Russia’s Famous Love Machine – CMV/AMV SATURDAY (10/06/18)

This is just too much for my poor heart to take. I know that the song doesn't fit exactly, I know it, but it's been stuck in my head for days now, and the thought of combining Victor Nikiforov with the words "Russia's Greatest Love Machine" was too much for me to pass up. So, …

“Before I lead with the worst of me…” –CMV/AMV Saturday (07/07/18)

This video is going to break you; you're welcome. https://youtu.be/UToOMcZICA4 Do you know how many times I've listened to this song/watched this animation? No, of course not, because how could you? How could you know that at least a dozen of the video's views came from me? The song's lyrics and the emotion fits the …

“You set my heart on fire.” –CMV/AMV Saturday (06/30/18)

I have an intense YOI video scheduled for next Saturday, but for this week, I'd like to toss out another that is animated spectacularly but also more light-hearted; while an animatic isn't exactly an AMV, it serves a similar purpose, and this one highlights a scenario you didn't know you needed until now (but which …

“I’m not looking for somebody with some superhuman gifts.” –CMV/AMV Saturday (06/23/18)

*Amazing featured image by Merwild on DeviantArt* When I stumbled upon this video, my heart swelled within my chest and pressed against my ribs. This video combines one of my favorite songs with one of my favorite anime titles, and I don't know how I didn't realize the representational ACCURACY of the song on our leads' …

“I’m not the one you were meant to find.” –CMV/AMV Saturday (05/26/18)

Homophobia sucks. I find this AMV by Jas Nikiforov uses "Rewrite the Stars" from "The Greatest Showman" highly illustratively in this regard. I can't say what the creator intended, but after watching the video below, please follow up with my commentary if you're interested in my own take on the AMV.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2kXBy1YBAQ While the reasoning behind …

Cosplay Updates~~ 1950s Gender-Bent Yuuri Katsuki

You may remember that I've planned a very specific cosplay for Anime STL (as well as any other cons I pick up this season). The deadline for creation draws ever nearer, and I'm getting antsy as the bulk of my work still lies ahead as my RL job gets ever more demanding... To begin, the …

“Give me that thing that I love.” — CMV/AMV Saturday (04/14/18)

Please enjoy your weekend with this Yuri!!! On Ice AMV by MS-MV: https://youtu.be/qRy39lOZW8s The song "Applause" as covered by Sam Tsui very straightforwardly describes Victor's mindset pre-Yuuri almost to a startling degree, and I love it; before Yuuri, all Victor cared about was wow-ing and surprising his audience, and I suppose that the reason that I …

“They’re whispering ‘You’re out of time,’ but still I rise.” — CMV/AMV Saturday (03/31/18)

I hadn't heard the song Rise by Katy Perry until I stumbled upon this video; I'm not a huge modern pop fan, so this isn't such a surprise, but I didn't even realize that Katy Perry was singing until over half way through the video. I then suspected enough to confirm the knowledge. Moving on, …

“1950s Gender-bent Yuri Katsuki Cosplay” (Or, “Plans for the 2018 Convention/Cosplay Season”)

It's that time again, Anime Compatriots. We have officially hit... bum bum bum... CONVENTION SEASON!!! °˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖° Last year, I hit up my FIRST EVER CON with Chronic and another anime compatriot; we decided to go big or go home when we flew out to Cali for the first time to attend Anime Expo 2017! (Not bad …

“Keep my glass full until morning light, ’cause I’m just holding on for tonight.”–CMV/AMV Saturday (03/24/18)

Now that is is OFFICIALLY SATURDAY, the second post of my new segment is in the books with this latest installment! Our (second) feature this week is a Yuri!!! On Ice AMV from MissPeggy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPqwTbMtuH4 I was riveted the first time I stumbled across this AMV (on Pinterest, believe it or not). Since then, I've viewed …