this is why i've been offline
i've been watching... a lot of anime. well, it's a lot for my standards. so, apologies for not being more present.
i've decided to flash-review some titles, just for posterity. sorry for not being detailed, i can't seem to focus today...
Detroit Metal City - Episode 1 and 2
[ Watch it on youtube ]
This one won me over with the energetic metal opening theme alone. Then the main character was introduced, and I was hooked. This is such a funny and clever series; even if the humor gets crass sometimes, the slapstick just helps to accentuate the absurdity of the whole situation.
DMC is definitely not an anime for kids. Lots of swearing, sex jokes, toilet humor, references to blood and rape, and heavy metal music herein. The band playing in it is pretty talented, though.
Mouryou no Hako - Episode 1
[no image, no link]
Very pretty, but fucks with continuity in a way I do not like. This is supposed to be a horror mystery, but I'm not all that interested in knowing exactly what's going on. This blog says it best about the incomplete information in the first ep, but I'm still not sure I want to follow through with this series.
And goddd I hate the music. Then again, I don't think I ever was a big fan of newer VKei. It surprised me that this was the band that did the OP for Claymore and Death Note, because i somewhat enjoyed the one for DN - although the kickass visuals might be to blame for this.
Ga-Rei -Zero- - Episode 1
[ Watch it on youtube ]
Is intriguing. VERY intriguing. It's also a surprisingly nice change of pace after all the slow-moving titles I tend to go for. This is still slow-moving, but pretty engaging visually... and there's so much crash-and-burn going on, with timely doses of gore, to keep anyone at the edge of their seat.
Plus, awesome motorcycle is awesome.
Kuroshitsuji - Episode 1
[ Watch it on Veoh ]
Mukuro Sebastian is even hotter in the anime than in the manga, if that's even possible. He's certainly a lot more impressive - with the bastard-in-the-mansion scene and everything. Also, I really, really like the shade of blue in Ciel's remaining eye.
They changed the storyline and the progression of events a bit, but I'm okay with its pacing right now.
Natsume Yuujinchou - Episode 1
[ Watch it on Veoh ]
The premise started off interesting, then took a swift turn for the absurd. I have a lot of questions, among which are:
1) why would a kid suddenly decide to give random youkai back their names, even after he's been told that some of them are MASSIVELY EVIL?
2) you mean even if his grandmother died at a young age, he NEVER opened his inheritance box, and youkai NEVER tried to find it in his house before he came to his grandmother's birthplace, preferring to chase him around instead?
3) why would the kid agree to give the book to the cat at the end of his life? sheer apathy?
I feel like I'm supposed to swallow all this and think it's cool. But I'm going to give this series another go and hope that my questions are answered - or that as with other great anime like mushishi, the questions eventually stop mattering.
PS: The boy fails to catch my curiosity. The cat (who is actually some sort of wolf) is neither cute nor funny. I suppose this is just a really bad introduction to them, though. I do believe they'll pick up in future eps.
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random bits:
1. woke up with zemfira's sums in my head. but now i'm really digging rob thomas' this is how a heart breaks. i don't know how things like this happen.
2. mantyhose. i actually think this is kinda cool. and i wonder why i've never thought of buying patterned pantyhose before. (maybe it's because i never wear skirts.)
3. i thought i came across an old friend at the mall a couple of days ago. people should tell me if they're in the country!! unless, of course, they're hiding from me. found you, g :D
4. reiichiru is in the area. i can't wait to see her again! same with balatstar, whom i also haven't seen in ages :) hope the weather permits.
***
i wasn't all that happy with this quiz result, but it's scarily accurate, at least for the way i am these days -
Your result for Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz...
You Are a Grace!
You are a Grace -- "I need to understand the world."
Graces have a need for knowledge and are introverted, curious, analytical, and insightful.
How to Get Along with Me
What I Like About Being a Grace
* standing back and viewing life objectively
* coming to a thorough understanding; perceiving causes and effects
* my sense of integrity: doing what I think is right and not being influenced by social pressure
* not being caught up in material possessions and status
* being calm in a crisis
What's Hard About Being a Grace
Graces as Children Often
Graces as Parents
Take Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz at HelloQuizzy
i've decided to flash-review some titles, just for posterity. sorry for not being detailed, i can't seem to focus today...
Detroit Metal City - Episode 1 and 2
[ Watch it on youtube ]
This one won me over with the energetic metal opening theme alone. Then the main character was introduced, and I was hooked. This is such a funny and clever series; even if the humor gets crass sometimes, the slapstick just helps to accentuate the absurdity of the whole situation.
DMC is definitely not an anime for kids. Lots of swearing, sex jokes, toilet humor, references to blood and rape, and heavy metal music herein. The band playing in it is pretty talented, though.
Mouryou no Hako - Episode 1
[no image, no link]
Very pretty, but fucks with continuity in a way I do not like. This is supposed to be a horror mystery, but I'm not all that interested in knowing exactly what's going on. This blog says it best about the incomplete information in the first ep, but I'm still not sure I want to follow through with this series.
And goddd I hate the music. Then again, I don't think I ever was a big fan of newer VKei. It surprised me that this was the band that did the OP for Claymore and Death Note, because i somewhat enjoyed the one for DN - although the kickass visuals might be to blame for this.
Ga-Rei -Zero- - Episode 1
[ Watch it on youtube ]
Is intriguing. VERY intriguing. It's also a surprisingly nice change of pace after all the slow-moving titles I tend to go for. This is still slow-moving, but pretty engaging visually... and there's so much crash-and-burn going on, with timely doses of gore, to keep anyone at the edge of their seat.
Plus, awesome motorcycle is awesome.
Kuroshitsuji - Episode 1
[ Watch it on Veoh ]
Mukuro Sebastian is even hotter in the anime than in the manga, if that's even possible. He's certainly a lot more impressive - with the bastard-in-the-mansion scene and everything. Also, I really, really like the shade of blue in Ciel's remaining eye.
They changed the storyline and the progression of events a bit, but I'm okay with its pacing right now.
Natsume Yuujinchou - Episode 1
[ Watch it on Veoh ]
The premise started off interesting, then took a swift turn for the absurd. I have a lot of questions, among which are:
1) why would a kid suddenly decide to give random youkai back their names, even after he's been told that some of them are MASSIVELY EVIL?
2) you mean even if his grandmother died at a young age, he NEVER opened his inheritance box, and youkai NEVER tried to find it in his house before he came to his grandmother's birthplace, preferring to chase him around instead?
3) why would the kid agree to give the book to the cat at the end of his life? sheer apathy?
I feel like I'm supposed to swallow all this and think it's cool. But I'm going to give this series another go and hope that my questions are answered - or that as with other great anime like mushishi, the questions eventually stop mattering.
PS: The boy fails to catch my curiosity. The cat (who is actually some sort of wolf) is neither cute nor funny. I suppose this is just a really bad introduction to them, though. I do believe they'll pick up in future eps.
***
random bits:
1. woke up with zemfira's sums in my head. but now i'm really digging rob thomas' this is how a heart breaks. i don't know how things like this happen.
2. mantyhose. i actually think this is kinda cool. and i wonder why i've never thought of buying patterned pantyhose before. (maybe it's because i never wear skirts.)
3. i thought i came across an old friend at the mall a couple of days ago. people should tell me if they're in the country!! unless, of course, they're hiding from me. found you, g :D
4. reiichiru is in the area. i can't wait to see her again! same with balatstar, whom i also haven't seen in ages :) hope the weather permits.
***
i wasn't all that happy with this quiz result, but it's scarily accurate, at least for the way i am these days -
Your result for Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz...
You Are a Grace!
You are a Grace -- "I need to understand the world."
Graces have a need for knowledge and are introverted, curious, analytical, and insightful.
How to Get Along with Me
- * Be independent, not clingy
- * Speak in a straightforward and brief manner
- * I need time alone to process my feelings and thoughts
- * Remember that If I seem aloof, distant, or arrogant, it may be that I am feeling uncomfortable
- * Make me feel welcome, but not too intensely, or I might doubt your sincerity
- * If I become irritated when I have to repeat things, it may be because it was such an effort to get my thoughts out in the first place
- * don't come on like a bulldozer
- * Help me to avoid my pet peeves: big parties, other people's loud music, overdone emotions, and intrusions on my privacy
What I Like About Being a Grace
* standing back and viewing life objectively
* coming to a thorough understanding; perceiving causes and effects
* my sense of integrity: doing what I think is right and not being influenced by social pressure
* not being caught up in material possessions and status
* being calm in a crisis
What's Hard About Being a Grace
- * being slow to put my knowledge and insights out in the world
- * feeling bad when I act defensive or like a know-it-all
- * being pressured to be with people when I don't want to be
- * watching others with better social skills, but less intelligence or technical skill, do better professionally
Graces as Children Often
- * spend a lot of time alone reading, making collections, and so on
- * have a few special friends rather than many
- * are very bright and curious and do well in school
- * have independent minds and often question their parents and teachers
- * watch events from a detached point of view, gathering information
- * assume a poker face in order not to look afraid
- * are sensitive; avoid interpersonal conflict
- * feel intruded upon and controlled and/or ignored and neglected
Graces as Parents
- * are often kind, perceptive, and devoted
- * are sometimes authoritarian and demanding
- * may expect more intellectual achievement than is developmentally appropriate
- * may be intolerant of their children expressing strong emotions
Take Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz at HelloQuizzy