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Wow, I just had to plow through all the 27 chapters in one sitting because I found it so enjoyable. ^^ I mean, damn, just imagine the whole manga-resque plot taking place in real-life? Because that's what exactly happened, which just makes the manga even more involving and entertaining. The thing is that half of the vibes you get from reading the manga, is based on this, which not necessarily is a bad thing. I feel like if I didn't know it was based on a true story, the plot would be weaker, yet still a bit original and decent. But like any other adaption of a true story, there were probably artistic and plot-wise decisions that were made in order to give the manga a better entertainment factor. Again, nothing wrong with that.

The remaining vibes lie within the characters. We have your stereotype otaku who knows shit about girls and is shy around them (Otakus: Sorry if I got my impressions wrong, but I blame manga and anime for that, haha), who fortunately get a little character development with the help of his "fans" who follow his progress in his thread. And it is these "fans" that kinda steal the show. It's so entertaining to watch them to sway along with the protagonist's feelings, give him advice, cheer him on; just eagerly following his progress on the path to winning the lady's heart. It gets even better to see the faces of the posters themselves instead of just reading their replies consisting of only letters. They're really supportive and you can really catch onto that, which makes it easy for you to also root for the protagonist's success.

The art style is old, but there's nothing bad with that. Actually, somehow, at least for me, it gives off a certain charm to the whole story, which is quite fitting.

So if you have like an hour or so to spare and want to read a short romance manga, Densha Otoko is your choice. You won't regret it.

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Two words: Illegal chocolate. So yeah.

(CHOCOLATE? DID YOU SAY CHOCOLATE? CHOCOLAAAAAAAAATE!)
If you don't know what the fuck I was going about just now, you can just ignore that inside joke.

First of all, there's not a lot to say about this anime, which is not a bad thing since every episode lasts like less than five minutes each. With that given, there's next to little character development, which is fine really. It's a comfortable anime that you can just watch without thinking so much. How the plot progresses has already been taken care of the previous reviewers, so I'll leave it at that, because I have about the same opinions. It's interesting in an odd and good way, though.

The anime may not last so long, but you'll most likely get much joy from so little screen time. And if you don't like the first few episodes, at least you wouldn't have wasted too much time. So check it out. read more

This is without a doubt the anime's Chuck Norris. Hands down.

The anime world already have plenty of series that involve assassins. Golgo 13 is one of them and stands out. The story consists of a new arc per episode, which can be a good or a bad thing: The good thing is that you get variation, in terms of new interesting characters and new settings. Golgo can use everything from a pistol to more badass weapons which I will let you experience yourself. It's pretty nice going from environments such as cities to jungles, watching Golgo smack some real pwnage into his targets. The bad thing is that there are no real plot; no red thread that follows through the series, which for some can cause an inconsistency. There are some episodes that can be linked together very loosely, but other than that, you're in for a spin of standalone moments of deadly Golgo-ownage. Just don't expect Golgo to have character development. He's just living to kill for money.

The plot in each arc tend to be targets that Golgo has been assigned to kill. The cool thing about this series, is how they are performed. It's not just the matter of just pulling the trigger for him. He also needs to perfect conditions as in finding good spots to assassinate from, reconnaissance and such small things that make the series so awesome. He might even be the hunted sometimes, which is a good slice of variation. You can't go wrong with a smart, silent and a badass assassin, right?

The art may be rough for some, but it suits pretty well for me, due to the themes that the show represents. You get Golgo, a lots of guns, badguys and sea altogether, which I believe the rough style is quite fitting. I can't get enough of Golgo's look that can kill, haha. The sound is pretty nice too, with the OD sticking out. It's just as badass (I believe I've used that word too much now, but for all the good reasons) as Golgo. The ED doesn't stick out for me so much apart from the ladies, haha.

I absolutely recommend this series, as long you don't mind the standalone arcs. Too bad the sub-groups are taking their time on the episodes, though. If you guys are reading this, I thank you for taking time to sub this badass anime.

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Shit, where do I start, man. Well, here's the thing: I've been watching anime for over five years, which means that I've seen several romance/harem series (everything from Maison Ikkoku to Love Hina). Most of them have the same traits, but in order to poke out a bit from each other, they'll have to be in different settings. The question is if it's different and well enough executed in a fashion that captivates the viewer. And I'll let it out straightaway: Princess Lover fails epicly at that. By looking at the title, you know that you're already fucked:

Uh, so the main character, Arima is going to succeed Arima Group Corporation, and by the sounds of it, it looks like it's like the biggest company in the world. And who's gonna take over it in near future? A teenager that knows shit about business. Who in the world would give away such a big responsibility to a relative they barely knew just like that? I can go on and on about this plot convenience, but hey, I'll spare you for that.

Because succeeding the corporation is just a lame excuse to enter a rich girls' school (okey, there are also boys there, but we barely get to see them). And of course, who do we meet there? It's the pink-haired girl whom he saved and his fiancee. And to answer your question straightaway: Yes, they do have big breasts. And yes, the pink-haired girl hugs Arima all the time with her gonzanga breasts. She's your typical cheery girl with a cheery voice with a hand that likes to wave awfully a lot. And the fiancee? She's your typical, somewhat-shy girl who speaks little. And when she does speak, she speaks kinda without emotions. She has coincidentally fencing as a hobby, which coincidentally matches with Arima's kendo, so they have by chance some common ground, I guess. With other words, we've seen these type of personalities before. A lot. So what personality are we missing now? Tsundere? And yes, there is a tsundere girl in the series. You'll know it straightaway when she pops up for the first time (hint: she has a slightly annoying/whiny voice, which all tsunderes have, so I guess that's alright). Did I mention that we also have a big-breasted maid? The anime industry sure knows what we like. And Arima Teppei is your average male main character.

And that's not the best part yet (and by that, I mean the worst). The thing is with harem series, is that the plot can't be all fluffy and boobilicious all the time; it also needs some drama. Without telling too much: It's fucking ridiculous when you get to it. If you by any chance come to episode 7 or 8 (I don't quite remember which one), you're gonna have a fuckin' laugh. I swear, the plot progression from there might be the most retarded one in harem anime history. It's clearly not to be taken seriously. I don't know, but I sure facepalmed a lot during that particular episode. And by of what I've heard; the series is based off of an H-game, so that kind of sucky plot is expected, I guess.

Is there anything good in Princess Lover? The art is decent and not ugly to look at. The animation is standard, but not bad. And if you're looking for ecchi-ness, you've found it. A lot of booooobies. *coughEDcough* The music is not memorable at all; it's just generic. Visually speaking, the opening was pleasing to look at. In fact, I remember the breasts more than the music itself. And btw, Arima Isshin's voice is so badass (Wakamoto Norio is badass after all).

So unless you enjoy torturing yourself or your friends, avoid Princess Lover at all cost. I fuckin' used 160 minutes of my life saving your eyes. At least the show wasn't as bad as Koi Koi Seven. If you wanna see only big breasts and ecchi-ness, then there's actually better shows for that, like "He is my Master!". If you're looking for a good romance/harem anime, then go watch "Ichigo 100%" (the manga is better, though), "True Tears", "Lovely Complex" or "ef - a tale of memories".

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