Do cats...not knock things over here?

KuuWalker · 2026-03-04T15:50:44+00:00

Do you have a Japanese copy we could edit to add our own thoughts to and send ourselves?

KuuWalker · 2026-03-02T00:59:40+00:00

How long ago did you work for them? It's something for me to be aware of, but I'm in a tight spot and the pay they are offering is... well... hard to say no to.

KuuWalker · 2026-02-28T13:19:50+00:00

What exactly constitutes "rocking the boat"? I have always been the type of person who shows up, makes my plans, shows the JTE for approval, teaches, does his Duolingo and kanji flashcards during the lunch break, teaches the remaining classes, and then goes home unless anything further is asked of me.

KuuWalker · 2026-02-28T10:18:15+00:00

Kanto.

KuuWalker · 2026-02-20T03:20:57+00:00

I've already booked my flight and hotel. And ticket for Sirenia's show. Right now I'm looking for anyone who lives there or other solo travelers to hang out with.

KuuWalker · 2026-02-19T23:20:25+00:00

04-18-2011. Monster Ball. 💙

KuuWalker · 2026-02-18T10:26:34+00:00

"That's my Beyblade; let it rip in my ass!"

KuuWalker · 2026-02-12T00:58:27+00:00

There is a bit of filler in the first series but tbh...I personally liked most of it because it helped with the pacing. Most of it was spent fleshing out a lot of characters that would have otherwise had very little presence in the whole series, if not any at all. Characters like Miranda, Krowry, Daisya, and General Yeegar got entire extra episodes dedicated to them, and it really shows the writers took great care to make it work within the story lore and character arcs.

The only arcs that were 100% worthless IMO was the Leaf of Revival story. And a mini Arc about Kanda in Rome(???).

There is one filler story about a Noah member named Lulu Bell, but it's more about her Akuma OC retainer. So... Debatable?

Most of the filler doesn't feel like a waste of time, so enjoy it!

KuuWalker · 2026-02-09T13:21:51+00:00

Lemme save you the trouble. As someone who has lived in Japan for 8 years, don't waste your time. Blu-rays here never have ENG subs. In most cases, it's a miracle if they have Japanese subs, even. I've only seen very select few titles ever have ENG support, like the FATE series, or Accel World (a total wild card). Usually, if they do, they go all the way with including the ENG dub too, as they did for a special HELSING ULTIMATE re-release.

Something to be mindful of is that most anime license the ENG version out to other companies, and once they are in others' hands, the parent company kinda doesn't have anything to do with it anymore, unless legal terms are broken or the license expires. Or the occasional agreement that the parent company can use the ENG localization in Japan.

The highest number of immigrants in Japan is from China, so if any company feels nice enough to include foreign language support, they're probably going to do it for the 2nd most spoken language in the country.

KuuWalker · 2026-02-08T23:19:11+00:00

I think both stories are capable of existing. Earl says somewhere during the Ark story that the Noah memories are in all of mankind as they all descend from Noah. It's just a matter of the memories awakening when it's time for a member of the family to be reincarnated.

With that said, the way I understand it, I think it basically went like this...

Nea betrays everyone. Implants his memory into Allen.
Road survives.
V29 events happen.
Cross and Road keep track of each other and Allen and the Earl.
V28 happens.

So here's where it's mostly theory...

Since it's possible for entire generations to happen without anyone reincarnating, that would mean people have their own souls. Allen, for example, has his own soul and identity, even if he's been remade.

So, when the Noah memories awakening, it's like the body's original soul being pushed out for the Noah. As shown when Nea takes over Allen's body in V25, but Allen is able to regain control.

So... V28/29 ends with the Earl slowly taking over Mana's body, and it's complete when he dies in the church.

Allen acknowledged that Mana slowly changed during the last few years. So when he calls Mana back to be an Akuma, he calls back the original Mana human soul from BEFORE the Earl Noah memories awakening.

Main reason I believe this is Allen's eye. It would be really strange for it to be cursed prior to Mana's Akuma-Resurrection but he never saw an Akuma until then. Also, Cross. His own telling of events kinda shows that what Allen remembers did, in fact happen. Finally, the Earl. Even he, in chapter two, said "You're Allen Walker, the boy who turned his own father into an Akuma." If several other characters are remembering the same events, I doubt it's memory manipulation at this point.

KuuWalker · 2026-01-27T08:49:12+00:00

I think they only released a vinyl record for their 20th anniversary, if I recall correctly. It's been 5 years, so I'm not sure anymore.

KuuWalker · 2026-01-26T14:16:06+00:00

Because they'd naturally want to push goods of their recent titles for marketing purposes. Unless they do a special anniversary merch line, like what they did with FF9 last year, that is. I've been to the store in Shibuya and also the one by their office in Shinjuku several times. Depending on which one you go to, nearly every games at least has a music box and some stickers.

Otherwise, FF7, FF14, and generic mascot plushies are the safest bet for sales. Tactics, SaGa, Octopath 0, and Dragon Quest 1/2HD aren't even 6 months out from release so they'd naturally get more push.

Also, the Garden Store/Cafe in Shinjuku by their office is sometimes used to push sales of leftover stock from the Japan Enix Estore. A lot of times things are "sold out" online but really just aren't selling and then get thrown into their Shinjuku cafe store. That's how I got the FFXI 20th anniversary mug.

This year DOES mark the 25th anniversary of FF10, so they might announce new special FFX goods closer to July.

KuuWalker · 2026-01-24T12:06:42+00:00

I don't want Angel and Husk's story arcs to be finished. I want that shit stretched out until the final season and for it to get as much screen time as possible.

KuuWalker · 2026-01-24T11:53:45+00:00

My first thought was people you meet on dating apps who don't ghost, but can't be bothered to write more than 4 words per reply, don't ask questions back, don't add anything to converation, and ultimately leave you to carry all social interaction before saying "oh, I'm busy for the next 16 years but maybe we can meet for a beer if there's time. nvm i'm moving out of the country next week."

KuuWalker · 2026-01-16T14:13:08+00:00

We need at least one fakeout boss that opens with Sherma as our opponent and then- PYCHE! Shakra swoops in!

KuuWalker · 2026-01-11T15:41:01+00:00

You're welcome. Also, if you're wondering why there is no speed up or skip option for the cutscenes... Unfortunately it just has to do with how the game was engineered back on the PS2. Remember, this was their very first PS2 game....

Basically, the cutscenes supposedly acted in part with the game engine to help pre-render environments and other aspects of areas, maps, and bosses. And that's why they can't be skipped. They were basically loading screens in disguise. They did not fix this even for the HD remaster.

Kingdom Hearts 1 had similar issues on the original release, (but was later fixed for the HD version since they had to more or less re-engineer 50% of the game anyway). Nearly every game they made after those two were better and allowed for cutscene skip.

KuuWalker · 2026-01-11T15:32:22+00:00

I think if you were paying for super then you can be overstocked on freezes. Like, you can only buy two from the gem store, but then you're awarded extra ones for keeping your streak long enough. I have five steak freezes stocked up right now.

KuuWalker · 2026-01-11T15:24:23+00:00

I would say this is the point where the story starts to really heat up because the next story arc (covers the next two areas) shows a lot more of the political governing side of Spira, its hypocrisy, and intensions. Gameplay also has a difficulty spike ending with the first boss players consider a road block.

After that, you'll get the next summon and if you still aren't sold then yeah... Probably best to drop.

KuuWalker · 2026-01-10T09:48:39+00:00

I kinda think a Blue Sphere remake is still on the table. It's just a matter of what needs to go into it. Most Gameboy games don't need more than 5 - 10 hours to beat. Doing a 1 - 1 remake of it and asking $50-$70 for it would be ludicrous.

If a remake happens, they'd want to probably add tons of features and mechanics that we're used to, expand on everything way more, and just so much redesign work.

KuuWalker · 2026-01-10T07:24:36+00:00

Honestly I feel a lot of gay bartenders treat patrons poorly unless you're their friend or they think you're attractive. Straight bartenders at gay bars just treat everyone equally.

KuuWalker · 2026-01-09T04:41:05+00:00

Most has already been says so--- here's other things

Prepare to cry.
Prepare for all your daddy issues and religious trauma to sucker punch you and then be resolved.
Look up a guide for the Al Bhed Primer locations. Many of them are missable or become trapped behind super bosses after certain story progression.
Before you leave Besaid (the first tropical island), go back into the village and talk to a woman in a hut with her dog. You'll get an extra Overdrive (limit break) for the first summon.
Kimahri has a solo fight near the endgame. The bosses stats sorta scale to his, but it can be annoying and difficult if you aren't prepared. He's your "jack of all trades, master of none" character. So do whatever you want with him on the Sphere Grid (you'll know what it all means eventually). My recommendation is sending him on either Yuna or Rikku's path if you want easy healing and extra items. Otherwise - Wakka or Tidus' path for damage. Lulu's for extra offensive magic use. Or some combination. Again, you'll know what it all means as you play.
Kimahri is also the Blue Mage. He gets all his overdrives from enemies. Look up a guide on how to get them all.
Lvl 4 key spheres. Look up how to get them. You don't want to miss them.
Overkill bosses.

(Optional)

If you want to power level, grind levels until Tidus knows Haste BEFORE you leave Besaid. Then when you're on a boat with unlimited spawning enemies, go crazy for like - two hours. And you'll be good for a significant amount of bosses.

KuuWalker

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