Kuroshitsuji

by kuro-hime



SYNOPSIS :

In a manor house on the outskirts of Victorian era London, butler Sebastian Michaelis serves Ciel Phantomhive, the orphaned twelve-year-old head of an English noble family and a toy and candy empire, who serves directly under the Queen. Sebastian carries out any task required by his master while solving the problems plaguing England with ease and perfection, because of his demonic lineage and Faustian contract with his master.

(adapted from wikipedia)

REVIEW :

Unfortunately, this anime is plotless. Yes, it has absolutely NO plot. It just revolves around this boy, Ciel and his butler, Sebastian.

IT doesn't even do a jigoku shoujo thing and collect different stories. It's just about them like an autobiography.

However, they make it up with character development. The character development here is pretty good. The characters are slightly wacked but they're okay. Atleast, they look like they have a purpose.

The art is VERY nice. It's neat and beautiful. It makes you wanna look at it more every time. You just can't get enough of it. And it doesn't help that all the male characters are drawn so beautifully. So naturally, we know why all the fangirls are going crazy.

The background music is surprisingly good. It is the very thing that sets the mood for the anime. IT rely alot on the background music.
The Openings and Endings for it was just alright. However, I definately prefer the Openings more than the endings.
But there was one ending that was awesome which was Lacrimosa by Kalafina. IT was so good.

The feel of this anime is the main reason why I watched it. I like gothic and darkness that the anime presented. IT's nice and something different from what most anime are offering.
Plus, it's set in the victorian era which is something nice.

Kuroshitsuji is super popular since it has it's own broadway musical in Japan and drama cd's.
However, I don't really get why all the girls love it but I have to admit it's enjoyable and a little different.

Well, season 2 of kuroshitsuji is currently airing and the producers have added a few new characters. So I would like to see how it goes. Maybe, the producers finally put a plot in. Hopefully, it will be alright.

As for season 1, I rate it 2.5 stars out of 5. Why? Simple, it has no plot. Sorry, I need plots.

Summer 2010 Anime Line up.

If you already know, you already know.
If you haven't, here is the line up!!



(click on it and then zoom in to read.)

So take a look and choose what you wanna watch in the summer.

Fullmetal alchemist brotherhood.

Reviewed by kuro-hime



Synopsis :

Edward and Alphonse Elric are two alchemist brothers searching for the legendary stone called the Philosopher's Stone, a powerful object which would allow them to recover their bodies (which were lost in an attempt to bring their mother back to life through alchemy). Born in the village of Resembool from the country of Amestris, the two brothers lived there with their mother. Their father, Van Hohenheim, left home for unknown reasons and years later, their mother, Trisha Elric, died of a terminal illness leaving the Elric brothers alone. After their mother's death, Edward became determined to bring her back through the use of alchemy, an advanced science in which objects can be created from raw materials.
They tried human transmutation to bring their mother back but they failed.
Edward lost his leg while Alphonse lost his body.
So now, the two brothers travel to look for an answer to regain their body.


REVIEW :

Time for another review.

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood followed the manga very closely but some scenes were changed.

The art for this anime is just average. Nothing too great, it isn't like one of those shoujo or bishonen art. When the disgusting scenes come, it really look bad.

The plot is very original and good. However, around episode 29 onwards, things were a little boring. I almost dropped the series but thank god, I didn't. But things got back on track soon after

I like the idea of two brothers looking out for each other. It feels real and it's something we can all relate too. And thank god, the villain isn't someone bishonen and cliche. The whole alchemy thing is pretty different. The emotions here are also very real.

I like the whole human vs homunculus thing. For once, there isn't a cliche villain.

And one thing I like about Fullmetal Alchemist brotherhood is that it follows the manga and that it's very philosophical.

The music is good but there were some OP and ED that I hated. The background music did a great job to compliment the anime.

Most of the characters are very developed. I like that. Even the minor characters have their own story to tell and they don't just look like characters simply placed there. Those characters actually have a purpose.

I have a feeling that eventhough fullmetal alchemist brotherhood ended, the fullmetal fans will never forget it. It really is a masterpiece. It's so original and it isn't those crappy anime that is MOE or just plain crap action.

So yea, if you like the original fullmetal alchemist, you would SO LOVE THIS.
IF you didn't, you still might like it.

Only thing I didn't like so much was the ending. It felt a little rushed and a little crappy.
BUT I heard there is a movie coming out soon, let's just all hope that the movie don't dissappoint because the anime certainly didn't.

I rate it 4.37 out of 5.

GOOD JOB. Can't wait for the movie.