Happy Halloween and also happy 21st anniversary of New Trials! I drew the chibi sketch for Halloween 2019. In Naoko's fantasy, Sakura probably is a cute, klutzy novice witch, while Syaoran is the head of an ancient vampire clan.
Of course, fall 1999 is also when I first published the New Trials of Card Captor Sakura on the internet, before the age of E-books. Time does fly, doesn't it? I think the greatest blessing is that we all grew up together, the CCS characters, the readers, and myself of course as well. I think in the difficult times we are in, we seek comfort in those things that are familiar to us, things that give us happiness, and the CCS and New Trials community is one of those things that I feel blessed to have with me. So, despite my sporadic updates, I just want to say how much I love you all and how grateful I have this community with me, as a part of my DNA.
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I've been missing Broadway every since I finally got to see the Hamilton film back in July. I missed out on getting tickets several times when I visited New York, and it was awesome seeing it with the original cast. I vibed so much with with Angelica Schuyler and haven't even recovered since. As a writer, sometimes you feel so jealous of another writer's way with words, and the history major in me also felt quite giddy. Sorry for ever doubting Lin-Manual Miranda. I'm not sharing any Hamilton songs because I think it's more enjoyable watching the show with virgin ears (like I did!). Instead, I know it's cliche, but I can't think of a better Halloween song. And I've been really revisiting Andrew Lloyd Webber again. Phantom of the Opera is the epitome of a musical, and I think should be everyone's entryway into Broadway. I only recently caught the Phantom of The Opera at the Royal Albert Hall from 2011 and it was perfection, though I am such an original cast loyalist. I also allude to Phantom of the Opera quite a few times in New Trials, hence today's choice. Strange, I was always Team Erik, and thought Christine Daae was a ninny. These days, I can't help just thinking what a gentleman Raoul is.
Hello there, nice to see you again.
ReplyDeleteRegarding your story where do you think it stands at the moment? At half? A quarter till the finale?
Sometimes I had to reread some chapters to understand again the story xd I think that from where I first started to read and got to the latest I took 2 weeks cause of how long this story his. That's dedication on your part to create this kind of story.
At the time this story was created I wasn't even 10 years old and now I'm on late 20s. I think that when this story is finished I will just read from the beginning to enjoy the full experience.
Keep up the good work and update soon
One thing that I remembered is that on your story at a time Sakura gets stuck as a little child and on the clear manga syaoran is reversed as a little child as well cause of a clear card. It's kinda funny and ironic
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween and Happy Anniversary! I hope you had a great Halloween. This picture is so reminiscent of your earlier New Trials artwork. I feel so nostalgic. Especially with the Phantom of the Opera musical spotlight. I guess everything always comes full circle.
ReplyDeleteHi Wish-chan! I'm so sorry that it took this long for me to discover this blog post. Sometimes I wait to see if you'll post things first but this one escaped my radar all together. So let us know when you drop these gems if I don't already beat you to the punch.
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of NT achieving its 21st anniversary! Way to go!
To be honest, the first time I watched Hamilton I didn't know what to think of it. I never listen to rap so I couldn't connect. But after listening to a podcast where the hosts took a break from their regular theme to talk about it, I understood what made it so groundbreaking. I listened to the full length Hamilton Act 1 but it's Muppets and Hamilton Act 2 but its Muppets (by Ricky Downes III) and it really helped me differentiate all of the characters. By the time I watched Hamilton again I was all in.
Yay! Sorry we're just now seeing this update, haha! I love musicals too, and have been revisiting my favorites recently.
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