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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Kirin is Maomao. Gunvolt (GV) is Jinshi. Gunvolt is also......Xiaolan?

劇場版薬屋のひとりごと亡妃の秘宝 (Hepburn: Gekijouban Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Bouhi no Hihou) or The Apothecary Diaries the Movie: The Deceased Empress` Treasure key visual. Maomao is in the center with Xiaolan close behind her, and Jinshi behind both of them, with his back turned facing the viewer.

蒼き雷霆ガンヴォルト鎖環 (Hepburn: Amudo Burū Ganvoruto Gibusu) or Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 key visual. Kirin is in the center with Gunvolt (wolf form) behind her at her side. Above both is the upper body of Gunvolt (human form) with his back turned, facing the viewer. Morpho (Lumen) is off to the side of him, somewhat facing the viewer.

Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

We're so fucking famous. The Paparazzi Effect™ was at its MAXXimum. If we had arrived 10 minutes later, we would have been stuck in line.

Chocolate soft serve in a waffle cone at Eastwind Drive In with its sign in the background, partially covered.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

While at the cuzzo's house (where I opened this), we tried out the Vs. mode, which was pretty fun. By now, I should have every character unlocked. The motion-controls are perfect for this game. It's too bad they didn't make a glove controller or something for this game. 2/2. Back to リズム天国ミラクルスターズ.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

PAX West was about a month ago, and I haven't been able to get back to Perfecting things in Rhythm Heaven Groove, but I did finally open my copy of Rose & Camellia Collection the following weekend so tonight, I decided to beat the final scenario: the bonus La-Mulana chapter. 1/2

Rose & Camellia Collection title screen with Bonus Scenario selected, "The Chapter of La-Mulana" which can be enabled in the Menu options (for some reason. The main heroine of La-Mulana, Mulbruk stands to the left near the wall.

Troop of Fairies beating me in-game. They were the most annoying, taking 3 tries to beat. It's unfair since it's 4 vs. 1.

Final cutscene of the Bonus Scenario of "The Chapter of La-Mulana." The heroine of the 1st La-Mulana game, Mulbruk (you) in a slap fight with the heroine of the 2nd La-Mulana game, Lumisa Kosugi. The text reads, "It is your responsibility to decide who is La-Mulana's true heroine. Are you still having a hard time? Then go play La-Mulana now."

Start of the ending credits for the Bonus Scenario: "The Chapter of La-Mulana." It shows a silly childish drawing of Lumisa and Mulbruk play slapping each other while the short credits scroll up.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We're thinking if we want an alcoholic version, we could try replacing lemonade with -196° Yuzu or Lemon. The carbonation might give it an additional kick too.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We made Round1's Fist of the North Star, "Sip of the North Star Punch" but @kiwikamikaze.bsky.social said, "there should be an entire constellation in that drink" so I had the idea of adding some edible glitter. You can barely see it in the pic but it's a nice touch. Drink is too sweet though...

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Lovely! Always happy to see more Joule.... 🥺

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I need to still do this. Modded mine way too long ago to remember but I know some newer games won't run from a disc unless I set it as a certain mode or something.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I wonder if it tastes like The Legend of MAXX

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Perfects: -Hop N Slide 2 -Hop, Stop N Roll 2 (why are there 2 Hops?) -Wiper Bosses 2 (aka Shitter Bosses. I bobbed my head the entire time to the beat.) -Soda Hop -Backup Spotlight 2 (got this after resuming 3 hours later.) 14 left (? I think I counted wrong)

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

So far, Spirit Slasher 2 is the worst followed closely by both Shitter (Wiper) Bosses. Yum Dumb Simulator also sucks.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Perfects: -Sneezy Moon 2 (fkin hate this one) -Quick Hands -Fruit Flex 2 -Remix 12 (probably the hardest one) -Backup Spotlight -Remix 11 19 left. Was too busy to play for 2 days again but it wasn't in me this time. Probably cuz it's not the weekend. This might have been only 1/3rd of them.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I guess I really outdid myself today considering I didn't play since Wednesday? 21 perfects. Almost didn't have room to type it all so I guess I stopped at a good point (ty Sneezy Moon 2 even though it's one of the worst ones, the other being Wiper Bosses 1 & 2.)

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Perfects: -Spirit Slasher -Synchro Wings 2 -Remix 13 -Germ Aerobics -Crab Snacks 2 -Remix 10 -Stop N Go N Stop -Remix 15 -Remix 19 -Soccer Dreams 2 -Flutter Speed 2 -Space Sentry -Remix 14 -Pop, Don't Drop 2 -Sneezy Moon -Feeding the Beast 2 -Remix 1 -Syncro Wings -Ribbit Rocket -Remix 6 25 left.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Perfects: -High-Five Fever 2 -Pop, Don't Drop 46 left. Played for only 30 minutes and I couldn't even focus today so I stopped. Probably worried about the future wife being stuck in traffic I guess...

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Perfects: -Slice N Dice Kitchen 2 -Hoop Trundling -Can Do 2 -Fruit Flex -Remix 3 48 left.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Perfects: -Remix 16 -Disc Dog -Germ Aerobics 2 -Remix 4

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I was reminded it that I did not do it within a few days, but a few weeks, lol...

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I'll probably just work on Perfecting everything and then finally move onto the RPG mode. The multiplayer games aren't all unlocked yet since I haven't found a group who is willing to play through all of them/didn't have time/not enough interest. I could play solo but that defeats the point... 4/4

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

In Video Examples, you can watch an auto-play version of each mini game but you can have lyrics displayed for songs with vocals. There's None, Original, Translated or Silly. Silly is basically the equivalent of "WE DRINK RITALIN!" (DDR 5th Mix HOT LIMIT misheard lyrics.) All but 1 has this. 3/?

Remix 8 (Love me forever! by Ado) Translated Lyrics with the line, "I guess I'm getting used to this..."

Remix 8 (Love me forever! by Ado) Silly Lyrics with the line, "Hey, nah, tonight I take a shot at the log..."

Remix 8 (Love me forever! by Ado) Translated Lyrics with the line, "I'm feeling swarmed by people as I walk Takeshita Road... If I weather this storm, can I just enjoy my life?"

Remix 8 (Love me forever! by Ado) Silly Lyrics with the line, "Tom kisses the dolly, he don't let me mow... But if it's old, can I get a dizzy-like looking hat?"

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Only 4 Perfects this time where I failed probably the other 4. 2/?

Lightning Bolting 2 Perfect score. I hate this one but somehow managed to do it before I lost my chance.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I have a Amazing/Superb rating on every mini game now in Rhythm Paradise: Miracle Stars. The Perfects will be annoying and part of that is because you don't get to choose which to go for. Did multiplayer at the party yesterday and grabbed the cake perfectly despite the "timing." 1/?

Screenshot showing every mini game completed. The last column was all remixes, which was spoiled to me (with permission) the previous weekend. Remix 20 was pretty disappointing though, as it did not feature every single song/mini game like Remix 10 did for Minna no Rhythm Tengoku/Rhythm Heaven Fever. Maybe there's something if I get all Perfects... *thinking emoji*

Screenshot showing the character at the end of Remix 20, which looks like egoraptor drew or something. Too bad he doesn't draw anymore..........I think. (where is Girlchan in Paradise Episode 4?)

Congrats on clearing Stage 16!.......beep!

Screenshot showing "Play with Friends" Cake Mini game that I still don't know the name off the top of my head with a perfect grab time of 0.00 seconds.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The last Perfect and last game where I left off. Decided not to Superb the Remix 15 since I kind of got spoiled at what will be next after this. Unfortunately, I don't know if I'll be able to play today since there is a birthday party and I'm gonna try to do multiplayer again. 3/3

The final Perfect I got for the night on Quick Hands 2. This one felt like it took forever and took 2 tries. Most of it is pretty off beat. Proud of this one I suppose.

Where I left off for the night. Decided not to play Remix 15 since I'm getting sleepy and I had like 7 or 8 Perfect attempts. They're really generous this game, which I kind of appreciate.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The multiplayer happened last Saturday while today was a single column of Solo play. I managed to get 5 Perfects this time and here's 4 of them. 2/3

Me getting a Perfect on Remix 8 somehow in 2 tries. I tried to do it with the Ado Easter Egg but it was distracting.

Me getting a Perfect on Remix 2. I think this took only 1 try.

Me getting a Perfect on Soccer Dreams. Took all 3 tries to do this one since for some reason, the girl talks while she's kicking the ball and the tts thing kicks in, really screwing up your rhythm.

Me getting a Perfect on Hop, Stop N Roll. Pmeow Pmeow.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Haven't posted in over a week and haven't played in 7 days. Brought Rhythm Paradise Groove to a friend's house to try out some of the multiplayer with other rhythm gamers. Sadly, only 3 people were interested in the game, but it was still fun. Sorry, only got screens of 1 mini game. 1/3

Me (Goonstradm [Goonstradamus]) grabbing the cake at the same time as a friend, Father but I was -0.02 seconds off and he was +0.02 seconds off. Sorry I don't remember the name of this mini game.

Me (Goonstradm) winning the whole thing first to 3.

Me (Goonstradm) and Father grabbing the cake at the exact same time this time. If I had a capture device, this would do this mini game justice. Nintendo's video capture feature sucks since it's in 30fps.

The 4 player mode is funny because you get to put in your own name. We didn't try anything super risky but there was some funny stuff earlier not shown here sadly. It's also voiced by the game's text-to-speech feature lol.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Oh dang, MagWest is this weekend as well, eh? Hope you're having a (Sonic) Blast!

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I heard it was not on my side of the world, so no. 😢 However, I did see it 9 years ago! 😀

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

BONUS: "Poor Die No? Family" 3/2.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I also finally unlocked Info Tidbits in the Main Menu, which is where you get the Remix 8 Ado Easter Egg. 2/2.

Screenshot showing A for Effort Perfected

Current progress in the main "Play Solo" mode.

Finally got the hint on how to make the Ado Easter Egg in Remix 8 work. I initially thought you selected Remix 8 by Holding A until the rhythm game starts. You start Remix 8 and then hold A when the flex guy appears and the characters will go dark with stars. It's a pretty neat feature and well thought out.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Didn't get to play Rhythm Tengoku Groove yesterday because my future wife streamed for over 7 hours. On the plus side, I got 6 Perfects today, a personal best in a day (it should have been like, 9 or something.) 2 more columns finished. Getting near the end now... 1/2

Screenshot showing High-Five Fever Perfected

Screenshot showing Crab Snacks Perfected. I wonder if my kani oshi likes this one?

Screenshot showing Alien Alphabet Perfected. This is one of the weird ones. It is.........out of this world. Rimshot.

Oh look at that. Another Alien Alphabet Perfected and it's number 2.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Another round of Rhythm Tengoku: Miracle Stars. Just 2 rows again but this time 3 Perfects.

Screnshot showing a Perfect on Brolly Good Show.

Screenshot showing a Perfect on Ribbit Rocket 2.

Screenshot showing the cute soccer girl in pain on her back after landing on the floor from a failed jump. The mysterious guy and 3 bird look on without calling for help.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Didn't get to play all weekend since it was packed. Went to the other side but went back to get 2 Perfects. Game is growing on me a little bit but something feels a tiny bit off. Is this the first game that goes past Remix 10? I assume there will be 16, which would be insane.

Screenshot showing the other side of the Rhythm Heaven Groove games, which is a spoiler if you haven't played it yet.

Screenshot showing Stop N Go N Stop 2 Perfect achieved.

Screenshot showing Lightning Bolting as a Perfect.

Where I left off, which is after Remix 10 on the other side. That one was a little annoying to Superb (alt side of Amazing.)

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solphel (Commision open) @solphel.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Norn Skuld from Puzzle and Dragons. Commissioned piece. Thank you Shin.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Resumed Miracle Stars and "beat the game" (credits were shown.) Finally got my 1st Perfect after failing like 5 of them and got another. Played up to Remix 8. I wonder how expensive it was to get Ado? It was a good song (but it took 3 tries to "Amazing" it.)

Screenshot showing my 1st Perfect on Sweeper Star.

Screenshot showing Remix 8 beaten with an Amazing Rank.

Screenshot showing my 2nd Perfect on Flutter Speed

Screenshot showing a mysterious dark bar. I like the fruity drinks in the back.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Glad your father's health has improved.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Finally got Rhythm Heaven Groove and 3 other games in the mail after ordering them a month ago. I hate slow and non-free shipping. Hopefully I'll get at least all gold medals by Friday.

4 Nintendo Switch games are shown from left to right: Rhythm Tengoku: Miracle Stars (Rhythm Heaven Groove), Gradius Origins Collection, River City Saga: Journey to the West, and Pico Park 1+2. All but River City are the Japanese versions. That one is the Asian English cover.

Rhythm Heaven Groove screenshot showing my save file carried over from the demo, starting on Ribbit Rocket rhythm game.

Screenshot showing where I finished for the night, which is right after Remix 4.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

1000% agree and leave behind a radio with Ludacris' song playing as a parting gift.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

VHS shird strikes again 📼

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Playing Dream C Club at the local anime convention while it's put up on a projector in the evening. I got to wow my favorite hostess waifu and got her drunk. Then she went on a date with me lol.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Wow, they're really gonna do it huh...... I agree. This future fucking sucks. 😭

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

That's how I felt too when we lost 2 of our cats back to back years. We originally didn't plan on getting another cat but our current little guy has been a blessing. He adopted us after hanging around the yard for over a year. He's also a senior with some minor issues but we love him...

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I decided to look into the meaning of this message and I assume it's your reaction to what you posted elsewhere recently. I know things are pretty doom and gloom right now. All I can say is let's hope for the best... I really love the Dino Bocchi and Anya I got from you.

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Kalinka from Mega Man 4 (Rockman XOver design is OK too)

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Well that was a little disappointing...

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Who is excited for some Mega Man [12]: Dual Override news AND/OR Mega Man Legends Legacy Collection FEATURING MEGA MAN LEGENDS 3?

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Shin ★ @shinsane.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

I've accepted the washer and dryer playing a song when it's done, but when a rice cooker does, that's where I draw the line.

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