ANIME: Few of My Favorites & where it all begun!

ANIME

First, let's categorically specify the difference between ANIME and CARTOON:

According to http://www.diffen.com/difference/Anime_vs_Cartoon, differences are:

ANIME

- Distinct facial expressions. Wide variation in physical characteristics. Physical features of characters are, on the whole, closer to reality than cartoons.

- English dictionaries define the word as ‘Japanese style of motion picture animation’.

- Anime concentrates mostly on life issues or things tied closer to human emotion.

CARTOON

- Characters usually have features that are not relative to the rest of the body and therefore further from from reality than anime

- A cartoon was used as a model or study for a painting but is now associated with caricatures for humor and satire.

- Cartoons are generally made to make people laugh and so is more comical

Anime and me:

I don't actually believe that anime is just for kids, some might actually have that idea, but if you actually evaluate the story lines we can learn more of it than to those of our daily soap opera's trust me.

I am not an OTAKU or a geek in that sense about Anime or Manga (since usually anime's are based on Manga). Few I've known anime's are of course the heroic battle of Son Goku, for The Dragon Balls, Ghost fighter, cuz darn Dennis is hot, haha! and so my ever favorite SLAMDUNK, yes, I was actually recruited by those pink ladies to cheer and shout R-U-K-A-W-A, RUKAWA , L-O-V-E RUKAWA.. hehe!. Lastly the samurai slashing hero Kenshin Himura for Samurai-X.

Back in early 1998, I was glued on Vandread, were women colony battle against men's colony. And since women are so good hearted, they rescued a handsome guy abandoned in the battle yard named Hibiki, w/c later on joined them as a partner of Dita. Later then, we found out that the assistant captain was not actually a real woman but a gay.

Vandread was not actually pure action but there's a romantic twist behind the story. The story of Hibiki and Dita are the one who pushes me to dig deeper and explore various genre's of anime.

Fantasy Romance is actually an awesome genre the like's of Fushigi Yugi and Ayashi No Ceres are a good story to catch.

I've also watched a Romance | Drama story titled Hanasakeru Seishōnen and it was nice piece.

Romantic Comedy is actually the genre I was hooked up to. Few titles that are actually made into live action adaptation are Hana Yori Dango, The Wallflower, Peach Girl and if I was not mistaken Kimi Ni Todoke.

If you were in any way captivated by the stories of those I mentioned above try these titles below where I've actually done watching.

1. Ouran High School Host Club

2. Kaiwacho wa Maid-Sama

3. Itatzura na Kiss

4. Earl and Fairy

5. Lovely Complex

6. Tora Dora

8. Special A

10.Midori Days

11. Aishiteruze baby

12.School Rumble

13.Mayo Chiki

14. Bakura Ga Ita

15.Fruit Basket (Though it has a blend of Fantasy in it)

These are few that I can remember so far, will update this later if my mind could figure out the rest.

If you want something more like romance, supernatural and drama blend into one try Vampire Knight season 1 & 2.

The longest running anime's I guess were Naruto and Bleach, and so am still watching 'em though its a bit irritating having to wait for the next episode.

If you want action comedy with dark fantasy try Black Butler, surely Sebastian will gladly serve you the best.

For just a good laugh and more try Great Teacher Onizuka.

I am not an anime expert, I was just sharing here something I dig up during those years of watching anime's.

Anime: Best Heroes so Far..!

My Top Heroes... so far!

I was actually asked by a friend of "who are my favorite heroes" since am occasionally active of watching few anime's. So here I am, writing a simple write up where I can at least share my "Top Heroes". I will not be putting any numbers or rank because every character has its own unique ability where we can get/learn a lesson from them.

Vampire Knights: Kaname

KANAME - As we all get captivated by the looks of him. His main priority was to protect Yuki. As kaname planned everything for Yuki to have a better future, he uses everything around in accordance to his belief of making a good plan. Till up to using Zero as an instrument to kill Rido. In my point of view, it might be an ambitious plan to complete, to where he has no considerations of the people who might be affected by it, but then, in his case, he saw how the events unfolded before his eyes, on how Yuki 's family was brutally murdered. As to his promise to Haruka to protect Yuki no matter what, it is his choice, a stand he definitely want to fulfill.

Vampire Knights: Zero

ZERO - Being a loyal friend/ brother to Yuki, he knew all along where everything leads him, but he want to survive to pay the price of choosing what's he been up to.Having troubled by the betrayal of a twin brother he found refuge in the company of yuki.Yuki whom the only one who can understand him. The person who lend him blood for him to survived.

Black Butler: Sebastian Michaelis

In his standing as the Demon who sought the ownership of Ceil Phantomhive soul, he is the protector, butler and Ceil's guardian. He promised to help Ceil in solving the mystery behind the accidental death of his family. Ceil requested that Sebastian will copy his father's feature which the demon followed. Sebastian then accompany Ceil in his everyday journey, we been showed that even behind their pact about him having Ceil soul, he valued him and respected him as a loyal servant to his master.

Hanasakeru Seishōnen: Li-Ren Fang

As he portrayed as a childhood friend of Kajika, he was the only person who can easily go to the Island where Kajika was hidden. Trusted by Kajika'a father for everything from the security of his Mansion to the security and protection of his daughter he complied it all without hesitation. Strict and stiff as he looks, with emotionless face all the time. Kajika's father knew all along that Li Ren has a feeling for Kajika. As the story runs along, as Kajika was pushed to choose a person who soon become her husband, Li Ren was there guiding and protecting her with a heavy heart. As everyone discovered that Kajika was the lost princess, it was also the time where Li Ren need to give up his position at the Mansion to pursue his obligation as the leader of the Fang Clan. As Kajika realizes his love for Li Ren, it turns out that Li Ren is being held in the Fang's mansion.

Samurai X | Rurouni Kenshin

Having much involve on the killings, era by era, we seen Kenshin evolve into a real respectable gentleman. Living a simple life, with the motto of protecting the innocent people, he raise only his sword if he were oblige to do so, keeping in mind that the only solution for the impending peace is not the sword and killings but the firm stands of acceptance, clean political ways and a government run by the people not by the elite.   

Hellsing: Alucard

The great Alucard was the  servant of Integra Hellsing (the last member of the Hellsing clan), and was told to be the eldest vampire existed.  Together with Integra, their on a mission to protect the United Kingdom  and the Church from the vampire (or other) invasion. As he was sent a day by day mission Integra worries about him of getting even stronger. But, at the end he was revealed as the ever loyal servant of Integra and the Hellsing Family.

Will be updating this next time, as soon as I can find my brain again.. Ja!

My Best Favorite Anime.. so far!

ANIME
First, let's categorically specify the difference between ANIME and CARTOON:
According to http://www.diffen.com/difference/Anime_vs_Cartoon, differences are:

ANIME

- Distinct facial expressions. Wide variation in physical characteristics. Physical features of characters are, on the whole, closer to reality than cartoons.
- English dictionaries define the word as ‘Japanese style of motion picture animation’.
- Anime concentrates mostly on life issues or things tied closer to human emotion.

CARTOON

- Characters usually have features that are not relative to the rest of the body and therefore further from from reality than anime
- A cartoon was used as a model or study for a painting but is now associated with caricatures for humor and satire.
- Cartoons are generally made to make people laugh and so is more comical

Anime and me:

I don't actually believe that anime is just for kids, some might actually have that idea, but if you actually evaluate the story lines we can learn more of it than to those of our daily soap opera's trust me.

I am not an OTAKU or a geek in that sense about Anime or Manga (since usually anime's are based on Manga). Few I've known anime's are of course the heroic battle of Son Goku, for The Dragon Balls, Ghost fighter, cuz darn Dennis is hot, haha! and so my ever favorite SLAMDUNK, yes, I was actually recruited by those pink ladies to cheer and shout R-U-K-A-W-A, RUKAWA , L-O-V-E RUKAWA.. hehe!. Lastly the samurai slashing hero Kenshin Himura for Samurai-X.

Back in early 1998, I was glued on Vandread, were women colony battle against men's colony. And since women are so good hearted, they rescued a handsome guy abandoned in the battle yard named Hibiki, w/c later on joined them as a partner of Dita. Later then, we found out that the assistant captain was not actually a real woman but a gay.

Vandread was not actually pure action but there's a romantic twist behind the story. The story of Hibiki and Dita are the one who pushes me to dig deeper and explore various genre's of anime.

Fantasy Romance is actually an awesome genre the like's of Fushigi Yugi and Ayashi No Ceres are a good story to catch.

I've also watched a Romance | Drama story titled Hanasakeru Seishōnen and it was nice piece.

Romantic Comedy is actually the genre I was hooked up to. Few titles that are actually made into live action adaptation are Hana Yori Dango, The Wallflower, Peach Girl and if I was not mistaken Kimi Ni Todoke.

If you were in any way captivated by the stories of those I mentioned above try these titles below which I've actually done watching.

1. Ouran High School Host Club: Haruhi Fujioka

2. Kaicho wa Maid-Sama: Usui and Misaki

3. Itatzura na Kiss: Kotoko and Naoki

4. Earl and Fairy: Edgar & Lydia

5. Lovely Complex: Otani & Riza

6. Tora Dora

8. Special A

10.Midori Days

11. Aishiteruze baby

12.School Rumble

13.Mayo Chiki

14. Bakura Ga Ita

15.Fruit Basket (Though it has a blend of Fantasy in it)

These are few that I can remember so far, will update this later if my mind could figure out the rest.

If you want something more like romance, supernatural and drama blend into one try Vampire Knight season 1 and 2.

The longest running anime's I guess were Naruto and Bleach, and so am still watching 'em though its a bit irritating having to wait for the next episode.

If you want action comedy with dark fantasy try Black Butler, surely Sebastian will gladly serve you the best.

For just a good laugh and more try Great Teacher Onizuka.

Currently am totally hooked with Brave 10, Inu X Boku Secret Service and The New Prince of Tennis.

Can I be a seiyū? hahah!

I am not an anime expert, I was just sharing here something I dig up during those years of watching anime's.