idolmaster

Hey It’s Rai Anime: Idolmaster It’s been a while since I have written here, or any other place really and I guess some of you might be wondering why. Before I start going off the post’s track and I begin talking about my writer’s block, overcoming depression and many sad things like that, let us simply forget about it and say that I have turned a new leaf. It took a while for me to get back on track and love my writing again but I am back (and hopefully to stay.) I know I already wrote about it, but its something I wanted to talk about further. here's another look at idolmaster, the anime. I have a lot planned for this blog so keep on the lookout for them. Love you all. -Rai ~*~ Today we will talk about Idolmaster, the one anime that helped me overcome my fears and the one whom brought my faith back into anime that revolves around music. Idolmaster was originally a video game franchise. Of course, we have talked about that type before haven’t we? I am referring to Maji Love 1000%. Comparing these two is like finding a needle on a haystack. Each has its own differences, strength and weakness. But, we are talking about Idolmaster now so let us get to it! Idolmaster revolves around 765 Pro. It is a company with the ideal at hand to debut idols, talented girls who will shine and sparkle at whatever they will do. Thus our idols come in. Twelve beautiful, talented girls, each one with her own unique charisma and back story as to why they want to become top idol. Each passing episode gives you an insight into the live of one (or more than one) of the girls and their struggle to become known into the industry. 26 heartwarming episodes, each filled with song, hope, dreams and more importantly; friendship. I believe that the top lesson you will get out of this anime is friendship and unity. No matter the struggle, no matter how hard it gets, these girls will come to learn that the problems they are facing, no matter the size it appears to be, they don’t have to go through it alone. Often, just being there for someone when they need you the most is the biggest help you can give. That is what I got out of the anime at least. The songs are catchy, the animation is cute, the back stories pull you in and the plot is great. I truly recommend this anime.

Hey It's Rai Reviews; Idolmaster

Hello guys and welcome to another section of Rai reviews. I know I have not written a lot lately and even though I do not have any explanation other than writer’s block, I do assure you that I have been keeping up to date with most anime. This spring I have been watching saint seiya omega, eureka seven AO and fairy tail as well as legend of Korra and watching other anime in between. Most anime I watched this spring finished, bringing a sad empty void to my heart because I truly enjoyed them. So let us take a minute of silence for zero no tsukaima F and listen to me girls I am your father. So, what anime will I review today? I am glad you asked. Yesterday I finished watching Idolm@aster and I enjoyed it so much I could not wait to write about it. Idolmaster, as many of you probably already know is based off a array of video games and various spinoffs. Okay, I admit I have not played any of the games nor had I any experience about the plot at all before I began seeing it. I stumbled upon the anime on youtube. The first opening “ready” was on someone’s top list of openings and I found it so cute I did research on it and decided upon oh, what the heck I’ll give it a chance. I was bored one day and I glanced at my to watch list, saw idolmaster on the top and looked for the first episode. I have to say it takes a few episodes for you to fully get adjusted to the randomness going on but all in all, it is quite entertaining to watch. The characters are amusing, intriguing and each one has a plot which will get you wondering and wanting even more. The songs are catchy, the dance moves are amazing, I have no complains animated wise, this anime is absolutely amazing and breath taking. I truly recommend it and it has become one of my favorites.

Hey It's Rai reviews; Full Moon Wo Sagashite

I wanted to write up a review about this anime for a while now. With the anniversary of my cousin's death coming up, as a tribute to her I thought okay I'll do it in January. And here we are now, so let's go!

Searching for a full moon is a totally different take on the magical girl stuff we normally have to deal with. It's a bit more darker, filled with in-between moments of slight happiness.

The story revolves around Mitsuki Koyama, a twelve year old girl with throat cancer. Her only dream is to become a world known singer so her songs will reach the person she truly loves, Eichi Sakurada.

Of course, Eichi left for America beofre she had the chance to tell him how she feels and now, with only a year left befoe she dies, she wants to be able to do so.

Her dream is made reality when two shinigami come into her life. Takuto and Meroko the dynamic duo who every time I look at them together for some odd reason Jesse and James come to mind. Maybe it's the fact that Meroko is an airhead, pink haired and lacks a brain. Or maybe it's the fact that Takuto is the brain of the team. Who knows.

Takuto slowly falls in love with Mitsuki. Which ironically turns out to be the daughter of one of the guys in the band he was in before he tragically died.

Yeah, that serves no plot twist whatsoever.

Meroko in the other hand is madly in love with Takuto and even though she's jealous of Mitsuki actually comes through a lot of times to save her.

Mitsuki on the other hand, is a clueless idiot let's leave it at that. She has no clue that Takuto loves her and it isn't until the last minute where she still chases after Eichi.

Eichi is an enigma and later we find out that he died.

Again, I repeat; No plot twists whatsoever.

Mitsuki was searching for aomething that did not exist. Takuto was wasting his powers on her for no reason at all.

Oh right I forgot to mention where the magic fell in all of this.

You see Mitsuki, by the help of Takuto, transformed into Full Moon. Full Moon is a sixteen year old pop singer with the voice of gods.

Not only does Mitsuki have throat cancer, a boy after her, school to deal with not to mention a strict grandmother but now she has to deal with record labels, song writing, a manager and a rival who hates her as full moon but loves her as Mitsuki.

Wow that was a mouthful.

All in all Mitsuki learns a powerful lesson and we do too.

Do not follow your dreams, as they will only lead you to a dark path?

That doesn't sound right.

Do not fall into depression when you find out your crush is dead?

No I don't think that's it either.

Fall in love with a shinigami, who happens to be your father's friend and now gets a second chance in life as a teenager?

What kind of message is that?

Okay, I give up. What is the message we're supposed to get here then? Your guess is as good at mines.

Putting aside all the plot twists, dark themes and idiot things Meroko and Mitsuki's grandmother makes us go through the anime is not so bad.

I highly reccomend it and I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I did.

See you next time when I review another anime.

Rai out.