Saturday, May 31, 2008
Pier 1 Imports Citrus Cilantro
I went in to Pier 1 Imports the day before Mother's Day to get my mother a gift this year and saw their lotions display. Surprisingly, they have some pretty good stuff. I've always thought of Pier 1 as the mid-age people store, but some of the things inside could be pretty nice for someone my age. The air diffusers are pretty nice, though I probably wouldn't buy any since my mother is very sensitive to stuff like that =_= I love their candle holders and also the lotion selection they have. I bought this hand lotion for $8 and it's citrus cilantro scented. I love the feel and fragrance! I'm pretty addicted right now so I think I'll have to go back and buy some more when I get the chance.
Skip Beat Live Action?
I just heard that there is going to be a Taiwanese live-action version of Skip Beat =_= and I can't help but think that it's going to be the catalyst for Japanese version of Skip Beat everything to come out in the future. For instance, Taiwan loves doing adaptations of Japanese stories and then a year or so later, you see Japanese adaptations of those stories too -- live action or anime. I have a slight iffy-ness about Skip Beat becoming a live action though... because the dark spirits and effects popular in the series are not as easily done, I think. I don't think I have seen a Taiwanese drama successfully do what a Japanese drama can do with effects like those so yeah... I just think Taiwanese drama lacks the sparkle one gets from watching Japanese-version of dramas. Even though, I do enjoy watching some Taiwanese drama now and then, Japanese drama special effects still by far are the most impressive.
Then again, if Skip Beat becomes popular enough in Taiwan, Japan may pick it up for anime or live action too. If made into an anime, it can really be awesome, but the fact that the manga is still ongoing worries me about running out of plot material later on. Right now, the story looks like it is far from being finished. We have to still see Kyoko being futher polished into a better actress, then there's the deal with this one really vengeful-looking girl in the same acting session that we were introduced to in chapter 121-ish. Ren's past needs to be revealed in full detal and he needs to be able to get back to his real home on his own. Kyoko needs to learn how to love and maybe resolve the conflicting feelings she has towards her mother. She also needs to defeat Shou and hopefuly realize that Ren is smittened with her. Even though we're nearing 20 volumes, this story has the potential of stretching up past 30 in my opinion =_=
And.... though it might be a good thing for Skip Beat to finally be put into other types of media.... I am a bit worried about casting =_=; I really am not sure if there is an actress out there who is capable of acting out Kyoko properly. Kyoko is a complex, humorous, dark, yet warm, kind, and wonderful character. She has a million sides to her shaped by her past and the people around her, and there are so many sides of her that the actress better be good. Right now I think Ariel Lin is being considered for the part of Kyoko ... ... ... Since I've only see her in Itazura na Kiss, I definitely know she can act out an idiot, but can she act out a really intelligent girl with multiple personalities? If I had to pick, Angela Zhang would be a much better fit for Kyoko. Because Kyoko can speak some English and Angela's been raised in Canada so they are much better. Plus, after watching her performance in Romantic Princess, I think she can act out Kyoko... at least better than Ariel Lin.
The bomb dropped on me especially when there is speculation that Jerry Yan may be Tsuruga Ren =_=; *falls over* Orz. I don't care how cute that guy is, but my image of Ren is of an exceptionally hot, sophisticated, talented, and beautiful man. Jerry Yan may have looks, but I question the talent part =_= Also, Ren is actually only part Japanese and mostly of foreign blood =_= so he's EXTREMELY tall with really LONG legs. If they find a short guy to play him... that would be most unforgivable. I guess Wu Chun kind of fits the looks department, but so does Mike He ... ... but I've only seen Mike He act briefly in two things and I think he is not the best performer out there so yeah... Wu Chun has pretty shaky Chinese still despite having gotten better and so... yeah =_=; Ah, I now fear the Taiwanese version of Skip Beat...
No matter what, I just can't imagine it as a live action T__T. This series can only be done well in animation, which is my opinion. Since this is my number one favorite shoujo series -- next to Tenshi Kinryouku (Angel Sanctuary), if they do a bad job making it work out, I would be severely disappointed and stick to my lovely manga. *sigh* Whenever I think of Taiwanese adaptations of popular manga, I get really sad as though my image of that pretty world is going to be crushed by some really tasteless sitcom-like production =_= *sigh*
Since I'm already on the subject, I wonder what type of cast would be suitable for a Japanese version of Skip Beat... For Tsuruga Ren, I think I can picture Kaname Jun as him because he is tall, he has the masculine frame, he's very good looking, plus he's talented. I really can't think of any actors that are "half" who look the part so we may need to settle for purely Japanese actors... I wonder what Kaname Jun looks like with blond hair =_=; Oguri Shun may work, but Kaname Jun looks better in my opinion.... If not for the fact that Kashiwabara Takashi is in his thirties, he can easily fit the part of Tsuruga Ren. He certainly does have that powerful vibe about him that I find appealing. I guess another choice for Ren is Hayami Mokomichi... but it's only in looks rather than how I really picture him as.
For Fuwa Shou, I think Ikuta Toma could be a good option. He has a wide variety of sides that he's shown through his acting and he is a possible candidate for Shou. Only concern would be singing =_=; I personally do not think of Ikuta Toma as a wonderful singer... so yeah ^_^; I guess I can kind of see Yamapi as rocker, Fuwa Shou, but.... Yamapi can't really sing that well, in my opinion =_=; *sigh* Akanishi Jin can sing, but he does not look one bit like Fuwa Shou. *sigh* I really can't think of who sports that rocker look and can sing =_=
As for Mogami Kyoko... would definitely be a tough choice in finding someone who is versatile in playing a girl who wants revenge and has lots of funny sides to her. I think Inoue Mao can do a very good Kyoko. From watching her act in various drama, she is very pretty and can also look plain. She is very good at acting out a variety of emotions and personalities and is pretty versatile as an actress. If she wanted to, I think she can act out a really mean Hongo Mio from Dark Moon.
I can see Kato Rosa, Toda Erika, Aragaki Yui, or Harada Natsuki as Kotonami Kanae or Itsumi Momose. I think Harada or Aragaki can do a good Kanae, but Toda would be better suited for Itsumi. I can kind of see Hiraoka Yuta or Eita playing Yashiro or Ogata... I think Hiraoka would be a better Yashiro... ... maybe... ...
Then again... I think it's best if they don't do a live action 'cause this story can only be animated in my opinion. All of Kyoko's inner demons are only funny because of the way Nakamura-sensei constructed everything.
Then again, if Skip Beat becomes popular enough in Taiwan, Japan may pick it up for anime or live action too. If made into an anime, it can really be awesome, but the fact that the manga is still ongoing worries me about running out of plot material later on. Right now, the story looks like it is far from being finished. We have to still see Kyoko being futher polished into a better actress, then there's the deal with this one really vengeful-looking girl in the same acting session that we were introduced to in chapter 121-ish. Ren's past needs to be revealed in full detal and he needs to be able to get back to his real home on his own. Kyoko needs to learn how to love and maybe resolve the conflicting feelings she has towards her mother. She also needs to defeat Shou and hopefuly realize that Ren is smittened with her. Even though we're nearing 20 volumes, this story has the potential of stretching up past 30 in my opinion =_=
And.... though it might be a good thing for Skip Beat to finally be put into other types of media.... I am a bit worried about casting =_=; I really am not sure if there is an actress out there who is capable of acting out Kyoko properly. Kyoko is a complex, humorous, dark, yet warm, kind, and wonderful character. She has a million sides to her shaped by her past and the people around her, and there are so many sides of her that the actress better be good. Right now I think Ariel Lin is being considered for the part of Kyoko ... ... ... Since I've only see her in Itazura na Kiss, I definitely know she can act out an idiot, but can she act out a really intelligent girl with multiple personalities? If I had to pick, Angela Zhang would be a much better fit for Kyoko. Because Kyoko can speak some English and Angela's been raised in Canada so they are much better. Plus, after watching her performance in Romantic Princess, I think she can act out Kyoko... at least better than Ariel Lin.
The bomb dropped on me especially when there is speculation that Jerry Yan may be Tsuruga Ren =_=; *falls over* Orz. I don't care how cute that guy is, but my image of Ren is of an exceptionally hot, sophisticated, talented, and beautiful man. Jerry Yan may have looks, but I question the talent part =_= Also, Ren is actually only part Japanese and mostly of foreign blood =_= so he's EXTREMELY tall with really LONG legs. If they find a short guy to play him... that would be most unforgivable. I guess Wu Chun kind of fits the looks department, but so does Mike He ... ... but I've only seen Mike He act briefly in two things and I think he is not the best performer out there so yeah... Wu Chun has pretty shaky Chinese still despite having gotten better and so... yeah =_=; Ah, I now fear the Taiwanese version of Skip Beat...
No matter what, I just can't imagine it as a live action T__T. This series can only be done well in animation, which is my opinion. Since this is my number one favorite shoujo series -- next to Tenshi Kinryouku (Angel Sanctuary), if they do a bad job making it work out, I would be severely disappointed and stick to my lovely manga. *sigh* Whenever I think of Taiwanese adaptations of popular manga, I get really sad as though my image of that pretty world is going to be crushed by some really tasteless sitcom-like production =_= *sigh*
Since I'm already on the subject, I wonder what type of cast would be suitable for a Japanese version of Skip Beat... For Tsuruga Ren, I think I can picture Kaname Jun as him because he is tall, he has the masculine frame, he's very good looking, plus he's talented. I really can't think of any actors that are "half" who look the part so we may need to settle for purely Japanese actors... I wonder what Kaname Jun looks like with blond hair =_=; Oguri Shun may work, but Kaname Jun looks better in my opinion.... If not for the fact that Kashiwabara Takashi is in his thirties, he can easily fit the part of Tsuruga Ren. He certainly does have that powerful vibe about him that I find appealing. I guess another choice for Ren is Hayami Mokomichi... but it's only in looks rather than how I really picture him as.
For Fuwa Shou, I think Ikuta Toma could be a good option. He has a wide variety of sides that he's shown through his acting and he is a possible candidate for Shou. Only concern would be singing =_=; I personally do not think of Ikuta Toma as a wonderful singer... so yeah ^_^; I guess I can kind of see Yamapi as rocker, Fuwa Shou, but.... Yamapi can't really sing that well, in my opinion =_=; *sigh* Akanishi Jin can sing, but he does not look one bit like Fuwa Shou. *sigh* I really can't think of who sports that rocker look and can sing =_=
As for Mogami Kyoko... would definitely be a tough choice in finding someone who is versatile in playing a girl who wants revenge and has lots of funny sides to her. I think Inoue Mao can do a very good Kyoko. From watching her act in various drama, she is very pretty and can also look plain. She is very good at acting out a variety of emotions and personalities and is pretty versatile as an actress. If she wanted to, I think she can act out a really mean Hongo Mio from Dark Moon.
I can see Kato Rosa, Toda Erika, Aragaki Yui, or Harada Natsuki as Kotonami Kanae or Itsumi Momose. I think Harada or Aragaki can do a good Kanae, but Toda would be better suited for Itsumi. I can kind of see Hiraoka Yuta or Eita playing Yashiro or Ogata... I think Hiraoka would be a better Yashiro... ... maybe... ...
Then again... I think it's best if they don't do a live action 'cause this story can only be animated in my opinion. All of Kyoko's inner demons are only funny because of the way Nakamura-sensei constructed everything.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Last Friends Episode 08
I was very surprised. This was a much more subtle and steady episode, slightly making up for the pain and misery we felt from the last episode or two. I must say, though the pace was not progressing all too quickly, the storyline had gotten much better. I would not be surprised if the ratings pick up this week now that I have seen this episode. Secrets came flying out the door, some things got resolved, and the last five minutes of the episode really set up the tone for next week's, which is something to look forward to. Looks like next episode will be one hell of a ride and my prediction may just come true ... though I don't really want it to.
The episode had a lot of things going on and a lot of secrets that people try to keep from each other all are coming to light, especially Ruka's secrets. We also get an idea of why Michiru's ex-senpai from her previous salon, Reina, is always so mean to Michiru and so on. Things are falling into place and we are starting to see Sousuke become a psychopath. Like I said, the episode was pretty well constructed and I am kind of impressed. There was one element that I would have never guessed and that was what got me. The last seven-something minutes really touched me and it kind of made me happy. I think I finally get what betrayal Michiru was talking about in the first episode, but I hope to confirm it in the next episode.
About Reina, it seems that she is also in a relationship that involves domestic violence. Because Michiru seems so happy, and pretty good at covering up her own pain, Reina picks on her out of jealousy most likely, thinking that Michiru has it all good. Sometimes bullying happens when someone just wants to feel better about themselves, but I think in Reina's case, it's more like she's envious that Michiru has such a "happy life" without realizing that they're the same.
Also, I was really hoping for some Michiru x Ruka T__T, but I guess it's not happening. Maybe in the very last episode? The part where Michiru takes hold of Ruka's hand and does not want to let go is pretty sad. I kind of wished that they could just develop their relationship into something more, but with the way things have been going, it just isn't really possible. The first time I heard their names, I was reminded of the Sailormoon couple, Haruka & Michiru, who were both lesbians. I was thinking that it did be cute if Michiru and Ruka get together, but Michiru's just straight =_= *sigh* The lilies just won't bloom in this show T_T.
And... why is it that everytime someone leaves and another person tries to look for them, they go running and then no matter what they find that person =_=? Happens in every drama =_=; It's like that electrical shock people feel when someone close to them gets hurt, etc. *sigh* For instance, in Gokusen, no matter where fights are happening, Yankumi ALWAYS knows where to run to save her precious students =_=; *sigh* In this one, when Michiru was beaten by Sousuke the first time and went to the park, Ruka knew where to find her, but at least it was explained that it was just coincidence that her guess came to be right -- hinting at the "friend who knows you so well that they can guess your every move" idea. And now, Takeru races after Ruka despite not knowing how long ago it's been since she's left and somehow just finds her at the park. A coincidence right? If it hadn't been for the fact that both Michiru and Ruka were chatting in the park a little longer, he probably would have not been able to get there in time =_=;
Anyway, despite some things that kind of amuse me, the last 5-7 minutes kind of made me want to cry. After Takeru reads Ruka's letter, he makes another confession to her and it's really endearing. He tells her that no matter if it's by looking at her as a human, a woman, etc., he wants to support her no matter how she changes. Ruka is touched and cries against Takeru when he goes over and holds her. Michiru looks pretty brokenhearted watching the two, because she realizes that she really does not understand Ruka all too well.
The preview is shocking and looks like the next episode will be extremely fast-paced, though I can kind of guess what might happen. So, we all know that Sousuke runs away from the hospital before he is officially discharged and there is no doubt about it that he is looking for Michiru. I am guessing that when he finds Michiru, she tells him that she's fallen in love with someone else and runs away. Takeru meets up with her and Sousuke sees them. Later on, Sousuke finds Takeru and totally goes psychotic on him. If lucky, Takeru lives through the ordeal. If not, Sousuke becomes a murderer. I wonder why it will be.... I think the betrayal that Michiru talks about in episode one -- if Takeru dies -- is that because she told Sousuke that she was in love with another man -- which Sousuke deduced was Takeru, so Sousuke killed him, which in a way is indirectly her fault. Since it seems like Takeru and Ruka may become a "couple," the one who breaks everything will be Michiru. It also looks like the child that Michiru is pregnant with, may just be Sousuke's. *sigh*
The episode had a lot of things going on and a lot of secrets that people try to keep from each other all are coming to light, especially Ruka's secrets. We also get an idea of why Michiru's ex-senpai from her previous salon, Reina, is always so mean to Michiru and so on. Things are falling into place and we are starting to see Sousuke become a psychopath. Like I said, the episode was pretty well constructed and I am kind of impressed. There was one element that I would have never guessed and that was what got me. The last seven-something minutes really touched me and it kind of made me happy. I think I finally get what betrayal Michiru was talking about in the first episode, but I hope to confirm it in the next episode.
About Reina, it seems that she is also in a relationship that involves domestic violence. Because Michiru seems so happy, and pretty good at covering up her own pain, Reina picks on her out of jealousy most likely, thinking that Michiru has it all good. Sometimes bullying happens when someone just wants to feel better about themselves, but I think in Reina's case, it's more like she's envious that Michiru has such a "happy life" without realizing that they're the same.
Also, I was really hoping for some Michiru x Ruka T__T, but I guess it's not happening. Maybe in the very last episode? The part where Michiru takes hold of Ruka's hand and does not want to let go is pretty sad. I kind of wished that they could just develop their relationship into something more, but with the way things have been going, it just isn't really possible. The first time I heard their names, I was reminded of the Sailormoon couple, Haruka & Michiru, who were both lesbians. I was thinking that it did be cute if Michiru and Ruka get together, but Michiru's just straight =_= *sigh* The lilies just won't bloom in this show T_T.
And... why is it that everytime someone leaves and another person tries to look for them, they go running and then no matter what they find that person =_=? Happens in every drama =_=; It's like that electrical shock people feel when someone close to them gets hurt, etc. *sigh* For instance, in Gokusen, no matter where fights are happening, Yankumi ALWAYS knows where to run to save her precious students =_=; *sigh* In this one, when Michiru was beaten by Sousuke the first time and went to the park, Ruka knew where to find her, but at least it was explained that it was just coincidence that her guess came to be right -- hinting at the "friend who knows you so well that they can guess your every move" idea. And now, Takeru races after Ruka despite not knowing how long ago it's been since she's left and somehow just finds her at the park. A coincidence right? If it hadn't been for the fact that both Michiru and Ruka were chatting in the park a little longer, he probably would have not been able to get there in time =_=;
Anyway, despite some things that kind of amuse me, the last 5-7 minutes kind of made me want to cry. After Takeru reads Ruka's letter, he makes another confession to her and it's really endearing. He tells her that no matter if it's by looking at her as a human, a woman, etc., he wants to support her no matter how she changes. Ruka is touched and cries against Takeru when he goes over and holds her. Michiru looks pretty brokenhearted watching the two, because she realizes that she really does not understand Ruka all too well.
The preview is shocking and looks like the next episode will be extremely fast-paced, though I can kind of guess what might happen. So, we all know that Sousuke runs away from the hospital before he is officially discharged and there is no doubt about it that he is looking for Michiru. I am guessing that when he finds Michiru, she tells him that she's fallen in love with someone else and runs away. Takeru meets up with her and Sousuke sees them. Later on, Sousuke finds Takeru and totally goes psychotic on him. If lucky, Takeru lives through the ordeal. If not, Sousuke becomes a murderer. I wonder why it will be.... I think the betrayal that Michiru talks about in episode one -- if Takeru dies -- is that because she told Sousuke that she was in love with another man -- which Sousuke deduced was Takeru, so Sousuke killed him, which in a way is indirectly her fault. Since it seems like Takeru and Ruka may become a "couple," the one who breaks everything will be Michiru. It also looks like the child that Michiru is pregnant with, may just be Sousuke's. *sigh*
The Bachelorette & Ugly Betty
So, I got bored and started watching a lot of ABC shows online and the Bachelorette was one of those shows that I ended up watching. When Brad Womack was the Bachelor, one of my friends was talking about DeAnna, saying that "She's the one." And of course, because I'm not a particular fan of reality shows, was like "Uh huh, yeah, whatever." Well, it turned out that she came close to being the one and seemed the most down-to-earth of the bunch so now she has her own show. I got a bit intrigued in my boredom and started watching it.
I really liked the magic piano part 'cause that was most interesting for me ^_^ To see guys just lose all confidence because a piano is making fun of them is awesome. Sorry to be so mean, but it was an entertaining scene. Did I feel sorry for the guy? Not really ^_^; (I am a sadist when it comes to watching other people wallow in misery) Anyway, I only recommend watching this show if you were as bored as I was, and I was REALLY bored =_=;
I also tried watching Ugly Betty's season finale yesterday and since I missed like a million episodes, I was like "Huh?" I kind of got a gist of where the story direction had gone, but I am not sure I like Betty potentially ending up with Henry. He was a player =_= and he was an accountant ... all the more UNFORGIVABLE! *seethe* Accountants who are players always remind me of this guy I used to like and it makes me edgy. I hope she ends up with the Sandwich guy 'cause they might be a better fit for each other.
Daniel Meade having an illegitimate child was plain outright funny. It was one of those story elements you just can't leave out, at least not in such a gag-like show like Ugly Betty. I wonder if we'll get to see more Father & Son bonding in the next season.
I really liked the magic piano part 'cause that was most interesting for me ^_^ To see guys just lose all confidence because a piano is making fun of them is awesome. Sorry to be so mean, but it was an entertaining scene. Did I feel sorry for the guy? Not really ^_^; (I am a sadist when it comes to watching other people wallow in misery) Anyway, I only recommend watching this show if you were as bored as I was, and I was REALLY bored =_=;
I also tried watching Ugly Betty's season finale yesterday and since I missed like a million episodes, I was like "Huh?" I kind of got a gist of where the story direction had gone, but I am not sure I like Betty potentially ending up with Henry. He was a player =_= and he was an accountant ... all the more UNFORGIVABLE! *seethe* Accountants who are players always remind me of this guy I used to like and it makes me edgy. I hope she ends up with the Sandwich guy 'cause they might be a better fit for each other.
Daniel Meade having an illegitimate child was plain outright funny. It was one of those story elements you just can't leave out, at least not in such a gag-like show like Ugly Betty. I wonder if we'll get to see more Father & Son bonding in the next season.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
My Orders Shipped!
I can't tell whether this is a good thing or a bad thing... I'm excited that my orders bought from Akadot and YesAsia are finally shipped, but thinking about how much I spent and what my CC payment is going to look like next payment period... just makes me want to cry. I have reckless spending habits and I have always been able to pay off any debt on my CC, but still... just watching the amount in my checking account plummet makes me want to cry. You would think that since I still owe my mother approximately $2000, I would stop spending so much... but I can't give up manga =_= That is the most impossible thing anyone can ask of me. *sigh* I have at least $5000+ worth of manga stashed away in my closet. I should type up an archive list of tankoubon that I own so I stop buying doubles of manga =_=; It's really sad, but I keep buying extra copies of manga 'cause I keep forgetting what I already have... (that's how large my collection is). I need more bookshelves, I need a larger closet, I need one entire bedroom devoted to my manga storing! Ah, I have manga piled up like Szeiska's room in Fullmetal Alchemist =_= *sigh* What to do...
Osen Episode 06
Aww, this was a cute episode and I was kind of happy after watching it. Osen accidentally gets herself involved in an omiai (arranged marriage interview) thinking that it is for two other people when in actuality she is one of the participating parties. Her partner is a college professor played by Koizumi Kotaro (the son of former Prime Minister Koizumi) and I still find him to be extremely hot. I like his more cool character portrayals though like Narumi Shinichi from Hanayome to Papa though. His good, nice guy character types like Maruyama Yosuke from Otoko no Kosodate, Natsume Seiichi from Gokusen 3, etc. are ok, but his coolness when playing colder characters is much more attractive ^,^ The two look pretty cute together, but episodes like these don't always work out the way people want it to. Though the series hints at possible romantic setups, it strikes me more like everyone will just remain as friends in the end. Usually these types of stories don't always end up with the main characters getting together with someone since the main focus is actually more on cooking in a traditional restaurant and the family-like closeness of the inhabitants of Isshouan, rather than romance. Though I think there is some potential for a more intimate relationship to form between Yocchan-san and Osen, the two of them being friends is good enough in my opinion. Yocchan seems to have gotten a lot better since the last episode. At first, he really was quite annoying, but it seems like he's matured a bit after staying at Isshouan for a while.
A highlight of this last episode is when Tome, Yocchan, and Kenta follow Osen on her date with Sendou, the omiai partner, to a high-class restaurant. Tome wants to infiltrate the restaurant and crash the date, but in order to do so, he needs to be able to have enough money. Of course, he does not given that the salaries paid out at Isshouan, so he makes Yocchan and Kenta take out all their money so he can borrow it, but it's mostly spare change. Sendou later runs into them by accident and causes Yocchan to lose 100 yen. I think it's so funny that they would freak out over a 100 yen, but the reason why they are doing it is because spending money is so tight. It really is a cute and funny moment.
A highlight of this last episode is when Tome, Yocchan, and Kenta follow Osen on her date with Sendou, the omiai partner, to a high-class restaurant. Tome wants to infiltrate the restaurant and crash the date, but in order to do so, he needs to be able to have enough money. Of course, he does not given that the salaries paid out at Isshouan, so he makes Yocchan and Kenta take out all their money so he can borrow it, but it's mostly spare change. Sendou later runs into them by accident and causes Yocchan to lose 100 yen. I think it's so funny that they would freak out over a 100 yen, but the reason why they are doing it is because spending money is so tight. It really is a cute and funny moment.
Not Quite Happy, Not Quite Sad
Just finished watching all of Hagaren and the series ended pretty nicely actually. I was sad over a lot of things, but the ending was pretty satisfying for me. Now, I think I want to read the manga ^_^ which is going to be pretty different from the anime since it's still ongoing.
In my opinion, it's always pretty difficult to make a good anime when the manga or novel still hasn't finished yet. A lot of times the anime has to settle for an open/ambiguous ending, or give it an alternate ending. So many anime have different endings from manga or novel, because the writing is still in process =_= I feel like 75% of anime that comes out are usually from incomplete works =_= And then 25% of it is from completed works or original concept. *sigh* I can see how production companies want to grab popular current works while it's still hot off the press, but then when they run out of material we get all these weird spoilers, or alternate things going on =_= That's why I'm a bit curious as to how Vampire Knight is going to turn out with only 39 chapters ongoing and a side story just released. I believe a technique they used is splicing chapters together so they change things around to fit the 26 episode format and will probably give it an open ending. *sigh* I'm starting to get a little tired of those open-ended endings though. I would to see an extremely tragic ending or a really happy one for once. The whole ambiguous life goes on ending is good, but just getting a little old for me.
Despite that, there are still lots of anime that do this now -- though I don't think they have much of a choice given a lot of manga series are still running. Though Hagaren had one of those open endings, it still ended with a pretty good alternate ending. Therefore, it's definitely worth checking out. My fave character is Roy Mustang ^,^ (I love the agony he puts his subordinate, Havoc, through~) I also love Maes Hughes ^_^ I can see how the two are paired together for yaoi doujinshi. You know, my first exposure to Fullmetal was actually from doujinshi lol ^_^ The first one I read was a Hughes x Roy one so... after actually viewing the anime, I am still a Hughes x Roy doujinshi fan ^^;
It's kind of the same for Prince of Tennis ^_^; First doujinshi I read for Prince of Tennis was by Houjou Akira about Tezuka x Fuji. Ever since then, I've been one of those crazy Tezuka x Fuji fans~ And after that, I got into watching the series. Unfortunately, because the manga is still ongoing, the animation began getting all weird and things started getting really old and odd. It was like a mix of Dragonball Z and sports drama =_=; It got boring and I stopped watching the series all together.
Anyway, anyone who has not seen Fullmetal, they really should give it a chance. I think the series is pretty cute overall and is definitely a good one to watch.
In my opinion, it's always pretty difficult to make a good anime when the manga or novel still hasn't finished yet. A lot of times the anime has to settle for an open/ambiguous ending, or give it an alternate ending. So many anime have different endings from manga or novel, because the writing is still in process =_= I feel like 75% of anime that comes out are usually from incomplete works =_= And then 25% of it is from completed works or original concept. *sigh* I can see how production companies want to grab popular current works while it's still hot off the press, but then when they run out of material we get all these weird spoilers, or alternate things going on =_= That's why I'm a bit curious as to how Vampire Knight is going to turn out with only 39 chapters ongoing and a side story just released. I believe a technique they used is splicing chapters together so they change things around to fit the 26 episode format and will probably give it an open ending. *sigh* I'm starting to get a little tired of those open-ended endings though. I would to see an extremely tragic ending or a really happy one for once. The whole ambiguous life goes on ending is good, but just getting a little old for me.
Despite that, there are still lots of anime that do this now -- though I don't think they have much of a choice given a lot of manga series are still running. Though Hagaren had one of those open endings, it still ended with a pretty good alternate ending. Therefore, it's definitely worth checking out. My fave character is Roy Mustang ^,^ (I love the agony he puts his subordinate, Havoc, through~) I also love Maes Hughes ^_^ I can see how the two are paired together for yaoi doujinshi. You know, my first exposure to Fullmetal was actually from doujinshi lol ^_^ The first one I read was a Hughes x Roy one so... after actually viewing the anime, I am still a Hughes x Roy doujinshi fan ^^;
It's kind of the same for Prince of Tennis ^_^; First doujinshi I read for Prince of Tennis was by Houjou Akira about Tezuka x Fuji. Ever since then, I've been one of those crazy Tezuka x Fuji fans~ And after that, I got into watching the series. Unfortunately, because the manga is still ongoing, the animation began getting all weird and things started getting really old and odd. It was like a mix of Dragonball Z and sports drama =_=; It got boring and I stopped watching the series all together.
Anyway, anyone who has not seen Fullmetal, they really should give it a chance. I think the series is pretty cute overall and is definitely a good one to watch.
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