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Seen: first Last Updated: Jan 09, 2011 |
9.00 (very good) | Bakuman is perfect for aspiring mangakas. It's like a step-by-step manual or something, if not an account of what it is to be a mangaka. Though as a writer, I can understand Shujin better than Saiko. Perhaps I can be like Shujin, haha. Anyway, the art is Death Note all over again, but of course, there's nothing wrong with that and what would you expect from the same artist? But what is really amazing with Bakuman with regards to its art, is that Obata-sensei used different styles for the parts where the characters' mangas were shown. That's simply amazing. The overall plot is typical, if not downright hilarious at times, but the message definitely gets through to the reader. "There's nothing wrong with doing what you want, regardless of the circumstances." It's not fast-paced, so readers who prefer action-packed manga may not deem it interesting, but it still has that pull that would make you want to know what happens next. I'm not an avid manga reader; Bakuman is the first manga I've started from the very beginning, and I think anyone would want to read something if it tugs on their interest long enough to keep them fixed to it. That's what Bakuman did to me. I'm only at Chapter 32, but I intend to read it all the way as long as I can. | ||
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Seen: completely; Own: completely; Last Updated: Dec 02, 2010 |
9.00 (very good) | This is by far one of the best series, but I'm still saving that last point. My ground for this comment is the anime, since I have yet to read the manga. I could have easily given it a ten considering it's one of my personal favorites, but I would have to admit that there were certain parts in the anime that left me plain bored. The story is enticing and adrenaline-inducing, but the fillers are just that: fillers. Quite a disappointment actually; even if the battles and major arcs were so pumped-up, they could have spared some for the transitions. The characters, on the other hand, were but the best. In the beginning of the series, their characters could have been considered as stereotypical, but that aspect became forgotten as the story progressed and grew in complexity and the lead characters "matured". (Though forgive me for saying this but Lenalee, in my opinion, is an exception. She's too pathetic for me, sorry.) The way things kind of reached a dead end and then suddenly Allen makes a comeback is an absolutely thrill, and he just looks so hot in that Crown Clown. Haha. Am hoping there's a continuation of this, or maybe I'll go and devour the manga myself. | ||
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Seen: partially; Own: partially; Last Updated: Jan 08, 2011 |
9.00 (very good) |
As a fan of detective themes, Detective Conan definitely belongs at the top of my list. While the general art style is
not something you would consider as the best, the art for the murder periods may pass as top-notch. And you have to hand
it to Aoyama-sensei; who other person could come up with ingenious murder plots for each chapter? The manga is running
at 700 chapters and the murders are at no end.
There are some points that one would find disagreeable. Often times, one would think Shinichi/Conan is too knowledgeable, but then again, can anyone really complain? Another point is that when you think of it, wherever Conan is, a murder occurs. It's sort of a humorous thing if you ask me. There are also times when the series gets to a point where one can get bored of the repeated murders, thought that's exactly what the series is about and there's no changing that. You'd have to love Detective Conan for the sheer enjoyment of learning each trick used for each murder, and just how smart Conan has proved himself to be. A thought though: what if a real psychopath uses the manga as a manual? Creepy, right? I just hope not. :) | ||
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Seen: partially Last Updated: Jan 09, 2011 |
10.00 (excellent) | Fairy Tail, on the other hand, despite the fact that it's still quite new, can easily become one of the best. Perhaps I'm exaggerating, but I find it in par with animes such as Naruto and One Piece. I'm basing this in the anime since I started watching it before reading it. I'm only presently downloading the manga chapters from Fairy Tail that are not out as anime yet. The cast consists of a wide variety of characters that will leave you falling from your chair from too much laughter, or otherwise leave you grief-stricken and swimming in your tears at particular points. The voice acting for the animation is great, so far, since the voices matched the characters quite appropriately. I personally love Gray's voice, but that's irrelevant already.The series is one of your action-packed genre, and when I say packed, I mean "packed". It's as if an arc has not even ended yet and another one is already peeking through, y'know what I mean? It'll definitely keep you hanging for more. | ||
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Seen: completely; Own: completely; Last Updated: Jan 08, 2011 |
10.00 (excellent) |
I'm being overly biased here for giving it a perfect score, but then again, it's the same with all my ultimate
favorites.
Anyway, Hunter X Hunter has two main points that kept it interesting and going. First: its plot. There are many anime that are action-themed, but Hunter X Hunter takes the cake. While other series have more dialog during action scenes, this series are packed with more of the actual action. The duels are not simple roundhouse fighting but can be treated as realistic ones; not too gory but depicts a punch as a punch. The adrenaline you feel from watching the beginning of an arc last through the entirety of it, and the excitement only doubles during the following arc. The second point is its characters. While Gon may pass as a Gary Sue in terms of attitude and way of thinking, that is, by no means, a reason not to like him. He's one of your typical yet extraordinary boys, and his relationship with Killua is a perfect point. Killua is easily the best character in the series, with his very interesting background and attitude. There's never a dull moment in the series with him around. Kurapika, on the other hand, captivates you with his drive for revenge, and the last arc of the series and the OVA highlights it all. The rest of the cast provides a variety of simplistic entertainment, but that's what's great of it. All in all, the ingenuity of the whole plot is what gives it its originality and excellence. Don't be fooled by the intricate simplicity of its art, because it's beautiful in its own way and you'll miss what this anime is really worth once you do. (If only Togashi-sensei would be so kind as to finish the manga.) | ||
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Seen: partially; Own: partially; Last Updated: Jan 08, 2011 |
9.00 (very good) | Kino no Tabi is definitely not your average type of anime. Before I got a hold of my own copy, I had thought that it would have a simple plot as any anime I've watched, and that's where I was gravely wrong. This series won't foster feelings of contentment and sheer enjoyment in its viewers; instead it will leave you haunted with the implications of its dire and intriguing concepts. Each episode has its own unique theme that, quite ironically, presents aspects of reality which are often the cruel ones. For example, two countries assassinating innocent citizens in a separate town simply to avoid war between them is utterly repulsive. The whole series travels on a similar note, so if you do not prefer dire themes, it won't be a surprise if you would not appreciate it at first. But give it a try; sometimes, anime is not only meant for fun, but also to knock some sense into our typically senseless reality. And Kino does just that. | ||
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Seen: partially; Own: partially; Last Updated: Dec 01, 2010 |
10.00 (excellent) | The culprit for my dark-themed Anime obsession... seriously. I first watched its OVA, and to be frank, I fell in love at first sight of Sebastian. Well, what can I say? I dare anyone to deny how... "desirable" he looks. The whole of Season One left me literally jumping at each juncture in the plot. I'm an avid fan of dark, suspense and mystery novels, and it would be an understatement if I were to merely say that I enjoyed this anime. Murder, suspense, and a good dose of humor would leave anyone wanting for more. Not to mention those implicit-yet-not shounen-ai implications that would entice any shounen-ai fan girl such as myself. So, yes... I intend to finish this anime. I just need to get a hold of my own copy of Season Two (so I can drool over it... ehem...). And is it true about Season Three? Do tell, anyone... ~Klappy | ||
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Seen: completely; Own: completely; Last Updated: Jan 08, 2011 |
10.00 (excellent) |
Anyone who dare tells me that this series sucks will be cruelly dismantled and torched into atomic proportions! I
won't allow a single insult! ...all right, so maybe that's exaggerating it a bit... or a lot... but that goes
to show just how much I fell in love with this anime. Save for Season Three; that one didn't go quite well with me
but I''m still giving the entirety of the anime a perfect score. It appears simple at the start of the series,
then turns into something absolutely more. (I kept wondering if I would somehow end up in Shin Makoku myself if I
flushed my own head down the toilet. But that's plain stupid.) And who would deny the Yuuram moments? Honestly,
Tomo-san couldn't have made Yuuri any denser! And to simply leave the fans to insinuate by themselves exactly what
will happen with those two! No, the kiss does NOT make up for that - they didn't even show the real deal! Huff.
Enough with the rant, then.
Kyou Kara Maou stands out because of its overly capable and classical humor, its magnificent cast of characters, and its "defiance of norms". Defiance not in the bad way, but in the good, if not hilarious, term. For one, the common notion for demon races are literal, ugly devils, but here we have gorgeous and desirable bishounens. Second, the common portal for being transported to another world in anime are doors or magic portals, NOT toilet bowls. Everyone had got to admit that that first episode really stood out and serves as the fishing hook for its fans. It did me, that's for sure. Third, an engagement because you slapped someone? And regardless of their gender for that matter! Now tell me who would not be interested, hm? The whole plot is engaging (at least till Season 2) and definitely leaves you wanting more. As the review above had mentioned, Kyou Kara Maou pulls you into its own world, regardless of the means, and you'll find it difficult to hold back once you're in it. | ||
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