After watching such anime as "Ai Yori Aoshi" and "Boys Over Flowers" (romantic, comedy), I can honestly say that there's little to no romance or comedy in "Magikano." I would say that there's enough profanity and panty shots to make some people happy, but (and I'm watching the final episode as I'm writing this) the series is doing nothing for me. I think I only added it to my Wish List because it was recommended by Amazon. (http://www.amazon.com/) And it truly didn't seem that awful when I checked out the trailer on YouTube
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ2ywlfAZ_Q)
One review on Amazon even said "the truth of the matter is that Magikano certainly isn't one of Gonzo's shining achievements in anime." I have to agree, and I honestly like the majority of the anime Gonzo has the license for that I have seen. "Red Garden" wasn't too bad once I got into it. "Romeo x Juliet" is one of my faves, even though it didn't stay true to Shakespeare's original story (SN: I wrote about it in a previous blog post in late January/early February.) And I truly enjoyed "Witchblade," in spite of my hubby's expectation that I wouldn't because of the physical attributes of the main heroine. "Magikano," in my opinion, is not equal to the standards set by its Gonzo predecessors. Yes, I know Gonzo is only responsible for licensing, and not the actual creation of the series, but after enjoying other anime series released by them, "Magikano" comes off as a magical disappointment!
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Saturday, March 12, 2011
Magikano No-No?
This morning, I picked up my anime marathon exactly where I left off. I'm watching "Magikano." So far, 2 or 3 episodes in, the series is not holding my attention. However, since it's only 13 episodes long, I'll try to stick it out and withhold judgment. Or I might just give up after the first disc. I hope that after this is over and I make my post on it that I have time to watch "The Adventures of Mini-Goddess!" It's part of the "Ah! My Goddess" anime family. I have the first 2 seasons of "Ah! My Goddess" on DVD, and hope to someday find and own the movie! But for now, back to Magikano!!!!!!!!!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FOQXUU/ref=cm_rdp_product
http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Mini-Goddess-Limited-Boxed-Set/dp/B00009B8CQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1299932006&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FOQXUU/ref=cm_rdp_product
http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Mini-Goddess-Limited-Boxed-Set/dp/B00009B8CQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1299932006&sr=1-1
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Fruit For Thought, & A Favorite to Finish!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've finished with the "Fruit's Basket" DVDs my friend loaned me (Thanks, MDC!), and it's really not a bad series. I may look into getting the entire collection. In the meantime, it doesn't look like I'll get around to watching "Magikano" today. That'll be good for my next anime marathon (or at least part of it!). I've decided to conclude today's anime marathon with one of my favorite movies--Hayao Miyazaki's "My Neighbor Totoro!" At its core, it is a story about childhood innocence, friendship and the belief that magic is all around us.
Sisters Satuski and Mei have recently moved to a countryside area of Japan with their Father. Their Mother has been rehabilitating at a nearby hospital and the move was made so that they could be closer to her, as well as to provide a better environment for her once she is allowed to go home. Although Satsuki and Mei were at first frightened by their new strange house, they soon discover that there is a magical presence there. Soon, they meet their new neighbour, a tree guardian named Totoro who lives in the forest behind their house, and together a wonderful adventure begins.
Some might say that it is a movie for kids, but I can watch it alone as easily as I can watch it with my 8 1/2-year-old niece and my 4-year-old nephew. I can't say that about every anime labeled as "sugary" or aimed towards the kiddies. That is part of the appeal and talent of Hayao Miyazaki, one of the greatest and most famous directors of Japanese animation. Miyazaki manages to create masterpieces aimed at kids of all ages, from 4 to 104! OK! Maybe that was an exaggeration....but not by much!!!!!!!!!!!!! Miyazaki is a cinematic genius, and I can't wait to see what he comes up with next!!!!!!!!!! I can't think of a better way to end an anime marathon than with one of his best movies!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sisters Satuski and Mei have recently moved to a countryside area of Japan with their Father. Their Mother has been rehabilitating at a nearby hospital and the move was made so that they could be closer to her, as well as to provide a better environment for her once she is allowed to go home. Although Satsuki and Mei were at first frightened by their new strange house, they soon discover that there is a magical presence there. Soon, they meet their new neighbour, a tree guardian named Totoro who lives in the forest behind their house, and together a wonderful adventure begins.
Some might say that it is a movie for kids, but I can watch it alone as easily as I can watch it with my 8 1/2-year-old niece and my 4-year-old nephew. I can't say that about every anime labeled as "sugary" or aimed towards the kiddies. That is part of the appeal and talent of Hayao Miyazaki, one of the greatest and most famous directors of Japanese animation. Miyazaki manages to create masterpieces aimed at kids of all ages, from 4 to 104! OK! Maybe that was an exaggeration....but not by much!!!!!!!!!!!!! Miyazaki is a cinematic genius, and I can't wait to see what he comes up with next!!!!!!!!!! I can't think of a better way to end an anime marathon than with one of his best movies!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nana Nana! Nana Nana! Hey, Hey, Hey! Good bye..... For Now!
I just finished watching the first box set of "Nana." It was a little repetitive for 2 or 3 episodes, but not bad. I can't wait until Otakon to get "Nana: Uncut Box Set, Vol. 2". I'm not sure if I want to wait until Otakon, but I might have enough anime to satisfy me until I do. What's next on my watch list for today? I have 2 DVDs of "Fruit's Basket" that a friend loaned me (Hi, MDC!). My hubby's attitude toward the series has discouraged me from purchasing it until now. I did check out an episode online, so now I'm going to watch some of the series to see if I want to collect the rest. I think I'll watch "Magikano" after I finish with the 2 "Fruit's Basket" DVDs.
Fruits Basket (called "Furuba" by fans) is the story of Tohru Honda, a high school student who has lost both of her parents. Her mother died only a year before the start of the series, and Touru misses her so much that she always carries her picture around with her. Tohru was living with her paternal grandfather until he began renovations on his home, so he asked her if she'd mind staying with some friends for awhile. Touru didn't want to impose on either of her friends, so she decided to set up a tent in the woods until the house was finished.. until one day she stumbles across the home of her classmate Yuki Sohma, and accidentally discovers his family's BIG secret - when "huggled" by someone of the opposite sex, they are cursed to turn into the animals of the Chinese zodiac. Tohru ends up moving in with the Sohma family as a housekeeper/cook in exchange for room and board, and she is introduced one-by-one to the rest of the clan (some of whom are.. VERY.. unusual).
Summary of "Magikano"
Haruo Yoshikawa always thought he was your average run-of-the-mill middle school student: Great attendance record, no real plans for the future, and three adorable, loving sisters, Maika, Chiaki and Fuyuno. Perfectly normal, right?
Wrong! What Haruo doesn’t know is that his three sneaky sisters have been keeping him in the dark about a little family secret: They’re all magic users! In the blink of an eye, Haruo’s “normal” life does a 180 degree turn into the insane with the arrival of the enchanting Ayumi, who for some reason seems very interested in turning Haruo into a “real man”…as well as awakening his dormant powers! (Wow! What a witch!) Warning! There’s supernatural slapstick, magical mayhem and great jiggling gobs of fan service galore in the most totally witching series ever: Magikano!
A great addition to any harem collection!
They both sound pretty interesting to me, but before I continue with my anime marathon, I'm going to shower and eat!!!!!!!!!!!!! TTFN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fruits Basket (called "Furuba" by fans) is the story of Tohru Honda, a high school student who has lost both of her parents. Her mother died only a year before the start of the series, and Touru misses her so much that she always carries her picture around with her. Tohru was living with her paternal grandfather until he began renovations on his home, so he asked her if she'd mind staying with some friends for awhile. Touru didn't want to impose on either of her friends, so she decided to set up a tent in the woods until the house was finished.. until one day she stumbles across the home of her classmate Yuki Sohma, and accidentally discovers his family's BIG secret - when "huggled" by someone of the opposite sex, they are cursed to turn into the animals of the Chinese zodiac. Tohru ends up moving in with the Sohma family as a housekeeper/cook in exchange for room and board, and she is introduced one-by-one to the rest of the clan (some of whom are.. VERY.. unusual).
Summary of "Magikano"
Haruo Yoshikawa always thought he was your average run-of-the-mill middle school student: Great attendance record, no real plans for the future, and three adorable, loving sisters, Maika, Chiaki and Fuyuno. Perfectly normal, right?
Wrong! What Haruo doesn’t know is that his three sneaky sisters have been keeping him in the dark about a little family secret: They’re all magic users! In the blink of an eye, Haruo’s “normal” life does a 180 degree turn into the insane with the arrival of the enchanting Ayumi, who for some reason seems very interested in turning Haruo into a “real man”…as well as awakening his dormant powers! (Wow! What a witch!) Warning! There’s supernatural slapstick, magical mayhem and great jiggling gobs of fan service galore in the most totally witching series ever: Magikano!
A great addition to any harem collection!
They both sound pretty interesting to me, but before I continue with my anime marathon, I'm going to shower and eat!!!!!!!!!!!!! TTFN!!!!!!!!!!!!
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