Knights Of Sidonia Review!

Published July 28, 2014 by Shay Taree

Alright so a few days ago I got a chance to watch Knights Of Sidonia and it turned out to be a pretty good show.

The show started off with action right at the beginning and from then on I was kind of on the edge of my seat to know what was going to happen next. Here is the synopsis of the show:
“It’s been a thousand years since the Gauna, a strange alien race with no known method of communication, destroyed the solar system. A portion of humanity managed to escape using enormous “seed ships” like the Sidonia, which have allowed them to maintain the population while drifting through space. Nagate Tanikaze is a young man who has been raised deep in the bowels of the ship. When he goes into training to pilot the huge robotic weapons known as Gardes, Nagate is entrusted with piloting the legendary unit known as Tsugumori. Nagate and his fellow pilots put their lives on the line against the Gauna, in the ultimate battle for the survival of humanity!”

It took me a while to get used to the animation of the show but after awhile I was able to look past that and just enjoy the plot of the show.

I also enjoyed the opening song. It started off slow but then picked in the middle which was great.

Also if you like Johnny Yong Bosh who also voices Ichigo in the Bleach dub then definitely watch since he voices the main character in this show as well.

I also read that a season 2 is in the works and I definitely can’t wait for it to be released so that I can know what happens next.

Also as a bit of warning there are a few weird/awkward moments in this show. Nothing terrible but enough to make you blush (hehe). But otherwise please watch this show and give it a chance. If you do decide to watch it the show is available to stream on Netflix.

Sailor Moon Crystal 1st Episode Review

Published July 5, 2014 by Shay Taree

Alright so I just for done watching the 1st episode of the new Sailor Moon Crystal and I really enjoyed it! I felt like I was that little girl again watching Sailor Moon for the first time. But it didn’t have me feeling like I was watching a little kid show which was a good thing.

The art in the show was amazing to me and I loved the revamped look of the new characters. I’m pretty used to the older style of the old anime but the new one have it a fresh feel.

I also loved how Usagi is just as clumsy in this one as she was in the old one and there was quite a few moments where I was laughing out loud and putting myself in her shoes like when she fell down the stairs. I’ve definitely done that before.

Overall I loved the first episode and can’t wait until the next one and when more of the Sailor Scouts starts to appear.

Chronicles Of The Going Home Club Review

Published March 26, 2014 by Shay Taree

I started this anime about last week but due to going on vacation I wasn’t able to finish it until yesterday. But here goes my review.

This anime is pretty much about a group of girls in high school who don’t join any specific clubs but one where they just get involved in different hijinks after school. They do have their very own club room which is where the scenes mostly take place.

This anime is really funny and fairly short since it’s only 12 episodes and very similar to another anime that I enjoyed. This anime also has a few parodies so try to see how many you can find. I definitely caught the Dragonball z reference as well as a few others. This makes to anime fairly similar to the Student Council’s Discretion with the anime parodies, comedic humor, breaking the 4th wall, and how each episode is it’s own individual story just a bit.

So definitely check out this anime if you haven’t already especially if you enjoyed Student Council’s Discretion.

Aiura Anime Review

Published February 2, 2014 by Shay Taree

I watched this anime quote a bit ago but it still one anime that I think about maybe re watching from time to time. The reason because I did see how great a gem this anime really is and it makes me wish that it was actually even longer or possibly had a second season.

The best way to explain Aiura is that it’s seems like the combination of Hetalia and Lucky Star. Similar to Hetalia Aiura is only 5 minutes long per episodes and like Lucky Star it’s around a group of girls and the day to day mayhem they encounter while in high school. This show is beyond funny and had me laughing from the first episode and even from time to time wondering why I was even watching this. But anyway I loved it all the same.

This is great anime to watch is you just want to watch something that’s funny and you can watch really quickly. I finished this series in one day which was great since I happened to watch it on my day off. But still I’m begging the creators to make another season of this since it was so damn funny!!!!

Aishiteriuze Baby Review

Published January 30, 2014 by Shay Taree

I watched this anime a long time ago but it is still one of the few animes that gives me a warm fuzzy feeling inside.

This anime tells the story of a high school boy by the name of Kippei and he is a very flirtatious boy who flirts with every female and is know as a player. Well he ends up having to take on a lot more responsibility when his aunt Miyako disappears and leaves her 5 year old daughter Yuzuyu alone. Kippei then is given the task of having to take care of Yuzuyu which along the way causes him to grow up.

This was a really sweet anime that even have some romance in it for you romance junkies like myself. The only downside to this anime is that while it does end pretty well there is also a manga which I definitely recommend that you read as well. The manga gives a much more complete ending and it’s also a little sad too. But one this is definitely for sure is that if you watch Aishiteruze Baby you will be looking for more animes just like it.

Ai Yori Aoshi Review

Published January 27, 2014 by Shay Taree

Ai Yori Aoshi was a really sweet anime that I watched on a whim when I couldn’t think of anything to watch but I was in a romantic anime kind of moon. I had kind of heard a lot about this show and while it is an older anime after reading the synopsis it peeked my interest and made me want to watch more.

The anime is about how Kaoru ends up meeting a girl named Aoi who is his betrothed fiancé and childhood friend. Now he doesn’t know who she is at first but pretty quickly he finds out and when I mean quickly I’m talking about the first episode. But anyway Aoi is much different then other girls since she still wears Kimonos as her regular style of dress but all the same she is a very sweet girl.

Like most animes yes there is drama and there is even some mystery since as the series progress you want to know exactly why Kaoru ran away from his home in the first place.

No there were some moments where I did get bored with the series but the love that Kaoru and Aoi have for each other and the sweet moments they shared kept me watching. Oh as well as the interesting and funny characters that appear as the series continues.

So if your looking for a romantic series with some good fluff but also has the dramatic and mystery with some comedic moments then definitely check out Ai Yori Aoshi

Ah My Goddess Review

Published January 25, 2014 by Shay Taree

So this anime actually took me a long time to finally watch and while it’s not my favorite anime it was an okay watch.

Ah My Goddess is about a guy by the name of Keiichi who isn’t exactly what you would call the luckiest guy in the world. He is in the auto club at his college and he seems to always have the worst luck but regardless of that he has a great outlook on everything and it doesn’t hinder his spirit in any way. So while Keiichi is doing chores one day and is about to call his Sempai he instead ends up contacting the goddess helpline where he ends up getting Belldandy and that is where the real story begins.

Ah My Goddess is actually a cute love story because you can see how much Keiichi and Belldandy like each other but at times it did get a little boring. This isn’t to say that there wasn’t any drama because there was but it was usually the run of the mill someone is trying to take Belldandy back to the goddess realm.

But my favorite part of the series though would have to be Belldandy’s sisters who are introduced in the middle of series and they to me are the real stars of the show. They are definitely the comedic relief of the show and what kept me watching to the very end and made me actually decide to watch the sequel.

So overall this series while it wasn’t that greatest when it came to the romance it definitely will keep you laughing so feel free to check out Ah My Goddess!

Ouran High School Host Club Review

Published January 24, 2014 by Shay Taree

I can honestly say that Ouran High School Host Club is one of the few animes that I can watch over and over again and not get tired of it.

Ouran is about a girl named Haruhi who is an honor student on scholarship to the elite school Ouran Academy. Ouran Academy is a school where it seems only the rich and beautiful attend and poor Haruhi comes upon the host club when looking for a quiet place to study. She is unfortunately mistaken for a boy due to her short hair and her wearing boys clothes. Then due to an unfortunate incident she ends up in debt to the host club. From there let the wild and craziness being.

Now it’s not all craziness and laughter when it comes to the host club because as the anime progresses you get more of an insight about each of the hosts and their insecurities that they each struggle with. Plus a dilemma involving one of the hosts causes all the hosts to have a band together to protect each other and to keep then altogether like a family should.

This anime had me laughing from the very beginning and during some points made me even want to shed a few tears. Also before you ask yes I did watch it dubbed but the voice acting in it was awesome and to me the voices matched the characters perfectly.

One draw back to the series though is that is kind of leaves you on a bit of a cliffhanger since it leaves a few questions unanswered. This makes many to believe that there could be a 2nd season but as of now there has been NO inkling of a 2nd season being done. But if after you watch the series and you still want more Ouran then I highly recommend that you read the manga. I suggest that you read it from the very beginning since the anime doesn’t really follow the manga since there are some characters that are in the manga that aren’t in the anime and vice versea. Also there are some characters that play a bigger role in the manga than in the anime. But the manga also does give you a much better ending.

Overall though please enjoy jumping into the world of Ouran High School Host Club where everything is pink and full of the rich and beautiful!

Shay Taree

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