If you don't have the hundred dollars to spend on a high quality grade wig don't fret, I've got you covered. If you have old wigs you can always re-use them. "But it isn't the right style or color." You might say, well that is an easy fix.
First of all if you don't have a wig then go buy a cheap one from your local party supply store. If you are going to dye it a different color try to get a blonde or white one, the lighter the color the better.
Once you've purchased a wig or dug up an old one you're going to want to get the tangles out of it. "But oh it'll pull out all the hair!" Relax! I got you! You're going to want a soft bristled brush, the softer the bristles the better. Yes a few hairs may come out but it'll be fine I promise. Make sure you brush out from the bottom, the tips of the hair, and work your way up to the "roots" of the wig. If you find a super bag tangle just take you're time with it and comb it out from the bottom of it. You can even try to pick up some of that de-tangling spray for you're wig if it's too bad, you know, the kind that kids use. There are some specific brands for wigs and fake hair but I just used that Lorel stuff. :/ sooo yeah.
Once you've gotten the tangles out you're going to move onto the next step. Chances are you will need it straight for most cosplays. So if your wig is curly then we are going to straighten it. DON'T USE A FLAT IRON OR REGULAR IRON ON IT!!!! That's really important because it will melt the plastic-like fibers your wig is made out of. :/ There are lots of tutorials on this online, but since you're here lets review.
You're going to need a wig stand or something you can hang your wig on first of all so that it can hang straight. Next heat up some water to about 180-185 degrees, or the near boiling water that comes out of you're sink if you have that attachment. In all of the tutorials, they said to pour on the water, but I simply ducked my whole wig in a huge bowl of the hot water and then hung it up 0.0 it worked just fine for me. :/ You're going to want to let it drip-dry all on it's own. I took my fingers and king of wrung it out a little to help spend along the process and help keep the curls straighter as it dried but you don't have to.
Depending on how curly your wig was you might have to do this several times. it's not a fast process at all, not by a long shot, it took my wig a whole night to dry! D: But I guess I wanted to save money XD so it was okay.
Now that you're wig is straight if it's not the right color you're going to need to dye it! D8 Oh god. Well you're probably thinking,"Easy enough, I dye my own hair all the time and this time I just have to dunk the wig in the dye right?" Eh...wrong. Since wigs aren't made out of the same stuff as you're hair (unless you bought a human hair wig then I don't know about any of this :/ ) it doesn't dye the same way either. Wigs are made out of a plastic like material and you're going to want to dye it with ink. There are several tutorials on how to do this as well and I'm going to relate to you how to do it the simplest way I've found.
Below is the video I used for wig dyeing and it worked pretty good. :) The girl seems to know what she's doing and stuff so yeah just follow her lead. XD I hope I've helped a little bit and I hope this girl helps you a little bit too! :D
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Episodes Finished - Recognizing Good Anime
Count of Monte Cristo - Episode 1
Just finished the first episode of Count of Monte Cristo. Its set in the future and it starts out with Albert and the Count luring him in. It has crazy art work that keeps me simply entranced and I held my breath for so long a few times I was so tense. It looks like it will stick to the story line just fine :) That makes me happy that it can be new and original yet keep to the real story (or at least it seems it will.)
Shigurui: Death Frenzy - Episode 1
I don't quite understand it yet. I will have to watch the second episode. So far its very gory, like pretty gruesome, which I was looking for, but it was kind of boring, which I don't like. It was very calm and seemed almost political with how serious it was. I'll watch the second episode and get back to you but so far it seems that it is set in the Feudal Era of Japan and Japanese Sword Fighters compete to work for the lord, however instead of fighting with bamboo swords, the lord has decided that they should fight with real swords, causing many to lose their lives.
Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne - All
I've actually finished the entire series and I really loved it. There are a few parts that are VERY adult such as bloody scenes and sexual scenes. So if you're over 18 its great, but if you're not then uhm, you're probably not allowed to watch it. Either way the main character, Rin, is amazing. She is strong but believable and while she can be cold and touch she isn't mean. Just watch the first episode and I promise you'll be hooked.
Murder Princess - All
I've actually just re-watched the whole series, its only six or seven episodes, but still. Its a super great anime. There isn't any romance but its filled with action and its absolutely hilarious! The opening and ending theme are great, the opening theme is by BACK-ON a super popular band as far as anime openings go. Murder Princess starts out, explaining that there is a rebellion in a small, quiet kingdom. The princess,Alita, is forced to flee however things take a chaotic turn when she accidentally pushes herself and a fierce bounty hunter,Falis, off a cliff! The two switch bodies and, seeing Falis's strength, begs her to help save the kingdom in exchange for anything she wants! (Such an admirable princess) They finally come to an agreement and now not only is Falis -in Alita's body- supposed to end the coup-de-tat, but she has to continue to save the kingdom as it stabilizes.
This is just all around a great anime, because not only is it funny and filled with action but all of the characters are endearing and its next to impossible not to love them! :D
Gosick - All
I've, once again, finished this anime. Gosick is just good overall. It's not gory or bloody or anything and there aren't any inappropriate sex scenes or anything, but it is still amazing. Its actually pretty funny, very romantic in a sweet, young love sort of way, and it's best quality is how intriguing it is. In this anime Kujo, a Japanese exchange student, goes to a school in Sabre -a country next to France- right before World War II. Once there he is rather feared by most of the students because he seems to have some kind of "The Reaper Who Comes In The Spring" sort of a legend or ghost story on campus. There seems to be a lot of those surrounding this school due to it's rich history. Soon Kujo finds himself wrapped up with Victorique, another student who is labeled with a ghost story nickname, The Golden Fairy. Victorique is a small, adorable girl who resembles a doll only in appearance, her mind on the other hand is brilliant. She is an avid reader and is able to piece together mysteries that baffle everyone else, however she "locked up" in the school's huge library...and not by choice. That being said Victorique and Kujo go through the series solving mysteries and along the way getting closer and closer to the secrets behind Victorique.
Its really an interesting anime and if you like ghost stories or mysteries I promise you'll like this anime. :)
Recognizing Good Anime -
Finally if you've ever wondered how to tell if an anime is going to be good or not based on it's opening here is one easy simple rule for people who like anime with action and an intricate plot line.....watch the opening and look for a "naked" woman.
When I say naked, yes, a body suit counts. It doesn't necessarily have to show anything on her, but she has to be naked or in a body suit! XD
For some reason, I've noticed, that in most of the animes I've seen with the juiciest plot and the most shocking turns that all just draw me in and grab me...all have a second or two of a naked woman in the opening. :/ Maybe it's symbolism or maybe its just a strange coincidence, but for whatever the reason....when I see an opening, if I was questioning the anime, and I see a naked woman or a woman in a body suit I immediately know it's going to be good! XD
(I don't think this goes for romantic comedies, although Sailor Moon does transform in the opening, hence a body suit, but there is always and exception to the rule. Soooo yeah XD Naked woman in the opening = probably bloody, very interesting, plot twisting, anime. :) )
Just finished the first episode of Count of Monte Cristo. Its set in the future and it starts out with Albert and the Count luring him in. It has crazy art work that keeps me simply entranced and I held my breath for so long a few times I was so tense. It looks like it will stick to the story line just fine :) That makes me happy that it can be new and original yet keep to the real story (or at least it seems it will.)
Shigurui: Death Frenzy - Episode 1
I don't quite understand it yet. I will have to watch the second episode. So far its very gory, like pretty gruesome, which I was looking for, but it was kind of boring, which I don't like. It was very calm and seemed almost political with how serious it was. I'll watch the second episode and get back to you but so far it seems that it is set in the Feudal Era of Japan and Japanese Sword Fighters compete to work for the lord, however instead of fighting with bamboo swords, the lord has decided that they should fight with real swords, causing many to lose their lives.
Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne - All
I've actually finished the entire series and I really loved it. There are a few parts that are VERY adult such as bloody scenes and sexual scenes. So if you're over 18 its great, but if you're not then uhm, you're probably not allowed to watch it. Either way the main character, Rin, is amazing. She is strong but believable and while she can be cold and touch she isn't mean. Just watch the first episode and I promise you'll be hooked.
Murder Princess - All
I've actually just re-watched the whole series, its only six or seven episodes, but still. Its a super great anime. There isn't any romance but its filled with action and its absolutely hilarious! The opening and ending theme are great, the opening theme is by BACK-ON a super popular band as far as anime openings go. Murder Princess starts out, explaining that there is a rebellion in a small, quiet kingdom. The princess,Alita, is forced to flee however things take a chaotic turn when she accidentally pushes herself and a fierce bounty hunter,Falis, off a cliff! The two switch bodies and, seeing Falis's strength, begs her to help save the kingdom in exchange for anything she wants! (Such an admirable princess) They finally come to an agreement and now not only is Falis -in Alita's body- supposed to end the coup-de-tat, but she has to continue to save the kingdom as it stabilizes.
This is just all around a great anime, because not only is it funny and filled with action but all of the characters are endearing and its next to impossible not to love them! :D
Gosick - All
I've, once again, finished this anime. Gosick is just good overall. It's not gory or bloody or anything and there aren't any inappropriate sex scenes or anything, but it is still amazing. Its actually pretty funny, very romantic in a sweet, young love sort of way, and it's best quality is how intriguing it is. In this anime Kujo, a Japanese exchange student, goes to a school in Sabre -a country next to France- right before World War II. Once there he is rather feared by most of the students because he seems to have some kind of "The Reaper Who Comes In The Spring" sort of a legend or ghost story on campus. There seems to be a lot of those surrounding this school due to it's rich history. Soon Kujo finds himself wrapped up with Victorique, another student who is labeled with a ghost story nickname, The Golden Fairy. Victorique is a small, adorable girl who resembles a doll only in appearance, her mind on the other hand is brilliant. She is an avid reader and is able to piece together mysteries that baffle everyone else, however she "locked up" in the school's huge library...and not by choice. That being said Victorique and Kujo go through the series solving mysteries and along the way getting closer and closer to the secrets behind Victorique.
Its really an interesting anime and if you like ghost stories or mysteries I promise you'll like this anime. :)
Recognizing Good Anime -
Finally if you've ever wondered how to tell if an anime is going to be good or not based on it's opening here is one easy simple rule for people who like anime with action and an intricate plot line.....watch the opening and look for a "naked" woman.
When I say naked, yes, a body suit counts. It doesn't necessarily have to show anything on her, but she has to be naked or in a body suit! XD
For some reason, I've noticed, that in most of the animes I've seen with the juiciest plot and the most shocking turns that all just draw me in and grab me...all have a second or two of a naked woman in the opening. :/ Maybe it's symbolism or maybe its just a strange coincidence, but for whatever the reason....when I see an opening, if I was questioning the anime, and I see a naked woman or a woman in a body suit I immediately know it's going to be good! XD
(I don't think this goes for romantic comedies, although Sailor Moon does transform in the opening, hence a body suit, but there is always and exception to the rule. Soooo yeah XD Naked woman in the opening = probably bloody, very interesting, plot twisting, anime. :) )
Totally Amazing Anime/Game Night
Alright so we've got two amazing things on the agenda for tonight.
1. Anime, Anime, ANIME! I'm testing out several different animes tonight. Yay!
I'm looking for things are are amazingly and incredibly interesting and gory, gory, gory! So we'll see how it goes! :D
The list I'm trying to burn through goes like this:
A.The Count of Monte Crist - because I love that book
B. Shingurui: Death Frenzy - because it looks gory and interesting
C. Saikano - because i think it will be gory and I heard its interesting
D. Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne - I've already watched it but I'm going to try and watch it again to understand it better @.@
2. LEGEND OF ZELDA: SKYWARD SWORD!
This is truly going to be orgasmic. So as you all know twilight princess was rumored to be the LAST LEGEND OF ZELDA GAME EVER! and that's just heresy....Like LOZ is awesome. :D Anyways I preordered the game and tonight I'm FINALLY going to be able to play it. :) So I'm really excited for my night of nerdy things! :D
1. Anime, Anime, ANIME! I'm testing out several different animes tonight. Yay!
I'm looking for things are are amazingly and incredibly interesting and gory, gory, gory! So we'll see how it goes! :D
The list I'm trying to burn through goes like this:
A.The Count of Monte Crist - because I love that book
B. Shingurui: Death Frenzy - because it looks gory and interesting
C. Saikano - because i think it will be gory and I heard its interesting
D. Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne - I've already watched it but I'm going to try and watch it again to understand it better @.@
2. LEGEND OF ZELDA: SKYWARD SWORD!
This is truly going to be orgasmic. So as you all know twilight princess was rumored to be the LAST LEGEND OF ZELDA GAME EVER! and that's just heresy....Like LOZ is awesome. :D Anyways I preordered the game and tonight I'm FINALLY going to be able to play it. :) So I'm really excited for my night of nerdy things! :D
Second Season Is Deeply Missed - Posting
*SIIIIIIIGH* Hey guys....I'm a little dispirited right now, and you may be asking why...well I'll tell you!
I watched the anime Ga-Rei-Zero and it is an amazing anime! Honestly it's like filled with action and drama and it is just honestly a ten out of ten! :D So try it out, its not so much romantic but I think this one will be like Ouran in the fact that its just good all around and generally almost everyone will like it. Cause lets face it, who doesn't love Ouran High School Host Club? Not that these two animes are alike in any possible way or anything :/ I mean Ouran is a romantic comedy and Ga Rei Zero is certainly NOT. But its still amazing! :D I mean it has its romantic parts and its funny sometimes but its not a romantic comedy, anyways onto the article.
Well there is no season two of Ga-Rei-Zero, the reason being that the anime Ga-Rei-Zero is simply a prequel to the manga, Ga-Rei. A manga that I haven't been anime to find in any stores near me, so I finally turned to online. :P So there, if my manga fix won't be provided, I will just get it myself.
So I miss the second season of Ga-Rei-Zero, you may wonder how I can miss the second season if it doesn't even exist yet, right? Well I don't know how it happens either, I just know I miss it terribly. I yearn for a season two unlike anything else I've yearned for my entire life! I yearn for season two of Ga-Rei more than I yearned fora season two of Ouran, And that's a lot people! Well I guess that's about it...I was just thinking about that and I figured it would be a perfect time to make a post.
Hmm I just noticed my posts have had about no order at all to them...I guess I should be posting like once a week or once a month or some set of dates to come however....for me it just doesn't work that way =.= I'm truly a fail at life, but I mean if I don't get any news or something for a month then well I don't have anything to post and if there is a sudden interest in something, then I have something to post about . 0.0 hmmmmm....well sorry I can't be more stable! Just know more posts are coming you way! :D
I watched the anime Ga-Rei-Zero and it is an amazing anime! Honestly it's like filled with action and drama and it is just honestly a ten out of ten! :D So try it out, its not so much romantic but I think this one will be like Ouran in the fact that its just good all around and generally almost everyone will like it. Cause lets face it, who doesn't love Ouran High School Host Club? Not that these two animes are alike in any possible way or anything :/ I mean Ouran is a romantic comedy and Ga Rei Zero is certainly NOT. But its still amazing! :D I mean it has its romantic parts and its funny sometimes but its not a romantic comedy, anyways onto the article.
Well there is no season two of Ga-Rei-Zero, the reason being that the anime Ga-Rei-Zero is simply a prequel to the manga, Ga-Rei. A manga that I haven't been anime to find in any stores near me, so I finally turned to online. :P So there, if my manga fix won't be provided, I will just get it myself.
So I miss the second season of Ga-Rei-Zero, you may wonder how I can miss the second season if it doesn't even exist yet, right? Well I don't know how it happens either, I just know I miss it terribly. I yearn for a season two unlike anything else I've yearned for my entire life! I yearn for season two of Ga-Rei more than I yearned fora season two of Ouran, And that's a lot people! Well I guess that's about it...I was just thinking about that and I figured it would be a perfect time to make a post.
Hmm I just noticed my posts have had about no order at all to them...I guess I should be posting like once a week or once a month or some set of dates to come however....for me it just doesn't work that way =.= I'm truly a fail at life, but I mean if I don't get any news or something for a month then well I don't have anything to post and if there is a sudden interest in something, then I have something to post about . 0.0 hmmmmm....well sorry I can't be more stable! Just know more posts are coming you way! :D
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Keep It On The DL - Where To Find Your Manga
Hey guys, alright so I've noticed something lately. Finding manga is getting more and more difficult, and not only because they can be rather expensive sometimes or even scarce. You used to could go to Barnes and Noble or Waldens, there was even a Hastings around where I live. However lately I've been hearing that a lot of book stores are going out of business! Its horrible, and I don't know if you've seen the mangas available on the Nook or whatever it going on, but its a pathetic selection I've been told. Anyways....lots of my friends have been trading off where they can read their favorite mangas, some of them because they can't collect manga because its just too darn expensive, and other because their favorite mangas simply aren't available. Now I'm here to introduce you to the best websites to find your unattainable manga.
Alright so lets get started, first of all, buy as much as you can if you like the series. :/ Honestly I am a believer in reading it free online, but if you can afford to and you really like it, support the author and stuff and throw 'em a bone by buying one in the store or ordering it online.
So the websites that I have found that work best for me have been www.mangaone.com and www.mangafox.com. I know Mangaone cut down on a lot of their manga because of copyright stuff but it still has a few. Also Mangafox has this great advanced search filter so that you can select the genres you do and don't want to appear if you're just browsing around for a new manga to read.
I will probably add more websites to the list later but the most recent website I've started using is called MangaTraders (www.mangatraders.com) I warn you you have to make an account to download manga, but its completely free and it didn't hurt me sooo yeah it's worth it. They also have an advanced search where you can filter out genres and what not so that's really nice for me. :)
Now you may be thinking, well that's all nice and dandy but I still have to buy my manga to tread it on trips of I don't have a Nook or whatever. Well no, not really. If you don't have one of those new-fangled darn things that gives you internet access on the road, don't worry, I've got you covered....sort of. My Zune doesn't have internet BUT it does support pictures. So if you have a way you can bring pictures on a flash drive or on your Ipod or whatever heres what you can do. Go online and download the manga you want from Mangatraders or find a place by google, but becareful cause of viruses okay? They suck.
Next get the scans and download them onto a flash drive or your Ipod or Zune or whatever you're taking with you that will let you see the pictures. then once you're on the road, read it by just looking through pictures! :D Yay! Have a nice day everyone and remember that manga rocks!
Alright so lets get started, first of all, buy as much as you can if you like the series. :/ Honestly I am a believer in reading it free online, but if you can afford to and you really like it, support the author and stuff and throw 'em a bone by buying one in the store or ordering it online.
So the websites that I have found that work best for me have been www.mangaone.com and www.mangafox.com. I know Mangaone cut down on a lot of their manga because of copyright stuff but it still has a few. Also Mangafox has this great advanced search filter so that you can select the genres you do and don't want to appear if you're just browsing around for a new manga to read.
I will probably add more websites to the list later but the most recent website I've started using is called MangaTraders (www.mangatraders.com) I warn you you have to make an account to download manga, but its completely free and it didn't hurt me sooo yeah it's worth it. They also have an advanced search where you can filter out genres and what not so that's really nice for me. :)
Now you may be thinking, well that's all nice and dandy but I still have to buy my manga to tread it on trips of I don't have a Nook or whatever. Well no, not really. If you don't have one of those new-fangled darn things that gives you internet access on the road, don't worry, I've got you covered....sort of. My Zune doesn't have internet BUT it does support pictures. So if you have a way you can bring pictures on a flash drive or on your Ipod or whatever heres what you can do. Go online and download the manga you want from Mangatraders or find a place by google, but becareful cause of viruses okay? They suck.
Next get the scans and download them onto a flash drive or your Ipod or Zune or whatever you're taking with you that will let you see the pictures. then once you're on the road, read it by just looking through pictures! :D Yay! Have a nice day everyone and remember that manga rocks!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Manga Reveiw! - LOVE ATTACK!
Hey guys, I recently started re-reading Love Attack by Shizuru Seino again and I was reminded of just how much I love it so I decided to do a brief review of it. :)
Some people say that love just hits you when you know....well it kicked Hirata in the face..actually Cheimi kicked Hirata in the face and then he fell in love with her! XD Or at least asked her out. Haha! Love Attack is about the shy and tender couple...who are the scariest couple in school. Why you may ask? Well before they got together Hirata wouldn't run from any fight,although he doesn't start them, and he never lost one. and Cheimi? Well, she may be cute, but she sure does pack a punch. She beats up bullies of all kinds but never picks a fight for no reason. When Cheimi's teacher threatens to expel her for fighting though, Cheimi is given one last chance to redeem herself. Her teacher asks her to straighten out Hirata because he almost never comes to school, doesn't wear a uniform and gets into too many fights and to be blunt about it the teacher doesn't want to deal with him either.
Cheimi is nerve wracked because even she is afraid of Hirata, or the Deranged Devil -as some like to call him. So when she sees him in another fight she jumps from a window and kicks him in the face! (They get together in chapter one I believe and the story goes on from there about the trials of their relationship.)
Alright so yes, its a romantic comedy, but its not boring like most romantic comedies. The first few books I was roaring with laughter because this couple is just hilarious. Cheimi and Hirata are the two most unexperienced people in romance and how they handle situations that are thrown at them is just great! XD Not to mention they are adorable together and apart. Cheimi is an endearing character in the way that while she over reacts and has a terrible temper and is a huge drama queen, most people just see her as violent, but she is just a girl. :P And she's just plain endearing. Don't even get me started on Hirata though! (Too late I started) Hirata is an incredibly hard worker and not as bad a guy as he seems, his hard outer shell is really just covering his shy nature! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 he gets five hearts for being adorable!
As the manga goes on the author does a great job of bringing in a lot of drama yet keeping it light and absolutely hysterical! Part of the thing that makes it funny isn't only how Hirata and Cheimi handle problems they come to, but their friends! Hirata and Cheimi's friends are great comic relief and are almost worse than the couple is at handling problems, giving them bad advice often and putting the two in hilarious situations! They may be side characters, but there wouldn't be a manga without Hirata's and Cheimi's friends! It just wouldn't be half as funny! XD
The art in the manga is great too! The character designs were wonderful and each fit the characters perfectly I think! :D One thing that I love about the art work is the adorableness of it. Cheimi and Hirata make the best faces and they are both so innocent! I'll try to get some pictures up soon so you can see what I mean.
The last thing I want to point out is that the characters are perfectly flawed. Cheimi isn't perfect and that's what makes it so easy to relate to her. Like I mention earlier she is violent and can kick anyone's butt she wants, but in the end she is still just a girl who loves her boy friend. She's a little insecure, she has a bad temper, and she is terribly stubborn. However despite all of that she has high morals and is lovable because of it. Lets face it ladies, we hate perfect heroines and people who try to act perfect in real life. That's why we love our friends, quirks and all right?
Cheimi's Best Quality: Morals
Cheimi's Worst Quality: Stubborn
And Hirata! Wow, just wow. On the outside he is violent and rather cold, not the most cuddly of tough boyfriends and sometimes he seems to wear his emotions on his sleeves. He is caring, loving, and hella cute! :D He's always there when his friends are in a bind and even though Cheimi can get on his last nerve, he is obscenely patient with her constantly and even when they are in a fight he won't abandon her.
Hirata's Best Quality: Loyalty
Hirata's Worst Quality: ....uhm...nothing yet :/
Hmmm so yeah this book for me gets a five out of five stars manga rating because I just absolutely love it! It doesn't exactly what it is supposed to do, it makes me laugh and keeps me swooning like a fan-girl! ;D Happy reading guys! I will definately be looking out for other books by Shizuru Seino!
Shizuru Seino gets points on this manga for great art, a great story line, and an extra bonus for lovable characters! :D Way to go you Shizuru Seino.
Some people say that love just hits you when you know....well it kicked Hirata in the face..actually Cheimi kicked Hirata in the face and then he fell in love with her! XD Or at least asked her out. Haha! Love Attack is about the shy and tender couple...who are the scariest couple in school. Why you may ask? Well before they got together Hirata wouldn't run from any fight,although he doesn't start them, and he never lost one. and Cheimi? Well, she may be cute, but she sure does pack a punch. She beats up bullies of all kinds but never picks a fight for no reason. When Cheimi's teacher threatens to expel her for fighting though, Cheimi is given one last chance to redeem herself. Her teacher asks her to straighten out Hirata because he almost never comes to school, doesn't wear a uniform and gets into too many fights and to be blunt about it the teacher doesn't want to deal with him either.
Cheimi is nerve wracked because even she is afraid of Hirata, or the Deranged Devil -as some like to call him. So when she sees him in another fight she jumps from a window and kicks him in the face! (They get together in chapter one I believe and the story goes on from there about the trials of their relationship.)
Alright so yes, its a romantic comedy, but its not boring like most romantic comedies. The first few books I was roaring with laughter because this couple is just hilarious. Cheimi and Hirata are the two most unexperienced people in romance and how they handle situations that are thrown at them is just great! XD Not to mention they are adorable together and apart. Cheimi is an endearing character in the way that while she over reacts and has a terrible temper and is a huge drama queen, most people just see her as violent, but she is just a girl. :P And she's just plain endearing. Don't even get me started on Hirata though! (Too late I started) Hirata is an incredibly hard worker and not as bad a guy as he seems, his hard outer shell is really just covering his shy nature! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 he gets five hearts for being adorable!
As the manga goes on the author does a great job of bringing in a lot of drama yet keeping it light and absolutely hysterical! Part of the thing that makes it funny isn't only how Hirata and Cheimi handle problems they come to, but their friends! Hirata and Cheimi's friends are great comic relief and are almost worse than the couple is at handling problems, giving them bad advice often and putting the two in hilarious situations! They may be side characters, but there wouldn't be a manga without Hirata's and Cheimi's friends! It just wouldn't be half as funny! XD
The art in the manga is great too! The character designs were wonderful and each fit the characters perfectly I think! :D One thing that I love about the art work is the adorableness of it. Cheimi and Hirata make the best faces and they are both so innocent! I'll try to get some pictures up soon so you can see what I mean.
The last thing I want to point out is that the characters are perfectly flawed. Cheimi isn't perfect and that's what makes it so easy to relate to her. Like I mention earlier she is violent and can kick anyone's butt she wants, but in the end she is still just a girl who loves her boy friend. She's a little insecure, she has a bad temper, and she is terribly stubborn. However despite all of that she has high morals and is lovable because of it. Lets face it ladies, we hate perfect heroines and people who try to act perfect in real life. That's why we love our friends, quirks and all right?
Cheimi's Best Quality: Morals
Cheimi's Worst Quality: Stubborn
And Hirata! Wow, just wow. On the outside he is violent and rather cold, not the most cuddly of tough boyfriends and sometimes he seems to wear his emotions on his sleeves. He is caring, loving, and hella cute! :D He's always there when his friends are in a bind and even though Cheimi can get on his last nerve, he is obscenely patient with her constantly and even when they are in a fight he won't abandon her.
Hirata's Best Quality: Loyalty
Hirata's Worst Quality: ....uhm...nothing yet :/
Hmmm so yeah this book for me gets a five out of five stars manga rating because I just absolutely love it! It doesn't exactly what it is supposed to do, it makes me laugh and keeps me swooning like a fan-girl! ;D Happy reading guys! I will definately be looking out for other books by Shizuru Seino!
Shizuru Seino gets points on this manga for great art, a great story line, and an extra bonus for lovable characters! :D Way to go you Shizuru Seino.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
4AM and Late Night Anime
Hey guys, this morning I woke up at 4AM and could NOT get back to sleep to save my life so I messed around and thought of a post so I was like 'what the heck, I haven't been keeping to any kind of schedule anyways' XD So hey. Its about 5 in the morning and I've got a report. When you are tired and want a soothing before bed anime I would suggest Mushishi. Its is a beautiful anime, like gorgeous animation and the opening theme is just great. It doesn't really have a plot so you can watch whichever episode you want. I warn you some of them have bitter sweet endings but hey, sometimes thats the only way a story can end.
Mushishi is about a guy who sees spirits and travels around, helping out with them and what not. It takes you to so many different characters and it tells you their stories. this isn't an action anime and its not romance, but every episode is just a story that everyone should know. I know it probably sounds boring but its not, if you watch one episode you will be hooked! Not to mention its perfect before bed or early in the morning if you don't want to get all worked up with a fighting scene and swoony over romance scenes. However its a good anime to watch anyway so watch it any time! :D Just be sure to watch it. Well good morning everyone! :D Have a good day!
Mushishi is about a guy who sees spirits and travels around, helping out with them and what not. It takes you to so many different characters and it tells you their stories. this isn't an action anime and its not romance, but every episode is just a story that everyone should know. I know it probably sounds boring but its not, if you watch one episode you will be hooked! Not to mention its perfect before bed or early in the morning if you don't want to get all worked up with a fighting scene and swoony over romance scenes. However its a good anime to watch anyway so watch it any time! :D Just be sure to watch it. Well good morning everyone! :D Have a good day!
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