Holy shit. Is it just me or am i going crazy?
Just finished my English oral exam today, and i think i screwed up. It wasn't that bad of a screw up, i still think that my marks will be acceptable BUT this was only because i panicked.
My throat was sqelching so much that i couldn't pronounce one word; Provocative. I was stuttering like a fish out of water. The examiners laughed and i nearly tried to commit seppuku when they did. Oh fml. I really hate orals. ;_;
Tuesday, 9 July 2013
Saturday, 6 July 2013
Love Lab episode 1 (The age of yuri is here!!!)
I have been waiting for this! FINALLY! Yeahhhhh!
The long awaited first episode is finally out, and it made some pretty good impressions on me.
For one i am really excited because this is supposedly Yuri, and since there are so few pure yuri animes out there i was naturally excited. However, i hope with all my heart that this series will not become another Candy boy, because i would just go crazy.
The moment i started watching this, i had a good feeling about it. And apparently i was right. The first episode had me laughing all the way through, and the progress between the two protagonists is simply amazing.
The jokes were awesome, and the funniest parts were how the main character messes it up so badly; like holding hands. Is it possible to die of laughter and cuteness? I hope this question gets answers in the next episode. I am seriously looking forward to it. :)
EDIT 17/11/14: I have never been more mislead by an anime series, in my entire life. So not Yuri.
The long awaited first episode is finally out, and it made some pretty good impressions on me.
For one i am really excited because this is supposedly Yuri, and since there are so few pure yuri animes out there i was naturally excited. However, i hope with all my heart that this series will not become another Candy boy, because i would just go crazy.
The moment i started watching this, i had a good feeling about it. And apparently i was right. The first episode had me laughing all the way through, and the progress between the two protagonists is simply amazing.
The jokes were awesome, and the funniest parts were how the main character messes it up so badly; like holding hands. Is it possible to die of laughter and cuteness? I hope this question gets answers in the next episode. I am seriously looking forward to it. :)
EDIT 17/11/14: I have never been more mislead by an anime series, in my entire life. So not Yuri.
Friday, 5 July 2013
Hataraku Maou-sama
Finished another series, Yay for me!
The 13 episode series was certainly long, in more ways than one. When i first started watching it, i found it refreshing. The comedic sense was good and the characters were certainly a blast to watch as they tried to adjust to their new surroundings.
Maou Sadao is actually the Demon overlord Satan from ente isle, who escapes into the modern world with his sidekick, Ashiya. The first few episodes show how maou gets a job at McRonalds (i laughed when i saw it) and Ashiya becomes a 'male-wife' who does the chores in their itty bitty rental house.
Maou bumps into a red headed girl at the traffic light and lends her his umbrella because of the rain. However, the red-headed girl discovers his identity and turns out to be the Hero who drove Overlord Satan into escaping; Emilia. I don't want to spoil the story for you so i will just summarize the first few episodes. Now for my thoughts on this anime.
Although i had to admit it was interesting, the story became stagnant after the fifth or sixth episode as the characters had already adjusted to their new lives. It tried to revive the story by adding several new characters such as Lucifer and Suzuno, but the plot had already went past the point of no return. I enjoyed the fantasy added into this anime because it spiced it up alot. But to my dismay, there wasn't many action scenes and majority of the episodes revolved around Maou working at McRonalds with Chiho or Emilia constantly checking up on him.
The second last episode started out good....before its bubble popped. One thing i had a problem with was the fact that Maou was ridiculously overpowered. I understand that he is the demon overlord but what use is an evil villain if we all know he's going to be defeated so easily? The fights last for about 2 to 4 mins max.
I have mixed feelings for this anime, however it proved to be a delight and a disappointment. My opinion is that they should have at least sent Maou back to ente isle for one episode instead of repeatedly showing the same thing; He goes to work, Emilia stalks him, they fight, he goes back home OR Bad-guy appears, beats him, Maou gets his powers, thrashes them and goes home.
I would say that the fantasy aspect of this series should have been brought out more, because it got boring midway through. HOWEVER, it was still enjoyable but i wouldn't want to watch it again. Though the fights were freaking awesome.
Plot: The story hits a block. Refreshing at first but downhill after five to six episodes. 6/10
Characters: Pretty developed. They managed to explore Emilia's past, it was really touching. 8/10
Graphics: The fights were cool, but there were too little action scenes. The transformation of Maou was kinda overboard but Emilia's archangel form suited her well. 7/10
Recommendation: It was good, but for those who want a good plot, you better try something else. 3/5
The 13 episode series was certainly long, in more ways than one. When i first started watching it, i found it refreshing. The comedic sense was good and the characters were certainly a blast to watch as they tried to adjust to their new surroundings.
Maou Sadao is actually the Demon overlord Satan from ente isle, who escapes into the modern world with his sidekick, Ashiya. The first few episodes show how maou gets a job at McRonalds (i laughed when i saw it) and Ashiya becomes a 'male-wife' who does the chores in their itty bitty rental house.
Maou bumps into a red headed girl at the traffic light and lends her his umbrella because of the rain. However, the red-headed girl discovers his identity and turns out to be the Hero who drove Overlord Satan into escaping; Emilia. I don't want to spoil the story for you so i will just summarize the first few episodes. Now for my thoughts on this anime.
Although i had to admit it was interesting, the story became stagnant after the fifth or sixth episode as the characters had already adjusted to their new lives. It tried to revive the story by adding several new characters such as Lucifer and Suzuno, but the plot had already went past the point of no return. I enjoyed the fantasy added into this anime because it spiced it up alot. But to my dismay, there wasn't many action scenes and majority of the episodes revolved around Maou working at McRonalds with Chiho or Emilia constantly checking up on him.
The second last episode started out good....before its bubble popped. One thing i had a problem with was the fact that Maou was ridiculously overpowered. I understand that he is the demon overlord but what use is an evil villain if we all know he's going to be defeated so easily? The fights last for about 2 to 4 mins max.
I have mixed feelings for this anime, however it proved to be a delight and a disappointment. My opinion is that they should have at least sent Maou back to ente isle for one episode instead of repeatedly showing the same thing; He goes to work, Emilia stalks him, they fight, he goes back home OR Bad-guy appears, beats him, Maou gets his powers, thrashes them and goes home.
I would say that the fantasy aspect of this series should have been brought out more, because it got boring midway through. HOWEVER, it was still enjoyable but i wouldn't want to watch it again. Though the fights were freaking awesome.
Plot: The story hits a block. Refreshing at first but downhill after five to six episodes. 6/10
Characters: Pretty developed. They managed to explore Emilia's past, it was really touching. 8/10
Graphics: The fights were cool, but there were too little action scenes. The transformation of Maou was kinda overboard but Emilia's archangel form suited her well. 7/10
Recommendation: It was good, but for those who want a good plot, you better try something else. 3/5
Free! Iwatobi Swim Club: Episode 1
Hoo babeh, this one is hotttttt.
If you thought that the trailer showed too much skin, just wait till you see the episode. Overall i'm quite happy with the first episode and surprisingly enough; i quite liked it.
I think that its pretty obvious that this is fanservice for the ladies, i mean why else would you show guys stripping and zooming up on their swimsuits? To tell the truth, i felt kinda embarrassed while watching this. For safety reasons, this show should not be watched by teenage girls/boys when their parents are home, because how would you explain watching half-naked guys on the computer?
I found the story interesting, and the theme for this anime is (obviously) swimming. Sounds weird but i recommend giving it a try. Who knows? You may even become a fan.
I found the time-skips quite choppy though because it confused me a little. I hope they stop doing that in the next episode. Some parts are also quite hilarious but i definitely won't put it down as a comedy genre. On a side note i do admit to waiting feverishly for this anime to be out.
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Moyashimon: Tales of agriculture
First off i had no idea that the manga had gotten an anime series, and it happened quite some time ago too. I followed the manga and found it pretty intersting so imagine my surprise (and delight) when i found out there WAS an anime.
I found the microbes really cute when i first saw them and i think it may be one of the few reasons i actually read the manga or watched the anime. I would put this series down as one of those underrated animes which are quirky yet interesting.
I liked the story alot, and really who wouldn't? Tadayasu Sawaki is a university freshman at a Tokyo agriculture university who has a rather unqiue ability; to see microscopic organisms with the naked eye that only can be seen through state-of-the-art microscopes.
Although the story may seem rather bland, i can say that it was interesting and quirky enough to keep me watching. It had only 11 episodes which was a complete walk in the park for me, and happily enough there is a second season called Moyashimon returns.
Although the story may seem rather bland, i can say that it was interesting and quirky enough to keep me watching. It had only 11 episodes which was a complete walk in the park for me, and happily enough there is a second season called Moyashimon returns.
Plot: Some episodes were albeit boring but the rest were good. 7.5/10
Characters: They were different in their own way, and they were individually developed. 8/10
Graphics: The microbe's design was just extremely cute and it was portrayed in a fun way. 7.5/10
Recommendation: Although it was interesting, some may find it rather boring but hopefully you will try it out before brushing it off. 2/5
Sunday, 23 June 2013
Ore no imouto konna ni kawaii wake ga nai S2
Alright so my close shave (maybe even too close) with the laws of copyrights made me search like crazy for this picture. I've seen it on quite alot of pages so i'm sure its alright.
Alright peeps, this is the second anime that i have finished on a weekly basis which has made me very happy. I found the second season rather well made, and enjoyed it immensely. I hadn't expected it to be this good.
Kyosuke's relationships between kirino and the other girls really improved within the short span of 12 episodes for the second season. Rather than going all the way with the incest route that they could have easily taken (title speaks for itself) the producers really went all the way with the 'harem'.
The second season was definitely more suspenseful then the first and i loved the story more and more as it progressed. Some parts were really surprising and defied my expections. Great job Aniplex and A-1 pictures! The graphics were great too!
I also found it funny how kyosuke was stuck in increasingly embarrassing situations (being caught by their parents) and my favorite one was when he rode a girlishly decorated bicycle to help kirino make it on time for the merumeru stardust witch event. Wearing a suit.I laughed my ass off.
Some of the episodes were sort-of predictable though but who cares. On a side not i especially love the tension between Kuro neko and Ayase. It was hilarious to see both 'dark' forces clash!
Plot: Love it so. Much better than S1 but that is to be expected.10/10
Characters: Need i say more? 8/10
Graphics: Wonderful. As good or better than the first of Oreimo. 9/10
Recommendation: Though the idea of incest might put you off, i can assure that this anime is top notch. While you're at it, go watch the first season! 4/5
Alright peeps, this is the second anime that i have finished on a weekly basis which has made me very happy. I found the second season rather well made, and enjoyed it immensely. I hadn't expected it to be this good.
Kyosuke's relationships between kirino and the other girls really improved within the short span of 12 episodes for the second season. Rather than going all the way with the incest route that they could have easily taken (title speaks for itself) the producers really went all the way with the 'harem'.
The second season was definitely more suspenseful then the first and i loved the story more and more as it progressed. Some parts were really surprising and defied my expections. Great job Aniplex and A-1 pictures! The graphics were great too!
I also found it funny how kyosuke was stuck in increasingly embarrassing situations (being caught by their parents) and my favorite one was when he rode a girlishly decorated bicycle to help kirino make it on time for the merumeru stardust witch event. Wearing a suit.I laughed my ass off.
Some of the episodes were sort-of predictable though but who cares. On a side not i especially love the tension between Kuro neko and Ayase. It was hilarious to see both 'dark' forces clash!
Plot: Love it so. Much better than S1 but that is to be expected.10/10
Characters: Need i say more? 8/10
Graphics: Wonderful. As good or better than the first of Oreimo. 9/10
Recommendation: Though the idea of incest might put you off, i can assure that this anime is top notch. While you're at it, go watch the first season! 4/5
Saturday, 22 June 2013
Jormungand: Perfect order
Greatest ending that i have seen in years. Finally a anime which actually ends properly.
Alright so this is the second season of Jormungand, and i must admit that it is much better than the first season. My kinda anime! Now it is one of my favourites!
So the second season introduces to us a new array of characters, most of them obviously deadly and complete nutjobs. But of course it makes the show interesting so who gives a flying damn. The first few episodes were especially good, i won't give you any spoilers but i can say that it will definitely make your nose bleed. Hohoho!
Moving on, this season gradually begins to reveal koko's ambitions and i found it jaw-dropping. Simply awesome!! The characters are doing an even better job at making me laugh, cry and grip my bunny in excitement. I don't want to divulge any information so i'll make this quick.
Plot: Outstanding, i love it so much. 10/10
Characters: They are whacko, and their pasts are revealed. Who am i to complain? 8/10
Graphics: Same as the first season. 8/10
Recommendation: I don't care if you hate violence. Just watch it. 5/5
Alright so this is the second season of Jormungand, and i must admit that it is much better than the first season. My kinda anime! Now it is one of my favourites!
So the second season introduces to us a new array of characters, most of them obviously deadly and complete nutjobs. But of course it makes the show interesting so who gives a flying damn. The first few episodes were especially good, i won't give you any spoilers but i can say that it will definitely make your nose bleed. Hohoho!
Moving on, this season gradually begins to reveal koko's ambitions and i found it jaw-dropping. Simply awesome!! The characters are doing an even better job at making me laugh, cry and grip my bunny in excitement. I don't want to divulge any information so i'll make this quick.
Plot: Outstanding, i love it so much. 10/10
Characters: They are whacko, and their pasts are revealed. Who am i to complain? 8/10
Graphics: Same as the first season. 8/10
Recommendation: I don't care if you hate violence. Just watch it. 5/5
Jormungand
Hey hey i finished another anime. I love this one.
Alright so i completed another series, this one is notably exciting and i'm on a roll.
The story revolves around Jonathan Mar or Jonah for short, who is hired by an arms dealer Koko Hekmatyar. The first episode reveals that jonah hates arms dealers because his parents were killed by state-of-the-art weapons used by the attackers. As the show goes on, i could see that his icy demeanor is slowly broken down by koko, helped by her personal elite bodyguards.
I would say that the characters make this anime more enjoyable and surprisingly enough, it has its own brand of humor and comedy. The jokes aren't really over used, and i kept laughing when the team realized that Jonah had no education at all! Their reactions were first class!
Another thing i love about this anime is the action scenes, it can be extremely exciting most of the time, but also horrifyingly suspenseful. I love how valmet fights, her knife action always makes me squeal like a fan-girl! Koko is also another one of my favorite characters, she seems mysterious and aloof but it is apparent that she loves her team very much and treats them like her family. I kinda guessed that she was seriously dangerous, and i think she has another motive for selling weapons.
Anyway, the graphics are really good and i say this because the gun fights and knife action is amazingly fluid. Awesomness overload. The way their feelings are shown through their faces is also great, a double bonus for me! Whoop whoop!
Plot: Interesting. 8/10
Characters: They make the show better, and they are understandably awesome. Respect. 10/10
Graphics: Fantastico! 8/10
Recommendation: If you liked black lagoon, you'll definitely like this one. 5/5
Alright so i completed another series, this one is notably exciting and i'm on a roll.
The story revolves around Jonathan Mar or Jonah for short, who is hired by an arms dealer Koko Hekmatyar. The first episode reveals that jonah hates arms dealers because his parents were killed by state-of-the-art weapons used by the attackers. As the show goes on, i could see that his icy demeanor is slowly broken down by koko, helped by her personal elite bodyguards.
I would say that the characters make this anime more enjoyable and surprisingly enough, it has its own brand of humor and comedy. The jokes aren't really over used, and i kept laughing when the team realized that Jonah had no education at all! Their reactions were first class!
Another thing i love about this anime is the action scenes, it can be extremely exciting most of the time, but also horrifyingly suspenseful. I love how valmet fights, her knife action always makes me squeal like a fan-girl! Koko is also another one of my favorite characters, she seems mysterious and aloof but it is apparent that she loves her team very much and treats them like her family. I kinda guessed that she was seriously dangerous, and i think she has another motive for selling weapons.
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| Its time for a hunt boys. |
Plot: Interesting. 8/10
Characters: They make the show better, and they are understandably awesome. Respect. 10/10
Graphics: Fantastico! 8/10
Recommendation: If you liked black lagoon, you'll definitely like this one. 5/5
Friday, 21 June 2013
Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatteiru
Hey y'all. This series was a nice watch, and it is the first one i finished on a weekly episode basis.
Words that i would use to describe this anime would be cynical, sarcastic, harsh and truthful. I enjoyed it because it was totally different from other animes, and i found it a nice change of pace.
The main character, Hikigaya Hachiman is a isolated loner with no friends who was forced to join a club called the 'neighbors club'. In fact only he and a girl known as the renowned ice-queen, Yukino Yukinoshita are the only members in this club. Both have their own cynical views on their highschool life and are loners, but it is later revealed that they went through unpleasant experiences during their early years thus making them albeit twisted.
The neighbors club take on requests from students in their school which ranges from helping them to bake cookies, detective work and etc.
I especially love how this anime delivers the truth of how relationships work and how hachiman plays the bad guy most of the time. Truthfully i feel kinda sad for him because nobody realizes how much he does for them because he usually solves their problems in a way that only he can solve them. Usually they end up hating him.
The last episode nearly had me in tears because i saw that he was actually broken by what we call 'society' and its norms, forcing him to take on a harsher, more crude personality to cope with how horribly he is treated. He uses this as a defense mechanism.
I can say with a straight face that i want a friend/mentor like him. Hikigaya hachiman doesn't bother to sugarcoat his words, and delivers all who watch this anime his strange theories on relationships backed up by his whacked logic. You can choose whether or not to take his words seriously, but personally i do. I find that the stuff he says is true to a certain extent, but i won't swear by it though.
Keke i think this may be my favourite anime of this season.
Plot: Just like any other school life anime, but it felt more interesting because of the characters. 7/10
Characters: I love hikigaya and yukino, they liven up the series by a large margin and i enjoy their own brand of humor. 8/10
Recommendation: 5/5
Words that i would use to describe this anime would be cynical, sarcastic, harsh and truthful. I enjoyed it because it was totally different from other animes, and i found it a nice change of pace.
The main character, Hikigaya Hachiman is a isolated loner with no friends who was forced to join a club called the 'neighbors club'. In fact only he and a girl known as the renowned ice-queen, Yukino Yukinoshita are the only members in this club. Both have their own cynical views on their highschool life and are loners, but it is later revealed that they went through unpleasant experiences during their early years thus making them albeit twisted.
The neighbors club take on requests from students in their school which ranges from helping them to bake cookies, detective work and etc.
I especially love how this anime delivers the truth of how relationships work and how hachiman plays the bad guy most of the time. Truthfully i feel kinda sad for him because nobody realizes how much he does for them because he usually solves their problems in a way that only he can solve them. Usually they end up hating him.
The last episode nearly had me in tears because i saw that he was actually broken by what we call 'society' and its norms, forcing him to take on a harsher, more crude personality to cope with how horribly he is treated. He uses this as a defense mechanism.
I can say with a straight face that i want a friend/mentor like him. Hikigaya hachiman doesn't bother to sugarcoat his words, and delivers all who watch this anime his strange theories on relationships backed up by his whacked logic. You can choose whether or not to take his words seriously, but personally i do. I find that the stuff he says is true to a certain extent, but i won't swear by it though.
Keke i think this may be my favourite anime of this season.
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| Hachiman and Yukino figuring out how to bake. Lol cute. |
Characters: I love hikigaya and yukino, they liven up the series by a large margin and i enjoy their own brand of humor. 8/10
Recommendation: 5/5
Tuesday, 18 June 2013
Black Lagoon (season 1&2)
I feel so guilty for not watching anime recently. By recently i mean 3 days, thus i suffered from anime withdrawal. I happened to come across one of the animes which i watched when i was younger.
The first i time i watched this series i didn't find it all that amazing. But rewatching it made me think of it in a new light. I understood the plot much more and somehow started liking the violence and bloodbaths this show provided for me. The action is probably the best i've seen so far. Best as in giving me a heartpounding experience and making me squeal in delight as the characters kick some butt.
This story starts out with Rokuro Okajima, a salaryman in Japan who is sent to deliver an important package under the instructions of his bosses. Unfortunately, the trip was hijacked by pirates who were hired to steal that package. And even worse for him, they take him hostage. Meanwhile his superiors decide that the best way to deal with this unwanted situation is to dispose of the package, along with their worker.
They send men from ex special forces to eliminate the pirates with him on board. He decides to help them as he feels some sort of a connection to these people. The crew of lagoon (boat), Dutch the captain, Benny the brains and the notorious as well as dangerous Revy- also known as two hands. Referring to him as Rock, they opt to follow through with a insane plan to kill their pursuers.
After coming out in one piece they arrive at the dock where they give the package to their client. Rock is then approached by his boss to go back to Japan. Rock has a change of heart after the blood pumping experience with the crew of black lagoon and returns with them instead, to the fictional town of Roanpur.
Although some parts of the anime may be gruesome, i think its a good classic which never fails to bring up that prehistoric side in all of us, the side which just loves cruelty and bloody violence. If you are looking for a action piece, this is definitely the one for you.
The fights are not just limited to guns, there is also a fair amount of different killing weapons such as knives, chainsaws, blowtorches and even bare hands. Revy's cutlass action is awesome and Balalaika is the scariest woman i have ever seen. Period.
The woman i admire the most is obviously Revy, though i second Balalaika. Okay let's admit it, revy is a sexy beast and have you heard her logic? Respect dudes, respect. Oh and have you seen Eda's blue eyes?
Plot: 7/10
Characters: 8/10
Graphics: 9/10
Recommendation: Highly recommended. 4/5
The first i time i watched this series i didn't find it all that amazing. But rewatching it made me think of it in a new light. I understood the plot much more and somehow started liking the violence and bloodbaths this show provided for me. The action is probably the best i've seen so far. Best as in giving me a heartpounding experience and making me squeal in delight as the characters kick some butt.
This story starts out with Rokuro Okajima, a salaryman in Japan who is sent to deliver an important package under the instructions of his bosses. Unfortunately, the trip was hijacked by pirates who were hired to steal that package. And even worse for him, they take him hostage. Meanwhile his superiors decide that the best way to deal with this unwanted situation is to dispose of the package, along with their worker.
They send men from ex special forces to eliminate the pirates with him on board. He decides to help them as he feels some sort of a connection to these people. The crew of lagoon (boat), Dutch the captain, Benny the brains and the notorious as well as dangerous Revy- also known as two hands. Referring to him as Rock, they opt to follow through with a insane plan to kill their pursuers.
After coming out in one piece they arrive at the dock where they give the package to their client. Rock is then approached by his boss to go back to Japan. Rock has a change of heart after the blood pumping experience with the crew of black lagoon and returns with them instead, to the fictional town of Roanpur.
Although some parts of the anime may be gruesome, i think its a good classic which never fails to bring up that prehistoric side in all of us, the side which just loves cruelty and bloody violence. If you are looking for a action piece, this is definitely the one for you.
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| Dangerous but sexy gals of Black lagoon |
The woman i admire the most is obviously Revy, though i second Balalaika. Okay let's admit it, revy is a sexy beast and have you heard her logic? Respect dudes, respect. Oh and have you seen Eda's blue eyes?
Plot: 7/10
Characters: 8/10
Graphics: 9/10
Recommendation: Highly recommended. 4/5
Sunday, 2 June 2013
Isekai no Seikishi Monogatari
Hmm have i been watching too much anime recently?.....NOPE lets continue!
So i decided to watch some harem anime this time, and i can say that i feel delighted after watching this. I love the mix of fantasy and fighting action but hey! The romance is pretty good too! This is actually a spin-off from Tenchi Muyo! but i decided to just watch this.
This anime is actually rated R17 but before you go running to your burrow or calling me a pervert, this anime isn't really that bad. Sure there are some nude scenes and maybe a little (or alot) sexual innuendo here and there....but i've seen worse in some of the PG13 ecchi animes. Compared to that, this one is like wearing bloomers down at the beach.
Okay, maybe that was a bad visual but you get my point.
Kay moving on.
This series is about a boy who is seemingly transported from an alternate world into the current one. There he receives orders to assassinate the Queen....who is a twelve year old girl. Riding on a battle machine called "Seikishi" he attacks the ship (floating island?) along with his mysterious captors who promised to send him back if he managed to kill the queen.
However they fail when a hidden body guard disrupts their plan, and as the boy, Kenshi, corners the queen, he gives up because he refuses to kill someone. The queen becomes interested in him, and takes him in.
Well thats the lowdown, but i love how this anime manages to throw in comedy that is genuinely funny. Not like other crappy fanservice animes which just make jokes out the girl's chest and or butt.
The plot is also quite good and i found that it became more enjoyable after the first few episodes. Not to mention that they also have some really hot girls. Hey, seeing several pretty faces won't hurt. And while we are also on the subject, i proclaim my self as a fan of mexiah and lashara!
Plot: Interesting and funny. But most episodes were about him adjusting to life at the other world. Bah who cares i love it. 8/10
Characters: Too many characters but many of them are pretty cute. Unfortunately, doesn't explain much of Kenshi's past. Kenshi is so goddamned cute and innocent! 7/10
Graphics: Love how the seikishi is drawn. 7/10
Recommendation: 5/5
Well see you next time Zamasu!
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| So many pretty girls! |
So i decided to watch some harem anime this time, and i can say that i feel delighted after watching this. I love the mix of fantasy and fighting action but hey! The romance is pretty good too! This is actually a spin-off from Tenchi Muyo! but i decided to just watch this.
This anime is actually rated R17 but before you go running to your burrow or calling me a pervert, this anime isn't really that bad. Sure there are some nude scenes and maybe a little (or alot) sexual innuendo here and there....but i've seen worse in some of the PG13 ecchi animes. Compared to that, this one is like wearing bloomers down at the beach.
Okay, maybe that was a bad visual but you get my point.
Kay moving on.
This series is about a boy who is seemingly transported from an alternate world into the current one. There he receives orders to assassinate the Queen....who is a twelve year old girl. Riding on a battle machine called "Seikishi" he attacks the ship (floating island?) along with his mysterious captors who promised to send him back if he managed to kill the queen.
However they fail when a hidden body guard disrupts their plan, and as the boy, Kenshi, corners the queen, he gives up because he refuses to kill someone. The queen becomes interested in him, and takes him in.
Well thats the lowdown, but i love how this anime manages to throw in comedy that is genuinely funny. Not like other crappy fanservice animes which just make jokes out the girl's chest and or butt.
The plot is also quite good and i found that it became more enjoyable after the first few episodes. Not to mention that they also have some really hot girls. Hey, seeing several pretty faces won't hurt. And while we are also on the subject, i proclaim my self as a fan of mexiah and lashara!
Plot: Interesting and funny. But most episodes were about him adjusting to life at the other world. Bah who cares i love it. 8/10
Characters: Too many characters but many of them are pretty cute. Unfortunately, doesn't explain much of Kenshi's past. Kenshi is so goddamned cute and innocent! 7/10
Graphics: Love how the seikishi is drawn. 7/10
Recommendation: 5/5
Well see you next time Zamasu!
Saturday, 1 June 2013
Kotonoha no Niwa
A boy who enjoys making shoes goes to a park during the rainy season. There he encounters a woman who was drinking beer and eating chocolate. When she is bout to leave, she smiles and recites the answer to a tanto (japanese literature), and leaves saying that they may be able to meet on another rainy day.
I have no qualms about the story, i think that it is well written and managed to bring out my emotions within the 46 minute timeframe. It is interesting in its own way, and grabbed my attention because of the chemistry between the main protagonists.
The part i enjoyed the most was the ending. It was so heartfelt and emotional and it made me tear up a little. :)
And as expected of the graphics, they are fantastically detailed. What caught my eye was how detailed the little things were; such as the raindrops and the shoes. They played a subtle role in the movie.
Plot: Pretty good. 8/10
Characters: The movie was too short to go deeper into their pasts but they showed just enough to keep me guessing. 7/10
Graphics: Pretty good. 8/10
Recommendation: 3.5/5 (some people may find it boring)
After watching Anohana i think i became a magnet to depressing yet joful animes. Oh woe is me.
Friday, 31 May 2013
Anohana: The flower we saw that day
I decided to watch this.....and now consider it the most emotional anime ever. Ever.
I don't even remember how many times i cried during the 11 episodes. All of them were so touching and heartbreaking. My words can't possibly describe this Anime. So i'll just stick to reviewing.
The last episode was especially heartbreaking, and i don't care if you like anime or not. Just go and watch this. I kind of feel sorry for the people who say that anime is stupid because they will never get to experience what i did.
Thats how good this anime really is. And i'm so excited for the movie!!
Plot: Simply outstanding. Top on my list for romance and friendship.10/10
Characters: They are lovable in their own way, and as the show went on, i got to see how much menma really affected them. 9/10
Recommendation level: 5/5
Go freaking watch it! The heck are you waiting for??
Natsuiro Kiseki
I have completely fallen in love with this Anime and its characters! Pity it has only 12 episodes.
The title caught my eye when i was searching for some friendship animes, so i decided to give it a try. The first episode was dramatic and really caught my attention because it didn't start out with a cliche scene of the main character running late. From there i was completely hooked and was sucked into the plot.
"At a Shinto shrine in Shimoda, there is a large rock. It is said that if four close friends gather around the rock and all wish for the same thing, that wish will come true. As four friends, Natsumi, Saki, Yuka and Rinko, gather around the rock like they used to in their childhood, they soon find the rock can indeed grant people's wishes. With only a short amount of time before Saki is due to transfer schools, the girls spend a summer filled with magic."
-Wikipedia source
To sum up the entire show, its basically about four best friends who had grown up together however one of them; Saki is moving to an island near Tokyo. She avoided telling them at first and refused to state her reasons when questioned by Natsumi, one of her best friends.
It led to a quarrel and made the other two, Rin and Yuka wish on a supposedly 'magical' rock which were said to grant wishes. Also, the first episode showed a backstory of the four friends who wished upon the rock to become Idols like their favourite group; Four seasons.
Natsumi and Saki were bluffed into appearing at the rock when Rin fabricated a text message exclaiming that Yuka had fainted. After the being caught red-handed by natsumi and saki, they lean on the rock Yuka says, "I wish we could fly."
You can guess what happens from there.
I enjoyed this show mainly because of how they managed to overcome hardships through friendship and although it may sound cheesy, i can assure you that this is not your run of the mill anime. It is actually quite rare to see this sort of plot executed perfectly, because this types of shows are usually for fanservice (based on experience) and has no solid plotline.
The characters mature as their summer together begins to end. They revisit their childhood and try to find out what it actually means to be friends. A beautiful heartwarming story.
Overall i found it cute and enjoyed it more then i expected. I would categorize this as an underrated anime. On a side note the characters in the show are voiced by Sphere,
Plot: Not complex but unpredictable and leaves you wanting more. 9/10
Characters: I coin the term opposites attract for this. Hot headed Natsumi, cool beauty Saki, quiet Rin and bubbly Yuka! I find that they are the main ones who propell the plot forward and make it even more enjoyable. 8/10
Graphics: The animation in this one is pretty good, and i like how the characters were given tiny little details to make them more 'themselves' which sets them apart from other characters. 7/10
Music: I searched youtube for the ost and heard a few. 7/10
NOTE: I am going to including the music aspect for all the reviews from now on because i lack expertise in this area. I don't want to give half-assed reveiws on one component of the anime.
Recommendation: 4/5
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| Hehe this is my ipad wallpaper. |
"At a Shinto shrine in Shimoda, there is a large rock. It is said that if four close friends gather around the rock and all wish for the same thing, that wish will come true. As four friends, Natsumi, Saki, Yuka and Rinko, gather around the rock like they used to in their childhood, they soon find the rock can indeed grant people's wishes. With only a short amount of time before Saki is due to transfer schools, the girls spend a summer filled with magic."
-Wikipedia source
To sum up the entire show, its basically about four best friends who had grown up together however one of them; Saki is moving to an island near Tokyo. She avoided telling them at first and refused to state her reasons when questioned by Natsumi, one of her best friends.
It led to a quarrel and made the other two, Rin and Yuka wish on a supposedly 'magical' rock which were said to grant wishes. Also, the first episode showed a backstory of the four friends who wished upon the rock to become Idols like their favourite group; Four seasons.
Natsumi and Saki were bluffed into appearing at the rock when Rin fabricated a text message exclaiming that Yuka had fainted. After the being caught red-handed by natsumi and saki, they lean on the rock Yuka says, "I wish we could fly."
You can guess what happens from there.
I enjoyed this show mainly because of how they managed to overcome hardships through friendship and although it may sound cheesy, i can assure you that this is not your run of the mill anime. It is actually quite rare to see this sort of plot executed perfectly, because this types of shows are usually for fanservice (based on experience) and has no solid plotline.
The characters mature as their summer together begins to end. They revisit their childhood and try to find out what it actually means to be friends. A beautiful heartwarming story.
Overall i found it cute and enjoyed it more then i expected. I would categorize this as an underrated anime. On a side note the characters in the show are voiced by Sphere,
Plot: Not complex but unpredictable and leaves you wanting more. 9/10
Characters: I coin the term opposites attract for this. Hot headed Natsumi, cool beauty Saki, quiet Rin and bubbly Yuka! I find that they are the main ones who propell the plot forward and make it even more enjoyable. 8/10
Graphics: The animation in this one is pretty good, and i like how the characters were given tiny little details to make them more 'themselves' which sets them apart from other characters. 7/10
Music: I searched youtube for the ost and heard a few. 7/10
NOTE: I am going to including the music aspect for all the reviews from now on because i lack expertise in this area. I don't want to give half-assed reveiws on one component of the anime.
Recommendation: 4/5
Wednesday, 29 May 2013
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (Do not read if you are a fan)
Alright so i tried watching Gurren Lagann and made it up to episode 9.
Sad to say, i didn't enjoy it much. To begin with mecha animes are not really my cup of tea, and i apologize if i offended any Gurren Lagann fans who stumbled onto my review.
Well the first few episodes were great and i found it mighty interesting so i continued watching. But around the 6 episode or so i started to get weary of it. The same gags were being used over and over, and it seemed to center around Kamina more then Simon. But that wasn't what bothered me the most.
Firstly, i found it rather tiring to watch kamina fight all the gunmen which appeared because it would be the same running gag over and over. He would yell something outrageous about himself being the best and proceed to charge into the fight with no plan whatsoever. And his teamwork with Simon was practically ignored because Kamina got the credit for it. Honestly speaking, it had started to irritate me.
Secondly the characters of the show seemed to gather around Kamina and leave Simon in the dust. Most of the female characters they came across were fawning over him, Yoko included. Now i don't hold anything against Kamina because i agree that he was a pretty cool character, BUT they put him in the spotlight so much that after he died (spoiler) , the characters who loved him started bashing on Simon saying how useless he is and that he is unfit to be a leader.
I would say that this anime really disappointed me because my expectations were pretty high after i read several reviews on it saying how awesome and epic it was. Sadly, i got tired of the recurring fights and gags. I was also expecting a much better storyline, not just mindless battles with the enemy.
In the end people have different preferences, and this wasn't really my type, so to speak. Well one man's treasure may be another man's trash treasure and vice versa.
Sad to say, i didn't enjoy it much. To begin with mecha animes are not really my cup of tea, and i apologize if i offended any Gurren Lagann fans who stumbled onto my review.
Well the first few episodes were great and i found it mighty interesting so i continued watching. But around the 6 episode or so i started to get weary of it. The same gags were being used over and over, and it seemed to center around Kamina more then Simon. But that wasn't what bothered me the most.
Firstly, i found it rather tiring to watch kamina fight all the gunmen which appeared because it would be the same running gag over and over. He would yell something outrageous about himself being the best and proceed to charge into the fight with no plan whatsoever. And his teamwork with Simon was practically ignored because Kamina got the credit for it. Honestly speaking, it had started to irritate me.
Secondly the characters of the show seemed to gather around Kamina and leave Simon in the dust. Most of the female characters they came across were fawning over him, Yoko included. Now i don't hold anything against Kamina because i agree that he was a pretty cool character, BUT they put him in the spotlight so much that after he died (spoiler) , the characters who loved him started bashing on Simon saying how useless he is and that he is unfit to be a leader.
I would say that this anime really disappointed me because my expectations were pretty high after i read several reviews on it saying how awesome and epic it was. Sadly, i got tired of the recurring fights and gags. I was also expecting a much better storyline, not just mindless battles with the enemy.
In the end people have different preferences, and this wasn't really my type, so to speak. Well one man's treasure may be another man's trash treasure and vice versa.
Monday, 27 May 2013
Shinsekai Yori
I have no words....i think i'm going to cry.
A complex story with heartbreaking twists and turns, and the ultimate question arises. Would you believe in what was taught? Or would you change your fate with your own hands?
I just finished this anime and i can almost feel my heart bursting with all sorts of emotions. This is one of the most truly complex and imaginative series of 2012. Every episode will leave you at the edge of your seat, and i can tell you that something. Always. Happens.
I love how they make use of soundtracks in the anime, and if the scenes didn't evoke much emotions in you, the music certainly will. An absolute must watch for any anime fan, with a solid plot and beautiful animation, you will never ever forget this series.
In a world where misbehaving children are annihilated, what would you do? I believe that this show deeply explores the human minds. Tyranny, greed, fear and love. You want it, Shinsekai yori has it.
And amidst all this, the children of group 1 mature as they encounter various obstacles which threaten their lives, and their friendship grows stronger. Same sex relationships are also a vital part of this story and i think it is also similar to the relationships of same-sex couples in modern Japan.
There are many twists to this story, one of which is the relationship between humans and human-subspecies called queerats. How far would you go to ensure your species' survival?
I really enjoyed the 25 episodes and i wished it was longer! I have also read many reviews for this anime on other blogs such as THE ANIME MAN (wordpress) and etc. I can say that they helped me truly enjoy this series. Although it was confusing and sometimes heart-wrenching, i do not regret watching it. It is definitely an underrated anime.
Most people drop it after seeing the elements of yaoi and yuri embedded in several episodes, but i will push you to continue because you must not miss this. This is also one of those depressing animes which waste no time in enveloping you in its dark atmosphere. I nearly cried after watching a few of the episodes.
Now onto the review!
Plot: Mind-boggling and fantastic. 10/10
Characters: They mature as the show goes on, and start to change in ways no one expected. Maria and Saki's childhood is really really bittersweet. ;_; 8/10
Graphics: I don't know much about animation nut this one was really top notch. 9/10
Music: They help the plot move and can either envoke joy, fury or sadness. 10/10
I would like to confess that i did cry a little during the last episode. *coughs awkwardly*. I feel like crying again whenever i think of Saki and maria. Episode 16 that scene!! ;_;
A complex story with heartbreaking twists and turns, and the ultimate question arises. Would you believe in what was taught? Or would you change your fate with your own hands?
I just finished this anime and i can almost feel my heart bursting with all sorts of emotions. This is one of the most truly complex and imaginative series of 2012. Every episode will leave you at the edge of your seat, and i can tell you that something. Always. Happens.
I love how they make use of soundtracks in the anime, and if the scenes didn't evoke much emotions in you, the music certainly will. An absolute must watch for any anime fan, with a solid plot and beautiful animation, you will never ever forget this series.
In a world where misbehaving children are annihilated, what would you do? I believe that this show deeply explores the human minds. Tyranny, greed, fear and love. You want it, Shinsekai yori has it.
And amidst all this, the children of group 1 mature as they encounter various obstacles which threaten their lives, and their friendship grows stronger. Same sex relationships are also a vital part of this story and i think it is also similar to the relationships of same-sex couples in modern Japan.
There are many twists to this story, one of which is the relationship between humans and human-subspecies called queerats. How far would you go to ensure your species' survival?
I really enjoyed the 25 episodes and i wished it was longer! I have also read many reviews for this anime on other blogs such as THE ANIME MAN (wordpress) and etc. I can say that they helped me truly enjoy this series. Although it was confusing and sometimes heart-wrenching, i do not regret watching it. It is definitely an underrated anime.
Most people drop it after seeing the elements of yaoi and yuri embedded in several episodes, but i will push you to continue because you must not miss this. This is also one of those depressing animes which waste no time in enveloping you in its dark atmosphere. I nearly cried after watching a few of the episodes.
Now onto the review!
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| I ship them so much it hurts!! Go go Maria and Saki!! |
Plot: Mind-boggling and fantastic. 10/10
Characters: They mature as the show goes on, and start to change in ways no one expected. Maria and Saki's childhood is really really bittersweet. ;_; 8/10
Graphics: I don't know much about animation nut this one was really top notch. 9/10
Music: They help the plot move and can either envoke joy, fury or sadness. 10/10
I would like to confess that i did cry a little during the last episode. *coughs awkwardly*. I feel like crying again whenever i think of Saki and maria. Episode 16 that scene!! ;_;
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| Noooo i'm gonna cry!!!! |
Friday, 24 May 2013
Saki
Aww yeah! Finished another anime series! I'm onna roll baby! :)
Anyway, i just completed the anime Saki which consists of 25 episodes. I must say that i really enjoyed this anime even though it is mostly shonen. I think the subtle hints of yuri helped me survive! Naw i'm just kidding, the storyline was pretty good. Butt the male character is completely useless. Except for the fact that he gives us some sexy views of Nodoka and several lewd thoughts about her, he's useless.
After watching this i have the sudden urge to go learn mahjong and pull out all those sick moves that Saki and Nodoka did! Seriously! During matches shit was hitting the ceiling!!
I didn't think i would enjoy this to this extent and quite pleased after finishing it. It was exactly what i needed after Girls und Panzer. Although it was a pretty good anime, i want to point out that almost all the episodes were about the preliminary matches where the Kiyosumi highschool mahjong club tried to qualify for the Nationals, but i still recommend watching it.
The part which really put me off was the last two episodes. It was completely fillerish and though they showed a brief background story on Saki's sister, it wasn't nearly as exciting as the other episodes. Anddddd the damned ending made me freaking curious!!
Well now onto the review.
Plot: Simple and easy to follow. Funny at times. But easily predictable. Nevertheless it is enjoyable. 7/10
Characters: After watching, i totally ship SakiXNodoka!!! But i'm torn because the characters background were not really elaborated although they showed each other's circumstances about why they had to win. I guess its so-so. 7/10
Graphics: Pretty good. i found it pleasing to the eye. I like how the characters were drawn. 7/10
Music: thrilling. Love it! But i thought it could have done better. 7/10
I don't regret watching it!! One of the few good sports animes out there.
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Girls und Panzer
Yohalo! dofu's back from the dead guys! Since exams are over, i decided to take up the long awaited anime, Girls und Panzer!
I really enjoyed this series alot, for several reasons. One of which is because i love anime's with only girls! Good lord i sound like a pervert.
Anyway, i really enjoyed it mainly because this anime manages to integrate school life, tanks, cuteness and action all in one! Whoever made this is a freakin genius. I would also like to add that this anime is very popular in Japan and topped the Oricon charts.
I really enjoyed this series alot, for several reasons. One of which is because i love anime's with only girls! Good lord i sound like a pervert.
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| This is so fucking moe. |
Well basically its a rather enjoyable series, although the plot line is easy to follow but it is also very predictable. But no matter! After the first episode your cliche thoughts will be flying out of the window! The graphics are awesome and the tanks are very detailed and look absolutely amazing.
Another downside to this anime is that it has too many characters and if you are bad at remembering names like me, you'll probably give up at the 3rd episode or so. The last few episodes had a few rag-tag characters thrown in but it didn't affect the plot that much. Fret not! Because none of these details will prevent you from enjoying this series! Now onto the review!!
Plot: Simple but interesting. An anime which perfectly fits the quote "Its not the destination that counts, its the Journey." Love it! 8/10
Characters: These highly lovable characters bring the show to new heights. Unfortunately, their background is not really clear with the exception of several characters like Miho and Hana. Their teamwork is great too! So i'm just gonna be a little generous for this one! 8/10
Graphics: Truly deserves some praise. 10/10
Music: I like the fact the they had several languages mixed in and who can forget the anglerfish dance! 7/10
Highly recommend watching this series if you're into comedy/action/moe girls! I love them, their so cute!
If you watch the video i linked, you will know how enjoyable this anime is!!
Friday, 17 May 2013
Yaaayyyy exams are over!!
With the passing of exams, my life just became so much easier! But i'm kind of nervous about the results though. Anddddd i have to confess that i didn't study.....
On the bright side i have tons of free time to watch anime now!! Yipee! ;)
Unfortunately for my lazy ass, N level is drawing closer and everybody is preparing to study their butts off. Sad to say that i have to study hard during the June holidays. :( Oh i hate being a student.
On the bright side i have tons of free time to watch anime now!! Yipee! ;)
Unfortunately for my lazy ass, N level is drawing closer and everybody is preparing to study their butts off. Sad to say that i have to study hard during the June holidays. :( Oh i hate being a student.
Thursday, 2 May 2013
[C] Money of soul and possibility control
Hehe i finshed another anime series. Well i'm short on time because its exam period so i apologize if it seems too short.
Very epic anime, and the storyline is completely original. It wasn't adapted from any manga. I think that's part of the charm. Now onto the reveiw.
Plot: I would say its very interesting but it can be hard to follow. Some episodes were pretty confusing.7/10
Characters: I quite admire Kimimaro, he sacrifices so much in the show, and learns from his mistakes. I also find Mashu quite cute. 8/10
Graphics: One of the few animes which really has some awesome backgrounds. The financial district is simply mind-boggling. 9/10
Music: I warn you, you will be addicted. 9/10
Well there you have it! On a side note, the opening was sung by Nico touches the walls, and i must say that it is pleasing to the ears.
Very epic anime, and the storyline is completely original. It wasn't adapted from any manga. I think that's part of the charm. Now onto the reveiw.
Plot: I would say its very interesting but it can be hard to follow. Some episodes were pretty confusing.7/10
Characters: I quite admire Kimimaro, he sacrifices so much in the show, and learns from his mistakes. I also find Mashu quite cute. 8/10
Graphics: One of the few animes which really has some awesome backgrounds. The financial district is simply mind-boggling. 9/10
Music: I warn you, you will be addicted. 9/10
Well there you have it! On a side note, the opening was sung by Nico touches the walls, and i must say that it is pleasing to the ears.
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| Gah so moe! |
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