Sword Art Online (ソードアート・オンライン Sōdo Āto Onrain)

Sword Art Online

"If we make it back to the real world, I'll find you. And fall in love with you all over again."
Asuna(Sword Art Online)

Storyline:

    In the near future where technology was advance people have developed Nerve Gear which transport people into virtual Realm. This led to the development of a game named Sword Art Online which is a VRMMORPG (Virtual Reality Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game). The most anticipate game played by 10,000 players. Until a few minutes of playing, a Game Master appeared and told them they cannot log-out until they clear all 100 floors. If you die in the game, you will die in real life. If anyone force to remove the nerve gear you will die. How many will survive the game.

Opening Theme:

•  Crossing Field by Lisa [Episode 2 to Episode 14]
•  Innocence by Eir Aoi (藍井 エイル) [Episode 15 to Episode 24]

Ending Theme:

•  Crossing Field by Lisa [Episode 1 and Episode 25]
•  Yume Sekai ( ユメセカイ ) by Haruka Tomatsu (戸松 遥) [Episode 2 to Episode 14]
•  Overfly ( ピアノ楽譜 ) by Luna Haruna ( 春奈るな ) [Episode 15 to Episode 24]

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Romance, Shounen

Story:

 

    I was hooked when watching this because I am MMORPG player and a solo player like Kirito. The story is great, because depicts most player in MMORPG. Many hated Kirito because he was too good in the game and reached the highest floor during the beta test and he was called "beater" a combination of beta tester and a cheater. I was drawn by his persona because if your a great player like Kirito many will hate you. Most players blame other person for being weak, But as matter of fact it only depends on your tactics and strategies and not being to overpowered and not being a cheater. The only thing I notice was the story was rushed. The plot is amazing and the ideals and thought about the anime is great. I also love the romance about Kirito and Asuna. The fight scenes are amazing specially the boss fight.

Art and Animation:

    The visual art is appealing and stunning. The background is very artistic and it will caught your eye. The fight Scenes was well done and it was consistent. I also love the details about the boss and fight scenes.

Sound:

    The voice acting was great, nothing to complain about because it was totally awesome. It also has a nice soundtrack I really enjoyed the music because I am a fan of Yuki Kajiura (梶浦 由記). I love Crossing Field by LiSa it is so cool.

Enjoyment:

    I enjoy this anime because I can really relate for being a solo player. I love the fight scenes the childish and the romantic comedy. It was very entertaining for me, I truly enjoy watching Sword Art Online a lot. Totally worth watching it has great action specially the fight scenes, love story and amazing twists and turns at every corner, followed up with deep sad moments that will make you cry and a little bit of sense humor.

Overall: 

 

   Sword Art Online is a fantastic series.  I also like the attitudes of all the characters. The characters ideas was unique. It has fantastic composer and visual background. I will give a 10/10 if the story was not rushed and the time frame were not missing. I also recommend watching Steins Gate

Overall Rating: (8.8/10)

 

The Law of Ueki (うえきの法則, Ueki no Hōsoku)

The Law of Ueki

"Yes, I am weak If I battle for myself but I am Strong If I battle for all of my friends"
Ueki (The Law of Ueki)

Storyline:

     Kousuke Ueki, a student of the Hinokuni Junior High School, is picked by a God Candidate, Koba-sen, to participate in a tournament called the battle of the supernatural powers. The one who will win will be the ruler of heaven as a Celestial King. All 100 god candidate must choose a junior school student to give a unique ability a participate in the tournament. The winning candidate will receive Blank which will give a unique talent that he likes. Let's watch Kousuke Ueki which was chosen by Koba-sen to fight for justice and protect his friends.
 

Opening Theme:

•  Falco ( ファルコ )  by Hitomi Shimatani ( 島谷ひとみ ) [Episode 1 to Episode 32]
•  No Regret by Kumi Koda (  倖田來未 ) [Episode 33 to Episode 51]

Ending Theme:

•  Kokoro no Wakusei ~Little planets~ by Aiko Kayo (嘉陽愛子) [Episode 1 to Episode 15]
•  Earthship ~Uchuusen Chikyuugou~ by Sweets  [Episode 16 to Episode 32]
•  Kono machi de wa dare mo ga mina jibun igai no nani ka ni naritagaru (この街では誰もがみな自分以外の何かになりたがる) by The Ivory Brothers (ザ・アイボリー・ブラザーズ) [Episode 33 to Episode 42]
•  Bokutachi Ni Aru Mono by Romi Paku (朴 璐美) [Episode 43 to Episode 50]
•  True Blue by Hitomi Shimatani (島谷ひとみ)[Episode 51]

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Romance, Shounen

Story:

     The Law of Ueki is unique and the story execution was great and fun. It has interesting strategies in every battle, a battle of supernatural power. It is a simple story about a high school boy with high sense of justice. It is a eco-friendly anime because Ueki uses trash into trees. I like the plot's twist because sometimes you thought you have predicted it and yet you have unpredicted it. It has amazing fight scenes it is full of excitement and adventure. It is has moral lesson that we can learn. It teaches morale, Even how hopeless it may be he keeps on fighting and believing in his friends.

Art and Animation:

     Studio Deen Co., Ltd. (株式会社スタジオディーン) did a very great job. The character designs remind me of Zash Bell. The colors are lively and bright. The fight scenes was great, It visually pleasing and entertaining. It is a decent anime and is above the average. The art is very enjoyable I have absolutely no complaints, I really did enjoyed it.

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    The music was enjoyable and just absolutely brilliant, it is completely in sync with every situation. The voice acting was well casted and the sound effects and music fits perfectly. It has great soundtracks and I love the second Opening which is No Regret by Kumi Koda.

Enjoyment

    I think enjoyment in Law of Ueki is quite intense. The battles were suprising it is fun and exciting. All has climatic points specially the fight scenes because you would not know how he would win or will he really lose. The sense of humor was great, and I love Ueki's personality and his sense of justice for doing what is right. It is surely exciting to watch.

Overall:

    Overall, Law of Ueki is a superb anime to watch. If your an action , shounen or anime fan in general it you should not miss it because you will no get bored of it. The story progression is exciting because it relies on battles. It also has the right amount of twist and turns to keep you satisfied. If you like this I will also recommend Shaman King.

Overall Rating: (8.7/10)

Hunter X Hunter 2011 (ハンターxハンター 2011)

Hunter X Hunter 2011

“You should enjoy the little detours in life, because that’s where you will find the things that will be more important than what you initially desired…”
Ging Freecss (Hunter x Hunter)

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Opening Theme:

• Departure! by Ono Masatoshi (小野正利)
• Departure! -second version- by Ono Masatoshi (小野正利)
• Departure! -Opening Tokubetsu-hen- by  Ono Masatoshi (小野正利)

Ending Theme:

• Just Awake by Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas
• Hunting For Your Dream by Galneryus
• Riot by Yoshihisa Hirano (平野 義久)
• Reason by Yuzu (ゆず)
• Nagareboshi Kirari (流れ星キラリ (ゆずバージョン) by Yuzu (ゆず)
• Hyouriittai (表裏一体) by YUZU (ゆず)
• Understanding by Yoshihisa Hirano (平野 義久)
• Hyouriittai -second version- (表裏一体) by YUZU (ゆず)
• Departure! by Ono Masatoshi (小野正利)

Genre: Action, Adventure, Shounen, Super Power

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Shaman King ( シャーマンキング )

Shaman King

 "Many things can be achieved, as long as you believe in it."
Yoh Asakura(Shaman King)

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Opening Theme:

• Oversoul by Megumi Hayashibara (林原 めぐみ)
• Northern Lights by Megumi Hayashibara (林原 めぐみ)

Ending Theme:

• Trust You by Megumi Hayashibara (林原 めぐみ) 
• Omokage by Megumi Hayashibara (林原 めぐみ) 
• Tamashii Kasanete by Yuuku Sato (佐藤 ゆうこ)

Genre:  Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Shounen, Supernatural

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Gun Gale Online - Sword Art Online 2

Sword Art Online 2

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Opening Theme:

•  Ignite by Eir Aoi (藍井エイル)

Ending Theme:

•  Ignite by Eir Aoi (藍井エイル)
•  Startear by Luna Haruna (春奈るな)

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Romance, Shounen

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Trigun

Trigun

"I think it's good if someone smiles when you smile at them. The beauty of voluntary acts can foster goodwill in the hearts of others. Love which doesn't ask for collateral gives us respect as people. However it's wrong to sustain that. In time, the strain will bloom into the flower called Lie...the thorny flower which hurts people."

Vash The Stampede (Trigun)

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Opening Theme:

• H.T. by Tsuneo Imahori (今堀恒雄)

Ending Theme:

• Kaze wa Mirai ni Fuku (The Wind Blows to the Future) by AKIMA & NEOS

Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

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D.Gray-man (ディー・グレイマン, Dī Gureiman)

D.Gray-man

"No matter what I attempt, even if it's the most simple of tasks, it always ends in failure. Unfortunately, I find that my life is one big regret after another. Yet, after all these years, I still don't know when to give up. Is it my fault to keep trying when the results are always the same? Is it impossible for me to make things right? Even if I'd try to give up, I don't think I could. It's not in my nature to submit in the face of disappointment. In the end, I guess I'm just a glutton for punishment. I really am an idiot."

Allen Walker (D.Gray-man)

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Opening Theme:

•  Innocent Sorrow by Abingdon Boys School
•  Bright Down by Tamaki Nami (玉置 成実)
• Doubt & Trust by Access
• Gekidou by by UVERworld

Ending Theme:

•  Snow Kiss by Nirgilis
• Pride of Tomorrow by June
• Yume no Tsuduki e by Surface
• Antoinette Blue by Kitade Nana (北出菜奈)
• Anata ga Koko ni Iru Riyuu by Rie Fu
• Wish by Sowelu
• Regret by Hoshimura Mai (星村 麻衣)
• Changin by Stephanie

Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Demon, Supernatural

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Fullmetal Alchemist ( 鋼の錬金術師, Hagane no Renkinjutsushi)

Fullmetal Alchemist

"You want to bring back someone that you've lost. You might want money. Maybe you want women. Or, you might want to protect the world. These are all common things people want. Things that their hearts desire. Greed may not be good, but it's not so bad, either. You humans think greed is just for money and power! But everyone wants something they don't have."

Greed (Fullmetal Alchemist)

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Opening Theme:

• Melissa by Porno Graffitti
• Ready Steady Go! by L'Arc~en~Ciel 
• Undo by Cool Joke
• Rewrite by Asian Kung-fu Generation

Ending Theme:

• Melissa by Porno Graffitti
• Kesenai Tsumi by Nana Kitade (北出菜奈)
• Tobira no Mukou e by Yellow Generation
• Motherland by Crystal Kay
• I will by Sowelu

Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi

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Blood+

Blood+

"Our hearts beat in the same rhythm, so why does time flow differently for the two of us?"
Saya Otonashi (Blood+)

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Opening Theme:

• Aozora no Namida (青空のナミダ) by Hitomi Takahashi (高橋 瞳)
• Season's Call by Hyde
• Colors of the Heart by UVERworld
• Raion (雷音) by Jinn

Ending Theme:

• Kataritsugu Koto by Chitose Hajime (元 ちとせ)
• Cry No More by Mika Nakashima (中島 美嘉)
• This Love by Angela Aki (アンジェラ・アキ)
• Brand New Map by K

Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi, Seinen, Tragedy, Vampire

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Blood Lad (ブラッドラッド, Buraddo Raddo)

Blood Lad

"I realized that I'm the bad guy. Which kind of makes sense. In manga and anime, vampires are usually the villains... There are "dark hero" types, but no matter how you look at it, I don't fit into that category."

Charlie Staz (Blood Lad)

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Opening Theme:

• ViViD by May'n

Ending Theme:

• Bloody Holic by Yuuka Nanri (南里 侑香)

Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Seinen, Vampire

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Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven (交響詩篇エウレカセブン, Kōkyōshihen Eureka Sebun)

Eureka Seven

"Freedom is something you have to fight for, rather than something you're given. Being free means being prepared to carry that burden."

Charles Beams (Eureka Seven)

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Opening Theme:

• Days by Flow
• Shounen Heart by Home Made Kazoku
• Taiyou no Mannaka he by Bivattchee
• Sakura by Nirgilis

Ending Theme:

• Himitsu Kichi (秘密基地) by Kozue Takada (高田 梢枝)
• Fly Away by Izawa Asami (伊沢麻未)
• Tip Taps Tip Halcali
• Canvas by Coolon

Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi, Seinen, Tragedy, Vampire

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Soul Eater ( ソウルイーター, Sōru Ītā)

Soul Eater

"I do not deny evil, nor do I believe that any human is completely free of malice. Everything must be in balance. As long as evil and good maintain an equilibrium in this world there is no problem. Perfect balance is the key to everything."
Death The Kid (Soul Eater)

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Opening Theme:

• Resonance by T.M.Revolution
• Papermoon by Tommy heavenly6
• Counter Identity by Unison Square Garden
• Ai ga Hoshii yo by Shion Tsuji (辻詩音)

Ending Theme:

• Day to Story by Kaori Sadohara (佐土原かおり)
• I Wanna Be by Stance Punks
• Style by Kana Nishino (西野 カナ)
• Bakusou Yumeuta by Diggy-MO
• Strength by Abingdon Boys School
• Ao no Kaori by Yui Makino (牧野由依)
• Northern Lights by How Merry Marry 

Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Shounen, Supernatural

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Blue Exorcist (青の祓魔師（エクソシスト）, Ao no Exorcist)

Ao no Exorcist

"If you don't like to be treated like a kid, then why don't you try showing how much you have grown up."

Fujimoto Shirou (Ao no Exorcist)

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Opening Theme:

• Core Pride by UVERWorld
• In My World by ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D 

Ending Theme:

• Take off by 2PM
• Wired Life by Meisa Kuroki (黒木 メイサ)

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Log Horizon (ログ・ホライズン, Rogu Horaizun)

Log Horizon

"Something needs to be done, and you can do it. If that's what people want from you, I think it's a good thing. I was afraid of even making a guild. But I realized... Being strong on your own is meaningless. To use your power, you need other people. And you need a world where they can all be at their best. And if there's something I can do for that world, I'll work at least as hard as you. I'll do my best, so I don't cause you problems."

Shiroe (Log Horizon)

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Opening Theme:

• Database feat. TAKUMA (10 Feet) by MAN WITH A MISSION

Ending Theme:

• Your song* by Yun*chi

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No Game No Life (ノーゲーム・ノーライフ Nōgēmu Nōraifu)

Sypnosis:

 

    Urban legends about a group of unknown players who win every single game they play with scores no one has ever come close to. Their account names are always left empty and they are known to be blank. These gamers are said to be unbeatable. No one knows that this four players are only played by two elite gamers.  One day Shiro and Sora recieved a message from an unknown player and together they defeated the player(Tet – god of game).  They believe that they were born in the wrong world and Tet brought them to a world were goal is decided by simple game according to 10 pledges. They had to play as player of Imanity (lowest of the 16 rank of exceeds) and they are left with only one city. Will Sora and Shiro, the good-for-nothing brother and sister, become the "Saviors of Humanity" on this alternate world? How would they win when cheating is possible? How can they attain victory if their enemy can use magic or 6th sense?  

Opening Theme:

• "This game" by Konomi Suzuki
• "Onegai Snyaiper" (おねがい☆すにゃいぱー【ノゲラ11OP】) by Miyuki Sawashiro [Episode 11]

Ending Theme:

• "Oración [オラシオン]" by Ai Kayano

Genre: Adventure, Supernatural, Fantasy, Ecchi, Comedy

 

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    This is a new concept related to anime which involves games where players are being trapped inside the game, a sample is Sword Art Online. The new concept is that the players doesn't want to go back to the real world instead they enjoyed the fantasy world were everything is decided by a game. This is about about legendary players online and they are name "[]" also known as blank in English. They have become urban legend for not losing a single game even if there enemy cheats the game.

    Blank is composed of a pair of NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training). Sora an 18 year old virgin and her little sister Shiro which is super genius. They think that real life is a crappy game where millions of people are playing without specific goals in life. They had spent their life as being a shut in player owning all online games.

    They received an email from a mysterious player and they were challenged in a chess game and they eventually win. They where brought in the world called "Dishboard" where Sora and Shiro's ability will be put the test. Dishboard is consist of 16 race where Imanity also known as Humanity is in the lowest rank.

    The main goal of sibling is to conquer the Dishboard using the 10 Pledges. The hardest part in conquering this world is that other races can use magic and is ahead in other races in terms in technology. What I really like about this is how you should think ahead it is like predicting the future outcome of the game. It is a very amazing masterpiece. :)

 

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    This anime is animated by Madhouse. It's animation is very vivid and very colorful. It also has great enviroment and atmosphere. All I can say is that it is an art, It depends on the viewer if he/she likes it or not. All I can say is I personally like it. ^_^

 

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    The opening and the ending song are great, but I most enjoy the opening song "This game" by Konomi Suzuki. The voice acting is great but the other thing that caught my attention is that Sora because he has the same voice as Kirito from Sword Art Online. I did a little bit of research and I found out that they have same voice actor. 

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    All I can say is that I enjoy watching this anime. I mostly enjoy episode 11 and 12. I love the strategies on how they play the game. I love the concept, the cliffhangers and you will crave for more episode and also the humor is great.

 Overall:

 

    I love everything about this anime show. It is so cool that I enjoyed all episodes from start to finish. I love the strategies in the game, specially how to think in advance. Sora's character reminds of Lellouch Lamperouge from Code Geass. I think it also a factor that I enjoyed it. I hope there would be a second season. All I can say that it is very awesome.

   

Overall Rating (9/10) 

 

 Main Character:

• Sora (空)
• Shiro (白)
• Tet (テト Teto)
• Stephanie Dola (ステファニー・ドーラ Sutefanī Dōra)
• Kurami Zell (クラミー・ツェル Kuramī Tseru)
• Jibril (ジブリール Jiburīru)
• Fil Nilvalen (フィール・ニルヴァレン Fīru Niruvaren)
• Izuna Hatsuse (初瀬 いづな Hatsuse Izuna)
• "Miko" (『巫女』 Miko)

Episodes and Titles:

• No Game No Life Episode 1 - Beginner (素人, Shirōto)
• No Game No Life Episode 2 - Challenger (挑戦者, Chōsensha)
• No Game No Life Episode 3 - Expert (熟練者, Jukurensha)
• No Game No Life Episode 4 - Grandmaster (国王, Kokuou)
• No Game No Life Episode 5 - Weak Square (駒並べ, Komanarabe)
• No Game No Life Episode 6 - Interesting (一手, Itte)
• No Game No Life Episode 7 - Sacrifice (死に手, Shinite)
• No Game No Life Episode 8 - Fake End (起死回生, Kishikaisei)
• No Game No Life Episode 9 - Sacrifice (死に手, Shinite)
• No Game No Life Episode 10 - Blue Rose (指向法, Shikōhō)
• No Game No Life Episode 11- Killing Giant (誘導法, Yūdōhō)
• No Game No Life Episode 12 - Rule Number 10 (ルール・ナンバー・10, Rūru Nanbā Jū)