Friday, November 27, 2009

Air TV and the movie


The plot for AIR TV and movie is about a homeless street performer Yukito, who is trying to find the winged girl in the sky (a fairytale he learned from his now deceased mother.) He arrives to this town with nothing, but a puppet and an empty stomach. Misuzu, a girl who desperately wants a friend, offers him a place at her house with her adopted mom. Because of the fact that he suspects Misuzu is the winged girl in the sky, he accepts. And, thus begins the story.

Well, I heard how good this series was from a very good friend of mine and she highly recommended it. So, naturally, I wanted to try it. And, I somewhat recently finished watching the entire show.

I have to say, I really liked and appreciated AIR. The art was very pretty. There was a lot of detail. The plot was very nice and enjoyable. The music was also nice and didn't overdo it. Misuzu, Kana, Haruka(the adopted mother/aunt), and Yukito were, in my opinion, the best characters on the show.

On the other hand, although the plot was good, I think it started to slow down too much later on. And, I didn't dislike them, but I didn't understand the purpose of the two other girls Kano and Minagi. And, I wished that the show explored the realationship of Yukito and Misuzu and Misuzu and Haruka a little more. They both so interesting and heartwarming. Then, I really didn't understand the ending to the TV version(there's two different ending.) It was a little confusing to me.

So, I'm going to give this a three and a half out of five.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Earl and Fairy



















I happened upon Earl and Fairy one day, as I was bored, surfing YouTube for fun. And, I saw the there was a AMV, for Earl and Fairy (Although, I didn't even know what it was, at the time.) So, I watched it and decided to watch to see how I would like it. Well, I just recently finished the whole twelve episodes (Usually, I would be very disapointed that it lasted for such a short amount of time, but I think the series would've lost peoples' interest, if it kept going) and here's my thoughts on it.

For one, the plot was good. I liked how they've set the time frame to somewhere around the Victorian times and, how they've set in Europe. Also, I appreciated that the creator of Earl and Fairy obviously tried to make the show different from most. Also, I found it fun that everyone was introduced to the different types of fairies that came into the series (as short as it was) Then, I liked Lydia Carlton's character (the main heroine) she's independant and generous, but obviously insecure about herself (which, in my opinion, makes her more realistic.) The artwork was okay. The colors were pretty and elegant and the artists obviously put a lot of detail into the clothing.

On the other hand, there were a few things that kept reacurring that was okay at first, but quickly started to get old. For example, both male characters Kelpie and Edgar (he's the guy in the picture) kept endlessly trying to capture the heart of Lydia, who's made it clear to both of them that she's not interested. Then, even though Lydia keeps on refusing them, it's pretty obvious that she likes Edgar, but is constantly in self denial. Then, I found it very odd how Edgar looks and acts A LOT like Tamaki Souh from Ouran High School Host clubs.

Anyway, I would give this a three out of five.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Instant Teen: Just Add Nuts


I found this story at Borders, about two years ago during Christmas break. I ended up buying the first volume, on a whim. And, I recently just finished the entire series. But, I felt a little disappointed. Anyway, here's my thoughts on Instant Teen.

For one, the plot was pretty good, for the most part. The artwork was okay. I have definitely seen better. Then, I kinda liked the compare and contrasting both of the life between a child and an adult.

However, I didn't like how harsh everyone was to young Natsumi. I mean, she was in third grade. Her best friend Asuma and the doctor (as they both knew her secret of changing ages) they expected a lot of maturity from her. The doctor didn't yell at her best friend when he was acting somewhat childish. I found that pretty unfair.

Anyway, I give this a two out of five.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Attention All HitsuHina Fans!!



I apologize for taking so long to post my avatar that was promised. Anyway, here's an avatar that's 150x150. As you can see, it's one of the famous romantic pairings (And, one of my personal favorites) Hinamori Momo(A.K.A. Bedwetter Momo) and Hitsugaya Toushiro (A.K.A. Shiro-Chan) from the famous anime/manga Bleach. My rules are the same, and I hope you enjoy!  

Saturday, May 16, 2009

WANTED


I have read, yet another series done by the creator Matsuri Hino. I found it while I was in a
book(Yes, I go to a lot of book stores.) and I was curious when I saw WANTED. Although, it's only three chapters long, it's a story in my opinion that's hard to forget.

For one, it has an excellent plot! I don't see many stories that revolve around pirates that aren't intended for boys. So, that in itself, was intriguing. Then, I found it funny that the characters Armelia and Skulls acting very much(And, looked like them a little) like Yuuki and Zero from Vampire Knight. Then, the artwork was very good as usual.

On the other hand, my only problem is that I was disappointed that Matsuri Hino isn't keeping the series going (I don't know if she'll continue it or not.) As I said before, it's only three chapters. And, it left me wanting more, so I was sad about that.

Anyway, I give this a four out of five.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Meru Peri


I had started this series very recently, but I haven't finished it, yet (I'm very close to it now.) I've heard of Matsuri Hino's past work Meru Peri, after I first started Vampire Knight. I wasn't sure if I was going to like it very much, but after I started reading, I quickly grew to love it and here's my thoughts on the story:


For one, the start of the story grabs your attention quickly. It doesn't drag the plot. Then, I liked how of Airi was like myself (Straight forward and one track mind.) It was nice for other people to relate to that. Then, it was interesting to Aram have almost the same situation as Loki (Matantei Loki Ragnarok.) And, it's a very sweet and light hearted story. And, if someone is looking for something that's not dark, then I would recommend Meru Peri.

On the other hand, I did not like Aram's brother. He was really creepy.

Well, all in all, I would give this a five out of five.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Ghost Hunt



Plot: Mai is a normal, but orphaned high schooler. It starts out with Mai telling a horror story to friends and was interupted by a Kazuya Shibuya (Mai calls him Naru, because of his narcissistic personality), she soon learns that he is the president of the SPR (Shibuya Psychic Research...basically kinda like Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok.)

I had started this series, only a few days ago. I only watched the anime, but I have yet to read the novels and the manga. Anyway, here's my thoughts on the series.

For one, I really thought the artwork was excellent! I really thought they did a good job. Then, the plot was really good. It caught my attention instantly. For me, I've always liked the fantasy that involves either vampires or ghost (that's probably why I'm in love with xxxHolic and Vampire Knight.) I would also recommend this anime to those who like a scary anime (It wasn't terribly scary, but it was more than I could take...which isn't much.)

On the other hand, I wasn't crazy for Naru's personality. I know that the author purposely made him a jerk, but there was something about him that I wasn't crazy for (Although, I do like the pairing MaiXNaru.) Then, I was a little dissapointed that the plot didn't progress that much. I know of information that wasn't in the anime, making the anime a little shallow for my taste (although, late in the series they showed a little information about both Mai and Naru, but that was it.)

Well, all in all, I would give this a four out of five.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Free Avatar!



Hi! I'm giving out a free avatar every once in a while that I've made myself and I wanted to share them. The only thing that I ask is that if you have a blog, put a link to my site and follow this blog. Thank you and enjoy!

Monday, March 30, 2009

D. N. Angel



Plot: Daisuke Niwa is a normal fourteen year old boy, planning on confessing his love for crush, Risa Harada, on his fourteenth brithday. As he is about to confess, she unknowingly rejects him, crushing him. Later that night, he learns the secret of his family's curse. On every fourteenth (for the males, at least), they are cursed to become The Legendary Phantom Thief Dark Mousy. Now Daisuke is stuck with flirtaous, cocky Dark, stealing artifacts, litterally, against his will. The only way to get rid of Dark, is to get the one you love to love you back. So, now Daisuke has to make Risa fall for him. Easy right? Wrong. The issue is that she seems to have fallen for the infamous Dark Mousy.


I had started this series during the summer. And, I thought this wouldn't be my cup of tea (because I was not one for thieves that randomly steal womens' heart or that sort of thing.)
However, I was surprised at how much I really liked it. Any who, here's my thoughts:

Well, to start it off, I'm going to say that I really liked the plot. I thought it was very creative. I expected it to be this total mystery of who-done-it (Which, to a certain degree, I'm not fond of.) I really liked Daisuke Niwa. I liked his innocent personality. That, to me, made him a very endearing character. Along with Dark (Although, he'll randomly steal women's' hearts, he did it in a more comical way.) Then, I liked the feisty and tomboyish Riku. She was a fun character as well. The artwork was fantastic! I really like it. I don't see many people who draw like that.

I personally don't have any complaints for the series.

I'm giving it a five out of five!

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Matantei Loki Ragnarok


The plot: Loki is a god who was banished for reasons unknown and swears to find a way to come back, to the world of the gods. The story starts with mystery fanatic Mayura Daidouji, who had found a mysterious talking, but creepy doll. Thinking she found a way to become a celebrity, she takes it. Later on, the doll goes missing and Mayura finds a detective agency that is ran by a small boy (Loki.) At first, he declines the case, but takes an interest in it. I won't go further into the episode, but Mayura is in most of the episodes, because she forced her way into becoming Loki's other assistant (which Loki isn't too pleased about.)



I had started Matantei Loki Ragnarok, when I was thirteen. And, I just recently found all the episodes and finished. Anyway, this is my opinion.

For one, I loved the artwork! I thought both the manga and the anime had great artwork. The plot was really good. I thought it was very endearing. The characters were all lovable. Each of the personalities matched everyone perfectly. I particularly liked Heimdall, Mayura and Loki. The comedy in the series was very funny.

On the other hand, I didn't like how it was a little on the shallow side. And, I heard the anime left us off on a bit of a dissapointing end, making us think there will be a second season.

All in all, I give this a four out of five.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Millennium Snow



The plot: The story is centered on sweet, but deathly ill seventeen-year-old Chiyuki. As a child, because of her heart condition, it was said she wouldn't live to be fifteen (basically it's a miracle that's she's lived this long.) One day, she meets eighteen-year-old Touya Kano (a vampre that can't stand the sight or smell of blood.) It is tradition for a vampire of eighteen, to find a human partner to live for a thousand years, but he would have to drink blood. Wanting to take the position as partner, Chiyuki tries to persuade him, but it hasn't worked.

I found this book in a store the other day and I immediately picked up, interested. I bought mainly because it's the same creator of Ouran High School Host Club (That and it's about vampires.) So, I've only read half of the series and I'm on the look out for the last volume (There's only two manga books.) Anyway, here's my thoughts:

On the positive side, I liked the moral of the idea about what if you lived practically forever. I thought it well done that way. Then, I liked the character Touya. I thought he made a very good vampire.

On the other hand, I thought the plot was too much like Full Moon Wo Sagashite and Twilight mixed together. Then, the character Satsuki Akiyoshi got on my nerves a little bit. Then, I thought the triangle between Touya/Chiyuki/Satsuki was too much like Twilight for me. I liked the series though. Then, the artwork was not as soft as Ouran, but she could've done better.

I give this a three out of five.

Shugo Chara!


I had heard of how great Shugo Chara! is a little while ago. I was interested to find out more about it. I haven't seen all the episodes or manga books. Anyway, here's my thoughts on the series.

For one, the plot was excellent! It's very different. The artwork is also very good. I really like the style. Then, the heroine of the series, Amu Hinamori, was very different most heroines. For example, Amu was very feisty, grumpy, and cynical (The polar opposite. Which was nice.)

On the other hand, I wasn't crazy with the character Tadase Hotori. There was something about him that I just didn't like. Then, for the anime, I thought it was a little slower than the manga.

All in all, I would give this a four out five.


Saturday, March 7, 2009

The Melancholy Of Haruhi Suzumiya


The plot: Kyon is a freshman boy who only wishes for a normal high school life. Well, that wish doesn't come true when he meets Haruhi Suzumiya. A girl who wishes for her life to be filled with aliens, time travelers and espers. Tired of not finding any clubs that are paranormal centered, Haruhi starts the S.O.S brigade, a club that deals with the supernatural. Kyon, much to his chargin, gets dragged in the club, along with others. And, thus begin this wacky, but charming series.


I have heard very much about how good Haruhi Suzumiya is. And I thought I could try it to see if it was to my taste, and I have to say that it has rendered me almost speechless. Because of the chaotic conflict that goes on. Anyway, here's my thoughts on the series.

First of all, I thought this was a very unique series. That's the best trait about the series. I loved the artwork. It certainly makes you wonder what will happen next? Then, I liked Haruhi. I thought, even though she was made out to be a bit spoiled, I thought she made an interesting character.

On the other hand, the first episode was very confusing. It was mainly there for comedic reasons (Not to say I didn't like it.) But, if someone were to miss it and go to the second episode, you wouldn't really miss anything. Then, it's a little confusing. If you miss an episode, you feel like you missing a big portion of the series.

All in all, I would give this a three out of five.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Ouran High School Host Club



I had started this unusual, but charming series before the new year at school started. I have watched all of the episodes, but haven't read the manga books, yet. Anyway, here's my thought on Ouran High School Host Club:

For one, I was impressed with the plot. I also liked the artwork in the anime. I liked the heroine in the series, Haruhi Fujioka. I thought it was interesting to see a young woman dress up as a boy and go to a special school, just so she can become a lawyer (the school only allowed men to go the school for free, if they were poor.) And, I also liked how Haruhi was very independent. It was a nice change. I also liked the main male protagonist in the series, Tamaki Souh (Who I've heard isn't the most popular character.) I thought it was interesting to see that Tamaki's personality was very different from most men in shoujos. Usually, the men would be dark, bad tempered, and grumpy. Where as, Tamaki was very naive, caring, almost the complete opposite, basically. Which was very nice.

On other hand, the artwork for the manga was too soft. I couldn't almost see it. Then, I thought
the character, Hunny, I thought he was too much like Momiji Sohma from Fruits Basket, that it wasn't original.

Well, all in all, I would give this series a four out of five.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Pita Ten



I had started this series a long time ago, when I visited a book store. And here's my thoughts:

For one, the art was fantastic (It's the same creator of Kamichama Karin.) The plot was cute. I really liked how she had the sixth grader, Koutaro Higuchi, have the ability to see angels and demons. It made it interesting to see how a little boy would handle a supernatural situation. Then, I liked the energetic, and caring Misha and the gentle but sad Shia. I thought those two characters really made the show interesting. And, the ending was really good, but a little sad.

On the other hand, Misha's baby talk was a little too strange (Even though she's in middle school.)
Then, I found it strange that all the elementary kids were more mature, than the older kids. Then, it got silly whenever Misha would start hugging Koutaro (which was constantly), his friend Koboshi, would get very jealous and angry. Also, it took Koutaro four volumes of the manga to figure out that Misha was an angel. I thought that part was kind of dragged out a little.

Well, I give it a four out of five.

Kamichama Karin


I started to read this series when I turned thirteen a few years ago, after I finished reading Pita Ten. I have seen a few episodes of this series, but not much. Anyway, here's my thoughts on the series:

For one, the artwork is beautiful! I'm impressed! The plot was good. I liked how the creator used gods and goddesses. It kept me interested. Then, I was interested in the heroine of the series, Karin Hanazono. Because, she was different from most girls: shy, tends to cry a lot, hyper, and not-the-smartest. I liked how she was different that way. Then, as this series was a parody, I liked how the creator had Kazune be overly sexist (Not to say I'm not a feminist. I am.) but, because the creator is making fun at how some heros are being sexist. And the humor had me laughing hysterically.

On the hand, the romantic scenes in the story were very silly (Although, some were cute.) The secret towards the end of season one, was odd, and made no sense. Then, the second season was not to my taste. Because of the new character, pop star Jin was there to make Kazune jealous was also not to my taste. I just didn't like it, as much as season one.

All in all, I'd give it a three out of five.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Sugar Sugar Rune


I got the beginning of this anime, a few years ago. And, these are my thoughts:

First, the artwork was poorly done. I was not impressed. The plot was wasn't to my taste either. I wasn't interested that two witches took human's heart and the more they got, the closer the closer they were to becoming queen. Then, fact that the author used witches, it just made the story a little boring (After watching Harry Potter, you get easily tired of witches/wizards.) I would recommend this to someone who was still into witches and wizards, and really lkes romance.

I'd give it a one out of five.

Friday, January 30, 2009

Princess Tutu


I started this amazing series a few years ago, when a friend of mine recommended Princess Tutu to me. I was a little skeptical at first. But as soon I watched it, I fell in love it it.
Here's my thoughts on this series.

First, the artwork was beautiful! It was well done. The plot was super creative. I fell in love instantly with the first episode. I really liked how it was Princess Tutu's job to rather all the pieces of the prince's heart. Then, I really liked the raven's daughter, the black swan, Princess Kreahe. I thought she made an interesting villian. I also liked how all of the characters were connected to the prince, in some interesting way. Then, the characters are all lovable. I thought they are all cute, in their own ways.

I really don't have any complaints.

I'm going to give it a five out of five.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross


I read the first volume a few months ago, and I wasn't that impressed with it. I tried a few times to get into it, but I couldn't. Here are my thoughts on the series:

The art was good, and it certainly looked very cute, but the plot didn't keep my interest, I thought it goofy how Haine kept on going after her love interest, no matter how many times he rudely turned her down. Then, Haine kept reminding me of Tohru Honda mixed together with Arisa from Fruits Basket.

Anyway, I'm rating this a two out of five.

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Chrono Crusade


Plot: Set in New York, 1920s, Christian exorcist Rosette Christopher, along with her partner Chrono, currently work for SetThe Magdalene order. It is their duty to exorcise all demons that attempt to kill off their society (along with Rosette trying to gather enough information to save her brother, Joshua, from a particularly strong demon, Aion.)

I began this series before the start of my summer break, I heard from other people that Chrono Crusade was another really good anime (It's the same way I found Gakuen Alice.) So, I started and I instantly fell in love with Chrono Crusade. Here's my thought on this series:

It had really good artwork. I was really impressed! The plot is very different and unique! I have never seen anything close to this! The characters were excellent! They were very endearing! I loved it!

One the other hand, I found out that the creator was asked to write the anime more differently from the manga (For those who love something really sad, you'll like the anime better.) So, the endings are a little different (The manga left us on a slightly happier note.) I prefer the manga personally to the anime. The manga had more detail, and it explained more about Rosette's parents a little more and Rosette herself.

Well, I would give this a five out of five.

Friday, January 9, 2009

XxxHolic




As I've said before, I started XxxHolic along with Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle. I also have yet to see an episode of XxxHolic. It is a great series, and here are my thoughts on this interesting series:

For one, Clamp, yet again has done a spectacular job! The dark, gothic, haunting artwork is excellent! Also, the dark plot also draws you in as soon as you open the first page. The characters are excellent (My favorite characters are Watanuki and Yuko.) And, it's always interesting about what other spirit Watanuki's going to encounter next.

Again, I have no complaints with the show.

I give this series a five out of five.