Skyhigh (Manga Review)

Summary - All souls of those murdered arrive at the Gate of Grudges. Izuko, keeper of the Gate of Grudges presents each soul with three choices: pass through the Gate of Grudges to heaven and be reborn, refuse to admit death and remain as a ghost on earth, or haunt and kill one person and then proceed to hell and eternal suffering. What does each soul choose and why?



This has to be one of my new favorite Manga's. I already started reading the sequel SkyHigh Karma. The theme in Skyhigh is morality. It explores the choices of the person murdered. As stated previously above the character has three choices. The three choices reborn, refuse to admit death and remain as a ghost on earth, or haunt and kill one person and then proceed to hell and eternal suffering. My favorite story was "Gain." It's about a pregnant woman who was murdered by a jealous friend.



The emotion and reactions to each character is something I can relate too. I love the questions raised here such as, how does a murdered spirit deal with death? What would you do if you were murdered? How would you react to these three choices? If you look deeply into the stories, the characters are very emotional and complex people. From suicide to rape this Manga raises alot of issues. The drawing is well done, the facial expression really captivate the emotion of shock, anger, joy and regret. I really enjoyed it. It's a must read here are some pics from the Manga. The only thing I didn't like, is that so many characters chose to kill. I felt more of the spirits should have went to heaven. It was a good story otherwise. Check it out.

Final Grade - B+

Wallflower Episode 1

This is an anime called The Wallflower. Its a story about a young girl who needs to be a proper lady for her aunt. The aunt uses four young attractive boys to teach this girl to be proper or pay the rent. Its a great story and its very funny. Here is the first episode. You can watch this show on funimation.com Enjoy. Anime Rules!!!!












The Wallflower 1 1/3 dub



The Wallflower 1 2/3 dub


The Wallflower 1 3/3 dub


Ouran High School Host Club AMV & Outtakes

This is one of my favorite anime shows of all time, Ouran High School Host Club! If you haven't seen this anime then where have you been. My friend first introduced it to me and my first reaction was O.o. When I got further into the series, it was awesome. It also has many of my favorite voice actors here. I recommend that you watch this show. In fact here is the first episode some AMV's and bloopers. Hope you enjoy! Anime Rules!!!!




Ouran High School Host Club Episode 1 Part 1 English Dubb


Ouran High School Host Club Episode 1 Part 2 English Dubb


Ouran Day - AB2008 - Best Romance - 桜蘭高校ホスト部



OHSHC- eye to eye


Stand Out ~ Tamaki/Haruhi


Ouran High School Host Club (It's Gonna Be Me)



O.H.S.H.C. the M.I.B.



RENGE: Just the way I am!


Doki Doki Waku Waku



Mata Ashita


Bokura no Love Style - Hikaru and Kaoru



Guilty Beauty Love-Tamaki (Japenese Version)



Guilty Beauty Love: Tamaki Suoh (Voice Actor Vic Mignogna)



tsumetai yoru - kyouya



Itsumo Soba Ni - Takashi Morinozuka Tribute



Ouran Dub Outtakes Pt.1



Ouran Dub Outtakes Pt. 2



Ouran Dub Outtakes pt.3



Ouran Dub Outtakes pt.4



Kingdom Hearts

I love KH and it is one of my favorite games of all time! So here are some funnies and AMVs of our favorite group of people. Anime Rules!!!!

Kingdom Hearts Sings the D'oh Song


lol, Kingdom Hearts


Kingdom Hearts Parody




Kingdom Hearts Invader Zim Style


Kingdom hearts 2 invader zim


Kingdom Hearts Music Video - Bring Me To Life - Evanescence


Kingdom Hearts: Sora and Kairi- When You Believe

Vocaloid


I just got hooked to this fan-made anime called Vocaloid and it's pure genius. Check out some of the vids! The 4 vids after "Circle You" is a story and a darn good one. This is all made by the same user. Rate and comment! Anime Rules!!














"Circle You, Circle You"

"Servant of Evil"

"Daughter of Evil"




"Message of Regret"






"Re_Birthday"
"Joker"


"Trick and Treat"

"Alice of Human Sacrifice"


"Servant of Evil- Classical chorus"




Infinite Space (DS) Preview

This week I had a chance to play the Japanese version of Sega's new Sci-Fi RPG. The RPG is entitled "Infinite Space" or Mugen Kōro in Japan. You follow Yuri a young man who dreams of being a space captain. The story I couldn't really understand since I don't understand Japanese. From what Sega said that the story is divided into two parts. One part is Yuri story and the other is him years later. I would like to talk about the gameplay and graphics for this game.

Gameplay - The gameplay is fairly simple. You first must pick and design your ship. There are over 150 designs and crew members to choose from. Once you have choosen your ship. You will embrake on missions depending on what galaxy you have choosen. You control the ship from the command center. Using the touch screen you forward ship towards it's goal. But random battles can encounter with other enemy ships. The attacks are done by the attack gauge seen on the top screen. The higher the attack gauge the more damage you do the ship. It's a turn based RPG with battles with your characters, once you invade the enemy ships. Multiplayer will be fully supported in Wi-fi. However I didn't get a chance to try it out.

Gameplay Footage

Graphics The game opens up with a wonderful Anime cut scene. The conversations are in 2D picture stills. The gameplay itself is in full 3D as you command your ship and take fire. It's has very good graphics for the DS. It has an Nintendo 64 feel to it.

Stay tune for the full review of Infinite Space when it's release for the Nintendo DS on March 16th.

I Wish I Had A Wife Review

I finally gotten the chance to see a Korean Romantic Comedy entitled "I Wish I Had A Wife." The movie is directed by Park Heung-shik (The Twins, Bravo, My Life). It stars Sol Kyung-gu (Peppermint Candy) and Jeon Do-yeon (Happy End, Harmonium in My Memory).

Story - The story follows Bong-Soo Kim (Sol Kyung-gu) a single lonely banker, who is watching love pass him by. He sees all his friends and co-workers getting hitched. Not getting any younger and approaching 30, Bong-Soo Kim starts recording monologues for his future wife. In these monologues Bong-Soo Kim tells his future wife how much he loves her. When Bong-Soo is about to give up hope, enters his old classmate played by (Jin Hee-kyung). Bong-Soo meets her again after leaving a hospital and the two start dating, or just having flings. While this is going on he meets a lovely but shy school teacher Woo-Joo (Jeon Do-yeon). Woo-Joo is very much like Bong-Soo Kim. She also wishes to have the right person in her life, but tends to be out of luck. What progresses in the story is a chance of miss opportunity for Bong-Soo. You know the story of the nice guy that has a nice girl crushing on him, but the nice guy is too dumb to see it. That will sum up Bong-Soo. The problem I had with the story is the rushed ending. I won't spoil it but I felt that the character relationship should have been developed more. Like there should have been more to it. But otherwise it's a nice story.

Music - The music in "I Wish I Had A Wife" is very upbeat and relaxing. Two styles of music Classic music and Jazz. The music score fits right with this lighthearted film. It doesn't disappoint.



Acting - You know some people say romantic movies are the easiest genre to act in. That is not the case at all. It's very difficult to act like you desire or in love with somebody. Sol Kyung-gu delievers as Bong-Soo Kim he is believable as the lovable loner searching for true love. You will find yourself getting frustrated, as you watch him ignore the love in front of him. Jeon Do-yeon is known as one of the best actress in Korea. She really gets into skin of a shy, lonely woman, trying her hardest to win this man's heart. The actors and director do they job well. They make sure that each scene sets the tone for the next scene.

Final Grade - "I Wish I Had A Wife" gets a C+. Great acting, fun music, but the story had it's miss with the establishment of the relationship. Bong Soo Kim basically was like, hey I didn't get the girl I want. I might as well take you. It's a fun movie and worth at least checking out.

I Wish I Had A Wife Trailer

Final Fantasy XIII Soundtrack (Disc 1) Review

On March 9th, Square Enix will released Final Fantasy XIII for the PS3 and XBOX 360. I manage to get my hands on the Final Fantasy XIII soundtrack. Does Masashi Hamauzu make his mark and bring the magic we are used too? Or does the Final Fantasy need it's father Nobuo Uematsu back at the helm?

Rest assure Final Fantasy XIII Soundtrack is amazing. This album can rival Final Fantasy VII Soundtrack. Masahai Hamauzu really put his all in this soundtrack. With four discs to listen you, believe it that you are getting your money's worth. What really makes Final Fantasy XIII so special is it's variety of music. The soundtracks doesn't have just Classical music. There is Jazz, Rock and Acoustic as well. I believe that this Final Fantasy soundtrack brings something other predecessors was lacking. I felt that Final Fantasy XII was lacking emotions. Final Fantasy XII soundtrack was so generic and I really couldn't get into it. But let's get to the review of Disc 1.

Disc 1 contains 19 songs
Song list

1. Prelude To Final Fantasy - The prelude is a very important track. It sets the mood and tone for the whole album. This isn't the standard soft prelude that we're used to hearing. This prelude can be describe as soldiers marching to battle. The drums slowly creep in as you keep hearing a chime like sound. Then the trumpets finally play in which brings us to a mood that we are overlooking a city. It's a great build up. I enjoy it.

2. The Promise - This is a very emotional romantic theme. Which begins with Piano keys, then in pure orchestra fashion the strings enter. This song is one of my many favorites. I put this top five on the soundtrack. The ending with the strings is amazing and very emotional. I believe this will be used in the loved story for Snow.

3. The Thirteenth Day - The Thirteenth day is a really short song only 53 seconds. It contains haunting sounds and a solo string. Nothing really special on this song.

4. Defiers of Fate - Defiers Of Fate starts off with a techno like sound and guitar solo. Then it gives us an orchestra less epic take on Lighting's theme. This is a good track but I could deal without it.

5. Saber's Edge - Percussion's, Horns, Pianos what more can you ask for in Saber's Edge. This has a really good fantasy feel to it. As I was listening to this, it brought me to another place. I imagined a world in outer space. A very nice sci-fi feel.

6. The Hanging Edge - Bring in the Violins and Strings because this is one suspenseful song. I like this one because it keeps on you on edge. When listening to it I felt like time was running out somewhere. The little Violin solo was the best part.

7. Those For The Purge - This theme starts off very dark, but later on lightens up. I felt the emotion was that you had to make a decision. This is a great song for when you just need to think.

8. The Warpath Home - The horns return in this song. Once again we get a marching, war room type of feel. Average at best.

9. The Pulse Fal'Cie - A very quick orchestrated song that I wish was a little longer. However this song slows down the tone from the previous song and brings us into a mellow mood.

10. Face It Later - The piano, flute and strings are used in this song. The piano has a short solo with the flute in the background, accompany by the strings. Very romantic theme but once again another theme I wish was longer. It's only fifty five seconds. But I love it anyway.

11. Snow's Theme - The mood of the album is changed once again. With the electric guitars getting their shine in a wonderful song. Snow's theme can be described in three words pure bad ass. Snow's theme I feel the emotion of Man who is a hero and on a mission. This is one of my favorites from disc one.

12. The Vestige - The album is slow down to bring in strings with a vocals in the background that blends in.

13. Ragnarok - The choir is in full effect for this song. Its very spiritual and haunting. I felt like I was at church and the choir was singing for a funeral. This is a very good song. Epic feel to it.

14. In The Sky That Night - I really like this theme. It's very cute lol. It's a very happy piano theme. I can imagine kids playing when listening to this. I think this will be use for a mini game.

15. Promised Eternity
- My favorite song on Disc one. The piano and string returns in a very emotional romantic song. Just like "The Promised" the emotion of a love can be felt. This is one stands out the most to me because of the build up. It's starts with the piano solo, then the strings give us this I love you forever moment. It's just beautiful.

16. Eternal Love (Short Version) - This is a nice R&B/Pop song. It is sung by Sayuri Sugawara. I don't understand Japanese but this song is very hot.

17. Lake Bresha - Very mellow and comfortable theme. This is a great theme that you can fly with. The violins make a return again.

18. The Pulse L'Cie - Another Pulse theme this one is very good. It's very simple with horns and strings. But once again very short.

19. Eidolons - Disc 1 ends in an epic way and rightfully so, it leads to the wonderful opening of disc 2. This song contains drums, electric guitar and strings. It's a nice battle theme which I believe is going to be used for the summons.

Final Grade - Disc 1 is a very nice appetizer before the main course. Disc 1 is my least favorite out of the 4. But it is worthy of a listen. Disc 1 Grade is B-. Good but it's like a little teaser before the show.

Stand Out Tracks From Disc 1

1. The Promise
2. The Hanging Edge
3. Snow's Theme
4. Promised Eternity
5. Eternal Love.




What We Want If Final Fantasy VII Has Another Sequel

Ok I know Final Fantasy XIII is only one month away. However I was recently playing Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core and Dirge Of Cerberus. After watching the secret ending of Dirge Of Cereberus, it is clear that Square Enix has indicated another possible story in Final Fantasy VII universe. I hope this happens because the secret ending was a cliffhanger. If you haven't seen the secret ending click the video below warning it contains spoilers.

Dirge Of Cerberus Secret Ending.

If you haven't played Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core for the PSP then you don't know who that guy is. Well his name is Genesis and he is one of the baddies in Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core.

Here is what I propose if we get another Final Fantasy VII game.

Main Villian should be Genesis! - I love Sephiroth as much as any Final Fantasy VII fan. Let's be honest with ourselves his story has already been told. Frankly his war with Cloud is getting stale. He has lost twice already (that's if you are not counting Kingdom Hearts and Dissida) I'm sick of Jenova and her son. Let's bring in someone who has not been satisified with his goal. Genesis still has work to do and his clones should still be on the loose. I think Genesis would add a great depth to the next story, because where Genesis is we will see the return of characters such as Zack, Aerith and Angeal.

No more depressed Cloud please. - After Advent Children it is shown that Cloud is comfortable in his own skin. Let Cloud finally take more of a mature role. Let's see some more character into Cloud, let him crack a joke for once. Show more aspect of the person that he is grown to be. He is human and has healed let's see more of a human Cloud. Also would it also kill you to have him officially dating Tifa? The girl has been waiting forever. I know they live together with Marlene and Denzel but c'mon.

Bring back Nobuo Uematsu - If the next game is going to be done right. Then we need to have the father of Final Fantasy music leading the helm for this project. As good as the other composers are Nobuo brings out the emotion the best. It's time to return to our roots if this would be the Final of Final Fantasy VII.

Aerith Is Dead Keep Her That Way - I love Aerith and frankly there is no Final Fantasy VII without her. But keep her dead and in the Lifestream. She can give guidance and aid the team. But do not bring her back to life, it would just make things complicated for poor Tifa lol.

Gameplay - Gameplay I would love to see Crisis Core gameplay for the next game. I love the feel of the Action RPG. Turn based is classic gameplay but in this day and age, we need to move around.

Summons - Bring back Knights Of The Round Table! End of story.

Shrina Needs To Return To Evil - Rufus is still alive which means Shrina should have a comeback. Plus where there is Rufus there is the Turks. Time to bring back to evil empire that we love from Final Fantasy VII. Have Shrina create new Weapon projects to try to stop Genesis.

Finally Give Everyone Else Some Focus - Cloud story is done. Vincent story is done. Tifa done. Aerith done. What about a little more focus on Cid and Red XIII (I named him Red Fox lol)? Let's see the support characters get a little more focus.

That's all.



Soul Eater Review

Yahoo! Hello everyone. Welcome to my second review. This review is on the show Soul Eater.

From the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist and Cowboy Bebop, I present the new greatest hit, Soul Eater. Join three meisters and their weapons on a journey to become the greatest weapon of all; a Death Scythe. 51 episodes of drama, action, and comedy, this is a show everyone will be talking about forever.
Let's meet the meisters and weapons shall we?






Meet Meister Maka Albarn and Soul

Maka Albarn and Soul are partners in keeping
evil at bay by catching their souls. You see Maka's goal is to make Soul Death's ultimate weapon, a Death Scythe. In order for soul to become one, they must catch 99 souls and one witch soul. However if they make any mistake in catching the witch's soul, all of the other souls will be confiscated and they have to start all over. Maka is a very determined girl. Vigilant in seeing other peoples souls and the
power of purifying (Anti- Magic Wavelength), she is one talented meister. Maka is a book worm and a little short tempered. Her father is the first Death Scythe of the Death Weapon Meister Academy (DWMA) in which all meisters and weapons go to. Soul is very opposite of Maka. Soul is very calm in the face of danger. He has a nonchalant attitude about life and wants to be the coolest guy around. Together the make an awesome team.

Meet Shimigami Death the Kid and Twins Liz and Patty

Death the Kid is a very "unique" character. Death the Kid has an OCD for symmetry. Sometimes though, his obsessiveness with symmetry gets in the way of important missions and his other priorities. However looking past that flaw, Kid is a genius. He is the son of none other than Death himself. Kid is very confident and awesome in battle especially with his move the Death Cannon. Liz and Patty are his twin guns and are biological twins. Liz is the oldest and is the person who is the voice of the trio especially when Kid acts up or Patty (which is quite often). Patty is the fun-loving younger sister of Liz. She's the comic relief in a way. (No spoilers. You'll see for yourself). Death the Kid is one of my fav characters in this amazing show and my fav team.


Meet the Assassin BlackStar and Tsubaki

If you think that Death the Kid was a complex
character, wait until you see BlackStar. BlackStar
belongs in a family of assassins however, he is not
a very good one himself. He's very selfish and
headstrong. He wants to "transcend God someday"
but that's possible. He keeps messing up missions and
as a result never came close to make Tsubaki
into a Death Scythe. The only person that can bring
BlackStar back to earth is is ninja weapon Tsubaki.
Tsubaki is a very honest, a loyal partner and friend.
She is like a mother to BlackStar. She always correcting
him and making sure he doesn't botch things up,
especially when his big ego gets in the way (which is all
the time).


Storyline Ranking On The Anime Awesome Scale- This is one of the best anime shows
I have ever seen! The storyline keeps you on the edge of your seats and wanting more.
So many twists and best of all no fillers! (You may have noticed I said that
in my last review. I've been saying this because I have been watching too
much Bleach and as some of you know, there are a lot of fillers in that show
lol).

Characters' Ranking On the Anime Awesome Scale- The characters unique "personas"
(Persona 3 and 4 reference) and the way they express their kick butt attitude, clearly makes this
show different from any other. There is noting more I can say except its epic!!!

Final Overall Rating on the Anime Awesome Scale- The final grade for this epic anime is
an A++. Stay tuned for the review of Persona 3 and 4. Anime Rules!!!!!
P.S Funimation has this show on their site too.

Cosplay Ideas!

Credit to CosplayMagic.com I have become a big fan of Cosplay and I'm amazed at how detail some of the characters are. Well I think this Halloween I'm finally going to take the full step into nerd hood. I finally join the ranks of Cosplay. Here are some of my ideas of what should be my first Cosplay. Remember all these great Cosplay outfits can be brought at CosplayMagic.com.

Justin's Six Choices

The Joker

Justin - Everyone always tells me I make a great Joker. But a heavy price of $350 bucks, if I'm going to be the Joker for night. Then I will need to invest mind, body and soul into being the Joker. Who know's if I have extra cash I might just buy it.

Organization XIII


Justin - Get a group of my friends and we will walk the streets at night as Organization XIII. This is a great idea and only $125.

Neon Genesis Evangelion Shinji Ikari Plugsuit

Justin - As a huge fan of Neon Genesis this suit is the bomb, I wouldn't mind wearing this. At the price of $260 this would be something to wear at the next Anime Convention.

Ouran High School Host Club Boy Uniform

Justin - Hey why spend so much for only $115 bucks I can go as a member of Ouran High School Club. I think Prince and Anime Angel would like this choice very much.

Air Gear Itsuki "Ikki" Minami

Justin - For $115 I can KILL EM DEAD! Lol I love Air Gear and represent the team would be another great edition. I didn't see anyone as Ikki at the Convention.

Watchmen Rorschach


Justin - This is another guy I can pull off acting wise. I do a great Rorschach voice, since it's similar to Christian's Bale Batman Voice. It's only $126 I can see myself as Rorschach plus nobody would know it's me.

Ladies Will Have To Match

Harley Quinn

Justin - If I'm going as the Joker I would need my Harley Quinn to be my side lol. Only $124.

Kingdom Hearts 2 Namine

Justin - If I'm Organization XIII which would mean Roxas then you will have to be Namine lol. $135

Asuka Plug Suit

Justin - I will be Shingi and you'll be my Asuka lol. Asuka plugsuit it's red and only $260.

Ouran High School Host Club Renge Houshakuji

Justin - If I'm wearing the Ouran High School Uniform, then my lady friend will have to be Renge only $122.

Air Gear Ringo

Justin - If I'm wearing the team of Air Gear as Ikki, you will have to be Ringo only $123.

Watchmen Silk Spectre II

Justin - Ladies lets go as the Watchmen team I'm Rorschach and you will be Silk Spectre II lol. Only $129

Cosplay Magic For More Cosplay

He's Dedicated To Roses (Manga Preview)



Summary - "If you were a girl, we would never have met"
"Well- to...to be honest with you- I AM a girl-"

Plain when she's a girl, but disguised as a guy, she's got a good body, is awesome at fighting and has a handsome face.
Despite thinking that Ida is a guy, Kang Naru falls in love with her.
Now everyone thinks that Naru is gay, Ida wants to tell him the truth.

"What should I do? If they know I'm a girl - "

- But at what cost...?

Justin - I'm starting to read this now. It's pretty good. I'm finding myself really enjoying this manga. It's starts off with a the local school nerd getting bullied by her peers. She cleans and follows orders of a popular girl name Princess Mimi. But the nerd isn't what she seems, little does the bully know that she is a fierce fighter, she controls her anger by dressing up as a boy and beating them down. I like how it's starting so far and will see how it ends, with the struggle of dual identities. I will have review later on. Here is a strip from the Manga.