The story revolves around Takumi Tsuzuki, a boy who lives with his older “sister” Otome, although the two have no blood ties between them. Otome manages a run-down confectionary store called Stray Cats. One day, Otome picks up a mysterious beautiful girl off the streets. (ANN)

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gelotaku9

n conclusion, this was a nice light-hearted start with some drama on the side to the anime Mayoi Neko Overrun. I had some worries at first, but it seems as though those worries have been set to the side for now.

matthigh

Dear God, this show is awful. Truly, truly awful. The best I can say about it is that the characters are incredibly cute (the tsundere childhood-girlfriend character with a penchant for lying, violence and panty shots especially); but then again, in anime cute characters are a dime a dozen. The loli tease really disturbs me (honestly, it is necessary to sexualize a character that looks all of ten years old?), and this show has all the hallmarks of turning into a slapstick “harem anime” show. Sigh. But mostly, I found the story-telling very scatter-brained and disjointed, and the plot (as it was) pointless. Although even if this was well-written, I still doubt there would be enough “there” to make it worth watching.

emashu@MyAnimeList

The ecchi is minimal and the harem is developed nicely and not showing up suddenly out of nowhere like some other shows ahmahmomamorihimariahmahm. JUST WATCH IT IT’S AMAZING IT’S FUN IT’S WELL DONE AND IT HAS A TSUNDERE CHARACTER – WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED?!

Summary :

Story follows a teenaged girl named Lucy Heartfilia who aims to join the world’s most notorious mage guild, Fairy Tail. During a daring rescue, Lucy encounters Natsu “Salamander” Dragneel, a quirky Fairy Tail member and a teenaged practitioner of the ancient Dragon Slayer magic. Lucy is eventually welcomed into the Fairy Tail guild as she, Natsu, and other members go on various quests together. (AniDB)

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otakureview

If you’re a faithful follower of Bleach, Naruto, Soul Eater or other series of that nature there’s more than enough here to at least get your interest. Everyone else is going to find what appears to be a possibly better than average magic fighting series. It has its moments but Fairy Tail isn’t striking me as anything particularly special.

Marquis_D_Luffy@myanimelist

I give Fairy Tail a 9. The story is solid, and it’s very enjoyable, and that’s really all you can ask. If you want to complain about art, sound, and character, all I have to say is keep watching. My old review said “you’ll just have to trust me that things will get better” and I’m glad to see that that premonition came to pass. In my opinion, an anime is all about how much you enjoy it, and Fairy Tail is one to enjoy.

nerdiest-kids

Anime fans of NK, you should definitely give Fairy Tail a shot. Watch the first 3-5 Episodes and like other anime’s, if you don’t like it, stop watching it. I feel this will at least entertain you with the comedic aspect of it and will keep you watching for some of its action. Plus, the first five episodes do their job, set up the story and proceed into the series..

Summary :

Halo Legends is a collection of seven animated short films set in the Halo science-fiction universe. Financed by Halo franchise overseer 343 Industries, the stories were created by five Japanese production houses: Bones, Casio Entertainment, Production I.G., Studio 4°C, and Toei Animation. Shinji Aramaki, creator and director of Appleseed and Appleseed Ex Machina, serves as the project’s creative director. The idea for an anime compilation existed for years before there was momentum for the project. 343 Creative director Frank O’Connor produced story outlines or finished scripts that the production houses animated in a variety of styles. Warner Bros. released Legends on DVD and Blu-ray on February 16, 2010. (Wikipedia)

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Episode: “The Babysitter”
Studio: Studio 4°C

“Babysitters” follows a squad of four Orbital Drop Shock Troopers or Helljumpers. The squad is composed of Private O’Brien, Dutch (from Halo 3: ODST), Master Sergeant Cortez, and Corporal Checkman. O’Brien is being replaced as the squad’s sniper by Cal-141, a SPARTAN-II, and is now the backup. The squad is sent into a Covenant zone under the cover of a meteor shower to eliminate a Prophet. Produced by Eiko Tanaka and directed by Toshiyuki Kanno. (Wikipedia)

Episode: “The Duel”
Studio: Production I.G

Produced by Mitsuhisa Ishikawa and directed by Hiroshi Yamazaki, with creative supervision by Mamoru Oshii follows an Arbiter named Fal who does not want to follow the Covenant religion. One of the Prophets accuses Fal of heresy. Fal will not yield and the Prophet is forced to send another Elite to kill his wife in order to drag him to a trap. (Wikipedia)

Episode: “The Package”
Studio: Casio Entertainment

On board a cloaked human ship, a group of elite supersoldiers called Spartans (John-117/Master Chief, Frederic-104, Kelly-087, Arthur-079 and Solomon-069) are briefed by an intelligence officer about their mission. A Covenant fleet is momentarily trapped in the system, and is carrying an important “package” the Spartans must retrieve. The ship decloaks and deploys the Spartans in small ships called Booster Frames. Solomon detects the package on one of the ships, but discovers too late that it is a ruse; Solomon is killed when the ship is destroyed. Master Chief deduces that their target is actually in the Covenant flagship. Arthur is killed trying to cover Kelly during the battle, and the rest of the Spartans board the Covenant ship. Making their way through thick Covenant defenses, Master Chief manages to recover the package—human scientist Catherine Halsey in cryonic hibernation—and the two escape via a Covenant escape pod. The remaining Spartans are recovered by the stealth ship and leave the system. (Wikipedia)

Episode: “Origins”
Studio: Studio 4°C

On board the ship Forward Unto Dawn , the artificial intelligence Cortana and Master Chief are stranded after the events of Halo 3. Cortana muses on her existence and what she has learned about the noble and ancient race known as the Forerunners. Cortana narrates past events: thousands of years ago, the Forerunners were a great civilization, but they came under attack by the parasitic Flood. The Forerunner underestimated the Flood, by which time it had spread, gaining the knowledge of the life it consumed. Though the Forerunners fought bravely, but realized it was a futile fight. After trying other methods, they developed a weapon of last resort; an array of ringed megastructures or Halos that would destroy the Flood and their food supply—every sentient creature in the galaxy. While the Flood and Forerunner were wiped out by the Halo Array’s activation, the Forerunners reseeded catalogued life throughout the galaxy.  (Wikipedia)

Episode: “Homecoming”
Studio: Bee Train (.hack series)

Produced by Bee Train productions Inc. with Production I.G and executive produced by Koichi Mashimo, written by Hiroyuki Kawasaki and directed Koji Sawai.

Focused on the tragedies involving the SPARTAN-II recruitment in 2517, and the SPARTANs coming to terms with their origins. (Wikipedia)

Episode: “Prototype”
Studio: Studio Bones

Prototype follows a marine sergeant nicknamed Ghost who leads Hades Squad, a demolition team charged with implementing the Cole protocol – destroying sensitive information and materials during UNSC retreats to prevent them falling into covenant hands. His nickname of Ghost stems from the complete lack of emotion he shows, highlighted in particular by his last mission – in which his entire platoon was wiped out, with him being the only survivor. For this reason he is distrusted by his squad.

His squad are operating on the planet Algolis, attempting to destroy a prototype weapons facility that is about to be taken by the Covenant. Not wanting a repeat of his previous mission, he disobeys orders to destroy a prototype heavy powered armour suit – instead he commandeers it and proceeds to provide cover for his squad to allow them to evacuate. Despite dealing massive damage to Covenant forces, his ammunition and shield are soon depleted and he loses an arm to a grenade. Seeing the last evacuation ships fly away, he uses the suit’s powerful self destruct to annihilate all nearby Covenant forces – and completing his mission to destroy the suit.

Animated by Studio Bones, Directed by Tomoki Kyoda Yasushi Muraki, featuring production designs by Shinji Aramaki.  (Wikipedia)

Episode: “Odd One Out”
Studio: Toei Animation

Animated by Toei Animation Company written and directed by Daisuke Nishio, Odd One Out is a parody story of Halo universe and is not canon.^[9] It follows the adventures of Spartan 1337, a member of Master Chief’s unit who suffers both from a severe ego and horrendous bad luck, although still a fairly competant fighter in his own right. He finds himself accidently standed on a planet after falling out of his transport. The planet is inhabited by dinosaurs and a group of stranded kids, the two oldest having near superhuman strength. The covenant test their latest weapon, a beastial warrior called Pluton. 1337 and the kids fight back, but are overpowered. However, the kids’ ship (whose AI they refer to as “Mama”) launches the beast into slipspace. When Cortana senses it, she tells Master Chief to leave it, as it is happy. 1337 makes for the rendezvous point, before being carried off by a Pteradactyl.  (Wikipedia)

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IGN Movies

Halo Legends proves a successful – if uneven – attempt to fuse these two universes, and will certainly prove essential viewing for those with more than a passing interest in Bungie’s seminal shooters.

The HD Room

Halo Legends is not the most even journey through the Halo-verse but it is must-see entertainment for its audience: the fans.

isugoi

Overall, Halo Legends is an excellent compilation of animated shorts that really bring the Halo universe up to a whole new level. Each episode seems to complement the series in some fashion—some obviously more than others—but it’s awesome to see such imaginative interpretations of one of the most famed video games series.

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* Based on a shoujo manga by Shiina Karuho, serialised in Bessatsu Margaret.

Kuronuma Sawako is the perfect heroine… for a horror movie. With her jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanor, she’s often mistaken for the haunting movie character Sadako. But behind her scary facade is a very misunderstood teenager. Too shy to fit in, all she wants to do is make some friends. But when a popular boy in class befriends her, she’s sure to make more than just that–she’s about to make some enemies too! (AniDB)

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Moonfrost@myanimelist.net

I recommend this Anime to everyone. Guys, don’t be scared to watch this. I’m a guy and I find this Anime incredible. I’m 100% straight, don’t worry. I’ve only seen 8 episodes but I can tell that it’s going to be awesome from beginning to end. It’s a masterpiece.

anime-planet.com

I definitely recommend Kimi ni Todoke for anyone who is a fan of high school romances. Even if you’re not, you could always give it a try and see what you think.

animediet.net

The manga that the show is based on received an award, so for any women interested in how the anime turns out, there you go.

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Website: ntv.co.jp/kiminitodoke
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Set in the future on a land that, after being marred by long-lasting wars, has settled into a quiet cycle of decline. Sorami Kanata is a 15-year-old girl who fulfills her dream of enlisting in the army and joins a unit of five girls who protect a fortress that looms over a little village. The girls also play music that reverberates across the skies over towns without people and seas without fish.

This title is reported as using the Spanish city of Cuenca and its nearby Alarcón Fortress as a model for the storyline.

Sora no Oto is a multimedia mix project and the first entry in Aniplex and TV Tokyo’s Anime no Chikara project. (AniDB)

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animediet.net

This is the first appealing show I’ve seen so far this season, and as more episode 1s roll out this week I’ll keep writing about more. Stay tuned.

chikorita157.notcliche.com

However, “Hater’s gonna hate” no matter what (complete with animated GIF)… Just ignore them and watch it without comparing it to obviously moe shows like K-ON! You might just enjoy it.

akiba-station.com

I was worried about this show being a convenient mix of whats hot and trendy, but so far this show holds a lot of promise. What a great way to start of 2010!

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Website: sorawoto.com
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The St. Mikhailov Academy student Oribe Mafuyu comes across a mysterious silver haired boy. The boy is a Qwsaer, a being that draws power from breast milk and is able to manipulate a specific element – Iron. And now, in the 21st century, the mystery revolving around an Icon turns the academy into the battlegrounds for the fight between the Qwaser! (ANN)

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This has been described as being a very ecchi and adult (or mature) series, which places a heavy emphasis on fan service, especially with breast milk as a plot device.  (anime.mikomi.org)
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myanimelist.net

The Censorship…

The Story…

Everything in this anime is all about big boobs and people sucking on tits and drinking breast milk for power… O wait? they call it soma.

If anyone is or is planning to watch this I recommend the Directors cut or wait for the DVD version.

finallyanime.com

Seikon No Qwaser was a milky treat I strongly advise everyone to see.

anime.mikomi.org

After watching the atrocity that is the censored version of this title, I couldn’t bring myself to watch it in such a mutilated form. The “Seikon no Qwaser Massacred by Censors” articles all over the net is enough proof of that.

This title might just break some ecchi records the way it’s going so far. I’ll be in for the long haul of course. Great ep…

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Website: qwaser.jp
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Hei and Yin have broken with the ’syndicate’ and are now on the run. But the syndicate does not want to loose a doll as special as Yin and are chasing after them will as many contractors as they can muster. Japan is no longer safe, so Hei and Yin will have to escape to Taiwan – if they can manage to stay alive long enough to find a way off of the Japanese island. (anime.mikomi.org)

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randomc.animeblogger.net

I hate to say it, but this episode was everything I wanted the second series to be. There was tons of action, some hints of romance, and then some plot twists and more action.

eksentrick.wordpress.com

Ok, I’m not really serious or anything as there were (very few) parts I did like about the second season but really, even all 12 episodes of it was not enough to satisfy me like the first 5 minutes into this OVA did.

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Two brothers lose their mother to an incurable disease. With the power of “alchemy”, they use taboo knowledge to resurrect her. The process fails, and as a toll for using this type of alchemy, the older brother, Edward Elric loses his left leg while the younger brother, Alphonse Elric loses his entire body. To save his brother, Edward sacrifices his right arm and is able to affix his brother’s soul to a suit of armor. With the help of a family friend, Edward receives metal limbs – “automail” – to replace his lost ones. With that, Edward vows to search for the Philosopher’s Stone to return the brothers to their original bodies, even if it means becoming a “State Alchemist”, one who uses their alchemy for the military. (AniDB)

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asstme.wordpress.com

Just like the first anime, this second anime will bring just enough amount of action, drama, and comedy and more. Based on what I saw on the first episode, this anime will surely evolve into something fans will be talking about everywhere. Another reason why I think it will be a better anime than the first is because it will closely follow the manga as well. So check this anime out and enjoy!

heroic-cinema.com

It’s like Fullmetal Alchemist, only better. It’s all the things we loved about FMA, without the part where it ended.

mania.com

For people who missed the first series, this is a great show to get into and check out and I hope it does well and I’ll look forward to seeing it in a non-streaming manner so that it doesn’t look like a lot of stills and basic web animation at times.

Website: www.hagaren.jp
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Based on a light novel series by Kenji Inoue with illustrations by Yui Haga. The light novel series, which debuted in 2007, is set in a school that strictly stratifies students, and the comforts of their classrooms, by test scores. The lowest ranked class rallies to use experimental fantasy summoned monsters to battle the higher ranked classes for school supremacy. (AniDB)

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projectsaber.com

Each episode just gets better and better in terms of amusement factor. I actually found the 3rd episode, which did not involve the exam battles, to be the funniest one yet. Hopefully they can keep this trend up in the episodes to come!

animediet.net

My bottomline? Fresh and ingenious, a good watch with enough baits and other little things to entice me to go on

brianandrew.wordpress.com

Hahaha I love this show – funny, original, and never disappointing, except for the fact that we got no battle scenes (ep5). I was disappointed that this episode focused on a certain group of characters, and the fact that he never found any other prizes.

I wish we had this in high school!

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