Schoolgirls and Mobilesuits

SGMS 2010 Schedule

jenny_da — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:10:17 +0000

Satoshi Kon

jenny_da — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:54:02 +0000

Satoshi Kon passed away at the age of 46.

Some of his most popular films are Paranoia Agent, Millienium Actress, and Paprika. He had such a unique take on anime and a really dug into the psychology of his characters. Click on this link to learn more about him. R. I. P.

Porco Rosso Sequel?

jenny_da — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:44:09 +0000

MIyazaki is going to create a sequel for Porco Rosso? This is insane! If you haven’t seen Porco Rosso yet, you must be living in a cave. Well, I guess for an anime fan, you would be. This is an amazing opportunity to watch Miyazaki on the big screen if you haven’t yet already. Below is the “Mei to konekobasu” short that Miyazaik created in lieu of Totoro’s fame.

School is starting for MCADians tomorrow! It’s very exciting, especially since it’s nearing the SGMS events! If you haven’t already, visit the Schoolgirls and Mobilesuits myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/schoolgirlsmobilesuits

get all hyped up for the new year!! :]

Murakami

jenny_da — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 02:09:08 +0000

I know this is a bit old, but it’s so catchy and beautiful. It’s modern art/anime/high fashion all rolled into one! Sort of like SGMS :]

Samantha Rei

jenny_da — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:41:57 +0000

Samantha is going to be a designer in our Full Fashion Panic, which is the new name for the fashion show at SGMS!

Samantha R. Crossland (working name Samantha Rei) has been designing and sewing clothing since she was 13 years old. With inspirations stemming from historical fashion, fairytales and Japanese youth fashion, she has created a line that fuses all of these things. She began her line and Web site, Blasphemina’s Closet, in 2000, making one-of-a-kind pieces, custom projects, and high-end items. Samantha draws her inspiration from young adult fiction as well as fairytale and children’s stories. Her style has been influenced by her hero Alexander McQueen as well as designers Vivienne Westwood, H. Naoto, Colleen Atwood, Takuya Angel and Victorian Maiden. Samantha’s line embodies sweetness and innocence. With modest hemlines and flattering colors, she wants women and girls to reclaim their femininity. With her menswear line, she wants men to feel like “well-dressed warriors”. To date Samantha has been part of several fashions shows, has run the SGMS fashion show for three years and has won two awards. She has also been featured in Shojo Beat magazine, Minnesota Women’s Press, Five For Magazine, Pacific Rim Magazine, Vita.mn, Gothic Beauty, Coup de Main, Runway, Metro, RX magazine and has been featured multiple times in the American Gothic and Lolita Bible.

www.blaspheminascloset.com
Owner/Designer – Blasphemina’s Closet
blasphemina.livejournal.com
www.libertineasylum.com
www.flickr.com/photos/blasphemina
myspace.com/blasphemina
www.facebook.com/blasphemina
blasphemina.deviantart.com
www.twitter.com/Blasphemina

the past

jenny_da — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:08:20 +0000

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the past. I remember being a kid I loved to read, and one particular book that I was following at that time was this super cheesy shojo manga Fushigi Yugi. Apparently, they’re going to make a stage play about it now! Read about it here. However cheesy the books were, I feel as though I’m obligated to watch this play. I’m sure with enough good actors/actresses, it would be a great hit. Again, another reason why I want to live in Japan.

An anime that i’ve been watching recently is called Shukufuku no Campanella. It’s girly and romantic, a little too much for my taste, but definitely refreshing to watch especially if you’re looking for something light and un-addictive (at least for me). This recently aired in June and is still on-going. The best thing about this anime is that it’s light and doesn’t have an actual griping plot line, so watching one or two episodes now and again randomly is just fine. Although typically I do enjoy the more serious anime.

Another good show to watch (since its summer, what else are you supposed to do, right?) is The Girl who Lept Through Time. The basic premise is about a girl who figured out how to time travel, and retains a light-hearted tone for a part of the movie thats very miyazaki-esque. I love how the characters were very believable and well-developed as though you were watching a movie.

warning: there is a high chance of tears.

goodbye for now! big post coming soon

Keynote Speaker

jenny_da — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:06:25 +0000

We have an announcement! Our keynote speaker this year will be…Sean Michael Wilson! Yes!!

here’s what he has to say:

“I will present a visual and verbal tour of alternative comics from Japan. Featuring rare images, this talk spotlights the gekiga giants Yoshihiro Tatsumi, Yoshiharu Tsuge, and Masahiko Matsumoto, as well as modern alt-manga from Ax creators such as Imiri Sakabashira, Kazuichi Hanawa, Akino Kondo, Yusaku Hanakuma, and Takashi Nemoto. Plus a special preview of another exciting gekiga book to come! This presentation uses very rare images from 1950’s and 60’s manga – many of which had never been seen before in the US until I gave the talk there at NYCC. Plus we now have the AX book out, and that is being hailed by many critics as the most significant collection of mature style manga yet put out. So – interesting stuff to say and show, one way or another! Plus, I appear to be the only British professional manga creator who actually lives in Japan, and the only one currently working for Kodansha International. I am happy to talk about such experiences too.”

otaku

jenny_da — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:14:53 +0000

Hello everyone! Long time no see.

So I was in the library the other day, and I came across a book…it was Genshiken, but as a novel? It’s been a few years since I’ve read Genshiken, since the series is so short. The new novel was published by Del Rey and the plot starts after the 2nd manga. Of course I checked it out, and after reading the first few chapters, I’m just a little wierded out…I guess I’m not used to reading something that I used to obsess over as a manga. If you’ve never read Genshiken, read it! so good. It’s about a bunch of people obsessed with anime, familiar subject? :]

I really do wish I lived in Japan sometimes. Anime and manga is such a staple there, I think people who are more artistic would have more of a chance to make a living. Also, everything in Japan is adorable. According to the Anime News Network, amost 28% of all films in Japan are anime. This statistic makes sense but I wonder how that changes the way people act and think? If the US had some sort of cartoon/comic fad that was almost as big as anime in Japan, how would that change our culture? I honestly don’t think it would, but I also highly doubt that animation will be a staple in america…especially since everyone goes crazy for movies like “Inception”. (which by the way, is a must see.)

I can’t believe the summer is almost over. First of all: some reminders. September 24th-26th is the Schoolgirls and Mobilesuits 10 year anniversary celebration! please come if you can. plan ahead, people. I don’t want to hear excuses. Also, if you haven’t already, join our sgms group on flickr! heres the link: flickr group: SGMS

All right, make sure you also check out our facebook page! just search for it and you’ll get updates from us on your newsfeed. ah technology.

Call for Designers!

jenny_da — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:02:03 +0000

Hey guys!

Wow it’s been a week; but it feels like a month. I got a new job, and it’s been stressing me out! which is GOOD, I feel really productive this summer.

Anyway, if you have a facebook you can access this link here. This link will bring you to information about a great new opportunity…I’m serious! We are accepting applications for fashion designers and models, and if you are either, please apply! You can be a part of SGMS and could be a good way to network and get noticed. Meet other designers, models, and people from mcad! It’s a sweet opportunity and there’s no harm in submitting work if you have it some.

So, I used to play pokemon a lot as a kid, but I lost interest as soon as all the new pokemon started flowing in and it ruined it for me. The first is called “wooguru”, meaning war eagle. It’s a “valor” pokemon, whatever that means. Another is Musharna. I have to admit, that pokemon is pretty cute. It has some secret ability called dream smoke.

the new pokemon show is called Pokemon: Best Wishes! Interesting…I wonder if pokemon has changes after all these years. It ma be time to renew some interests. I’ve also been playing Phoenix Wright on my Nintendo DS; don’t know if you guys are familiar, but Phoenix Wright is a game created by Capcom and it’s sort of like a puzzle/anime/crime thriller all gathered into one. They have 4 or 5 in the series, so there’s enough to go around.

They took of a lot of the original japanese pop culture references and switched them with western references, which made it a little bit awkward at times, but the game itself is really good. If you’ve ever played “Hotel Dusk”, that’s also good but it’s definitely more serious.

REMEMBER TO SUBMIT WORK! Check on facebook for more updates. I’m going to play some Phoenix Wright and enjoy my free day while it lasts…ja’ne!

Independence Day

jenny_da — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:51:33 +0000

Hey you guys! I hope your 4th of July was awesome :] FIREWORKS!

So I’ve been getting around to watching a lot of asian dramas, but I keep on going back to rewatching one of my favorites. This film is a sweet and melancholic look at young love and stars Aoi Miyazaki (that’s what inspired my nickname! :] ). It’s called “Heavenly Forest”.

One of my favorite scenes is the one that I showed above; the two main characters, Shizuru and Miyuki, as they share their first kiss. Shizuru has a sickness that doesn’t allow her to grow up, but she falls for Miyuki and decides she wants to be a woman.

Also, this year is SGMS’s 10th year! happy anniversary and I hope everyone will join us in celebration in the fall! yes!

adieu for now,