Season Preview: Winter 2010

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Omateseshimashita minna! :)

It again took us long but I really made sure that before 2009 closes, I can already post the previews for the next year's first anime season. As with previous previews, summaries of each series are posted as well our reactions and comments.

So feel free, take your pick and get ready for Winter 2010!

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Durarara!

Ryuugamine Mikado is a boy who longs for the exciting life of the big city. At the invitation of his childhood friend Masaomi, he transfers to a school in Ikebukuro. Masaomi has warned him about people he doesn't want to cross in the city: a champion fighter, an informant, and a mysterious gang called "Darazu." Nervous from Masaomi's stories, Mikado witnesses an urban legend on his first day in the city, the Headless Rider astride a black motorcycle. From then on, the existence of supernatural cases and a gang called the Yellow Turbans will rise to the surface, and Ikebukuro will pushed to the breaking point.

Sapphire_pyro says:

GUARANTEED FAVORITE OF THIS SEASON!!!!! Baccano is one of my top favorite anime, but I don't really need to be biased to this to appreciate it because IT REALLY IS JUST AS AWESOME!!!!! The previews and the trailers already blew me away. I even ordered a G-Fantasy magazine just to get my hands on something DRRR (I haven't gotten it yet though). I TOTALLY CAN'T WAIT FOR IT!!!! DEFINITELY BLOGGING THIS!!!! And only this I guess . . . . I can't pick more than one series anymore . . .~

xtine06 says:

My senses got interested in watching this one. Sapphy has gone all crazy over this one and all of the time, when she is interested, I am interested too. So I guess count me along with Sapphy who will watch this series next season.

Dance in the Vampire Bund

The story revolves around Mina Tepes, princess-ruler of all vampires, and her "protector," Akira. Like other vampires, Mina has been in hiding with her people for many years. Seeking to end centuries of isolation, Mina gains permission to create a special district for vampires, "The Bund", off the coast of Japan by paying off the national debt of the Japanese government. Mina then reveals to the world the existence of vampires and her desire for both races to live together. Tensions, however, run high as fearful humans and extremist vampire factions begin to interfere with Mina's wish for peace with the human world.

Sapphire_pyro says:

This is bloody awesome and I like the leading guy but it bothers me so much that the leading girl is a loli! Uuuuugggghhh . . . . . I want her as a grown woman. Not a loli!!! *not fond of lolis . . . . even gothic/dark lolis* I can imagine her as a grown woman but . . . it's not as exciting . . . .and it's difficult for me to ship. Aaaarrrggghh . . . why lolis damnit.

xtine06 says:

I am giving this a chance. My thoughts will be decided when I watched the first episode.

Sora no Woto

In a future land marred by long-lasting war, a quiet decline has begun. 15 year old Kumika realizes her dream to enlist in the army and joins a unit of five in protecting a fortress. Together, they create music that reverberates across the skies, over empty towns and empty seas.

Sapphire_pyro says:

As many have described it, it's like K-ON going military. Haha! The story looks interesting. The trailer had been really nice. There seems to have been good budget on its production. Hehe. I guess it's worth checking out~

xtine06 says:

K-on going military. Hahahhaahahaha. I'm gonna see this one. Music is one of my favorite plots, and I won't let this one pass on me ^^

Hanamaru Kindergarten

Anzu goes to a prescholl with her friends, the shy Koume and the eccentric Hiiragi. Together, they try to gain Anzu attention from their male carer Tsuchida, though he is clearly more interested in the pretty Yamamamoto who supervisesthe class next door.

Sapphire_pyro says:

I am not into kiddies at all . . . much more if they're female. *prefers baby boys* but this one is just too ridiculous for me.

Yeah, it's cute. I like the grown-ups in the series. But seriously, kids looking at porn magazines and one of them is making porn star poses just to attract the teacher she's in love with? Why do children want to flirt so disgustingly at such an age? It's hilarious in a way but . . . . this isn't my type of humor. And I hope no children would follow such an example.

xtine06 says:

I am not interested with the plot. I will pass this one.

Nodame Cantabile Finale

At a top music academy in Japan, Shinichi Chiaki's arrogance is matched only by his top-notch piano playing. But when Chiaki and the teacher get into a fight, he's demoted to the reject class. Chiaki is left to pursue his dream of being a conductor while surrounded by a bunch of loser musicians and one annoying girl, Noda, who has proclaimed herself Chiaki's girlfriend. It doesn't help that Noda, who insists on being called Nodame, lives right next door to him

Sapphire_pyro says:

I LOVE NODAME CANTABILE AND WILL WATCH IT TILL THE END!!!! ALSO THE DRAMA SERIES!!!!!!!! 'nuff said.

xtine06 says:

OF COURSE!!!! NODAME!!! CHIAKIIIII!!!!! This is a must watch this season!!!!!!!!!!!

Gag Manga Biyori+

Gyagu Manga Biyori is hyperactive, random, and nonsensical, revolving around various plots and characters throughout the series. It makes absolutely no sense. The 1st episode is about stickers included in snacks

Sapphire_pyro says:

It sounds fun, but it's a sequel of a show I haven't heard of before so . . .pass.

xtine06 says:

Err..I haven't watched the previous seasons sooooooo, I can't watch this.

Qwaser of Stigmata

In St. Mikhailov Academy, Oribe Mafuyu meets a silver haired boy called Alexander. He is a Qwaser, a being who can manipulate iron and draws his power from breast milk. A mystery surrounding an Icon transforms the academy into setting for various conflicts between the different Qwasers.

Sapphire_pyro says:

I like shows with biblical references but . . . . oh come on, does it really have to be breast sucking for their power-ups??? That's just disturbing. I appreciate that the author's trying something different . . . but oh come on. That was just so awkward. Aside from that, there are stupid things like the typical bullying bitches but the story's actually pretty interesting. It's just too disturbing . . . I wonder how the hell the anime's going to censor those . . . .or will it?

xtine06 says:

After reading the first part of the summary, it got me interested, but after the breast milk part....I was...0_0 SERIOUSLY. What's the point of having breast milk as the source of power? Can't it be from anywhere else? Oh please!!

Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu

Akihisa attends an academy where test results determine classes. In A class, prodigies can enjoy reclining seats and air-con, but Akihisa's F class sports decrepit tables and broken windows. He rallies F classes to take on higher classes and claim school supremacy by summoning fantasy creatures to battle.

Sapphire_pyro says:

I am really sick of stories with loser leading guys but strong females that protect him and also provide ecchi fanservice. I think I spotted a bishie from this when I watched the trailer, but I highly doubt I'll get hooked to this.

xtine06 says:

Well, I am not into the plot so much so I will pass this one out.

Hidamari Sketch

Yuno has been accepted to her dream school: Yamabuki Arts High School. To attend the school, Yuno moves and starts to live in a small apartment building named the Hidamari Apartments located near the school. Once there, she starts making new friends like her classmate Miyako and the second year students, Hiro and Sae. Surrounded by good friends, Yuno starts moving towards her dream of being an artist.

Sapphire_pyro says:

I have never seen a Hidamari Sketch episode and the premise didn't appeal to me much either. Maybe I'll try an episode one day, but I highly doubt I'll get hooked to this. I think this series is for those who like moe . . . and I'm not really the type.

xtine06 says:

Familiar with the title, but I haven't watched the other previous episodes. Maybe someday? But not now :)

Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 3

Akane Motomiya and her friends Tenma and Shimon are pulled by a demon into another world, where Akane becomes the Priestess of the Dragon God. The people of this world tell her that she is the only one who can stop the demons from taking over; meanwhile, the demons want to use her power for their own ends. Luckily, Akane has the Hachiyou, eight men with powers of their own who are sworn to protect the Dragon Priestess.

Sapphire_pyro says:

I have never heard of this and it's already on its third season? o_O Ah well, the bishies may be pretty, but I sense it as a Fushigi Yuugi wannabe and I think it's reverse harem. That sucks.

xtine06 says:

You know me guys, the bishies are LOVE. I wonder if I can watch it without watching the OVA and the movie??! But I am so interested with the cute guys so if ever I found a way to catch up this Christmas break, then I will definitely watch this one.

Ookamikasushi

Hiroshi moves into Jogamachi, a serene village with a river that divides the old and new, where ancient traditions still remain. Bewildered, he settles in and befriends his classmates, but Nemuru Kushinada's only words are a warning to stay away from the old part of town. There, terror and mystery awaits.

xtine06 says:

The plot got me interested. What is the terror and mystery all about???! I will check this one out.

Omamori Himari

Yuto Amakawa is an ordinary 16-year-old high schooll boy protected by Himari, a beautiful, sword-wielding cat girl spirit. He is descended from a family known for subjugating demons. With his protective charm no impotent, Himari appears before him as his new guardian.

Sapphire_pyro says:

I am very sick of ecchi animanga with a loser leading guy with a childhood friend that wakes him up every morning and has a one-sided crush on him, and his leading lady is a supernatural being that protects him. Why are they too the same??? Uuuuggghh . . . at least the ecchi here is are not unbelievable "accidents". She was REALLY flirting with him and wants him to do . . .. things. In other words, it's staright to the point. No teasing and other crap. This would've been pretty interesting if it weren't for the cliches (there's also the usual stupid beach episode!!!!) . . . pass!

xtine06 says:

Err..got tired of such plots after Wagaya no Oinari-sama. I'm gonna pass plots such as these for a while. Maybe after a while, I'm gonna consider watching plots similar to this again.

Ladies vs. Butlers

Akiharu Hino looks like a juvenile delinquent, but he enrolls into an academy that was once a school for upper-class ladies. Placed in the school's new servant training department, where students are raised to be butlers, Akihira finds himself stuck in the middle of its bickering cliques.

Sapphire_pyro says:

I see more ladies than butlers. And I think there's ecchi fanservice. Not interested.

xtine06 says:

I like the plot but I am afraid of the ecchi and fanservice blahs so I will pass this.

Chu-Bra!!

Nayu shocks her schoolmates on the first day of middle school by wearing black lace panties. She aims to spread the word on the merits of underwear and help other girls concerned with their development - by opening an underwear club.

Sapphire_pyro says:

It's faservice for perverts or those with underwear fetish. I can't believe the leading girl, on how idiotic she could be for not thinking that people could mistake her for being a pervert after groping a classmate's breasts and also investigating them inside an unlocked classroom. The hell . . . the story's too stupid for me that I couldn't read more of the manga.

xtine06 says:

OMG. What's the plot the revolves around panties? What a very weird plot. I really find it weird that a story is made to revolve around panties.

My verdict? I WONT WATCH this.

Weiss Survive R

The story follows the main characters Takeshi and Michi as they get lost in the Card Battle world to have to win card battles to return home. A new character will debut in the project with designs by Takuya Fujima.

Sapphire_pyro says:

I thought this was just some shounen show involving cards . . . but now I see pictures with perverted fanservice??? Why are kiddie shows being so perverted in this era? This might make "rape" or "prostitution" no longer a crime. I'm beginning to fear the future.

xtine06 says:

Eee....I tried watching this and I can't stand it. I can't believe it even continued to its second season.

Kaito Reinya

Reinya, wears a signboard for the Faminya convenience store near a police station by day. By night, she is a whimsical thief chased by bumbling police offices, led by the handsome Keiji-san and the cool Keibu-san. Joining Reinya on her escapades is her trusty assistant, the mouse Chutaro.

Sapphire_pyro says:

Eeeerrr . . . . Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne wannabe? The art is prettier in Kaitou Jeanne . . . and the story seems more interesting . . . maybe too shoujo but at least less kiddie. I won't bother myself with this one.

xtine06 says:

This one has a kiddie sense. So I won't be bothering myself with this one.

Heartcatch Precure

Love Momozono visits a show of famous dance unit "Trinity" and becomes a dancer, too. However, Labyrinth Kingdom subordinates wish to collect the audience's unhappiness. Love gets the power to change into Cure Peach and he is joined by her good friends Cure Berry and Cure Pine to fight them.

Sapphire_pyro says:

I have never watched a Precure episode so there's no way I can relate to this one. And I don't think I would plan to watch one at all, because there are already so many seasons and episodes. That will be too troublesome for me to marathon =_=

xtine06 says:

I watched the first season and I wanted to see this one out of curiosity.

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Axis Powers Hetalia - Episode 49

It's actually a Kiku (Japan) episode about Japanese modernization with Alfred (America) and Francis (France) as the western influence representatives. But it felt more like an Alfred episode because his ending theme got featured!

And it was a huge surprise for me that his moment with his twin brother Matther (Canada) had been included in this episode! I'm so happy! YAY!

AAAAAAAWWWWWw . . . .MATTHEW IS SO SAD~


Matthew: Say, Kumajirou-san. Do you know why I never get noticed?
Kumajirou: Who?
Matthew: Matthew. You know, the guy who feeds you.

Poor darling. He's the one taking good care of his pet YET it still doesn't recognize him. It no doubt made him more frustrated . . . .
but his dear pet is also the one who cheers him up and provides him some bright ideas:


Kumajirou: You are Matthew. Find something to show you are Matthew.
Kumajirou's gestures had been so cute~
Matthew: That's it! So if my face isn't memorable, I'll jsut emphasize with something else!
I see the enthusiasm and liveliness in your face . . . . but your voice doesn't really match to it. Hahahaha! I really wonder how you manage to sound THAT SOFT dear Matthew

Anyway, he took his dear pet's advice and shows up to his brother:


Matthew: And that's why I painted this maple leaf on my forehead here!
THE AHOGE'S MOVING!!!!!!! Hahaha *suddenly got amused on moving ahoges because of Bakemonogatari*
Alfred: Oh, a maple leaf, huh?
Matthew: With this, I won't get confused for you any-


BAM! Alfred placed something on Matthew's forehead.


Matthew: Huh? Did something just happen?
Alfred: You just got awesome is all.

EVIL TWIN BROTHER!!!!!!!!!! *hugs both of them*

Hmm . . . their eyes look a little different on the parts with the twins. Well, it's also like that in the webmanga but . . . I didn't expect the anime to follow the webmanga version even in that style. Ehehe.


Alright, for the main part:

That's Kiku in Meiji milkman costume~ It's always so awesome when Hetalia characters wear their country's clothes~
Anyway, the main reference of this episode is during the Meiji era, when Japan is opening its doors to other countries. From what I've read and remembered, America had the most influences, so I don't get what France is doing there. But he's perfect for those jokes though. Haha!

Before it all began, Kiku had been a hikikomori for many many years!

I love how Hetalia presented that aspect of Japan. It's sooooo cute~

And I was laughing so hard on the part when the other guy told Kiku that Francis had brought a cute kitty~

He only opened the door on that. But he still doesn't want to go out, but he wants the kitty in. Hahahahahaha!


But anyway, Kiku's study on the new culture still continued.

BUT OH GOD FRANCIS WHY ARE YOU . . . BLINDING ME!!!!! YOU MAKE ME MELT!!!!!!

Anyway, Kiku studies Francis' actions by imitating him:

Kiku's not able to imitate Francis perfectly but he does it soooo cutely~ I LOVE THE KISS PART!!!! KIKU!!!! YOU DID GREAT TOO!!!! FRANCIS JUST HAD THE ROSES WHILE YOURS HAS THE PINK HEARTS! BOTH ARE SQUEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

Francis eventually noticed what he was doing though . . .

Francis: Boy, Francis-niisan is soooo cool~ He brings tears to me eyes~
Kiku: Boy, Francis-niisan is sooooo c- Ah!
HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA!
I also do something like that to the person who loves to imitate my actions (she does that to annoy the hell out of me). I believe my blogmates xtine06 and ninjovee know who I'm referring to.

And oh, during that era, the ESP thing had been pretty popular (I have encountered Japanese stories/manga/novels with that stuff if the setting is around that time.)

Kiku was encouraged to join the trend. Some have been real, most have been fake. Kiku apparently seems to be a real clairvoyant:

Cartoonists have such horrible times in the past and even until now, huh? Himaruya-san, did you just draw your nightmare in that part of the strip? Haha!


The episode ended with the promise that it's Alfred's turn next time.

Why do they look so gorgeous in those scenes . . . . *melts*

Okay, since the airing of the next episode is on January 8 (I dunno if it's mobile or web), then episode 50 will be delayed for a week? Oh the wait sucks . . .

Notes/Credits:
~ Translations are based on scanlations. Credit goes to original scanlators.
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Akagami no Shirayukihime - Chapter 14

I LOVE KURONEKO003 FOR BEING SO AWESOME AND FOR GRANTING MY WISH:

My OTP . . . in color . . . looking so lovely . . . I love this chapter cover~ and the chapter itself is just as WOW!

Three days after the incident, it was time for Zen to go to the island and deal with the negotiations.
During those days, Shirayuki has been acting differently, and Zen's friendly trio, Kiki, Mitsuhide, and Obi, have of course noticed that. Haha! They know something happened . . . and Zen's responsible . . . but they couldn't figure out why.
Obi assumes that it should've started after the couple have been alone together. He remembers that Shirayuki's hand had been so hot when he gave her a ride home.

On the island, Mitsuhide speaks to the village chief about the deal. They will promise protection in exchange of using the birds for the Clarines army. The chief agrees, on the condition that he will accept an apology from the viscount and also 10 million dales. Zen says he could try getting that apology (I doubt he needs to try though. He pwned that viscount so much) but he doubts that the money will really resolve things. The chief realizes that the awesome prince had seen through his bluff and apologizes for what he said. With that, negotiation's over.

Later that day, Zen went out for a walk. Mitsuhide joined him. He asks Zen if something happened between him and Shirayuki, and Zen confesses that he kissed her. Zen also mentioned about Shirayuki's reaction and his feelings for her. Mitsuhide wanted to add something, but he changes the topic saying that he obeys Zen not because he's the prince.

Back in the castle, Shirayuki has been doing more work than she's supposed to, wanting to distract herself probably. Ryuu suggests to her to write her problems on paper. This made Shirayuki take a break finally for she has worried Ryuu.
Outside, she asks Obi if he could bring her to the forest. Obi agrees but when he has been tempted to take her hand, Zen calls them. At the sound of Zen's voice, it made Shirayuki hide behind Obi.
I assume that Obi has sensed that Shirayuki simply can't face Zen at the moment. She helps her go away (the incident seemed exagerrated and comical at the same time). Zen wonders what the hell Obi said to Shirayuki, but Obi just told him the truth (that he really didn't do anything and Zen had been such a loser for making her like that for days, LOLz). I think Obi wants Zen to deal with his problem with Shirayuki already, and he sure got what he wanted: Zen chased after Shirayuki in the forest.

The game didn't last long (thank goodness Zen had said those magic words to make her stop. Wasting pages with just him running after her would honestly suck). When Shirayuki had stopped, Zen asked her to take a walk with him.
He updates her about the birds, also tells her that he used to hang out in that place. He finds it peaceful when no one's around that place, and being alone with Shirayuki in that same place makes him happy as well.

This made Shirayuki finally tell Zen what she truly feels about him. She loves him but she doesn't know if she could hope to continue seeing him in that way.
Yeah, she's one of those leading girls who was late in realizing that she loves the leading guy. At least she admits it and doesn't avoid him for no reason. Also, she doesn't bring up the "we can't be together because of our status and this and that" crap. She's just lonely if they can't be together like that anymore. Aaaaww . . .
Anyway, it turns out that Zen is actually hoping for the same thing. He's sorry that he might not be able to protect her or give as much to her in return, but he wants to be with her. He asks to give him strength and for her to take his hand.
I love Zen for actually apologizing his weaknesses. Most princes in shoujo manga will just say that he'll protect her no matter what. But things don't always go smoothly!!! And I also love it that Zen admits that the protection and strength won't be one-sided, but mutual! They need each other's help! Not one depending on the other and will just make up for the pretty face. Shirayuki's more than that!
Anyway she did take his hand, and Zen finally found the partner he's been searching for since long ago. I find it so cute that Zen's the one who's looking for his soulmate. I dunno . . . I find it more common for the ladies to wish for something like that. OH ZEN YOU LOVER BOY!!!!!!!!

Chapter ends with a kiss~
Not a cliffhanger but I'm once again DYING to see what's going to happen next~


Okay, it's now time to make fun of Zen and co. for my favorite parts:

MY FAVORITE PRINCE:

So cute~

Very handsome~

Damn you heartrob~

KYAAAAAAAA~ *faints*

ZEN'S TRIO:

These three should have a group name or something xD All three are freakin' loyal to Zen and are the ones who notice if there's something wrong between the two. Hahahahaha!

ZEN'S FANS:

Zen doesn't only have a loyal trio, but it appears that he has fanboys as well!!!
Bwahahhahahahahaha!!!!
Yes, I'm just teasing.

ZEN'S RIVAL?:

I guess from that scene it's much more obvious that Obi has feelings for Shirayuki as well (She's such an awesome woman I can't blame him!).
Fortunately, he loves Zen just as much (not in a romantic sense of course, oh you BL freaks. Haha!)
Since he loves them both, of course he also ships them. Haha. The thing he did for these two to do some action already made me go LOLz:

It was so amusing. As if Zen's gonna bite or something. Oh Obi, I love you~

ZEN'S BEST FRIEND:
I just realized (or remembered at least), that Mitsuhide doesn't call Zen with the "prince" title. He does that only with Zen, Kiki, Obi, and Shirayuki I guess. I just really like it that he treats Zen as an equal . . . . and even has the guts to tease Zen~ I love you, Mitsuhide~

Zen hasn't changed. He's still freakin' obvious. Mitsuhide easily saw through him. Haha!

I laughed so hard when Mitsuhide thinks that Zen might've just dreamed it all! Wahahahaha! (He had been right that Zen dreams of such though, hahaha xD). I'm so amused on the fact that Mitsuhide think that Zen just had some hallucination. Wahahahha!

It was also so hilarious that he thought the same on Shirayuki's reaction xD Hahahahahhaa!!!!

Aaaaaaaaawwww . . . Mitsuhide patting Zen's hair like that and putting his shoulder around xD Oh Zen is really glompable xD
As expected, Zen complains about Mitsuhide being heavy. He's tsundere on Mitsuhide xD Wahahahahaha!!!

And OMG, Zen talks about his love life wishes to Mitsuhide as well:

Aaaawww . . . . Zen having this feeling that an ideal partner will come to him. Daaaawww . . .
Wait, he said "too", right? Is he referring to Mitsuhide and Kiki??? About having found the one he's destined with? Ah, maybe he's just saying something general. But I really hope that it was the case (Mitsuhide x Kiki also act so canon!!! xD)

ZEN'S LOVE:
I find it so romantic when the guy kneels before his girl. Him putting his sword infront is also very knightly. Kyaaaa~


"Shirayuki, My royal title is probably not something that can protect you. And I don't know if I can return as much as you give to me. But still, I want to be with you."

WHY ARE YOU SO GOOD IN HUMBLE ROMANTIC LINES??? DAMNIT YOU LOVER BOY xD


"I want to be beside you. For that, I will protect our mutual desire. It may sound strange, but for this reason, I want to borrow your power. Because without a doubt, you give me strength. So, won't you please take this hand?"

Saying that he wants to protect but he needs her help. Saying that she gives him strength. Pleading her to take his hand.
YOU STILL DIDN'T RUN OUT OF SUCH ROMANTIC LINES, ZEN???? SQUEEEEEEEEE!


Oh Shirayuki, I know he doesn't need to kneel before you for you to do that~


Oh my god . . .Zen is so happy that he can finally hug and kiss her anytime as much as he want. He's like about to cry tears of joy. HE'S THAT HAPPY!!!! He finally found THE ONE. The person who he will need a lot. Aaaaaaaaawwww~ I find it so adorable that this lover boy believes in souldmates stuff~
And Shirayuki's smile is just so lovely~ Aaaaaaaawwwwwwww~


THEY'RE FINALLY CANON!!!! THEY ARE ALREADY SO OBVIOUS AND I'M HAPPY THAT IT'S 100% OBVIOUS NOW!!!!
But well, with their social status, some trials and problems are to be expected. I trust that these two can face those, but I'm still worried of what they might face.
WAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!! YOU TWO!!!! NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, BE HPPY AND STAY AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
Oh I'm sooooooooooooooooooooo excited to see the later chapters xD Kyaaaaaaa~

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Axis Powers Hetalia - Episode 49 Preview + Airing of Last Three Episodes

Yay! Finally back! *watches episode 48 over and over*
Oh the next episode sounds like fun too~

Yay to more culture talk!

Google says:

Japanese were holed up in units of 100 years. Received a call from the United States, started to walk the path to cultural enlightenment while negative attitude. Japan is considering introducing a culture of France and let's come to play at home. While it wonderingly at the strange behavior of France, as in 見様見真似 remember ... ....

Yahoo says:

Japan which pulls at hundred year unit and is confined. It received the American invitation, passive attitude it started walking the road to civilization civilization. As for Japan you think that it will try adopting the French culture which comes to play in the house. While looking at strange French operation doubtfully, the way trying you will see and to remember with seeing imitation .......

Kiku (Japan) is sooooo cute when he tries to explore Western culture~ Alfred (America) is adorable as ever~ And oh Francis (France), what are you teaching???!!! Hahahaha!
I wish the anime would follow the drama track . . . because the additional parts made me laugh so much even if I didn't understand it (Blame Francis for everything!!!! xD Hahahaha!).

Oh yeah, news from the official site! Here are the airing dates of the last three episodes of season 2:

• Episode 50 - January 8, 2010
• Episode 51 - February 26, 2010
• Episode 52 - March 5, 2010

So it's gonna be a Hetalia once a month thing except that the last episode will be followed by the third season?
Ah well, the wait is sad but if the author will be updating his blog and site more often to make up for that, I absolutely will not complain. And blogging-wise, this is good for me because it means I'll have more time for Durarara!! Yay~

More Hetalia stuff on another post~

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Detective Conan - Movie 14

My 2nd Gift for all DC fans. Please stay tune for the last gift!!!!

~ Detective Conan Movie 14: The Lost Ship in the Sky opens in Japan on April 17~

After the encounter of Conan and the Black Organization in the 13th movie, Kaitou Kid takes the limelight as he again faces his greatest rival in the 14th movie of Detective Conan.

The title of the movie, The Lost Ship in the Sky has its story with Kid eying the "Lady of the Sky" jewel aboard Bell 3, the largest airship in the world. However, a mysterious terrorist gorup called Red Shamu-neko has hijacked the airship itself, along with Conan and his allies Kogoro and Ran.

This is also the first film for Rikiya Koyama as the new voice of Mouri Kogoro, who was previously voiced by Akira Kamiya. Kamiya left the role September this year.

So to Kaitou Kid lovers like me, get ready for we will see another moment of our favorite and well-loved thief in action next year in his new movie!

Source: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-12-26/detective-conan/the-lost-ship-in-the-sky-teaser-posted

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Fullmetal Alchemist - Episode 36 - 37

Episode 36: Family Portrait

Episode 37: The First Homonculus

~Finally I caught up!!!!~

Episode 36:

We get a glimpse of the life Hoenheim had when he is still living with Trisha and the young Ed and Al. It is really kinda sweet that behind the cold and emotionless face of Hoenheim lies the heart of a father and a husband who grew tired of immortality. The fact that he now has a family and has found the love his life, he wanted to become mortal again - to live and die with the people that he now treasure in his hearts. That is the reason why he left and promised to come back. He wants to seek mortality and find a way so that he will not call himself a monster anymore. But before he left, Trisha made sure that they will get a family picture. Trisha told him that when the time comes, she will be old and will look like a monster too. This touched Hoenheim so much that he cried while the picture was taken.

Meanwhile, back at Briggs, the soldiers in the tunnel are bothered by the mysterious shadow that kills their comrades. Lt. General Raven, on the other hand is still fooled by the lady Armstrong's false support, asked her to return Sloth so that he can continue digging. Sloth continues to do so and Olivier kills Raven! Free from Raven around, a secret tunnel was revealed which was done by Ed previously in case a similar situation happens.

Kimblee also arrives in the scene and he is assisted by Miles, an Ishbalan. Miles stalls Kimblee by brining back the bloody Ishbalan past. Kimblee brings Winry over to see Ed and Al, reminding them of their place. Meanwhile, Scar reunites with Marcoh and May, and Roy gets information and a message from Olivier from his intel sources.

Episode 37:

Well, the complete list of homonculus are now complete. The last homonculus finally appeared. Pride, the first ever homonculus is actually Selim, the Fuhrer President's son. On the facade, he is a sweet young boy but in reality, he is the homonculus who moves in the shadow. And guess what, this was discovered by Riza Hawkeye who visited the President's house to hand over some documents. Pride introduced himself to her.

Back to Briggs, Ed has his automail changed to adopt to the cold environment. After the change, Kimblee and Ed had a talk. Kimblee has three tasks for Ed as ordered by the Fuhrer President:

• Look after Scar
• Look after Marcoh
• Create a bloody crest similar to Ishbal in Briggs

Of course, Ed refuses but Kimblee used his selfish side. He tempted him by offering him his Philosopher's Stone. Surely, this get Ed thinking and wants to discuss it with Al and Winry. After telling Al and Winry all about it, he grudgingly accepts the job, though doesn't intend to use the stone himself. As Ed and Al go to search for Scar, their real intent to find May as well, Winry decides to accompany them.

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Naruto - Chapter 477

Chapter 477: Do not Speak to me of Itachi

~WTF, Itachi is alive???!!!!~

Chapter 477 highlights:

• The fight continues between Sasuke and Danzou.
• Danzou's ability is that he can avoid any attempt of Sasuke to kill him. Karin notes that he is not using any bunshin nor are they in a genjutsu. He seems to have been killed multiple times. Whenever this occurs, one of the numerous Sharingan on his arm shuts itself.
• Sasuke is using all of his abilities. He is protected by Susanoo and is using Amaterasu to match Danzou's ability.
• But of all Danzou's lines, this one is really stricking: "Brothers...so while your powers are the same, what your eyes discern are different...the truth of Itachi and its implications isn't important enough to you/ You lie in the grip of hate, just wanting to lash out/ Making the sacrifice of the Uchiha clan for naught"
• In the end, Sasuke was able to cut off Danzou's Sharingan hands.
• But, Itachi's figure appeared and this left Danzou (and me) in a big shock.

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Detective Conan - Chapter 710

To all DC fans here's the first part of my gift to you. Please watch out for the other gift especially to all Kaitou Kid fans!!!!

Chapter 710: Raise and then Lower

Chapter 711: The Best Birthday

~ Kogoro earned a kiss from Kisaki this time~

Chapter 710 highlights:

• Judging from the rigor mortis and the postmortem lividity, the estimated time of death of Kokubu-san is from 10:00-11:00 PM
• The case become a locked room murder case because when Kisaki returned to her room, the corpse is not there but when she went out of the shower, she already saw the corpse lying near her bed.
• Conan noticed that the stains in the bedsheet is weird since the the carpet below it didn't have signs that it had blood stains.
• This proves that the bed was moved in order to hide the corpse. So it can be assumed that at the time when Kisaki entered her room, the murderer and the corpse are under the bed hiding and while she is in the shower, the murderer moved the corpse so that it will be exposed.
• The mystery now lies on how the bed was carried since you will need at least two people to carry it.
• Another clue, on the foot of the bed, the small blood stains are equidistant from each other.
• Suspects for the crime are: Kokubu Takehito, the victim's husband who collects model cars as a hobby, Hino Midori, the stalker's mother and the stalker himself, Hino Seiji.

Chapter 711 highlights:

• Kogoro wants to impress Kisaki and is itching to solve the case. With this, Conan decided to let it off the hook and let Kogorou take the limelight FOR NOW.
• So Conan is back to giving Kogoro hints so that he can solve the case.
• What Conan did is to point out that: (1) Wheels are used to carry heavy objects with ease and (2) by accidentally on purpose staining the wheel with ketchup, it will leave stains on the floor that are equidistant from each other, similar to the blood stains left on the crime scene.
• With this, Kogoro is on the move to reveal the culprit.
• The victim Kokubu is already in Kisaki's room when Kisaki returned from her dinner.
• To carry the heavy bed, the culprit used model cars, specifically the convertible Porsche 550 Spyder so that one can stick the bed leg into its opening.
• The murder weapon is the ashtray in one of the rooms.
• To force Kisaki to taking a shower, the culprit shook all sodas in the fridge so that when one is opened, it will spill on the person. Of course, this is all under the assumption that Kisaki will come back drunk and would want water immediately.
• A short time later, after luminol test is used on the ashtray, the culprit admitted the crime.
• The culprit, it's Takehiko-san! The cause of the fight was because his wife wants him dead already so that she can get all the fortune his husband has.
• And as for the present of Kogoro, the reason why he is delaying the gift is because he wants to heighten the moment before giving the actual gift.
• But even so, Kisaki got the gift and gave his husband a kiss on the cheek.
• BUT, Kogoro gave the wrong gift! He misplaced it with the gift Poirot manager asked him. The necklace is still with Kogoro. I guess, he will have to give it next time.

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Merry Christmas!!!

~ Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas~

Thanks for always supporting Hyper Parfait. It's our very first christmas and we are really greatful to everyone.

On behalf of sapphire_pyro, ninjovee and pinky_fairy10,

SEASON'S GREETINGS! :)

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Naruto - Chapter 475-476

Chapter 475: Madara's True Strength

Chapter 476: Sasuke vs. Danzou

~ An early Christmas gift from to to fellow Naruto fans! DC fans, heads up! You are all next!~

Chapter 475 highlights:

• Madara and Danzou goes head to head.
• Of course, Torune and Fuu are the ones protecting their beloved Danzou.
• A big reveal guys. Torune hails from the Aburame clan and Fuu is from Yamanaka clan
• But even though the two of them comes from big clans in Konoha, they are no match for Madara who just sucked them in.
• Meanwhile, Gaara and Naruto finally met. Gaara challenged Naruto that if he is willing to take the title of the Kage, then he should be ready to face Sasuke, just like a Hokage will do.
• Inside Madara, Sasuke wakes up and he was brought out back to the world.
• And so, Danzou and Sasuke starts to fight.
• What is inside Danzou's right arm? It's an arm full of Sharingan!!!

Chapter 476 highlights:

• The fight between Danzou and Sasuke ensues.
• Sasuke confronts Danzou and asked him if what he knew about Itachi's truth is what actually happened.
• Of course, Danzou admitted it and this angered the already heated Sasuke.
• As Danzou attacks, Sasuke's Susanoo protected him from Danzou's attacks.
• Meanwhile, Yamato and Naruto heads back to Konoha to inform the people about the war while Sai and Kakashi goes after Sakura.
• On the background, Naruto has a flashback and hyperventilates because of this.
• The chapter ended with Danzou and Sasuke having their fight escalated to the next level.

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