"If you begin to regret, you'll dull your future decisions and let others make your choices for you. All that's left for you then is to die. Nobody can foretell the outcome. Each decision you make holds meaning only by affecting your next decision." -Erwin Smith
So we all know that Naruto has ended two years ago, but the anime still seems to continue. The series was supposedly to end after Naruto and Sasuke's last fight, however these two episodes decides to continue the story. We'll start off first at episode 480 entitled: NARUTO - HINATA. Incidentally the two main cast for this episodes will be husband and wife in the future. This episodes show events that took place before the entire series began. It's kind of like a prologue of the entire series where it shows Naruto being outcast from the village and Hinata struggling to become the heir of her clan. These specific details were only mentioned in the entire series, shown only a few times within the original plot but never emphasized.
Next is episode 481 or SASUKE - SAKURA. It's pretty much in the same boat as episode 480, it shows that Sasuke still lived happily with his family at that time. Before Itachi even became an ANBU he had spent more time with Sasuke. Since fans all know about Sasuke's past and such (since the entire series needs it for it's epic conclusion) I grew more interested towards Sakura's part. Throughout the entire series, Sakura's past was a mystery. All it mentioned that she stillhad a family but was actually the rebellious type which led to Sasuke getting angry at her and saying that at least she still had a family and what not. But that was in the very first season of the anime, no one knows a clue about Sakura before she even turned into a die hard Sasuke fan girl. This episode explains things in a much more detail.
I know everyone has been to a stage where they like someone. Whether it was someone from class, a popstar or even from the internet. I'm sure everyone has felt a spike of interest to a certain person. I'll admit, even I had some crushes. Though the saddest truth is when your crushes, crush you. I'm the type of girl who doesn't really show her emotions towards the person I like. So you may or may not know that I've already had a crush on you for years. People find that creepy, especially when they only think of you as a friend. Then there's my new hopeless situation where I'm infatuated by fictional animated characters. It's just like what they all say: "Real boys aren't perfect and perfect boys aren't real." everyone has flaws and though you may be infatuated with a certain person, all you will see is their good side.
You will tend to overlook the bad things they've done especially if you've had a crush on him for quite a while now. Love can't actually be explained, it can only be experienced. The sad truth is hat once you've experienced it it's hard to get out of it especially if you're the love sick type. Those types will never get their crushes out of their minds. I'm really thankful that I'm not like that (though I am only to fictional characters).
I don't really hate bugs nor do I like them. They're pretty ok and some can look cool like beetles. Although bugs in general are pretty annoying to me. Specifically the cockroaches. Those little pests just sneak up in your house and then makes an appearance right after you turn on the lights. I'm not the type to easily let them go since they're pretty much hunting for food. I get a slipper and start going all exterminator on them. Mosquitoes are also on the annoying bugs list. They'll either fly around in your face completely ruining the chance of your victory in a staring contest or they'll secretly suck out the blood from your veins like the little vampires they are.
Once I see a mosquito, I'll become a one man audience clapping from a great orchestra performance. I have a lot of friends who are terrified of bugs, cockroaches to be exact. Even if it's just a tiny baby roach, they'll scream like it's the end of the world. There are bugs that terrify me as well like butterflies and bees. I just really don't like seeing butterflies up too close. All because of that one Spongebob episode about butterflies made me terrified of them. I just don't like bees in general, They're bigger than flies and they can actually hurt you with their stinger, so I keep my distance from them about a fifty mile distance from them,
DRAMAtical murder is based from it's visual novel also entitled DRAMAtical Murder. The anime series is based more from the story line or the plot while the game probably has other options as to a more romantic route. I wasn't disappointed in the least, the story was really satisfying for any empty stomach that craved for yaoi. Surprisingly the main hero didn't end up in a romantic relationship in the anime.
This boy's love series is actually quite deeper than you think. The story takes place in a further time in the future where holographic devices are commonly used. They have a parner or a companion called as an "AllMate" which can come in many forms. There's a dog model, a cat, a bird, almost any animal you wish to have as a companion. These artificial animals have the ability to speak and think on their own will. Allowing the AllMate too communicate with it's master gives them a stronger relationship.
In the story there's also a trending game called Rhyme. Rhyme is where your consciousness actually goes online to a server and battles with other players with their AllMight with them. Their AllMate is in their 'true form' when online, the appearances and abilities of AllMate differs. I somehow see this game as a means of escaping realty. Like it reflects that teenagers would most likely indulge themselves in a game where they could forget all about their problems.
The main protagonist, Aoba. Has the ability to enter a person's consciousness and can either destroy or save the person. Aoba uses his powers for the good and tries to save all of his friends. Aoba's power, Scrap, was used in a way where he can understand more of his friends. I really like this concept because it tells us that once we get to know our friends better, they'll be there for you no matter what.
When I was in my sixth grade I remember saying "Man, there's not much things to do at school lately. Not much projects or even any events." Things were pretty slow back then. We had all the time in the world so we lazed around. Now I kind of regret saying those words. I thought that last school year would be my last year for carrying heavy loads of concrete on my shoulders. It seems that this year I'm already crawling on the floor with the mountain of projects.
Last year was kind of like a starting station for the load of projects expressway. Teachers even tell us that we're gonna do ten times the projects in college. Do they want me to attend college or not? For the past few days there were tons of projects like interviews and graded recitations. Our exam has just ended today and I'm glad that hell week is finally over. I should start preparing on my next hell week since I feel that I have a failing grade in one of my exams. No gadgets for a week or so whoopee.
I'm just really glad that there's anime in my life. Without DRAMAtical Murder I would've lost myself again in the darkness of the so-called stress.
Poor senpai, he got hit in the face with a serve in the latest episode. I wish I could've done something! Kiyoko-san didn't even help him! I hate it that I have to rely on Kiyoko-san to look after senpai! There's nothing wrong with me ranting about senpai right? That's pretty normal I guess. We all have to talk about our frustrations one way or another. Just to let it all out y'know? I'm glad that not many people like my senpai. They may like him as an older brother or something like that, but I found myself infatuated the more I learned about him. True, I'm just like the rest, my first reaction to senpai wasn't the best. But on the following episodes it's as if I saw that senpai puts on a 'scary' face to put a wall around himself. Like he wants to keep others out. It hurts me to think that senpai is lonely despite being best friends with Noya-san.
In short, I found kindness in him. He may not be the best looking one there, but senpai will always be senpai. One of my classmates even made a ridiculous face when I showed her my senpai, how dare she! She's the same friend of mine who only goes for the handsome guys because they're handsome. She's a huge bitch and I won't even hesitate to tell her than one day. Then she'll get mad for being called a bitch when she herself also calls others a bitch. A huge hypocrite like her won't even get a decent boyfriend in the future. Although I have been doubting my love for senpai lately. Somehow Suga-san is slowly invading. Suga-san is kind and motherly-like the complete opposite of senpai. Senpai is more of like a delinquent in terms of personality but he's really kind and supportive to his friends and teammates.
Why should I doubt my love for senpai?! He's my one and only senpai and there's no changing that!
I would just like to warn you that the part 'There's no need for a bible' will not be discussed in this article. I would just rant on and on about religious things that might take up the entire post. This song is very poetic and very symbolic. It's funny that it has absolutely nothing to do with the anime. The song it'self is pretty dark and negative despite it's fast beat and rockin' music. I couldn't find out why they chose this song or why they even decided to put it in an anime that doesn't even have a dark twist. The openings from Black Butler always have something to say about the main character. I can't completely agree or like the song because of the lyrics. Mainly the part where they say that there's no need for a bible disturbs me. Maybe it's correlating to Neuro being a demon and all.
This song would actually go well if it was a Kuroshitsuji opening. Unlike Black Butler, Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro's plot isn't as dark as it seems to be. In fact, Katsuragi and Neuro act very close to each other as if they're family. Neuro has a liking to tease and taunt Katsuragi, on the other hand Katsuragi lets him do whatever he wants seeing as Neuro is a powerful demon. Katsuragi trusts Neuro enough to the point where they act like siblings. Neuro may not be able to feel compassion and such but he too has grown close to Yako in the following episodes. In Ciel and Sebastian's case, they're stuck in a master-servant relationship that has very little trust but confidence in each other's ability.
I have to say, this opening was one of the coolest I've ever heard in an anime. Despite the anime being really mediocre, the opening blew my mind. The song starts first in an unusual way. The singer was whispering the lyrics in a tune. Then the music gets all catchy after that. What surprised me the most was the english translation of the song. It is a beautiful lyric poetry with a sense of loneliness and anxiety. The song somewhat tells us of the main hero already. He become's one of the enemies, is scared of hurting his loved ones in the process and then decided to live in solitude. In the song, there was a part that was asking the listeners what was inside of him. This can mean the 'ghoul' or the enemy in the anime series that lived in the protagonist's body in the first episode.
Sure this song does tell a lot about the anime itself. Oddly, I still find the anime mediocre but the song itself was just beautiful. In the song it shows that he's slowly loosing his sanity as he slowly dives into the depths of madness. He may soon turn into another person but he still wants everyone to remember him as who he really is. I think that it's called unravelled most likely because he's 'unravelling' the world. He's knowing more of the world that he soon will forget about himself. Some things in the world might change his opinion or views on one point or another but just as he said back then to remember him, he wants people to know his 'past'-self rather than who he is now. Probably because he might have depicted that his own future wouldn't turn out to be the best.
Finally an anime that I've watched further than the first few episodes. This Jump Stars anime is actually pretty similar to Black Buter. A demon and a human working together to solve mysteries. Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro is about Katsuragi Yako, the famous female highschool detective, and her 'student' Neuro. Katsuragi had met Neuro a few months after her father mysteriously died. Neuro appeared in her room and had offered his help. Since Neuro is a demon who 'eats' mysteries he was eager to 'eat' Katsuragi's mystery. The demon gave the girl a condition: That she would pose as the detective for him and grow popular. The more popular Katsuragi become, the harder the mysteries were sent to them.
This anime was actually released in 2008 but wasn't able to rise in popularity. Probably because of it's counterpart, Kuroshitsuji. Since Black Butler was popular at that time it was obviously out shined by the beautiful story constructed around Ciel Phantomhive. I first found this anime on my game J-Stars Victory Vs. Neuro was just a support in the game but it made me curious from what anime he came from. Even if Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro didn't have much of the passion I would usually look for in an anime, it's pretty entertaining to watch. With twenty five episodes aired, Majin Tantei Noujami Neuro is another anime that wouldn't be forgotten.
Main Characters: Neuro (right) Katsuragi Yako (left)
