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Tuesday, January 16, 2007
I'm back people!
A thought just occured to me, since I'm a big fan of Animes, why not just write a bit about what I'm currently watching? So here it goes:
At no.1 spot is... Kanon (2006)!
In the beginning I didn't quite like it as it seems like your typical harem anime (a bunch of girls revolving around ONE guy) - which is not really my type. Unless if its funny or good or something... I think I've never watch that kind before, hmmm. But the guy reminded me a lot of Kyon from Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi (must watch!) so I continued, and didn't regret my decision. Kanon is based of a game of the same named and its a music title by Beethoven (I think?). And this version is actually a remake. I read good reviews about it. Its a story filled with humour, emotions and drama.
Yuichi Aizawa is our main male lead that came back to do his high school studies at an old town he used to visit when he was young. While he was there, he stayed at his Aunt and Cousin's house. But as his summer vacation was over, he had to leave the town. He was away for 7 long years, and forgetting whatever that had happened to him while he was there. Apparently, something happened. What is it, I've no idea. Because, mind you, the series isn't over yet. On the day after he gets settled in, he meets a girl carrying a backpack with wings on it. Her name is Tsukimiya Ayu and he begins to recall the memories he had lost. And the girls that he had met, seven years ago. The stories of the girls unfold one-by-one. And each is filled with full emotions, though it may be of 'magical theme' but its underlying story and meanings is as good as if it was real. Its not your typical romance storyline, and no typical "every female character fell in love with the male lead". The episodes went by at a good pace. I really enjoyed it and this is one of the few dramas/stories that made me cry. So many emotions ran through me, watching up till the 14th episode. Sad, happy, anger, laughter, shocked...
Le Chevalier D'Eon
Summary taken off ANN: "During the time when Louis XV still ruled France, a certain woman was found dead in the coffin floating through the Seine river. D'Eon, the woman's brother, determines to seach for the killer of his sister, Lia. But there are some strange movements in France. And things become more strange when Lia's soul enters D'Eon's body..."
I quite like it in the beginning, it has a Da Vinci feel to it. Half of its characters are based-off real people. And some events are historically real but altered to fit in the supernatural elements in it. Though somehow... a part of the supernatural element kinda let me down. Due to that addition, it seems all fiction to me. At least, prior to that it seemed like it may happen. I'm only halfway through the series, still liking it though. The enviroment animation is good but I'll have to disagree on some parts of the characters drawing. It looks a bit off somehow, sometimes. This is what I like about anime, it can happen on any stage. And I like it when they based it off western historical happenings (another good one is Monster, based in Germany with plots surrounding WW2 experimentation on children).
Negima
Again, summary of ANN : "10-year old Negi Springfield is a wizard-in-training, and needs only to pass one more test in order to become a Master Wizard. Unfortunately, his final task is a bizarre one- to become a English teacher at an all-females boarding school. As soon as he arrives, he completely embarasses one of his students, Asuna Kagurazaka, and replaces the teacher she loves, which garners her hatred. To make matters worse, Asuna learns that Negi is a wizard,and promises to tell unless he helps her out. But, unfortunately, circumstances force them to work together to do many things, from fighting evil wizards to helping the class pass their final exam, with a lot of humor, magic, and romances thrown in."
I'm watching it because of its side-characters storyline. Which sometimes just seems a lot better than whats really happening. Some of it does entertwine with the main story. I guess I'm not really sure what made me enjoy this anime. Though I do feel good when watching it, but I just don't feel as passionate as I do about other animes. It can be funny and I kinda like the animation, very colourful. Nothing much to say about this... Apparently, this is also a remake, but a lot better comparing to the other one. (yeah, I tried and I only watched the first episode).
D.Gray Man
I wonder about the title too. ANN says "Allen Walker is a young Exorcist who has a cursed eye that can see the suffering of the Akumas created by The Millenium Earl. He travels to England to the Headquarters of the Exorcists where his Master has sent him to meet with the other Exorcists. The battle with the Millenium Earl and the Noah Family vs. the Exorcists intensifies when some of the best Exorcists begin to get killed by hoards of Akuma. Japan takes center stage in this end of 19th Century plot in order to not let the entire human race be turned into Akumas and the Exorcists have the power of "Innocence" that was given to them by God on their side."
This is like your typical shounen anime, with just a different storyline. Sad and sorry to say, I feel nothing special about this anime. But its still fun to watch. Hmm how should I compare this? Its like watching the original power rangers series and the new power rangers "of god knows how many versions there are already". (not that I'm still watching ... serious!)
flaming notes by HyperHikari 12:19 AM
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