Posted inFirst Impressions Kimi ni Todoke OVA/Movie

Kimi ni Todoke The Movie

(Kimi ni Todoke)
"Reaching You"

If you've never watched a Japanese live-action drama before (or any Asian drama for that matter), the first hurdle you'll have to overcome is how cheesy they can be at times. There will also a bit of an East meets West culture clash going on if you're unfamiliar with Asian mannerisms, which anime can ease you into but can't truly prepare you for the "real" thing. For a live-action adaptation of a manga, it's basically the next best thing though.

* Warning: Contains spoilers, so you may want to refrain from reading if you don't read the manga or watch the anime. If you do, you're fine.

Posted inSeason Schedule Series Introduction

Spring 2011 Schedule

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Metal Fight Beyblade 4D08:30 TVA TX (4/3)Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi09:00 AT-X (4/11)Bleach18:00 TX30-Sai no Hoken Taiiku27:00 MX (4/6)SKET DANCE18:00 TVA TX (4/7) X-Men22:00 ANIMAX (4/1)Jewelpet Sunshine09:30 TVA TX (4/2)
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Bakugan Battle Brawlers Gundalian Invaders09:00 TVA TX (4/3)Gintama'18:00 (4/4)Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji Hakairoku-hen24:59 NTV (4/5)Hyouge Mono23:00 NHK-BS (4/7)Yondemasu yo, Azazel-san.23:00 AT-X (4/8)Pretty Rhythm Aurora Dream10:00 BSJ (4/9)
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Toriko09:00 CX (4/3)Fireball Charming19:28 MX (4/4)Yuruani?25:29 NTV (4/12)C: The Money of Soul and Possibility Control24:45 CX (4/14)Hen Zemi23:15 AT-X (4/8)Deadman Wonderland25:00 tvk (4/16)
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Ao no Exorcist17:00 MBC TBS (4/17)Yu-Gi-Oh ZEXAL19:30 (4/11)Steins;Gate26:05 TVS (4/5)Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae...25:15 CX (4/14)Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi25:05 TVS (4/8)DOG DAYS25:35 TVS (4/2)
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Ring ni Kakero 1: Sekai Taikai-hen21:00 ANIMAX (4/10)Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai II25:30 TX (4/11)Hidan no Aria25:25 TBS (4/14)GOSICK25:23 TX (1/7)TIGER & BUNNY25:58 MBS (4/2)
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Hanasaku Iroha22:00 MX (4/3)Sengoku Otome ~Momoiro Paradox~26:00 TX (4/4)A-Channel25:40 MBS (4/7)Nichijou26:20 TVA (4/2)
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Showa Monogatari22:00 KBS (4/3)Tono to Issho: Gantai no Yabou26:14 ytv (4/4)Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko25:55 TBS (4/14)
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Astarotte no Omocha!23:30 CTC (4/10)Seikon no Qwaser II26:30 MX (4/11)Dororon Enma-kun Meeramera26:10 MBS (4/7)
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Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai24:30 CTC (4/3)Moshidora24:15 NHK (4/25, weekdays)Maria Holic Alive26:15 TX (4/7)
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Softenni26:30 MX (4/7)
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* Others: Appleseed XIII

Legend: 0Divine5Kiiragi3Prooof4TakaiiNot covering/watching

Despite the horrific earthquake earlier this month, Japan's anime industry trudges along and doesn't miss its originally scheduled start date for the spring season. With the exception of Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica, the rest of the winter shows will conclude by next week, ending with Yumekui Merry on Thursday. So with that in mind, it's time to give a quick overview of what will be covered on the site in the upcoming weeks.

... Please note that this schedule is tentative. More after the break.

Posted inFirst Impressions Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai

Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai – 13

"Are you enamored from the slight tilt of my head?"

(Ore no Kouhai ga Konnani Kusatteru Wake ga Nai)
"There's No Way My Junior is This Rotten"

With the disappearance of Kirino, focus quickly shifts towards Kuroneko, a girl that has been slightly ignored in favor of the sister, but now receives the spotlight in the "true end." I haven't been following the fanbase too closely with which character is loved the most, but I can gather that most sided with the reserved, slightly more complex, "Gokou Ruri."

Divine thought I should take up an episode of Oreimo and the filmstrip layout for some further experimentation.
Conclusion: I $@#%ing hate setting up the filmstrip.
-Kiiragi

Posted inFullmetal Alchemist Random Musings

Fullmetal Alchemist: Milos no Seinaru Hoshi – Movie Trailer

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The official site for the Fullmetal Alchemist movie, subtitled "The Sacred Star of Milos", recently added a minute long trailer. The movie is intended to tie-in with Brotherhood (i.e. the manga's story) but as a side story before the actual conclusion. It's directed by Murata Kazuya (assistant director of CODE GEASS) and the script is by Shinpo Yuuichi (author of the novel Whiteout). L'arc~en~Ciel is performing the theme song, whereas BONES is back for the animation production and seems to going with a very subtle change in style.

* Warning: The official site is Flash-heavy and spasm-inducing with its loading pages.

... More after the break, including details on the story.