Series: Rosario to Vampire
Media Type: Manga and Anime
Mangaka: IKEDA Akihisa
Length: 10 Volumes(Season 1), Ongoing(Season 2); 12 Episodes(Season 1), 12 Episodes(Season 2)
Genre(s): Action, Harem, Romance, School Life, Shounen, Supernatural
Introduction:
Ok first off I will mainly discuss the manga here not much about the anime. Simply put the anime follows the basic, but has nothing on the manga. If you have seen the anime and quit you still might want to try the manga. Ok first the anime is basically your typical super ecchi harem (30+ panty shots in ep. 1). Although the manga is a harem, and ecchi it does not focus on that too much. Personally I think the manga had a nice balance of action and harem, though the most memorable parts are definitely a few of the action scenes in the later volumes.
One Sentence Summary:
Getting accepted to a high school is never easy, so why not apply at some unknown school, that turns out to be a school for monsters...not to mention you are the only human that goes there.
Quick Summary:
So we start out with Aono Tsukune, your typical middle school graduate looking to get into a high school. However there is a problem, he hasn't been accepted anywhere yet. One day a strange man gives his family a advertisement for a high school, and of course he applies to it. He finds out he has been accepted, but the bus that picks him up has no one else on it. Even stranger the tunnel they go through to get there seems to go on forever. Once thy arrive he notices the odd forest/swampy scenery. Ok from here we run into a beautiful girl named Akashiya Moka. Though a series of events we find out that the Rosario necklace on her neck is actually a seal, and that for some reason we are the only one that can remove it. However we also learned form this that Moka is a vampire, and we are attending a monster academy where monsters learn to be more human like. As expected he reacts as anyone would "I want to get out of here now". Lucky eventually Moka convinces him to stay, and she also knows that he is human at this point, which is a secret among a very select few (at this point her, the head master, and bus driver). Oh yea and vampires of course like to suck blood, so Tsukune ends up as Moka's blood supply, though a romance does develop sort of. Of course like any harem we need other girls, so we have a big breasted succubus, a loli witch, a stalker ice demon, and later another witch with odd tastes. Ok so that sums up the main setting, now I said there was action, and I haven't discussed that so here I go. Most of the action consists of Tsukune running into the wrong people and getting attacked, and Moka saves the day. This gets a bit repetitive, but the monsters are normally interesting and actually have a description to them. The anime just sticks to the above manly, however the manga goes beyond that. Later Tsukune gets majorly injured and Moka injects her blood into him to heal him, which happens multiple times, but eventually something unique happens to Tsukune. Season 2 of the manga continues shortly after were volume 10 leaves off, and we focus much more on the action aspect of the series then the harem aspect.
Closing Comments:
Ok I know that was a long summary, kind of tricky to sum it up and still get all the major things across. Anyway this will be one you will probably either like or hate. I would not suggest watching the anime unless you want an ecchi harem with very little more to it. The manga I found to be quiet enjoyable although teh action can get a bit repetitive just when its getting very boarding big things happen to switch it up, and some of my favorite scenes show up (Think first time hollow Ichigo showed up in battle). As I mentioned try it, it's not for everyone, but some people I believe can enjoy it quite a bit like I did, but others will completely hate it. All I can say if any of this talk interests you at all try it see what you think.
~dinoman411
Monday, March 15, 2010
High School Debut
Series: High School Debut
Media Type: Manga
Mangaka: KAWAHARA Kazune
Length: 13 Volumes
Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice of Life
Introduction:
What to say just finished this up yesterday, also bought it awhile ago (still need vol. 8 though). So High School Debut obviously mostly takes place during the characters high school life, though there is a bit of college towards the end. Overall basically just a romance, no real other theme, there is some comedy, but it focuses on the romance most of the time. Can't think of anything else to say so onto the summery...
One Sentence Summary:
Entering High School can be difficult, so why not get a coach , or to be more specific a romance coach to help you get a boyfriend.
Quick Summary:
So we start out with Haruna who is just entering high school, and wants to get a boyfriend. One of the problems is Haruna has never had much interest in guys during middle school, instead she concentrated on playing softball, thus transforming her into a muscular tomboy. However in high school she quite softball and instead is devoting herself into finding a boyfriend, sounds simple enough. The one major problem is she has no style, she basically takes what she reads in fashion magazines and puts them all together thus leaving her looking like simply put a freak. One day she runs into a guy named Yoh, who is handsome and popular, but also hats girls, for certain reasons you'll find out later. Despite Yoh's lack of interest in girls he has great tastes and knows what guys want in a girl, so through some conversations, and displays of spirit, Yoh eventually agrees to couch her. He however sets down one rule she is not allowed to fall in love with him. And from here the story starts, the first few volumes are basically Yoh coaching her and Haruna learning what love is and trying to find out who she likes and wants to ask out. Can't say much more or I'll spoil things, but if you like shoujo you should like High School Debut.
Closing Comments:
So yea, I have wanted to read this for a while and got around to it a few weeks ago, loved it and finished it quickly. I also own the whole series. Now as for enjoyment I really liked almost all of it, though the end wasn't my favorite and I would have liked a better epilogue I cannot really complain. If you like shoujo or cute romance stories then you will most likely like this manga. If you want action this is not for you it's well written and holds your interest, but not much action. More about the ups and down and misunderstandings in a relationship then anything, which I found quite enjoyable. Well hope you consider trying it if it sounds interesting, I know I'm glad I did.
~dinoman411
Media Type: Manga
Mangaka: KAWAHARA Kazune
Length: 13 Volumes
Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Slice of Life
Introduction:
What to say just finished this up yesterday, also bought it awhile ago (still need vol. 8 though). So High School Debut obviously mostly takes place during the characters high school life, though there is a bit of college towards the end. Overall basically just a romance, no real other theme, there is some comedy, but it focuses on the romance most of the time. Can't think of anything else to say so onto the summery...
One Sentence Summary:
Entering High School can be difficult, so why not get a coach , or to be more specific a romance coach to help you get a boyfriend.
Quick Summary:
So we start out with Haruna who is just entering high school, and wants to get a boyfriend. One of the problems is Haruna has never had much interest in guys during middle school, instead she concentrated on playing softball, thus transforming her into a muscular tomboy. However in high school she quite softball and instead is devoting herself into finding a boyfriend, sounds simple enough. The one major problem is she has no style, she basically takes what she reads in fashion magazines and puts them all together thus leaving her looking like simply put a freak. One day she runs into a guy named Yoh, who is handsome and popular, but also hats girls, for certain reasons you'll find out later. Despite Yoh's lack of interest in girls he has great tastes and knows what guys want in a girl, so through some conversations, and displays of spirit, Yoh eventually agrees to couch her. He however sets down one rule she is not allowed to fall in love with him. And from here the story starts, the first few volumes are basically Yoh coaching her and Haruna learning what love is and trying to find out who she likes and wants to ask out. Can't say much more or I'll spoil things, but if you like shoujo you should like High School Debut.
Closing Comments:
So yea, I have wanted to read this for a while and got around to it a few weeks ago, loved it and finished it quickly. I also own the whole series. Now as for enjoyment I really liked almost all of it, though the end wasn't my favorite and I would have liked a better epilogue I cannot really complain. If you like shoujo or cute romance stories then you will most likely like this manga. If you want action this is not for you it's well written and holds your interest, but not much action. More about the ups and down and misunderstandings in a relationship then anything, which I found quite enjoyable. Well hope you consider trying it if it sounds interesting, I know I'm glad I did.
~dinoman411
Monday, March 1, 2010
Puni Puni Poemy
Series: Puni Puni Poemy
Media Type: Anime
Creator: Watanabe Shin`ichi
Length: 2 Episodes (OVA)
Genre(s): Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Parody, Seinen, Slapstick
Introduction:
Ok let's start this already, one world watched this since its related to Excell Saga. haven't seen Excell Saga see it before this...then maybe just maybe you will be able to get something out of it....maybe, no probably not. Ok don't get me wrong I'm not bashing it, though you need to have an open mind, and been in a unique mood...or on drugs to truly enjoy this anime. Ok so anyway its basically an extreme comedy with unique take on the parody genre. That's right it is very much an extreme parody.
One Sentence Summary:
New idea might keep it as a category from now on might not. Ok anyway as the title says this will be a single sentence that I feel sort of sums up the show. So here we go.
Ok so let's put it this way...picture Excell Saga on crack...lots and lots of crack, and you get Puni Puni Poemy.
Quick Summary:
Ok now for a real sum if that's even possible for this show. Poemi Watanabe is a 10 year old girl aspiring to be a voice actress. Too bad for her she is horrible at school, not to mention her voice acting is beyond bad. So for some reason a mysterious alien comes and kills both her parents, and attacks Tokyo. Obviously a super hero is the next step, don't worry Puni Puni Poemy has all. Enter Puni Puni Poemy a.k.a Poemi Eatanabe transformed all sailor moon like. Oh did I mention her magic wand, yes this wand is no normal wand, it is a talking fish that has been skinned into a wand obviously what else would it be. So yea now we go save the day. besides that I don't remember that much, but there are plenty of crazy characters, and some really strange scenes so prepare for anything, and I mean anything.
Closing Comments:
Ok so that's Puni Puni Poemey, fun but really strange. I wouldn't say its bad, just unique in a unique/odd way. Excell Saga is also very similar to Puni Puni Poemy, but not as extreme, and actually has a plot...sort of.... Not much else to say so I'll shut up.
~dinoman411
Media Type: Anime
Creator: Watanabe Shin`ichi
Length: 2 Episodes (OVA)
Genre(s): Comedy, Ecchi, Fantasy, Parody, Seinen, Slapstick
Introduction:
Ok let's start this already, one world watched this since its related to Excell Saga. haven't seen Excell Saga see it before this...then maybe just maybe you will be able to get something out of it....maybe, no probably not. Ok don't get me wrong I'm not bashing it, though you need to have an open mind, and been in a unique mood...or on drugs to truly enjoy this anime. Ok so anyway its basically an extreme comedy with unique take on the parody genre. That's right it is very much an extreme parody.
One Sentence Summary:
New idea might keep it as a category from now on might not. Ok anyway as the title says this will be a single sentence that I feel sort of sums up the show. So here we go.
Ok so let's put it this way...picture Excell Saga on crack...lots and lots of crack, and you get Puni Puni Poemy.
Quick Summary:
Ok now for a real sum if that's even possible for this show. Poemi Watanabe is a 10 year old girl aspiring to be a voice actress. Too bad for her she is horrible at school, not to mention her voice acting is beyond bad. So for some reason a mysterious alien comes and kills both her parents, and attacks Tokyo. Obviously a super hero is the next step, don't worry Puni Puni Poemy has all. Enter Puni Puni Poemy a.k.a Poemi Eatanabe transformed all sailor moon like. Oh did I mention her magic wand, yes this wand is no normal wand, it is a talking fish that has been skinned into a wand obviously what else would it be. So yea now we go save the day. besides that I don't remember that much, but there are plenty of crazy characters, and some really strange scenes so prepare for anything, and I mean anything.
Closing Comments:
Ok so that's Puni Puni Poemey, fun but really strange. I wouldn't say its bad, just unique in a unique/odd way. Excell Saga is also very similar to Puni Puni Poemy, but not as extreme, and actually has a plot...sort of.... Not much else to say so I'll shut up.
~dinoman411
Macross (The Original)
Series: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross
Media Type: Anime
Creator: Shōji Kawamori, Noboru Ishiguro (Director)
Length: 36 Epsiodes
Genre(s): Action, Love Polygon, Mecha, Military, Romance, SciFi
Introduction:
MA-CROSS! Ok so Macross going all old school here, if you have never seen Macross see it, it's full of old school anime goodness. Now for those of you in America Robotech is a summary type thing of the Macross series. Like Gundam Macross is one of those shows that we get indirect sequels/prequels of about once a year, with the newest one being Macross Frontier, but we'll discuss that later, this talk is about the original Macross.
Quick Summary:
Ok quick summary, first what is Macros? Simply put a giant alien spaceship that crashed on earth and has been reversed engineered, and repaired. You see currently the world is at war with aliens, and the spaceship Macross is to be the trump card. So here we start at the launch of the Macross, so huge celebration, and of course aliens attack, but the Macross is having some issues flying. So we use the untested space transport device, thus getting away from the aliens, but taking part of the town and surrounding things with it into deep space. Now due to this many innocent people were broguth along, any many were saved including our three main characters Lynn Minmay, Hikaru Ichijyo, and Roy Focker. Roy is already part of the military, Ichijyo is a pilot, though later joins the military, and Minmay is really no one important initially, later though she becomes Miss. Macross. So anyway we save everyone we can and repair the Macross, while building a town inside for everyone to live in. And so we go on a journey back to Earth, which is currently quite far away. Onto our battle with the aliens known as the Zentraedi, who are giants, but otherwise mostly human. Throughout the story we learn that the Zentraedi are a war bases society, who have no culture besides war. So what would happen if we exposed them to "culture" specifically song and music? Watch to find out how the Macross fairs vs. these giants, and too see if the Macross will make it back to earth in one piece...
Closing Comments:
So yea Macross is hard to sum up I've just learned, but those are the basics, there is a lot more too it including romance, betrayal, tragedy, etc... It's one of those that any true anime fan should at least see, since it is such a classic. Macross has become a huge show, with many sequels, some really good, some odd, and some plan strange (Macross 7), all have a similar theme with there own takes and quarks. Eventually I will probably talk about both Macross Frontier and Macross 7, but that's for another time...
~dinoman411
Media Type: Anime
Creator: Shōji Kawamori, Noboru Ishiguro (Director)
Length: 36 Epsiodes
Genre(s): Action, Love Polygon, Mecha, Military, Romance, SciFi
Introduction:
MA-CROSS! Ok so Macross going all old school here, if you have never seen Macross see it, it's full of old school anime goodness. Now for those of you in America Robotech is a summary type thing of the Macross series. Like Gundam Macross is one of those shows that we get indirect sequels/prequels of about once a year, with the newest one being Macross Frontier, but we'll discuss that later, this talk is about the original Macross.
Quick Summary:
Ok quick summary, first what is Macros? Simply put a giant alien spaceship that crashed on earth and has been reversed engineered, and repaired. You see currently the world is at war with aliens, and the spaceship Macross is to be the trump card. So here we start at the launch of the Macross, so huge celebration, and of course aliens attack, but the Macross is having some issues flying. So we use the untested space transport device, thus getting away from the aliens, but taking part of the town and surrounding things with it into deep space. Now due to this many innocent people were broguth along, any many were saved including our three main characters Lynn Minmay, Hikaru Ichijyo, and Roy Focker. Roy is already part of the military, Ichijyo is a pilot, though later joins the military, and Minmay is really no one important initially, later though she becomes Miss. Macross. So anyway we save everyone we can and repair the Macross, while building a town inside for everyone to live in. And so we go on a journey back to Earth, which is currently quite far away. Onto our battle with the aliens known as the Zentraedi, who are giants, but otherwise mostly human. Throughout the story we learn that the Zentraedi are a war bases society, who have no culture besides war. So what would happen if we exposed them to "culture" specifically song and music? Watch to find out how the Macross fairs vs. these giants, and too see if the Macross will make it back to earth in one piece...
Closing Comments:
So yea Macross is hard to sum up I've just learned, but those are the basics, there is a lot more too it including romance, betrayal, tragedy, etc... It's one of those that any true anime fan should at least see, since it is such a classic. Macross has become a huge show, with many sequels, some really good, some odd, and some plan strange (Macross 7), all have a similar theme with there own takes and quarks. Eventually I will probably talk about both Macross Frontier and Macross 7, but that's for another time...
~dinoman411
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Ranma 1/2
Series: Ramna 1/2
Media Type: Manga
Mangaka: TAKAHASHI Rumiko
Length: 38 Volumes
Genre(s): Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Gender Bender, Harem, Martial Arts, Romance, School Life, Shounen
Introduction:
Brought to you by the same author of Inuyasha...which for me wasn't important at all, but instead more of a bad thing. I didn't really care for Inuyasha, but enough about that. What got me interested in a Gender Blender, and b. dad = panda, I mean that is just awesome! lol So I picked this manga up on a whim again, and because the Walden Books by me was closing so it was 40% off everything. But it was definitely worth the buy. Oh there is an anime, haven't seen it, but I'm assuming it's probably the same as the manga.
Quick Summary:
Ranma 1/2 weird title I know, but it all makes sense, main character is Ranma, and he is 1/2 male and 1/2 female, and no not a transvestite. See Ranma and his father and hardcore martial artists, and while training by some magic hot springs, Ranma fell into the female human spring, and his father into the Panda spring. Thus from now on every time they get wet with cold water they turn into a female for Ranma and a panda for his father, hot water reverses the process. Ok so lets move to the actual story so Ramna's father meant Tendo Akane's father, and set up an arranged marriage between Ranma and Tendo Akane. And so we begin to live together. At heart Ranma is a comedy, with a martial artist theme, with a bit of romance thrown in. Most of it focuses on Ranma having to fight strange characters for one reason or another, sometimes to save/protect Akane. Very few people however knows Ranma's secret, which causes a few misunderstandings including one of the love rivals falling in love with him. Otherwise just a fun comedy with strange characters, and a mix of romance polygons thrown in. There is a semi-conclusion to it, but no real complete conclusion.
Closing Comments:
So Ranma 1/2 is a fun romance/martial artist comedy, that likes to use the same gags many times over. Although this stays amusing for awhile, eventually it does start to get old towards the later volumes. Things also get a bit odd at parts, but overall it's just meant to be a fun comedy with an amusing cast. Overall I would recommended reading it or at least trying it, but buying it would be in the air unless you could find it cheap. It's not one of those that I would want to read the whole thing over again, but some parts I would like to read again type thing. Well enough about Ranma try it and see what you think.
~dinoman411
Media Type: Manga
Mangaka: TAKAHASHI Rumiko
Length: 38 Volumes
Genre(s): Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Gender Bender, Harem, Martial Arts, Romance, School Life, Shounen
Introduction:
Brought to you by the same author of Inuyasha...which for me wasn't important at all, but instead more of a bad thing. I didn't really care for Inuyasha, but enough about that. What got me interested in a Gender Blender, and b. dad = panda, I mean that is just awesome! lol So I picked this manga up on a whim again, and because the Walden Books by me was closing so it was 40% off everything. But it was definitely worth the buy. Oh there is an anime, haven't seen it, but I'm assuming it's probably the same as the manga.
Quick Summary:
Ranma 1/2 weird title I know, but it all makes sense, main character is Ranma, and he is 1/2 male and 1/2 female, and no not a transvestite. See Ranma and his father and hardcore martial artists, and while training by some magic hot springs, Ranma fell into the female human spring, and his father into the Panda spring. Thus from now on every time they get wet with cold water they turn into a female for Ranma and a panda for his father, hot water reverses the process. Ok so lets move to the actual story so Ramna's father meant Tendo Akane's father, and set up an arranged marriage between Ranma and Tendo Akane. And so we begin to live together. At heart Ranma is a comedy, with a martial artist theme, with a bit of romance thrown in. Most of it focuses on Ranma having to fight strange characters for one reason or another, sometimes to save/protect Akane. Very few people however knows Ranma's secret, which causes a few misunderstandings including one of the love rivals falling in love with him. Otherwise just a fun comedy with strange characters, and a mix of romance polygons thrown in. There is a semi-conclusion to it, but no real complete conclusion.
Closing Comments:
So Ranma 1/2 is a fun romance/martial artist comedy, that likes to use the same gags many times over. Although this stays amusing for awhile, eventually it does start to get old towards the later volumes. Things also get a bit odd at parts, but overall it's just meant to be a fun comedy with an amusing cast. Overall I would recommended reading it or at least trying it, but buying it would be in the air unless you could find it cheap. It's not one of those that I would want to read the whole thing over again, but some parts I would like to read again type thing. Well enough about Ranma try it and see what you think.
~dinoman411
Hana Kimi
Series: Hana Kimi
Media Type: Manga
Mangaka: NAKAJO Hisaya
Length: 23 Volumes
Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Gender Bender, Romance, School Life, Shoujo
Introduction:
Hana Kimi what to say. A cast of various different character types all with there own quarks. For the most part Hana Kimi is a romance, though there is a bit of a reverse harem eventually. Simply put guys questioning there sexual orientation, is just fun :p lol Oh and I read this a good while ago, so I don't recall everything, but I know it was fun, and I enjoyed reading it.
Quick Summary:
How far would you go to meet and be with the guy you admire? Would you transfer to an all boys school, and pretend to be a guy? Well that is just what Mizuki Ashiya did. She did just that, applied and entered into the all boy's school (dressed as a boy) that her idol goes too. Meet Izumi Sano her idol, he was once a great high jumper, but quit for unknown reasons. From here begins the fun, and much to her surprise she ends up as his roommate, and unknown to her he finds out her secret. Through most of the story we see both characters in love with one another, but she wouldn't confess since she's currently a guy, and he doesn't confess since he doesn't want to trouble her since he knows her secret. Throughout the story a bit of a reverse harem forms, but with guys liking the main girl who is a guy, thus they begin questioning their sexual orientation. Everything else is pretty much your typical school romance, but all of the characters are fun, and most of them develop well throughout the story. A few chapters before the ending I found to be a bit of an unexpected event, but it all turned out just fine in the end. Oh yea forgot to mention the school doctor, pure awesomeness.
Closing Comments:
Well Hana Kimi is a fun manga, with a very amusing cast. The slight differences compared to most other high school romances really help it make an identity of it's own. Again this is only a manga, there is no anime, I actually bought this one just by chance, it was cheap on ebay so I bought it, and I'm glade I did. By no means is it my favorite high school romance, but it is worth a read.
~dinoman411
Media Type: Manga
Mangaka: NAKAJO Hisaya
Length: 23 Volumes
Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Gender Bender, Romance, School Life, Shoujo
Introduction:
Hana Kimi what to say. A cast of various different character types all with there own quarks. For the most part Hana Kimi is a romance, though there is a bit of a reverse harem eventually. Simply put guys questioning there sexual orientation, is just fun :p lol Oh and I read this a good while ago, so I don't recall everything, but I know it was fun, and I enjoyed reading it.
Quick Summary:
How far would you go to meet and be with the guy you admire? Would you transfer to an all boys school, and pretend to be a guy? Well that is just what Mizuki Ashiya did. She did just that, applied and entered into the all boy's school (dressed as a boy) that her idol goes too. Meet Izumi Sano her idol, he was once a great high jumper, but quit for unknown reasons. From here begins the fun, and much to her surprise she ends up as his roommate, and unknown to her he finds out her secret. Through most of the story we see both characters in love with one another, but she wouldn't confess since she's currently a guy, and he doesn't confess since he doesn't want to trouble her since he knows her secret. Throughout the story a bit of a reverse harem forms, but with guys liking the main girl who is a guy, thus they begin questioning their sexual orientation. Everything else is pretty much your typical school romance, but all of the characters are fun, and most of them develop well throughout the story. A few chapters before the ending I found to be a bit of an unexpected event, but it all turned out just fine in the end. Oh yea forgot to mention the school doctor, pure awesomeness.
Closing Comments:
Well Hana Kimi is a fun manga, with a very amusing cast. The slight differences compared to most other high school romances really help it make an identity of it's own. Again this is only a manga, there is no anime, I actually bought this one just by chance, it was cheap on ebay so I bought it, and I'm glade I did. By no means is it my favorite high school romance, but it is worth a read.
~dinoman411
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Ai Yori Aoshi
Series: Ai Yori Aoshi
Media Type: Anime & Manga
Mangaka: FUMIZUKI Kou
Length: 24 Episodes(Season 1) & 12 Episodes(Season 2); 17 Volumes
Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Ecchi, Harem, Romance, Seinen, Slice of Life
Introduction:
Again Ai Yori Aoshi is one of those shows I watched a good while ago, and again I started with the anime, and then went onto the manga. Now although the 1st season of the anime follows the manga closely, the second season does not follow the manga much at all. Also as usually the manga goes beyond the anime. The first season of the anime I thought was really well done, but the 2nd season was a let down.
Quick Summary:
Ok so we start out with our main character Hanabishi Kaoru who is currently a Jr. in college. One day he meets a girl who is looking for an address and being the nice guy he is he helps her, however they end up going to his house since they were unable to find it. After talking for a bit Karou realizes that she is Sakuraba Aoi, his childhood friend, and also who he was engaged to marry since he was young. She realizes she wrote the address wrong eventually, and when she realizes that he is Karou, she is ecstatic, since it was him she was looking for. See Karou was once part of a rich family and he was engaged to Aoi since he was young however due to certain incidents, Karou ran away from home, and cut all ties with his family. However Aoi really loved him, so she was devastated by this, and eventually went out to find him, which is where our story begins. They then start living together, and rediscover there pasts, and fall in love all over again. Unfortunately for Aoi Karou is quite popular, and eventually a whole cast of other females begin to flock to also live with Karou, just like your typical harem. From here until about 3/4 through we mainly follow a typical harem type plot, but towards the end the story shifts to a climax, that will allow Karou to finally settle things with his family, but will he get to stay with Aoi after this? Only by reading the manga will you find out.
Closing Comments:
Again most of it, especially in the anime, is a typical harem plot, with many girls and one guy. However the guy already knows which he wants, and does not truly love any of the others in a "love" type way. Throughout the story the past has a habit of showing up, which only thickens the plot, and makes it even more interesting. Again I would suggest watching the anime first then the manga, since the manga has more detail then the anime, and if you read it then watch it you will probably get board with the anime. Again a mostly heart filled tail of a girl and a guy, with many other distractions keeping them apart.
~dinoman411
Media Type: Anime & Manga
Mangaka: FUMIZUKI Kou
Length: 24 Episodes(Season 1) & 12 Episodes(Season 2); 17 Volumes
Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Ecchi, Harem, Romance, Seinen, Slice of Life
Introduction:
Again Ai Yori Aoshi is one of those shows I watched a good while ago, and again I started with the anime, and then went onto the manga. Now although the 1st season of the anime follows the manga closely, the second season does not follow the manga much at all. Also as usually the manga goes beyond the anime. The first season of the anime I thought was really well done, but the 2nd season was a let down.
Quick Summary:
Ok so we start out with our main character Hanabishi Kaoru who is currently a Jr. in college. One day he meets a girl who is looking for an address and being the nice guy he is he helps her, however they end up going to his house since they were unable to find it. After talking for a bit Karou realizes that she is Sakuraba Aoi, his childhood friend, and also who he was engaged to marry since he was young. She realizes she wrote the address wrong eventually, and when she realizes that he is Karou, she is ecstatic, since it was him she was looking for. See Karou was once part of a rich family and he was engaged to Aoi since he was young however due to certain incidents, Karou ran away from home, and cut all ties with his family. However Aoi really loved him, so she was devastated by this, and eventually went out to find him, which is where our story begins. They then start living together, and rediscover there pasts, and fall in love all over again. Unfortunately for Aoi Karou is quite popular, and eventually a whole cast of other females begin to flock to also live with Karou, just like your typical harem. From here until about 3/4 through we mainly follow a typical harem type plot, but towards the end the story shifts to a climax, that will allow Karou to finally settle things with his family, but will he get to stay with Aoi after this? Only by reading the manga will you find out.
Closing Comments:
Again most of it, especially in the anime, is a typical harem plot, with many girls and one guy. However the guy already knows which he wants, and does not truly love any of the others in a "love" type way. Throughout the story the past has a habit of showing up, which only thickens the plot, and makes it even more interesting. Again I would suggest watching the anime first then the manga, since the manga has more detail then the anime, and if you read it then watch it you will probably get board with the anime. Again a mostly heart filled tail of a girl and a guy, with many other distractions keeping them apart.
~dinoman411
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