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.