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Aku no Hana, yes.
Well, at least you can call this anime unique. It really is unique, but in a rather strange way. My opinion may not be a popular one. But I’ve got a couple of things to say…

Story (7/10): I really do like psychological anime series. Always provoking your mind and make you question yourself. Things don't go as you want them to, and they surprise you greatly, sometimes in a good way, and sometimes in a bad way.

Aku no Hana though... rather than being excitingly psychological, it just made me angry and irritated. The story was dragging, and it all was ... thanks to the characters, the terrible art, the cuts they made from the manga and the failed attempts to set the right mood. It was shockingly awkward to watch at times. It’s not really the story that is the problem, it’s the bad usage of characters and other visual details. I really like the idea of Kasuga having dark, perverted secrets and Nakamura being a terrifying brainwasher and the whole dark, suffocating tone about it… But there is no way that I could enjoy it with these characters!

Characters (3/10): Ah yes. Of course a person can be weak, of course they can be cowards, of course you can be brainwashed. But this went too far.
ALL the characters were weak. Expressionless, mentally ill and far too easy to mess with. The whole situation Kasuga was in with Nakamura was ridiculous, for me at least. How can a person be this mentally weak and so easy to brainwash. What's wrong with all the characters? (And I really mean ALL of them. Like, seriously, how can EVERYONE in the same class be mentally ill?) Things were so uncomfortable to watch. Not because they were mind-provoking, but because they were far too unrealistic and irritating.

Art (1/10): Don't get me started on this one. Rotoscopy, really? And this low budgeted version too? Not to mention how bad the actors portrayed the characters emotions, and then they made it worse by drawing over it... Really? Is this another attempt to be unique and different? Why does it have to be this way? The story is unique enough without the bad art. I really liked the art of the manga though, so I am quite confused about the choices they made for the anime…

Sound (7/10): The sound wasn't bad. I really liked the mood-lifting music it had. Even though the anime lacked in emotions from the characters... the sound never failed to deliver the right mood where it was needed. And that is exactly what music and sound in movies and series should be like. But whatever mood there was, was ruined by the horrible acting.

Enjoyment (1/10): I'm very sorry. I actually enjoyed the manga from time to time. But sadly, they took away many of the good scenes from the manga, because they were too explict. This made me a lot angrier than I already was. Some of the horrifying scenes were so badly portrayed that they gave a whole other feeling than they were supposed to. I am truly disappointed.

Overall (4/10): The story itself isn't a bad one. Actually, it is very creative and thought out, even though it sometimes just goes over the top. Unfortunately, those over-the-top times goes so far, because of the bad personalities of the characters, that you forget about what really was good with it. It is a shame, after all. I guess it's not my cup of tea. I would love the series more if the characters weren't ruining it all.
As I said first, Aku no Hana is one of a kind. It is unique.
But not anything unique is something good.

Would you be able to forgive a person who has killed people? Do you judge a book by its cover? Would you love someone who has done something so terrible?

Watashitachi no shiawase na jikan is by far the most touching manga I have ever read. I wasn't too sure if I'd like it when I first started reading it, but in the end, it ended up being my favourite one.

Story (10/10): The thing that I'd like to point out the most is how the story is told. Every sentence is so well written, the dialogs flows with emotion. You are captivated by ... all these feelings of sadness, hate and anger, just like the characters themselves. The mangaka puts you in a great dilemma. "Was it right to kill him? Is it right to love him?"
The story plays with your mind in such a great way that there isn't any other choice for me then to give the story a 10/10.

Art (8/10): Personally, I like the art. The characters are all well drawn, there's much attention for details and there aren't many things that annoys you. I could prefer thar some of the details would be better drawn like some of the faces and the hair. Sometimes it feels like the mangaka had rushed with the face. But except for that the art is good. 8/10.

Character (10/10): The best part about the characters is the amazing and detailed background story's. You get to know them little by little and in these few 8 chapters there is a lot of developement in both of the main characters. You grow to like them the more you read. Perfect! 10/10.

Enjoyment/Overall (10/10): I enjoyed reading this very much. The dilemma that you are put through, the anger that you feel towards the injustice of the people around and the sadness that you feel for the characters... These are the things that made me fall in love with this manga. I'd like to recommend any type of person to read this manga because it deals with such a great moral. Don't judge a person before you know the whole story behind him.

The future holds many surprises for us. At least for our main character Amano Yukiteru who has been caught up in a battle royale game including 11 other people for the purpose of becoming the next God over time and space. He was given a cellphone which updates his future entries for his diary and makes it a future diary for him to use in the game.

As one can see, the scores and reviews for this anime varies a lot. Some people can't stand it while others, like myself, absolutely love the series.

Story (10): Battle royales aren't anything new. But Mirai Nikki makes ... this much more interesting by giving all players in the game a future diary which can predict the future and makes it possible for all the players to change their future and put a - DEAD END - flag on another person. This is what makes Mirai Nikki so great. You never know what will happen or what to expect.

That aside, the story revolving the extremly yandere Yuno, the second main character, who we don't know who she is, where she's from or what she's thinking, builds up a lot of suspicion around her and makes the series even more thrilling to watch.

Art (8): The art is great. They've paid much attention to the details. There's a lot of fighting going on in the series and they've managed to make the art for that really good. Form, color, details... everything's great, BUT, the reason why I didn't give it a full 10 is for one reason. The sizes of the characters, weather it's their boobs, height, butt or whatever, they change from episode from episode. That was the only less good thing.

Sound (10): Both openings (Kuusou Mesorogiwi and Dead End) were well done. They chose the music wisley for the openings. I actually felt like I was going psycho myself after hearing Kuusou Mesorogiwi. o_O
After every episode there is an ending too. And the endings kept the exciting, suspicious feeling you've had while watching the episode. Some endings are like a cock block after an episode but that wasn't the fact for Mirai Nikki. Other than that the sound really fits for the anime. The tension builds up even more with the music.

Character (9): All characters were well thought out, well done and had strong personalities. Some were annoying, some were horrifyingly scary, some were hilarious. The strong varieties of personalities, the details and all background stories for every character made them feel alive. You have some kind of hate and love relationship to all of them. Sometimes Yuno was adorable and sometimes her psycho-mode hit and she became frightening. The only character that both I and others were annoyed of was... Yukiteru, the main character. But not only he developed, all of them did. Great job!

Enjoyment/Overall (10): This is a thrilling, frightening, well thought out and pcychologial anime at its best. The story develops into something you never could imagine, making you stand at the tip of your toes all the time. The cliffhangers, the surprises and the revelations. I just have one word to say. Wow.

It's amazing how an anime can change the way you think. After Story is a truly amazing and touching anime. It is one of a kind, a true masterpiece in my opinion. I didn't have too high expectations of After Story after watching Clannad. But don't misunderstand me, Clannad is a great anime, but it also lacked a lot. After Story though, is flawless.

Story (10/10): After Story begins where Clannad left and revolves mainly around Tomoya and Nagisa's relationship, even though the other characters sometimes pop up. We get to dive in into their lives and focus on their growth, love, grief and happiness. ... The days, months and years pass by. They go from students to adults and realize how wonderful life can be. But at the same time, life can be very cruel.

The pacing is perfect. It's not too slow, but it calmly tells the story and leisurely moves from one arc to another.

Characters (10/10): After watching Clannad you already know the characters. In After Story you get the chance to know them better and grow with them as the story goes. Their backgrounds are revealed, mysteries gets their answers and little by little you feel as if you're there with them. You laugh and cry alongside with them.

THAT, people, is what a slice of life story should be like!
It's almost scary, that's how realistic the characters seem to be.

Sound (9/10): I have absolutely nothing to complain about here. They have picked great pieces for the somewhat sad story. "Dango Daikazoku" has a memorable melody and is played several times trough the series. I don't think there's anyone who've seen Clannad and isn't moved to tears every time that piece is played. It eches onto your heart.

Art (9/10): The art is mindblowing.
The cherry trees, the great fields filled with sunflowers and the cute firefly-filled nights. Everything is so beautifully drawn down to the smallest details. The mood is created beautifully through both art and sound.

Enjoyment (10/10): After Story swipes you off your feet and grabs your heart. I strongly recommend everyone to watch Clannad and After Story. This is an amazing anime and should be a must for anyone to watch.
And remember; never, EVER, take ANYONE you love for granted. You never know when they're gone.

Overall (10/10): What do you learn from this story?

You learn not to take anyone for granted. You learn to cherish your loved ones. You learn about the difficulties of life and the importance of being thankful for what you have. Life isn't always about living happily ever after. There is so much more to it. Even if your fairy tale didn't go as planned, never give up. Look at what you have. Life holds many surprises.

I am a big anime fan and I have to say that Naruto: Shippuuden is one of my absolute all time favourites. There are probably so many people that would disagree with me and tell me that Naruto and Naruto: Shippuuden are a waste of time and that the story is a bunch of fillers put together. I strongly disagree and will tell you all why with this review of mine.

First of all, the biggest difference between Naruto and Shippuuden is the darker tone, the maturity and the depth in Shippuuden. In Naruto, the whole series was about him wanting to become the Hokage, ... being clumsy and always working hard to become better than Sasuke.

I loved Naruto's dorkiness but in Shippuuden he becomes serious. The series as well. Now the friendship and loyalty takes over. The mysteries get their answers and new questions take form.

Akatsuki, the moon plan, Madara, war... the thrilling surprises, the horrifying reveals, the cliffhangers... these things are what makes Shippuuden one of the best animes I know. Kishimoto has built this massive foundation for us to walk on during the first half, and now he slowly digs into the core of the story. It keeps you on the tip of your toes. That's why the story itself gets a 10/10 from me. Story (10/10)

Of course the art is much better than Naruto. Shippuuden has much more attention for details, the characters' outfits are much better made, the colouring and effects are so much better animated. The landscapes are beautifully drawn. Fighting scenes and emotional scenes are something I've noticed myself are paid much more attention to. The characters movements flows better.The realistic feeling is all over Shippuuden. Great! Art (9/10)

To be honest, I prefer not to notice the sound at all. Sound in movies and series shouldn't be noticed. The music is there to strenghten the mood. And since I don't notice the sound and it makes me feel what I'm supposed to feel, I guess the sound is well picked. I really liked the piano pieces in Naruo. Grief and Sorrow is an extraordinary piece. But I especially enjoyed the Pain soundtrack with the choirs and dark pipe organs in Shippuuden. Sound (8/10)

In Naruto and Shippuuden, Kishimoto is very focused in telling all characters stories. All characters have their backgounds and special personality. They all feel like real people that you know and they all grow throughout the series. You follow their Changes and that's what is so great and important about a series that is this long. The character development. (10/10)

So, to justify and defend Shippuuden...
First of all, you have to understand the use of fillers. With an anime this long the writer can't keep up with the pace. For every episode they use about 2-3 chapters of the manga. When the anime has reached too far, they have to buy time for the writer to write more. Or, they could make it like many other animes... Make up another story and end for it or just pause it for a couple of years while Kishi draws the manga like crazy. But that wouldn't make anyone happy. Please, stop going on and on about the fillers. They are there for a very good reason.

Naruto goes from a clumsy kid who only wishes to become the Hokage, to a serious, hardworking, loyal friend who doesn't only want to save his friend, but also the whole ninja world from the neverending cycle of hate and despair. I enjoy the series extremely much and I hope that you do too. ^^