Golden Time (ゴールデンタイム, Gōruden Taimu)

Golden Time

"I may be unreliable, and I may not be able to do anything, but I'm here. I'll always be with you. I'll be always by your side."
Tada, Banri (Golden Time)

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          The story revolves with Tada Banri a college student student who suffered retrograde amnesia due to an accidental fall from a bridge when he was about to graduate in high school. He lost all his memories from the past, about his family, his friends, even the one he loves. He enrolled at a Private Law School in Tokyo, leaving all his memories behind. He plans to continue his life living as a new Tada Banri leaving his past life behind. During the opening ceremony he was completely lost, He saw student with the same uniform but he eventually lost them and then he accidentally met Yanagisawa Mitsuo who became his friend. They were both lost and somehow they arrive at their destination. Suddenly a rich looking girl named Kaga Kokou hit Mitsuo with a bouquet of rose. He was hit because he was planning to leave Kokou behind and secretly took the Law School Entrance exam in Tokyo. They were bound by a promise to marry each other.

Opening Theme:

• Golden Time (ゴールデンタイム)  by Yui Horie (堀江由衣) - [Episode 1 to Episode 12]
• The♡World's♡End  by Yui Horie (堀江由衣) - [Episode 13 to Episode 24]

Ending Theme:

•  Sweet & Sweet CHERRY by Yui Horie - [Episode 1 to Episode 12]
• Hanneikyuuteki ni Aishite yo♡ (半永久的に愛してよ♡) by Yui Horie(堀江由衣) - [Episode 13 to Episode 23]
•  Golden Time (ゴールデンタイム)  by Yui Horie (堀江由衣) - [Episode 24]

Genre: Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life, Supernatural, Drama

Story:

    The story is mostly about a relationship. It shows how happy a relationship can be and how it can be painful and sad. The thing that I like most about Golden Time is how realistic the scenario. The dating part, Acceptance for what she/he is, and challenges in relationship. Another thing that caught my attention is that it does not take place in high school but college. It shows how wild and free a college life can be. ^_^

   

    I love the realistic feel of the romance. I also like the comedy part and the wackiness of the characters. Specially the ups and down in it. Sometimes you can relate to those scenarios specially those possessive girl act. I also like the growth of the characters and how they mature. The other twist that I like is the retrograde amnesia part. How would you live your life. What if one morning you wake and you don't know all the people from the past. What if you have established a new life and you would forgot all the happy memories that you have made. I also like the supernatural thing that happened.

   
   

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    The art is is made by J.C. Staff (株式会社ジェー・シー・スタッフ). I love the quality because of it's consistency in all episodes. The characters are attractive and very modern. I love the female design because they are fashionable. The background are detailed and pretty good.   

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    The opening and the ending song are great. But I most enjoy is the ending song Sweet & Sweet CHERRY by Yui Horie (堀江 由衣). The voice acting is also great. I also love the voice acting of Yui Horie as Kokou, very attractive and appealing. Overall it was great ^_^ 

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    All I can say is that I enjoy the comedies, the drama and specially the romantic part. I like the ups and down the story, it is like a roller coaster ride.

   

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    I love this anime because I can relate to its realistic scenario. I also learn moral lessons in life. I enjoy the comedy and romance and drama. All I can say it is awesome. If like this, I also recommend watching Toradora!. I will give it a 9, because I really did enjoy it. 

Overall Rating (9/10)

 

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

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     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.

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    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)

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)

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Tokyo ESP (東京ESP)

Tokyo ESP

"True heroes stand firm in the face of danger"
Rinka Urushiba (漆葉 リンカ)

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Opening Theme:

•  Tokyo Zero Hearts (東京ゼロハーツ) by Faylan

Ending Theme:

•  Kyuusei Argyros (救世Άργυρóϛ) by Yousei Teikoku (妖精帝國)

Genre: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Super Power, Supernatural

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The Wallflower ( ヤマトナデシコ七変化, Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge)

The Wallflower

"When you are really lost, you just have to wait for someone to find you. Someone who loves you will find you. You just have to believe."
Kyohei Takano (Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge)

Storyline:

Opening Theme:

•  Slow by Kiyoharu (森 清治)

Ending Theme:

• Carnation by Kiyoharu (森 清治)
•  ∞Changing∞ by  BON-BON BLANCO
•  Slow by Kiyoharu (森 清治)

Genre: Comedy, Shoujo

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Hajime no Ippo (はじめの一歩 The First Step)

Hajime No Ippo

"The moment you back down is the moment you lose!"
Coach Kamogawa (Hajime no Ippo)

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Opening Theme:

•  Under Star by Shocking Lemons
•  Inner Light by Shocking Lemons
• Tumbling Dice by Tsuneo Imahori (今堀恒雄)

Ending Theme:

• Yuuzora no Kamihikouki by Naoya Mori (モリナオヤ)
• 360° by Naoya Mori (モリナオヤ)
• Eternal Loop by Eternal Tiger 

Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Shounen, Sports

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Accel World (アクセル・ワールド, Akuseru Wārudo)

Accel World

"Strength isn't just about winning. Even if my attempts are pathetic and comical, and even if I'm covered in the mud of my defeat, if I can keep fighting and look up at the sky as I lie on the ground, that alone is proof of true strength!"

Haruyuki Arita (Accel World)

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Opening Theme:

• Chase the world by May'n
• Burst The Gravity by Altima

Ending Theme:

• Chase the world by May'n
• →unfinished→ by Kotoko
• Unite (ユナイト) by by Sachika Misawa (三澤 紗千香)

Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Mecha, Romance, School Life

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Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day (あの日見た花の名前を僕達はまだ知らない。 Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai)

Anohana The Flower We Saw That Day

"We’ll grow up. And as the seasons rush past the flowers blooming along the roadside will change, too. I wonder… What were the names of the flowers that bloomed during that season? They trembled slightly in the breeze, felt a little prickly to touch… and when you moved your nose close to them, they gave off the dress scent of sunlight. In time, that scent will fade. And we’ll grow up. But… I’m sure those flowers will continue to bloom somewhere. Yes. We’ll go on… granting the wishes of those flowers forever."

Jinta Yadomi (Anohana)

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Opening Theme:

•  Aoi Shiori (青い栞) by Galileo Galilei
• Circle Game (サークルゲーム) by Galileo Galilei

Ending Theme:

•  Secret Base ~君がくれたもの~ (10 years after Ver.) by Ai Kayano (茅野 愛衣), Haruka Tomatsu (戸松 遥), and Saori Hayami (早見 沙織)

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Supernatural

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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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GetBackers (ゲットバッカーズ -奪還屋- Gettobakkāzu Dakkan'ya)

Getbackers

"Money and status? cars and houses? precious jewelry? lovers and friends? Being human means going through life stealing precious things and having precious things stolen from you in return. That's the kind of desperate, hopeless creatures humans are. If what gets taken from you is money or things? You can probably get it back. But if it's something else entirely, something like warmth or humanity then the only thing that can fill up the cavern inside your heart is meeting another human being who holds the same emptiness.?"

Paul Wan (Getbackers)

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Opening Theme:

• Yuragu Koto Nai Ai by Naomi Tamura (田村直美)
•  Barairo no Sekai by PEIRROT

Ending Theme:

• Ichibyo No Refrain by Otoha
• Namida no Hurricane by Bon Bon Blanco
• Mr. Déjà vu by naja
• Changin by Nona Reeves
• Yuragu Koto Nai Ai by Naomi Tamura (田村直美)

Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Shounen, Super Power, Supernatural

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Rurouni Kenshin (るろうに剣心, Rurōni Kenshin)

"You'll only realize that you truly love someone if they already caused you enormous pain. Your enemies can never hurt you the way your loved ones can. It's the people close to your heart that can give you the most piercing wound. Love is a double-edged sword, it can heal the wound faster or it can sink the blade even deeper."
Himura Kenshin (Rurouni Kenshin)

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Opening Theme:

•  Sobakasu by Judy & Mary
• ½ by Makoto Kawamoto (川本真琴)
• Kimi ni Fureru Dake de by Curio 

Ending Theme:

•  Tactics by Yellow Monkey
• Namida wa Shitte iru by Mayo Suzukaze (涼風 真世) 
• Heart of Sword (Yoake Mae) by T.M. Revolution
• Fourth Avenue Cafe by L'Arc~En~Ciel
• It's Gonna Rain! by Bonnie Pink
• 1/3 no Junjou na Kanjou (1/3 pure heart emotion) by Siam Shade
• Dame by Yo Izumi

Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Historical, Samurai

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Beyond the Boundary (境界の彼方 Kyoukai no Kanata)

Kyoukai no Kanata

"A person can work for their ideals. But if you lose sight of those ideals, when things don't work out as you hoped, you'll never accomplish anything! You won't be able to protect yourself or those dear to you."

Hiroomi Nase (Kyoukai no Kanata)

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Opening Theme:

•  Kyoukai no Kanata (境界の彼方) by Minori Chihara (茅原 実里)

Ending Theme:

•  Daisy by Stereo Dive Foundation

Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Psychological, Romance, Supernatural

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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

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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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Bladedance of Elementaler (精霊使いの剣舞, Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance)

Bladedance of Elementaler

"It's not proper to ask a woman all her secrets"
Terminus Est (Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance)

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Opening Theme:

• Kyoumei no True Force (共鳴のTrue Force) by Hitomi Harada

Ending Theme:

• Blade Dance (精霊剣舞祭＜ブレイドダンス＞) by Ni-Sokkususu (Claire Rouge (CV: Ibuki Kido 木戸 衣吹 ), Rinslet Laurenfrost (CV: Kana Yuuki), Ellis Fahrengart (CV: Shizuka Ishigami 石上 静香 ), Fianna Ray Ordesia (CV: Saori Oonishi 大西 沙織 ), Terminus Est (CV: Ai Kakuma 加隈 亜衣 ))

Genre: Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Harem, Romance, School Life, Seinen, Supernatural

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Date A Live 2 (デート・ア・ライブ II, Dēto A Raibu II)

Date A Live 2

"If people refuse to accept you,I'll just accept you even more!"
Shidou Itsuka (Date A Live 2)

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Opening Theme:

• Trust in You by Sweet Arms

Ending Theme:

• Day to Story by Kaori Sadohara (佐土原かおり)

Genre: Comedy, Mecha, Romance, School Life, Sci-Fi, Shounen

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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)

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• 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 

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Barakamon (ばらかもん)

Barakamon

"That's because you keep looking up all the time. The trick is to wait patiently and pick up the ones from the ground around you. You won't see any opportunities from below if you keep looking above your head all the time."

Yasuba (Barakamon)

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Opening Theme:

• Rashisa (らしさ) by Super Beaver

Ending Theme:

• Innocence by NoisyCell

Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life

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Eyeshield 21 (アイシールド21, Aishīrudo Nijūichi)

Eyeshield 21

"We don't have time to waste asking for thing we don’t have. We can only look for the best way to fight with the things we have for our whole life. "

Yoichi Hiruma (Eyeshield 21)

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Opening Theme:

• Breakthrough by Coming Century
• Innocence by 20th Century
• Dang Dang by ZZ
• Blaze Line by Back-On
• Hanno no Runningback by Short Leg Summer

Ending Theme:

• Be Free by Rikken'z
• Blaze Away by TRAX
• Goal by Arashiro Beni (安良城紅)
• Run to Win by Mamori (Aya Hirano 平野 綾), Sena (Miyu Irino 入野 自由), Kurita (Koichi Nagano 永野 広一), Rimon (Kappei Yamaguchi 山口 光雄)

Genre: Action, Comedy, Shounen, Sports, Football

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