What!! You havent seen Bleach yet, its the best, i give you the wiki summary.
leach (ブリーチ, Burīchi?, romanized as BLEACH in Japan) is a manga and anime series by Tite Kubo, mangaka of Zombie Powder. Bleach is at 24 volumes in length in Japan as of October 4, 2006, and new chapters are featured weekly in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. The total number of chapters as of October 26, 2006 is 249. VIZ Media has released 15 English volumes in North America.
Bleach follows the life of Ichigo Kurosaki, a 15-year-old high school student with the ability to see ghosts, and a shinigami (Soul Reaper or, literally, "death god") named Rukia Kuchiki, who runs into him one day while searching for a hollow (an evil spirit). During the ensuing confrontation with the spirit, she is wounded and forced to transfer all of her powers into Ichigo. Thus the adventures of Ichigo and Rukia begin. Together they search for hollows and perform soul burials on wayward souls, cleansing the spirits and sending them to Soul Society.
The early parts of the story focus mainly on the characters and their past, rather than the actual occupation of the shinigami. However, as events unfold, the story begins to delve deeper into the world of these gods of death on the "other side" called Soul Society.
You havent read or seen Rurouni Kenshin?
urouni Kenshin (るろうに剣心, Rurouni Kenshin?), a manga and anime series created by mangaka Nobuhiro Watsuki, is set during the early Meiji period in Japan. The English versions of the OVAs as well as the movie are sold under the Samurai X name. In other countries, the TV series itself is known as "Samurai X", as explained later in this article.
The series tells the story of an assassin named Himura Kenshin, who was known as the Hitokiri Battōsai ("Man killer - Master of Battōjutsu"). Kenshin later grieves for all the lives he's taken, and vows that he will never kill again.
The manga originally appeared in the Japanese Shonen Jump Weekly Anthology, and the completed work consists of 28 tankōbon volumes. The United States release of the manga has been completed by VIZ Media. Rurouni Kenshin is subtitled "Wandering Samurai" in some English releases, as a rough translation of "Rurouni."
If you like Tsubasa, why dont you read the manga that the main characters are based off of CardCaptor Sakura, and if you watch the anime, watch the jap verision, the eng one suks ***, i hate is so much, they change the names.
Cardcaptor Sakura (カードキャプターさくら , Kādo Kyaputā Sakura?), also known as Card Captor Sakura (with the space) and often abbreviated as CCS, is a manga series from the well-known all-female artist team CLAMP. The anime television series (1998-2000) based on the manga consists of 70 half-hour episodes (spread over three seasons), two theatrically released movies, and several specials. Cardcaptor Sakura is published in Japan by Kodansha and was previously serialized in Nakayoshi.
An English dub of the anime series, titled Cardcaptors, aired in English-speaking countries. An unedited English translation, entitled Cardcaptor Sakura, was broadcast in its English-language networks by the anime television network, Animax. Cardcaptor Sakura has also been released in English speaking countries in an unedited and subtitled DVD under its original title.
As the series progresses, there is a pattern of foreshadowing and dreams that lead to an unusual conclusion. Like Magic Knight Rayearth, one of CLAMP's previous works, Cardcaptor Sakura is a new twist on an old genre.
Due in part to its animation and characterization, Cardcaptor Sakura has a wide fanbase on the Internet, particularly in the yaoi, shōjo, yuri and lolicon fandom.
Most of characters in Cardcaptor Sakura also appear in one of CLAMP's latest manga series Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE.
Also watch or read Magic Knight Rayearth, the gods in Tsubasa are from this anime, Rayearth the fire wolf god is Hikaru's Mashin or rune-god, the giant wind bird (fais god) is called Windam, Fuu's mashin, the water dragon (kurogones god0 is called Selece and is Umi's mahsin.
The main characters of Rayearth, Hikaru, Umi, Fuu, and Mokona, each represent a member of CLAMP. Nearly all other characters and several locations in the story have automobile-related names. The story is divided into two distinct arcs (one per series). The first begins as three girls from separate schools, all on field trips to Tokyo Tower, are blinded by a flash of light and hear a voice calling for the "Legendary Magic Knights" to save Cephiro. In the manga, the characters are sucked through the floor while in the anime and game, the floor then disappears from under them. The characters fall through the sky into another world, known as Cephiro, also Zephyr. They meet a sorcerer, Master Mage Clef, who gives them magic and explains to them the peril that this world of Cephiro is in. Here, will has the ability to change reality for better or for worse. The dark fears in people's hearts become monsters, while a well-intended wish can do miracles. One person, the Pillar, whose will is stronger than anyone else's, is responsible for maintaining through his or her prayers the well-being of Cephiro. However, the current pillar, Princess Emeraude, has been captured by her high priest, Zagato. The three girls are charged with the rescue of the Princess by collecting the three "rune-gods" ("Ma-shin," a multiple wordplay on Japanese kanji and the English word "machine") of Cephiro, and given a bizarre creature named Mokona to guide them on their journey. This is the basis for the first story arc. The second is based on the events that occur near the end of the original series, dealing with the aftermath of the first season's climax.
DN Angel, its a great manga, the anime however is lacking a lot the main coupling is shown at the end.... while its shown in the 3rd book in the manga.
Yukiru Sugisaki (杉崎ゆきる, Yukiru Sugisaki?) which was later adapted into an anime and a PS2 game, subtitled "Crimson Wings".
Yukiru Sugisaki's wildly popular D•N•Angel manga began its manga run in Japan in Asuka Magazine in 1997 and inspired a hit 26-episode anime show in 2003. Although an action series, its artstyle, character design, and romantic context may be classified as shōjo manga. The manga is published in English by TOKYOPOP. The Manga currently consists of 11 volumes in tankobon form. While the storyline has not yet ended, no new material has been released since the August 2005 issue of ASUKA magazine. It is not known when Sugisaki will continue D•N•Angel, as she is currently doing illustration work for a series called EDEN in Shōnen Ace .
A series of drama CDs (D.N.Angel Wink) were also released, although It should be noted that the seiyu cast for the drama CDs is largely different from the anime cast.
The 26 episode television series aired in Japan from April 3, 2003 on TV Tokyo, and has been released on DVD in the US by ADV Films. The anime series has a different storyline than the manga series, therefore a two-volume special manga series was released by Asuka titled "D・N・ANGEL TV Animation Series" on 1 August 2003 (First Volume) and 1 October 2003 (2nd Volume), which follows the anime storyline. It finished broadcasting on September 25, 2003, which was the same date as the release of the game that carries the story from where the anime concluded.
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Daisuke Niwa is a 14 year-old-boy who has a special DNA due to his genes, whenever he sees or thinks of his crush Risa Harada, he turns into his alter-ego Dark, the legendary phantom thief also called Kokuyoku (Black Wings). But Dark sees his "crush," Riku Harada - who happens to be Risa's twin sister, and he transforms back into Daisuke. The only cure for Daisuke's problem is for someone he likes to return the love he gave her.
Later on, after being rejected by Risa, Daisuke falls in love with Riku. Riku likes him too, but until Daisuke is able to tell Riku about his condition and she can love both of them, he'll keep transforming. Unfortunately Riku, who had her first kiss stolen by Dark, now thinks of him as a "pervert".
Interestingly enough, Risa falls in love with Dark, and proceeds to do all sort of absurd things to get him to go out with her, which he eventually does (only in the manga). She has also kissed him on more than one occasion, and it is hinted that Dark still loves Riku, but Dark claims that he does not love her, and that, at least in the anime, Risa's grandmother, Rika, is the only woman he has ever loved. In the manga, Dark's reasons for rejecting Risa seem to be so that she is not hurt by the fact that he is immortal and not really human, and therefore cannot participate in a functional relationship.
Ah! My Goddess is really good too.
Oh My Goddess! (ああっ女神さまっ, Aa! Megami-sama!), also known as Ah! My Goddess, is a seinen manga series by Kosuke Fujishima currently serialised in Kodansha's monthly Afternoon magazine first published 1988-08-25 (was the September issue however). Originally a typical magical girlfriend romantic comedy, over time it has grown to feature more action and the latest variant has had a greater focus on developing the mystical aspects of the world in which it is set. Since the manga was first published there have been four anime offshoots.The manga tells the story of college freshman Keiichi Morisato, who, because of his pure heart, has been chosen by Yggdrasil, Heaven's computer system, to receive a single wish. The angelic "goddess" Belldandy is sent down to Earth to ask for his wish, and tells him that he can potentially wish for anything that he wants, from becoming a billionaire to destroying the world in an instant. However, Keiichi thinks that this entire meeting is a prank being played by his roommates, and so he wishes for Belldandy to stay with him forever, which, much to Keiichi's surprise, she does gladly. The manga follows their relationship as they become closer to each other.
The varying anime series feature the main characters and are based on the same basic plotline as the original manga, but each has taken a unique interpretation on this concept--described below--and, as such, should be considered separate canons. The only exception to this is the more recent TV series, which follows the plot of the manga closely.
Being a mechanical otaku [1] himself, Fujishima frequently bases whole chapters, or even story arcs, around mechanics, focusing especially on motorcycle mechanics. Most notably, readers discover that Keiichi Morisato is a member of his college's motor vehicle club, which is always under threat of being put out of commission by a rival motor club. There are also several story arcs related to racing found earlier in the manga; the concept of racing is also a significant plot device in each of the anime canons. Both Keiichi and Belldandy are exceptionally gifted at racing (Keiichi because of natural ability and Belldandy because of her ability to "talk" with the machines). Most of the other main characters have exhibited some degree of skill in racing and/or mechanics, making the idea of mechanics a significant device for character development and growth.
OMG, How could i forget about Full Metal Panic, this is the most addicting anime and manga series ever, and the eng dub is acctually good.
Katakana: フルメタル・パニック!, often abbreviated to FMP!) is a science fiction light novel series written by Shouji Gatou. The novels contain both mecha action and comedy segments. It is known outside of Japan primarily by its anime and manga adaptations. This article discusses the larger Full Metal Panic series of novels as well as the first animated adaptation.
The story has been animated in several separate occasions, following the plot of the novels in measured segments. The story is known for its mixture of its school segments focusing upon comedy and visual gags, and its longer and more serious plot arcs.
Both the novel and adaptations contain pop culture references, in-jokes, and oblique humor that is not readily obvious in its original language of Japanese. These include Monty Python, Limericks, and Puns in English. Additionally, certain character names and lines spoken are reminiscent of other famous anime series. Most recently, Full Metal Panic has been referenced in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya much to the enjoyment of fans. Author, Shouji Gatou contributed as screen writer in one of the episodes and an interview in the official fan book.
The novels are written by Shouji Gatou and illustrated by Shikidouji. It has been serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Monthly Dragon Magazine since 1998.[1] The novel is partially named as a homage to Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket and is unrelated to the later anime title Fullmetal Alchemist whose Japanese title differs significantly.
Many of the short stories published in the magazine are comedic in stark contrast to the full novels published by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. The author's handling and balance between the serious character driven plot of the full plot arcs and its contrast with the caricature portrayal of the same characters in the comedy arcs is one of the most lauded aspects of the series.
The main story develops its characters carefully, and is the shadow or "unusual" events of the protagonist's life. Appropriately, these stories feature a submarine, giant humanoid powered suits called Arm Slaves and people dying in combat. These events are extremely foreign to a normal Japanese high school student, bordering on unbelievable. A highlight of the series is a serious and semi-realistic view of humanoid robotic weapons on the battlefield. The Arm Slave has had significant consideration in its portrayal, ranging from its power source, operations, maintenance and pilot user interface. Much of the scientific hand waving is explained through Black Technology, for the amusement and interest of both readers and characters within the plot. (additional details in Arm Slave and Black Technology)
The comedic segments are the contrasting "normal life" portrayal of a high school student in Tokyo. This adds to the humor, as the comedic segments feature more implausible circumstances and explosions than in the more serious main story. The difference is that the comedic segments are a cartoon. Explosions are symbolic and humorous, no death results from these visual gags. In the main story, characters are heavily injured and perish when hit by a bullet. The juxtaposition of gritty realism within the "unusual and unreal" main story, and the light fantasy touch of the "real and daily life" is a constant source of entertainment and pleasure for many fans.
This has led to two discrete series of books within the narrative; the collected short stories, and the full novels. As of June 2006, there have been eight novels and nine short story collections published. There is also a significant number of short stories that have not yet been published in a collection, making the stories difficult to find outside back issues of the magazine.
Musnt forget Hellsing, this is really good.
Hellsing is an anime and manga series by Kouta Hirano.
Hellsing chronicles the efforts of the mysterious and secret Royal Order of Protestant Knights, Hellsing, as it combats vampires, ghouls, and other supernatural foes who threaten the kingdom of England.
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* 1 Publication and broadcast history
* 2 Overview
* 3 Major characters
* 4 Secondary characters
* 5 Characters Only In TV Series
o 5.1 Other Differences Between TV Series And Manga
* 6 Organizations
o 6.1 Royal Order of Protestant Knights, Hellsing
o 6.2 Millennium
o 6.3 Iscariot (Vatican Section XIII)
o 6.4 The Wild Geese
o 6.5 The Convention of Twelve
* 7 Allusions to other works
* 8 See also
* 9 References
* 10 External links
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The manga series began in 1997, and is still being published monthly in Young King OURs magazine, in Japan. The English version of the manga is published by Dark Horse, the French version by Editions Tonkam, the German version by Planet Manga, the Spanish one by Norma, the Polish one by J.P. Fantastica and the Traditional Chinese version by Tong Li.
A 13 episode TV series was produced by Studio GONZO in 2001, though the story and characters were slightly different from the original manga. The anime series was broadcast on Fuji Television in Japan from October 10, 2001 to January 16, 2002 and in the US on Starz!'s Encore Action channel from October 4, 2003 to December 27, 2003. As of December, 2005, the TV series has been broadcast since August of the same year on Animax Latinoamerica; the Latin-American branch of the satellite TV network owned by Sony Corp. which offer programing consisting exclusively of Anime works. The first few episodes of the TV series were screened at the "The Future of the Toons" (anime) showcase at 2005 Future Film Festival in Italy (some of the other anime screened: FLCL, Wolf's Rain, and RahXephon).
A new OVA series is planned that will cover the original story of the manga. The OVA series is being produced by Geneon Entertainment, Inc. and the animation studio Satelight. "Hellsing I OVA DIGEST FOR FLEAKS" ("Fleaks" being an "Engrish" mis-translation of "Freaks"), which is a 30 minute-long sample version of Hellsing OVA I, aired on TV Kanagawa stations at 2:45 AM on January 22, 2006. The first episode of the Hellsing OVA was released on DVD in Japan on February 10, 2006. The episode is 50 minutes long. The first episode premiered in the U.S. at Anime Expo 2006 on July 2 and is scheduled for DVD release on December 5, 2006. Hellsing OVA II was released August 25th, 2006.
Hirano is also working on a prequel to Hellsing, entitled Hellsing: The Dawn. It is published at irregular intervals in special editions of Young King OURs.
Hellsing creator, Kouta Hirano stated in an interview that he will finish Hellsing in about a year and a half to two years and that he has another project planned which he is keeping a secret until the time comes to reveal it.
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Hellsing is unique in that it takes much of itself from late 19th century and early 20th century Western fiction. It includes themes primarily from H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu works and Bram Stoker's Dracula, rolled together with some fast-paced action sequences. The main characters are part of the Hellsing organization, which may have been inspired by the Lovecraftian Miskatonic University's Wilmarth Foundation, an organization formed for fighting demons and the undead. Cthulhu Mythos fans will appreciate the parallels. In addition, the name Hellsing is derived from Abraham van Helsing, and it has been indicated that the series takes place in the same continuity as the novel Dracula.
Additionally, the series is different from many other anime/manga in that it focuses more on close-quarter combat using exotic guns, similar to the style of heroic bloodshed, with lots of jumping and diving.
Studio GONZO drew the thirteen-episode anime series intensely stylized and matched with an extensive soundtrack, scored by Yasushi Ishii, which mixes rock, blues and jazz with experimental elements.
The manga, which currently spans seventy-six chapters, is vastly different from the anime in the themes presented and the atmosphere employed. There is little limit to the atrocities characters can commit in the story ranging from rape, mutilation, torture and cannibalism yet at the same time it delves heavily into strength of character, kindness and heroism. The artwork is unique and highly detailed; it is almost always quite bloody, featuring gore and dismemberment in a manner which, while grotesque, is often amusing. Hirano mostly works with thick outlines, highly detailed tone-work and inking; he also makes use of heavy shading, with large areas obscured by shadow. While initially this appears as a shortcut to drawing detail, it is mainly used as an effect to add drama or tension to a scene: in this manner, it is often accompanied by highly detailed artwork and usually focuses on the face; only in rare circumstances does Hirano actually seem to use it (in conjunction with the fact that most characters wear dark clothing) to skip any detail. Another unique feature is the use of 10 chapters per volume past Vol. 6, when the normal amount is 6 or 7-- each chapter is unusually short, being only 10 or more pages long; this could be a lack of motivation on the part of Hirano(who has described himself in liner notes as "lazy") or could simply reflect the more detailed artwork of each chapter.
The story behind the manga breaks many stereotypes and clichés associated with traditional vampire stories in any medium. Some examples are the use of independent, strong female characters (most notably Integra Hellsing), the modernization of the outlook and opinions held by the vampires of the cast, and minor use of parody when compared to other vampire stories; it also features many hallmarks of traditional stories, such as making a distinct edge between the 'good' characters and the 'bad' characters, normally through having the antagonists being the direct moral opposites of the protagonists. For instance, Seras (one of the main protagonists and a female vampire) is portrayed as being unnaturally good-willed, tomboyish and erotophobic, whereas typical female vampires are very sexually active, amoral and very feminine.
The story begins as a mystery genre story with the main characters scrambling for answers portending a dark apocalypse and then develops into a unique war story which centers equally around the hardy soldiers who suffer and toil in the ditches and trenches of the battlefield to the mad leaders who revel in the bloodshed of the war. The story also presents several interesting and diverse philosophical themes and phrases riddled with possible alternate meanings. One of the most noted examples is the question, "Are you a dog, a man or a monster?" Alucard often raises this question as well as the concept of being 'Human'.
Hellsing draws on inspiration from dozens of different anime/manga/movies/novels/etc. Some are coincidental, while others are actually cited as sources of inspiration. One thing no one has agreed upon is the exact details of the "Vampire Lore" of the Hellsing universe which is a mixture of many different fictional portrayals including Stoker and Ricean vampires. This is made no easier by the introduction of artificial vampires.
The ongoing prequel to the manga series, entitled Hellsing: The Dawn, is set in September of 1944, in the midst of World War II. The story features Walter (then only 14 years old) and Alucard fighting Millennium in Warsaw, Poland. Because of its popularity, the importance of the story in relation to Hellsing, and the fact that some scenes from The Dawn were present in the OVA trailer, it is possible that The Dawn will be animated as part of the new OVA series. This is supported also by the appearance of Alucard, as he appears in The Dawn, at the end of the credits in the first episode. However, there has been no mention of The Dawn making an appearance in the OVA by either the creators or Hirano, so it remains to be seen.
D. Gray-man just came out, so there is little to read and watch, but its awsome.
D.Gray-man (ディー・グレイマン Dī Gureiman) is a manga series by Katsura Hoshino. It is a Gothic-fiction manga first serialized in 2004 in Weekly Shōnen Jump (published by Shueisha under their Jump Comics imprint). It is an ongoing series and is currently up to volume 8, with 95 chapters. There is also a novel series called Reverse that tells the characters' backgrounds. As of August 21, VIZ has released the first two volumes in the United States. An animated version of the manga has been announced, and began airing on October 3, 2006. The anime's opening theme is "INNOCENT SORROW", performed by abingdon boys school. The ending is "SNOW KISS" by NIRGILIS.
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* 1 The Story
* 2 Characters
* 3 Terms
o 3.1 Akuma
o 3.2 Black Order
o 3.3 Exorcists
o 3.4 Innocence
o 3.5 Noah's Ark
* 4 Manga Covers
o 4.1 VIZ Media
* 5 Episode list
* 6 Game Appearances
* 7 External links
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The plot revolves around Allen Walker, an Exorcist, in the midst of an imaginary 19th century Europe. Allen is a member of the Black Order , which contains Exorcists, connected with Vatican. The mission of the Dark Religious Organization is to stop The Millennium Earl, an evil demon-like entity intending to cleanse the world by destroying all the humans in it in the manner of Noah's great flood.
The Exorcists themselves are special people gifted with compatibility with Innocence, a divine substance created in the ages past to combat the Earl's minions, the Akumas. It is said that there are exactly 109 units of Innocence scattered around the world. Once an Innocence finds its compatible person, it will evolve to become a weapon to fight the Akumas.
As the story goes, Allen Walker is introduced with more Exorcist characters, among them are Yu Kanda, Rinali Lee and Rabi. Also in the spotlight are Komui Lee, the church's science department supervisor and older brother of Rinali Lee, Bookman, a mysterious colleague within the church, and Cross Marian, a General in the Organization and Allen's master.
More villains also appear along the way. There are higher level Akumas, with greater power, skill and wit. Newly appearing as of this article is Noah's Family, a group humans descended from Noah himself gifted with great power allied with the Earl.
As of chapter 90, Allen, Kanda, Aleister, Rinali and Rabi are trapped in the Earl's ark, which is crumbling by the second. They are currently trying to get out.
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