Hi all,
Hmm, it’s been ages since i last updated my blog. Well, lazy and busy is the reason of not updating my blog here. He he he… Btw, it’s been end of year already here. Do you guys out there at the end of year too?
So now i wanna share some of anime title that fascinating me for this year. Without further ado, let’s introduce them !!!
1. Bakemonogatari
SHAFT – Nishio Ishin
My most favourite anime for 2009. ^o^ I’ve been anticipating it since i saw the trailer on 5th month of 2009. And, yes, it is very fascinating. Bakemonogatari is a light novel made by Nishio Ishin, one of the reowned author in Japan. Its story resolve about a boy named Araragi Koyomi that encounters mystic occurence in his surroundings.
What is Bakemonogatari’s strong points? I will say, it is nearly everything. It’s base composition is good, (even the director of the series, Akiyuki Shinbo said, Bakemonogatari will always be masterpiece regardless any studio that worked on this project). Mixed with unique style of SHAFT, Bakemonogatari turns out to be gold mine to SHAFT. With average sales of 50.000 (combined both DVD and BD up until 3rd volume), Bakemonogatari is one of the most successful anime series that ever sold.
Another plus point is of course its main heroine (the one in the picture above). Named Senjougahara Hitagi. She is the one that spreads Senjougahara Fascination among anime fans out there. Her characterization is unique. She labels herself as tsundere, but she is nowhere near tsundere character. In fact she has no normal feelings as human because *ups spoiler… Her choice of weapon is stationary (anything from ballpoint, ruler, stapler). Her interaction with Araragi is one of the plus point that make Bakemonogatari is very interesting.
However, even with all the superiority in story, characterization, music, not everyone enjoying Bakemonogatari. Because Bakemonogatari is very heavyly indulged in conversation. Yes, most of Bakemonogatari is quick conversation between two characters in it. So if you’re not into anime that having talks a lot, yeah, this is not your thing.
Senjougahara Fascination !!!
2. Cross Game
Synergy SP – Adachi Mitsuru
The latest manga from Adachi Mitsuru. Done by Synergy SP in 52 episodes and still running. Obviously one of the black horse this year. No one has any high expectation in this title, and yet its first episode has shocked many anime fans out there.
I myself has read the manga up until volume 11. And i am personally very enjoying this manga. The relationship between Kitamura Kou and Aoba Tsukishima is very interesting to watch. Many will try to compare this series to other baseball series by Adachi~sensei. But i can say this. Cross Game is very entertaining to watch. And Synergy SP is doing a very good job here animating Cross Game.
So sit back and enjoy a highschool baseball drama, and hopefully you will shed your tears after watching eps 1 of Cross Game.
3. Higashi no Eden
Production IG – Kenji Kamiyama
Another show by one of main director of Production IG. Higashi no Eden is fascinating in one of its way. Being backed up by many key staff of Production IG, including Kenji Kawai as its music composer and Chika Umino as its character desginer, Higashi no Eden has been on high anticipation. And yes, it’s very excellent pieces.
Set in three years after current time, Higashi no Eden is a conspiracy themed anime. Not many anime title that takes conspiracy theme as its main theme. And yet Kenji Kamiyama is doing a very good job in directing this. For 13 episodes, you’ll follow the life of Akira Takizawa, a man without any memory and with a 8 billion yen, and Morimi Saki, a normal girl that happens to encounter Akira.
Too bad, it does not ends in 13 episode, as two sequel movies is announced. The first movie, titled King of Eden, is already premiered in Japan a while back.
Noblesse Oblige, May you always serves the country.
4. Kimi ni Todoke
Production IG – Karuho Shiina
When i first hearing Production IG adapting a shoujo manga into anime, i was going, “Hah??” I mean, i never hear a good shoujo anime by Production IG (Indeed, there is one i recently just watched, Tokyo Marble Chocolate). So i kinda excited by what kind of work Production IG will present to us.
And yes, it was done magnificently. The artwork is beautiful. Production IG even hires SENS Project, (composer that used to work with dorama series) to compose its music. Kimi ni Todoke became an anime that has great artwork combined with a masterpiece composition that will sooth your soul. And Noto Mamiko is great choice as Suwako Kuronuma. Her voice is so soothing to be heard. So, if you’re looking for a heart warming shoujo drama, Kimi ni Todoke is a great choice for you.
Do a good deeds each day.
5. Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou
Brain’s Base – Yuki Midorikawa
Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou is a sequel to Natsume Yuujinchou, based on a manga by Yuki Midorikawa. It is about a boy that can see youkai. Natsume Yuujinchou is another black horse that not many pays attention to it. But Brain’s Base success in converting its to a heart warming drama that anyone can enjoy. Anyway i have not many to say because all Natsume Yuujinchou can offer is a story about friendship, not extravagant one like any shounen anime, but a simpler friendship between human and youkai.
One i would like to make a note is its OP and ED. Ano Hi no Time Machine by Long Shot Party and Aishiteru by Kourin are a very good song. If you dont like Natsume Yuujinchou, at least hear these songs.
Friendship knows no boundaries.
6. Summer Wars
Madhouse – Mamoru Hosada
The latest work of Mamoru Hosada, director of Toki o Kakeru Shoujo. Actually this is not released yet on DVD, but some good guys on South Korea provides a leak from cinema version. So yeah, i gladly download it to watch.
First impression is, Digimon !!! Ehem ehem, yeah this is so Digimon-in-reality like. Its story is about our personality in internet. There is some application like facebook or twitter or friendster or any social networking, that apparently got into chaos, then a big family, with a stranger boy try to stop the chaos on the internet.
7. Needless
Madhouse – Kami Imai
GAR GAR GAR !!! Moe Moe Moe !!! Needless is a perfect combination of those both element. It simply too amazing to be explained by words. At some point, it will become the most GAR anime shows this year, but yet at some point, this will be the most erotic shows this year. Just see it for yourself damnit !!!
YAMADAAAAAAA !!!!!!!!!
Fiuh, just finished ranting… Basically they are some shows that have my interest too, like Kara no Kyoukai, but that is from 2008, so i’m not bothering input that show into this year as many of you there already knows the greatest adaptation of Type Moon works. Hopefully you can enjoy this 7 shows as much as i do.
Nite !!!
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