Drupal is a little bloated, and there aren't any decent, stable plugins suitable for blogging. So, CEN.TAKU.ME is moving to WordPress. :) With WordPress as a replacement for Drupal, there will be new categories. The new names are under wraps for the time being until the new CEN.TAKU.ME is launched. New widgets are coming, such as a Top Commentators widget, and a hierarchal category widget, so now you can look at the categories on any page without going to the Tags page. (*sigh*, why didn't I choose WordPress from the start? Hahaha!) As for more content...it is guaranteed, especially after the relaunching. Posting using programs such as Bl...
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Ni-Ongaku Spotlight: "Hurry Xmas" by L'arc~en~Ciel
2007-12-22 12:59:00
Just in time for the holidays, is the latest release from J-rock fan favorite, L'arc~En~Ciel , "Hurry Xmas ". This is one of my favorite Christmas songs of the year, especially from L'arc~En~Ciel, who made a comeback since the AWAKE album in 2005 this year with "Daybreak's Bell" for Mobile Suit Gundam 00 opening.
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Ni-Ongaku Spotlight: ?Hurry Xmas? by L?arc~en~Ciel
2007-12-22 07:59:00
Just in time for the holidays, is the latest release from J-rock fan favorite, L’arc~En~Ciel , “Hurry Xmas ”. This is one of my favorite Christmas songs of the year, especially from L’arc~En~Ciel, who made a comeback since the AWAKE album in 2005 this year with “Daybreak’s Bell” for Mobile Suit Gundam 00 opening. SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Ni-Ongaku Spotlight : "Hurry Xmas" by L'arc~en~Ciel", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2007/12/22/ni- ongaku-spotlight-hurry-xmas-by-larcenciel /" } );

The Melancholy of...StarLeague?
2007-12-15 05:33:00
For those who are big fans of the anime, "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya", and (Activision) Blizzard's smash hit RTS "Starcraft", ought to watch this, no matter how bad it may seem. It is a smash up of clips of "StarLeague", a popular TV show featuring Korea's top Starcraft players, from the 24-hour gaming network, OnGameNet, and the ending theme of Haruhi Suzumiya, "Hare Hare Yukai". The results = hilarious!

"The DiamondDust Rebellion" Preview
2007-12-15 05:32:00
For those that haven't watched the latest episodes of Bleach up to episode 151, there is a preview for the upcoming Bleach movie, "The Diamond Dust Rebellion !" As previously mentioned, the movie focuses on Toushirou Hitsugaya. I am so looking forward to this movie, especially since Hitsugaya is the subject of the movie. Unfortunately, we won't see a decent released until next year (sans CAM quality). I hope there will be more Bleach movies made, especially focusing on more characters we see alot. The movie is premiers in Japanese theaters on December 22nd.
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Code Geass to Air on Adult Swim in Spring '08
2007-12-15 05:03:00
The latest anime from Sunrise is set to air in Spring 2008 on [adult swim]. Bandai Visual licensed Code Geass back in the summer. The show is about a boy, Lelouch who can eliminate individuals with his mind...in the same sense as Death Note, instead of a notebook. Code Geass is known for the opening theme song, "Colors" by FLOW, the same artist who performed the themes to Naruto and Eureka 7.
More About: Anime , Adult , Swim

The Melancholy of?StarLeague?
2007-12-15 00:33:00
For those who are big fans of the anime, “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya”, and (Activision) Blizzard’s smash hit RTS “Starcraft”, ought to watch this, no matter how bad it may seem. It is a smash up of clips of “StarLeague”, a popular TV show featuring Korea’s top Starcraft players, from the 24-hour gaming network, ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "The Melancholy of…StarLeague?", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2007/12/14/the -melancholy-of-starleague/" } );
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?The DiamondDust Rebellion? Preview
2007-12-15 00:32:00
For those that haven’t watched the latest episodes of Bleach (up to episode 151), there is a preview for the upcoming Bleach movie, “The Diamond Dust Rebellion !” As previously mentioned, the movie focuses on Toushirou Hitsugaya. I am so looking forward to this movie, especially since Hitsugaya is the subject of the movie. Unfortunately, we won’t ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "“The DiamondDust Rebellion” Preview ", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2007/12/14/the -diamonddust-rebellion-preview/" } );

Code Geass to Air on Adult Swim in Spring ?08
2007-12-15 00:03:00
The latest anime from Sunrise is set to air in Spring 2008 on [adult swim]. Bandai Visual licensed Code Geass back in the summer. The show is about a boy, Lelouch who can eliminate individuals with his mind…in the same sense as Death Note, instead of a notebook. Code Geass is known for the opening ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Code Geass to Air on Adult Swim in Spring ‘08", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2007/12/14/cod e-geass-to-air-on-adult-swim-in-spring-08 /" } );
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Ni-Ongaku Spotlight: "SHINE" by Tohoshinki
2007-12-11 06:50:00
Ladies and Gentlemen, bring your hands together for the first ever "Ni-Ongaku (J-Music) Spotlight " post! ...What's the "Ni-Ongaku Spotlight", you say? The purpose of this feature is to show you the latest and greatest PV (Promotional Video) in Japanese Pop music. This is good for those who are getting into J-Pop/Rock or just wanted to see a PV of their favorite song. The first ever "Ni-Ongaku Spolight", features Korean boyband Dong Bang Shin Ki - or Tohoshinki in Japan - and their latest song "SHINE" from their 13th single, "SHINE/Ride On", released in September 2007.
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Parent Outraged by Manga in Children's Book Section
2007-12-11 02:03:00
A mother in Lexington, South Carolina, is in shock after finding an issue of an "inappropriate" manga, featuring a "naked man" on the cover, in the Children's books section in a Book s-A-Million store. The manga is "Absolute Boyfriend", a Shoujo by Manga -ka Yuu Watase, about a girl who goes online to look for the perfect boyfriend. After the incident, the store is moving the manga section away from the Kids area. WLTX has the full story, and video coverage.
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Ni-Ongaku Spotlight: ?SHINE? by Tohoshinki
2007-12-11 01:50:00
Ladies and Gentlemen, bring your hands together for the first ever “Ni-Ongaku (J-Music) Spotlight ” post! …What’s the “Ni-Ongaku Spotlight”, you say? The purpose of this feature is to show you the latest and greatest PV (Promotional Video) in Japanese Pop music. This is good for those who are getting into J-Pop/Rock or just wanted to ... SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "Ni-Ongaku Spotlight: "SHINE" by Tohoshinki", url: "http://www.centakume.info/2007/12/11/ni- ongaku-spotlight-shine-by-tohoshinki/" } );
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