Friday, October 11, 2013

Inu x Boku SS


The show starts out with our main character, Ririchiyo, a half demon school girl who moves into the Ayakashi Mansion.The mansion is designed to protect people like her and each resident of the building are given a bodyguard to protect them.Anyway, Ririchiyo looks like any other normal high school girl till she speaks.Whenever she speaks, she acts like an arrogant know it all but later it is revealed by her best friend, Rensho that she doesn't mean to act like that and can only share her true feelings on paper.Obviously, she denies it being true but you can tell that they are really close.

Ririchiyo has a very strong urge to be on her own and I think that comes from her previous experiences with her family.So, because of that she requested to not have a guard assigned to her but when she gets to her room she finds Soshi, a nine tailed fox demon and her guard.Soshi is funny, literal and very dramatic.For example, when Ririchiyo said that she didn't need a very bodyguard, he totally went overboard with sadness and said that if she no longer needed him then he must die and made a really big show out of trying to kill himself with a samurai sword.But, other than his little dramatic shows he is really loyal and gentle to her and protects her from everything.But, since the beginning I kept on wondering why he was so unconditionally loyal to her even though he's never met her.

I love his over caring personality and I liked watching these two get closer and closer to each other.This can be watched or read and I have to say that this anime is really funny, heart warming, magic, magical creatures and filled with friendship and romance.What I liked most about this anime is the different characters, their different forms that they took and the different kinds of trouble they kept getting themselves into.I really can't see anyone disliking such and funny anime.I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do.

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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Ghost Hound

Ghost Hound was created by the very same people who created Ghost in the Shell and if you've already seen that then you already have a pretty good idea about what to expect with this show.It revolves around three teenage boys but mainly Taro Komori who was kidnapped a long time ago along with his sister.He was the only one to survive the incident, but during the show he keeps on having terrible flashbacks about the kidnapping and his sister dying next to him.He also has a lot of out of body experiences.

Next, is Makoto who is this cool looking but distant and hot tempered boy who rarely even comes to school and so has claimed the title of a delinquent.He is also one of Taro's relatives so the two kind of get along and just because their related.Even though, he doesn't talk much in this show I like his whole dark and mysterious aura he's putting off.Weirdly, though he gains the ability to turn into a this dark and ghostly wolf creature.

Last but not least, there is Masayuki a boy who recently transferred over to the same school as Taro and Makoto and they all become quick friends.For some strange reason, he becomes very interested in the story about Taro's kidnapping and somhow encourages him and Makoto to visit the place where he was held up in.Once there, strange things start happening like them seeing spirits of all kind crawling all over the place.Since, then strange things keep happening more and more around their town.

The strange happenings that keep happening are what leads to their new powers.All three of them have the ability to leave their bodies and gain an astral form.How or why they are the only ones that have this ability is a mystery which they hope to solve.Each boy uses their new ability a different way and I really liked how they showed each boy's p.o.v. (point of view).This show is mysterious, dark, tragic and a bit disturbing.I can't wait to see the next episode and see what weird and strange thing will happen next in this anime.

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Fruits Basket

 

This hilarious show starts with a young high school girl named Tohru Honda that starts living in a tent trying to support herself after her mom dies.Then, one day, one of her classmates,Yuki Sohma, discovers her living there and tells her that she's living on his land.But, instead of kicking her out, he invites her to stay at his house.Besides, Yuki there are two more residents that live at the house who are his cousins Kyo and Shigure.I just loved watching Yuki and Kyo getting under each other's skin and how they kept on fighting for her attention almost the entire show.I also liked Shigure's laid back personality but I think he needs to find a better job that suits his personality because he's an author and all throughout this anime his editor has been breathing down his neck because he doesn't or barely meets the deadlines.

Anyway, Tohru's starting to get used to her new living situation when one day she hugs Yuki and her turns into a mouse.Tohru is obviously shocked at how this could be possible until he explained that his family has been living under a curse.Twelve members of his family are possessed by the spirits of the Chinese Zodiac and are able to turn into that particular animal if they are hugged by the opposite sex or under a lot of stress.Tohru being as good natured girl that she is promises not to tell anybody and life goes on.

Unfortunately, her life is about to have a lot of weird twists and turns added to it.The other possessed family members keep showing up with each their own set of problems and now that she's knows their little secret she keeps getting tangled up in there problems plus she has made it a bit of her mission to somehow break their curse once and for all.How she'll accomplish that feat would have to be any one's guess.Also, when it comes to the romance part of this anime I wonder who will she choose.I think it should be Kyo who is also by the way the cat which kind of explains why the two of them are always at each other's throats.Anyway, I think Tohru should be with Kyo because he's obviously has a crush on her, he's just to hot headed and stubborn to admit it and when the someone else puts the moves on her or is mean to her he doesn't hesitate to go into action.

This anime is funny, magical, tragic, romantic and heart warming I really think that anybody who reads or watches this story unfold would come to love it.I recommend this to anybody that loves curses, romance, friendship and lots of comedy.

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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Date a Live

This show is about a boy named Shido Itsuka who unexpectedly gets dragged into this dangerous love story.For about 30 long years, Japan has suffered against what they now call "Spacequakes".The name makes sense considering the fact that whatever is hitting them is a big ball of powerful energy from space.Over the years, the people have went to great links to making sure they survive the next one.

Now, your probably asking yourself,"what has this got to do with Shido?" Good question and here's your answer.Turns out that Shido's energetic and carefree sister, Kotori, is the commander of an secret organization that is trying to stop the spacequakes.Also, when she's in commander mode her personality changes dramatically.She goes from being just plain innocent to straight up arrogant and bossy.I, totally, loved the Shido's reaction to her new personality and for me personally I kind of like this new attitude compared to the old her in the beginning.Her looks and attitude now go together.

Anyway, it turns out that the spacequakes aren't what people think they are at all.The quakes contain what they call "Spirits" and the form that these spirits take on are mostly beautiful girls and that's where Shido comes in.For some strange reason, they gave him the job to seduce the girls that come to their planet in order for them not to destroy it.Of course, he accepts the task and the story begins.

The only way I could describe Date a Live would be that its like watching a live dating Sim game and if you've ever played one (which you've most likely have) then you know what I'm talking about.I kind of laughed at how when a spirit like Tohka talks they kind of pause for a second so they can let the screen make a couple of choice lines for their next move and give them time to decide towards which one they'll choose for him to speak.When Shido went through his first mission I wasn't surprised to see that some of the things he said to her almost gotten him blown to bits.Why can't they just let him do his own thing and only help him out when he's in a pinch?

Also, just like in an any other Sim dating game their are other girls besides the main one to woo.Yoshino who they also call "The Hermit" would have to be one of my favorites. She's so adorable and I also like her angel and outfit very much.I think one of things I like most about her would have to be her loud-mouthed puppet, Yoshinon, who is the complete opposite of Yoshino but whenever they get separated, she either gets really quiet or she balls out in tears until she gets him back.

I wonder who will come out of the wood work next and if these spacequakes will ever end.Or will Shido have an unlimited supply of spirit women to add to his little harem?By the way, why are they all girls why aren't any guy spirits coming in this show? Maybe its because their trying to make it as similar as the dating games as possible.If so, they should make another one but this one with guy spirits instead.

Date a Live is an anime and manga so you can watch it or read it, your choice.Its filled with violence, mecha, hot girls, romance, fantasy and lots of sexual situations.I recommend this to all hopeless romantics and mature audiences.This is a very good show to watch and I can't wait to see how it ends.

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Monday, October 7, 2013

Gate 7

This story was made by Clamp, the same people who made Cardcaptors, xxxHolic and so much more.So, you already know its going to be an interesting story.The story begins around a young man named Chikahito.He is a college student with a extreme passion for history but mostly for Kyoto's history. He loves the place so much he decided to a short trip there and enjoy the sights and its history.But, he might have to cut sight seeing short because soon after he arrives, he gets caught up in a battle between Oni and a trio of sorcerers.

The two guys in trio are called Sakura and Tachibana and they fight with Hana who happens to be the most powerful of the three.But, even though she's the most powerful when their not fighting she seems the most vulnerable because she goes from mystical warrior to innocent child in a heartbeat. It also looks like the two guys take care of her a lot and even though she doesn't say anything they seem to know what she wants or is trying to say. After, the battle Hana takes a strange interest in him and doesn't really want him to go after he's seen the whole thing. But, Chikahito returns anyway but isn't gone fro long because strangely his school let's him transfer to one of Kyoto's colleges and was able to return to the house.Tachibana and Sakura were both stunned at this and at the fact that they can't erase his mind.The guys don't want him around but what can they do so they decide to let him stick around much to Hana's happiness.

The girl, Hana, is surrounded by so much mystery that the whole time I'm just wondering about her past.She's the one who mostly vanquishes the Oni that mostly come out to play. But, I wonder about her personality, its kind of cat like how she looks at her food and how she shows her affection to others.I also think that Chikahito has some powers of his own but just doesn't know it yet.But, if your willing to find out how this mysterious manga ends then please read it as quickly as possible.

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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Tsubasa Chronicle



This anime was made by Clamp.The same people who made xxxHolic and Cardcaptors, so you already know this one is going to be pretty good. Its about a son of archaeologist named Syaoran who is good friends with the princess of the Kingdom of Clow, Sakura.You can already tell in the beginning that they have feelings for each other.Of course, the only thing standing in their way is the whole' a princess can not be with a commoner' dilemma and their own shyness.Neither of them can gather up the courage to tell the other how they feel.

But, unspoken feelings are going to be the least of their problems when an unknown group helps activate a long and dormant power within Sakura.Before, the ritual could be completed Syaoran interferes which in turn causes Sakura to lose her memories.Her memories take the form of feathers and float away.Also, without any memories she was, basically, a shell of her former self and didn't wake up and wouldn't wake up until they were returned to her.

Syaoran was then instructed to visit the Dimensional Witch Yuko who we obviously know from xxxHolic.But, when he gets there he finds out that he is not alone.A hot headed samurai and handsome sorcerer appear the same time he does.Coincidence I think not!Yuko obviously suggests that the three travel together for they have something to gain from traveling together.Kurogane, the samurai, wants to return to his home and continue to serve his princess but in order to do that he needs the power of the Black Mokona who will not take him home until he helps Syaoran in his journey.Also, Fai the handsome magician who never wants to return to his country after he sealed up his king and traveling with them would be a pretty good excuse for him to never come back.Now the trio travel through dimensions in hope of finding Sakura's lost memories.

This anime is filled with fantasy, romance, magic, mystery, comedy and lots of dangerous situations.I likes the little scenes where Fai tries to upset Kurogane and Mokona also likes to get in on the fun.I also liked all of the different worlds they went through.Each one was very unique in its own way.Also, why didn't Kurogane listen to Yuko's warning about some people in different worlds might look like people that you know.I don't think anything gets through his head.But, I did like the episode when Syaoran mistook the cook for his king and now the customers that come in now call him 'His Majesty'.

Watching this show really filled in some blanks for me when I started reading xxxHolic because he didn't really make sense to me at first when they first appeared and then appeared a couple of times more in the future.But, now that I've seen this, I now get what they were doing in xxxHolic.Tsubasa Chronicle is both an anime and a manga so you can enjoy both.If you like fantasy type animes with a lot of battles, romance and humor mixed into it then you'll really love this story a lot.

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Wednesday, October 2, 2013