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Mar 23, 2009
How can I describe BioMeat: Nectar? In one word: Awesome. Like the basic synopsis describes, the manga takes place in Japan where a man by the surname of Toujo develops creatures known as B-M as a solution to food shortages. Somehow, one of these 'B-M' manage to escape from where it was developed resulting in mass mayhem throughout the manga.
Story: "In Soviet Russia, you don't eat hamburgers...hamburgers eat you!"
This quote could be what best describes the story for BioMeat: Nectar. For a horror fanatic such as I, the story of food eating humanity was a treat. This manga contained all that I ever
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wanted in a horror manga: blood, guts, gore, people fleeing for their lives, and an overabundance of artillery. Simply put, I enjoyed the story...a lot.
Art: "I'm lovin' it."
The artwork was sublime. The characters, the scenery, the background...the lines were clean and everything was such a sight for my eyes. I have no arguments about the artwork.
Character: “No matter what age you are, or what your circumstances might be, you are special, and you still have something unique to offer. Your life, because of who you are, has meaning.”
Each character was unique in their own individual way and contributed to the plot. No one character was the same. I particularly liked Shingo; maybe it's because he developed several plans and learned from the faults of his past rather than dwelling too deeply on them.
Enjoyment: "Every minute should be enjoyed and savored."
I loved this manga until the very end. In short, I read this manga in about three days time give or take a few breaks in between. I sped through this manga, my eyes deliciously taking in the story and the drawings. Although, I wish I had gone a bit slower. Oh well, I'll just read it again.
Overall: "Just do it."
Seriously, just read this manga and see for yourselves how good it is. If you're a horror fanatic who enjoys some gore, then this manga is for you. However, if you can't stand the sight of blood I'm not sure if you can stand reading it. That's not to say that there's gore left and right. There are a few breaks in between where there's no blood at all. But still, for anyone reading this review I recommend taking a look at BioMeat: Nectar. You won't be disappointed.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Oct 16, 2008
Well, let's see how I can put this. At the beginning I was a bit confused but after seeing the whole entire OVA through I managed to understand what was happening.
Storyline: Basically Tamahome is thrust back into the "Universe of the Four Gods." And while he's in there he's mistaken as Nakago which leads to his eventual mental breakdown. Like I said, at first the storyline is a bit confusing and at parts you don't entirely know what's going on. However as the story progressed I eventually understood what was happening.
The story really had a very realistic feel with Tamahome wondering, "Am I
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Nakago or am I Tamahome?" Or was his mind playing tricks on him? Was he going crazy? It also had an extremely emotional feel to it. With Tamahome's breakdown, with Miaka's doubt at losing the memories she cherished in the book, with Yui forced to see her friend succumbed to such a state, and Tetsuya and Keisuke who, without their relation to the book, must stand back and read whatever is going on. Truth to say, I'd give the storyline an 8. Mainly because it confused the hell out of me and it took some time for me to get it straightened out. And the fact that, rather than in the manga, everything seemed to be rushed to a resolution.
Art: Beautiful. Although there was a lude scene in there that didn't exactly need to be placed. Aside from that the drawings were well done and the raw emotion depicted on the characters was breathtaking. All in all, a 10.
Character: We all know the characters if we've watched the series. Everyone has their certain strengths and weaknesses that are depicted in the OVA. Each person was in character, however, at a certain point I often wondered how that person resolved something so quickly. But I suppose within the time limit the creators had for the OVA they had to do something. I rate the characters a 9.5.
Overall: Truthfully I loved the series and knowing that there was also an OVA, I was flipping thrilled. But compared to the manga, everything in this felt rushed and nothing really noteworthy happened. Same thing: Bad guy comes to book, priestesses come to book, celestial warriors fight, bad guy beaten, everything somewhat goes to normal. Despite the cliche, the confusing storyline, and the rushed resolution the OVA was all right. In my opinion it's certainly good to watch if you are an avid Fushigi Yugi watcher. So for my overall impression I give this OVA a 9 out of 10.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Feb 7, 2008
Only a month ago I had finished watching DeathNote and I can tell you that I feel that it is one of the best shows that I've seen to date. DeathNote left me at the edge of my seat in suspense and with an unquenchable thirst for more. I seriously recommend this, for anyone who is interested in the fantasy/mystery genre to watch.
Story: The anime begins with a normal college student stumbling upon a notebook that has the power to kill anyone whose name is written in it, given that you have the person's face in your mind when the name is written.
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me, DeathNote showed a different side of justice. In some cases, people may feel that killing criminals and felons is the right thing to do, whether their crimes are small or large. Criminals are corrupt and do not belong in this world, so they should be, as Yagami Light put it, "judged." But is it right to, by our own hands, kill someone? Then are we not as corrupt as the people whose lives we have destroyed?
And then there's L, working to uncover Light's "secret" life. He believes in justice set up by the government, by humans. We incarcerate criminals for a set amount of days, months, or years only to set them free in the end. But how exactly do we know that their time in prison was enough to make them "clean?" How do we not know that when they're on the outside again, they will not commit another illegal act that could possibly be worse?
Aside from these thoughts, DeathNote left me thinking about the next move from either Light or L. All the steps in their plan were so intricately put and planned out that even I was surprised at how everything was carried out. The plot moved so smoothly that I was so completely enthralled. If you like mysteries, I severely suggest watching this.
Character: Both characters, Light and L, had so much in common yet viewed justice so differently. Both extremely intellectual and determined characters, Light and L were always there to out-do one another. At times, you really cannot tell which character you want to win. Some may agree to Light's "justice" and want him to make it out on top. And then there's those who agree with L and wish for him to win. Then there's the new addition to the story, Amane Misa, who seems to be a brat at first glance, but to me she is only a girl in love who tries to do whatever in her power to be with someone. And lastly, Ryuk, whose only sole purpose was to get some "fun" and view the "interesting creatures" while away from the Shinigami world.
What really got me for the Yagami Light character was that his name is Light, but here he is, killing criminals left and right which, to me, seems like an abnormally DARK thing to do. Also, L's penchant for sweets just seemed to tickle my insides until I couldn't help but laugh. I mean, come on, if you ate that many sweets and sat around all day, wouldn't you be as fat as a horse?!
Art: The drawings for the characters and the scenery were beautiful, to say the least. While watching the show I did not see one mar in any of the episodes. And the drawings of the Shinigami were spectacular. If someone were to look up Death God, you would see Ryuk, darkness, wings, and all. I also liked how they drew so many interesting characters into the show. Each were unique in their own way.
Sound: Clear.as.a.bell. Everything that was annunciated was heard with perfection. The first introduction song for the show was beautiful and fit so well with the mood DeathNote is trying to make. The verses really just connected with the Light and L. Then the second introduction song was extremely death-metal that fit how the criminals are dropping like flies under Light's wrath.
Overall: I've never really been into the mystery genre until I got a look at DeathNote when it appeared on Adult Swim a few months prior. After the first episode I have to admit that I was hooked. Every word of every line my eyes followed until the end, where I immediately got out another episode. The show was so good that from episodes 12 to 37, I started watching each and every episode in a row without stopping, well unless I had to eat. If you like edge-of-your-seat suspense, thought-provoking mysteries, and paranormal/fantasy anime, DeathNote lies in your immediate future.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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