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My name's Janelle but I go by Jan. I'm 18. and crazy. I talk too much and few people understand what i mean most of the time. I like to observe the people and world around me. Different perspectives intrigue me. New ideas excite me. I love to live life unknowing of what's going to happen next. Making people smile is what I live for. I love making friends and remembering memories. I'm snap-happy with a camera. My favorite candy is good and plenty and I enjoy coffee with cream but no sugar. I am a literature junkie. I am definitely a future english major. I love books to an extent of which is almost unhealthy.I love film. I'm probably the toughest critic out there. People say I'm too critical but really I just know what I like in a movie...and how to appreciate genius. Of course I love anime.I love it for its stories and animation and characters. I waste my life watching it and reading about it and making amvs ... most people would be surprised by this. In appearance I'm the "smart girl" who looks like she gets good grades (really I don't). I'm the "nice girl" that everyone knows as "that one girl who's friendly". I'm in the "drama nerd" crowd when really I don't take any drama classes and I don't really get big roles in plays. I'm not popular and I don't really date but I have a lot of friends. I'm 5'10 with brown hair that i wish was thicker and hazel eyes that are more green than brown. I think I'm too tall because I look gangly no matter how much weight I gain or how baggy the clothes I wear are. I'm more introverted than extroverted but people think I'm outgoing. I want to be a nurse/writer one day and I plan to join the peace corps after college.

ANIME
So here's the deal. These aren't really what I might objectively consider the best anime series of all time (based on quality, writing, character development, timelessness, etc.. ). BUT these are my favorites (So what I personally like the best).

1. Honey and Clover
Being a shoujo fan, I'll admit that Honey and Clover was just my perfect cup of tea. and I know that this might make me a little biased when saying that Honey and Clover is my favorite anime and one of the best animes of all time. But my deep adoration for Honey and Clover goes farther than just my personal preferences. Honey and Clover, to me, is an incredible anime because it's unique, the character development is... incredible, it's very touching and heart warming...but mostly because it's so sincere with the story it's trying to tell (college friends on the journey of life together, learning and growing and loving). It isn't driven by fan service or cheap plot cliches that a lot of animes no matter how promising they seem turn out being slathered with . It sticks to the integrity of the story telling and it's central themes of love and friendship in a way that's so geniune and lovely and passionate...I don't see how it could'nt be my favorite anime.
2. Monster
Monster is a monster of an anime. It is 74 episodes long. Now, I am not the type to watch huge anime series. Really. I don't watch Bleach or Naruto or any other series that I feel is too long to be worth my time. Monster almost had me thinking that. I mean I can stand 50 episodes. But 74??? Never again will I judge a series by its length. Monster is probably the most ingenious anime I have ever seen. I am a tough critic and rarely to I find anime series to be perfect. Monster is the exception to this. Never have I seen an anime in which the characters were THIS well developed. Or the writing was THIS thorough and exciting and thought provoking. I still and trying to figure out what every little motif and every little theme and twist of the story mean. This series takes analysis. It takes digestion. It takes commitment to watch. But in the end. It. Is. So. Worth it.
3. Nana
What do I see as being the most integral part about making any anime a good one? The characters of course. I find that even if the writing isn't perfect, I can still fall in love with a series if the characters are developed well enough. And not only is Nana well written to start with, it has some of the most 3 dimensional and well developed characters of any anime I've seen (not to mention it has hottt guys, awesome music, and so much kick ass coolness that your head will spin). This anime is also one of the most emotionally driven I've seen. It's about the struggles and heartbreaks and triumphs of two best friends trying to make it on their own in the city, dealing with yummy boys, and making a band. What's so touching about this anime is how all the characters are able to interact with eachother and care about eachother in unique ways. I don't really know how else to describe it than just being a really...amazing, breath taking, *romantic(even if tearjerking)* and touching anime.
4. Death Note *prepare for a rant*
Okay so I do enjoy some shounen now and then. And Death Note is one of the most enjoyable anime series (any genre) I have ever seen. I never really considered myself that big of an anime junkie before I saw this series. But after being obsessively glued to the computer for 3 days without much food or sleep...I've come to find out otherwise. Never have I ever been so addicted to a series. I couldn't stop watching it or talking about it or reading about it or posting about it for about a week after I finished it. And it's for good reason too. I only decided to watch it to see what all the hype was about. I thought to myself "OMMMMFG i'm so annoyed with all of these people who are soooo obsessed with Death Note > what's the big deal anyways??" So I watched the first couple of episodes. And I got what the big deal was. Death Note is orginal (guy who finds note book that kills people turns into power hungry ubermench genius vs. brilliant sugar addicted sexy detective who's just as smart, toss in some death gods, girls, a heap of suspense and a dash of DRRAMMA and you've got yummy brilliant original anime soup). It's well written (for the most part). It has some of the most interesting/sexiest characters ever. awesome animation. bloody brilliant pacing. greaat music. In short. IT.KICKS.ASS. *rant complete* phew.
5. Blood +
Ah, Blood+ will always be one of those animes that I'll always just have a deep rooted attatchment too. It's one of the animes that got me into the genre and made me the nerd that I am today. ...just don't know exactly what to say besides that I love it. the story is very very intriging and absolutely sucks you in (um normal girl with amnesia turns out to be gross vampire monster killing, ass kicking heroine with a sexy guy who just seems to always have to hang around her-- mix it up with spoiler[crazy evil twin sister] a really complicated interesting back story,cool sci fi crazy stuff....and FCKINGAWESOME fighting scenes...it's so.freaking.awesome). I think the best part of this series is the character development of Saya. The way she grows and changes through the anime is incredible. I also love Haji *melts a little*Great story, vibrant characters, great music, great animation. loads of action and a dash of romance. What more is there to want?
6.Haibane Renmei
I'm a philosophy freak. And Haibane Renmei is...philosophical so it's understandable why I like it. Don't think that you have to understand or even like philosophy to appreciate this series though. This anime is a beautiful and thoughtful and deliberately exectuted masterpiece from any angle you look at it. This series also has a very unique storyline ( Haibane are beings that are not quite human living in seclusion amoung humans in a seemingly distopic society...Raka is a newborn Haibane and the viewer experiences the world and livelyhoods of the haibane through her eyes. There are many philosophical questions raised throughout like what is the purpose of life, what is moral, how do you really escape "sin" or immorality, what is it that keeps us bound to certain things/preconceptopns....to name a few). Overall this anime is very beautiful, calm, and thought provoking. A must see IMO.
7. Koi Kaze
You like an anime about incest? REALLY? that's totally what I thought to myself when I finished this series and found myself thinking it....is a masterpiece. But it's true. This anime is one of my favorites. The portrayal of emotion in this series is so intense and so thorough that you grow to feel the characters' pain and understand a great deal of the extent of their struggles. The series is written in way that makes the characters completely vulnerable to the viewer-- you see everything they feel and go through. their weakness and their strengths, the extent of their true feelings for each other-- until the characters are so real and their relationship so fleshed out that you actually come to an understanding of why they come to feel and act the way the do. Koi Kaze, when watched with an open mind, is probably one of the most insightful and moving animes every created. It's also by far one of best written series i've ever seen (and i've seen a lot). Though the themes in this series are extremely controversial i think that they could not have been handled in a more deeply sensitive and analytical way. I think this anime is one of the best portrayals of human nature and love out there.
8.ef-a tale of memories
I am a sap. and this anime is probably one of the most romantic and beautiful and moving series out there. The story is reallly quite original and not to mention completely engrossing although a bit slow in the beginning. But the more you watch the more you grow attached to the characters and sympathize with the issues that all of them have. The characters are very believable and their emotions are portrayed very vibrantly.Very romantic but not too cheesy. Perfection.
9.Noein
Not many people I've met know about Noein. But they should. This anime is amazing, well thought, interesting, and unique. It's about alternate realities, some interesting to consider big "What if??" 's, friendship, loyalty, betrayal, regret, love lost, love gained--add in really awesone characters, FREAKINGAMAZINGASSKICKINGLYBRILL IANT music, really unique and cool animation, and saweet fight scenes. It rocks. and has probably the most complicated but followable story line I've seen yet in this short of a series. The story is complex but the anime is short and the story is well tied up with only about 24 episode.
There is constant twists and turns and so it is very very addictive. Lots of action yet lots of emotion. Definitely worth watching.
10. Fushigi Yugi
Fushigi Yugi is really what got me into watching anime in the first place. This series will always have a place in my heart just because of all the nostalgia and warm fuzzies I get when I think about it. And really. How can i be a girl and not have this one on my list somewhere? Besides. THIS ANIME IS AWESOME. It's a classic. it has everything a good anime needs to have...quirky characters, cross dressing gay men, ROMANCE, humor, action, drama, and a touch of tragedy *sniff sniff*.
i would recommend this to someone who hasn't really watched too much anime before...but wants to see what anime is all about.
but this anime is a must see for anyone, anime noobs and anime veterens alike.