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"Rain Boy" (original japanese name: "Amefuri Kuzou") is an OAV adaptation of the short manga story with the same name made by legendary "manga" artist, Osamu Tezuka (published back in September 1975 in the comic magazine Monthly Shounen Jump)

General synopsis: Mota, a young boy who lives in a village within a mountain, is always bullied by the city boys of the main school he goes to (at the same time he's also in the branch school of the village where his father, a professor, teaches) due to him being a "mountain boy". One day, he meets (under the bridge) Rain Boy, a little umbrella ghost ... that has the ability to bring the rain. The ghost himself repares on Mota's rain boots and begs him to have them, telling him he'll grant three wishes in exchange. From then on, a friendship is estabilished. However, things would take a long turn before we'd come to the suprising ending

Certainly one of the most underrated animated works by Osamu Tezuka. The animation might have its continuity errors and the sound was very good but not excellent, but the best of it is the meaningful story about friendship and the theme of "promises", well centered in the two main characters: Mota and Rain Boy, which makes it enjoyable and worthwile

All in all, a interesting and thoughtfull OAV anime by one of the most influential "manga" artists in the history of the japanese "manga" industry

It's been almost 3/4 years since a Digimon series. The last one started in 2006 and ended in 2007: "Digimon Savers" ("Digimon Data Squad" in other countries), which is by definition the most mature of all the series made until that point

I was overjoyed by the fact that there would be a Digimon series comeback, since what I've saw from "Digimon Savers" was a total disapointement (I have, however, to see it all to give a better opinion about it). The more information was getting developed before its start, more I fell head over heels for it ;)

Well, it's been 9 episodes now and... I ... wasn't dissapointed (unlike other anime fans) ;) I like it very much at this moment, quite original from other Digimon series (especially the Digi-transformations, which it has been the big letdown for many anime-goers)

So far, the story is still in the beginning, so I'm not bothered by its pace. The art (altough with a few incoherences) and the sound are very good

The best, however, are the characters: Taiki Kudou (the fact that Minami Takayama is doing the voice for the character is a plus) and Shoutmon (so funny) caught my attention for sure. Noting also Dorulumon and its captivating personality

Altough my #1 Digimon series is still "Digimon Tamers", "Digimon Xros Wars" has pretty good chances to be my #2

I remember watching the "Kimba, The White Lion" series when it broadcasted in Portugal throughout the mid 90's and it was a very good one (I even loved one of the episodes, it was so touching)

This special (that commemorates both the 90th anniversary of Tezuka Osamu and the 50th anniversary of Fuji Television) is really different from the series: it's like it reinvented itself from them, centering the story in our current century and having current important issues included on the story

It's enjoyable in many ways: it has good comedy and drama moments and I liked the relationship between Leo and Kenichi. Its animation (art) ... is great as well

On the other hand, the story could have been much better if there would be a bit more of character developement on the leading characters (once more, talking Leo and Kenichi)

A good recomendation for the fans of "Kimba, The White Lion" and for the anime fans, all in all

Before "Inazuma Eleven" came along, I always thought "Captain Tsubasa" represented very well the football issue ("football" in UK, "soccer" in USA). It still does, altough it can be a bit boring sometimes (the first episodes of the 1983 version are unforgettable)

But in my opinion, so far, "Inazuma Eleven" is really the best, with "Ganbare Kickers" coming in second place. Sure there's a bit of exageration with those football moves when playing a game, but the football game moments are nice to see (nice sound and art as well)

What's really the best is the story out of the football games combined with a great cast ... of characters (when a character is included, the story only gets better): there's some great moments for comedy and drama in there

Junko Takeuchi is always great when she voices the main character, Endou Mamoru. No wonder: she also showed that in "Hunter x Hunter" (Gon Freecs) and "Naruto" (Uzumaki Naruto)

All in all, a great anime and hoping for more suprises in it