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Hello, Kokona here. So I just started dating my first boyfriend. His name is Renji-kun, and he's handsome and talented and supersmart. But now that we're going out, what are we supposed to actually do? Can someone please give me some advice? I'm totally clueless about love!
My Review:
The first thing I have to mention is the description is spot on. Kokona has absolutely no idea about love and constantly blunders through her relationship with Renji. Even though real life isn't as extreme as what Kokana sometimes does, but it is spot on. I mean not many of us had any clue what to do when we had our first boyfriends or girlfriends. We just sorta stumbled through it hoping that we didn't mess up too badly. I kind of liked that aspect in this manga. I mean I was frustrated with the characters at times but I feel like it comes with the territory of this plot.
In this volume, Kokona starts dating Renji and it's about them understanding one another and learning more about them. Kokona makes a few mistakes as well as Renji but what do you expect from a new relationship topped with a bunch of firsts? Look out for tons of cuteness and embarrassing moments in this volume.
Kokona is a character that I normally love as a side character. I truthfully didn't really like her at first, but that was mostly because I didn't understand her. I can't say I totally love her character but I definitely liked her a lot more at the end than in the beginning of this volume. She's a spoiled rich girl that wants attention from her boyfriend but is really cute and nice. She is also very clumsy. So you all know how well that goes. Renji is the serious calm type. He loves his computer and earns money that way. He also can be very harsh with his words. He is also stubborn like Kokona and he can have trouble admitting his feelings. Truthfully, their personalities don't sync at all. Though they seemed to have meshed slightly more by the end of the volume. I liked Renji. I liked him being serious since Kokona is so full of energy and a dreamer. I can't say I ship them right now, but I can see their potential. It is the cliche of opposites attract but it's true in real life and I guess I never get tired of that cliche. I loved Kokona's best friend. She's Kokona's rock and has the ability to ground her from time to time. I hope to see more of her in the future. I think the characters are very interesting. Hopefully I learn more about them in the next volume and have a little bit more character development.
The plot is really interesting and cute. I mean I know I mentioned it before but it really is a great idea to do a series about our firsts. I love that the characters have no clue what they're doing just like us. I like how unique the plot is. It's what makes me want to read the next volume. The art is cute. I especially love the eyes. All the characters look absolutely adorable. I do think Kokona's hairstyle could be better. Otherwise I had no problems with the art at all.
Overall, This volume wasn't half bad. It could have been better maybe. I still plan on reading the next volume though because this series seems like it could be really great. I also really hope the characters develop a little bit more. I would recommend this manga to those who love cute art and relationships. Also if you're looking for a unique plot. I'm looking forward to reading the next volume.
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In Verona, Italy the beautiful city where Romeo first met Juliet there is a place where the heartbroken leave notes asking Juliet for her help. It's there that aspiring writer Sophie finds a 50-year-old letter that will changer her life forever. As she sets off on a romantic journey of the heart with the letter's author, Claire, now a grandmother, and her handsome grandson, all three will discover that sometimes the greatest love story ever told is your own.
Links to Buy:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Letters-Juliet-Amanda-Seyfried/dp/B002ZG988M/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1445281696&sr=1-2&keywords=letters+to+juliet
Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Letters-To-Juliet-Blu-ray-DVD-Widescreen/14869183
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/letters-to-juliet-dvd/1203603.p?id=2135461&skuId=1203603
Target: http://www.target.com/p/letters-to-juliet-blu-ray-dvd/-/A-12882065
I loved this movie so much. I saw it when it first came out in theaters and I fell so much in love with it. This is one of my favorite romantic movies of all time. If you haven't seen it yet then you definitely should, like right now.
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Shiki's mission is to wanter to the ends of the Earth to hunt down a terrifying monster of legends! His companion is Ailee, a skilled huntress who would rather have nothing to do with the airheaded Shiki. Now the excitement of the Monster Hunter games meets the creative of Fairy Tail's Hiro Mashima in a fun, thrill-filled fantasy adventure!
My Review:
I had high expectations with this manga because it's by Hiro Mashima. Fairy Tail is one of my all time favorite animes and mangas. I can't say this is as good as Fairy Tail because it's the first volume but I didn't think it was horrible compared to it. I liked it, though it seemed a lot like Fairy Tail. I mean we have an airheaded character, guilds, and special abilities. There are somethings that are completely different though so don't think that it is a rip off from Fairy Tail.
This volume is about Shiki who is a monster hunter. He is searching for a legendary monster that his master was obsessed with. He's also a special kind of monster hunter that has more access than a regular monster hunter. He ends up going to a guild to find comrades to go on adventures with. There he meets Ailee is tough and coolheaded. She hates the idea of becoming comrades with someone and wants to do jobs alone. Of course, she ends up partnering up with him anyway do to some information coming to light about Shiki's master.
Shiki is very airheaded. I actually think he's more stupid than Natsu from Fairy Tail. He just dives head first into everything and doesn't take no for an answer considering Ailee ended up as his comrade when she didn't want to be near him in the first place. I find his character amusing though I like Natsu better. Ailee is interesting. I like how she was tough and standoffish. She also seemed stuck up at times which was interesting. I wonder a lot on how she got that way. I also love her fighting style. I'm really excited to see more of her in the future. Curlon Belusas otherwise know as "The Prince" is an interesting character. I mean he's a typical bully thinking he's all that. I kind of thought he was a creep. I'm interested to see what he will do to get more power but otherwise he's in the back of my mind. Sakuya is really cute. I love her character a lot. She seems so nice and sweet which I think balances the team dynamic. I mean we have the airhead, the ice queen, and the cute blacksmith. I also love how their team is really small. I also love how strong she is. I mean she did her best to slay the monster that killed her mom and she was able to do it. I also love her weapons. They are really cool. I hope to see more sides of Sakuya.
The plot is not bad. I mean it's not the most unique, but it isn't horrible. I hope it gets better. I would hate for it to just be a dud because it isn't done right or doesn't become unique enough. The art is really good. I love Hiro Mashima's art style. I love how rugged it looks. I also think the monsters are very cool looking. They aren't scary but don't look too cute. I love their designs. I really can't wait to see different kinds of monster. They better look different.
Overall, this volume was bad. It could be better and I hope to see it improve during the next volumes. I liked the characters a lot. Truthfully, the only reason I picked up this manga is because it was by Hiro Mashima. I will admit some of you may not like it because of how good Fairy Tail is but I think you would like it and should give it a shot since it's a short series. I recommend this manga to those you love, fantasy, adventure, and a little bit of comedy.
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The Kobayashi twins, Megumu and Mitsuru, were named after historical figures, but only Megumu has grown up with a taste for history. So when Mitsuru is in danger of losing his weekends to extra history classes, he convinces his sister to swap clothes with him and ace his tests! After all, how hard can it be for them to play each other?
But Megumu can't rely on just her book smarts in Mitsuru's all-boys, delinquents paradise of a high school. And Mitsuru finds life as a high school girl to be much more complicated than he expected!
My Review:
This manga was absolutely adorable! I couldn't get enough of it. I always thought the description was a little weird so I avoided picking up this manga, but I ended up reading a preview of it and then couldn't wait to get my hands on it. I was so upset when I finished this volume. I really didn't want this volume to end. If you hate cute content then you should steer clear and warning to those who love cuteness. This manga could give you a nosebleed XD.
This volume is about twins Megumu and Mitsuru who are complete opposites. One day Mitsuru asks Megumu to switch places with him because he need help passing history. Even though she says no, Mitsuru steals her clothes and wears a wig to her school forcing her to go to his. A consequence of this switch is that both of them meet someone who makes their heart flutter. Too bad they could never reveal their feelings.
Megumu was absolutely adorable. I mean she is just full of sweetness and freaks out about every little thing. She loves history and is such a geek. She also cares a lot for her brother. What I liked was that she was different from the cliched innocent character. I mean yeah she had many panic attacks but there were moments where she was strong emotionally too. Mitsuru is cocky, a little bit of a player, and cheeky, very cheeky. He's a tiny bit full of himself and forced Megumu to switch places with him, but he isn't uncaring. He really cares for his sister as well and does his best to make sure that the problems he causes at her school don't affect her at all. He's also can't stand bullying and will help others out when he can. He can be selfish at times but overall he's a really great guy and character. I have to say he's my favorite so far. Aoi Sanada is a very interesting character. Everyone's scared of him yet he's really nice and sweet. He's also Megumu's love interest. I'm mostly curious on why he wear's an eye patch. I keep constantly wondering what happened to make him wear one. I think it's a little too early to ship them but I'm interested to she where their relationship will go. Shino is also really cute and interesting. She can't hear or speak so I'm also curious if it's genetic or not. Mitsuru has a little bit of a crush on her. He even learned sign language so he can talk to her. Same thing, I am curious to see where their relationship will go.
The plot is a little cliche in the fact of siblings switching places but Go Ikeyamada really spiced it up with adding in someone who's deaf and another who where's an eye patch. The plot is really engaging. It hooked me from the very first chapter. There is no getting bored here. The art is also really cute and pretty. I absolutely love the shading. It was done very well. I also love how the characters are drawn. Their eyes are absolutely gorgeous. The cover is okay but I love the colors.
Overall, I loved this volume so much. It was very refreshing and really kept me on my toes and gave me a few laughs. I loved the characters and plot. I'm a little worried that they gained crushes so quickly but otherwise I have no problems with this manga so far. I'm really excited to read the next volume and see what happens next to both Megumu and Mitsuru.
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From the time she was sold into servitude as a young girl and told by a handsome demonic figure that she had a destiny to fulfill, Sheila's childhood was anything but easy. After joining an assassin's guild and undergoing rigorous training in the killing arts, Sheila is later taken in by the dashing Prince Edvard to serve as his housemaid and bodyguard.
As skillful as she is with a blade, Sheila hasn't a clue when it comes to courtly romance. While she uses her talents to help Edvard win the throne, can she stave off male suitors who vie for her heart?
My Review:
This volume was okay. I mean it was a little confusing at times and there were no male suitors vying for Sheila's attention. I mean there were possible guys but none of them flirted with her really. I don't see how there was romance. There were some interesting aspects though so this volume wasn't a total dud. The creators of this manga also wrote Alice in the Country of Clover! so if you have read that series, you might like this manga more than I did because you're used to their style. I haven't read anything else by these creators so I wouldn't know how they do things.
In this volume, Sheila gets sold to Prince Edvard to serve as his housemaid and bodyguard after going through harsh training in the assassin's guild. She is constantly protecting Prince Edvard from many attempts on his life, some may even be from his own brother.
Sheila was an interesting character. She is so put together and doesn't take anyone's crap. She also has a mysterious past involving a certain dark creature. I am so curious about her backstory. We get a little bit of seeing her joining an assassin's guild by force but we don't learn much about her even though she is the main character which I found to have liked a lot. Prince Edvard was also a huge mystery. I mean he isn't evil but he isn't good either. He's sly, a liar, and sneaky. I'm really curious about his ultimate goal. Curtis Nile was interesting. I don't know if he will play a bigger role later on but It seemed he also had something planned with Sheila. Justin is very interesting. I really want to know more about his character. He's Edvard's older brother but he has less claim to the throne because his mother was of a lower station. All the characters are mysterious and interesting, each with their own agendas. They are what kept me reading this volume.
The plot is okay so far. I don't know what's going to happen next which is great. I hope it does get less confusing. There are only two volumes after this so it makes me wonder what's going to happen next. The art is really good. I especially love the cover. It's great. I really love the hairstyles in this manga and their eyes. They are absolutely gorgeous. I also though the shading was kind of great. I could read this manga just for its art.
Overall, it was okay. I mean the characters and art were amazing but the plot was just a little confusing at times so I had no clue what was going on. I had to re-read a few pages sometimes. Like I mentioned earlier, if you have read the creators other works then you might find this less confusing. If you are looking for non-boring characters then you should check out this manga. I'm not sure if I'm going to read the next one but you never know.
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While the young Angelique lives out her days peacefully in her school, attacks from the monstrous Thanatos has been increasing everywhere else. Two Purifiers show up one day, men with the power to exterminate the Thanatos. One of them, Nyx, attempts to convince Angelique to join them in their work, as she has the power to be the only female Purifier. As Angelique hesitates, a Thanatos shows up in their school. Nyx and the other Purifier, Rayne, fight a losing battle. With her classmates falling prey to the Thanatos, and the Purifiers beaten to submission, Angelique's desire to save everyone awakens. She became the only female Purifier in their land of Arcadia, the one known as the "Queen's Egg".
Links to watch:
Crunchyroll: http://www.crunchyroll.com/neo-angelique-abyss/episode-1-the-girl-of-miracles-510364
Gogoanime: http://gogoanime.tv/neo-angelique-abyss-episode-1
Soul Anime: http://www.soul-anime.org/view/neo-angelique-abyss-01/
Links to buy:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Neo-Angelique-Abyss-Complete-Collection/dp/B0050I978S
RightStuf: http://www.rightstufanime.com/Neo-Angelique-Abyss-DVD-Complete-Collection-S-Seasons-1-2
CD Universe: http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=8041409
I found this anime in this random video store I was browsing on vacation. It was the collector edition containing both seasons 1 and 2 along with bonus disks. It was on sale for cheap so I was like, why not? I really loved season one but I hated opening credits because it gave stuff away so there was no surprise at times. I didn't like season two as much as I did season one. I really wasn't a fan of the ending of the whole anime. Actually, I hated it, but I loved the show overall and think it's a great find. So, if it sounds interesting to you then check it out.
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