Hanamaru Kindergarten photos

Last year, I knew that the Hanamaru Kindergarten website had a blog but I didn't find any blog entries about WATCHMAN or NARASAKI until today!
I finally decided to go through all their posts and found CUTE pictures of WATCHMAN and NARASAKI with Hanamaru Kindergarten's spokesperson mascot, PandaNeko (panda cat).

[Hanamaru Kindergarten Blog]

http://ameblo.jp/hanamaru-kindergarten/page-15.html
11/16/2009
PandaNeko visits King Records and meets WATCHMAN.





http://ameblo.jp/hanamaru-kindergarten/page-12.html
12/02/2009
PandaNeko visits the studio again and meets NARASAKI.
He mentions that NARASAKI was the director for the sound mixing (I think...).






NOTE: This image had animated sparkles but I couldn't save the image since it was a flash file.
This is also my favorite photo of NARASAKI. <3

Sadesper Record really like their hats~ ;]

Sadesper Record & Goro Watari

I just received my copy of Sadesper Record's A sort of Sound Track for U.F.O.!

I'm sorry for not updating COTD FAN lately, but I have been busy with college.
I plan on including scans from this CD!

Unfortunately, the CD does not contain any lyrics...
However, here's some interesting information:

The music was for an independent movie called, U.F.O. which was directed by YU-ICHI SUKIGARA of GOD X DOG Production. Sadly, his website is not available anymore... All I know is that the movie was released in 2004 and it was a 90-minute film. The SIESTA music video is supposedly their trailer.

In this release, NARASAKI goes by the alias, GORO WATARI.

Sadesper Record - A sort of Sound Track for U.F.O.
TRACKLIST:

1 DOWNLOAD
(MUSIC: GORO WATARI)

2 LOSE YOUR SIGHT
(WORDS+MUSIC: WATCHMAN/VOICE: YUMICO)

3 WRIST/BLAST ON !
(MUSIC: GORO WATARI)

4 INSANITY
(MUSIC: WATCHMAN)

5 SIESTA
(WORDS+MUSIC: GORO WATARI)

6 METAL CHARCH
(MUSIC: GORO WATARI)

7 A WHITESHEEP WALKS (GLOOVE TAPE MIX)
(MUSIC: WATARI/REMIXED: WATCHMAN)

YouTube videos:

Sadesper Record - Siesta


Sadesper Record - Siesta (demo)


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A while back, I purchased another rare CD: Goro Watari - Hinode Tracks [2008].

I will provide scans in a future COTD FAN update...

The CD came in a thick paper cover and paper slip. The package also included a piece of paper with the album artwork. Not that much information is known on Hinode Tracks other than it was a collaboration project and there were a few yearly releases. I THINK this CD was just a collection of all of NARASAKI's tracks in all the Hinode Tracks that someone decided to put together.
If you like ambience electronic music, I think you'd like this CD.

Goro Watari - Hinode Tracks [2008]
TRACKLIST:

01. Introduction Of Externaliztion (NOTE: This is the same track from Sadesper Record's Externalization 1)
02. Era
03. Revt
04. Joya
05. Joya C
06. Joya 3D (NOTE: This track was from HINODE TRACKS 2007 To 2008)
07. Palse
08. Tortoise And Me In Kotatsu (NOTE: This track was from HINODE TRACKS 2007 To 2008)
09. Pix
10. 88 (NOTE: This is NOT the same track from BEAR EP)

More information:
- This CD was purchased from u-cover.
- The album cover was photographed by Koen Lybaert.
- The CD is limited to 155 copies.

COALTAR OF THE DEEPERS wallpaper

Hey COTD FANs!

Today, I was bored and was in a very COTD mood so I decided to make my first COALTAR OF THE DEEPERS wallpaper.
Before, I just used the cover art of Come Over To the Deepend for my desktop but I wanted a change~.

I made three versions!
One is the right size for my netbook laptop and the other two are the default sizes.

I hope you guys like it!
ENJOY!

1024 x 600 NOTE: This wallpaper is slightly different because I made this one first.



1024 x 768



800 x 600

The Breastroke II postponed again

I received an e-mail from HMV today regarding The Breastroke II shipping. Here's the e-mail:

"...As we have received lots of orders from our customers regarding the item above, we are expecting to receive the copies for the second time on 01/14/10. Your patience is greatly appreciated. (Please note that there may be a delay depending on the manufacturer.)

An e-mail regarding the delay will be sent to you on the date of estimate delivery..."

Maybe the DVD will be included...?
I'm still not sure about the DVD information...

However, I'm still excited! I can't wait to get my copy!



EDIT: 1/13/2010 - confirmation of shipping date

HMV sent me another e-mail:

We are writing to inform you that your Order is regrettably delayed due to items not received from the manufacturer. The original estimated delivery date for this order was 17 Jan 2010.

I can still wait. :]

Hanamaru Kindergarten

Hanamaru Kindergarten
Hanamaru Youchien
はなまる幼稚園
[Official Website]

I just saw the first episode of Hanamaru Kindergarten today.
I'm not into anime that much anymore but I had to watch this show because Sadesper Record did the background music! hahaha Anything that's COALTAR OF THE DEEPERS-related or NARASAKI-related I must be a part of!
If you're into ridiculously cute anime and a little bit of mature humor, I think you'd like this anime.
It's pretty much about cute little kindergarten kids and teachers... so far.

You can watch the first episode here: (special thanks to watchanimeon)

[Episode 1]


The first episode didn't have an opening theme... unless I missed it... If I missed it then it's ridiculously short.
However, the background music in the anime was amazing. I loved the main background music theme!
It also turns out that NARASAKI composed the ending theme song!

I'm really happy that NARASAKI and WATCHMAN are active!


Screencaps:

introduction


title screen


ending theme

The Breastroke II release date POSTPONED

There has been another update on COALTAR OF THE DEEPERS' website.

2009/12/17
* 「The Breastroke II」の発売延期のお知らせ
　当初12/23に発売を予定致しておりましたが、印刷の関係で来年1/13に延期となりました。

※各CD販売店にての初回盤予約の受付は再度オーダーいただければ受付可能です。
お手数をおかけして申し訳ありません。

According to our COTD FAN translator, Nana, she said:

"Well, it seems... The Breastroke II release date will be canceled. It won't be this 23rd December, but 13rd January... Next year"

LUCKY FOR ME... because I had to cancel my pre-order since I am running out of money to spend... >_>;

COTD FANS, look out for JANUARY 13TH!

Happy holidays!

No DVDs?!

Hey COTD FANs,

There seems to be a bit of a problem with pre-ordering The Breastroke II including the DVD.
HMV and CDJapan only provide the standard edition.
Why? I don't know... SO I e-mailed COALTAR OF THE DEEPERS' manager, Kozo Kurata.

My e-mail:

Dear COALTAR OF THE DEEPERS,

How can overseas fans purchase your The Breastroke II album WITH the DVD?
HMV and CDJapan have The Breastroke II on pre-order, but they do not include the DVD.
How can we get the edition with the DVD?

Thank you!

- HT



His reply:

Because DVD is enclosed to for first time production entirely, I think that I
do not have any problem if even HMV and CDJapan purchase a first time
share and follow it.

kozokurata

Honestly, I don't understand what he meant by that...
I'm going to ask one of the COTD FAN staff members to e-mail him in Japanese.