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Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - November 4, 2010

2010-11-04T21:15:00.002-04:00

AkibaIt's been a long time[photo]AkihabaraToday I participated in Bushi Road's new project announcement for "Card Fight! Vanguard!" with Nii-san.Everybody who participatedthank you! <(_ _)>Butwhenever it's a situation where I'm not singingevery timeI get really scared (^^ゞSinging is so important for meI realized, again.AkihabaraIt sure is energeticI only go there for work butI wanna go there and

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update - November 5, 2010

2010-11-04T21:01:00.002-04:00

Jet lag again.Yesterday, first of all, I went to rehearsal for Big 50 live.The power of people who manage to live on this earth for 50 years is different.It's about the difference between the heights of Mt. Fuji and Mt. Takao.There's nothing wrong with young, energetic rock musicians, but when you scrape off all the extra, there's refinement underneath.Sometimes, we need that "adult" rock. If we

Yamanezumi Rocky Chuck

2009-03-08T09:06:00.001-04:00

Lyrics: Chinatsu NakayamaComposition: Seiichirou UnoThe Green Forest's sunny placesare a good place to play hide-and-seek."I'm not ready yet!" "I'm not ready yet!"The mountain mouse's tail flashesso they find him first.I wonder where the Green Forest is?Try askingTry asking somebodyThe Secret Birch's shadeis a good place to talk."Hey, hey, listen!" "Hey, hey, listen!"Even if the golden-eyed owlis

Masaaki Endoh Diary Entry - March 5, 2009

2009-03-05T22:57:00.000-05:00

Children of feelingMitchell and[pic]PockyWe're recording the opening theme for the anime Shin Mazinger Shōgeki! Z-Hen, which starts in April.It's Lazy's famous song, "Kanjite Night""Kanjite Knight" is being remade byULTIMATE LAZY for MAZINGER(Lazy and Tamio Okuda, Saito Kazuyoshi, JAM Project)JAM Project is supporting them, so I went to the recordingThis song is so sexy, it's greatI heard this

Hiroshi Kitadani Diary Update - August 5, 2008

2008-08-05T23:49:00.000-04:00

And today too...[pic]Solo promotion starting from the afternoonFirst was "Seiyuu Animedia," on sale 9/10. Then "Seiyuu Gran Prix," also on sale 9/10. Then "Anison Magazine," on sale 9/8. Then "Anime TV," on air 8/23.After that was JAM rehearsal for America. Finally, it ended with JAM's interview with "Anison Magazine," on sale 9/10.I got home after 10...we head out for America early tomorrow,

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - August 5, 2008

2008-08-05T23:48:00.000-04:00

ABIt's too late now but[pic]I'm AB-type but so what?There was a book I wanted, so I went to the bookstorethen, suddenly, for no reason, I bought this one."AB Type: Your Instruction Manual"Huh..."Vague"Well, yeah, I can't even understand myself..."A Neat Freak Even in Strange Places"Well, I do hear that a lot..."An Aura That Comes Into Your Heart With Shoes On Comes Out in Your Smile"Ha ha ha ha

Hiroshi Kitadani Diary Update - August 4, 2008

2008-08-05T00:43:00.000-04:00

Today is...[pic]my solo album's promotion day.Television recording and Kuma-chan's Animetic Land (8/10~) as usual. Also as usual, Anikan-san, which will be published on the album's sale day, 8/27.We had an energetic and fun conversation.There's gonna be a bunch of recording and interviews and stuff tomorrow too.

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update - August 5, 2008

2008-08-05T00:42:00.001-04:00

10:02Completely...Yesterday, I was a complete idiot.In the afternoon, during rehearsal, the light that shined brightly on my sheet musicwas natural sunlight shining through the window...I would've realized it if I'd just thought about it for a minute...but I'm....completely...completely...completely...[pic]Ahhhh--I gave up.Because it was dark and I couldn't see my music!!It was nighttime so of

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - August 4, 2008

2008-08-05T00:41:00.000-04:00

Hooooooooot (^_^)vIt's summer, so[pic]naturally, it's hot.Butit's a little too hot...Even when I'm not doing anything, sweat is pouring off of me (；>_<；)This year, because I'm selfish, in our house there'sNo air conditioner! Only electric fans! (LOL)Pocchi, Chamame, I'm sorry...I felt so sorry for these little ones that I gave them cold compresses...[pic]That must feel good (^_^)vIt's the peak

ENSON

2008-06-12T12:48:00.002-04:00

Yep, I bought it!And...I happened to buy it at the shop in Nippombashi where Endoh will have his promotional event in two weeks, so I got a ticket to the event too!Yay!So, the album is pretty good!By the way, if you click here, you will find nothing at all, so don`t bother.

Update

2008-05-25T11:35:00.002-04:00

Super-late live report of Anipara Extreme Live below!!!My apartment building is supposed to get free internet next month so hopefully regular updates will resume soon!!!ENSON comes out June 11! Payday is June 12! Guess where the first 3000 yen of my paycheck is going!Seriously, have you seen this?But I can`t go to the campaign in Osaka because of, you know, work. :( Oh well.

Special: Anipara Ongakukan Extreme Live 2008 Live Report!!!!

2008-05-25T11:30:00.002-04:00

This is not a translation, I really went!So back on May 6, I made an excursion to Tokyo to see Anipara Extreme Live 2008. Sorry I didn`t write this report sooner.So first I was hanging around outside of the arena hours before the show started (don`t ask), and suddenly around noon Yoshiki Fukuyama drove past me in a black car and bowed to us! I hardly registered what I saw until he was past.

I'm still alive!

2008-04-07T23:50:00.001-04:00

I don't wanna let this site die--but I don't have internet!I just applied for it though, so I will have it at some point!I rented 30years3ounce and typed out all of the Japanese lyrics onto my laptop, and I'll get on translating those!I'm still working on doing M.e. too!As soon as I have steady internet I'll resume the diary translations!Also, in May, I think I'm going to a JAM Project fan

I'm in Japan

2008-03-02T20:27:00.001-05:00

Hi, I made it.Please see not-enough-yen for details if you're interested.Updates to this site will resume when I get internet in my apartment.

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update - 1/9/2008, 1/10/2008

2008-02-22T23:28:00.000-05:00

1/919:39Gyuunyan! (o^o^o)[pic]For the first time in a long time, Endoh, Dany, and I appeared on Sakura's Marshmallow Time! I haven't seen Sakura since the summer. Since she retired from producing, I've had fewer chances to see her, but she seems well! (o^o^o) Back in the day, I had a ton of intense experiences for a short time thanks to Sakura! Working with Sakura, I learned the kind of

JAM Project Japan Flight 2008 Live Report - Saitama and Nagoya

2008-02-19T00:29:00.003-05:00

JAM Project JAPAN FLIGHT 2008 No Border Toda PerformanceI went to the first day of the JAM Project's tour. It was at the Toda Cultural Center in Saitama. It started at 5:00 and ended at 8:00. In all, the live was exactly three hours long, but the time passed extremely quickly. I was like, "It's already been three hours?" Time really does fly when you're having fun. It was amazing. Below are

I'm going to Japan

2008-02-18T23:02:00.002-05:00

I know that nobody comes to this blog to read about my life, but I figured that since I was making all of these updates (my laptop just came back from repairs and I feel the need to catch up), I might as well post this.I'm leaving for Japan on February 29 to teach for one of the big English conversation schools. I'll be in Osaka again (yay!).So what's this have to do with you? I won't have

In the Chaos - JAM Project (featuring Masami Okui)

2008-02-18T22:56:00.001-05:00

Lyrics: Masami OkuiComposition: Yohgo KohnoArrangement: Yohgo KohnoWe're being guided towards somethingAre we living in an illusion?Everyone who is picked on every day and can't stop is,As if they rely on it, crying out for love, wanderingForever. The armor that locks up my heart,Before I know it, creates a different meA beautiful fully-bloomed flower is strongly fragileThe hidden thorn is

Hironobu Kageyama's Apology for the "Shinkansen Incident"

2008-02-18T22:09:00.002-05:00

2/13Regret.Today I received a message from Lantis. It seems that passengers who were in the same car as us on the bullet train on the way back from Nagoya left extremely angry comments on blogs saying that we were very loud and a huge nuisance.It's embarrassing, but this is the whole truth.Just like it's been written on blogs, inside the car we had an afterparty, and we drank and got loud.Now

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - 1/18/2008, 1/19/2008, 1/20/2008, 1/21/2008, 1/22/2008, 1/23/2008, 1/24/2008

2008-02-18T21:07:00.003-05:00

1/18ChatI'm a touch-typing[pic]whiz...I wish. (>_<)Today after the meetings and things were over, I participated in a chat meeting with my fan club in my office.This was the second time.About ten people chatted butif I could type faster I could talk more with everyone...sorry. (^_^;)I'll try to learn to type faster for next time.My typing technique (?) involves using the index fingers of both

Hiroshi Kitadani Diary Update - 1/19/2008, 1/22/2008, 1/23/2008, 1/25/2008, 1/26/2008, 1/27/2008, 1/28/2008, 1/29/2008, 1/30/2008, 2/1/2008, 2/2/2008

2008-02-18T19:04:00.005-05:00

1/19100 practice bats...[pic]...like that, I've been spending my days practicing at home...huh? Wait a minute. A practice bat hits the ball. That's not right. Maybe 100 practice swings is closer to what I've been doing. (LOL) I've been throwing my body into nothing but repitition!Since my debut I've been bad at memorizing lyrics. (;´▽｀A` Even when they're lyrics that I wrote. (LOL)I didn't

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update - 1/7/2008, 1/9/2008

2008-02-08T09:32:00.000-05:00

1/710:56New resolution!Work began for both Solid Vox and Lantis!! （＾▽＾）VFrankly, there's no chance to completely change your outlook except for the end of the year. People choose their own themes, and set out on a new path.And you don't have to tell anybody that. It's okay to keep your resolution to yourself.When I turned 40, I said a lot of things that made it seem like I was certain, but

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - 1/16/2008, 1/17/2008

2008-02-05T02:58:00.000-05:00

1/16First broadcast of the year"Umasugi Wave"[pic]recording.This show has been on for one year, thanks to you.I'm shy, but I've finally gotten used to it....Took long enough!But I'm really grateful to my co-stars Sugita-kun and Aizawa-san.Good thing they're good people. (LOL)[pic]Sponsors, staff and members, Kami-sama who always rushes to help us even though he's busy, and the listeners, please

Hiroshi Kitadani Diary Update - 1/16/2008, 1/17/2008

2008-02-05T02:29:00.000-05:00

1/16New Year's party...[pic]Today is Lantis's New Year's Party. The concert hall is bigger than usual...so the number of people who came has multiplied! d(^0^)b Isn't it great?With that huge of a party, everyone gets into the toasts. I did one with JAM.In 2008, with the strength I get from everyone, I'm going to make the great music you want.The picture is a person I met who is from Yamaguchi

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update - 12/29/2007, 12/30/2007, 12/31/2007, 1/1/2008, 1/3/2008, 1/5/2008, 1/6/2008

2008-02-04T00:45:00.000-05:00

12/292:38Grrrrr (￣□￣;)!!Today was a busy day. First, in the afternoon, there was "a certain after-recording." (*￣∇￣*)Aaargh--in my whole life, I've never had to put so many words in quotes. Even though I'm not singing, my voice is tired. (LOL)I'll tell you when I'm allowed to! V(*￣∇￣*)VAfter that, at night was rehearsal for tomorrow's Solid Vox event. We didn't have much time, but we worked

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - 1/12/2008, 1/13/2008, 1/14/2008, 1/15/2008

2008-02-01T18:19:00.000-05:00

1/12I have no umbrella"But my problem is...[pic]today it's raining and I have no umbrella..."A singer I love, Yohsui Inoue, sang a song called "I Have No Umbrella."Today, when I went to the convenience store, I had no umbrella!?When I finished shopping and left the store, I reached out towards the umbrella stand but I had no umbrella.I think maybe somebody took it by mistake.It was a brand new

Hiroshi Kitadani Diary Update - 1/11/2008, 1/12/2008, 1/13/2008, 1/14/2008, 1/15/2008

2008-01-31T21:45:00.000-05:00

1/11From my house, with love...[pic]Yesterday and today were full of preparations for JAM's tour and the Korea event.Every day, the weather in Tokyo is nice and warm, but according to some information on my BBS, Korea is extremely...cold. (;´ｰ｀)┌ Awww...By the way, I'm at a certain site. (LOL) There's always delicious-looking Chinese tea, and right here there's good alcohol. (LOL)I received this

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update - 12//26/2007, 12/27/2007, 12/28/2007

2008-01-31T02:33:00.001-05:00

12/26Just...One week left...in 2007.[pic]Yesterday, we rehearsed for the Solid Vox party, then I was at the "No Border" trackdown until the middle of the night.When I thought about trying to make a meaningful, deep work, I became concerned about a lot of things that I hadn't thought about before.Of course there's a meaning that I want to convey in the lyrics and music, and I want the trackdown

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - 1/7/2008, 1/8/2008, 1/9/2008, 1/10/2008, 1/11/2008

2008-01-30T22:27:00.000-05:00

1/7Starting workStarting today, at my office[pic]work began.So, first thing in the morning, we had our first all-staff meeting.Apparently, the staff all relaxed over New Year's.That's good.Alright! Playtime is over. (LOL) Starting today, let's work hard all year again! (^.^)/A lot of New Year's cards arrived at my office.Thank you. Please continue to support me this year. <(_ _)>Here's some

Hiroshi Kitadani Diary Update - 12/28/2007, 12/30/2007, 1/1/2008, 1/6/2008, 1/7/2008,

2008-01-29T23:38:00.000-05:00

12/28Hey! What do you mean, rain?! (9￣^￣)9[pic]Even though the weather's been so nice...furthermore, they're saying it's going to continue until tomorrow evening...how do they pinpoint it like that? (LOL)Today was rehearsal for the party, and then after the final meeting, I went to Nii-san's studio.I had a lecture on my new home recording equipment--the lecturer was Kageyama-sensei. Hearing what

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update - 12/20/2007, 12/21/2007, 12/23/2007, 12/24/2007

2008-01-29T01:41:00.000-05:00

12/2010:45A moment's...Serenity... (only in the morning)Since recording starts in the evening today, I'm trying to get things done, cleaning up the things I've been neglecting one by one... I'm in the end-of-year spirit. （o＾＾o）Before that, I had my morning dose.[pic]Iwa tea that I received from Misato-chan, "大紅袍." (How do you pronounce that?!) Iwa tea is the same species as oolong tea, but it has

Rising Force - JAM Project (translation)

2008-01-28T02:52:00.001-05:00

Lyrics: Masami OkuiMusic: Hironobu KageyamaArrangement: Daisuke KikutaIn your voice coming from the darkness,I found only one truth.You feel it, don't you? The hot tractionThe will to live, endless feelings, memoriesIt must be arriving there, at the other side of space and timeThe cries of the ones who are calling youThe heartbeat pounding through meIs begging for love, from sadnessAn oath that

2-second poll!

2008-01-27T18:31:00.000-05:00

JAM Project lyrics coming up tonight; diary updates coming up tomorrow (when I don't have to work :) ).Meanwhile, if you see this post, please take two seconds to answer the poll at the top of the page: do you come here to see lyrics translations, diary translations, or both? (If the answer is somehow "other," feel free to leave a comment!)Thank you!-Elsa

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - 12/28/2007, 12/29/2007, 12/31/2007, 1/1/2008, 1/5/2008, 1/6/2008

2008-01-25T22:24:00.000-05:00

12/28CountdownThree days left[pic]in this year too, now...I wonder if this was the last day of work for a lot of people?This was tentatively the last day of work for my office, too.So I was at my office doing end-of-year cleaning all day.Everyone worked hard this year.Let's try not to wreck the office (LOL) again next year!By the way, the JAM Project's homepage has been redesigned. Also, we

Hiroshi Kitadani Diary Update - 12/23/2007, 12/24/2007, 12/25/2007, 12/26/2007

2008-01-24T02:27:00.000-05:00

12/23Thank you, everybody![pic]Yesterday was the last chapter of my monthly lives. It rained, which is unusual. I wonder if that was sad rain for us...First of all, the Shibuya Cyclone was the first "house." The green room and the stage and guest seating area were big, so it was good! As soon as I entered the building, I ran into a huge floral arrangement. It said it was from "All of the

Hero - JAM Project (translation)

2008-01-22T03:22:00.000-05:00

Lyrics: Hironobu KageyamaComposition: Hironobu KageyamaArrangement: Yoshichika Kuriyama, Shiho TeradaI remembered a very important thingThat was left behind and passed by before I knew itNa Na Na Na...We're calling now, it's echoing in our hearts, your nameOne day, when I was little, I wanted to become oneCan I really say who the best hero was?Scribbled on a desk, in the corner of a bookshelf,

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update - 12/15/2007, 12/16/2007, 12/17/2007

2008-01-20T22:08:00.000-05:00

12/1510:06My...voice...is...┓(￣∇￣;)┏hoarse...┓(￣∇￣;)┏So I couldn't do my usual angelic beautiful voice (LOL), but I performed "Tsubasa," "Asu e no Houkou," and "Name" in a scratchy voice like Mori---san's, enthusiastically. （＾▽＾）V[pic]But, why did I have to catch a cold in this busy December? I'm not ready for this...really... ヽ(￣▼￣*)ノDani's cold affects his stomach, but mine is centered on my

No Border - JAM Project (translation)

2008-01-20T17:24:00.001-05:00

Lyrics: Hironobu KageyamaComposition: Hironobu KageyamaArrangement: TRY FORCEJust now, it just hit meInside of me, suddenlyEven though I can't find it without a mapSomehow...we're not that far apartNow, the reality that we're burdened withIs forced onto one photograph of youThat weakly held-outTiny arm--don't overlook itYoung life that doesn't have the power to surviveWhat is this era asking of

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - 12/18/2007, 12/19/2007, 12/20/2007, 12/21/2007, 12/26/2007

2008-01-19T01:01:00.000-05:00

12/18Today wasJAM[pic]recordingBefore that, there was a meeting about JAM's live.Thanks to all of you, our tickets are apparently very popular.We're very happy. ＜(_ _)＞But, on the other hand, now we're under pressure.We have to try to meet everyone's expectations 120%.I can feel myself tensing up...Alright, we're gonna do it!ヽ(^。^)ノWell, I have lots to do tomorrow.I have to prepare for

Hiroshi Kitadani Diary Update - 12/18/2007, 12/19/2007, 12/20/2007, 12/21/2007, 12/22/2007

2008-01-18T03:21:00.000-05:00

12/18It's pretty cold...Yesterday I was attached to my computer working all day on things that are due soon or coming up this weekend, practice for my solo live, etc. And in order to make "Perfection" more beautiful, I added lyrics to a new song that I haven't released yet--that is, November's (tentative) new love song.I also added the details of Jumpfest to the News section!Now is a JAM meeting

"No Border" preview!

2008-01-08T18:38:00.001-05:00

Someone kindly posted a very short preview of JAM Project's first original single, "No Border," on Youtube. Sweet!If you find the Japanese lyrics online before I do, let me know and I'll get a translation up!

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update - 12/11/2007, 12/12/2007, 12/13/2007, 12/14/2007

2008-01-08T03:09:00.000-05:00

12/11The era that shaped me...I was just thinking, a song is something that somebody wrote. (LOL)A boy who, in his teens, only had one song left in the world is now a man who, more often than singing, finds himself thinking up music and lyrics...Life sure is interesting. （*￣▽￣*)That being said, last week, on a TV show, a woman's ballad that had been in my heart for a long time was played in a

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - 12/13/2007, 12/14/2007, 12/15/2007, 12/16/2007, 12/17/2007

2008-01-05T00:55:00.000-05:00

12/13Running aroundIt's kind of[pic]been a long time since it rained.So it was really really cold. (>_<)Well, it's December. Of course it's going to be cold.Everyone has a cold, but my Christmas live is soon, so I have to be careful.Today was the Yokohama event rehearsal, JAM pre-recording, etc.I went here and there and ran around like crazy.It definitely feels like December.Alright! I swear

Hiroshi Kitadani Diary Update - 12/13/2007, 12/14/2007, 12/15/2007, 12/16/2007, 12/17/2007

2008-01-04T00:21:00.000-05:00

12/13Oops!I keep neglecting my diary. σ(^_^;)　 Sorry! I'm fine!Yesterday, in preparation for the end of the year, I finally went to get a haircut. Whenever I get a shampoo or a massage, I feel nervous and guilty for some reason... It's a character flaw of mine, but whenever I received something, I feel bad. (LOL) On the other hand, I love giving. (LOL)That soft-heartedness has caused me all

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update - 12/8/2007

2008-01-02T02:16:00.000-05:00

12/814:44Campaign.I'm actually really bad at campaigning...It's because I have to spend the whole day takling about the same thing. (LOL)Right, I have to keep up my spirits. Right, it's my own problem. Can I act energetic, no matter how tired I am? That's the main thing.But, I can do my best because my friends are there...the reporters who take the time to interview me. The ones that have a

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - 12/7/2007, 12/8/2007, 12/11/2007, 12/12/2007

2008-01-02T01:52:00.000-05:00

12/7It's Nagoya!I went to Nagoya[pic]to eat miso stew udon.Mmm, it was good.No, not really!I went to Nagoya for JAM's campaign.The weather was amazing. (^^)vTV, newspaper, radio, net TV...It was a busy day of campaigning.Everybody involved,thank you. <(_ _)>It was a hectic day, but on the way back, on the shinkansen, we enjoyed chicken wings and tenmusuto.Goodnight.12/8Love? Strange? 1There's a

Endless Dream - Hiroshi Kitadani (translation)

2008-01-02T01:09:00.000-05:00

Lyrics: Hiroshi KitadaniComposition: IPPEIWith the strongest card, take it:The endless dream of the shining duel!The miraculous drama awoken by courageNever endsLet's turn problems into chancesWe definitely canCross the rainbow bridgeAnd grab the futureTogether they fightOn the other side of the doorThere's a black shadow standing in the wayBurn it with crimson flames!With the strongest card,

Hiroshi Kitadani Diary Update - 12/5/2007, 12/6/2007, 12/7/2007, 12/8/2007

2007-12-31T23:07:00.000-05:00

12/5Solo....[pic]Yesterday was my solo live rehearsal. You must be thinking, "What? Already?" Well, that's because of these busy young people. (LOL) Trying to adjust December's schedule was... (￣▽￣;) So it's been pretty chaotic. I also finished the main part of last month's new song. Anyway, this is this year's final solo live. Everyone, wish me good health.Also, Animetic Land's Kuma-chan

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update - 12/7/2007

2007-12-30T18:15:00.000-05:00

12/77:16I'm sleepy...[pic]Today, four volunteers from JAM went to Nagoya to campaign for next year's live!Frankly, we thought we'd just go to Nagoya, but now we want to go everywhere, if we can! (o^o^o)...It'd be great if Zepp became standing-room only! ＼(‾o‾)／10:03Nagoya[pic]Right? Nobody came to meet us...Well, that's okay. (●´∀｀●)/12:16Cochin![pic]Before the next newspaper interview, we're

Victory - JAM Project (translation)

2007-12-29T23:05:00.000-05:00

Lyrics: Hironobu KageyamaComposition: Yohgo KohnoArrangement: Yohgo KohnoFire a rocket into the cosmos' ring, come on!A formidable enemy is calling meMy heartbeat is about to explode, get on!I'm ready, sound the gong!My burning heart won't lose to anybodyThat's right, let's try, be fight, believe in yourselfMy iron heart never says dieThat's right, let's fly, be wild, until we encourage

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - 12/3/2007, 12/4/2007, 12/5/2007, 12/6/2007

2007-12-29T22:29:00.000-05:00

12/3Buzzword Contest"Hanikami Ouji" and[pic]"Dogen kasen to ikan"won. 1When I hear about the buzzword contest, it feels like the end of the year.But, were the winners of this year's buzzword contest really that popular?I thought it would definitely be "dondakee" and "sonna no kankei nee."Am I already missing the fashion train? Is it already leaving me behind?"Demo demo demo demo, sonna no kankei

Hiroshi Kitadani Diary Update - 11/30/2007, 12/1/2007, 12/2/2007, 12/4/2007

2007-12-28T22:02:00.000-05:00

11/30JAM's grandmoth...big sisterYesterday was the "Sailor Fuku no Matsumossan Bun" recording. "I have to do this, too?" I'm going to end up filling up on too many delicious things. (LOL) Considering everyone's talent, of course it was good! JAM has some gender-ambiguous members. We had so much fun that we looked like idiots. We fused that with coolness, and ended up with one interesting

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update - 12/3/2007, 12/4/2007, 12/6/2007

2007-12-27T21:54:00.000-05:00

12/310:49Mom's...continued[pic]Vegetable rape! Σ(￣□￣;)If I ate this many vegetables every day, I'd turn into a donkey...Aah, I'm thankful for my parents' love! ＼(‾o‾)／12/314:43Tea tea tea![pic]Today I'm a guest at an event at the music school that my friend is the principal of! ＼(‾o‾)／ But on the way to the auditorium I went shopping at the subway station in Takashimaya. I always say, "This

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - 11/24/2007, 11/25/2007, 11/26/2007, 11/28/2007, 11/29/2007, 12/1/2007, 12/2/2007

2007-12-22T22:36:00.000-05:00

11/24LIVE & TALK SHOWThe Nagoya event[pic]Good work!To the people who got in line early in the cold to see me...thank you! ＼(^O^)／I heard that there were even people who got in line last night. I'm really grateful. m(__)mDon't catch cold, okay?Since Niisan wasn't there today, the weather was great! (LOL)Well, I was so happy, I sang longer than I was supposed to.Did everybody have fun?I was a

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - 11/22/2007 and 11/23/2007

2007-12-19T22:34:00.000-05:00

11/22Kushii's liveAkira Kushida's solo live,[pic]"Soul Engine"'s, party.I'm going to be a guest at Kushida-san's live on November 25 (Sunday).I'm so happy!It's been six or seven years since Kushida-san has had a solo live.So, he's really enthusiastic!To be asked to be a guest in such a commemorative live is an incredible honor.On top of that, he said "It might be a bother, but I want you to sing

Hiroshi Kitadani Diary Update - 11/21/2007, 11/24/2007, 11/25/2007, 11/28/2007, 11/29/2007

2007-12-19T22:09:00.000-05:00

11/21Nostalgic...[pic]Yesterday was rehearsal for the 24th. I chased my dreams in this place, starting from when I made my demo tape 22 years ago. There are so many memories left in this place.From that time I have been indebted to Matsutani-san. His face still hasn't changed, and he still works as hard as ever.And now, in this place, there are all of these young people working. Ooh...such

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update - 12/1/2007, 12/2/2007

2007-12-14T02:36:00.000-05:00

12/19:44So. （＾▽＾）VStarting now, I'm going on my last journey of the year.Well, it's not much of a journey...I'm going to Osaka...but anyways. (LOL)But, yeah. I'm happy.Seeing how the place I was born has changed issometimes happy, sometimes lonely...This is a journey, after all. (〃⌒ー⌒〃)Tonight's acoustic. Then tomorrow is the event live with Aniki and Nee-san. It'll be a good trip. （＾▽＾）

Sexy new layout!

2007-12-13T02:38:00.000-05:00

And a banner that I threw together using some of the hottest pictures our heroes took of themselves lately. Graphic artist, I ain't...What do you think?*影山さん、遠藤さん、きただにさんへ：写真を盗んですみません。訴えないでください。私はとても貧乏な人なんですよ。

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - 11/13/2007, 11/14/2007, 11/18/2007, 11/19/2007, 11/20/2007, 11/21/2007

2007-12-13T02:10:00.000-05:00

11/13I think...Anipara Ongakukan[pic]recording.After that,Niisan invited me to the program's party, which had nothing to do with me. Sorry for intruding. (^_^;)Good work, everybody.But,there were a lot of people that I knew there. I was surprised!This world looks big, but it's pretty small.No, wait,Our principles make this big world seem small.Leaders are bound to stick around.Hmm...anyways,

Hiroshi Kitadani Diary Update - 11/15/2007, 11/17/2007, 11/18/2007, 11/19/2007, 11/20/2007

2007-12-12T03:24:00.000-05:00

11/15FYI, etc...[pic]We expected the last chapter of the monthly lives to be December's "Perfection," but...we messed up the ticket distribution, and we can't sell tickets through the ticket agency. You can read the details in News. I'm very sorry for the inconvenience.So! In the middle of all that, today was the day after tomorrow's "Explosion"'s last rehearsal. Acoustic...are we really going

In my Heart - JAM Project (translation)

2007-12-11T02:52:00.000-05:00

Lyrics: Hironobu KageyamaComposition: Hironobu KageyamaArrangement: Yohgo KohnoUnder this blue planet's sky, tonight, at the end of a long journeyI'll say goodbye to you.Sometime in the flow of eternity, someday,We'll definitely meet againIf I close my eyes, deep in my heart, my memories up until yesterdayAre strong and hot, along with my tears, I'm filling upIn my heart, I'll never forget itIn

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update - 11/19/2007, 11/20/2007, 11/21/2007, 11/23/2007, 11/24/2007, 11/25/2007, 11/27/2007, 11/28/2007, 11/29/2007

2007-12-11T01:55:00.000-05:00

11/19Lookin' good - bam! （＾▽＾）VYesterday I had fun singing at a school festival. Health is the most important thing for a person after all, right? （＾▽＾）V[pic]But in today's college students' eyes, I'm an old man. I've been thinking, I wonder if we seem young compared to our own parents.During the school festival rush this year I had a lot chance to sing anime songs solo, for the first time in

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - 11/8/2007, 11/10/2007, 11/12/2007

2007-12-06T02:20:00.000-05:00

11/08my friendI'm "Ecchi"[pic]This is "Ucchi"Yesterday, on the way home from work, I went to Asagaya, where I promised that I would go to Ucchi's live.Ucchi, good work! Your "air drum" (LOL) was cool.I hadn't been to Asagaya in a long time.I used to go hang out in Asagaya a lot because my friend lived there.These past few years we've both been so busy that we haven't been able to see each

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2007-11-30T23:13:00.000-05:00

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Hiroshi Kitadani Diary Update - 11/11/2007, 11/12/2007, 11/14/2007

2007-11-30T23:10:00.000-05:00

11/11These two days...[pic]Yesterday was JAM's recording, but actually it was dubbing the music. Daniel, the Dani from Brazil who's famous for having a tattoo of Niisan (LOL) and his friends came to hang out. He showed me his new, real tattoo. It was so pretty! It looked just like Niisan. (LOL)The Brazilian Dani is a handsome man. Work harder, Japanese Dani! (HA HA)I'm working on secret

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update - 11/15/2007, 11/17/2007, 11/18/2007

2007-11-28T01:34:00.000-05:00

11/15Adult ShimokitaYesterday, for a gathering, I went to Shimokita, of course on foot. （＾▽＾）VYamaken-san is two years old than I am. 1From his lifestyle and his fashion, I think he's pretty adult. In the same town, separate places are completely different from one another.There's this coffee shop: Shimokita has this kind of thing?[pic]I felt like drinking good coffee for the first time in a

Yakusoku no Chi [The Promised Land] - JAM Project (translation)

2007-11-24T02:05:00.000-05:00

Lyrics: Masami OkuiComposition: Yohgo KohnoArrangement: Yohgo KohnoWhile the sun burns red over the wasteland,The challenge vanishes from the endless battle.I believe in you who exists to protect something.You're brave to continue living in this inescapable destiny.The night sky you looked up atStretches that way into the galaxy(eternity)The voice in your heart, it's a bond, it connects us to

Hiroshi Kitadani Diary Update - 11/6/2007, 11/7/2007, 11/8/2007

2007-11-24T00:28:00.000-05:00

11/6I'm okay! (LOL)[pic]I'm sorry I worried you! This weekend's deadline for the JAM song and this month's new song for the solo live...and writing lyrics that are still a secret (LOL)...I'm busy with all kinds of things lately.Today was coverage for Anison Magazine. Even though it was a 3-4 page special feature, I talked for about 12 pages (HA HA). In the middle of the interview, I started

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - 11/3/2007, 11/4/2007, 11/6/2007

2007-11-20T16:46:00.000-05:00

11/3CultureIt's Culture Day. 1[pic]So, I'm gonna try thinking about culture.Hmmm...If I think about culture really hard,it makes my head hurt. (LOL)So, I thought about some kind of easy parts of Japanese culture.What are some things that are representative of Japanese culture?"Tea ceremonies," "flower arranging," maybe things like that...Of course, nowadays "anime" is a good representative of

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update, 11/5/2007, 11/6/2007, 11/7/2007, 11/8/2007, 11/9/2007, 11/11/2007, 11/12/2007, 11/13/2007, 11/14/2007

2007-11-17T02:46:00.000-05:00

11/5Well, wellYesterday and today was recording with Kouei-san. I wonder how many songs we've made...maybe just enough for a mini album. （＾▽＾）VThese days, it's normal for voice actors and actors to sing. They have a lot of fans, after all. （＾▽＾）VAnd, yesterday's thing with Kan-kun(?) was over within two hours, as usual. It wasn't rushed, but it wasn't that relaxed either.Yeah, definitely...

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update, 11/2/2007 and 11/3/2007

2007-11-06T23:35:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the delay! I know I'm not caught up with Kageyama yet! I hope he doesn't do any more nine-post days before I can catch up! :) -Elsa11/2 16:13These guys![pic]They're addicted to their cell phones! ヾ(=^▽^=)ノ 2 more hours until showtime! So long...(￣〜￣；) (LOL)11/2 17:29Soon (●´∀｀●)/[pic]Showtime! Today, Momoi and Minami-chan are with us too! Hey hey hey! ヾ(=^▽^=)ノ11/2 20:25＼(‾o‾)／[

Hiroshi Kitadani Diary Update - 11/2/2007 and 11/3/2007

2007-11-04T18:43:00.000-05:00

11/2It came!Finally my new Mac came.But it's going to be difficult from now on. I have to set a whole bunch of preferences, and I'm terrible at it. I don't read instructions. I just do it right the first time, I don't practice (LOL)The deadline for JAM's new song is near, so I still need Mr. Mac to do his best digital performance for me!So, yesterday was the solo live rehearsal. The acoustic

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - 11/1/2007 and 11/2/2007

2007-11-03T13:19:00.000-04:00

11/1RushStarting today[pic]it's November.It came so soon!I still have to do this and that...in a heartbeat, the year is going to end!Oh no!A lot of items are rising in price, sir!Regular gasoline is 150 yen a liter!So expensive!There's also gas and electricity, right? And curry and snacks and pet food and...It also looks like the price of beer is going to go up...The prices of this and that is

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update - 11/1/2007 and 11/2/2007

2007-11-02T02:42:00.000-04:00

11/1Full daysWell, right now, I'm starting work on "No Border." All that's decided on is the title. What we should write in that blank "file" is all based on our whims.I told the members of the JAM Project the same thing. We didn't discuss the kind of sound we're aiming for like we usually do.It's free. All free. Completely blank. (LOL)Also, the "Wai Wai World Seamall" album arrived.[pic]It's

JAM Project Press Conference!

2007-11-01T17:21:00.000-04:00

I just translated a report on the JAM Project's recent press conference for Anime Friends! They discuss their new single, their all-Japan tour, and their WORLD TOUR! Portuguese and Japanese versions are also up! Check it out!

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update - 10/30/2007 and 10/31/2007

2007-10-31T16:40:00.000-04:00

10/30Solid Vox peopleYesterday was the Solid Vox meeting. On the agenda was the end-of-year fanclub event and next year's development.[pic]Somehow, we're gonna do two fanclub events outside of Tokyo within the year! That's our goal.....please wait for it.And, we took commemorative photos with the company employees, and did this and that, etc...[pic]Well well, today is the JAM Project press

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - 10/30/2007 and 10/31/2007

2007-10-31T16:18:00.000-04:00

10/30JAM announcement!I did...[pic]the JAM Project announcements and press conference.Reporters, normal people who were watching, people who got excited for us, thank you![pic] 1It was comforting. (^_^)v Good work, everybody! We talked about the sale of the original single, and the Japan live tour, and the overseas tour, etc...From now on, I'm gonna be busy, huh?I'm looking forward to it!I'm

Hiroshi Kitadani Diary Update - 10/28/2007, 10/30/2007, 10/31/2007

2007-10-31T15:55:00.000-04:00

10/28With a smile[pic]I recorded "Smile"!Finally, under the amazing fall sun, I completed the vocals and the chorus. Also, I'm so happy to have recorded my own melody and lyrics!Also, we took the jacket picture that I thought we'd take the other day today, behind schedule.We only had a short break in the recording, but I think we took a pretty good picture...I look like the 4th-ranked host in a

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - 10/28/2007 and 10/29/2007

2007-10-29T22:13:00.000-04:00

10/28Jack and the Beanstalk, continued continued continued continuedLook!This is my message bean now 1[pic]He's growing well (^_^)vSeriously, how much longer is it until this thing is full-grown... (LOL)Sometimes, when I get home from work, his leaves are withering.When I hurry up and give him waterIn less than five minutesHey heyHoly cow! Amazing!In the blink of an eye, he's back to normal!He's

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update - 10/27/2007 and 10/29/2007

2007-10-29T02:27:00.000-04:00

10/27Ray （＾▽＾）VAt yesterday's recording, the program's regular band that I played "Cha-La Head Cha-La" with knew the song. （＾▽＾）VIt's a band called "Rey." One of them is Nabe-chan's, Endoh's band's guitarist's, protegee. He came to AJF and to my 30th anniversary live. Nabe-chan introduced us and we got to know each other.So, during a break in recording we were talking about a bunch of things,

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - 10/27/2007

2007-10-28T02:49:00.000-04:00

No. 20A typhoon's coming[pic]I can't walk my dogs...Even though it's going to be November soon, there's a typhoon.Even the experts couldn't predict this typhoon. It has some kind of strange properties, Morita-san said on TV.Is this the beginning of an era where a lot of unpredictable things happen...?Hmm...Even in the midst of that kind of thing, I want to have time to enjoy life...People who

Hiroshi Kitadani Diary Update - 10/26/2007 and 10/27/2007

2007-10-27T21:13:00.000-04:00

10/26Niisan's curse?[pic]Yesterday, even though I was completely exhausted and went tobed after 3:00, today is still the same old routine.I got up at 7:07... (;´ー｀)┌Is Niisan cursing me somehow?An old-man curse? From the west1? (LOL)Today is finally "Danny's2" first recording. So I wouldn't forget,I've been making preparations since the morning. It's such a pain!I hear that we're also taking

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update - 10/26/2007

2007-10-26T19:51:00.000-04:00

8:3512-hour courseYesterday, I took the wrong bus after all...(LOL)I expected the bus to Shinbashi I hopped on to go to West Azabu,but it went to Mejidoori...┓(￣∇￣;)┏So, I got off at Tengenji, and walked to West Azabu's On AirStation.It was closer than I thought. I arrived in 15 minutes. （＾▽＾）V[pic]Then, we recorded for 12 hours, until the middle of the night. While we were shown the potential

Hironobu Kageyama Diary Update - 10/25/2007 and 10/26/2007

2007-10-25T22:25:00.000-04:00

10/25, 12:15Lost Child (LOL)[pic]I'm heading off to the studio for today's JAM Project recording. But, since my car recently entered the hospital (LOL), today I'm taking the bus. I'm waiting~! But for today's studio, I have to take a connecting bus. Where's the next bus stop??? Eh, it's okay. I'll just get on one randomly. Ha ha ha. o(^_^)o10/25, 21:21"Shuraba de shuraba!" 1[pic]I'm in

Hiroshi Kitadani Diary Update - 10/25/2007

2007-10-25T22:22:00.000-04:00

This JAM...[pic]Is done!This time's song parts were new...maybe.Niisan 1 will do the arrangement.Also, he's playing a really cool guitar part.During the recording, everyone was in high spirits. (LOL)The moody A-melody, the magnificent B-melody, the driving,crackling, cool, elegant melody.Yeah, JAM is the best!...Notes:1 "Big brother," i.e. Hironobu Kageyama. Remember this, we're gonna see it a

Masaaki Endoh Diary Update - 10/25/2007

2007-10-25T22:12:00.000-04:00

Run? Walk?JAM[pic]recordingToday's studio was in West AzabuYou can walk there from Shibuya in about 15 minutes...maybe...So I decided to walk to the studio!It was the first time I walked that way, it felt good v(^o^)There was some fresh scenery, it felt good v(^o^)And the weather was good, it felt good v(^o^)As a bonus there was a nice breeze, it felt good v(^o^)WalkWalkI've been walking for more

Break Out - JAM Project (translation)

2007-10-24T19:22:00.000-04:00

Lyrics: Hironobu KageyamaComposition: Hironobu KageyamaArrangement: Ken'ichi Sudoh"Break out"Full of passion 1, blazing showtimeRed hot soldier, speak! 2Barely make the deadline! If you're not good enough, there will be no survivors!Steel heart soldier, tens of millions of burning heartsPursue the light beyond the darknessAt max speed, fall through the Milky Way! Rock on!Break out, break

Re:START - 遠藤正明

2007-10-21T22:06:00.000-04:00

Lyrics ＆Music:　遠藤正明Arrangement: 鍋島圭一たちこめる嵐に　立ち向かって　突き進めもう迷う暇なんてない　覚悟決めて守るものはひとつ　さぁ　時は満ちた目の前の壁なんて　ぶち壊せ　It's hurry up　!!何度倒れても　諦めないで見上げた　蒼いこの空に　狙いさだめ　Winning shot　!!高く　Fly High !! Sky High !!風を追い越して行くんだ俺が俺で在るために　自分の空へ真っすぐ　Fly away !! Cry away !!遠回りして来たけど決して　忘れちゃいないさ夢の続きは　Just go my way !!いくつの季節も　当ても無く　繰り返し色褪せてく景色をまた　見送ってる立ち止まった時間　決して　無駄じゃないから本当に大事なモノ　解った　It's growing up !!ずっとフリーズしていたエヴリディに　ケリをつけて

Re:START - Masaaki Endoh (translation)

2007-10-21T21:58:00.000-04:00

Lyrics: Masaaki EndohComposition: Masaaki EndohArrangement: Keiichi NabeshimaStand up to the storm raging around you and push through!There's no more time to hesitate, so make up your mind.There's one thing you have to protect...Now, you have no time!That wall before your eyes...tear it down! It's hurry up!! 1No matter how many times you fall, don't give upAim at that blue sky you looked up at--

HEATS - Hironobu Kageyama (translation)

2007-10-12T01:49:00.000-04:00

Lyrics: Hitoshi Haba Composition: Tetsuo KudohGet fired up! Someday, you'll definitely catch hold ofThat future you dreamed about.Get going! Without looking back,Survive the cold night.Something was crying out in my heart, butI pretended not to notice.I was battered by heavy rain and wind,And my heartbeat called me awake.It's true, and I can't forget it.This way of living is too frantic.If your

Garimpeiro - JAM Project (translation)

2007-10-07T23:34:00.000-04:00

Lyrics: Hironobu KageyamaComposition: Hironobu KageyamaArrangement: Yohgo Kohno1 HEY YO! What happened? What a surprise!With that teary face, you'll get beaten!There are moments when my heart lifts up. I don't ignore them, my friends!Because there's no such thing as a "chance,"Rise up now! Let's go Boys & GirlsFace the stormy wind and walk on!You say Yeah! I say Yeah! Alright!Wake up your

Ticket to the Paradise - Anipara Ongakukan All Stars (Hironobu Kageyama, Masaaki Endoh, Mikuni Shimokawa, Psychic Lover Yoffy) (translation)

2007-10-06T20:57:00.000-04:00

Lyrics: Hironobu KageyamaComposition: Hironobu KageyamaArrangement: Ken'ichi SudohMy adrenaline is about to explode. Big bang express 1!The story is starting strong.Soaring into the atmosphere with one push,It's a limit-defying dive through the cosmos.With the compass deep in your heart, take the wheel.The future we are headed toHas no limits! Go! Go! Go! Hurry to the paradise!At the edge of this

This is the ENDOH ~Not the End~ - Masaaki Endoh (translation)

2007-10-06T02:32:00.000-04:00

Lyrics: Hironobu KageyamaComposition: Hironobu Kageyama and Yohgo KohnoArrangement: Yoshichika KuriyamaHey hey, big brother 1 2, it's about time for you to get out, please!(Go away!!)Hey hey, starting today, please lend me your seat!(Out side!!)A message arrived from heaven!It said that it's time for the star to have a turn!Social reform, criminals, it's all good! (Good!)Kick out the anison bully

GONG - JAM Project (translation)

2007-10-05T21:18:00.000-04:00

Lyrics: Hironobu KageyamaComposition: Hironobu Kageyama and Yohgo KohnoArrangement: Yohgo KohnoIt wells up in my heart hotly, this intense feelingThe final battlefield is where we're going 1Hands joined, sharing an oath.Before dawn tomorrow, we will have headed off to that sky. 2We were here 3. Please, I just want you to remember thatDon't look back; don't show them your tears.I get the power of