Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Eye Shield 21 – Kobayakawa Sena



Sena was always being bullied by his friends because of his small physical, but he has his own ability. At that time, Hiruma, one of the American Football player was searching for a player for the school team. Then he choose Sena and Kurita as the new player and they have become the dangerous weapons in their team. He is coward and always try to run away, easy to cry when in sad situation. But when on the field he was a different person. He has good legs for running and he can make touchdown in a lightning quick.

Sena is afraid of Hiruma because of Hiruma’s appearance and pesonality. The most scary moment for Sena was when he was chased by Hiruma’s dog, Kerberos. Sena always try to avoid any injury risks when on field. It was Hiruma’s idea to make Sena as his team weapon and he called Sena as Eyeshield 21.

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Saturday, October 27, 2007

Doujinshi : Amateur manga

What is doujinshi? Doujinshi is a manga that was made by amateur artists, either by using their original idea or by using materials from other popular anime, manga or games. The artwork result will depend on their credibility and drawing technique, some of them can even match the artwork of professional mangakas.Doujinshi is usually being made because of desire and not to make profit. All costs to produce doujinshi will be endured by doujinshi-ka themselves, and the selling price will depend on the producing cost. Because doujinshi was published in limited edition, the price usually will be higher than manga in market.

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Friday, October 26, 2007

Cosplay

Cosplay conference is like a holy place for cosplayers to show off the ideal cosplayer among them. Cosplay begun in Japan about 12 years ago when AMG (anime,manga&games) fanatics spread in Japan. Every year there are many cosplay conferences held around the world especially in Japan and United Satates of America. U.S. is the country that has the most cosplay’s conferences held because it has a lot of AMG fans.

Cosplay Event

One of the event that give cosplayers bonus marks in grouping cosplay competition is sketch/skit. This event is important because it is the only way to show the credibility of their group in effective manner. But it is not easy because it needs co-operation among the members. Cosplayers also need to write a suitable script so that all the member will have their chance to show their talents.

Tips and basic instructions for skit event

  1. Make sure the cosplayers that act on the stage do not exceed the limit, usually between 6-10 peoples are allowed.
  2. Don’t do dangerous actions on the stage. This is for safety.
  3. Any filthy actions and words are not allowed. Cosplayers must be remind that the show is for public showing.
  4. Don’t include sensitive issues like racist, religion or politics into the show.
  5. The sketch must related to original anime or characters involved.
  6. Cosplayer must stay to their character’s characteristic during the show.

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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Shakugan no Shana

Year: 2005
Studio: J.C. STAFF
Total anime episodes: 24



Sakai Yujii is an ordinary student who has a normal life. But everything has changed when he has been attacked by Kuze no Togara, a monster from mysterious world called Crimsom World. A red-hair girl appeared at that critical moment to save him. But Yuuji was surprised when she said that he was dead.



In this anime, the world is in unbalance state when a syndicate called Crimson Comrades launched a secret plan that will disturbing human world. A flame haze girl, Shana and one of theCrimson World ruler, Alastor try to obstruct the plan.

Alastor and Shana try to save Yuuji, a human that was being attacked by a mysterious monster. But Yujii was killed in that incident. Then Shana has revived him in Torch/Torches form, a substitute life for human that was killed by mysterious monster. Torches are a form that will slowen the vanishing of humans so that it will not become a huge startled for their family. Even though Yuuji knew that he will vanish soon, he didn’t give up and try to make his life even better.


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Basic anime category

1.Genre: Shonen

Shonen is the most available anime in market. Publicly it was made for boys; shonen means boy in Japanese. The main plot usually is about adventures, battles, and friendships. Examples: Dragon Ball, Naruto & One Piece.

2.Genre: Shoujo

Shoujo is a genre that was made for girls. The main plot is about lives and loves. Examples: Paradise Kiss.

Sub-genre: Mahou Shoujo

Anime about girls that have magic power in order to save the world and contains love plot. Examples: Sailormoon & Cardcaptor Sakura.

3.Genre: Kodomo

Special anime for children. Usually the plot is about moral values. Examples: Doraemon & Shin Chan.

4.Genre: Moe

This anime has very cute characters and usually about humor. Examples: Di Gi Charat.

5.Genre: Mecha

This anime brings a heavy theme, usually it delivers anti-war messages. This anime also has mechanical machines/mecha that will be very important in overall plot. Examples: Gundam & Eureka 7.

6.Genre: Ecchi

This anime contains light sexual fun without any sex part being shown.

7.Genre: Hentai

Anime about sex.

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Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

Year: 2005

Studio: Square Enix, Visual Works

Two years have passed since the last duel between Cloud and Sephiroth. The sacrifying of Aeries had savioured the world from destroying, but the death of Sephiroth had spreading a virus called Geostigma Syndrome. This virus has effected many peoples and made them suffered agony especially childrens. Rufus Shinra has ordered Turks to investigate Sephiroth’s death and find a way to cure the virus but he was obstructed by Kadaj and her allies that plan to make the Reunion Project.



This film is a must watch for Final Fantasy’s fans because it will answers many questions that rise after the end of Final Fantasy VII video game. It use a dominant technology in graphic that make a perfect world of Final Fantasy VII especially the Cathedral and the Forgotten Capital, the two most nostalgic places in Final Fantasy VII history.

The personality of each characters remain as they were in Final Fantasy VII although there were some changes to their clothes. The most amazing part in Final Fantasy Advent Children was the battle parts, they show the original battle technique, Limit Break, magics and summons like in the video game. But for those who didn’t play the game, it will be a bit difficult to understand because some terms that have been used are came from the game.

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Saturday, October 6, 2007

Japan plans to take action against downloader

The Japanese government's Agency for Cultural Affairs will propose amending Japan's laws so copyright holders can request the prosecution of people who download without authorization.
Current law allows prosecution only to people who upload without authorization. But at the moment it is legal for peoples to download for private use.

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