MDZS hell is something I'll never crawl out of, I believe. And for like a year now, I have wanted to do a video for Lan WangJi's side of the relationship. Because it's tragic and beautiful all its own. Sadly, as of now, the donghua looks like it'll be skipping over all of those useful scenes from the novel. This video would not exist if not for CQL.
And ironically, I can vividly remember going into CQL convinced I'd only watch a handful of episodes and drop it. Then I fell in love with this adaption. CQL is the embodiment of "don't judge a book by its cover."
Translation for the subtitles is based on the two available versions of the series I compressed so it's less of a hassle to read. And because YT refused to accept italics in my subtitles file, it's sadly hardsubbed. Hopefully no one will mind.
Extra special thanks to Teresa (xtonina1981) and Angie (ailynerie) for listening to all my hell during this video and for beta-testing. Seriously, thank you for finding the time to deal with all my problems. You girls are amazing! And for everyone else, please go sub them, they're awesome people: youtube.com/user/ailynerie youtube.com/user/xtonina1981
The Untamed MV | Waiting A Lifetime (Lan Wangji/Wei Wuxian)Hirou Keimou2019-10-14 | First of all, Happy Birthday To Me!
MDZS hell is something I'll never crawl out of, I believe. And for like a year now, I have wanted to do a video for Lan WangJi's side of the relationship. Because it's tragic and beautiful all its own. Sadly, as of now, the donghua looks like it'll be skipping over all of those useful scenes from the novel. This video would not exist if not for CQL.
And ironically, I can vividly remember going into CQL convinced I'd only watch a handful of episodes and drop it. Then I fell in love with this adaption. CQL is the embodiment of "don't judge a book by its cover."
Translation for the subtitles is based on the two available versions of the series I compressed so it's less of a hassle to read. And because YT refused to accept italics in my subtitles file, it's sadly hardsubbed. Hopefully no one will mind.
Extra special thanks to Teresa (xtonina1981) and Angie (ailynerie) for listening to all my hell during this video and for beta-testing. Seriously, thank you for finding the time to deal with all my problems. You girls are amazing! And for everyone else, please go sub them, they're awesome people: youtube.com/user/ailynerie youtube.com/user/xtonina1981
#TheUntamed #CQL #LanWangji #WeiWuxian #Wangxian #Drama #Romance #魔道祖师 #陈情令 #MV #FanmadeMadoka Magica AMV | ScornedHirou Keimou2023-02-20 | Special for Crows IC this year. Placement: 2nd Drama/7th Overall
When in doubt because of a crappy song pack, Homura is always my answer, I swear. This song instantly hit me with inspiration for her. Overall, I believe I did an alright job of conveying my story idea in the end. This song really tested my strength as an editor towards the end.
Special thanks to @xtonina1981 & @xSnowflakes for beta-testing the hell out of this during the IC.
#madokamagica #drama #amv #fanmadeXenoblade Chronicles 3 GMV | Steal YouHirou Keimou2023-02-17 | SPOILERS, for scenes with non-canon context LOL
This entire thing exists because of N's "my woman on your arm" comment in the final fight with him. Ironically, since they're both technically Noah from different lives in the universe of the game, there's no real victor in the end. This was only done for fun and because I loved N's character even if he's edgy.
In the end, I discovered FX style (typography, specifically) and game footage don't mix easily. This video proved to be a wonderful learning experience.
Special thanks to my lovely beta-testers, @xtonina1981 and @xSnowflakes.
#xenobladechronicles3 #fun #gmv #noahmioSugar Apple Fairy Tale AMV | ObsessedHirou Keimou2023-01-26 | A small FX edit. Obviously, it's only three episodes in; I'll do a proper video later on.
Lowkey, I read all the available English translation of the novels once I'd seen the first episode; it's my favorite of this season. Anne is precious and adorable, Challe (or Shall) is hot and his dynamic with Anne is funny and sweet depending on situations; obviously I ship it.
#SugarAppleFairyTale #AMV #romance #funCollection | A Decade of Dropped Projects CompiledHirou Keimou2023-01-22 | This was on my New Year's resolution list: Drop any projects around or over a year old that I either no longer had files for or didn't feel like reviving/working on anymore. Sadly, because I'm one of those editors who typically lays down a full timeline before adding anything else, a massive portion of my abandoned projects are raw timelines rendered and super boring. However, I discovered a handful of random short videos I'd done for fun or testing which I could include alongside any completed sections from videos I'd dropped. Amazingly, this resulted in a total of 27 videos I could include.
None of these are in order of date; they're arranged in order (from beginning to end) of ones I personally liked or enjoyed working on. The timecodes are below.
0:00 | Up In Flames 0:44 | Could Have Been 1:14 | Soul War 1:56 | Passionate 2:19 | Montero 2:31 | Roaring 20s 3:08 | Broken Strings 3:43 | Cross-Shaped Grudge 4:08 | Lacrymosa 5:08 | Devil 5:26 | YOUR MAN! 5:44 | Aboletur Amor 5:57 | Where I Stood 6:25 | Smile 6:40 | Unbelievable 6:54 | Devotion 7:33 | Phantom of The Opera 7:38 | Anywhere But Here 8:07 | Pikachu Doesn't Fly 8:27 | Wound 9:15 | Playing Around 9:38 | The Moves 10:07 | Bond 10:41 | For The Four People 11:02 | Don't Let Me Go 11:16 | Stitches 12:20 | Who I AmAi no Kusabi AMV | Cruel PassionHirou Keimou2022-06-21 | Explaining why you love someone isn't always an easy task because sometimes a person fulfills a need you either never knew existed in you or wanted to admit you had in the first place. Love and hate walk a fine line too and can easily be corrupted by pride or misunderstood by others by how they perceive you. In the end, all you can do is savor every last moment till the end.
In my opinion, this video was quite an ambitious project due to source limitations. Despite having two animated adaptions, neither fully adapts the story of the novel completely. The 1992 OVA is the closest it ever got to an ending so I chose to focus on those in the end. Upscaling the source footage so it'd survive YT compression was an adventure all on its own.
Ultimately, I really wanted to focus on the complicated relationships of the main trio of the story and explore the confusing nature of love entangling all of them. To explain a bit for someone who has never seen this OVA or read the novel: Riki (black-haired) falls in love with Iason despite his torture of being the Blondie's Pet for years. Meanwhile, his former lover, Guy (the brunet), refuses to accept Riki's rejection and subsequent choice to be with Iason. His pride and beliefs that he knows what's best for Riki eventually warps his mind to the extent that his actions end up killing both Iason and Riki, who die together. This video is SFW, even though neither the novel nor OVA are in their original format.
Also, although this isn't really an uplifting video; Happy Pride Month!
#AinoKusabi #ank #drama #BL #TheSpaceBetween #fanmade #AMV #nonprofitDress Up Darling AMV | Pink ExplosionHirou Keimou2022-06-12 | Here is my entry for Mango Crew IC. Place: 1st Romance/5th Overall
This song was in the fun category but I had inspiration for a romance video. I had so much fun editing this.
For people who don't know, long before I ever joined the editing community, I had long since looked up to editors on the Org for their edits with DDR music back in the day. That's how I ended up listening to the music of a game I never played. And I'd always wanted to edit at least one of the songs but I never had either an excuse or inspiration... and then this IC happened.
For the video itself, I decided I'd do minimal effects compared to the videos of the time. My style also doesn't lend itself too much to candy or FX style editing. Maybe it'll feel a bit bland in areas. I'm happy with it and that's all that matters.
#DressUpDarling #BisqueDoll #romance #fluffy #nostalgia #butterfly #DDR #fanmade #AMV #nonprofitClannad AMV | Please Stay With MeHirou Keimou2022-06-07 | This is my entry for All Liver Studios IC: Love & Peace edition, which I joined with my teammate Alicia (xSnowflakes). Her entry is here: youtube.com/watch?v=2HTobopz4-4 Place: 37th Overall/13th Team
My song kind of picked itself because I've been a big fan of James Arthur's music for a while now and it inspired a Clannad video for the first time in literal years. I really enjoyed working on the project in spite of a few hiccups (when don't I have one in an IC?).
I'll send a special thank you to my beta-testers: Alicia herself, Mia (MermaidGoddessOfWater), and Teresa (xtonina1981). If not for their input, I'd probably still be procrastinating.
tags: #Clannad #AfterStory #Nagisa #Tomoya #romance #drama #fluffy #nosadnesshere #fanmade #AMV #nonprofitMadoka Magica Crossover AMV | AberrationHirou Keimou2022-03-23 | This is the final version of my entry for Soul's Team IC this year. Because I was unsatisfied with the original version, I continued improving it. The original IC version can be seen here: youtube.com/watch?v=mgYPcPku1sQ Ranking: 14th Psyche
The idea was Madoka is killed by the blonde girl who Homura hunts down and kills. Then Madoka reincarnates as Iroha and has no memory of her original life so Homura finds her with someone else. Homura chains Iroha down until Yachiyo, in her grief, retaliates. Then Homura goes nuclear and decides if she can't have either Iroha or Madoka, she'll destroy the entire world. In the end, she loses everything, including Iroha, who dies alongside Yachiyo while Homura continues pining for Madoka even in her final moments. In other words, love can save and ruin everything.
#STICXVIII #MadokaMagica #AkemiHomura #MagiaRecord #Iroha #Yachiyo #Crossover #AMV #PsycheMadoka Magica AMV | CursedHirou Keimou2022-01-31 | My submission for Crows IC: Carnage. Place: 2nd place Drama/5th place Overall
Did I really join two ICs in a year? Yes, I did. And as always, here I am in the drama category.
Switched songs like five times till suddenly this one hit hard. Always been a fan of his music and I'd been dying for an excuse to edit one. Rap is not a genre of music I'm a big fan of as an editor because it's opposed to my typical style. Regardless, the point of joining these ICs was to push myself to do things outside of my comfort zone and challenge myself.
#PMMM #MadokaMagica #AkemiHomura #KanameMadoka #MikiSayaka #SakuraKouko #TomoeMami #drama #psychological #fanmade #AMVMo Dao Zu Shi AMV | BygonesHirou Keimou2022-01-08 | My entry for Rewind Studios IC: Shinsei!
Alternatively called "speedrunning the drama in MDZS". And once again, a mostly Wei Wuxian video; because I love his character so much! And none of the other songs in the packs really vibed with me.
This IC has been so much fun! Despite all the things I did or added which caused me frustration at times, I managed to finish at least 90% of what I envisioned and I'm so proud of myself for not giving up on it. And I only added one scene vs. the submitted version because stupid me left a layer off. Doesn't really change the story though.
#MDZS #MoDaoZuShi #WeiWuxian #WeiYing #LanWangji #LanZhan #JinLing #JiangWanyin #JiangCheng #JinZixuan #JiangYanli #angst #drama #AMV #fanmadeMEP Collection 2021Hirou Keimou2022-01-01 | Happy New Year's! As said in the disclaimer, this is likely gonna be my very last yearly MEP collection because all of my studios closed down and I don't really do auditions anymore. Of course I'll still be working on personal projects like AMVs and collabs with friends, so I'm not going anywhere.
This year has been an experience, depressing and exhausting, then I reconnected with a couple of friends and rebuilt my mentality a bit so I could tackle everything in real life (since I have ADHD). And I even changed editing programs in the last two months I'm adjusting to (switching from Vegas to Premiere & AE).
And honestly, nothing about this year would've been remotely fun for me if it hadn't been for my friends (list too long for this description, I'm sure) and Seraphim Studios (which is sadly now closed); and all the support of my subscriptions (new and old) who keep me interested in this hobby of mine. Thank you all so much and I look forward to this new year with optimism!
#MEP #Collection #2021Mo Dao Zu Shi AMV | Undying Affections (Lan Wangji/Wei Wuxian)Hirou Keimou2021-12-04 | This is a video I have been dying to do for ages. The idea centered around Lan Wangji's love for Wei Wuxian and how (in his first life) hopeless Wei Wuxian is at noticing how much he is loved until (in his second life) he is reunited with Lan Wangji. In the novel, he eventually ends up believing Jiang Wanyin who tells him Lan Wangji despises him. They're happy in the end though.
This video has certainly been one hell of a journey through programs. Began as a typical Vegas file and morphed into Premiere and AE primarily. The learning curve was difficult at first, especially since I had a bit too much ambition in areas, but it all worked out and I'm super proud of the outcome!
Also, a super special thank you to all my beta-testers who basically watched every step of this chaos and it wouldn't have been completed without all them so a special shoutout to Alicia (xSnowflakes), Mia (MermaidGoddessOfWater), and Teresa (xtonina1981)!
#MDZS #Wangxian #AMV #WeiWuxian #LanWangji #romance #drama #fanmade #MoDaoZuShi #GrandmasterofDemonicCultivation #魔道祖师 #忘羡 #蓝湛 #蓝忘机 #魏婴 #魏无羡Mo Dao Zu Shi AMV | Agony (Wei Wuxian)Hirou Keimou2021-10-31 | Happy Birthday to Wei Wuxian! And I'm ironically celebrating his birthday with a video about his pain throughout his first life. Maybe I'll do a lighter one in the future. Also, I'm glad to finally finish this video because I began it during season 2, and I'd been convinced I'd never have enough scenes. Thank god for season 3.
#MDZS #MoDaoZuShi #魔道祖师 #WeiWuxian #WeiYing #魏婴 #魏无羡 #YilingLaozu #JiangWanyin #LanWangji #drama #psychological #fanmade #AMVYu-Gi-Oh! DM AMV | Kindred SoulsHirou Keimou2021-10-14 | This is a very late birthday present for my dearest Mia (MermaidGoddessOfWater). Real life complications and lack of inspiration ended up pushing this back until now.
The focus of a majority of the video is crystal clear about their relationship throughout the series. The rest is dedicated to the aftermath of Atem's departure.
Mia, I know it's late and you don't care about that it is. Hopefully you'll enjoy it though.
#YGO #spiritual #romance #puzzleshipping #yugimuto #fanmade #AMVMadoka Magica AMV | RevelationsHirou Keimou2021-09-01 | So I'm a weirdo who likes gray morality in media and occasionally likes to create videos showcasing those ambiguous themes. Ever since Rebellion released, I'd been thinking of how much the "twist" ending and themes of the movie really aligned with religion. Especially for Homura. So earlier this year, when I discovered this song, I finally found a good match to aesthetically look at Rebellion in those themes. Of course, I'll never really know if any of the symbolism in the movie was intended to be read as such but it's been inspiring nonetheless.
Obviously, I can only tell you my initial intentions of the video, how you view it will depend on your own preferences. This video has been a savior and nightmare rolled into one; I'm glad it's over but I'll miss working on it. What a contradiction.
Finally, and most importantly, special thanks to my two lovely beta testers: Mia (MermaidGoddessOfWater) and Teresa (xtonina1981). Without them, this video would never be finished so please go sub them!
#PMMM #MadokaMagica #AkemiHomura #KanameMadoka #drama #psychological #fanmade #AMVWord of Honor MV | Salvation (Wen Kexing/Zhou Zishu)Hirou Keimou2021-06-26 | "The world isn't important. My soulmate is. If my soulmate is gone, what is there to be afraid of!?"
Who's missed my voice over filled emotional videos? (I always end up remembering why I don't like cleaning up audio.) Obviously I'm a sucker for angst. And these two deserved a video like this. They're perfect for each other.
Special thanks to my lovely beta-testers: Mia (MermaidGoddessOfWater), Teresa (xtonina1981), and Alicia (xSnowflakes).
#WordOfHonor #山河令 #Wenzhou #WenKexing #ZhouZishu #ShanHeLing #Drama #MV #FanmadeWord of Honor MV | I Love You (Wen Kexing/Zhou Zishu)Hirou Keimou2021-06-09 | SPOILERS!
So I'm a little bit obsessed with this series and especially this pair. They're so precious. It's funny how a series can grow on you completely by accident.
The video itself originally was for Wen Kexing because he was my favorite in the beginning; however, as I continued on into the series, Zhou Zishu grew on me, and I loved their dynamic. And of course it still worked for the song. So you all get an upbeat video for the couple.
And, of course, this video wouldn't be possible without my two friends who beta-tested this roughly every step of the process. A special thank you to Mia (MermaidGoddessOfWater) and Alicia (xSnowflakes) for all your input!
#WordOfHonor #山河令 #Wenzhou #WenKexing #ZhouZishu #ShanHeLing #FanmadeUmibe no Etranger AMV | Foolish LoveHirou Keimou2021-04-17 | Been hoping I could do a video for this movie for a while now.
#UmibenoEtranger #Drama #Romance #AMV #FanmadeTenki no Ko AMV | Hold of MeHirou Keimou2021-04-10 | Something small since I needed to play around in a new Vegas. And of course this movie is too beautiful. And this song is love.
#WeatheringWithYou #TenkinoKo #Romance #AMV #FanmadeMEP Collection 2019 & 2020Hirou Keimou2020-12-31 | A two-year collection again. However, this collection is NOT in order of date completed like usual; it's ordered from the ones I personally liked to ones I didn't really like on rewatch. The only exception for this is if more than one part existed for one MEP.
Also, even though it's not a big change, I redid all text styles. I'd been using my old style since like 2015 so it's time for change.
Finally, I know I keep promising I'll be more active but in all honesty I don't think it'll ever change at this point. I'll upload stuff as when I do, I guess. My goal in 2021 is to work on personal issues in real life and focus on my health problems my friends know about. Don't know if something new will come but I'll likely be working on live action edits soon.
Hope everyone has a lovely New Year's despite the Hell this year of 2020 has been.
#MEP #Collection #AMV #FanmadeYu-Gi-Oh! DM AMV | PuzzledHirou Keimou2020-10-24 | Ultra late birthday present for a dear friend of mine: http://www.youtube.com/user/MermaidGoddessOfWater Mia, You've known about this video for like a month and hopefully it lives up to all the hype, as you called it. You deserved Puzzleshipping for your birthday! Now I'll go start on your birthday video for this next year so hopefully I'll finish it in time lol. Hope you enjoy this one though! With much love, Kym
To be brutally honest, this video has been a journey. Maybe I should begin birthday videos a year in advance at this rate because I'm always either last minute or super late.
A little fun fact: When I watched YGO as a kid I liked Revolutionshipping; now I'm a full-blown Blindshipping fan.
The scene I waited all of the new series for is finally animated and so beautiful. And I'm obviously in my old school phase, so here's an old song no one ever remembers. This combo should be a clash of tone but ironically blended.
Special thanks to Mia (MermaidGoddessOfWater) and my beloved Twin (xtonina1981) who beta-tested everything. And also Suki (FashionableJellyfish) who ironically keeps unintentionally addicting me to old school music. Thanks you so much, girls. I'll be over here sending buckets of love in your directions.
#SAO #SwordArtOnline #Kirito #Asuna #romance #Kiriasu #AMV #FanmadeAnime Mix AMV | TemporaryHirou Keimou2020-08-17 | This video is for my beloved twin who's birthday is today, go sub her: http://www.youtube.com/user/xtonina1981
Twin, What even do I write here? Originally I had nothing planned because of all my RL obligations; however, I feel like you deserved something because it's been a hard year for you. So I decided even if it's something simple I'd give you something. I'm sorry it's not all anime you know or like but hopefully it's enough to share my love with you. With love, Your Twin (sends a million hugs)
For everyone else, this song is one I wanted to edit for years (like 10 years). Never envisioned it as an anime mix. Also, sorry I vanish all the time and only upload like once in a blue moon; real life has been hell for everyone this year. Hopefully I'll be more active towards Christmas... No promises.
Began this video prior to the movie release so it's like 3 years old in areas (albeit all I had then is a partial base). However, I fell off of it because of inspiration issues (a big issue I had in 2017). Regardless of excuses, I'd occasionally open it up in hope I'd eventually finish it because it's one of those types of projects I liked test renders of.
The video is based off of Hayate's novel self: It's love at first sight for him in the novel and he is hardcore infatuated with her. Especially her music, because he likes to dance (or fly) to it.
#MacrossDelta #Hayate #Freyja #HayaFre #Romance #AMV #FanmadeOshi ga Budoukan Ittekuretara Shinu AMV | All Hail My GirlHirou Keimou2020-03-23 | "You've always been the most important person in my heart!"
This is a surprise birthday present for dear Suki, who deserves all of this love! She's directly responsible for my interest in this amazingly fun series. So please go give this sweet girl love: http://www.youtube.com/user/FashionableJellyfish (As for you, Suki, I conveyed all my feelings via Discord.)
Finally, everyone please pray for Eripiyo; she's so hopelessly in love and is super horrible at expressing it properly. Also, Maina is precious beyond all words. This ship is beautiful!
#Budoukan #Fun #AMV #FanmadeMadoka Magica & Magia Record AMV | Witch HourHirou Keimou2020-03-02 | "This means... I'm no longer a magical girl, right?"
My entry for Soul's Team IC, and in horror category no less. This is technically psychological horror because I don't like real horror. My goal during this IC was never to win per say but to inspire others like how editors who joined this contest every year always inspired me. If this videos inspires you then I accomplished my goal.
Special Thanks To: Teresa, Suki, Cassie, and Drango for helping me with feedback, and also Alicia for pointing me towards this song, and finally Toya, simply for trying to help us find a third teammate. You all deserve so much thanks and love!
#PMMM #MadokaMagica #MagiaRecord #Horror #AMV #FanmadeViolet Evergarden AMV | Bittersweet DenialHirou Keimou2020-02-02 | This video needs no little explanation other than: "Let's walk together through the Stages of Grief."
#AMV #VioletEvergarden #Gilbert #bringtissues #Drama #FanmadeYuri On Ice AMV | What If? (Victor/Yuuri)Hirou Keimou2019-07-08 | Very original title indeed... Real talk, this has been an on-and-off project for like 2 years and I'm so happy it's finally done. Thankfully, regardless of how many times I redid one area of this video (to the point of anger), my original ambition survived all those issues. Also, I loved experimenting in this video.
The goal of the video is focusing on their career similarities. The anime vaguely outlines Victor's career before his five-time championship outside of Yuuri's view of him in childhood. And I always found it quite interesting how inept Victor is dealing with Yuuri's handicaps (ie: performance anxiety, stubbornness) considering he likely was similar (based on Yakov's account). Because all those vague details were intriguing, I decided I'd do a video focusing on Victor learning empathy through Yuuri (and love, albeit this is a minor detail). Challenging idea considering lack of source material.
(On a side note for non-English text utilized in the video: All Japanese text is grabbed from memory. However, I apologize in advance if Google is incorrect on the French or Russian. I'll be honest, I dropped French in middle school and don't know a word of Russian...)
#YOI #YuriOnIce #KatsukiYuuri #VictorNikiforov #Victuuri #Drama #Romance #AMV #FanmadeViolet Evergarden AMV | WeaponHirou Keimou2019-05-08 | This is basically an exercise for songs in this genre (techno/dubstep) because I normally avoid any of 'em because I'll essentially struggle on timing, flow, or FX. This is super basic because I focused on beautiful scenes, lyric sync, and action over any forms of storytelling for once. Hopefully I'll do more videos like this because I liked it.
Also, apologize for disappearing again; been dividing my life up between re-downloading anime so I can use AVIs, sorting all my drives so I can rid myself of clutter, and health issues I'd been tackling since mid last year. As I said in a video prior, this is a year I'm finishing up things I've been brushing aside since like '09. Please bear with me.
#VioletEvergarden #Action #Random #AMV #FanmadeMacross Frontier AMV | Why didnt I tell you I loved you? (Alto/Ranka)Hirou Keimou2019-04-10 | Finally, more AruRan on my channel. Even as years pass, I still love this pairing (even if it's not canon). I don't care if anyone disagrees, everyone has a view of their ship and my view on my ship will always be their love is pure and beautiful.
More than likely, this'll be a year I'll occasionally finish older videos so I can finally move on. Because this one began in 2013 and I redid clip choices in 2016 and never really did anything on it till now. Once my PC began slowing to a crawl on MP4 files, I pushed all MF videos aside because I really didn't feel like redoing all my encodes in AVI. However, since it basically required only minor improvements, I chose picking up this video. Of all my unfinished MF videos, this is the only one I always reopen on occasion. Don't think this'll be a regular thing; my patience for MP4 files on this PC is so slim at this point.
#MF #MacrossFrontier #SaotomeAlto #RankaLee #AruRan #Romance #AMV #FanmadeMo Dao Zu Shi AMV | Black Heart (Wei WuXian)Hirou Keimou2019-03-29 | I love YiLing Wei Ying (a.k.a. YiLing Patriarch); maybe it's the design of his outfit in the dougha, don't know or care. He's a precious baby who deserves more love than he receives in the novel (no spoilers for later on in the comments please).
Nobody imagined I'd one day do a psyche video, huh? Me neither. To be fair, this is dramatic psyche because I'm hopeless in this category (horror, too). Regardless, I likely spent ages on capturing the vibe of the song and likely no one reading this will care about all the little details so I'll shut up about it now. Point is: I love this band and this song; it's a good combination.
#MDZS #MoDaoZuShi #GrandmasterofDemonicCultivation #WeiWuxian #WWX #魔道祖师 #Drama #Psyche #AMV #FanmadeMo Dao Zu Shi AMV | Human (Lan Wangji/Wei Wuxian)Hirou Keimou2019-03-15 | This is for a lovely cinnamon roll who spends ages listening to all my messages on Discord: youtube.com/user/ailynerie Girl, I feel like I don't deserve you half the time because I'm always sending you messages about my life or beta videos and you always respond. You deserve this because you said this song means so much to you; so I'm dedicating this to you.
For everyone else, yes; it's once again MDZS. Maybe it's my love of angst and drama (plus BL) which is filling my inspiration right now.
No one will likely grasp my idea for this video because I don't know if everyone has read any bits of the novel at all (especially if you're a fan of the dougha); however, that's all right. You can view this as a normal romance video. Regardless, I chose focusing on WWX's complicated life and his viewpoint of his relationship with LWJ. People who have read the novel, you're likely crying right now because this song is befitting to their relationship overall.
#MDZS #MoDaoZuShi #GrandmasterofDemonicCultivation #LanWangji #WeiWuxian #Wangxian #魔道祖师 #Romance #AMV #FanmadeMo Dao Zu Shi AMV | Ribbon (Lan Wangji/Wei Wuxian)Hirou Keimou2019-03-06 | This is a late birthday present for a special girl: http://www.youtube.com/user/iEmelien Go sub her even if she is inactive right now because of school; she really deserves love!
I'm in love with this series. It's killing me because I wanna see all of the novel adapted (save for a couple of selective chapters I can admit will never be). This story is so engaging, even if I do keep mixing up names because I'm a Chinese noob. And its central romance is... a mixture of heartbreaking and heartwarming; it's beautiful. And I don't normally watch anything Chinese lol.
Seriously, I love this couple; it's interesting watching their chemistry on screen and even in the novel. Will not spoil anything for the novel; all I'll say is I wish characters could communicate their feelings for each other clearer in the beginning and avoid harming each other. That's it.
Finally, I'll likely do an extended version of this one day as new seasons are available. For now, I'm satisfied by this video.
#MDZS #MoDaoZuShi #GrandmasterofDemonicCultivation #LanWangji #WeiWuxian #Wangxian #魔道祖师 #Romance #AMV #FanmadeYuri On Ice AMV | Gravity (Victor/Yuuri)Hirou Keimou2019-01-20 | Been ages since I finished anything for YOI. I believe I burned myself dry on all my WIPs. The issue is mainly motivation, as always; it's a mood. Began this in April, fully inspired, and all motivation died. Now it's alive and all is good in the world.
The original goal of this video is officially in the void; I have no clue. However, because all I had done is scene selection back in April, I could easily pop in and build a new idea. The idea I chose is a play on soulmate AUs people do on AO3. More like a contradiction of the genre because I decided I'd focus on a relationship progressing into its "happy ending" or intimacy too quickly which results in backlash in real life. It's only a happy ending because I feel like their chemistry could survive any communication problems.
#YOI #YuriOnIce #KatsukiYuuri #VictorNikiforov #Victuuri #Romance #AMV #FanmadeViolet Evergarden ASMV | EmpathyHirou Keimou2019-01-08 | CC exists for a reason, so please click it.
_ Because loads of people are divided on the ending of Banana Fish and its message for abuse victims, I decided I would do a video for raising awareness of recovery of all types because I feel like people really don't understand it at all.
Abuse and recovery are those types of things people like talking about in theory or fiction and never really understand its emotional toll for the victims involved. It's not something people walk out of, especially if you're recovering from addiction, it's an everyday struggle. In recovery, people require supporters (family, spouses, friends, psychiatrists, etc.) to keep them from slipping off the right path. Anyone can recover, even if it's never gone completely, and live a good life and find happiness. Giving up or dying is not an answer; it's forsaking people who sacrificed their lives or effort for you and only harming those who loved you. If you're suffering from abuse, please talk to someone; you are valuable and someone will love you and it's also okay to love them, too.
The narrative of Violet Evergarden encompasses recovery of various types. After all, Violet is someone who has no family, grows up in violence of war, abused as a tool/weapon, and only learned love from her commanding officer who viewed her as something more than she valued herself. Once it's all over, she develops Survivor's Guilt because Gilbert died for her. She killed numerous people as a weapon without caring for their loved ones back home because she did as she was told and never learned of consequences till Gilbert is gone. She never lived her life for herself and so she struggles hard to be an Automail Doll, a completely new lifestyle for her, and learns empathy through hearing the stories of the people she writes letters to bring together. People like herself whose loved ones are not by their side for any reason. She learns she can be someone besides a tool for war. She learns to love and see value in herself through all the support around her. And so she moves on in life.
Even if I didn't personally go through abuse or recovery, friends of mine have and it can be a killer; a couple of my friends even died from it, so this is a very personal topic. I hope this video sends my message to all of you viewers.
#VioletEvergarden #Recovery #Awareness #AMV #FanmadeBanana Fish AMV | Perseverance (Ash Lynx)Hirou Keimou2018-12-24 | SPOILERS FOR EPISODE 24! (And I guess Merry Christmas also.)
This song perfectly describes Ash's emotional struggle in life. Seriously, he is a victim of sexual abuse and disassociates himself from emotions so he can deal with all his problems and no one helps him escape besides Eiji. However, Ash is so done with it all by the time Eiji comes into his life and fills him with love. Ash is a good example of someone who falls into violence, gangs, and murdering because our laws and peers failed him during his young age. No one helped him love or value himself. It's really sad when victims end up like Ash. The only highlight of his whole life is his love for Eiji, an innocent soul who saved his life and soul.
No, seriously, if there's one thing I dislike about discussions of rape/sexual abuse and victims of it; it's when people all tell you "he's free now" when he dies because you only have ONE life and everyone decided Ash's destiny FOR him for his entire life basically. Before Eiji, Ash had no value for his life at all, and once Eiji is gone, he once again cares little for his life. Ash never really LIVED his life, especially for HIMSELF, so his ending is really undeserved.
Regardless, I decided ages ago if MAPPA did follow its original ending I had numerous videos ready in line for it. This is sadly not one of those prior planned videos. However, I love Ash and will miss him dearly so this is my dedication for his character.
_ dedication: youtube.com/user/ailynerie Because all of our discussions lately have inspired me. Seriously, I'm so bad at coming online for anyone on Discord; however, you cheered me up during these last two months of 2018 and I'm so thankful. You deserve this AMV in your dedications, too; because your encouragements helped me finish it. Thank you so much, Angie!
#BananaFish #AshLynx #CharacterProfile #AMV #FanmadeViolet Evergarden AMV | EmeraldHirou Keimou2018-11-25 | Close Caption is for voice overs.
_ It's finally done!!! (Even if the outro is not as good as I imagined.)
Of course it's KyoAni which revives my drama videos. Regardless, I know it's late for the hype; however, motivation for it died around its midpoint in April. If everyone is tired of drama videos for it, I'm sorry.
Also, because he is like her father, I don't really ship Gilbert and Violet; however, I do like their dynamic and his influence on her. This video is purely based around Violet's personal struggle to acknowledge Gilbert is dead and move on by only keeping his memories. This series is really personal for someone like myself whose one family member (my father) is a veteran who is even to this day dealing with adjusting to a civilian life despite all he's been through. Loads of videos focus on her newer life in Automail Services and overcoming her survivor's guilt; however, I chose focusing on something this series really captures: The memories, feelings, and/or injuries war leaves behind which will never go away.
#VioletEvergarden #Gilbert #Drama #AMV #FanmadeBanana Fish AMV | Greedy For CandyHirou Keimou2018-10-31 | SPOILERS FOR EPISODE 16 AND MAJOR SHOUNEN-AI INCOMING!
_ All of the fandom is likely screaming "how dare you!?" right now because Ash is a damaged individual BECAUSE of sex. Let's be clear: I know all of this. This video is only for fun so please don't be hard on me.
This is all a new experience, isn't it? Two songs in one video. However, I really didn't wanna pick only ONE of 'em and personally I'd been looking for excuses so I could use either one and nothing ever clicked till now. If not for MAPPA's over the top scenes, this would not exist.
It's also neither my normal song choice or regular style. On my Twitter, I said I'm experimenting lately. Emotional videos can be so draining when RL is heavy so I don't really wanna do any. Regardless, changing up styles is hard, especially because I'll wanna release something by unrealistic dates. Thankfully, inspiration is high for BF in spite of how motivation is an ongoing war. Sorry for peeps who don't like it or are sick of it! And no, I don't normally edit FX because it's hard but I ironically had fun in this video so I MIGHT do FX again.
Finally, I know nobody knows of my Twitter because I hardly promote it. It's mainly because I'll be lazy and never upload anything (like my Instagram). Regardless, I do use Twitter and (occasionally) Tumblr; so if you wanna follow me on either, links are below.
#BananaFish #AshEiji #AshLynx #OkumuraEiji #Fun #AMV #FanmadeBanana Fish AMV | Love In New York (Ash/Eiji)Hirou Keimou2018-10-14 | SPOILERS FOR EPISODE 13 AND OPENING 2!
– This pairing is precious. This is super late because I don't normally use songs like this so it's been a bit of a struggle. This video is fluffy because I liked changing genres for a bit.
The song inspired an idea of Eiji coming to New York and falling head over heels for Ash who is unprepared to fall in love with Eiji.
Finally, Happy Birthday for myself lol. X'D Where did this year go? Been longing for it to be over because it's been hard financially and mentally, alongside weather issues (especially because I live in NC), and now that it's closing in on ending, I'm nervous for next year. Hopefully it'll be lighter on the soul.
#BananaFish #AshEiji #AshLynx #OkumuraEiji #Romance #AMV #FanmadeGravitation AMV | Friendzone (Yuki/Shuichi)Hirou Keimou2018-09-26 | First off, I don't normally encode DVDs (especially R1s); however, no other source is available (or acceptable quality). So please forgive any quality issues in HD.
– My memories of this manga is of checking out every volume from my local library during my mid-teens and keeping 'em all till they're long overdue. It's NOT an explicit yaoi manga like others; it's a crazy, hilarious manga which will remind you of how ridiculous the 90s were... and I LOVE it.
The song choice is BASED on events in the manga (so spoilers incoming): Eiri Yuki denies his relationship with Shindo Shuichi for roughly 9-10 volumes, even once he confirms it on TV. Of course, once Shuichi is kidnapped to New York by a new label company, Yuki chases him down. Sadly, Yuki falsely compares him to Kitazawa Yuki, his dead former crush, which once again ruins his relationship with Shuichi. Once Yuki is alone, he discovers his real feelings for Shuichi and writes lyrics for him in apology, accepting Shuichi is his lover (or husband, in the EX manga). Their journey to the finale is a push-'n'-pull for roughly 11 volumes.
You know, even if people downplay this relationship, I'll argue: In a media overrun by yaoi manga filled by characters who don't know consent exists, Gravitation is a bloody reprieve which even laughs in the face of those stereotypes; it's far ahead of its time.
#Gravitation #Yuki #Shuichi #Romance #AMV #FanmadeBanana Fish AMV | LostHirou Keimou2018-09-18 | SPOILERS FOR EPISODE 11!
_ Small vidlet. Yes, I'm in BF hell too. It's so good. All I'll say is protect Ash (and Eiji, of course). Can you tell Ash is my favorite? Unoriginal, I know... I don't care. He is precious (so is Eiji).
This thing is so small because it's the only bits of the song I could find inspiration for. Also, I'm waiting in limbo for episodes for my full video for Ash. So till then I'll probably continue doing small videos for him if I find inspiration.
#BananaFish #AshLynx #Drama #AMV #FanmadeNo.6 AMV | Ill wait for you. (Nezumi/Shion)Hirou Keimou2018-09-09 | Birthday Girl – http://www.youtube.com/user/xtonina1981 Where do I begin? Even if we've only known each other for 7 years, it's like you've been in my life forever. You're always here, even if I talk about topics you know nothing about. And even if I'm enormously late for it, I always do something for your birthday. And so, this is for you, my precious twin. Hopefully, this will brighten your day even a little. Happy birthday, my dear twin!! Love, Kym
_ This band always revives my masking skills, although for reasons I'll never understand. If I ever redo my old SAO video from 2013, you'll be understanding my logic (of course, a small group of people know). Now, while I did do a full edit of this song in 2013, this video is completely unrelated (although I did watch it for areas I could improve style-wise). In my opinion, I really disliked my old video for reasons which I could write a book on... Point is, I moved on.
Also, I love Nezumi and Shion (and however you spell their ship name). It's kind of sad I never did do a full video of 'em in 2012. However, sadly, I never like streaming sites and hard drive space said a big "no."
Finally, I'll be reviving my old style from 2014 because I really don't care for chasing FX editors. Honestly, I'm sick of fancy FX; everyone believes people will buy it up because it looks "cool." And it's a lot of unnecessary labor for a hobby, which is how I view editing in general. My style has been and will always be: I'm a raw editor who will only use FX if it's required for an idea in my mind, a person who focuses on feelings or conveying messages. For people who subbed for my FX videos, you'll be disappointed because I don't care for it.
#No.6 #Nezumi #Shion #Nezushi #Drama #AMV #FanmadeJurassic World MV | Indominus RexHirou Keimou2018-06-20 | This has been done for like a year now.
The only reason I never uploaded it for public is because I don't know if anyone on my channel will enjoy live action videos (especially since my SPN video is unloved). However, in celebration of the new Jurassic movie coming this Friday, I give you my video for the last one! (Also, a small secret about this video: I began it when only camrips were available online.)
Finally, I'll admit, as a kid, dinosaurs were like my favorite subject in any science class. So you can imagine, dinosaurs receiving very little movies aside from Jurassic Park is so depressing; however, JP has Tyrannosaurus Rex... nothing compares to T-Rex in my universe.
#JurassicWorld #Dinosaur #Drama #Fun #MV #FanmadeMEP Collection 2016–2018Hirou Keimou2018-02-20 | So it's not an AMV release, and it's not a one-year collection; however, I'll explain: I'm struggling heavily on AMVs because my drive died in mid-2016 and is not reviving at this point, especially because I don't care for all this newer anime. In fact, I play JRPGs more than anything else. Doesn't mean I'll quit, but I'm on an indefinite hiatus from editing AMVs (I'll be active in studios, I'm a co-leader in SKDS after all). So if I don't upload anything for another 6 months, please don't be shocked.
#MEP #Collection #AMV #FanmadeYuri On Ice AMV | Im In Love With You (Victor/Yuuri)Hirou Keimou2017-08-17 | "I'd NEVER find anyone more amazing than Victor if I searched the whole WORLD!" – Katsuki Yuri (Yuri On Stage) No one on Earth can tell me this song is not Victuuri.
_ Birthday Girl – http://www.youtube.com/user/xtonina1981 Guess who dropped everything on a whim for their twin's birthday? I did. And yes, I'll admit I did not recall your birthday at first because of all my personal life issues; however, because it's all done now, I really hoped I could do a video for you this year which is all 100% my style and be on time all at once. And it's really close, especially for a week timeline; and yes, it's the one I said had a deadline and yelled for hours about hellish masking (I don't deserve you for listening to all of it either). Hope it's all worth it and fills you with butterflies all day because it's our OTP!
Specials Thanks – http://www.youtube.com/user/iEmelien Because you basically listened to all of my complaining and if not for your AE advice I'd never be done at all. Thank you so much!
#YOI #YuriOnIce #KatsukiYuuri #VictorNikiforov #Victuuri #Romance #AMV #FanmadeSupernatural MV | it was almost love... (Dean/Castiel)Hirou Keimou2017-08-07 | Close Captioning for voice overs.
_ So... ok, it's not anime, and I don't care one bit.
During moving, I listened to this song on the radio. At first, I didn't connect WHY I liked this song at all or how its lyrics basically ARE Dean and Castiel in a nutshell. Two weeks ago, I remembered I'd noted it for download and connected all those little dots.
Of course, while I COULD argue it's Destiel, I'll leave it up to your individual interpretations of their relationship. All I really conveyed is my vision of their relationship: It's not perfection or idealized or forced; it's painful and tragic, and it's so real. Their profound bond survives their deaths and dimensional separations. For a man who didn't believe in faith or God, Castiel revived Dean's faith; for an angel who didn't know freedom and choice, Dean helped Castiel discover purpose. The ending is based off a little tidbit Jensen said during Jibcon (about Dean crying off-screen).
Personally, I do ship Destiel; however, I'm on board with its SPIRITUAL side. Of course, if they do kiss, I'll be happy; even so, I'd be ok with a love confession because it's more within their characters (especially for Dean). Their relationship really doesn't NEED physical clarification for my happiness. Thought I'd give my opinion.
#SPN #Supernatural #DeanWinchester #Castiel #Destiel #Drama #Romance #Fun #MV #FanmadeAkito The Exiled AMV | ViolenceHirou Keimou2017-07-11 | Redo of an old MEP part which is ancient...
#CG #Action #AkitoTheExiled #AMV #FanmadeYuri On Ice AMV | This Is A Confession (Victor/Yuuri)Hirou Keimou2017-01-25 | Ultra late birthday present for my beloved twin! Birthday Girl – http://www.youtube.com/user/xtonina1981
_ You know, regardless of AE basically scrapping my idea for FX in the beginning, and SV refusing to open it occasionally, I did it regardless because you deserve all my love since I'm blessed because you're in my life. I hope you enjoy your super late gift! And I know you had no clue I'd do anything for you LOL. Hell, I even did it under your nose.
#YOI #YuriOnIce #Victuuri #Romance #KatsukiYuuri #VictorNikiforov #AMV #FanmadeYuri On Ice AMV | The Dancing HomosaxualsHirou Keimou2016-12-20 | SPOILERS FOR EPISODE 11! Joining in on this hype in time for its finale, I guess. Regardless, could not resist this song/anime combination, even if its an overused song; it's been running through my mind since his first Eros dance. (EDIT FOR FINALE: And my beloved ship all over this video continues sailing; Victuuri ftw!)
For the first time in literal years, I had super fun doing a video period. No piece of this literally drained my motivation for it at all (especially its chorus) because it's all I could do not to laugh, cry, and smile at its beauty (or Yuri's Eros damn it I love him). This'll, of course, be my finale for 2016, even if I did have a slow year because of personal reasons.
Hope you all enjoy it! Oh yes, and Elsa chose its lovely title innuendo based on my original suggestion for a title LOL.