Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Ghost Hunt Review

     Ghost Hunt is an occult detective anime that originally ran October 2006 to March 2007. The show centers around a high school student named Mai Taniyama who begins work at Shibuya Psychic Research Center, headed by Kazuya Shibuya. The group also features a monk, teen celebrity psychic, priest, and priestess.
     Over the course of the series, the team takes on many cases that span over a period of 2 to 4 20 minute episodes, all of which are interesting and decently intricate. Although these cases are all nice and complicated, it would be nice if there were a few that lasted longer and were even more convoluted. Nevertheless, they never failed to keep my interest.
     This was an overall good show. Although it lacked some of the tension and complexity of most detective fiction, it was enjoyable all throughout. I'd recommend this show to all my homies who be down with the dank shit.



Thursday, September 12, 2013

FLCL Review

     What can I say about FLCL (or Fooly Cooly for long)? This show is just so damn great. One of my all time favorite shows. Definitely my number 1 favorite anime. The reason this show stands out among the many things I've seen is the intricacy of all it's metaphors and symbolism. It would take hours of analytical discussion for me to explain all the little details, so I'll just give you a basic explanation. The show is about puberty and the struggles of adolescence. The protagonist, Naota Nandaba, is literally slapped in the face with oncoming adulthood by Haruko Haruhara, an alien investigator, on earth to track down the Pirate King. If you watch the series, be sure to keep an eye out for all the symbolism and what not.
     The animation style in the show is varies. Aside from the usual 2D anime graphics, it also had 3D sequences, partially animated comic-strip-like segments, and more. This is another thing that makes it stand out to me. It is as visually entertaining as it is psychologically entertaining. With those 2 aspects combined together, watching this show is a mind blowing experience. 
     FLCL is dank as fuck. If you like shows with complex stories that make you think, then you need to watch this. And... Thats really all I have to say. If you decide to watch the series, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. 

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Review

     Aight dawg. Time for another review. This here in one of the shows that sucks you in as soon as you turn it on, and keeps you hooked until you've seen every single episode. I'm talking about My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. What just so happens to be my favorite show. This pastel coated kid's show has an enormous cult following, comprised mainly of teenagers and adults who refer to themselves as "bronies." The show is currently airing (although in between seasons at the moment) on The Hub.
     I enjoy watching this show because it has a cheerful vibe almost constantly, though it still has it's fair share of action and drama. It's bright colors and joyful characters are like a stress relief, keeping you temporarily distracted from whatever shit real life brings you. I guess this explains why the show appeals to more adults than children. The episodes are usually not directly related, but the plot still maintains continuity. I think I would like it more if all the episodes were part of one big long story, but its my favorite show either way, so its not important. Anyways, if you haven't seen it, I suggest you watch it, as there is a good chance you'll become addicted.