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  1. Jeremiah
    I cant I just cant... This is horrible, I wouldnt watch it but I did... Hello all! Depravity is here, and today... oh god why... Highschool DxD. Why?! Just why!!!!!!!!!!
     
    Plot- (if 'any') Kuoh Academy is a former all-girls school that has recently turned co-ed, but it has a secret. Unknown to normal humans, angels, fallen angels and devils comprise part of the student population. One of these students, Issei Hyodo, is a lecherous second-year human student who lives a peaceful life. After an ordinary school day, Issei is suddenly asked out on a date by a girl named Yuma Amano. After their date, Yuma brings Issei to a local park and makes a startling request. She reveals herself as Raynare, a fallen angel, and she tries to kill him. Using her summoning card, Rias Gremory, a buxom third-year student at Kuoh Academy, revives him. Issei wakes up the next morning, thinking that the events that occurred were all just a dream. Immediately after being attacked by another fallen angel and waking up, he notices Rias naked in his room. Rias reveals to Issei her true identity as a devil and says that as a result of his death at the hands of Yuma, she has reincarnated him as a devil, becoming his new master in the process.
     
    Issei Hyodo- is the viewpoint character of the light novels and the main protagonist in the manga and anime. Introduced as a second-year high school student at Kuoh Academy, he has a reputation of being a pervert.Yuma Amano, the one girl who asks him out, ends up fatally stabbing him in the abdomen. After he is revived by Rias Gremory, he becomes a devil and her servant, where he joins the school's Occult Research Club. Ishibumi describes him as "a guy who loves girls and is really stupid" He is a stupid and annoying perverted chracther... and he is just a mess... I personally cant see anything in him... and what is worse is I am watching this after the fantastic 'Durarara' a show which holds meaning into a show like this... ugh (sorry if this feels like a rant). I feel like I hit a knew low...
    Animation & Sound- Meh, meh, meh, meh. All its meh. Pretty standard... but the fan service... oh boy, that is just ugh..........
     
    Cnclusion- Dont watch this... unless your into this thing
  2. Jeremiah
    So, I have discovered this show via ScrewAttack's infamous web show: DEATH BATTLE and there most recent episode being:
    . I have heard of RWBY before... but I thought it was an anime... But I have seen Volume 1 and as of right now; some of Volume 2. 
    What do I think of this show? Nothing less than amazing. More so that I found out that Monty Oum was working on this show (before his death). So, should I elaborate; I LOVE this show, and it's music, Ruby Rose is amazing, the whole cast is awesome. But I will go into this in a bit.
     
    RWBY is an anime inspired cartoon web series created by Monty Oum for Rooster Teeth Productions.The show is set in the fictional world of Remnant, which is filled with supernatural forces.
     
    The series focuses on Team RWBY, which consists of Ruby Rose (Lindsay Jones), Weiss Schnee (Kara Eberle), Blake Belladonna (Arryn Zech) and Yang Xiao Long (Barbara Dunkelman). The first episode was released on the Rooster Teeth website on July 18, 2013, following an exclusive screening at RTX.
     
    The second volume premiered on July 4, 2014, at RTX and to the general public on July 24, 2014, followed by the third volume on RoosterTeeth.com on October 24, 2015.
     
    Following its announcement, the show became a viral hit, resulting in many cosplays and fan adaptations.
     
    One of these adaptations, a fan game titled RWBY: Grimm Eclipse, was later officially adopted by Rooster Teeth, and is currently under development.
    On February 1, 2015, Oum died as the result of a coma that was caused by an allergic reaction during a medical procedure. This left the future of the series uncertain for a brief period of time until voice actor
     
    Gray Haddock announced that the series will continue, and that Volume 3 will premiere in 2015 as planned. It was announced at New York Comic Con 2015 that Volume 3 will premiere on October 24.
     
    Plot/Premise:
     
    The story takes place in the world of Remnant, which is filled with supernatural forces and shadowy creatures known as the "Creatures of Grimm". Prior to the events of the series, mankind waged a battle of survival against the Grimm before discovering the power of a mysterious element called Dust, which allowed them to fight back against the monsters. In the present day, Dust is used to power magical abilities and weapons.
     
    Those who use these abilities to battle the Grimm are known as Huntsmen or Huntresses. The series focuses on four girls, each with her own unique weapon and powers. Together, they form team RWBY at Beacon Academy in the city of Vale, where they are trained to become Huntresses alongside team CRDL (pronounced "cardinal"), team JNPR (pronounced "juniper"), team SSSN (pronounced "sun") and team CFVY (pronounced "coffee").
     
    Characters:

    Ruby Rose: Ruby is the 15-year old leader of Team RWBY attending Beacon Academy two years early, due to her abilities impressing the headmaster. Taught how to use it by her Uncle Qrow, Ruby wields a unique weapon named Crescent Rose, a cross between a scythe and a high-calibre sniper rifle that is able to fold up into itself.
     
    Her semblance is speed, enabling her to run at rates that are too fast for the eye to catch. As she is the youngest of the group, she can be a bit childish, naive, and weapon-obsessed, but displays leadership qualities and an understanding of people that ultimately led her to be chosen as Team RWBY's leader. She is my favourite character in the whole series.
     
    She was inspired to become a Huntress by the fairy tales her sister Yang read her, wanting to become just like the heroes in the stories. She is determined to make the world a better place for others and try to stop the forces that conspire against it.
     
    Ruby alludes to The Little Red Riding Hood, and her full name comes from the red jewel and flower of the same names.

     
     
     
    Weiss Schnee: Weiss is the second member of Team RWBY. Her weapon is a Dust revolver/rapier named Myrtenaster, and her semblance allows her to create magical glyphs in battle. At 17 years of age, she is an heiress to the Schnee Dust Company, a corporation infamous for its sometimes shady business dealings, dangerous practices, and mistreatment of its Faunus laborers.
     
    Both the SDC and the Schnee family have been targets of the White Fang terrorist organization for years, leading to Weiss' inherent distrust of the Faunus. Weiss chose to become a Huntress over taking a job at SDC to restore her family's honor, as her father caused the company to decline.
     
    At the start of the show, she was shown as self-centered, standoffish, and an obnoxious know-it-all, but has matured somewhat over the course of the show. She has a noticeable scar over her left eye, which she is assumed to have acquired in a fight against a living suit of armor in the 'White Trailer'.
     
    Weiss alludes to Snow White, as her name is German for "White Snow".
     

     
    Black Belladona: A black-haired girl who wields the Gambol Shroud, a shinobigatana with a sharpened sheath that has a pistol in the hilt, which is also attached to a long ribbon. Blake often uses this weapon in the style of kusarigama.
     
    In battle, her semblance allows her to create a shadow of herself, an empty copy that distracts or takes hits of enemies for her while she moves in a different direction. Blake has a quiet nature and a love for books. She is a Faunus (a persecuted humanoid race with animal-like features) and was a member of the White Fang, a social rights advocacy group turned extremist paramilitary organization.
     
    Blake leaves in disgust of their violence and joined Beacon Academy to become a Huntress. She has kept her Faunus identity a secret by concealing her cat ears under a black bow. Blake has revealed that the reason why she has kept her Faunus identity a secret, is because she feels that she is not ready for the attention it would give her if the secret got out and does not want the discrimination other Faunus receive from humanity. Along with her cat ears, Blake also at times exhibits other examples of feline behavior (Ruby mentions she likes tuna a lot, Yang lures her over one time with a laser pointer, and she promptly hides on the top bunk when Ruby and Yang's dog, Zwei, arrives).
     
    Belladonna is an allusion to Belle (French term for beauty) of Beauty and the Beast. It is also an allusion to Deadly Nightshade (Atropa Belladonna), which is as the name suggests is deadly but also can cause hallucinations which are similar to her semblance. Her name, "Blake", is an Old English term for black.
     
     
     
    Yang Xiao Long: A yellow-haired girl and Ruby's older half-sister. She wields twin shotgun gauntlets called the "Ember Celica".
     
    She is easily the most hotheaded member of the group. When she gets very angry or if her hair is damaged during battle, she completely loses her temper.
     
    Her semblance is a recoil based system such that whenever she takes a hit, she builds up strength in proportion to the taken hit. Her glowing hair is caused by excess energy from the buildup.
     
    When fighting, Yang gets stronger with each hit she takes and uses the enemy's energy to fight back. Yang is the "big sister" of the group, caring deeply for her teammates. She is also very optimistic, never giving up in battle and hard times.
     
    Yang has revealed that her birth mother left her shortly after Yang was born and hasn't been seen since, but Yang is determined to find her, ever since she realized that Summer Rose wasn't her biological mother. Yang wanted to become a Huntress because of the adventure, as she is a thrill-seeker in search of a life where she doesn't know what lies ahead of her.
     
    Jaune Arc: a blonde-haired student and the leader of Team JNPR who wields a sword and shield named Crocea Mors, an heirloom formerly belonging to his great-great-grandfather. The shield can fold into a sheath for his sword.
     
    Jaune is quite clumsy and has very low self-esteem, often being prone to bullying at the hands of Cardin Winchester.
     
    He got into Beacon using fake transcripts, having never attended combat school. However, Jaune has demonstrated capable leadership skills and good tactical judgment.
     
    He is also revealed to possess a strong 'aura' which allows him to heal himself, although he cannot yet control this ability. He is revealed to be an exceptional dancer, which he attributes to having had seven sisters. His name is derived from Joan of Arc, with his first name, "Jaune", also being the French word for the color yellow.
     
    Nora Valkyrie: An orange-haired student at Beacon who carries Magnhild, a grenade launcher that can be converted into a war hammer. Nora is very talkative and hyperactive in nature, which tends to annoy her teammates. She and Ren are long-time friends. Her first name comes from the Nora Barlow Columbine. Her last name, "Valkyrie", is inspired by the female warriors found in Norse mythology. She is most likely based off the Norse god Thor.
     
    Pyrrha Nikos: A red-haired student at Beacon Academy. She wields a rifle/javelin/xiphos combination weapon called Miló and a shield called Akoúo̱, and has the unique ability to control magnetism. Prior to her tenure at Beacon, she graduated from Sanctum Academy with highest honors and had a record number of wins at a regional tournament for magic users, landing her a sponsorship from Pumpkin Pete's cereal.
     
    Despite her accomplishments, she is very good-natured and looks after her teammates, especially Jaune.
     
    Due to her reputation, she has found forming relationships with others difficult because others often assume she's too good for them and is at a level they simply cannot obtain. This is why she was attracted to Jaune, and she considers him the reason why she was able to make friends. She is named after the Greek mythological figure, and her last name is derived from the goddess Nike. She also takes inspiration from Achilles from Homer's The Iliad.
     
    Lie Ren: A black-haired student at Beacon who dual wields machine pistols with attached blades, collectively called Storm Flower.
     
    He and Nora are long-time friends, though he is the exact opposite of her, as he is mostly quiet, mellow and mature. His name in Chinese (猎人) translates to "huntsman," and he is inspired by the legendary Chinese warrior Hua Mulan.
     
    Antagonists:
     
    Roman Torchwick: An orange-haired wanted criminal whom Ruby fights in the series' first episode, and who later engages Blake and Sun in battle in the first season finale. His weapon, Melodic Cudgel, is a cane with a firearm hidden in the shaft, with the hook end as a grappling hook that can reel in an escaping target.
     
    He appears to be a leader of the White Fang under Cinder's orders, before being arrested by the authorities in the second season finale. His appearance seems partially inspired by the lead character Alex from the novel/film A Clockwork Orange while his name is primarily an allusion to Candlewick or Lampwick from Pinocchio.
     
    Neopolitan: An associate of Roman's with heterochromia in her hair and eyes. Her eyes change colors between pink, brown, and white depending on her mood, while her hair is pink and brown with streaks of white. She has an umbrella capable of blocking powerful blasts that also has a hidden blade in its handle, and some form of illusion-generating ability. Neo's name and appearance reference Neapolitan ice cream.
     
    Cinder Fall: A mysterious woman who possesses fire-based powers and uses a pair of blades that combine to form a bow that she uses to fire arrows. She also fights with glass and has been noted to have fused Dust into some of her clothing. She is allied with Torchwick and appears to be his superior. She alludes to Cinderella.
     
    Mercury Black: A gray-haired associate of Cinder's who uses a pair of greaves that also function as guns. He alludes to the Roman god of the same name. Also I think he is the best out of the 3. He is fast, cunning, lazy and loves to mess around with Emerlad Sustrai. And.. he has silver hair and an awesome fighit scene with Pyyra in Volume 2.
     
    Emerald Sustrai: A green-haired associate of Cinder's who uses a pair of pistols with attached blades that can also extend via chains, similar to a kusarigama. She seems to allude to Aladdin or Cleopatra.
     
    Animation & Sound: I think this show's animation and music is a enjoyable to listen to, and the opening theme... now that, that is amazing. Animation-wise; the 3D animation is very good, and consistent, fight scene's are fluid and very faced paced, and a lot of has improved animation-wise for Volume 2. usic is a different story; I LOVE this series for it's music. I really do LOVE the opening theme called: This Will Be the Day (feat. Casey Lee Williams). All in all; very soild around here.
     



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OljTu4I4ejI

     
     
     
     
     




     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    In conclusion; I love this series. LOVE.


     
     
     
     
     

    RIP Monty Oum.


  3. Jeremiah
    So, our long time buddy, RD has been framed, and guess who its up to to clear her name and prove her innocence? No, not Sherlock Homes... Rarity of course, plus a oddly really well narrated noir segment I must say... Now without furhter a do. Rarity Investigates! Let's jam!!
     
    Plot- Rainbow Dash is accused of sending Spitfire away on a fake errand to replace her in a Wonderbolts aerial display and fly alongside her idol Wind Rider. Rarity investigates the crime to prove Rainbow's innocence, but her constant habit of acting out a film noir mystery makes Rainbow Dash believe she isn't taking things seriously. Despite this, Rarity is successfully able to identify the true culprit as Wind Rider, who confesses to framing Rainbow Dash to protect his flight speed record. Spitfire discharges Wind Rider from the Wonderbolts and allows Rainbow Dash to take his place in the display, while Rainbow Dash apologizes for doubting Rarity.
     
    Yeah, I thought this episode would be like a Sherlock Homes paradoy of sorts, or a LA Confidential paradoy styled episode, but I was proven wrong today, the reason I thought these 2 are for good reason; Both are noir-type film/franshices, and both have a griity theme that could be easily parodied of sorts, or at least inspired by see: the anime Pysho pass for the best sci-fi decetive thriller EVER. But yeah, I thought this would be a somewhat paradied of sorts or at least have some mentioning or easter eggs or references but I tried. Also Rarity's narration is really awesome as well.
     
    THE GOOD
    The narration in this episode is oddly every well said, or maybe I just prefer Rarity's voice over the whole episode but regardless this was well done. Also I am starting RD this season... hmm. I am not sure why but her character is starting to make me think. All in all, soild episode here.
     
    THE BAD
    When did Rarity become a skilled PR (private investiagter) agent? Where did she get her skills from? Why didnt they just hire a pony for the case?! And if there is a "Doctor Whooves" why isnt there a "Sherlock Hooves" ?? Yep, that's all the complaints I have.
     
    Rank: B+
    Where is Sherlock Hooves?!
  4. Jeremiah
    So, this episode was the most logical step in Rarity's next stage of development. I mean think about it, you own a bussiness and you want to expand, you know share your passion with the world/realm/area/nation so.... sassiness didnt help with that... We will get on to that a bit later. Also T-L-C thing was a nice concept, but the sassiness in this one was very... 'shacky' in other words.... the pony's name sounded trouble from the start.
     
    Plot (of today) - Rarity achieves her dream of opening her own boutique in Canterlot. She makes a variety of dresses, but her business-savvy manager Sassy Saddles focuses on marketing one particular dress, which becomes extremely popular. Sassy tasks Rarity with mass-producing the dress under strict regulations, which causes Rarity to lose her passion for dressmaking. Feeling miserable despite her success, Rarity decides to close the boutique with a going-out-of-business sale of all her unsold designs, which prove to be just as successful as her original dress. This reinvigorates Rarity and convinces her to keep the store open under the management of Sassy, who is inspired to follow Rarity's example in dressmaking.
     
    Animation & Sound: Now, Rarity's dressess looked stunning; as always. The song however was awesome, sure... not my style of music but i loved the song (in my opinon). All is sound an good here so yeah, pretty much.
     

     

    THE GOOD
    This episode showed how passionate Rarity dream of being known around Equestria, it also showed how much passion and seriousness it is for Rarity to help with these dressess. I admire that. Pinkie Pie was pretty decent this episode, although she didnt have too much relevance in this episode (because this is a Rarity episode). And... i guess that is about it, oh and those new ponies (the eskimo/emo pony, the sunny happy one, the happy one and... the one with 'weight') they were awesome, especially the emo one.
     
    The rules of Rarity guarantee quality
    This I can assure
    For each and every dress
    I vow to give finesse
    With time, love, and couture
     
    THE BAD
     
    Sassy Saddles; I dont trust her. That apology came to quickly.... too quick. I dont trust her torun that shop... nope. (yeah, not too much wrong other than that)
     
    Rank: C+
     
    This episode was very good, although i still dont trust Sassy, the musical number on that one was although not my jam, it was pretty nice, and T-L-C is also awesome, Pinkie was meh all and all, done pretty good.
  5. Jeremiah
    So, this is a sequel to the anime called 'K' aka 'K- project'. Was it good? Well hell yeah! It improved on the anime's flaws and went 20% everywhere... We got a new main antagonist called 'JUNGLE' and there leader the Green King and an assassin going by the name 'Mishakuji Yukari'. This anime is amazing, it doubles up the plot from the orignal anime and the art in this anime movie is amazing!!! But does it stand up today, let us find out.... Let me give you some background on the first anime though... you know so we don't get confused.
     
    K- K (also called K Project) is a 2012 anime series animated by the studio GoHands and directed by Shingo Suzuki, who also serves as character designer for the series. It began airing on MBS on October 5, 2012. The anime has been licensed by Viz Media in North America and by Madman Entertainment in Australia. Yashiro Isana has lived a relatively ordinary, simple life. He lives in the technologically advanced Shizume City and attends Ashinaka High School, a notable high school that is located on an island just outside the areas. Yashiro is friendly with everyone. Nothing seems wrong about him, except perhaps his habit of forgetting where his school-issued PDA is. However, nothing normal has been happening since the recent murder of Tatara Totsuka, prominent member of the infamous HOMRA. No one knows who exactly killed him but the man responsible bears an uncanny, identical appearance to Yashiro. Seeking vengeance, the Red Clansmen of HOMRA set out to get Yashiro and kill him. Everyone suspects that Yashiro is the murderer.
     
    A sequel anime project was announced on the official Twitter account of the series. The new project is scheduled for fall 2015.
     
    The Movie Story- Ever since the School Island Incident, in which the four Kings were involved, the Silver Clansman, Kuroh Yatogami and Neko were on their search for their master Shiro. Unable to find any leads to Shiro, the two were in a gloomy mood until they ran into Homura members, Rikio Kamamoto and Anna Kushima, who were apparently being chased by someone...
     
    The terrorist group going by the name 'JUNGLE' kidnapped Anna (the vassal of the Red King) in order to locate Adolf K. Weismann aka Yashiro, meanwhile Mishakuji Yukari the older brother of Kuro returns and is later found out that he is working for 'JUNGLE'.... Yata loathes at HOMRA's disbanding after losing their leader/King until the call to action to save Anna, there most of the members Yata and his closest contacts go to find Anna, leading to danger of course.... and the Green Kings henchmen. Kuro and Neko ally with the Blue King and HOMORA to fight 'JUNGLE' and take out the Green King....
     
    It works out, Anna becomes the new Red King and HOMRA gets there unbound power aura back, there motto being 'no blood, no bone, no ash!' yes that motto is cool. The Green King launches an electrical attack on the new Red King's Sword of Damocles (an indicator of a king's presence) but fails as the Blue King shields the attack, ending the threat, also Anna gets a dream sequence of her former friend/King and a close friend of HOMRA before gaining her new power, so yeah.
     
    It all ends however Anna gives her 'marble' to Kuro as a good luck 'charm', and then Neko and Kuro see Shiro's face, standing in the Himmelreich. He talks to the dying Gold King about destiny and truth, and how he will have to make the world a better place for 'the new dawn'.
     
    In the end credits it shows the (Blue King) Reisi Munakata talk briefly for this actions prevoiusly as he killed the Red King.... now he will the face a new reality for his powers... ass it looks like his Damocles is decaying....slowly. (the first top 2 gifs are Yata the vanguard of HOMRA and he is very awkward around girls.... yes that is a trait he has)
     





     

    Animation & Sound
     
    The animation and music in the movie is better than the original in my opinion and I think the animation looks glamorous eye candy for the mind, the sounds is also greatly improved, although I watched the dub for the anime, the sub for the movie is fantastic. Fight scenes are amazingly handled, especially the sword play between Yukari and Kuroh, the King's sword also looks wonderful, and the effects and sound are top here.
     
    The Positives
     
    The movie brings closure to the anime ending... it also improves the art and animation of the original and the animation is just brilliant! The antagonist poses a very deadly threat and all open story arcs for the characters are tied up. The anatagonists felt like they really did pose a threat and did I mention that the animation is off the hook! the main lead's whereabouts are also resolved and the SFX for the Kings look BA.
     
    Negatives
     
    I can't really think of anything bad other than the ending was a little rushed, other than that it solved the pacing issues of the original anime. Also the anatgonists were very amazing but the Green King never showed, that was a bit under-whelming, he comes in the form of a parrot as a meduim for him, and the comedy was 'meh' most of the comedy mostly fell to Neko, and a few scenes were Kuro was being funny/creepy, that was all good but... the comedy element was needed in the movie any how, the movie would have been the same without it but alas it was a good run.
     
    Final Rating:
     
    B+. This movie gave clarity to the viewer, improved eveywhere (almost) and the animation and sound was brilliant! The comedy was contrived in some moments but there were good laughs, all is said and done and I highly sugest you check this anime out if your new to anime or a veteran in anime and the anime tv sequel for the film approach close in the fall, so watch out for that. That is it from me. Movie was awesome. Anime should be checked out.
     





     
     
     

    END
     
    side note; my summer holidays approach next week Thursday 16th (unless you are reading this in the future). So I might have more time to do anime blog related stuff in the coming week e.g First Reactions, Top10s etc etc, until then see you later, King of Depravity signing out (not litteraly).
  6. Jeremiah
    Hello there humans! And future robot overlords. MLP goes into some hythos surrounding creatures like a medusa chicken or demon centaurs and some forms of magic. If you love that supernatural - is - ness well you might like Teen Wolf... if not well, humanity can prosper without me.... or not.
     
    Teen Wolf is an American television series developed by Jeff Davis for MTV. It is loosely based on the 1985 film of the same name, and stars Tyler Posey as a teenager named Scott, who is bitten by a werewolf and must cope with how it affects his life and the lives of those closest to him.
     
    Teen Wolf premiered on June 5, 2011, following the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. On July 24, 2014, MTV renewed Teen Wolf for a fifth season of 20 episodes, which will be split into two parts, and premiered June 29, 2015. On July 9, 2015, Teen Wolf was renewed for a sixth season.The series has received a generally positive response from critics.
     
    General Plot (of things) - The series revolves around social outcast Scott McCall, a high school student living in the town of Beacon Hills. Scott's life drastically changes when he is bitten by a werewolf, becoming one himself. He must henceforth learn to balance his problematic new identity with his day-to-day teenage life. The following characters are instrumental to his struggle: Stiles, his human best friend; Allison, his first love interest who comes from a family of werewolf hunters; Lydia, a banshee and Allison's best friend; and Derek, a mysterious werewolf with a dark past. Along the way, he encounters characters who shape him into a stronger werewolf and better person: Jackson, a bully from his high school; Malia, a were-coyote and Derek's cousin; Kira, a Japanese fox spirit and Scott's second love interest; and Liam, Scott's beta and the first human he bites. Throughout the series, he strives to keep his loved ones safe while maintaining normal relationships with them.
     
    Plot for Season 5- On the eve of their senior year, Scott McCall and his friends find themselves facing the possibility of a future without one another, a next phase of their lives that might take them in different directions despite their best intentions. Little do they know that outside forces are already plotting to break the pack apart long before they ever see graduation. New villains use a combination of science and the supernatural for a malevolent and mysterious purpose that will eventually pit Scott and his friends against their greatest enemy yet. (The main villains being known as the 'Dread Doctors')
     
    Scott, Stiles, Lydia, Kira and Malia prepare for their senior year. Sheriff Stilinski is threatened by a teenage delinquent named Donovan. Kira comes back to Beacon Hills after spending the summer in New York. Stiles and Malia are continuing their search for Malia's biological mother, the Desert Wolf, while Stiles is struggling with the fear that he will lose his high school friends when they all go to college. A strange, mutated werewolf named Belasko hunts down Scott, intending to steal his Alpha power. Scott and Kira are able to fight off Belasko with the help of another Beta werewolf, who introduces himself as Theo, an old friend of Scott and Stiles. Theo says that he's come back to Beacon Hills to join Scott's pack. Belasko meets with his masters, the Dread Doctors, and is executed by their leader, the Surgeon. In a flash-forward, Lydia is being held in Eichen House; she's questioned by Dr. Valack, and says that her friends are all going to die....
     
    There are several 'creatures' in Beacon Hills in this season which you would call a "Chimera". The Chimera was, according to Greek mythology, a monstrous fire-breathing hybrid creature of Lycia in Asia Minor, composed of the parts of more than one animal. Usually depicted as a lion, with the head of a goat arising from its back, and a tail that might end with a snake's head. The Chimera was one of the offspring of Typhon and Echidna and a sibling of such monsters as Cerberus and the Lernaean Hydra.
     
    The term chimera has come to describe any mythical or fictional animal with parts taken from various animals, or to describe anything composed of very disparate parts, or perceived as wildly imaginative, implausible, or dazzling.
     
    THE GOOD
     
    Theo is our new cast member in this show, and well... as a werewolf he seems to do a pretty good job fooling everyone in to his plans, this makes him a pretty strong force to be reckoned with. Parrish is revealed to be what is known as a "Hell-hound" and he is awesome as this creature, if you don't know in the "Wild Hunt" (a norse myth) they use Hell-hounds, and Parrish's role is to be the protecter of the weird and wonderful that is Beacon Hills County. Stiles is one a losing streak in this season, which is enjoyable to watch... (season 3B) and now his best friend (Scott McCall) wont even trust him... this type of burning of the bridges is what makes Stiles have this 'darkness' within him... even after the Nogitsune left his body....
     
    The BAD
     
    The Dread Doctors arent bad villains... but the show has given no detail on them since there arival on the series... All we know is that they make chimeras and they done this before. Theo as a villain is too omnipresent this turns down the foreshdowing by alot. Scott as a "True Alpha" is weak compared to everyone else, also Liam was aan idiot this season.... not the best of times for him in this half of this season.
     
    Verdict: C+
     
    All and all this first half is ok nothing too awesome but yeah... it was a great season for the first half...
     





  7. Jeremiah
    Ah... I have watched the EQG3 sneak peek btw but this blog is for another agenda, here I will just list upcoming anime of this fall that I will be watching and... list current shows that I am watching right now. Yeah... not much, other than the 10 minute sneak peek that I saw (I loved it!) also I will list the "upcoming reviews" that I will be makin' soon after my top 10 (which is almost done).... also the anime PV's will be hyperlinked btw.
     
    Upcoming Anime (This Fall)
     
    Gakusen Toshi Asterisk
    - In the previous century, humanity was attacked by an unprecedented disaster... The impact "Invertia." The whole world was destroyed. However, humans acquired a new potential..."The Genestella." (Based on a light novel)  
    K: Return of Kings - (PV K-PROJECT S2) - In modern Japan, where history has strangely overlapped with reality. There, seven "Kings" with great superpowers existed. Along with their clansman to whom they shared their own power with, the kings each formed clans. Order bound by blue, red flames that cause chaos, irregularities that shine in white, and reforms branched off into green. The Kings, each with their own abilities, now...
     
    With "jungle" once again jumping back into action, the fates of the various Kings are brought together. (I am super hyped for this one, if you couldn't tell)
     
    One Punch Man - (
    ) - The manga revolves around the titular super hero who has trained so hard that his hair has fallen out, and who can overcome any enemy with one punch. However, because he is so strong, he has become bored and frustrated with winning all his battles so easily...

    (Maybe)... Owari no Seraph 2 (Seraph of the End S2 PV) - A direct continuation from the first season.  
    The story takes place in a world where an unknown virus has killed the entire human population except for children under 13 (later proven false). Those children were then enslaved by vampires. The manga centers on Yuichiro Hyakuya, a human who dreams of becoming strong enough to kill all vampires. Eeyup...
     
    Current Anime (That I am watching) -
     
    Kill la Kill - Honnouji Academy , a fictional high school situated in Tokyo Bay, Japan on the island of Hannō City. The school is dominated by its fearsome student council, led by Satsuki Kiryuin. Its students wear Goku Uniforms, which give their wearers superhuman abilities because they are constructed with a special material known as Life Fibers Transfer student Ryuko Matoi, who wields a scissor-shaped longsword that can cut Goku Uniforms, challenges the council as she searches for her father's killer. Although she is initially easily defeated, she finds a sentient sailor uniform that she names Senketsu, a Kamui, which is completely made of Life Fibers and transforms her so that she can face Kiryuin and her trials and obstacles. She is befriended by her hyperactive classmate Mako Mankanshoku and lives with her family.
     
    Akame ga Kill! - (seeing a trend?) Tatsumi is a fighter who, accompanied by his two childhood friends, sets off to the Capital in search of a way to make money to assist his poverty-stricken village. After being separated from his friends, Tatsumi not only fails to enlist in the army, but is swindled out of all his money. He is then taken in by a noble family who offer him help, but intend to torture and kill him, just like they did with his friends and dozens of other people. Tatsumi is rescued by a group of assassins known as Night Raid, and is invited to join their ranks. Composed of the swordswoman Akame, a young woman armed with a huge pair of scissors named Sheele, the string manipulator Lubbock, the armored warrior Bulat, the sniper Mine, the beast fighter Leone and their leader Najenda, a former general of the imperial army. Night Raid is also part of the revolutionary forces assembled to overthrow Prime Minister Honest, who manipulates the young emperor for his and his men's personal gain, leading the rest of the nation to poverty and strife. The english dub though.
     
    Gangsta. - The series revolves around two "Handymen" who take on jobs for both the mob and the police force that no one else can handle. The two, named Worick Arcangelo and Nicolas Brown, work in the town of Ergastulum, which is full of mafia, hoodlums, prostitutes, and dirty cops. The Funimation english dub though (DubbleTalk Block) Opening song is here
     
    Sky Wizards Academy - Humanity was driven off the land by the threat of magical armored insects and now live in aerial floating cities. Its defenses lie in wizards who fight the insects with magic in mid-air. Kanata Age is a young man who lives on the floating wizard academy city of "Misutogan." He was once celebrated as the "Black Master Swordsman," the elite ace of the S128 special team. However, he is now despised as the "traitor of the special team." One day, he is assigned as the instructor of E601, a team that has suffered 10 consecutive defeats. E601 has three girls — Misora Whitale, Lecty Eisenach, and Rico Flamel — with one or two peculiar quirks. The Funimation english dub though (DubbleTalk Block)...
     
    The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan - The setting is based on the alternate universe depicted in The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya, in which Haruhi Suzumiya never formed the SOS Brigade. In this world, Yuki Nagato is not a stoic alien but rather a shy and tentative girl who is a member of North High's literature club alongside Ryoko Asakura, her best friend, and Kyon, who she has a crush on. The series follows Yuki and her companions as she develops feelings for Kyon and becomes involved in some strange mysteries herself. The Funimation english dub though (Not DubbleTalk though) Right now, stuck on episode 14 I need to watch episode 14!!!!!!
     
    Aldnoah.Zero - In 1972, an ancient alien hypergate was discovered on the surface of the moon. Using this technology, humanity began migrating to Mars and settling there. After settlers discovered additional advanced technology, the Vers Empire was founded, which claimed Mars and its secrets for themselves. Later, the Vers Empire declared war on Earth, and in 1999, a battle on the Moon's surface caused the hypergate to explode, shattering the Moon and scattering remnants into a debris belt around the planet. Cut off from Mars, the remnants of the Vers Imperial Army established several massive orbital space stations within the debris belt and a ceasefire was established. 15 years later, in 2014, an attack on the Vers princess during a peace mission causes the Empire to launch a new attack on Earth, this time determined to conquer it once and for all. Right now I am waiting for episode 7-14 to get dubbed and released. I watched episode 6... damn cliff-hanger. (Aniplex USA Dub)...
     
    Charlotte (anime) - In an alternate world, a small percentage of children are able to manifest superpowers upon reaching puberty. Yuu Otosaka, a boy who awakens the ability to temporarily possess others, hopes to use his power to live an easy going high school life. However, he is caught red-handed by the mysterious Nao Tomori and is forced to transfer to Hoshinoumi Academy ("Star Ocean Academy"), where he and the other student council members must help students who have trouble controlling their abilities. A bigger mystery is later revealed... also time travel (ONLY SUB RIGHT NOW) Owned by Aniplex USA...
     
    Aoharu x Machinegun (Aoharu x Kikanjū) - The manga follows high school student Hotaru Tachibana, a girl disguised as a boy. Through strange circumstances she finds herself drawn into the world of survival games by a host, Masamune Matsuoka. The two form a team with ero-manga artist Tohru Yukimura and aim to be the be the best in Japan. Animated by Brains' Base. Distrubted by Sentai Filmworks...
     

    NOTE: Survival games = Airsoft
     
    Fate/stay UBW 2014 - The plot of the episodes is primarily based on the Unlimited Blade Works storyline in the Fate/stay night visual novel, in which Shirō Emiya, a high school student and amateur magus living in Fuyuki City, Japan, is dragged into the Fifth Holy Grail War, a secret magical tournament. In it, seven participants, known as Masters, and their Servants, reincarnated personifications of legendary heroes of history, fight in a battle royale for the Holy Grail, an omnipotent magical chalice that can fulfill any wish or desire for its victor. Shirō and his Servant, Saber, are forced to team up with Rin Tosaka, another Master in the Holy Grail War, but Shirō finds himself earning the strong dislike of Rin's mysterious Servant, Archer, whose motivations are unknown. Watching the Aniplex USA Dub, might switch to the sub to finish season 2.. I prefer the dub better but I still like its sub.
     


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    Top 10 ANime ED's (Ending songs)


     

    Kill la Kill Review (Still watching right now, up to episode 16)


     

    Death Note (anime) Review (Already watched this series, expect a review in the near future)


     


    That's all for now, see you in the future, this is King of Depravity... out! Also here is some music (if you stayed this far)


     





     


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  8. Jeremiah
    So? You maybe asking? "Hey, King of Depravity! Why review Lego Ninjago". I answer; "Well why not?". And seeing as some are fans of said show.. on the forums, I also thought since some of you are fans of the show, I was like? Why not... So here we all are, full circle at last....
    So now we go, and boy. Alot of things happen.... alot. (spoilers... duh)
     
    Basic Overview- The show is set in the fictional world of Ninjago, a place inspired by Chinese and Japanese myths and culture. The land is divided between Ninjago proper and the Dark Island, where the Overlord resides. It has an underworld, where beings of evil like Lord Garmadon and the Skullkins dwell, together with sacred places where many things are hidden or forgotten (like the Serpentine tombs or the Golden Weapons). Similar to Lego's past product line Bionicle, the main characters are in tune with certain elemental properties (the elements in this case being Fire, Ice, Lightning, Earth, and Creation.) While featuring several historically designed buildings and traditional clothing, Ninjago is a modern setting incorporating large metropolises with skyscrapers, current-age (and futuristic) vehicles, modern electronics and semi-robotic exo-suits; among other temporal displacements.
     
    Afterwards, everyone rejoices and a figure of Garmadon is carved into the Corridor of Elders. Lloyd, the ninja, Nya, Wu, and Misako gather around a campfire, speak words about Garmadon, then burn the spellbook. All seems to be well, however, a shadowy figure flies through the air, the figure then speaks the word: "Morro." (before the current season).
     
    Plot- Lloyd goes on a mission by himself, then realizes it was a trap set by the Ghost Ninja Morro, who escaped the Cursed Realm and intends to possess Lloyd. After possessing Lloyd, Morro goes to Sensei Wu's tea shop to get the staff that was given to him by the First Spinjitzu Master. The ninja and Sensei Wu escape on Destiny's Bounty and soon realize they are being followed by Morro, who uses Lloyd's elemental dragon. Wu reveals to the four Ninja that Morro was his first student. As the ninja escape on Destiny's Bounty, Morro boards the vessel and tries to get Sensei Wu's staff. Sensei Wu throws his staff off the Bounty and Morro goes to get it. Meanwhile, the Bounty crashes. The ninja then learn that the staff had a clue to where the First Spinjitzu Master's tomb is. The first clue was Airjitzu. The ninja decide to go to Stiix, a city in Ninjago to get the scroll from Ronin, who stole it. On the way there they are attacked by a ghost that Morro summoned, but the ninja defeat him. The ninja find out that water destroys them. Later Sensei Wu tells Nya she is the master of water, and our quest begins...
     
    Characters: The Ninjas/Villains
     
    Lloyd Montgomery Garmadon/Green Ninja/Golden Ninja (voiced by Jillian Michaels) – Lloyd is the son of Misako and Garmadon, the nephew of Sensei Wu, the grandson of the First Spinitzu Master and is both the Green Ninja with powers of Energy and Creation and the Golden Ninja of Legend. Lloyd was left at Darkley's Boarding School by his mother due to his father taking the path of evil, with Misako setting out to find a way of preventing the prophesied final battle between father and son. A mischievous boy, Lloyd was kicked out of Darkley's and tried to follow in his father's footsteps, only to foolishly release the Serpentine from their tombs. He was eventually taken in by his uncle, and was captured by the Serpentine while trying to find out their plans. Upon being rescued by his father and the Ninja, it was made known by Kai that he was the Green Ninja destined to face the Dark Lord in the final battle-leading everyone to believe that he was to fight his own father. The four senior Ninja took Lloyd under their wing, and his training and powers were enhanced when his age was accelerated by the act of saving the others from his father's Grundle monster. Lloyd became the master of the Ultra-Dragon, the fused form of the four elemental Dragons, and though he lacked a Golden Weapon possessed the power of all four elements. After unlocking the power of the Golden Dragon, a fighting style practiced by his paternal grandfather, the First Spinjitzu Master, Lloyd learned that his destiny was not to fight his father, but rather the evil Overlord previously faced by his predecessor.
     
    Lloyd becomes the leader of the Ninja in season four and banishes his father to the Cursed Realm to release the deceased Anacondrai generals that can stop Chen and his army. In season five, Morro, who escaped the Cursed Realm, possesses Lloyd to steal Wu's staff. Lloyd is freed from Morro's possession in "Grave Danger" and reunites with his friends and family to stop Morro. Lloyd is the only Ninja not to have a regular weapon but has several vehicles like an Elemental Cycle, his grandfather's golden mech, and the Jungle Raider.
     
    Kai Smith/Red Ninja (voiced by Vincent Tong) – Kai is the Red Ninja of Fire, whose late father was a friend of Sensei Wu and the previous Elemental Master of Fire. Hot (in three ways)-tempered and stubborn, he initially insulted Sensei Wu, but accepted his offer of training after his sister Nya was kidnapped by the Skullkins. He subsequently obtained the Sword of Fire and became the rider of the Fire Dragon Flame. Like the other Ninja, Kai believed that he would become the Green Ninja, but his drive to do so kept him from discovering his full potential until the other Ninja had already succeeded in doing so. Upon realizing that his training was meant to prepare him to protect the true Green Ninja, Lloyd, Kai unlocked his potential and joined the others in training Lloyd. Kai has wielded the Sword of Fire, the Fire elemental blade, the red Techno Blade and the Fire Aeroblade. Kai's ninja vehicles have included the Blade Cycle, the Fire Mech, the Fire Blade Fighter Jet, the X-1 Ninja Charger and the Fire Drifter Hovercycle. His Spinjitzu tornado is red, and he is capable of manifesting a Fire Dragon created from his elemental powers. He was one of the 16 elemental masters in Master Chen's tournament, where he met and developed feelings for Skylor. (same voice actor for Flash Sentry so...)
     
    Jay Walker/Blue Ninja (voiced by Michael Adamthwaite) – Jay is the Blue Ninja of Lightning, the most lighthearted of the group and Nya's boyfriend for seasons 1 and 2. An inventor, Jay was found by Sensei Wu testing a pair of artificial wings and recruited to join the Ninja; he subsequently obtained the Nunchuks of Lightning and became the rider of the Lightning Dragon Wisp. For some time he was afraid to admit his true feelings to Nya, but upon doing so unlocked his true potential as a Ninja. Jay is somewhat embarrassed by his parents Ed and Edna, and avoided telling the other Ninja about them for some time. He, in season 3, became insanely jealous after learning that Nya might have feelings for Cole, though the two Ninja were later reconciled. A glimpse into his future indicated that he and Nya might still end up together. Jay has wielded the Nunchuks of Lightning, the elemental blade of lightning, the yellow Techno Blade, the Lightning Aeroblade and his Spinjitzu tornado is blue. Jay's ninja vehicles have included the Storm Glider Fighter Jet, the Thunder Raider, the Electro Mech, and his Jay Walker One ghost battling racecar. He is also one of the 16 elemental Masters who took part in Master Chen's tournament. And it is hinted that he may end up with Nya... but you know... dem writers love'em some Depravity.
     
    Zane Julien/White Ninja/Titanium Ninja (voiced by Brent Miller) – Zane is the White Ninja and Titanium Ninja of Ice, and the smartest of the group. He is a nindroid, an artificial being created to be a ninja by Dr. Julien. When Dr. Julien fell ill, he turned off Zane's memory switch, leaving Zane with no memory of his father or being an artificial lifeform. He later found a village where he spent time with the villagers. One day Sensei Wu found him meditating at the bottom of a frozen lake and took him on as a student, leading to his obtaining the Shurikens of Ice and the Ice Dragon, whom he named Shard. The other Ninja found Zane hard to understand, as he often didn't comprehend their sense of humor or customs. However, they did appreciate his cooking ability, which curiously was an ability not programmed into him by his father. Once, Zane's peculiar character traits caused the ninja to grow infuriated with him. He left after they all scolded him for something that was not his fault. Despite his friends' cruel words, Zane was not offended, and they re-accepted him. Onwards Zane's relationship with the other ninja grew strong. After learning the truth about himself and regaining his memories, Zane unlocked his true potential. During the battle with the Overlord's Stone Army, Zane learned that his father had been revived by Samukai after finding him trapped on an island. After fighting against the Overlord and his forces for some time, Zane sacrificed himself to defeat the Overlord's Golden Master incarnation, and was dubbed the Titanium Ninja for his sacrifice. However, he managed to download himself into Cyrus Borg's computer network and built himself a new, more advanced body out of titanium. While he didn't take part in Chen's Tournament of Elements, he was the first master to lose his Elemental power to Master Chen and the second Elemental Master to harness the power of an Elemental Dragon (The first being Lloyd, who gained his powers during the showdown with the Overlord Dragon). During season 5 he joined his fellow ninja in battling the Ghost Warriors, though he suffered brief issues with his voice after it was damaged and Jay tried to repair it. Zane has wielded the Shurikens of Ice, the elemental Blade of ice, the blue Techno Blade and Ice Aeroblade. Zane's ninja vehicles have included the Ice Claw Snowmobile...
     
    Nya Smith/Samurai X/Water Ninja (voiced by Kelly Metzger) – Nya is Kai's younger sister, whose kidnapping by Garmadon and the Skullkins leads Kai to become a Ninja. She also fights under by her alter ego "Samurai X," initially concealing her identity from the Ninja and their enemies. Jay develops a crush on her when they first meet, and throughout the first two seasons she reciprocates his feelings, and they later become official boyfriend and girlfriend. However, during the Digital Overlord/Golden Master arc, she starts questioning whether or not she may be more drawn to Cole because of a machine that claimed he was her perfect match. As of the Tournament of Elements arc she is still friends with both of them, but it is unclear whether she is still interested in either of them romantically. Though not initially a Ninja, Nya apparently has some skill in Spinjitzu; while briefly under the influence of dark matter, her technique produced a dark red tornado. She has the greatest assortment of weaponry, including various gadgets, a large battlesuit, and a weighted chain. Season Five revealed that, like Kai, Nya is descended from the Elemental Masters, from her mother who was the Elemental Master of Water, and thus possesses latent talent with that element. In battle she often pilots her Samurai X mech, and in season 4, created and drove the Ninja DBX mobile headquarters. In season 5 she sets out to master her elemental abilities, though suffers some initial frustration at her inability to control water at first.
     
    Ronin (credited as Ronan) (voiced by Brian Dobson) - A mercenary and thief who initially appeared in Lego Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin. In the game he is revealed to have captured Zane for Master Chen, and later attempted to free Chen from the Cursed Realm. Using a magical weapon known as the Obsidian Glaive, he erased and altered the memories of the Ninja and several of their allies and enemies in his efforts, but his plan was defeated and the glaive destroyed. In the fifth season he would return as an unlikely ally in the battle with Morro and his Ghost Army, though he would be pursued by both Morro and the Ninja after stealing the Scroll of Airjitzu. It was revealed that Ronin has incurred a great deal of debt throughout his life, most notably to Bow Master Soul Archer, and his criminal ventures and dirty deals are in an effort to get enough money to pay him back. Despite this self-serving attitude, he does have a heart, and was willing to face Morro's warriors to save Nya. He also helps Ronin start to unlock her elemental powers by helping her see that her overwhelming desire to command water is actually holding her back. Unfortunately, he then steals the Sword of Sanctuary in an effort to pay his debt to the Soul Archer, but refuses to help the Ghosts destroy the Ninja. Morro then possessed him in order to send the Ninja into a trap, but Ronin managed to send them help and the true coordinates of the First Spinjitzu Master's tomb. Ronin is a brown-haired man with some facial hair who appears to be missing his right eye, which has a mechanical lens in its place. He is proficient in the use of swords and guns, and in the game wore a suit of armor. He also pilots an aircraft known as the R.E.X., which he summons by whistling a distinctive tune.
     
    Morro (voiced by Andrew Francis, Michael Dobson in the Corridor of Elders) – Morro is the Master of Wind and Sensei Wu's first and former student, whom Wu thought might be the destined Green Ninja. Unfortunately, the idea of this destiny filled him with arrogance, and he later turned down the path of darkness after learning that he wasn't destined for that role. For that reason, he went in search for the tomb of the First Spinjitzu Master in the Caves of Despair, though was burned alive by a gas chamber within. His spirit, however,was cast into the Cursed Realm. When the Anacondrai Generals were freed from the Cursed Realm, Morro also escaped in the form of a ghost. He appears in the final seconds of "The Corridor of Elders" where he shouts 'Morro'. In season five, he possesses Lloyd's body in order to steal Wu's staff, and unleash the evil Ghost Warriors to turn things into ghosts and get revenge on Lloyd for having his place as the Green Ninja. He proceeds to summon the other warriors, steals the Scroll of Airjitzu and later the Sword of Sanctuary, and manages to obtain the Realm Crystal from the tomb of the First Spinjitzu Master despite battling the ninja. On the latter occasion he stopped possessing Lloyd, having achieved his purposes in using Lloyd's body, and returned to the city of Stiix to prepare for the Preeminent's arrival. He and Lloyd later engaged in a running battle that carried them through the Sixteen Realms, including that of Legends of Chima, before he returned to Ninjago in time to witness the Preeminent's defeat. Though offered help by Wu, he chose to fall with his master, though he left Wu the Realm Crystal. Morro commands the elemental power of Wind, can apparently possess any person, object, or substance, has the ability to conjure weapons and an Elemental Dragon, and may possess Lloyd's Elemental abilities in addition to his own while possessing the true Green Ninja. Prior to taking control of Lloyd he stole the Allied Armor of Azure, which he used to summon his ghost minions, but it was later destroyed by Nya. So.. his master dragged him to his death, and when asked for help by Wu, althoguh he accepted.. it was too late, and he so called 'died'...
     








     

    Animation & Sound: Regarding animation wise... WILFilm done a good job with lighting and texture this season... very detail, very crisp... but the ghosts were 'meh' as for the songs... well each end credit song had a good creepy stalker vibe to it (in a good way) and the show provides a meh sense of tension... but the animaton this season was top of the bag... better than last season... i didnt like last season's animation... meh, what can you do?
     

    The Good
    The Ghosts- The ghosts were meh, Soul Archer was the best out of all of them, but the rest is meh, but is was all good... Soul Archer was fitting to her ghost role. The other guys... they were just meh. Not bad just meh.
     
    Ronan- His indifference made Nya's progress go faster so... yeah, also he isnt a jerk as I thought he would be so yeah.. but he went under a quick change of heart, which feels rush. But to be fair... we only got 10 episodes so what can you do?
     
    Morro- I am in the middle for this new villain, for the most part, he was an interesting opponent for the Ninja to fight... his power over wind is also awesome and he is voice actor makes him sounds so cool!
     
    The Bad
    Morro- At the bulk of it he was explained like this "Here you go, take this info, and read it.." they were very up front,, yet he wasnt explained to a good extent, but... they did have 10 episodes.. but the last season they could have used Morro to segway into this season, but you win some you lose some.
     
    The Big Bad- "I want bring back my Master on earth" meh... it was ok... just it took some time but I am indifferent to this villain.. he/she/it was bland somewhat
     
    Cole = Ghost- It says it all... he was turned into a ghost against his own will, although he gets sweet powers, I feel like he is downgraded in his role.
     
    Final Verdict: B
    All in al, it was a good season, although not the best. Morro was a cool idea... despite his cliche turn of events... that lead them to his death and his death again... and it had the Ninjas lose thier powers again... another interesting challenge to see them over come. But the big bad reveal was meh at best, all in all B
  9. Jeremiah
    The title makes it obvious, mortal, as you see I am in a pickle ot two (no not literally). And if you go on youtube alot (I am doing the thing where I am explaining where the other video is in another video) but meh, I am a bit stuck, I am making a Top 10 Anime ending songs and well, the King of Depravity well, I need yuo mortal help with the reveiws etc, you see when I am done I will be stuck on what to review so... I am going to make a poll for this, and if you have any suggestions, for anime for me to review, well leave below (Joestars!) and well yeah, that's about it.
     
    Also senpai says hi btw. Also why you leave us MLP! Return when? September? Ok... Double Rarity episode you say? *insert fan hype*
     




  10. Jeremiah
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    Part 1 here: https://mlpforums.com/blog/2619/entry-17542-durarara-anime-review-and-thoughts-on-durarara-x2-shou/
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    (Major spoilers are ahead... you have been warned)
     
    This review is the follow up to my original thoughts on said series... but I am going to give my extra thoughts on 'Durarara' as well as give you the good, the bad, and the nerdy... yes the nerdy. So The Kibng Of Depravity here. And today? again... Durarara!! I would say let's rock/jam but I cant be asked to do it... so on we shall! And how are we?
     
    THE BAD
    Were going to the bad... becuase this series isnt 'perfect' by any means nothing is (EQG) but.. I do have a certain bone to pick with the BAD here.... yes. Indeed. Heard of Incest? Yeah... well, I am going on to that.
     
    Incest: Most of us now what this term is but... in the show 3 characters, Name Yagiri and The Orihara Twins have this.... Yeah. I am exactly happy with this but the anime handels this well and it doesnt go 'overboard' but... Namie is somewhat of a stalker to her brother Saiji and has a dire hatred for Mika Harima (A plot point in the series). The Orihara Twins... the admiration for one and another is awesome and all... these characters will do anything for a 'inderict' kiss..... yes, how fitting. But this was the manga-ka's choice... so yeah. But yeah.. its goes in the bad, what do you guys think? Also the Orihara Twins were funny and dangerous at the same time.... like alot. (this is a recurring theme in said show)
     
    Lingering Plotlines- In the show several characters were dropped... like Shingen Kishintani. His had some relavance to the plot at hand... But he was dropped of completely, and he wasnt shown much in x2Shou... maybe he is in xTen... bt regardless, his character being dropped, but thi series hasnt even finished completely so... we dont know what is yet to come, so yoyu cant really blame them for that. Also if you dont know, Shingen Kishitani is the farther of Shinira so yeah.... anyway these plotline things are alot in the series, but the series hasnt finished so we cant blame' em for that... so that's me adressing any complaint of that.
     











     

    THE GOOD
    Openings and Endings (Credits):The music as I said in (part 1) is really awesome. The ending song from season 1; The anime uses four pieces of theme music. For the first twelve episodes, "Uragiri no Yūyake" ("Sunset of Betrayal") by Theatre Brook is the opening theme, while "Trust Me" by Yuya Matsushita is the series' ending theme."Trust Me" and "Uragiri no Yūyake" were released as singles on February 17, 2010 and February 24, 2010, respectively. But the ending song 'Trust Me' I love it! (I will link the songs below). And the opening for the first 12 episodes has a high energy to it. So... then the second season. From episode thirteen onwards, the opening theme became "Complication" by ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D and the ending theme became "Butterfly" by On/Off. For Durarara!!x2 Shou, the opening theme is "Headhunt" by Okamoto's, and the ending theme is "Never Say Never" by Three Lights Down Kings. Both Headhunt (irony) and... "Never say never" are also amazingly awesome. So.. yeah. I love the music in both seasons... in xTen the music isnt as good but I havent seen it so I have yet to judge...
     
    Izaya/Shizou: I love there dynamic throught the whole series... and as you see of the gif above us... its, well... very hateful. yet its 'hate at first sight' yes... I love this dynamic.... regardless, I this rivalary was awesome... and it seems to never end. Which is a good thing. I dont know about you. But... this hatred for one and another is a good parallel on Izaya and Shizou... the brains v the brawn... and some of the best episodes is with these 2... but meh, your choice... this is my review... So that is a thing. (enjoy...)
     
     
     







    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R0p4AIzCfs

     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    Final Verdict: B+
    I loved characters, music, themes, animation style , the narration for each episode. Although some characters are completely dropped. The music for both OP and ED (opening and endings) are awesome, but I did reduce the rank for the characther drops but its stil a fun watch none the less.
     
    I got an important announcement blog right up next... so watch out for that. Later my peps!
     



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-22DsLcVKaY



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh7CLxsp26s

  11. Jeremiah
    lol... click bait title... sorry, I am not leaving, as in go away forever, I have a trip for France on the 11th with my family... and I am not taking my laptop and i dont know if there is wifi is there... so yeah alot of things.. but no worries
     
    latest review: https://mlpforums.com/blog/2619/entry-17586-durarara-anime-follow-up-review/
     
    Upcoming Reviews
    SMITE- MOBA review
    Highschool of the dead review (maybe... havent decied)
    and some other stuff
     
    so no worries
     

  12. Jeremiah
    Hello humans... and unzombiefied entites... This is far better than Highschool DxD. I must say the tension, suspense. Its bloody and gory... while keeping fan 'service' at a low enough point where it doesnt get distracting... unless, anyway. How has your day been? Dear ladies, and gentlecolts, I your King.... will review the first 3 epsiode of... HIGHSCHOOL OF THE DEAD. Let's rock!
     
    Plot- Highschool of the Dead is set in present day Japan, beginning as the world is struck by a deadly pandemic that turns humans into zombies, euphemistically referred to by the main characters as "Them". The story follows a group of high school students (and the school's nurse) as they deal with a worldwide catastrophic event known as the "Outbreak". As the cast tries to survive the zombie apocalypse, they must also face the additional threats of societal collapse, in the form of dangerous fellow survivors, and the possible decay of their own moral codes. Starting from the high school, the students escape into town where they must deal with a corrupt teacher and his students. They check their homes for survivors, and pick up a little girl and a dog. Later, they hold up at a mall, travel through a police station, and eventually make their way to an elementary school that is supposedly a safe zone.
     
    Anime adaptation of H.O.T.D. produced by Madhouse and directed by Tetsuro Araki aired on the Japanese network Anime Theater X from July 5, 2010 to September 20, 2010, with subsequent broadcasts on TV Kanagawa, Tokyo MX. Six DVD and Blu-ray volumes were released by Geneon Universal Entertainment between September 22, 2010 and February 23, 2011. In North America, the anime series was licensed by Sentai Filmworks for simulcast on the Anime Network.Some of the more graphic scenes were censored. In Australia and New Zealand, the series was licensed by Madman Entertainment. Sentai and Madman later gained additional rights to the series, with Section23 Films releasing the series with an English dub (produced by Seraphim Digital) on Blu-ray and DVD on June 28, 2011. Manga Entertainment also released the series in the United Kingdom. The English dub of the series aired on Anime Network's VOD service from March 10, 2011 to May 26, 2011, and was made available on Microsoft's Zune Marketplace and Apple's iTunes Store on May 27, 2011 and June 27, 2011, respectively.
    An OVA episode of H.O.T.D., entitled "Drifters of the Dead", was bundled on Blu-ray with the limited edition release of the seventh volume of the manga on April 26, 2011.
     
    Fast Fact: Daisuke Sato, who has previously worked on various military genre games and manga, which include Imperial Guards, wrote the story which uses the perspective of Japanese high school students and refers to classic zombie apocalypse movies such as Dawn of the Dead.Character design was done by manga artist Shōji Satō whose previous work was mostly self-published titles in the adult genre, and this was his first major non-hentai title. Character Kohta Hirano was named after and visually resembles Kouta Hirano, the creator of the Hellsing manga.
     
    Main characters
    Takashi Komuro- He is a 17-year-old second-year student of Fujimi High School and the male protagonist and viewpoint character of the series. He and Rei are childhood friends and also in the same class. When they were children, Rei and Takashi made a promise to get married someday, but because of his indecisiveness, Rei started dating his friend, Hisashi. At the beginning of the series, when he notices the zombies attack the teachers at the front gate he rushes to Rei's side. When Hisashi is bitten, he asks Takashi to throw him off the roof, but Rei stops him. When Hisashi turns into a zombie, Takashi kills Hisashi with a blow to the head causing Rei to accuse Takashi of jealousy. Takashi proceeds to leave in disgust, but Rei holds him back and apologizes; he responds with a hug.
    Although he is not a model student and has had to repeat a grade, Takashi shows his resolve to protect his friends and is appointed the leader of the group by his peers.After fighting their way out of school with a baseball bat... so hardcore am I right?
     
    Rei Miyamoto- She is Takashi Komuro's classmate with orange-brown hair and golden brown eyes. Before the events of the series, Rei made a pinky promise to 'marry' Takashi, but because of his indecisiveness, Rei started dating Hisashi. Rei is upset that Takashi kills Hisashi after he becomes a zombie, but when Takashi proceeds to leave her, she quickly retracts her words and pulls him back. In chapter 12, Rei tells Takashi that girls like guys that are cute and caring. When Takashi replies that he is not either of those she says that's why she likes him and does not want him to be with any other girls. Rei despises Mr. Shido, mainly because Shido held Rei back a year at school and caused trouble for her father.
    Rei is a member of the sōjutsu club, and her weapons are mainly spears. At the start of the series, Rei fights with a sharpened broomstick. After visiting Rika's apartment, she upgrades to a Springfield M1A1 Super Match rifle with a bayonet attached... I know right.
     
    Saeko Busujim- is a third-year student at Fujimi High School with dark violet hair and bright blue eyes. As the president of the school's kendo club Saeko carries a bokken (wooden sword). Saeko is introduced as a calm and collected girl with pride in her skills; she kills an infected student out of mercy.
     
    and like 4 other guys... but I dont want you to keep reading an endless page of words... you can thank me later.
     
    What do I think?
     
    Its pretty good, anime reviewer's like 'Anime Network' either gives this a really high or low score... never making up there mind. This series s good and intense, but there is no soundtrack at all... well not if heard anything... the charathers are 'compex'. and the fan service is ah... well its 'meh' its not like Highschool DxD where ot just goes all out with no plot and pure fan service... If you like action, suspence and a little blood...and gore. You will like Highschool of the DEAD. The fan service it can be handled to a certain degree.. as I said if you can handle it... Also this anime can make your stomach.. well you know, so have a strong stomach while watching this. And dont have lunch while your watching this... Its true what they say: "In a crisis your true-self will be revealed". Later my peps!
     


  13. Jeremiah
    (Major spoilers are ahead... you have been warned)
     
    Hello!! One and all... This anime is fantastic. Each storyline is deep and well thought out. The cast is amazing but... the dub is more amazing, Crispin Freeman (voice of Alucard) and Johnny Young Bosch (Black Power Ranger and Lelouch vi Britannia) as well as many others make this show awesome. Just pure awesome.
     
    Durarara!! often shortened to DRRR!!, is a Japanese light novel series written by Ryohgo Narita, with illustrations by Suzuhito Yasuda, that has also been adapted into a Japanese anime series. Durarara!! tells the story of a dullahan working as an underworld courier in Ikebukuro, an internet-based anonymous gang called The Dollars, and the chaos that unfolds around the most dangerous people in Ikebukuro. The series ran for thirteen volumes, published by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. As of March 2014, a sequel series titled Durarara!! SH has been confirmed and will be set 2 years after the events of the original series...
     
    Plot- Mikado Ryūgamine, a young boy who longs for the exciting life of the big city moves to Ikebukuro to attend Raira Academy with his childhood friend Masaomi Kida, who he has not seen since he was young. After the two meet at the train station, they set out at night to the streets of Ikebukuro. Masaomi warns Mikado about people he doesn't want to cross in the city, such as the violent and superhumanly strong man Shizuo Heiwajima, the information broker Izaya Orihara, and the mysterious gang known as "The Dollars." After running into some of the side characters, Mikado sees a local legend called the "Black Rider", who rides around Ikebukuro on a black bike that occasionally neighs like a horse, and who is rumored to have no head under her helmet. The "Black Rider" is Celty Sturluson, an Irish dullahan who is in Ikebukuro looking for her stolen head. The narrative follows all of the characters equally, showing how their lives intersect and creating a greater plot line from what each character knows about a common incident.
     
    The story is told from the perspective of eleven or so of the main characters changing every episode in the anime. However the narrator is not always the episode's one and only character perspective given. One of the few constants given in every episode is that the narrator gives his own opinion on the current situation that they are in, as well as certain things that make them tick and keep them going in Ikebukuro, a city with a large underbelly that is the medium for the majority of both the plot's development and random violence throughout the series. This, paired with phenomenal character development and surprising plot twists, give it a brand new layer of depth. making it loved both in and out of Japan.
     
    Characters -
     
    Mikado Ryūgamine - Online Alias: Tarō Tanaka
    A first year high school boy who moves to Ikebukuro thanks to encouragement from his best friend, Masaomi Kida. He moved in hopes of having a more exciting life than the one he lived in Saitama. Mikado tries hard to change his image, but has not had any real luck, although he does get up enough courage to become the Class Representative along with Anri Sonohara. Mikado has had moments where he speaks his mind, and Masaomi claims to admire this about him. He is the only remaining creator of the infamous Dollars gang. He seems to be infatuated with Anri, but has never found a chance to tell her. Whenever he is close to confessing, she leaves. Mikado often gets advice from Izaya Orihara, particularly in relation to the Dollars and his need to seek out a life that isn't ordinary. He is the leader of Dollars, and, in the continuing novels, also becomes the temporary leader for the Blue Squares, contracting with Aoba in the sixth novel. In that novel, Mikado reveals his "true self" or "true character," a darker side of who he is. When Kida returns in the eighth novel, Mikado warns him to keep away from his affairs.
     
    Masaomi Kida - Online Alias: Bakyura
    A resident of Ikebukuro and Mikado Ryūgamine's best friend from childhood. He was the one who encouraged Mikado to come to Ikebukuro. He is enthusiastic about picking-up girls, but he seems to fail at it. He was depressed and lonely before Mikado arrived because his girlfriend was kidnapped and injured during a gang war between the Blue Squares and Yellow Scarves, which he led at the time during his middle school years. After Anri is injured during the Slasher incidents and the rising presence of the Dollars, he is forced to become the leader of the Yellow Scarves once more. Because he had once been the 'shogun (leader)' of the Yellow Scarves, he possesses a talent in fighting- it has also been implied that he had taken down countless gangs single handedly during his 'shogun' years. He despises Orihara Izaya for manipulating him when he first formed the Yellow Scarves, but returns to him again for information about the leader of the Dollars and discovers it is Mikado. He leaves Ikebukuro with his ex-girlfriend, Saki Mikajima, during the conflict between the 3 main forces in Ikebukuro. Masaomi has commented on not letting Mikado "go to the dark side", claiming that he has already gone through it. He returns in Volume 7, but fails to face Mikado when he witnesses Mikado confessing to Chikage that he is actually the founder of Dollars - but Chikage doesn't believe this, of course.
     
    Anri Sonohara - Online Alias: Saika
    A spectacled girl who attends the same school as Mikado and Masaomi. She is the class representative along with Mikado. She is rather quiet and timid and seems very close to Kida and Mikado, but she tends to keep to herself. Though she knows Kida and Mikado's feelings for her, she considers herself unable to feel "love" towards either of them. She is somewhat popular, even though she feels uneasy about it. She feels as if she needs to rely on somebody to move on, and thus considers herself a parasite. As a child, Anri was forced to witness her foster mother murder her abusive father with a katana called Saika, later revealed to be a copy of the original. Her inability to love negates Saika's "love" for humans and thus makes Anri able to control the blade. She seems to be a skilled swordswoman, being able to handle Saika with great skill. After defeating Haruna, she gains control over the "Saika-children" that Hora created. After a talk with Celty, she decides to use this ability for the best of the city. Anri also becomes aware of Kida's identity of the leader of the Yellow Scarves, but does not understand why he has taken the position.
     
    Celty Sturluson- Online Alias: Setton
    The heroine of the series and member of the Dollars. Also known as "The Black Biker" or "The Headless Rider", she is a Dullahan from Ireland who came to Japan looking for her stolen head. Her motorcycle is actually a disguised headless horse called a Cóiste-Bodhar. She has no heart and perceives via unknown sensors that are not located on the head. The physical strength she possesses is above human, though not quite on par with Shizuo Heiwajima. She is also capable of manipulating a shadow-like, durable substance to form objects ranging from gloves to chariots at her will. Celty lives with Shinra Kishitani, and the two are romantically involved. She works as an underground courier. She wears a helmet when she goes out and communicates via a PDA. She enjoys online chatting, television and DVDs. She is one of the minority who knows the creator of the Dollars and that Anri is in control of Saika. Over the course of the series, her relationship with Shinra intensifies; eventually, she says that she is in love with Shinra. She has a habit of punching Shinra in the stomach whenever he talks about his love for her. She tends to get mad when Shinra says she does not need her head. Despite being a supernatural creature, she is afraid of extraterrestrials and has developed a fear of traffic officers as they started pursuing her frequently. Her biggest fear, however, is that if her head is destroyed, the same may happen to her. Unbeknownst to Celty, Izaya Orihara has possession of her head before Kasane stole it and gives it back to its rightful owner. But upon being restored, Celty became amnesic with Shinra deciding to help her regain her memories or make new ones as she attempts to readjust to life in Ikebukuro again. Her name is a reference to Snorri Sturluson, who wrote the Prose Edda, where Valkyries appear.
     
    Shizuo Heiwajima
    A blonde young man who is always seen wearing designer sunglasses and a bartender's suit. Although quiet and non-descript for the most part, he easily becomes angered, launching in uncontrollable rages and fighting with incredible strength which leads to broken bones and property damage. Despite this, Shizuo hates violence and wishes for a quiet and peaceful life. Despite his simple and unrefined fighting skills (namely his use of road signs, trash cans, and vending machines as weapons), he is considered to be the strongest fighter in the series. In the novels, Shinra describes Shizuo's ability as the naturally unlimited form of human strength, which he dubs "adrenaline power", that can give people superhuman strength in times of emergency. Because of this, Shizuo was often hospitalised due to the enormous strain on his body. In addition, Shizuo is capable of often superhuman parkour moves, a skill he obtained naturally from years of hunting down Izaya Orihara. He is also a member of Dollars, although he left the group in Volume 6 after some members of the Dollars resorted to kidnapping (after being given the idea by Izaya) to settle a dispute with a rival gang. Shizuo works as a bodyguard in Ikebukuro for Tom, a debt collector and his senpai, being offered the job after he was fired as a bartender. Tom is one of the few people Shizuo doesn't get angry with, as well as the person who convinced Shizuo to bleach his hair (in order to scare away people who might try to fight him). He close to and incredibly protective of his younger brother, Kasuka, who is a top idol under the show business name Yuuhei Hanejima and will become incredibly angry when strangers mention his name. Shizuo is also the only person who is able to read Kasuka's facial expressions and emotions. He is also a long-time friend of Celty, often having long conversations with her and even working with her on occasion. Shizuo hates Izaya with a burning passion, becoming enraged at the mere sight of him, though he has stated that he wouldn't mind letting Izaya live as long as he stayed away from Ikebukuro. Before Izaya moved to Shinjuku, it's said that the pair would fight outside Sunshine 60 on a daily basis, only stopping when Izaya escaped or when Simon broke them up and forced them into his restaurant. Although he and Izaya Orihara are on bad terms, Shizuo is actually quite friendly with Izaya's younger sisters, Mairu and Kururi, who aren't afraid of him and may even prefer him to their brother. His first and last name translates literally, and ironically, into "serene man" and "peaceful island" respectively...
     
    Izaya Orihara - Online Alias: Kanra and Nakura and Chrome
    Izaya is a young informant who serves as the series antagonist, selling information for his own satisfaction and is usually behind the most relevant events in the series. Izaya often claims to love all humans as a collective (with the exception of Shizuo Heiwajima) and enjoys manipulating people in order to gauge their reactions. These situations often lead to injury and misery, forcing those involved to go to great lengths to rectify the situation or give up entirely. He is a master of parkour, having perfected his technique after years of fighting with Shizuo. He is also quite skilled with his flick-blade, as he is implied to be the only one capable of leaving numerous cuts on Shizuo (and his bartending suit) whenever they fight in the novels. In the anime, he shaves a gang member's head bald without the man noticing it. He is considered to be one of Ikebukuro's strongest men.
    In the past, Izaya attended Raira Academy with Shinra, Kadota, and Shizuo (whose life he made miserable since their mutual hateful rivalry began). At the beginning of the series, Izaya suspects that Mikado is the creator of Dollars (and is later proven to be correct) and knows the identities of the leaders of the three main forces in Ikebukuro. As a member of the Dollars, Izaya was also responsible for recruiting many members (unbeknownst to Mikado) and has used his membership as an excuse to secretly keep Celty's head. His motives are not entirely clear, though one of his main goals is to create a gang war in Ikebukuro in order to see if it awakens Celty's sleeping head. After a leave of absence after the Yellow Scarves arc, Izaya hijacks Kida's handle in order to manipulate Mikado whilst simultaneously using Akane Awakusu in a scheme to having the Awakusu-kai kill off Shizuo. However, he was interrupted after Yodogiri Jinnai stabbed him as a warning for his interference. Upon making a recovery, Izaya assembles a small army composed of Namie Yagiri, Ran Izumii, Mikage Sharaku, Haruna Niekawa, Adabashi Kisuke, Slon, Kine, and the Dragon Zombie gang. At the climax of the events that follow, Izaya injures Vorona to force Shizuo to break his arms before daring Shizuo to kill him in front of multiple witnesses as a final attempt to prove that Shizuo is a monster. But Vorona stabs Izaya at the last second, a stun grenade allowing a gravely wounded Izaya to escape with Celty partially healing him before Manami and Kine get him out of Ikebukuro. Though his fate remains a mystery to the residents of Ikebukuro at the start of Durarara!! SH, many assuming he had a role in the new chain of events, a wheelchair-bound Izaya admits to not be ready yet to return home as he continues his informant activities in another part of Japan...
     
    Shinra Kishitani - Online Alias: Indoor Scholar
    A young underground doctor who lives with Celty and is also in love with her. He stays indoors mostly, and wears a white lab coat even when not working as a doctor. Shinra's father is also a doctor and Shinra has participated in surgeries with his father since childhood, most notably a vivisection on Celty. Shinra attended to the same primary school as Shizuo, and has since then been interested in his unlimited strength in times of anger. In fact, he rather enjoys it when Shizuo makes use of his strength and is amused by the fights between Shizuo and Izaya. He first met Izaya in middle school and has been friends with him ever since. Shinra is well-informed with news of Ikebukuro's underground, such as the location of Celty's head and the sword 'Saika' which allowed Celty's head to be severed from her body. Despite knowing this, he keeps a secret from Celty out of fear that he will lose her if she finds her head, as the head may have a different will than Celty herself. Shinra seems to have the "capacity" to tell what Celty is feeling, much to her surprise since she doesn't have a head to show her emotions. He has a great interest in unexplainable phenomena. His online screen name is revealed to Anri in one of the chat sequences.
     
    Aoba Kuronuma - Online Alias: Suspected to be Pure Water 100%
    Introduced in volume 4 of the Durarara!! novels, Aoba is 1st year student in Raira Academy. He has a bright personality and is always seen smiling - calling Mikado 'Mikado-Senpai', but has also a darker side to him. He's described as being akin to "a younger version of Orihara Izaya". He is revealed to be the Blue Squares current leader - but gives the position to Mikado for yet unknown reasons. Aoba seems to fear Mikado a little, since the incident in Volume 6, where Aoba is stabbed in the hand by a ballpoint pen he gave Mikado when they performed the agreement; Aoba also reveals that he and Izaya have underestimated Mikado and that neither of them fully understand his true character.It is revealed in the more recent chapters that in his elementary school years, his older brother Ran Izumi abused him to amuse himself. In return, Aoba set a fire in Ran's apartment for "revenge" and let Ran take the blame when the adults thought the fire started from cigarettes. When their parents divorced, Aoba went to live with his mother and took on her surname, Kuronuma. A few years later, he formed Blue Square and ceded its leadership to Ran. When Aoba first mentions Ran in the novels again, he calls him 'Aniki'. His name "Kuronuma Aoba" translates to "black swamp" and "blue leaf" respectively. "Izumi" – his former last name before his parents divorced – translates into "fountain".
     
    Simon Brezhnev- A tall Black Russian who came to the city to help out his Russian friend, Dennis to run a sushi shop. His real name is Semyon (Russian: Семён) but everyone just calls him by the name "Simon" since it's easier to pronounce in Japanese. Even though he is a friendly person, it has been shown that he is a force to be reckoned with as he is able to stop a fight with a man his size with just a single arm and also able to fight on par with Shizuo, who is one of the most feared men in Ikebukuro. He is another member of the Dollars.
     
    Kyohei Kadota - Online Alias: MONTA
    Originally part of the Blue Squares, he is now a member of Dollars. He is nicknamed Dotachin – probably from どた noisy, and ちん a derogatory alteration of ちゃん (it roughly translates as Stomper, and is a pun on his surname) – much to his annoyance, by several characters in the series (mostly Izaya and Erika). He quits the Blue Squares after finding out their leader kidnapped Saki Mikajima and subsequently rescues her along with his gang. His name is a reference to Dengeki Bunko light novelist Kadono Kōhei...
     
    Namie Yagiri
    The Chief of Yagiri Pharmaceuticals and sister of Seiji Yagiri. She harbors feelings for her brother. She is behind the recent human hunting in Ikebukuro which involves kidnapping people whose disappearance would not be noticed for unknown experiments. She seems to rely on Shinra for some tasks, including keeping their secret. She doesn't like the fact that Seiji is in love with Celty's head. She wants to get rid of what she calls "that thing". After Yagiri Pharmaceuticals ends up merging with another company, she makes a deal with Izaya and becomes his secretary (and maybe lover).
     











     
     
     

    Animation & Sound
    The animation is very consistent throughout the 23 episode journey and stays consistent in the second season (although not animated by Brains Base). The fight scenes with Shizou & Izaya are fluid and has a certain charm to there fights... as stated in there chracther bios... The sound is even more brilliant for everything that happens... the sound track gives a certain ambiance that I havent seen... it has a charm I cant really define.... Its just good like that, also although I havent seen Bacacno! I have a strange vibe of it so yeah.
     
    Thoughts on Durarara!!x2 Shou
    My thoughts are that the story gets back in full swing in the right way, but its pace is a little bit 'crazy' would be the best term given, its all good, although the story is is a bit sloppy as to many plots points are given that later have to be converged all at once... The new characters like Verona and Sloan are pretty nice members to this already large cast. The new cast members are all awesome. The english dub cast returns and they make this more awesome though, although the story is a bit of a clutter and I dont see why they had to cut the season into 12 episode quarters...
     
    Conclusion - A
    This anime isnt perfect but it has its flaws (like EQG) Shizou/Izaya dymanic is also very well done, and i makes use of what it has... the first quarter of the second season is pretty good, although the story is cluttered and it makes use of its insanely large cast.... its an A in my non-existing Depravity collection of anime, and a definite watch if you have the time (I have watched it all in 3.5 weeks) (Up to Shou at least) So yeah. Say what you will but its awesome.... (and if you stayed this long I give a gift in form of a few videos). (sorry if the videos arent allowed in your country etc for you)
     





     
     
     
     
     


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  14. Jeremiah
    Wow. This is amazing, it feels urban, awesome, narration is beautiful and the concept I think is really awesome. The King of Depravity is here, to bring you Durarara!! and as always, let's rock... or jam. Also the english dub cast is awesome, I have to say that much.
     
    Story- Mikado Ryūgamine, a young boy who longs for the exciting life of the big city moves to Ikebukuro to attend Raira Academy with his childhood friend Masaomi Kida, who he has not seen since he was young. After the two meet at the train station, they set out at night to the streets of Ikebukuro. Masaomi warns Mikado about people he doesn't want to cross in the city, such as the violent and superhumanly strong man Shizuo Heiwajima, the information broker Izaya Orihara, and the mysterious gang known as "The Dollars." After running into some of the side characters, Mikado sees a local legend called the "Black Rider", who rides around Ikebukuro on a black bike that occasionally neighs like a horse, and who is rumored to have no head under her helmet. The "Black Rider" is Celty Sturluson, an Irish dullahan who is in Ikebukuro looking for her stolen head. The narrative follows all of the characters equally, showing how their lives intersect and creating a greater plot line from what each character knows about a common incident. Mikado Ryūgamine- A first year high school boy who moves to Ikebukuro thanks to encouragement from his best friend, Masaomi Kida. He moved in hopes of having a more exciting life than the one he lived in Saitama. Mikado tries hard to change his image, but has not had any real luck, although he does get up enough courage to become the Class Representative along with Anri Sonohara. Mikado has had moments where he speaks his mind, and Masaomi claims to admire this about him. He is the only remaining creator of the infamous Dollars gang.
    Masaomi Kida- A resident of Ikebukuro and Mikado Ryūgamine's best friend from childhood. He was the one who encouraged Mikado to come to Ikebukuro. He is enthusiastic about picking-up girls, but he seems to fail at it. He was depressed and lonely before Mikado arrived because his girlfriend was kidnapped and injured during a gang war between the Blue Squares and Yellow Scarves, which he led at the time during his middle school years. After Anri is injured during the Slasher incidents and the rising presence of the Dollars, he is forced to become the leader of the Yellow Scarves once more....
     
    Anri Sonohara- A spectacled girl who attends the same school as Mikado and Masaomi. She is the class representative along with Mikado. She is rather quiet and timid and seems very close to Kida and Mikado, but she tends to keep to herself. Though she knows Kida and Mikado's feelings for her, she considers herself unable to feel "love" towards either of them. She is somewhat popular, even though she feels uneasy about it. She feels as if she needs to rely on somebody to move on, and thus considers herself a parasite.
     
    Facts- Although it has commonly been claimed that the title "Durarara" is an onomatopoeia for the "revving of an engine," Narita states specifically in the first light novel volume that the name means absolutely nothing. He had been editing the finished draft of his book, when his editor called. When prompted for a title, Narita "...just randomly gave a name, 'Du...Durarara?'" Upon hearing this, his editor responded with a positive remark as he liked ambiguous titles."
     
     
     




     
     
     

    Animation & Sound- The animation is pretty outstanding and the outside and small detaills are nice, and the background is very awesome, I love the OP and ED (opening and ending). And as i said... also the animation for the fight scenes are very nicely done. Pretty much, everything here is soild.
     
    Conclusion- It is a must watch, watching these first 3 episodes... it is amazing, the development is soild, the main lead is likeabe enough, and isnt too bland, other than that, the premise is awesome, and it is a must watch.
  15. Jeremiah
    This was glorious! The most thrilling this King has ever seen, I was a the edge of my seat, Luna = OP, seriously, so many good things happened in this episode, praise to the writers. One of the best episodes ever. That Big Mac moment made my tear up for the guy, I think that is the most screen time he got in that episode. I feel like I watched Inception for a moment, But I do have some questions that need to be answered about Luna's morality and choices... Best Mid- Season Finale EVER! Let's Review! No seriously....
     
    Directed by Jayson Thiessen and Jim Miller
    Written by Jayson Thiessen and Jim Miller (story) Scott Sonneborn (teleplay)
     
    Story- Princess Luna's dreams are inhabited by the Tantabus, a parasitic smoke monster that turns her dreams into nightmares. During a dream where Luna turns back into Nightmare Moon and is defeated by Twilight and her friends, the Tantabus escapes into the six ponies' dreams. Luna enters each pony's dream to catch the Tantabus before it can grow powerful enough to spread its influence into the waking world. Unfortunately, it infects all of Ponyville when Pinkie Pie dreams of sharing ice cream with the whole town, requiring Luna to merge every pony's dreams into one in order to find it. Despite the townsfolk's efforts to help contain the Tantabus, it grows in size when Luna blames herself for creating it as self-punishment for her actions as Nightmare Moon. Realizing her guilt is what empowers the Tantabus, Luna is able to stop it by forgiving herself. With the Tantabus gone, Luna is finally able to sleep peacefully.
     
    I have mentioned why I liked the story, but I will get into depth on it a bit later.... first I will discuss Luna. Luna's decision to keep such a force within her, knowing the danger it would cause is a bit... questionable. I know she explained it in the episode why she kept the Tantabus within her, but isn’t it a bit foolish to create a 'being', I guess Luna is a glutton for self-punishment... Whatever the case, Luna was awesome. And still is.
     
    Animation & Sound- All of the dream sequences were awesome! I also liked the Big Mac Alicorn transformation, Larson strikes again... The dream sequences were done to perfection, the scenery at the end of Luna's dream looks so amazing, and the magic animation was done, all in all that was amazing job on the animator’s part.
     




     

    The Positives
    This episode was a thrill. I was kept at the edge of my seat, and I loved every moment of it, Rarity, her dream about the clothing monsters were the best in my opinion. Then theBig Mac Alicorn change-over was cool. Luna was at her best in this episode, unlike Celestia these days... and the story was pretty well executed. But that is my opinion on the matter. What do yuo guys think? Also Spike was meh in this episode, but at least he was. Also the continuity callback were so much, and Lyra Bon Bon cameo so yeah... Yeah!
     
    Negatives
    Luna's idea to create such a thing is out of the question, and the power of that thing was a bit too much, but I liked Luna's inner struggle. Also why blue smoke? like why? I see no point of it as smoke, as an individual entity would have made the confilct more deep, as Luna is litterally fighting her inner demon. But... this is entierly subjective to one's self so yeah, also apparently the dialouge was clunky... to me it was 'meh'.
     
    Final Rank: A
    One of the best Luna episodes since... forever, we get to see forgiveness play a role in Luna's anguish and the callbacks were so much. Big Mac shined like a star. The dream sequences were amazing, Rarity and Fluttershy being my favourite. Rainbow power makes a return and this episode was really good. But the episode was one of the best, and a thrill to watch.
     

     
    See you next time folks... and foals and others....! Also why hituas! why!?!?!
  16. Jeremiah
    Hello one and all, the King of Depravity is here, and this episode hit me in the feels, best episode yet. Minuette was adorable and awesome in this episode, although I can't say the same for 'Moondancer' but this episode was generally really good, we saw a different side to Twily then we normally see, and well Minuette was just really awesome. Now without further delay, Let's rock! Also it was good to see Twily with other ponies other than the mane 6, it keeps her character fresh.
     
    Facts!
    Twilight mentions studying using the Hayscartes method. This is a reference to philosopher Rene Descartes, who is best known for coining the Latin phrase, "Cogito ergo sum", which is often translated into English as "I think, therefore, I am."
     
    The bookseller pony at Moon Dancer's party bears a resemblance to Honey Lemon in Disney's 2014 film Big Hero 6.
     
    The episode's original air date was previously given as July 18, 2015 on AT&T U-verse.
     
    Written By M.A Larson
    Directed by Jayson Thiessen and Jim Miller
     
    Story- After Spike comments on the bad friend Twilight used to be before moving to Ponyville and becoming the Princess of Friendship, Twilight decides to return to Canterlot to reconnect with her old friends. Although her friends Minuette, Twinkleshine, and Lemon Hearts bear no ill feelings towards her, Twilight discovers that Moondancer, a friend who shares Twilight's interest in studying, has become a complete recluse since Twilight declined to attend a party meant to help her become more social. When Moondancer rebuffs all of Twilight's attempts to rekindle their friendship, Twilight brings Pinkie Pie to Canterlot to throw another party where they invite several friends Moondancer has already made, which causes Moondancer to finally accept Twilight's apology and friendship.
     
    Also Twilight was a 'foil' for many ponies in this episode, What I mean is the characters played of one and another, which impacted there reactions, for example the chemistry between Moondancer and Twilight.
     



     

    Animation & Sound- Everything is cool here, although i didnt like how Moondancer was designed , her mane style and her coat didnt fit, but that is just me.... not much can be said here, sorry but enjoy the gif.
     
    Positives
    Really poitive things in this episode, although i didnt like certain stuff, but we will get on to that later...
     
    Chemistry- Now, the chem in this episode between ponies was awesome, the way the acted and reacted between each other was really fun.
     
    Twilight- Her dedication to make ameds with Moondancer was very touching to see, and I would like to see more of this side of Twilight
     
    Minuette- She is awesome, nuff said
     
    Negatives
     
    Contrived- This episode came out of now where, just because Spike metioned a certain thing, it feels somewhat forced a little....
     

  17. Jeremiah
    Ah... its been awhile for me to get this out, oh well... do we know MOBA/ARTS is? yes, no? well... let me explain. Because today we review Heroes of the Storm, and for the record I generally play alot of MOBAS e.g. SMITE etc. Multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA), also known as action real-time strategy (ARTS), originated as a subgenre of the real-time strategy (RTS) genre of video games, in which a player controls a single character in one of two teams. The objective is to destroy the opposing team's main structure with the assistance of periodically spawned computer-controlled units that march forward along set paths. Player characters typically have various abilities and advantages that improve over the course of a game and that contribute to a team's overall strategy. A fusion of action games and real-time strategy games, players usually do not construct either buildings or units.
     
    There are two opposing teams whose goal collectively as a team is generally to destroy their enemy's base to win,though some games have the option of different victory conditions. Typically, there is one main structure which must be destroyed to win, though destroying other structures within the opposing team's base may confer other benefits. Defensive structures are in place to prevent this, as well as relatively weak computer-controlled units which periodically spawn at each base and travel down predefined paths toward the opposing team's base. There are typically 3 "lanes" that are the main ways of getting from one base to another. There are also specific type of roles, the names of which vary from game to game (typically a damage role, a support role, and a tanking role).
     

     
    A player controls a single powerful in-game unit generally called a 'hero'. When a hero stands near a killed enemy unit or kills an enemy unit, it gains experience points which allow the hero to level up. When a hero levels up, they have the ability to learn more powerful skills and abilities. When a hero dies, they have to wait a designated time, which generally increases as they level up, until they revive at their base.
     
    Heroes of the Storm (Originally titled Blizzard DOTA and later changed to Blizzard All-Stars) is a multiplayer online battle arena developed by Blizzard Entertainment for Microsoft Windows and OS X. The game features heroes from Blizzard's franchises including Warcraft, Diablo, and StarCraft. The game uses both free-to-play and freemium models and is supported by micropayments, which can be used to purchase heroes, visual alterations for the heroes in the game and mounts. Blizzard does not call the game a "multiplayer online battle arena" or an "action real-time strategy" because they feel it is something different with a broader playstyle; they refer to it as an online "Hero Brawler"
     
    Heroes of the Storm revolves around online 5-versus-5 matches, operated through Blizzard's online gaming service Battle.net. Players can choose from three game modes, which include playing with/against computer-controlled heroes or other players.
     

     
    My Response -
     
    I have been playing the game alot and here are my thoughts on the experience. The game very good to new-comers to the genre of MOBA's also the tutorial with Raynor is handled very well in my opinion, match-making is 'fair' enough, although sometimes match ups with very skilled players can happen but the game itself is very well rounded during matches. My only nit-pick is that I dislike the 'assassin' class in the game, I personally think there useless. Levelling as a team feels more rewarding and more competitive. The only good 'hero' I can play as is Tyreal, as he is the only 'hero' worth my time, that and Raynor, both very good to play as... The cinematics in the game are cool, but very vague as usual. All in all I rate this game....
     
    Game rating: B-
     
    The game is soild entry in to the MOBA series over the years, it is easy to understand and play, patches are 'almost' flawless, and 20 matches give or take is nice. try it out sometime guys (If you can).
     

  18. Jeremiah
    So it is that time of year again.... EQG returns only with sports, so ladies, gentlemen and haters today we will give our opinon on this trailer and all its glory... and if you hate EQG please leave this won't be of use to you if you only like the main show.... also if you like EQG well this blog is for you! If not well what can I do?
     

     
     
     
    As seen on form the video Sunset has got some new threads (new jacket etc) and there mght be a rivalry between human Twilight and well in Crystal Prep is well... shiny. Dont have interset in what the rival school looks like but... portals opening in pep rallies and the changing rooms you know stuff will be going down.
     

     
    As so see this gif shows how intense this is gonna get... the trailer also shows the multiple costume changes going on in the film, also the cake and pie joke was hilarious. my only nit-pick is where is Pony Twilight in all of this.... DRWolf001 expands on the things i have said here by the way, i will link tht below. Now i cant list everything here so I want yo dear viewer to answer are yuo hyped for EQG, if not... well what cant we do? This is the King of Depravity signing out.
     

  19. Jeremiah
    This was an experimental episode of MLP:FiM and it was amazing... minus the yaks, today we travel around Equestria to find the truth about the yaks and throw a party of friendship. Ladies and Gentlemen today The King of Depravity reviews "Party Pooped". Lets Jam!!
     
    Written by Jayson Thiessen and Jim Miller
    Teleplay by Nick Confalone
     
    Story- A friendship summit with visiting yaks turns into a disaster when the ponies fail to replicate the yaks' traditions, angering them into declaring war. Feeling pressured by her inability to appease the yaks, Pinkie Pie decides she must bring something from their native land of Yakyakistan to make them feel at home. She embarks on a journey across Equestria and receives help from various ponies, but when she reaches Yakyakistan's gates, she accidentally slides all the way back home on a sled. Pinkie despairs over her wasted effort, but she is inspired by her friends' appreciation of her hard work to share the ponies' own tradition of friendship with the yaks, who are touched and make peace with the ponies.
     
    This episodes has its positives and its weaknessess which we will get into shortly...
     




     

    Animation & Sound
    The animation was soild for a Pinkie Pie episode like this one, although I liked how the 'Party Cave' was designed... very bright, and very Pinkey- like. Also the Yaks looked very 'hairy' and very yak-like, i honestly am not sure, but all is well here, as for sound. There was no song in this one I hoped there was but there wasnt.
     
    Positives
     
    Pinkie Pie- The star of this episode Pinkie was at her best, so far the jokesd she pulled in this episode were awesome and so far her presence was really enjoyable in this episode. And she went threw a sort of crucible in this episode, although she never found her location at the end she found inner meaning throught the journey.
     
    Fluttershy- This says it all... be amazed.
     

     
    Party Cave- It's like a man cave but for parties... in all seriousness I think this cave is really awesome but there is the weird stalker vibe I was getting because Pinkie Pie knows EVERYTHING about your parties.
     
    Negatives
     
    Yaks- Everything that they did was a bit un called for, but they were part of the driving force for this episode...So I will give them a pass but still they were kind of mean until the end.
     
    Final Verdict-
    I loved this episode and it might be one of my new favourites next to Lesson Zero... The King of Depravity gives this 8.7/10, DrWolf expandes on some of my points so I will link his review below...
     

     
    Upcoming Reviews
    Heroes of the Storm (HoTs) - Game Review (Maybe this saturday or sunday)
    MLP Episode Review (When it comes out...duh)
  20. Jeremiah
    So... Sunset Shimmer is reformed, Twilight is not the protagonist and we have Sirens as villians, what could go wrong? Well this time not alot. We see less of Brad (Flash Sentry) and more of Trixie, this is a big one. Hello mare and gentlecolts and today My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Rainbow Rocks and for the record this movie was miles better form the last.
     
    Directed by Jayson Thiessen
    Written by Meghan McCarthy
     
    Story and Characters - This movie has a far better plot from the last film; The film opens with the students of Canterlot High School preparing for an upcoming musical showcase, where Twilight Sparkle's friends Fluttershy, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity and Rainbow Dash perform in their own band called "the Rainbooms". During the practice, they find themselves in their "half-pony" forms whenever they play, which was due to the Equestrian magic generated from Twilight's crown. Meanwhile, former school bully Sunset Shimmer is ostracized by the rest of her student self despite her attempts to redeem herself, though Twilight's friends still value their newfound friendship with her. Sunset then runs into three new students Adagio Dazzle, Aria Blaze, and Sonata Dusk, and offers to show them around the school. The trio, forming a band called "the Dazzlings", perplex Sunset and the Rainbooms when they perform a song that creates dissent amongst the rest of the students and convinces them to turn the showcase into a battle of the bands (Scott Pilgrim Style). Sunset discovers that the High School Principals Celestia and Luna were under the Dazzlings's spell. So, she sends a letter to Twilight Sparkle via Sunset's book.
     
    Twilight realizes that the Dazzlings are sirens who are exiled from Equestria that feed on negative emotions that control everyone through their singing. Twilight and her faithful dragon assistant, Spike, return to Canterlot High School, where she reunites with her friends there. Twilight suggests that she and her friends must use the power of friendship to break the Dazzlings' spell, but finds that Twilight's friends can't evoke their magic. With Sunset's help, Twilight determines that they must perform a song that breaks the Dazzlings's spell. Rainbow Dash assigns Twilight as the Rainbooms's lead singer whilst Twilight comes up with lyrics that break the Dazzlings's spell, which turns out to be more difficult than Twilight thought. When the Dazzlings catch wind of the Rainbooms, they set the rest of Canterlot High School against the Rainbooms, creating strife within them and increasing vulnerability to their spell.
     
    School against the Rainbooms, creating strife within them and increasing vulnerability to their spell.
    Later on at the competition, the Rainbooms outdo each opposing band, giving Twilight more time to work out her own counterspell. During the semifinal round against Trixie's band, Rainbow Dash performs an egotistical song that nearly triggers her half-pony transformation. Sunset attempts to stop this, believing that the Dazzlings may find out about their plan. However, this appears to be a student's selfish act, causing everyone to dislike Sunset. The Dazzlings use Trixie to capture the Rainbooms underneath the stage to prevent them from participating in the final round, during which the Dazzlings absorb their magic, causing Twilight's friends to argue. After the argument, Twilight and Sunset realize that the argument is preventing Twilight's own counterspell from happening, and convince Twilight's friends to help them out. Eventually, the Rainbooms are rescued by Spike and DJPon-3, who uses her headphones to keep herself from being under the Dazzlings's influence. DJPon-3 creates a makeshift stage and a battle ensues between the Rainbooms and the Dazzlings. During the battle, the Dazzlings gain the upper hand, proving to be too powerful for the Rainbooms to handle. Twilight convinces Sunset to help the Rainbooms fight back, causing Sunset to reveal her half-pony identity. With Sunset's help, the Rainbooms finally break the Dazzlings' spell and destroy the gems that empower the Dazzlings, rendering them tone deaf and freeing the entire school from the Dazzlings's influence. Defeated, the Dazzlings run away while the entire school celebrates the Rainbooms's victory. Rainbow Dash offers Sunset a position in the band as a backup singer, and in response, Sunset reveals that she's also a guitarist. The film ends with Twilight and Spike returning to Equestria, promising to keep in touch with Sunset using her book.
     
    During the credits, a montage reveals Sunset performing as the Rainbooms's newest singer and guitarist.
     
    In a post-credits scene, (Human) Twilight is investigating the strange activity around Canterlot High...
     
    So yeah the plot was consistent and generally more awesome and the amount of cameos was alot so yeah, the plot was passable, but it still could have been better.
     
    Sunset Shimmer & Mane 6- So the main character is Sunset Shimmer she is on the path to healing her past mistakes. In the second film, Sunset Shimmer appears to have completely changed from her old self and started believing in friendship, becoming friends with the mane 6, even Twilight Sparkle. She also appears deeply repentant for her actions made at the end of the first film, referring to her transformed into "raging she-demon." However, she suffers from a lack of confidence, keeping silent in situations she feels it isn't her place to speak up and falling prey to The Dazzlings taunting. During the final battle, she finally overcomes her insecurities and joins the Rainbooms in defeating the Dazzlings, gaining a half pony form in the process. At the end of Rainbow Rocks, Sunset starts writing friendship reports to Princess Twilight using the book she once used to communicate with Princess Celestia. To me anyway she is a very relatable character and although this she has a lingering side story that she sat through out the sidelines of the story until at the very end play an active role. Twilight Sparkle returns to the human world and serves as the temporary lead vocalist of her human friends' band, the Rainbooms. She in this movie was really well portrayed and when her friends put her on a pedstal putting pressure on Twilight as it gave us something to root for. Sunset Shimmer is awesome, amazing and well everything in between (keeps his inner fanboy in check). As for the Mane 6 Fluttershy, Pinkie and Rarity stood out for me in the band as they had more 'expressive' dialouge than AJ or Rainbow, that and the interactions between them were fun to watch, that and comedy wise it's AWESOME!!
     
    The Mane 6- The Mane 5 greet Twilight and admire her efforts helping them as they expect so much form her meanwhile its the opposite for Sunset. Also has lots arguments about priorities in the band like clothing,music etc which causes a brief rift between them this makes conflict very belivable between all of them. That and Fluttershy is the best when it comes conflict
     
    Animation & Sound- So the animation is better than the first movie as colours are brighter and stand out more with in contrast with background this is seen when Sunset and Twilight have a conversation during the night were they have a reconciliation. this break form the action slows down the tempo and is very relaxing scene with a cameo of Maud Pie of course. This makes the film far better and the animation is far better any way.
     
    The Soundtrack is amazing hands down brilliant, Daniel Ingrams's work is amazing, songs like Rainbow Rocks, Better Than Ever, Under Our Spell, Shine Like Rainbows just to name a few. in other words these songs are amazing and didn't feel forced like the first movie excluding the Cafetria Song of course. The music is powerful and awesome to listen to, and 'Welcome to the Show' is one of the best songs i have heard in a long long time...
     
    The Villains- The villains are known as the Dazzlings a singing group of sirens with there goal of making humanity there slave. Adagio Dazzle is shown to be scheming, manipulative, and only concerned with being adored by others also she is the leader. Sonata Dusk is shown to be somewhat air-headed and carefree, similar to Pinkie Pie. Aria Blaze is portrayed as being more level-headed than her companion Sonata Dusk and often speaks in a rather bored disposition and she is the other one. Although there are a few plot holes about them that arent adressed and there motives arent really soildified...
     

     
    Final Verdict- Equestria Girls 2 is a giant improvement from the last film, and this was really enjoyable and Sunset is the most amazing thing in this movie, everything was soild and the it was better paced than the last film and was just generally a better movie. I hope to see this carrry on in the Friendship Games film this year and hope to see more awesome Sunset Shimmer in the days to come. and expect a teaser trailer for the film at San Diego Comic-Con International : http://www.equestriadaily.com/2015/05/sdcc-my-little-pony-panel-gets-time.html
     
    The King of Depravity rates this film 8.9/10
     

  21. Jeremiah
    So, ladies and gentlemen we have reached a milestone havent we?! The 100th episode of this glorious journey hasnt it? The hype, the ponies and now 2 donkies wanting to get hitched, today ladies and gentlecolts, Slice of Life (100th episode). Sit back relax put some music on and Lets Jam!!!
     
    Written by M.A. Larson
    Directed by Jayson Thiessen, Jim Miller
     
    Story- Cranky Doodle Donkey and Matilda are scheduled to be married tomorrow, but realize the invitations that were sent out across Equestria have it set for today due to Muffins' printing error. The two race to reschedule the event for the day, while at the same time Twilight Sparkle and her friends fight off a bugbear attacking Ponyville. During this, the episode highlights various other residents of Ponyville as they prepare for the wedding, such as Doctor Hooves, DJ Pon-3, Octavia, Lyra, Bon Bon, and Stephen Magnet. Eventually, despite the tribulations, the wedding goes off on time and the bugbear is defeated, with Mayor Mare, officiating the wedding, commenting on how Ponyville is filled with many varied and interesting characters with their own stories.
     
    This plot had alot of positives but... there were a few faults in the glourious master-peice, which we will get to in a moment...
     
    Animation & Sound- The animation came standard as with any episode but.. the sound (the scene were Vinyl and Octavia play with there musical instruments) was really refreshing, I mean classical and dubstep, we cant spoil ourselves but that small segment they played is a 'little' catchy...
     
    The Good- This episode heavily features background and minor characters that were popularized by the show's fandom, referencing several fan-based interpretations of them.
     
    Doctor Hooves & Derpy - The King of Depravity liked there two interactions between each other, Doc was very sciencey and inspiration on his 'ideals' towards science, and that awesome accent. Tabitha St Germain done an amazing voice job as Muffins aka Derpy, as well as that Derpy was adorable and fun as she is meant to be...
     
    Steven Magnet - Me personally think that Steve's apperance was very welcoming but.. he was really harsh to Matilda about the wedding being 'important'
     
    Lyra and Bon Bon - Now... I wasnt sure about this at first but then there relationship turned out better than I hoped, Lyra is who I expected here to be, but I was totally suprised by the fact Bon Bon (Sweetie Drops) worked for the moster hunting NSA in Canterlot, but the way Lyra reacted afetr hearing this, hilarous.
     
    The Royals - So.. as we all know Celestia is presented to be this 'perfect' goddess, well this episodee felt otherwise making Celestia for I at least far likable, and the Cadence and Shining Armour crying scene was hilarous, but in all seriousness that argument between Celestia and Luna was a fun and desperately needed in my opinion.
     
    Also Gummy's narration of cutie marks was my favourite moment... ever.
     
    Also I am aware of the fan service but it was ok by my standards....
     
    The Bad- The Big Lebowski moment felt un needed and I personally didnt like the guys... although it was a fun refrence to the movie though.
     
    Deus Ex Machina- Other than this 'nitpick' we are nearly done here, so as Viynl and Octavia were playing the some how manged to pick up everyone to the wedding which I just think is a bit lazy...
     
    Bee- Bear- Do I need to say more, were in all of the realm did that come from? I mean they give us no indication of were it came from? I mean seriously...
     
    Facts- The inside of Doctor Hooves' house was designed by Phil Caesar and Krista Huot.The music that played in DJ Pon-3's headphones was arranged from DJ Snake and Lil Jon's "Turn Down for What".The bugbear was designed by Kora Kosicka. DJ Pon-3 and Octavia Melody's house was designed by Rebecca Dart and Phil Caesar.
     
    I give this episode a 10/10, easily one of my new favourite epsidoe next to Lesson Zero... Thanks for reading!
     
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB7qF_2O8Sk
     
    Upcoming Reviews:
    Anime First Reaction - The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan 1-3
    MLP Review (next episode) Obviously when that comes out
    Game Review: HoTs (Heores of The Storm)
  22. Jeremiah
    This anime is amazingly, just beautiful everything... This is one of the best animes I have seen since Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. So People of the forums I welcome you to the show today we will be looking at Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign. If you didnt here 'Vampire' is in the title. So without any delay Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign. Lets Rock!
     
    (spoiler for the first 3 episodes)
     
    Story and Characters- In 2012, the world allegedly comes to an end at the hands of a human-made virus, ravaging the global populace and leaving only children untouched. It is at this time that vampires emerge from the recesses of the earth, likely followed by age-old horrors of the dark thought only to be myth. The vampires sweep the earth and claim it in a single violent stroke, subjugating the remnants of humanity and leading them beneath the surface to safety. This "protection" comes at the price of donating blood to their captors. At the age of twelve, Yūichirō and his friend and fellow orphan Mikaela plotted to escape along with the children in Hyakuya Orphanage. However, this resulted in their deaths and Mikaela sacrifices himself in order for Yūichirō to escape and be saved by members of the Moon Demon Company, an extermination unit of the Japanese Imperial Demon Army. Four years later, Yūichirō dedicates his life to destroy vampires and seek revenge against them for murdering his "family".
     
    This plot is far more intriguing than it sounds, although the first episode is a... not the best.
     
    Yuichiro Hyakuya- When Yūichirō was twelve years old, he and his best friend and fellow orphan Mikaela plotted a plan with other children from the Hyakuya Orphanage to escape the vampires' captivity. However, their plan was foiled by Ferid Bathory, who then slaughtered his "family" and presumably Mikaela, who urged Yū to run away, a fact he regrets to this day. One of Yūichirō's driving forces is his need to destroy all vampires for what they did to his family, yet he doesn't allow revenge to consume him and instead chooses to become strong for his new family's sake. He enlisted in the Japanese Imperial Demon Army for vampire extermination, the Moon Demon Company. He is not always a good team player, but is kind and caring deep inside. His Demon Weapon is Ashuramaru, a possession-type demon weapon which takes the form of a katana.
     
    Mikaela Hyakuya- Mikaela is the second remaining survivor of the Hyakuya Orphanage, and best friend of Yūichirō. He was thought to have died when escaping from the city of vampire, but was alive and turned into a vampire. He fights to rescue Yūichirō who is being used by humans.
     
    Animation & Sound- The same studio (Studio WIT) that animated Attack on Titan animated this, and by heavens wrath this is amazing! Everything in the visuals department, also fights scences are amazingly fluid and very tense at times... Sound wise this anime has alot going for it has this sense of place and it plays nice backgroud music. So on that note everything is solid here.
     
    This anime has great potenial telling a unique story and so far the series in going strong, On May, 13, 2015, Funimation announced that the English Broadcast Dub will stream every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. EDT on its "Dubble Talk" streaming block. Keeping that in mind i can't wait to see what this anime brings... Let the Depravity be with you humans... and as always 'Avert not thine eyes'....
     
     
     

  23. Jeremiah
    'Men in Black' this is what this anime reminds me of... only with super powers and a amazing opening and ending theme, it has an amazing art style and visuals and the characters are very likable e.g Zapp Renfro, so without further a do let us begin!
     
    (Obvious spoilers ahead for the fisrt 3 episodes) duh.... jk
     
    Story & Characters- It follows a young photographer who obtained the Gods' Eyes at the cost of his sister's eyesight. He moves to the city of Hellsalem's Lot to join an organization known as Libra to fight several monsters as well as terrorists.
     
    Blood Blockade Battlefront centers around the crime fighting organization "Libra" and their battles in Hellsalem's Lot, formerly known as New York City. Hellsalem's Lot was created when a portal to the "Beyond" opened, becoming a paranormal melting pot of monsters, magic and the everyday mundane life, and it is up to Libra to clear the streets of trouble and prevent the horrors of this city from spreading to the outside world.
     
    This plot sounds so awesome! But seriously the story is handled very well and a good job for the pacing of the episodes so far...
     
    Leonardo Watch- A kind and humble young photographer who came to Hellsalem's Lot to help his ailing sister. A mysterious entity gave him the "All Seeing Eyes of God", granting him a variety of ocular powers, at the cost of his sister's sight.
     
    Zapp Renfro- A hotblooded, womanizing Libra member and master of the Big Dipper blood fighting style, which allows him to manipulate his blood into blades and explosions. His juvenile actions often get him and the rest of Libra into trouble. Zap serves as a friend to Leo but always is juvenile and often mean to Leo but it's done to 'tease' him so... yeah.
     

    Animation & Sound- An anime adaptation by Bones premiered in early 2015. Funimation licensed the series to stream it. Both the manga and anime were well received by publications due to its story and characters. The animation is light very well and the backgrounds are pure birlliance, as for the sound, the sound is a jazz pop style but it is enjoyable regardless, and it meshes well with the scenes...
     
    the series is both ridiculously cool and ridiculously weird and I cant wait for more...
     
    Here is a song form the series:
     

  24. Jeremiah
    Anime, it is diverse and sometimes bloody... I have found an anime unique to the vampire genre and makes an orignal story out of it. This take is well done and the art is amazing! So join me The King Of Depravity as we partake in the running of the leaves, oops i mean let us take a dive in Trinity Blood! Let's Jam!
     
    ((Spoiler warning ahead)also i have watched he first 3 episodes so take that as you will))
     
    Story and Characters- Set 900 years after an apocalyptic war between humans and vampires, the series focuses on the ongoing cold war between the Vatican, the human government, and the "New Human Empire", the government of the vampiric Methuselah. Fighting on the Vatican's side is Abel Nightroad, a Crusnik - a vampire that feeds on vampires. The novels blend science fiction, fantasy, and political intrigue, with some in the Vatican and the Empire striving for peace, and the Rosen Kreuz Order doing anything in its power to stop it.
     
    Abel Nightroad- The main protagonist on the series. On the surface, Abel appears to be a goofy, clumsy, absent-minded and very compassionate Catholic priest who has bad luck with money and is always hungry. In reality, this surface is a facade for a far more solemn, sober personality, in which his compassion is retained but his other personality traits vanish. Additionally, he is a Crusnik, a vampiric being with extraordinary powers that feeds on other vampires. That and he is a Vash Stampede clone (Trigun).
     
    Animation and Sound: The sound in this anime is amazingly well done, although i don't lke then ending, and the action is well paced and the art style is the anime is really beautiful to look. They put alot of attention to detail. Everything in this department is soild in this department.
     
    I am currently am on the fourth epsiode, and I hope it will be a good journey to the end. Expect a Blue Exorcist and Serpah of The End first reaction coming soon. In the mean time let Depravity take hold...
     

  25. Jeremiah
    So in Equestria Girls Franchise is a interesting predicament because it re- in visions the mane 6 as humans, because of this there alot of good and bad in this mixture of awesome... The King of Depravity is on the case! No seriously...
     
    The Good:
     
    Sunset Shimmer- Sunset maybe one of the best things the writers have done in MLP, sure she wasnt the best villian in the first movie but she has been promoted to protagonist in the second film. Sunset can be described in two words: refromed villian, she as a character is a really good idea and she servers as a second protagonist to Twilight. That and she is awesome now
     
    Music: The music in both movies are really strong espically the second movie having better songs, e.g. Uder Our Spell etc... not much is in this point because there isnt so much to say about the music other than its awesome! Some of the music in EQG are the best I have heard since well forever.
     
    Deeper Mythos/Extension of Mythos: As Twilight said 'the school is a target for magical threats from equestria', nuff said. In all seriousness EQG is just another reailty from Equestria, they can incorporate so much things into the story, as long as they stay in the same quality boundrais as the second movie.
     
    Time to Improve: With the upcoming EQG3 the writers have space to improve... everything has flaws and the writers can space to drive certain story arcs in motion (if you don't know what i am talking about watch 'Teen Wolf 2011 series). Let us face it everything in EQG2 could have been EVEN better but alas it was still good anyway.
     
    The Bad:
     
    Brad aka Flash Sentry: In short Brad is the most useless character since... Snips and Snails. Brad is a weak love interest to Twilight and he needs to get better development, untill this is done in the writers room he will stay a blank slate for Twi to crush on... The King of Depravity calls Mr. Sentry Brad as all movie character's called 'Brad' are to handsome but ultimatley useless...
     
    Villian Motivation: Motivation is key for a villian; In Marvel Hydra wants to free the world by destroying the world's national intellingce structure (S.H.I.E.L.D). I know that isnt the case but for a rouges gallery in MLP:EG there isnt the best case, Sunset Shimmer was hot and she wanted to power. The Sirens motives seemed unclear to me... but they were 'meh' villians though, there is no real motivation for the villians, it gives me nothing to root for if you know what i am saying...
     
    Story Pacing: So... we have reached an impasse (I have always wanted to say that). In MLP:EG the first film felt rushed, and the movie just felt 'meh' but the next movie had better pacing. Pacing determines the speed of a narative, Darker Than Black (anime) it's narrative went slow to cause build up but EQG1 had a rushed build up and a 'meh' defeat, the second movie felt just generally better pace wise but it has alot to work on so yeah... (insert Neil deGrasse Tyson meme here)
     

     
    For some EQG was generally really good for others they dispise it with everything in there hearts... but everything has it's flaws. EQG can improve like anything else, just give it time, recall not everything in MLP is 'wonderful' e.g. The Mysterious Mare Do Well... see what Depravity is saying??? EQG is good but everything can improve, have an open mind coming to this, and please no haters gonna hatre memes, jk.
     

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