What I Noticed After I Rewatch Bleach Part 2 (Bount Arc)
After their Rukia Rescue Arc in Soul Society. Ichigo and his company now face a greater evil group called Bount. They are humans with eternal life created after the incident in Soul Society. The Shinigami Research and Development Institute once experimenting about immortality. Their device malfunctioned and cause huge explosion that affect the birth cycle. It causes mutations to the soul and humans with different abilities was born. They are called "**Bounts**".
Bounts is a creature with eternal life and suck the soul of humans to make them stronger. They are inspired by the Vampires and Count Dracula as you can see with their methods and looks. But the difference is they use "**Dolls**" to fight enemies. Their dolls are like Zanpakuto but with own will and personality. And once they were destroyed, the owner also die. Because soul society see them as failure on their side, they were exterminated. Along with Quincy, Bounts are killed for the selfish goal of soul society. No wonder they are on the verge of extinction and their hatred toward Soul Society is immeasurable. Bounts looks interesting. But did this arc became one of the best arc in Bleach?
This Arc is Divided into Two Parts
The Bount Arc
**Episode**: `64-91`
This is the main arc as well as the introduction of Bounts and their goals. When they return from Soul Society, they learned the existence of a human that can live forever though consuming human soul. They are called "Bounts" and because they are different from Shinigami and Hollow, their Spiritual Pressure cant be easily detected. And that's the new 3 modified soul was created. They are like Kon but with the purpose of detecting Bounts. Their name is Ririn, Kurodo and Noba.
Later they met Bounts named Maki Ichinose and Jin Kariya. This two are important factors in the story because they have different goals. Ichinose want to stop Kariya and his plan to open a path between Hueco Mondo and the World of Living (that was she thought). But Kariya's plan is totally different. He want to go to soul society and take revenge on the shinigami. He just used Ichinose and killed her. And now he target Ishida, the last Quicy, because his power is necessary in opening the gate to Soul Society. Ishida who felt really attached to Ichinose at that time hated himself and Kariya because he cant do anything since his Quincy power have lost. Not until he was given a tool that can temporarily give him Quincy power. He didn't know that it was a setup from Kariya. Ishida opened the gate because he thought that he can kill Kariya in soul society since it is abundance in Reishi. But it backfired because it also mean that Bounts can get more powerful because they have the ability to absorb Reishi. And that where they planned the second part of the arc which is;
Bount Assault on Soul Society Arc
**Episode**: `92-109`
After Kariya and his group arrived at soul society, they make an agreement to the guys of Rukongai. They promised them to attack Seireitei (headquarters of the Shinigami and a place for the nobles) and turn Soul Society upside down. But as expected, it was just a plot of Kariya and he use this people to open the gate of Seireitei. He successfully entered the Seireitei and ordered his group to scatter and make chaos.
While everything is a mess because of the bounts, soul society is in disaster. And Kariya took this opportunity to sneak into the headquarter of Research and Development Institute to obtain the "Jokai Crest". It is a device sealed by the shinigami because it is the device responsible for the creation of the bounts. Once Kariya obtain its power, he can trigger the explosion of all Jokai Crest in Seireitei and destroy soul society. The 13 commanders order everyone to reseal the crest while Ichigo face Kariya into final battle.
What I Noticed in this Arc?
**Bount Arc is just a Large Filler**. I am very disappointed to bleach for making this arc. This arc is irrelevant and it didn't have big contribution to the story. Yes Ririn, Kurodo and Noba was introduced but the rest is unnecessary. If you want to watch Bleach for the first time, I suggest you to skip this arc and go directly to Episode 110. I just wasted 45 episode in this arc and I'm not happy with that.
**Orihime Inoue is a little bit Bakadere**. Inoue is one of the main character in Bleach and I just noticed that she is actually a part of Bakadere in her character. She is clumsy and stupid sometimes and its so adorable. She's not whole Bakadere though because not all the time she acted like that. She's more like Deredere. But I really like her Clumsy side. I don't know if its because of the dub. But as far as I remember when I first watch Bleach. I only saw her as a mature and reliable character and I don't actually like that. But now that I rewatched this, I understand and appreciate her more.
**Bleach Power Level is Definitely Broken**. Now I find bleach power level annoying. They make Ichigo OP in the first 3 arc but now they suddenly make him weak and later he is OP again. Even the captains now look so strong that you cant believe they got defeated once by Ichigo. Maybe it turn as disease for this series and some may actually like this. But for me its really annoying.
This is the second part of my Bleach article and expect there are more to this until I finish this series. A Thousand Year Blood War Arc is coming and I cant afford to be left behind in terms of story. So yeah I hope it gets released soon.
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Are You Ready For Chainsaw Man Anime? (MAPPA Stage 2021 Review | CHAINSAW MAN TRAILER)
Today June 27, 2021 Studio MAPPA gave their official Trailer for the upcoming dark shounen anime called "Chainsaw Man". Alongside with the news regarding Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2 and Jujutsu Kaisen Movie. This 3 project makes people insane but for this article I will just focus on Chainsaw Man. But don't worry I might make a separate review about those 2.
Chainsaw Man is a Japanese manga series written by Tatsuki Fujimoto. Despite being released just on 2018, the manga sell very well and by March 2021 the manga sold over 9.3 Million copies. It is a great success because not all manga can't sell this many in just 3 years. So it is expected that there's so many fans out there getting so excited even its just a trailer. But what's so great about this series?
Synopsis
It is set in a world where devils was born out of human fears. Denji is a young man who is working for his life in order to pay the debt of his deceased father left on him. His few organs was sold and he works as a devil hunter for a Yakuza who's his father was indebted to. But one day he was tasked to hunt for a certain devil but little did he know it was a trap set by Yakuza to kill him. Denji and his doglike devil pet named Pochita was heavily injured. But for a fortunate circumstances Denji and Pochita was previously made a pact where it makes them possible to merge. The two was revived into a Human-Devil hybrid and successfully killed the devil. Thats where they are recruited as a hunter that works for the government. It is also their own safety because they might be hunted cause Denji is now partly devil. What will happen to the two and how can they live normally as a human-devil hybrid.
This anime is set to air on Fall 2021 (most likely around October) and I greatly believe it will be the next successful anime next to Jujutsu Kaisen. People are now hyped for this anime and even few hours before the official trailer release, Chainsaw Man become trending on twitter.
This is actually crazy how popular this series is. Even though it doesn't have anime before and its just new, it gain popularity very fast like this virus. Together with Kaiju No. 8, Komi San, Spy x Family and many more popular manga manga out there that deserves an adaptation, Chainsaw Man is one I really hopes to get an anime. So it is a dream come true for us, fans of Chainsaw Man, to get this awesome anime. And here's my opinion about its trailer.
MAPPA Stage 2021 (10th Year Anniversary) Review | CHAINSAW MAN TRAILER
This live show of MAPPA 10th Year Anniversary is actually a news about Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man but this review is just all about the trailer of Chainsaw Man.
The first few seconds at the start of trailer is all about young Denji standing in an alley witnessing a heinous crime because of the blood flowing on the ground. It looks already dark but as you can see, the animation of MAPPA is definitely world class. And it becomes more awesome after they show some scenes after that.
Denji and his ally (probably Aki and Power because they look exactly like manga) was shown in the next scene eating like a normal teenagers. And that beach scenes of Denji, Power and Kobeni playing beach volleyball is beautiful. As expected, the character design of MAPPA is just awesome. They look exactly like manga but the movement and animation is very realistic. And the next scene happen.
They introduced the dark and bloody scenes of the anime. They introduced the devils, hunters and the hybrid Denji who kills devils with his chainsaw looks. This is not what I actually expected because I thought it would be similar to Dorohedoro but what MAPPA did is like the quality of Jujutsu Kaisen. So when it comes to animation, Chainsaw Man will definitely be not disappointing.
As to my final thoughts. Chainsaw Man anime adaptation will be successful. The trailer says it all and be prepared because it will surely break the internet. Even the trailer makes the people from twitter crazy so what do you think will happen if the anime already started. I'm so excited and very anxious but I can't bring my self to read the full manga. I read few chapters before but I didn't finished because I don't want to get spoiled. And the long wait is finally over because the anime is already set on October. So I'll just be patience and wait for the official release.
Watch Trailer Here:
Chainsaw Man Trailer by Animehype https://youtu.be/eyonP1AgC0k
What I Noticed After I Rewatch Bleach (Arc 1-3)
Bleach is one of the Big 3 anime that people love during the year 2000's. Alongside Naruto and One Piece they started how the Shounen anime should look like. And even now we can see its influence to some of the newer anime. But why did it end in a cliffhanger and didn't have a final conclusion to end the story? The anime ended in 2012 but the manga continues until 2015. And after more than 5 years this anime will finally return to animate the final arc of this story. And that's the reason why I decided to watch this show again.
"**The Thousand-Year Blood War Arc**" is the title of the final arc. It will be composed of 200+ chapters so it will be most likely 50+ episode anime. I'm excited in this final season since people are hyping on how dark this arc was. I don't know how true it is because I didn't read the manga (and I don't have a plan to) but instead I decided to rewatch the whole show. I already watched Bleach but it was the time where I don't have any interest to anime at all. I just watched this for entertainment and I usually skip lots of episodes due to fillers. Maybe I just watched 70% of the show and now I regret that. It's time to watch this again and see what I missed during those times. It is also to refresh my mind and preparation to the final arc. And after watching the first 3 arc this is what I have noticed.
Agent of the Shinigami Arc
**Episode**: `1-20`
Now I realized how slow this anime in terms of story progression. This first 20 episodes is just the introduction of the characters until they enter soul society. Its not that bad actually but if this anime aired nowadays people will surely lose interest in it immediately. I get it that they need to expand the episodes so that the manga production will always be ahead. But for me it just ruined the anime.
I also get it now why Gege Akutami (creator of Jujutsu Kaisen) said that his anime is inspired on Bleach. Yuji Itadori is very similar to Ichigo and Gojo Sensei is also similar to Urahara. I didn't realized it until now but I can see how influencial bleach is. Its just amazing to think that this anime was once rejected to several manga producer but now it is so big that even influence some new anime.
All I noticed on the first arc is the slow progression and it huge similarity on Jujutsu Kaisen. I don't know what to feel because nothing big happened except for the execution of Rukia. When it comes to power, when can see that Ichigo is not that powerful but he keeps on growing. So I'll give this arc a **7/10**.
Soul Society: The Sneaky Entry Arc
**Episode**: `21-41`
This is the arc when they entered soul society. It started normal but as the story goes on, I can see that Ichigo power level is unbalanced. First he defeated a 3rd seat and then a vice commander. I don't really mind him beating those two but when he defeated a commander, I am so sure that there is something wrong with their power levels. This is unacceptable because even though Ichigo trains, his growth shouldn't be that big. The captains spend hundreds of years to be that strong and they got defeated by a 16 years old who trains in just few days. That's just absurd.
For the good side I would like to commend how cool their character design is. There is nothing special with the character design on the first arc. But after the introduction of the captains and their lieutenants I now appreciate how good Tite Kubo is when it comes to character design. Their looks is worthy to be called captains and their weapons are just cool. You can't expect that kind of character design in a 2005 anime so I really appreciate that.
Second arc is probably better arc but not the best. Ichigo started to show unfair amount of strength. I know it is shounen on early 2000's so its just normal to have cool and strong main character but logic wise it is unfair. Its just like a meme said that a villain who train for a thousand years was defeated by a 16 year old equipped with the power of friendship. Good thing the character design is so cool so I'll give this arc an **8/10**.
**Soul Society: The Rescue Arc**
**Episode**: `42-63`
The third and final arc for Rukia Rescue Arc. If in the second arc Ichigo's power is unbalanced then in this arc he is now overpowered. It seems that defeating captains is not enough. Now he even learned a technique that took 10 years for a captain to master. But for Ichigo it only took him 3 days. Now lets just say he is "Talented" enough to do that. How can you explain that he stopped the attack from Sokyoku. It is a weapon used to execute shinigami and it is believed to possess a power of a million Zanpakuto. Like seriously what's wrong with Ichigo's unfair growth in power.
The next one I noticed is the revelation of traitors. This is surprisingly stupid because it just look like they were forced to be a villain (lol). Gin Ichimaru sure do looks and acts like a villain and Aizen might be suspicious but Tozen is unbelievable. They didn't even give a clue that he is a traitor. He even fought with his life to stop Ryoka and he looks like a person with a sense of justice. So I don't really know why he was chosen to be a traitor. Is he just a character chosen to be a villain in last few minutes? Lets find that out later.
This arc is definitely funny and stupid. It is intense with all of the fighting but I'm really bothered by how OP Ichigo is. Even in Naruto and One Piece they are not OP during that time. And the villains are just funny. Its like they are forced to add villain in their characters. Its entertaining but I'll give this a **7/10**.
This is just a first part of my long article about bleach. I will make sure to finish it before the final arc anime will release. And the next season is not that interesting so maybe I'll just watch 2 or 3 and focus on Bleach instead.
My Thoughts About "Uzumaki" Anime Adaptation (From Teaser)
I would like to clarify things first. This anime didn't have any connection to Naruto at all. It is a horror manga/anime written by Junji Ito. I saw a lot of people thinks that this anime is related to Naruto. But I warn you that this is absolutely different from what you think is. It contains grotesque and scary scenes that is not suitable for people who is weak with scary stuffs. Uzumaki is a Japanese term for "Spiral" and as its title's definition, this anime is all about spirals. The characters in this story are either obsessed, fears and love the spiral shape. And it's amazing because this shape is a mysterious shape and it goes really well with the scary stories of Junji Ito.
Uzumaki Plot
It all happened in a fictional city called Kurouzu-Cho where a bizarre curse happened involving Spirals. Kirie and Shuichi is a couple who witnessed how this phenomena started when people started to get obsessed and paranoid on spirals. Shuichi is the most affected in this incident because both of his parents are the first victims of the curse. His dad is probably the one who started the curse because of his obsession in spiral. His mom is the next victim when she become paranoid and started to have a phobia in spirals that she even started to poke her eardrums after finding out it is spiral too. The cremation of the two is the signal of the strange things that will happen in this town as the smoke from crematorium started to form a spiral shape clouds and gather in a pond. After it happened, various incidents and deaths occurred and it was all related to spirals. What will Kirie and Shuichi do to solve and stop this unlikely events. As well as what kind of creepy stuffs they will face when this spiral obsession and curse keeps on spreading.
My Thoughts About This Adaptation
**It will be the best adaptation of Junji Ito Manga (Hopefully)**
I know it may sound so overstatement but I believe in this project. Currently there are 2 Junji Ito anime. **Junji Ito Collection** which is a compilation of different Junji Ito manga and one shots including some parts of Tomie, created by **Studio Deen**. And **Gyo** which is another top manga of Junji Ito adapted into anime movie by **Studio Ufotable**. Both of them aren't good adaptation at all. Junji Ito Collection didn't do well with their animations. Its not actually that bad but it lacks creepiness that makes it average. And Gyo is expected to fall from the charts. Its story is really bad and the ending sucks so I know it will really not go well no matter how good animation it may have. And finally we have Uzumaki. The trailer is really promising and I know its story. This is one of the best horror manga out there so I will not complain with the story. And its animation is very good and that's what we will talk about next.
**Unique and Absolutely Amazing Animation**
I'm actually surprised that they will use unique art style in this adaptation. When you look at its trailer they use black and white colors with a little bit of expressionism art that makes it unique. Even the manga art style is a little similar to A Starry Night painting. I love what they did here because with using this colors, the anime looks like an animated panel from manga and it was genius. People keep saying that Junji Ito Works should remain as manga because anime adaptation just ruined everything. But **Studio Drive** takes this seriously and literally made anime that looks like a manga. Don't worry though because it was animated flawlessly and they move like a normal anime. Their looks is the only similar to manga.
**The Entire Story is a Genius**
I already read the manga and I assure you it was the best. The fact that they use Spiral as a theme in the story is already a genius. As I said, Spiral is a mysterious shape because when you look at a spiral you will feel hypnotised. Maybe thats why people are being obsessed about this shape in the story. And did you know that spiral is the most important discovery in mathematics and science because of the "Logarithmic Spiral". It is a spiral that can be commonly found naturally in the world which is bizarre because how can nature make this perfectly measured spiral that can be found on several life forms of earth. That's why I said Spiral is a genius theme in this story. It has a very beautiful shape but also bizarre and creepy when you look at it closely.
The official release date of anime is **October 2022**. It will take a while because of the pandemic but as the staffs said, they are working on it and they are ready for the next year. I'm really happy about this because I'm a big fan of Junji Ito and Uzumaki is one of my favorite in his works. I just hope they make a good adaptation this time and good luck to this project.
**Uzumaki Trailer**:
Uzumaki Update and Trailer by Adult Swim https://youtu.be/hnQOO8Y1Ck0
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Worst Dads in Anime
It may be a little late but Happy Fathers Day to all Fathers out there. You'll are the best. This year's celebration may not be the same as before because of this pandemic but still, I hope you enjoy your day. And for this article why not lets look for the worst father in anime history. These are the dads that everyone hates and I'm sure you will despise them too. What they did is the worst thing a parent should do. So here it is.
Ging Freecss from "Hunter x Hunter"
This man left his little son to his cousin and never went home to visit him at least once. He is so selfish and only do adventure for fun. Gon is the one who finds him instead even though it is dangerous knowing that Ging is a high ranked hunter. But what makes him worst is the time that Gon was hospitalised and on the brink of death. But Ging didn't even took a visit. He may not be like the others who did very outrageous thing, but he is still selfish that makes him a worst father.
Charles Zi Britannia from "Code Geass"
Ging may be selfish but he still loves Gon. But this man is a pure evil. He only see his children as a collectible items. If there is weak among them, he throws them away. That's the reason why they made a rebellion against him because of his arrogant nobility attitude. You really want to see him dead by the hands of his child because of his sickening philosophy. And don't worry it actually happened. One of the worst father you'll ever seen.
Shou Tucker from "Fullmetal Alchemist"
If the other is evil, then Shou Tucker is a monster. The worst among the worst and I truely hate him. This man makes his daughter into a chimera by combining her and the dog. That scene will never be forgotten and the anger I felt on this man is immeasurable. I thought he is a good man at first because of his quiet personality. But you can't really judge a person. What he did to his daughter is unforgivable. Truely the worst dad out in anime.
Enji 'Endeavour' Todoroki from "My Hero Academia"
He may be the Top 2 hero but because if his obsession on being the Top, he want to make his Heir the best. He even married just to make it happen. And that's where Shoto came. He saw potential on Shoto but at the cost of overlooking on his other children and abuse to his wife that led her to burn Shoto face. He may look like a father that only wants his son to be the best but his method and ideology is just unacceptable.
Son Goku from "Dragon Ball"
I still don't know why they make Goku a father. Even the sole idea of marrying is a joke so what else can you expect him to be a father. He is a musclehead and selfish man who only know how to fight. But what makes him the worst father is the way how he drags his son into the battle. Who in the world a father want his son to face constant danger. Remember the Cell saga where he let Gohan fight the monster named Cell. It was the worst possible decision a father should made. He doesn't even have a time for Goten. I don't know if he is just a dumb but when it comes to being a father, I would rather choose Vegeta over Goku.
Paul Greyrat from "Mushoku Tensei"
If you've watched the anime, I'm sure you probably know why he deserve to be called worst dad. He have an affair to their maid which is immoral and bad influence to his son (if he is just normal). And not just that but later in the manga he is a coward and a scum. He punch his own son and he didn't even find his lost family. But rather he gave up and live his life being a scum. I'm very disappointed in him because I even find him cool at first. But at the end, he's the worst.
Kagemitsu Daigo from "Dororo"
This guy is a literal monster. He offered his son's life to the demon in exchange for a prosperous life. It leaves the child in a sorry state but he ordered his man to dispose it. Thankfully his son miraculously survived and now he seeks revenge to his father who makes him a being right now. What happened to his father is just a karma for being a monster who can sell his own son for a prosperous life.
Rasa of the Sand from "Naruto"
Rasa is the father of Gaara and the person who who makes him a Jinchuriki. But that's not the reason why he become the worst dad. He push Gaara away and that leads him to be a killer because he can't control his power. Instead of supporting him, he even driven him to corner alone with his hand stained by blood for the deeds he never wants. He even made an order to kill Gaara. It is a shame though cause Rasa is a powerful shinobi and if he just give Gaara the love and support he needs, they can be a happy family.
This dads is just an example of a worst father you can ever have. So if your father is not like them, be thankful enough and give them a simple Thank You they deserve. It only shows how anime can be realistic and sometimes it make sense. So here it is for today and Happy Fathers Day.
"Josee, the Tiger and the Fish" Anime Movie Review
Anime movies last year is a big eye opener to everyone that anime industry is still getting bigger. Demon Slayer, Violet Evergarden, Evangelion, Fate/Stay Night and many more. There are great movies in the past too, and I'm sure you've seen them several times or atleast heard of them once. For example the aesthetic movies of Makoto Shinkai or the magical and colorful world of Studio Ghibli. But there is a movie of 2020 that I really love. If you like "`Your Name`", "`Weathering With You`" or "`A Silent Voice`" then You will surely love "Josee, The Tiger and the Fish".
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is the anime adaptation of the short story with the same title written by Seiko Tanabe. It has a film on 2003 and on 2020 they also make a remake together with this anime movie. It is a very beautiful movie about person with disability. She found love that changed her views about the world. With different twist and turn of the story, Josee, the Tiger and the Fish proven that it can be one of the best anime movies you can find.
Synopsis
Josee is a girl who lived her entire life unable to walk. But one day, a faithful encounter with a college student named Tsuneo who dreams to study abroad for his love on diving and marine life, change her views on the world. Tsuneo was offered to work for Josee and because he need money for his dream, he accept the offer. With the bad attitude of Josee, Tsuneo have a hard time getting along with her at first. But as they grow closer the hopeless world of Josee started to have hope thanks to the presence of Tsuneo. How can this 2 face their problems later on especially that Tsuneo will leave soon and an unfortunate event happened on her life. Can she stand on her own despite of her disabilities?
This anime is so wholesome and beautiful at the same time. No wonder I consider this as one of my Favorite Movies. And to give my thoughts on how awesome this anime is, I will be making a review about this.
**Animation**
The animation of this anime is on the whole next level. Yes Makoto Shinkai and Studio Ghibli has a distinct animation style that makes them their identity. But studio Bones really did a great job on this movie. This anime looks similar to **A Silent Voice**, which is made by Kyoto Animation. So I'm really surprised how high quality this anime is. If you like anime with beautiful animation, then this movie is a perfect choice for you.
**Story**
The story is super good. I don't have any Idea about this because it was written more than 20 year ago. It's just surprising that it's not annoying but instead it was perfect. No cringe moment, just pure wholesome until the end. The feels are really there. It can make you laugh, cry, heartbroken or in love. It's just crazy how realistic its story is. So yeah, thumbs up to Tanabe Sensei for this awesome masterpiece.
**Characters**
The characters are all well made. You can't hate anyone because all of them are perfectly balanced. **Josee** has a tsundere attitude but her soft side is just adorable. **Tsuneo** is a hardworking man willing to do everything for his dream. But when it comes to Josee he is willing to give his life just to help her. **Hayato** and **Mai** is a good supporting characters and super reliable friends of Tsuneo. Mai likes Tsuneo too and she's willing to compete against Josee. While Hayato is a good wingman. Always ready to help Tsuneo when it comes to love or personal life. And finally there is **Kana**. She is a librarian and the first female friend of Josee. She's very kind and she like books too. No wonder she and Josee easily becomes friend. The characters in this movie are all awesome and their growth and development is perfect. So I'm happy that there's no annoying persons in this anime.
**Soundtrack**
I love the soundtrack of this movie. I already know that **Eve** will sing the ending song but I'm surprised that it compliments the mood very well. The title of the song is "Ao No Walts" by the way. You can check it on YouTube. Aside from the ending song, the opening song is good too. And there are the background music that adds so much emotion to the story. I'm just happy that Eve sung the soundtrack of this movie. https://youtu.be/pyDCubgU57g
Final Thoughts
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish is officially my Top 3 anime movie. It would be a waste if you would not know about this movie. Just try to watch it even once and you'll see what I mean. It was amazing and I'm proud that I didn't overlooked this awesome masterpiece. Everything is perfect and you'll love every second of this film.
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Crazy Fan Made Anime Theories (Did They Make Sense?)
Sometimes the imagination of Anime Fans can be playful. And they usually make theories that don't make sense. Well there are times that their theories can be true too but most of them are just random theories until the end. There's nothing wrong with that. They just play with their playful minds. It makes the anime community and the anime itself more interesting.
In this article, lets take a look with this crazy anime theories made by fans. And rate it with `Approved` or `Rejected` by its possibility to come true in the original story. So bare with me until the end because it will surely be a fun debunking article.
Yami Was Isekai'd in Black Clover
This theory actually exist way back in its manga times and it has beem revived once more when the episode 34 of anime aired. It was a backstory of Yami on how he got on Clover Kingdom. And its the proof for their claims that Captain Yami was actually Isekai's in Black Clover.
The first proof that they claimed is the name of his homeland. It was called "Land of Sun" which is similar to the nickname of Japan (Land of the Rising Sun). Yami is a fisherman in that country but he mysterious got to Clover Kingdom after his ship got wrecked in the ocean. His homeland is still a mystery but it's surely odd why he didn't find a way to come home.
Another thing is his Katana and Ki. If you watch carefully. Yami is the only person who use Katana as a weapon. It was a clue because Katana is a weapon connected to Japan. It's a big mystery how or where did he get that weapon. That also apply how he learned Ki as well. All of them only use mana but its strange why only Yami knows how to use Ki. Did Yami really got Isekai'd from Japan?
This theory is interesting and have a high chance to be true. It may look not connected to the story but the possibility is still there. So I'll give this theory an **Approved**. Let's wait for the revelation from the author itself. But for now this theory is just a theory with huge possibility.
Saitama Will Eventually Turn Evil
This is totally nonsense. Fans believe that Saitama will turn evil just like Boros because he can't find someone that can defeat him. I get what they are thinking. In the current universe of one punch man, no one can defeat Saitama. But turning into evil is out in options. Yes Saitama don't really care being a hero. He just want to have amusement for his boredom. But it doesn't mean he don't have a kind heart to save people. And besides who in the Hero Association can take Saitama head on?
Blast might do but his power is still unknown. We can't say if he is strong enough to take Saitama into fight. Another thing is being evil is out of his character. Saitama is more like comedy than hero character. If he become anti hero the mood of the story will suddenly shift into serious drama. And the author don't want that. Fans are loving the comedic action of One Punch Man. So he won't change the story into anti hero genre just like the trend in anime right now. Saitama doesn't have any reason to turn evil anyway.
Instead of Saitama turning evil just to fight hero association, why not make Garo into a monster that can rival Saitama? Well Garo is now a monster but he keeps on getting stronger that even the S class heroes have a hard time fighting him. It won't be long until he reach the level of Saitama. This theory is most likely possible unlike Evil Saitama. So I give this Theory a **Rejected**. There's just no way Saitama turn into evil.
Kawaki is Naruto's Biological Son
This theory is interesting anyway but I have a hard time believing it. Fans believe that Kawaki was made by Orochimaru using Naruto cells. This method is not impossible because in Narutoverse creating artificial humans using cells is not just a theory. For example Mitsuki, he is just an artificial human created by Orochimaru. So you might think that this theory might be possible right?
No! If you think this theory is true then I bet you haven't read the manga yet. There are various reasons why this theory is just stupid. First in manga, Kawaki has a real parents but he was sold by his father to Jigen. That's why he got Karma mark and his power is not known until now.
But lets say that his "Father" in manga is not his real father that's why he sold him and the theory of him being a clone made by Orochimaru was true. I still believe it is stupid. Why would Orochimaru choose Naruto as a base? There's so many individuals in the past that possess powerful and unusual Jutsu or powers. Why not choose them instead? For example there is Hashirama Senju with his wood style or Uchiha Madara which is the most powerful Uchiha in history or even from Hagoromo Otsotsuki himself with his Rinnegan. I don't know but Naruto become stronger thanks to his training. But when it comes to raw talent and ability, there are more better choices than him.
So yeah I'll give this a theory **Rejected** stamp too because it is not most likely to be true. I can't even see a little bit of possibility. It's all just random theory made by fans without proper background review or common sense.
Eren's Mom Lied About Her Legs Getting Crushed
Now let's look to some fan theories about Attack on Titan. We all know how delusional AoT fans are. They love to add unnecessary twist in the story even though it didn't actually happen. They even made their own version of Attack on Titan ending because they are not satisfied with the original ending. And this theory is just absurd.
They say that on the first episode Eren's mom lied about her legs getting crushed because you can see at the video that it was moving while the titan holds her. I can see possible reasons why it happened but I assure you that it's not necessary to lie about that. Even though your legs are crushed you can still move them. The only problem is she can't walk or run (she even say that) that's why she chose to stay and face her demise than to be a burden and put Eren into danger.
Another thing is, that scene is most likely a faulty in animation. It didn't happen in manga but they add it on anime to portray her struggle and to make it even more dramatic. So it is clear that there is no intention of lying. Its just made up by fans to make it even more dramatic. But for me they are just being over acting.
I also rate it as **Rejected** because it is obvious that this theory is an overstatement made by fans. It is just made to add unnecessary drama to the show and I just find it annoying. Can they just leave the manga as it is? If they continue this mindset I surely believe that all of the manga that they read will just leave them unsatisfied. Just respect the author's decision.
I just found this theories in the internet and guess what, there are more of this. I just made this for now but I'll make more soon. So if you like this kind of content please like this article so I can make more soon.
My Top 10 Anime of Studio MAPPA
So Today (June 14, 2021), studio MAPPA celebrates their 10th year anniversary in the anime industry. And to celebrate their milestones and success, I'm going to share **My Top 10 Favorite Anime of Studio MAPPA**. The meaning of MAPPA is "Maruyama Animation Produce Project Association", where Maruyama is the name of the founder of this studio. They've come a long way and I'm very happy for their success and achievements. They made quality animations and animated some of our favorite anime. So for me, this studio is one of the best and iconic out there.
I haven't watched all of their works so don't be surprised if I missed some of their much better anime. But for now here are my picks.
10. Inuyashiki
Inuyashiki is a good anime coming from MAPPA. It's just number 10 because the story is not new to us. It has huge similarities to Death Note, which is much better anyways. But its still good though. I'm just disappointed on the ending. I know it would be like that but the asteroid thing didn't make sense at all. It looks like an excuse to finish the series quickly.
9. Zombieland Saga
Zombies that turns into idols is already crazy if you think about it. But what's more crazy is how hilarious this anime is. MAPPA is good at making facial expressions and it all makes sense in this anime. You can see how Zombieland Saga differs from other Musical Idol type of anime. It's all thanks to MAPPA.
8. Kids on the Slope
By the way Zombieland Saga and Kids on the Slope are both musical anime that you can also read on my article about Top 10 Musical Anime. Kids on the Slope is one of the icons of MAPPA because this is the very first Anime that they made. This is where it all started and when you watch this anime, you can really tell that this studio has a bright future ahead. https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/my-top-10-musical-anime-40369fa8
7. Attack on Titan Final Season (Part 1)
I bet everyone knows everything about this anime. They were surprised after knowing that WIT dropped the show and MAPPA takeover the final season. The fans has a split reaction about this. Some become angry and some said it was the best. But for those who know MAPPA very well they know that the last season of AoT is not the best nor worst that the studio have ever made. I think that MAPPA is the perfect studio for that season but because it was rushed for its schedule and they are already working on Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man it didn't go well as we expected to be.
6. Kakegurui
MAPPA handles the 2 seasons of Kakegurui. And to be honest I'm a big fan of this. MAPPA actually did a great job in animation because everything from the facial reactions to their clothing is very similar to manga. The only negative I see about this series is that some parts of the anime was altered from the source material. For example, the duel between Yumeko and Kirari at the end of season 1 didn't happen in manga at all. As well as Rei Batsubami is a character added only in the anime and not in manga. But still it is still good and they didn't affect the story at all. It is just confusing to someone who reads manga.
5. Terror in Resonance
One of the best work of MAPPA but super underrated. I can't blame them because it is an original anime anyway. This is where the domination of MAPPA anime started because the projects that they get after this are all good. Terror in Resonance is one of the best Original story and the ending is just heartbreaking. This is where the rise of MAPPA started and I think Terror in Resonance is a big eye opener to anyone that such studio exist.
4. Dorohedoro
It is actually crazy to think that MAPPA still keeps on improving. Each year they keeps of releasing much better anime. Not just like to some studio that already reached their peak and now they are on the hard time finding their tracks once more. Dorohedoro is a dark anime that breaks CGI limit of anime. There are people who hates CGI anime. But Dorohedoro just showed to us that even CGI anime can be as good as the traditional ones. Well it's all thanks on the art style of MAPPA. Dorohedoro is CGI but still looks traditionally and its impressive.
3. Hajime no Ippo: Rising
This is actually a collaboration work of Madhouse and MAPPA. It's just crazy to think that these two companies agrees to work this anime together. Did you know that Masao Maruyama, founder of MAPPA, is also the founder and ex producer of Madhouse. It's like a collaboration of Maruyama and his former company. And the result really show what will happen if this two studio combines. The super goosebumps of Ippo's Stopping Dempsey Roll is the signature artstyle of MAPPA. And no wonder why the quality of Rising improves drastically from its prequel. This studio really know how to make cool fighting scenes.
2. Dororo
Of course the amazing reboot of Dororo was made by this studio. We should know this will happen because MAPPA is good at making animations about demons and dark stuffs. They made Dororo into whole new level. The story is already given but the animation takes a leap to whole new level. The already sad story of Dororo becomes more sad because of how good the animation is. I don't have any words to explain this but Dororo is really awesome. Bow down to the real Demon Slayer.
1. Jujutsu Kaisen
I don't know on how many will agree with this but Jujutsu Kaisen is the best they've made so far. As I said earlier, MAPPA still keeps on improving and Jujutsu Kaisen is currently on top. Perfect adaptation from manga and animation that broke the internet. This is the result if you give this studio enough time and budget. Jujutsu Kaisen proves that MAPPA can make even much better anime in the future. And you know what I mean. The Chainsaw Man will hack all of the popularity this year.
MAPPA is one of the young studio that keeps on improving every year. I just hope they get the salary they deserve. They make 8 animes on 2020 and just thinking about effort and time they spent on that 8 is just awesome. So hands down to this studio. With their 10th Year Anniversary, they showed how modern anime should look like. And I'm so excited for their future projects. Congratulations to MAPPA! You deserve it.
Great Pretender Cases Review
Great Pretender is one of my personal favorite anime. Not just because it has the same title from the song of Freddie Mercury "**Great Pretender**", but they even literally used it as an ending song. They also use different languages and show different countries that you can't mostly find on other anime. One of the best out there but unfortunately it is very underrated.
The first season of this anime was divided into 4 different arcs called "Case". Every case are connected to the story of each characters that develops their personalities even more. So I'm going to give my reviews and thoughts on every case and I'll try to rate it to know which is the best.
Los Angeles Connection (Case 1)
**Episode**: `1-5`
The very start of how Edamura become one of the greatest swindler. This actually didn't happen if he didn't steal the money of a random foreigner guy. The foreigner is actually a much better scammer than he is and its name is Laurent. Taking interest on him, the foreigner took him to Los Angeles to be a part of his group and scam much larger organizations. They may be criminal because they steal money but they follow their own rules. They may only steal from the bad people and never kill anyone.
Their target on Case 1 is a rich and influencial man. He want a special drug that Laurent introduced named "Sakura Magic". Edamura was assigned to be the so called chemist that designed the drugs. With the introduction of their two other members how can be this group of swindler manage to scam this man using their fake drug called "Sakura Magic"?. This is a good case and I'm surprised that they even use English language at some point. But the story is a bit lacking for me. Well it is just the first case anyway.
**Rate**: **8/10**
Singapore Sky (Case 2)
**Episode**: `6-10`
This case is the case that will make Abby (one of their member) even more developed. Singapore Sky is a case with the most intense scenes. Their group will join a dangerous air race to scam the promoter of this rigged race. With Abby as the pilot, they almost win their first race but failed at the end because she saw someone who looks like her parents from the crowd. Abby is a girl who lost her parents in a war when she was a child. She even serve as a suicidal child soldier back then. Traumatized and saddened from her childhood, her life changes when she joined Laurent group of swindlers. She uses her strong and athletic personality as a tool in scamming.
This whole arc is full of scamming, game fixing and intense air racing. The way on how they fixed everything according to their plan is way too funny. Well the tricks that they use is somewhat predictable and simple but still it was so satisfying. Nothing beats seeing a scammer getting scammed. This is also a beautiful story of forgiveness that make Abby so character developed. So good job.
**Rate**: **9/10**
Snow of London (Case 3)
**Episode**: `11-14`
This is the shortest case but it is my favorite. The aesthetic vibes and wholesome story of Cynthia is so heart warming. It is a story of how Cynthia fall in love to a painter. They started very well but the painter becomes so selfish after he worked as a copy maker of famous paintings. And that is their next target. Laurent and his group will target the person behind illegal selling of paintings replica. They will use the same trick to scam the auctioneer. So they are trying to find Cynthia's ex boyfriend to make a duplicate of the painting called "Snow of London" to be used as a scamming tool.
This is a story of closure from the love once promised in a canvass. Beautiful story that will make you so in love to Cynthia. The story is perfect and the trick that they use is interesting. They even solve all problems from different party that makes the ending so satisfying.
**Rate**: **10/10**
Wizard of Far East (Case 4)
**Episode**: `15-23`
The final case for this season and also the longest case that they solve. Well they are talking hundreds of Million dollars here so they need to plan it carefully. It is also a case for Laurent revenge after his lover died and his first group disbanded. This also shows how Edamura is destined to be a swindler because of his father's history. Their target this time is a huge organisation for human trafficking. Edamura acted as a translator for other company and Laurent on other. They falsely translated everything their boss says to make a tension between them and scam their money. It is a case where they make swindling into a whole new level. Their method is very unpredictable and impressive that you can't say negative about it.
The acting of Edamura for this case is an Oscar's worthy. I even fallen on their tricks so what else I can expect. Their execution is a very dangerous and the ending is very funny. I just don't like why it is necessary for their old enemies to show. Still the whole plan is very perfect and the growth of Edamura is impressive. It has the same quality as the Snow of London but I still love that arc more.
**Rate**: **10/10**
It is unbelievable at first that even though it doesn't have a manga or light novel, it is still popular to Japan. Its just the whole world doesn't know how good this anime is. I believe that this series will break even more record soon because other cases are on its way. It has been delayed but they will coming soon. So stay tuned for now and read this article.
The Good and Bad Qualities of Tokyo Revengers
Tokyo Revengers is a huge success for both manga and anime right now. This is my number 2 Most Anticipated Spring 2021 Anime and I didn't regret that. It has a very unique story that set a new standards in Shounen genre. With their overwhelming popularity right now it wouldn't be long until it join the list of the Top Shounen in history. https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/my-top-10-most-anticipated-anime-for-spring-2021-a4b4e39c
Even though it has a good reaction from the fans, I really think that Tokyo Revengers still has a flaws in its current season. I didn't read the manga yet to avoid spoilers but I do think that this anime still have a Good and Bad qualities. Don't worry because the bad Bad qualities still makes this anime even more interesting. Its just a matter of time until it develops and fixed for good. But for now here's what I think.
Good Qualities
Let's start on the good qualities. This is probably the main reason why it become so popular. In fact Tokyo Revengers didn't have a good start until 4th episode and further. But still it managed to take the heart of the fans in later episodes.
**It has a unique story**. I usually said it every article I made about Tokyo Revengers. Well it is True. You can't find other Shounen Anime with similar plot on Tokyo Revengers. This is probably why people even have to buy manga because they are not patience enough to wait for the anime. The manga sale is impressive for it become one of the Top 10 Most Sold manga within half of this year. So if you can't wait the weekly release of Anime, manga is the only answer for you.
**It has Badass Characters**. It is funny to think that people criticized the first few episodes of this anime because they don't like the animation but later they become a fan of Mikey and Draken. Not just two of them but most Division Commander of their Gang are actually so cool. Maybe if you ask the fans why they watch Tokyo Revengers. They will probably answer its all because of Mikey and Draken. Why not just make them the main characters (Lol).
**They know how to Properly Align the Story**. Time Travel stories is actually a very hard story because with just one wrong decision in storyline the whole story will also ruined. This is actually impressive for Tokyo Revengers because even though Takemichi are traveling through time back and fort, the story still didn't become confusing. In fact it even add dramatic feels to the story especially when they met the people they once knew in the future. So I'm actually impressed.
Bad Qualities
Now in bad qualities. I don't actually mind the flaws of this anime but still it keeps bothering me. Maybe they are fixed in the later chapters of manga. And since I'm not reading it I still don't know yet. I will just share my opinion.
**Very Weak Main Character**. I feel really attacked in this because I belong to those persons who hate OP main characters. And I still hates Weak MC? (Hahaha). I really want weak MC but not to point they just become punching bag. Takemichi is literally just a walking punching bag in this anime. His only power is Talk no Jutsu but he still sucks at that. At first I don't mind him very weak because I think it's okay that we didn't have OP MC. But the season will end soon and he still didn't improved. It becomes more and more annoying and I'm hoping that they will give him a buff soon. Just atleast makes him capable of defending himself.
**Pathetic Main Character**. Now the main character is not just weak but also pathetic. He is supposed to be an adult but why would he always cry at the front of his girlfriend. I don't know but when He is always together with Hina, I just feel so pathetic and cringe for him. When he keeps on apologizing and do a dogeza towards his enemy makes my blood boil. I don't actually hate him because he was made this way. Its just surprising that he can act like that even though he was supposed to be the main character..
It seem that all Bad Qualities in this anime belongs to the Main Character. Is it time to make Mikey the new MC? (Jk). I don't actually hate Takemichi but if he didn't change, the time will come that I may actually do. I still likes him because he act as a balancer for the bad attitude of Mikey and Draken. So it is not a bad thing for him to act so pure and good. But please try to atleast defend your self.
I Ranked Junji Ito Short Stories: Best of Best Manga (Which is the Creepiest?)
Junji Ito is a renowned Horror Manga artist/writer thanks on how creepy his manga is. His popular works include Tomie, Uzumaki and Gyo. As well as some award winning short stories and anthology that even boost his name as one of the best horror manga artist. Among his works he release a manga which includes all of his short stories entitled as "Best of Best: Itou Junji Tanpenshuu" and published in English with the title as "Venus in the Blind Spot" by Viz Media on 2020.
There are a total of 10 Chapters in this manga and each chapter is a different story with different titles not related on each other. Most of them are Horror Stories written and directed by Junji Ito himself. And here's my Ranking based on how creepy each story is.
10. Master Umezz and Me
**Chapter**: `6`
This is a ranking based on how creepy the story is. And unfortunately Master Umezz and Me is actually more of a like parody story. Because Junji Ito and Umezz Kazuo (both Horror Mangaka) are in this story depicting how this two once work on a certain manga. Both of them are amazing manga artist and if you are a big fan of them, you should read this chapter. Just don't expect it to be scary.
9. The Sad Tale of Principal Post
**Chapter**: `9`
This is literally a short story because it only has 4 pages. It is just number 10 because on how weird this story is. That's right, it is not creepy but weird. The story is all about a father who mysteriously crushed by the post of their house. Literal meaning of "The Father is the Pillar of Home". The answer on how he got there was not answered until the end. That's why this is the last because there is no answer and explanation in this story.
8. How Love Came to Professor Kirida
**Chapter**: `7`
This is where this list starting to get serious. We can't see the typical creepy art of Junji Ito yet but the story is not that bad. A woman who is inlove with the writer and professor named Kirida. After getting rejected her both book and love he later found dead drowned in a river. Thats where Professor Kirida started to act strange which he believed he was haunted by the woman. I actually like this one because the ending is satisfying and all questions are answered. But still it is not the creepiest in this list.
7. Venus in the Blind Spot
**Chapter**: `4`
This is like a call combination of Sci-Fi and Horror and is somewhat creepy. A story of a girl with a beauty that makes other people delusional. Her father experimented all of the boys who loves her and prevent them from seeing the girl up close. Because they are a believer of UFO, they think it was a work of Alien. Not until they lose their sanity and killed the girl they idolized. I don't think it is the best but given how beautiful the story is. It makes it number 7.
6. The Enigma of Amigara Fault
**Chapter**: `8`
It is actually one of my favorite in this list because of how good the story is. Too bad I don't find it creepy enough that's why it is just number 6. But trust me the story is exceptionally excellent. A story of fatefull encounter of young boy and girl hiking in the mountain to reach the controversial fault that emerged after the earthquake. In the tall slump of crack there are holes shaped like humans and if the person fits perfectly in this, they mysteriously vanished as if they fall into the hole. What will happen to the two? Find it out yourself.
5. The Human Chair
**Chapter**: `2`
Things will be serious starting from this. I remember that I actually read this chapter late at night all by my self and it was hell creepy. A story of a woman who is a literary artist and a chair she believed to have a person living inside. She can see it sometimes wiggling and when she sits on it, she can feel that there is a person inside. It is a creepy story but messy story fitting to take half of this list.
4. An Unearthly Love
**Chapter**: `3`
This is pretty disturbing actually. I thought that this will be nothing at first. But as the story is reaching the end it also gets creepier. It is the story of a woman who married to a man that actually hates woman. Their relationship started normal. Not until the woman suspects her husband for having an affair for his frequently leaving every night and his weird behaviour during the day. The ending and answers will definitely surprised you. Just read the manga and you'll know.
3. Keepsake
**Chapter**: `10`
This is a hard choice for me because number 2 and this is almost the same in terms of creepiness. Finding your wife bearing a child 9 months after she died is already creepy enough. The father still adopted the child but still his uneasiness will not go away thinking how did it happen. Once you've learned the answer, trust me it is very disgusting and creepy in its own way.
2. The Licking Woman
**Chapter**: `5`
This chapter is creepier than keepsake all because of its art. The art is probably the creepiest in this list. It is not just creepy but also disgusting. They made a good job at illustrating because you will probably got scared once you've reach this chapter. The story of a woman who kill someone once she licked them. The victim died from poison but the autopsy can't find any trace of any chemical in their body. That's the reason why the woman can't be captured. How can this licking woman kill his victims that even science can't explain?
1. Billions Alone
**Chapter**: `1`
Ironically my favorite chapter and the number 1 in this list is also the 1st chapter of this manga. This is probably the reason why I got hooked in this manga because the story is very creepy even from very the start. This chapter is a perfect balance of creepy story and creepy illustration that makes this story best among the best. This is all about a series of mysterious death of people where their bodies are being sewed together using fishing lines. Who is the culprit of this disturbing incident especially that the victims are increasing every day.
Junji Ito is a genius in this genre that's why I decided to make more articles about his works. His manga is actually not long that's why it is perfect for one sit binge reader of mangas. And of course for those who love horror, this is perfect for you. So expect the unexpected.
Why No One Are Talking About Made in Abyss?
Made in Abyss exist long time ago but why it is still not popular despite of how good its story was. This is actually frustrating especially to a person like me who follow the manga faithfully from the start. As well as the anime series and the movies which is actually amazing.
Why No One Are Talking About Made in Abyss?
The reason why this anime are not popular despite of its quality in both animation and story is because of false first impression when they saw this anime.
Be honest that when you first saw the poster of this anime you might think that this is just a normal fun adventure anime because of the two kids being chased by the giant snake looking creature. This kind of thing is actually normal to most anime that makes you think nothing bad will happen. But that's where you go wrong. Made in Abyss is actually a very dark story. Imagine two young children decided to explore the deepest part of the earth called "Abyss" only by themselves. How do you think can they survive in an adventure given that the survivability rate of those who return to surface safely is very low. They will not just encounter dangers from the monsters but also the threat of the curses that usually took most of the adventurer's life. It is a dark story of survival into the world that humans should not explore. But with the love of family and eagerness to find answers into the mysteries of abyss, Riku and Reg will conquer even the deepest part of abyss to achieve their goals.
Why It Should Be More Popular?
Aside from the breathtaking story, the reason why this anime is considered a masterpiece is because of its Good Worldbuilding. The Idea of Abyss is already crazy but still they manage to divide it into 7 layers that the deeper layer they reach the more dangerous it becomes. It also means that Made in Abyss is actually getting darker every chapters in manga or every episodes anime. The art of each layer are godly made and its all thanks on how artistic their illustrators are.
There is also the characters that you will love. This is actually funny because at first I even think that this anime is meant for children because of how the characters looks children friendly. But this thoughts disappeared when they started to depart on their journey and met different kind of people. They started meeting normal people but the deeper they reach the less human they encountered. This part is actually sad and depressing because most of them are once normal but because of the wickedness of humans they've become creatures not suitable to be called humans anymore.
The Movies and Anime Series
The ratings of this anime from anime rating site is actually above average. But their popularity is criminally underwhelming. For those who want to check this anime this is what the anime series and movies all about.
Made in Abyss (2017)
**Genre**: `Sci-Fi` `Adventure` `Mystery` `Drama` `Fantasy`
This is the anime series of Made in Abyss which consist of 13 episodes. It shows how Riku met Reg (a mysterious humanoid robot that they believed to come from the Abyss). This is where they decided to conquer the deepest part of abyss to find the mother of Riku and know the true origin of Reg.
The first half of the series is all about Riku and Reg conquer the first 2 layer of abyss. That's where they met Ozen, the old comrade of Liza (Mother of Riku). Ozen has a headquarter in 2nd layer with her assistant Marulk. This is where they learn what happened to Liza and how Riku was born.
While the second half is the most depressing part of this series. This is where they met Nanachi and Mitty, a creature called "Narehate". They are once human but after surviving the 6th layer, their appearance changed and now living peacefully away from humans in 4th layer. The story of this two is very sad especially when you learn about their story and their goals.
Made in Abyss Movie 1 and 2
This two movie is just basically the summary of Anime series split into 2. The only difference is they have much detailed animations and few changes in sound/music. The movie 1 was entitled as "**Made in Abyss Movie 1: Journey's Dawn**" while the other "**Made in Abyss Movie 2: Wandering Twilight**". The story hasn't changed. The Movie one is all about how they started their adventure until Ozen part. While the Movie two is all about their meeting with Nanachi and Mitty. It's up to you if you still want to watch the movie or just stick with the anime.
Made in Abyss Movie 3: Dawn of the Deep Soul
This movie is the sequel of anime series. This is the part where they met new characters like Prushka and his father Bondrewd. Coincidentally Bondrewd is actually the person behind how Nanachi and Mitty turned into Narehate. They need to solve this issue because they need approval from Bondrewd to pass Level 5 and continue to Level 6. This movie is very frustrating but its also good. You definitely need to watch this movie after the anime.
This series need a lot more attention. Especially now that it has a Season 2 coming soon and it will be all about the crazy happenings in 6th layer. The darkest and creepiest Level so far and their 7th layer goal is already approaching. What awaits them on the final layer and will they be able to return to the surface?
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"Kaiju No. 8" Will Be the Next Big Shounen + Possibility of Anime Adaptation
Shounen animes are starting to become better lately. They are now free from the shadow of classical shounen like Naruto or One Piece, where the story of this masterpieces made a big influence to the next shounen generations. If you've noticed, almost new shounen anime have a huge similarity to Naruto. I mean it's not that bad to follow the Ideals of this classical hits. But for me, the potential and much wider world of shounen anime can't be showcased this way if they only make anime similar to the anime of the past.
And that's why I'm so happy that for this past few years, shounen anime started to take a different path and the new generation shounen started to emerge. We have **Jujutsu Kaisen** that focuses more of finding their true self than becoming something else. As well as **Tokyo Revengers** that took shounen to another level because of how unique their plot is. And of course the upcoming **Chainsaw Man** that introduced high level of violence into the genre meant for younger people. We can finally see an anime with different goals rather than becoming like this and like that when they grow up.
Kaiju No. 8 is the New Generation Shounen and It Will Shock the World Soon
I think the new figure of Shounen anime is now Attack on Titan. Sacrificing their self so that they can achieve their goals and protect someone they love is the new trend. Kaiju No. 8 is also like that. But don't get the wrong Idea. It is way different from what you think.
Plot
The world face the verge of destruction as the giant monsters called **Kaiju** wreak havoc and force humanities to create a special suite made from the same materials that can be found at the Kaijus. Fighting monsters with monsters is the only way to defeat the heinous beasts. Until one day it literally happened when a 32 year old man **Kafka Hibino** become a humanoid Kaiju after a small parasitic Kaiju force its way through his mouth and possess his body.
Along with his friend and coworker, **Leno Ichikawa**, they kept this secret hidden. And even with the threat of extermination they still want to join the Defence Force. (A military corps which has a goal to protect humanities with Kaijus). Kafka know the risk but because he promised to his childhood friend **Mina Ashiro** he keep on trying to join even though he failed many times. How can he keep this secret hidden as well as protect his new found comrade as other powerful humanoid Kaiju started to show up.
What Make Me Think That It Will Be The Next Big Shounen?
It basically have the qualities from the shounen that most people likes. It has a funny and weird main character like **Dorohedoro**, They gain powers from something they really hate like **Attack on Titan** and Overpowered protagonist but the society didn't know about it like **One Punch Man**. It looks like combination from other anime but these are the qualities I like about Kaiju No. 8 that I think it will be successful.
**Comedy** - this anime has a very good sense of comedy. It is funny but not to the point that it gets annoying. It is a good combination of humour and seriousness. Which is very rare on most shounen anime nowadays.
**Very Cool Characters** - not gonna lie but most of the supporting characters nowadays is more popular than the main characters. Take as example of this are Gojo Satoru, Levi Ackerman and Hatake Kakashi. And for this anime, I'm sure everyone will gonna love Soshiro Hoshina. Coolest character in this series. He fight unusually and he looks like the character that most people will love.
**Interesting Fights** - we all know that most of their enemies are giants so it is expected that they will fight with long range weapon. But with the appearance of smaller humanoid they are forced to fight in close combat. That's where Soshiro, Shinomiya and Kafka excell with their fighting scenes.
This is just manga but I can see it well in the anime. This is so good right now but unfortunately not all people know about this yet.
**Possibility of Anime Adaptation**
There is no announcement about anime adaptation yet but given how well the sell of its manga it will not be long until they announce it. Currently they have more than **30 chapters** in manga and considered to be the fastest **Shonen Jump Mang**a to reach 1 Million copies in circulation. Just give it atleast 100 chapters and the adaptation we are looking for will not be impossible.
I'm just worried about the animation because most monsters in anime right now are made using CGI. The only studio that can possibly pull enough quality in animating this series are probably; MAPPA, WIT or Bones and Madhouse. They are skilled enough to make non human characters without degrading the quality. But who knows. Maybe there will be a new studio formed just to make this anime. Lets just patiently wait for now.
I'm loving this Manga series that I can't wait till it gets adapted. But hopefully we can expect to get it by the year 2022 or 2023.
Osamake: RomCom Where Childhood Friend Won't Lose (Is it a Good RomCom?)
So recently I've been catching up to the latest episode of Osamake. I left at episode 2 last time to focus on other anime. It is one of my Final Pick this season because honestly the first 2 episodes seems fine and the title is a good clickbait perfect for those who are tired in "Childhood Friend Curse". There is a trend in any RomCom (or even just Romance anime) where the childhood friend is the one who always get rejected by the main character. Some popular example of this are; Onodera from Nisekoi, Tsubaki Sawabi from Your Lie in April and Naruko Anjou from Anohana. https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/heres-my-final-pick-for-this-season-00ff0c70
It becomes normal in most RomCom Anime that I find it becoming more cliche and boring. That's why I get excited about Osamake because I thought It would finally offer different taste in RomComs. So what is this anime all about and how it differs from other RomCom.
Quick Summary of the Story
The story started with Sueharu Maru who already decided to offer his heart on his "first love" Shirokusa Kachi. Although Maru likes her for a very long time, he can't gather all his courage and confess because Kachi seems to be a popular author and TV celebrity that the difference in their social standing is just too far.
But an unexpected day happened that puts Maru to his greatest regrets as he learned that his first love Kachi was already dating her fellow celebrity and also schoolmate, Mitsuro Abe. Fallen into despair and heartache, his childhood friend Kuroha Shida who secretly loves him, offer a suggestion of taking a revenge. They decided to work together and pretend to be a couple. How will this work and who will Maru choose? Will it be his first love or his childhood friend?
What I like about this anime?
Osamake has its own good characteristics that's unique from other RomCom. The fact that the childhood friend should have won in episode 3 is already a big achievement. Kuro might be the winner and I won't complain with that. I am Team Onodera in Nisekoi so I'm tired of seeing childhood friend getting rejected by the person they love. I won't support unrequited love to the person who deserves to be loved. Give us an ending we all deserve.
Another thing that I like about this anime is how pretty the heroines are. Shiro has a very beautiful long black hair with the face of tsundere. But the truth is she has a soft heart when it comes to Haru. Kuro on the other hand has a short and blonde hair and I love her Clover leaves hair pin. She is sweet and caring but very bad at expressing her feelings. And also there is Momo who look like a younger sister model to Maru. Cute and very useful but Maru only see her as a little sister. They have their own personalities but their beauty is definitely one of a kind.
What I don't like about this anime?
Except from the gorgeous characters and the chance of childhood friend winning the heart of main character there are also some aspects that I don't like about this anime. And that is the personalities of every character. I don't like how they think or what they do. And their decisions are very annoying. I just find them stupid and cringe.
**Sueharu Maru** - is the combination of Ichijou Raku's popularity anong girls and stupidity of Kazuya Kinoshita. He is popular because he was once a child star. And that is also the reason why I don't like him. He can easily befriend several girls but can't even confess to the person she loves. He even hurts Kuro without him realizing. I don't know if he is just dumb or stupid.
**Shirokusa Kachi** - I don't really get her. Why she even pretend to have a boyfriend just to make Maru jealous. In the end it backfired her because it only makes Kuro and Maru closer to each other. Sometimes I like her but there are times that I find her annoying.
**Kuroha Shida** - She's cute but I don't like how manipulative she is. I get it that she is the only one who can understand Maru the most. But first pretending to be a couple, and later on she also pretended to have an amnesia. It just sound so wrong to me. She can also won and end the show in episode 3 if she only said "Yes".
**Tetsuhiko Kai** - I used to love every wingman in every RomCom anime but Tetsuhiko is so secretive that I hate him. He has so much secrets and always meddle in the relationships of Maru. He says he's neutral and always side in something that interests him. But I think he is just being selfish.
Aside from character's bad personalities, I also don't like how cringe when they do some performance. Their school song and dance battle is so cringe that I almost skip the episode. Thankfully it makes me laugh on the confession part at the end. It would be even better if they animate it properly. Trust me they can fo better. For now I hate it when they perform something. I can't take the how cringe they are.
Is it a Good RomCom or Not?
For me it's a **No**. There are so many much better RomCom than this out there. You'll just get annoyed by the characters in this anime and the story is not exceptional at all. It is very generic and can be predicted easily. I am really disappointed because I thought this will be a unique RomCom with different kind of twists in story. Maybe I just overestimated it because of the title.
It is still worth to watch though, because there are time that it can be wholesome. And of course if you really are a big fan of RomCom and can't find something to watch then Osamake is great choice. Just don't expect too much.
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My Top 10 Most Anticipated Summer 2021 Anime
Spring 2021 flew so fast that this season will come to an end. It is a great and fun experience but unfortunately most of Spring 2021 anime will bid their farewell. Don't worry cause season two is not impossible. We will surely miss some of them especially the ones that is close to our hearts. While we are waiting for their comeback, why not watch some of the Summer 2021 Anime first. For me it not as great as the first 2 seasons but it has an anime that I really want to see. And you'll know that later.
Here Are My Top 10 Most Anticipated Summer 2021 Anime
10. Night Head 2041
**Genre**: `Sci-Fi` `Mystery` `Psychological` `Supernatural` `Drama`
Actually there are so many popular sequels out there that deserve this spot. But I chose Night Head 2021 because I want something new. The trailer looks promising and story is also interesting. It is the story of Kirihira brothers who escaped in a scientific facilities because of their super powers. Their escape is not as smooth as they go because there is also a group of two brothers that chases them as well as some barriers that prevent them from escaping. It is a story of great escape in a very advanced technological age. It may sound interesting but honestly I don't enjoy CGI anime that much. But who knows, we better wait until it released to say if it is good or not.
9. D_Cide Traumerei
**Genre**: `Action` `Adventure` `Drama` `Magic` `Fantasy`
This one is a mysterious anime. I can't find any more details about this except the fact that it will ba actually a game to be released soon after the anime. It doesn't have any official trailer. It only has 95 seconds long preview. So I can't really tell whether the animation is good or not. The studio that handle this series is SANZIGEN which also animated Teraformars, Promare (Movie) and Arslan Senki TV Series. It is a good studio so I will presume that it is not CGI Anime. The story is also unclear given that it is Original anime. I'm just excited because the PV looks interesting. Let's just wait until it aired. But I have a feeling that it will be good.
8. Jahy-sama wa Kujikenai!
**Genre**: `Comedy` `Supernatural` `Shounen`
Nagatoro san anime will be finished in few weeks. For the mean time she will be transported in this anime and take the role of the second most powerful demon transported into human world. Kidding aside, Jahy-sama is a funny anime similar to Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid and The Devil is a Part Timer. Jahy is the aide of the Demon Lord and considered to be the second most powerful in their realm. But one day a powerful magical girl attacks and destroy their world. Although she survived, she found herself stuck in the human world without powers and have a childlike appearance. How can she live in a world unknown to her without any power and authority that even her Landlord always scold her for not paying enough rent.
7. Vanitas no Carte
**Genre**: `Historical` `Supernatural` `Vampire` `Fantasy` `Shounen`
I'm not a fan of Vampire anime since Monogatari Series and to be honest the story of Vanitas no Carte is not interesting at all. But what's wrong with its trailer. It's unfairly good that I can't help myself to be excited in the series. Plus it is the third anime of Studio Bones this year so why not give it a chance. It is a story of revenge and hatred started by a vampire discriminated by its own kind just by being born in a Blue moon while the normal one was born in a crimson moon. He created the "Book of Vanitas", a cursed Grimoire with a goal to take vengeance to vampires that once belittle him.
6. The Duke of Death and His Maid
**Genre**: `Comedy` `Drama` `Romance`
This anime should be at the top actually. But J.C Staff is not consistent with their animations. And I'm not loving their anime lately. Still the story of Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid is over what you expect. It is the reason why this anime is still number 6 despite of my bad view about the animation studio. It is a story of a young duke getting cursed by the witch when he was a child. Whatever he touches will die and that will not make humans an exception. Living in a mansion closed to the outside world, the duke live in loneliness. Fortunately with his butler and his maid who love to tease him, his world becomes brighter. Will the teasing of the maid lead to an unexpected growth of relationship? It is a fun anime worth to check next season.
5. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu
**Genre**: `Mystery` `Dementia` `Horror` `Psychological` `Supernatural` `Thriller`
Higurashi is one of the best Horror-Mystery anime series you can find out there. The first series is full of mind boggling mysteries and gruesome gores. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu is the sequel of last year new series "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou". It is a story of Oyashiro-Sama's Curse which a series of death every festival is a Mystery that never been solve by the authorities. This sequel is still unknown whether it will serve as an answer arc from the mysteries of its prequel. Just like the original series. But one thing is sure, I'm really looking forward to this series.
4. Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon S
**Genre**: `Slice of Life` `Comedy` `Fantasy`
Finally after 4 long years the second season of Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon is here. The story of this anime is actually not that interesting. It's all about the wholesomeness of characters that makes this anime super good. They have good balance, very funny and most of all they are so cute. It is a story of Miss Kobayashi as she encountered a dragon once rested in her balcony. The dragon transformed into young and energetic lady dresses as a maid. Nowhere to stay, Kobayashi offered her house as a temporary shelter for the dragon. That's where her life started to change as the dragon becomes her maid and can't even do a job well done. The dragon even invited her other fellow dragon. And the once gloomy house of Miss Kobayashi started to glow brighter thanks to her unusual but cheerful housemates.
3. Idaten Deities in the Peaceful Generations
**Genre**: `Action` `Adventure` `Comedy` `Demons` `Fantasy` `Seinen`
MAPPA doesn't really know what the word "Rest" is. There is actually two anime made by MAPPA to be released next season and Idaten Deities in the Peaceful Generations is one of them. They will give us a different kind of animation style this studio has yet to offer. And it's still so good. Watch the trailer and you'll see why I am so excited in this anime. It is a story of godly being called Idaten who sealed the Demons 800 years ago. The new generations of this deities who never fought even once since they are born was threatened by the revival of this demons. How can this generations of peace protect the world by threat of this demons who once wreak havoc in the distant past.
2. The Detective is Already Dead
**Genre**: `Mystery` `Comedy` `Drama` `Romance`
Japanese really love detective anime. Almost every season there should be an anime about detective and crime solving topics. And Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru is just another anime fallen into authors obsession about this stuff. This is actually exciting because it seems that they added Rom-Com in this genre. And in addition who else wouldn't get excited with its trailer. The animation is super clean. We can even got a new wifu because of how good the character design was. Above all else the story. This is the story of Kimizuka Kimihiko and how the crimes attracted to him wherever he goes. To avoid this incidents, he decided to go abroad but still the fate of crimes didn't leave on his side. While on a flight he met a girl detective with a codename Siesta. She took Kimizuka as her assistant and travel around the globe to solve crimes. Unfortunately after 3 years Siesta dies and Kimizuka live in ordinary life now. While he is enjoying his life as a student, he is once haunted by his past when he met a girl looks exactly as Siesta. How can this unexpected encounter change his life once again.
1. Sonny Boy
**Genre**: `Sci-Fi` `Super Power`
As I said earlier, there is an anime I definitely should watch next season and that is Sonny Boy. You might be confused as why I am so excited in this anime. Well the more unusual the story and animation is, the more I love the anime. And that's where Sonny Boy excell. The animation is really different from your usual anime. Madhouse is definitely back with their old groove and Sonny Boy is a proof. We loved Madhouse with their One Punch Man, No Game no Life, Overlord and even Parasyte era. And after that, they are gone with their consistency. Will this be a new door to Madhouse success? Sonny Boy is also Directed and Written by Shingo Natsume (The same Director of One Punch Man anime adaptation). The story happened when a supposed to be summer vacation become chaotic when a classroom with 36 students inside began to drift in another dimension. As it happened their supernatural ability is awakened and that's where the survival into the world full of questions and mysteries started.
Summer 2021 may not be the strongest season this year but it's all clear that there is still some interesting anime in this particular season. Most of them will start to Air between the first two weeks of July. So what is your most anticipated anime for Summer 2021?
Kara no Kyoukai (Garden of Sinners): Unpopular Anime of Ufotable
Ufotable is a famous animation studio thanks to the record breaking success of Demon Slayer. They are also the studio behind Fate/Stay Night Unlimited Blade Works, Fate/Stay Night the Movie Heaven's Feel Trilogy, Fate/Zero and even Toriko: Jump Super Anime Tour 2009 Special. This studio is very special to most anime fans because of the quality in animation they produced. They are so consistent in their animations even from the beginning. They have a very fluid animation that is very smooth to the eyes as well as how they make breathtaking sceneries as a background. The character design is also insane given that this studio has its own distinct type of animation. You can tell immediately that this character or anime is definitely made by Ufotable just by looking at its art style.
It's crazy to think how they managed to maintain this kind of quality. And all of their effort just paid off thanks to the super blockbuster hit movie of Demon Slayer. But with this praise we've been giving to this studio. I bet that most people only know Demon Slayer and Fate Series when we talk about Ufotable. They've been clearly overlooking the quality animations that Ufotable offered before it gets successful. And the best but underrated anime that Ufotable made is clearly:
Kara no Kyoukai (Garden of Sinners)
Kara no Kyoukai is an Anime Film Series adapted from the Light Novel of Kinoko Nasu. And the very first movie entitled as Kara no Kyoukai 1: Fukan Fuukei was released on December 1, 2007. Imagine this anime was created almost 14 years ago but the animation quality it produces is much better than most anime today. This film is a very dark and disturbing that it can easily be My Top 10 Most Disturbing Anime if I include movie in that list. It is a perfect balance of `Action`, `Romance`, `Mystery`, `Supernatural` and `Thriller` that will certainly caught your attention. https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/10-most-disturbing-anime-will-you-accept-the-challenge-7ac0b9f0
It may be hard and confusing for some because of the number of films but one thing is sure. All of them are connected and answers are starting to unfold as the story move forward too. But if you really want to watch this films, you can follow this sequence.
Garden of Sinners Chapter 1: Overlooking View (Kara no Kyoukai 1: Fukan Fuukei)
The first movie of Kara no Kyoukai. This is where it all started but to be honest it is a very confusing start. They gave us a very dark start because of the topic in this film. You can speculate many questions too, like how did they met, what are their goals and what are they actually?. But only one thing is clear. This anime is very straightforward when it comes to topic and they are good at word plays. This movie tackles a problem of multiple suicide incidents among young girls who jumps at the top of a skyscrapers. They believed that this is just an accident until the result of further investigation of Magus Agency, led by Touko Aozaki and her company Mikiya Kokutou and Shiki Ryougi. They found out that this incident is actually caused by a "being" unknown to man. They gave a few word play about suicide connecting to "Flying", "Floating" and "Falling". It is actually a genius work especially that this kind of thing is very rampant to teenagers nowadays.
Garden of Sinners Chapter 2: Murder Speculation Part A (Kara no Kyoukai 2: Satsujin Kousatsu Zen)
If the first Movie is a movie too beautiful but full of mysteries and questions then don't worry cause this movie will clear things up. This movie will introduce us who Shiki Ryougi is. As well as how did she met Mikiya Kokutou and what are their relationship. We all know that in movie 1. Shiki is a strong but hot tempered women capable of doing things and inside her heart has a darkness that even she also feared. And Mikiya is the complete opposite of Shiki, but ironically he is the only one that can understand her. In this movie, Mikiya saw a young girl wearing kimono staring at snow on the deep of the night. As he gazes to the girl, the girl also looked back at him and smiles out of curiosity. Later after that night, she met the girl again at their school and that's where he met Shiki. That's the name of the girl in kimono. He didn't know that he is getting attracted to Shiki until some incidents started to happen. A series of multiple murders and the victims died in a gruesome death. Shiki said that she is the one who is doing this crime, her other personality named "SHIKI" to be exact. But because Mikiya love her, he didn't believe that she will do such thing. Is Shiki really the culprit? And what really happened at the end of the movie which resulted to Shiki having a coma.
Garden of Sinners Chapter 3: Remaining Sense of Pain (Kara no Kyoukai 3: Tsuukaku Zanryuu)
The darkest chapter in this series. Literally the most disturbing of them all. Not just murder are portrayed in this part but also molestation and rape are involved. It is hard to watch but the story is so good that you need to finish this no matter what. The ending kinda sucks but still the entire film is not bad at all. In this chapter, Fujino Asagami was molested by the street gang in an abandoned bar. But no matter what kind of abuse the gang do to her, Fujino seems to not feel anything at all. Later a group of mangled body was discovered in the same building. Fujino began to search the only survivor of the gang to take revenge. As she seek revenge, Fujino began to enjoy killing and started to murder innocent people. Mikiya and Shiki need to solve this problem as they discovered that Fujino possess an eye that has a power to control and twist things. Shiki was put into this danger because only she has a power similar to Fujino that can stop her growing power. A sad and dark story of a girl who doesn't feel any pain.
Garden of Sinners Chapter 4: The Hollow Shrine (Kara no Kyoukai 4: Garan no Dou)
If you remember the end of Chapter 2, Shiki was mysteriously fall into coma after that night where she was supposed to kill Mikiya. She was bedridden in the hospital for how many years. Mikiya didn't gave up on her and still visits and bring flowers almost every day. At the moment Shiki woke up, she was startled because she has no memories of the past and started to see some strange black lines on the things around her. When she touched those lines, the thing suddenly die as if it sucked the life away. She learned that she activated the "Mystic Eyes of Death Perception". Basically she can see the death of the person through those black lines. It is the same eyes and power Shiki used to fight against Fujino Asagami on the previous movie. This is where she also met Touko Aozaki and get recruited by her because Touko said that her eyes would be wasted if it didn't get used for something. This is also the chapter where Shiki killed her other self and started a new life together with Touko and Mikiya fighting and investigating incidents connected to magic.
Garden of Sinners Chapter 5: Paradox Paradigm (Kara no Kyoukai 5: Mujun Rasen)
The most solid movie in this series. No plotholes at all and the ending is very satisfying. They met the two classmates of Touko this time, Cornelius Alba which hold a huge grudge against Touko for surpassing him in their academic days. With his inferiority complex against Touka he join forces with Souren Araya to find the reason of human death. Souren has lives for 300 years witnessing countless of death that later triggered his aim to find the "Origin" or "The Roots of Soul". He is also the reason to trigger the power of Fujino Asagami and Kirie Fujou to fight Shiki. He is somewhat involve in the Shiki coma incident. And his role in this film is to capture Shiki to learn the roots of soul. He use Tomoe Enjou as he escaped because he murdered his parent. Later he found out what really happened to his parents and how he became the puppet of Souren to capture Shiki. A very beautiful of Family Love and the word play regarding death is just mindblowing.
Garden of Sinners Chapter 6: Oblivion Recording (Kara no Kyoukai 6: Boukyaku Rokuon)
This is the story of Azaka Kokutou the sister of Mikiya Kokutou. She is a student of at an all girls mage academy. She is an easygoing and cheerful girl but there is one thing she always kept a secret. She is inlove with her brother that he even go to school far away from him so that he will forgot that she's his sister. But one day there is someone that changed all of her plan and that is Shiki. She consider Shiki to be her rival in love that she will not accept Shiki to be her brother's love. But in this chapter, she ironically being partnered with Shiki to solve a mysteries of death in their school. The two have a hard time getting along but because the situation is getting worse, they decided to work together. They need to solve the mystery of other student's memories are getting robbed that lead to death. They found out that this is a work of another mage using fairies that steals memory and only Shiki has the power to see them. This is actually a fun chapter because this is where Azaka started to accept Shiki for her brother.
Garden of Sinners Chapter 7: Murder Speculation Part B (Kara no Kyoukai 7: Satsujin Kousatsu Go)
The continuation of the story in Chapter 2 where the series of death being pointed to Shiki as the suspect. This is a very solid episode too cause all of the answers lies in here. We will know who is the true murderer and its connection to Shiki as well as what really happened that night why Shiki was fallen into coma. The story started as the crime similar to the crimes happened before Shiki had a coma began to get active too. Mikiya's started to get concerned once again because he knows that Shiki might become a suspect once again. He investigated the crime and that leads him to some drugs that is popular to some streets where the crimes are rampant. He investigated the origin of drugs and that leads him to the real murderer. He will do everything to stop Shiki kill the true murderer so that Shiki can live a life with her hands clean from the blood. Even if it cost his life, he will do everything for Shiki because he really is atracted to Shiki from the start. The ending was unexpected but it was very beautiful. The story was cleared and all of the questions are answered. But it is not the final conclusion yet.
Garden of Sinners Chapter 8: The Final Chapter (Kara no Kyoukai 8: Shuushou)
The final and ending chapter of this story. All of the answers lies in chapter 7 but the closure can be seen in this beautiful chapter. It is actually a very short chapter because it will only give the moment to Mikiya and Shiki. Just like how those two met. This chapter also happened to be a snowy evening and Mikiya was walking and he met a Girl Wearing Kimono gazing at the white snow falling from the sky. She talk to the lady and greet it hello after for a long time. The lady was definitely Shiki and the two talk about various things. Shiki tells Mikiya that the one he is talking was actually neither the Shiki he know or the SHIKI which seeks blood. Rather she is the Shiki that represents various things. She is the true nature of Shiki that lies within her body. As the two keeps talking the final moments comes and it is the final moment that Mikiya spends with this Shiki. She bid farewell cause this is where She and Mikiya first and last meeting. She will return to Shiki deep within her soul to keep the balance of Yin and Yang (Good and Evil) within Shiki. So this short but very beautiful chapter really fits to be the ending and conclusion of this story.
Garden of Sinners: Recalled Out Summer (Kara no Kyoukai: Mirai Fukuin)
This is the last movie of this series and this Chapter is actually not related to the original story. It is more likely a side story than a sequel. It is actually good that you should watch it too after finishing the 8 chapters. It is the story of Shiki, Mikiya and Touko investigating a series of bombing. They believe that the bomber actually have a power to predict future. Incidentally Mikiya happened to found a girl named Shizune Seo troubling a stranger saying he shouldn't go because he might get caught in an accident. Mikiya started to get curious and interfered the situation. He promised to the girl that he will try to convince the stranger. Luckily the stranger believed and they are shocked that the accident actually happened. They barely survived and the stranger was safe. This is actually an interesting situation because Shizune can predict the future too. What is her connection to the bombing that happen lately? A very good episode in my opinion and it will be a shame if they will not make another story like this in the future.
I really wonder if Kinoko Nasu will continue this story because he is also the author of Fate series which are making a fuss lately especially that there will be a two Fate/Grand movies this year.
**Important Note**: Be Sure to Watch the quick parts after the Credits in every Movie. It will be serve as a bridge that connect to its sequel so it is very necessary to understand the story more.
AoT no Requiem: A Fan Made Attack on Titan Alternative Ending (My Thoughts About It)
After 7 years, the long running manga series of Hajime Isayama "Attack on Titan" finally ends on April 9, 2021. The entire series is so successful for both anime and manga but the ending split what people should feel about it. Some people love the ending as it is and accept wholeheartedly what happened. But some are disappointed to the ending and they wanted something else. So to achieve satisfaction, a group of fans made an alternative ending for this show entitled as **AoT no Requiem**. It will contain the last 3 chapter of manga (137,138,139) into a single but long chapter divided into parts. Their goal is to make an ending fitting to what they think the canon ending should be. It may be a changes in story or to add new scenes to clear some questionable parts of the original manga. It may sound unnecessary and a waste of time but after I read the first part that was released a few days ago, I would say is it's interesting and it have a huge potential.
The Difference Between the Original and Fan Made
The first part of this fan made ending is really different from the canon but still it didn't stray far away as the original story should be. Some parts are still there but most of them are removed and got replaced or added by the new one. It's not that bad actually cause if you haven't read the original ending, you might actually think it is canon.
In the original story, only Armin and Zeke are talking in the place where the path of the founder titan can be seen. They are talking about how life started on earth and how this organisms trying to find what their "Meaning" is. As well as figuring out what founder Ymir trying to achieve. It is not different from the fan made one but the difference is, they added Adult Eren and Young Eren to the scene. He showed to his younger self what his true goal is and what kind and of doom will humanity suffer in the future.
I kind of get what they are trying to do here. To those who read the manga, we all know that Eren made a message to his friends before all of those unlikely events happened right. He just erased it with the power of founding titan and it can be automatically restored once he died or restore it all by himself. If you've noticed, he sent a message to his friends but not on himself cause he probably know what future will likely happen to him. And that's what the goal in this fan made ending is. He sent a message to himself so that he may have a chance to change the inevitable future set to himself. That's right they are planning to keep Eren alive at the end of Attack on Titan. It may sound stupid but that's what the unsatisfied fans wanted. But still it is just my theory. Who probably know what they are planning to do. But all I know is it has a potential.
The difference in art style is not that far too. I commend the illustrator for this fan made chapters cause it is almost the same as the original Attack on Titan art style. I am looking forward with this especially the Titan Parts cause they didn't put much Titan scenes. Maybe because it is just the first part. But the character design of Eren, Armin and Zeke is just perfectly similar to the original. Even the background design of those crazy worldbuilding part of chapter 137 is just amazing. So yeah, good job on this one.
My Thoughts About this Project
I actually like Isayama ending. It is a good ending for a good series so I don't think he needs to change it. But for this project, I find it interesting and a change of phase to the original one. Although it will never change what actually happened to the original story because it is only meant to those unsatisfied fans. The author of this project has a right to do it as long as he will not insist that this is the original ending. He has a very commendable vision and artistry in this field so it is a huge disappointment if we will not support him. Who knows maybe the fans will love this more.
If you want to read AoT no Requiem I highly suggest you to Visit AOTNOREQUIEM.COM and give support to this project. They made a great job for part 1 and I'm really looking forward to the next parts. https://www.aotnorequiem.com/
10 Anime Movies of 2021 You Need to Add on Your Watchlist
2021 is a crazy year for anime. On the start of the year, they surprised us with their crazy sequels and new animes like; Attack on Titan Final Season, Dr. Stone, Re:Zero, Wonder Egg Priority, Mushoku Tensei and Many More. And of course the controversial animes that made an uproar towards the community. The over the edge genre of Redo of Healer, the underwhelming animations of Ex-Arm and the outrageously bad sequel of The Promised Neverland. And all of this craziness didn't stop and it actually extended to the next season. You can read all of my Top Picks for Spring 2021 and all I can say is it's as crazy as the Winter 2021 anime. https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/heres-my-final-pick-for-this-season-00ff0c70
All of this just happened within the first half of the year. So what's more can we expect on the remaining half? And to break on to this mix emotions of anxiety and excitement, how about the anime movies for this year? We've been praising all anime series that the already released anime movies and soon to be released ones are already being left behind. So to refresh and stuff new names on our memories, here are the 10 Anime Movies of 2021 You Need to Add on Your Watchlist.
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
**Genre**: `Action` `Sci-Fi` `Psychological` `Drama` `Mecha`
Evangelion is one of the classic Mecha anime that captures all of our hearts with their story. And on the last March 8, 2021 after so many delays and reschedules because of Covid-19 pandemic it has been finally released on theaters and guess what, it has been successfull and even reached the box office. I didn't get to watched this film but given it's a film of Evangelion you can already expect the quality of this film. It is all about the last stand against total destruction and how can Shinji Ikari and company restore the world with the power of Evangelions.
**Release Date**: `Winter 2021`
Gintama: The Final
**Genre**: `Action` `Sci-Fi` `Comedy` `Historical` `Parody` `Drama` `Samurai` `Shounen`
This movie of Gintama actually blew the box office last January 2021. And just like any films and series of Gintama, this movie is also a bomb. It is supposedly the sequel and final conclusion of Gintama: Silver Soul Arc. And it is also the final fight of Utsuro (main villain) against his former students (Gintoki, Takasugi and Katsura). Some unanswered questions will be answered in this film including the identity of Sakata Gintoki why his Hair color is silver. And more fun things will happen. So you can't afford to let this final movie of Gintama passed.
**Release Date**: `Winter 2021`
Fate/Grand Order: Shinsei Entaku Ryouiki Camelot 2 - Paladin; Agateram
**Genre**: `Action` `Supernatural` `Fantasy` `Magic`
It is the sequel of the Fate/Grand Order: Shinsei Entaku Ryouiki Camelot 1 - Wandering; Agateram which has been released last December 2020. To be honest I'm kind of disappointed on the last movie. Unlike the sequel series, Fate/Grand Order: Zettai Majuu Sensen Babylonia it lacks in the story and where is the epic fighting scenes trademark of Fate series? For some people it may not be the most exciting Fate/Grand series but if you are a true Fate fan you definitely gonna add it to your watchlist no matter what.
**Release Date**: `Spring 2021`
Fate/Grand Order: Shuukyoku Tokuiten - Kani Jikan Shinden Solomon
**Genre**: `Action` `Supernatural` `Fantasy` `Magic`
Yes you've seen it right. There will be 2 Fate Grand Order movies this year and it is just between more than 1 month span. Fate Series will never be called as Unlimited Budget works for nothing. And this movie will be the final singularity of this series. No official plot given but based on the trailer some new and returning servants can be seen in this movie such as Jeanne d'Arc or Ruler from Fate Apocrypha. It will be the story after Babylonia singularity and they will face the final singularity to complete their mission. It may be the final singularity but I doubt that it will be the final movie of Fate/Grand series. In the game there are total of 7 singularity and currently there are only 3 singularity shown in anime. So do we expect more soon? Who knows, I am excited and expecting more on this film than the last one.
**Release Date**: `Summer 2021`
Sidonia no Kishi: Ai Tsumugu Hoshi
**Genre**: `Action` `Sci-Fi` `Space` `Mecha` `Seinen`
Sidonia no Kishi is a series suited on my taste. I really love stories about Sci-Fi and Outer Space adventure. I'm a little bit concerned about the CGI quality though. But still I will definitely need to watch it soon. This movie will be the final battle of humanity against Gauna, a lifeforms come from outer space to destroy earth. The remaining survivors escaped on outer space and managed to survive for few millennia. They discovered a hybrid mecha that can fight back this lifeform and thanks to this, we can witness on this film the final hope of humanity to fight and take back the planet they once owned. I really have a high expectation for this movie.
**Release Date**: `Spring 2021`
Boku no Hero Academia the Movie 3: World Heroes' Mission
**Genre**: `Action` `Comedy` `Super Power` `School` `Shounen`
On August 2021, let's witness altogether the most anticipated Anime Movie of 2021. My Hero Academia is the only Naruto rip off anime I accept. And this 3rd movie will gonne be epic. The first 2 movie are already awesome so I'm really expecting that this one will be much more better. The trailers are already lit so I'm starting to build my expectations. No official synopsis provided but according to its trailer, it all takes place to some other countries outside Japan and the big 3 (Midoriya, Bakugo, Shoto) of this series will be sent on a mission to solve an unknown problem. What kind of epicness will they show this time. I'm really anxious to know. But let's hold our emotions and wait for few more weeks.
**Release Date**: `Summer 2021`
Kakushigoto Movie
**Genre**: `Slice of Life` `Comedy` `Shounen`
This is basically a movie version of Kakushigoto TV series but there are scenes to be added that we didn't saw in the series. So for those who didn't watched the series yet, it will be a big opportunity to wait this film so that you don't have to rewatch the entire 12 episode series. This story is very wholesome actually. A story of a single father who is trying to hide his occupation as a popular manga writer. A funny yet wholesome story of Daughter-Father relationship as the daughter slowly uncover the secrets of her father. I can't wait to rewatch this wonderful story as a form of movie.
**Release Date**: `Summer 2021`
Ryuu to Sobakasu no Hime
**Genre**: `Fantasy`
Ryuu to Sobakasu no Hime or Belle is an anime that I'm most excited about. It is created by the same author of Summer Wars, Wolf Children and The Boy and the Beast which is super underrated by the way. It would be upsetting if Belle would not get what it deserve. I'm sure it will be a good film. You would not worry about the quality because the art style is still similar to Summer Wars as well as the story. It is all about a girl who started to lose interest in life as her mother passed away and their relationship of her father gradually becoming distant. Her only reliever of this problems is singing (which she started to lose interest in real world too). And that's where she discovered the virtual world called "U". Taking the persona of Belle in the online world and her singing, she will showcase her talent to the world without revealing her own identity. As well as uncovering the mystery of black dragon that mysteriously appeared one day.
**Release Date**: `Summer 2021`
Misaki no Mayoiga
**Genre**: `Drama`
Any drama fans will gonna love this film. The animation studio that will animate this future masterpiece is DAVID Production. For those who didn't know, this studio is one of the iconic studio because it is the studio behind Jojo Bizarre Adventures and Fire Force. So the transition of heavy action to heartbreaking drama is really unexpected. And given of its unique art style, I bet it will be the next Silent Voice. It is a story of a teen girl named Moeka who lost her parents and Yurie who's trying to escape her abusive husband. They got off to a train station one day and even though they didn't know each other, the destiny sure will find a way. They've been hit with an earthquake and tsunami. Their lives are still saved and that's where they met an old women named Kiwa Yamana. Together the 3 start a new life in an old house near at the sea.
**Release Date**: `Summer 2021`
Sword Art Online: Progressive Movie - Hoshi Naki Yoru no Aria
**Genre**: `Action` `Game` `Adventure` `Fantasy` `Romance`
Okay Sword Art Online will drop a bomb this 2021. There are currently two officially announced part of this movie series and the sequel will be released next year. Although it is unknown if it will be a Trilogy but let's just hope so cause this story will bring us back to the very start. It is basically a story of SAO Season 1 where the players are stuck in the game called Sword Art Online and if they die in the game, they will die in real life too. But the difference this time is the perspective of the story will be set to Asuna. It will be shown in this movie what happened to Asuna before she met Kirito and also some Aincrad floor raid that are not shown in anime will be added in this film. I love the Aincrad arc of SAO so I'm sure I'll gonna love this film.
**Release Date**: `Fall 2021`
With these amazing movies, I'm really sure that 2021 will be a year not just for Awesome Sequels and New Anime but also a year of wonderful and epic movies.
Shiguang Daili Ren (2021): An Underrated Chinese Anime You Need to Know
This season, (Spring 2021) is a season full of good anime. From the action drama of 86, mesmerising art and beautiful story of Vivy and the heartbreaking Fumetsu no Anata e. You can't really deny that this season is truely a season worth to remember. But with the rise of these anime, you can't help but get disappointed about those anime that remain hidden at the shadow of the popular ones. They are the anime that need to shine more cause they have what it takes to be called "Good Anime". Example of this are Odd Taxi and Super Cub. They have a very wholesome story but they are not popular at all. It is a shame but it is what it is. I'm not that expecting much about that two cause I'm sure lot's of people stoll doesn't get that kind of genre yet. They prefer more on actions and edgy love story. But this anime, I'm not going to let it go to waste. It would be outrageous if this will not get the popularity it deserves (atleast like Kingdom level). But I hope I can give a bit of reach in spreading this unpopular anime. I would love to see this in the spotlight one day.
Shiguang Daili Ren (Link Click)
**Genre**: `Super Power` `Drama` `Fantasy`
This is an original Chinese anime which also released in this season (Spring 2021). There are lots of Chinese anime out there but they can hardly get recognition because unlike Japanese anime they lack in almost every aspect. But this one is a huge exception. It has a very solid story with an animation very similar to Japanese but still you can tell that this is definitely Chinese. It would be a waste if this gem will be left hidden.
**Voice Acting**. This is my only negative critics about this anime. Chinese VA is not as good as Japanese. You may find it weird at the beginning but you'll get used to it eventually. Well it makes sense cause Japanese take Voice Acting very seriously. They have a lots of school that offer this kind of courses. Link Click voice acting lacks in emotion (or just for me cause I'm not a big fan of Chinese anime) but the thoughts are still there and it didn't affect the overall quality of the story.
**Animation**. Just like what I said, its Animation is very similar to Japanese animation. But it is still distinguishable as a Chinese Anime. The characters are very cool and the background art is very refreshing too. The architectural design of houses are very Chinese and it adds to its identity being different from your usual Japanese anime. It is not a super clean and flawless like most of MAPPA, Ufotable or Kyoto Animations but still it is impressive.
**Music and Sound**. This is really interesting part for this anime. You know that I don't like the Voice Acting right? Ironically the music and sound is the exact opposite of this. The background music that they use suits the anime very well. It is a little bit loud than the dialogue though but still you don't need to care about it cause its so good. The opening and ending song is a real vibe too. You'll love it once you've heard the songs. It is a Chinese with some English but the beat and and actual singing is so good. It is very unexpected for an underrated anime.
**Story**. The story and plot of this anime is very unique. Not the usual super power Chinese anime with op main characters and sets in historical era. The story of Link Click is all about Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang. Cheng has a power to enter the body of their clients through photo. It can only be triggered once Cheng and Lu Guang touch their hands. The time also rewinds back to the date of photo was taken. Basically it is a time travel because when they alter some events during the process, the future also change. It is a very good story actually cause unlike time travel sci-fi, this anime offer a different kind of approach as each episode gives a very hard drama with deep meaning.
**Overall**. So far so good. It is currently ongoing and lots of episode are already released. Every episode is a roller coaster experience. It will start beautifully and its pretty wholesome. But later at the near end some unexpected twist will give you a different flavor. It is fun and enjoyable that you can't usually find on most latest anime. I would love to see this on Japanese Dub to fully enjoy the feels. But I don't mind if it stays Chinese too, they still are the owner of this anime.
Shiguang Daili Ren is the unknown factor that may change your view on Chinese anime. It is not perfect that you can compare to popular Japanese anime but it has a potential that probably one day it will be popular too. For now let's enjoy and be proud that you are one of the first few people to know this awesome anime.
Rasengan: Creator, Evolution and Users (Ending The Neverending Debate)
Rasengan is one of the most popular Jutsu in Naruto series aside from Shadow Clone. It is also my favorite Jutsu next to Amaterasu. Basically Rasengan is a ball of rotating Chakra held by the user's hand that will dissipate after it hits the target. It is a high rank jutsu because it requires a high level of chakra control in order to create one. With this, it is normally considered as the highest form of Shape Transformation because of its Difficulty and Power. Even Jiraiya said that Rasengan is a stronger Jutsu than Chidori (a Nature Transformation). But still the evolution of Rasengan is still never stop as it is getting passed down to the next generation.
The debate is still ongoing about who is the original creator of this powerful Jutsu. Some people say it's Jiraiya-sensei, some say it's Minato and some claimed it is Ashura. Funny though cause this stupid debate is unnecessary because the answer lies in anime and manga itself.
Creator of Rasengan
The creator of Rasengan is no other than Minato Namikaze. I get it why they still insist that Ashura Otsutsuki is the original creator. That makes them wrong though and you'll know the reason why later.
Rasengan was created by Minato after observing Tailed Beast Bomb for 3 years. So basically Rasengan is a copy of tailed beast bomb. It makes sense how Naruto created Tailed Beast Bomb easily after he got the form of Nine Tails Chakra Mode. Minato intended to create Rasengan to be the highest Form Transformation. But the Rasengan we know is just the first part of Minato's vision of Rasengan. His true goal is combining Form Transformation and Nature Transformation to create the complete and perfect version of Rasengan. This goal didn't succeed because we all know that Minato died at early age. Later his Son, Naruto, completed this one as he successfully added Wind Nature to the Rasengan.
Minato is still the creator of Rasengan. He spend lots of Time imitating Tailed Beast Bomb. He makes the proper procedure on how to perfectly create one. He is also the one who named it "Rasengan" and the one who teaches it to his Master that later being passed to his son. So I guess He really deserve the title as the Creator of Rasengan.
Why Ashura Didn't Get the Credits of Being the Creator of Rasengan
**Ashura Otsutsuki** - Ashura is the son of Hagoromo Otsutsuki also known as "**The Sage of the Six Path**". His brother **Indra Otsutsuki** is the creator of Ninjutsu and the head of Uchiha Clan. Meanwhile Ashura become the successor of his father and Head of Senju clan. The reason why Ashura isn't considered as the creator of Rasengan because what he created isn't actually Rasengan. The Technique he used to cut through the bedrocks while building a well is a type of Wind Release jutsu. Take note that the Rasengan we all know is Ball of pure Chakra (no nature at all). So what Ashura created isn't considered as Rasengan. And that one Jutsu he used to fight against his brother similar to Rasengan is still unknown. It is called as Amenomihashira from a video game though which means "Pillar of Heaven" but the canonical name isn't revealed at all. Sure it may look similar to Rasengan but we don't know if it follow the proper procedure of building the real one. It should be made using Rotation of Chakra, increasing the Power and volume of rotation and Contain it into a form of sphere. Ashura made it looks like Rasengan but it is made in an Unorthodox way. So it is better to be called as a Prototype of Rasengan but not the real Rasengan at all. That's why Ashura didn't get the credit of being its creator.
All Users of Rasengan
So far they are the confirmed persona that can use Rasengan.
**Jiraiya**
One of the Legendary Sannin and the master of Minato Namikaze. After Minato managed to create Rasengan, the first person he passed this technique is his own master. With the experience and power of Jiraiya, he obtain Rasengan. It is also believed that Jiraiya's Rasengan is powerful enough to crush mountains. It is not a surprise since he also trained in Sage Jutsu. He may possess the most powerful Rasengan next to Naruto. So sad that we didn't witnessed it since he barely get scene and he died during Pain arc.
**Kakashi Hatake**
Kakashi didn't called copy ninja for nothing. He can actually copy Rasengan and even tried to add lightning nature to it just like what his master did, Minato. Even being a student of Minato himself, it hasn't mentioned that Kakashi learned Rasengan from him. In fact it is not clear how and when Kakashi learned to use this technique. His original technique "Raikiri" was made because of his failed attempt to combine Lightning Nature and Rasengan.
**Naruto Uzumaki**
Well of course, our very own Ninja that makes Rasengan very famous. Being the son of Minato and the student of Kakashi and Jiraiya, the Rasengan is destined to be learned and be perfected by Naruto. It was proven since he is the very first Rasengan user to successfully add Wind Nature to Rasengan. With this, Rasenshuriken was born and the evolution of Rasengan didn't end with that. With the power of Tailed Beast and Sage of Six Path power he eventually developed this technique to its full potential. Currently he has the most powerful Rasengan.
**Konohamaru Sarutobi**
Konohamaru admires Naruto so much that he even learned Rasengan so that he can be like him. And ironically, the one who thought Konohamaru how to use Rasengan is Naruto himself. Passing down the Rasengan is also a sign of being the next Hokage. From Minato, Kakashi, Naruto or even Jiraiya (if he just didn't refused the position). Now that Konohamaru mastered this Jutsu that he can make it without Shadow Clone. Is it a sign that Konohamaru will be the 8th Hokage?
**Boruto Uzumaki**
As expected to the son of Naruto. Boruto eventually learned how to use the Rasengan himself as a test given by Sasuke. Boruto is actually a genius after he learned how to make Rasengan in just 3 days. He also naturally added lightning nature to it without realizing. With that, the Vanishing Rasengan was born. After this ingenious discovery, you can't even imagine that one day Boruto might be able to add two nature to Rasengan cause he can use both Lightning and Wind nature. Vanishing Rasenshuriken will not just be a theory soon.
**Evolution of Rasengan**
The legacy of Rasengan started by Minato Kamikaze is still evolving as it is being passed down to the next Generation. If it keeps evolving, one day it will be the most powerful jutsu for sure. So let's take a quick look to the evolution of this technique.
**Normal Rasengan**
This is the base form of Rasengan. It is purely ball of chakra made to add your chakra nature. It was the plan of Minato all along but he didn't even got a chance because he Died. It may be normal but it is still an A Rank jutsu. Which means it is powerful enough even though it is not complete.
**Oodama Rasengan**
This is the first development of Naruto's Rasengan. It is basically a larger version of normal Rasengan. But seen in its size, the amount of skill and chakra needed to make a humongous one should be impossible. Thanks to the blood of Uzumaki and Nine Tails, Naruto managed to create one. Konohamaru managed to create Oodama Rasengan. Later it developed further into much bigger called Choodama Rasengan (Just like what Jiraiya did on Pain arc and Naruto did on Boruto's Momoshiki arc).
**Rasenshuriken**
This type of Rasengan is very destructive even to the user. Naruto almost lost an arm after using it. Rasengan is a Jutsu intended to be used in the palm and you need to get into contact to the enemy. With this, the recoil from the destructive force of Rasenshuriken will surely hurt the user. Later, he learned that he can develop it and throw like a shuriken. Naruto even combined Oodama Rasengan and Rasenshuriken making it Oodama Rasenshuriken. It eventually worked and the result is very impressive.
**Tailed Beast Rasengan**
As I said that Rasengan is based on the Tailed Beast Ball, It is not surprising to evolve it into Tailed Beast Ball itself. It is the evolution of Rasengan where it turn into a small version of Tailed Beast Ball thanks to the Tailed Beast chakra inside of Jinchuriki. It is very destructive type of Rasengan almost similar to the Tailed Beast Bomb produced by the Tailed Beasts themselves.
**Vanishing Rasengan**
It is first introduced in Boruto and made by Boruto himself. It is a big breakthrough to the Rasengan cause he is the 2nd person to ever add chakra nature to Rasengan other than Naruto. With this, it opens huge room for the development of Rasengan. The Flame Style, Water Style or Earth Style Rasengan isn't impossible anymore. They just need to keep on developing this incredible Jutsu ever made.
Naruto will never be Naruto without Rasengan. And knowing the story of this Jutsu is such an important thing to do. The debate whether who is the real creator of Rasengan should have ended long time ago. They already mentioned it a couple of times in anime. So I hope everything will be clear from now on.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai: The Answers + New Seasons, New Beginning
The Season 1 of Higurashi is a story full of holes and questions. It is the introduction of characters and it gives an insights about what is the story all about. It is a hard Psychological, Mystery Drama that includes gore, violence and murders. No wonder it is one of my Most Disturbing Anime. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni also known as When They Cry or When the Cicadas Cry. It is truely underrated and people should know more about this.
In Season 1 they always talk about Oyashiro-sama's Curse. It is a phenomena they believed a punishment from Oyashiro for angering him. During their Cotton Drifting Festival, there is always an accident happen. 1 person will die and another 1 person disappear. It is happening every year within 5 years consecutively. Not just this mystery were introduced in Higurashi no Naku Koro ni. There are the mystery of Hojo Satoko where her parents died and her brother disappeared. How Takano and Tomitake died in the festival. How and why Rika got killed and what is the cause of poisonous gas that wiped the village out. And so many more questions you need to solve. With this, it all makes sense that people get confused with this anime especially that season 1 ends without solving most of these mysteries.
Oyashiro-sama's Curse vs Hinamizawa Syndrome
This is a real change of events in this anime. In season 1, most of the topics revolve around Oyashiro-sama. They believe that the strange phenomena happening in their village was caused by their deity named Oyashiro. It makes the anime more historical because of their beliefs and traditions. It also add creepiness cause you will really think if there is unknown factors involved that may actually came from their gods. That's why Oyashiro-sama's Curse is more emphasized in season 1. It is needed in order to build up the story.
But in season 2, they changes historical into scientific. They explained that Oyashiro-sama's Curse is actually called Hinamizawa Syndrome. It is a kind of disease unique to their town. It may cause the infected person to be mentally unstable that results into violence and crimes. It is triggered if the person suffer from stress or if they leave their village. Hinamizawa Syndrome is a strange disease with no cure and the cause is still a mystery.
The difference between the two is very interesting. From history to science is a strange transition if you think about it. But still, it all makes sense and ironically their connection is quite good too.
The Answers Can be Found in this Season
Yes, all of the confusion in Season 1 will be cleared in this season. It is not bloody and scary as season 1 but the story in this season can be understood easily. They explained everything what really happened in season 1. All your questions will be solved and it will make you think all that happened in season 1 makes sense. They solve this problems in season 2.
Break the loop in Story
How did Takano and Tomitake Died During Festival
How did the Parents of Satoko Died
What Really Happened to Satoshi
Why There is a Poisonous Gas that Wiped the Village after Rika Died
How did the Murdering Started During the Dam War
Who is the Culprit all Along
Basically, all of your questions can be answered in season 2. So if you've finished season 1 and if you think it is confusing then all you need to do is continue and watch Season 2.
New Seasons, New Beginnings?
**Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou** 2020 (When They Cry: New) is another set of Higurashi story. You can watch this after watching Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei (3rd season). It is entitled as "new" because it will bring us back to the beginning. It may be back from the start but it doesn't really mean that it is a reboot of season 1. It is basically a new set of story very similar to the original story of Higurashi.
**Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu** (When They Cry: Graduation). It is another season and sequel of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou. It will air this coming July 2021. Not much information provided but I'm sure that In this season the Onidamashi-hen arc in Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou will be answered. As well as there will be new characters added. It will gonna be interesting.
Higurashi is a refreshing story that will really test your psychological strength. It is not perfect but still it is such an incredible experience. A well balance of Gore, Mystery and Horror that will put you into the Dark world of Higurashi.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: The Mystery of Oyashiro-sama's Curse and Why It is Not Popular
Higurashi is probably the most underrated mystery horror anime out there. It has actually a good story but most people find it confusing. I can't blame them cause its true. But when you watch the show from the beginning, you will understand what the story is all about. And it is very simple.
It is basically just a loop and the story just revolve around Oyashiro-sama curse. They believed that this certain god is responsible for the death and disappearance of some individuals during "Cotton Drifting Festival" in their village every year. This incidents followed by the change in behaviour of some characters and makes them violent. They believe that Oyashiro has been vengeful towards them and they started to behave inhumane. They become paranoid and began to hallucinate that mostly result into murders and suicide. But Oyashiro-sama is really the cause of all of this?
What is the mystery of Oyashiro-Sama's Curse?
First I wouldn't want to call this phenomena an Oyashiro Curse but instead "Hinamizawa Syndrome". In their legend, Oyashiro is actually a good deity that decent from heaven to protect Onigafuchi Village (later known as Hinamizawa) from the attacks of the demons. He also created the rules to prevent the spread of syndrome by preventing the townspeople from leaving the village.
In Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (Season 1) they always pointed to Oyashiro-Sama's Curse the Series of Mysterious Death in their Village. They believe it is their punishment for breaking the rules of village. But the truth is Oyashiro-sama's curse or Hinamizawa Syndrome is just the embodiment of mental stress of the characters. All of them have a past that will surely break them down if triggered.
**Maebara Keiichi** once hailed genius because of his knowledge advance from what an ordinary kid should be. Because of this his parents and other people praised him. But as times go on their expectations also becomes higher and that's what makes Keiichi put to stress. He started shooting people with his Airsoft gun as a way to relieve his stress. That's what makes him trsnfer to Hinamizawa to start a new life.
**Hojo Satoko** She and her family was hailed as traitors by the villagers as they support the dam project. This project is also the start of the mysteries as it put people into stress. Her mother remarried often and the only person who she is closed with is her older brother (which later become a victim of syndrome too). She lived with abuse from her stepfather and distrust from the village.
**Ryugu Rena's** past also makes her mental stress even worse. Her mother have an affair to her co worker and ask Rena to go with her and start a new family. As when Rena knew that her mother is pregnant it breaks her down and start to hate her mother.
There is also **Sonozaki Shion**. She is actually the older sister of Mion and the rightful heir of Sonozaki Family. But because of sister swapping her younger sister got the tattoo and get the title. She fell inlove with Satoko older brother, Satoshi. But when Satoshi started to disappear believed to be the result of Oyashiro Curse she begun to distrust her family. She believed that the village is the responsible for Satoshi's disappearance because of their hatred towards Hojo family.
So the curse of Oyashiro didn't come from Oyashiro itself. What makes them cursed is by believing that Oyashiro-sama is the cause of all of this. It makes them paranoid that cause to trigger the disease. But it's true that there is a certain being that cause all of this event and even cause the mysteries of deaths and disappearances during Cotton Drifting Festival.
Why it isn't so Popular?
This is really surprising why this anime is so underrated despite of its solid storyline. I can't blame people because there are so much factor that affects Higurashi's rise in popularity.
**The Animation**. People prefer anime with much better animation than Higurashi. And the biggest factor about this is the studio that animates this series. Studio DEEN is responsible for this one. And for those who didn't know Studio DEEN, they are the studio who's responsible for those anime that failed in animation. This includes Fate/Stay Night (2006) which may play the biggest role in fall of Higurashi.
**Confusing Story**. As I said earlier Higurashi has a very good story but most people didn't get it. It comes from visual novel and the first season is composed of first 6 chapters from the novel. Every chapters may look different but they are all connected to each other. This anime is so confusing that if someone ask you to explain the story, you will probably have a hard time. Messy it may be but that whats makes Higurashi beautiful.
**Underestimated because of Characters Design**. This is really outrageous cause people underestimate anime just by the look of characters. I may agree that this anime can offer more in terms of art (if they just give it to other studio). The design of character is so bad that you will laugh at their faces when you accidentally pause the anime. But still the VA, background art and Sound Effects covers all of what's lacking in character design.
So in summary the mystery of Oyashiro-Sama's Curse is most likely created from the anxiety of these characters. Well the real cause of mental disorders comes from parasites. But let's leave for that on the second part of this article. It will be all about Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, the second season of this series. As well as some talks about the announcement of Season 4.
10 Most Disturbing Anime (Will You Accept the Challenge?)
Anime can be very flexible sometimes. You probably know anime for being cute and cool fights from your favorite shounen characters. But sometimes Anime can be out of the bounds in terms of decency. Most of them are in the dark side of anime because of their mature content. They sometimes contain gore, nudity, violence and even tortures. And besides of the hellish visuals, the story will literally kill you mentally. Some are straightforward but some will boggle your minds. Most of them are really disturbing or a feeling that makes you really uncomfortable. It all makes sense since most of them are banned from some countries.
First I'll be honest that most of them (in this list) are not that disturbing enough to make you stop. But still they are creepy as hell. My best recommendations are the last 5 anime in this list. So **I challenge you to watch them and tell me how many did you watch until you dropped**. I also warn you that most of **this anime contain serious violence that I wouldn't recommend to any children**. So lets start with my first 5.
They are not that hard than the rest but they are still disturbing. It's up to you if you skip this or not but here it is;
Serial Experiments Lain (1998)
Let's start with Serial Experiment Lain. It is actually not gore among this list. But despite of the lack in bloodiness, the psychological play with your brain definitely makes it deserving. It is a story of a girl named Lain Iwakura. Despite of her socially awkward demeanor, she still got her few precious friends. But one day they got an Email from one of their dead classmate (because of suicide). Little did they know this is the start of the changes in Lain's life. She started using technology and later she even entered "Wired". It is basically what we call the "Internet". It is a story of Lain making crucial decision as she influence both the Real and Wired world. They will tackle suicide, drugs, psychological stress and even religion in this anime. And the worldbuilding is also insane. You'll never expect this in a late 90's anime.
Gantz (2004)
This anime is definitely not made for people with weak hearts. It highly expose brutality in Gore, Violence and Rape scenes. They are literally not hiding anything. It is very dark anime that will even tainted your morality. It all started when the two young men Kei and Katou died in a train accident. When they woke up, they found themselves in a room with strangers and a giant black orb. They are caught in a game where they need to find aliens and kill them within the designated time to get a chance to be reincarnated. Its not that really disturbing because I found some episodes boring. But still the gore scenes is really disgusting.
Devilman Crybaby (2018)
Actually all of Devilman anime is really disturbing especially the original one. It's just that Crybaby has a more solid story that lacks in the original. Not the best among the rest but worth watching. It is a story of a weak and crybaby Akira Fudou. Aside from that he is also a soft hearted boy. So when his friend Ryou Asuka asked his help about devil investigation, he didn't hesitate. He didn't know that they are going to go in a party full immoral and indecency. The demons possess the partiers and turned them into horrible monsters. In Akira's willingness to save his friends he merged with the devil named Amon. He gain the strength to defeat other devils. With his new profound powers, the crybaby Akira and his friends protect humanities to these harmful monsters.
Mononoke (2007)
The artstyle of Mononoke is already disturbing. It looks like a traditional paper doll play with weird but colorful Edo period. It may not look realistic as the other but the story will really creep you out. The story revolves around a certain medicine seller (just like Mushishi) who travels across Japan to find and kill spirits called "Mononoke". It cause problems to humans that may even cause death. And the only way to kill them is by using a special sword that the medicine seller possess. It is a very disturbing anime but feel very aesthetic at the same time.
Dorohedoro (2020)
Not gonna lie, this is one of the decent production of Netflix. Well it is already expected since MAPPA animate this one. The main character with the face of a lizard bite the head of other people and ask them if they saw a face inside is already disturbing. Added with some interesting characters that do stupid things and results into bloody results makes this anime really disturbing. It is a story of a man who got cursed and turned his head into lizard. His name is Kaiman along with his friend Nikaidou, they will going to find who casted the curse. In a world where magician rise and people with no magic will get discriminated, how will the two solve their problems?
The next 5 will be very disturbing. I wouldn't recommend it to someone who is bad at scary and gore stuff.
Shiki (2010)
Not the best story but has the most gruesome scenes. This year is the peak of dark anime and Shiki is one of them. You definitely need to check this first. The death of a girl named Migumi Shimizu started all of this. Her sudden death caught the interest of a doctor named Toshio Ozaki. He started to study the cause of Migumi's death and later the disease that he found started an epidemic that turn humans into a cold bloodied monsters. The young doctor and Natsuno Yuuki (friend of Migumi) will try to survive in the town of "Vampires". A story of survival in a town where you can't distinguish between good and evil as the villagers started to get paranoid.
School Days (2007)
This anime is so disturbing that I really hate it. Not because of the gore and sex parts but because of how scum the male main character is. The endings are definitely the most unpredicted. Don't get fooled by the first few episodes of this anime. And if you manage to endure all of that and reached the iconic ending, then I really respect you. It is a story of a student named Makoto Itou and he got involved to girls in this story. It started pretty strong and wholesome that you may even think that this is just your average slice of life and romance anime. But as the story progress, it also gets darker and darker until that ending that shocked everyone.
Another (2012)
Probably the most popular in this list. I can't blame them cause it has the most solid storyline consistent from the start to end. The story will make you keep awake at night and you can't watch this before sleep cause you may dream about this later. It started with a boy who transferred to a school. He noticed about the eerie and gloomy vibes within the students. It's as if they treated a certain child non-existence. This child is wearing an eye patch and named Mei Misaki. Many years before that there is also a girl in that room named Misaki but later died in an unexplainable death. Since then not only the school but the whole town begun to become gloomy and some uncertain death always happened. What is the connection of Misaki to the deaths that are happening? And will they find "Another"?
When They Cry (2006)
My favorite in this list. I like Higurashi because it is not a single horror story stretched so that they can make the series long. But instead it is a story that loops and change every 4 episodes. It is also explained in the second season (very recommendable) about this loop things. The story always revolves around this. A boy who got transferred in a school and later learned about the curse of Ouashiro. When the festival come there will be 1 who always die and 1 will go missing. The boy will suspect her 4 friends and this will always lead into violence and more deaths. Truely a shivering story everytime.
Corpse Party: Tortured Souls (2013)
I know everyone love Another but I bet they never watched Corpse Party. The story is very good if they just explained the ending more clearly. The epitome of Gore and the scenes is very disturbing. It is a story of 9 students gathered to bid farewell to one of their friend. They perform a ritual as a form of their friendship. It is a ritual in a form of human paper doll which they would keep the parts that they tore. But uncertain things happened as they transported into an old elementary school that once a gruesome murder to children happened there. Their mission is to solve the mysteries and return to their world. It is a very disturbing story of survival as they uncover the dark secrets hidden in that spooky elementary school.
These are the anime that prove once again not all animes are meant for childrens. I have fun watching most of them cause this is one of my favorite genre. I just make sure to watch them at daytime cause during night these anime just spook the hell out of me. So will you accept the challenge?
86 (Eighty-Six): Underappreciated?
86 (Eighty-Six) is one of the Dark Horse this Spring 2021. People are not paying much attention to this anime. I'm not happy about this cause 86 is one of the best Sci-Fi stories out there. It tackles the issue about discrimination and racism that the world still facing right now. It is a bold issue they tackle so I'm really happy about what the story turns out to be. It portrays how people treat races which they believe inferior to them. It often results to violence and treat them inhumane. It is a great anime and people should know more about this.
Aside from the message and story, 86 also excell in the quality of animation especially the character designs. The fights are also great although I'm not a big fan of CGI, still they manage to give us a decent actions. But despite of this why do people aren't hyping this one? Here's my opinion about this.
Anime Ruined the Mood of the Story
86 is actually very sad story. It is full of tragedy and death but somehow it feels very lacking in anime adaptation. Maybe they focus more on character development that they forgot the true mood of the story. The death of their comrades become underwhelming that you can't even grief at all. You wouldn't even know who died unless you rewatch the scenes or search the names. Unlike in manga or light novel that they give most of the scenes to the person who died.
It's not that actually worse but with this slight underwhelming feels it ruined the mood of the story.
Too Much Censorship
I don't know why they have to censor it too much. It is actually much better if they add a little more gore to this anime to improve the quality of the story. People like that kind of anime nowadays and too much censorship is killing a good anime. For example people like bloody tragedy anime like Attack on Titan, Tokyo Ghoul and Jujutsu Kaisen. But why they can't do it in 86.
It is actually a kind of disappointing since the story is tragedy but they can't put their full potential at the anime just because of censorship. The manga is a little bit better so I can recommend you that. But I would definitely like to see more gore stuff later on. It is a good anime so adding a little bit of spice in it can improve it a thousand times better.
Slow Progression of Story
This is what I notice especially in Volume 1 of the light novel. The story started very slowly and almost all unnecessary twists just happened at the last 3 chapters of the story. Just like what I said, they focus more on character build-up especially on their relationship that they mostly forgot what are their objectives.
This should be a heavy drama that the death of a character must be painful. Just like on Attack on Titan where even the a single character that you rarely seen died it is heartbreaking while in this anime it's just normal. They give most of the scene to Shin and Lena that they forgot how to build the foundation of other character. The slow progression is really killing this anime. You can't even know what their real objectives is. It will be revealed probably on the second season.
It is so sad that because of these reasons the anime become so average and underwhelming. I'm liking the light novel so far especially the 2nd volume. So I'm really hoping that the anime continues. The second season of anime is already announced and I think it will be the second half of volume 1. It will be a fierce battle and more of them dies. We will also know what the real objective of Shin is.
You can understand why it is so underappreciated but still you can't deny that 86 still has a very beautiful story. You can't just see it in anime yet because of the poor in direction. But trust me, the second season and more in the future has much better in terms of story. It may still be underappreciated in season one but people will love this later on. I just hope that they will improve the quality than what they did to season 1.
Record of Ragnarok Anime is Coming! (All You Need to Know)
Record of Ragnarok is a manga series written by Shinya Umemura and Takumi Fukui on 2017. It will finally get an anime adaptation next month, June 2021, produced by Netflix. It is a very hype manga and you can expect a very Seinen type of story. No power of friendship things or overpowered characters since all of them are already overpowered. Insane backstory from the characters and very breathtaking fights. You can't even tell who's gonna win and even makes you a hard choice which side will you support on. In short, there is no real villain in this series. It is probably the best action manga you can find out there.
What is the story all about?
Basically the story is all about Humans and Gods fighting for the decision whether to wipe humanity or not. The judgement will be determined in a 1v1 fight between 13 gods and humans. Its all thanks to to the eldest daughter among the Valkyrie "**Brunhild**" that humanity got a chance to prevent an inevitable extinction from their creators.
The **gods** in this story is not just your ordinary greek or roman gods. They are composed of various gods from all over the world. This includes **Buddhist**, **Egyptian**, **Hindus**, **Oriental** Pantheons, **Japanese** Pantheon, **Norse** Pantheon and **Philistine** Pantheon. Kudos to the author for including them all in the story without making it look messy. They even made a research about their backstory. Well although it is not necessarily accurate, it is understandable cause mixing fiction and non fiction is the only way to showcase the author's creativity. And what authors did, really amazes me. They still managed to be faithful to the god's original story but added with little twists to become more interesting.
And as for **Humans**, it is composed of different personas from different sources. They are all composed of historical people from all over the world. Most of them are known for their achievements and feats during their times. They are titled as best among the best and clearly make a big part of human history. And I'm really happy about their choices (especially to the part where they choose Tesla over Einstein).
So isn't it exciting to think that these amazing humans in history will fight the gods in a 1v1 match. And to mind you this is not just a normal match like MMA or Boxing but a brawl to death. This what makes Record of Ragnarok super hype. The results are just unpredictable and you can't choose which side will you side on. There are times you want to support humans but there are also time you want to support gods. Just like what I mentioned earlier, this anime will never have a real villain. This is just a battle of their ideals and desires and it's pretty amazing.
What will the first season cover?
I believe the first season will be composed of the first 3 matches in the manga. It is also shown in some teaser posters and I'm quite sure since it is fit to the 12 episode of this season. The first bout will be **Lu Bu** vs **Thor**. A great first fight for this anime. This will be the first time that humans surprised the gods by how can Lu Bu keep up to the power of Thor. It is a close fight between the two and I will not spoil you all but the winner just won with a slim of victory. That's how close the first fight is. The second fight will be **Adam** vs **Zeus**. Literally my favorite so far. It is a fight between the father of human and the god among gods. The most intense fight and the winner just won against time and the defeated still won with glory and pride. And the final fight for this season is literally unexpected. It is a fight between **Poseidon** and **Sasaki Kojiro**. Poseidon the brother of Zeus against the humanities greatest loser Sasaki Kojiro. One of the best back story and even though the fight isn't exciting as the first 2 fight. It is still amazing to think that they manage to put a special message about this arc.
The first season is just an introduction to a much more interesting tournament in the future. And trust me there will be much more interesting fight in the future and some characters not yet known. Who knows, some twists are already happening in the manga.
What to expect in the possible next seasons?
Season two will most likely the next 3 fights. I'm not naming the bouts but the character in this seasons will include; Jack the Reaper, Buddha,Raiden Tameemon, Shiva, Heracles and Bishamonten/Zerofoku. This 3 fights are as hype as the first 3 and this also includes some twists.
As for the remaining characters, It is still unknown but I'm really curious about all of them. I'm dying to know about Anubis, Susano'o no Mikoto and Nikola Tesla. It is still not clear what will happen to humanity since the score is just close and who knows anything can happen in this anime. But be in mind that this is not Shounen so don't expect a happy ending.
Record of Ragnarok is very comparable to Baki and Kengan Ashura combined. If animated properly, I believe it will be the next big thing. I seriously trust Netflix over Crunchyroll so I'm not really worried at all. But yes, Record of Ragnarok is an awesome anime. You don't want to sleep on this one.
My Top 10 Studio Ghibli Films
Studio Ghibli is one of the legendary anime producer out there. With their mesmerizing animations usually made and looks traditionally and their magical story, you'll usually get pulled into the world of Studio Ghibli. The movies that they produced is really good that most of them are nominated for Oscars Awards. Well in record only 1 among them won the academy awards but still being nominated in that prestigious award is still a great feat.
This studio only shows that Japanese Anime can compete globally and thats how wide they can reach. And among the 23 Oscars worthy works have you ever pick which is the best? Well all of them is really good but if I have to pick 10, this will be mine.
10. Whisper of the Heart (1995)
It's not the usual fantasy like movie of Gtudio Ghibli. It is actually realistic and can really happen in real life. It is a story of a girl who love to read and write poetry. Then a certain circumstances happened as he caught his curiousity to the name of the boy in borrowers card of the books she is reading. The two of them know each other later and get to go closer as they are finding their future interest. It is a story of love even though its not fantasy, it is magical in its own way. This film is very special to me cause the cats in the story, Muta and Baron, got their own films after many years entitled as "The Cats Return".
9. The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)
This film by Studio Ghibli surely knows how to be unique. Its art style is very unique and feels very Japanese. Well it can't be helped since its story is based on the Japanese Folklore "The Tale of Bamboo Cutter". Princess Kaguya was found by a man cutting bamboo inside the bamboo shoot. Because he and his wife was not blessed by a child, they keep Princess Kaguya as their own. She mysteriously grow fast just like a bamboo and all she needs are provided by the gods. With all of the blessings and fortune the family received, they officially made Princess Kaguya into a real Princess worshipped by people. But people are naturally greedy that they almost forgot how to provide happiness to the Princess. What will happen to the princess? You just need to find it out yourself.
8. When Marnie Was There (2014)
For me this is the most satisfying story of Studio Ghibli especially the ending. The twist in the story was totally unexpected and I really like that. Most of Studio Ghibli ending is a cliffhanger and whats lie after that is just left into the viewer's imagination. But When Marnie Was There is different cause they give us an ending we all can accept. The story revolves around the girl who was sent into the countryside in hoping to cure her asthma. In her stay, she got curious about the mysterious old mansion called Marsh House. It is known to be abandoned but later she found out that there is a mysterious girl living there. What is their connection and what is the story behind the mansion and the girl.
7. Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (2008)
This is the cutest and the most wholesome Studio Ghibli movie. The animation is really clean and beautiful. The message is beautiful too cause its all about the ocean and its pollution. Well the story isn't that good, especially the ending. It didn't make any sense at all. But still wholesomeness is really great that you wouldn't mind about the ending at all. It is a story of a girl goldfish named Ponyo. She is actually human but her father made her into a fish to be able to live underwater. But because she really want to become human she escaped and later on she met a human boy named Sousuke. Will Ponyo become human once and for all? And what will happen to the bond that the two shared?
6. The Wind Rises (2013)
Another thing that I really like about Studio Ghibli is they usually depicts war. Well maybe after the rise and fall of Japan during World War II, it is natural for them to include such genre. And The Wind Rises is a great example of that. It is inspired by the story of a man behind the creation of a famous fighter jets that spread havoc during the war. He is an engineer who dreams to fly one day. But in his dream he didn't forsaw the destruction cause by his ambition. It is a bittersweet story of a man between love and passion. He may regret it in the end but for the man who accomplished his dream, he has lived his life to the fullest.
5. Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
A perfect spot for a perfect movie. It is between the best and worst. And even though it is actually good, I can't bring my self to watch this movie again. Once is already enough and I won't break my heart once again. It is a story of a young orphan siblings after their parents died during war. The two of them live on their own without support from any of their relatives. How can the two survived in the world where bombs are falling from the sky like a firefly.
4. Spirited Away (2001)
And of course the only film of Studio Ghibli who won the Academy Award. It even hailed as the Top Grossing Film of Japan until recently after Kimetsu no Yaiba movie surpassed them. With its magical story and very beautiful animation it won the hearts of many. A girl and her parents once go to town where there are no people can be found. Because of her parents eating the food which isn't meant to be for humans they are turned into pigs. And later she found out that the inhabitants of that town is actually spirits. She worked there as a helper in hoping to find a ways to cure her parents and to be able to leave the town. With different unexpected circumstances how can she solve everything?
3. Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
If I will choose anime that can beat Disney's classics, I would definitely choose Howl's Moving Castle. The story and breathtaking animation is on point and the castle of howl is a very beautiful concept. Its a shame that it didn't won the 2004 academy award but I still believe that this movie also deserve the award. It is a story of a girl who is cursed by the Witch of the Waste and turned her to be an old lady. In hoping to remove the curse she began looking for the mage named Howl and his Moving Castle. As the two met, how can be the curse removed and what is the true story behind howl and his mysterious castle.
2. My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
IinvestAcademy Awards only started on the 2000's but if they just started earlier that year, this Top 2 will definitely win. You can't even believe that it is made during 80's because its animation is much better than most of today's anime. This anime is the starting point of Studio Ghibli success. The logo they mostly use comes from this anime. The story comes from the girl siblings moved to a small town after their mother got sick. The two was already surprised on the first day of their new house cause they started to witness supernatural events. They learn about the Dustbunnies and later on they even met the King of the forest which they named Totoro. It is a wholesome and wonderful story.
1. Princess Mononoke (1997)
This is actually the first worldwide hit of Studio Ghibli. It will even easily win the Academy Award if it is just released later on. Very beautiful story as well as very deep but meaningful message. It is about how humans and forest can live together. A boy was cursed by a boar who hold a grudge against humans. With no possible cure and death is inevitable he was sent to a journey to find the Forest Spirit and in the Iron Town. He got involved into two group; the Iron Town and The Forest. It is a battle between technology and nature just like what is really happening in the world right now. That's what males Princess Mononoke my number Studio Ghibli film.
I really miss Studio Ghibli traditional style anime. The most recent movie that they have is their first CGI movie so I'm not a fan of that. But I heard that there is a project current under production. It is the final movie of Hayao Miyazaki, one of the founder of this studio and the director of most movies. So I'm really looking forward to that.
What Makes Jujutsu Kaisen so Successful?
Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the anime that shocked the world on October 2020. That time people are really hyped on Attack on Titan that they almost overlooked on this anime. Thankfully, after episode 1 where Itadori Yuuji ate the first Sukuna finger. They really did broke the internet and slowly started to get everyone's attention. But is that really the only reason why it is so successful?
After few weeks of release, the manga sale actually increased and as of March 2021 it finally reached over 40 Million copies in circulation. Well isn't that a success? Even the anime was loved by many after getting high ratings in any anime rating websites (got a 8.78 rating in MyAnimeList). I even believe that this is the best shounen offered over the last decade. But what really makes Jujutsu Kaisen so Successful among the other shounen over the last 10 years?
It Is a Generic Shounen in a Good Way
It follows what shounen anime really is. A trio protagonist with a super cool teacher. Have a super power. There's an entity that lives within the body of the main character. And above all else, protect someone else's lives especially to someone they love. But why it is a good way that makes Jujutsu Kaisen different from the other shounen?. Shounen is the most popular anime genre. It can be watched by anyone no matter the age or gender. So sticking to the idea of a generic shounen is a good choice. Anyone can easily understand what it is all about and anyone's appreciation will not be that hard to get. So yeah, being a generic shounen contributed a lot in Jujutsu Kaisen success.
They Really Know How to Mix Comedy into Shounen
Almost every shounen has a comedy included in it. But what I really hate about Comedy in shounen anime is the timing. Who would enjoy if in between a fierce and intense battle the character just spit a pun out of nowhere. Like seriously if the part of battle you just need to be serious or else the mood build up will just get ruined by the unnecessary jokes (get that Fairy Tail?). Thats what make Jujutsu Kaisen different from most of them. They know the timing of the jokes. The serious part remain serious while the comedy part will just be comedy. In fact it is actually funny especially that they mostly use parody.
They Know How to Make Anime Adaptation Properly
Making anime adaptation is not always about faithfully adapt the manga. There are many more factor to be consider in order to decide if it is a good anime adaptation or not. That includes animation. They made a right choice in choosing MAPPA as animating studio. MAPPA is one of the best studio in terms of animating a fighting scenes. They can make a decent fighting scenes without making it look like 3D or CGI. We need to consider the voice acting and precise sound effects too. Jujutsu Kaisen already proven its success in anime adaptation. Its rating in MAL is a proof that they made a good adaptation. In fact the anime has higher rating compared to manga.
Genius at Producing Opening and Ending Songs
Not gonna lie, the op and ed songs of Jujutsu Kaisen is really good (especially the first cour). But what makes them genius is the use of popular Japanese music artists well known in YouTube. They use the music of E ve as the first opening song. E ve is one of the music artist that I listen to even before Jujutsu Kaisen. He only have a million subscribers at that time but look at now, he will reach 3 million soon. There is also a group named ALI which make the first ending song. I've seen ALI before too in their song with Beastars first opening so I'm quite surprised that they are part of Jujutsu Kaisen too. The OP 2 artist is a complete alien to me. It is made by the artist named Who-ya Extended. I think this is his first debut song. It's not that bad and yeah it fits the movie too. And lastly the ED 2 sung by Cü shu Nie. This is actually a pretty ending song cause I really love Cü shu Nie works. I've known her since the Tokyo Ghoul ed 3 song "Asphyxia" so I'm glad she did this ending song for Jujutsu Kaisen. The opening and ending song of Jujutsu Kaisen is a win win for both anime and artists. And that's what make Jujutsu Kaisen even more popular.
Very Good Fighting Scenes
Jujutsu Kaisen is godly in making fighting scenes. Maybe it all thanks to MAPPA. This type of fighting skills can be seen rarely in any other anime and most of them are 3D or CGI. I don't have any Idea about the amount of budget and effort MAPPA used in this anime because it is so well made. Making a cool fights and flashy techniques without breaking the anatomy and didn't look 3D is on the other level. Looking forward to the next season cause this anime is full of fighting as hell. So yeah, good job to this one.
Cool Characters and Designs
The characters in manga is already cool but I'm really surprised that MAPPA made them even more cooler. Well it's kind of predicted cause MAPPA is really good at this. For example; the characters of Kakegurui**,** God of High School, Banana Fish and Yuri on Ice. They can make the vibes shounen but the character design is far from being childrens show looking. And admit it Gojo Satoru coolness is in another level. Especially when they use their special technique "Domain Expansion" that design is just pure breathtaking. Even the villains are cool as hell. Everything in this anime is just pure coolness that gets almost everybody's heart.
Jujutsu Kaisen is very successful because of Author's trust in his own works. Imagine introducing your work's anime adaptation into public even though it is not that super popular in the first place is a huge gamble. Gege Akutami is truely a genius cause he know that his work will succeed and put everything to gamble. And the success of his manga and the anime is truely a hard work paid off. Congratulations to the team behind Jujutsu Kaisen.
Made in Abyss Season 2? (Why Not Movie 4?)
Made in Abyss Anime Series will get a second season on 2022. It is entitled as "**The Sun Blazes Upon the Golden City**". I wonder why season 2 though and not movie 4 since every arc in this anime is a movie worthy and people loved the movie the same as the manga or anime adaptation. Made in abyss is one of my all time favorite because of its mesmerising world building and dark story. People tends to overlook this series because of its poster that looks like a normal anime made for kids. But trust me you don't want to let your kids watch this show. It has a lot of things that contradicts its innocent looking cover.
Why Anime Sequel?
I have a feeling that Made in Abyss will reach its en esding soon. They are on the **6th layer** and currently planning to go on the **7th** and final layer where Riko's mother supposed to reside. And making a sequel is a great choice. They can make a movie soon if they want to, just like what they did on season 1. The movie are created 2 years after the anime but it's just like a recap movie version of anime series. So in this season, they might make a movie out of **Ilblu Arc** since it is a very good arc too.
Season one are love by many because of its faithful adaptation from manga. And this season is already expected to be as good as the quality of the first. They can focus more in **detailing the story** in anime series and focus more in **animation** for the movies. That'd make this show successful even though it is not popular in foreign countries.
What will the story cover?
This might be a confusing one. Even myself is not sure if they will start from **Ido Front Arc**. This arc is the entire **Movie 3**. So if they decided to leave the movie as it is and skipped directly to **Ilblu Arc**, it would just mean that you need to watch the movie in order to understand the story. Very similar to Kimetsu no Yaiba's Movie (Mugen Train) and Season 2.
Ilblu Arc is composed of **19 Chapters** from the manga (**Chapter 39 to 57**). As stated in the title, it all happened in the 6th layer of the abyss at the city called **Golden City**. It is a layer of No Return since it is believed that no one returned to the surface after reaching this level. And as expected this level is entirely non-human at all. If you've watched the first season and all the movies, you'll notice that the Characters are getting less and less human as they descend to the deep of Abyss. The 6th layer is definitely mysterious and eerie that makes you think if it is the 6th layer, what can we expect to the 7th?
It only just showed that the Abyss is a place way beyond human limits. There are something more we can learn in their journey and there more mysteries yet to solve. What awaits them in the 7th layer? Will they found what they are looking for?
Made in Abyss is highly influenced by Friedrich Nietzsche quote, "If you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you". And as the meaning of abyss, this anime has a very deep and philosophical meaning along with its dark and mysterious theme. Extending into a deep and wide world building. It only shows that Made in Abyss is a series you can't overlooked.
Tower of God Webtoon is Back: My Opinion and What to Expect
Tower of God is probably one of the popular Korean Manhwa. It is released as a Webtoon and even got an anime adaptation produced by Crunchyroll last year on April 2020. And this day, we got an announcement where we can finally see it's Webtoon continuation once again after the author's long hiatus because of his health issues. So I'm so excited because I really like and even follow the manhwa to its latest chapter. And to spoil you a little. It ended in a very exciting battle. It should be at its climax but unfortunately the author got sick and need to take a break for a very long time. So in this continuation, What should we expect in the future?
Tower of God as an Anime Adaptation
Season 1 is actually not that bad. It started pretty strong being a non Japanese work. A story of a boy named **Bam** looking for a girl named **Rachel** as they entered in a mysterious world. They planned to climb a tower a tower in order to fulfill their dreams and desires. *"What do you desire? Money and wealth? Glory? Honor and pride? Authority and power? Revenge? Or something that transcends all of them? Whatever you desire - is in here. Tower of God."* They started the show with these powerful dialogue. And as expected from the manhwa it is pretty hype.
It has a pretty strong Shounen resemblance but the story is really different or should I say "Unique". The characters of **Khun** and **Rak** is very interesting. One is full of composure and intelligence that are really useful in battle. While the other one is Rash and Hot Headed but possess an incredible strength that even rival one of the descendants of a great family. Added with more characters especially the Princess of Jahaad and many more, this series become popular and people accepted it open heartedly.
The only problem in season 1 that I don't really like is the rushed production. Well I can't really blame them since it will just have 13 episodes and the story in manhwa composed of **70**+ **chapters** just for the first season. For an adaptation I can't really say it's worst. In fact it is pretty decent. The progress might be a little bit fast but the animation is well made. This is what people are often giving critics. The animation in Tower of God is actually far better than most anime. The color used is actually new to the eyes that gives the show extra crisp. So for me, I can't really say negative about the animation. I'm actually worried more about the story since it is composed of almost 500 chapters.
Tower of God After the Anime
The anime covers the first 78 chapter of manhwa. So if you want to continue the story in Webtoon, you have to **start at either chapter 79 or 80**. But I highly recommend to start reading from the start once again since there are so many scenes skipped in the anime. After at that unfortunate incident happened to Bam in the first season he returned to be a complete different person. He takes the name of **Jue** **Viole** **Grace** as a **Fug Slayer Candidate**. It may sound confusing to you but once you read the manhwa you'll understand all of this.
Not that Bam just returned, they also introduced more amazing characters like **Urek Mazino** (my personal favorite and also an irregular like Bam), The Prince of The Red Light District (**Ja Wangnan**), Devil of the Right Arm (**Beniamino Cassano**) along with few others. They also introduced more of the Princesses of Jahaad/Zahard and The 10 Great Family and their descendants. And as the villain (or supposed to be?) They introduced **White** (reincarnation of **Hoaquin** **Arie** after absorbing his other 4 siblings and also a child from Arie family, one of the 10 Great Family). There is **Karaka** and **Baylord** **Yama** which is an already full pledged **FUG** **Slayers**. The story becomes more interesting and exciting as they slowly climb the tower. If fact they are still on the **52th** **floor** which is not even half on what they should climb to be. The story left with an interesting fight between Bam and the army of Jahaad. So I'm really excited on how will this battle end and what we should look forward in the next few floors of the tower. https://read.cash/@Rekkuu_Official/the-10-great-family-in-tower-of-god-059c5671
What We Should expect in this continuation?
The continuation of the battle must already be epic. But what we should look forward is the rescue of **Jinsung** **Ha**. He is currently sealed after losing to **Khun** **Maschenny** **Zahard** and **Kalavan**. He is also the master/teacher of Bam and Karaka and that's why Bam is eager to save Jinsung from the hands of Zahards Army.
Another thing that makes me hyped about this one is the **77th** **floor**. That's where **Wolhaiksong** **Headquarters** are. They are the organisation formed by **Urek** **Mazino** and Urek personally said to Bam that he is waiting at 77th form and he should decide whether he should join Wolhaiksong or not. This organisation is pretty unique cause they are not seeking war even though Urek Mazino is believed to be as **strong** **or** **even** **stronger** than King Zahard himself. They seek freedom from towers because they believed that the world is wider outside of tower. This will be the floor of truth since much more revelations might uncover that will make Bam even more developed.
And finally the **134th** **floor**. This is the floor where King Zahard supposed to reign. Although it is believed that there is 135th floor or even more floor ahead King Zahard chose to stop and guarded the 134th floor to stop the Rankers from taking any further. We don't know what King Zahard Goal is but I'm sure he must have a very important reason. That's what makes this floor exciting for Bam. Not only he can confront Zahard but also learn the truth about the tower and his parents.
Tower of God has some exciting adventure ahead that makes me so happy that SIU (the author) is finally back. Let's just look forward to what he can offer in the story. I'm a big fan of this series and it is my favorite Non-Japanese work so I'm really looking forward in this continuation.
My Top 10 Musical Anime
Music is the most interesting and also the most expensive genre in anime especially if all the music used is original. You have to pay for the music and produce it in separate way. So musical anime is usually rare and if ever they are produced, they are either low in quality or they just use classical and already produced music. In this list is my Top 10 Musical Anime. I judged them based on how well they balanced the music into the story. I really love those anime with good original music. So here's my Top choice.
10. Piano no Mori
Piano no Mori also known as "Piano Forest" or "Forest of Piano" is one of those anime that uses classical pieces and put it in a piano contest type of story. Well this type of musical anime isn't bad at all but it is also my not so favorite type of story. The storyline usually lack of diversity that makes it easy to predict what will going to happen. Piano no Mori isn't the best out there but it is also not the worst. If fact overall it's not so bad. It just lack diversity and impact in the story. It's a shame though since I love how solid it's storyline is. But yes it is my Top 10.
**Favorite**:
Little Brown Jug https://youtu.be/C_TD0tOBGyY
9. Zombieland Saga
Zombieland Saga is just a unique musical anime. It's fun and interesting but the story is generic. Well almost "Idol" type of musical anime is just generic so I'm not expecting that much to Zombieland Saga. But what it really caught my interest that makes this anime deserving in its spot is from a certain part in a certain episode of the show. Specifically the Rap Battle part in the end of Episode 2. It's actually a well made rap battle and maybe you can call best in any anime. The beat and lyrics just suit its other but what more amazing is the precision of animation. The lip and body movement just sync on what the characters are doing. Well other than that I can't find their other performance that I can call extraordinary. That's why it's not that high in this list. But seriously that rap battle is unexpectedly good.
**Favorite**:
Zombie Rap Battle https://youtu.be/XOcERX0MzCE
8. Hibike! Euphonium
This anime is probably one of the best animated anime in this list. Well it's already expected since it is made by Kyoto Animation Studios. Despite of its clean and impressive animation the story and music is just average. Its a waste though cause I really love the idea of using wind instruments and the impressive character development. The music produced is actually not that bad. Even I who can't actually understand how their music works, I can really tell if its good or not. Some anime failed at this especially if they play the same piece and you have to compare the two. It just showed how well made this anime is.
**Favorite**:
Sunrise Festival Performance https://youtu.be/DSRedzGWwao
7. K-On!
Another work of Kyoto Animation and actually it should be tied with Hibike Euphonium. Both of them is really good but K-On! Is slightly better for me in terms of music. Well the songs is not that extraordinarily good but I actually like anime that have more vocals than instruments and that's make K-On! differs from Hibike Euphonium. Its sad that the story isn't that explosive that much. It would be great if the story expand and give a different punch to it. But yeah K-On! Is still a good anime choice for music.
**Favorite**:
Fuwa Fuwa Time https://youtu.be/dCViI6l2100
6. Sakamichi no Apollon
This anime is the closest to be successful in this list but failed in the end. It started strongly and continued until the half of the story. But in the last part, it is just a shame that they didn't play at their school performance. I get it that they need to put some twist in the story. And to be honest, the story alone is magnificent but the music genre is just a wasted gem. It remained unpolished until the end. I love it when they choose jazz as the genre of the music. But the sad part is they rarely play at all. If they just add more musical parts and include wide variety of jazz music. This anime can easily climb in my top musical genre.
**Favorite**:
Sakamichi no Apollon Medley https://youtu.be/nZNPdUjaXys
My Favorite Things https://youtu.be/AsyufpOFZi4
5. Nodame Cantabile
This anime is very similar to Your Lie on April. Well not exactly in all aspect, its just the vibes. This anime just focus more on orchestra. If Your Lie on April is more drama then Nodame Cantabile excell in comedy. Being an orchestra, it is so much fun to see and hear different kinds of instruments. The character of Noda Megumi is such a good one. She is cute, talented but most of all funny. When she have a scene with Chiaki, you can expect a balance combination of comedy and romance. Well, maybe if in terms of Rom-Com it can easily top. But because I can't find something excellent in music it is just my number 5.
**Favorite**:
Rhapsody in Blue https://youtu.be/mbjCRnnW8FU
4. Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
Because of its similar vibes to Nodame Cantabile, Your Lie on April should be the same spot as Nodame. And because it has much better animations and more solid storyline, Your Lie on April took my number 4 spot. In terms of music, this anime isn't the best. It just that the music they used is a revised version of classical piano pieces that mixed very well in the mood of the story. Maybe thats why Your Lie on April is such a huge success in anime. It may not the best in musical genre but it can easily top my Romance Drama section. It just showed how well the anime is if they just balance out the genres.
**Favorite**:
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star https://youtu.be/HLA1fMBCRsI
Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso Duet https://youtu.be/FVf2-Jn1nu0
3. Carole & Tuesday
If it didn't have such a good original music Carole and Tuesday should be in the lower part of this list. In the back of its perfect music produced lies the messy part of its story. The original music in this anime is a feast to your ear. It's almost like this show is created just to be its music video. But the plot and story is outrageously average. It feels like the writers is just playing around. Well nevertheless the music is still my favorite parts. All music in this anime is an add to playlist worthy one. Well maybe except for those songs from Mermaid Sisters. It is way too funny.
**Favorite**:
Mermaid Sisters Song https://youtu.be/OFjqEexH0Tg
The Loneliest Girl https://youtu.be/ZJfyq-L96Lk
Light a Fire https://youtu.be/ck7G-7FtaKc
2. Nana
This is a very difficult choice for me. This Nana and my number 1 should be at the same spot. They excell in making original music that goes very well with the story. But my second choice will be given to Nana. This anime hits really hard especially with the feels. So many emotions can be found in this one. Well most of it is just a heartache. The animation is also weird. They make the female characters weird in face proportion but the males are made much more cooler. And their music is really good too especially if you watch the movie and know the background of what the song is all about. This anime is one of those classics that people never know and waited to be rediscovered.
**Favorite**:
A Little Pain https://youtu.be/BCFfHcDlT6c
Recorded Butterfly https://youtu.be/oaMAcaeI_QM
1. Beck
And yes my number 1 is definitely Beck. A perfect combination of Music, Romance and Drama. The story in Beck is actually inferior than Nana. Maybe thats why I have a hard time choosing between the two. But what Beck makes number 1, the music. The original songs in this show is world class. It's a huge shame that they lacked in budget that time that hinder in the production of the songs. Their songs is just well written and the voice used is a perfect choice. I even have LSS until now with their songs. But what I like in this anime is the effort in production. They even find someone fluent in English as a voice actor that some anime usually doesn't. It add more flavor to the show that makes it more realistic. With it's good music and almost realistic story, it isn't a wonder why it just took my Number 1 spot.
**Favorite**:
Moon on the Water (Duet) https://youtu.be/iXLyDweU5Ws
I've Got a Feeling https://youtu.be/XXOQPiputug
Slip Out https://youtu.be/vhumkyu8ku4
My list is just based on what my opinion is. And besides I don't have any idea about some anime that didn't appeared in this list since I haven't watched them yet. Vivy is such a good one too but didn't appeared because it isn't done yet. But believe me it can easily be my Top 5. For now this anime in this list is a great must check ones.
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