Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou 09

Man, I haven't been posting about this series as frequently as I should.  I'll just blame it on school. He he. The series is still pretty good and the gags are hilarious.  Some better than others, and some I just don't get. However, I may just be lacking the Japanese humor.

High School Boys and Older Brothers and Sisters

In this gag we got to see more of Tabata, Yuusuke(Hidenori's older brother).  Love this megane! Apparently, so does Yoshitake's sister because she told them, they were dating . . .

Their reaction: LOL.  It was new to megane's ears too. *slaps knee*

Naturally, they huddled and Yoshitake asked Tabata to hook her up with one of his friends.  It turns out that all of his friends are perverts.  So after settling with a pervert - they froze when asked if she was cute. They never got a good look at her face.  Ha ha - in this anime most girls have no face.  But that opening song is ftw!

High School Boys and Drop-Kicks

This was another Hidenori gag - love those.  This time he contemplated near a river bank about boredom when he suddenly gets kicked from behind by some girl.  It turns out he was mistaken for someone else. Afterwards, the actual target appears on his bike.  Consequently, he urges the boy to kick her and give her a taste of her own medicine.  Instead, the boy breaks into tears, touched by Hidenori's words :'D Hence, Hidenori helps him up to share a friendly hug . . . BL?  (Inner fujoshi growls).

High School Boys and the End of Summer

How many summers have gone by in this series??  Srsly . . . Well, this is another boy/girl moment. What is it about Hidenori that attracts all these girls?  The glasses?  In this gag, the attention turns to the previous girl as she builds up the courage to confess her infatuation for Hidenori after having spent the summer days with him. However, before she could confess . . Hidenori reveals that they are actually cousins. XD  So what? I've seen plenty of anime where a mere family relation doesn't stop them (lol).

High School Boys and Glasses

This one just goes to show how stupid boys can be.  They walk all around school, looking for Hidenori's glasses until, eventually, someone notices he had them over his head the whole time. *facepalm*

High School Boys and the Daily Lives of the Student Council

The poor Student Council members have been demoted to doing the dirty work other people around the school don't care to do.  In addition, we learned that the President is really useless.  Besides sitting around, he sometimes cleans the room.  More of a maid than a president if you ask me. XD

High School Boys and Panties

This was probably the funniest gag.  The Vice President comes in one day feeling guilty about intentionally looking at another girl's panties and ends up discussing it with Motoharu.  Motoharu claims he wouldn't feel any regret and so they decide to put it to the test.  Therefore, Vice Prez calls Ringo(female Student Council President) for their victim.  Out of nowhere the President is suddenly a part of it (that perv).  It was funny how they deviously put her in a situation where she had to climb a ladder.

Of course.  After feeling guilty, the VP just had to try it again (lol).

High School Boys and Wiring

After feeling guilty about the panties incident, Motoharu decides to make it up by being generous. They start by helping out another school with a network problem, but somehow end up debating with the school's President about the better, as in badder, VP.  In the end, the Vice Prez purposely trips the female President with a wire. Didn't find it very humorous and all I got from it was that the President is like a father figure to the VP.  Te he. Plus, why do all the VP's look so old in this anime?

Archdemon

We couldn't forget about the funky school girls eh? :)  I enjoyed the over exaggeration in this one. They really emphasized the fact that Habara was a big bully in Elementary.  A mini battle scene greatly exaggerated and full of drama. XD

The realism and the magnitude of its portrayal is what makes up a lot of the jokes.  This is a good laugh every week.  To think there are only 3 weeks left of comedic relief.  Sigh.

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Bleach Ch. 483

Looking pretty hawt there Ichigo.  And Ryuunosuke, is a boy, after all.  Exactly how important is he going to be throughout this arc anyway?  To the point.  This chapter was basically wrapping up the meet between the Quincy and the Head Captain.  Not much else was going on.

After easily being able to break into the office, the Quincy confronted head captain Yamamoto.

Looks like gramps is as stubborn as usual.

Meanwhile, the battle between Ichigo and Ivan continued.  Ivan didn't seem like much of a challenge to begin with. He simply taunted Kurosaki and threw around his flashy weapon.  Ichigo grew tired and decided to end it with his Bankai.  However, as soon as he released it, he realized it was a trap.  It was Ivan's intention to wipe out Ichigo's Bankai.  Well, that didn't work.

It takes more than that to defeat Ichigo, silly.

Concurrently, the Quincy continued their conversation with gramps.  Having underestimated the enemy, Sasakibe was sacrificed.  In addition, they declared that in 5 days, Soul Society would be annihilated by the Vandenreich (what they call themselves).

By now I'm wondering, where the hell are the the other Shinigami?  Were all the captains and vice captains defeated by these Quincy?  It could be that the Quincy were behind the human and hallow disappearances. They do look like Arrancar, after all.  Maybe they've been hiding in Hueco Mundo. Probably devouring hollows and getting stronger.  

Ah what a boring chapter.  We need more Toshiro!!  Since Kubo already ruined my chance with Ulqui. (¬.¬)

Another 08: Thoughts

Another beach episode.  Why is there a beach episode?  Oh I know why.  It creates the perfect setting for a side character to die.

Normally, I write more episodic reviews, but every now and then I don't feel like recapping an episode or going over it.  Usually it's because I may find that episode boring.  Like this beach episode.  I haven't been steadily posting about this series either, have I?  I guess that's my fault. Anyway, as I said, not my favorite episode. Sure that kid(who's name I don't know) dies and Misaki and Sakakibara share skinship. Gasp.  But the atmosphere wasn't necessary.  It didn't go with the series.  Just like that daydream Sakakibara had about dancing with Misaki. WTF?  The only thing relevant in this episode was that kid's death.  Pretty gruesome?  I think I'm getting used to seeing the characters die in this series.  They're becoming casual deaths.  "Oh look another one today . . . you know he's dead." ;)  You'd think they'd know that something terrible always happens when they push the subject further.  Stop asking these people to remember what did or didn't happen!  But then we wouldn't have a story, would we?  I did find it funny that, that kid faked his death and fooled everyone.  Too bad that was as far as his character development went.

Sorry about my little rant.  That wasn't my intention.  I am still looking forward to the next episode and judging by the preview, it looks interesting.  The series will probably start wrapping things up - with only four episodes left to go.  I gave up trying to uncover the mystery a long time ago.  I'll just enjoy what's left of this series and let it surprise me.  Btw, I never realized how pretty Misaki is, despite the eye patch and all.

Ano Natsu de Matteru 07

                                              Good job Kaito-kun.  You're not an idiot after all.

It's true that most anime series have a beach episode.  Another - despite the gruesome deaths and mystery, has a beach episode.  I guess, it's the perfect setting for an anime to spread a little bit of fanservice and some summer heat.  Things were definitely heating up in this episode.

And by heating up, I don't mean Kanna getting drunk . . . again :P - This was just fun to watch.  Oh Remon. What I wouldn't do for a sip of that dynamite drink.  (Recap): Last time, we were sort of left with a big cliff hanger, which didn't seem that important after watching this episode.  Ichika was surprised to find Kaito and Kinoshita being a little intimate.  So naturally, she ran away.  What kind of alien are you? Conquer the damn planet and probe Kaito!  Okay, luckily she didn't do that. Oh and there was also Mio half naked on top of Tetsurou. XD  And Remon, on the edge of a cliff overlooking the world like she's freaking ruler of the universe! *whispers* - She's an alien . . . !!  Moving on . . . this episode was just as entertaining.  Not only does Kanna get drunk, she does a little cosplay as well.  But before that happened, a few other things occurred.

This episode was probably the most solid episode when it came to Ichika and Kaito's relationship. They definitely know how they feel about each other and to prove it, look up at the first image in case you missed it.  Nah, of course you didn't miss it!  After Ichika cleared things up with Kinoshita, about whether or not she got dumped, it turns out Kinoshita's feelings were all a big misunderstanding.  So Kinoshita gave Ichika an opportunity to be alone with Kaito - her way of apologizing.  That's when Kaito practically reveals his feelings to her and goes on about being the "chaser" rather than the "chasee" and suddenly puts the moves on Ichika.  Gotta say, that was pretty manly of him.  Unfortunately, they get interrupted by meow Kanna lol.  Don't think I've forgotten about Mio! She was with Tetsurou, helping him run away from that annoying b-word. Somehow, that girl finds them, though and tries to continue her pointless date.  Of course, not if Mio had anything to say about it!  I was surprised that Mio had the courage to tug of war for him. She has gained my respect, even if she is a nudist!  I was actually more shocked when she confessed her feelings to him :O

In the end, they continued their fun at the beach.  Remon kept being her cool mischievous self. But Rinon . . . well, that's another story.  Looks to me like he accidentally made a call to some alien friends.  That, or they have no ship to get back home with.  Ah, don't sweat it Rinon.  Ichika is just going to kill you :)

Psss . . have you noticed my new comment box?  Eh, ehh?  Makes you want to leave a comment, doesn't it? ;)  

Bleach Ch. 482: Final Arc, Movie, Now TV Ending?

Is that what I think it is?

Last time, Ichigo and the others were confronted by a stranger with a mask who resembled that of an arrancar. In a flash, Ichigo kicks him off of his bed and out the window at the start of this chapter.  As he heads off to battle him alone because his friends were too busy eating bread (facepalm), the arrancar(look-alike) reveals himself. And Judging by his mask, Ichigo has not only found out that his opponent is a Quincy, but a very powerful one at that.

Not cute Kubo.  Not cute at all!

Back in Soul Society, Ikkaku and Yumichika were still pondering over the problem that occurred in Rukongai. After finding human footprints scattered in a particular area, they theorize that these people were gathered there purposely and transported somewhere.  They express glances about having an idea of who or what may have caused this, but don't really push the subject any further. Damn Kubo and his suspense!

Afterwards, a whole pack of Quincy reveal themselves and declare war on Soul Society. :O  These dudes are hiding their masks . . . 

I wonder what Uryuu will do . . . 

I guess, I wouldn't have it any other way.  Too bad were probably not gonna see this on screen.  I believe March 27 is the last day Bleach will air on TV.  A Bleach movie is in production as well. What could go wrong?

I am excited that Warner Bros. has licensed this live action movie, but it will definitely be Americanized. Oh well.  It can't be any worse than Dragon Ball, right?

I just hope Hollywood doesn't ruin you. (╥﹏╥)

Black★Rock Shooter 03

BAAD! :D  The animation is looking spectacular.  But I don't know where the plot is going from here.  The intense drama from episode 02 was exciting to watch.  Well, I enjoyed it.  And it looks like the situation with Kagari was resolved . . . for now.

When will it be Yuu's turn?!  >.<  I'm guessing the series is saving the best for last. :P  In the OVA, we get to see Mato resolve things with Yomi, but Yuu was still lurking in the shadows.  The series is like a continuation on that. They are probably going to repeat the jealousy moments, though.  In this episode we are already getting obvious hints about Yomi's insecurities and her feelings towards Mato's friendship with Yuu.  That's right. Her fears are slowly unfolding.  Soon they will overwhelm her and she will become Dead Master once again. Muahahaha . . . I don't know why I did that.  I seriously made that laugh just now lol.

Of course, the story hasn't gotten there yet.  It is still focusing on other less important villains right now. The girl with the Tsumugi eyebrows pours her heart out to a guy in this episode and gets rejected in a very humiliating way.  To top it off, the teacher/counselor was not really doing her job.  What was that all about?!  She just made things worse!  She was really pissing me off. Meanwhile, in the other world . . . Tsumugi's "other self" is shaking her ass off.  Traumatized, maybe?  I just wanted to hug her!  T^T  This was also around the point where I got lost. Next thing I know BRS is cutting off Tsumugi's head. :O  Don't ask.  It'll clear up next episode, I hope.

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