Alternative Name: セブンゴースト Years of Released: April 6, 2009 – September 21, 2009 Episodes: 25 Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Josei, Supernatural Favorite Characters : Frau, Mikage, Castor, Hakuren, Teito, My Rating: PG-13 Grade: A
Summary:
Teito Klein is a former slave sent to attend the Barsburg Empire's military academy due to his ability to use Zaiphon, a type of supernatural power. The ability is rare, and thus highly prized. Teito is an amnesiac and doesn't remember anything of his origins—what he does learn of his past comes from his recurring and often traumatizing dreams...
My review:
Very beautiful colorful drawing style. Lots of cute boys and this anime is just a dream for a yaoi fans. There is no yaoi in it but it was made to be SO slash-able!! So many hints of shounen-ai!!! So yeah, I enjoyed it a lot! I guess they didn't make it shounen-ai so that boys could enjoy this too and I know many guys who've seen 07 Ghost.
Recommend:
For slashers and shounen-ai and yaoi fans
Alternative Name: The Golden Chord, Kin'iro no Corda Years of Released: October 1, 2006 – March 25, 2007 Episodes: 25 + 1 special Genre: Romance, Music Favorite Characters : Len Tsukimori, Kazuki Hihara, Azuma Yunoki My Rating: PG Grade: A+
Summary:
Kahoko Hino is a student at Seiso Academy, one with an ordinary life. One day, Lili - the mischievous musical fairy who had blessed the original founder of the school - finds Kahoko running late to class.
Delighted that she is able to see him, Lilli grants Kahoko a magical violin, and a place in the school's annual musical competition, which many students in the music department vie to partake in.
Kahoko refuses, only to be pressed on by the fairy, who constantly nags her until she finally gives way to his pleads. She reluctantly accepts the instrument. As she practices her pieces, Kahoko is amazed that she can play any piece on the violin as long as she knows the tune and plays it with her heart. 'La Corda d'oro' literally translates to 'the rope of gold', but it is taken into consideration as 'the golden string'. Primo Passo means 'first step', while Secondo Passo means 'second step'.
My review:
I'm not rally into music anime genre but this one I watched with great pleasure. If was filled with great classical music I love so much. Many beautiful boys and romance. What else a girl can wish for =^_^= Very shoujo. Love it.
Recommend:
If you like classical music and romance then it's definitely for you!
Alternative Name: Alchemist of Steel Years of Released: October 4, 2003 – October 2, 2004 Episodes: 51 Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen Favorite Characters : Mustang My Rating: PG-13 Grade: B
Summary:
Edward and Alphonse Elric are two alchemist brothers searching for the legendary Philosopher's Stone, a powerful object which would allow them to recover their bodies (which were lost in an attempt to bring their mother back to life through alchemy)....
My review:
Well, it was pretty good. I liked all that alchemist theme and Philosopher's Stone and all but somehow I got a bit bored. I made myself to watch it till the end and I really liked the ending (and the fact that it finally ended). I even wanted to watch the next season but decided to wait for awhile. The plot is really good. I know the reasons why I wasn't attached to it. But I know a lot of people like it and I can see why but I guess it's just not my thing )))
Alternative Name: - Years of Released: July 11, 2001 Runtime: 106 minutes Genre: Fantasy, Action Favorite Characters : none My Rating: PG-13 Grade: B-
Summary:
The story takes place on the same world as Final Fantasy V, named Planet R, set two hundred years in the future, where three of the four crystals have been stolen. The original heroes in Final Fantasy V are now legends of the past, and a new evil, Deathgyunos, has risen on the Black Moon and must be dealt with. Mid, a recurring character from Final Fantasy V, contacts a new hero and heroine: Prettz (Pritz) and Linaly (a descendant of Bartz). They eventually meet the sky pirate Rouge and Commander Valcus, commander of The Iron Wing.
My review:
Ok. The graphics were just amazing! I can't complain about that! BUT it was too Hollywoodish that's for sure! I had a felling that I'm watching some Hollywood movie rather than an anime ((( Oh well ))
Alternative Name: ファイナルファンタジ Years of Released: March 21, 1994 - July 21, 1994 Episodes: 4 (30 min each) Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy Favorite Characters : none My Rating: PG-13 Grade: C+
Summary:
The story takes place on the same world as Final Fantasy V, named Planet R, set two hundred years in the future, where three of the four crystals have been stolen. The original heroes in Final Fantasy V are now legends of the past, and a new evil, Deathgyunos, has risen on the Black Moon and must be dealt with. Mid, a recurring character from Final Fantasy V, contacts a new hero and heroine: Prettz (Pritz) and Linaly (a descendant of Bartz). They eventually meet the sky pirate Rouge and Commander Valcus, commander of The Iron Wing.
My review:
Here is the story. I watched it awhile ago but totally forgot about it. I wanted to watch Final Fantasy and decided to start from the beginning. It was kinda fun but not too much. It gave me the feeling that I'm playing some old game. Not much more I can say about this anime.
Alternative Name: 東のエデン Years of Released: January 11, 2009 – Jun 20, 2009 Episodes: 11 Genre: Psychological, Romance Favorite Characters : Akira Takizawa My Rating: PG-13 Grade: A+
Summary:
On November 22 2010, ten missiles strike against uninhabited areas of Japan, claiming no victims. This apparent terrorist act is referred to as "Careless Monday" and disregarded by most people. The series begins three months later, with a young Japanese woman named Saki Morimi visiting Washington D.C. as part of her graduation trip. When she gets into trouble, a mysterious Japanese man, who introduces himself as Akira Takizawa, helps her through it. The man appears to have no memory and is completely naked, carrying only a gun and a cell phone charged with 8.2 billion yen in digital money.[1] The cell phone has the phrase, noblesse oblige ("nobility obligates" or "noble's obligation" in English), printed on it. While they are coming back to Japan, they learn that a new missile attack has taken place in their country.
My review:
It got all my attention right away from the very first minute. I love the opening and animation is amazing. The plot was great(even though I need to watch it again because I feel like I didn't get it all). I'm very impressed! I want one of those phones for myself!
Alternative Name: 黒の契約者 Years of Released: April 5, 2007 – September 28, 2007 Episodes: 25 Genre: Supernatural, Drama Favorite Characters : Hei, In My Rating: PG-13 Grade: A
Summary:
Ten years ago, an inscrutable and abnormal territory known as Hell's Gate appeared in Tokyo, altering the sky and wreaking havoc on the landscape. The heavenly bodies disappeared, replaced by false stars. During this time, people who possess various special abilities emerged. Kept secret from the masses, these individuals, known as Contractors, are able to murder in cold blood. Various nations and organizations around the world use Contractors as spies and assassins, often resulting in violent battles for information. Each fake star has a corresponding Contractor, and they vibrate when their Contractor's power is being used. As such, Contractors are usually identified by their star's Messier catalogue number. However, their abilities are gained at the cost of their humanity. They are implied to lack human emotions which includes no aversions to murder, and they are regarded as extremely rational and logical in their decision making. Contractors are thus named because of their need to always complete a remuneration or payment each time their power is used (ex. eating flowers, breaking fingers, drinking blood). It is not entirely clear what happens to one if he or she fails to complete the remuneration. Contractors are described as being psychologically compelled to complete their remunerative task.
My review:
It was interesting but it took me awhile to get used to it and to get into the world of Darker then Black. I loved Hei and In characters. I'm excited for the second season . We'll see what happens.
Alternative Name: Brother, Dear Brother, おにいさまへ… Years of Released: 14 July 1991 – 31 May 1992 Episodes: 39 Genre: Drama, Shouje-ai Favorite Characters : Mariko Shinobu, Saint-Juste My Rating: PG-13 Grade: A
Summary:
Nanako Misonoo is a young high school freshman at the exclusive girl's school Seiran School. When she begins her first year at this school, she falls into a world of female rivalry, love, chaos, and heartbreak. She narrates the story of the series in a series of letters to a young man named Takehiko Henmi, who she calls "Oniisama" (Brother). In reality, Takehiko was her teacher at the cram school she went to earlier. She feels such a strong bond with him that she asks if she could continue corresponding with him. He agrees, and soon she begins writing to him as a "brother." When Nanako starts her new school year at the all-girl Seiran School, she is unexpectedly inducted into the school's Sorority despite having none of the looks, talents, or background needed to become a member. As the series progresses, she becomes involved in the lives of the "Magnificent Three", the three most popular girls in the school.
My review:
It was a good story with a lot of unexpected turns. I really liked the feeling of an old anime. It is unexpectedly refreshing nowadays. I didn't even hope for happy ending but it turned out worse than I expected. But over all "Onii-sama e" is he first shoujo-ai(girls love) anime I actually enjoyed.
Recommend:
You must be in a lyrical mood for "Onii-sama e"
Alternative Name: Comedy, 喜劇 Years of Released: February 5, 2002 Runtime: 10 min Genre: Supernatural Favorite Characters : Swordsman My Rating: PG-13 Grade: A+
Summary:
During the Irish War of Independence, a five-year old girl goes out in search of the mysterious Demon’s Castle. She hopes to recruit the services of the infamous Black Swordsman, who is portrayed as a dark, young, skilled swordsman. She wants the swordsman to protect her village from an imminent attack by English soldiers; however, the Black Swordsman will only accept a particular genre of books as payment for his services.
My review:
Dark fairy tale. That was only 10 minutes, but how amazing those 10 min were! They did a marvelous job one this one. It's genius! I have no idea how they were capable of pulling this of and to put so much in such a small amount of time. I want to watch ”Comedy” over and over again. The more you watch, the more you understand. Wonderful music of Franz Schubert's "Ave Maria". A very unique drawing style, especially far an anime. I'm very impressed. Bravo!
Alternative Name: ローゼンメイデン Years of Released: 7 October 2004 – 23 December 2004/ 20 October 2005 – 5 January 2006 Episodes: 12/12 Genre: Comedy, Drama, Supernatural Favorite Characters : Shinku My Rating: PG Grade: A/A
Summary:
Jun Sakurada is a Junior High School student who refuses to go to school after being traumatized by an embarrassing experience there (see Hikikomori). He has taken to locking himself in his room, never leaving the house, and spends the day ordering goods online and returning them before the date in which he has to pay. His older sister, Nori Sakurada, does everything she can to brighten Jun's dreary existence, but is unable to change his situation.
One day, Jun receives a letter claiming he has won a prize. The letter asks him to choose "Yes" or "No". It states that after he has made his decision, he must place the letter in the drawer of his desk, and Holli will take it to the spirit world. Despite his skepticism, he follows these instructions, and discovers soon after that the envelope has vanished. Moments later, he realizes that a richly detailed wood case has materialized within his room. The box contains a strange realistic doll dressed in French aristocratic (synonymous with Gothic Lolita) attire. Jun examines the doll from every angle before seeing the key and winding up the doll. The doll creaks, stands up on its own, then proceeds to slap him for handling her as crudely as he had. She introduces herself as, "...Shinku, the fifth doll of the Rozen Maiden."
My review:
I enjoyed it. Those dolls were so much fun. I was just wondering why I gave it just A. I think it's because the end was it bit... not as great as I expected I guess. But over all I loved Rozen Maiden. It was not made just for entertaining. There is something to think about as well.
Recommend:
Gilrs will enjoy it. There are walking and talking dolls in there!!! :)))
Alternative Name: FLCL, Fooly Cooly Years of Released: October 23, 2000 – August 23, 2001 Episodes: 6 Genre: Science fiction, Surreal, Comedy, Parody Favorite Characters : Naota My Rating: PG-16 Grade: A+
Summary:
Naota's life is confined to going to school and living with his father and grandfather. The usually boring life in Mabase is rudely interrupted by the arrival of Haruko Haruhara, who bursts on the scene by running Naota over with her Vespa scooter and hitting him on the head with a blue vintage Rickenbacker 4001 left-handed electric bass guitar.[1][2] Later, Naota is shocked to find Haruko working in his house as a live-in maid.
Haruko's search for the alien being, Atomsk, puts her at odds with Medical Meccanica, the monolithic industrial corporation. At the same time, Naota is being watched by Commander Amarao. The Commander believes Haruko is in love with Atomsk and that Medical Meccanica is out to conquer the galaxy. The combination of circumstances get Naota involved in a three-way battle between Haruko, Amarao and Medical Meccanica.
My review:
OMG! I furikuried by brain out while I was watching it nya!!! Seriously it feels like your brain working too slow to process everything that is going on on the screan. One thing happens and you thinking like "What the?!" and before you can finish that phrase the thing is coming out of boy's head!!! The most bazaar and crazy anime I've seen so far but so funny and I liked a LOT nya! )) Now I have an idea why anime fans often say "nya"! It's all Furi Kuri's fault!
Alternative Name: D.N.Angel Years of Released: April 3, 2003 – September 25, 2003 Episodes: 26 Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo Favorite Characters : Dark My Rating: PG Grade: B-
Summary:
Daisuke Niwa is a 14-year-old boy who has a special genetic ability: whenever he sees or thinks about his crush, Risa Harada, he turns into the infamous phantom thief Dark. Satoshi Hiwatari is a student at the same school as Daisuke and the Harada twins, as well as the Commander of the police force who is heading the investigation on Dark. He is also member of the Hikari family, a clan of artists which has opposed the Niwa family of thieves for centuries.
My review:
It was a bit boring and way too slow I think. But that's in my opinion. Typical shoujo anime with elements of fantasy. It has it's audience and has right to exist. I tell you more. I know a lot of people who like it a lot. Even guys are among them which is still mystery to me but that's just me. Try it. You may like it or you may not. If you don't then just turn it off. As simple as that.
Alternative Name: Kaze to Ki No Uta, 風と木の詩 Years of Released: November 6, 1987 Runtime: 60 minutes Genre: Drama, Historical, Psychological, Shounen Ai, Tragedy Favorite Characters : Gilbert, Serge My Rating: PG-16 Grade: A+
Summary:
Taking place in the late 19th century, the story is a recollection of his memories of Gilbert Cocteau at Laconblade Academy in Provene, France. Gilbert Cocteau is a promiscuous student who has a reputation for being a boy of corrupt morality since he frequently misses classes and engages in relations with older male students. However, Gilbert is a tortured young man who has been treated like an object all his life rather than a human being. The primary antagonist in the story - Gilbert's uncle, Auguste Beau - is a respected society figure who manipulates and sexually abuses his young nephew. Auguste's influence is so great that Gilbert actually believes that the two are in love, and Gilbert remains enthralled with Auguste, even to the bitter end when he finds out that Auguste isn't quite who he thought he was.
Golden-hearted Serge becomes fascinated with Gilbert, and tries to win his friendship despite being threatened with ostracism and even violence. Gilbert himself even rejects Serge's offer of friendship, although it seems that Serge may be Gilbert's only hope to escape this hellish life.
My review:
Oh wow. I liked it so much. The story is so sad but so touching. Brilliant! When I was watching it I had a feeling that I'm reading some classic literature book of 19th century. I am tempted to say it is the best shounen ai story I came upon so far. I doesn't have any "cute" element neither it is funny but the story is truly deep and sad but beautiful and freeing. It has the same feeling you have on a chilly November evening when you are looking at the setting sun thinking about the times that have came to pass and after closing your eyes you feel cold wind gently playing with your hair. That gentle yet painful feeling.
"Gilbert Cocteau...
You were the
wind stirring my
branches
Can you hear
the song of the wind
and trees?
Can you hear
the tumult of
our youth?
Ahhh... there
must be others
who remember...
their own
days of youth. "
Recommend:
This is "must see" even if you are not a fan of shounen-ai! I would recommend reading manga before watching an anime
Alternative Name: Erufen Rīto Years of Released: July 25, 2004 – October 17, 2004 Episodes: 13 (and 10.5) Genre: Drama, Horror, Psychological Favorite Characters : Lucy My Rating: R Grade: A
Summary:
The story involves human mutations called "dicloniuses", who grow horns on their heads andpossess telekinetic powers, in the form of invisible "arms" called vectors.
The tendency for violence among dicloniuses varies among characters. Certain scientists contain them in a Facility in cells where they are subject to inhumane experiments to test their abilities or were they await execution for being too dangerous.
An infectious virus is also associated with the mutation. This virus is spred through non-lethal contact with the vectors of a diclonius.
The main non-mutant character in the story is Kouta, who ends up becoming icreasingly involved with these dicloniuses, as they seek refuge from the scientists.
The main diclonius character is Lucy/Nyuu a killer whose alter ego is a hapless, and very cute child whose vocabullary and intelligence is quite limited.
After a large amount of choice occurences the lives of these two characters becomes inexplicably entwined...
My review:
Well, I started watching this one 3 times because of all blood and violence. But somehow I managed to finish watching it. It this cause violence is justified. It actually gives something to the story and sets a certain mood. A plot is intriguing. Too bad that right when you understand everything the show is over. I'm hoping there will be next season. I liked this anime but I still have mixed feeling about it. I can see why there were so many good reviews about it.
Alternative Name: Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei Years of Released: July 7, 2007 – September 23, 2007 Episodes: 12 Genre: Satire, Comedy, School Life Favorite Characters : Sensei My Rating: PG-16 Grade: C
Summary:
Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei revolves around a very pessimistic high school teacher named Nozomu Itoshiki who, at the very beginning of the series, tries to hang himself on a sakura tree. Despite this effort of self-destruction, he is saved by an extremely optimistic girl known only as Kafuka Fuura (though in her effort to save his life, she almost kills him). She explains to him that it is simply unimaginable that he would hang himself on such a nice day, especially in front of such beautiful trees. She decides to nickname Nozomu "Pink Supervisor" , and offers to pay him fifty yen to call him by that nickname. After having enough of the strange girl, Nozomu bolts to the school and starts his homeroom class, but the attempt to escape was in vain as he finds that the girl is one of his students. Not only that, but Kafuka is just the tip of the iceberg: each and every student in his class represents a new personality quirk or bizarre obsession, posing challenges that the suicidally-inclined teacher must overcome in spite of himself...
My review:
It was interesting in the begging but it turned out later that it has no plot. The style of anime is very unique and it's pretty neat. I'll give them some credits for that. There is not much more I can say. I has definitely has it's audience. It's worth a try.
Alternative Name: NARUTO Years of Released: October 3, 2002 – February 8, 2007 Episodes: 220 (9 seasons) Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Martial Arts, Shounen Favorite Characters : Kakashi, Itachi, Shikamaru, Naruto, Sasuke, Gaara, Neji My Rating: PG Grade: A
Summary:
Naruto Uzumaki is a young boy who has the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox sealed within him. Twelve years before the start of the series, the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox attacked the ninja village Konohagakure, slaughtering many people. In response, the leader of Konohagakure – the Fourth Hokage – sacrificed his life to seal the demon inside his own son Naruto when he was a newborn. Konohagakure, however, regarded Naruto as if he were the demon fox itself and mistreated him throughout most of his childhood. A decree made by the Third Hokage forbade anyone mention the attack of the demon fox to anyone. Years later, Naruto was tricked by the renegade ninja Mizuki into stealing a forbidden scroll, but was stopped by his teacher, Iruka Umino. That encounter made Naruto realize he was the container of the demon fox.
My review:
I love Naruto. Now I can see why it is so popular. I took me awhile to get into all that ninja stuff and now I'm completely cool with that. It got so intense starting from 110 but too bad it didn't last long. If not all the fillers(which are 80 episodes) I would give it an A+. I bet Naruto fans agree with me on that one. But things the way they are so can't do much about it. I love Kakashi! He is one of the funny elements in Naruto. I think I will LOVE Naruto even more when it's over because it has been dragging on for so long now in Naruto Shippuden and I simply don't have enough patience to wait for episode every week. I'll watch the whole thing again when it's over. But anyway I'd say go for it. I know kids love it. I was talking to my 10 year old nephew using Naruto language and I was given that look from his father as if I'm insane. If poor guy doesn't know what is SHARINGAN or BYAKUGAN mean it's not my fault, right? He just doesn't get it...
Recommend:
Worth watching if you have time and patience...
Alternative Name: Reborn! Years of Released: October 7, 2006 Episodes: 1-33(Season1)/34-73(Season2) Genre: Action, Shounen, Comedy, Mafia, Supernatural Favorite Characters : Kyoya Hibari, Dino, Gokudera, Yamamoto, Squalo, Tsuna, Bel or "Prince the Ripper", Mukuro Rokudo My Rating: G/G Grade: A+/A+
Summary:
The Reborn! story revolves around a boy named Tsunayoshi "Tsuna" Sawada, who is chosen to become the Vongola Family's boss due to him being the great-great-great grandson of the first Vongola boss, who had moved to Japan from Italy during his time. Also, the other candidates for the position of the head of the Vongola Family died. For these reasons, Tsuna is the only remaining heir. As such, Timoteo a.k.a. "Vongola IX," the current head of the family, sends Reborn, an infant hitman from Italy, to train Tsuna. Tsuna then unwillingly undergoes training from Reborn. Reborn's main method of teaching Tsuna is the "Dying Will Bullet" ("Deathperation Shot" in Viz Media's translation of the manga), which will make the person be "reborn" with a stronger self intent on fulfilling his dying will. Through his experiences, Tsuna unconsciously becomes stronger and more confident, which ultimately makes him better suited as the Vongola Family's boss despite continuing to reject his Mafia inheritance.
My review:
I absolutely LOVE it. I don't remember the last time I got so emotionally involved in anime since my I was watching Sailor moon as a kid. It really reminded me of how kids get exited about things and I felt like a child one more time! The first season was got me warmed up and prepared to the second which is my favorite so far! I'll write about 3rd and 4th later when the 5th will end(even though it barely started) cause they are all linked together. Great characters and humor. They really make Mafia theme work in my opinion. Plot is very dynamic which is great. I liked that there weren't a lot of "fillers". Only a little in first season but it wasn't too bad. It got more and more interesting with each arc. Very recommended.
Alternative Name: Sukuru Deizu Years of Released: September 27, 2007 Episodes: 12 Genre:Drama, Romance Favorite Characters : none My Rating: R Grade: A-
Summary:
Makoto Itō is a young Japanese high school student beginning his second term at the fictional Sakakino Academy. During his daily train rides to and from school, he becomes infatuated with fellow student Kotonoha Katsura; a girl that also commutes. When a new classmate acquaintance of his, Sekai Saionji, discovers his secret crush on Kotonoha, she helps introduce both of them to each other and over time they grow closer and agree to date. However in spite of her proud and triumphant matchmaking efforts, Sekai inadvertently becomes jealous of the new couple, having also developed feelings toward Makoto.
The following afternoon on her way home at the nearby train station in front of the school, Sekai finds Makoto waiting for Kotonoha to rendezvous for a date. He sits with her and reiterates his appreciation for her help, and feeling heavily indebted, offers repayment anyway he can. Though she believes he is overreacting, Sekai decides to redeem her obligation by placing a kiss on his lips as her train pulls in; quickly rushing into an open passenger car and happily bidding a dumbstruck Makoto luck on his date.
My review:
OMG. What a plot. A first a thought it's gonna be some light novel and love triangle. But I didn't expected THAT at all. The last episodes I was watching with my mouth open cause I couldn't believe my eyes. The end..oh man if I knew it was coming I would've thought twice before starting to watch this anime. Overall I can say that from the beginig till the end it kept me it front of my monitor. Good job but the end was too much.
Alternative Name: Maria Holic Years of Released: January 5, 2009 Episodes: 12 Genre: Comedy, Shoujo-Ai Favorite Characters : Maria, Matsurika My Rating: PG-16 Grade: B-
Summary:
Maria Holic revolves around a high school girl, Kanako Miyamae, who is scared of boys and breaks out in hives if a boy touches her. During her second year of high school, she enrolls in an all-girls school hoping to find a female romantic partner. However, her ideal candidate, Mariya Shidō, turns out to be a sadistic crossdressing boy...
My review:
It was... interesting. I don't know why I even watched and even more gave it a B!!! I guess because I like Maria character. Kanako is such a pervert and I can't decide whether it is funny or annoying. 1st episode was so promising but unfortunately there is no set plot whatsoever. The end.. i can't even call it that. Nothing happened there. Anyway the thing I liked was Opening and Closing song. The second season is pretty much the same as first one.
Alternative Name: ソウルイーター Years of Released: April 7, 2008 Episodes: 51 Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Action, Shounen, Favorite Characters : Death The Kid, Soul, Kishin, Black Star My Rating: PG-16 Grade: A+
Summary:
In a world where technicians wield the select humans who can turn into weapons, Shinigami-sama created a school to teach young technicians and their shape shifting partners what it means to be a just death god. In order to create the ultimate weapon, the students of the school must collect the souls of 99 evil humans and 1 witch.
My review:
I didn't expect it to be that good. It was a nice surprise. Anime is full of bright characters and humor. My favorite is Death The Kid with his cute obsession with symmetry. Also Soul, Maka and Black Star are great. Excalibur that drives everyone nuts... Fun! Even though the end was a bit cheesy it didn't change my opinion of anime at all. Great job! Can't wait for second season!!!
Alternative Name: none Years of Released: June 14, 2007 Episodes: 12 Genre: Action, Supernatural, Shounen Favorite Characters : Dante My Rating: PG-16 Grade: B+
Summary:
The series is based on the manga and novel volumes, and sees the return of series regulars, Trish and Lady.
In the show, Dante runs his devil-hunting business, Devil May Cry, while struggling under constant financial debt. There are also two new regular characters - Dante's agent Morrison who visits frequently, and Patty Lowell, a young orphan girl he saved in the first episode, who also visits frequently and shares a father-daughter relationship.
While the show's stories were mostly self-contained, a season-long plot was introduced in the first episode and came to the forefront in episodes 10, 11, and 12.
My review:
I enjoyed it. It wasn't the best anime I've ever seen but good enough. There was some blood but I didn't mind it cause it didn't look real. Dante is a cool dude :)
Alternative Name: Skip-Beat! Years of Released: October 5, 2008 Episodes: 25 Genre: Comedy, Romance Favorite Characters : Kyoko, Shotaro My Rating: PG Grade: A
Summary:
Skip-Beat! is about Kyoko Mogami, a wistful yet cheery sixteen year-old girl who loves her childhood friend, Shotaro, but is cruelly betrayed and thus seeks revenge against him. She used to spend a lot of time at Shotaro's parents' inn and learned a lot about housekeeping, hostelry, and other feminine jobs (sewing, cooking, serving tea traditionally, etc.). Shotaro, not wishing to take over his parents' inn, becomes bored of living in Kyoto and decides to move to Tokyo to pursue a career in music. Sho, as he is called by his fans, asks Kyoko to leave high school in Kyoto Prefecture and her life behind to help him. Upon arrival in Tokyo, Kyoko lives an unreasonably frugal life, spending nothing on herself and doing whatever she can for the freeloading Sho, who eventually becomes ranked seventh in the top twenty most popular entertainers of Japan. One day, however, as Kyoko brings Sho his lunch at a company building, she overhears Shotaro complaining about her to his manager, saying that she is a boring and plain girl with no sex appeal that he'd like to cast away. He then proceeds to sweet-talk and flirt with his manager, in stark contrast to the cold and demanding attitude he usually exhibits towards Kyoko. Unlike other heroines in the same situation, Kyoko doesn't shed many tears when she learns that Sho thinks she's only good for housekeeping. Instead, her "Pandora's box" opens and she vows vengeance on Sho. Enraged, Kyoko attempts to attack Sho, but is instantly carried off by security. Sho mockingly tells her that if she wants revenge, she had better become a bigger star than him. And so, Kyoko, vowing revenge, changes her appearance and enters the entertainment business, facing many challenges along the way. Skip Beat! follows Kyoko's journey to climb the showbiz ladder as she meets interesting people, in the hopes of getting revenge on Shotaro, but also in order to get back her sense of compassion that she had lost when her heart was broken by Sho.
My review:
I liked it! It was fun to watch. "Never Give Up" and "Believe in yourself" ideas of anime are great! Bravo!
Alternative Name: Mountain Summit, Ashita no Yoichi Years of Released: January 8, 2009 Episodes: 24 Genre: Comedy, Ecchi, Martial Arts, Romance, Shounen Favorite Characters : none My Rating: PG-16 Grade: C
Summary:
A boy swordsman, Yoichi and his father stays in mountain training for his descent from the mountain. Yoichi comes to the city to lodge and stay with 4 beautiful sisters. A new more severe "training" regiment awaits him.
My review:
Didn't really like it. Firstly it is Ecchi. Secondly the plot was blurred. Thirdly the end was... it's like there was no end at all. I honestly expected more. That might be my mistake.
Alternative Name: To Aru Majutsu no Index, Toaru Majutsu no Kinsho Mokuroku Years of Released: October 4, 2008 Episodes: 24 Genre: Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural Favorite Characters : Accelerator My Rating: PG-13 Grade: B-
Summary:
The story is set in a world where supernatural powers exist through science, and magic exists through religion.
In the story, Tōma Kamijō is an ordinary high school boy with terrible academic scores and a power called Imagine Breaker. Imagine Breaker can defeat any other power, but it also undermines Kamijō's own good luck. His Imagine Breaker's immense strength is literally immeasurable, so hapless Kamijō is listed at the supernatural level of 0. He happens to meet a girl in white hanging off his window balcony. The girl says she is being chased by sorcerers, and Kamijō learns that the girl is a Church of England nun whose memories have been forcibly replaced by Index-Librorum-Prohibitorum — the 103,000 forbidden texts of the Church.
My review:
Ok. That was a bit weird especially Church thing. Fighting scenes had too much talking and were too theatrical in my opinion. Weirdness and Pathos: those are the things that come to my mind when I think about Magical Index. The only character I really liked was Accelerator.
P.S. : I would give an A to Index Special. I laughed so hard when I was watching it.
Alternative Name: Kuroshitsuji, Dark Butler, Kuro Shitsuji Years of Released: October 2, 2008 Episodes: 24 Genre: Comedy, Historical, Mystery, Supernatural, Dark Fantasy Favorite Characters : Sebastian Michaelis, Ciel Phantomhive, Grell, Undertaker My Rating: PG-16 Grade: A+
Summary:
In a manor house on the outskirts of Victorian era London, butler Sebastian Michaelis serves Ciel Phantomhive, the twelve-year-old head of an English noble family as well as a toy and candy empire. Sebastian carries out any task required by his master and solves the problems plaguing England with ease and perfections because of his demonic lineage and Faustian contract with his master...
My review:
London, gothic set, dark humor with hardly noticeable tinge of shounen-ai and yet so obvious you should be blind not to see it...Very well made and thought of. You can't help but feel for young yet strong-willed Ciel. And let's not forget our perfect demon Sebastian who can fulfill his master's every wish. Their relationship is truly amazing. Ciel has to be cold and keep his distance from his butler knowing that if he shows a weakness he will devour him or lose interest in his soul and it will be over.
Second season was made mainly for fans in my opinion but I still liked it. New characters Alois Trancy and Claude Faustus were well played. Much more obvious shounen ai theme in second season is exactly what fans were waiting for. Even though I feel sorry for Alois the ending was quite satisfying leaving the needed room for imagination.
Alternative Name: Tiger X Dragon, TigerxDragon, Tora Dora Years of Released: October 2, 2008 Episodes: 25 Genre: Comedy, Romance, School Life, Favorite Characters : Taiga, Ami My Rating: PG Grade: A
Summary:
Ryuuji Takasu is a gentle boy who does all the cooking and cleaning in his house, unfortunately he is cursed with his father's scary looking face. Labeled as a "Delinquent" Ryuji has few friends. One of the people who doesn't run away at first sight is Minorin, an..um eccentric girl, whom Ryuji falls in love with.
Perhaps by fate, the "Delinquent" bumps into the also notorious "Palm Tiger". At first glace she is a cute little doll, but he find out the hard way SHE's the one who should be feared and called Delinquent!! Her name Taiga Aisaka.
After an odd turn of events it is discovered that not only is this fierce Tiger best friends with Minorin, but she also loves Ryuji's best friend!
Will this odd duo be able too pair up as allies in love?
My review:
I liked it a lot. I was looking forward to each episode to come out. Loved Taiga and "Baka-chi"(Ami). Very nice love story! Well done!
Alternative Name: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, When They Cry - Higurashi/Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai Years of Released: April 4, 2006/July 6, 2007 Episodes: 26/24 Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Psychological Thriller Favorite Characters : Keiichi, Mion, Rika, Rena My Rating: R/PG-16 Grade: A/A
Summary:
On one hot summer day in 1983, a transfer student named Maebara Keiichi comes to a peaceful rural village in Hinamizawa. There, he befriends his classmates Rena, Mion, Rika, and Satoko. Accepted as a full-fledged member of the "club," Keiichi and the gang plays all sorts of activities ranging from card and board games to hide-and-seek. But just as Keiichi was beginning to be assimilated in simple rural life, he stumbles upon the dark history of Hinamizawa. As Keiichi dives deeper into the mystery, he finds that his new found friends may not be all what they claim to be...
My review:
One of the bests plot I've seen so far!!! I heard good things about it and started watching it a couple of times but couldn't get over a violence and blood that is the first thing you see. But finally I made and effort and I don't regret it at all!!! I thought anime was over after 4th episode but it kept going and I started to loose it. Did not get what's going on at all. Where is the truth and what's real and what's not. Then when I started to understand it a little and then I understood that I didn't understand anything at all!!! That's so awesome! My respect to authors. I'm so amazed who they could combine violence and kindness because it is one of the most violent and at the same time kind anime! The first season is just a mess. The second is not violent and explains what happened in the first one. "Nipaah"
Recommend:
Check it out for sure BUT be ready for it!!!
Alternative Name: Monokurōmu Fakutā Years of Released: April 7, 2008 Episodes: 24 Genre: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen-Ai Favorite Characters : Akira, Shirogane My Rating: PG-13 Grade: A
Summary:
The story revolves around high school student Akira Nikaido, a typical slacker living a normal life. That is, until he meets the mysterious Shirogane, a man who suddenly appears and tells him that they have a destiny together. When Akira hears this, he is shocked and doesn't believe a word of it. Aya, a friend of Akira, forgets something in the school one night, and asks Akira to help her and go find it. He agrees, and while there, he gets attacked by a shadow monster. Shirogane convinces him that the balance between the human world and the shadow world has been distorted and that Akira must become a "shin"- a creature of the shadow world- in order to help restore the balance.
My review:
It reminded me Loveless a bit at first. But, I would get rid of half of episodes which were unnecessary and just left the main story line. I think that would made Monochrome Factor even better. And the end was entertaing but I'm hoping for a second season!!! Love it!
Recommend:
Check it out, especially Shounen-Ai fans (even though there isn't a lot of it)
Alternative Name: They Are My Noble Masters Years of Released: January 4, 2008 Episodes: 13 Genre: Comedy, Romance, Ecchi Favorite Characters : none My Rating: PG-16 Grade: B-
Summary:
Due to family troubles, Ren Uesugi and his sister, Mihato, leave their home. They end up moving to the city but find themselves with a lack of money. Somehow they are able to find work in the form of the Kuonji family's mansion, being employed as servants to the three sisters of the Kuonji family: Shinra, Miyu, and Yume. Being a servant also associates Ren with the mansion's additional servants and the Kuonji sisters' friends.
My review:
Well, I was Ok. Nothing special. Funny enough. And again I'm not a fan of echhi.
Alternative Name:,Pettoshoppu obu Horāzu Years of Released: March 1999 Episodes: 4 OVA (25 min each) Genre:Horror, Mystery Favorite Characters : Count D My Rating: R Grade: A
Summary:
Count D is the mysterious caretaker of a pet shop in Los Angeles' Chinatown. Each of D's pets, which all have strangely humanoid appearances, comes with a contract with three major points. These points differ for each animal sold, and breaking this contract usually results in dire (and sometimes disturbing) consequences for the buyer, for which the pet shop claims no liability.
Individual chapters of Pet Shop of Horrors are often based on these consequences, and are each written as a stand-alone story, usually introducing one or more new characters in each chapter. With the exception of the main characters and their families, it is rare for a character to carry over to a later chapter, providing the series with a very episodic nature.
The detective Leon Orcot is used to tie the chapters together into an ongoing plot, usually in the form of a subplot within each chapter. Initially he suspects Count D of malicious criminal activity and using the pet shop as a front for drug trafficking. As the series progresses, he learns more about the pet shop and Count D himself, entering into a strange friendship of sorts with the Count as he works to uncover the truth.
My review:
I enjoyed id. Well done!
Recommend:
If you are looking for scary anime it's for you!
Alternative Name: Kikoushi Enma Years of Released: August 2006 Episodes: 4 OVA Genre:Horror, Mystery, Supernatural Favorite Characters : Enma My Rating: R Grade: A-
Summary:
Enma has returned to the mortal world in order to get rid of the demons that have escaped from the underworld....
My review:
I think it was the first horror anime that I've seen and it turned out to be a good one. Nice plot and kinda happy ending :)) Good job! Very Recommended.
Recommend:
If you are up to something scary. But don't forget that it's really rated R !! And there will be blood...
Alternative Name: Sukisho! Sukisyo! I like what I like, so it can't be helped Years of Released: January 8, 2005 Episodes: 13 (Including OVA) Genre: Romance, Comedy, Yaoi(boys love) Favorite Characters : Ran My Rating: PG-16 Grade: B
Summary:
High-school student Sora Hashiba has been hospitalized after falling from the fourth floor of the school building. On his first night back in the dormitory, he wakes to find a strange boy addressing him by the name "Yoru." The stranger identifies himself as "Ran" and says he's Sora's new roommate. The next day, Sora's childhood friend and dorm manager, Matsuri Honjou, informs Sora that the other boy, whom Matsuri identifies as Sunao Fujimori or "Nao-kun," is actually another childhood friend of Sora's. Sora doesn't remember meeting Sunao before. In fact, Sora can't remember much of anything regarding his past, and the series follows his quest to regain his memory.
Sora soon learns why Sunao identified himself as "Ran" that first night: Both he and Sora have alternate personalities. Sora's is Yoru, a powerful protector and the lover of the more dependent, feminized Ran. The existence of these alternate personalities, and the relationship between them, has some mysterious connection with Sora's fall from the window and his forgotten past. The alternate personalities' passionate relationship is a far cry from the hostility and distrust between Sora and Sunao. Because Yoru and Ran possess them arbitrarily, Sora and Sunao frequently find themselves in embarrassing situations when they regain control of their minds.
My review:
Mmm... as far as I remember I was pretty good. The plot was alright. Anime doesn't claim to be a masterpiece so we are good. That's about it.
Alternative Name: Romeo and Juliet Years of Released: April 4, 2007 Episodes: 24 Genre: Fantasy, Dystopian, Romance Favorite Characters : Juliet My Rating: PG-13 Grade: B+
Summary:
A young girl, Juliet, is the only member of her family to escape the massacre of the Capulet family at the hands of Leontes Montague. Fourteen years later, Lord Montague rules the land of Neo-Verona with an iron-fist as Juliet helps the common folk in a Robin Hood-like fashion, and Romeo Montague protests his father's cruelty. Juliet and Romeo meet by coincidence at the Rose Ball and fall in love at first sight. However, when Juliet turns sixteen and learns the truth of her past that has been hidden from her for fourteen years, her love becomes conflicted between revolution and devotion.
My review:
It was nice to see a story from a little bit different angle. I enjoyed it a lot. But it was not impressive enough to give it an A thought.
Recommend:
For fans of Romeo and Juliet and for those who love romance.
Alternative Name: Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge, The Seven Metamorphoses of Yamato Nadeshiko Years of Released: October 3, 2006 Episodes: 25 Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy, Shouje Favorite Characters : Koyhei My Rating: PG-16 Grade: B
Summary:
Four handsome young students (Takano Kyohei, Oda Takenaga, Toyama Yukinojo and Morii Ranmaru ) are offered free use of a house on the condition that they transform the girl who already lives there into a lady. However, Nakahara Sunako, is a gloomy, morbid, weird girl who is also an avid horror movie maniac. She suffered a dramatic trauma in junior high school when a boy that she loved told her she was ugly which shattered her self esteem, and now she gets a nosebleed when she looks at something beautiful...
My review:
I liked it. But I think I would've like it even more if Sunako had less not nose blood and if she was her normal size more often because she is so pretty. Oh man, she is a maniac...)))) "Goth-goth. Loli-loli." :)))that was funny
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