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If you wanna bum by being a couch potato, here are some shows i've watched [when i was still one ]. Like 'em or not, it's up to you, but heck i wouldn't be writing this in the first place if i didn't think they not even worth it! XD (Including previews about it so at least don't get too lazy to read it! =P)
On Anime:
1) Kyou Kara Maoh! (God Save Our King!) By Tomo Takabayashi Anime Series, 78 episodes Genre: Adventure, comedy, shonen-ai, role-playing
A young boy (around 16 years old I think) named Shibuuya Yuuri (and his only interest is baseball I might add) was ‘flushed’ down the toilet by some bullies and end up being in a different world. I know disgusting. *LOL* But it’s his destiny to be in New Shikaku, the world he was going to rule over. It would seem that his soul was the reincarnation of the previouos ‘Maou’ or Demon King of that place, so it’s up to Yuuri to fulfill that task. Of course at first, he thought it was all a circus joke, with all the royal court of handsome men and flying skeletons following him around, but eventually accepts the sudden responsibility.
The all out story of this anime is to stop the demon race (not actually demons or monsters… they look human but have powers) against the normal human race. The best thing about this anime? It’s the man-loving part. Hahaha! It actually got me hooked on a man-to-man relationship mainly because of what happened to Yuuri in that place. Since this anime is a shonen-ai or harem anime, meaning it’s an anime of ‘beautiful’ men (or beautifully drawn men), they are more good-looking that the women and so, it seems like I agree to that kind of unusual pairing as long as it’s an anime! >_<” When the first few episodes ran, Yuuri got into a fight with one of the Previous Maou’s son, Sir von Beilefeld, better known as Wolfram. Yuuri then slaps him in the cheek and picks up a knife in the middle of the brawl. At first I was wondering how come Yuuri ‘slapped’ Wolfram. Not punch him. Then there was a lot of uproar within the characters when the new Maou picked up the knife. It was later cleared that in their world, slapping someone in the left cheek means…. *hold on to your seat* you’ve proposed to that person! And picking up the knife means you’re not taking back what you said, instead, is demand for a duel. *ROTFL* Talk about coincidences and ways to show love! Well, of course they don’t really love each other… yet. But as the series progressed, it wasn’t directly shown that neither of them said ‘”I love you’s’” or tried to kiss one another, but in most Kyou Kara Maoh forums, there are a lot of fanarts that show their lovin’… and by golly, does it looook goooood! >: ) (Oh my, it seems like I’ve just said a spoiler! >_<) To wrap it up, Kyou Kara Maou has a unique story of comedy and adventure that truly keeps you guessing ‘till end. ^^v
2) Bleach By Tite Kubo Anime Series, (on-going) latest release: episode 138 Genre: action, Dark anime
Ahh, the ‘fast-fan-attracting’ anime, Bleach. The story of a normal boy living in a normal world until one day, they are attacked by ‘hollows’ or spirits of the undead world longing to eat human souls. The Shinigami (Death God) in-charge of exterminating the hollows is Rukia. But unfortunately, she was severely wounded by the monsters and had no choice but to transfer her powers to the boy, Kurusaki Ichigo. Awakening his shinigami possibilities, he then becomes a substitute death-god and aids his comrades in protecting Ichigo’s city. (A fictional place in Tokyo called Karakura town) Each shinigami has a ‘Zanpaktou’ or a sword that is mainly used in combat. Each Zanpaktou has a power that is yielded when you call its name. As for Ichigo’s “Zangetsu”, it allows him to become faster both in body and attack because his Zanpaktou is a black, light sword. It’s actually cool compared to the other large and superfluous swords the other characters have. ^^v
The first 120 episodes were full of action and thrill that made this anime popular. But since it’s still on-going, most of the latest episodes have just been ‘fillers’ or side-stories as the main characters train to become strong in order to fight the upcoming battle against the Shinigami traitor, Captain Aizen (what a handsome antagonist! ^^v) and his group of ‘Espada’ or the strongest amongst the hollow-types. It’s been boring to watch the side-stories but Bleach enthusiasts have no choice but to watch it, hoping to get a glimpse of the ‘long-lost’ hero of the story, Ichigo that is. He hasn’t been shown much in the story lately but when episode 138 was released, I finally remembered how the impatient-orange haired-substitute shinigami looks like.
Overall, this anime has been in my Top 5 list actually so despite its unnecessary fillers, I just hope ???? finally puts the story back on track and stop GMA 7 from further sinking the anime’s class because of the local station’s cheap and annoying dubbing. T_T” But I can say that no matter how bad the dubbing is, at least the songs still remain the same highly-praised OST. ^^v
3) Naruto Shippuuden By Jump Comics (Masashi Kishimoto) AnimeSeries (on-going) recent release: episode 27
The ever-addicting anime of all time rises its way into my top 5 list of best anime as the release of the second season, Naruto Shipuuden (Hurricane Chronicles) become one of the busiest downloads in the net! Running on its 27th episode now, I’m sure Naruto fans are always on the look-out for it new anime and manga releases. Too bad for me, I don’t read the manga mainly because I don’t know what chapter I should read that would be the same as the anime version. (Oh stop being a hypocrite Joan and say you just don’t want to know the spoilers! >_<”) I remember back when I was still playing Ragnarok PH Online, my Dragoons family was the one who forced me to watch Naruto. True to their word, I got hooked on it and hardly got time to sleep because in the morning I got to school, play Ragnarok afterwards then watch the CD’s ‘up ‘till dawn! ~_~”
At first I had the impression that the anime Naruto overall was childish that’s why I didn’t watch it. But now, after seeing how this anime has suddenly transformed into a better and more matured-drawing, i got more hooked than ever! The funny faces has become less, yes, but it just shows the change of the anime per se after the ‘supposed 2 years’ transition where all the characters trained to become stronger. I also noticed that aside from being close to the likeness of human-like drawing, (the eyes are actually more human, not the usual wide-eyes anime we know) the drawings are also finer, coloring is almost real, and to top it all, everyone else has something under their sleeves that you just can’t guess what’s coming! My only sort of negative comment about this anime is that the pace of the story is slow. I mean, it was the same as Naruto Season 1 where a fight of a single character could take weeks of normal TV broadcast, but couldn’t the publishers be more considerate that there a lot of Naruto fans like me that can only watch what’s going to happen next after a WEEK because Naruto Shippuuden is being released EVERY Fridays ONLY. Waaaah…! What a wearisome interval. ~_~”
4) Claymore By Norihiro Yagi Anime Series, (on-going) recent released: episode 22 Genre: Dark anime, action
This is probably the only anime I’ve watched that I think doesn’t necessarily needs a story. The thrilling and fast-paced action itself is contentment to the few who watch this anime. It’s an anime that sadly, doesn’t get the popularity it deserves. With it’s excellent drawing and effects, it’s honestly breath-taking and when ever I watch it, people in my household always wonder how come I yelp or suddenly shout while watching Claymore. *LOL* So far the only thing I want from this anime is the next episode because im soooo eager to watch what will happen next! Claiirreee! Rakkki!! Claaaaiiiree! Rakkkiii!!! XD
5) Marmalade Boy - Manga By Wataru Yoshizumi Genre: Love story, Drama, comedy
The story is all about 2 families who switches partners and lives under one roof together with their siblings. The Koishikawa’s have a happy-go-lucky daughter named Miki and the Maatsuyura’s have a secretive son named Yuu. Both are almost of the same age (teenagers) and later on in the story, they fell in love with each other even though it is forbidden by their parents. They keep their relationship secret and fight for their love when they knew a shattering truth that they could actually be… half siblings! I chose to read the manga over the anime episode because according to the comments / ratings I read, they say that the anime was somehow changed. And I’ve actually read Marmalade Boy when I was in 2nd year high. I only read it again because it’s simply so good!
The only probable thing missing about this anime is a continuation or a remake of a Korean-novela out of it. LOL! But genuinely,I recommend it to anyone who would take the time to read this because I’m so out of praises for this manga! When I started reading this 3 days ago, I simply couldn’t stop and didn’t ran out of tears to shed! It’s actually made me inlove (despite the fact that I don’t have anyone special right now… awww!) ANYWAY…. The love story simply took my breath away. I’m acting like a kid all over again, daydreaming of such a love fantasy, hoping Yuu is somewhere out there… *beautiful eyes* XD
6) Other recommended ‘a-must-watch’!
You're such a loser (LOL ^^v) )if you haven't watched even neither Heroes or Prison Break. I know these are old series already (released last year) but they are really good series i'm sure you wouldn't to leave the monitor alone! There's also the popular ANIME called ‘Death note’. (There's a live series of it but really, i liek the anime waaaay better!)All these a-must watch has a unique story line and i just couldn't help but onder how brilliant the script writer was for thinking up such wonderful stories! (Well Neil Gaiman himself is already a god so i guess that answers my question. XD) They may seem almost unreal but they really are worth watching, it’s just up to you to get your butt out of your seat and find these copies! :p
I'll Dye Your Black Heart White Bleach Movie 2: Diamond Dust RebellionA Review
“Bleach the movie is FREAKIN’ AWESOME!!!” You might always hear this from a lot of people who exclaim how good something has turned out for them. And true enough, I exclaim it myself after watching Diamond Dust Rebellion,the second animated film adaptation of the anime and manga series Bleach.
I don't get to say that reaction a lot, but Diamond Dust Rebellion is truly one anime movie worth the praise! It actually came out last Dec. 22, 2007 (n Japan) and its DVD copy came out just this 3rd of September (and thus became available to fans who didn't get to watch it in its premiere).
The story mainly revolves around my dear Toushiro (gotta love this guy!) where a bit of his past is revealed. In the start of the movie, a powerful artifact called the King’s Seal is stolen by a mysterious Soul Reaper and two arrancar girls who control fire and lightning. Toushiro Hitsuga somehow recognizes the Shinigami and abandons his post to pursue him. Because of that, Seireitei suspects him of treason and orders the King’s Seal to be restored and Hitsugaya’s immediate capture along with the possibility of disbanding the 10th squad if he’s proven guilty.
In the real world, Ichigo finds Toushiro unconscious and aids knowing that Soul Society is looking for him. He asks Toushiro what’s happening but he refuses to explain and sets off on his own, avoiding any capture. Things get worse when the Soul Reaper thief who identifies himself as Soujiro Kusaka, assaults Shunsui Kyoraku, Captain of the 8th Division with Hyourinmaru!?! With this, Toushiro’s capture has been made priority and any resistance would allow his execution.
Later in the story, it is revealed that there are actually two Hyourinmaru wielders: Hitsugaya and Kusaka who were both good friends back when they were still in SoulSocietyAcademy. But due to the law that only one can yield a unique power, a fight to death was needed. Toushiro didn’t want the fight but he accidentally froze Kusaka and resulted into his defeat. Years later, he comes back from the dead (specifically from being a hollow in Hueco Mundo) to revenge on Soul Society for putting him to death. Kusaka breaks the King’s Seal which has the power to manipulate time, space and matter and asks Toushiro’s allegiance who makes the final decision to make up for his past mistake.
With Soul Society falling into chaos, all of Seireitei’s squad give their all in such a fast paced-action filled movie, viewers would “freeze” in their seats!
The rest of the story is up for you to watch, although I really can’t say why the Bleach makers decided to concentrate on 10th Squad’s Captain. I just bet they truly distinguish how cool he is even being such a short guy! >:) *Ahem*
Even non-Bleach fans would probably enjoy the movie mainly because all characters in the Bleach episode were shown and had their fare share of “airtime”. Although Ichigo’s gang had little help in the real world, the 13 Squads filled the action. The only thing that made me a little sad is when I noticed that the only one who wasn’t showed in the movie was Kon-sama! :( …But you never know, the next movie might be all about him! (Well endowed women are DOOMED from this doll maniac! XD)
If you still haven’t got a copy of the movie, you can download the torrent file at www.dattebayo.com who constantly provides understandable and clean edits of the raw vids. (Thanks so much to the people behind dattebayo for providing us fans the vids! You guys rock! :D)
Honestly, because of this movie, I got hooked with Bleach AGAIN (mainly because I unfortunately got bored with its many anime fillers and the first movie Memories of Nobody just wasn’t really that good...) but then again, it just shows that Bleach is an anime worth watching ‘coz it just keeps you stuck on those screens.
Diamond Dust Rebellion is about friendship, understanding one’s self and putting the past to rest. 5 stars for this movie! If this movie was this good, what more if Bleach makes one involving Aizen and the rest of his army?!
Everybody loves music… I mean, who doesn’t right?!
Music portrays one’s thoughts, ideas, feelings or any other expression they wanna let out… It sooth the soul, goes with your mood or even change it! So here are four songs I want to share just because they have their own “special-ness” in them, they’re part of my current Favorite’s list!
Playlist #1
The Man Who Can’t Be Moved
By The Script
The Scriptis an Irish band composed of a three-man team namely Danny O' Donnoghue (Vocals), Mark Sheehan (Guitar) and Glen Power (Drums). The band became active sometime around 2001 with their alternative rock genre but it’s only recent that their self-titled debut album came out.
I haven’t heard their debut single “We Cry” yet, but I bet it’s as good as their other song “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved”, a song that makes a lot of people happy and sad at the same time. If you don’t relate to what I say, here is the vid!
(Posting the wonderful lyrics too.. :D)
Going back to the corner where I first saw you, Gonna camp in my sleeping bag I'm not gonna move, Got some words on cardboard got your picture in my hand, Saying if you see this girl can you tell her where I am, Some try to hand me money they don't understand, I'm not...broke I'm just a broken hearted man, I know it makes no sense, but what else can I do, How can I move on when I'm still in love with you...
Cos if one day you wake up and find that you're missing me, And your heart starts to wonder where on this earth I can be, Thinking maybe you'll come back here to the place that we'd meet, And you'd see me waiting for you on the corner of the street.
So I'm not moving... I'm not moving.
Policeman says son you can't stay here, I said there's someone I'm waiting for if it's a day, a month, a year, Gotta stand my ground even if it rains or snows, If she changes her mind this is the first place she will go.
Cos if one day you wake up and find that you're missing me, And your heart starts to wonder where on this earth I can be, Thinking maybe you'll come back here to the place that we'd meet, And you'd see me waiting for you on the corner of the street.
So I'm not moving... I'm not moving.
I'm not moving... I'm not moving.
People talk about the guy Who's waiting on a girl... Oohoohwoo There are no holes in his shoes But a big hole in his world... Hmmmm
and maybe I'll get famous as man who can't be moved, And maybe you won't mean to but you'll see me on the news, And you'll come running to the corner... Cos you'll know it's just for you
I'm the man who can't be moved I'm the man who can't be moved...
Cos if one day you wake up and find that you're missing me, And your heart starts to wonder where on this earth I can be, Thinking maybe you'll come back here to the place that we'd meet, And you'd see me waiting for you on the corner of the street. [Repeat in background]
So I'm not moving... I'm not moving.
I'm not moving... I'm not moving.
Going back to the corner where I first saw you, Gonna camp in my sleeping bag not I'm not gonna move.
That ‘sad… hopeful… love’ (-Arvin) is just about the right comment for what this song wants to portray. Although it doesn’t really become ones’ LSS (Last Song Syndrome or that songs that keeps playing over and over in your head), it still portrays a bitter-sweet story, kinda what I’m feeling right now *cough*.
Too bad the story of the song didn’t have a closure though… Would have wanted to know if he found the girl… *sniff*
Playlist #2:
Sweet and Low
By Augustana
Active since 2003, Augustanahas released two albums already. Their current one, Can’t Hurt, Can’t Love is hitting the charts with their single “Sweet and Low” (which I prefer better than their previous hit Boston.
Here’s their haunting and emotional video about not giving up on love. (Dan Layus is such a cuttieee!! XD)
Playlist #3
Closer
Ne-yo
…Do I really have to emphasize on this fast rising star? XD One for the LSS, Ne-yo’s Closer simply makes me want to put the groove on and sing the tune without ever getting tired of it! I’m really amazed at the video too! ‘Really wanna know how the effects with the lights were made… XD
…Hope you like the songs i featured! More music highlights in future posts! =)
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