Saturday, February 23, 2013

Top 10 Animes of 2012




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The season of 2012 brought us many fantastic series from a variety of genres and a couple of surprises in the industry of anime. As there are large variety of anime series released in 2012, we would like to bring to your attention on the Top 10 Anime Series of 2012 that have been rated highest by the viewers and we also think are the best 10 anime of 2012 among many anime shows left. If you think we have left any other great anime released in 2012 to be added in this list, do tell us by commenting in this post. We will review it and might change our list accordingly.
sword-art-online
#1
Released Year :
2012
No of Episodes :
25 (Completed)
Sword Art Online (2012) on IMDb8.6/10891 votes
Genre :
Action, Fantasy
Plot :
The only way to escape is to ‘clear’ the game. Death in game means actual ‘death’ —- The ten thousand who have logged onto the as of yet mysterious game ‘Sword Art Online’ using their Nerve Gear have been forced into this perilous death game and are trapped inside. Protagonist Kirito, one of the many gamers, has greeted this ‘truth’. He plays as a solo player in the giant castle that is the stage for this game —- ‘Aincrad’. To meet the conditions of clearing the game and leaving this twisted virtual world, he must get through all 100 floors. Will Kirito have what it takes to clear the game, or will he die trying?
Our Review :
Sword Art Online will be one of the best anime of 2012.Sword Art Online has good storyline with many plot twists and surprises it's almost impossible to get bor..... Read More
another
#2
Released Year :
2012
No of Episodes :
12 (Completed)
Another (2012) on IMDb7.8/10406 votes
Genre :
Horror, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Plot :
Spring, 1998. Recently transferred to Yomiyama Kita Middle School, Kouichi Sakakibara (15) gets the feeling something isn’t quite right with his class, who all seem to be afraid of something. He finds himself attracted to the strange yet beautiful Mei Misaki, but his efforts to get closer only confound things further. Then there is a horrible accident… What on earth is happening in this place? “Another” is a new kind of schoolyard horror mystery from Yukito Ayatsuji, the standard-bearer of the “neo-orthodox mystery” movement.
Our Review :
It's not too often an Anime keeps me guessing where the story is going, but Another certainly did that. From very early on in the story till the very climax of ..... Read More
nisemonogatari
#3
Released Year :
2012
No of Episodes :
11 (Completed)
Nisemonogatari (2012) on IMDb7.4/10113 votes
Genre :
Comedy, Drama, Thriller, Mystery, Supernatural
Plot :
In Bakemonogatari, the story centers on Koyomi Araragi, a third-year high school student who has recently survived a vampire attack, and finds himself mixed up with all kinds of apparitions: gods, ghosts, myths, and spirits. However, in Nisemonogatari, we pick up right where we left off and follow Koyomi as the psychological twists delve deeper and deeper…
Our Review :
If you liked bakemonogatari, you'll like nisemonogatari. It's much like the first in terms of how the characters act. There's more action than the first and it'..... Read More
black_rock_shooter
#4
Released Year :
2012
No of Episodes :
8 (Completed)
Black Rock Shooter (2012) on IMDb6.7/1087 votes
Genre :
Action, Drama
Plot :
Mato Kuroi just got into junior high school, and on the first day, someone catches her eye; her classmate Yomi Takanashi. The two meet.The innocent and naive Mato. The mature Yomi. Seemingly opposites, but the time they spend together only strengthens a growing friendship. But as they go into their second year at the school, they get placed in separate classes, and they begin to grow apart. But somewhere simultaneously… In another world, a young girl, blue fire residing in her eyes, Black Rock Shooter faces another young girl; this one holding a jet-black scythe, Dead Master, and a battle to the death begins to unfold.
Our Review :
Black Rock Shooter Overall is one of the better animes of this year. This series shines through its short, great action sequences and well played out character ..... Read More
Hyouka
#5
Released Year :
2012
No of Episodes :
22 (Completed)
Hyouka (2012) on IMDb8.0/1085 votes
Genre :
Mystery, Thriller
Plot :
In “Hyouka”,Houtarou is usually quite apathetic, however his sister forced him to join the classic literature club. Once there he discovers some information regarding an incident surrounding one of the members’ uncle that occurred 33 years ago. Together with an inquisitive girl this unassertive boy delves deeper into this mystery.
Our Review :
Hyouka is odd as ever – indeed the series is wonderful, yet it delivers episodes unusual which despite containing plain occurrences, are far complicated beyon..... Read More
accel-world
#6
Released Year :
2012
No of Episodes :
24 (Completed)
Accel World (2012) on IMDb7.1/10144 votes
Genre :
Action, Sci-Fi
Plot :
One autumn day in 2046, Haruyuki has an encounter with Kuroyukihime, the prettiest girl in his school. For the middle school boy who is often bullied, the meeting changes his life. Through a mysterious piece of software from her, Haruyuki learns of the existence of the virtual Accel World. In that moment, the lowest of the “school caste” becomes “Burst Linker”, a knight defending a princess.
Our Review :
The story mostly tell about how someone don't "instantly" becoming great, even if he is trusted with great powers. Given Haruyuki speed and "very special avatar..... Read More
highschool
#7
Released Year :
2012
No of Episodes :
12 (Completed)
High School DxD (2012) on IMDb7.0/10145 votes
Genre :
Action, Comedy
Plot :
The story follows Issei Hyodo, a dim-witted, lecherous second-year high school student who is killed by a girl on his first date ever. Issei is reincarnated as a devil, and from that day forward, he serves as an underling of Riasu, a high-level devil who is also the prettiest girl on Issei’s campus.
Our Review :
High School DxD is a very light-hearted story about demons, fallen angels, and contains a lot of fun, and I really liked the animation, characters and constant ..... Read More
kurokono-basuke
#8
Released Year :
2012
No of Episodes :
25 (Ongoing)
Kuroko's Basketball (2012) on IMDb8.0/10127 votes
Genre :
Action, Sports
Plot :
Once upon a time, the basketball team of Teikou Middle School rose to distinction by demolishing all competition. The regulars of this team became known as the “Generation of Miracles”. After graduating from middle school, these five stars went to different high schools with top basketball teams. However, a fact few know is that there was another player of the “Generation of Miracles”, the phantom sixth player. This mysterious player is now a freshman at Seirin High, a new school with a powerful, if little-known, team. Now, Tetsuya Kuroko, the sixth member of the “Generation of Miracles”, and Kagami, a naturally talented player who spent most of middle school in America, are aiming to bring Seirin to the top of Japan, taking on Kuroko’s old teammates one by one.
Our Review :
When speaking of sports, teamwork and personal growth are two major aspects of any – Kuroko no Basket’s summary implies that our leading protagonist will co..... Read More
Inu-x-Boku-secret-Service
#9
Released Year :
2012
No of Episodes :
12 (Completed)
Inu x Boku Secret Service (2012) on IMDb7.0/1045 votes
Genre :
Comedy
Plot :
The Shirakiin house’s daughter, Shirakiin Riricho, who has a complex about being unable to live independently and unprotected, feels the need to move out and live on her own under the condition of residing in the mansion named “Ayakashi Kan.” In this mansion, only those who have cleared a very strict examination could reside in it, and for each resident, they are accompanied with one agent of the Secret Service (S.S.). Although Riricho has rejected the company of the S.S., while residing in the mansion she finds out that the agent dedicated to protecting her is actually the Fox Spirit whom she previously rescued.
Our Review :
I enjoyed this series Inu x Boku SS ; at only twelve episodes it did not outstay its welcome; in fact I wouldn't have minded if it had been longer. The characte..... Read More
Sankarea
#10 Released Year :
2012
No of Episodes :
12 (Completed)
Sankarea (2012) on IMDb7.2/1066 votes
Genre :
Comedy, Fantasy
Plot :
The protagonist, Chihiro Furuya, is a male highschool student with a keen interest in zombies, collecting zombie-related videogames, film and manga, and even to the point of desiring to “kiss a zombie girl”. Following the death of his pet cat, he attempts to revive it using an old manuscript, which describes the process of creating a potion for resurrection. At this time he encounters a girl named Rea Sanka, who has run away from home. In an attempt to commit suicide, she drinks a sample of the “resurrection” potion which is created from a poisonous herb known as Hydrangea macrophylla, however this fails to kill her. Following an argument with her father, she falls from a cliff by accident and dies; however as a result of the potion, she returns as a zombie. Though she becomes undead, she chooses not to consume human flesh, and rather survives on eating the hydrangea herbs.
Our Review :
The animation was cool and the characters were interesting, but it was fairly light-hearted stuff, considering the subject matter...I would have preferred them ..... Read More

Top 10 Romance Anime Series




Romance Animes often explore the essential themes of love at first sight, young with older love, sentimental love, spiritual love, forbidden love, passionate love,sacrificial love, destructive and tragic love. In romantic anime series, the development of such relationships may play out over many episodes, and different characters may become intertwined in different romantic arcs. And if you like these type of elements then this list of "Top 10 Romantic Anime Series" is for you. According to our opinion these are the top 10 romantic anime series of all time but many of you might have some other opinions. You are free to comment on the list and recommend your top 10 Romantic Animes Shows, we will review them and can possibly change the list according to it.
Lovely Complex
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#1
Released Year :
2007
No of Episodes :
24 (Completed)
Lovely Complex (2007) on IMDb
Genre :
Comedy, Romance
Plot :
Risa Koizumi, taller than the average girl, and Atsushi Ootani, shorter than the average guy – their constant bickering and comical love-hate relationship is well-known throughout the school. They act similarly and love the same music, and their friendship is full of laughing, shouting at each other, and of course, lots of jokes about one another’s height. But when Risa notices her feelings for Ootani growing, she’s worried. She doesn’t know if he can ever see her as more than a friend. With her friends rooting for her, she struggles to make him see how she feels about him, and that a romantic relationship between a tall girl and a short guy can work. Oblivious Ootani doesn’t make things easy for her, but she stubbornly perseveres in her own unconventional way, determined for her feelings to get through to him, and finally be returned. If only she could do it without driving herself and everyone else crazy in the process…
Our Review :
This anime falls in the romantic comedy category. Finally, this is a really great anime, offering a great simple story, awesome and deep drama, an okay cast, an..... Read More
Vampire_Knight
#2
Released Year :
2008
No of Episodes :
13 (Completed)
Vampire Knight (2008) on IMDb
Genre :
Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Supernatural
Plot :
Yuki’s earliest memory is of a stormy night in winter, wherein she was attacked by a vampire… And then rescued by another. Now 10 years later, Yuki Cross, the adapted daughter of the headmaster of Cross Academy, has grown up and become a guardian of the vampire race, protecting her savior, Kaname, from discovery as he leads a group of vampires at the elite boarding school. But also at her side is Zero Kiryu, a childhood friend who’s hatred for the creatures that destroyed everything he held dear, is now determined never to trust them. This coexisting arrangement seems all well and good, but have the vampires truly renounced their murderous ways, or is there a darker truth behind their actions. Is Kaname’s infatuation with Yuki the beginning of a forbidden romance, or is it something in her forgotten past that draws him to her. Because in this world of secrets, nothing is as it seems. And the price of misplaced trust may even be worse than death.
Our Review :
The story has a Gothic base of vampires, allowing a large canvas Hino richly colours with imagination. It's a highly addictive plot line overflowing with bitter..... Read More
Fruits_basket
#3
Released Year :
2001
No of Episodes :
26 (Completed)
Fruits Basket (2001) on IMDb
Genre :
Comedy, Drama, Romance, Supernatural
Plot :
After her mother’s death, Tohru Honda finds herself living with the Sohma family consisting of three cousins: Yuki, the ‘prince charming’ of their high school, Kyo the hot headed, short tempered outcast, and Shigure the mischievous novelist, if not sometimes that of a pervert. Tohru finds out the Sohma family secret that when a member is hugged by the opposite gender or they are tired out, they turn into the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. Filled with many lovable character and many plot twists along the way, life at the Sohma house will never be the same again.
Our Review :
This is a story about family relationships, wanting to belong, and wanting not to forget. It is full of human emotions like humour, love, jealousy, and sadness...... Read More
clannedafterstory
#4
Released Year :
2008
No of Episodes :
24 (Completed)
Clannad: After Story (2008) on IMDb
Genre :
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Plot :
Events in After Story take place immediately after the first season, following Tomoya’s final semester of high school. After declaring his love to Nagisa, they begin to have a close relationship. Their life together will be faced with unexpected challenges, as the truth behind the illusionary world and the city’s legend come to light.
Our Review :
Clannad After Story is, funny as always but above all its a drama, a drama that will definitely bring tears to your eyes, your heart will always go from happy t..... Read More
kaichou-wa-maid-sama
#5
Released Year :
2010
No of Episodes :
27 (Completed)
Kaichou wa meido-sama! (2010) on IMDb
Genre :
Comedy, Romance
Plot :
Seika High School, once an all-boys school notorious for its wild students and for generally being a terrifying place for girls, has recently become a co-ed school. With the female population still a minority and living in fear of the over-the-top antics of the males, Misaki Ayuzawa takes it into her own hands to reform the school and allow the girls to feel safe in the rough environment. Training, studying, and even becoming the first female student council president of the school, Misaki has gained a reputation among the male students body as an uptight, boy-hating dictator and as a shining hope for the teachers and fellow female students. However, despite her tough-as-nails appearance, she secretly works part-time at a café in order to support her family. Unfortunately, her hard-earned reputation is threatened when the popular, attractive, and somewhat impassive Takumi Usui takes an interest in her after discovering her in a uniform after school.
Our Review :
It's one of my favorite anime. Love the story and characters they are perfect . The story is simple and lovely ,it talks about high school girl Misaki Ayuzawa w..... Read More
Kare-Kano
#6
Released Year :
1998
No of Episodes :
26 (Completed)
Circumstances of a Boyfriend and Girlfriend (1998) on IMDb
Genre :
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Plot :
Yukino Miyazawa is really, really vain, and loves to hear people praise her. She’s always been the best at everything, and always tries to look perfect. But when Yukino goes to high school, she’s finally upstaged–by Souichiro Arima, who scores better on the entrance exams and instantly snatches the attention of the class. By accident, Arima finds out that Yukino is just pretending, and this starts off a series of events that lead to Yukino and Arima falling in love. They then have to cope with a lot of obstacles in their relationship.
Our Review :
The love story is developed beautifully, and the sidekicks are hilarious as well. The characters are well drawn out and complex and the plot lines are believabl..... Read More
nana
#7
Released Year :
2006
No of Episodes :
47 (Completed)
Nana (2006) on IMDb
Genre :
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Plot :
“Nana.” It’s about two girls named Nana rooming together in Tokyo in order to fulfill their respective dreams. Nana Komatsu (Hachi) moved in order to be closer to her boyfriend Shoji. Hachi’s dream is to become a good housewife. Nana Osaki’s dream is to become successful with her punk band “blast.”
Our Review :
I find the anime enjoyable. Even though it's supposed to be for girls, it doesn't include all cliché of most girl anime's. Its mostly about friendship, and the..... Read More
bokura_ga_ita
#8
Released Year :
2006
No of Episodes :
26 (Completed)
Bokura ga ita (2006) on IMDb
Genre :
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Plot :
Nanami Takahashi, a 15 year old high school student, falls in love with and begins dating the most popular guy in school, Yano Motoharu. However, their relationship is not easily maintainable. Yano’s past, as well as the complex emotions they bring up, make it difficult to be completely honest about how he feels. Caught in the middle are Yuri Yamamoto, the younger sister of Yano’s now dead ex-girlfriend, and Takeuchi Masafumi, Yano’s best friend. Yuri’s past with Yano goes deeper than one might suspect and her feelings run deeper than she portrays in public. Takeuchi cherishes Yano’s friendship, but at the same time, he may lose it for someone dear to him. Nanami must search deep inside herself and find her true feelings for Yano while being able to trust and accept Yano’s feelings for her as well, deciding if Yano is indeed the one for her or if someone else can provide better solace. Along the way Nanami will get tips from her love infatuated friends, Mizu and Taka.
Our Review :
The story was well done, and I really enjoyed the first half of the series. It seemed like you typical shoujo anime story and I liked it. I disliked the fact t..... Read More
Peach_Girl
#9
Released Year :
2005
No of Episodes :
25 (Completed)
Pîchi gâru (2005) on IMDb
Genre :
Drama, Romance
Plot :
Peach Girl is about an average high school girl, Momo Adachi, who everyone thinks is a beach bunny / slut because of her tanned skin. The actual reason she is so tanned is because she was on the swim team and tans very easily. She likes a boy, Toji, who she heard only likes non-tanned girls. This causes her to question who she is and have low self esteem. She spends a lot of time trying to remake herself into the girl she believes he wants. However, she has a friend, Sae, who likes to go behind Momo’s back and make her life terrible, mostly by trying to take Toji away from her. All the while there’s another boy, Kairi, who is in love with Momo.
Our Review :
Its a good romantic anime show. Almost every episode ends in a cliff hanger and there's a ton, A FREAKING TON, of intricate little plot twists that are usually ..... Read More
Toradora!#10
Released Year :
2008
No of Episodes :
25 (Completed)
Toradora! (2008) on IMDb
Genre :
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Plot :
Ryuji Takasu lives in a falling down house with his mother, and although being a nice guy is cursed with the evil look of his father causing people to avoid him.Taiga Aisaka is a tiny,self centered and unexpectedly strong girl who lives in a new apartment next to Ryuji but has no idea how to take care of herself.Ryuji looks after her,cooking and cleaning for her and acting as her dog while they both attempt to help each other with their love life.
Our Review :
The story is really strong and realistic the characters really stand out, nothing seems out of place or superficial. The amount of content in a single episode a..... Read More

Sunday, February 17, 2013

10 Famous Musicians Japanese Through Anime


Here are 10 A Famous Japanese Musicians Through the Anime version of google:

10. Judy and MaryWho does not know "Samurai X"Anime opening song is a very well known called "Sobakasu" hosted by multi-genre band (punk, rock, pop) named Judy and Mary.

 
9. V6Boysband Japan consisting of six men who became famous with his song Anime Opening song "Inuyasha" titled "Change The World".

 
8. Uura SaekaUura Saeka is a Japanese pop-rock singer, was born on 1 April 1989. The song, titled "Sha la la - Ayakashi Night" soundtrack and the original opening of the anime "Kekkaishi" catapulted him participate,

 
7. Nobodyknows +J-rap group consisting of G-ton, Hidden Fish, Crystal Boy, Yasu Ichiban, Nori da Funky Shibire-sasu, DJ Mitsu can be fairly successful in the world of hip-hop Japan. Their music is a combination of funk, jazz, dance, and of course hip-hop. The group was formed in 1999 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan was known (especially in Indonesia) through their song "Hero's Come Back!" the first opening of Naruto Shippuden.Besides Hero's come back, nobodyknows + song entitled "Kokoro Odoru" is also used as soundtrack anime, precisely as the ending song of anime "SD Gundam Force".

 
6. Hitomi Shimatanithrough the anime "The Law of Ueki", the name of Hitomi Shimatani exploring Indonesia. With a song titled "Falco" is used as the opening song of The Law of Ueki, the artist who debuted when I was in junior high school could make his name more famous with the success of the anime.

 
5. Orange RangeThe band is one of the band Pop, Rock, R & B's most famous in Japan. They came from Okinawa, Japan, was founded in 2001 by Naoto and Katchan. Many of their songs were used as anime soundtracks, of which the most famous is the song titled "Asterisk", which was named First Opening Anime "Bleach" is famous in Indonesia. In addition, the song "Viva Rock" who made ending the anime Naruto

 
4. Hiroshi KitadaniBorn August 24, 1968 The singer is also behind the scenes of many projects the song, and the song soundtrack the world's most famous anime accompany his success was the song titled "We Are!" which is used as the first opening anime including The Big Three, the "One Piece".

 
3. FlowTheir debut in the soundtrack anime-famous anime do not have to ask again. Many of their songs were used as anime soundtracks, most notably in Indonesia is a song called "GO!" , The opening Anime "Naruto".In addition to "GO!" there are many other songs flow so anime soundtracks, such as "Sign" which became Naruto Shippuden Opening, "Re: member" is the soundtrack of Naruto, "Colors" which became the opening "Code Geass", "World End" became the second opening "Code Geass R2 ", and a song called" Calling "the anime OST" Heroman ED "and many more.

 
2. YUIYui Yoshioka was born in Fukuoka, Japan March 26, 1987. He sings, plays acoustic guitar and write my own songs, well-known name in the world - including in Indonesia - by anime "Bleach", where the song titled "Rolling Star" became the fifth opening song anime and others, " Life "became the fifth Bleach ending. Public amazed by the beauty of her voice as well skillful playing acoustic guitar in his song titled "Goodbye Days" is the soundtrack of the movie "Taiyou No Uta".

 
1. Asian Kung-Fu GenerationAsian Kung-Fu Generation, also known as "Ajikan" is indeed popular in the world, especially since the songs they made famous anime soundtrack. Formed in Yokohama in 1996 by Goto Masafumi (vocals, guitar), Kita Kensuke (guitar, vocals), Yamada Takahiro (bass, vocals), and Ijichi Kiyoshi (drums), Asian Kung-Fu Generation still exist until now.AKFG also known for his anime "Naruto" with his song titled "Haruka Kanata" which is used as the anime soundtrack. In addition, many of their songs were used as soundtracks other anime, such as the song "Rewrite" is used as the soundtrack anime "Full Metal Alchemist", the song "Aru Machi no Gunjou" soundtrack made animated film "Tekon Kinkreet" and the song "After Dark" is a soundtrack anime "Bleach".
This list is also dominated by the same musicians that song became the soundtrack anime Big Three (Naruto, Bleach, One Piece) is the third most successful anime and the most popular in the world, so musicians who brought his OST can participate in carrying the name of Japanese music on the international music scene.


source: arhamvhy.blogspot.com

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