daily slice-of-life photo blog of a Gen-X dad
I finally got around to seeing Moana 2 this afternoon, and while it has some flaws, I did enjoy it overall. The pacing was a little off, which I suspect is a result of the project’s transition from a TV series to a movie. That said, it was a fun, funny, and visually stunning film.
Just saw Colorful Stage: The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing tonight. Going in, I was a total newbie to the whole thing, so the beginning was a little confusing. But, I’d say around the halfway mark, I was completely hooked, dying to know how the story would play out.
The movie’s music is really good! I’m already planning to check out a few of the featured “bands”, of which there were five: a rock band, hip-hop group, goth-lolita group, pop idol group, and an amusement park variety troupe. The goth-lolita group “Nightcord at 25:00” was my favorite. Check them out on Spotify if interested!
Oh, and for those who don’t know (like I did!), the movie is based on a rhythm game called Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! That’s where all the backstory and lore come from. It’s actually super interesting when you start to dig into it!
Bonus: This song was featured in the movie for a few seconds. I liked it so much I had to look it up. So good!
Here’s my 2025 list of books I’ve read and movies I’ve watched, with my rating of how much I liked it in parentheses (out of 10).
To see other years’ lists, click on the “List Love” menu in the top navigation.
See my current reading list at GoodReads, or my 2025 Year in Books.
I watched Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro with my friend tonight, and it was such a blast! We couldn’t stop laughing. You can definitely see Miyazaki’s signature style throughout the film!
I watched Mio on the Shore this evening. It was just okay. But if you are a big fan of Honoka Matsumoto, then I suppose it’s a must-watch.
