Spotlight
This is where I highlight any anime, manga and anything else that captures my attention. You can come here to leave comments, criticize and rate my recommendations. Hopefully, many will benefit from this section. ^^
Note: There is no time limit to each of my posts here. I will update what I want and when I want. Of course, I have no intention of boring my guests to death, so I will definitely try and update as often as I can, giving a minimum of one week to each post. Enjoy!
Note: There is no time limit to each of my posts here. I will update what I want and when I want. Of course, I have no intention of boring my guests to death, so I will definitely try and update as often as I can, giving a minimum of one week to each post. Enjoy!
Anime
Spirited Away (Movie)
Trailer - Spirited Away (English)
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural
Awards: Oscar for Best Animated Feature, 35 wins and another 18 nominations.
Author's Comments: I first read of this animated movie from a local anime magazine after it won critical acclaim for its brilliance. It was only recently when I decided to actually watch it. I can only say this after watching it again and again: Magnificent. I don't think I've ever seen anything as creative. The environment and characters in this animation are so original and full of surprises. I find that it was easy for me to connect with the main character, Chihiro. When she was sad, I cried for her. When she was scared, I became terrified. Whatever the case, the audience feels the need to support her and cheer her on, as if they were the ones to be put in her predicament. Another very special trait of this movie is that each and every character has their own good and bad side. Unlike other animations, where characters are specifically categorized as "Good" and "Bad" or "Hero" and "Villain", the characters here have their own reasons and justification for their behavior, so much so that it is impossible to totally hate or love them. But that doesn't make it impossible to totally love this movie. ^^
Trailer - Spirited Away (English)
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural
Age rating:
Older Children (May contain mild bad language, bloodless violence)
Plot Summary:
On
their way to their new home, a young girl, Chihiro, and her parents
stumble into what appears to be an abandoned theme park. But all is not
as it seems, as the theme park is a resort for the gods, and not a
place where humans are welcome. Chihiro must fend for herself and
rescue her parents, as they have been turned to pigs as punishment for
eating the food meant for the gods.Taken from Anime News Network
Awards: Oscar for Best Animated Feature, 35 wins and another 18 nominations.
Author's Comments: I first read of this animated movie from a local anime magazine after it won critical acclaim for its brilliance. It was only recently when I decided to actually watch it. I can only say this after watching it again and again: Magnificent. I don't think I've ever seen anything as creative. The environment and characters in this animation are so original and full of surprises. I find that it was easy for me to connect with the main character, Chihiro. When she was sad, I cried for her. When she was scared, I became terrified. Whatever the case, the audience feels the need to support her and cheer her on, as if they were the ones to be put in her predicament. Another very special trait of this movie is that each and every character has their own good and bad side. Unlike other animations, where characters are specifically categorized as "Good" and "Bad" or "Hero" and "Villain", the characters here have their own reasons and justification for their behavior, so much so that it is impossible to totally hate or love them. But that doesn't make it impossible to totally love this movie. ^^
Manga
Skip Beat!
Author's Comments: I first read this manga because of a friend's recommendation. I have to say that the first few chapters did not impress me at all. But as the storyline continues, I was able to see more of Kyoko's character and I find myself admiring her guts and strong will to win. Not only that, her obliviousness and crazy perception to her environment has me shaking with laughter. The plot gets more interesting with the appearance of Ren, a famous handsome actor who seems to be involved with Kyoko's past. This had me asking what kind of connection the two had from the beginning of the story. Anyhow, the upturn of events in this story has left me dying to know its outcome. Skip Beat! is definitely a manga to keep your eye on.
Story and Art: Yoshiki Nakamura
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Shoujo
Age rating: Teenagers (May contain bloody violence, bad language, nudity)
Summary: Kyoko has devoted her life to Shotaro. When Shotaro came to Tokyo to debut as a singer, she followed him and worked to provide for him. But one day, Kyoko overhears Shota telling his manager that Kyoko means nothing to him. She's just convenient, a housekeeper. This makes Kyoko furious, and she vows revenge on Shotaro. But Shotaro just laughs at her, saying she won't be able to touch him because he's now a popular singer and she's a nobody. So Kyoko decides to get into showbiz and become even more popular than Shotaro to humiliate him. Unfortunately, Shotaro has destroyed Kyoko's ability to love, and she discovers that it is a prerequisite for her to debut from her chosen company, LME. The president of LME puts her into a new section made for those who caught his eye but have something missing. It's name... Section Love Me.
Current Status: Ongoing (19 volumes) - View Online
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Shoujo
Age rating: Teenagers (May contain bloody violence, bad language, nudity)
Summary: Kyoko has devoted her life to Shotaro. When Shotaro came to Tokyo to debut as a singer, she followed him and worked to provide for him. But one day, Kyoko overhears Shota telling his manager that Kyoko means nothing to him. She's just convenient, a housekeeper. This makes Kyoko furious, and she vows revenge on Shotaro. But Shotaro just laughs at her, saying she won't be able to touch him because he's now a popular singer and she's a nobody. So Kyoko decides to get into showbiz and become even more popular than Shotaro to humiliate him. Unfortunately, Shotaro has destroyed Kyoko's ability to love, and she discovers that it is a prerequisite for her to debut from her chosen company, LME. The president of LME puts her into a new section made for those who caught his eye but have something missing. It's name... Section Love Me.
Current Status: Ongoing (19 volumes) - View Online
Author's Comments: I first read this manga because of a friend's recommendation. I have to say that the first few chapters did not impress me at all. But as the storyline continues, I was able to see more of Kyoko's character and I find myself admiring her guts and strong will to win. Not only that, her obliviousness and crazy perception to her environment has me shaking with laughter. The plot gets more interesting with the appearance of Ren, a famous handsome actor who seems to be involved with Kyoko's past. This had me asking what kind of connection the two had from the beginning of the story. Anyhow, the upturn of events in this story has left me dying to know its outcome. Skip Beat! is definitely a manga to keep your eye on.Create a free website at Webs.com