To Aru Kagaku no Railgun

Anime: To Aru Kagaku no Railgun
Type: Action, Fantasy, Adventure
Episodes: 1 - 24
My Rating: 9.5
My Grade: A+

The side side story to To Aru Majutsu no Index is here! It's a great addition to the To Aru series!

The story centers around a major side character of the main story and happens around the same time the main story is. It gives a whole new viewpoint for the main story and keeps the same suspense and thrill. They even have characters from the main story popping out once in a while to make small appearances in the side story. However, there isn't too much to divert from the side story, and there's also not too little to assure that it's the side story. The side story is a new branch that grows along with the main story. It also helps give a good background for the side characters. If you love To Aru Majustu no Index, you will love To Aru Kagaku no Railgun, even vice-versa, because there isn't any spoilers for the main story in the side story.

Basic Story:

Misaka Mikoto is the renowned "Level 5: Railgun", an esper who has mastered the manipulation of electromagnetic electricity. Along with her roommate, Kuruko, an esper who has teleportation ablities, and her friends, Uiharu and Saten, she explores the everyday lives of Academy City. However, it isn't all fun and games, as they discover a secret plot in the depths of Academy City. What kind of research is hidden within the labs of Academy City? Can they protect the peace of Academy City from destruction?

11 Eyes

Anime: 11 Eyes
Type: Fantasy, Action, Romance
Episodes: 1-12
My Rating: 8.5 out of 10
My Grade: B+

Looking at the title cover made me want to watch this. It wasn't that great, it wasn't bad. I was satisfied with the series.

The story starts out really well and shows real promise. The main characters are gathered together for the first half of the series. After that the real action starts to begin. The battle scenes are really well done. The storyline is pretty sturdy. The buildup for character development is seen throughout and well laid out. The ending, however, might not be what people expected. Personally, I thought the ending could have been better. Let a tragedy be a tragedy, and a happy ending be a happy one. The end is where I think the authors just twisted up the story a lot. The story is awesome, but the ending just ruins the flow of it.

Basic Story:
Six high school kids are brought into the world of Red Night. There they must fend for their lives against the Black Knights and their army of monsters. The world of Red Night suddenly takes them away and suddenly takes them back. The black moon shines in the eyes of these six children as they try to stay alive. What lies in the world of Red Night? Why are they the ones being dragged into this world? Who is the mysterious girl who is locked within the red crystal pillar?



Be Taken into the World of Red Night!

To Aru Majutsu no Index

Anime: To Aru Majutsu no Index
Type: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Action
Episodes: 1 - 24
My Rating: 9.8 out of 10
My Grade: A+

I managed to get through this anime series during the beginning of my Winter Break and loved it. It's my newest most favorite anime ever. I totally love it! ^0^

This anime starts out with a slow prologue where it introduces the two main characters of the series and how they met. You also get a good look at the story setting and some good info to keep in mind. Unlike most long prologues, this one builds up a good storyline and also brings the audience into interest. Throughout the series, you will see the author's hard work and research done for this series. There are many references used throughout from religion and science. The battles are well constructed and calls for a more tactical planning rather than sheer brute force, which makes the battles a bit more realistic. (Eat Your Heart Out DBZ!) The storyline, overall, flows very smoothly and is very understandable, though you might need to go over some concepts that are explained in the anime. The storyline is full of twists and surprises that you might not expect and keeps you wondering. I love this series! I highly recommend it!

Basic Story:
This story takes place in the advanced scientific city, Academy City. Academy City is a place where espers are trained and taught and also a place where technological advancements are discovered. Touma is a high school boy full of misfortune, but his right arm has the power to negate any supernatural power, even a miracle from God. He struggles to fit into life in the city.

One day, Touma finds a nun outside his porch and takes her in. Her name is Index, and she is trying to run away from the world of magic. Touma does not believe her story at first, but after being attacked by two magicians, he knows he has to protect
Index, who possesses the knowledge of 103,000 grimoires of forbidden magical arts. Is his right arm enough to stop the assault of magicians who are after Index?

BONUS! Personal Info:
My Favorite Character: Index, the main heroine/princess. She's a cute, carefree nun. Despite her childlike appearance and attitude, she's really a kind and caring girl under the Name of God. Even though there are times where she "accidentally" breaks the rules or be a bit selfish, she always stands by her friends, no matter what.
My Favorite Scenes: Well, I have to say some of my favorite scenes are when Index has some of her dramatic comedy moments. I also love some of the battles that take place throughout the series. They are just mind-blowing. My most favorite scene would be... (sorry, it's kind of a spoiler -.-)
My Favorite Weaponry/Ability: It's actually hard to choose because of the many abilities that are shown in the series and seeing how each are used so skillfully. But if I had to choose, personally, I would probably choose St. George's Sanctuary, because of its Dragon's Breath ability.

Pandora Hearts

Anime: Pandora Hearts
Type: Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Episodes: 1 - 25
My Rating: 9.5 out of 10
My Grade: A

After to listening to the Official Soundtrack of this anime, I got interested and started watching it. It turned out to be as good as its BGMs. ^-^

The beginning of the whole series is a bit slow to go through, but it manages to properly introduces you to the storyline ahead. As you progress through the series, the story slowly is pieced together for you. Besides the amazing storyline and hilarious comic relief scenes, they offer a very bright and colorful cast of characters that are well-made and are quite unique. You will enjoy how the story progresses. You will be kept in suspense by the countless cliffhangers placed throughout the series. You will grow very fond of the charcaters. This is a really good anime, highly recommended.

Basic Story:
Oz Bezarius slowly approaches his coming-of-age ceremony, but runs across a mysterious pocket watch that plays a strange tune. During his ceremony, he is suddenly attacked by robed figures, but he is saved by the mysterious Blood Stained Black Rabbit and is dragged down into the depths of the Abyss. During his journey, he will unlock the secrets of the Abyss and what lies in there and also discover the truth of the tragedy that happened 100 years ago.

Kara no Kyoukai -Garden of Sinners-

Anime: Kara no Kyouai -Garden of Sinners-
Type: Fantasy, Mystery, Horror
Episodes: 1-7 (Movies)
My Rating: 4.5 out of 5
My Grade: A

While searching around the internet for a new anime series to watch, I stumbled upon this series. After watching a trailer for the 1st episode for this anime, I got interested in it and started to watch it. It is now my 2nd most favorite anime series. This series is unique because its episodes are in the forms of movies. Make sure to have some popcorn or snacks while watching these because they range from the times 40 minutes - 2 hours.

Now, I'd like to say it really keeps its title of being a mystery series because the episodes actually skip from one time period to another, but all are crucial to the story. At the beginning and the end of the episodes they always state the title of the episode and the date it takes place. If you are watching this series, make sure you know the episodes chronologically so you don't lose your place. This series is full of suspense and spectacular battle scenes. It is a recommended series for those who love a good mystery and action.
(Warning: This series has blood and gore, nudity, and cruel violence.)
(Recommended for audiences 16+)

Basic Story:
This story revolves around Ryougi Shiki. After an accident two years ago, she has been able to see the very fabrication of life, the Lines of Death, in all of creation. Armed with a knife able to sever these lines, Shiki hunts down monsters and lives at the border of the natural world and the supernatural world.

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

Anime: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Type: Action, Adventurre, Mecha
Episodes: 1 - 27 + Movie
My Rating: 5 out of 5
My Grade: A

First, I'd like to thank my friend, Juan, for introducing me to this series and making me watch it. It is really worth watching. Anyone would be blown away by what happens in the series. It is now my 3rd Most Favorite anime. I couldn't get to it for a while due to other things and other anime series. But I finally finished it, and I am now satisfied.

This series gives you a nice intro to the storyline of the series. For the first few episodes, you'll be hooked onto it for a while. But it does get boring for a few episodes. But once your reach episodes 7-8, your spirits will be rekindled for the series! That's not all. Around episodes 10-11, the series just rockets to the best of the best and goes beyond that! Though I am saying this stuff, I am not saying you should skip (DON"T YOU DARE SKIP ANY EPISODES). The series continues to get better and better till it reaches the end! This anime is guaranteed to have you addicted to it and wanting more! Any action, mecha anime fan would be satisfied with this anime series.

Basic Story:
Humans driven underground by the beastmen and are forced to reside there for what seems an eternity. The people had forgotten about the sky and lived very limited. Despite the despair, there are those who seek to reach the surface. That is where our tale begins.

Simon is a digger from his village. His job is to expand the village by digging tunnels. His parents were killed in a past earthquake. During his dig, his fate was about to change. Kamina, Simon's friend from the village, is a very rebellious and ambitious man who seeks to one day go to the surface. Simon takes Kamina to the object he unearthed. It turns out the thing he unearthed is a ancient mecha called Lagann. With it he and Kamina was finally able to reach the surface. But what awaits these two on the surface?

"Row, row, Fight Da Power!"

Elemental Gelade

Anime: Elemental Gelade (Jap: Erementar Gerad)
Type: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance
Episodes: 1 - 26
My Rating: 5 out of 5
My Grade: A

This is one of the first anime series I watched when I got really into anime. I saw the opening of it in an anime store and asked what the name was. I looked it up and watched the first two episodes online, loved it, and searched for the DVDs (until I found the box set with the whole series in it).

As I said before, it had a very well done intro to the series. It always makes you wonder what's gonna happen next at almost every end of the episode. The action and the drama were really well done. They often put in comic relief where it's needed to keep the story interesting and fun. It's full of surprises and twists that just leap out at you. While watching the series, you will be put in a long cycle of suspense and wanting to watch more and more until the end. This anime is my 2nd most favorite anime series.

Basic Story:
Cou is a sky pirate who dreamed to be the best there was. Despite his pride and ambition, he is a failure as a sky pirate. He then stumbles upon a mysterious girl, Reverie Metherlence, the Shickohoujo. She seeks to find her way back to a place called, Edel Garden. Cou offers to escort her there but soon finds himself protecting the girl with his life. Why is this girl so important? What secrets lies in Edel Garden?