Ted Mobsy's Most Romantic Moments

Since it is Valentine's Day week here at Otakus & Geeks and most of us are in the spirit of commericalized love. I can't think of no better way to celebrate this week than with one man's epic journey to find the one. A man who has had his up's and downs in the relationship world. A man who journey has taken nine seasons (nine years) to find the love his life. That man is no other then "How I Met Your Mother" Ted Mosby. Here is some Ted's most memorable romantic moments.

1. Stealing The Blue Horn For Robin

Nothing will make a girl say aww than taking an item she had her eye on at a restuarant. To prove how serious he felt about Robin, Ted did just that for Robin. The classic gesture was not only romantic but made Ted stand out above the rest of the pack.

2. Roses and Violin Quartet In Robin's Apartment
Red Roses symbolizes love for many people and Ted was no different. In the final episode of season 1. Ted surprises Robin with a violin classical band that he promises pizza too which they never recieved. He places tons of roses all the living room to showcase his affection and gives a nice speech. However this only made Robin push back from Ted due to her fear of relationship.

3. Ted's First Meeting With Victoria
Recently in the 9th season of "How I Met Your Mother" Robin named Victoria as Ted's best girlfriend. Go back and watch season 1 and you will why Victoria is number 1. Ted's first encounter with Victoria was magic. The first date they agreed to not know each other's names, no kissing and don't get attach. However it prove to be very hard for Ted and Victoria because they had so much chemisty. The date consists of slow dancing, Ted playing the piano and great conversation. This was not only Ted's best dates but one of his most romantic moments.

4. Ted Speed Date With Stella

What do you do when the object of your affection is constantly on the clock? You adjust the clock and speed it up a little to match the schedule. Ted did just that with Stella. Since Ted couldn't get a date with Stella in standard dating time. He decide to do something clever and pack a full date into less than two minutes. This was not only romantic but very slick of Ted to pull this off.



5. Make It Rain For You

Regardless of how ridiculous Ted looked or whether he believes he actually made it rain that night. You can't deny that Ted love for Robin was deep. Ted went to a rooftop and did a rain dance in hopes that the weather will stop Robin from going on a business trip. This showed that Ted will go to any length to make the woman he loves smile.

Honorable Mention: 45 Days

Probably the most heartfelt moment in the series and one of Josh Radnor (Ted) favorite moments. The epic speeech Ted gave to the mother in his time travel episode was powerful.

Ted has had many romantic moments but there is not enough time to list them all. Tell us your favorite romantic Ted moment in the comment section.

　

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster Valentine's Day Trailer

Square Enix today released a new Valentine’s Day-themed trailer for its upcoming remastered compilation, FINAL FANTASY® X/X-2 HD Remaster. As two of the most prominent characters in the FINAL FANTASY franchises, Tidus and Yuna come to life once again to live out their dynamic and romantic relationship. In addition to the trailer, Square Enix also announced its pre-order incentive for the PlayStation®Vita system version of the game. Fans who pre-order the title on the handheld system will receive three limited edition colorfully illustrated art cards.

Transformers Universe

2014 is the launch year for Transformers Universe and the start of an epic journey as you #testyourmetal. A Massively Online Tactical Action game (MOTA), Transformers Universe offers fast-paced, battle-centric, tactical action with game modes for core gamers, casual gamers and Transformers enthusiasts alike. As Commander of a new squad of bots, you will recruit, maintain and battle others with a unique collection of Transformers warriors created in collaboration with Hasbro. Check out the trailer and screenshots below. Transformers Universe is set to launch this summer, you can sign-up for the BETA now at www.transformersuniverse.com

Lenni Reviews: Another by Yukito Ayatsuki

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I picked up this manga from the bookstore randomly and in yet another sweet twist of fate, it was a freaking awesome idea. Another is a creepy, beautiful read.

The story is set in 1998, when Koichi Sakakibara transfers to a new school and as all we manga fans know, is cause for shenanigans. The legend of this class is there was once a student named Misaki who died in an accident. The class was so devastated, they pretended she was still there. A nice coping mechanism if you can keep it up but at the end of the year, the dead student appeared in the class photo. From then on, there always seemed to be an "extra" in the class a student who didn't exist before and cease to exist after. Horrible tragedies would befall the class til this "extra was found." If they don't know who the extra is, the students and the teacher create one, selecting one student in the class to completely ignore as if he or she was not there. This year's selection is Mei Misaki.

Not properly warned, Koichi is determined to make friends with Mei despite the vague mentions from his classmates. When accidents start happening, Koichi is determined to find whoever may be the "extra" causing the deaths around him before he falls victim himself.

At first I was a little annoyed the kids around Koichi didn't just flat out tell him what the deal was but when you think about it, you really just can out and out tell the new kid "Hey there! Nice to meet you! By the way, our class is cursed." so we can let that slide. The manga has a slow, creepy build I can appreciate rather than the in-your-face sort of scares from more gory horror. It is genuinely sad and scary to watch the kids and adults crack and break under the stress of finding the "extra" person and ending the disasters. 

The art may seem initially like standard manga fair but Kiyohara does a masterful job of integrating both cuteness, drama, and fear into what you're seeing on the page. The story is just complex enough to keep you interested with very few side tracks to distract you. By the end, you are left with a very satisfying ending and a wonderful example of how complete Japanese horror manga can be. Now, I picked up the omnibus edition from Yen Press for $29.99, which was a bit of an ouchie for my wallet but I can see myself reading this more than once. I enjoyed this manga and I recommend it to any fan of a good slice of creepy/cute goodness from Japan. If you give this one a chance, friends, you won't be disappointed.

Blue Exorcist TV Series to Premiere on Toonami Feb. 22nd

The popular animated TV Series Blue Exorcist will be making its U.S. network television debut on Adult Swim’s TOONAMI™ on February 22nd. Aniplex of America originally made the announcement of the premiere on their Live Show this past November. Specific premiere time on Feb. 22nd will be announced on a later date. The Blue Exorcist TV Series is based on Kazue Kato’s hit manga published in Jump Square (by SHUEISHA) and it saw a multi-stream simulcast on websites such as Hulu, Crunchyroll (subtitled version), and as well as on Neon Alley (English dub version). In response to its worldwide popularity, the series was also adapted into a film and theatrically released across North America this past August. Produced by the highly-acclaimed studio A-1 Pictures, (Sword Art Online, Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Oreimo 2) the Blue Exorcist TV Series has gained popularity among its fans for its unique storyline and characters. Aniplex of America has released the Blue Exorcist TV Series on home video earlier this year featuring both the original Japanese and English dub which features many popular voice actors such as Bryce Papenbrook (as Rin Okumura), Johnny Yong Bosch (as Yukio Okumura), and Christine Marie Cabanos (as Shiemi Moriyama).

First Look At Magneto #1

Magneto is not the man he once was. And the world is a different, more dangerous place for mutants. Once a member of Cyclops’ team of renegade X-Men, it’s time for him to strike out and defend mutantkind on his own terms. It’s time to wage a new kind of war. One that will not only ensure mutant survival, but restore the Master of Magnetism to his former glory! He’s not afraid to get his hands bloody to do it…and he’ll prove once and for all why you should tremble at the sound of his name.

Light Apprentice Interactiv​e Comic Coming To iOS / Android In March

300 years, Nate has been sleeping. The Great War has ravished his land of Ethenia, leaving this once-beautiful world barren and on the brink of darkness. Only Nate can save Ethenia from total destruction... but how? That's up to you. Light Apprentice is an interactive comic gamebook by Igor Noronha: you choose Nate's path and what kind of hero he becomes. With an epic story told through gorgeous comic illustrations and lite RPG gameplay that influences characters and plot, Light Apprentice will put Ethenia's fate in your hands when the first issue debuts for iPhone, iPad, and Android in March.

You can play the browser demo here http://www.lightapprentice.com

Check out some screenshots below:

Zashiki Onna (Manga Review)

Title - Zashiki Onna
Author -Mochizuki Minetaro
Illustrator -Mochizuki Minetaro
Chapters - 11

Story - One night, mild-mannered college student, Hiroshi Mori, bumps into a woman visiting his next-door neighbor. A large, creepy woman, she has long hair, wears a coat and carries shopping bags in both hands. He had never seen her before. But then, without warning, the woman starts stalking Hiroshi, shifting her attention from his next-door neighbor whom she had been visiting to Hiroshi himself. Who is she and what is she after?

If I can describe Zashiki Onna in one word it would be suspenseful. Right from the first page this manga screams creepy. The main protagonist Hiroshi runs into a mysterious who is stalking his next door neighbor. Once she finds out that the neighbor has left she swifts her attention to him. The build up and realism of Hiroshi situation is what makes this manga scary. The fact that this can happen to anybody adds more sense of fear to the reader. The mysterious woman is truly the highlight of the manga. As you read the manga you get invested on wanting to know her backstory. Why is she after Hiroshi? Where did she come from in the first place? Mochizuki Minetaro has cleverly written a manga where you care about the characters. I found to the most interesting part is Hiroshi psychological breakdown as the stalking goes from mild to severe. Hiroshi starts off strong but as the woman mind games, and stalking his friends and family persist Hiroshi strength begins to waver. Mochizuki does a great job of showing the effects of someone in a stalking situation from both sides. Mochiziuki shows the psychological breakdown of the one doing the stalking, and the one who is being stalked. It was great to see how Hiroshi refusing to acknowledge the woman was effecting her. The more Hiroshi pushed away the more she got angry and possessive. This was truly the most scariest moment of the manga as the mysterious woman is very unpredictable. The unpredictablity of not knowing what she would do next makes this a must read.

Art - Mochizuki Minetaro has great illustration in this manga. The best highlight would be the facial expressions of the woman. She is drawn very creepy and if you seen this woman walking the streets you might not take a second look. She is a personfication of what I would call a stalker. I loved the way she looks and her face when she is angry. Overall the art is great from start to finish.

 

 

Final Grade 8.5/B+: If you're a fan of horror and like a good suspenseful story "Zashiki Onna" is the one for you. This is one creepy manga that will hit home if you've ever been in a stalking situation. Great pacing, great art and characters you care about it. Check it out.

Madoka Magica Rebellion Set For Blu-Ray Release This April

Aniplex of America has just announced that the third Puella Magi Madoka Magica movie -Rebellion- will be available on Blu-ray starting on April 8th. Since its U.S. Premiere at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood last December, -Rebellion- has played in theaters in 47 cities across the US and 35 cities in Canada. The demand for the -Rebellion- movie continues to grow as fans continue to ask for more show times throughout the country. The third movie from the Madoka Magica franchise was directed by Akiyuki Shimbou and features a brand new story written by Gen Urobuchi (Nitroplus). The Puella Magi Madoka Magica -Rebellion- Blu-ray is a Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie -Rebellion- will be imported from Japan and released in North America in both Collector’s and Standard Edition Blu-rays. Both the Collector’s and Standard Edition will include the -Rebellion- movie, the theatrical trailer and textless opening.

Bonus extras in the Collector’s Edition Blu-ray include exclusive new cover art on both the Rigid Box and Digipak, a deluxe booklet and an original soundtrack CD. Customers who purchase the Collector’s Edition through Aniplex of America’s official retailers will receive a translation booklet for the deluxe booklet. In addition, for those who purchase the Collector’s Edition through MadokaMagicaUSA.com, Aniplex of America will also include 3 exclusive clear files featuring the theatrical poster images while supplies last. Pre-orders for both editions begin today.

SpongeBob SquarePant​s Interactiv​e Experience to Debut at Madame Tussauds New York, Feb. 11

Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York in Times Square will feature a new, enhanced environment beginning Tuesday, Feb. 11. This custom, fully interactive experience is designed to replicate the sights and sounds of one of SpongeBob’s favorite hangouts, Jellyfish Fields. New features include a one-or two-player interactive gestural wall game that allows visitors to use their own body movements to virtually interact with the jellyfish and bubbles of Jellyfish Fields. Guests hone their virtual skills by popping bubbles and once they've mastered that, they can try their hand at moving jellyfish to their virtual net. However, they need to be careful as some of the jellyfish will "sting" them, causing the screen to flash and release all of the netted jellies back into the wild, starting the gameplay all over again. Some of Bikini Bottom's most familiar faces also make an appearance. In celebration of the brand-new interactive space, Madame Tussauds New York is offering kids 12 and under FREE admission through President’s Day, Feb. 17, if their family comes to the attraction dressed in yellow.* SpongeBob SquarePants is the first animated character to receive a figure made entirely of wax by Madame Tussauds. The wax figure was unveiled July 15, 2009. *Valid two free children per full paying adult. Cannot be purchased in advance or combined with other offers.

Lenni Reviews: Will O’ the Wisp by Tom Hammock and Megan Hutchison

I have been devouring horror manga and comics like a nut so I was glad to have Will O' The Wisp by Tom Hammock and Megan Hutchison come across my... Ok, not my desk but my tablet. Same thing, right?

Will O' the Wisp tells the story of 12 year old Aurora who's parents have recently died and she is put into the care of her grandfather. The moment she is even invited to the bayou that is his home, the magic begins, as she is told to only arrive at a certain moon phase and hour. Then as bodies start to turn up, the local hoodoo woman Mama Noonie's magic and traditions surround her as Aurora tries to unravel why people are turning up dead, why the isle is cursed, and the secret behind the strange blue lights appearing in front of her.

I was intrigued by this book. The art is very fitting for a true bayou magical mystery; haunting and sharp. There were some very abrupt skips in the story in some places but the low hum - not unlike a bass playing -  of the story pulls you right back in. I found the entire experience to be a lot like a dark coming of age story as the past meets the present and magic runs amok.

If some of the transitions were smoother, the book would be a perfect creepy read. Once you get passed that, there is a wonderfully drawn gothic story of a smart girl and her plucky raccoon sidekick moving in a darkly magical world.

That Awkward Moment Review

"That Akward Moment" is a romantic comedy with some serious dramatic tones starring Zac Efron, Michael B. Jordan and Miles Teller. The film is directed and written by Tom Gormican. Unlike many romantic comedies "That Akward Moment" examines the view of relationship from the perspective of three young men. Is this the movie worth the price of admission?

Story - "That Akward Moment" is about three best friends who find themselves where we've all been- at that confusing "moment" in every dating relationship when you have to decide "So...where is this going?" As previous stated before "That Awkard Moment" examines the view of relationship from the perspective of young men. The characters Jason played by Zac Efron, Mikey played by Michael B Jordan and Daniel played by Miles Teller all have different situations and ways of handling them. Jason is the ladies man and unofficial ringleader of the group. He can be describe as a womanizer who tends to leave anything potential chance of a serious relationship when the woman ask where is this going. Mikey is the one who actually is the moral compass of the three. After finding out his wife has been cheating and wanting a divorce he has to deal with a new found single life and adjust getting back into the dating game. Finally Daniel who is the funny one and the most blunt out of the group. Daniel is denying his feeling for a close friend of the group Chelsea played by Mackenzie Davis. What really makes the story good is the relationship between the three guys who play off each other very well. Once Mikey founds out his marriage is over it's up to Jason and Daniel to help him get back on his feet. The fellas make a pact that they will all remain single no matter what. However things don't work out as plan as Jason and Daniel meet women who can threaten the pact. For the sake of spoilers I won't go any deeper into the plot. I will say that the story does suffers from some typical cliches that plagues most romantic comedies. Some cliches like a couple breaking up and getting back together, random death to bring the couple together, the big I love you speech and you don't realize what you have till it's gone. Other than the standard cliches this movie was entertaining. The film lives up to the title of That Awkard Moment. It's has some serious awkard moments that will have you laughing. One awkard moment involves viagara and another involves a costume party with Zac Efron character. While the film has some funny moments it's when the film reaches some dramatic tones is where it shines. Watching Mikey trying to save his marriage was probably the most interesting story arc out of the three guys. Mikey's character had more heart and more to loose in terms of story and watching him go through depression and trying to hold onto to something that is no longer there was great. Overall the story has it's funny moments but it suffers from the typical cliches. It's not a deal breaker by any means it's still enjoyable film to watch.



Acting - The acting is well done from everyone in the cast. Efron, Jordan and Teller have great chemistry with each other. I would love to see these three in another movie together. The chemistry between the guys and the female counterparts are great as well. Imogen Poots is great as Ellie and she has great chemistry with Efron when they're on screen. Jessica Lucas does a great job as Vera. Her character didn't get too much screen time but her scenes with Jordan we're a pleasure to watch. She was the character that you would love to hate. Finallly Mackenzie Davis is great as Chelsea. Chelsea can come off as a tomboy but she's has her layers and sweet side and Davis displayed that well.

Music - The soundtrack is pleasure to the ears. While it doesn't rely to heavy on an orchestrated composition, instead it uses insert songs from various artist to set the tone. Artist such as Night Drive, Elliphant, Vogel and many more. The film has a wide selection of songs that is worthy of an original soundtrack.

Final Thoughts - "That Awkward Moment" is an entertaining romantic comedy. The cast is great and shows great chemistry all around. The story is good but it does suffer from the typical cliches that you see in romantic films and the female characters could of had their backstories flush out a little more. Efron and Teller are great but the show stealer is Michael B Jordan and Imogen Poots with their performances. The film is fun, has some good looks from the male prespective of relationships and offers a few laughs. It's a good date film to take your significant other.

Deadman Wonderland Manga Returns To North America

Volume 1, featuring story and artwork by Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou, is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens and will carry a print MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. A digital version will also launch for $6.99 (USD/CAN) on February 11th on VIZManga.com and through the VIZ MANGA App for the Apple iPad®, iPhone® and iPod® touch, Android-powered smart phones, as well as through the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks and GooglePlay stores. VIZ Media will publish Volume 2 of DEADMAN WONDERLAND in April with additional editions of the 13-volume series scheduled to be released bi-monthly.

Framed for the brutal murders of his classmates by the mysterious Red Man, middle school student Ganta Igarashi finds himself sentenced to death and sent to a bizarre and fatal theme park/prison that has risen from the ruins of the Great Tokyo Earthquake – a hell on earth known as “Deadman Wonderland.” The inmates of this insane penitentiary fight for survival every day to provide entertainment for the masses, and terrifying secrets lurk in the shadows. Ganta is determined to survive Deadman Wonderland and clear his name, but the price may be his soul. “DEADMAN WONDERLAND presents a stark vision of the future where a privately run, carnival-like prison stages notorious gladiatorial fights to the death that help to finance the city’s reconstruction,” says Mike Montesa, Editor. “Thrust into this surreal and violent new world for a crime he didn’t commit, Ganta discovers he possesses a power that can be used as a weapon and help him discover the truth. Now all he has to do is stay alive!”

CASEY JONES MAKES HIS VIGILANTE DEBUT IN ALL-NEW TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES

Casey Jones thinks he’s New York City’s last hope to put an end to crime in the premiere of “The Good, The Bad, The Casey Jones,” a new episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles debuting Sunday, Feb. 2, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. During this episode, after encountering mutants and ninjas, Casey Jones decides to take on “pure evil” alone. When he meets Raphael, the two hot-headed fighters must put their dislike for each other aside and work together against a common foe. Here is a preview below.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, “The Good, The Bad, The Casey Jones” from Jessica Wilson on Vimeo.

10 Shocking Celebrity Voices From Cartoons In The 80's, 90's, and 00's

Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, today we have 10 more really obscure celebrity voices behind well-known cartoon characters. Some are known and some will shock you. Here are some voice from your favorite cartoon of the 80's, 90's, and 00's.


Everyone by now knows James Avery was the voice Shredder from 80's cartoon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, But did you know he was War Machine in 1994 Spiderman Cartoon. R.I.P Uncle Phil

Most people Know Levar  Burton from Reading Rainbow and Star Trek the next generation. He was also the voice of Kwame from Captain Planet.

Another Captain Planet Alumni, Whoopi Goldberg. She played the voice of Gaia.

Late night talk show host Arsenio Hall was the voice of Winston from the Real GhostBusters cartoon.

Another favorite character from the cartoon (Peter Venkman) was voiced by Full House star Dave Coulier.

How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris played Dougie Howser MD and Himself in the Harold and Kumar movies, but he was also the voice of Spiderman in MTV 2003 cartoon.

The Iconic voice of the Joker and Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill is also the voice of Skips from Regular Show.

Keith David has played many cartoon voices Like HBO's Spawn, But before that, he played the voice of Goliath from the cartoon Gargoyles.

Leonard Nimoy who played Mr Spock on The Original Star Trek also voice Galvatron from the 80's Transformer Cartoon.

Clancy Brown who stared in this years series Sleepy Hollow, also voiced Lex Luthor from Superman TAS.

So fans if you have anymore names to add to this list, or anyone we missed leave a comment and let us know.


by Sean Tucker

VIZ Media Releases Dragonball Manga In Full Color

The new edition from the Shonen Jump imprint features a special full-color treatment of the first DRAGON BALL Z manga volume in a larger 6 5/8" x 10 ¼” size. The volume is rated ‘A’ for All Ages and will carry an MSRP of $19.99 U.S. / $22.99 CAN / £12.99 U.K. Future volumes will be published three times a year. DRAGON BALL FULL COLOR Vol. 1 also will be available for digital download for $12.99 (USD/CAN) from VIZManga.com and the VIZ MANGA App for the Apple iPad®, iPhone® and iPod® touch, Android-powered smart phones, as well as through the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks and GooglePlay stores.

In the series, Son Goku is the greatest hero on Earth. Five years after defeating the demon king Piccolo, he’s grown up and has a family. But what is the real reason for Goku’s incredible strength? A visitor from outer space arrives bearing terrible news – Goku is an alien, and the visitor, Raditz, is Goku’s brother! When Raditz turns out to be a ruthless killer, Goku must fight his incredibly strong brother to save his family and the entire human race. A surprising alliance may be Earth’s last hope: Goku will team up with his old enemy Piccolo to save the world! “Akira Toriyama’s bestselling manga series has thrilled generations of readers, and this new release lets fans revisit his groundbreaking martial arts action adventure in vivid full color,” says Mike Montesa, Editor. “Goku has become a skilled fighter, but new foes threaten his family and the Earth, and he must form new alliances in order to win the day. Fans current and new won’t want to miss the gorgeous new release of this classic series!”

Star Wars Rebels Adds New Droid "Chopper"

Star Wars Rebels will introduce a new droid into the Star Wars Universe. The droid known as "Chopper" will be unlike any other droid seen. This droid can be describe as grumpy, lazy and more like a house cat. Check out the character video below and the concept art picture.

Top 10 Favorite Kingdom Hearts Moments and Things I Love

I am a Kingdom Hearts fangirl and for good reason. Kingdom Hearts is an RPG that anyone can get into. It has a lot of elements that fans of Final Fantasy and Disney can get behind. As soon as I saw the trailer for Kingdom Hearts back in like 2002, I knew that I had to get it. My mom even played the game and she was a gamer when I was in my mother's stomach. It brings Disney fans, like myself, and Final Fantasy fans common ground. So here are my top favorite moments and things I love about Kingdom Hearts.
                                                                   *Warning Spoilers*


10. The concept of adding two different franchises together
       Who would have thought that combining two different franchises would work so well with a game. Disney is a massive company by itself and Square Enix have been on the map since forever. What happens when you cross two major companies? Epicness.





9. Moment: Sora getting excited by Santa
     I think in the moments of having Sora lash out saying "And then we can go meet Santa!", makes me so happy. He sounds as if he was four years old and it adds when Santa kind of b slapped him by saying that he didn't believe in Santa. It just brings out the navie side of Sora and makes him all the more cuter.




8. Moment: Playing with Spirits

      In Dream Drop Distance there are creatures called Dream Eaters that you can make and befriend during the journey of completing the Keyblade Mastery Exam. On the 3DS it was so much fun to pet, feed, and play mini games with them. Especially when you can level them up and give them certain powers. I also love the fact that you can create a giant T-Rex like Dream Eater.





7. Utada Hikaru- Kingdom Hearts Series

     Utada's music has been made known to me because of her songs in the Kingdom Hearts series. I can't picture her themes in any other game instead of Kingdom Hearts. It fits perfectly with the story and I could not have it any other way. Utada, you rule and please "Come Back" to us very soon. We miss you.



6. Dream Drop Distance: Music

     Dream Drop Distance had such great music and it is very different from the rest of the series especially the world where it played classical music (Fantasia). The music makes me happy, it adds pressure during boss battles, and makes me sad and reflective during serious scenes. The music in the series is awesome but I connected more with Dream Drop Distance a little more.




5. Moment: Singing The Little Mermaid songs
     So going back to Atlantica was a surprising moment for I thought Sora was done with that world when King Triton couldn't wait for us to leave after finding the keyhole. Now in Kingdom Hearts 2, instead of fighting Heartless, we are fighting notes and I love it. Its a new approach and just like Winnie the Pooh's world, it is like an extra bonus level however there is a keyhole in Atlantica once again. I'm just happy that the only major threat in this world, is Ursula and I can sing along to the popular songs from The Little Mermaid.



4. Birth By Sleep

     I felt that the prequel did answer some answers of the never-ending storyline but also caused us to backtrack when Dream Drop Distance came out. I love everything about Birth By Sleep especially Aqua and Vanitas. Aqua, next to Riku, is one of my favorite characters and I hope we can play her again in Kingdom Hearts 3. The reason I like Vanitas is because where he came from and how he looks so much like Sora that I did a double take when I saw him. I feel the prequel was also necessary because of the clues and puzzle pieces left behind by the other games. It was beautifully done and I want to get the Kingdom Hearts 2 and Birth By Sleep Remix for the PS3 when it comes out.




3. Moment: Being a cub in Kingdom Hearts 2

     Being a lion cub is a huge deal for me because I am a HUGGGGGGGGE fangirl of The Lion King franchise, from the three movies, to seeing the Broadway play twice, to reading and writing fanfic about it. Mind you, KH2 came out in 2007, way before I started reading fanfiction and writing my own, however, I still love the franchise. As the commercial came out for this game and I saw The Lion King world, I nearly had a fangasm. I was so happy and I hope that if they are going back to the same worlds as before, Zira should make an appearance....Just saying.




2. Keyblades

     Since seeing the many keyblades that both Sora and Riku (Dream Drop Distance), keyblades have come in many different shapes, and colors.Some of my favorites are Sora's and Roxas's two keyblades, Riku's keyblade, Star Seeker, and the Nightmare Before Christmas keyblade. I even dreamed of having my own Keyblade if I was ever in the series (which is often). Without Keyblades, there wouldn't be Kingdom Hearts.


1. Riku

     Now you are probably wondering why Riku of all the characters from the series, is my #1 moment and thing (person) I love. There are two reasons: One he is a good-looking young man, with beautiful eyes, a good personality, and a hot body.*smirk* Two, he has a very interesting and dark storyline. I wouldn't say complex since Sora trumps every one's story lines in that category with almost everyone involved in his life.. Riku just has an edge to him I really love. I was actually a Sora fangirl before Riku but since Sora has not grown out of his naive state just yet, I grew into loving Riku especially in Dream Drop Distance (which I mean Dream Drop Sexiness). ^-^

Those are just the Top 10 for I have a lot more to talk about (look at our latest Podcast "It's An Otaku Thing". What are your top 10 favorite moments and things you love about the Kingdom Hearts series. Let us know on the comments below this post. Kingdom Hearts Rule!!!!!!!!!!!!