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Jul 26, 2008
Jigoku Shoujo (Anime) add
Mixed Feelings
[Edit 2017: Full disclaimer - I have watched 15 episodes from start to finish, 1-10, 12, 23-26. The rest I either watched on x2 speeds or substituted with reading synopses. (MAL doesn't allow retroactive changes to episode count)]

It's like a badly chosen present. The outside wrapping is perfect, with a pretty ribbon to top it off. When you look inside though, the contents of the box aren't very impressive. You'll probably never use it or end up giving it to someone else.

These are the words I'd use to describe Jigoku Shoujo, a series strongly recommended to me by a friend. I was told the art ...
Jul 21, 2008
Still creepy, still mysterious, still fascinating, and still cryptic, xxxHOLiC Kei is the follow up to the first Holic, bringing along with it a new raft of ideas.

The new season does many of the same things as the previous. There's more of the supernatural, more cultural insights, and more social commentary. Ghosts, spirits, and psychics all return en masse, escorted by Mahjong lessons and the depravity of internet media.

Kei almost did everything the first Holic did brilliantly. "Almost" because there was just one element I found lacking compared to the original. There was decidedly less of the extremely creepy vibes that resonated from the ...
Jul 19, 2008
xxxHOLiC (Anime) add
Prepare to be taken on a tour de force through the world of the supernatural. Or maybe just a regular tour. I wouldn't know. Having only recently experienced the genre of "supernatural" anime, xxxHOLiC (hereby referred to as simply "Holic") was a breath of fresh air from my usual action/fantasy fare.

The story behind Holic is intriguing and interesting, revolving around spirits, ghosts, and the very strange. Geared towards an older and more sophisticated audience, there's little action, but loads of thought-provoking and amazingly insightful dialogue. Holic is the kind of anime that gets your mind pumping about topics such as fate, destiny, and one's purpose ...
Jul 17, 2008
Having been a mecha/military anime fan for as long as I can remember, Full Metal Panic (hereby referred to as FMP) was a treat for me. It was the combination of serious military/political action and amusing comedy/romance. That being said, it becomes evident that FMP is a hotchpotch of genres, breaking free from the traditional single-minded seriousness that's often the standard of military themed anime (not that I'd know what traditional would be)

Story
Set in what slightly resembles today's world, FMP tells the story of Sgt./Specialist Sousuke Sagara and the exploits of the pseudo-UNish organization of peace, MITHRIL. (it would make a killer acronym.. actually, it ...
Jul 12, 2008
Holy Crap.

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Final Plus: The Chosen Future. The title's such a mouthful, you'd think it would have equal amounts of substance to it.

...But there's almost none. Maybe it's my fault for jumping in without knowing this is mostly a re-do/recap of SEED Destiny's final episode, but at first I thought I was watching the wrong video. Slowly, but surely, I began to notice the insignificantly infrequent extra scenes and realized that this was the OVA I'd eagerly awaited (for about 5 minutes) to see.

Basically, I wasted a valuable hour of my time. I already knew what would happen from watching the ...
Jun 25, 2008
You'd think Sunrise would be busy creating their much acclaimed Code Geass series, but considering that they've managed to make another Gundam series in between the two, they're probably not

Nevertheless, this hasn't retracted much from Gundam 00 in any way at all. Whether you're a die hard fan or a newcomer to the most famous mecha series of all time, you won't be disappointed.

Story
Set in a much more believable future than its predecessors, Gundam 00 builds upon a plot many Full Metal Panic fans are familiar with. An organization that attempts to enforce peace by intervening in all military conflicts. Right, 'nuff said. Since FMP ...
Jun 18, 2008
Naruto (Anime) add
Preliminary (142/220 eps)
Erm. Yes, I'm advocating for the positive side of Naruto... Just don't shoot the messenger :P

Currently, there are 26 reviews written for Naruto, out of which roughly more than half advocate that Naruto sucks, is not worth watching, and is simply overrated.
Right. So we know that the fillers are horrible, the plot's "typically shounen" and Sakura never does a single thing. But why exactly has Naruto become so popular? What makes it tick? What keeps reeling in the dough for Kishimoto?

There are a variety of reasons.

Naruto is the very embodiment of the shounen psyche. It deals with some common fundamental themes that appeal to ...
May 16, 2008
Full Metal Alchemist.
Synonymous to: Amazing.
Yes, I am well aware that there are probably more rave reviews for FMA than necessary, but I seriously could not help myself. It had to be said. :3

Story
The plot is nothing short of brilliant. It twists and spirals more than a rollercoster, yet provides depth, and is easy to pick-up and follow. The introductory episodes, which can also be considered as the 'flashback' episodes, are sometimes bland, but once the real plot gets going, you'll get hooked immediately. Of course, even the flashback episodes themselves have their own merits, as they provide much appreciated character development and establish the foundations ...
May 16, 2008
Mixed Feelings
Edit 8/08/2008
When I see the ratings people give to Fate/stay night, I can't help but be amazed at how highly it scores. Overall, I couldn't help but feel F/sn was an overrated, mediocre anime with an unreasonable fanbase.
Reasons why:

Story
A mythical and mysterious tournament for the holy grail takes place, and the protagonist is dragged into it. Then epic battles ensue between the masters and their servants, until of course, one emerges as the victor. Let's see... a "mystical"... "tournament"... where you have to save the world by winning. Oh. Wow. That has to be the basis for at least half the shounen anime out there. ...


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