Olympos omnibus by Aki

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                      From on high, the gods make sport of the mortals who toil below them. None know the cruelty of these beings better than Ganymede, a beautiful prince who was torn away from his family by the gods' divine hands. Granted immortality, Ganymede now whiles away his days in an inescapable miniature garden for the amusement of the gods, particularly Apollo. But the gods themselves are no strangers to the boredom of eternal life, and as Ganymede quickly discovers, they will do anything to keep themselves entertained, both at his expense and at one another's...





My Review:





                  This manga was not what I expected at all. I have always loved stories of the Greek gods and have read many books involving them. I have mixed feelings about this manga. I liked it but I didn't. You know those movies that are really good but make your brain hurt from thinking. Oblivion with Tom Cruise and Interstellar are a couple examples, anyway, this manga was like that but in book form. So, unless you love to think and am prepared to do a lot of it then you should stay away. There were so many lines I had to re-read before I understood them. I do have to say that this manga gave me a lot to think about.

                 This manga is about Ganymede and his relationship with the gods. He was kidnapped by Apollo and has been stuck in Zeus's garden ever since. Apollo is also trying to understand the gods' relationships. It's basically looking into the gods' emotions.

                Ganymede was a very...depressed character. I don't think he was fully depressed but I can't think of a better word. He isn't full of light and positive thinking. He just ceased to care. He is a very interesting character to get to know but I find Apollo much more interesting. He isn't satisfied with his life as a god. He is constantly debating with Hades and poking fun at Ganymede. He is bored which forces him to hang out with Poseidon who is an idiot. Apollo no longer is satisfied with hanging out with his sister Artemis. I think Apollo is a selfish character but I can't help but like him and feel bad for him. Hades was my favorite. He constantly amazed me with his way of thinking and his riddles. He's a huge part of the reason that my brain hurt after reading Olympos. Hades brought up many interesting points that could be heavily debated. Every character has their interesting aspects. I can't say any of them are great people but they weren't bad either.

                The plot was really confusing at first and I'm still not completely sure I figured it out. I can't say the plot was complicated or not because I really don't know. I have no clue. The art is gorgeous. I can freely say that I mostly read this manga for the art. It is so beautiful and pretty. I can't get enough of it at all. I love the character and costume designs. They are so pretty looking. If you're looking to one solid pro to reading this manga then the art is one of them.

                Overall, this manga was okay. It's not for everyone. I've read that you shouldn't start with Olympos if you're reading work by Aki for the first time which I did so if you read Aki's work and liked it, you would probably like Olympos. I don't regret picking Olympos up. It had its ups and downs for me. I think I might read more of Aki's work in the future.








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Dengeki Daisy volume 3 by Kyousuke Motomi

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                        After orphan Teru Kurebayashi loses her beloved brother, she finds solace in the messages she exchanges with DAISY, an enigmatic figure who can only be reached through the cell phone her brother left her. Meanwhile, mysterious Tasuku Kurosaki always seems to be around whenever Teru needs help. Could DAISY be a lot closer than Teru thinks?

Teru decides to move out of Kurosaki's apartment, but she wonders if Kurosaki is actually relieved that she's leaving. As she settles in at her new place, trouble comes knocking when an old business acquaintance of her brother's appears...





My Review:





                  I liked this volume a lot more than the previous one. It was a lot more interesting than the other two volumes. This series gets more intriguing with each volume. I hope this fashion continues until the end of the series. It would be disappointing if there was a huge build up and then nothing. I hate when that happens. It is really annoying. I mean you put all that time and emotion into it and then poof, it just lets go and you end up frustrated. Anyway, I'm glad that in this volume the plot got better and the characters revealed some interesting things.

                 In this volume, Teru moves out of Kurosaki's apartment and moves in with Riko. Both Teru and Kurosaki have mixed feelings about it. Also Teru goes to the beach with a few friends and a huge storm ends up heading their way. Teru also learns something important that can change everything.

                 Teru seemed very mature in this volume. Yeah still still fought with Kurosaki childishly but she showed her strength when a certain someone tried to trick her for her brother's program. I liked that a lot. I don't want her to be too mature because she's still a teenager but I don't want her to act like a little kid either. I loved that she had a balance and I hope she will continue to have this balance throughout the series. Kurosaki seemed to be less of a jerk in this volume. I mean he was normal but I liked learning why he was being a jerk and it wasn't just because he was trying to push her away. I liked that I got to learn a lot more about why Kurosaki does what he does in this volume. Riko is as amazing as always. I still don't know what her role is but I just love her personality. She puts Kurosaki in his place when he needs to be. I also like how sassy she is. She's a great addition to this manga. I can't wait to learn what her role is in this story. Masuda made another appearance in this volume. I find him quite interesting even though he only shows up once in a blue moon. He seems like a great friend to Kurosaki though. He's always giving him advice about DAISY and such. 

                The plot grew thicker in this volume. A lot thicker. I'm surprised that the author pulled out this card so soon. It makes me curious on what Motomi has in mind for Teru and Kurosaki. The plot has definitely gotten a lot more interesting but it worries me a little on what will happen next. The art was as good as always. There were some pages I didn't love but it didn't ruin anything. I have no other complaints and can't wait to see more in the future.

               Overall, I really liked this volume. It left me wanting more and I plan on purchasing the next volume soon. The plot does worry me a bit but I bet my worries will be unfounded. The series has been great so far. I still highly recommend this series to those who haven't started it yet and if you have but haven't gotten to read this volume then you definitely should. You're missing out on something great.








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Spotlight Monday: The Adjustment Bureau (2011)

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1. Just as he is on the brink of winning a Senate seat, politician David Norris (Matt Damon) meets a ballerina named Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt). Though David is instantly smitten, mysterious men conspire to keep him away from the beautiful dancer. David learns that he is facing the powerful agents of Fate itself, and glimpsing the future laid out for him, must either accept a predetermined path that does not include Elise or else defy Fate to be with her.

Links to buy:


Amazon:   http://www.amazon.com/The-Adjustment-Bureau-Matt-Damon/dp/B004WCTLNY

Best Buy:   http://www.bestbuy.com/site/the-adjustment-bureau-dvd/2662344.p?id=2215962&skuId=2662344


Walmart:   http://www.walmart.com




This movie is really great. It's on sale for really cheap so if you're a huge fan of Matt Damon then you should grab a copy. It's full of action, romance, choice, and the will to take control of your own destiny. It has its slow moments, I won't lie but it is easily overlooked. This is the perfect movie for date night or a movie night with friends.



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Ubel Blatt volume 1 by Etorouji Shiono

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                      After twenty long years in the dark, the time has come for a confrontation with Glenn, one of the seven heroes!

Hatred...envy...confusion...Koinzell's heart overflows with emotion as he moves singularly toward his revenge, blade in hand! But it only takes an instant for the situation to take an unexpected turn...





My Review:





                  I like this series but I don't know how I overly feel about it. Oh there is a prequel called volume 0 so if this series seems remotely interesting to you then you have to read it or you will be really confused. This series also isn't for those who aren't mature. There's violence, nudity, sex, and a few other things. Ubel Blatt a very dark series so if you love light sweet manga then this is so not what you want to read. 

                 In this volume, Koinzell is finally ready to get his revenge for what he seven heroes did to him, but things don't go as planned. He soon becomes lost and stumbles around while getting caught up in a nobleman's scheme of kidnapping girls. 

                 Koinzell is by no means a hero but he isn't evil either. I can't help but feel for his character. I mean I know his major goal is to get revenge and kill the seven heroes, but I can't help but cheer for him. I want him to get his revenge. It feels weird not cheering for the hero of the story  but I guess in this case there is no hero at all. I don't really know how to describe Koinzell because he's always just fighting or full of anger. I don't know much of his personality but to me I guess he seems like a shell of a person. He seems like he's just going through the motions in life. Like his only purpose is to kill the seven heroes. It makes me wonder what will happen to him once he succeeds in his goal. Peepi is cute and is really nice. I didn't get to see much of her character but I like her a lot. I hope to see a bigger role for her or at least see a happy ending for her because something tells me that this series won't have many happy endings. Ato is interesting. At first she tried to kill Koinzell for killing her brother but now it's something different. I like how strong and fearless she is. Even though she knows she could lose, she tries anyway. Altea is definitely an interesting character. She acts tough though truthfully she is really weak. I like her character for it. I mean we never truly see a weak character.I like the characters a lot but it's really hard to connect with them at all. They all are really messed up.

              The plot is very interesting. Yeah, it's another plot of revenge but it has such a huge twist that makes this manga unique. It brings you into a whole world full of magic, creatures, and a bunch other things. The art is okay. I like it but it doesn't wow me or anything. I do have to give a thumbs up though to how graphic it is. It's well done. I mean very well done. It also isn't too much either where you lose interest.

               Overall, I really do like this series. It doesn't impress me a lot but I can't stop reading it. It like has a pull on me. I'm excited to see what happens to Koinzell in the future and to see if anyone will ever believe him. If you don't like graphic violence or sex scene then you should really steer clear of this manga but if you don't mind them and love plots full of revenge then you should pick up a copy. Don't forget to pick up the prequel first though. 








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P.S. What do you guys think of my new rating system? It's Mini Mew from Tokyo Mew Mew for those of you who don't know. My Mini Mews were drawn by a wonderful artist. Her Tumblr username is on the Contact Me page for those of you who want to check out her stuff.

Karneval (TV)

               
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                       Nai saerches for someone important to him, with only an abandoned bracelet as a clue. Gareki steals and pick-pockets to get by from day to day. The two meet in a strange mansion where they are set-up, and soon become wanted criminals by military security operatives. When Nai and Gareki find themselves desperate in a hopeless predicament, they encounter none other than the country's most powerful defense organization "Circus"!!





My Review:





                 I didn't really expect much from this show at all but I decided to take a chance on it anyway. Funny thing is that I ended up loving this show so much. It's now one of my favorites. I will definitely be re-watching it in the future. I wish there was another season but it looks like I might just have to settle with the manga. This show is filled with action, mystery, suspense, friendship, and monsters. No romance in sight for those of you who hate it or tired of it. Anyway this anime will blow you away. 

                  Karneval is about a boy named Nai who is not what he seems and is full of mystery. He's searching for a friend of his with only a bracelet for a clue and bumps into Gareki who is a theif. They go on the run and end up in the hands of Circus. Circus decides to help out Nai for their own gain. Nai and Gareki make friends along the way while helping Circus try to stop an evil organization whom is creating creatures that feed off humans.

                  Nai is the cutest sweetest person ever. All I want to do is hug and cuddle with him. I loved his character so much. He wasn't the typical nice naive character. He's absolutely amazing. Nai is definitely my favorite character of this show and one of my favorites of all time. Thank you Tumblr for allowing me to find out about this adorable person. Gareki was a fun character and another favorite on my list. He is Nai's savior and friend. He also has a sour attitude except when it came to Nai. I liked Gareki a lot. He wasn't the strongest but he had a great sense of moral. I loved his character development throughout the series. The other characters didn't really develop as much so I guess this made him stand out. I think a lot of people will love Gareki's character. Yogi is definitely up there with Nai and on my overall favorite characters list. He is so cute and funny. I absolutely love his personality. He loves kids and cute things. I just want to hug and squish him along with Nai. I couldn't get enough f him at all. I'm thinking of searching for him in fanfiction. I love him that much. Tsukumo was an interesting character. She's the more serious of the bunch. I liked her a lot but not as much as the others. Hirato was also a mysterious character. I would have love to have learned more about him. There were times where I didn't like him, I didn't know how to feel about him, and then by the end I'm still confused on how I feel about his character. I think I ended up liking his character a little. All the characters were amazing and interesting. 

                 The plot is pretty interesting. It is definitely not a cliche. I was interested from the get go and I was never bored at all. The plot is engaging and action packed. The art is absolutely amazing as well. It is so bright and colorful in such a tasteful way. It's not overdone or looking girly at all. I love the character designs so much. They all look so cute and beautiful. The animation is so smooth and great too. 

                  Overall, I have to say that this is one of the greatest shows ever. I highly recommend it and will keep on recommending it forever. I loved the characters and the plot and oh the art is amazing too. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this anime at all except the fact that there isn't another season. If they don'e make another season I hope to find something as good as this.









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Special 100th Post Giveaway

Hey everyone! So in celebration of this being my 100th post I am hosting a giveaway. This giveaway speaks to anime and manga fans, so I'm sorry to those who only like my book and movie reviews but my next giveaway will be geared to you guys and I promise that giveaway will be in the next few months, not until my 200th post. There will be one winner and the prize is a bunch of posters shown below. Warning you these were taken with my crappy camera phone so the colors may be slightly different. They are decent sized posters. Not too big but definitely not small either.

 

 Ways to Enter:
There are multiple ways to enter. Each thing you do is one entry.
1. Like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sammysdorkyfandom?ref=hl
2. Follow directions on my Facebook post about this giveaway. Each of those steps will earn you an entry.
3. For those who don't have or like Facebook, you can comment below your favorite anime/manga and why.
4. Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/sammyo3w

Each of those things will get you an entry and I will randomly pick a winner on Wednesday the 19th! I will announce the winner on my blog and you must email me in 24 hours to claim your prize and if you don't do so then I will pick another winner.

Good Luck!

Spotlight Monday: Demon Love Spell by Mayu Shinjo

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                       Miko is a shrine maiden who has never had much success at seeing or banishing spirits. Then she meets Kagura, a sexy demon who feeds off women's feelings of passion and love. Kagura's insatiable appetite has left many girls at school brokenhearted, so Miko casts a spell to seal his powers. Surprisingly the spell works--sort of--but now Kagura is after her!





Links to buy:


Amazon:   http://www.amazon.com/Demon-Love-Spell-Vol-1/dp/142154945X

Barnes & Noble:   http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/demon-love-spell-volume-1-mayu-shinjo/1110502772?ean=9781421558530

BAM!:   http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Demon-Love-Spell/Mayu-Shinjo/9781421549453




I loved this series so much. It's so funny and just so great. You will fall in love with Kagura. I recommend this to lovers of Black Bird. It's also a short series, only six volumes, so if you're looking for something light and sweet then this is the series for you.


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