Current Anime Watching
Sep. 5th, 2009 04:25 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
eastofthemoonI've been watching quite a few different series lately, so I thought I would do a mini review of them.
Spice and Wolf season 2
I watched the first season and so far the second season is just as good and slightly better because you can just feel the tension between Lawrence and Horo rising. I just love watching the teasing between the two. I will say you do need to watch the first season in order to understand what's going on, and it's not the most action packed series, but I'm enjoying it all the same.
Umineko no Naku Koro ni/When the Seagulls Cry
I don't normally watch a dark series like this, but I got into it due to Stu and Jon. I have to admit, the story is very intriguing and I'm rather hooked to finding out how the whole plot is going to end. Although, it will probably be a good year before we get to the end since the game is still being made.
This is the sequel to Higurashi, although, you don't need to watch that to understand this anime since it focuses on a new cast of characters. (I didn't watch Higurashi, and I've been fine watching it.) There are references thrown to Higurashi, but so far they're not exactly vital to the plot. I will also say that the plot of Umineko moves a lot faster than Higurashi did in the beginning.
Overall, good story and there are a good variety of characters. If you like a good murder mystery go for it. However, if you can't stand seeing blood and gore than you're better off not watching this series. It's not CRAC approved, I can tell you. XD
Although, it does have an epic opening song
Pandora Hearts
I watched some of the episodes, but I will admit, I've mainly been reading the manga. So far the anime has been following the manga closely, but since the manga isn't close to it's ending I don't know if this means the anime will continue for a few years (like One Piece or Naruto), or if the anime will just make up their own ending like with Black Cat.
The story itself is rather good, and![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
secondlina I was right about this series having your name written all over it. The plot can be dark/creepy at times, it's set in a Victorian type setting, the main characters are named Oz and Alice and I've lost count at the number of Lewis Carroll references. ^_~
I probably will check out more of the anime version, but I'm probably going to stick with the manga since there's a lot of story and reading manga is a lot faster than watching an anime.
Although, I do like the opening song.
Spice and Wolf season 2
I watched the first season and so far the second season is just as good and slightly better because you can just feel the tension between Lawrence and Horo rising. I just love watching the teasing between the two. I will say you do need to watch the first season in order to understand what's going on, and it's not the most action packed series, but I'm enjoying it all the same.
Umineko no Naku Koro ni/When the Seagulls Cry
I don't normally watch a dark series like this, but I got into it due to Stu and Jon. I have to admit, the story is very intriguing and I'm rather hooked to finding out how the whole plot is going to end. Although, it will probably be a good year before we get to the end since the game is still being made.
This is the sequel to Higurashi, although, you don't need to watch that to understand this anime since it focuses on a new cast of characters. (I didn't watch Higurashi, and I've been fine watching it.) There are references thrown to Higurashi, but so far they're not exactly vital to the plot. I will also say that the plot of Umineko moves a lot faster than Higurashi did in the beginning.
Overall, good story and there are a good variety of characters. If you like a good murder mystery go for it. However, if you can't stand seeing blood and gore than you're better off not watching this series. It's not CRAC approved, I can tell you. XD
Although, it does have an epic opening song
Pandora Hearts
I watched some of the episodes, but I will admit, I've mainly been reading the manga. So far the anime has been following the manga closely, but since the manga isn't close to it's ending I don't know if this means the anime will continue for a few years (like One Piece or Naruto), or if the anime will just make up their own ending like with Black Cat.
The story itself is rather good, and
secondlina I was right about this series having your name written all over it. The plot can be dark/creepy at times, it's set in a Victorian type setting, the main characters are named Oz and Alice and I've lost count at the number of Lewis Carroll references. ^_~ I probably will check out more of the anime version, but I'm probably going to stick with the manga since there's a lot of story and reading manga is a lot faster than watching an anime.
Although, I do like the opening song.
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Date: 2009-09-05 11:26 pm (UTC)i'm also following umineko no naku koro ni (the title is too long!) through the anime and manga. i love mystery and a some gore isn't too bad, if anything it adds effect. i like the references to witches, it's very fascinating!
i just might take a peek at the Pandora Hearts manga, after reading your comments. sounds like a fun spin-off of the faiy tale classics. XD
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Date: 2009-09-06 12:06 am (UTC)Yeah, I'm addicted to Umineko at this point. XD It has a good story and I just love the characters' designs, especially Beatrice's.
Pandora Hearts really draws a lot from Alice in Wonderland. There is a lot of drama/adventure in the story, but they're are a lot of funny moments as well. It's almost close to the style of Full Metal Alchemists, it has a nice mixture of everything.
Here's a link to the manga: http://www.onemanga.com/Pandora_Hearts/
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Date: 2009-09-06 04:31 am (UTC)I also love the outfit designs of the family members, especially with that golden wing insignia.
cool! i actually like FMA, so i think i'll enjoy Pandora Hearts! i have to agree with reading manga is much faster than watching anime.
thanks :D
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Date: 2009-09-05 11:43 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-09-06 12:00 am (UTC)To be fair, I haven't seen to many episodes of the anime and from what I could tell it's not a bad adaptation, but I would say the manga is better. (Plus, with the manga you don't have to worry about filler ^_~ ) The main reason I'm reading the manga is that I'm dying to find out what happens next and reading manga is a lot faster than watching anime.
Here's a link to the manga: http://www.onemanga.com/Pandora_Hearts/
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Date: 2009-09-06 12:09 am (UTC)I still think I'll finish Higurashi before I watch Umineko. Even if it's not really necessary, I just like to do it that way--plus that way, I can look for those references! Kinda nice to see that Umineko's characters don't look so chibified, too.
I did watch a few episodes of Pandora Hearts, but I didn't go very far into the series. The animation was pretty, though. XD
Spice and Wolf II is great!
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Date: 2009-09-06 01:25 am (UTC)