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Saturday, July 5, 2014
☆Upcoming Review: Sailor Crystal☆
Super excited for the premier of Sailor Crystal ever since I was younger I never thought that they would continue the series. Look forward for a new review to be up. Don't forget to follow for more anime related posts to come!
Monday, June 30, 2014
➳My Review On: Attack On Titan➳
*Read With Caution! This Review Contains Spoilers!*
This review has been requested a while back and I have decided to continue with reviewing because the last time I reviewed something was like two months ago. Any ways this series takes place in a different time setting and it first starts with 100 years prior to the beginning of the story. The story tells about these giants known as "Titans" who force humanity to live within these walls. There are three different walls to live in which are walls Maria, Rose, and Sina. These walls let humanity live within them for a hundred years of peace. Until a 60 meter titan forces humanity to evacuate between the walls. There is little known knowledge about these giants such as they range from 3-15 meters tall and devour humans on sight. Even without eating humans they receive energy from direct sunlight. They also have some regenerative abilities, hard skin, and can only be killed by a deep incision at the base of the neck. With the knowledge of knowing where to kill it, this leads to the development of the vertical maneuver gear which allows them to do with the proper training.
Characters:
Eren Yeager- Is the main protagonist through out the series and is seen as aggressive and hot headed. In the beginning of the anime his mother is killed by a titan when there was a break in the walls. He intends to kill all the titans but wants to travel outside the walls. Even though he doesn't have many talents he improves through out the series such as the ablity to shift into a 15 meter class titan.
Mikasa Ackerman- Is the adopted child of the Yeager family and is a quiet and withdrawn girl but maintains a near constant stoic expression, except when Eren is in danger. She is very protective over Eren ever since her parents were killed by slavers, she went into shock until Eren saves her and motivates her to fight and live. Eren is also the reason she choose to become a soldier.
Armin Arlert- Is the childhood friend of Mikasa and Eren. He possesses a sharp mind and a neutral intuition for strategy which has been proven useful in many situations. Armin believes to be completely incompetent, cowardly, and hates having to rely on his friends all the time. Over time he progresses in the show by gaining confidence, respect, and also gaining even more intelligence.
Overall Ranking:
Before I dive into my review, on a side note I decided to not include all the characters and their descriptions because there are soo many but I decided to include the original three. Any who, the series was absolutely captivating because it is hard to find an action packed anime that is addicting to watch. Also the show's art style they used was a good choice because it reflected the story and the imagery that projected how it would look like visually. The shows plotline was worth watching because at the end of each episode it leaves questions of what might go on in the next and it is a good quality to have in a considered good anime. The characters interactions in the show is also worth watching because of learning their story as it develops throughout the show. Before I watched the anime I was a little on the defense side of not watching it but scrolling through my social media it was an obvious decision to decide on watching it. After watching the show it certainly gives a clear message that humanity is worth it. I have also previewed the show in the English dub but I personally prefer the Japanese dub because I usually prefer the Japanese dub when it is a recent release of an anime. Lastly, I think this show deserves a solid 5 out of 5 stars for it's story, characters, and development. I definitely encourage others to watch this series whether your into anime or just getting into it or into apocalyptic, action packed anime, then I suggest to watch this show. As for the next few blog posts I plan to add in new reviews of shows I have finished watching along with some cosplay related things. I'm also curious to know what you think of this show? Was it worth watching? Leave your comment below and don't forget to follow for more posts soon!
Mikasa Ackerman- Is the adopted child of the Yeager family and is a quiet and withdrawn girl but maintains a near constant stoic expression, except when Eren is in danger. She is very protective over Eren ever since her parents were killed by slavers, she went into shock until Eren saves her and motivates her to fight and live. Eren is also the reason she choose to become a soldier.
Armin Arlert- Is the childhood friend of Mikasa and Eren. He possesses a sharp mind and a neutral intuition for strategy which has been proven useful in many situations. Armin believes to be completely incompetent, cowardly, and hates having to rely on his friends all the time. Over time he progresses in the show by gaining confidence, respect, and also gaining even more intelligence.
Overall Ranking:
Before I dive into my review, on a side note I decided to not include all the characters and their descriptions because there are soo many but I decided to include the original three. Any who, the series was absolutely captivating because it is hard to find an action packed anime that is addicting to watch. Also the show's art style they used was a good choice because it reflected the story and the imagery that projected how it would look like visually. The shows plotline was worth watching because at the end of each episode it leaves questions of what might go on in the next and it is a good quality to have in a considered good anime. The characters interactions in the show is also worth watching because of learning their story as it develops throughout the show. Before I watched the anime I was a little on the defense side of not watching it but scrolling through my social media it was an obvious decision to decide on watching it. After watching the show it certainly gives a clear message that humanity is worth it. I have also previewed the show in the English dub but I personally prefer the Japanese dub because I usually prefer the Japanese dub when it is a recent release of an anime. Lastly, I think this show deserves a solid 5 out of 5 stars for it's story, characters, and development. I definitely encourage others to watch this series whether your into anime or just getting into it or into apocalyptic, action packed anime, then I suggest to watch this show. As for the next few blog posts I plan to add in new reviews of shows I have finished watching along with some cosplay related things. I'm also curious to know what you think of this show? Was it worth watching? Leave your comment below and don't forget to follow for more posts soon!
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Cosplay Tip #6 What To Pack For A Con
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I have traveled a lot and I thought I should share with you on what to pack for a convention. A few things to start out on packing is planning. If you write down a list of everything you need the packing will be much easier and you won't forget most of the things you need. Once you have written down all the things you need to pack, you should start packing. A few things you should pack are all your cosplays, make-up, and wigs but you should also pack regular clothing. Make-sure you don't forget anything off your list and once you have finished packing double check on everything you have. When it comes to double checking I always forget something. If you need help on what to pack just remember what you need the most for the days you'll be staying. If you have a different bag for the convention and are using it for carrying around at the con here are something's you should include. You should include your money, snacks, water, make-up for touchups, and your camera(s) for your convention bag. After you get all your stuff packed you should be ready for the convention. I'm sorry this was a small post but I hope this was helpful for most of you. If you have anything to add about this topic please do so in the comments.
Monday, August 5, 2013
♦♣My Review On: Puella Magi Madoka Magica♣♦
*Read With Caution! This Review Contains Spoilers!*
Since It's back to school time I've decided to finally review this anime which has been on my list to review for about a while. Any who, this series takes place in the city of Mitakihara, where two school girls named Madoka Kaname and Sayaka Miki are approached by an adorable familiar named Kyubey,who offers to grant each of them one wish in exchanged to become magical girls. Later, a mysterious girl named Homura Akemi has already made this deal, and tries to prevent Madoka from accepting it. Kyubey encourages Madoka by telling her she will become the most powerful magical girl. Each time seeing all her friends suffer from having to use their supernatural powers to fight these "witches",creatures responsible for murders and suicides, she hesitates. But when the times comes to fight the most powerful witch called "Walpurgisnacht" Kyoko,another magical girl who is introduced following Mami's death, questions Homura of how she knows when and where this witch will strike. In response, Homura tells Madoka that she has been repeating the same timeline for a long time in order to save her from becoming a witch after the fight between "Walpurgisnacht". In the End Homura attempts to destroy it but becomes to weak to finish it and so Madoka makes a contract with Kyubey upon her wish: she contracts to prevent them from becoming witches when they are at their limits. And so the laws of the universe are rewritten such that at the moment that a soul gem becomes black with anguish, Madoka appears and purifies it before the magical girl passes on. As a result of this wish,she becomes the god of the magical girls that is the savior that exists all the time,leaving Homura with the memory of her human existence.
Terms used frequently in this series:
Magical Girl:
A magical girl is usually in her teenage years that makes a contract with an incubator. The contract is that the incubator will grant her one wish in exchange to become a magical girl that will use her powers to fight the witches. Most wishes will effect what the magical girl will be for example if it is a healing wish she will be able to heal twice as more than a normal human if harmed.
Soul Gem:
A soul gem is an egg-shaped gem that holds the magical girl's power. This gem is created after the contract is made with the incubator. It's size and brightness is related to how much power the magical girl has. The gem is used for hunting and fighting witches such as knowing if a witch is nearby and transforming for battles. When it isn't in gem form it is usually worn on the magical girl's finger. A soul gem is named as is because it is the container of the soul so that the body will survive from battle wounds. If the gem is destroyed the owner will die and if the body is away from the gem the body will have no pulse and be lifeless. When the magical girl uses her powers, her gem becomes darker and if it is constantly as is the girl will be weak. After the girl is weak the gem will become a grief seed (later to become a witch) but to prevent it the soul gem will have to be purified.
Grief Seed:
Grief seeds are black egg-shaped thorns created at birth of a witch. If planted, they form the barriers that hides the witch from humans. When a witch is defeated, the grief seed is left behind and is used to cleanse soul gems. Kyubey is also able to consume grief seeds this way.
Witches:
Witches are non-human and are supposedly created from curses. They are hidden in private worlds and are not normally invisible. If left alone, they affect humans by giving them marks called a "Witch's Kisses",which cause accidents,diseases,or suicides. Witches are sometimes looking the same through out the series which are referred to familiars or are known as magical girls who forget to purify their soul gems. Each witches barriers contains a labyrinth,that shows their subconscious.
A magical girl is usually in her teenage years that makes a contract with an incubator. The contract is that the incubator will grant her one wish in exchange to become a magical girl that will use her powers to fight the witches. Most wishes will effect what the magical girl will be for example if it is a healing wish she will be able to heal twice as more than a normal human if harmed.
Soul Gem:
A soul gem is an egg-shaped gem that holds the magical girl's power. This gem is created after the contract is made with the incubator. It's size and brightness is related to how much power the magical girl has. The gem is used for hunting and fighting witches such as knowing if a witch is nearby and transforming for battles. When it isn't in gem form it is usually worn on the magical girl's finger. A soul gem is named as is because it is the container of the soul so that the body will survive from battle wounds. If the gem is destroyed the owner will die and if the body is away from the gem the body will have no pulse and be lifeless. When the magical girl uses her powers, her gem becomes darker and if it is constantly as is the girl will be weak. After the girl is weak the gem will become a grief seed (later to become a witch) but to prevent it the soul gem will have to be purified.
Grief Seed:
Grief seeds are black egg-shaped thorns created at birth of a witch. If planted, they form the barriers that hides the witch from humans. When a witch is defeated, the grief seed is left behind and is used to cleanse soul gems. Kyubey is also able to consume grief seeds this way.
Witches:
Witches are non-human and are supposedly created from curses. They are hidden in private worlds and are not normally invisible. If left alone, they affect humans by giving them marks called a "Witch's Kisses",which cause accidents,diseases,or suicides. Witches are sometimes looking the same through out the series which are referred to familiars or are known as magical girls who forget to purify their soul gems. Each witches barriers contains a labyrinth,that shows their subconscious.
Characters:
Madoka Kaname:
Madoka is a 14 year old girl that thinks of her self as a person that has no talents or special qualities until her life changes when she encounters upon Kyubey. After seeing Mami fight the witches she becomes more interested to become a magical girl but after witnessing Mami's death she becomes more hesitant to become one. Prior to this timeline she is shown to be a magical girl that has average powers and ends up either killed or by being transformed into a witch. Back to the present timeline she is later shown to be the most powerful magical girl and becomes the god of the magical girls by leaving Homura with the memory of her existence.
Homura Akemi:
Homura was originally shy before she had a cold personality and was always the transfer student in previous timelines. Before she transferred she spent her time in the hospital due to her heart disease. When Madoka was killed in her battle between the powerful witch Homura makes a contract with Kyubey in order to become a person to protect her. She becomes a magical girl that can manipulate time from the time she met Madoka to change fate. Homura cares about her and never gives up trying to save her. Her weapon is a shield filled with sand that can allow her to freeze time. This is useless when she is restrained but she also use it to protect her from projectiles and to help her carry all her weapons. Since Homura has no magic that has offensive capability, she attacks with homemade,stolen firearms and explosives when time is frozen. None of the girls know what weapons she has, since she usually uses them while time has stopped. Another thing about her shield is once the sand on it is almost out she has the reset the timeline. As for the final timeline, Homura inherits Madoka's rose bow and arrows along with a set of white wings.
Sayaka Miki:
Madoka's best friend and classmate who is a tomboy. She makes a contract with Kyubey to heal the hand of a violinist who she is in love with. Sayaka's power is to produce multiple swords and can regenerate because of her wish. She eventually changes her thoughts on the world and becomes a witch. Madoka and Kyko try to help her but they know there is nothing to do.
Mami Tomoe:
Mami is a veteran magical girl and is a third-year student at Madoka's school. She lives alone in a penthouse after the death of her parents in a car accident and is the only one who survived it by contracting Kyubey. Her powers are revolved around her yellow ribbons which become riffles and have some healing powers. Deep inside she has no friends to talk to or have anyone to fight against witches with. Mami dies a witch killed her in previous timelines she knew the truth behind witches and the soul gem. She use to kill others around her including herself in the last timeline she is alive and fights alongside Kyko and Homura.
Kyko Sakura:
Kyko is a veteran magical girl who comes to the city following Mami's death. She was from a poor church family and wished if people could listen to her fathers preaching. Eventually her father learns of this wish and becomes insane and kills the family except her. She learns that she will use her powers for herself and not using it for others because it will cause despair. She is always seen with food and hates others for wasting it which she uses this logic when hunting full grown witches. She is an older magical girl than the others and can wield a spear that can extend or multiple sections and can change it's form to hit others at the same time. She can create barriers to let others out from interfering. She tries to save Sayaka but she ends up sacrificing herself so that Sayaka isn't lonely to die. In the previous time line she used to be partners with Mami and possessed illusion magic by making copies of herself which she also got from her wish. She no longer possesses it after her families death and decides to use her powers for herself ending her partnership with Mami. In the last timeline she is alive and fights with the others.
Overall Ranking:
I give this anime a 5 out of 5 stars because the plot was some what easy to follow because of the different timelines. The detail on the art is different but beautiful and the characters are very interesting to watch. The series is very fast because it has only 12 episodes and the series has dark fantasy, tragedy, and drama which I love. I recommend it to anyone who would like to watch a magical girl series that is dark.
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
☆Cosplayer's Spotlight☆
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In these types of posts I would like to acknowledge some cosplayers for each month. I would like to share a little bit on why I have chosen them for this months Cosplayer's Spotlight. I have chosen Aicosu because they are very artistic and talented, which is something a great cosplayer has. Aicosu consist of Shelia and Sylar.
Cosplayer:
Shelia is a the one who creates the cosplays and props for both her and Sylar. She also does all the make-up, styling, photo editing, and answers cosplay advice on tumblr. She has graduated from college and is devoted to prop making.
Cosplayer:
Sylar is the mastermind of all their ideas and is charming. He is currently majoring in voice acting and is very funny at times. Together they make Aicosu a cosplay couple who are very talented and great to meet. I suggest you all check out these great cosplayers on their sites. Be sure to follow my blog for more posts!
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Cosplay Tip #5 Summer Conventions
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It's summer time for most of you and the convention season is starting for me. As the weather is heating up I want to share my tips on summer conventions. Summer conventions are great because you can stay at the con with no worry of school or work. The first thing you should think before you go to the con is "How to keep cool at the convention?'. Depending on the convention your going to you have to think is most of the convention going to be inside or outside? Whether it's outside or inside type convention, you should always bring water not only for hydration but for keeping your self fresh in the heat. If the majority of the convention is held inside, keeping yourself cool will be easy. If most of the convention is held outside, then another thing you should do for keeping yourself cool is to try and stay under a shaded area or stay inside under an air vent. If it's a month before your convention try making a summer type cosplay, if you don't know what I mean it's just a version of a character with an outfit that is similar to summer wear. I hope this helps on Summer conventions if you want to add on to this post please leave a comment and don't forget to follow this blog. I have another blog on here so be sure to check it out!
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
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Please help me out by liking this on facebook so I can make it on the cover of Cosplay Shinkou magazine!
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Cosplay Tip #4 Why You Should Cosplay?
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~BanzaiPro
There are many reasons to cosplay but I believe in the three most obvious ones. The first reason to why you should cosplay is that your social life changes such as having new friends to be cosplaying with or having a boyfriend or girlfriend that shares your favorite interest. I would like to add on for social life that you could always develop a cosplay group which I have.
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~Aicosu
The second reason is developing confidence which is a major when you are shy but you get over it by acting like the character. When you have friends that cosplay you will soon overcome confidence. Even when it comes to photos it is also a major.
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~LALASOSU2
The third reason to cosplaying is developing skills such as make-up,photography,costume making,and prop making skills. Skills are things that develop in years of cosplaying and years of learning. I hope this answers the question to "Why you should cosplay?". More reviews and news to come soon!
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Cosplay Tip # 3 Age Limits To Cosplay?
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~Flitzichen
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~RayWolf16
Cosplayer:
~GregBlundell
I was on Youtube just watching a video and a comment was added asking if there are any age limits to cosplaying. The answer to that is a simple "No" there are none. It doesn't matter whether about age,ethnic background,weight or anything it just matters that you want to be that character you really want to portray. Heck I saw an amazing Ciel cosplayer in a wheelchair at the J-Pop Summit last year. Most of the time it is funny to see how in the community there are little rules which cosplay doesn't have any rules at all! Cosplaying is being whoever you want to be whenever you want so don't let others discourage you I know how it feels because I had some friends that just laugh at how I keep cosplaying but it doesn't let me down because they don't know the half of what I endure to get just one cosplay done. Most of the time I leave people to be amazed at how skilled I am,how I come home from a convention and go to school the next day which I got used to after my second non-anime convention. If your discouraged just remember that feeling of being that one character you love to cosplay or have and remind yourself that your able to do this for the passion of cosplaying. Keep in mind that there are others that cosplay for the competition of it so don't hang around those people. I sure have some work ahead of me on making my next cosplays and typing this. I really hope this helped even though it's rant after rant but I promise to make it clearer now and then.
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