Shangri-la is Awesomeness!!!

I had no idea what to expect when I watched this new anime but one thing is for certain, I reckon it's going to be a fantastic anime. I was totally blown away with the quality of the animation to start ----such vibrant colours and the characters were also very colourful especially the cross dressers!!!! I'm sure you can look up what this anime is all about so I will offer what I thought of the first episode.

The story is set in a future where global warming has taken full effect on the planet's composition and Tokyo is no longer the city it was ---NO---it is now a jungle-polis. It has been taken over by greenery and it absorbs carbon dioxide which appears to make it a powerful possession in a world overridden by carbon dioxide!!! This is one of the reasons why I think I'm going to love this anime----i guess i just love science fiction:) The society appears to be split in two being the ones that live in the tower city and the ones that dream of living there. One girl, Kuniko Hojo and her rebel army appear to what to change things and I for one hope they do BUT we have 23 episodes to see if this can be achieved. I hope she can pull it off!!!!!

Full Metal Alchemist 2 : Brotherhood

I've been waiting to watch more of Full Metal Alchemist (FMA) since i completed the series. It was such a brilliant anime and I think anyone who watched it would have high expectations of FMA 2. But I must admit when I watched the first episode I wasn't overly impressed and maybe this has something to do with my HIGH EXPECTATIONS. I didn't know what to expect in the first episode and I was a bit unclear about what was going on. But now I know that this series is following the Manga as opposed to the first anime that strayed away from the Manga. Maybe when I watch the second episode I will be less confused!!!! @.@

Although, the first episode has some great action scenes and I love when Edward gets annoyed at being called CHIBI CHIBI, so cutes!!!! I will be watching the series and now that I've seen the first episode I'm sure it'll get better and better. The opening and ending themes were awesome but at this point am unsure who they are by????

Enjoy!!!!!!!!

Anime of the Week - Elfen Lied

Before I go any further I must warn you that this anime contains SOME MATERIAL THAT VIEWERS may find DISTURBING!!!! This picture might warn you of that fact so if you only like really adorable type animes with lots of stars and pornographic sounding noises (you know what i mean---right?) than Elfen Lied isn't for you. Well actually that might not be 100% accurate. I will explain...hmmmmmmmmm

The main character in this anime is Lucy and Nyuu who are both the same person---SEE---we are already in a different scenario. Lucy appears to be a normal human being except she has what appears to be cat ears but they are referred to as horns, which marks her out to be a Diclonius!!! This difference in appearance causes fear to build up in supposedly normal humans and consequently they are slammed into the government laboratory for CRUEL EXPERIMENTATION.

The moment you watch this anime and if you manage to watch all of episode 1 ---I personally think you will watch the other 12 episodes. I won't go too much into the details of the anime but if you like blood, violence, serious social issues---homelessness, child abuse, bullying---Elfen Lied might just be for you. I feel it covers the whole Nature Vs Nurture issue and I couldn't help sympathise with Lucy who no matter what was also the very cute Nyuu.

The opening music also sets the scene of this anime and it is the only opening song in any anime that I've watched to date that is in LATIN!!!!! The anime has a nice pace, great story and brilliant action and I would say this --YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED:)

If the trailer appeals to you----WATCH ELFEN LIED :)

New Spring Anime Collection - Part 2

Well, late is better than never!!! So if I kept you waiting what can I say---I mean that word you might be expecting will take an awfully long time to arrive so here are the new anime airing today and tomorrow! I did try my best to find the trailers for them but I couldn’t find all of them ---GOMEN.

4 April 2009

Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou


Synopsis
The February issue of Shogakukan's Ciao magazine, which will ship on Monday but was previewed early on Japanese television, will announce that Tomoko Nishimura's Gokujō!! Mecha Mote Iinchō (The Best!! Extremely Cool Student Council President) shōjo manga has been green-lit for an anime adaptation. In the story, Mimi Kitagami is a kind, level-headed girl who aims to be the best, coolest student council president of her high school class. However, three trouble-making boys are always causing her grief — and she has a one-sided crush on one of the boys, Ushio Tōjō.

Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-Hen (Z Mazinger)


Synopsis
A 26 Episode anime production by Bee Media and CODE and directed by Yasuhiro Imagawa (Giant Robo, Bartender, G Gundam), it is based on Go Nagai's long-running and influential mecha series, the Mazinger series.

Developed from Japanium ore is the super energy, Photon Power. Seeking this energy is Dr. Hell, a madman craving world domination who along with his subordinates Baron Ashura and Count Brocken, commands the Machine Beasts excavated from Bardos Island (believed to be Rhodes) to attack the Photon Power Lab and take it for himself. Meeting the attack head on is our hero, the hot-blooded teenager Kouji Kabuto who pilots the super robot Mazinger Z, constructed by his grandfather Juzo and made from the strongest metal Chogokin Z. But in this battle between Dr. Hell and the Kabuto family, many legends surrounding the Mycenaean Civilization and Bardos Island, as well as the secrets of Mazinger Z remain shrouded in mystery.

While the premise is similar to the original TV show, the staff insist that it is not a remake or sequel and that it will develop into an all-new story, as seen in the cast of characters which features many new faces. There is also a significant number of characters and mecha from other Go Nagai series, such as Zeus from Z Mazinger and the titular mecha of Groizer X.

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Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica Crimson S


Synopsis
The new series will again focus on Corticarte, but it will tie into Ichiro Sakaki and Noboru Kannatsuki's Shinkyoku Sōkai Polyphonica crimson S light novel adaptation, which are set during the Academy years of the storyline.

Valkyria Chronicles


Synopsis
Valkyria Chronicles is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The Empire has set its sights on invading a small neutral country called Gallia, which is situated in the middle of the two great empires. The story follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation's 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles.

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5 April 2009

Konnichiwa Anne (Before Green Gables)


Synopsis
The story of what happened to Anne Shirley before she was adopted.

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Cross Game

Synopsis
No synopsis has been added for this series yet.

Fullmetal Alchemist 2


Synopsis
In this world, there exists the power, its boundaries seemingly limitless. Alchemy, also known as Equivalent Exchange, works under the principle of understanding the foundations of the world, remaking them into something else, equal in cost. Some call it science, some magic, some believe it to be miracles. However as powerful as it is, Alchemy still has boundaries one must not cross.

Having lost their mother, the Elric brothers have violated the biggest taboo - "The Human Transmutation". As a result, the younger brother, Alphonse, lost his entire body, his soul now bound to a huge armor suit. The older brother, Edward, lost his arm and leg, now having them replaced with mechanical prosthetics - Automail.
Having nothing to lose, wishing to regain what they lost due to their sins, the brothers, one of them now bearing the title "Fullmetal" and National Alchemist title, set out to find the mythical Philosophers Stone, rumored to destroy the boundaries Alchemy has. However the road they chose is neither short nor easy, thanks to the existence of mysterious forces, working behind the scenes.

Conspiracy behind the scenes, the powerful wish for revenge from those oppressed long ago, the echoes of tragedies caused by alchemy - all those things threaten to, yet again, bring the pain and suffering onto all who are alive.

However, through the hardships and tragedies, while in despair and hope, the brothers still move on forward towards their goal, thought to be unreachable.

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Hanasakeru Seishounen


Synopsis
A very powerful industrialist directs his daughter to pick a husband from three candidates he has chosen for her. They are to come into her life, and their uniqueness would cause her to recognize them immediately. All three of the candidates are outstanding. Well, it’s actually four...
The story evolves along the lines of a power political mystery involving a small middle eastern country.

Metal Fight Beyblade


Synopsis
The anime of the new Beyblade manga. It follows the story of a boy called Ginga.

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Natsu no Arashi! (Summer storm)


Synopsis
In an old town coffee shop, a boy met an older high school girl. From there, everything was... An unforgettable summer began.

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Saki


Synopsis
Miyanaga Saki is a very skilled mahjong player. One day she gets dragged into the Mahjong Club and surprises some of the other members by being able to break even after every round, a play style that developed due to the fact that her family would get mad if she won whenever they played so she would carefully lose on purpose. But here's the catch, she hates mahjong.

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Shangri-La


Synopsis
Upcoming anime from Gonzo with scripts that are supervised by Noein scriptwriter Hiroshi Ohnogi and with character designs by Last Exile artist Range Murata.

The story takes place in the middle of the 21st century when global warming has turned Tokyo into a tropical city. To reduce the temperature at the heart of the city by 5°C (9°F), the city is being reborn as the world's largest forest city. However, despite the flow of refugees to the new city of Atlas, there are not many residents who can actually live there. Moreover, anti-government guerillas are attempting to stop the forestation.

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Tayutama -Kiss on my Deity-


Synopsis
The February issue of Enterbrain's Tech Gian magazine (on sale on December 20) will reportedly announce that Lump of Sugar's Tayutama -kiss on my deity- adult personal computer game has a television anime adaptation green-lit for Spring 2009. The story centers on Yūri Mito, a student at the Sōsei Academy and the only son of the man who runs the Yachimata shrine. At Yachimata, there is a legend of a deity named Tayutayu-sama who protected the area, but this deity and other so-called "Tayutai" have been lost in time. Mito and his friends discover a relic on the school grounds with mysterious patterns on them. Then, at the opening ceremony of the new school year, an equally mysterious girl named Mashiro appears before Mito. Mashiro is somehow tied to the relic and the legend of Tayutayu-sama.

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Tears to Tiara


Synopsis
From the visual novel company Leaf.

In a world resembling the middle-age. A girl, Riannon, is set to be sacrificed to appease a resurrected demon lord, Arawn. As her brother Arthur attempts to rescue her, Arawn defies those who resurrected him and frees Riannon from her captors, which leads to Riannon admiring him.

This eventually leads to a party of companions being assembled for adventure, with Arawn acting as the leader.

Out of all of them I know I’ll definitely be watching Full Metal Alchemist (FMA) 2!!!!! But I must say quite of them seem intriguing—like Shangri-La, Tears to Tiara and Saki

So Long ---Soul Eater T.T

Well, I finally got round to watching the final episode. I think part of me left it for a while as I was just in DENIAL but i decided to watch it under my duvet and i must admit it i did shed a tear!!!! I wasn't sure how they would conclude this wonderful anime but i wasn't disappointed which means that it was done satisfactorily. If you haven't had the pleasure of watching all 51 episodes then why wait any longer and if you happen to stumble across this post---well it's a sign from destiny that you must watch SOUL EATER RIGHT THIS INSTANT. Hahaha---so melodramatic BUT i must say they did a good job and it was only right that Maka Albarn kicked that Demon DOG (backwards) @SS!!!! Yahooooooooo

Anime of the Week - Shakugan no Shana

After only watching 10 episodes I'm going to tell you one thing is for sure. I totally loves Shana---her character is so feisty and full of attitude---like she is suffering from DIVA syndrome. Until she bites off more than she can chew and I'm not talking about the Melon Bread she loves to munch BUT in her partnership with Sakai Yuuji. A very odd partnership is formed when Yuuji witnesses a strange occurrence which resulted in his DEATH and he is now living as a total different entity to maintain the BALANCE of the power of existence.

I don't wish to reveal too much about the plot so far and i also don't want to BORE you with all the silly terminology used in the anime. What i will say is this--- so far after watching 10 episodes I have seen plenty action, cool characters, great music and the story is definitely interesting!!! At the moment i don't know the direction the story will take---the plot still hasn't been fully revealed to me. But I'm intrigued and I'm far from BORED and I want to watch the remaining 14 episodes. So if you fancy watching this anime---I'll post the summary and leave you with the trailer.

Plot Summary: Sakai Yuuji, a high school student who expected his normal life to last forever, is dead. When he was on his way home he witnessed a shocking view as the world suddenly froze: people were engulfed by blue flames and a monster resembling a large doll swallowed them. Just as the monster prepared to consume Yuuji, a sword-wielding girl in black attire with flaming red eyes and hair that burns like embers saved him from the monster. The girl called herself a "Flame Haze" who hunts the "Guze no Tomogara", creatures from another world. As Yuuji noticed a blue flame in his chest, she called him a "Torch", a temporary replacement, saying that the "real" Yuuji's existence had already ended. Unfazed, Yuuji befriended the strange girl, named her "Shana", and joined her fight against Tomogara and other Flame Hazes.

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