Anime Sunday: Durarara!! [Anime Review Only]

 

This week I’m covering Durarara!! The anime adaptation only.

Plot Synopsis: Mikado Ryūgamine, a young boy who longs for the exciting life of the big city moves to Ikebukuro to attend Raira Academy with his childhood friend Masaomi Kida, who he has not seen since he was young. After the two meet at the train station, they set out at night to the streets of Ikebukuro. Masaomi warns Mikado about people he doesn’t want to cross in the city, such as the violent and superhumanly strong man Shizuo Heiwajima, the information broker Izaya Orihara, and the mysterious gang known as “The Dollars.” After running into some of the side characters, Mikado sees a local legend called the “Black Rider”, who rides around Ikebukuro on a black bike that occasionally neighs like a horse, and who is rumored to have no head under her helmet. The “Black Rider” is Celty Sturluson, an Irish dullahan who is in Ikebukuro looking for her stolen head. The narrative follows all of the characters equally, showing how their lives intersect and creating a greater plot line from what each character knows about a common incident.

Plot: The plot is amazing and while it takes a few episodes to get into it’s worth waiting it out, because this is an adaptation of a Light Novel series by Ryohgo Narita who wrote Baccano as well.

Characters: Of all the characters I like Izaya and Celty and Shizuo probably the most as they are really interesting. However all of the characters are amazing and this is one of those series where it’s worth it to pay attention.

Art: The art in this series is pretty good, but it’s kind of weird dealing with all the outlines of unnamed characters.

Music: The music in this series is probably one of it’s highlights as it’s amazing.

Overall: If you like a good Urban Fantasy series, this takes it to a whole other level.

For those who like: Action, Mystery, Urban Fantasy, Amazing cast of characters, Excellent musical score.

Not for those who don’t like: Any of the above.

Retro Game Friday: Metroid Prime

 

This week I’m covering a favorite game of mine, it’s Metroid Prime!

Plot Synopsis: Samus Aran, a Bounty Hunter, intercepts a distress signal from the Space Pirate frigate Orpheon, whose crew have been slaughtered by the Pirates’ own genetically modified, experimental subjects.

Plot: Well the plot in this game is very minor, and that’s actually to it’s benefit in that it’s all about the gameplay which was quite fantastic.

Gameplay: The game is a FPS game, but it has heavy elements of exploration and puzzle solving involved as well. I really enjoyed the gameplay, and my only complaint is that as a younger kid I got quite scared easily of all the bug-like monsters I had to destroy. Looking back it wasn’t that bad, but this game is probably a bit too intense for a kid.

Art: The art in this game was pretty good, but nothing spectacular.

Music: The music was amazing and very enthralling. It definitely helps set the mood for the game.

Overall: If you enjoy Metroid games you’ll love Prime.

For those who like: Metroid, FPS games with plenty of puzzles and exploration elements.

Not for those who don’t like: Any of the above, or have a fear of bugs.

 

P.S. Happy Independence Day to all the American readers.

Light Novel Thursday: Hyoketsu Kyoukai no Eden by Sazane Kei

This week I’m covering the sequel to Tasogare-iro no Uta Tsukai, Hyoketsu Kyoukai no Eden by Sazane Kei.

Plot Synopsis: “Acknowledge moving to Eden magical sealing process, please connect the Sophia code” a girl was asked to put the barrier, and on her cheek there were tears sliding down. “Shelltis..will we be able to meet again?” A world where humans are ruled by an existence called Yuugenshu. People were able to survive because of the floating continent, Obie Crea,which protected by Priestesses’ prayers. Ymy, the barrier priestess, was waiting for a boy that will protect her, her childhood friend Shelltis. Shelltis had once aimed to become a Sen’nenshi – a partner of Ymy, his childhood friend and also a Priestess. However, because he fell from the continent to the Eden <Garden of Corrupted Song>, he harbored Mateki, what only Yuugenshu have inside his body, and was exiled from Sophia <Tenketsu Palace> where Ymy lives. but before he was expelled he promised Ymy that he’ll definitely come back to her side.

A girl who is personified by understanding the world and a boy who is rejected by it. A story of two conflicting feeling, and a multi-layered world fantasy.

Plot: The plot is loosely related to Tasogare-iro no Uta Tsukai, but it’s totally okay if you don’t read it before reading this series. The plot is much better and much more action oriented than Tasogare-iro no Uta Tsukai was.

Overall: If you enjoy action series you’ll enjoy this one.

For those who like: Action, Fantasy, Magic through songs.

Not for those who don’t like: Any of the above.

Book Series Wednesday: The Malloreon Series by David Eddings [Major Spoilers for the Belgariad]

This week I’m covering the sequel to the Belgariad by David Eddings, it’s the Malloreon. Spoilers after the jump!

Manga Monday: UQ Holder by Ken Akamatsu [Major Spoilers for Negima]

 

This week is the week of sequels for my written and drawn series posts. This week I’m covering the sequel to Mahou Sensei Negima. Major spoilers after the jump.