MY HEART... (TAT)

Title: Nana

Type: Anime

Status: Completed [47 Episodes]

Type: Manga

Status: On Hiatus

Plot: Two girls. Same name. Same Age. Different circumstances with one fated meeting. Might give you the idea of a yuri manga but it's not. [~fufufu...] Komatsu Nana is going off to Tokyo because she wants to be an independent woman and follow her boyfriend. Meanwhile Osaki Nana goes off to Tokyo so she achieve her dreams of being in a band and catch up with her lover. On one fated snowy evening.... WATCH IT, so you'll know! :P

Okay, I'm not really a person who just writes a review for any anime I haven't finished yet BUT I just have to right now or else my heart would break! [I'm still in episode 14, btw] But I think this anime is super genius. Compared to slice of life/romance/josei anime like Bokura ga Ita [which I really hated because of the ending] I think Nana gave me a spark in a single episode.

I'm still shivering with anger after episode 13 but that's the reason why a person chases after one anime programme. It gives a sense of interest to the audiences. Let me continue watching this ne?

[Though I already know the ending... in the manga.... TAT, I'm such an idiot.]

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Aliens. Movies. Death. Love.

Title: Ano Natsu de Matte Iru

Type: Anime

Episodes: 12

Plot: Kaito Kirirshima has a passion for movies and film that he always brings his camera with him. One night, while testing his new camera and films the night sky, he accidentally gets killed in one "BOOM"... Next morning, he wakes up with no recollection with happened. He goes to school only to find out there is a very beautiful older transfer student named Ichika. Then the rest.... well, WATCH?!?!

Okay. Truthfully, I'm not a big fan of Sci-fi so when I read the synopsis, I was quite not interested. But since it is a summer story (I watched AnoHana 2 summers ago and looked what happened... :P) I said to myself, "Hey give it a try, for summer's sake" So I did... And it was sooo.... huhuhuhu... (TAT) yeah... good guess... I cried, again! What's with these summer stories, geez!!! Last summer I watched The Girl who Leapt through Time and I just broke down. 

But Ano Natsu de Matteru is something I would recommend not only for the summer seasons but throughout the whole year. I would totally watch it all over again... but gosh, time is flying so fast. And man, too much anime, soo little time plus school and digital art and traditional art and my life's a total chaos... Augh!

Enough about my ranting. The only thing about this anime that I really really hate is when the characters would say something they don't mean and my chest just aches... But I think that's a good thing isn't it? Because it makes the audiences engaged to the anime programme itself. Great job again, JC STAFF!! Love lots.

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The Anime that made my cry like a child from beginning to end!

Title: Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mad Shiranai (AnoHana)

Type: Anime

Status: Completed (11 Episodes)

Author: Mari Okada

Plot: Jinta is a high school student who has pretty much given up everything. On a summer day, a ghost, or what he calls "hallucination" of his childhood friend Menma appeared to him, 10 years after she died. She came back telling him that she cannot rest because of a promise she made 10 years ago to someone. You need to watch to understand the rest.

Okay, not because I said the word "GHOST", it's going to be a horror anime. NO, you are wrong. It's not a horror anime, it's a romance/friendship anime that will make you cry from beginning to end.

11 episode full of tear and snot falling. So prepare your tissues dear. A friendly reminder here, follow it!

I will not say anything about this. Because this is one of the greatest and priceless anime you could ever find in your whole freaking life.

IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED THIS, YOU JUST MISSED HALF OF YOUR LIFE! SERIOUSLY!

Anyway, this anime was the second anime that made me cry. The first one was Angel Beats. :)

Enjoy yourselves, deary!

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*Bang* *Bang* *Reloads Gun* Shoot!

Title: Hidan no Aria

Type: Anime

Status: Completed

Author: Chugaku Akamatsu

Mangaka: Kobuichi

Plot: Kinji is a student of a specialised school wherein part of their "lessons" are handling a gun or targeting a criminal. However, one day when he tries to quit school, a skilled killer tries to hunt any student from that school. Then a petite tsundere girl, Aria, an S-rank student came to his rescue and.... Well, let's just watch it. 

Hidan no Aria! Excellent! If I was to grade it, I'd give it 4.5 stars. Effects: Great! Graphics: Great! Plot: Great! Characters: (*¬*)

Well, Hidan no Aria is one of your "typical" school life anime with a twist. It's just that, normal students just don't handles guns that professionally and try to kill someone off the road. This is one hell of an anime. 

I greatly recommend it for all fans of the genre of school life, comedy, action and ecchi.
~Oh and, just a spoiler. Aria is one hell of a tsundere.~ >////< ~fufufufuf!

Until next time

Admin Ten-chan

The Perfect City is not as perfect as you think.

Title: NO. 6 (Number Six)

Type: Anime

Status: Completed

Author: Atsuko Asano

Mangaka: Hinoki Kino

Plot: Shion is one of the best, most intelligent student in the city. However, he is looking for something more profound. He feels quite caged in the city he's living in. One night, on a storm, while venting out he's frustration, an injured kid named Nezumi came to his quarters and soon discovers that Nezumi is a 'criminal' but that truth is far larger than that. What is really going on in the perfect city of NO. 6?

No. 6. One of the best animes I have ever watched in my whole entire life. The art is wonderful, the storyline is excellent. What more can I ask for? My first impression of this is another shounen/seinen anime with a lot of fighting, crying and sacrifice/redemption crap but I was really astounded because all my judgements were crushed down ultimately by the first episode. From experience, my advice, don't let firsr impressions ruin your imagination. Hey, maybe the crappiest anime you think just because of a boring one episode, hmpf, might as well continue and see what happens.

Anyway, caution though. NO.6 has a hint of shounen ai. And shounen Ai haters, well, you might as well erase that kind of mentality because this anime might initiate you to a whole new level. :3

Ohh, and uhm... Here's a little fan service

Just kidding! Here you go, the famous NO. 6 cover

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What?! TIME FLIES!

I didn't realise until now.

IT'S ALREADY JUNE!!! OMG!

Anyway, here's a little welcoming picture from me!

This is a drawing from dA! :3
Check out more on:

theyaoi801.deviantart.com

artrockerispunkd.deviantart.com

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The best stories in the world... ARE THOSE UNTOLD.

Title: Croquis

Type: Manga

Status: Completed

Mangaka: Takanaga Hinako

Okay, I am not sure of what to say with the plot because what I recommend in this manga volume is not the main story but Chapters 5 and 7 entitled 'OF MY FIRST LOVE'. 

OF MY FIRST LOVE is a story that I admire every time I read it. Every time I would read it, I would just cry. I was like "WHY? WHY? HUHUHUH!" 

Now, I won't tell you the plot 'cause it may sound predictable but the story... augh... I WOULD READ IT A THOUSAND TIMES IF I COULD.

Have you ever had that feeling when your heart twinges every time you hear a story? I am not trying to be corny here but that's what I felt every time I read this story.

This manga is very recommended for those suckers in love stories out there, but for homephobes and yaoi-haters, just don't read it. 

Some people just don't understand that SOME LOVE STORIES ARE BEST TOLD YAOI STYLE. But it's not like I can force that idea unto them.

But anyway, I would literally hunt you if you say you hated this story...

I am kidding, of course...

AM I? *evil grin*

Anyway, here's a preview:

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Bad Romance... Creepy and Dark

Title: Le Portrait de Petit Cossette

Type: Manga/OVA (Manga preferably)

Status: Completed

Author: Aniplex

Artist:

Plot: Eiri works an antique shop and often draws a picture of a girl. One day, a painting which was often sold to costumers because the costumers who buys it often meets their end in a gruesome way. That painting is the a picture of a girl, the girl who Eiri dreams and draws. She is later, revealed as Cossette. Then Cossette's spirit begs Eiri to save her... from what? Read it. :)

Okay, Le portrait is a really dark romance. Basically, the theme is quite profound but the resolution is very tragic.But overall, it is a very good manga, with a amazing storyline and a sad but great ending. I recommend it for those who likes tragedy, horror and drama... and gore. :)

SPOILER!

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Wrong Justice = DEATH

Title: Death Note

Type: Anime/Manga/Live Action (Anime is recommended)

Status: Completed
Author: Tsugumi Ohba
Mangaka: Takeshi Obata

Plot; Light Yagami is tired of the world, despite of being the top student and being intelligent. One day, he discovered a notebook fall from the sky called 'Death Note' and with this note, you can kill anyone in a 40 second interval. Light became 'Kira' and  started to kill every criminal in his way in order to create the 'new world without evil' and with him being the 'new god'. However, the police doesn't want him to go on because it is not 'true justice' so they ask a very good detective to find the person of 'Kira' called 'L'.

Death Note. I discovered this anime way, way back. But unfortunately I didn't watch it because the title looks like a horror movie and I was kinda a wimp back then, scared of horror stuff. But I was wrong. Despite the low contrast and the lack of bright vivid colours, Death Note is the anime wherein you could enjoy both anime and semi-realistic art. The story line is very logical but in a fantasy setting. You can enjoy best of both worlds.

Let me tell you something, this is not your usual anime. To be honest, I got bored of the anime because of the lack of vivid and bright rainbow-coloured world. However, when I started to throw my usual likes, you can enjoy this anime because the art is very realistic and seems like your watching a live drama or something. IT'S A VERY EXCELLENT AND GENIUS ANIME. THIS IS PROBABLY WHAT YOU CALL A MASTERPIECE.

P.S. Should I do a Yuri genre next or a Mecha one? :3 But Idon't know any good yuri genre so I'm sorry, Yuri fans. Suggestions, anyone?

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United as... One? Yeah right.

Those who doesn't know this anime... Well, you'd better!

Title: Hetalia

Type: Anime

Status: Ongoing

Mangaka; Himaruya Hidekaz (Hima-papa!!! <3)

Plot: It's really hard to understand the plot if you know nothing about the world history. The main character is Italy (Yes, the human form of the country Italy). And his adventures with other counties during the past, present and future.

Hetalia. Throw out you thick dusty world history books. You're going to learn History in this anime in a fun way, along bishounen and bishoujo who represents each country. Though, one episode is just 5 minutes (yeah, I know, too short) It's really genius how Hima-papa shows the stereotypical cultures of each country. and it's quite accurate!

But I recommend you NOT to watch this if you're easily offended when some stereotypical remarks are given. :)

Yes, an anime ain't normal without some LOOOVVVEEE in it. 

Just kidding! My fave is USxUK! Too sweet! :) Nyeheheh!

P.S. Sorry Hima-papa, we fujoshis/fudanshis can't avoid it! :)

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The First One

The first one! Yeas, you heard that right! The first YAOI anime series I have ever watched.

I was disgusted, yes,(at first anyway)  but it led me to a whole new world!

Title: Gravitation

Type: Anime

Status: Completed

Mangaka: Maki Murakami

Plot: Shindo Shuuichi is the vocalist of the band Bad Luck. While walking down the street, the lyrics he had written for his new song was blown by the wind (literally) and was picked up by Yuki Eiri, a popular writer and claimed that Shuuichi has 'zero talent' in writing. After that, Shuuichi persued Yuki to take back what he said and discovered a lot about Yuki. Something developed and.... You need to watch it.

Gravitation... Hmmmm, what can I say. The songs, I warn you, they give you LSS (Last Song Syndrome). Blind Game Again is stuck in my head right now! :'(

For all those who wants to start in YAOI genre, I recommend you to start with this. It is very mild and is focused more on the careers of the characters unlike Junjou Romantica and the like. There are very few scenes, like 5-7 takes of kissing scenes, but that should be mild enough for starters. For beginners, it might gross you out, but it's okay, it's an initial reaction. (Not being prejudiced but i started out like that and it gained my interest and became my life! :P)

Anyway, Gravitation is my super recommeded anime because... I'm loss for words. You need to watch it to understand what I mean. :)

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Two of a Kind UPDATE

I didn't know there was an OVA for HoriMiya. :)

Link: YOUTUBE

HOWEVER, I strongly advice you not to watch the OVA because if you didn't read the manga beforehand, the OVA was quite confusing.

My opinion is quite biased but I think the OVA was quite half-assed and it was kinda rushed. The original manga art, I adored it but the OVA just ruined it. ARGH! 

But it's your own choice is you want to watch it or not. But I strongly recommend to read the manga first befor watching the OVA or not watch the OVA at all.

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Two of a Kind

Title: Horimiya

Type: Manga

Status: On-going

Author: Hero

Illustrator: Hagiwara Daisuke

Plot:

Basically, Hori is just a normal teenager girl who is sooo popular in school. No one knows about her secret in which, after school, she changes from a popular girl to a mother-like figure who does groceries, cooking and mother-like stuff. Miyamura is a just a gloomy teenager guy but after school, he takes off his glasses and he becomes a super bishie guy with a lot of tattoos. So, both of them discovers each other secrets and started hang out and will something develop? :) You need to read to find out!

Okay, I don't usually read shoujo manga, I watch shoujo anime though. But this one really caught my attention. Yes, the plot is cliche but really, it's a wonderful, heartwarming story of friendship turning into love. Sometimes there's denial and rivalry and such but, I tell you this...

It's definitely worth your time. :)

Oh and, it's really surprising how it's made by male authors. So surprising!

P.S. Today was the first day for London Comic Con and augh, it was tiring!!! I never knew that expos could be like this... and oh, it's only my second time to go to an expo in London. :)

Till next time

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My favourite Anime of all time

So, I think some of you know this, some doesn't. This is my favourite anime of all time.

Title: Durarara!

Type: Anime

Status: Completed

Author: Ryogo Narita

Illustrator: Suzuhito Yasuda

Plot: (I'm bad with words but the plot had gone this way... :P)

Ryugamine lived in the countryside for all his life (I think) and transferred to Tokyo where he meets his friend Kida. Kida was his friend at the countryside before so they were pretty close. Then, (I think) the setting was in Ikebukuro wherein there is a legend about a headless rider that whines up the city everytime. There is also the involvement of a social media group called 'dollars' and a gang 'yellow Scarves' (well, depends on the translation, some call the golden bandanas.)

Then fate turns up, the storyline which was complicated at first, started to make sense.

[Laughs] I'm not good at explaining but this anime was the most complicated yet the most simple anime you could ever watch. Honestly, when I watched the first episode, I got bored of it. But when I got bored because I had nothing to watch, I started to watch it and it was soooo nice!!!

When I got to episode 12, I couldn't stop saying 'Oh my god! Oh my god! Oh my god! Oh my god! Is that for real?!?! It's soo unexpected!'

I hope that when you watch this anime, you'll enjoy it as I did! This is y favourite anime of all time... so far. :)

Here ya go, some fan service!

I love YAOI, by the way... :)

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About Anime and Manga Recommendation

Hello, Konnichiwa!

Today, from now on, I will give recommendations of anime and manga from all sorts of genre, from shounen to shounen ai, from shoujo to shoujo ai.

I am not really biased when it comes to anime and manga, because I have no idea what is bad about them. I never really can tell what's wrong with the media so I can give pretty much a good recommendation for different anime and manga lovers out there! :)

So, I'll be looking forward to our next meeting,

Admin Ten-chan :)