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willtaylor

  • Petersburg, Va
  • Joined Apr 15, 2010
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Air

Jun 14, 2010

I'm sorry. I'm just not going to put this out there as one of my favorites. Air had all the elements of a compelling story, but I'm going to go on record in saying that I don't think it was well executed. You had two sets of stories that were completely irrelevant to the overall storyline. I understand this was adapted from a Visual Novel. But I feel like the other girls were placed in the series as a means to torture Yukito. When it comes to the main plot, Minagi and Michuru were pointless; and so was Kano. They seemed to me more like filler stores moreso than anything else. It's like they were trying to... See full review

6/10 story
9/10 animation
9/10 sound
9/10 characters
6/10 overall

Kanon (2006)

Jun 7, 2010

Parents: There is absolutely no fan service in this Anime. (Fan Service means scantily clad scenes put into the show for no other reason than exciting pubescent boys) This is what's called a Shojo Anime, or an anime that is meant for young to teen aged girls, and it shows. Kanon relies more on imagery, storytelling, and dialog to move the story along. No one gets beat up. There is one scene with a hint of blood, but I assure you it's not unnecessary -- it comes as a vital part of the story. I didn't detect any cursing and the situations are not ludicrous. If you're looking for something more... See full review

7/10 story
9/10 animation
9/10 sound
9/10 characters
8/10 overall

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

Apr 23, 2010

Ok. There's rarely a time when I give a series all 10/10s. I usually find something that I don't necessarily like or agree with, and I'm ok with that. But this one really fit me. It's only 14 episodes long, but if you by the 2nd season, it's considerably longer. (The events of season 2 take place within the same school year, and you actually watch a lot of the episodes in between episodes of season one to see the entire thing.) It sounds confusing, because it is. The only thing is, it doesn't take away from the series in the least bit. Before you watch it, I will suggest this, watch it in the original... See full review

10/10 story
10/10 animation
10/10 sound
10/10 characters
10/10 overall

Ah! My Goddess TV

Apr 16, 2010

Let me see... What can I say about this anime? I'll say this first. I like dopey and sentimental. To me, it's a refreshing change of pace from what we see everyday. So I'll start my review by saying that if you like the dopey, sentimental shows, then you will most probably find something to enjoy about this one. Some would say that the story is about a wimp and a doormat finding love in spite of the odds. I tend to disagree with this. Keiichi is not a wimp. He's unsure of himself and lacks confidence, but he's not a wimp. I say this because when it counts, he stands up for his friends, and through the... See full review

8/10 story
10/10 animation
10/10 sound
8/10 characters
9/10 overall

Tokyo Majin: 2nd Act

Apr 15, 2010

I'll say this. I've watched both seasons of Tokyo Majin. I bought the DVD on Amazon.com after I watched them all. Believe it or not, my entire family, including my Mother got into watching this one. I couldn't give it a perfect review because  I really felt that the season was not fully realized nor all the characters fully explained or explored.  The main villain, Yagyu Munetaka, was given far too little backstory in comparison to the main villain of the first season. this is because it seems like more of two mini seasons instead of one full on one. The martial fist chapters were far better then... See full review

7/10 story
10/10 animation
10/10 sound
7/10 characters
8/10 overall

Tokyo Majin

Apr 15, 2010

I watched this series on Youtube before buying the DVD Set. I try to do that to avoid purchasing a bad Anime set. I liked this story because it was not drawn out too long, and the story unfolds in an unusual style. You don't learn how they got their powers till the second episode, and it honestly works for me that way. They plunge you right into the action, and then take you along for the ride. The characters themselves are what interested me the most, because they all seem to unfold themselves as the story progresses. They're not always fearless and perfect, and they don't always save the... See full review

9/10 story
10/10 animation
10/10 sound
10/10 characters
10/10 overall

Ergo Proxy

Apr 15, 2010

I watched Ergo Proxy online because of a review I saw on Amazon.com. I liked it because the pacing of the show was slow, and it required that you actually pay attention to what's going on. It takes its time to let the world unfold and I like the fact that it didn't lay everything out for you at the very beginning.The only really negative thing I had to say was that the DVD itself was a little too dark, as far as the picture is concerned. the darker colors just didn't seem to translate well on my TV, which could be just the excuse I need to by a better one. Re-L Mayer is the kind of female protagonist I like... See full review

9/10 story
7/10 animation
9/10 sound
9/10 characters
9/10 overall