| Shoju Bayushi II ( @ 2006-05-25 04:08:00 |
Flame of Recca
Anime thoughts:
Fate/Stay Night - Date with Saber was really fun. I really hope they stray from the original "Fate" ending and have Saber stay with Shirou.
One Piece - The new opening fails horribly considering how awesome Kokoro no Chizu was. On its own, it's okay. I'll probably grow to like it as the show goes on. The new animation sequences in it make me tingle with excitement. There have been so many great moments in this anime. Zoro's pledge to never lose again after getting diced up by Mihawk. Nami finally asking for Luffy's help against Arlong. Luffy defeating Crocodile. The beating Luffy and Zoro took on Jaya. Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and Chopper destroying the Franky house. Luffy vs. Usopp. The one moment I can't wait to see animated is definitely Luffy commanding Soge King to burn the World Government flag to declare war on them for the sake of friendship. When this is animated, I think it will be one of the greatest moments in all of anime.
Air Gear - The glimmer of hope I saw was crushed rather quickly. Rika not being pissed off at Ikki for participating in the Air Gear world nullifies even more great scenes from ever being animated (well).
Manga thoughts:
Naruto - Sasuke finally shows his face and the rage I have against him burns hotter.
One Piece - Chibi Nami is cute. I don't think the fight is over though. As much as I love Nami, Karifa shouldn't have been beat that quickly even if monster Chopper got a bit involved.
Bleach - Orihime's powerup better come! She can't be sidelined! ;_;
Suzuka - Usually, I'm all for continuing a manga, but this one should have ended when Suzuka finally let go of her old flame.
School Rumble - Flag continues to dominate, but I'd really like to see a real change up from the status quo. There can be only so many mis-understandings before someone finally sees the picture. Whether it be flag, oudou, or rice, I want to see a choice damn it.
Game thoughts:
Sony - Sony is falling from its gaming throne says the gaming community. The controller having sensors isn't something to be bitching about. Microsoft stole the complete idea of a controller from Sega. Where's the huge outcry there? With the huge pricing, I think it only makes owning it something to be really earned. Of course, the system is just a system. It's always been the games that make the system, and unless Square-Enix, Konami, Namco, and Capcom are going to go exclusive to Wii or 360, Sony will do fine.
MGS4 - It's still a mind fuck that Outer Heaven was accomplished. Still don't think Raiden is any cooler even with his new emo ninja suit. Meryl being confirmed alive is probably the greatest news so far.
Nintendo - The Wii has the greatest potential of all the systems. It's really going to shake up the gaming status quo. Snake being in next SSB is probably only a glimmer of the change that could happen.
Microsoft - It's nice to know that the X-Box is now a real contender in the gaming market, but I still haven't bought into the Halo hype. I'd like to see its RPG library increase.
Random crap:
Flame of Recca's OST is still the benchmark standard to which I judge all other anime OSTs.
Anime Expo is creeping up. While going there for the entire 4 days is still at the moment, up in the air, I will be there for CLAMP's panel.
I've already ordered my new digital camera. New pics of my room will be in my next post.
My favorite moments from anime/manga in no particular order:
[Insert moments from One Piece listed above here]
Masataka beating Madoka. (Tenjho Tenge)
Setsuna sprouting out her wings. (Negima)
Nishino waking up Manaka in his room. (Ichigo 100%)
Nishino confessing to Manaka with a pull-up. (Ichigo 100%)
Ikki finding Simica nude in his bed. (Air Gear)
Sakura jumping into Syaoran's arms. (Cardcaptor Sakura)
Kitetsu's curse versus Zoro's luck. (One Piece)
Smoker telling World Government council to eat shit. (One Piece)
Sakura cutting her hair. (Naruto)
Kei and Mizuho's second kiss. (Onegai Teacher)
Jiraiya threatening to kill Tsunade if she betrays Konoha. (Naruto)
Shin defeating Kira. (Gundam Seed Destiny)
Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari showing up to help Lee, Kiba, and Shikamaru. (Naruto)
Youko reveals herself as the Empress of Kei. (12 Kingdoms)
Harima wins the class race for Eri. (School Rumble)
Miyazawa and Arima first hold hands. (Kare Kano)
Yumi sacrificing herself to give Shishio an opening. (Rurouni Kenshin)
Tohru crying in front of her mother's grave. - anime only (Fruits Basket)
Onizuka teaching Urumi a lesson. (Great Teacher Onizuka)
First time Suzuka kisses Yamato on her own. (Suzuka)
Favorite fights:
Rock Lee vs. Gaara (Naruto)
Princess Serenity vs. Queen Beryl (Sailor Moon)
SSJ 2 Gohan vs. Perfect Cell (Dragon Ball Z)
Luffy vs. Usopp (One Piece)
Recca vs. Tendou Jigoku (Flame of Recca)
Kenshin vs. Saitou (Rurouni Kenshin)
Luffy vs. Arlong (One Piece)
Chouji vs. Jiroubu (Naruto)
Domon vs. Sekiou (Flame of Recca)
Recca vs. Kurei - Mansion Fight (Flame of Recca)
Ichigo vs. Byakuya (Bleach)
Naruto vs. Neji (Naruto)
Shishio vs. Sanosuke, Saito, Aoshi, and Kenshin (Rurouni Kenshin)
Favorite deaths:
Akemi (SaiKano)
Spike (Cowboy Bebop)
L (Death Note)
Belle-Mère (One Piece)
Archer (Fate/Stay Night)
Mwu (Gundam Seed)
Stellar (Gundam Seed Destiny)
Anime thoughts:
Fate/Stay Night - Date with Saber was really fun. I really hope they stray from the original "Fate" ending and have Saber stay with Shirou.
One Piece - The new opening fails horribly considering how awesome Kokoro no Chizu was. On its own, it's okay. I'll probably grow to like it as the show goes on. The new animation sequences in it make me tingle with excitement. There have been so many great moments in this anime. Zoro's pledge to never lose again after getting diced up by Mihawk. Nami finally asking for Luffy's help against Arlong. Luffy defeating Crocodile. The beating Luffy and Zoro took on Jaya. Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and Chopper destroying the Franky house. Luffy vs. Usopp. The one moment I can't wait to see animated is definitely Luffy commanding Soge King to burn the World Government flag to declare war on them for the sake of friendship. When this is animated, I think it will be one of the greatest moments in all of anime.
Air Gear - The glimmer of hope I saw was crushed rather quickly. Rika not being pissed off at Ikki for participating in the Air Gear world nullifies even more great scenes from ever being animated (well).
Manga thoughts:
Naruto - Sasuke finally shows his face and the rage I have against him burns hotter.
One Piece - Chibi Nami is cute. I don't think the fight is over though. As much as I love Nami, Karifa shouldn't have been beat that quickly even if monster Chopper got a bit involved.
Bleach - Orihime's powerup better come! She can't be sidelined! ;_;
Suzuka - Usually, I'm all for continuing a manga, but this one should have ended when Suzuka finally let go of her old flame.
School Rumble - Flag continues to dominate, but I'd really like to see a real change up from the status quo. There can be only so many mis-understandings before someone finally sees the picture. Whether it be flag, oudou, or rice, I want to see a choice damn it.
Game thoughts:
Sony - Sony is falling from its gaming throne says the gaming community. The controller having sensors isn't something to be bitching about. Microsoft stole the complete idea of a controller from Sega. Where's the huge outcry there? With the huge pricing, I think it only makes owning it something to be really earned. Of course, the system is just a system. It's always been the games that make the system, and unless Square-Enix, Konami, Namco, and Capcom are going to go exclusive to Wii or 360, Sony will do fine.
MGS4 - It's still a mind fuck that Outer Heaven was accomplished. Still don't think Raiden is any cooler even with his new emo ninja suit. Meryl being confirmed alive is probably the greatest news so far.
Nintendo - The Wii has the greatest potential of all the systems. It's really going to shake up the gaming status quo. Snake being in next SSB is probably only a glimmer of the change that could happen.
Microsoft - It's nice to know that the X-Box is now a real contender in the gaming market, but I still haven't bought into the Halo hype. I'd like to see its RPG library increase.
Random crap:
Flame of Recca's OST is still the benchmark standard to which I judge all other anime OSTs.
Anime Expo is creeping up. While going there for the entire 4 days is still at the moment, up in the air, I will be there for CLAMP's panel.
I've already ordered my new digital camera. New pics of my room will be in my next post.
My favorite moments from anime/manga in no particular order:
[Insert moments from One Piece listed above here]
Masataka beating Madoka. (Tenjho Tenge)
Setsuna sprouting out her wings. (Negima)
Nishino waking up Manaka in his room. (Ichigo 100%)
Nishino confessing to Manaka with a pull-up. (Ichigo 100%)
Ikki finding Simica nude in his bed. (Air Gear)
Sakura jumping into Syaoran's arms. (Cardcaptor Sakura)
Kitetsu's curse versus Zoro's luck. (One Piece)
Smoker telling World Government council to eat shit. (One Piece)
Sakura cutting her hair. (Naruto)
Kei and Mizuho's second kiss. (Onegai Teacher)
Jiraiya threatening to kill Tsunade if she betrays Konoha. (Naruto)
Shin defeating Kira. (Gundam Seed Destiny)
Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari showing up to help Lee, Kiba, and Shikamaru. (Naruto)
Youko reveals herself as the Empress of Kei. (12 Kingdoms)
Harima wins the class race for Eri. (School Rumble)
Miyazawa and Arima first hold hands. (Kare Kano)
Yumi sacrificing herself to give Shishio an opening. (Rurouni Kenshin)
Tohru crying in front of her mother's grave. - anime only (Fruits Basket)
Onizuka teaching Urumi a lesson. (Great Teacher Onizuka)
First time Suzuka kisses Yamato on her own. (Suzuka)
Favorite fights:
Rock Lee vs. Gaara (Naruto)
Princess Serenity vs. Queen Beryl (Sailor Moon)
SSJ 2 Gohan vs. Perfect Cell (Dragon Ball Z)
Luffy vs. Usopp (One Piece)
Recca vs. Tendou Jigoku (Flame of Recca)
Kenshin vs. Saitou (Rurouni Kenshin)
Luffy vs. Arlong (One Piece)
Chouji vs. Jiroubu (Naruto)
Domon vs. Sekiou (Flame of Recca)
Recca vs. Kurei - Mansion Fight (Flame of Recca)
Ichigo vs. Byakuya (Bleach)
Naruto vs. Neji (Naruto)
Shishio vs. Sanosuke, Saito, Aoshi, and Kenshin (Rurouni Kenshin)
Favorite deaths:
Akemi (SaiKano)
Spike (Cowboy Bebop)
L (Death Note)
Belle-Mère (One Piece)
Archer (Fate/Stay Night)
Mwu (Gundam Seed)
Stellar (Gundam Seed Destiny)