Manga vs. Anime

Hmmmmm
I have a lot to say on this one.

Recently I started watching the anime Attack on Titan, and I couldn't wait for the second season I started reading the manga and I am already on issue 12 of the manga and I've only been reading it for two days. This allowed me to really see the difference between the anime and the manga. One thing I've noticed, especially in the Attack on Titan/Shingeki No Kyojin anime is that it narrowed down some of the heavy violence and blood and gore in that was seen in the manga. And we all know as AoT viewers that the anime is pretty violent and it is pretty subtle when viewing but there is a  ton of blood seen in a certain scenes. Like when people are eaten and stuff.

However, in the manga the violence is always seen, and it is something we cannot take our eyes off of and this adds to my experience as a reader to know how terrifying the titans really are and how it allows us to connect with the characters a bit more in the manga rather than the anime in my opinion, which allows me to favor the manga a bit more than the anime. However, I adore both of the content.

This made me realize, for a first time otaku, what truly is better to start off with? Anime or manga? I personally think that you should start out with the anime. Before you start arguing in the comments (which would be my first official comment so that would be a bad first comment)  hear me out. An anime allows the watcher to truly immerse themselves, and the manga can allow you to deeper experience and allows you to feel even more after you watch the anime. I feel like reading the manga after the anime allows this effect to be completely at its advanced effect. It allows you to understand the feelings the characters had in the anime at a far more deep perspective than in the anime and I enjoy this because it helps me comprehend scenes in the anime at a further extent because you read the manga.

However, when it really comes down to it, I really enjoy the manga a bit more than I do the anime. I love viewing the authors original art and plot that was expressed and how it develops in the manga and love seeing it transform into the anime. But, I also enjoy how it does not hide the author's original intention of the story like the anime does by eliminating some scenes for the viewers due to running time or other purposes such as violence in Attack On Titan or censoring like in Tokyo Ghoul. Therefore, I enjoy the manga more.

Arigato and Sayonora!
-L

Best Anime Streaming websites

Here are my streaming websites that I use to watch anime, so lets GO!

-Cartoons For Kids.
One piece of advice, don't let the title fool you. Not all anime on this website is for kids. *cough cough* TOKYO GHOUL *cough cough* Otherwise, it has amazing, free HD streaming and is in both the English dubs as well as the English subs which can really appeal to many fans! PLUS the selection for anime is awesome as well as very large allowing us to binge watch all the anime I want. Oh, and did I mention it was free!?

-Netflix
We all knew this was going to be on the list. However, the small payment of 7.99 (I think? IDK) is worth it for the large selection of anime that is HD and has no commercials. However, it can lack a second season or the end part of an anime, for example, part 5 of FullMetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is not in the website which sucks. This is where I was introduced to Cartoons for Kids.

-CrunchyRoll
It does require a membership and such but this site means business as there is over 1000+ animes to watch and browse and has NO COMMERCIALS. Sure, it may be costly, but it is designed for an otaku specifically and is necessary to at least try out if you want to watch high quality anime. Also, you can watch it without an account for free but there are soooo mannyyyyyyy adddddddssssss

-YouTube
Yeah, heh. If you can't get access to any other streaming websites this is your best bet. So.... you can find a lot of the popular animes here but there will be episodes that are missing, or you can't have access to due to the fact that the Japanese company called PonyCanyon is not available in the U.S to my knowledge :,(. Overall, it works but isn't the best.

Arigato, and Sayonara
-L

Summer is so KAWAII

Summer.
Ah, the time of 13 hour netflix days and endless tumblr browsing. Oh yeah, and ANIME FEELS. As summer comes we are all ready to the freedom of staying up 3 days in a row watching anime, or in my case, staying up until 4 and waking up at 6 because I'm not that hardcore.

So as summer comes upon us, we are all ready for those animes we have just been dying to watch but never had time to because of the finals and homework and other school torture. So, here is a list of animes I plan to watch over the summer as well as mangas.

1. FINISH TOKYO GHOUL
I have ten episodes left and considering I watched the entire first 14 episodes in a matter of less than 24 hours, finishing this will be a breeze. We all got this, plus I need to see who else dies, hopefully not Hide, he is like Kaneki's only friend who is a human , so...

2. Black Butler
I hear all good things about this anime and I just can't wait to watch this. Plus, pictures of Sebastian floating around the internet intrigued me, because, you have to admit, he is so HOT. Plus my Otaku friends keep begging me to watch it as I missing out if I don't. If it's that good, I might as well not miss out.

3. No Game, No Life
An anime that captures the intensity of Death Note and a humor that I can't ignore, God how can I miss this? It seems amazing due to it's opening, plus I am a gamer and love playing games, so might as well watch an anime about gamers who don't socialize, like me.

4.SOUL EATER
I have been wanting to watch this for ages and it's opening is so intriguing, I can't miss out on this. Plus the story line seems very dark and serious, despite the way it is playfully animated in the opening. After all the anime school is run by the grim reaper.

5. Ouran High School Host Club
You know, that really popular teen romance story. Ah, so many ships will come alive and I have to watch this, after all I also like humor in my anime.

6.Blue Exorcist
A school about ridding demons? I'm IN! Sure it may a bit dark and such but there are demons! That's literally all I need to know about this. Nothing but those demons. (sigh)

7.Fairy Tail
I keep hearing such good things about this anime, so why not try it out? It seems pretty good, plus when I look up images, some of those characters are smoking because they are so hot. I have such good taste in anime characters.

Well that's all for now.

OH AND AWESOME NEWS.
If you are one of the people who have already contributed to 215 page views? That is awesome, I'm just a high school girl who has no idea how to formally write! So thanks for that! Also, because of finals I will be able to use all my new time to secretly and formally write more reviews! Which is awesome, like a certain Prussia I know *wink wink*

So, yeah! Just for that here is a free website for you to stream anime, there are some ads but that is okay because we are all patient otakus! CLICK FOR AMAZING FREE ANIME SITE

Sayonara and Arigato!
-L

THE DAY IN THE LIFE OF ME THE OTAKU

Somewhat Spoiler-ish...???

1st period: Reading
          I start out simple, I bring my manga to class and read it in place of a book, people say I'm always reading backwards, lol. I sit next to fellow Otakus so we talk about Hetalia and Attack On Titan, good times to start off a feels day.

2nd period: Writing
           Pretend to write like Yagami, Light but end up hitting someone in the face. I also try to make a Death Note out of notebook paper and yet it always seems to end in the trash for some odd reason. Dumb non-otakus.

3rd period: Art
       I copy Levi's mad drawing skills and draw blob Erens everywhere and people have no idea what I'm doing.

4th period: Lunch
      Take a potato chip and eat it.

5th Period: Science
       Pretend I'm doing alchemy during an essay and draw transmutation circles all over the place and clap my hands together and slam them on the table startling the whole group.

6th period: Math (bleh)
       Sitting next to Otakus again. LOTS of Attack On Titan. Then we start singing the theme song and non-otaku group member is disturbed.

7th period: History
         HETALIA. I then get sad because I remember Prussia is not a country and Germany and Italy and Japan were the "bad guys" and get sad and then I remember poor Holy Roman Empire. Then I hum Marukaite Chikyuu and fool sitting next to me tells me to be quiet during lecture.

8th period: Robotics
          AUTOMAIL!!!

I'm actually listening to all the versions of Marukaite Chikyuu right now.
Sayonara!

FICTIOPHILIA AND SCHEDIAPHILIA

Okay, everyone I have a disease.
I never thought that this was considered weird or irrational, but is a severe mental condition apparently.
Sigh.
I am attracted to fictional characters and animated characters and these can specified as the disease fictiophilia and schediaphilia. Fictiophilia is the condition in which one is attracted to a fictional character. These can include characters from books, movies, comics, and other content and is easily able to develop especially in young teen girls and boys. Schediaphilia is almost the exact same except exclusive to characters who are animated.

Okay, how can you not be attracted to anime characters? The literally animate them to perfection and they have no flaws. I mean how can you not be attracted to Levi? HE IS PERFECT. What I think is strange is that they clarified this as a condition. I never used to feel bad about this despite my friends thinking it's a bit strange. However, I have some who definitely have this "disease" as well. But the fact that it is clarified as a condition or a disease makes me even more self conscious then I already was.

People at my school have no idea of the condition, but I do and all it matters is that I know I have a condition. Now one thing I cannot really help is considered a disease and this really brings down my self confidence. I mean it was always considered a bit weird to day dream a life with your future anime husband in math then they ask you what 1000-7 is and all you can think of is Kaneki Ken, but now I may even qualify to need mental help which really peeves me off because I am sane no matter what the disease says.

Sorry, I just had to vent for a bit.
Sayonara

Ani-May: What does it take to have a good OC?

MY OPINIONS

If you don't already know, Ocs are Original Characters made in an already existing fictional world. For example, putting your own character as a titan shifter in the Attack On Titan universe. So, what does it take to have a good OC? And a bad one? Let's find out.

First of all let's talk about Mary Sues or Gary Stews. These have a very broad range of OC's that can fit in this category. These OC's can go 2 ways. One is being the main antagonist and having superiority over all the characters with powers and such and is seemingly perfect in any aspect. These OC's can also have a very tragic backstory (the classic parents are dead) and are an outcast from society. Now, you can take a few tests to see if your OC is a Mary Sue or Gary Stew right here! Mary Sue test!\

Now, if your character is seemingly normal that is okay! But don't be afraid to go a little crazy as long as there is good reasoning for the way your character acts. Now, to be clear you also don't want to just have a recolor or a copy. A recolor is taking an already existing character and adding it's attributes to your OC and is identical to the character in every way despite the new color design or name. It is very important that you address this because the character has to be ORIGINAL as stated in the name.

Your OC wants to have an original backstory that is fairly normal and acts fairly normal according to the fandom and already existing content. For example, it is kind of unavoidable to have your OC be a ghoul in Tokyo Ghoul and not have a taste for humans, that would just be lazy and irrational.

Hopefully these tips helped you out somewhat!
Sayonara!

NO

Major spoilers for episode 6 of season 1 of Tokyo Ghoul 

No....
So...I just watched episode 6 of Tokyo Ghoul...
WHY UGH I HATE THEM ALL THE DOVES. KILLING HER FATHER, HINAMI'S FATHER LITERALLY HELD HER PICTURE WHILE HE DIED. AND THEN HER MOTHER DIED TOO AND NOW HINAMI'S WHOLE FAMILY IS DEAD BECAUSE OF THE DOVES.

Nothing pains me more to see a mother-daughter love in an anime because 99% of the time the mother will die. And, I really love Hinami, she reminds me of when I was younger and I loved drawing and books, and I still do. But then...the doves just have to kill them all. No mercy. Only blood on the floor. I am done with life it is too late for the feels attack I just had.

Wait a minute...Hamani's mom...Eren's mom...they had the same hairsytle, SO DID TRISHA ELRIC. It's the FREAKING HAIRSTYLE OF DEATH OMGGGG.

Just needed to get that off my chest, sorry for wasting your time with a short little look into my everyday life.

Sayonara

Ani-May review: Tokyo Ghoul

THESE ARE MY PERSONAL OPINIONS

Basically, while browsing the old friend Tumblr, I had saw a post on something called Tokyo Ghoul. I also remembered Dan Howell mentioning something about this in his anime recommendations video which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/8XmiwsiKnJQ. As stated in the video it is very amazing yet bloody and gory.

I had tried to watch this anime in previous months, even before I watched Attack On Titan and immediately the gore and cannibalism was shown and I was very disturbed so I stopped watching it. If you didn't already know, Tokyo Ghoul is about human-like creatures called ghouls who are basically just have one difference which is their need for human flesh. Episode one can be viewed here for free: http://www.cartoonforkids.net/tokyo-ghoul-season-1-episode-1-english-subbed/

So, as said before it is very very very violent and even though I am disturbed, I don't like to see censored versions due to the fact something crucial may be revealed and I can't see it. So, I watched it and now I am falling in love with the series and emotion and have already drew fan art of the main character Kaneki Ken. If you look past the blood and gore and human limbs all over the place, it is an intense and amazing story line that I recommend to anyone, as long as you just can handle the gore and blood and other violent scenes. This anime is VERY violent and not kid friendly, but if you can handle it, go for it!

Sorry for not posting for a while!
Sayonara!

Ani-May: How to draw Anime, a written explanation

THIS IS MY ADVICE, NOT A PROFESSIONALS, DEAL WITH IT

When I was drawing anime, tutorials that mostly made me follow along while drawing specifically or using visuals just really didn't help me at all. I couldn't make my hands move the way that the artist's did and I got really annoyed and almost quit. Then I realized that I couldn't quit, I just had to learn in my own way, which was a longer, and more unique process. For those of you who felt the same frustration as me, here is a quick little tutorial to help you guys out!

Step 1. Get familiar with different styles of anime.
Anime is not just one style, it is in fact one style with many variations. Therefore, you are allowed a creative freedom to draw the type of anime you really feel comfortable with. For example, you will notice the different styles if you watch DeathNote, Attack on Titan, and Fullmetal Alchemist immediately. The facial proportions are all different due to the way the eyes are drawn. So, in order to start drawing, simply get yourself familiar with the different styles.

Step 2. Start developing a template.
In order to draw several different people you may want to have a template that you use throughout the beginning stages of your anime drawing. You can look up templates or just make your own. They can have guidelines, or not. I highly recommend having guidelines as a beginning anime artist just to get familiar with the facial proportions and where everything is placed.

Step 3. Eyes.
Eyes are the main judge of how the facial proportions are in relation with each other. The eyes are also the most important part of an anime facial structure. If you're going realistic, start with an almond shape and look at photos for reference. If you're going for the more classic cartoony style you will want to draw a large almond shaped eye, much larger than a realistic look and go lightly or erase the area where the eye connects to each other in the inner corner, look at photos for reference!

Step 4. Familiarity with other facial features.
The other facial features are mostly just simple lines, for example a mouth can be a slightly curved line that isn't connected at the middle and a nose can simply look like this: >. There isn't much advice I can give about these so go for it! Look at pictures for references and such.

Step 5. Hair.
Hair is generally very textured or very flat in anime, it just depends on the character. There is also no in between so... Basically you want to start with basic lines sprouting from the forehead of the character and into the space around the face, curving and spiking it as you go. Make sure it is reasonable for a hairstyle. Once you texture the inner hair very lightly you will be able to leave it simple or have many details, whatever is most comfortable with you.

Step 6. Clothing.
Because of your template you should already have body proportions. Now, clothing is the most difficult part of anime drawing as it is very intricate and exact, I recommend looking at pictures of anime clothing, or maybe even take pictures of your clothes and see how the fold on the body. If anything, at subtle creases where the arm hits the main torso and the armpit area. Also add some at the waist and beginning of the pants. As well as near the knees and elbows. This is as simple as you can get with anime. Just make sure the folds look natural and not too neat.

There you go! A written explanation of how to draw anime. I hope it helped! For now,
Sayonara!

Ani-May: If ___ was an anime, my thoughts

THESE ARE MY OPINIONS NOT ACTUAL FACTS

So, lately while browsing the internet and YouTube I have been noticing a lot of videos titled: if ___ was an anime. Basically it is taking a piece of raw content (a game, book series, a cartoon) and turning the content into fan-made anime. 

Let me tell you why this is awesome. 

I love anime, but I am also involved in a lot of other fandoms and seeing the creativity as well as the wonderful animation really warms my heart in a way that some fan-made content doesn't. I have seen a lot of terribly made fan-content and art that makes me question the fandom, but these anime and manga interpretation is something I solely enjoy. 

I think, many fans are using their time by making smutty fan fics and such or turning such an amazing content into something corrupted or something it was never meant to be. I'm not saying this is bad, but I, as a fan, do not like to see two of my favorite characters doing something inappropriate floating around the internet. Now, sure this can be something that brings joy to other fans, and that is not bad! It is just not my personal favorite content to see.

What I enjoy about these videos is the creativity, the thought, and the effort that was put into this. For example, I've seen a few of the: If Undertale was an Anime and absolutely loved the art and content and how it still stayed unique and true to the original content. It is amazing how an eight-bit Indie game can turn into a beautiful animated interpretation like that. 

Now, some of these videos are not my favorite. As we all know, Hentai is a type of anime as well (if you don't know, don't ask) and some fans can create this content. Some I see often interpreted as hentai anime is Five Nights At Freddy's as an anime. Which I find a bit weird as they are animatronics not sexy people but hey! The effort that is put in is what counts and always enhances my experience of being in a fandom.

What do you think of these interpretations? And am I wrong to think that inappropriate content is not something I like to see? What are your thoughts? 

Thanks for giving me up to 126 page views in a day! I appreciate the support as I am not that popular in general, sure there are billions of people in the world but 126 is pretty large too, and I am so happy! Arigato! and Sayonara! 

Ani-May: My top 4 Senpais (or crushes from anime)

AGAIN: MY PERSONAL OPINION FOLKS!
Schediaphilia: The attraction to animated or fictional characters. 
That is an actual disease folks and guess who just got freaking diagnosed?!

There's no doubt about it, I love my anime characters and I've definitely got more than 4, but might as well narrow them down for you guys! So here is a list of characters that I LOVE, don't worry most of them aren't for looks, those are just a bonus. 
Oh and there won't be any description or reasoning because of the weird way the text wraps around them, just have fun having nosebleeds!

4- America from Hetalia. 

3- L from Death Note


2-Edward Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood


And the hottest of all Senpais

1- Levi Ackerman

Ani-May: Top 5 most emotional death scenes

These are my opinions and my own personal thoughts

MAJOR SPOILERS

Why? Why does anime do this to our souls? They literally RIP OUR HEARTS, OUR FRAGILE HEARTS AND RIP THEM TO SHREDS!
Do you want to be reminded of this pain? Let me help you...

5. Levi's squad from Attack on Titan
You were crying silently with these 4, admit it. What really killed me was when Levi was talking with Petra's father as well as when Levi found all his top comrades dead. This is why I hate Annie, as well as that creepy laugh, what the heck is up with that? All I know is that this death really touched my heart and I cried. I mean, why did Annie have to kill them? WHYYYYYyyyyy....

4.Asuna from Sword Art Online (OR SO WE THOUGHT) 
So the final battle and Asuna has to go sacrificing herself huh? I mean I knew she wouldn't really die, after all there is a second series with her face slapped on the cover, but, ugh love really hurts. You could see her desire to let Kirito find the real world and at that moment it didn't matter about her, it mattered about Kirito and Kirito alone. It didn't matter about seeing her family and feeling the real world again. No, it didn't matter about her. It mattered about Kirito. I seriously wonder why the anime didn't portray their relationship like this more often. ALSO, how did she come back to life in the first place? 

3. L from Deathnote. 
Please don't make me talk about this one...please. I had a freaking crush on L and I was praying and hoping that he wouldn't die...I hate this. L was the practical spirit of Deathnote in a way, he was someone you had to make an opinion on right away as you were either Team L or Team Light. I was on team L all the way and then, he died. Light's reaction freaking killed me, but it was the fact that the very side, the side I supported from the beginning, had vanished in an instant. 

2. Maes Hughes from Fullmetal Alchemist/ Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. 
I'm already crying from writing all those, now this one? Our favorite character was Maes and we all loved his charisma, his smile, the way he loved and "bragged" about his family. The best part was that he was the perfect father figure for his three year old daughter. And that he died for the greater good. He found out the evidence needed to help the Elric brothers, and this scene was constantly going back and forth from him dying to him surviving. His funeral, his poor daughter's reaction to his death broke me. When Winry, Alphonse, and Edward found about this...I hated my life. 

1.Kaori Miyazono from Your Lie in April.
There, now I don't have any more tissues and we have to talk about the saddest death of all. I hate tragic romance and the way this anime portrayed it too. We were cheering for Kaori from the beginning and we all knew Watari was never going to be her real love, it was going to be Kousei. And when we saw them falling for each other, we couldn't help but smile. 
But then...
We found out that Kaori was sick, and dying. And it killed us to see Kousei avoid her because of dumb Watari, and we just wanted to scream. As we saw Kaori get sicker and sicker, almost to the point of dying, we knew that it was over. And as the episodes lessened we knew, we just knew. Then, she could stand, she was getting better, and a surgery could give her one last chance. I was praying at this point, praying so hard I could barely stand it. But, we saw her performing with Kousei and her disappear into a peaceful rest. The letter was the point I was bawling and just wished, for once, that we could see Kaori and Kousei together, a final time. 

Thanks for making me cry!
Sayonara.

Ani-May: top ten anime openings and endings

THESE ARE MY OWN PERSONAL OPINIONS
Keep in mind that these are my personal opinions and my own taste so...yeah!


10. Resonance from: SOUL EATER
 You have to admit, the pumped up music gives you an insight on the amazing battle and fight scenes that are featured in the anime. It is epic and amazing!

9. Marukaite Chikyuu from: Hetalia
  You really can't just help singing along to this one and the fact that the main countries all have their own version that they sing to is really unique and gives you an inside look on all the characters personalities my favorite versions are Prussia's, England's and America's.

8. The World from: Death Note
  This song just pairs well with the animation and opens up an intense and amazing anime. The way the balance between mysterious and out there is amazing and pairs well with everything in the anime.

7. Uso from: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
  The fun, child like animation that plays along with the rhythm of the perfect song to calm down after the intense action of the anime really is what put it on this list. I really enjoy the soft music and messy animation, it is just something that touches my heart in a way nothing else really does.

6. Crossing Field from: Sword Art Online
  The song is one of the best songs in my mind and in my music album. The opening really preps you and gets you pumped for the amazing action and animation to come in the anime. I also really, really, really love the song.

5. Tank from: Cowboy Bebop.
  I really,really love the authenticity of this as there is little lyrics and more of just a recognizable and catchy tune of  trumpets and instruments is immediately recognizable by any Otaku anywhere and is unique to any other anime from its time.

4. Seishun Wa Hanabi No You Ni from: Attack on Titan: Junior High
I'll be having a lot of Attack on Titan coming up but this one really is appropriate as it is an interpretation of the original Guren No Yumiya that is more friendly(ish) and is appropriate to the comedy and fun of the spin off anime series.

3. Again from: Fullmetal Alchemist:Brotherhood
I absolutely love all the endings and openings from Fullmetal Alchemist:Brotherhood but Again really opens up softly and then goes to fast rapping and rock which is something that pairs well with the animation and the anime itself. Yui's beautiful voice really pulls you in and makes you anticipate a good show, which is nearly always guaranteed with this anime.

2. Guren No Yumiya from: Attack On Titan.
This song is so bad*ss and really puts on a show as you are immediately pulled in with action and meaningful animation. You can't help sing along to the lyrics you do know (Jager) and hum the rest of the melody. I can't watch this opening enough and is definitely appropriate with the number two anime opening/ending on this list. I just love everything about it.

1. Jiyuu No Tsubasa from: Attack On Titan.
The second anime openings are always a bit under appreciated, especially this one. Now before you start throwing tomatoes at me(or rather the screen, please don't do that it will ruin your computer) hear me out. I felt as the animation and the song paired better with the animation and the song is my favorite song of all time as well. I just really felt that this song was not only bad*ss but also showed more of the anime itself. Now, the first opening is amazing, don't get me wrong, but something about this anime pulled me in more from the start, perhaps the more symbolic animation scenes (candles, blood rain, etc) really pulled me in as I really enjoy these scenes, or maybe the fact it portrayed the characters in different ways that I was more attracted too and therefore favored more than the first. Either way both the openings are amazing, but I just felt that Jiyuu No Tsubasa was better.

Ani-May review: HETALIA

Ne Ne Papa! Ne Ne Papa!

I have just recently finished Hetalia, and I really enjoyed this as it was filled with humor and fun. It doesn't take itself very seriously but that is what makes the anime so amazing and unique at the same time.

Basically it goes over different time periods with the countries being personified by...a person? Here's an example as that can be kind of confusing.
that is America, as a character in Hetalia


The anime is a comedy and kind of emotional with some suggestive themes that aren't too heavily mentioned. Each country is different and the interactions with other countries are really hilarious and entertaining. They do not focus on Latin countries, but do focus on many others, especially European countries.

Now, as I said before this anime is very light and happy as well as the fact it doesn't take itself too seriously. The anime has some suggestive themes as well as some stereotypical qualities in each country, but these are not too heavy. This may turn down some of the watchers, but this only added to my viewing experience and it was something I highly enjoyed.

What do you think of Hetalia? Please answer in the comments.

Sayonara!

Ani-May Review: Death Note

Come to the dark side, we have Light. Wait, what?

Death Note is an amazing anime series with boys and angst and death of course. Basically, a young boy named Light gets his hand on a notebook called the Death Note. Whoever's name you write in the book will die and Light definitely uses this to his advantage, luckily(ish) a detective named L is trying to stop Light and it's really good.

There is less action and more intense scenes and a story line as you never know who will die next and why. Also there is a shinigami who likes apples. But honestly that is not very important. The action is smart and really has you on the edge of your seat as the two geniuses go back to back in this war of justice.

Also there is a plot twist half way through that just really blows your mind, but I can't tell you what so you are just going to have to be patient.

Overall it is not very action filled and somewhat slow but it is tense and really keeps you wondering what will happen next. I recommend it to really anyone who likes mysteries and Sherlock and I definitely enjoyed. 

Ani-May review: Your Lie In April

I cried.
That is all.

Basically it is about a young boy and girl who end up falling in love over something beautiful called music. It is not for everyone as it is a musical drama. It moves slowly, but allows time to build up the relationship and really get you to realize how much these two love each other.

If you can really appreciate the way of slow building relationships and drama then you will enjoy this a lot and it will definitely be at the top of your anime list. If you're not into stuff like this then go check out another anime, but the music, and how they bond over it. Ugh.

I don't have a lot to say about this anime except for the fact that is very beautiful and emotional.

So watch it.

Sayonara

Ani-May review: Sword Art Online

This one? Okay then.

Sword Art Online is one of the first anime I watched and because of this I really enjoyed this, however after watching other anime it is realized that this anime does have it's flaws.

Basically, this tale is about a young boy who gets stuck in an RPG world, and (oh no) plot twist! If you die in the video game you die in real life. It is a cool concept and really drew me in at first. Now, even while watching this anime it seemed ironic that every girl Kirito meets falls for him. And the one girl he falls for in return (Asuna), their relationship seems forced.

The anime moves at a quick pace and can really throw you off, but otherwise this really enhanced the series as I feel like it would have been boring if it went a slower pace. It is a great anime if you look past the romance in the first few episodes. But some episodes (no spoilers of course) really made me question why they didn't show them interacting like this throughout the entire anime.

The animation and fight scenes was something I really enjoyed about the series and really was the top reason I continued watching, also to see who Kirito would end up with in reality.

I tried watching the second series but didn't really enjoy it as much as the first.

Sayonara.

Ani-May review: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

 So, this one...okay I'm really biased on this one so just hear me out. 

Basically this anime is just amazing in my eyes and I have a small(lol) crush on the main character Edward Elric. Did you get it? The pun? Anyway on  to the review. 

This anime is basically about two brothers trying to get their bodies back using magic called Alchemy in a world where this is the main way to attack. It gets more complicated but of course I cannot spoil anything. I think very highly of this anime and absolutely adore the emotional touch it has and the hilarious joking scenes paired with the joking animation. It is something I really favor and love. 

This anime is also very complex and you have to really pay attention, sure some episodes can be boring and all but they enhance the plot in a positive way. Also, there are many characters and it may be hard to keep up. But, some can really appreciate this and give a nice touch to the anime, also the character feelings and actions seem genuine and not to forced, which is something I like. 

Overall, this anime is not for everyone but for those who enjoy the style and such, can be cherished and enjoyed. 

Ani-May review: Attack On Titan

sied ihr das essen Nien, wir sind der Jager!!!

I have to admit, this anime took the world by storm when it first released in 2013. From it's amazing animation to the memorable story lines and openings, anime fans all over the world praised this anime highly and is at the top with many anime fans list. Fans worldwide are still eagerly awaiting the second season which may or may not come. But we have all the time in the world to watch the terrible live-action movie, the OVA series (which made me waste a whole box of tissues by the way), and the more friendly Attack on Titan: Junior High.

However, this anime may not be for everyone. With it's intense violence and perhaps more adult-themed morals, as well as some cussing, the anime may turn down a few people. However, for those of us who like anime like this, it's pretty sweet. Now, another amazing aspect of this anime is the way it has a complex, interesting story line without letting us down with the all-action no-story mumbo jumbo.

So while I am still waiting for the possible never to come second season of the anime, I want to know...what do you think of this anime? Am I overrating it? Underrating it?

For now,

Sayanora

Let me introduce myself

I am an Otaku and this is my life

My name is...let's say Hanji right now since she's my favorite anime character and I want this to stay anonymous. Anyway, I'm an otaku! I wasn't always an otaku until BAM it hit me out of nowhere and now I cannot watch regular T.V shows without cringing. Anyway I like anime and here are a few that I have watched and enjoyed! Oh and opinions are included too!

-Your Lie in April- without spoiling everything for you it's about a boy whose life is dull and he meets a girl who brings color, and they both have a single passion, music. This brings them together and tears their worlds apart in an emotional journey

-Sword Art Online- basically this RPG is super popular and on the opening day all the players become trapped in the game and can only escape by beating the boss on the 100th floor. OH AND PLOT TWIST if they die in the game they die in real life. 

-Attack on Titan- humanity lives in captivity and giant man eating creatures called Titans from outside the walls COME IN LIKE A WRECKING BALL. I'm so sorry

-Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood- basically two brothers are alchemists and control elements and try to fight very powerful villains, it gets more complicated by the middle but I don't want to spoil anything. 

-Death Note- basically a teenager gets his hand on a notebook called the DEATH NOTE and whoever's name he writes in this book will die. But a detective called L tried to figure out who is behind all this homicide and why they are doing it. Haven't finished this one but it's so good so far!!!