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I could of course try to put in an order for a Maeno one you want. I don't know though if they'd have an issue since I'd be buying it on behalf of someone else (ie: not using the name I've used on past orders) but since you already have a clock, and purchased it through ComiComi, I'm sure they wouldn't have much of an issue then. It is something I could try to help you with, though I can't make any guarantees (as I haven't done a Capolla order for someone other than myself before).

kuku311 replied to your post “CAPOLLA - Newsletter Update! MAENO TOMOAKI~!!!!”

OMG am I not dreaming? how do I order this? could you helped me ordering this while I going to steal some money in the bank? ヽ(^。^)ノ joke aside, I'm really thinking hard on whether to buy this or not. 8800yen is not small (TдT)

I can help order one for you, yes, through my SASerivce listed to the side of my blog. I just pre-ordered my Maeno Tomoaki copy today actually! Note that the release is not scheduled until February 2014, if there are not any delays in production.

It is definitely NOT cheap for the actual product you get. The alarm clock itself is... less than what you'd expect for that price. I don't actually USE my alarm clock. I transferred the mp3 files on it to my computer and put it back in the box, where it now sits on my shelf with my otome collection.

Also, the tracks range in length from 17-34 seconds with 18 total. There are 5 variations for each character by default which include the themes; spring, summer, fall, winter, and year-round. Multiply that times the 3 different character options portrayed by the seiyuu, you end up with 15 actual alarms. The last 3 tracks in my Morikawa Toshiyuki set are 30 second long situations giving you a total of about 8 minutes of your bias waking you up in 15 different ways.

There is something though that has always kind of bothered me when sitting and seriously listening to the alarms. The names are recorded SEPARATELY and placed into the "empty spaces" in the dialog where the name is used. So some of the tracks have this somewhat normal speaking dialog and then a really HAPPY way of saying your name suddenly. Perhaps it was just what they did with Morikawa, I'm not sure, but it did confuse me at first. Regardless of this I didn't hate what I got. What I did, though, to make it worth the price PERSONALLY was I edited the mp3s by cutting out my name and piecing it back together into my own edited "ringtone" for my cellphone where Morikawa is literally just calling my name in 3 different ways.

Morikawa Toshiyuki's alarm clock, using my chosen name, has each character calling you with a slightly different suffix. His butler character used "-sama", the instructor used "-chan", and his news reporter character didn't use a suffix at all. So I pieced it in such a way that he gradually became louder and seemingly more frustrated/genki as he called my name... It certainly wakes me up in the morning, that's for sure! I always have to dash for the snooze button before he gets to the "Mei-chan!" at the end because it's so loud and genki;;; I prefer the "Mei-sama" or "Mei" personally LOL I've also made it my general ringtone on my phone and I have had no regrets..... but a few half-dozen close calls;;; LONG STORY.

So yes, it is definitely something you should think seriously about. If it's a bias, I'm sure you won't be upset by what you get. But if you're expecting a gold plated alarm clock with 30 hours of audio, then I think you should just hold off until the seiyuus next drama CD release;;; I hope this helps you or anyone else who was interested in these alarm clocks.

So, I paid for my pre-order of the personalized Maeno Tomoaki alarm clock Capolla announced on Saturday! Then opened to orders on Sunday. And I paid for today... ANYWAY, reason I'm updating is because there was some additional information included with the order confirmation email.

As of right now, the estimated release date is around the end of February 2014 for orders to be sent out. Of course it runs the risk of being delayed but at least now there's a tentative idea of when to look forward to it! No details yet on what kind of characters Maeno will be voicing but I'm excited to just hear him say my name LOL

So, for those of you who may be aware of or even preordered (such as myself) Capolla’s special personalized drama CD, they have been delaying and occasionally updating purchasers on the CD’s development. I received an email update yesterday from them and thought I’d post regarding it for anyone who was interested in following the situation.

First, they apologized a few times regarding the delay. If I remember correctly, the first volume featuring Morikawa Toshiyuki was scheduled for release in February… nearly 9 months ago. They explained what was causing the delays with reworking the script, smoothing over parts of the development, scheduling time for the recording, editing the recording, etc etc etc… You get the point. Whatever the case may be, there is still no release date but they said it should be “soon”. With it being close to a year after the original announcement, I’m not holding my breath anymore.

Well I originally gasped upon realizing I got an email from Capolla but it appears to be another apology/delay email, sadly. I originally pre-ordered my "Only You" personalized (with your choice of name) drama CD with Morikawa Toshiyuki back around February this year because I was so excited. The website said it would likely be released in February though no specific dates were given. I was adamant about getting the CD so I didn't have much of an issue with waiting. I've waited over 2 years for commissions before but this was a company so odds were likely more in my favor this time... or so I thought. ヽ(。ヘ°)ﾉ

February came and went. Followed by March... then April... and now we're halfway through May. I understand hiccups happen. They don't come off as a really well known and big company like some others, but they do have original concepts for their products with some big names, too. So far all of the delay emails to this point (which have been one main apology email before this one and then a blurb in one newsletter I received) have never really said too much or given an expected date. Now I have some more concrete information from the email just now. Looks like it could be just about ANYTIME this year I guess. (ﾉ⊙д◎)ﾉ

お世話になっております。 さぽーら　です。 天使の目覚まし時計　ドラマ　の発売が大変遅れておりまして申し訳ございません。 また、ご連絡が遅れまして大変申し訳ございません。 進行の途中ですが、経過をご報告させていただきます。 先般、お知らせ致しましたように当方の進行の不手際がございました。 特に脚本に関しましては、別のライターさんにリライトして頂くという、 結果的には、一から仕上げるよりも時間の掛ることをしてしまいました。 そのため、年末に予定されておりました収録が一旦延期となってしまいました。 本作では、台本の完成をもって日程調整に掛るという手順が必要だったため 新たな収録日を設定するのに時間がかかっております。 お忙しい方故、一旦スケジュールが保留となりますと 次を確保するのが、かなり先になってしまっているという状況です。 現在は、森川様に空きがでたところで即収録できるように スタンバイをしているところでございます。 おおよその収録が決まりましたらば、再度ご連絡いたしたく存じます。 お待ちいただいていらっしゃる皆様には、大変申し訳なく 思っております。 少しでも良いものをお届けできますようにと努めております。 何卒、よろしくお願い申し上げます。

I've chosen to translate the email for both myself to review later and anyone else who has or wishes to eventually order the "Only You" personalized (or not) drama CD series they're working on. I'm not fluent in Japanese so please feel free to correct me or assist me where errors may have taken place. Some liberty was taken with the translation in parts to help it flow better and fit the apologetic feel they were trying to get across, as opposed to a literal translation. (ﾉ_ _)ﾉ

This is a notification from Capolla.

We apologize for the inexcusable Tenshi no Mezamashitokei Drama sale delay. As well as the late response to the delay. Progress is on the way, but we have updated information regarding it.

Some time ago, it was our mistake in the late notification regarding the progress. Especially regarding the script, where we had another writer rewrite the script. In order for this, some time was needed to finish it. For this reason the schedule has been extended to the end of the year where it will be compiled/recorded.

For this we will need more time to finish the script and schedule days for the new recordings. For the people who are busy working hard, the schedule has been put on hold. Currently Morikawa is on stand-by for recording at a later time. [this was confusing but I think that's what they're trying to say] Once an approximate schedule is in place we will contact you again.

Thank you very much for waiting all this time.

We are doing our best to make the best thing possible for you. Please accept our apologies. [again some liberties here because this phrase can be used in so many ways]

Capolla is the company that does the seiyuu personalized alarm clocks, and recently, personalized drama CDs! Their personalized alarm clock collection is quite extensive but expensive for the fact that you end up with about 8 minutes of total audio... but you have the option of having your name (if reserved within a certain time limit) or from a selection of common Japanese names. Luckily my name can be taken as a Japanese one so I lucked out there. (ノ^∇^)ノ

They have 11 available seiyuus for the alarm clocks including: Morikawa Toshiyuki, Kishio Daisuke, Yonaga Tsubasa, Ishida Akira, Yusa Kouji, and Morikubo Shoutaro in the series 1 set. And for series 2 they include: Midorikawa Hikaru, Toriumi Kousuke, Okiayu Ryoutarou, Nakai Kazuya, and Hirakawa Daisuke. ヾ(@°▽°@)ノ

For the personalized drama CDs, they only have Morikawa Toshiyuki available for pre-order at the moment. He's the first release in the new series they're setting up. I ordered mine a bit ago, with my name put in so it was more expensive than the normal "no names used" version. It was slotted for release sometime in February, but as you can see it's come and gone with no release yet. I've received an order update a while ago that they weren't ready yet but that was about it until tonight. I just got my Capolla newsletter email with word about new seiyuu releases and updates on other projects. Morikawa's personalized "Only You" drama CD has no official release date but production is still on-going (ie: not stalled/stopped). COME TO ME MORIKAWA~ (ღ˘⌣˘ღ)

Other email newsletter updates included that Ishida Akira was slotted for the second volume release in their "Only You" personalized drama CD series! His CD is expected for release this summer/fall. No website updates yet on the character/story for his CD though but they did mention that he will be a pastry chef from the sounds of it. SWEETS AND ISHIDA AKIRA!? OH MY! I believe they will be taking orders for his CD shortly though the site does not currently list it as an option, still only showing Morikawa's character and info yet. But expect that to be updated shortly I'm sure. They've started planning and working on his CD already and it sounds promising because I like sweets and that's enough for me. (○´3｀)ﾉ