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.

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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)

 

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 ^_^ 

Enjoyment:

   

    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)

 

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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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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Shana of the Burning Eyes (灼眼のシャナ, Shakugan no Shana)

Shakugan no Shana

"A Heartbeat that lasts for eternity. Lives consumed in soundless balls of fire. No one can tell when the world is displaced & the Flames of the Crimson World sweep overall."
Alastor(Shakugan no Shana)

Storyline:

Opening Theme:

• Hishoku no Sora (緋色の空) by Mami Kawada (川田 まみ)
• Being by Kotoko (堀川ことこ)

Ending Theme:

• Yoake Umare Kuru Shoujo (夜明け生まれ来る少女) by Yoko Takahashi(高橋 洋子)
• Aka no Seijaku (紅の静寂) by Yoko Ishida (石田 燿子)
• Hishoku no Sora (緋色の空) by Mami Kawada (川田 まみ)

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

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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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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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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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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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Elfen Lied (エルフェンリート, Erufen Rīto)

Elfen Lied

"Warmth and love. I’m the one who took everything from you…"
Lucy (Elfen Lied)

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Opening Theme:

• Lilium by Kumiko Noma

Ending Theme:

• Be Your Girl by Chieko Kawabe (智恵子河辺)

Genre: Horror, Psychological, Romance, Sci-Fi, Seinen

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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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Maid Sama! (会長はメイド様! Kaichou wa Maid-sama!)

Maid Sama!

"Words won’t be enough to describe it..the feeling of love keeps flowing out from everywhere…even if everyone against it… even if you know that you shouldn’t..but once you’ve noticed this feeling.. you won’t be able to stop it anymore…"

Hanazono Sakura (Kaichou wa Maid-sama!)

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Opening Theme:

• My Secret by Saaya Mizuno (水野佐彩)

Ending Theme:

• Yokan (予感) by Heidi
• ∞ Loop (∞ループ) by Heidi

Genre: Comedy, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice Of Life

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Blue Spring Ride (アオハライド Ao Haru Ride)

Ao Haru Ride

"I like you. I came here to get rejected properly. To end this, so I can move forward. To make me convinced of this broken heart, I want to get rejected properly."

Yoshioka Futaba (Ao Haru Ride)

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Opening Theme:

• Sekai wa Koi ni Ochiteiru (世界は恋に落ちている) by CHiCO with HoneyWorks

Ending Theme:

• Blue (ブルー) by Fujifabric

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice Of Life

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Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei (魔法科高校の劣等生)

Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei

"I lost all of what you could call feelings of love. They weren't sealed, so they can't be released. They weren't broken, so they can't be fixed. That which is lost, cannot be recovered."

Shiba Tatsuya (Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei)

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Opening Theme:

• Rising Hope by Lisa
• Grilletto by Garnidelia (ガルニデリア)

Ending Theme:

• Rising Hope by Lisa
• Millenario (ミレナリオ) by Elisa
• Mirror by Rei Yasuda (安田レイ)

Genre: Action, Magic, Romance, School Life, Shounen, Supernatural

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Mashiroiro Symphony: Love is pure white (ましろ色シンフォニー Mashiroiro Shinfonī)

Mashiroiro Symphony: Love is pure white

"I’ll stay with you forever and ever.."

Uryuu Shingo (Mashiroiro Symphony)

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Opening Theme:

• Authentic Symphony by Choucho

Ending Theme:

• Water Color Candy by Marble

Genre: Drama, Harem, Romance, School Life, Shounen

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Angel Beats! (エンジェルビーツ!, Enjeru Bītsu!)

Angel Beats!

"I only have one chance to have my life, and it's right here. It's the only life I have. This is my life. I can't give it to anyone else, It can't be stolen, I can't force it on anyone, or forget it, or make it disappear, or trample on it, or laugh it away, or beautify it. I have no choice but to accept this one cruel, meaningless life! That's why I will fight, and why I will continue fighting."

Nakamura Yuri (Angel Beats!)

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Opening Theme:

• My Soul, Your Beats! by Li
• My Soul, Your Beats! by Lisa

Ending Theme:

• Brave Song by Aoi Tada (多田葵)
• Ichiban no Takaramono ~Yui final ver.~ (一番の宝物 ~Yui final ver.~) by Girls Dead Monster feat. Lisa
• Ichiban no Takaramono (一番の宝物) by Karuta 

Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Supernatural

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    This is anime is a masterpiece of its kind. The storyline is a unique representation of life after death. Key Animation had successfully presented the characters and it's unique plot very well. The execution of each emotion are perfectly well done. Joy, sadness, anger, regret and many other emotions are shown and executed at the right moment. This anime is one hell of a roller coaster ride with lot of joyful and pain staking moments. It releases the emotions that lies dormant inside of a person. I never get bored watching and I craved for more. Jun Maeda really is a genius in making anime story like Clannad and Clannad After Story. 

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Date A Live (デート・ア・ライブ, Dēto A Raibu)

Date A Live

"You were ready to kill another creature, yet you're scared of being killed yourself."

Tokisaki Kurumi (Date A Live)

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Opening Theme:

• Date A Live (デート・ア・ライブ) by Sweet Arns

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• Hatsukoi Winding Road by Kayoko Tsumita, Risako Murai, Midori Tsukimiya
• Save the World by Iori Nomizu (野水 伊織)
• Save My Heart by Iori Nomizu (野水 伊織)
• Strawberry Rain (ストロベリーレイン) by Iori Nomizu (野水 伊織)

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

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Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You (君に届け, lit. Reaching You)

"If you can tell me what you want to say, tell me then. I want to hear it... Because no matter what you say, my feelings won't change."

Shouta Kazehaya (Kimi ni Todoke)

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• Kimi ni Todoke (きみにとどけ) by Tanizawa Tomofumi

Ending Theme:

• Kataomoi (片想い) by Chara

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