Paris Manga 2016

I do not often have the opportunity to go to rallies or fans conventions, but the 4th November, I could go to the Paris Manga convention with my sister, our main goal was to meet the actor Charles Dance, the special guest of the first day of the convention, and was present only on 4 November in Paris.

For the convention, I did not come in cosplay, but for the opportunity to meet a GOT actor, I put all my assets related to the series: my t-shirt with all the sigils GOT, my pendants Targaryen and Stark, and my Targaryen hat. To begin, when I arrived at the place of the Convention, I felt immediately like in paradise. Dozens of stands everywhere, selling all sorts of things: figurines, posters, clothes, and a lot more diverse and varied. Most things were related to the Manga universe, which is understandable with the name of the convention, but several of my favorite fictional universes were present, as Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Marvel and DC comics, and also some mangas I watch like Pokemon, Fairy Tail, Attack on Titan....

Photo with BB-8!

Of course, no surprise, there was a stand dedicated to Star Wars, but even more, the most iconic droid of the saga, I mean of course R2, was present, and came to say hello to people who came to see him. When I wanted to take a picture of him, he came to me and stopped, as if to pose for the photo. It was really funny.

But the nice characters of Star Wars were not the only ones to be present. The soldiers of the Galactic Empire were also there. Stormtroopers and Imperial officers, all armed, and I even thought I saw the Emperor Darth Sidious. I could not resist the opportunity to take a photo with the Empire (what? I'm a traitor? Yes, it is possible, and after?)

One of the highlights of the day was the Game of Thrones conference that I attended, with the three actors from the series invited for the event. I could see Ellie Kendrick, who plays the role of Meera Reed. Keisha Castle-Hughes, who plays Obara Sand (but also the role of the Queen of Naboo in Star Wars Revenge of the Sith), and finally, the exclusive guest, Mr. Charles Dance, aka Lord Tywin Lannister (who also played the role of Dr. Clemens in Alien 3). During their arrival on the scene, the whole crowd (me and my sister included), have applauded and encouraged them with all our strength, to show them that we love them and that France loves Game of Thrones. Charles, before sitting in his seat, even took a photo of the crowd with his phone. Hearing them talking about their experiences in the world of the cinema was really interesting. Ellie Kendrick knows how to speak French, and she has a very good accent, and she said that her favorite character is Brienne of Tarth, 'cause she's really badass. Charles Dance said his favorite character was Tyrion, and told us that each time he apologized to Peter Dinklage for all the wickedness that he had to tell him in the scenes they played together. I would like to ask them a question, but I have not been chosen from all the people who had questions. Oh well, it will be for a next time.

I ended my day in Paris Manga with the moment I was waiting for several months forward. After giving my ticket, I could enter the small studio or were professional photographers. Charles Dance was there for the photo session with fans. As GOT fan, it was a real honor to shake hands with Charles Dance, talk to him and take a picture with him. An unforgettable memory that I keep preciously. Charles is really nice, smiling, and has a great personality. As many fans were waiting after me, I could not stay long with him, but I was able to exchange a few words with him. A big thank you to Charles Dance for his visit to Paris and Paris Manga to have invited him to the event.

Mathias, the Killmaster

Fire and Blood \m/ 

Hero of the Month - Edition N°12

For this edition of the month of August, we are going in another fictional world of my childhood and one of the most world famous franchises. I wrote and I dedicate this article to my favorite legendary pokemon and also one of my favorites in all the species of Pokémon: Mewtwo.

In his story, Mewtwo is not a pokemon born naturally. He was the first Pokémon created by humans, from a sample of another legendary pokemon, considered the ancestor of all Pokémon: Mew. Giovanni, the supreme leader of Team Rocket, wanted to create an ultimate weapon, the strongest and ferocious pokémon the world, to ensure its domination of the world. From the dna of Mew found in an ancient temple dedicated to the legendary pokemon, the scientists of Team Rocket created a being of flesh and blood, larger and with the same powers as Mew, but improved. Mewtwo was born.

But hardly born, Mewtwo wanted more information on what he really was, but with his psychic powers, he managed to guess that scientists had no use in his well-being and see him only as a laboratory experiment . Enraged, Mewtwo unleashed his powers, destroying the laboratory and killed all scientists. Soon after, Mewtwo is Welcomed by Giovanni, who manages to deceive him and make him believe that he is an ally, but in reality, Giovanni uses Mewtwo as supremacy's weapon, beating all the trainers he faces. Again, Mewtwo is fooled, and retaliates by causing an explosion before fleeing, but Giovanni survives. Therefore, Mewtwo decides to not trust humans anymore, seeing them as enemies, and decides himself to become the master of the world and destroy all who dare oppose him, human or Pokemon. For that, he settled on a remote island, and built his own laboratory, using the same cloning technology that has allowed him to be born. His goal: to create a cloned army of Pokemon from real Pokémon. 

Mewtwo besets the best trainers pokemon by inviting them on his island, in pretending to be the best pokemon trainer in the world and invites them to a duel. But upon arrival, Mewtwo reveals his trap, and has no problems to defeat the Gyarados and Rhyhorn of two trainers who wanted to intervene. During the duel, Mewtwo uses three cloned Pokémon: Charizard, Blastoise and Venusaur. Clones are stronger than the originals, Mewtwo comes out winner of the fight and capture all the Pokemon of the trainers, even Pikachu.

But the rage is felt when Mewtwo meets Mew. For the first time, the original and the clone meet. Mew tries to make understand to Mewtwo that fight is useless and to have a very powerful power is useless, that the true strength of the pokemon comes from their heart, but Mewtwo, blinded by his hatred and revenge desire, launches hostilities and the fight begins between the two legends. Evenly matched, both pokemon decide to put all their power in an ultimate attack, but Ash interposes himself and is hit by the beam of energy that turns him into stone statue (he will be saved later by the tears of Pikachu and the other Pokémons, clones and originals). 

Having seen with his own eyes what a good human is able to do to save the lives of the Pokémon, Mewtwo finally realized he was himself become a heartless monster, greedy for power. Remorseful, Mewtwo, with the help of Mew, decided to go away from it all, along with all cloned Pokémon, in a place where they can live in peace.

Mewtwo is one of the most popular and loved pokémon by fans thanks of its character, its appearance, its tragic history and its psychic powers. It is even said he was classified second most popular Pokémon, just after Pikachu.

Mewtwo can be impulsive, as he can be wise and patient. But his clone origins make him doubt about himself, causing him to wonder some questions. Who am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose? Mewtwo doubt of himself, not feeling himself as part of the world. But doubt was cast when Ash, a young trainer, and other friends, came to help Mewtwo when he was injured and dying. They wanted to dive Mewtwo in a miraculous source that could heal any Pokémon, but Mewtwo did not wanted, considering he had to die 'cause he was not from this world. However, in the miraculous water, Mewtwo felt again the life coming inside and cure him. It was then he realized that yes, he was a pokemon like others and that he had a role to play in the world's balance. Mewtwo was created as a deadly weapon, but became a protector of life and freedom.

Mewtwo is among the most dangerous and powerful Pokémon that exist, and is one of the few Pokémon that can talk like a human. With just a simple concentration, he can move objects, living beings, or even create hurricanes with a simple wrist movement. It is unclear to what level of power can reach Mewtwo, but it is very probable that he could destroy humanity if he wanted.

For being one of the icons of one of the most famous franchises worldwide, and also one of the most charismatic of the world Pokémon, Mewtwo deserves his place in the pantheon of epic heroes.

See youn next time, humans ;)

Mathias, the Killmaster
Fire and Blood \m/

Pokemon Silver Version

I know Pokemon since my childhood, and I really like that. I grew up with these amazing creatures. One of my first games was precisely the game Pokemon Silver Version for the Game Boy Color.

Unfortunately I can no longer play. The cartridge of my game is in perfect condition, but my Game Boy Color is dead. It is completely worn out. I must say that I spent hours and hours playing to Pokemon. To play again, I'll have to get a Nintendo and a new game, because the Game Boy Color are no longer sold since a very long time.

I'm really disappointed that it's over, because I finished the game. I had become master of the League, I had all the badges, more than one hundred Pokémon, I explored the entire map, I had defeated Team Rocket, and I was especially captured the legendary Pokemon Lugia and Entei, two of my favorite legendaries. I beat everyone and I never lost a match, even when I was starting out. This game will really miss me. It's all a part of my life that ended the day my Game Boy passed away.

My team was:

- Feraligatr (lvl 86)

- Lugia (lvl 70)

- Entei (lvl 60)

- Tyranitar (lvl 68)

- Rhydon (lvl 47)

- Magcargo (lvl 38) 

But I still keep my game and my Game Boy in my room, because it's a big sentimental value, but also for all the happiness moments that I had on this amazing game.

                                                                     

                                                                        Mathias, the Lordi Rider