Anime: A Way of Intelligent Life
Having been consumed with so much work before the Spain trip, I found that the time I needed to escape to the hermitage of my basement for days and simply lose my mind in the wonder that is anime had dwindled to the point where I might have been going crazy from the real life stress.
I swear, things like anime and fanfiction help smart people survive in a world of stupid people who only know how to work and work some more and never enjoy the art of letting loose your imagination. You know, the whole getting lost in another world, no longer realized that you are actually sitting in a chair in your kitchen, freeing oneself from the boundaries of your body and finally relaxing yourself completely. Fan-girling is like REM sleep, it seems.
So, now that the Spain trip is a week behind me, grades have been exported, and I've done my part in reappearing to the world for an entire week... I'm exhausted. I had a horrible time Thursday night trying to overcome my social anxiety and forcing myself to go, alone, to alumnae weekend. In crowds of people, I managed to get over my nerves and awkwardness and simply stand by myself, without the need to talk to anyone. It was nice, but very mentally and physically tiring.
Therefore, I need to disappear again for a bit. Perhaps not from LiveJournal, just to make it better for my dearest and more important friends, but definitely from the real world. Back to the Hermitage. And definitely back, like the Prodigal Son, to the warm embrace of anime and manga. (Why, yes, I did in fact just personify anime. *grins*)
From now until the start of work again in August, I plan to finish the series I've half-watch and start another few. I think I'll also watching some of the older series again and writing review for anime newcomers. I remember how daunting it was to start watching anime and not knowing where to start. Someone should start a guide. Even it if it more self-serving than anything else. I'm reaching a point where I realize I've watched TONS of anime and need to keep a running list of what I've seen and to what point, general synopsis, and what I thought / think about the anime. Sometimes I catch myself thinking, "Oh, I have seen that... but what was it about again?" Having personal reviews would be very helpful.
Anyhow, I am just about to start watching Code Geass upon the recommendation of covert, who has never done me wrong on recommending anime. She was the one who suggested I watch two of my now favorite series - Death Note and Darker Than Black. Then I plan on watching the anime that my 6th period class from last semester collectively burned and gave to me for Christmas (side note: Awwwwww! Now that's love for your teacher!) - Shakugan no Shana. We'll see how that goes.
Today, I began watching a new series that has just came out in Japan, so it's being added (with subtitles) weekly here in the US online - Nabari no Ō (aka Nabari no Ou). I also caught up on the scanalated manga portions that have been translated. This has great and interesting plot lines that invariably twist, and I haven't been this eager for the next episode of something in a long time (since Ouran High School Host Club). For the first episode, I was strongly reminded of Loveless, but without the dream-like quality, from the attitude and portrayal of the main character. The action sequences are fantastic, the characters very unique, and the plot is strong.Granted, it is another modern ninja story, but for some reason, I'm really connecting with the story thus far.
And, as a final note, I'd like to pat myself on the back for turning weltreisender into an anime fan. Not a fangirl yet, but she will be! She finally finished Fushigi Yuugi (in which, thankfully, she is a fellow Hotohori fan... I am no longer alone!!!) and cried at the end. She has also started to watch Fruit Basket, which I know she will enjoy eventually when the plot thickens and gets convoluted. I know she enjoyed the Cowboy Bebop movie, so I need to get her to watch the actual series, too. Oh, what joy is mine to introduce something I love to someone I love!
So, I'll end this strange and rambling post to start Code Geass. There might be a post later of nothing but squeals, sighs, and various statements of love. Or I could very well post about my utmost hatred of the plot. You are forewarned!
I swear, things like anime and fanfiction help smart people survive in a world of stupid people who only know how to work and work some more and never enjoy the art of letting loose your imagination. You know, the whole getting lost in another world, no longer realized that you are actually sitting in a chair in your kitchen, freeing oneself from the boundaries of your body and finally relaxing yourself completely. Fan-girling is like REM sleep, it seems.
So, now that the Spain trip is a week behind me, grades have been exported, and I've done my part in reappearing to the world for an entire week... I'm exhausted. I had a horrible time Thursday night trying to overcome my social anxiety and forcing myself to go, alone, to alumnae weekend. In crowds of people, I managed to get over my nerves and awkwardness and simply stand by myself, without the need to talk to anyone. It was nice, but very mentally and physically tiring.
Therefore, I need to disappear again for a bit. Perhaps not from LiveJournal, just to make it better for my dearest and more important friends, but definitely from the real world. Back to the Hermitage. And definitely back, like the Prodigal Son, to the warm embrace of anime and manga. (Why, yes, I did in fact just personify anime. *grins*)
From now until the start of work again in August, I plan to finish the series I've half-watch and start another few. I think I'll also watching some of the older series again and writing review for anime newcomers. I remember how daunting it was to start watching anime and not knowing where to start. Someone should start a guide. Even it if it more self-serving than anything else. I'm reaching a point where I realize I've watched TONS of anime and need to keep a running list of what I've seen and to what point, general synopsis, and what I thought / think about the anime. Sometimes I catch myself thinking, "Oh, I have seen that... but what was it about again?" Having personal reviews would be very helpful.
Anyhow, I am just about to start watching Code Geass upon the recommendation of covert, who has never done me wrong on recommending anime. She was the one who suggested I watch two of my now favorite series - Death Note and Darker Than Black. Then I plan on watching the anime that my 6th period class from last semester collectively burned and gave to me for Christmas (side note: Awwwwww! Now that's love for your teacher!) - Shakugan no Shana. We'll see how that goes.
Today, I began watching a new series that has just came out in Japan, so it's being added (with subtitles) weekly here in the US online - Nabari no Ō (aka Nabari no Ou). I also caught up on the scanalated manga portions that have been translated. This has great and interesting plot lines that invariably twist, and I haven't been this eager for the next episode of something in a long time (since Ouran High School Host Club). For the first episode, I was strongly reminded of Loveless, but without the dream-like quality, from the attitude and portrayal of the main character. The action sequences are fantastic, the characters very unique, and the plot is strong.Granted, it is another modern ninja story, but for some reason, I'm really connecting with the story thus far.
And, as a final note, I'd like to pat myself on the back for turning weltreisender into an anime fan. Not a fangirl yet, but she will be! She finally finished Fushigi Yuugi (in which, thankfully, she is a fellow Hotohori fan... I am no longer alone!!!) and cried at the end. She has also started to watch Fruit Basket, which I know she will enjoy eventually when the plot thickens and gets convoluted. I know she enjoyed the Cowboy Bebop movie, so I need to get her to watch the actual series, too. Oh, what joy is mine to introduce something I love to someone I love!
So, I'll end this strange and rambling post to start Code Geass. There might be a post later of nothing but squeals, sighs, and various statements of love. Or I could very well post about my utmost hatred of the plot. You are forewarned!