Anime/Manga Reviews

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Here I will give you my Opinion on the Animes I've seen. If you want to take my advice, go ahead. If you dissagree with my opinion, well I'm sorry. I may also give you my opinion on some Mangas I've read.

NO HENTAI IS REVIEWED HERE! SOME THINGS MAY BE RATED FOR TEENS OR 16+/17+ BUT NONE IS HENTAI!!!

Shonen Jump
Shonen Jump is a great way to get manga, I have all but three issues. They give you chapters in several great stories like Yu Yu Hakusho, Shamen King, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, and more. Plus they have articles, interviews, gaming tips and all kinds of fun extras, including the ocassional freebies like tading cards! I absolutely love my Shonen Jump and look foreword to it every month, it's a great way to get all your manga in one.

.//Hack Sign-Manga
I began reading the manga version, one of them at least. I was hesitant about it about it at first, but I found it very fun and fascinating. The World is quite a fascinating place, I think of it like the the imaginary world where we can do things were unable to here on earth. Just thinking about that makes me smile and I look foreword to see what happens next.

Ah! My Goddess- Show
You try to call for a pizza and end up reaching a goddess help-line. Now you get one wish and now you have a goddess by your side at all times. The beautiful Belldandy is now forever with Keiichi, I smell love, and annoying goddess sisters! The manga was wonderful ass was the show; it was cute, funny, and sweet.

Angelic Layer- Show
One of the newest animes I've gotten into. It's quite cute, a young girl moves to Tokyo with her aunt so she can attend a better school. She winds up getting involved with the hotest new toy, Angelic Layer. You design your own 'Angel' doll, name it, dress it, and then through it onto the layer and fight another angel using your mind! Of Angelic Layer wouldn't hve half of it's charm without the strange and mysterious Iichan... Iichan go Boom! Now watch it(or read it), or die! ^^

Animatrix-"Movie"
It’s not one movie, it’s actually a series of nine short matrix related stories. It’s confusing, just like the matrix movies but I found it very interesting. If you like the matrix, you should watch this.

Bastard- Show
Trapped inside the body of sweet, young, innocent little Luciea is a… bastard, named Dark Schneider. This evil white haired bishonen is quite strange indeed. If humor, violence and nudity sound good to you, then I’d say you better get shopping. ~_^

Berserk-Show
A very dramatic, disturbing, morbid, violent anime, expecially the cliff hanger ending. This anime is packed to the max with blood, gore, death, and tradgety. It may be a bit too intense for some of you lovely people, it is not my favoite anime, I can only watch so much at a time.

Card Captor Sakura- Show
It’s a fun show where a young girl named Sakura has to collect the ‘Clow Cards’ with the help of Li and Kero. It’s interesting to see who Meling will do to get Sakura away from Li or what costume Madison will design next. It’s childish to some but I always enjoy CLAMP’s work.

Cowboy Bebop- Show
I wasn’t a too big of a fan of this show, but I did enjoy the movie. My favorite thing of both show and movie was Ed and Ein, the two most intelligent and amusing people (or dog) of the show. Spyke Spegal and Faye Valentine are two other main characters that are defiantly memorable in their own way. It’s got comedy and bounty hunting action, the show just didn’t strike a chord but most people seem to enjoy it.

Digimon- Show
I know it seems 'Old School' but it's still anime. I really enjoyed the first two seasons, the third was OK, but after that I lost intrest. It's more for younger kids, or when your in the mood to reminise. I do enjoy the neat creatures, and it is in no way a rip off of Pokemon, it is indeed very differnt.

DB/DBZ- Show/Manga
Something you have all probably seen or read, well I don't like either of them. It's on of the few things I've seen that I don't like. It's just not for me. Enough said. If you like Vegeta and all his super Saiyan friends then it's all a matter of opinion. I think this show/manga just looks like a bunch of constipated steroid users.

Escaflowne-Show
The show is an excellent visual portrayal, but the edited version once shown on American TV really dimishes the quality of the show, expecially when compared to the original version. You get to see Vahn and his childhood friend Merielle fight to save their fallen Kingdom of Fanellia with the help of a strange girl from another world.

Escaflowne-Movie
I loved the movie so much, it was pure, unadaltered animed goodness. It had all the action and passion of the show combined in a super conclusion. If you love the show/manga, or just love pure action/mechas, this is for you. I loved to watch Escaflowne, the God of fallen Fanellia. Little Esca…

Escaflowne-Manga
After seeing the show and watching the movie, I discovered the manga. It gets into great detail and has a lot that was not included in the show or movie. I love the expanded detail, it makes it for more enjoyable. If you’ve watched the show/movie, or like mecha’s, you should look into this manga.

Excel Saga- Show
This is the weirdest, almost completely pointless show, with a ditzy protagonist, an egotistical bishonen out to conquer the world and rid it of coruption, an anemic princess, a dog that is used as an emergency food supply, a guy with an afro, and weird looking space creatures... But it's fun.

Fake- Manga
I was at Suncoast at a manga sale, and I saw Fake. It looked intresting, had two cute guys on the cover. I had never heard of it, but decided to give it a shot. So I get it home and read it. I found it quite intresting. It's about two cops, and one of them, Dee, a trouble loving cop, with questionable sexuality, expecially around his new partner, Ryo. It's got an enjoyable story line, and nice artwork. Give it a try. I finished the series, and wished there was more! Only seven books, not enough for me! But fangirls, keep an eye out for the final volume, your in for a treat. ^^

Fake-Movie
This Fake DVD us really just a movie version of part of the earlier books. I knew what was coming 100% but I did enjoy seeing them on screen, and laughing at poor Dee’s failed attempts to wrangle Ryo into bed.

Final Fantasy Unlimited- Show
Our beloved Final Fantasy Games have a show! It's about two kids whose parents are lost in 'Wounderland' and they journey to go find them, running into Lisa and a mysterious red-haired bishonen with the 'Magun'. It's rated so that most can watch it, so it's not as intense as the FF games, but it's cute and funny. So watch it and I'll have so Choco-choco-chocolate for you! ~^ And most importantly, soil is my weapon ^^

Fruits Basket- Show
A sweet young girl stumbles into a very strange family household. Each member represents an animal of the chinese zodiac. When they’re hugged my a member of the opposite sex not in their family, they turn into that animal! Fruits Basket is a really sweet and funny anime, I really enjoyed every episode, expecially when they explain the title.

GTO- Show
GTO- Great Teacher Omizuka. Omizuka, a former gang member who wants to be high school teacher for the pretty girls. Well he ends up in middle school where in a midst of comedy and very compromising composite photo's, he helps students in need and gives real life leasons. It's a fun show, altough a bit provacative.

Hellsing- Show
Sir Integral Hellsing (Who is indeed female), the leader of a vampire hunting organization in England, who's job it is, is to eliminate those pesky undeed heretics who might hurt the queen, or endanger the public. Naturally, their number one agent is none other then... a vampire, named Alucard (Dracula spelled backwards ^^). It does have religous aspects, but I don't care and I still like it. Watch the bloody adventures of Alucard, Integral, Walter, and Police Girl.

Hellsing- Manga
I love the manga more then the show, it includes a lot of detail left out in the four DVD’s of Hellsing. There is a lot more action and imagry in the manga, making it exceptional. If you have trouble deciphering accents, Anderson mut get on your nerves a bit, just read it out loud and you’ll get it soon. The show is good, but the manga is great. Have fun Vampire Hootin’!

I Me My! Strawberry Eggs- Show
Anawa Hibiki, a young teacher desperately needs a job, but the school he applies for won’t hire male teachers because they supposedly can’t teach well. So to prove his point he cross dresses and gets a job there! Well I can’t see where anything in that plan would go wrong. A very interesting comedy to watch; well with cross dressers it always is.

Inu Yasha-Show
Demon Dog Boy Inu Yasha, once the terror or Feudal Japan, now has to work with a young school girl to find the pieces of a broken jewel. I think it's a great story I think it's funny to watch Kagaome and Inu Yasha quarell, expecially because Inu Yasha can't keep his mouth shut and always ends up on his face. ^^

Inu Yasha- Manga
The manga is a lot like the show, but it’s easier to notice little detail in a book then one the screen. Puck one version or both, their a good series, and it isn’t going to end too soon, so you don’t have to worry about the series being short.

Neon Genesis Evangelion- Show
Poor Shinji, ignored by his dad, and sudenly forced to piolet an Eva to fight what, angels?! Heaven itse;f is attacking off and only certain children can piolet these mysterious Eva's, desinged by NERV. It's an intresting show, with comedy and seriousness. I can't wait to see the rest.

Neon Genesis Evangelion- Manga
After watching the show, I decided to try the manga. It’s a great version of the series and helps me get a better focus and understanding of the series. I look foreword to continuing the show and the manga.

One Piece- Show
A very enjoyable pirate anime. I first watched the show and it's generally a comedy, but it has a serious side when luffy gets down to pirate business. Luffy quests to become the pirate king by obtaining ONE PIECE, the great treasure of the sea, and simotaniously searches for his hero, Red-Haired Shanks. This is one of my favorites.

One Piece- Manga
After seeingthe show, I looked into the manga. It provides a good steady version of the show, allowing me to absord more of Luffy and his growing crew. This is a great series for any lovers of comedy, action, or pirates.

Princess Mononoke- Movie
A wonderful Movie by the great Miyazaki! He is really a great writter and animator, I love this film. Man versus Nature, with no real good or evil side, each just fighting for oneself. Prince Ashitaka, cursed by a raging Boar god, journeys to find the cause and stop the hate, helps both the animal gods and the human wolf princess of the great forest, and the humans of Iron Town. It's really mythical and imaginative, and never possible with live action. These two fighting sides bring together a beautiful love very different people. Way to go Miyazaki!

Ranma ½- Show
A young boy named Ranma has been cursed by a spring in China and whenever splashed with cold water, he turns into a girl! Coincidently his father turns into a panda, and in that very town is a girl who turns into a cat, a boy who turns into a duck, and a boy who turns into a pig! Ranma is a very funny, I enjoy watching a town full of confused romantic who love martial arts. One of the first animes I ever saw, I highly recommend it.

Ranma ½- Manga
Ranma is an extended series with several seasons the seem to keep coming. The manga helps keep me straight and emphasized the story of the cross-gender fighter and his friends. I wonder is Akane will ever discover Ranma’s secret.

Ruroni Kenshin- Show
A wandering samuri with a blade that can not kill, one with a darkened past, and many who search for him. Well the wandering samuri is now parked at a martial arts school, run by a young woman. Kenshin is a sweet guy, and doesn't seem like the killer type, but don't ever mess with him, he won't kill you but he can leave a mark, or at least knock you unconcious. Now he's helping those who need it. I love the show, and Kenshin's japanese voice is so cute. ^^

Ruroni Kenshin- Manga
The manga is a great way to capture Kenshins adventures. I wish they showed a bit more action, but the story line is still good, just like the show. They follow along together and I haven’t seen any major differences yet.

Sourcers on the Rocks- Show
A very weird, totally insane but absolutely hilarious anime. All of the characters are named after drinks and they all have problems. The shoe has a perveted main male character which means yes, nudity. Last time I checked there was only one DVD avalable, or at least in the US. Good luck on finding it.

Spirited Away- Movie
Miyazaki did it again! wOOT! This is a really neat, imaginative story about a young girl Chihiro, who's upset about moving and ends up stuck working at a bath house in the spirit world. Sounds weird already? Well wait to you see the creatures he comes up with. This is something straight from my wildest dreams! I was stck to the TV with this one.

Steel Angel Kurumi- Show
A shy little boy accidently activates a steel angel with a..kiss! Now she's in love with him and is very over protective of her master. It's quite a comedy with some violence and sexually provocative characters. I like it, and I know all my male friends like it. I'd take a peek at the manga or the show

Trigun- Show
Vash The Stampeed, man with a 60 billion double dollar on his head, and wasn't guilty to begin with. He wanders around, avoiding capture and ending up in some... strange situations. It's mostly comedy, but it does have it's serious side like when- well I'll let you find out for yourself.

Utena- Movie
The Utena movie was my first Utena experience. I really enjoyed watching it, it was fun, but a but confusing. After talking with several Utena fans I found that it summons up the series with a few bizarre changes. Either way I think it was a good movie, Utena is now one of my favorite animes and I can’t wait to see the show.

Utena-Manga
After watching the movie I discovered the manga, It’s very fun and interesting, explaining more of the details the movie missed. It gets a bit confusing, but a re-read can fix that. There are only five books in the series, but everyone is worth it.

Weiss Kruez- Show
Four really good looking guys who work in a flower shop. Seems pretty normal right? Wrong. Omi, Ken, Aya, and Yohji are members of Weiss and under the cover of darkness, they assisnate beings of evil that could not be brough down within the law. Each has joined Weiss for their own reason and each has a dark and tradgic past.

Wish- Manga
This a sweet manga about a ditzy, but very kind and pure angel named Kohaku who owes one wish to the stern but kind doctor Schiro. It’s god love, angels, demons, conflict, and a bit of a religious theme, but nothing too specific towards any religion. I love this manga. It's a shame there are only four volumes in the entire series. I wish CLAMP would have write more, or maybe make a sequal to expand on one of the side plots involving an ex high angel, and satans son.

X- Movie
Wow, I really loved this one, these people know how to create. One boy can save mankind and his best friend is his ‘double’ who will try to destroy mankind. A battle of the dragons of earth and heaven, with people who pull swords out of their body. It’s got a great plot, characters, animation, it’s just all around amazing!

Yu-Gi-Oh!- Manga
I love the manga, Yugi is a little less incoent, and Yami is a lot darker, actually killing some of his advasaries with out a blink. It starts before the American series begins, so I enjoy getting to read about all the things that happen before duelist kingdom.

Yu-Gi-Oh!- Show
The TV show in America is edited so it's geered towards younger kids, but now the unedited version is available for a few dollars more on DVD. I can't wait to see if the unedited show has more spunk like the manga.

Yu-Gi-Oh!- Manga
The manga elaborates a bit more but it’s along the same lines as the show. It’s a good read, I get it in my monthly Shonen Jump.

Yu Yu Hausho- Show
I saw the show first and laugh a bit at the love-sick protaganist, Yuske who after comming back from death (he died saving a child) he has the powers to see sprits and becomes a spirit detector, encountering some interesting advasaries.

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