Sora no Woto

(c) akai toshifumi

Plot? Story? Does it even have one? If it does, I certainly have missed it. It should have been about military stuff. At least they need to toughen up and not to be so nonchalant. It certainly lack the urgency of a war. They ARE still at war, right? They don't even wear their uniform like they should to. Just look at Rio's and you'll know what I mean.

After the first episode, I sincerely thought that they will dwelt more on the trumpet shit. I was so far from the truth. That's how much this anime has deviate from the first episode. Was it bad? Well, I certainly don't like it but I do know some retards out there that think Sora no Woto is a masterpiece. Ah how we have degraded ourselves and succumb to emoe-blob-shit. I blame it all on K-ON!

Sure, they attempted to make the last few episodes to have a tiny little bit interesting development but it was too late because I can already tell what's coming. Even with the small usage of trumpet cannot salvage this series, in my opinion. For example, the typhoon episode... we all knew that Kureha and Claus will make it. Where was the excitement in that >_>

Most of the episodes bore me to death and I would have fallen asleep. In one episode, all Kanata ever did is sit in front of a phone and waited for it to ring. Speaking of waste of time, that.

The characters themselves are extremely ordinary (although with too much moe). The only character that stands out imo is Kureha. I found her annoying at first but gradually she grew on me. She's the only one who take her duty as a soldier seriously. Like when they met the Roman's spy, she had the right mind to report her but the rest of them were all about being humane. For fuck sake, she's a fucking spy invading the enemy's territories! *sigh*

The sound and music. Hmm, not really a fan of its OP or ED. Too much of moe. I mean, at least they could try and make it seems like they are really in a war or something. The good news is I kinda like the Amazing Grace trumpet song. It kinda grow on ya without you realizing it. Brainwashed? LOL



No complained for the seiyuus either although I do think that Rio sounds like a man sometimes.

I would have dropped this series if not for the art and animation. They were amazingly details and fluent. The background is one of the most gorgeous looking scenes I’ve seen in a while. It is breath-taking. Even the CG usage was a success. I guess at least there's one thing that A1-Pictures did right.

At the end of the day, I couldn't appreciate this show because the similarities to K-ON! is too much. I might have missed a lot of things because of my cynical view but I can't help it and I don't give a damn really. Some says that it has lots of potential but I think they wasted it trying to shift to moe. Don't do it again, A1-Pictures.

Arts & Animation 10/10
Sound 9/10
Story 5/10
Character 6/10
Enjoyment 6/10
Overall 6/10

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Diary of a tard - week 2, February '10

Sunday, February 7

Yay, another josei titled Zanbara. I can't resist a bishounen holding a katana. It's just too fucking sexy to ignore.


Yosh! Finally caught up with Hetalia Axis Power. 3 episodes left before this ONA is completed, no?

Watch episode 14 and 15 of Cheburashka Arere? and I gotta admit, the selling point of this 2 minutes show is it's cuteness, especially Cheburashka's voice.

A little late for the weekly anime but better late than never. Here is a secret: I usually skipped the OP and ED of an anime, even Bleach's but since the OP of Durarara!! is so freaking awesome, I sit there and listens to it with my tongue lolling =P In episode 5, it is Kida's turn to become the narrator. Apparently he too has a hot for Sonohara so love triangle FTW? Who knew that Kida was depressed before. He sure doesn't seems like the type no? I am happy to report that at least he is genuine when it comes to Mikado and for that mysterious girl who has something to do with Orihara. On different side of the city, the people were harassed by the Slasher (I suspect she's Haruna), Yagiri is eloping with that girl with the scarred neck and there's a reporter who asked who's the strongest in Ikebukuro. I REALLY like the way the story was told in this episode.


I have no freaking idea what Seikon no Qwaser (episode 3) is all about anymore... I don't remember reading the scene where Sasha titty rape Tomo in her sleep and then he did it again with that nun? WTF? Mafuyu is still trying so hard to get in his pants too. Obvious girl is annoying! It wasn't all about the oppai in the manga so I'm not used to this. I mean, they only teased about the lesbian. Wonder how that would turn up... hmm... >_> Well, at least the bloodfest kinda make up for it.

cheeky little pervert

Monday, February 8

Durarara!! chapter 6 is pretty much tells the story of how Celty lost her head and how she met Shinra. It just like how Shinra told the story in the anime but the anime omit one great information: Celty has feelings for Shinra. I goes awwwwwww =)

Saw the special of To Aru Kagaku no Railgun. WTF is the only thing that came to mind.

I have 2 weeks worth of backlog weekly anime. Time for the real thing. The only reason episode 17 of To Aru Kagaku no Railgun is tolreable was the appearance of characters from Index. Meanwhile episode 18 was so damn predictable. It also reminded me of Hanamaru Youchien. Also I think the earthquakes is a setup for future episodes.

I just realize the OP for So Ra no Wo To reminds me of Mononoke. Anyway in episode 5, things are still the same. They are still so lax. They are more like scouts rather than a troop of army. Kureha looks like she has never seen a man, Noel cracks a joke (haha), Flicia takes them out for a field trip, Rio shows them how to carry a heavy backpack (WTH) and Kanata is blah, the usual. I have a good chuckle though at some of the scenes.

Noel is so much win

Tuesday, February 9

So Ra no Wo To episode 6: I dunno what the heck is going on. Kanata gets her first paycheck so she want out shopping for presents while the others playing mobster. The two stories entertwined and that was it =\

Ladies versus Butler (episode 4 and 5): I dunno what I am doing anymore...

Wednesday, February 10

Bleach episode 257 is kinda OK. I really like the quality of the animation this week. Thumbs up for the production team :)

I is in a really shitty mood today. Time for heavy therapy: Gintama.


Thursday, February 11

Bleach chapter 392 is awesome! Momo died. Kinda XD

How convenient is it that Naruto awake at this time when Sasgay was about to proceed with his evil plan (naruto chapter 482). He pull a fast one on Mr. Wood and escape, obviously trying to save Sakura who managed to shake the others in her suicide mission and declared that she wants to leave Kanoha and join the gay bastard. I say that its good. She needs to be dead. Just like Karin who apparently is not dead yet :(

Durarara!! chapter 7: Holy fucking shit.... I'm speechless when I found out who the Dollars members are O_o I also learned few things that are yet to be revealed in the anime. For example, Yagiri incestship and what happened to Anri's friend. Awesome!

I almost forgot that I have K-ON! Special: Live House! on my disk. I guess I didn't give it any priority much. It was good seeing Ritsu again. I kinda missed her. She makes this otherwise shitty anime OK for me. And it is also good to see the girls take the performing seriously instead of the usual gibberish of tea and shit. They began to understand after looking at other bands and how committed they are. And I am actually excited for Ritsu (since the others were fucking useless with their moe-ness). I just wish they showed us a bit more of the performance. Shit, am I turning moe too? This got 6/10

This the the logo for Aftershcool Teatime. More like a logo fitted for a coffee shop >_>

OMG Spice and Wolf II Special is fucking boring!! It fucking reminds me of Isshoni Training. NOT a good thing. 4/10

Seikon no Qwaser episode 4, the uncensored version. OK explain this to me. What the fuck is up with all the screaming whenever someone sucks your tits? It's fucking annoying and I don't give a damn if your answer is because you were aroused. That's making it more annoying, you bitches! And seriously Shasha's role turned out to be so fucking retarded. Saving girls from titties rape? What kind of job scope is that? BULLSHIT!!

Don't say that AFTER you licked other girl's pussy, you hentai!

I saw Two Walnuts or Futatsu no Kurumi. Not a bad war episode. I actually shed a tear at some of the war scene. Full review coming up soon.

Friday, February 12

Was browsing through danbooru when I found this picture:


Needless to say, I was intrigued. When I found out that it was from a manga Togainu no Chi, I don't waste any time to check it out. It is pretty badass with promise on hand-to-hand combat battle and bloodfest.

Happy Chinese New Year to those who celebrate it :)

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Diary of a tard - week 4, January '10

Sunday, January 24

Ewan's girl (Rio) was about to get on the Hell Bus if Arago didn't stop her in chapter 4. He got on the bus instead and solved the case. Just when I thought it was over in the lame kinda way, Rio got on the lift and guess who was with her? The death god. He really wanted her dead.

Akira finally regained his memory as the werewolf of the Earth clan and Mina Tepes decided to join his school as a student in Dance in the Vampire Bund episode 3. Mina ordered him around, disrespecting everyone just because she's the chairman (WTF?!). I really don't like this vampire loli. She pissed me off with her attitude. For some reason she really left a bad taste in my mouth. I'm glad that there are people who will go up against her or at least try to. *sigh* Akira is just a manwhore >_> But at least the plot is getting better

The comic relief in Ookamikakushi is really lame. I want to gauge my eyes out. The first half of episode 3 was a complete waste and then I did a headdesk watching the second half. I am not sure whether to laugh or slits my wrist... yaoi FTW?

Hidamari Sketch ×☆☆☆ episode 3: ... nothing worthy to write about ^^"

Awesome episode 16 of To Aru Kagaku no Railgun.

I cum a little ^_^"

Monday, January 25

Karneval chapter 19: Karoku can hear Nai in his head, Tsukumo got kidnapped and Yogi lost consciousness as he changed back to his own personality (split personality FTW! - his hair color changes from gold to silver when he's in berserk state). Tsukumo managed to escape but now she's on the hunt. Karuko found her and kinda saved her. My gut keeps telling me that Karuko is the bad guy though =\


Wednesday, January 27

The zanpaktou filler arc is over in Bleach episode 255. However we are going to get another filler it seems. I am NOT going to complain MUCH ^^

Friday, January 29

Wow, this is the not a progressive week for anime/manga. I will try to make that matter right again (hopefully).

Let's start with the manga first.

Bleach chapter 399 is predictable but we all see this coming since last week.

I yawn when I read Naruto. *sigh* Next!

Zettai Karen Children chapter 203: I'm pissed whenever Feather appeared for she will definitely make a mess with Minamoto's head and Minamoto lets himself astray...

Arago managed to save Rio by solving the mystery of the crematorium in chapter 5. Rio turns out to be an officer of the special division. I'm glad that she shows strong emotion towards Ewan but it is only a matter of time before she falls for Arago. Mark my words. And fuck me please! Ewan is fucking alive?!

I really like Switch special chapters. It shows the early days of Hiki Masataka and Kajiyama Keigo. Hiki reminds me a lot of Hal.

I didn't mean to pick another shounen manga up but after reading the first 10 pages of Densetsu no Yuusha no Densetsu, I found myself chuckling at the subtle jokes. Also I don't usually like the female characters right away (except for Rukia, Toriko, Noe, Shiki and Haruhi) but I like Fayris almost instantly when she starts talking. She's a real bitch XD Anyway the manga has something to do with magic and both the lead female and male of this manga is funneh. Fayris is great with sword and Reiner with magic. They are partners and are OTP too so I approved of that greatly. I hate cliche couple. That's not all, there's this Imiyaburi unit who consists of great characters as well. Their leader's name is Milk who apparently has hots for Reiner.


Oh damn, I pick up another one: Guardian Dog. How can I resist it when a guy flat out tells another guy that he wants him and reach out and literally grab his heart? @_@ heh before any of you freaks out, this manga is NOT yaoi.

and obviously this yaoi fanart has nothing to do with the manga either ^___^

Yandere Kanojo chapter 12: Reina is worried about his father because of the student-parent-teacher day. As usual Reina has totally different idea when it comes to Manabu and hilarity ensued. Why? because she met Manabu's grandad (not that she knows it)! Man, I love this manga XD

And time for the anime!

I really need to start reading Letter Bee's manga. I got a feeling that episode 16 is just another filler. It was sweet though and I like it nonetheless.

Hanamaru Youchien episode 3: Hii says it best when it comes to the retard Anzu: What a disaster. What responsible mother would allow a 5 year old kid to cook? That's a fucking stove you bitch! But I think I like Tsuchi a bit more now because he's being open about his feelings and Hii officially is the best character in this show! That oanda-cat dance is teh awesome.

*gasps* could it be? Chu-Bra has a plot?! O_O

Gray recount what happened 10 years prior when Deliora attacked his hometown and how he became Ur's pupil in episode 15 of Fairy Tail. It is a pretty sad episode. I still remember the chapters well and glad they follow the manga closely.

So.Ra.no.Wo.To episode 4: Noel and Kanaka go to town to get the supplies. I want to smack myself for not realizing this sooner but... Noel is the reincarnation of Yuki?! WTF... I still like her the most though. Again, the arts are amazingly details. I wish I could say that I begin to like this show though... but even Chu-Bra can't make me as sleepy as this show did >_>

I'm glad that I decides to watch Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu after that bore-fest. It perks me right up! Oh man, this show is awesome. The dialogs are the best!

• Yuuji get the double eye poke treatment from Kirishima for trying to be voyeur. He should have known that only Kaito has that ability.
• Minami's sister Haruka wants Yoshii as her husband. That is 3 girls now. He's a pimp and a pedo. Win
• The hooded FFF clan (lol parody much?) is made of awesomesauce.
• Yoshii puke blood. That is freaking awesome.
• Himeji's food is like Inoue's food. They are poisonous.
• Kubo just have to make an appearance. More awesomeness.
• The ending of the episode is perfect *loves it*

I'm gonna end the marathon with the best show of the season: Durarara!! episode 4. This time it was Shinra Kishitani's turn to tell us the story. He started off with the headless rider. He's the underground physician, doing illegal surgery and stuff like that. He also fucking leave with the headless rider a.k.a. Selty Sturluson. Apparently she is not human. In reality she's a Dullahan (the headless horseman) and is looking for her lost head at Ikebukuro. Kishitani has the longest crush on her. I want them to produce freaky headless babies ^w^

fucking freaky

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Diary of a tard - week 3, January '10

Sunday, January 17

I have seen the uncensored version of Seikon no Qwaser. Now it got me thinking that I probably should just continue reading the manga and forget about the anime...

I decided to catch up on Tegami Bachi. I have been neglecting the show for the past two weeks. They have not disclosed any new information about Gauche but they did introduce the doctor: Thunderland Jr.

Aight, time to complete One Outs! I have 4 episodes left. Yosh! I can do this... I think? This show is really one of the very good strategy shows that I have seen. The reason I postponed the completion of this show is probably because I don't want it to end? lol retard but I do feel like that with a certain shows hence why the backlog. Take these 4 last episodes for example. I dunno how the heck it will end and the suspense just keeps on building. Yep, definitely a show that deserved the rank of almost perfect :)
edit: I did it! I completed the show! w00t! One down 14 go.

Monday, January 18

When I wrote my first impression on most of the winter 2009 season, I didn't think that I'll be watching any of them week-to-week basis except for one anime: Durarara!! However I found myself with free time and nothing else to do. I am still finishing up on my backlog anime but in between those, I thought why not just see few more of the episodes, perhaps it will grow on me? Or maybe it has something to do with my New Year's resolution. The only anime I have dropped for the season is Omamori Himari. It is just too shitty for my taste.

And that is how I find myself watching the 2nd episode of Hanamaru Kindergarten. I would have spanked Anzu's butt if she's under my care. It is for her sake and it should have been a lesson for the rest of the class. In the second segment of the episode, Hii-chan just proved that she is the best character in the show. I enjoyed it.

The dialog and the age of the character do not match -__-

Tuesday, January 19

So.Ra.no.Wo.To episode 3: I really like how the show started off. It has the serene feeling to it. Felicia went to Treize with Noel and Kureha so Kanata has the whole day to practice with Rio. But there won't be drama if everything goes as plan right? Kanata fell ill and we got glimpses of Rio's flashbacks. I don't get it but why was Rio panicking? *sigh* whatever. In the end she called a non/nurse/doctor. Lets hope we don't see any mecha in the future episodes. Also I really think the troop is useless as shit.

Chu-Bra! episode 3. Yes I am still watching this show. Don't ask me why because I dunno the answer to that question. Anyway, Nayu has a stalker as she decided to open an Underwear Club. She was all emo and shit.

Thursday, January 21

*sigh* Bleach episode 254 is shit again >_>

on the other hand, Bleach chapter 389 is awesome. People may say otherwise but screw them XD

As for Naruto chapter 479, Tobi explained what those eyes on Danzo's hand are. They are Izanagi, a jutsu of ultimate illusion. I still facepalm at the illogical of it all. Eyes on your hand? Pfft >_> Then he went and called a Baku, a mythical chimera that devours nightmare to counter the Susano. Err... yeah -__- They kinda showed that Sasgay managed to stab Danzo in the end. I bet it was all an illusion.
Wow I approach Naruto like Bleach-haters approach Bleach. I can't find anything that excites me. Then again maybe because the chapter concerned Sasgay and Danzo. I kinda hate both of them and can't wait for this shit to be over.

FLAGS chapter 6: Apparently Pilaria is a dangerous assassin but she decided to play soccer with Usagi's Shiden instead which consequently destroyed it. Usagi broke down and said she can't fight without her Shiden. Lame. Oh wait, she was just playing mind tricks on ya -__-

Kuroshitsuji chapter 41: Whoa WTF Kuroshitsuji has a musical? I must see this! Anyway, I find it awesome that the servants of Ciel is always so vigilant even in their sleep. Sebastian left them instructions for the next three days. I suspect that he's not going to be around. That's the only explanation I can think of atm. I got to say that it was funny when Mr Wordsmith started to theorize about Sebastian eloping with Meilin. Remember back in November when they showed us the spread of Sebastian fatally injured? Well that what happened in the end of this chapter. HOLY SHITE! Ciel almost lost it when he saw what happened to Sebastian. I'm not gonna lie. I cried... But this rules out the possibilities of Ciel as the murderer, which I figured what Sebastian wants. And in the end I don't believe that he's really dead. He can't be. Just no... IMPOSSIBLE!

I picked up a new seinen manga (or was it manhwa?): Let's Bible. The one-shot is funny and I am happy to report that the manga is too. The art is definitely something worth checking out for. I love the details.

Another episodic review rant on Ladies versus Butlers. What is wrong with me?!

Saturday, January 23

I really can't wait to see the episodes of Durarara!! Haven't feel this excited about an anime for a long time. I can't even remember the last anime that I watch week to week with so much anticipation. In Durarara!! episode 3 titled Rampant, Anri Sonohara becomes the class representative and Mikado Ryugamine becomes the vice. I suspect he likes Anri because he quickly raises his hand when he saw the other guys were thinking about it. Masaomi Kida doesn't want to be left behind so he goes around town looking for a girlfriend. lol I really like the confident level of this guy. Then they see Anri getting bullied and Mikado becomes her knight in shining armour. Sorta. When Orihara and Shizuo appeared, they turn this whole episode into one that is full of EPICness!!!
p.s: This time the story was told by Simon
p.p.s: Yagiri went looking for his love (the girl with the scarred neck that bumped onto Mikado in the first episode) and found her at the end of the episode.
p.p.p.s: Orihara reminds me of Gin somehow and I still wants his babies XD


I get carried away and write an episodic review for Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu episode 3. But the show deserved it.

Fairy Tail episode 14: the fight between Lucy and that 'Love' lady continued. I gotta admit that Lucy was funny in this episode. Aya Hirano did a mighty good job. This is the episode where Erza appeared to bring back Natsu and the gang. Gray wins my adoration as he went against Erza. Awesome. btw, Natsu tilted the ruin and fighting with Reitei.

Yuuri has a new present for Kaoru in Zettai Karen Children chapter 202. Theodore brought it for her. He also told Yuuri that Nai will self-annihilate if she ever leave the group. Theodore too think that Yuuri is getting soft. Maybe she'll get the same treatment as Nai?

Ultimo chapter 12: WHAT THE- My jaw hung from the start to finish of this chapter. Regula get in between Ultimo and Vice but before he can do anything, Rage (Wrath) appeared and kinda killed Regula. The others were suffering the same fate too. Gorg in the hands of Glutton, Service getting raped by Avaro (Greedy), Sopia caught by Allgreo (Pride) and Dezil (Lust) basically cut Slow in two. Palace (Sloth) warned the other not to move but they crushed the good Douji nonetheless. The only one standing is Ultimo. In the turn of event, Murayama revealed something unexpected and right after he said that, all the masters for the five good douji were decapitated by Palace and caused the destruction of the world (hyakki eikou) WTF?!

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First Impression: Sora no Woto

Meet Kanata,Yui's twin sister. Well not really but you can probably see where this is going. Yeah, it's the serious version of K-ON!

We have the characters line up who looks the same, more or less, but maybe with a little bit more personalities. Not much but it definitely make a lot of difference. Kinda. Says a lot about K-ON now doesn't it?

Anyway, from what I have seen so far, they kinda have a story/plot. Looks like Kanata is looking for her mom, Rio (she's Mio in reality but with personality) has some very deep issue about something something that has to do with the bell, which by the way is the same bell that Kanata saw when she was a kid. They don't revealed much of anything. But they did introduced Phyllicia who looks like she's Tsumugi's twin sister and Kureha who looks like the hyper version of Azusa. There is only one character that seemingly has no relation to K-ON! and that is Noel. I like her right away.


These women/girls are assigned at the town of Seize. Their duty is to... blow the trumpet/horn in the morning? I don't fucking know man... but they kinda told the history of the village, something about the Fire Lady sacrificing herself to kill the wing demon. Rio was chosen to play the Fire Lady part in the festival.

Whatever.

Kalafina sings the OP song. Not really a fan of her but maybe the song will grow on me. I really like the insert song though and wasn't really paying attention to the ED.

I probably would continue watching So.Ra.no.Wo.To just like I did with K-ON! So far I am not impressed by what I have seen nor am I pissed about it. It really is just a feeling of indifference. The same when I was watching the episode. It just monotonous from start to finish *yawns*

art 7/10
story 6/10
sound 7/10
character 5/10
enjoyment 5/10
overall 6/10

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