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[Mara=^.^=]

Guess Obama found UtaPri

 

 

 

~*Mara*~ = ^.^ =

[Katia11]

Guess Obama found UtaPri

 

 

 

~*Mara*~ = ^.^ =

 

THE GRIN THOUGH. 

[RocksmySocks]

CATCHING UP TIME

 

Season 2!

 

2:55 - Soooo I guess we're not regular students anymore. We've apparently graduated to "the master course" thanks to my songwriting skills and the butt-gyrating talents of my man army. And we're staying at...a musical version of the White House? Whatever just go with it

 

 

Okay, I will! Let's do this!

 

3:03 - Biffles just slapped me on the ass
It was surprisingly invigorating, like a cold shower or a really strong mint

 

 

A promising start to a new season!

 

22:11 - Cat Man kissed my hand I'm having extreme and possibly-fatal heart palpitations

 

 

Good luck not dying! I look forward to your hopefully-still-living-state next episode!

 

[RocksmySocks]

NOTE TO SELF: Do not watch UtaPri right before you go to sleep, or you will have strange dreams about evading baddies with Biffles and going on a date with Barrettes in New Zealand

 

 

Duly noted. Also, I'm detecting some Barrettes love here. Does Cat Man know?

 

0:05 - All my homework is blowing away in the wind
Huh you think I'd be more upset

 

 

ARE YOU NOT UPSET BECAUSE YOU DIED AT THE END OF THE PREVIOUS EPISODE?!

 

2:29 - "I wanted to touch you" ... PERMISSION GRANTED, COMMANDER

But seriously this dream I'm having is starting to feel like the intro to an amateur porno

 

 

Oh no!!! You are dead! This is your character's bizarre version of heaven!

 

2:40 - DAMMIT I WOKE UP RIGHT BEFORE THE GOOD PART WHY DOES THIS ALWAYS HAPPEN

 

 

Or wait. No. Apparently you were just sleeping. My bad. Carry on.

 

4:41 - So apparently I'm the "only girl in the entire dorm". My hypothesis about sex discrimination in the music industry has been confirmed.

 

 

Shucks.

 

8:00 - GAH COCKBLOCKED BY MY MANSQUAD

 

 

Okay, this needs to be on a t-shirt.

 

14:04 - Cat Man was living in my room for a YEAR
Which means he undoubtedly saw me undress like, 100 times
I probably picked my nose in front of him
And oh GOD
There were at least two or three times he rubbed up against my leg while I was sitting on the can
HOW CAN I LIVE WITH THE SHAME OF THIS? HOW CAN I LOOK HIM IN THE EYES?

Oh wait I totally witnessed him licking his own butthole I guess we're even in terms of embarrassment

Phew

 

 

Clearly, you are destined for one another.

 

18:29 - LOL the anime is making fun of Cat Man for being a socially awkward spaz who is unable to read Japanese. I don't get the joke because I, too, am a socially awkward spaz who is unable to read Japanese.
We really are perfect for each other

 

 

I just said that!

[RocksmySocks]

P.S. Just realized that you guys probably don't know that "fairy floss" is New Zealand slang for cotton candy...and his hair looks like cotton candy to me, so...

 

 

I had zero idea it meant that, but I did not question your name choice in the slightest.

 

NEWEST REVELATION
 
In Japan they sell themed perfumes for the male characters. I'm DYING

 

 

OHMYGOD. That is AMAZING.

 

I would buy the "Eau de Shawn et Gus" in a second

 

 

 

As would I, Mara. As would I.

 

 

Also, I feel oddly better about life now that I've caught up on your liveblogging.

[Chompyzilla]

Is it bad that Katie just did a live blog of Mara's live blog?

[Mara=^.^=]

It's not bad. It's AWESOME

 

~*Mara*~ = ^.^ =

[RocksmySocks]

Is it bad that Katie just did a live blog of Mara's live blog?

 

It's LIVEBLOGCEPTION.

[Mara=^.^=]

Liveblogging Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji Love 2000%



Episode Threesome
 
 
1:33 - What is up with Barrettes' weird balloon pants?
Everyone else is all suave and elegant, and there he is, looking like someone jammed an air pump into his pocket and switched it on
 
1:43 - So I guess this episode is titled "True Wing"

 
2:26 - Hooray, Barrettes is going to be on an episode of his favorite TV show! And he's going to be "playing an unmistakeable man this time". That can only mean one thing...belly shirts all around!
 
3:16 - Ope, the Headmaster's voice is echoing out of thin air again. Aaaaand now his disembodied head is sliding up and down the curtain

Yup. He's the CEO of a multimillion dollar talent agency, and he spends all his time spying on his students and staging elaborate entrances that defy all known laws of physics
 
5:17 - Wow, mansquad. Even Katara would be impressed by how much hope and inspiration you managed to cram into that speech
 
6:24 - Frosty talks to his scepter as though it were a person. He tells it, "the most important aspect of an idol isn't his skill, but how brightly he shines. Look at me! My glow! Capturing the hearts of fools is no trouble at all!"
He's turning into a James Bond villain before my very eyes
 
7:50 - Ouch. Midriff just crushed Barrette's freaking SOUL in that scene. #MUSTDEFENDMYPUMPKIN
 
8:21 - How the hell did he do a full split kick in those skin-tight pants? I would've split a seam, in more ways than one
 
9:22 - Wait, the film crew wants Barrettes to jump over a chasm? This movie studio is on the road to a big fat lawsuit for reckless endangerment
 
10:23 - Weeeell at least he got multiple free bungee jumps out of the experience. And look - he's not even upset that he fell hundreds of feet after failing 567865 times
Boy it sure is a good thing that his previously-established fear of heights is miraculously gone now
 
11:45 - "He's too eager and stiff. He won't be able to use his full power."
OK writers, admit it, you're trying to write innuendos now
 
13:23 - Heeeeeeey look Barrettes left his manpurse behind on the couch~
Let's rifle through it and see what goodies he has hidden inside
 
14:20 - Is Cat Man wearing Barrettes' hat? Don't do it, Cat Man. You can't pull it off. You look French
 
15:06 - Wooohooo Barrettes is changing on screen! It's a good day to be me
 
15:12 - Well, better reveal myself before he finds out that I'm hiding here...WHOA LOOK A CHASM
Apparently his fear of heights got magically transferred to me because my knees have suddenly turned to jelly
 
15:29 - LOLOL time to derpily teeter on the edge of the chasm before falling to my death
Guess I'm finally gonna win that Darwin Award I've always wanted
 
16:25 - I love how he exudes a pink aura while shouting "Maximum Manliness!" and jumping to my rescue
 
16:45 - Hot damn, Barrettes is an action star!
It's a good thing I found the script for this episode when I was rifling around in his bag
It empowered me with the knowledge that only the threat of my imminent death would fill him with enough testosterone to make the jump to the opposite ledge
I am such a supportive BAMF
17:19 - I am getting quite the firm hug right now I should stage near-death experiences more often
And mmm, he smells good close up. What is that alluring fragrance? It's kind of like a...like a...*sniff* Fresh Breeze^TM? A lively fragrance, like feeling the wind? A light, exhilarating Amber that lets me feel the chivalrous spirit? Yeah, that's it
"UTAPRI PERFUME: If your man doesn't smell like our perfume, he's not a real man". SC Johnson, a Family Company
I told you making random product placements was how I paid my tuition bills
 
19:21 - SO MUCH MASCULINITY IN ONE SONG NUMBER
SO MANY BELLYSHIRTS
SO MUCH LIGHTNING
SO MANY HIGH KICKS
 
20:22 - Yay Midriff apologized to my pumpkin for being a dickhead earlier! "It's clear to me that you're a real man" - the ultimate compliment from a scantily-clad male action movie hero
 
21:00 - Hey Barrettes the Incas called they want their poncho back
 
22:24 - He's blushing and attributing all his success to me. Aaaand he gave me his hat. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: it's good to be the king
 
 
MARA-CHAN OUT

 
~*Mara*~ = ^.^ =

[Mara=^.^=]

I know I make fun of this series relentlessly, but I have to admit - some of the music is actually very good (but then, I like a lot of Japanese pop music, so I'm biased). I just really enjoy the way the songwriters incorporate each character's signature instrument and personality into their songs. Each track has a unique atmosphere and flavor, and the instrumentals are lovely . On the off chance that any of you want a sample, here are a few of my favorites, freshly pirated off 4shared!

 

 

By Peyote-kun:  Top Star Revolution.mp3   10.28MB   0 downloads and  Orion de shout out.mp3   9.16MB   0 downloads

Instrument: violin

Lyrical themes: identity crisis, madness, authenticity, ambition, existential angst

 

By Cat Man:   Eternity Love.mp3   9.92MB   0 downloads and  Ai to Yume.mp3   6.77MB   0 downloads

Instrument: flute

Lyrical themes: wandering, time, fate, dreams, grief

 

By Richtits:  Dear Burning.mp3   7.31MB   0 downloads

Instrument: saxophone

Lyrical themes: swagger, passion, the heat of the moment

*I literally cannot deal with how hilarious this song is. It's a f*cking tango

 

By Senpai:  Knocking on the mind.mp3   9.22MB   0 downloads

Instrument: piano

Lyrical themes: isolation, longing, new beginnings, hope for the future, winter into spring

 

By Barrettes:  Changing our Song!.mp3   10.11MB   0 downloads

Instrument: MANLINESS

Lyrical themes: drive, persistence, optimism, overcoming weakness, finding strength

*Warning: the chorus to this song makes me want to do the Charleston. I am not responsible for what it makes you want to do

 

I don't really like any of the songs by Twintard or Firecrotch (sorry you two). Twintard's a whiner, and although Firecrotch is a total sweetheart, his singing voice is a bit too nasal for my tastes.

Anyway, there is sooooo much more music for this series, but I don't want to spam you Back to reading my Astronomy magazine! *runs off*

 

~*Mara*~ = ^.^ =

P.S. If you do listen, tell me which one(s) you liked best!

[RocksmySocks]

Yup. He's the CEO of a multimillion dollar talent agency, and he spends all his time spying on his students and staging elaborate entrances that defy all known laws of physics

 

 

And this, headmaster, is why you are my favorite.

 

5:17 - Wow, mansquad. Even Katara would be impressed by how much hope and inspiration you managed to cram into that speech

 

 

*applauds*

 

7:50 - Ouch. Midriff just crushed Barrette's freaking SOUL in that scene. #MUSTDEFENDMYPUMPKIN

 

 

Yep, I definitely multiship in this now. MaraXCatMan and MaraXBarrettes.

 

10:23 - Weeeell at least he got multiple free bungee jumps out of the experience. And look he's not even upset that he fell hundreds of feet after failing 567865 times
Boy it sure is a good thing that his previously-established fear of heights is miraculously gone now
 

 

 

Congrats, Barrettes! It's not every day someone can just erase a phobia! *throwyouaparty*

 

15:29 - LOLOL time to derpily teeter on the edge of the chasm before falling to my death
Guess I'm finally gonna win that Darwin Award I've always wanted

 

 

And congratulations to you, as well! Awards all around!

 

16:25 - I love how he exudes a pink aura while shouting "Maximum Manliness!" and jumping to my rescue

 

 

Why isn't this a requirement in EVERY show?

 

I am such a supportive BAMF

 

 

You are, Mara. You are. Also, you're hilarious. I was LOLing through this entire thing. Again. I couldn't even take a moment to eat my oatmeal for fear of spewing it everywhere.

 

I'm actually scared to watch the show now and not have it live up to my Maraxpectations.

[Mara=^.^=]

Yep, I definitely multiship in this now. MaraXCatMan and MaraXBarrettes.

 

 

 

~*Mara*~ = ^.^ =

[Mara=^.^=]

Liveblogging Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji Love 2000%



Episode Fourplay
 
 00:13 - It's occurring to me, quite belatedly, that perhaps I should've called Senpai "Sweaters" instead
His fashion sense and overall persona really do just scream "awkward homeroom teacher" y'know
 
2:00 - *wheeze wheeze* hot damn my asthma could give Brainy a run for his money this morning
 
2:08 - So apparently Senpai is auditioning for a musical called "The Singing Swordsman of Justice"
Now I don't know about you but that is a play I definitely would pay to go see
 
2:10 - Welp, looks like the guys are gonna help Senpai rehearse for the play or whatever
Pfft since I'm just the protagonist I clearly have nothing to contribute to this endeavor
Guess I'll go log onto one of the library computers, access the faculty's private server, crack out a bag of potato chips, and spy on my mansquad using the live webcam feeds the Headmaster installed all over campus
Haha "secure server" my ass If the Headmaster didn't want his students to hack in he shouldn't have made the password, "password". Sucker
Well, it's time to once again relegate myself to the role of passive observer
Ciao baby
 
3:48 - So, uh, this just popped up on the webcam

 
4:05 - "Don't do this to a child" says Senpai in response to the above scene
And there's like, weird cowboy music playing
DID WE JUST SWITCH GENRES
 
5:30 - WHATTHEHELL
Suddenly we're all up in in this weird alternate reality script practice mindf*ck
And everyone's like, samurai warriors in this medieval village or some shit
Seriously WHAT IS GOING ON
Do I have a high fever or something? Did I unknowingly consume drugs? Is this what insanity feels like? Did my mansquad realize I was watching the webcams and decide to retaliate by messing with me? Gah, so many questions, so few potato chips left in this tiny bag!!
 
6:00 - So they were just speculating about what roles they'd play in the musical? That is a bullshit excuse anime You just wanted to make it look like Barrettes was gonna take a sword up the butt
 
 6:47 - "Fools. An embrace is not to be taken lightly!" Oh Senpai, your hair is such a bird when you say things like that
 
8:00 - Let me get this straight. Senpai has such a complex about hugging people that he has to meditate under a waterfall just to deal with the thought of it? Well shit, I don't have to be a fortune teller to see into his future
 
9:00 - Welp, I'm out of potato chips. Guess it's time to walk back across campus and switch to using the computer in my room, where I can monitor my mansquad while sprawling out like a fatass and burping as loudly as I please
 
9:28 - FROSTY: Tomorrow, you'll begin studying television programs in the morning...
CAT MAN: That early??
Truly, a man after my own heart
 
10:05 - What the heck? Cat Man went and fell asleep in my room? Dammit I was gonna be fat and lazy in there
 
10:06 - Hey....wait a minute... Cat Man. He's in my bedroom. And we're alone.
10:10 - Well, ladies, you know what they say...
When the man you fancy is in your bed
All warm and snuggly and COMPLETELY AT YOUR MERCY
There's only one thing to do:

Spoiler

 

 10:24 - Oh God he's trying to hug me, and I'm all covered in chip grease and I probably smell like a diaper
Aghh
Gaaaah
What do I do? Mustn't panic MUSTN'T PANIC
 
10:45 - Shit I panicked
 
11:34 - Oh, stop being so possessive, Cat Man. I can watch other men on my webcam if I want to. I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM OK
I CAN STOP ANYTIME I WANT
Now shoo I can't adequately sprawl with you in here watching me
 
12:08 - "Twintard has the most experience," says Barrettes, "so we asked him to play the girl". LOLOL they're rehearsing again and it is some quality entertainment
 
 13:16 - THE VIEW FROM MARA-CAM 1:

THE VIEW FROM MARA-CAM 2:

 
14:23 - Haha Senpai literally cannot bring himself to embrace Twintard despite the latter's flawless acting and maidenly good looks
#FirstWorldProblems
 
14:39 - I love how Cat Man is the first person to suggest to these numb nuts that maybe they should just get me to rehearse with them
FINALLY it's about time someone said it I've done nothing this entire episode except sit on my ass offscreen
 
16:46 - Does Cat Man get paid to jump out of trees and give people love advice or something

16:56 - Okkeeeey now Senpai is fantasizing about me...This whole "mind-reading" thing can be totes awk sometimes

18:35 - And suddenly we're in a musical version of Rurouni Kenshin

 19:04 - Senpai is freaking awesome cutting down his opponents without even breaking a sweat
And aww his weird fantasies of me are helping him embrace the other actress in a heartfelt manner That's kinda cute
 
20:35 - Yaaaay I get just enough screen time to see him blush and refuse to acknowledge any feelings toward me. What a tool
 
21:05 - Damn it Cat Man why are you in that tree again Seriously what is it with you and trees
Uh-oh he noticed that Senpai has a crush on me it's about time somebody did, and it looks like he's gonna confront him about it
 
21:15 - OMG...wait a minute... This is like, the BEST setup EVER for a cat fight joke ANIME YOU BETTER DELIVER OR SO HELP ME
 
21:21 - Pfffft instead Cat Man derpily asks "why don't you just tell her you love her like I did? Why do you hide it?" and Senpai's all like "tfgsjfhakshflksahfkj I can't do that That would make SENSE and we have a rule against making sense on this show"
 
Ugh I am 2000% done with this episode
Latersville, population: me
 
< "Cheer up, Mara-chan! It's my episode next week, and I'm adorable! Bye now!"

 
~*Mara*~ = ^.^ =
 
P.S. Apparently, this episode inspired the fandom to draw this:

Spoiler

 
 
< "That's...tha-that's..."

[RocksmySocks]

2:08 - So apparently Senpai is auditioning for a musical called "The Singing Swordsman of Justice"
Now I don't know about you but that is a play I definitely would pay to go see

 

 

As would I.

 

6:00 - So they were just speculating about what roles they'd play in the musical? That is a bullshit excuse anime You just wanted to make it look like Barrettes was gonna take a sword up the butt

 

 

You seem...disappointed. I feel like I need to warn Barrettes about you now.

 

9:00 - Welp, I'm out of potato chips. Guess it's time to walk back across campus and switch to using the computer in my room, where I can monitor my mansquad while sprawling out like a fatass and burping as loudly as I please

 

 

IT WAS A GOOD DAY.

 

11:34 - Oh, stop being so possessive, Cat Man. I can watch other men on my webcam if I want to. I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM OK
I CAN STOP ANYTIME I WANT

 

 

Of course you can, Mara. We all believe that.

 

16:46 - Does Cat Man get paid to jump out of trees and give people love advice or something

 

 

Quick, hide, Cat Man! She's onto you!

 

[Mara=^.^=]

You seem...disappointed. I feel like I need to warn Barrettes about you now.

WHUT

NOWAI

I treat my pumpkin with the utmost respect and dignity except when I don't

 

Seeing Barrettes in peril makes me want to rush in like a gallant knight and rescue him

If anything you should warn Senpai and Richtits because I've been secretly shipping them for awhile now

 

~*Mara*~ = ^.^ =

[JimmyxxCindy4EVER]

I saw that drawing you made and stuck in the spoiler tags.  Just... why?

[Mara=^.^=]

I didn't make that drawing, Em. You may notice that I said "the fandom drew it" as opposed to "I drew it" (in which case I would've put it in the Mara's Giant Art Gallery topic, rather than here). I found it on tumblr while searching for the animated gifs I use at the beginning and end of each liveblog. I thought it was ridiculous, so I shared it to make Katie laugh.
 
~*Mara*~ = ^.^ =

[JimmyxxCindy4EVER]

Ah, okay.  That explains it; thanks.  Totally ridiculous!!

[Mara=^.^=]

@Em: and for future reference, everything I post on this topic is played for laughs. It's not meant to be taken seriously. It's all ridiculous, because this show is ridiculous So next time you feel compelled to ask a question, just remember: it's all for the lulz.

 

~*Mara*~ = ^.^ =

[JimmyxxCindy4EVER]

Okay, thanks for the tip! It is pretty funny how you're assuming the identity of a female character in it!