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**As of Episode 11**

Regios is a show i really didn't pay any attention to until finally 2 weeks ago, and i'm glad i gave it a chance. The anime producer, ZECXS, hasn't done some good animes (Last one being Rental Magica), but i think this one can really blossom into something good.

Story - 7.9/10 (C+)
Filth monsters? lol. But seriously, it's not as boring as it sounds. How about "cleaning" these filthy monsters with magical swords and wizardly staffs? Now that's more interesting. The story centers on Layfon (Or as Felli calls him Fon-Fon), a young kid who has hidden potential while looking like just the opposite. Klutzy and Humorous, Layfon manages to join the 17th Squad (16th?) under Nina Antalk, a spirited and focused young girl who works her hardest to achieve success. The plot so far is okay, but i'm docking points for coining the term "Filth" monsters and a really lackluster beginning.

Animation - 7.6/10 (C)
The animation is mostly bland and standard, except when it comes to flashbacks and fight scenes and fanservice scenes. Can anyone say, Felli Meido?

Sound/Music - 10/10 (A+)
I got hooked on the OP song, Brave Your Truth (lol engrish) just from hearing 5 seconds of it. That never happens for me. The same applies to the ending as well, "Yasashii Uso". Both fit PERFECTLY for Regios, One starting the show with a techno rock beat, and ending it with a gentle, soothing slow ballad. Each episode has a different ending version, and i'm most fond of Felli's version and Nina's version the most. The voice actors, while not ultra popular (See: Aya Hirano, Mamoru Miyano), have as much talent (even more, in some cases) as the populars. Episode 4 and Episode 5 treated us to some english, i dunno what's up with those 3 people in that car, but the english is so lol.

Characters - 9/10 (A)
Layfon is NOT the typical idiotic shounen lead character. He's likable from the very beginning, along with Nina and Felli. The rest of the cast i don't really pay attention to, but don't worry it's all good. Layfon's past is now catching up to him, and each episode he goes from "Typical Anime Shounen lead" to "Really Interesting and Evil"

Enjoyment - 10/10 (A+)
Watch Kokaku no Regios! Really, it's got a bit of everything: Fanservice, Ugly monsters, RPG-ish characters and excellent theme songs. What else would you want?

Overall - 9/10
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~~The Good: OP/ED, Characters (Except the Engrish People (See episodes 3-5), Shante), Excellent BGM
~~The Bad: A bit fast at first, slightly annoying fanservice

~~Strong Points: BGM and OP/ED, Characters
~~Weak Points: Animation read more

**Episode 6**

A Tagline for Rideback would be: "A talented ballet dancer turned Ridebacker.
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Story:
For Rin Ogata, her life has always been focused on ballet. After her mother's death, Rin decided to advance more into national competitions. From there she tells the story of the GGP, a new government formed by a takeover. One rainy day, she encounters a strange machine, Fuego. Now the second act begins......

From the previews, Rideback was the most promising of Winter 09. A mix of political conflict and internal conflict and of course, mechs. But these aren't Gundam-esque mechs, these are original, these are Ridebacks. It can be a normal Motorcycle or it can be piloted as a robot. When Rin breaks her leg during a ballet routine, she ends her dream of it. It's really amazing that she can do the same routines in a machine, i like the transition there.

Animation:
The animation is another big thumbs up from me. From the Rideback scenes, to just a casual chat, the animation is on par with some of those more popular but less creative animes.

Sound/Voice Acting:
Another reason i was excited for Rideback was because of Rin's seiyuu, Nana Mizuki. A very talented person with tons of effort in her works, i can say this: A great job well done. Then comes the sound: Really good, even just a simple engine turning on makes a good apperence. The OP is okay, but kinda boring. The ED is alright, but Younha (Who also sung Bleach's 3rd Ending) matured too much, her voice just doesn't fit.

Characters:
Rin is your typical young lady: Puts in an effort for anything, a loyal friend and a little klutzy. Her friend Shouko, just the same, only more unaware of the Ridebacks. Then we have the Rideback Club: A group of college students, each with a different background. Tamayo, the group's leader, has an older brother working at the GGP. She's more interested in riding than politics, a good thing there.

Enjoyment:
Rideback is a show worth watching, it has all the makings of a great plot, combined with top-notch voice acting and a complete spin on mechs. I can't wait for the dub.


The Good(+): Voice Cast, Mix of Political and Internal settings, A new spin on Mechs

The Bad(-): The fact that we don't see Rin's Rideback training (it was a timeskip), however note that this show will only be 12 episodes. Some questionable character designs and a lackluster theme song. read more

A light-hearted story of a normal, average day told from the perspective of the 5th graders themselves, That sums up Kyou no Go no Ni (Today in Class 5-2). It's a enjoyable show, with enough comedy to last you quite a long time. While there's not alot of actual "plot", there is however, the hilariously mischievous cast of 5th graders that we get to watch, being themselves.

Story: (7/10 - C)
There's not really a story, unless you count each day a different plot a story. There's three periods per episode, 3 different events unfold. Whether it's being locked in a storage room with the girl of your dreams or rocking out with a broomstick, each episode leaves you giggling uncontrollably. It's pretty straight-forward: 5th graders being 5th graders.

Animation: (8.5/10 - B+)
I was fairly impressed by the overall pacing of the animation. Each episode was very well drawn out, not leaving one detail untouched. The character designs were, to be blunt, cruddy. I'm not a fan of animes with characters with big eyes (Clannad is a prime example, mostly visual novels), which is an immediate thumbs-down.

Sound: (7/10 - C)
Other than the OP "Nisemono", most of the theme music was pretty bland, or just not enough. There what i call "School Beats", mainly used for shows such as this one.

Characters: (8.5/10 - B+)
Ryota Sato is your average kid, mischevious and always pulling pranks. Take that and multiply it by 6, and you have the whole cast (Minus some of the females). Most of the cast keeps this behavior for the entire show, but i really enjoyed it. Most shows have these same kinds of characters, but they end up failing because of one thing: It DOESNT work for them. It works for Kyou no Go no Ni because it's a school comedy with some ecchi overtones.

Enjoyment: (9/10 - A)
From start to end, i started watching Kyou no Go no Ni with one thing in mind: Let it stay light-hearted the entire way. It did, and i couldn't explain how enjoyable this show was. If you're looking for light comedy, look no farther. Kyou no Go no Ni is a pleasant experience, just right.

Overall: (8/10 - B)

The Good (+): Excellent Voice acting (All voiced by girls, btw.), Catchy OP song, something to lift your spirits with.

The Bad (-): Lack of character development for most of the characters. Cruddy character designs followed by mixed up Ending themes that randomly appear out of nowhere. read more

**As of Episode 15**

Toradora is an interesting show to watch. If you like comedy, slice of life, randomness, and wacky looking characters, it won't disappoint. It's a step-up from most comedy shows, and it's really well-told out plot makes it more fun to watch. Overall, it's fun and it's simple.

Story - 8.5/10 (B)
Being made fun of cause of your eyes is one thing, being the "dog" of an eccentric, mood-swinging, beastly "Tiger" is another. Well picture Ryuuji Takasu, a seemingly normal high schooler with a seemingly normal life. Then add in Taiga Aisaka, the person you would avoid meeting in a dark alley. Add in Minori Kushieda, the work-a-holic who never seems to sweat, and add in Yuusaku Kitamura, the plain average braniac with a light side.
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I can picture Toradora being an actual non-animated comedy series, because everything seems to fit. You have the perfect cast for such a show, add in a catchy theme song and add in some popular voice actors, and voila. This show really is something else, and i'm glad i can enjoy it so fully. There's a few little speed bumps, but you'll enjoy the wacky ride throughout this series.

Animation - 8.8/10 (B+)
The animation is really nothing special, considering it's a 2008 show, which means: high quality. But for Toradora, each episode has it's own meaning. I really enjoy watching the OP, considering all the animation that's put into just the intro. Overall, it's a normal-high rating for animation.

Sound - 7.8/10 (C+)
Other than the OP, "Pre-Parade", most of the themes used are pretty standard, average. Not to say the BGM is horrid, it's just, standard. It's something you'd expect to hear in a comedy show, the "Woops!" kind of music when someone screws up, or the "Pwned!" kind of music when you get smacked from out of nowhere.

Characters - 9.6/10 (A)
Toradora has an interesting cast of characters, considering there's only less than half a dozen of them. But each character has their ups and downs, sometimes it takes the actions of Taiga to make it known or sometimes it takes the persistence of Ryuuji to make it known. By first glance, you would think that Taiga is a tough troublemaker with family problems, but once you see ALL of her other sides, you'll tend to regret thinking that. Toradora's characters, at a glance, might seem just generic to be funny, but once you see this show, they have their opposites.


Enjoyment: 8.9/10 (B+)
Toradora is a great show if you're looking for any comedy shows. I really thought from the beginning that it would just be another comedy show with the funny characters and no plot, but i was mistaken. Everyone, you need to watch this show. Each episode makes you laugh, some make you scratch your head and some you go "WTF?". Unless you don't like that kind of show preference, than this show is not for you. It's not a show that has to make sense, it's a comedy show. If a comedy show made sense, then it wouldn't be comedy. For Toradora, not making sense is one of it's biggest assets.


Overall: 8.7/10 (B+)

The Good: Wacky, lovable characters for a wacky, lovable show, the multiple attitudes of Taiga, the sheer creepiness of Ryuuji and the great animation that follows. Not a tear-jerker, but not a laughing fest either.

The Bad: There's a point where it gets too random to make any sense, some fanservice. Not enough background on Ryuuji or Taiga to come up with a strong idea of their past. Am getting really tired of Seiyuu's singing the OP/ED for this show.
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D.Gray-man is one of those "hit or miss" shows, for me it was a bit of a miss, but some hits.

Story - 7.4/10 (C)
The tale begins with the introduction of Allen Walker, a young man with a strange power to send demons packing. His adventures in the Black Order, his encounters with many different types of Akuma, and his relationships with his fellow Exorcists are shown.
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The beginning felt a tad awkward, it was a little on the comedy side (When Allen goes to the Black Order), and for a show like D.Gray-man, it didn't really fit. It took me a few episodes (and some motivation) to get me into it. It was a moderate experience, some good turns, some bad ones. I liked how the filler episodes (yes, there were filler) didn't feel like filler, but more of a depth in character views (Ex. Lenalee, Allen, Miranda). Then there were a couple of "Naruto"-long fights, that really didn't have to be that long. Overall, it was a pleasant ride.

Animation - 7.0/10 (C-)
The animation was far from what we see today, but it doesn't mean that it was THAT bad. The OP sequences were great, however the ED sequences were just a bunch of pictures moving in cool angles. The fights were a mixture of both good and bad. But for the most part, the animation doesn't really change.

Sound - 7.5/10 (C)
The OP/ED themes were really a great step-up than most animes, and i really enjoyed some of the lighter, lax music it had. The trouble of it was, sometimes it got to lax that it started to get boring fast. Mainly, the rest was just a mix of great tracks (Lala's Lullaby from one of the earlier episodes was a great, moving song) to plain tracks.

Characters - 8.4/10 (B)
I can honestly say, none of the D.Gray-man characters will disappoint you. We have the polite and respectful Allen, the protective and light-hearted Lenalee, the mysterious and sometimes shady Kanda, the cheery, upbeat Exorcist Lavi, and the pessimistic time-user Miranda. Each character will leave you feeling the same way they do, and each character brings a uniqueness that leaves you wondering how it can be done.

Enjoyment - 7.3/10 (C)
For the most part (and that same phrase you keep reading in this review), it's a mixture of some good elements and some bad ones. I really enjoyed the light-hearted actions and the teary-eyed moments of the first season, the second season got more intense with the arrival of the Noah Clan, and the rest is ok. The animation needed a good tune-up though, and some better choices of BGM.

Overall - 7.5/10 (C)
The Good:Great character backgrounds, interesting way of presenting each episode, the filler episodes make you feel like it's not filler

The Bad:
Lackluster animation, combined with lackluster BGM made the show more towards a "good" rating. Some episodes left you scratching your head more than others. read more

~~Show completed as of March 30, 2009.

Story - 8.8/10 (B+)
At first glance, i thought the whole "defeating spirits" element was overused, but the way Natsume Yuujinchou does it is much different. Natsume's grandmother, Reiko collected the names of spirits she defeated in battles until the day she died, and Natsume wants to return all the names, even though he could risk his life in the process. It really flows well, especially how Natsume punches the spirits like it's no big deal, kinda funny there. Then we have Madara, or as we know him as Nyanko-sensei, the spirit who seeks the Book of Friends only to be told by Natsume that he will get it when Natsume dies. I'm surprised that Nyanko-sensei hasn't came up with a plan to kill Natsume, but then again, the pacing of this show is different. When i watched the first episode, i felt like it was Winter, and i was warm from a fireplace (weird, i know), but this show really makes you feel calm, collected and just mellow. Perhaps all the mecha animes and the shounen animes took a toll on me, and Natsume Yuujinchou is the cure to my pain.

Animation - 10/10 (A+!)
The art is spectacular! I can't believe it's so well animated, just blew me away. From the opening sequence, to the ending sequence, and all in between, i really am fond of this show even more. It's so simple that it's perfect, in every way.

Sound -10/10 (A+)
i love the OP, and the ED is the most soft, teary, and beautiful song i've ever heard. The voice acting is really tremendous, with Kamiya Hiroshi as Natsume Takashi (Who also voices Tieria Erde in Gundam 00 btw). The voice actors all do a really marvelous job, it makes you feel like you're a part of this as well.

Characters - 10/10 (A+)
Many people think of people like Natsume as the "gay-ish", femine person. Well, it's better than hearing macho, tough, know-it-all's (Naruto, Ichigo, Black Star) say the same s**t all the time. Natsume is the kind of anime guy i really like, not too femine and not too masculine. Then we have Nyanko-sensei, the lovable kitten who's real form is somewhat dragon-like. Reminds me of Yoruichi's cat form from Bleach, only more enjoyable. Nyanko-sensei always has to say something smart, or pick at Natsume for being weak or too much of a pushover. I can just have these two characters and no other characters appear, and i'd still love this show.

Enjoyment - 10/10 (A+)
Something so excellent as Natsume Yuujinchou is easily overlooked by redundant shounen anime, or money-wasting ecchi. Everyone needs to watch this show, whether you're feeling down, feeling stressed or just plain you. This show will not disappoint. Some might view this as too boring, but those people are the ones who survive off of (redundant) animes such as Naruto and Bleach and Soul Eater. As a former Bleach fan, this show really got me off the shounen animes, and i'm thankful. Give this show a try, because you'll be glad you did.
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The Good: Animation, Characters, OP/ED, Basically Everything

The Bad: Use of spirits (not so much a big deal) as a plot element.
Sometimes it can get too boring. read more

*Will be updated as time goes on..**

For someone that is anti-fanservice and anti-ecchi, why am i watching Akikan for? Two reasons:

-Jun Fukuyama.
-The whole girl-in-a-can thing caught my eye.

However, i really think this is more comedy than ecchi, which in my opinion is great.

Story: - 7.9/10 (C+)
When high school kid Daichi Kakeru seemingly opens a new can of Lemon, he is surprised (and somewhat excited) to find a beautiful girl come out of it. Her name is Melon, a product of Akikan. She needs to survive by being kissed while she's in the can (lol in the can).
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Well, i had mixed feelings for episode 1. Daichi is another case of "I'm a closet case that wants to bang any hot chick around" and follows the lead of other anime guys like him (Ex. Tsukune from Rosario + Vampire, Makoto from School Days..etc). I really liked how Melon seemed to not care about him or why he's even there. Yes, there was a nude scene (Just Daichi's bu..back. his back.), but it was for a second. I was going to drop this show, but for some odd reason i wanted to watch episode 2.

Boy i was surprised to find some character depth in this ep, Daichi protecting his childhood friend from men with guns by shooting them. Seems this guy ain't so bad after all. I'll stick with watching this show.


Animation - 8.4/10 (B)
Like many ecchi/harem/fanservice shows, it's animation is well done. However, the whole scene when Lemon uses her "Carbonated green ball thingy" attack, it looks kinda poorly animated. But for the most part, it's decently excellent.

Sound - 6.6/10 (D)
Like many ecchi/harem/fanservice shows, the BGM and the OP/ED themes are pathetic, at best. You'll enjoy this if you constantly (fap) love this kind of genre.

Character - 8.1/10 (B-)
Before episode 2, i was probably going to down-rate this one, but after seeing the change in Daichi, and a more bossy Melon, i really like how the characters are changing. Feels like it's going to end good.

Enjoyment - 7.2/10 (C-)
Well, if you love fanservice and harem and ecchi, you'll love Akikan. If you want some comedy, you'll also love it. I'm for the most part, pretty neutral so far. It's a step-up from the usual (crap) shows that focus on the same details.

Overall average: 7.6/10 (C) read more

At first, i steered clear from any GONZO-affiliated show, but i decided to give Druaga a try. Well, i was, surprised in some ways, disappointed in others. (Which describes most GONZO shows anyways.)

Story - 6.5/10 (D)
Well, it's about a young hero who wants to rid the world of the evil Druaga, at the top of the Tower of Druaga. Sounds cliche? It somewhat is, but the first episode might be a miss for most, because it's mostly a "I had a really sweet dream" episode. Though i did like the funny parts, definetly episode 5, with the whole RPG-look, sex changes and the Roper Dance really made me laugh, in a good way. You can enjoy Druaga, though it does randomly change from plot-focused, to comedy relief each episode.

Animation - 9.0/10 (A-)
Well, at least Gonzo is rich, enough to make Tower of Druaga a great animation piece. I really enjoyed how they took every scene into great detail. Though the show was somewhat not plot-focused, it had top-quality animation for each episode.

Sound - 7.8/10 (C+)
Well, typical RPG-like background music wasn't at all worth remembering, though the "Funny" episodes tend to have more upbeat, cheery music. The opening "Swirling" really stunned me. For an RPG-based show like Druaga, "Swirling" felt more for a show like "Katekyo HItman Reborn" or "Gintama" maybe, but it was a hit for me. The Ending, "Touchousha-tachi" by KENN (Who's also Jil's voice actor, fyi.) is a good mix of feelings jam-packed into 1:30, pretty good stuff.

Characters - 8.4/10 (B)
A great ensemble for Druaga. We have the wannabe hero Jil, then we have his older brother Neeba, who in a way cares about him though (to me) he's just a plain mean older brother. We have Fatina: a ditzy, Paris Hilton clone who wants to get to the Tower to claim her "reward", we have Kally: a stealthy individual with a keen sense of direction. Next is Jil's team: Kaaya, a charming young woman with a strange, unknown power who is drawn to Jil's bravery. Ahmey, the "Clare" of this show (Clare=Claymore) who fights to somehow talk to her dead love, through the means of the Blue Rod. We have Melt and Coopa (No, not the Mario-kind of Koopa): A Mage with a presigious background and a willing servant to him. They provide the most comedy-relief in the show. Overall, this is a good kind of cast for an RPG-based anime.

Enjoyment - 8.2/10 (B-)
I fairly enjoyed Druaga, with some complaints about story pacing and easy boss battles (the One-Winged Dragon for example) being too easy. If you have some spare time, Druaga shouldn't disappoint (For only 12 episodes). You'll laugh, scratch your head and cry during the short span of 12 episodes.

Overall Averaged: 7.9/10 (C+) read more

**Episode 22/23** --Sorry about the lack-of updating this.

PLEASE NOTE: I have not (nor plan on) read the manga. This is from a non-manga perspective. Any at all criticism is directly involving the anime, not the manga.

Story - 9.2/10 (A)
The story is about the life of Ibuki Keita, a seemingly normal high school kid. Until suddenly, mysterious occurences plague his love ones called "Doppeliners". He meets a young, strange girl named Kuro who explains to him that there are 3 of everyone in the world, and if two were to meet each other the one with the stronger soul percentage would live, while the weaker one would be killed. It seems to explain how Keita's mother was killed when she saw a splitting image of herself, the very next day she dies. She is a Mototsumitama, someone that keeps the balance of the world at rest. When Keita is struck with a fatal blow by a member of the Shishigami Clan, Kuro enacts a special contract with him, allowing him to live, but at a price..
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From the first 2 episodes, Kurokami has it all: beautiful animation, lovable characters, an excellent background music track but suffered from a confusing and hard-to-understand plot. Then things went from awesome to annoying with the fillers and Keita's lack of maturity during the tough fights. However, once season 2 (episode 13-onwards) started, things started to add up. The plot went on, and many things felt rushed but more in-depth. The ending was tear-jerking, and felt complete.


Animation - 9.7/10 (A)
There's probably a good reason why they titled the show, "Kurokami: The Animation". Just look at how well it's done, another step up from other Sunrise shows. Even during the bad "filler" times, the animation never seemed to be a negative, infact it was a reason why i kept watching this show.

Sound - 10/10 (A+)
I haven't heard a great soundtrack like this since Code Geass, and i always thought that nothing could surpass it, but Kurokami proves to have everything cut out for it.

Characters -8/10 (C+)
When the show starts, we only get a glimpse of the whole cast: Kuro, Keita, Akane, Punipuni. At first this small cast was lovable in the sense that it didn't suffer from what i call "Shonen Character Megaoverload" (Ex. Bleach, Naruto), but when the show started to progress, Kurokami really needed more characters. Then we get Aiona, Yakumo, Mikami, Steiner and Excel, which really helped the show out in the long-run.

Enjoyment - 8.8/10 (B+)
From the first 2 episodes, i was ready to proclaim Kurokami as the best show of 2009, but just a few episodes later, i felt the need to drop this show because of it's stalled plot and Keita's obvious wimpishness. For about 3 months i had dropped it, until i heard that Bandai was uploading the series, and was already used to the english dub. Things picked up during the second half of the show, with major deaths, major action and MAJOR plot twists. I'm glad i finished (well waiting for 23) Kurokami all the way through, cause now i don't regret it.

Overall - 9.1/10 (A)

The Good: Animation, background music, characters

The Bad: Confusing plot at show's beginning, feeling the show is rushed when the plot becomes clear
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Well, i thought School Days was another Air or Clannad, but i was wrong big time.

Story - 7.8/10 (C+)
It starts off typical: Perverted popular guy takes advantage of stupid, attractive girl(s). We get to see who they really are, which is sorta bleh if you ask me. Though, the ending is well..excellent. Basically you have Makoto, the guy who acts like a normal kid but he's a F**ing pervert and takes advantage of any hot girl he sees. Kotonoha and Sekai are just to name a few. He makes so that one hates the other while still having both to cuddle (or *blank* with).

Animation - 7.9/10 (C+)
Pretty plain for the first 11 episodes. It's a hit and miss sort of deal. But boy oh boy, episode 12..If i were to judge just one episode i'd say the last one makes even veteran anime watchers stunned.

Sound - 7.1/10 (C-)
The OP and ED were pretty low-quality. Though the music is sometimes well played out during the "Oh, Makoto! I knew you'd never leave me!" scenes.

Characters - 8.4/10 (B)
I really started to latch on to the characters fast. Kotonoha, i had a feeling she would turn ugly. But poor Sekai, god just thinking about what that perv did is ugh..

Enjoyment - 9.4/10 (A)
I really was surprised to actually watch a romance anime for once and like it. School Days might sound like a lax title, but be warned. This show was a hit for me, maybe not for others though.

Overall Average - 8.12/10 (B) read more