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Nurarihyon no Mago is a youkai themed anime/manga. Currently, the anime already reached 16 episodes while the manga already reached 127 chapters and still on-going. It's a story centered on Nura Rikuo a young boy who has 1/4 of youkai's blood running on his vein. He struggled on his decisions to live as a human or as the leader of hyakki yakkou of Nura Clan. As the story progress, Rikuo finally decided to become the heir of Nura Clan that means he's going to become the leader of the youkai of his clan. But, he will faced a lot of obstacles that would become a good experiences for becoming a hyakki yakkou leader.

In my own opinion, Nurarihyon no Mago is a quite interesting story. It's originally a oneshot story which then decided to become a series. When I decided to post this title in my blog, Rikuo (in manga) is currently facing Hagoromo Kitsune as his opponent while in the anime Rikuo still has to faced against Tamazuki. To those who loved youkai anime/manga theme, I recommend this title ^^ Because it's really interesting, especially in Kyoto Arc (I'm not quite sure if it's called this but I named it 'Kyoto Arc' xP)

In the 6th poll for character popularity on KHR Manga, The 1st place is taken by Hibari Kyouya while the 2nd is taken by Sawada Tsunayoshi. It's quite a shock for me because usually, Tsuna would take the 1st place while his Guardians will take the other place ^^ Well... It's not really a problem for me because all of my favorites included in the top 20 ^^

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This are the covers for the new release Character CD. It divides into two "Red" and "Blue" ^^ Here are the list songs for both Albums ^^ :

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D.Gray-man follows the adventures of 15-year-old Allen Walker, whose left arm can transform into a monstrous claw and destroy akuma, evolving machines created by the Millennium Earl to help him destroy humanity. As ordered by his master General Cross Marian, Allen becomes an Exorcist, people who can destroy akuma, for the Black Order, an organization attempting to stop the Earl. He becomes a powerful asset for the Order because he can detect disguised akuma with his left eye. Allen is sent to recover pieces of Innocence, a substance that gives certain people, called Exorcists, the ability to destroy akuma. The Earl decides to call together the Noah Family, superhuman descendants of Noah who can destroy Innocence. Both sides start the search for the Great Heart, the most powerful piece of Innocence that will assure victory to the side that finds it. (source:mangafox)

From my personal opinion, The story is quite good. Though it's a pity that the anime stopped in the middle of the manga storyline because it's just a start of the true story of D.Gray-man. I hope this manga would get more interesting ^^

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Another anime with Ghost related theme. I decided to post it in my blog because it interested me ^^

It's a story about a boy named Natsume Takashi who can see Ayakashi/Youkai. In the first scene, Natsume seen trying to get away from an Ayakashi who mistook him with his grandmother, Reiko. He met Madara, a cat Ayakashi, who was sealed inside a Maneki neko. Later, he proposed to become Natsume's Bodyguard until the time he got his hand on the Yuujincho. Natsume agreed on this and accept Madara as his bodyguards when he decided to give back the Ayakashi's names from the Yuujincho.

Natsume met a lot of people and Ayakashi in the process. From his encounter, Natsume changed his point of view of Ayakashi and understood that some of the Ayakashi also has a friendly and kind heart. Slowly, he also tried to trust his friends, Tanuma Kaname, Taki Tooru, to help him with the Ayakashi problem.

Overall, It's quite a good story. I got hooked up from the very first episode. This anime divided into two seasons, Natsume Yujincho and Zoku Natsume Yujincho. Each season has 12-13 episodes. Though the anime series already ended, the manga still continues. Those who love Ghost-themed anime, you should try this anime ^^

This time I want to give some review of this anime-manga called Seitokai no Ichizon. This anime/manga revolved around the Student Council of Hekiou Academy. There are:

1. Sakurano Kurimu (President) : The smallest among the council members. She is really energetic and always bullied by Ken and Chizuru. She also the only one who didn't get the top rank on exam because she is bad at studying.
2. Shiina Minatsu (Vice president) : She is fight-theme story lover. Though, she always looks strong and stubborn. Minatsu is really a kind girl who always care for her friends and her little sister, Mafuyu. Ken is his favorite punch bag (seeing that she often hits him because of his own ridiculous comment)
3. Akaba Chizuru (Secretary) : The scariest person in the council. She has this obsession over Kurimu because she is the loli and moe type. She oftens teased her along with Ken or did something that make Kurimu do whatever she said. Despite her scary exterior, Chizuru is the calmest person and the one, I think, did the onee-san role in the student council. She is quite cute when she wears the sheep costume and only said Mokyu.
4. Shiina Mafuyu (Treasurer) : Minatsu's little sister. She is the shyiest person in the group. She loves games and BL. When she got interviewed by the president of Journalism club, she said that her lives only revolved around games and BL. She always create a story where Ken is also the character in it. She once confessed her feelings to Ken but didn't have any intention of going out with him because she loved the atmosphere in the student council the most. In the last episode, someone with the same name and appearence in her delusion appeared and she asked Ken to confess his love to him while carrying a video camera to record it
5. Sugisaki Ken (Blue-chip seat, Vice President) : The only male members. The first time Ken joined the student council members, he confessed his feelings to all of the members and asked them to go out with him. He always said some nonsense thing and said that he will create his own harem. He once rumoured of two-timing during his Junior years and he accepted it truthfully though later he said to that those two girls are happy now. Despite his carefree attitude and seems that he doesn't care anything except bishoujo, H-game, Ken is a hardworking, caring, and serious. He joined the student council after getting the highest grade in the exam in order to repay their kindness and make the girls because they already saved him from breaking apart and taught him to move forwards and the truth of strength.

I really loved this anime/manga. It's so cool. I especially loved Ken's character. He seems so carefree and ridiculuos on the outside yet... he did anything to make everyone happy. The touching ones is that he once asked to be bullied during his Junior because he already hurt her sister. I think he did in on purpose because of his kindness and he tried to feel the pain his sister felt and to punish himself by getting hit with his schoolmates even it's only a little. That's the reason why I loved his character. Maybe I sound exaggerating but that's what I felt when I watched this ^^

After watching this anime until it's finished, I think the strongest point of this anime only for the battle scene. Of course the plot line also a BIT interesting but...It's really a cliff hanger. Why? Because in the end, the thrown into someone's world again. It's a bit confusing yet interesting.

Actually, I got interested in the game of this anime. But, unfortunately, I can't find it T^T. And when I'm looking for the game, I came across of the other title of this anime called 11eyes Crossover. I wonder if this title would be created as an anime too or not. If it's created as an anime too, I would be glad to watch it ^^. Though, I hope the characters wouldn't be thrown away to another world like 11eyes.

Okay... Before I'm going to give my opinion about this anime, I'm going to warn you all that this anime contains MATURE THINGS and COMPLETELY CONTAINS BL/YAOI. Those who don't like this type of genre STAY AWAY FROM THIS POST. Though I'm saying that I only gave short review of this. Why? Because I, my self, didn't know the right word to describe this anime.

Okay.... Let's start this thing! xD

Junjo Romantica: Pure Romance (純情ロマンチカ, Junjō Romanchika^?, lit. "Pure-Hearted Romantica"), stylized as Junjo Romantica ~Pure Romance~, is a yaoi series by Shungiku Nakamura. It focuses on three story lines; the main couple, which comprises the bulk of the books, and two other male couples which provide ongoing side stories (Junjo Egoist and Junjo Terrorist). It has expanded into several cd-dramas, a manga series with a spin-off running in Asuka Ciel, a light novel series running in The Ruby with a spin-off and a 24-episode anime series. Nakamura-sensei states "Junjo Romantica" is her most prized series, and the one that made her famous around a considerably large amount of BL fans. (source: wiki)

Overall.... This is a heavy kind of Yaoi. I already watched 3 anime with the same genre but... 2 of those animes is a heavy type. One of them, of course, is this anime. Why I watched this anime? Let's just say... I'm curious with it and I need some references. Don't worry. It's a reference for my stories with NORMAL couple / Boy-Girl couple xD I know it sounds funny but hey... Whenever I see these kind of anime. I always imagine my characters xD Oh... And I'm very NOT recommended the manga xD Those only for the one who has strong minds xD

Okay...I want to give some quick reviews about some anime that I have watched this few days. There are some new anime out this months. And here some of the new anime that I already watched

1. Shugo Chara Party: It's the continuation of Shugo Chara's series. Shugo Chara Party is packed with a few other series like Shugo Chara Pucchi Pucchi, Shugo Chara Encyclopedia, and some other informations and games about Shugo Chara. The 3rd season it self is worth to see because of the developing storyline and characters. It's a bit different from the manga series but overall it's fun to watch
   
2. Darker Than Black: Ryuusei no Gemini: Another series of Darker Than Black. Hei appeared once again after the last series but with different appearence. It's just started so I can't really give my comment about this series but, from my opinion, it would be worth to watch
3. Nyankoi!: Another New series related to Cat's curse to a boy who kicked off the cat's jizou's head by accident. This curse gave him abilities to understand cat's language and forced him to help them so that he could be freed from the curse though he unwillingly do it because of his cat's allergy. It's a funny story and I love to watch it. A good series indeed ^^
4. Kampfer!: Hmmm....The battle is good but...I don't really like the storyline though. Well... for those who love Yuri thing might love this series. But me, from my own opinion, I don't really like it. And no, I don't hate it either. Just.... Well... personal taste? :P
   
5. Fairy Tail: Those who love the Fairy Tail's manga might love this one. I only watched the first episode though but I already love it. It's really fun. I might add it at my blog after I watched the series further

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(From left to right are No. 1-5)

And....That is the end of the new series I watched. Currently, I re-watching the Gundam Wing series for the SECOND time already. Yeah... It's still... well... unworth to count xP But...Hey, I love it. This series is the one I loved most over all the Gundam Series. And I'm thinking of putting it at my blog later xD

Okay...So...While I'm waiting for the release of Shugo Chara chapter 44 that might be out on 6th September, I decided to watch Tenipuri again. The result? I become addicted with this title again. On some point...I prefer the anime more than the manga. Here some of the reasons:
1. The anime is more expressive than the manga (Though sometimes the player's moves seems impossible)

2. Ryoma looked more like his age in the manga. Example: In the last Episode of the anime when all of the Seigaku's members celebrated his victory, Ryoma's expression suited his age really well. And when he lost his memories, he is really innocence that caused his senpais sweatdropped upon hearing their comment

3. The anime has more RyoSaku's moments than the manga (Non RyoSaku fan just keep quiet cause I'm a big fan of them xP)

4. For Tezuka Kunimitsu's fan, you could see his other side at Prince Of Tennis Another Story when he threw a pillow at Kite LoL He also smiled more in the anime

5. In the anime, there's some episodes that showed the chibi-Seigaku's family with Tezuka-Fuji as Grandpa-Grandma; Oishi-Inui as Mom-Dad; Ryoma as the eldest son (Because of his arrogant attitude xP); Momo as the second daughter; Kaidoh as the last son (He couldn't speak anything other than 'Fshuu'); Kikumaru as the family's pet cat (Because his personality like a cat, added his 'Nyaa' words xP)

Overall, It's a really a good manga of tennis. I already read some mangas with tennis as their theme yet... I still think that Tenipuri is the best. The balance between the humor and the serious plotline is really good. You won't get bored with it because Takeshi Konomi would added some humor in between the storyline. I will add some of my thought when I finished rewatching all of the episodes and that would take a rather long time ^^"

Manga Chapters: Chapter 1-379 (Completed)
Tenipuri Series: (Season 1-7) Episode 1-178 (Completed)
Tenipuri OVA:
- A Day on Survival Mountain
- National Tournament Series: Episode 1-26 (Completed) (Title: National Tournament; National Semifinals; National Finals)
- Another Story:
1. The Prince of Naniwa: Act 1 - 2 (Completed)
2. Turbulence, The Young Atobe: Episode 1-2 (Completed)
Tenipuri Movie - The Two Samurai: The First Game
Tenipuri Short Movie - A Gift from Atobe

As you can see... I now addicted with Shugo Chara. It's really awesome. The manga has shorter story but nonetheless it's as awesome as the anime.

The story is about an elementary student named Hinamori Amu who has a cool and spicy character though it's not the character she want. She then wished to be more honest and has a courage to show her true self. The next morning, she found 3 eggs lied on her bed. Those eggs than discovered as Shugo Chara. Amu's Shugo chara are Ran, a pink chara with a cheerleader outfit and has a heart clip on her; Miki, a blue chara that has high sense of art and loves to draw anything around her. She has Spade clips on her hat; Suu, a green chara who loves to cook and cleaning. She is the expert at daily chores and has Clover clips on her; the last one is Dia/Diamond, she is the most matured chara and very sharp at someone's feeling.

The list of Characters from Anime and Manga are below:
1. Hinamori Amu (ShugoChara: Ran, Miki, Suu, Dia)
2. Tsukiyomi Ikuto (ShugoChara: Yoru)
3. Hotori Tadase (ShugoChara: Kiseki)
4. Hoshina Utau (ShugoChara: Il, El)
5. Souma Kukai (ShugoChara: Daichi)
6. Yuiki Yaya (ShugoChara: Pepe)
7. Sanjo Kairi (ShugoChara: Musashi)
8. Fujisaki Nadeshiko/Nagihiko (ShugoChara: Temari, Rhythm)
9. Mashiro Rima (ShugoChara: Kusukusu)
10. Nikaidou Yuu
11. Sanjo Yukari
12. Lulu de Morcerf Yamamoto (ShugoChara: Nana) => Anime Original Character

There are many different scenes between the manga and anime. Though the differences brought out some of the characters really well. Just like when Rhythm born. It has different effects for fans when they watched the anime and read the manga. I, personally, love them (Anime and Manga). Thumbs up for Peach-Pit for creating such an amazing anime

Manga Chapters: Chapter 1-43 (On-Going)
Shugo Chara! : Episode 1-51 (Complete) => Continued to Shugo Chara! Doki
Shugo Chara! Doki: Episode 52-93 (On-Going)

This is my favorite anime that related with music. The story is funny and interesting. Though, I only watched Season 1 and Paris Chapter but I'm really attached with this anime. I'm really waiting for the next Season that will be aired at Japan this Fall 2009. Though I just started reading the manga of this anime, it seems I rather choose to watch the Anime than reading the manga :P.

The only thing makes me dissapointed is Paris Chapter only has 11 episodes T_T. But...Although the episodes less than the season 1, I think the storyline is better. Nodame and Chiaki relationship is....what should I say?....Well, Better watch it for yourself. I don't want to ruin the interesting parts by giving you spoiler of this anime. You won't regret it when you watch it. Especially, those who love anime related with music.

Manga Chapters: Chapter 1-129 (On-going) => Season 1 + Paris Chapter
Anime Season 1: Episode 1-23 (Complete)
Paris Chapter: Episode 1-11 (Complete)
Next Season of this anime will be aired at Japan, Fall 2009

Well...I don't have much information about this anime but...I like this anime nevertheless. Here is the summary I could write about it.

Darker Than Black is a story of a man named Hei and known as BK-201, an assassin. In the normal life, Hei is known as Li Shengshun, a gentle-hearted student from China. This anime/manga told about a life where contractors also lived. A contractor is a person who has certain abilities but they have to do something for the repayment whenever they used their abilities. For Example: Hei eats a lot of foods after he used his ability. But there is various way of payment.

Here is the summary from wiki:
Ten years ago, an inscrutable and abnormal territory known as Hell's Gate appeared in Tokyo, altering the sky and wreaking havoc on the landscape. The heavenly bodies disappeared, replaced by false stars. During this time, people who possess various special abilities emerged. Kept secret from the masses, these individuals, known as Contractors, are able to murder in cold blood. Various nations and organizations around the world use Contractors as spies and assassins, often resulting in violent battles for information. Each fake star has a corresponding Contractor, and they vibrate when their Contractor's power is being used. As such, Contractors are usually identified by their star's Messier catalogue number. However, their abilities are gained at the cost of their humanity. They are implied to lack human emotions which include no aversions to murder, and they are regarded as extremely rational and logical in their decision making. Contractors are thus named because of their need to always complete remuneration or payment each time their power is used (ie. eating flowers, breaking fingers, drinking blood). It is not entirely clear what happens to one if he or she fails to complete the remuneration.

Main character for this story are: Hei, Yin, Huang, Mao, Misaki Kirihara, and Shino Kana (in manga)

Anime Episodes: Episode 1-25 + 1 OVA titled "Beneath the Fully Bloomed Cherry Blossoms" (Completed)
Manga Chapters: Chapter 1-9 + Omake 4com

Sakura Mikan, a 10 year old girl, followed her best friend who studied at the Gakuen Alice. This place oriented only for people who have an Alice, a mysterious ability. She meets with Narumi who happened to be the teacher in there. Mikan also meets with Hyuuga Natsume, a genious in the Elementary Department as well as the infamous student known as Kuro Neko/Black Cat.

The relationship between the characters developed as the story continues. Mikan learned more about the school’s history and secrets. Natsume becomes more open to his friends, especially to Mikan and love her until the state of risking his own life to save her.

The four main character here are: Mikan Sakura, Hyuuga Natsume, Imai Hotaru, and Nogi Ruka.

Anime Episodes: Episode 1-26 (Completed)
Manga Chapters: Chapter 1-109 (On-Going)

Air Gear theme seems to be more in sports thing. The main character is Minami Itsuki / Ikki Minami / Karasu (Crow) a junior high school student who initially hated Air Trek because a group always picked a fight with him and he loses. After he found an Air Trek, Ikki become attached to it. He even makes an Air Trek group with his friends: Kazu, Onigiri, Agito/Akito, and Buccha. Further more, Ikki knew about the Regalia, Seven Roads, and the Sky King.

As the story continues, Ikki will be able to meet with Takeuchi Sora, known as the former Sky King. Sora taught him how to use the wind (in manga) when Ikki being hospitalized after having a match with Kansai representative when he took Genesis as his team.

Though the anime end in the middle of the story, the manga still continued and become more exciting. More people came to challenge Ikki and his team who now lead the biggest Storm Rider team in Japan. More character revealed and the story lines become very good too.

Anime Episodes: Episode 1-25 + 1 Special Trick (Completed)

Manga Chapters: Chapter 1-232 / 23 Volumes (On-Going)

Ouran High School Host Club around a student named Fujioka Haruhi, who can go to this prestigious school because she got a scholarship. Haruhi who intend seeking a quiet place to study in order to achieve her dreams as a lawyer stuck to a place full of bishounen. The guys who joined in the Host Club and led/own by a narcissist guy named Tamaki Suou think Haruhi as a Gay (Because Haruhi really looks like boy). When Haruhi intend to flee from the Host Club's room she accidentally breaking a valuable vase with 8 million yen (approximately) cost. Finally, Haruhi forced to become a member for the Host Club to pay debts. In addition to Tamaki, the Host Club members are: Ootori Kyouya, the head of the shadow Host Club; Haninozuka Mitsukuni, members of the Host Club cute but an expert in martial arts; Morinozuka Takashi, best friends as well as Mitsukuni's cousin; Kaoru-Hikaru Hitachiin, twin brothers who want other people can find out which one is which. Although she forced to work at Host Club, Haruhi becomes attached to them and learn that make other people happy will make themselves happy too.