This was really annoying, these DVDs weren’t delivered to me for a week since their arrival in Kuwait. I can’t believe they are stopping animation DVDs now. These DVDs were sent to clearance to Ministry of Information, I really can’t believe they have the time to go through this. At least I got my DVDs a week later not months later.
DVDs:
- Highlander – Search for Vengeance
- HellBoy – Blood & Iron
Afro Samurai is a mini-series based on a Takashi Okazaki manga. The series takes place in a unique world that is part ancient Japan and part futuristic science fiction fantasy. Samuel L. Jackson stars as “Afro” the solitary samurai on a quest to avenge the wrongful death of his father. Afro sheds no tears and knows no love.
This is an anime I was looking forward to since it mixes things up a bit, but it was even better then I expected. This anime is a mix of Ninja Scroll and Cowboy Bebop with the bloody fights, good music, great animation, and fantastic plot line. The anime is simple about a man who is avenging his father, and everything in his life has led him to revenge, this is all taking place in the futuristic feudal Japan ere. I just couldn’t get enough of it, and I was happy I had all five episodes on one disc. You have to see all of it, the animation is amazing and the plot is simple enough to follow but with all the intricacies tied in. A must see anime for any anime fan.
Link: AnimeNewsNetwork
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Plot Summary: In the future, a meteor crashes into Earth and brings with it a virulent form of life. This virus is known as M34 and attacks humans, turning them into vicious monsters. Most of the human population is wiped out, thus government agencies are formed to fight the virus. One of the groups, NOA, inserts nanomachines into the bodies of its soldiers; these machines allow them to transform and fight off the infected. Unfortunately, the virus mutates and becomes too strong for NOA to handle. Now the fate of the world rests in the hands of 16-year-old girl with the power to defeat the virus.
This anime revolves around the a virus which is plaguing the humans and they developed the NOA soldiers to fight off these creatures which are developed from this virus. There are two main characters one is Yuji who is a NOA soldier, and AI who has the power to fight off this virus. The way this anime is developed its too fast and in too short a time. The story of the NOA soldiers themselves wasn’t clear as to how they came about and where they were going with them. They were trying to create a complex story in just four episodes, there wasn’t enough character development to justify all they did. They tried incorporating CG animation into the anime and that didn’t work out too well. For four episodes it was a waste of time, this is one of the worst anime’s I have seen yet.
Link: AnimeNewsNetwork
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I came back from work and I was hungry but I didn’t eat until late in the day. I had a few things in mind that I wanted to do, I was thinking of heading over to my cousins place, but I had a few things to finish up at home.
As I was sitting on the computer I decided to watch some Naruto Shippuuden since I was saving a couple of episodes and thought to enjoy all these episodes that I had saved up and I was really happy that I waited, there was so much action and fantastic fights that I’m happy I got to see some of the conclusions! Or else I would have gone nuts waiting for the next episode! Naruto Shippuuden is fantastic, and I can’t get enough of it, I like the development of this anime.
Then I was having lunch I was watching the Justice League and I have to say that I am really happy I picked up the DVDs! They are fantastic, and they are filled with great special features, but I didn’t watch too much of it.
As soon as I was upstairs it seemed my cousin was busy with other things so I was chilling the sitting room. I was feeling tired, but before I knew it I passed out and I only woke up two hours later. It seems I was more exhausted then I thought and then funny part I remember my final thought is that I wouldn’t have enough time to play some video games!
Plot Summary: Yuri Shibuya was living a pretty normal life. That changed the day he was dunked into a toilet after an attempt to save a classmate from a gang of bullies. Instead of just getting a good soaking, he’s pulled in. The next thing he knows, he’s in a world that vaguely resembles medieval Europe. If that’s not odd enough, he’s told that he is to be the next Maoh, just because he has black hair and black eyes. The Maoh is the King of the Mazoku, who are coexisting not-so-peacefully with the humans in this world. Much to his subject’s dismay, he’s totally different from the rulers they’re accustomed to. He’s kind, considerate, a believer in justice, and not willing to use violence to solve conflicts. Not exactly someone they want running a country on the very brink of war. Now, Yuri has to deal with trying to become a good Maoh, while at the same time attempting to adapt to this land’s customs and culture, all in a world where the tension between the humans and Mazoku is reaching its peak.
This was an anime that I kept hearing about but I wasn’t sure about. It revolves around Yuri Shebuya and his introduction as the Demon King. He first thought that he was a normal highschool kid living in Japan, until one day he was warped into the demon world. Yuri’s soul has a lot to do with his situation and how he is related to the other world. The concept of demons is completely different, they are people part of the Demon Tribe in the alternate world and they are in conflict with humans. Yuri has his hands full, but he has a group of trusted friends who will help him through his journey as the Demon King, and to become the Demon King. You see the deeper side of him, and his alternate part of his soul, the Demon King come out to show his justice in the world. This is an anime which I wasn’t expecting to be as good as it is. The animation is good, and the storyline is excellent and you are always on your toes wanting to see the next episode. This is for season one, and now I’m going to see season two of this great anime series.
Link: AnimeNewsNetwork
Review:
Another package from Amazon which made me real happy, but its funny this box had the MOI sticker as well. Its a delivery from DHL saying “For MOI Inspection” What inspection! Its only a couple of DVDs!! Why are they so persistent about the damn inspection when all they are doing is delaying the delivery. Honestly I’m happy they didn’t stop my box, but I’m still complaining because its a waste of time.
Items:
- Solty Rei 1
- Kyo Kara Maoh Vol 5
- Kyo Kara Maoh Vol 6
- Kyo Kara Maoh Vol 7
- Justice League Unlimited Season 2
- The Matrix Trilogy HD-DVD
Even though I know I made an Amazon order a couple of days ago its like Christmas ever time I see an Amazon Box in my room every time I get back from work. I bunched a large order of times all one go so that I can get the cost of shipping down. Whats surprising is they came so fast and even items that said for MOI inspection it seems they didn’t go which is really good, nobody seems to be checking these items and I hope they don’t check it anytime soon.
Books:
- The Making of Star Wars
- Founders At Work
- The 4-Hour Work Week
- Then We Came To The End
Anime:
- Karu
- Solty Rei
- Tokko
- Afro Man
DVD:
- Justice League Unlimited Season 2
- Justice League Season 1
- Justice League Season 2
Electronics:
- X-Box 360 HD-DVD Player
I have a different source of torrent sites for when I search for animes, some of them specifically have sites where the groups release, and some times you can find these animes at these sites which are a database of torrents.
Plot Summary: Folks, meet Takashi Kamiyama. Enrolled at Cromartie High, where everybody is a delinquent, Kamiyama is apparently the only non-delinquent in the school. Logically, therefore, he must be the toughest in his class – by the rather twisted logic that only a really tough rabbit would lie down with lions. Thus begins a story that parodies every cliché of tough-guy anime that you’ve ever heard of, and some you haven’t. Oh, and Freddie Mercury is in it, too.
This is an odd anime since its story line revolves around other anime’s story line. Its about Takashi Kamiyama who is a good student enrolled in a delinquent school, and each of one those students has a story but Kamiyama just wants to study and they all start forming different groups in the school. Some of them get tied up with Kamiyama because they find him to be different. This whole anime revolves around cliche’s and copying parts of other animes and makes fun of them. The animation itself is very different and this just makes things funnier and funnier. Its a weird funny anime which is different then most, and either you like it or don’t. Each episode is only 12 minutes long and its supposed to be short and sweet. This anime isn’t for everyone but I found it hilarious and I really enjoyed it.
Link: AnimeNewsNetwork
Review:
I have a lot I’m trying to watch at the same time, I wish I had enough time to finish some of these animes all in one go. There are some extremelly good animes, and I’m still searching for some more, and trying to find some more torrents and dvds to pick up. I have just written real quick what I think of these animes while I am watching them, full reviews will be forthcoming.
Downloading:
Complete Series:
- Amaenaideyo
- Amaenaideyo Katsu
- Busou Renkin
- Berserk
- Gankutsuou
- E’s Otherwise
- Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
- Welcome to the NHK!
- Zegapain
Currently Watching:
- Desert Punk (Ok)
- Kyo Karah Maoh (Very Good)
- Planetes (Very Good)
Constantly Watching:
- Bleach (Excellent)
- Naruto Shippuuden (Excellent)
- Eyeshield 21 (Excellent)
