tag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587Lessons in Escapologylessonsinescapologylessonsinescapology2022-08-24T15:28:57Ztag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1207564Cang Lan Jue2022-08-24T15:28:15Z2022-08-24T15:28:57Zpublic2I have recently become addicted to Love Between Fairy and Devil aka Cang Lan Jue. It's a brilliantly executed Xianxia series that beats every other series to dust, including the unfortunate Immortal Samsara, and the last 8 episodes air next week. Waiting is real torture! XD <br /><br />Can't remember the last time I shipped a het couple! Xiao Lanhua is adorable yet tough, and Dong Fang Qing Cang is the perfect anti-hero/villain whose name makes everybody tremble in fear.<br /><br />Anybody else watching this? I need someone to talk to ^_~<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1207564" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1201480MDZS Season.1 re-watch2022-05-13T15:31:36Z2022-05-13T15:31:36Zpublic2Random thoughts and comments. The first season is beautiful and the OST is excellent.<br /><br /><span class="cut-wrapper"><span style="display: none;" id="span-cuttag___1" class="cuttag"></span><b class="cut-open">( </b><b class="cut-text"><a href="https://lessonsinescapology.dreamwidth.org/1201480.html#cutid1">Read more...</a></b><b class="cut-close"> )</b></span><div style="display: none;" id="div-cuttag___1" aria-live="assertive"></div><br /><br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1201480" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1160809Thousand Autumns2021-02-19T02:42:27Z2021-02-19T02:42:27Zpublic4Thousand Autumns/ Qian Qiu/ Shan He Jian Xin anime:<br /><br />OP song: <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/7rp3V6ZAZoc" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/7rp3V6ZAZoc</a><br /><br />ED song: <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/Z5oShADznYw" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/Z5oShADznYw</a><br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1160809" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1159622Thousand Autumns/Qian Qiu2021-02-02T14:10:47Z2021-02-19T02:44:58Zpublic8<b>Final trailer:</b> <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/Ciaaqw4ut9w" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/Ciaaqw4ut9w</a><br /><br />Waaah! Can hardly wait! XD<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1159622" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1158503Rec: Thousand Autumns/QQ2021-01-28T15:06:14Z2021-01-28T15:06:14Zpublic18So excited about Thousand Autumns/Qian Qiu finally being released on Feb 8! XD<br /><br />Based on a Chinese BL novel and the anime adaptation is called <b>Shan He Jian Xin</b>, set amidst the turmoil of the North and South Dynasties and various martial sects vying for power. Shen Qiao, leader of a righteous Dao sect, nearly dies and survives while being very wounded and almost disabled because Yan Wushi, leader of a demonic sect, decides to save him on a whim. And that's just the beginning^_~<br /><br /><b>Novel Updates:</b> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.novelupdates.com/series/thousand-autumns/" rel="nofollow">https://www.novelupdates.com/series/thousand-autumns/</a> <br /><br /><b>Translation:</b> <a target="_blank" href="https://snowycodex.com/translations/novels/ta/" rel="nofollow">https://snowycodex.com/translations/novels/ta/</a><br /><br /><b>Anime OP Song:</b> <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/XPKBuyighc8" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/XPKBuyighc8</a><br /><br /><b>Anime characters intro:</b> <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/PHCH0TpMWyU" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/PHCH0TpMWyU</a><br /><br />This is one of my favourite series/novels and pairing, on par with MDZS, so I'm probably biased but do give it a try if you are the least interested in danmei/wuxia/or a great plot.<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1158503" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1151256Anime2020-11-27T14:50:02Z2020-11-27T14:50:02Zpublic10I haven't been following anime news lately. Not enough series that attract my interest. <br /><br />I've got <b>Kimetsu no Yaiba</b> on the list to watch though. <br /><br />Still waiting for <b>Fafner</b> season.3<br /><br /><b>Tokyo Babylon</b>'s TV adaptation looks disastrous. Studio GoHands is a train wreck in motion for most of their series. Honestly I have no idea how they got their hands on a property like TB. None of the character designs look right. There's already been allegations of visual/design plagiarism that are very blatant. The trailer looks like a mess and the seiyuu sound really poor/inexperienced. *headdesk*<br /><br />On to better news, the<b> Yuri on Ice</b> movie showed a new trailer. It's gorgeous! Though I hope they don't depend too much on CG. Alas, no release date yet as Covid-19 has disturbed their working schedule.<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1151256" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1129214FF7 Remake2020-01-31T19:26:33Z2020-01-31T19:29:34Zpublic0It's been 23 years today since Final Fantasy VII was released..... No, I'm not old. Why do you ask? XD<br /><br />Seriously though, the feelings of nostalgia are strong and this game will always have a special place in my fangirl heart. With the new game, which thankfully they are marketing as a Remake, I can enjoy updated visuals for all the characters and locations which means better descriptions in fics. Not to mention I'm looking forward to the new OST which will surely be great.<br /><br />The theme song "Hollow" isn't impressive though. No offense to the singer but his vocals sound like many American singers who are better than him at this type of song. Maybe the team decided on English lyrics for an international audience but somehow it doesn't feel right.<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1129214" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1120950MDZS2019-11-22T06:17:23Z2019-11-22T06:17:23Zpublic0I can't figure out how to embed a tumblr post so a link will have to do: <a href="https://clarespace.tumblr.com/post/186948697748/ling-wens-across-adaptations-wei-wuxian-and" rel="nofollow" target="_self">https://clarespace.tumblr.com/post/186948697748/ling-wens-across-adaptations-wei-wuxian-and</a><br /><br />This is a lovely gif on WWX and LWJ across all adaptations^_^<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1120950" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1120282lessonsinescapology @ 2019-11-21T18:51:002019-11-21T15:52:14Z2019-11-21T15:52:14Zpublic0Almost a month till <b>The Witcher</b> is released.....<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1120282" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1109728lessonsinescapology @ 2019-08-20T19:52:002019-08-20T16:53:26Z2019-08-20T16:53:26Zpublic0The Untamed ended last week and I'm feeling sad and a bit depressed to be honest. It was a nice return to the Wuxia/Xianxia genre for me, I haven't watched any in 20 years!, and with the high production values and good actors and script.. it was a lot of fun. Not to mention something to look forward to on Mondays. <br /><br />The breakneck speed of its broadcasting gave me whiplash though. I'm going to watch it again more slowly and post episode reviews on LJ. <br /><br />Fic writing for this fandom is in the plotting stages...<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1109728" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1108575MDZS Season.2 is out!2019-08-03T12:59:01Z2019-08-03T12:59:01Zpublic0<b>Link:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzD79ElPm7s" rel="nofollow" target="_self">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzD79ElPm7s</a><br /><br />3 episodes are out for Tencent's VIP subscribers. WeTV Thailand will add it to their app on August 10.<br /><br />Honestly, I feel like I can't keep up with Wangxian! XD<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1108575" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1108428MDZS: The Untamed theme song performed with Guqin and Flute2019-07-28T15:20:07Z2019-07-28T15:22:58Zpublic0<b>Link:</b> <a href="https://youtu.be/UEAsZ29G00w" rel="nofollow" target="_self">https://youtu.be/UEAsZ29G00w</a><br /><br />This is lovely and closer to traditional Chinese music than the version in the live-action drama. It's so good to be a fan of MDZS these days. We're completely spoiled! XD<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1108428" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1106830MDZS: An Embarrassment of Riches2019-07-02T15:26:34Z2019-07-02T15:29:32Zpublic0You'll have to excuse me as I'll be mostly offline during the weekdays due to the extreme summer heat which leaves me dazed after coming home from a hellish workload and being immersed in The Untamed drama.<br /><br />This is the first time I'm involved in a fandom which has five, <i><b>five I tell you!</b></i>, mediums all telling the same story with different angles, interpretations, and actors. I'm ruined for any other show/fandom source! XD<br /><br />PS: novel, anime, manga, audio drama, and live-action TV series in case you were wondering. MDZS has taken over my <s>year</s> life!<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1106830" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1106453MDZS: The Untamed2019-06-28T12:30:50Z2019-06-28T12:30:50Zpublic0In which I barely slept last night because I was too busy watching 6 episodes of <b>The Untamed</b> before they disappeared.<br /><br />I felt silly but also happy. It's been a long, long time since I've been excited or interested in a fandom like this. I hope someone picks up the drama for English subs. There's only so much I can guess from each scene^^<br /><br />So far the live-action feels like an AU fanfic. Interesting and fun but not too concerned with being too faithful to the novel. I don't mind them changing things to adapt it for TV, especially when the effect is even more slashy! XD<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1106453" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1103934MDZS: First Appearance2019-06-05T16:33:50Z2019-06-05T16:33:50Zpublic0This is so pretty... *sighs* <br /><br />and the symbolism and parallel is lovely.<br /><br />Link: <a href="https://mosobis.tumblr.com/post/185293381595/when-everyone-feared-him-and-flattered-him-lan" rel="nofollow" target="_self">https://mosobis.tumblr.com/post/185293381595/when-everyone-feared-him-and-flattered-him-lan</a><br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1103934" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1103403Mo Dao Zu Shi Season 2 Trailer 22019-06-05T05:51:24Z2019-06-05T05:51:24Zpublic0Link: <a href="https://youtu.be/NkBH6nFze7w" rel="nofollow" target="_self">https://youtu.be/NkBH6nFze7w</a><br /><br />I'm very excited to see the second season. If only an air date would be mentioned somewhere online. *grumpy*<br /><hr /><br /><br />After the recent disappointment of AE, I'm going back to the realm of anime for the time being^^<br /><br />Which reminds me that I need MDZS icons.<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1103403" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1102494lessonsinescapology @ 2019-06-03T18:10:002019-06-03T15:10:41Z2019-06-03T19:14:24Zpublic0FINAL FANTASY VII - A Symphonic Reunion <br />Los Angeles (Dolby Theatre) - Sunday, June 9, 2019 (6pm)<br />Link: <a href="https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2019-06-03/do-not-miss-final-fantasy-vii-a-symphonic-reunion/.147358" rel="nofollow" target="_self">https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/advertorial/2019-06-03/do-not-miss-final-fantasy-vii-a-symphonic-reunion/.147358</a><br /><br />I'm super jealous of anyone who manages to go! <br /><br />I live in hope that I might make it someday to an FF7 concert.... *sighs*<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1102494" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1098448lessonsinescapology @ 2019-04-27T17:10:002019-04-27T14:12:10Z2019-04-27T14:12:10Zpublic0Currently watching <b>Nirvana in Fire.2</b> as I've been putting it off after feeling sad about a certain strategist from NIF. <br /><br />Apart from the great cinematography, tight writing, and complex characters, NIF2 has the added benefit of being easier to watch than the original because the protagonist is young and has to get lectured a lot and have things explained to him.; it makes it easier for the viewer to get to know this ancient world and Chinese customs. I feel like I understand <b>Mo Dao Zu Shi</b> better now and Wei Wuxian's behaviour is really funny and scandalous when taken in context! <br /><br />If he and Pingjing ever meet, it would cause headaches for Lan Wangji and Xiao Pingzhang! XD<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1098448" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1097455lessonsinescapology @ 2019-04-16T19:02:002019-04-16T16:03:17Z2019-04-16T16:03:17Zpublic0Yes! Booked my ticket for Avengers: Endgame for Friday 26!<br /><br />This is the first time tickets have been sold so early here. Not that I'm complaining of course^_~<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1097455" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1096408lessonsinescapology @ 2019-04-02T18:47:002019-04-02T15:48:19Z2019-04-02T15:48:19Zpublic2Note to self: less than a month till <b>Avengers:Endgame</b>!!!<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1096408" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1094628Vid Rec: Ladies of Marvel - Wicked Ones2019-03-09T12:58:22Z2019-03-09T12:59:45Zpublic0<b>Link:</b> <a href="https://youtu.be/l8wbsRcrZio">https://youtu.be/l8wbsRcrZio</a><br /><br />This fanvid compiles all the female characters from the MCU over its 11 years history to great effect. It might be a little late for Women's Day but it definitely warmed my heart to see all these ladies being so confident and competent^_~<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1094628" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1094353lessonsinescapology @ 2019-03-08T19:05:002019-03-08T16:06:10Z2019-03-08T16:06:10Zpublic0So I saw Captain Marvel but my only thought was: <i>Steve looks good</i>. Ooops! XD<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1094353" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1093691lessonsinescapology @ 2019-03-07T07:44:002019-03-07T04:45:47Z2019-03-07T04:45:47Zpublic2Booked my <b>Captain Marvel</b> ticket for this Friday. I am curious about this movie and how it ties into <b>Avengers: Endgame</b>.<br /><br />It's hard to believe that it's been 11 years and 21 movies so far since the MCU started. I'm going to miss having something to look forward to.<br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1093691" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1078276Vid Rec: Cloud Strife | What I've Done2018-08-17T19:35:41Z2018-08-17T19:39:22Zpublic0This is going to be a very biased recommendation. I approached (<b>secretlytodream</b>) on Tumblr for a vid commission, having seen her gorgeous Marvel vids especially the Steve/Bucky ones. She agreed despite not having created an anime/video game vid before, which I thought was brave of her.<br /><br />What ensued were my attempts to explain the very complicated nature of the FFVII Compilation Verse and specifically how it all related to <b>Cloud Strife</b>: the vid is a character study of Cloud entwined with the history of the three most important people to him and who shaped him into the man he is in FFVII: Advent Children. The collaboration involved a lot of back and forth with me trying not to sound like a demanding fangirl and (<b>secretlytodream</b>) patiently trying to fit it all into a vid with her expertise. She did an outstanding job on the vid and I urge you all to go see it if you're an FFVII fan^_^<br /><br /><b>Link:</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74Z2zk0PVFI">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74Z2zk0PVFI</a><br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1078276" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> commentstag:dreamwidth.org,2017-01-05:2728587:1077936YAY!2018-08-13T19:09:28Z2018-08-13T19:09:28Zpublic0Somehow I missed this announcement! Yen Press is releasing<br /><b>Final Fantasy VII: On the Way to a Smile</b> as a paperback on October 30, 2018!<br /><br />I never imagined this collection of short stories would get an English release. I'm ecstatic to have another piece of the FFVII Compilation in my hands. *bounces*<br /><br />Link: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-VII-Way-Smile/dp/1975382358/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1534187191&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Final+Fantasy+VII%3A+On+the+Way+to+a+Smile+Paperback+%E2%80%93+October+30%2C+2018+by+Kazushige+Nojima+%28Author%29">https://www.amazon.com/Final-Fantasy-VII-Way-Smile/dp/1975382358/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1534187191&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Final+Fantasy+VII%3A+On+the+Way+to+a+Smile+Paperback+%E2%80%93+October+30%2C+2018+by+Kazushige+Nojima+%28Author%29</a><br /><br /><img src="https://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=lessonsinescapology&ditemid=1077936" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments