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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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   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)

 

Clannad After Story

Clannad After Story

Storyline:

Opening Theme:

• Toki wo Kizamu Uta (時を刻む唄) by Lia

Ending Theme:

• Torch by Lia [Episode 1 to Episode 21]
•  Chiisana Te no Hira (小さなてのひら) by Lia [Episode 22]

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

Story:

      This one is a very good one. The first Clannad gave me a lot of laughs, but this one game me extreme laughter and tears. Clannad After Story concludes the original Clannad story. It explains the details about the personalities of each character and it's story setting. 

      Clannad After Story is one of a kind anime, or shall I say a masterpiece of it's kind. It will give you a lot of laughter like the first season, but will also give you a lot of tears from it's tear jerking episodes. I highly recommend this anime for all anime enthusiast and also for those who do not like anime, for they will like it. Many lessons can be learned from this anime and I will assure you that you would not regret watching it.

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      The soundtrack on this anime is one of the reason why I watched this anime and the music on this anime is magnificent. Jun Maeda really knows how to put things right when it comes to music. The soundtrack on both Clannad's are magnificent. Who will never forget the "Dango Daikazoku" song. Anyone who've watched this anime will surely enjoyed the music. I personally enjoyed it. :)

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Zetsuen No Tempest ( 絶園のテンペスト, Zetsuen no Tenpesuto)

Zetsuen No Tempest

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Opening Theme:

• Spirit Inspiration by Nothing's Carved In Stone
  
• Daisuki nano ni (大好きなのに) by Kylee

Ending Theme:

• Spirit Inspiration by Nothing's Carved In Stone
• Happy Endings by Kana Hanazawa (花澤 香菜)
• Boku-tachi no Uta (僕たちの歌) by Tomohisa Sako (佐香 智久)

Genre: Action, Mystery, Drama, Fantasy, Magic, Shounen, Psychological


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Gun Gale Online - Sword Art Online 2

Sword Art Online 2

Storyline:

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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Fate Zero (フェイト/ゼロ, Feito Zero)

Fate/Zero

"The weight of my sword is the weight of my pride. The wound from my battle with you is an honor, not a fetter."
Saber (Fate/Zero)

Storyline:

Opening Theme:

• Oath Sign by Lisa

Ending Theme:

• Oath Sign by Lisa
• Memoria by Aoi Eir (藍井 エイル)

Genre: Action, Fantasy, Supernatural

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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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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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• 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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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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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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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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Black Butler ( 黒執事,Kuroshitsuji)

Black Butler

"Pain tends to heal as time passes, but personally, I don't want time to heal my wounds. You may think you've escaped the pain and forgotten it, but that's nothing more than stagnation. You can't move forward without the pain."

Ciel Phantomhive (Black Butler)

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Opening Theme:

• Kiss of Monochrome by SID

Ending Theme:

• I'm ALIVE! by Becca
• Lacrimosa by Kalafina

Genre: Action, Comedy, Demon, Fantasy, Historical, Shounen, Supernatural

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Guilty Crown (ギルティクラウン, Giruti Kuraun)

Guilty Crown

"There are only two paths you can choose. You can sit quietly and be selected out of this world, or you can adapt and change!"

Gai Tsutsugami (Guilty Crown)

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Opening Theme:

• Euterpe by EGOIST
• My Dearest by Supercell
• The Everlasting Guilty Crown by EGOIST

Ending Theme:

• Bloody Holic by Yuuka Nanri (南里 侑香)Departures ~Anata ni Okuru Ai no Uta~ (Departures ~あなたにおくるアイの歌~) by EGOIST
• Kokuhaku (告白) by Supercell

Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

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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)

Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, School Life, Shounen, Supernatural

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Attack on Titan (進撃の巨人 Shingeki no Kyojin)

Attack on Titan

"If you think it’s natural for people to sacrifice their own lives to save others, surely you understand that sometimes a single death can save many lives."

Mikasa Ackerman (Shingeki no Kyojin)

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Opening Theme:

• Guren no Yumiya (紅蓮の弓矢) by Linked Horizon
• Jiyuu no Tsubasa (自由の翼) by Linked Horizon

Ending Theme:

• Utsukushiki Zankoku na Sekai (美しき残酷な世界) by Yoko Hikasa (日笠 陽子)
• Great Escape by Cinema Staff

Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Shounen, Tragedy

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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

Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Game, Sci-Fi, Shounen

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Akame ga Kill! (アカメが斬る!, Akame ga Kiru!)

Akame ga Kill!

"Only I can help myself, and in the future, I can make up for all my misfortunes and change the world into a place where there's no irrational discrimination & that's why, There's no way in hell that I can die here!"

Mine (Akame ga Kill!)

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Opening Theme:

• Skyreach by Sora Amamiya (雨宮 天)
• Liar Mask by Rika Mayama (真山りか)

Ending Theme:

• Konna Sekai, Shiritakunakatta. (こんな世界、知りたくなかった。) by Miku Sawai ( 沢井 美空)
• Tsuki Akari (月灯り) by Sora Amamiya (雨宮 天)

Genre: Action, Fantasy, Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Tragedy

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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.

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    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.

   

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 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)