Anime Review:Kuroko no Basuke

“I am a supporting actor, a shadow. But a shadow will become darker if the light is stronger and it will make the white of the light stand out. As the shadow of the main actor, I will make you, the light, the number one in Japan.” -Tetsuya Kuroko (Kuroko no Basuke)

⇨Today’s anime review is based on Kuroko no Basuke, a sports anime about basketball🏀 that has 3 seasons with a total of 75 episodes along with some movies and ovas. It’s a really thrilling and fun to watch anime and I suggest watching it. Either way, I hope you guys enjoy this review. 😁

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Synopsis: This anime basically revolves around basketball meaning that this is a sports anime. The basic plot for Kuroko no Basuke is that a group of very talented prodigies that go by “The Generation of Miracles” that includes Ryota Kise, Shintaro Midorima, Daiki Aomine, Atsushi Murasakibara and Seijuro Akashi, go to different high schools with top basketball teams after graduating but very little know that within this group of 5 consisted of another player called a phantom sixth man who’s named Tetsuya Kuroko. He goes to Seirin and meets Taiga Kagami who is a naturally talented player that came from the U.S. and both end up playing for that school’s basketball team. They aim to bring Seirin to begin #1 in all of Japan and to do that they begin by taking on Kuroko's former teammates one by one along the way knowing the many challenges they might face that aren’t always so easy.

Characters: The main characters are Tetsuya Kuroko, Taiga Kagami, Ryota Kise, Shintaro Midorima, Daiki Aomine, Atsushi Murasakibara and Seijuro Akashi. Each character has a very unique personality and ability that makes them so great that I grew very attached to each and every one of them. For more information on these characters, follow this link ⇨kuroko no basuke characters⇦

⇨ (From left to right: Taiga Kagami, Tetsuya Kuroko,  Ryota Kise, Shintaro Midorima, Daiki Aomine, Atsushi Murasakibara and Seijuro Akashi)

Animation/Artwork: I really enjoyed the artwork for this anime especially the character designs. The best part of this anime is all the cool and stunning effects they put during the games when they’re playing because it adds to the intensity which makes it so interesting and fun to watch. That’s what makes sport anime different from watching real life sports. Besides that, the best parts for Kuroko no Basuke were when the characters like Kagami and Aomine would go into the “zone” or when the others are displaying their best moves.

 

                                ⇨(Kagami and Aomine in the zone)⇦

I especially liked Akashi’s emperor eye and Kuroko’s vanishing drive. I thought it was really awesome.

                         

                                    ⇨(Akashi using his emperor eye)⇦

                         

                          ⇨(Kuroko using vanishing drive)⇦

Also, all the flashing lights, music, and expressions on the character’s faces added to this anime’s greatness by a longshot. Awesome right?

                         

Music: I really like the opening and ending songs for Kuroko no Basuke and there were quite a lot. Also, the songs chosen were well suited for this anime and they were pretty up to beat as well which was great. That’s about it. There’s not really much to say this time.

Overall, this ends today’s anime review. Tune in next time!

Anime Review: Trigun

"No one has the right to decide whether a person will live or die." -Vash the Stampede (Trigun)


                        

         This week's anime review will be about Trigun and it's been a while since I've last seen it, but it really is a great anime that I consider other people giving a shot to go and watch. Either way, I hope you enjoy it and give you some insight as well.

                 

Synopsis: Trigun takes place in the distant future on a deserted planet that seems like an empty wasteland where life is barely sustainable. Vash the Stampede is a gunfighter who has a $60,000,000,000 bounty on his head. He gained the nickname or title of “ The Humanoid Typhoon” because he apparently leaves a trail of death and destruction wherever he goes and set foot in. Towns are evacuated upon hearing rumors of his arrival afraid of disaster coming their way. However, the real Vash the Stampede is not the same man as the rumors portray him to be and turns out that he is actually more heroic in nature or a big softie as one may say and has a heart for humankind since he avoids violence at all costs. The genre for this anime is action, comedy, and sci-fi. It was first aired in Japan on April 1st of 1998 through September 30th of 1998. There is a total of 26 episodes that range about 24 minutes each. The producer was Victor Entertainment and the licensors were FUNimation Entertainment and Geneon Entertainment USA. Want to know more, click on the link ⇨Trigun⇦(it'll show some videos, details, and photos related to this anime)

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Story/Characters:  When it comes down to the plot, it made a whole lot more sense towards the last episode where everything was finally explained because the story was jumping from one thing to another. However, I did enjoy it very much because the story for this anime was unlike any other I’ve seen and that might have been why my interest level in Trigun was skyrocketing. The story was just so splendid that I need a season two because they left me hanging and wanting more. There was a lot of development in between the episodes in my opinion because I felt that the characters went through some changes as the story kept on progressing in the episodes. The main characters which consisted of Vash the Stampede, Meryl Stryfe, Milly Thompson, Nicholas D. Wolfwood, Legato and probably Knives who was the antagonist along with Legato for some parts. They are pretty much dynamic characters because somewhere along the way, they all undergo some type of inner change. The setting was basic and understanding because it all took place on a desert planet. Also, the tone and mood somewhat added to the overall anime because it would set either a really humorous or a really depressing setting which creates an atmosphere where we can all connect to in some way.

MAIN CHARACTERS

Animation/Art: The character designs that were chosen for Trigun were really well made despite this anime being really old since it did come out around the late 1990’s. The characters all have their own unique quirks that makes them who they are. I might admit that somewhere along the way, I felt really attached to Vash the Stampede because I considered him to be one of my many favorite characters along with his brother Knives even though he was the bad guy towards the end. Besides that, the background art was really basic but since it did take on a desert-like scenario, they ended up capturing the setting really well. The animation techniques used for this anime differ greatly to know-a-days anime because over time, it has changed as improvements have been made. But, I do like how Trigun was made and I wouldn't change it for the world.

Music/OP/ED:  When I first watched the opening, it was really great because it gave me this vibe that Trigun was going to be this really cool anime where you’ve got that cool anime character that outshines everyone else. However, the opening and ending never really changed and it stayed the same till the very end. The same goes for the song that enhanced the opening. The music was really metal-like but it was catchy in a way and it suited this anime.

That's it for today, hope ya'll liked it and here's a quote that I'll just leave right here...😄

                                         (Vash to Meryl)

Anime Review: One-Punch Man

"The true power of us human beings is that we can change ourselves on our own" -Saitama (One-Punch Man)"

                 

     As of today, all of my posts will consist of anime reviews based on what I feel from watching these anime. This also gives people some insight about what this specific anime is about and whether or not it takes into their fancies. Either way, I hope you enjoy these anime reviews.😄


Anime (One-Punch Man)

Synopsis: This anime basically revolves around the main protagonist which happens to be Saitama who’s a hero just for fun. He used to be a normal guy until one day he decided to change all that and became the strongest hero there is after doing some gruesome training that almost killed him. But in the end, he became too strong and now he can easily obliterate any opponent with just one punch and with monsters crawling all about in the city that happened to strike Earth one unfaithful day, Saitama seeks out an opponent stronger than him who he can take on to take away his boredom. Throughout this series, Saitama meets many friends and foes and one of them happens to be his disciple named Genos, a cyborg who wishes to become just as strong as he is. They both end up joining the Hero Association in order to become a true hero to gain some recognition and that is when the real story begins. The genre for One-Punch Man includes action, comedy, and superpower. The date of airing in Japan was on October 5, 2015 with a grand total of 12 episodes and the name of the production company is called Madhouse. If you want to learn more, go to this link⇨One-Punch_Man⇦

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Story/Characters: I believe that the the way the anime was plotted was pretty good despite there being so many events going on within each episode. I really liked the way each episode had a different story to tell and also that within each battle, there will always be a new and stronger opponent to fight. Each fight scene was filled with different excitement and zing to it. For example, the last fight between Saitama and Boros was the most buzzing and exhilarated battle because not only was it the first time where Saitama wasn’t able to destroy a monster with just a single punch, but it was also the longest and most action packed scene there was throughout the whole anime. It was such an epic clash that I got all hyped up. Also, to back myself up, Gigguk from Patreon ⇦(click there to see his posts) made a video called "5 BRILLIANT Fight Scenes in Anime" (on Youtube) that well explains how this fight scene manages to capture the spectacle so well and how everything that was happening was so ridiculous that it displayed crazy proportions as to when Saitama was blasted to the moon and acting like it was nothing. Besides that, the characters that took part in this anime are all unique and they all posses a different personality. The main characters, Saitama and Genos were my favorites. I’m not so positive as to say whether they were static or dynamic but I’m going to go and say that were dynamic because in a way, they both changed a little. Either way, there were plenty of more side characters such as Mumen Rider, Sonic (a.k.a. the modern ninja), the S class heroes, Amai Mask, and plenty more. One thing that I have to say is that Saitama was way too overpowered from my perspective. Overall, I would say that the setting and tone added on to the anime by creating the mood to set the pace and feeling when being watched. (However you have to watch this anime to understand)

(Saitama) (Genos)

Animation/Art: I have to say that the character designs were really different from the ones that I usually tend to know. I think that the most quirky character design would be Saitama’s because his hero costume is really basic despite him being the strongest hero but I have nothing against it because Saitama is pretty awesome. But when comparing him with Genos, Genos is like one of the most awesome and cool looking guys that every girl would fall for in an anime. I guess that would be what makes this anime so fun and interesting. Despite that, the animation adds on to the intensity for One-Punch Man and quoting what  Gigguk said in his video, “the trailing lights speeds, the exaggerated movements within every impact, the particle effects, all these techniques help increase the power of everything happening in each battle scene.” I felt that the art and scenery enhanced the animation to show off the detailed and explicit work that was put into making this anime and it turned out really outstanding considering that it is one of the most popular and well-known series out there.

                        

Music/OP/ED:  Finally, when it came down to One-Punch Man, the one thing that everyone will take notice on will be the opening song. Once the opening started to play, the first thing that’ll be said will be with an intense shout that screams “ONE PUNCH!!!” and from there on out, you start to feel a sense of thrill and exhilaration that at one point you'll get caught singing along to the song because of the vibe it gives off. I myself was so fascinated with the music that I started to sing along to the opening inside my head because it was also pretty catchy. To be honest, the overall song enhanced the anime by quite a lot because it displayed how action packed it was going to be. However, when it came down to the ending song, it was the complete opposite. In other words, the ending song wasn't as exciting and up to beat as the opening, so instead, it gave off a more calm and soothing effect that took away from the whole anime. The ending wasn’t bad, it just went into a different direction from the opening almost as if to show to different sides of the anime and set a new tone in my opinion..... and this was it folks. This ends today's anime review. See yah next time!😁

           

Revolving around Anime

"We are all like fireworks, rising, shinning, scattering, and finally fading." -Toshiro Hitsugaya (Bleach)

     When I was a small kid, I wasn't as into anime as I am now, but gradually over the years as I grew older, I was exposed to it a lot more. So the more anime I watched, the more was I into it. As of now, the current me is a major anime fan. 

     I spend much of my time as I can to solely watch some anime, especially when I'm on break. Entering high school, managing my time became much more difficult because I hardly ever have the time to take a moment for myself since I'm always busy with homework or projects. When I would be done with my homework or project per say, it would already be late so I'd end up watching my anime until 1 or 2 am in the morning. 

     In my daily life, I try to incorporate some things or ideas that I've seen in the anime that I tend to see. You could say that I've grown quite attached to Japanese Pop Culture which is actually true. Ever so recently have I bought myself some good quality chopsticks to practice with so I can get the hang of it and experience what it's like to eat something without using a fork or a spoon. I've also practiced table manners and what's acceptable and what I should do when I go to Japan which is a dream of mine. In my opinion, Japan is my homeland and I would love to travel there once I'm old enough.

     In addition, I've also been studying and practicing some Japanese. So far, I've got several words and phrases down that I could use. Some of those I learned from reading and listening to the subtitles in that language. To be honest, I think that Japanese is much easier for me to learn than some of the other languages. Sometimes when I try to speak Japanese, my family likes to mess with me and tries to copy me by going with the flow and speaking what may sound like Japanese even though it's just a bunch of random words that make no sense whatsoever. 

     Furthermore, anime is a huge part of my life. As a teen, I love collecting anime merchandise, cosplaying as certain characters and reading manga. The one thing that I haven't experienced is going to a convention. Hopefully, if I'm lucky, I would like to go to one and be involved in it because it looks like a lot of fun and it seems quite interesting. 

Anime Obsession (Part 2)

"If you place yourself somewhere close to raw emotions, where you're exposed to violence and death, instinct and desire, you can brush against man's true nature. I thought that way I could find a reason to live somehow." -Dazai Osamu (Bungou Stray Dogs)

     After YOI (Yuri!!! on Ice) ended, I wasn't sure what to do or watch since I've spent so much of my time on this anime. I decided to do some research and find out what most anime fans are into and see if there were any suggestions or recommendations that  could have helped me in my selection of new anime to dedicate my time with. Turns out that I ended up finding several anime that I knew but never gave it much thought before because I just skipped it. 

     Going over those anime, I only selected 3 from the suggestions I've seen. Those include Shokugeki no Souma, Bungou Stray Dogs, and Mob Psycho 100. To be honest, I wouldn't have bothered watching these anime but it peeked my interest after witnessing the 1st episode for each of these anime. They all have a different story to tell and that's what makes it exciting because there's so much diversity that's there's no point in ever getting bored. 

     Furthermore, here's a bit of background information for these three anime and why I decided to go with it....

1. Shokugeki no Souma: This anime is basically all about cooking or in other words, cooking wars to be more exact and according to Wkipedia, "Shokugeki no Soma tells the story of a boy named Sōma Yukihira, whose dream is to become a full-time chef in his father's neighborhood restaurant and surpass his father's culinary skills. But just as Sōma graduates from middle school, his father, Jōichirō Yukihira, gets a new job that requires him to travel around the world and closes his shop. However, Sōma's fighting spirit is rekindled by a challenge from Jōichirō which is to survive in an elite culinary school where only 1% of the students manage to graduate, where he meets many amazing students and experiences new events that allow him to grow further towards his cooking goal."  (Follow this link for more information) →Shokugeki_no_Soma← So my reason for choosing this is that I thought it would be nice to explore an anime about cooking. It was a lot better than what I thought it would. I honestly fell in love with the main character because I liked the way he was portrayed in this anime. Overall, I'm glad that I gave this series a chance.
2. Bunjou Stray Dogs: This anime is mainly about certain individuals having super powers in a sense, fighting against the Mafia, solving cases, and much more. According to Wikipedia, "The story centers on individuals who are gifted with super natural powers and use them for different purposes including holding a business, solving mysteries, and carrying out missions assigned by the mafia. The story mainly follows the members of the "Armed Detective Agency" and their everyday lives." (Follow this link for more information)→Bungo_Stray_Dogs← My reason for choosing this is that I thought it looked really cool. This anime kind of hit me by surprise because I wasn't expecting to be so enthralled with this. The more I saw, the more I fell in for this anime. One of my favorite characters was and still is, Dazai Osamu. Overall, I would say that this anime was amazing and that it definitely needs a 3rd season.
3. Mob Psycho 100: This anime is still a bit new to me so the only thing I could say about this is that it's about exorcising spirits in a way by this kid named Mob. Anyways, according to Wikipedia," Shigeo Kageyama is an average middle school boy, called Mob (モブ means background character) for lacking a sense of presence. Although he seems like an inconspicuous person, he is in fact a powerful Esper. As he grows older, Mob realizes his psychic powers are dangerous. To avoid his power getting out of control, he constantly lives a life under emotional shackle. Mob wants to live just like others, but a barrage of trouble comes to him. With the suppressed emotions growing inside Mob little by little, his power threatens to spill over its bounds." (Follow this link for more information)→Mob_Psycho_100← I decided to go ahead and watch this anime because it looked pretty action-packed and interesting.  

     In the end, that's all I have to say for today.

   

Anime for LIFE?

“As long as you're alive...As long as you're running...You've got to give it everything you've got, or you'll have nothing left. I allowed myself to be satisfied with just having fun in the moment. But if you don't hold on to what you have, everything will be gone in an instant.” -Kazama Jin (Days)

There has been one thing that has been kept in the back of my mind for quite some time. I've been thinking and thinking about it for so long that I'm going to explain what it is. My only reason for me bringing it up is that it might relate to some people as well, or maybe not and it's just me. Either way, I've been pondering whether or not I'll continue to watch anime for life. In other words, until I'm an adult and possibly until I grow old and die. The answer is “YES!!!”. It was pretty obvious because there is no way for me to stop watching anime. I've become so attached to it that I'm just going to stick with it and I'm not complaining or anything. I even picture myself in the future still watching anime. It was quite a laugh, but I'm okay with it. I would like to actually continue watching anime despite my age. I'd probably be living by myself, lying on my bed in a dark lit room, eating a bunch of snacks and watching anime on my phone while excluding the outside world from interfering with my personal fantasy land on a daily basis. Now that I think about it, I already do all of this except that I don't live all by myself...yet.

I also prefer to not watch anything else except for a few shows that keep within my interests. Since we don't really have cable in my house, I had to stick with watching qubo or ion life. There really wasn't a lot of options to choose from to watch during my free time, so I stuck to getting an app on my phone that lets me watch all the anime I want for free. I ended up sticking with it ever since for the past 6 years almost 7.

I've also been wondering that there's so much anime to watch that's it's most likely impossible for me to watch all of them and there's also new series that keep airing each year. The only good outcome is that there's always something interesting to see that fits within your favorite genres or specific type. I always find something to keep me entertained so I never grow bored. I'm quite pleased because of it and that's about it.

New Seasons???

"No matter what kind of wisdom dictates you the option you should pick, no one will be able to tell if it's right or wrong till you arrive to some sort of outcome, resulting from your choice. The only thing we are allowed to do is believe that we won't regret the choice we made." - Caption Levi (Attack on Titan)

     New year, new seasons. It seems that 2017 will bring us all new anime seasons to fill up that emptiness that was left within our tiny hearts that needs to be filled in. More or less, I'm just guessing that by now, some of us already know that there are upcoming second seasons for several anime that kept us kinda hanging and wanting for more. In this new year and age, that time has come. Well not necessarily since it hasn't aired yet, but we're getting there. No worries.

     Specifically, I just want to go over those anime that will be getting a second season. JUST THOSE ANIME, nothing more. It would be too much if I went over everything that will be airing this year from movies to ovas. BUT....I'll only be going over the anime that I'm more interested in which will be airing this year.

1. Attack on Titan Season 2: Spring of 2017 is when this will be aired. It was about time that this anime gets a second season after leaving us questioning the ending. Also, not so long ago was the trailer aired for the whole world to see which has probably raised some quite the commotion. This new season will bring us new characters and new abnormal titans, especially that hairy/furry looking one. Overall, I can't wait for the new episodes to come out.
2. One Punch Man 2: It has been confirmed that this anime will be having a season 2. I personally am pretty excited because One Punch Man is a really interesting and fun anime to watch. It was about time that this anime gets another season because of all those red flags it raised during the last few episodes from the first season that kept us a bit anxious and on the edge of exploding. 
3. Boku no Hero Academia 2nd season: Also airing this Spring in 2017 and will be continuing from the previous season. 
4. The Seven Deadly Sins Season 2: It has also been confirmed that this anime will also be getting a second season that will probably bring us to our knees if you're someone who is a big fan of this anime because there might be some plot twists and a change of events that will have us stunned yet amazed
5. Super Lovers 2: Airing this year, a second season of this anime will also be brought out that will be branching off where it left us hanging and it will continue from there on out. 

     In the end, all I can say it that I'm really exhilarated for this new year and that I can't wait for these new seasons to come out so I can watch them all.