Anime Reviews

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.

Recommend:
Go for it!

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.

Recommend:
Well... see for yourself.

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.

Recommend:
Well... see for yourself.

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!!!

Recommend:
Cheak it out!

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 :)

Recommend:
Take a look.

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!

Recommend:
Definitely worth watching

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.

Recommend:
If you like ecchi.

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.

Recommend:
Go ahead!

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.

"...London bridge is falling down My fair Lady"

Recommend:
Cheak it out!

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!

Recommend:
Girls will love it for sure.

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.

Recommend:
To spend some time..

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.

Recommend:
For yaoi fans definitely!

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

Recommend:
You can check it out.

Alternative Name: Rosario and Vampire
Years of Released: January 3, 2008/ October 2, 2008
Episodes: 13/13
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Ecchi
Favorite Characters : Mizore
My Rating: PG-16/PG-16
Grade: B/B

Summary:
By a bizzare coincidence, Tsukune Aono has accidentally gotten himself admitted to a youkai acadamy, a school attended by monsters (youkai). Just when he thinks he'll run away from there, he meets the beautiful girl Moka and his mood turns ultra happy. However, she transforms into her true form when the rosary on her chest is taken off, she's a super vampire!

My review:
I'm not a big fan of ecchi. It's not so appealing to me to look at some girls underwear but it was pretty fun. I liked Mizore. And LOVE an opening to the second season. In general it was alright.

Recommend:
For ecchi and vampire fans.

Alternative Name: Strawberry Panic!
Years of Released: April 3, 2006
Episodes: 26
Genre: Romance, Shoujo Ai(girls love)
Favorite Characters : Shizuma
My Rating: PG-16
Grade: B-

Summary:
Aoi Nagisa is a new transfer student to St.Miatre,one of three all-girl academies on Astraea Hill.She finds herself lost on the first day,and runs into Hanazono Shizuma, a beautiful and highly respected senior among the students. Shizuma kindly offers her help, while Nagisa is stunned into silence by her beauty. This is the beginning of a highly enjoyable and romantic shoujo-ai story,with many colorful characters adding spice to the story with their adorable antics,and a must-see for all yuri fans.

My review:
Well, at first it was too cheesy for me. It seemed like everybody was SO nice to each other. No negative emotions at all and it felt so fake to me. It got interesting only after 17 episode. I believed in love between Shizuma and Nagisa which means they have done a pretty good job. One of the few shouje ai anime I'd like to watch again.

Recommend:
For yuri fans.

Alternative Name: The Future You Wish For, , The Eternity You Desire, Kimi ga Nozomu Eien
Years of Released: October 5, 2003
Episodes: 14
Genre: Drama, Romance, Tragedy
Favorite Characters : none
My Rating: PG-16
Grade: B-

Summary:
At first, Takayuki Narumi is befriended by Mitsuki Hayase only because Mitsuki's best friend, Haruka Suzumiya has a crush on him; however since then, Takayuki, his pal Shinji Taira, and Mitsuki have grown to be the best of friends. Then one day, Haruka confesses to Takayuki her love for him. Not wanting to hurt her feelings, Takayuki agrees to go out with her. After a few incidents, their relationship gets intimate, even while Takayuki and Mitsuki begin to realize their feelings for each other. But suddenly, when tragedy strikes, things are never the same for these four friends again.

My review:
It was really depressing. I mean the whole thing was. The good thing waitresses were there to lift up a spirit a little bit.

Recommend:
Check if out if you are a fun of genre.

Alternative Name: Ef: A Fairy Tale of the Two
Years of Released: October 7, 2008
Episodes: 12
Genre: Romance, Drama, Psychological
Favorite Characters : Yuko, Mizuki, Kuze, Yu
My Rating: PG-13
Grade: A+

Summary:
Ef: A Fairy Tale of the Two. consists of two parts with three chapters each. The first part is titled Ef: The First Tale. and primarily consists of the story of Hiro Hirono, Miyako Miyamura, Kyosuke Tsutsumi, Kei Shindo, and Yuko Amamiya. It consists of a prologue and two main chapters with Miyako as the focus for the first chapter, and Kei for the second. This is followed by the second part of the story, Ef: The Latter Tale., which primarily deals with the story of Renji Aso, Chihiro Shindo, Shuichi Kuze, Mizuki Hayama, and Yu Himura. The second part consists of two more main chapters and an ending chapter, with Chihiro as the focus for the third chapter, and Mizuki for the fourth. Bringing the two parts together forms the all-encompassing Ef: A Fairy Tale of the Two..[6] The story is set in the town Otowa

My review:
 It was SO much more than I expected! I've never seen anything like that! This anime is just an amazing, beautiful, and stunning. The world of "ef" is wonderful. A story that touches your heart and your soul. Music is amazing too. I'm so grateful and glad that I've seen it!!! + "Melodies" are more dramatic than "Memories" I would say. We finaly find out who is that mysterious girl Yuko and how is she connected with Yu. My respect to creators of Ef!!!

Recommend:
Add it to your list for sure!!! I won't regret it!!!

Alternative Name: Ef: A Fairy Tale of the Two
Years of Released: October 7, 2007
Episodes: 12
Genre: Romance, Drama, Psychological
Favorite Characters : Miyamura, Hiro
My Rating: PG-13
Grade: A+

Summary:
Ef: A Fairy Tale of the Two. consists of two parts with three chapters each. The first part is titled Ef: The First Tale. and primarily consists of the story of Hiro Hirono, Miyako Miyamura, Kyosuke Tsutsumi, Kei Shindo, and Yuko Amamiya. It consists of a prologue and two main chapters with Miyako as the focus for the first chapter, and Kei for the second. This is followed by the second part of the story, Ef: The Latter Tale., which primarily deals with the story of Renji Aso, Chihiro Shindo, Shuichi Kuze, Mizuki Hayama, and Yu Himura. The second part consists of two more main chapters and an ending chapter, with Chihiro as the focus for the third chapter, and Mizuki for the fourth. Bringing the two parts together forms the all-encompassing Ef: A Fairy Tale of the Two..[6] The story is set in the town Otowa

My review:
 It was SO much more than I expected! I've never seen anything like that! This anime is just an amazing, beautiful and stunning. The world of "ef" is wonderful. A story that touches your heart and your soul. Music is amazing too. I'm so grateful and glad that I've seen it!!!

Recommend:
Add it to your list for sure!!! I won't regret it!!!

Alternative Name: Vanpaia Naito
Years of Released: April 4, 2008/ October 7, 2008
Episodes: 13/13
Genre: Romance, Drama, Vampires, Shoujo
Favorite Characters : Zero Kiryu, Kuran Kaname
My Rating: PG-13
Grade: A+/B---

Summary:
Yuki Cross's earliest memory is of a snowy night in winter, when she was attacked by one vampire and was saved by another, Kaname Kuran.Yuki is the adopted daughter of the Headmaster of Cross Academy, Kaien Cross, and has grown up and become a prefect for the school with one main purpose: for vampires to coexist peacefully with humans . Her fellow guardian, Zero Kiryu, a childhood companion whose parents were killed by a pure-blood vampire, is now determined to kill them all and refuses to trust them. Through a cruel twist of fate, Zero becomes a vampire himself, having been bitten by pure-blood vampire, Shizuka Hio, four years before. Now Yuki must help him fight his curse, as well as recover the lost memories of her past. She must also discover why Kaname, who leads the group of Night class (all of which are also vampires) at Cross Academy as their President, saved her that night and what deep dark secret he is keeping from her...

My review:
I was SO intrigued by the first season. I thought it's gonna be in my top 5 anime. But how disappointed I was by 2nd season... What a pity! 1. It seemed slow. The end just killed me. I was so mad and disappointed. Although it seems like they could make another season (manga is still being published) I don't thing it's gonna change the plot that much(to the way I wanted it to go) so... I guess we'll see.

P.S. I like Zero much better then Kaname. It doesn't mean I don't like Kaname, either.

Recommend:
For those who like vampire stories.

Alternative Name: Itazura na Kiss
Years of Released: April 4, 2008
Episodes: 25
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Slice of life, Shoujo
My Rating: PG-13
Grade: B

Summary:
High school senior Aihara Kotoko has had a crush on Irie Naoki since freshman year. But she's been discouraged from confessing to him by a few things: he's a member of "Class A," the top ranking class in school, whereas she's in "Class F"; he gets the top score on every exam; and he's so smart, popular, and handsome that he's been class president every year. When Kotoki finally musters up the courage to present him with a love letter, though, Naoki outright refuses it, telling her point blank--with a look of disgust and boredom--that he doesn't like "stupid girls." Poor Kotoko's worst nightmare! Her heart is broken, but then a change in circumstance forces Naoki and Kotoko to be together every day...!?

My review:
I liked it. But I didn't really like the main characters. Kotoko is very kind but a bit dumb when Naoki is really smart but has such a cold heart. The thing I liked is that the story goes beyond "And they lived happily ever after". Here you can see their actual married life together and it's a big plus. Good story.

Recommend:
For girls and women. It is Shoujo you know.

Alternative Name: Purinsesu Purinsesu
Years of Released: April 5, 2006
Episodes: 12
Genre: Comedy, Drama, School Life, Shoujo
My Rating: PG-13
Grade: C

Summary:
Why is Toru Kouno receiving such an overly warm welcome at his new all boy's school? He has yet to discover the secret system called "Hime (Princess)" in effect at the school. Boys who are chosen have to dress up as a girl in every school event! Little does Kouno know that he would be the chosen one...

My review:
Mmm... I don't really think much about it. Boys dressed up like girls and other boys love it? Excuse me but isn't that a bit weird? Anyway I had some laugh but no more than that.

Recommend:
If you really have nothing to do I guess...

Alternative Name: Count and Fairy, Hakushaku to Yōsei
Years of Released: 28 September 2008
Episodes: 12
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Shoujo
My Rating: PG-13
Grade: B+

Summary:
The story is set in Victorian England. It follows the adventures of 17-year old Lydia Carlton, who is nicknamed the "Fairy Doctor" due to her interest in fairies. Her life takes a 180-degrees turn when she meets Edgar J.C Ashenbert, the "Legendary Blue Knight Count" and his crew on a sea voyage to London. Edgar hires her as an adviser during his quest to obtain a treasured sword that was supposed to be handed down to him by his family.

My review:
A light novel. Very easy to watch. For me liking fairies especially :))) Nothing super special but I spent a good time watching it.

Recommend:
For girls.

Alternative Name:シムーン ,Shimūn
Years of Released: 3 April 2006
Episodes: 26
Genre: Drama, Romance, Science-fiction, Shoujo Ai(girls love)
My Rating: PG-16
Grade: B

Summary:
In the world of Daikuuriku, everyone is born female, and chooses which sex they wish to become at age 17. In this world, the peaceful theocracy of Simulacrum is guarded by magical flying machines called "Simoun", which can only be piloted by young girls who haven't chosen a sex yet. The Simoun can activate a magical power known as "Ri Maajon" that can destroy large numbers of enemies at once. When the industrialized nation of Argentum decides that it needs to invade Simulacrum to acquire the secret of the Simoun, war breaks out, drawing the Simoun "Sibyllae" (priestesses who fly the Simoun) into a lopsided battle. Because the war is raging, the Sibyllae are granted an exemption from choosing a permanent sex for as long as they're willing to keep flying. Aaeru, a determined young Sibylla with a mysterious past, and Neviril, the leader of Chor Tempest, Simulacrum's most elite Simoun squadron, must lead their fellow priestesses through conflict both within their ranks and in the sky...

My review:
I've never heard before of the idea of choosing a sex at some age so that was new and interesting. Anime itself is a bit unique I would say. Not for everyone that's for sure. I liked the last episode with it being very symbolic.

Recommend:
I guess fans of genre would find it interesting.

Alternative Name: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion/ Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2
Years of Released: October 5, 2006/ April 6, 2008
Episodes: 25/ 25
Genre: Action, Drama, Mecha, Shounen,
Favorite Characters : Leluoch, C.C., Euphemia, Anya
My Rating: PG-13
Grade: A+

Summary:
he Empire of Brittania has invaded Japan using giant robot weapons called Knightmare Frames. Japan is now referred to as Area 11, and its people the 11s. A Brittanian who was living in Japan at the time, Lelouch, vowed to his Japanese friend Suzaku that he'd destroy Brittania. Years later, Lelouch is in high school, but regularly skips out of school to go play chess and gamble on himself.
One day, he stumbles on terrorists 11s who've stolen a military secret and is caught by a member of the Brittanian task force sent after them, who is Suzaku. As the rest of the squad arrives, Suzaku is shot for disobeying orders, while the military secret, a young girl, gives Lelouch the power to make anyone obey any order. He takes command of the terrorists and leads them to crush the approaching Brittanian force. However, Suzaku is secretly made the pilot of Brittania's brand new test model Knightmare, Lancelot. Lelouch becomes the masked king Zero to lead the rebellion to defeat Brittania...

My review:
To tell you the truth I started watching it twice. The first time I didn't really got into the story. I thought it was boring. But after reading reviews on Geass I decided to give it one more shot and... I got hooked! And it all started. It was kinda hard to watch because I was so worried about Lulu and wanted him to succeed. It kept me on my toes the whole time. They've done a great job here! I say no more... just check it out!

Recommend:
Check it out for sure!

Alternative Name: Chäos;HEAd
Years of Released: October 9, 2008
Episodes: 12
Genre: Psychological, Romance, Science-fiction, Thriller
My Rating: R
Grade: B

Summary:
Takumi is a high school student. He is withdrawn and is not interested in 3D things. In his town, a mysterious serial murder case happens and people get panicked. One day, when he chats on the internet, a man suddenly contacts him and gives him an URL. He goes to the website and finds a blog image that suggests a next murder case... On the next day, it really happens...

My review:
Takumi is a real otaku. He is SO obsessed with computer games and manga! It was funny to observe him. The plot was mmm... lets say weird but I like weird stuff so we are good here. The reason I gave it B.... probably because I did not get to me much. I meant I wanted to know what will happen next but something was missing.
"Who's eyes are those"

Recommend:
.........for fans of weird stuff i guess....

Alternative Name: Death Note: L, change the WorLd, Death Note III
Years of Released: February 9, 2008
Genre: Detective, Drama, Psychological Thriller
My Rating: PG-13
Grade: A-

Summary:
Ken'ichi Matsuyama reprises his role as L from the previous Death Note films. The film chronicles the final 23 days of L's life, as he solves one final case involving a bio-terrorist group that aims to wipe out much of humanity with a virus with 100 times the virulence of Ebola, taking a boy he names Near, the sole survivor of its use in a village in Thailand, and a junior high schooler named Maki Nikaido under his wing...

My review:
It was good to watch my beloved L in this movie. The plot wasn't so bad. It was interesting. So I enjoyed it.

Recommend:
For fans of L.

Alternative Name: Death Note: The Last Name Live action
Years of Released: November 3, 2006
Time: 141 min
Genre: Detective, Drama, Mystery, Psychological Thriller, Supernatural
My Rating: PG-16
Grade: A-

Summary:
An overachieving 12th grader, Yagami Light is an aspiring young man who seems destined for success. Unfortunately, his daily habits bore his incredible intelligence--So when a strange black notebook fell from the heavens during his class, it wasn't long before he had taken it. In his room, he finds, to his horror/fascination, that the Death Note is real, and owned by Ryuk, a Shinigami (Death God).
Any person's name written in the Death note will kill that person in 40 seconds.... without fail.
With this supposed gift of God, Light swears upon his grave that he will 'cleanse' the world of the evil and needless people that inhabit it, thus creating a utopia for all. With the world's greatest detective, L, hot on his tail, will Light's ideals prove too fantastic to realize, or will he succeed bringing justice?

Remake:
Death Note has been optioned for a live-action Hollywood remake. A 2007 article in The Star (Malaysia) states that more than ten film companies in the United States expressed interest in creating a remake.[6] Vertigo Entertainment is currently set to develop a US Death Note remake, with a tentative target date of 2010.

My review:
I've never seen that a movie that was better than anime. This time a miracle did not happened as well. But I'm not complaining at all. It was still great to see my favorite Death Note in Live Action. I didn't like an actor who played Light. L was great I thing. He new his role really well but Light... was a little disappointing. Oh well. Let's enjoy the things we do have. I can't wait for a remake! L is the BEST!
P.S. I liked the end in the movie better than in anime though

Recommend:
Check it out but don't expect too much or you will be disappointed.

Alternative Name: Desu Nōto, Death Note
Years of Released: June 17, 2006
Time: 126 min
Genre: Detective, Drama, Mystery, Psychological Thriller, Supernatural
My Rating: PG-16
Grade: A-

Summary:
An overachieving 12th grader, Yagami Light is an aspiring young man who seems destined for success. Unfortunately, his daily habits bore his incredible intelligence--So when a strange black notebook fell from the heavens during his class, it wasn't long before he had taken it. In his room, he finds, to his horror/fascination, that the Death Note is real, and owned by Ryuk, a Shinigami (Death God).
Any person's name written in the Death note will kill that person in 40 seconds.... without fail.
With this supposed gift of God, Light swears upon his grave that he will 'cleanse' the world of the evil and needless people that inhabit it, thus creating a utopia for all. With the world's greatest detective, L, hot on his tail, will Light's ideals prove too fantastic to realize, or will he succeed bringing justice?

Remake:
Death Note has been optioned for a live-action Hollywood remake. A 2007 article in The Star (Malaysia) states that more than ten film companies in the United States expressed interest in creating a remake.[6] Vertigo Entertainment is currently set to develop a US Death Note remake, with a tentative target date of 2010.

My review:
I've never seen that a movie that was better than anime. This time a miracle did not happened as well. But I'm not complaining at all. It was still great to see my favorite Death Note in Live Action. I didn't like an actor who played Light. L was great I thing. He new his role really well but Light... was a little disappointing. Oh well. Let's enjoy the things we do have. I can't wait for a remake!

Recommend:
Check it out but don't expect too much or you will be disappointed.

Alternative Name: Love★Com, Rabu★Kon
Years of Released: 7 April 2007
Episodes: 24
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Shoujo
My Rating: PG
Grade: A+

Summary:
Koizumi Risa, current height 170 cm. Her last name is translated to "small river". A girl taller than most other girls her age.
Otani Atsushi, current height 156 cm. His last name is translated to "big valley". A guy way below the average height of a high school boy.
Because this, they had bad blood towards each other.
Later on, Koizumi Risa and Otani Atsushi start relying and helping each other with their own love affairs. As love failed for the both of them, a bond of friendship was formed. Along the bumpy (and comedic) road of friendship, Koizumi Risa fell in love with Otani Atsushi!...Go figure!
Can Koizumi Risa, the tallest girl in the school, make Otani Atsushi, the shotest boy in their class/year, fall for her too? So much ups and downs, twists and turns, and drama and love, in LOVECOM. Lovely Complex.

My review:
Ohhh! I love it! Such a great mix of comedy and romance! Risa and Otani are the cutest couple! Anime never gets old! I watched it many many times.

Recommend:
Great chick flick! Girls will love it!