anime of the month!

love live!

If there is one thing I love more than anime... It's anime that experiments with animation! One of the key differences that sets this anime apart from others is something that I noticed during the first entry sequence of the show. I thought that the characters looked really sharp and almost 3D during certain parts. Well, they are, in fact 3D characters during different scenes. Now, I am not saying that there aren't other animes that have effectively executed something like this, just that I haven't seen any. I was so impressed with the show's animation that I am putting in up as anime of the month. Other than the animation, this show is really cute and basically your normal slice of life, cutesy anime.

Anime Of The Month!

Sora No Woto

Also known as Sound Of The Sky (ソ・ラ・ノ・ヲ・ト) is a seriously great anime. At first I was thinking okay, it's K-On but in the army. I was wrong. The only instruments that were played were brass and of course war instruments of destruction. The anime itself was made and produced by A-1 Pictures and Aniplex between January 5th and March 22, 2010. The anime is based around the story of five girls that are all a part of a military base that exists in the fictional country of Seize in Helvetia. Personally, I loved this anime. It was well written, well drawn, and just cute to boot, plus it was packed with plenty of serious, heart touching scenes as well.

Bangs

I have been battling the ever on-going battle... 

To Cut, or not to cut.

Has a women ever asked herself a more serious and life changing question than "Should I cut my bangs?" I am beginning to think not, due to all of the malarkey that I have been reading online... For a few months now I have been batting around the idea of taking some serious length off my bangs... I have been growing my hair out for about more than a year now (that means very minimal trimming) and I have been terrified to actually lay a scissors to my fringe for fear of regret. Apparently, every other woman that exists, and that goes online is asking the same question... While harboring the same fears.

Due to my love of anime I have found a hairstyle that I simply cannot stop Googling. I know, I know. Anime is fictional and carries virtually 100% unrealistic standards for girls and women.

I don't care Ai Shindou is just so freaking cute!

But, am I brave enough to lay a shear to my locks and take the risk? I have no idea. That is why I am whining about it on my blog instead of doing something that I may regret... Eheheh.

I decided that I would compile some serious fringe evidence on here, that way I can keep looking back and considering whether I want to take this step or not...

This photo is my argument. (Also, neither this photo or the gif of Ai belong to me.)

I love her bangs, but I do not want a pixie cut. I think that I could pull of this look if I were brave enough to try it. I do not want straight across super short bangs... All of the celebrities that I have seen rocking that style failed miserably. And to add to that I have found that it has been totally impossible for me to find a hairstyle in action that matches the style that I am imagining... Although I am a little worried about the feedback that I will most likely get it I do take this venture. And honestly, why should I care what other people think as long as I think that it's cute?! People can be so cruel. However, if I do end up chop, chop, chopping off my hair, I am definitely going to make a video so that you all can see the horror.

What do YOU think about this style? Too much? Too dorky? I like it... Leave a comment and let me know your opinion!

Anime Of The Month

Okay, so I am a little late for Christmas.

Although, I do like to watch holiday themed television and movies on throughout the season up until after new year's! In fact, I probably will not even take down our tree until after new year's day. Anyway, I decided that as a special gift to my viewers that I would make a post just for those of you that love anime, and would love to see a great Christmas themed show! Without further adieu, I present not one, but two Christmas animes just for you!

I have to add that before I go any further that I did not actually have time to watch either of these... All I know is that they are both from the early 2000's... And that I did watch previews of the shows, and they seemed pretty cute! So, I apologize if they are boring, lame, and way to perverted, which, knowing anime may very well be the case.

Love Hina Christmas Special: Silent Eve

(I do not own Love Hina Christmas Special: Silent Eve, nor do I own this image.)

This one looks like it will end up being pretty pervy... So, be forewarned. Onward to the next anime!

Itsudatte My Santa!

(I do not own Itsudatte My Santa!, nor do I own this image.)

Alright, so this one is probably even more perverted than the last one... I am beginning to think that ALL anime is perverted! Oh... Wait...

... And why does that tiny reindeer have a fish in its mouth? I really need to watch these shows...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!

Anime of the Month

Since it is almost Halloween After all...

I figured that this month's Anime of the Month should after all be something delightfully scary. So here it is...

Ghost Hunt

(Not mine)

     Ghost Hunt is a pretty cute anime about a young school girl that meets a group of paranormal investigators that help their local town help put their concerns about the paranormal going on-s to rest, or so to speak.

     This anime spooked me a couple of times pretty good! I was surprised. Ghost Hunt has many cutesy elements in it, but it was refreshing to actually be shocked and caused to jolt in my seat during the show. All in all, it's pretty well written and there is your typical anime humor. There is next to no fan service in this, so no pervy stuff.

     Another interesting aspect of this show's plot is that the paranormal team doesn't always find a ghost. Infact, sometimes it just turns out to be a decomposing building, or something as simple as a person, usually a child, just projecting their stress and allowing it to manifest.

     But sometimes... The episodes are so spooky I have to go find Josh and hold his hand.

Anime of the Month

"Rozen Maiden"

     This is something new that I decided that I'd like to start doing. During each month, I'll post an "Anime Of The Month" at some point in time. I'm going to talk about the anime, why I like it and why it may pertain to the season.

(I had a cute image but btw, but I had to take it down due to someone accusing me of hot-linking... The cute picture was linked to another image that was unpleasant so I had to remove it. I apologize to those of you that had to see that.)

     The anime Rozen Maiden may not exactly pertain to the month of September an a certain way exactly, but lately I have been really interested in Lolita related themes. As I am sure you could have figured. While I was searching the web for some new animes (especially those with the aforementioned) I stumbled across this particular show about these dolls that are alive and are participating in an apparently life altering game known as "The Alice Game". The main doll, named Shinku, ends up with a human middle schooler as a result of a wish that he makes after being shunned and ridiculed by his classmates. Antics ensue.

     To be honest I haven't even watched all of the show's seasons. I believe that there are three in total: Rozen Maiden, Rozen Maiden: Traumend, and the newest version (Rozen Maiden (2013)) which was made this year. I wasn't even aware that there were other seasons until I was about halfway through Rozen Maiden (2013). None the less I loved the anime. I thought it had a pretty cool story line, a little bit hard to follow at first, although that may have something to do with the fact that I never watched the previous seasons. The characters were very cute and had depth. The artwork was very well done, full of intricacies and delicateness. 

     And yes, I do intend on watching the rest of the seasons... Maybe just not this month. I felt like this show was very heart wrenching and had lots of drama. I didn't really get that warm fuzzy feeling that I usually get from watching summertime high school animes. Those are always my favorites. However, the intro was really cool! I really liked the song and the imagery.

Hot-linking honestly... All I am doing is praising the show... If anything they should be glad I used their image.

Day 19: Media!

Ever heard of Studio Ghibli?

Alright, so usually I would just talk about animation on Fridays, but movies are technically a form of media and I really just want to talk about Hayao Miyazaki and how great he is...

    Who is Hayao Miyazaki? Well, he's a Japanese film director that directs... You guessed it, Studio Ghilbli films. He is also the co-founder of the studio itself, along with Isao Takahata. Isao Takahata has also directed many Studio Ghilbli films along with Miyazaki-senpai.

(The handsome devil himself, Hayao Miyazaki)

     Studio Ghibli have released more than fifty films including full feature lengths, music videos, short films, commercials and video games. That's not even mentioning the pre-Ghibli projects. I no, I don't care if they are cartoons because the time and talent that goes into these films are timeless. One of the first Studio Ghibli films that I ever saw was a movie called Spirited Away (2001) and immediately after watching I was hooked. I was, and still am, completely taken aback by how much care went into the animation and character depth. Each scene has so much complexity and detail that every different setting in the movie is a feast for the eyes. Most of the Studio's films that I have seen are presented in a similar fashion. From being set in a bathhouse fit for kings, to a simple county side organic farm (Only Yesterday, 1991) every piece of the films resonate beauty and a graceful pencil stroke.

(I do not own Studio Ghibli nor any of the rights to any of these pictures. I'm just a fan.)