more since there are 2 seasons

I've never watch this show so I wanted to see what it was about so thank you

Yes did you know that the TLR Manga is better then it's Anime counterpart?

You're right I should have posted spoilers but now you know that the manga is better. >:]

You should of told us there was a spoiler how rude. Also you clearly misspelled TheAwsome there is no "o" in it.

It seems to be a warmhearted Anime I will have to see it myself.

Yes you have some good role models it seems. As for your youtube channel I really like that Dark Souls play-through! Also I'm glad you found a tool to drive you forward.

Good luck! ^_^

Looking through my website notes: The website will mostly focused on my twitch stream, my game server information, D&D 4e weapon modification project, programs(s), games, book updates, and etc. Basically focus on my side projects that I'm doing right now such as designs, programs, twitch stuff, and etc. However, any anime or game review will still be on Otakuelite.com under my blog. Also, my comic that I'm still working on will be on otakuelite and hopefully an ongoing comic series.

Whats your website going to be about?

@Ebel: wow,you're so inspired. :) Hope you can achieve all that. ^^

Leonardo on the other hand, was a great thinker and a great person in fulfilling his curiosity. I use to be curiosity about a great number of things and tried to fulfill that curiosity of mine but was stop due to asking too many questions or was called annoying for trying to figure out things. That is why I want to be like Leonardo da vinci and fulfill my curiosity about science, people, art, and the universe.

Complex, Muhammad Ali's speeches show how determine, great, energetic, and poetic he was during his boxing career. Also, he became the greatest boxer at age 22 when he became the youngest heavy weight champions. So, if he can become great at age 22 then I can become great when at that age too. Plus, I want to become that energetic, determine, and poetic in the things I do and say.

I have some pretty big goals myself. Just work on it little by little and you'll be able to hit them. :) The role model list will be a bit more difficult and I think that will only come with years of hard work and dedication.

I hope you accomplish or start the process of all your goals this year. I think your list of inspirational people is a great one. ;) Why do you want to be like Muhammad Ali and Leonardo Da Vinci?

Maybe..making only 12 episodes anime is just to test how it will appeal to the public? You know..if it's a hit..then they will continue the project. But I'll admit it's a bit irritating. >.<

Very true friend. When we look into the present, anime is lackluster quality at best right now in the modern era. Sometimes the anime do make a profit. What I really don't understand is why does current anime companies not try to do something fresh or try to bring back ideas used in the past that worked really well to gain an audience rather than this short term profit 12 episode romance anime crap they been generating. I mean, are we really at the breaking point where profit are that low?

Not fully true. There are plenty of original Manga out there that can give rise to a different kind of Anime. But most companies don't take million dollar chances like they could before adopting a Manga of such difference.

Everything's been done.

So Ebel I have been adding some Anime to the site and I'm starting to see those trends more clearly now. A good portion of what I add seems to be in the romance genre. And none look original to say the least.

Well if an answer for these mysteries never erupt you could formulate your own answer one your comfortable with? No?

I wish all of the to-be-continued anime be continuing soon. I mean,anime that has no clear ending yet. Like " 07-ghost ", " K "," Tegami Bachi "..and mAny more. Yeah,those anime's ended BUT there are so many mysteries and questions left behind! It's really annoying on my part 'cause once I'm curios of something,the questions remains on my head until I fully understand it. :3

Indeed I would like to see one. But I feel the Anime market wouldn't take kindly to changes.

You have a good point. Hmm, I can't even think of any characters that would fit that description.

Yes you could say average. Most characters are always over the top in some aspect whether it be with strength, personality, or stupidity. I would like to see a more down to earth character.

so, average?

Of I don't know. Maybe a more down to earth character that isn't to much in any area of personality but not emotionless.

Like what?

I myself have not seen that many Romance Anime so having a bunch of Romance Anime does not deter me. Also I think most Anime deal with a bit of Romance even some older Anime have dealt with it but I think in a better manner. What I'm hoping for is a great sci-fi Anime that explains everything that happens. Also I want to see a different kind of character type not the stereotypical ones.

"so complex that it becomes awesome" I can-not be the only one who noticed that. Also. I read half. Will read the other half tomorrow. :) Good job.

For the past couple of years the JRPG and RPGS have been trying to stray away from the old tiresome turn base battle mechanic. Tales series though has always stuck with the best battle system and continues to improve it. I'm guessing the battle system for Final Fantasy XV would be similar to kingdom hearts based on the trailers which means only controlling one main character in battle. Also, I'm happy that you guys were able to read all of it. >.<

I think this is the longest blog I've ever seen! :D Argh,I just finished the half. I'm reading more! *i can do it! xD*

Yeah when I saw the orbs my first though was final fantasy looks just like it well sorta. Also I never used LMBS system before it seems like a good idea. I like a game where you can't get over-powered and are always forced to make strategies.

Hey, I read it all. Good read when you're on a stationary bike. I used to like FF's active time battle systems. This seems like a step up above it. Not sure on the link system but I can see how it could be a big game changer with strategy. Good mix of thinking fast and strategy.

There are probably flaws on this because this is the first time I wrote up a full review purely on Word. Also, I doubt many of you would read a 2,777 (8 page) word review.

I've still have yet to watch this series. Honestly the only thing that caught my attention to it in the first place was that Ryouku looked like a taller version of Taiga.

Take care. :)

Damn humanity is a jerk man. >_> Anyway, come back when you're able to. Hopefully I'll be working on blog features by then.

The dubbed Narrator was annoying. The subbed one was awesome!! This anime was awesome. Just finished it not too long ago. :D

Hisoka's story is really tied in close to the entire series. He's basically both the nemesis and supporting character all together. I have to agree that HunterXHunter does an outstanding job with side characters. In most series side characters only get a back story right before they die. Naruto has a bad habit of doing this, but as do most series.It really keeps you on your seat not knowing if a character you learned to love may be killed off.

backstory. He was an orphan, but I remember in part 1 of Naruto that Kakashi mentioned him being the son of this great medical ninja. I guess Kishi either forgot himself or thought the fans would forget. Anyway, Kabuto is a great example of what you're talking about because he should have left the plot, not necessarily that I think he should have died because there are more creative ways to tell a story, when Orochimaru died.

Gaara eventually becomes a main character. He is very much needed in the story, actually, and I will argue that he always has been. And I will also argue that Hinata is essential to the story as well. For goodness sake, Naruto needs friends. I understand what you're saying now though, but I think this logic only applies to very minor characters such as Karin, Suigetsu & Jugo. I don't really see how it creates holes in the plot though, unless something happens that makes no sense, Like Kabuto's

In essence my argument about side characters is that too many of them are available in some anime and sometimes become main character when they are not needed at all to really drive the plot. Therefore, logical holes become more apparent in the story to the point where you mist have been better killing them off, like Hinata.

For example, take Gaara from Naruto. He is told to be a crucial part of the plot of the anime Naruto; thus becomes a main character during the ninja Examination. After the story arc ends (along with leaf village invasion), we do not see him for a long time. Gaara then reverts back to a regular side character. Although in Naruto and Naruto Shippuden you don't really have the main characters reverting to side characters since Naruto, Sakura, Sasuke, and Kakashi story is still told.

Think of it like this, you have a set allocated amount of time for main characters to discuss and do things related to the plot when a side character comes in. The side character tell the main characters information but during that time the other main characters in the original group have something else to do while one or two main characters stay to help out this Side Character. In that instance, the side character becomes a main character to that story arc.

So you're saying that in a long running series, when a side character becomes part of the plot, the main characters become side characters!? Why should it be a problem is the story is dragging on if it's meant to be a long-running series, in which case the story is supposed to drag? If the side character becomes useless at some point by no longer adding to the story, then they need to go. But anyway, so what's your statement? :/

That's true TheAwsome; however I will be reviewing mostly JRPG, RPG(s), Adventure, and fighting games. Maybe occasionally mention some strategy games.

Trust me friend when I say this, I was confused when the narrator talked while watching the subbed version and dubbed version. My head started hurting. =(

If this was subbed, I'd hate to know what the dubbed narrator would sound like. And I have to agree with 12 episodes being too short for most series. It's worse when they don't take advantage of every episode yet still end on a cliff hanger in hopes of getting a green-light for the 2nd season. Either way, good read. :)

I like the questioning you will conducting on your Anime. Perhaps you could add as a question "Is the Anime good for it's genre?" just a thought. Also I would like to see bias material in your posts I think it shows personalty. As for the gaming area I think the questions won't work for every genre. I think you should provide a different set of questions for each genre. Why, well if you question the story of a Free World game it would be silly as it that genre doesn't concern with story much.

You sort of are in the "Recent Activity". But I understand what you mean it could help.

The plan is to show the comic strip eventually on my blog sometime in the future, rough estimate of between 2-4 months of completed drawing confidence. Anyway, I wish I was informed of when people comment on my blog....

I laughed at the last paragraph. It's so strange, you really aren't the only one who's given up on that. I mean I guess whatever happens will happen anyway. But I think your goals are fantastic and it's so great that you're working towards them the way you are. Keep us updated on your comic strip. Can we see it once it's made?

My favorite part is where you said you save time when you have no girlfriend. Anyways wish you luck on your goals and college as well.

You're right, just focusing on the negatives is bad. Although, I would still say that the game is not challenging due to how over power you become. I digress, thank you for the suggestion, theawsome.

This game seems more gameplay based then story based. I see now, why your upset at the loss of your powers it's fun. Okay I do have one recommendation, mention both good and bad aspects of the game/anime you review. It should help make it more well rounded.

The guns, the awesome, the guns. Especially love the dubstep gun making everyone dance like an idiot around. Oh! And I can't forget about the gravity gun that captures everyone in a black hole. It messes up my friends a couple times by sucking them up. :D

Hmm nice review. Also you said you only have powers in virtual reality. So I think it's logical for the powers not to carry out in the real world. Also I wonder if this game fell prey to "over exceptions" like some Anime do. Could you tell me some aspects of the game you did enjoy though?

I may check it out. I did co-hosting on a stream for a little bit back during SC2 beta. Had maybe about 50 viewers. Just be careful because the streams can easily end up being a few hours if you're not careful.

If you count on K-on then yes it is.

Mhm. KyoAni is the epitome of moe.

Nyorai-san, I know the feeling. I remember watching the entire naturo series and hated myself for it. I knew I shouldn't have watched it yet I told myself if I didn't I might have missed something important. I don't think the writing is lazy though Nyorai because obviously it takes alot to air just one episode of anime.Still I would agree with both you and theawesome of not desiring filller. I'm just not sure if they scrap it because would you still watch it aired next year?

Oh, I see. :]

My apologizes Complex-san. What I meant by anime year-round was that anime was aired of the that series the entire year. Also the Japanese in comparison do have school all year which might have explained to why they air anime shows all year. Digging alittle deeper, that might be one of the reasons for filler.

In general only longer Anime run into this problem. Even though some 12 episode series have that beach filler but there is usually development there as well due to confined space. I have became a person who wants a story to excite me. So fillers funny as they can be are nothing more then a business strategy. So filler are a bit annoying to me in the sense that they serve no purpose to the Anime.

Filler just annoys us completionist. lol I normally watch while doing other things. But I have had 2 major pet peeves with fillers. First is they use it as an excuse to be lazy with writing. Second they take away air time from other series they could have been aired in it's place. I prefer the option many other series do of cutting episodes 2 or 3 min short and slowing down content. One Piece just slows it down a bit too much at times.

Can you further explain what's 'school year round'? I don't really mind fillers. If it isn't interesting, I don't watch it. I don't think too much of them either. I really enjoyed that episode of Kakashi's mask! It was very funny.

Probably will.

Yes they are, theawsome. I was really surprised though to hear of the Xbox 360 releasing low number exclusives. The same thing is happening to the WiiU. I really do feel sorry for those microsoft and nintendo fans. Anyway, I hope that grand theft atuo v will meet my expectations of a great open world game. Also, I hope that pokemon x and pokemon y doesn't get me addiction problems again....

Erm erm good sir it is spelled "TheAwsome" without the "e". Don't worry everyone does this. And boy a lot of games are rushing our way aren't they.

Neat! I had a bit of mixed feelings toward Franklin in Grand Theft Auto, because he's a very stereotypical character, but I think they all are anyway. And I mean it's a reflection of reality so I can't get upset. But other than that, it looks so real because it does mimick reality to a great extent, and that's amazing! And The New Ninja Storm game looks awesome! Thanks for the shout out.

Isn't really my kind of anime. Still seems kind of interesting. I just never been the type to get into mysterious too much. And yes, its been featured. :)

Okay I see.... don't forget to criticize some of my writing it should help me out.

I'll talk to you more about the february when December comes up privately TheAwesome. =P

Sure I would love some constructive criticism as it will help me as a Blogger. What do you have planned on February?

I think your reviews are well written. I could though if you want me to criticize the hell out of them. Although I probably won't have any intentions to do so unless you ask for it cause I am a harsh person of both my own work and others. Also we should get together some time Theawesome and discuss a certain project during February.

Yeah it is very professional. Puts me to shame. I still can't decide on a solid form for which my reviews to take. What I liked about yours is that it's easy to read and enjoyable as well.

Thank you TheAwesome. I been trying over the past few days figure out how to construct my reviews and other blog posts and came to a decision. It boil down to more or less with anime & game reviews focusing on my personal feelings. On the other hand, my future news/opinionated blog posts will focus on third person and have a different format than the current entry. Lets just say I have too much free time on my hands to think about these things. =P

Also I love how well constructed your review is.

Seems intense I like it! It seems you really enjoyed this Anime anyways I always enjoy a well made mystery.

If they put all fillers in one season I feel they would the companies would lose money if they do that. Most people don't enjoy fillers so if they are all concentrated at one time then no one would be buying at that time which would be bad.

Filler episodes have always felt like side stories to me (which they are) and never really add anything to the main plotline. So, it would be interesting to have filler episodes feel more seasonal in a sense that it captures the season at which they are produced or for that matter not produce them at all if they are not needed. Its kind of hard to describe how they would make filler episodes feel seasonal. Its more or less a feeling that the filler episodes do feel seasonal.

What do you mean about making filler episodes seasonal, and not producing them all the time? Can you elaborate?

It's all a matter of money, which anime studios don't have much of. Even the big-name directors and mangaka don't have it as good as Hayao Miyazaki, unfortunately. I think it ultimately takes time for Western companies to own the rights and then translate manga, whether printed or online, so it would be rather difficult, and a very big task. It may be possible though, if they did collaborate with Japanese companies, as you said. =]

West, you're right about that but I wouldn't be surprised if it never goes on cable television. For the reason of it being too serious or the mentality of anime being view as hentai and childish. Then again there would have a been a boom if Japanese companies were more interest in working together with their North America counterpart or for that matter Europe counterpart.

Also without saying this has been featured. ;)

What is your take on all this?

I'm still waiting for the day animation and television studios in Japan to realize how much of a benefit there is to working with American companies. A show like Attack On Titan would make a killing on cable networks if they targeted toward an adult audience and offered English dubs the day after the Japan release. However restrictions in licensing force these shows to be hidden on online streaming sites instead of getting the full recognition it deserves on mainstream networks.

Yea, it's a downside to manually featuring a series. I may look into fixing that when I get a proper system for featuring. It's featured again though.

Well its interesting to know that if you edit a blog post you no longer become featured. Anyway, I agreed with on that one theawesome. This movie is very much enjoyable to those of the Tales series games. I always did think Production I.G did awesome animation work, I'm just curious as to who I should blame for certain scenes of the movie. =P

I'll probably skip this one. I rarely buy anything unless it meets what I like. As you said this lacks depth in it's story so I may lose interest.

It may be worth a look. I'm normally a fan of anything production I.G. is involved in. They do a really good job with animation. The only concern I have with them is that their biggest advantage is also their biggest flaw. They tend to stick to one animation style. While it's very well done it also doesn't make the company stand out much. But if you want consistent quality Production I.G. is one of the best. FYI, I went ahead and featured this one. Very well written. :D

I hold a slight belief that Anime isn't just Japanese. Anime or Manga is not bound to ethnicity no it is a form of art. Anyone can do it if the truly wish to learn the styles in which Anime is done. This also goes for Anime related games.

Let your mind rest a bit before you get back to writing your review, since you're stuck. When you come back to it, just write a list of keywords/terms that come to your mind, and the different things you want to discuss. You should be able to form sentences from there. I also don't see anything wrong in being fanboyish, as long as you're not seeming like you're trying to sell us anything.

Thank you all for the kind-hearted words. Hopefully my reviews will improve and become better in the future.

Consider this blog post featured. :D Very well written.

Wow, great review! Yeah, I think you deserve to have this featured. Also, I love the last touch of recommendations, very unique, I think.

Not joking when I say this. Ask ~Webmaster to feature you man!

Good lord, Ebel. This is amazing. You gave the review great depth and showed your perception wonderfully. A+++++++ Will buy again Did not give me cancer A++++

Wow this is great I can clearly see your feelings through your words. This is first review to yet it is wonderfully constructed Awsome indeed. I enjoyed reading this.

Oh Game reviews I'll love to see those.

Yes, please, game reviews would be awesome!