Karin
Maybe I'll try going to be early today... Probably not, especially since I haven't finished my homework for tomorrow. At least I'm not going to bed at 6 in the morning anymore. But I'm lucky if I make it by two. Four is the usual time. Surprisingly, despite needing 10 hours a sleep a day I aven't been falling asleep at school. (It helps that Tuesdays are off and I sleep all day). Speaking of school, I've been screwing up. I'm a horrible student, I haven't perpared for anything I'm supposed to, haven't studied and tomorrow I need to meet the teacher to discuss my topic for my Master's/Seminar, since I ended up missing the lesson, because I got the time wrong. Of course I did.Okay, enough with the negativity.
Positive: BAYERN! Gosh, I love the way they're playing. When the groups for the CL were announced, I was a little wary, especially of ManCity, but the others as well, since overall it's quite a tough group. Despite the great form, I was still a little nervous, but watching the game destroyed that. :) (Okay, I was sort of nervous about ManCity scoring at all.. since I kind of like the consistant clean sheet. XDD) I will continue to be nervous when the next big teams comes along to test the surprisingly great defence I'm getting used to now, because it's a little bizarre. I don't know... the awesomeness can't continue forever.. right? Even so, the team continues to be a team with a controlled yet fearless playing style. And I hope for them to keep up the great attitude they have going.
Also:
A while ago I read an enjoyable manga (and then watched the enjoyable anime), Karin.
I actually had a dream in which I enjoyed the manga and really liked the main pairing. I had noticed the manga since it wasn’t that long ago released in Finnish and of course I had read the back cover, so I had a vague idea what it was about, but nothing concrete enough for my dream to be based on. Anyway, after the dream I looked a bit more into it, but only quite a bit later at the library did I remember that I could check it out. Luckily all the volumes were out and all but the last one available at the library either in Finnish or English. I borrowed the first two and returned to get the rest the next day (and had to resort to read the last on my comp, because I couldn’t wait.) I enjoyed it much more than I expected given the vampire element and shoujo love story element that pretty much form together the whole basis for the story(except it turns out that the manga is shounen).
However, the vampire element is quite atypical(the main character is a sort of “reverse vampire”, ejecting blood rather than sucking it) and I freaking love the main couple. So yes, my dream turned out to be correct in all aspects, although there was no way my subconscious could have known anything. I think I enjoyed it specifically, because the development of the main couple just worked so well and had me really rooting for them, in addition to all the smile and “awww” inducing moments. I like both characters, they don’t frustrate me with their unnecessary shenanigans and most importantly NO FREAKING LOVE TRIANGLES. Karin and Kenta’s romantic story is a lot different from the ones of many anime /manga couples/pairings. Pretty much all the stuff that normally annoys me is absent. ;) I can't even think of any normally annoying tropes that just work in this context, probably because there aren't any.
1. The relationship develops naturally.
Due to coincidence (Kenta finding out Karin’s secret and becoming her ally/confidant) and circumstances (being neighbours, classmates and workmates) they start forming a loyal friendship and connection, that develops into something more.
2. Non superficial.
Related to the above, since it makes sense when the foundation is in their friendship. There is not much mentioned on either one’s looks even by outsiders other than Kenta’s creepy eyes and Karin’s enormous breasts(that Kenta doesn’t even notice. XD) Overall they seem like average teenagers (no Mary Sue, Gary Stu esque amazingness), although a lot more naïve and innocent. ;)
3. Equality. Even with the whole vampire issue there’s no power imbalance. Both help and confide in each other, take turns at rescuing and go the extra mile for each other. You don’t get the feeling that they’re a mismatch, either is in “another league” or that either is too good or not good enough for the other. Basically they fit each other perfectly
4. Non dysfunctional.
Everything considered, there’s very little angst and/or problems (of course there are the obvious issues…). They’re very supportive of each other and treat each other with respect.
5. No overly dramatic, random or contrived plot points that prolong the inevitable conclusion.
There is actual development actually heading somewhere. There are obvious issues but they are handled quite well and without unnecessary drama(just the necessary amount of it).
6. No other love interests or love triangles.
Period. They’re the only two interested in each other.(Not counting a random nameless pervert, and I’m not sure what Sofia is. Okay, the anime has Winner, but he’s just a comic relief character not to be taken seriously.)
7. Support.
All of Karin’s other friends, Kenta’s parents, their boss at their workplace are rooting for them and know that there is something there even before they do. Even those, who are against them (for understandable reasons) end up turning around.
8. Just overall cuteness and adorableness .
Both are such sweet, kind and caring individuals, who understand and are willing to do anything for each other. They are almost ridiculously chaste and innocent, though it sort of makes sense… in a way. With the two it’s really about pure(PURE), unconditional love. :)
I couldn't embed it, but here's a amv :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfuaSbF2R1I&list=FLg3UF47qzXHkPTBN8k9lv-Q&index=13
The anime was okay as well, although I definitely prefer the manga. It pretty much takes its own route and develops into something completely different in terms of plot and even overall feeling pretty early on. It’s a lot sillier, less angstier and in general much more of a comedy (whereas the manga is more of a romance) However, after just reading the manga, it was nice to see a different version of the story and different scenes and situations (although I did miss something very important. ;) )
Random note: I’m not a big fan of Ren or the thought of fangs in my neck, but a vampire who sucks out the stress out of his “victim”( and then erases their memory, so they don’t know they’ve been bitten)??? BITE ME!!!
Positive: BAYERN! Gosh, I love the way they're playing. When the groups for the CL were announced, I was a little wary, especially of ManCity, but the others as well, since overall it's quite a tough group. Despite the great form, I was still a little nervous, but watching the game destroyed that. :) (Okay, I was sort of nervous about ManCity scoring at all.. since I kind of like the consistant clean sheet. XDD) I will continue to be nervous when the next big teams comes along to test the surprisingly great defence I'm getting used to now, because it's a little bizarre. I don't know... the awesomeness can't continue forever.. right? Even so, the team continues to be a team with a controlled yet fearless playing style. And I hope for them to keep up the great attitude they have going.
Also:
A while ago I read an enjoyable manga (and then watched the enjoyable anime), Karin.
I actually had a dream in which I enjoyed the manga and really liked the main pairing. I had noticed the manga since it wasn’t that long ago released in Finnish and of course I had read the back cover, so I had a vague idea what it was about, but nothing concrete enough for my dream to be based on. Anyway, after the dream I looked a bit more into it, but only quite a bit later at the library did I remember that I could check it out. Luckily all the volumes were out and all but the last one available at the library either in Finnish or English. I borrowed the first two and returned to get the rest the next day (and had to resort to read the last on my comp, because I couldn’t wait.) I enjoyed it much more than I expected given the vampire element and shoujo love story element that pretty much form together the whole basis for the story(except it turns out that the manga is shounen).
However, the vampire element is quite atypical(the main character is a sort of “reverse vampire”, ejecting blood rather than sucking it) and I freaking love the main couple. So yes, my dream turned out to be correct in all aspects, although there was no way my subconscious could have known anything. I think I enjoyed it specifically, because the development of the main couple just worked so well and had me really rooting for them, in addition to all the smile and “awww” inducing moments. I like both characters, they don’t frustrate me with their unnecessary shenanigans and most importantly NO FREAKING LOVE TRIANGLES. Karin and Kenta’s romantic story is a lot different from the ones of many anime /manga couples/pairings. Pretty much all the stuff that normally annoys me is absent. ;) I can't even think of any normally annoying tropes that just work in this context, probably because there aren't any.
1. The relationship develops naturally.
Due to coincidence (Kenta finding out Karin’s secret and becoming her ally/confidant) and circumstances (being neighbours, classmates and workmates) they start forming a loyal friendship and connection, that develops into something more.
2. Non superficial.
Related to the above, since it makes sense when the foundation is in their friendship. There is not much mentioned on either one’s looks even by outsiders other than Kenta’s creepy eyes and Karin’s enormous breasts(that Kenta doesn’t even notice. XD) Overall they seem like average teenagers (no Mary Sue, Gary Stu esque amazingness), although a lot more naïve and innocent. ;)
3. Equality. Even with the whole vampire issue there’s no power imbalance. Both help and confide in each other, take turns at rescuing and go the extra mile for each other. You don’t get the feeling that they’re a mismatch, either is in “another league” or that either is too good or not good enough for the other. Basically they fit each other perfectly
4. Non dysfunctional.
Everything considered, there’s very little angst and/or problems (of course there are the obvious issues…). They’re very supportive of each other and treat each other with respect.
5. No overly dramatic, random or contrived plot points that prolong the inevitable conclusion.
There is actual development actually heading somewhere. There are obvious issues but they are handled quite well and without unnecessary drama(just the necessary amount of it).
6. No other love interests or love triangles.
Period. They’re the only two interested in each other.(Not counting a random nameless pervert, and I’m not sure what Sofia is. Okay, the anime has Winner, but he’s just a comic relief character not to be taken seriously.)
7. Support.
All of Karin’s other friends, Kenta’s parents, their boss at their workplace are rooting for them and know that there is something there even before they do. Even those, who are against them (for understandable reasons) end up turning around.
8. Just overall cuteness and adorableness .
Both are such sweet, kind and caring individuals, who understand and are willing to do anything for each other. They are almost ridiculously chaste and innocent, though it sort of makes sense… in a way. With the two it’s really about pure(PURE), unconditional love. :)
I couldn't embed it, but here's a amv :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfuaSbF2R1I&list=FLg3UF47qzXHkPTBN8k9lv-Q&index=13
The anime was okay as well, although I definitely prefer the manga. It pretty much takes its own route and develops into something completely different in terms of plot and even overall feeling pretty early on. It’s a lot sillier, less angstier and in general much more of a comedy (whereas the manga is more of a romance) However, after just reading the manga, it was nice to see a different version of the story and different scenes and situations (although I did miss something very important. ;) )
Random note: I’m not a big fan of Ren or the thought of fangs in my neck, but a vampire who sucks out the stress out of his “victim”( and then erases their memory, so they don’t know they’ve been bitten)??? BITE ME!!!