May 8, 2013

Episodes Movie Review Kenji Koiso is an eleventh grade math genius that is asked by his upperclassmen Natsuki Shinohara, to pose as her boyfriend at her family home during the summer. There Kenji meets the proud and ancient Jinnouchi clan, whom have all gathered to celebrate the 90th birthday of their spunky grandmother and head of the family. During his stay at...

May 8, 2013

Episodes Movie Review 117 minutes of tears, joy, fuzzy feelings and cute wolf children. Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki (Wolf Children) is a story of motherhood. More specifically, a young woman’s journey from a short fairy-tale romance with a werewolf to the harsh realities of raising children as a single mother. How will she care for two half-human...

Mar 10, 2013

Wondering why I’ve been away from the graphics department for so long? See the title… So yes, some of you may or may not know, but I’ve been engaged a few months now and will be getting married in June. Meaning I’m planning stuff NOW. As a hardcore geek that respects tradition, I will be having the traditional Chinese Wedding… With...

Mar 5, 2013

Episodes 24 Review Fifteen year old princess Pacifica Casull is the most feared and hated person by the followers of the God Mauser, as the 5111th Grendel Prophecy predicts that she is the “poison that will destroy the world.” Known as the “Scrapped Princess,” she was abandoned and left to die at birth only to be saved by the commoner...

Feb 7, 2013

Phoenix is going to try harder to connect with her fans and supporters. How does a more active YouTube channel sound? Live streaming of her playing games on Twitch.tv? Find out more in this video! (Phoenix is narrating in third person.)   Facebook Twitter Tumblr...

Jan 8, 2013

Everyone and their mother has been doing a 30 Day challenge of some sort. To make a month’s answer’s go by faster, here they all are, in one list. Let’s begin! Day 1 – Very first anime. Probably Doreamon. I was probably a toddler and didn’t even know it was anime, but by the time I was 5, I was singing along the theme song (in...

Jan 5, 2013

Every year for the past five years I’ve almost always forgotten about this site’s birthday… On December 29, 2012 – this site turned NINE YEARS OLD… Holy smokes… I’ve been running this site for almost a decade now. Looking back, I see the growth and achievements this site has achieved. I, as a designer and webmaster have...

Jan 5, 2013

Episodes 13 Review When a video of the murder of a Red Clansman is broadcasted for the world to see, rivaling clans begin to clash in search for the one responsible: The self-proclaimed “Colorless King.” Yashiro Isana, a student of Ashinaka High School finds himself in the middle of the feud and the target of the Red Clan HOMRA. He greatly resembles...

Dec 23, 2012

Just wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Sorry I haven’t been as active with the graphics lately, but if you’ve been following me on any social media, you’d see that I’m very active there. Be sure to check them out. (All links on the right.) Please visit my new affiliate, Anime Render, one of the largest anime...

Dec 6, 2012

Nov 7, 2012

It’s been a while and some updates other than Anime Reviews will be coming out slowly. Meanwhile I’ve created an Instagram account so you can follow me there if you want to see sepia colored images of me, my face and other things I’m too lazy to photoshop on the go… As a graphic designer, I am facepalming myself as I write this. That is...

Oct 30, 2012

Episodes 26 Review Yuki Cross is the adopted daughter of the headmaster of Cross Academy, a school consisting of the Day and Night Class. The Night Class is attended by the vampire race and led by Kaname, a vampire with an infatuation with Yuki. Zero Kiryu, a childhood friend of Yuki is determined to protect her from Kaname, who fuels his hate for vampires....

Oct 11, 2012

Episodes 24 Review Kouichi Sanada and Kazuki Aihara’s childhood friend Mao Mizusawa has returned after living in France for several years. To Kouichi’s surprise, his mother has agreed to let Mao stay with them, allowing Mao to take Kouichi’s room. With the help of Mao’s enthusiasm, Kouichi and Kazuki are able to express their feelings for...

Oct 1, 2012

Concordia Discors 06-07-2010 1920×1200 (widescreen 16:10) This was the Wildcard for the MT Knockout Round 3 The title of this translates to “Discordant Harmony.” When I first saw the scan, I thought it was “strangely beautiful” and one of those things where you’d either love it or hate it – there is no in...

Sep 9, 2012

Yep. That’s the news I’ve been keeping for a few weeks. So what does this mean? Absolutely nothing has changed. I just have a rock on my finger and people ask me a lot of questions. That’s about it. In other news, if you haven’t been following me on Facebook or Tumblr, then you’re seriously missing out on some fun VS Posts. If you...

Aug 28, 2012

Artificial Vertigo 08-01-2008 1440×900 (widescreen 16:10) This was made originally as a gift for a friend, back in 2008. Therefore there is only one resolution. :/ ANONYMOUS BAY 11-04-2005 1600×1200 (normal 4:3) 1024×768 (normal 4:3) 1280×1024 (square 5:4) I wanted to practice on my crummy vectoring so this...

Aug 27, 2012

Aug 20, 2012

Episodes 25 Review Sternbild City is the setting to a popular program called “Hero TV,” where individuals with super powers called “Next” are the stars. They are heroes that wear sponsor logos and collect points toward their rankings, for the purpose of entertaining the viewers while saving the city. A veteran hero named Wild Tiger, who...

Aug 9, 2012

SYSTEM ANOMALY 08-09-2012 1920×1440 (normal 4:3) 1600×1280 (square 5:4) 1920×1200 (widescreen 16:10) 1920×1080 (HD 16:9) Another quick wallpaper, because I can. The image looked suspiciously like redjuice work, so that was… Interesting… ...

Jul 29, 2012

Episodes 25 Review “Kaito Daimon is a brilliant 16-year-old teenager who loves to solve puzzles. He acquires an enigmatic item called the Armband of Orpheus that allows him to fully utilize his brain, but that consequentially drains him completely. Currently attending Root Academy as an honor student, he is invited by the school principal to confront a...

Jul 28, 2012

First, I’d like to announce minor changes to the Wallpaper and Avatar sections. If you look at the either section, you will notice that now there is a number next to each Anime title, telling you how many avatars or wallpapers you will see inside. I don’t know why I never thought of putting it there. Perhaps I was lazy. The Forgotten Lair –...

Jul 22, 2012

Jul 21, 2012

So last week I joined Tumblr, in the attempt to cure my boredom and perhaps promote this website a bit more. I realize now that the original fanbase of this website has gotten older, some moving further from Anime and such. It pains me to say this, but it’s a dying thing amongst people in my age group. We still love Anime in our hearts, but are too busy or...

Jul 14, 2012

Here is an HD Video Tutorial for you to view. Please note several things before watching… 1. You must know the Layer Mask Tutorial to understand use of Layer Masks. 2. You must know what Blending Options are. You can see uses of it in my Blending Stock Images Tutorial. 3. You should know how I blend colors with Glow and Monotone Effect Tutorial. 4. VIEW...

Jul 10, 2012

Okay so I finally caved. Basically for a few weeks I’ve been meaning to update but never found the time… Mostly because I want to submit something meaningful and not fully half-assed. Mostly a wallpaper. You guys know those can take MONTHS. It sucks to have standards sometimes…   Anyway you can find my Tumblr...

Jul 10, 2012

Jun 12, 2012

Fear not. You didn’t miss my birthday. I probably won’t want to announce my birthdays anymore, anyhow, due to the fact that I’m reaching that unspeakable age that begins with a three and ends with a zero… That’s right, three hundred. The birthday the title mentions is actually the site design’s birthday. This layout has been...

Jun 12, 2012

If you’re wondering why you haven’t heard from me, it’s because I’ve been busy with life and gaming. Mostly life, but the three hours I have left on most weekdays goes to gaming. It used to be StarCraft II and Mass Effect’s Multiplayer, but lately I’ve found myself addicted to something else… Diablo 3′s auction...

May 18, 2012

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May 2, 2012

Fuckin’ Reapers 05-02-2012 1920×1080 (HDl 16:9) Bored. Wanted to make something. Fruity colors. Fuckin’ Reapers… Ending makes me so angry… One resolution only because I just don’t care… P.S. The thumbnail cuts off the full HD width of actual...

Apr 14, 2012

Well I’m back. Tokyo and Taiwan were fun. If you follow me on Facebook (and you should), then you’d have followed my adventure via the photos I uploaded. Be sure to check them out through the album I posted on the page. I got to see Mt. Fuji, visit temples, shop in Shibuya, ride the subways and walk around Shinjuku during the beautiful blossoming of...

Apr 14, 2012

Episodes 23 Review Fam Fan Fan is a young and highly enthusiastic female sky pirate with the dream to fly in the Grand Race that once brought together all the nations. Unfortunately her world has been torn by war since the Ades Federation decided to annex all other nations in the intent to unite and rule all under their young and manipulated Empress. Fam and her...

Mar 27, 2012

So I will be away until April 12th on vacation. I will be visiting Taiwan, Japan and maybe Thailand. Camera? Check. Tourist outfit? Check. Empty suitcase inside a suitcase to be filled with goodies? Check. I’ll be checking the site from time to time but won’t be posting any new content until I’m back – unless something amazing happens...

Mar 24, 2012

Episodes 22 Review After the events of “Lost Christmas,” an alien virus outbreak that occurred in Japan ten years ago, its citizens find itself under the oppressive rule of GHQ to “contain” the situation. When a quiet and indecisive high school student named Shu Ouma encounters the stoic and beautiful singer named Inori, he finds himself...

Mar 14, 2012

Before you continue any further, let it be known that this entire blog entry will contain SPOILERS. Do not read any content below and then cry that I spoiled it for you. And if you haven’t played the game or finished the game yet, chances are you already know some of the endings, because it has outraged the gaming community so much that it echoed into your...

Mar 14, 2012

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Mar 9, 2012

So it’s a week before my move to another country and I haven’t packed yet… I have a good excuse though. 1. I work. 2. Mass Effect 3 is out and I play as a female Commander Shepard that has stayed loyal to my boy toy Kaidan since the first game… So I’ve got more sexy time important things to do. Anyway, if I’m MIA for the next...

Mar 3, 2012

Feb 25, 2012

Firstly, a special thanks to Shogo for his donation to TFL Design – keeping the tradition that I receive donations for this site every two years. In light of this, I figure I’d make the bi-yearly announcement asking for donations to keep this site alive for years to come. If you all would care to know, a life changing turn of events is happening...

Feb 15, 2012

effortless 02-15-2012 1920×1440 (normal 4:3) 1600×1280 (square 5:4) 1920×1200 (widescreen 16:10) 1920×1080 (HD 16:9) This wall originally wasn’t even of this series. Instead of scrapping the entire background I had made, I blended another scan into it. Hurray for laziness. KOKORO 07-11-2011...

Feb 11, 2012

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Jan 30, 2012

Here’s a treat! My first “Video Blog” – because I’m too lazy to write. Note that this was done at 2:30AM on a work night and I was trying to keep my voice down. Insomnia – Hoorah!     If I have time, one day I will present a full timeline of all my works to date… Or one that will highlights the work that...

Jan 29, 2012

Temptation 01-29-2012 1920×1440 (normal 4:3) 1600×1280 (square 5:4) 1920×1200 (widescreen 16:10) 1920×1080 (HD 16:9) For the most part, I liked the original scan the way it was. Just a slight color and blend job. ...

Jan 19, 2012

Available ONLY on FACEBOOK. So I had asked about 24 hours ago, if you guys would like TFL Design to create some Facebook Covers for your profiles. A handful of you answered within that time, so I assumed that handful stood for the majority of the 700+ fans… Anyway, you can now find some sweet Anime Profile Covers exclusively on the FACEBOOK PAGE....

Jan 13, 2012

Episodes 25 Review There are two dimensions that mirror each other – the human world Assiah and the demon world of Gehenna. The only way demons can cross over to the other world is if they possess a human or animal in Assiah. The strongest demon of all, Satan, is too powerful for any human vessel to carry, so he impregnates a human woman, who bears twin...

Jan 7, 2012

5 Rain Brushes for Adobe Photoshop 7.0+. They’re pretty big so not limited to small graphics....

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