Reviews written by Hajime Mashite
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Such a Better Day (New + Best Selection) (2nd Version)
Such a Better Day (New + Best Selection) (2nd Version)
(11)Our Price: US$22.99Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:August 20, 2009 After all these years, it`s still a great buyEven though some time has passed since Such a Better Day was issued, this Twins double CD set is still worth having - very much so. It doesn`t have nearly as many songs as does Our Love, but the again, some old favourites that were not on Our Love are here. Such a Better Day is in many way a more personal collection than is Our Love, which seemed to have as purpose only to cram in as many songs as possible. Great if you don`t have the albums, but a bit lacking in charm and personality - and if it`s something our girls aren`t, then it`s lacking in charm and personality! Such a Better Day`s two CDs come in a book-like box with two posters (one of each Twin) and a cool wristband...I love extras, so I totally fell for this package. It`s the same price as Our Love, so it`s pretty much your choice when it comes to how much you wanna spend. But I`d say this box set is nicer in every way and more worth having. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Dong Bang Shin Ki Vol. 3 - Repackage Version (CD + DVD: Theatre Drama)
Dong Bang Shin Ki Vol. 3 - Repackage Version (CD + DVD: Theatre Drama) DVD Region All
(15)Our Price: US$16.99List: US$22.99Save: US$6.00 (26%)Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:1 people found the following helpful
July 25, 2009 To Meralys@Thank you, Meralys@, for your review. I thought perhaps it was only my copy that was damaged. It seems like the sound is a little bit better when you play the DVD on a regular DVD player. On a computer it`s just a mess. Too bad but I still love this album. Also I have to say the collector`s cards are the best! The box they come in is really pretty and strong too. It`s made to last and give enjoyment for years. All the best to DBSK and DBSK fans! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Dong Bang Shin Ki Vol. 3 - Repackage Version (CD+DVD: Music Video)
Dong Bang Shin Ki Vol. 3 - Repackage Version (CD+DVD: Music Video) DVD Region All
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July 13, 2009 Love love love itI really do wish I could give this item a top rating, but the sound is horrible! It keeps coming and going, especially on the music videos! Has anybody else had any problems? Technical difficulties aside, this is one swell box set. I agree with Alex`s review, it`s really, truly something to keep for life. The songs are fantastic, but there is so much extra material you simply cannot miss out on this if you`re a true fan. The video for Balloons...it is so funny and cute!!! I love the boys in their costumes and their tiny look-alikes are adorable!!!
Everyone`s gonna love this, I guarantee it, no matter whether they`re old or new fans. So do yourself a GREAT favour and treat yourself to a box set with our favourite guys!!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Dong Bang Shin Ki Vol. 3 - Repackage Version (CD + DVD: Theatre Drama)
Dong Bang Shin Ki Vol. 3 - Repackage Version (CD + DVD: Theatre Drama) DVD Region All
(15)Our Price: US$16.99List: US$22.99Save: US$6.00 (26%)Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:2 people found the following helpful
July 6, 2009 Thanks DBSK for making these four episodes!I LOVE IT!!! This is THE BEST DBSK CD/DVD I`ve ever bought, their newest releases included! I already had the album so I bought it for the TV drama, which was AMAZING! I laughed and cried...and watched way into the night, `cuz I couldn`t stop, had to see all episodes at once. Okay, to you American/international fans out there, if you`re unsure whether to buy this because of the missing subs, don`t be, `cuz you`re gonna get most of it, I did and I don`t know Korean. It`s not like they just sit and talk and crack jokes, they actually act out real stories. I loved U-Know`s story best, it was so sad and beautiful. Everyone did a great job on this, but Micky was fantastic. It`s like he makes the camera follow him instead of him seeking to be filmed. He was very convincing and the story he got to act out was so exciting. The songs are great as well, and the poster that was included was such a pleasant surprise. Excellent! Thank you DBSK!!! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Kirari Tsukishima Starring Koharu Kusumi - Kirarin Revolution Best Album (ALBUM+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Taiwan Version)
Kirari Tsukishima Starring Koharu Kusumi - Kirarin Revolution Best Album (ALBUM+DVD)(First Press Limited Edition)(Taiwan Version) DVD Region 3
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July 2, 2009 HAI!!! I love this album and DVD!!!Yess!!! This is an awsome Best of Kirarin Revolution - release with the wonderful, one-of-a-kind Kusumi Koharu in charge of singing, dancing and acting...the DVD is great, with the MVs for all the songs. If you like more down-to-earth artists and subdued, quiet and classy music videos this is probably not your thing...heh...but for Kirarin Revolution and Koharu fans, what a treat!!! It just blew me away and I totally love every song and video and will recommend this to ALL Koharu fans and everyone else who is looking for an explosive experience full of fun and colors! LOVE IT! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Mitsuboshi (Normal Edition)(Japan Version)
Mitsuboshi (Normal Edition)(Japan Version)
(2)Our Price: US$31.99Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:July 2, 2009 I LOVE KUSUMI KOHARU!!!If this is an album for children, well, then I`m too old for it. But I love it, and it`s made me so happy, so I just have to write a review and recommend it! Koharu is awsome!!! Not only can she sing ( most of the Momusu members do not, sorry to say, have very good solo voices) but she is so energetic, so honest and so positive I just want to hear and see more of her! All the songs are very good, the album has just the right mix of uptempo numbers and ballads. And the photobook was a real surprise and sooo cute!!! I know that Kohary will probably grow as an artist and expand her repertoire and maybe change her style some as well, only, Koharu, please don`t stop being as positive and strong and wonderfully fun as you are, for we love you!
So,I hope there will be a concert DVD or at least a music video DVD coming up in addition to this excellent first release by Ko. In the meantime, just BUY THIS ALBUM!!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
L Change The World (DVD) (3-Disc Deluxe Edition) (Taiwan Version)
L Change The World (DVD) (3-Disc Deluxe Edition) (Taiwan Version) DVD Region 3
(1)Our Price: US$21.99Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:June 18, 2009 I, L, will take that callWhile Death Note the Manga was, at most times, devoid of compassion and hope for the future, this little, big movie tells the story of what a difference people can make in this world if they set their mind to it. Of course, we`re not talking of just any mind, but of the mastermind of the great L, which makes for an engaging experience. I have watched this movie four times and I am still at the edge of my seat hoping L will save the day! And I laugh and cry, feeling I am a better person for it, more appreciative of our power to do good even when it seems out fate is sealed. It`s not. Ruyuk eat your heart out! L rules!!! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Dong Bang Shin Ki : U - Know Style - Initial Necklace
Dong Bang Shin Ki : U - Know Style - Initial Necklace
(4)Our Price: US$10.99List: US$15.99Save: US$5.00 (31%)Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:June 12, 2009 To VikiThank you! I was not updated on this. Replicas are fine, I mean, the real thing`s pretty expensive, right? I looked at some other jewelry on these pages (I believe it was some Rain items) and I went, whoah...I can`t afford that! With the DBSK items, I sometimes find myself getting two so I can wear one and keep one if I damage or lose the first one!
But the jewelry is very solid, so nothing`s happened as yet! Everything the guys wear show good taste and as the crazed Yunho fan that I am...hrm...I will probably end up getting one!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Survivor -090325 4th Album"The Secret Code" Pre-Release Single- (SINGLE+DVD)(Limited Edition)(Japan Version)
Survivor -090325 4th Album"The Secret Code" Pre-Release Single- (SINGLE+DVD)(Limited Edition)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
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June 7, 2009 Best since Rising SunTohoshinki just gets better and better, and it`s easy to see that they work very hard. This song is, in my opinion, the very best track to come out of The Secret Code album - and there are a LOT of good, not to say great, tracks to chose from. Even if you don`t like the upbeat songs from Tohoshinki you have to check this one out. It`s brimming with the same restless and positive energy that made a song like Rising Sun a smash hit. It`s a step back and a step forward at the same time: it reminds you of the energy and determination of the boys when they first stepped onto the music scene while it is also a testament to their maturation and professionalism these days. There is no doubt; these guys are stars. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Death Note (Hong Kong Version)
Death Note (Hong Kong Version) VCD
(4)Our Price: US$7.99Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:June 3, 2009 To Moly97What you`re saying is absolutely true, and a good point as well. N is not in the movie, neither is he in the next movie. I think it`s worth pointing out that a lot of the characters from the manga are missing, so that people know that they`re not buying an a movie which is exactly like the manga in every way. Me, I had looked forward to seeing Mello...hah! Well, Moly97, I believe the child in L change the worLd is Near? I haven`t watched it yet. Still Death Note a good movie. I agree that some of the issues that we ponder upon when reading the manga take a backseat to the actual telling of the story. I believe it`s because a book will always move slower, giving us time to think, while a movie goes by a lot faster. Think of the brilliantly drawn sequence in #12 where noone spoke and we just saw various pictures of all the different characters doing their thing. It was very suspense - filled yet nothing special happened. Why was it exciting? Because time stood still, in a way it cannot do in a movie. But I love everything Death Note! It`s the ultimate story! Sorry for the long comment. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Death Note (Hong Kong Version)
Death Note (Hong Kong Version) VCD
(4)Our Price: US$7.99Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:June 2, 2009 Suspence without violenceA very good movie, though I think the follow - up is better, maybe because it holds the actual solution to the mystery but also because it allowed the various characters to step forward and become more visible and real, while this first movie merely tiptoes around the possible dangers and challenges that each character represents. I think perhaps they could have made the two movies one but then again, I love collecting these movies in every variety so...I love L , he is the reason why this film gets a 10 with me, but I think Light is also a very strong character, better than in the books. You actually get to know what he`s thinking and how he feels about things. He is very expressive, especially in the scene where he meets Ryuk for the first time. All in all I`d recommend it, sure! But don`t forget to watch THE LAST NAME as well. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Death Note : The Last Name (English Subtitled) (Hong Kong Version)
Death Note : The Last Name (English Subtitled) (Hong Kong Version) DVD Region 3
(8)Our Price: US$10.99Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:May 31, 2009 GeniusIs there still anyone out there who hasn`t seen this?! In that case, BUY IT, WATCH IT, LOVE IT. This movie totally rocked my world and the plot twists towards the end were wicked...sheer genius. Matsuyama Kenichi is fantastic. I thought the manga was awsome, but this movie is actually even better. As said, it is largely indescribable. I can only give my warmest recommendations in a review, please do watch this, you won`t regret it!!! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
All for 1 (New + Best Selection) (2CD+VCD)
All for 1 (New + Best Selection) (2CD+VCD)
(1)Our Price: US$18.49Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:May 30, 2009 ExcellentAfter two cancellations, I finally managed to get my hands on this! I understand that by now, it`s a rare album. Very happy to finally receive it!
I got it together with a couple of other CDs and it was the weight of those put together! Hah. Discovered that it wasn`t but CDs and a VCD but a hardcover book as well, with cute photos of the guys plus all the lyrics included. And that`s the way you make a happy customer! The songs are all good, especially the new ones, which sound up-to-date and inspired. Some fine singing in there, especially from Steven, who has a wonderfully warm, rich voice especially suited for ballads. I am not overenthusiastic about his rap/hip-hop numbers, simply because I feel that it`s a style of music that doesn`t go very well with his voice and stage appearence. Dennis and William are great too, and what a good idea to change the act with two new members. It keep s the act fresh, and Boy`z are, in my humble opinion, a much better group than Twins. I`d recommend this to anyone who likes good pop music! It`s a very good compilation CD/VCD.Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Fruits Basket - Box Set (Viridian Collection; 4-Disc Set; Uncut) (US Version)
Fruits Basket - Box Set (Viridian Collection; 4-Disc Set; Uncut) (US Version) DVD Region 1
(1)Our Price: US$49.98Related promotions:May 27, 2009 Akito!!!Aah, the cunning, wonderful Akito - san. This DVD set (meaning, then, basically the discs 2 and 4, where he appears) is watchable just for him. Also someone had an attack of good sense and let the man remain a man. It changed the storyline a little, but it also resolved some issues with regard to Tohru and her attatchment to and love for the Sohmas. The series on a whole is a bit of a let - down, actually. Yes, they`ve kept the story line (for the most part) but the voice casting is extremely poor, the animation is very simple, the colours are non - existant and the extras are a bit of a joke. Discs 1, (presenting Tohru and the main family characters) 2 and 4 (containing scenes with Akito) are to me the best ones, but it`s always nice to own a big chunky full - sized set and not have to supply your collection with new discs at a later time. A good buy, but perhaps a bit overrated, for it could easily have been so much better. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Fruits Basket - A Great Transformation? (Reprice) (US Version)
Fruits Basket - A Great Transformation? (Reprice) (US Version) DVD Region 1
(1)Our Price: US$19.98Related promotions:May 27, 2009 Furuba on DVD is merely okay - ishI used to love Furuba the Manga, but lately, I feel I`ve outgrown it a bit. Also vertain aspects of the series keep bothering me - and they still do when I watch this DVD, for it is very similar to the manga. There are too many situations that are never resolved, too many characters who never get their day, mostly "thanks" to a dialogue that relies heavily on half - spoken sentences and exclamations that could never release any of the in - built tension of the characters. Also the voice casting is poor, with Tohru sounding like she is about three years old and the older guys sounding way too loud and brash. And, colours, hello?! It`s really dull to watch. But if you want to watch your favourite manga on DVD, this first volume is a good buy - funnier and livelier than the later episodes, with all your favourite characters gathered at Shigure`s! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Lonely Me (2nd Version) (CD+DVD)
May 27, 2009 Not bad for a first tryI didn`t know of Twins until a few months ago, so it`s a little like coming to the table when everyone else has eaten. Suddenly this album came and, no, it`s not bad, but it`s not terribly exciting either. I think Charlene`s always had an attractive voice, but I feel it`s more of a harmony voice than a solo voice. Also I was not too happy about the videos. And all those ballads, one after another...I understand the need to reflect and also possibly relax now, but a slight change of tempo here and there would not, I think, have ruined the mood. Although I do prefer the first two albums by our girls, we all change and maybe this is one of those albums that grow on you. I am glad I bought it, for I want to suport Charlene, and Gillian too, whatever she decides to do. Thank you fellow customers for your comments and explanations. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Mirotic (Japanese Language) (SINGLE+DVD)(Limited Edition)(Japan Version)
Mirotic (Japanese Language) (SINGLE+DVD)(Limited Edition)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
(10)Our Price: US$21.25Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:May 25, 2009 Great DBSK - bad songwritingThis is probably not going to be a very popular review, but I don`t think Mirotic is a very good song! It puzzled me that I couldn`t bring myself to like it because I love everything else by Tohoshinki. So I checked the liner notes and found it`s written by European (Norwegian) songwriters. Aha! That would explain everything. Everything these guys write sound the same and after a short while, it gets dull. The opening of the song is good, the chorus is quite melodic if not awfully original, but by the time it`s sung, the whole song goes downhill. I am sorry, but I think these writers stink. They write the same songs a hundred times over and think they get away with it because Tohoshiniki are active on the other side of the planet. Please, please, guys, use songwriters from Asia or use your own songwriting talents. That`s part of what makes you special. Mirotic is probably going to be an important song in Tohoshinki`s career but in my opinion, they deserve so much better material, brilliant as they are! Love them! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Dong Bang Shin Ki - T (CD+DVD) (Korea Version)
Dong Bang Shin Ki - T (CD+DVD) (Korea Version) DVD Region 3
(3)Our Price: US$24.99List: US$34.99Save: US$10.00 (29%)Related promotions:May 17, 2009 Fantastic release, love love love itThis is a fantastic release from Tohoshinki! Many of the songs have a light, summery feel to them, but without being lightweight - they`re simply very, very good, very professional - it`s impossible to tell that they`re but at the beginning of a career that, judging from this release, is going to be long and extremely successful!
My favourite songs are Summer Dream, Rainbow and Lovin`You, the latter having amazing vocals. But the guys sound great on all of the songs, of course, and the videos are fantastic - I watch them over and over(Aah, U-Know`s smile. Sorry. Gonna quit now). Got the Hero card and was very happy with that! I hope this CD/DVD comes back in stock soon, `cuz I`ve soon worn out my discs!!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Dong Bang Shin Ki - The 3rd Asia Tour Concert "Mirotic" In Nanjing 2009 - Poster Set (12pcs)
Dong Bang Shin Ki - The 3rd Asia Tour Concert "Mirotic" In Nanjing 2009 - Poster Set (12pcs)
(15)Our Price: US$29.99List: US$41.99Save: US$12.00 (29%)Related promotions:May 7, 2009 So, so totally worth itHey Zeynep, I`m not sure what you mean by "the same as Mirotic in Seoul," but I am pretty sure these pics are NOT on the Internet, at least I haven`t found them yet...you might want to know that the autographs (that are printed on the inside of the folder holding the twelve posters) are also on Dong Bang Shin Ki`s Korean Official Web Page as "Message from TVXQ." Just a tip if you`re more interested in the autographs than the posters.) I got my set today and WOW! They are beautiful. Twelve posters printed on real quality paper. And the boyz look very stylish and grown-up. This is simply a treat and very inexpensive, really, if you consider that you get twelve posters that are quite big (but not so big that they`re impossible to frame.) and really gorgeous - looking. I highly recommend this set, and hope to see more like it in the future! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Dong Bang Shin Ki - The Secret Code (2CD+1DVD) (First Press Limited Edition) (Korea Version)
Dong Bang Shin Ki - The Secret Code (2CD+1DVD) (First Press Limited Edition) (Korea Version) DVD Region 3
(8)Our Price: US$29.99List: US$44.99Save: US$15.00 (33%)Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:1 people found the following helpful
April 30, 2009 Woo Hoo!!!I won`t say I was disappointed with Mirotic (Korean version) but it was a bit ballad-heavy for my taste. The along comes this baby and just makes my day (year.). EVERY song is nothing short of fantastic, with inventive melodies, lyrics that go straight to your heart and amazing, amazing photos (I got the U-Know card. Yep. Because there is a God. HAH!) - all in all THE BEST ALBUM OF 2009? I think so. I can`t wait for the tour. I think this album is the ultimate proof that Tohoshinki is the BEST BAND IN THE WORLD!!! Can`t recommend this enough! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This)
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