Alternative Name: Darker Than Black: DARKER THAN BLACK-流星の双子- Years of Released: October 8, 2009 – December 24, 2009 Episodes: 12 Genre: Neo-noir, Supernatural Favorite Characters : Hei My Rating: PG-13 Grade: A
Summary:
Sequel to Darker Than Black
My review:
First imprecision was great. Very nice quality, great animation, good plot. I would've gladly give it A++ IF not the ending. It seems like producers love ruin endings in Darker then Black series. It's so frustrating, darn it!
Alternative Name: Fuyu no Semi 冬の蝉 Years of Released: 2007-02-23 – 2007-04-27 Episodes: 3 OVA Genre: Romance, Yaoi, Samurai Favorite Characters : Kusaka, Akizuki My Rating: PG-16 Grade: A+
Summary:
This three part yaoi story spans the war torn era when the Japanese turned from a Shogunate to Imperial rule and entered trade with the rest of the world (1862-1869). While the story unfolds historical dates and important figures are given while the characters give even more bits and pieces of this period during dialog.
My review:
Amazing story. Beautiful and so sad. The combination of well made animation with thought of plot which is rare to come across. Very worth watching.
Alternative Name: 闇の末裔,Yami no Matsuei Years of Released: October 2, 2000 – December 18, 2000 Episodes: 13 Genre: Bangsian fantasy, Occult detective fiction Favorite Characters : Mizuki My Rating: PG-13 Grade: B-
Summary:
Asato Tsuzuki is a shinigami with 70 years' worth of experience. He has the power to call upon twelve shikigami, mythical creatures that aid him in battle. The shikigami reflect actual historic religious beliefs—such as Suzaku and Byakko. The manga portrays Tsuzuki's relationship with the shikigami in much more detail. Tsuzuki is the senior partner of the Second Division, which watches over the region of Kyūshū...
My review:
Well I didn't expect much of it and I was right doing so. There are hints of shounen ai but not nearly enough. It was somewhat entertaining so it was not a complete waste of time.
Alternative Name:サムライチャンプルー Years of Released:May 20, 2004 – March 19, 2005 Episodes: 26 Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Martial Arts Favorite Characters : Jin, Mugen My Rating: PG-13 Grade: A
Summary:
A young lady named Fuu is working as a waitress in a tea house when she is harassed by a band of ruffians. Another customer, Mugen, offers to take care of them in exchange for food, but ends up instigating a brawl. Jin, a stoic young ronin in samurai garb, enters the tea house in the midst of the fight. Mugen attacks Jin after he proves to be a worthy opponent and they begin fighting one another, ignoring a fire that started during the brawl. They both faint from smoke inhalation. When they awaken, they find they have been arrested for the murder of Shibui Tomonoshina, the magistrate's son who had burned to death in the fire, and are to be executed. With help from Fuu, they escape and Fuu asks them to travel with her to find "the samurai who smells of sunflowers," a mysterious man Fuu can give little description of, but whom she insists she must find. They agree to join her, with Fuu making only one condition: they are not to duel one another until the journey is done.
My review:
Very well done. I like characters and plot. Very interesting. Animation was quite impressing. I liked how animators used very odd angles for some shots. It added to animation. Loved Mugen's fighting style. The ending though was a bit disappointing. I expected something more but beggars aren't choosers, right?
Recommend:
highly recommended. good humor and fighting
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