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6 Anime Like Say “I Love You” (Sukitte Ii na yo) [Updated Recommendations]

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One can observe, imagine, or experience one of the many milestones in relationships: the moment when someone says “I Love You.” Furthermore, how does the individual on the receiving end respond? Excited because they feel the same way? Frightened because it was unexpected? In Sukitte Ii na yo (Say “I Love You”), Mei Tachibana’s outlook on socialization is significantly altered when Yamato Kurosawa enters her life, profoundly changing her perceptions on friends, love, and everything in between. Here at Honey’s, we identically feel that anime sparks ardent emotions in our lives, whether by love, accomplishments, break-ups, or even loss. Coincidently, here is our list of 6 Anime like Sukitte Ii na yo (Say “I Love You), offering a dose of slice-of-life action. Will you flee or embrace the LOVE Honey is presenting? <3

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Similar Anime to Sukitte Ii na yo / Similar Anime to Say "I Love You"

1. Kimi ni Todoke (Kimi ni Todoke: From Me To You)

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[Information episodes=" 25 " aired=" October 2009 – March 2010 "]

“Don’t judge a book by its cover!” Tell that to Sawako Kuronuma’s classmates! In the anime Kimi ni Todoke, Sawako’s appearance is often mistaken as the scary girl from the film “The Ring,” thus giving her the nickname, Sadako. The gossip about Sawako deters people from getting to know who she really is. Consequently, those who know her can say that she is opposite from this fictitious film character. Sawako is very timid, kind and sweet. As Sawako yearns for friends and a sense of fitting in, she is drawn to Shouta Kazehaya, the most popular boy. Incidentally, when Shouta starts talking to her, Sawako’s spirit is overjoyed. Over the course of time, Sawako and Shouta venture on to new endeavors, both individually and together. In comparing Kimi ni Todoke with Sukitte Ii na yo (Say "I Love You"), they share a similar character complex where the shy and outcast female lead seeks refuge in the popular, coveted lead male. Additionally, both opposing natures grow to embrace different aspects of life through each others’ perspectives.

Kimi ni todoke – From Me to You – Vol 1 & 2 - Official

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2. Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun (My Little Monster)

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[Information episodes=" 13 " aired=" October 2012 – December 2012 "]

Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun (My Little Monster) documents the growing relationship between the very isolated, distant and ice cold Shizuku Mizutani and the carefree yet emotional Haru Yoshida. Their relationship begins when Shizuku is tasked with delivering homework assignments to Haru’s house. As such, their romance proceeds slowly, but the two of them begin to discover new aspects of themselves and each other despite what others have observed. With each episode, this anime presents the needed close connections one must chance upon in order to develop and grow. In comparing Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun (My Little Monster) with Sukitte Ii na yo (Say "I Love You"), both are romantic comedies highlighting the buildup of a friendship among two opposites into something more. Also, My Little Monster and Say “I Love You” have strong, dynamic characters that provide significant support to an already fantastic storyline.

My Little Monster – Official Trailer

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3. Bokura ga Ita (We Were There)

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[Information episodes=" 26 " aired=" July 2006 – December 2006 "]

Nanami Takahashi begins her first year in high school. Mentally prepared, Nanami has her mind set that her school life will go as typically portrayed in teen movies, which consists of making tons of friends and gaining popularity rapidly. Further along, Bokura ga Ita revolves around the budding relationship between Nanami and Yano Motoharu, a boy from her school. Collectively, we journey through the struggles and joys of blossoming romance, drama, and comedy between Nanami and Yano. In comparing Bokura ga Ita with Sukitte Ii na yo (Say "I Love You"), the animation is very similar between the two, displaying very light and delicate artistry. Moreover, the development of the characters and storyline are very simplistic and easy to follow.

“We Were There” (October, 2009)

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Any Anime Like Say "I Love You" / Any Anime Like Sukitte Ii na yo?

4. Hiyokoi

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[Information episodes=" 3 " aired=" December 2012 – December 2012 "]

Hiyokoi highlights the adventures of Hiyori Nishiyama, a very shy and awkward girl starting off at a new school. Hiyori is quickly drawn towards the very attractive and charismatic Yuushin Hirose. In this three episode special, Hiyori and Yuushin navigate the school year before Christmas holiday. Additionally, these two very visually dissimilar characters provide an interesting and exciting plot. In comparing Hiyokoi with Sukitte Ii na yo (Say "I Love You"), again the element of “opposites attract” is demonstrated. Furthermore, there are components of realism to each story.

「ひよ恋」第1回 2012年12月4日 放映/雪丸もえ/りぼんオリジナルアニメ

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5. Kaichou wa Maid-sama!

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[Information episodes=" 26 " aired=" April 2010 – September 2010 "]

Misaki Ayuzawa is the first female school president in a school that newly transitioned from being all-boys to co-ed. As she is deemed “Demon President” by a majority of males at the school, she is not afraid to lay down the law and stick up for her fellow female classmates. Strong and strict, Misaki appears to be running the show. However, as she appears as nothing short of perfection among her schoolmates, she embarrassingly works part-time as a café maid in order to support her family. No one at her school knows about this shameful secret until the most popular boy in school, Takumi Usui catches her on her work shift. Caught in a bind, Takumi holds the power of whether to bring the president down or take advantage of the situation to get closer to her. In comparing Kaichou wa Maid-sama with Sukitte Ii na yo (Say "I Love You"), they share familiar aspect of characters falling in love with each other in very cute and funny ways. Also, the main characters share identically close personality traits.

Kaichou wa maid sama trailer

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6. Ao Haru Ride (Blue Spring Ride)

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[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" July 2014 – September 2014 "]

Ao Haru Ride also known as Blue Spring Ride follows Yoshioka through her life in high school. Recognized as the “cute girl” in middle school, Yoshioka is on a mission to revamp her image due to the hate she received from her female peers and the popularity and awe from the boys. As such, Yoshioka is faced with the many issues and obstacles of being a teenager: love, romance, friendship, etc. On top of that, her new, contrasting image disrupts how she really is naturally. Correspondingly, her friend from middle school also joins her in high school, Kou Mabuchi. Kou’s appearance too has greatly changed from middle school. Taken together, Ao Haru Ride, channels Yoshioka and Kou discovering themselves and the development of their relationship. Ao Haru Ride (Blue Spring Ride) and Sukitte Ii na yo (Say "I Love You") both are about romance, friendship, school life and the triumphs and failures of each. They are also both heart-tugging, enjoyable anime that succeeded incredible manga. The stories mean for the audience to truly be engaged, really feeling what the characters do.

Ao Haru Ride Anime Trailer - TVアニメ『アオハライド』PV第1弾 (Blue Spring Ride, Aoharaido)

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Final Thoughts

So there you have it. These are Honey’s Recommendations for 6 Anime like Sukitte Ii na yo. (Say "I Love You"). The element of opposite attraction combined with Drama, Comedy and Romance are what propel these anime collectively. Further, we know there are tons more out there. Let us know what we’ve missed! What other anime identical to Sukitte Ii na yo (Say "I Love You") can you suggest to us and other readers? Leave your comments below! We’ll LOVE YOU for it!

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There are few anime that capture the existence of a lonely high school career such as Say, “I Love You”. Every small detail to the largest social dilemma has been accurately portrayed through Tachibana and her fellow cast of characters. Therefore, to find similar anime posed quite a challenge and here are the fruits of such labor. Six anime that won’t disappoint fans of Say, “I Love You” and will hopefully bring forth the same feelings of love and longing as Say, “I Love You”.

Similar Anime to Suki tte iinayo / Similar Anime to Say “I Love You”

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1. Kimi ni Todoke (Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You)

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[Information episodes=" 25 " aired=" Oct 7, 2009 - Mar 31, 2010 "]

Poor, misunderstood Sawako is feared by her classmates because of her name and because of this she is consistently isolated by her classmates when in truth, Sawako is a sweet, gentle soul always will to lend a hand to someone in need. A chance encounter changes everything when classmate, Kazehaya, sees her school uniform and asks for directions to their school. Sawako happily helps him find his way and reveals her smile to him. Taken aback by her innocent beauty, Kazehaya develops feelings for her and begins to pull Sawako out of her shell for the world to see. While the main characters in Say, “I Love You” and Kimi ni Todoke may be fundamentally different from each other, don’t dismiss this anime outright. Both shows revolve around school life and feature rich character development from each member of the cast. Both of the main women in each show travel the road to self-discovery and eventually learn who they are and what they truly want. Fans who love Say, “I Love You” will also enjoy the rich school life and drama of shoujo anime Kimi ni Todoke.

Kimi ni Todoke OP

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2. Love Com (Lovely Complex)

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[Information episodes=" 24 " aired=" Apr 7, 2007 - Sep 29, 2007 "]

Risa Koizumi stands 5' 8" tall dwarfing other girls at her school and making it difficult to date while her classmate, Atsushi Ootani, has a similar but opposite problem. He’s only 5’ 1” making him shorter than the average female in his class. Together, the duo decides to help each other date their ultimate crush, but what they didn’t anticipate was that they would end up growing closer to each other instead. Lovely Complex is a classic example of school life shoujo just as Say, "I Love You" is. The coming of age tales are quite similar in that love blossoms in the most unlikely of places. What became a working partnership can easily transform into something more. In both animes the characters are very strong willed and display very human qualities that viewers can relate to easily.

Lovely Complex OP

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3. Skip Beat!

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[Information episodes=" 25 " aired=" Oct 6, 2008 - Mar 30, 2009 "]

When Kyoko Mogami runs away with her childhood friend, Shou Fuwa, so he can pursue his dreams of being a pop star, she never expected to be taken advantage of. When Kyoko finally comes to the realization that Shou only thinks of her as his personal maid, she sets out to beat him at his own game…by become an actress. Once recruited by a prominent talent agency, Kyoko meets Ren Tsuruga, a famous actor, who decides to help her on her journey through show business. Their relationship begins rather rocky, but soon forms into something much more complicated, all while battling each other’s heavy pasts. Skip Beat! ‘s story is one of coming to terms with one’s own past as well as personal growth. Kyoko is strong willed, giving Skip Beat! the same shoujo vibe as Say, “I Love You”. Both main female character leads are unwilling to let go of the past, but slowly learn to trust again thanks to the men that love them. The same high tension drama found in Say “I Love You” can also be found in Skip Beat! giving fans a feeling of being satisfied.

Skip Beat! OP

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Any Animes Like Say “I Love You” / Any Animes Like Suki tte iinayo ?

4. Itazura Na Kiss (ItaKiss)

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[Information episodes=" 25 " aired=" Apr 5, 2008 - Sep 25, 2008 "]

At the bottom of her class, Kotoko Aihara, has a huge crush on the school’s smartest and most popular boy in school, Naoki Irie, and decides to confess to him. She discovers that Naoki is not the man she thought he was when he simply takes her confession and heartlessly rips it up. Upset and mad, she returns home to find the house her father painstakingly built has collapsed in a mild earthquake. With no place to go, her father’s close friend offers them a place to stay, but unfortunately the family friend happens to be Naoki’s father! Now living under the same roof as her ex-crush, she slowly begins to melt his icy heart. Kotoko's tale is unique in the sense that once the two main characters become a couple, the store continues on for many years giving viewers a unique perspective on how relationships are not always easy. The romance and fluff moments only seen in shoujo and slice of life anime can are abundant in Skip Beat giving Say “I Love You” fans that warm, fuzzy feeling experience they so desperately crave.

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5.Hachimitsu to Clover (Honey and Clover)

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[Information episodes=" 26 " aired=" Apr 15, 2005 - Sep 27, 2005 "]

The story begins with three roommates; Yuta Takemoto, Takumi Mayama, and Shinobu Morita, who attend an art school together in Tokyo and are introduced to a new student named, Hagumi Hanamoto, the daughter of Professor Shuji Hanamoto’s cousin. It is revealed that Hagumi, or Hagu for short, is a prodigy whose paintings are often sought after and as a result, she suffers from great amounts of pressure and anxiety. Through her budding friendship with these three love struck men, she begins to overcome her worst fears. The personal struggles Hagu is burdened with affect her social life significantly not unlike Tachibana in Say, “I Love You”. Every day is a constant battle of trust and self-doubt, but eventually both women open up through the warmth of other people around them that care. Honey and Clover is a coming of age anime where self-confidence is the difference between the successful and the failures. Tachibana learns a similar truth in Say, “I Love You” and viewers can easily relate to this lesson in their everyday lives.

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6. Parakiss (Paradise Kiss)

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[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" Oct 14, 2005 - Dec 30, 2005 "]

As a student at a prestigious high school, Yukari Hayasaka believed education and hard work were the only ways to make it in real world, but after meeting some fashion students at a school downtown and being “kidnapped” to model, she begins to doubt herself. As Yukari is exposed to the fashion world more and more, she happens upon a man named George who takes an equal interest in her. Romance blooms and soon Yukari is forced to make a decision between her academic life and the fashion world. Just as Tachibana has her worldview turned upside down, Yukari embarks on a similar journey in Paradise Kiss. Both young women are paralyzed by their past experiences and are initially unwilling to question themselves, but with a little help from newfound friends, they learn to trust not only themselves but others as well. Viewers will love the high quality animation and colorful characters in Paradise Kiss just as they loved the familiar characters in Say, “I Love You”.

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While Say, “I Love You” is certainly unique and hard to emulate, anime that emit the same feelings of angst and drama do exist and will bring fans much joy. Discovering the same types of honest stories told in different styles can bring a refreshing spin on a tale previously viewed as trite. Thankfully, many of these series are rich in plot and character development forcing viewers to tear their eyes from the screen once finished. In addition, some of the shows listed have multiple seasons including Honey and Clover and Kimi ni Todoke. Please enjoy these series at your leisure and let us know what you think in the comments!

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[Honey's Crush Wednesday] – 5 Natsuki Subaru Highlights - Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu”

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  • Episodes :25
  • Genre :Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
  • Airing Date : Apr 4, 2016 - Sep 19, 2016
  • Producers :White Fox
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The story centers on Natsuki Subaru, a typical normal teenager, who one day gets sucked into a parallel world of the Kingdom of Lugnica. Upon arriving, Subaru thought that he was supposed to be some sort of hero with overpowering abilities that will somehow make him really famous in the fantasy world like the typical cliché stories. Turns out, he didn’t have anything to begin with. Zero. Except the fact that he realized he could somehow ‘Return by Death’ to a few days back, a unique ability that allows him to jump back time if he were to end up dead. Join Subaru as he exploits this ability to somehow change the present/future for the better!

Natsuki Subaru Bio

Seiyuu Name: Yuusuke Kobayashi “My name is Natsuki Subaru. Not only am I clueless, I’m also broke beyond compare! Nice to meet ya!” After experiencing some gruesome death(s), Natsuki Subaru began to realize that he holds the key to change the outcomes of his actions in the future. With his ability to ‘Return by Death’, he uses it to protect the ones he deeply cares for, mainly Emilia and Rem. Funny, quirky, persistent, caring, are the words you’re looking for if you want to describe what kind of man Natsuki Subaru is!

Natsuki Subaru Highlights

1. Selfless and Chivalrous

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Ever heard the expression, “Chivalry is dead?” that expression doesn’t apply to Natsuki Subaru. Even with his quirky attitude and views of the fantasy world he was summoned to, Subaru is quite the gentleman. This can be seen in the very first episode of the series, where he decided to help Emilia, whom he just met, as a token of gratitude for saving him. His slick moves don't end there, though. In episode 3 of the series, when Natsuki successfully foiled Elsa Granhirte’s attack towards Emilia saving her life, he asked for something in return from Emilia. One request and that is to tell him what her name is. Subaru can also be really selfless in terms of saving other people, willingly sacrificing himself to save everyone. This can be seen in episode 9, where he purposely pushed Rem out of the way from an incoming attack from the ‘Mabeasts’.

2. His Affection Towards Emilia

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So in the previous entry, you’d known about his cringe-y heroic moments where he asked nothing in return other than the name of the beautiful half-elf Emilia. Although some might argue that this move was a cheeky one for him to get closer with Emilia, with throughout the series, you will realize that his feelings towards her are genuine and that he cares deeply for Emilia. “All those times I got hurt, all the crying I did, all the pain I felt, all the fighting I did with my life at stake… And my reward was her name and a single smile.” “Jeez… Talk about unequal compensation.” – Natsuki Subaru One of the most highlighted scenes of Emilia and Subaru is when Subaru went through a mental struggle of putting up a tough front in order to gain the trust of Ram and Rem. Emilia, who caught on Subaru’s façade, provided him comfort by letting him lie down on her lap. Subaru finally broke into tears, and with that, he was back on his feet again.

3. His Affection Towards Rem or Rem’s Affection Towards Him.

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If you have already watched the series, then you know exactly what this entry meant. In episode 18 of the series, Subaru, who had just experienced several deaths involving Petelgeuse and the Witch’s Cult, was torn apart mentally. Unable to see a way out, Subaru resolved into the least heroic solution, running away with Rem. Although Rem cares deeply for Subaru and the thought did cross Rem’s mind of having a beautiful family with Subaru, nevertheless she couldn’t let Subaru do that. She knew that if they were to leave at that point, things would never be the same again. Subaru wouldn’t be the same again. Subaru continued with the self-denial, admitting that he is weak, powerless, and couldn’t do anything. Rem broke into tears explaining how the Subaru she knew was a hero and how she trusts him no matter what. Overall, it was a very touching scene, you would be lying if you haven’t felt your heartstrings pulled after watching Rem show her unconditional faith and love towards Subaru. With that said, this very reason is also why some fans ‘hate’ Subaru, because he still remained faithful towards Emilia, casting Rem into the notorious ‘Friend Zone’.

4. Great with Kids

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This next one is one of the winning personalities for an ideal husband. Subaru is really great with kids, as seen in the very first episode of the series when Emilia came across a little girl who got lost, Subaru was able to stop her from crying with a little coin trick. Subaru’s knack with kids is also shown in episode 9 where he was able to get to know the kids from the villages in a much deeper level. Knowing what their dreams are and what not. He even goes to the trouble heading back to the village to save those kids who are in danger, after finding out that the stray dog was a Shaman. ‘Subaru, best husbando.’

5. Persistent

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If you haven’t figured it by now, Subaru can be extremely persistent when it comes to certain situations, refusing to give up at all costs. This trait is highly respected by many, including Crusch Karsten, one of the five candidates for the royal election. When facing the infamous White Whale, Subaru was the first one to run into the battlefield, ignoring all the danger and risks of death. “Stand up! Lift your faces! Take up your weapons! Look at that boy. He’s so weak and fragile, a breath could blow him away, and he’s unarmed! He is a powerless boy, whose defeat I have seen with my own eyes! He’s weaker than anyone else here! Yet he’s shouting louder than anyone, that we can still do this. So how can we sit here, with downcast gazes? If our weakest man has not given up, how is kneeling in defeat acceptable for us? Did you all come this far to wallow in shame?!” Thanks to Subaru’s willpower, Crusch gave a motivational speech to her army, making them regain their fighting spirit once more.


Final Thoughts

After experiencing several gruesome deaths, one is bound to break. That happens to Subaru, and it’s not air to blame him for it. Dying can be a mentally traumatic thing, let alone dying several times. Even though we may see quite a few scenes where Subaru just gave up and lost it, he will eventually find help to regain his normal self. All in all, Subaru is a great person, with amazing personalities. Although some might argue that Subaru is stupid for choosing Emilia over Rem, Subaru has earned a lot of fandom for an individual, truly a ‘Zero’ to ‘Hero’ type of guy!

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C3 Tokyo 2016 - Post Show

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Overview of C3 Tokyo

The beauty of Japan is that all year round, there are a plethora of events that take place all across the nation. One of them is C3 Tokyo which took place this past weekend, and focused primarily on the latest anime, manga, and games within the country. While most are more acquainted with the ever popular Tokyo Game Show which is scheduled to start in a few weeks, C3 Tokyo is the precursor to that event since it gives people a chance to get a sneak peek of what's to come, and to also enjoy a variety of festivities that take place on the showroom floor. The event is catered towards everyone and there's a special area of the event that's solely dedicated to family, with various children's activities to choose from. If you ever make your way here to Japan, and would like to get a taste of C3 for yourself, be sure to check out their official website (Japanese only) for more information. Official Website :http://www.c3tokyo.com/
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When it Established 2011
Length of event August 27th - 28th, 2016
Place / location Makuhari Messe Kokusai Tenjijou Hall 1-2-3
Cost Advanced Tickets: 1,300 yen (Including tax) Two Advanced Tickets: 2,200 yen (Including tax) On the day Tickets: 1,500 yen (Including tax)
Hotels

We recommend that if you plan to stay for a longer period of time, that you schedule ahead of time to avoid losing the best rooms.

Within 0.5km of Makuhari Messe:
  • Hotel New Otanai Makuhari
Within 1km of Makuari Messe:
  • Apa Hotel and Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
  • Hotel the Manhattan
  • Hotel Springs Makuhari
Within 5km of Makuhari Messe:
  • Maple Inn Makuhari

Event message for fans

Fused with the passion of character and hobby, C3 Tokyo is one of Japan's largest entertainment events that anyone can participate in. With many company booths ranging from a variety of genres, a main stage catering to our many guests, and more enriching content, we are looking forward to everyone who visits!

What to Expect

C3 Tokyo is full of entertainment and the minute you walk in you're immediately greeted with pamphlets from employees, which show you where all of the different company booths are on the floor. The event tries to primarily focus on chara hobby (キャラホビー) which is all about Gundam, Gunpla, and more. However there's so much else to see and do that you're always on the move to see what else is around. Every booth is filled with something interesting, with a ton of products to purchase such as T-shirts, games, and anime blu ray boxes; pretty much everything you can possibly imagine is sold here.
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There's a main stage where small concerts take place, and various interviews are conducted with several Seiyuu from popular anime such as the most recent Ange Vierge. Other notable anime were Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans, Accel World: Infinite Burst, Strike the Blood, and Alderamin on The Sky. The two days have their own special events which we'll cover in more in detail down below, but for those who entered on the 28th were fortunate to get the chance to check out the C3 Market, where various artists would show off their products and buyers would flock the area to see what they could grab, and mind you the prices for these things aren't cheap!

What to Bring in Order to Enjoy the Event

So that brings us to the most imperative part and that's what to carry with you. As aforementioned, prices aren't going to be cheap at this event so you'll need to carry a good amount of yen around if you intend to splurge. When we took a look around at some of the items presented, prices ranged from as low as 2,000 yen upwards to 100,000 yen which roughly converts to $1,000US dollars. Since this event takes place in the summer there's really no need to carry too much, but we suggest perhaps carrying an umbrella should the weather have plans of its own on that day. We can't stress this enough however, and that's to bring lots of liquid. While the event does provide food and other amenities, pricing isn't very friendly so unless you'd like to spend 120 yen on water from the vending machines, we suggest supplying yourself with a bottle or two since you'll be doing a lot of walking. Perhaps just as important as the money you bring, a camera is what you'll need to truly enjoy your experience and to save your memories for when you go back home. There's going to be plenty to see and do, so it's best to carry one around so that you can snap a few photos with the booth girls, or cosplay. We also suggest to travel light at this event, one because it's a summer event and we wouldn't want you baking in your own juices. There's going to be a lot of swag to pick up from every booth you visit so you'll be walking out with bags anyway. So if you intend to bring a backpack or something, make sure it's a very small one, or carry a medium sized pouch if needed.

What to do While There / What is Available

August 27th - Day One

Saturday kicked off the event with Hobby Japan taking the reins and setting up an exclusive section called Hobby Academy, where enthusiasts and curious passerby can take a look at how gunpla is put together, with many amazing techniques taught to you by the experts. The great part about it is that you too get a chance to try it out for yourself, with the experts guiding you along the way which was fantastic.
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Once you've finished learning from the gunpla enthusiasts, there are a ton of events that take place on the main stage exclusively on Day One. If you were lucky enough to grab an early seat for the main stage, you can check out the Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans stage show where various interviews are conducted with the voice actors of the show, with certain animations displayed on the big screen. During this show, photos can't be taken so you can only either sit if you were lucky, or stand among the large crowd to get a glimpse of what's happening. Those who were in attendance however had a special sneak peek at the second season of Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans, which is scheduled to air October 2nd on TBS/MBS. In total, there were 4 stage events that took place on Saturday with the second one being Binan Koukou Chikyuboueibu LOVE! LOVE! the third Gundam Build Fighters: Tri Island Wars, followed by a special performance by the trio of Chihiro Yonekura, Sayaka Sakai, and Yui Makino who come from the Anison (anime songs put together as one word) genre. Each stage event took place at various times so if you wanted to check out a specific one, the pamphlet handed out at the entrance supplied the information as well as many posters around the stage in case you need an extra reminder. Once you had enough of the stage performances, many booths await you with a lot of amazing things to toy with such as the incredible VR booth from Bandai Namco called VR Zone Project i Can, where you could try out a truly incredible battle game. You're seated in a mock cockpit next to your opponent and the two of you fight using various weapons to see who can come out on top. What's really amazing is just how organized Japan is when it comes to these types of things. Prior to being seated in the cockpit, they sit you down and have you test out the various VR features which was great because it made you feel more comfortable going into battle. More so, once you actually are strapped in, a young lady explains to you what everything does and how to properly use your Gundam. This totally blew us away because of how fluid the controls were, and it really felt as if you were sitting in a cockpit controlling your own Gundam in the heat of battle. If you'd like to know more information on VR Zone Project i Can, be sure to check out their website down below. VR Zone Project i Can Official Website :https://project-ican.com/

August 28th - Day Two

Day two kicked off with a new entry into the event, which was the C3 Market that took the place of the Hobby Japan booth from before. This entire section was massive, and had a ton of amazing art work ranging from anime figures still in their clay form, fully functioning gundams that could walk, grab, and swing their swords, all the way to various figures from other anime and movies. A lot of these were on sale but the pricing was incredibly high, and we can definitely see why. The remarkable attention to detail on some of these figures was unfathomable, while the sheer size of them was breathtaking to see. One Godzilla model was so well detailed that we thought it was alive, while some of the other figures had really immaculate facial features that just demonstrated the sheer talent of these artists. Once you've picked your jaw up off the floor from all of the C3 Market hype you can make your way back to the main stage, where new events took place.
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The Sunday special featured Sunshine Sakae, also known as SKE48, who took to the stage to perform, play various mini games, and answer questions from the interviewer. If you felt thirsty after screaming and jumping from their performance, SKE48 actually had their own small cafe where they'd sell various drinks and food, while signing autographs for fans afterwards. This was very nice to see as it truly shows how much Japan doesn't put their major artists up on a pedestal, but allows them to connect with their fans in a profound way and on equal terms. Many fans spent a long time chatting with their favorite girls, which was funny because all the other fans were eagerly awaiting to spread their joy as well, so some of the guards had to hurry them along. The second and most popular event of the day was Idolm@ster Million Live! where a massive group of fans took to the stage to see their favorite girls in action. You didn't have to be near the stage to hear the yelling and screaming of fans, as it truly felt like a real concert and you were surrounded by like minded fans with their epic glow sticks in hand ready to go. The 3 other stage events all focused on anime such as Ange Vierge, Alderamin on The Sky, Accel World: Infinite Burst, Strike the Blood, and Active Raid 2nd Season. These were all exciting to check out, as all the voice actors came through and took their time out to greet fans as well.
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The booths on this day for some reason had so much more energy, and one in particular was Mahou Jyoushi Seiren. These 7 girls created an explosion of excitement for those who had the opportunity to check out their live performances. This was a unique experience because booths are mainly used for selling items, but the Mahou Jyoushi Seirin booth took it to the next level offering performances at different times of the day. We managed to join the crowd of passionate fans with their glow sticks, singing along to the captivating melody and waving our hands triumphantly. We loved it so much that we went back a second time just to boost our energy levels again, it was that incredible. Afterwards, we managed to wander around to a number of booths and took a look at some really cool figures from One Piece, Dragonball, Star Wars, Ultraman, and more. There was a booth for just about everyone’s tastes, and so you'd always have something new to try out every corner you turned. Sankyo had their own booth set up where you could sit down and relax after walking around, with free wi-fi services to keep you entertained.
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If that wasn't enough for you, Bandai had a few booths where you could play the recently released Tales of Berseria and the upcoming Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization which is slated to be released this year. We had a chance to try out both and we must say they're truly amazing! Hopefully we can provide our own impression on Sword Art Online once it's out here in Japan. While this event was mainly an anime hobby centric event, there was a special section called the cosplay plaza that had a lot of really interesting cosplay, but unfortunately due to the crowd we were unable to grab some photos. You had maid costumes, Dragonball, and Assassination classroom to name a few but to be honest this show was jam packed with so much that you'd be running around doing so many things. We hope that our other photos will satisfy you and that you enjoyed reading the article as much as we loved writing it.

Honey's Final Thoughts

C3 Tokyo was a spectacular event if you're really into anime, music, games, and more. It provided a menu that everyone could dip their hands into, with various booths to visit and experience. While there was much to see at the event, we just can't fit everything into one article for you, so we really encourage you to fly over to Japan to check it out. We'd like to thank Hobby Japan, Bandai Namco, Georgia Coffee, 7-Eleven, Sotsu, and Sankyo for making this all possible for the many fans out there. If you'd like to know more about C3 Tokyo, be sure to follow them on twitter and check out their website which we've listed above. Until the next major event, be sure to follow Honey's Anime on twitter as well, and let your friends know about us by retweeting your favorite articles!
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As always, for everything sweet and exclusive news from Japan keep you buzzing, be sure to keep it locked here on Honey's Anime!
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Top 10 Strongest Trinity Seven Characters

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With an awesome mix of fighting and fanservice, Trinity Seven is one of the better remembered of recent harem series. The unique looking art as well as a genuinely funny and interesting protagonist are at least part of what helps it stand out from the bunch, with it's softcore but still very appealing ecchi being the icing on the cake. Although there may not be enough content out yet for a second season, the series did well enough to warrant a movie adaptation which we're all really looking forward to. With the show no trouble producing some awesome action and magical battles either, hopefully the film will give us something really epic to see. The cast of Trinity Seven are pretty interesting, as virtually every character starts off being overpowered, it's really just a matter of who is the most overpowered. With a fairly detailed system behind how the characters wield their magic, it can be pretty interesting to think about the technicalities of how some of the fights play out, particularly between those who are more evenly matched. So to give everyone a better idea of who to watch out for amongst the Trinity Seven cast, we've put together a list of the Top 10 Strongest Trinity Seven Characters, from ninjas to grimoires. So read on to see our top picks.

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10. Levi Kazama

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One of the world's sneakiest mages, Levi is the Trinity Seven's ninja and one of the most reliable girls to have around when trouble strikes. Quick to ally herself with Arata, the two get on surprisingly well, with both having a teasing and blunt attitude. She also appears to be one of the few students at the academy who is properly trained for combat, with the others often having to rely on her for protection. Levi's strength is her ability to take on opponents in 1 vs 1 scenarios, including those who should be much stronger than her, such as Lugh and Liese after becoming a Magic King Candidate. Her mix of speed and ninja arts allow her to outmaneuver her opponents, on top of being able to flat out out-think many of them. Although unconfirmed, she may also be capable of using her Last Crest already which could put her ahead of the rest of the Trinity Seven, bar Liese. Her only weak point currently is that when it comes to crazy powerful finishing moves, she's still fairly reliant on people like Arata or Arin to finish the fight.


9. Yui Kurata

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A cutie living in her own dream world, Yui proves to accidently be one of the most troublesome members of the Trinity Seven, struggling to control her own powers. As a Cardinal class mage, the only person more powerful than her at the Academy is supposedly Master Biblia himself, hence why she struggles to keep control. Her ridiculous raw power sadly kept her away from others for a long time, but thankfully those days are now over, with her able to walk around normally without sending everyone to sleep. Yui seems to have some of the strongest area of effect magic in the series, being able to draw all the students of the academy into her dream world at once, as well as previously putting everyone in the academy to sleep. Her main drawback was that she was unable to properly control her powers, though this problem was largely solved after Arata and rest of the Trinity Seven rescued her. As her magic is mainly defensive, it's not certain how well she can hold out in an actual battle, but she's more than capable of protecting others whilst someone else does the real fighting.


8. Astil Manuscript (Sora)

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The first of Arata's two grimoires, Sora was supposed to keep up the illusion of a normal life for him, after a breakdown phenomenon destroyed the city. Cheerful and shameless, Sora has no qualms going along with Arata's perverse skits, even encouraging him on occasion, as she seems to enjoy how it messes with some members of the Trinity Seven. She's also a self-proclaimed genius, being much more knowledgeable about certain subjects than everyone else. Though she also appears to have no clue as to how some things work, including parts of her own magic. As we see right from the beginning, Sora is capable of creating and maintaining an alternate dimension, and also protecting Arata from his own Breakdown Phenomenon, neither of which are small feats. A large proportion of her other powers are ones she provides to Arata, including her ability to copy other mage's magic. Her main downfall is that she appears to be quite lazy when it comes to actually looking out for or dealing with enemies, causing the rest of the group numerous problems.


7. Lugh

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A thief with a serious self-expression problem, Lugh is a member of Iscariot and plays a major role in their attack on the Royal Biblia Academy. Possessing three legendary treasures, Lugh is strong enough to hold her own against members of the Trinity Seven (though perhaps not all at once) making her quite a problematic opponent for the Academy. Along with the confusion regarding Iscariot's intentions, although Lugh is an enemy she doesn't come off as inherently evil, rather just someone fighting for a different cause. As mentioned before Lugh is in possession of three legendary treasures, which are what allow her to duke it out with the Trinity Seven, despite her apparent lack of a Magus Mode. Though perhaps more than the treasures, her status as the "God of Light" is her most powerful asset, with her being able to move at the speed of light itself. This allows her to avoid almost any attack, physical or magical, though there are of course exceptions to this.


6. Arin Kannazuki

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The splitting image of Arata's cousin Hijiri, though a bit less smiley, Arin is Arata's self-declared wife, whether or not he agrees to be a different matter entirely. Her blunt and odd personality make her a bit of a mystery to the other characters, as she's quite difficult to interact with and comes out with some very strange lines. At the very least though she's a straightforward girl, reflected in her Chaotic Rune magic, which is pretty much solely used for good old fashioned blowing stuff up. Despite only being a member of the Trinity Seven, Arin's magic is supposedly capable of matching a Magic King's in terms of raw power. With her focus being purely offensive, she can concentrate fully on dealing damage, which she's gotten pretty good at. Her recent acquisition of the Demon Spear Gae Bolg not only boosted her already strong magic, but added some more defensive abilities to her arsenal, making her less of a glass cannon and more of an actual cannon cannon.


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5. Ilias Fragment

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One of Arata's two loli grimoires, Ilia recently came into his possession after she was defeated by Astral Trinity. Although adorable in her human form, Ilia is quite the terror before her defeat, being originally tasked by Hijiri with detaining him inside a separate dimension. Although he never knew it himself, Ilia had actually known Arata for a long time prior to that, often looking after him in Hijiri's place, because of which she's already taken quite a liking to him herself. Like Sora, Ilia is capable of creating an entire dimension singlehandedly and holding both Arata and Mira of the Trinity Seven inside. Not only that, but she was able to seal Sora inside a black cube, utilising her as a power source, essentially giving her her own grimoire to use. Although not necessarily more powerful than Sora, Ilia's intelligence allows to her out think her opponents and defeat them that way, in theory at least.


4. Lieselotte "Liese" Sherlock

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A member of the Trinity Seven gone awry, Liese turned to the dark side after acquiring her Magic King's Element from the Eternal Library and thus becoming a Magic King Candidate, like Arata, in the process. The most perverted out of the Trinity Seven (there seems to be a link between pervertedness and power going on), Liese and Arata get on surprisingly well despite starting off as enemies, though the rest of the Trinity Seven find her a bit much. Being a good girl deep down, Liese is happy to be back with her friends and twin sister after her defeat. Prior to her Magic King's Element being removed, Liese was by far the most powerful member of the Trinity Seven, and possibly stronger than Arata in a one on one. Though no longer a Magic King Candidate, she remains one of the strongest members of the group with her Logos Art giving her control of time and space, which even in her now weaker state is still pretty crazy. Along with that, she is still able to steal the magic of others and use it as her own, meaning that if given the opportunity she could wield an immense array of different magics by herself.


3. Hijiri Kasuga

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The girl with all the answers, Hijiri is Arata's cousin and seemingly one of the only people that actually knows what's going on with all the Breakdown Phenomenon that are occurring. Although she saved him before and even gave Sora to him, she's also proven herself to be an enemy on more than one occasion which is confusing, to say the least. We can only hope it's all part of some bigger game that's being played, because she was pretty cute before she turned out to be a crazy Magic King Candidate. It's suggested that Hijiri may be more powerful than Arata himself, although this has yet to be seen in the anime. Her status as a Magic King Candidate alone means that she should be stronger than the Trinity Seven, though her overconfidence regarding this turns out to be her undoing. Her strongest ability yet, Satan, gives her a new form surpassing Magus Mode, which provides her with an immense amount of power, though seems to turn her into some kind of demon in the process which looks a lot like Arata's Astra Trinity. It's scary to think of what Hijiri would be capable of if she still had both her grimoires.

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2. Master Biblia

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The perverted headmaster of the Biblia Magic Academy, whether he's there for the teaching or just to hang around cute girls we may never know. Quite the mysterious fellow, there's not much revealed about the sly dog yet, apart from his status as a Paladin class mage, and that he's far more intelligent than he lets on. Yes behind those perverted eyes and ability to constantly get his arse kicked, is some kind of magic genius guiding the Trinity Seven from the shadows. Although we haven't yet seen the true extent of Master Biblia's powers, we do know that he's one of the few Paladin class mages in existence, and that a clash between Paladin class mages could quite well destroy the world as we know it. More often than not he's seen intentionally losing battles in comical ways, likely allowing for the Trinity Seven and Arata to deal with things themselves. We do know that his grimoire "Solomon's Gate", which is only visible to powerful mages, can drive people insane just from looking at it, which is pretty darn crazy in itself.

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1. Arata Kasuga

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The Magic King Candidate that creates Breakdown Phenomenon by accident, Arata is both the luckiest and unluckiest guy in the series. Exceedingly close to having his body taken over by another being, Astral Trinity, but also being surrounded by so many cute girls, what a life. But he's handling it all pretty well, with his honest and dry attitude doing a surpassingly good job of keeping him alive and making him friends. Arata only begins to realise his true powers towards the end of the series but they're pretty devastating, with even Ilia not holding a candle to him. The only problem at the moment is that when his true powers are unleashed Astral Trinity takes over, and Astral Trinity is kind of a dick. Apart from that, we've seen that he's also already capable of copying the magic of others with little to no training, a feat that should be impossible, as well as dispelling all magic, and clothing, in a wide area. Looking like the strongest Magic King Candidate about for the moment, it's likely that Arata will exceed the strength of even Paladins like Biblia in no time.

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Final Thoughts

It gets a little confusing working out who the strongest character is towards the end, when you realise several of them are capable of basically destroying the world, but we tried our best none the less. There are several girls who would've been nice to put on here, such as the lovely Lilith and the ever aggressive Akio, but with everyone being so imbalanced they didn't quite make the cut. Though from what we hear the manga has some awesome surprises in store for some of the girls, so we'd certainly recommend having a read. So who would you like to stand beside in a magical battle? With Magic King Candidates, Paladins, lolita grimoires, and a swathe of beautiful girls, it's not an easy choice. Though in all fairness, you may want to stand back and leave them to it, what with the reality destroying and such. But regardless of that, we'd love to know who your favourite Trinity Seven characters are in the comments below!

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[War/Action Summer 2016] Liked Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion? Watch This!

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It feels as though 2016 just kick started yesterday, yet here we are more than halfway through the orbit with a slew of great anime that have already past, are currently airing, and have yet to come. Always looking forward to such great anime is a beauty unto itself, but sometimes there’s just too much greatness to choose from. Fortunately for you all, Honey’s Anime is here to hold your hand in the darkest of nights and lead you to the light of your next favorite anime. Liked This? Watch That! Because if you liked this, then you’re certainly going to want to watch that.
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About Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

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[Information episodes="25" aired="Oct. 2006 – Jul. 2007"]

Lelouch vi Britannia; an exiled prince of Britannia now on the run in Japan, finds himself struggling to protect his sister after being caught within the war between the Holy Empire of Britannia and Japan (now referred to as Area 11). Nearly losing his life to a terrorist attack, Lelouch is saved by a mysterious girl by the name of C.C. who bequeaths to him Geass, the Power of Kings. Now, with a power that grants its user “absolute obedience”, Lelouch takes on the identity of a vigilante named Zero as he leads an offensive against Britannia with hopes of seeing the great nation fall to its knees.

Liked Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion? Watch Alderamin on the Sky (Nejimaki Seirei Senki: Tenkyou no Alderamin)!

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With the Katvjarna Empire, and Kioka Republic deep at war, the world is in dire need of a savior. That savior, is Ikta Solork; a lazy womanizer whose number one dislike in life; other than handsome men, is none other than war. When he is left with no choice but to become a High Grade Military Officer in order to join the fight, Ikta surprises the world around him when he turns out to be a super genius capable of becoming the hero that everyone has been waiting for.

3 Major similarities between Code Geass and Alderamin on the Sky

1. One Man to Change the World

While this is one of the most common aspects of any anime, it is the acuteness of its presence within both Code Geass and Alderamin on the Sky that make it particularly important. While many other anime may slowly build to the focus of how the main protagonist is “destined” to change the world around them, Code Geass and Alderamin on the Sky jump to that conclusion rather blatantly. Without any time wasted we know that Lelouch is the one person that will make for a difference within the world; and similarly, Ikta presents himself as the capable savior pretty prominently as well due to his superior capabilities towards a leadership role. So if you’re gung ho for characters that are born for the limelight, then Alderamin on the Sky is a show for you!

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2. Protagonists with High Intellect

Alderamin on the Sky and Code Geass are like two different cups of coffee brewed from the same batch of beans, all the while maintaining their own flavorful uniqueness. What on earth am I getting at with all this? Well, let’s dip ourselves in a little further. If you thought Lelouch was an astounding genius, then Ikta will give you grounds for a heated debate as to who could actually figure out how to play a game of Minesweeper first. Ikta carries a tactical brilliance that can gravitate you to the edge of your seat like the elegant whiff of a well baked apple pie. With his ability to think outside of the box, Ikta works the battlefield with beautiful strategic excellence as though he was masterminding a game of chess. Making for engaging and never tiring story development. It is that character and story element from that of both Code Geass and Alderamin in the Sky that allow both anime to fit the keyhole to the same lock. A lock that opens a door to the world of one heck of a great show.

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3. Diverse Cast

An aspect of Code Geass that deserves great applause was its captivating cast. Don’t get us wrong, we’re not speaking in a sense of originality, because let’s face it we’ve seen this list of character types before; best friend, loyal comrade, schoolgirl groupies, yadda yadda yadda; but what we are actually speaking of is how they’re presented. Code Geass offered a very enjoyable and quite interesting bunch of folks; and with such a likable cast helped turn a great show into a work of perfection, and Alderamin in the Sky is heading down the right path just as Code Geass did. A well-ordered officer, an innocent little princess, and a well composed marksman among many others. So, who sits above this colorful cast the most? Ikta, of course. A carefree lazy genius that knows how to drive a story plot. That’s as much as we’ll tell you here, catch an episode of Alderamin on the Sky and find out just what we’re talking about for yourself. It won’t disappoint!


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Liked Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion? Watch The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance (Arslan Senki: Fuujin Ranbu)!

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In the year of 320, the kingdom of Pars found itself caught in a war with the empire known as Lusitania at the hand of king Andragoras III. In a test to prove his battlefield capability, prince Arslan took his part within the war. However, proving his valor would take on a whole new directive once his father was betrayed; leading to the decimation of the Parsian army. With a second season currently on air, the heroic triumph of Arslan has yet to reach its end. Arslan and his crew only manage to enjoy peace momentarily when a much deeper threat strikes the land of Pars.

3 Major similarities between Code Geass and Arslan Senki

1. War Story

While they may not be set within the same era; or universe for that matter, the war-stricken world setting that reverberated the cry of the tragedies of warfare throughout Code Geass has certainly showed its face again in Arslan Senki. This time with even more unglorified realism. This unadulterated approach to how fighting can truly tear us apart is possibly one of the most outstanding elements of Arslan Senki. Code Geass showed us how one nation’s selfish conquest for power and control trickled down to the lives of the individual, and with Arslan Senki we get yet another sip of that delicious cup of tea.

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2. A Fight for Independence

A war comes in many different textures. Some wars are fought simply for one side to establish itself as the greater presence, while some are fought for sake of establishing policy and political views, or even to expand an empire’s footprint. What is common amongst them all is the need for control hidden within each conflict; and when one side takes too much, people will always learn to fight back for what is rightfully theirs. That is the handles of rebellion; of the fight for independence. In Code Geass, Lelouch fought to obliterate Britannia and free the Japanese people from its imperialism. In Arslan Senki, Arslan fights for the sake of the freedom of the Parsian people. This may not be something new within the world of anime, but when it comes to both Code Geass and Arslan Senki, this well-known story plot is presented with a refreshing sense of creativity and originality. All the reason to keep watching.

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3. Protagonists with a Similar Premise

One of the echoes of Code Geass that just can’t go unnoticed within the world of Arslan Senki is its protagonist. While Arslan was introduced back in season one, and is pretty much already established throughout season two (Dust Storm Dance), it’s worth noting that these characters share a history that is quite identical in its foundation. Arslan; much like Lelouch, is a prince of his respected kingdom, and similarly wasn’t so welcomed to the chair of successor as the title prince may imply. Once people blessed with a name that drew respect, now they are warriors fighting to set the world straight. Forced to witness the pandemonium, death, and bloodshed caused by war at a very young age. While Arslan; in due time, may have spread his name through good faith across the lands, the struggle of maintaining such a position of strength, power, and respect is evident; which is yet another great element that dances to a similar beat as Code Geass. Lelouch’s magnificent power may have placed him in a space deemed untouchable, but it wasn’t long before we witnessed just how much it would actually take of him to truly be of such worth. What’s even more attractive is the differences between the two. While Lelouch may at times linger in the realm right between good guy and sadistic maniac who’s lost his way, Arslan is a man of righteousness and compassion. Experiencing how these characteristics can develop two stories; built on top of a similar premise, in their own interesting way can be a damn good reason to tune in to Arslan Senki if you haven’t already.

Final Thoughts

Hopefully by now all the necessary convincing is behind us, and what you’re left with is none other than absolute certainty as to why Alderamin on the Sky and Arslan Senki are a definite go to for those of you who just couldn’t get enough of Code Geass. However, don’t let your interests peak here; don your fighting gear and prepare to dive head first into the realms of action packed greatness by checking out these recommendations for yourself. And as always, be sure to carve your mark into the comments section below and let us know what you think. Now fight for the greater good of anime my friends!
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Top 10 Game Thursdays [Weekly Chart 09/15/2016]

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What You Need to Know:

  • Today is the grand (business day) opening of Tokyo Game Show 2016, and what better way to celebrate than with our weekly gaming chart? Find out which current games are most popular in Japan here!
  • Last week, the almighty Yo-kai Watch continued its reign at the top spot, with Tales of Berseria following close behind it. Has anything major changed this week?
  • Let's get things started and check out which games are the bestsellers right now!
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1. STAY

Yo-kai Watch Sushi/Tempura (3DS)

Yo-Kai Watch 3- Sushi
2. NEW!

Tokyo Xanadu eX+ (PS4)

Tokyo Xanadu eX+ (PS4)
3. STAY

Puzzle & Dragons Kami no Shou/Ryuu no Shou (3DS)

Puzzle and Dragons Kami no Shou
4. UP

Pokemon Omega Ruby (3DS)

Pokemon Omega Ruby
5. UP

Minecraft Wii U Edition (Wii U)

Minecraft Wii U
6. UP

Dragon Ball Fusions (3DS)

Dragonball Fusions (3DS)
7. DOWN

The Witcher Wild Hunt (PS4)

The Witcher Wild Hunt (PS4)
8. STAY

Kirby: Planet Robobot (3DS)

kirby robot planet 3ds
9. DOWN

Tales of Berseria (PS4)

Tales of Berseria PS4
10. NEW!

F1 2016 (PS4)

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Source: Famitsu

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Rugby Anime ALL OUT!! 2nd PV, OP & ED Revealed!

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[ua_basic_info name="ALL OUT!!" genre="Sports, Shounen" airing="October 7 2016" studios="TMS Entertainment, Madhouse" img='ALL OUT Key Visual 4' post_id1="" related_name1="" post_id2="" related_name2=""]

[en]Honey’s Highlights[/en][es]Comentarios de Honey[/es]

[balloon_speech align="left" text="Don’t let the intro fool you, this is a pure sports anime! Nothing weird or BLish about it. This sports anime is about rubgy and is going to be interesting." image="bee-douche"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Oh Bee-kun you are so funny! This anime is going to be great. Fall 2016 eh? I wish it came out sooner! Who exactly is in this anime?" image="mo-happy2"] [balloon_speech align="left" text="Well we are definitely looking at Yoshimasa Hosoya playing Takuya Sekizan and Ryouta Oosaka as Mutsumi Hachiouji. Both seiyuu played roles in other major sports anime Like Haikyuu! And Kuroko no Basket." image="honey-detective"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Ah! They have individually been in shows like Prince of Stride: Alternative and Prince of Tennis too!" image="mo-happy1"]

[en]Promotional Videos / PV[/en][es]Video Promocional[/es]

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JrG5mXMiBg&w=560&h=315][youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd4sJUqiWLM&w=560&h=315]

[en]Key Visuals[/en][es]Visuales[/es]

All Out!! Anime Announcement

Key Visual 1

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Key Visual 2

all out!! visual

Key Visual 3

ALL OUT Key Visual 4

Key Visual 4

[en]Synopsis[/en][es]Sinopsis[/es]

Kenji Gion is very concerned about his height. On his first day of attending Kanagawa High School, nicknamed 'Jinko,' He meets the very tall Sumiaki Iwashimizu and a ball game. That ball game is… Rugby! This young, elliptical tale of an odd couple is about to be spun!

[en]Characters & Voice Actors List[/en][es]Personajes & Seiyuus[/es]

[ua_character name="Kenji Gion" voice="Shouya Chiba" desc="Kenji is a first year student at Kanagawa High School and a member of the rugby club. On the day of the entrance ceremony, he encounters rugby. He is of a small stature, but his spirit of rivalry pushes him to work harder than others." img='all out kenji gion']
[ua_character name="Sumiaki Iwashimizu" voice="Yuuto Adachi" desc="Sumiaki is also a first year student at Kanagawa High School and a member of the rugby club. His position is Forward Lock. He has experience playing rugby because of his tall height, but in reality, he’s usually very hesitant to do anything." img='all out sumiaki iwashimizu']
[ua_character name="Takuya Sekizan" voice="Yoshimasa Hosoya" desc="Takuya is a third year student at Kanagawa High School and a member of the rugby club as well. His position is Number 8. He is overwhelmingly intense and is the captain. He is strict when it comes to manners." img='all out takuya sekizan']
[ua_character name="Mutsumi Hachiouji" voice="Ryouta Oosaka" desc="Mutsumi is also a third year student at Kanagawa High School and a member of the rugby club. His position is Hooker. He is always grinning and is the vice president who is very good at looking after the other members." img='all out mutsumi hachiouji']
[ua_character name="Etsugo Ooharano" voice="Kensho Ono" desc="A first year. His position is Stand Off. He’s been playing rugby since elementary school so is an experienced and skilled player, but he’s cheeky. He’s always cynical. Has a younger brother who also has experience playing rugby." img='ALL OUT!! Etsugo Ooharano']
[ua_character name="Yuusaku Suwa" voice="Daichi Kanbara" desc="A second year. His position is Wing. He might look docile at first glance but he’s got a bad mouth. He’s a hard worker who trains earnestly, but he seems to be jealous of the ever-skillful Ooharano?" img='ALL OUT!! Yuusaku Suwa']
[ua_character name="Isao Kifune" voice="Takuma Nagatsuka" desc="A second year. His position is Fullback. A hard worker who is praised for his stable playing style. He’s timid and modest, so he feels like his camaraderie with Iwashimizu is one-sided." img='ALL OUT!! Isao Kifune']
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Yowamushi Pedal 3rd Season Synopsis & Key Visual Released

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[en]Honey’s Highlights[/en][es]Comentarios de Honey[/es]

[balloon_speech align="left" text="I’ve been so excited for this since it was first announced! And now we have an air date, hurry up January 2017!" image="honey-happy5"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="I’m always here for more boys sweating on bikes! Give us more interaction between Onoda Sakamichi and Manami Sangaku this season, please!" image="bombon-kiss1"] [balloon_speech align="left" text="I heard season three follows on after the last YowaPeda movie, but I wonder how much of the manga it will cover? We need more information!" image="mo-happy1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Be patient, Mo-chan! You can always watch other great BL- I mean, sports anime in the meantime. Like Kuroko no Basket and Haikyuu!!. Don’t forget Free! as well!" image="honey-happy3"]

[en]Promotional Videos / PV[/en][es]Video Promocional[/es]

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRFm3i0J5go&w=560&h=315]

[en]Key Visuals[/en][es]Visuales[/es]

yowamushi pedal 3

Key Visual 1

Yowamushi Pedal 3rd Season Key Visual 2

Key Visual 2

Yowamushi Pedal 3rd Season Key Visual 3

Key Visual 3

[en]Synopsis[/en][es]Sinopsis[/es]

The 3rd season of Yowamushi Pedal. First-year Sohoku High Bicycle Club member Sakamichi Onodera, alongside classmates Shunsuke Imaizumi and Shoukichi Naruko and third-years Shingo Kinjou, Yuusuke Makishima and Jin Tadokoro, participated in Inter High, the international tournament, as Team Sohoku. Battling through tough races with rival schools like Hakone Academy and Kyoto Fushimi High School, they achieved spectacular victory. Now that that sweltering summer has passed, the third-years prepare to retire from the club, and the ‘new generation’ team start to sprint towards their goal - to become Inter High champions once more!

[en]Characters & Voice Actors List[/en][es]Personajes & Seiyuus[/es]

[ua_character name="Sakamichi Onoda" voice="Daiki Yamashita" desc="An otaku who loves figurines and anime and cycles to Akihabara every day. Has extraordinary high cadence, a pedalling skill he picked up without realising from his daily trips on his granny bike. After meeting Imaizumi and Naruko, he decides to try his hand at riding a road racer." img='Sakamichi Onoda yowamushi pedal']
[ua_character name="Shunsuke Imaizumi" voice="Kousuke Toriumi" desc="An all-rounder who excels at sprinting and climbing who’s been famous since his middle school days. Underneath his cool exterior burns an intense fighting spirit. Swearing revenge on a certain guy who he once lost to, he’s trained himself to remain stoic. He’s the first to notice Sakamichi’s potential." img='Shunsuke Imaizumi yowamushi pedal']
[ua_character name="Shoukichi Naruko" voice="Jun Fukushima" desc="A sprinter from Osaka who loves anything flashy and wants nothing more than to stand out from the crowd. Became a sprinter because he believes being fast will make him stand out. Although he’s a bit lacking in the physical department, he faces adversity with his inherent competitive spirit and willpower. One of the people who taught Sakamichi how fun cycling can be." img='Shoukichi Naruko yowamushi pedal']
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Ajin: Demi-human 2nd Season Synopsis Announced

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[en]Honey’s Highlights[/en][es]Comentarios de Honey[/es]

[balloon_speech align="left" text="I don’t like thrillers a lot, but Ajin was good. I can’t believe we have to wait until October of 2016 to watch it." image="mo-annoyed1"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="While I am happy we get more, I just wish that the movies were separate from the series. We know that the 1st season was tied to the first movie, so the 2nd season will be tied to the 2nd movie. Right?" image="bee-angry1"] [balloon_speech align="left" text="Who knows? The third movie comes out in september before the 2nd season, so this season could cover both movies or only the second. I mean really who knows!" image="honey-shrug"]

[en]Promotional Videos / PV[/en][es]Video Promocional[/es]

TBA
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[en]Key Visuals[/en][es]Visuales[/es]

Ajin 2nd Season Announcement

2nd Season Announcement

Ajin 2nd Season Key Visual 1

Key Visual 1

[en]Synopsis[/en][es]Sinopsis[/es]

(The 2nd Season of Ajin.) After ending up in a traffic accident on his way home from school, Kei Nagai discovers he is an Ajin (demi-human). Ever since, he has been chased by both police and the Ajin Management Committee. Whilst Kei is on the run, he is approached by Satou, a terrorist Ajin. In order to teach Kei a lesson, Satou hands him over to the Ajin Management Committee. However, his scheme ended in failure. Satou parts ways with Kei, and begins a large-scale terrorist attack on Grant Pharmaceuticals alongside other Ajin he recruited. Now, in the present day, the fight between Ajin terrorist Satou and the Ajin Management Committee takes a new turn. “The Second Wave will be purification.” Satou announces his next plan - the serial assassination of fifteen influential figures associated with Ajin management. It’s Ajin versus the Japanese government, Satou versus Kei Nagai - the battle which will decide Japan’s fate is about to begin!

[en]Characters & Voice Actors List[/en][es]Personajes & Seiyuus[/es]

[ua_character name="Kei Nagai" voice="Mamoru Miyano" desc="Kei is a third-year high school student when he is hit by a truck and killed. He immediately revives though and becomes the third Ajin in Japan. He flees from not only the government who is after him, but all of the people who want the bounty on his head." img='kei nagai ajin']
[ua_character name="Kaito" voice="Yoshimasa Hosoya" desc="Kaito is the childhood friend of Kei and Kei calls him Kai. They used to be normal friends, but how does Kei see Kaito now?" img='Kaito ajin']
[ua_character name="Satou" voice="Hochu Otsuka" desc="Satou is nicknamed “Boshi” or “Cap.” He plots coming into contact with Kei. He kills with a smile plastered to his face. He seems like a gentleman, however…" img='Sato ajin']
[ua_character name="Yu Tosaki" voice="Takahiro Sakurai" desc="Yu is the head of the Ajin Management Bureau. His goal in life is to capture all Ajin and study them. He always carries a pack of mints." img='yu tosaki ajin']
[ua_character name="Izumi Shimomura" voice="Mikako Komatsu" desc="Izumi is Yu’s secret bodyguard. She takes direction from Yu’s expressions." img='izumi shimomura ajin']
[ua_character name="Koji Tanaka" voice="Daisuke Hirakawa" desc="Koji is the man who works with Satou. He is not very good at shooting." img='koji tanaka ajin']
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Black Clover Anime 1st Visual Revealed

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What You Need to Know:

  • Last month, we brought you the news that shounen manga Black Clover would be getting an anime for Anime Jump Festa 2016.
  • Now, a sneak peak into the character design for the upcoming anime adaptation has been revealed in Weekly Shounen Jump.
  • The visuals show the two main characters, Asta and Yuno - but it seems Japanese fans have some pretty strong opinions about the visual...
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Source: Yaraon

Reactions Around the Web

Who the hell are these guys
Looks like someone got plastic surgery lmao
From these character designs, I'm guessing they're trying to appeal to a female audience?
The animation looks amazing!! I'm still not going to watch it but
Looks like the kind of art you get in late-night anime... But this is for an event, right?

[balloon_speech align="left" text="Well I think they look great...!" image="honey-happy5"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="I wonder who the studio is, though? And whether this will lead to a TV anime series?" image="bee-gendou"]
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Brave Witches VR Experience in the Works

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What You Need to Know:

  • It has been revealed that upcoming fall 2016 anime Brave Witches will be getting an anime VR experience for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR.
  • Production IG will be teaming up with Kadokawa publishers and Silver Link to bring a ten-minute virtual reality experience that allows players to step into the story of Brave Witches.
  • A demo booth is also available at Tokyo Game Show 2016, which opens to the public on 17 September.
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Source: Yaraon

Reactions Around the Web

Why Production IG?
Why aren't they doing it with the 501 girls...
Well, looks like I'm going to be buying a PSVR
So is this the only kind of game that's going to come out in VR or
A panty-shot fest in VR!

[balloon_speech align="left" text="Only ten minutes... Well, I guess that's to be expected with the current level of VR technology" image="honey-shrug"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="I'm with the last commenter... Where can I pre-order..." image="bee-prev"]
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Rewrite Coming in High Quality to PS4 in 2017

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What You Need to Know:

  • Starting as a PC visual novel back in 2011, Rewrite received an animation this summer season, and an updated version titled Rewrite+ in July.
  • Now, it has been announced that Rewrite will be coming to PS4 sometime in spring 2017. The original story will be enhanced with higher quality graphics and the option to change the brightness of the visuals.
  • No specific release date or price has been given yet, but you can see the new visual and quality comparison images below!
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Source: Yaraon

Reactions Around the Web

So THAT'S why it got an anime
If you're going to make a new game release both that and the anime at the same time
So many people stopped watching the anime at the first episode, is anyone even going to buy this?
They should Rewrite the anime tbh
Never mind this, make it into VR!

[balloon_speech align="left" text="What's with all the negativity? I for one am not complaining about super high-quality ecchi scenes..." image="bee-prev"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="It really is weird that they didn't time it to release alongside the anime, though... I wonder if that was part of the plan, or if something went wrong?" image="honey-thinking"]
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Top 10 Anime Girls of Summer 2016 [Japan Poll]

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What You Need to Know:

  • It's almost time to say farewell to summer anime, and with it the summer best girls and waifus. May they live on within our hearts. Or, you know, battle it out in a top ten poll!
  • Between 6 August and 6 September, Akiba Souken set out to find out Japanese fans' favourite anime girls of summer 2016. 3544 votes later, and the results are out!
  • So which 2D babes made it into the top ten? Do you agree with the ranking? Let's find out!

Top 10 - Top 6


10. Naho Takamiya (Orange) / 99 votes

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9. Lenalee Lee (D.Gray-man HALLOW) / 107 votes

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8. You Watanabe (Love Live! Sunshine!!) / 171 votes

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7. Kokomi Teruhashi (Saiki Kusuo no Psi Nan) / 226 votes

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6. Chizuru Hishiro (ReLIFE) / 268 votes

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Top 5 - Top 1


5. Mizuki Usami (Kono Bijutsu-bu ni wa Mondai ga Aru)

[imgOverlaySmall img='Konobi Mizuki Usami' text="347 votes" text_position=""]
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4. Aoba Suzukaze (New Game!)

[imgOverlaySmall img='new game! aoba suzukaze' text="352 votes" text_position=""]
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3. Hifumi Takimoto (New Game!)

[imgOverlaySmall img='hifumi takkimoto new game' text="353 votes" text_position=""]

2. Kou Yagami (New Game!)

[imgOverlaySmall img='kou yagami new game' text="354 votes" text_position=""]

1. Yumemi Hoshino (Planetarian)

[imgOverlaySmall img='planetarian yumemi' text="383 votes" text_position=""]
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Source: Akiba Souken


[balloon_speech align="left" text="New Game! is ROCKING IT! This is what happens when you make an anime full of adorable girls! They take over the WORLD-" image="bee-douche"] [balloon_speech align="right" text="Or just, you know, this particular poll... I'm surprised Teruhashi got on here though, wasn't she one of the most hated in a recent poll?" image="honey-surprised1"]

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6 Anime Like Elfen Lied [Updated Recommendations]

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All throughout our lives we have been tested in some way or another. Some of these ways have left such a huge mark in our psyche, which guide us, and act as our trigger with regards to how we react to scenarios. There are times however, where some of these triggers have such a terrifying impact that it can change our lives forever, and the relationships around us. In our six anime like Elfen Lied, we'll be taking a look at main characters who have gone through terrible psychological journeys, and how it's shaped their entire existence. This is the remake version of the original six anime like Elfen Lied, so if you'd like to see our previous listing be sure to check it out below.

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1. Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu [Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World]

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[Information episodes=" 25 " aired=" April 4, 2016 - September 19, 2016 "]

Subaru would have never imagined how his life would dramatically change, as he leaves the convenience store, and is thrown into a fantasy world. Shortly after his arrival to this unknown world, he is attacked by some thugs while armed with only a grocery bag full of snacks, and his lousy cell phone. Subaru tries his best to fend them off but unfortunately he gets beaten to a pulp and all ends there. Fortunately for him, a mysterious beauty woman named Satella stumbles across Subaru's broken body and saves him. In order to thank her for saving him, Subaru offers his assistance in Satella's search, and later that night, he even finds the whereabouts of the enemy she seeks. But to their surprise, a much darker force waits behind the shadows, and just minutes after locating the insignia, Subaru and Satella are fatally wounded. However, Subaru immediately reawakens to a familiar scene in which he is confronted by the same thugs who pummeled him prior, and meeting Satella again only for her not to recognize him. The one important aspect that really resonates within the Elfen Lied series is just how much shock value there is. Every scenario that Lucy finds herself in always leads up to some extremely brutal and gruesome ending. Subaru's life reflects that very same circumstance since every time he's led down a path, it always ends up with an entire cast of characters dying in the most grotesque fashion. Limbs are lying around freely, throats have been slashed clean, and corpses lie motionless in a scene of terror. Both shows just have so much surprise to them that you're never too sure as to who'll be the next victim. The two characters suffer extreme traumatic experiences which encourage them to lash out, and inflict pain upon others. They've been thrown into events which they never asked for, and are left to go through agonizing pain while the enemy laughs at it all from a distance.

Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu [Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World] Trailer

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2. Mirai Nikki (Future Diary)

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[Information episodes=" 26 " aired=" October 9, 2011 - April 15, 2012 "]

Mirai Nikki follows the crazy life of Yukiteru who soon discovers that his habit of conversing with imaginary friends through his device called the diary, eventually becomes a fateful reality. Yukiteru is confronted with a girl named Yuno who he builds a strong attraction to throughout the series. This close relationship however eventually becomes a game of survival, where both Yukiteru and Yuno must pursue and eliminate their enemies, while using their equipped diaries that allow them to assist one another in this fierce battle conducted by God himself. The winner is rewarded with the ultimate power of becoming the ultimate leader of the universe. Yukiteru and Lucy have been put through a lot of maddening experiences, so much to the point where violence and death become immune to them. They've been subjected to so much pain and suffering that now it only feels right to return the favor in some way. The two never asked for their lives to be full of torment, but some sick and twisted individual felt that they'd make a great fit in their experiments. This psychological burden is what provokes the anger and deadly intent in both main characters, because they feel it's the only way for them to survive and protect everything they own.

Mirai Nikki Trailer

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3. Gokukoku no Brynhildr (Brynhildr in the Darkness)

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[Information episodes=" 13 " aired=" April 6, 2014 - June 29, 2014 "]

One day, a new transfer student comes to class named Kuroha Neko, that shocks Ryouta completely as she resembles that of his friend who had been killed prior. Kuroha can't recall any memory of being Ryouta's friend, but he discovers something odd about her. Kuroha possesses superhuman strength, the ability to see death, and other abnormal abilities. After Kuroha saves his life, Ryouta becomes a part of Kuroha's life, learning about her past and the hidden forces that exist in the universe. As he sinks more and more into a world of artificially created witches and spells, Ryouta must allow his scientific mind to accept that Kuroha has a very real power, the kind of power some corporations will stop at nothing to take advantage of. Lucy and Kuroha have a power that a team of special forces is after to grab hold of it. Their powers are so life threatening that it takes a whole brigade of officers to stop them, but even so the two leave a pile of guts and limbs lying around as a chilling reminder. The two experienced some very tragic beginnings which provoked the darker side of them to lash out, causing others to panic in their presence. The two females never saw any of this coming, as they originally had normal lives prior to it all crashing down on them abruptly. This darker side gave them superhuman strength and the ability to control people and things around them.

Gokukoku no Brynhildr Trailer

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4. Blood +

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[Information episodes=" 50 " aired=" October 8, 2005 - September 23, 2006 "]

Saya Otonashi is a seemingly ordinary girl living a mundane life in Okinawa City with the family who adopted her. Due to suffering from amnesia and being unable to remember any of her life beyond the previous year, life felt very difficult for her. However, Saya's forgotten past quickly comes back to haunt her as one night, she is surprise attacked at school by a creature that desires on human blood. Just before her life is about to be robbed from her, a mysterious man named Haji appears and fends off the creature temporarily. But when her Haji convinces her to drink his blood, Saya suddenly enters a trance and slays the monster with relative ease, using her own blood as a tool. Saya then learns of an organization named Red Shield, so now Saya and Haji must work together with Red Shield to fight these fearsome monsters and unlock the secrets to her troubled past. One major reason why blood and gore sell so well is because of how well portrayed the story is behind it. None of these protagonists woke up dreaming to slash and dismember other beings without reason, but something drew them in which ignited a fuse in their minds to take action. Saya, much like Lucy, had been taken advantage of by another and now possess special abilities to seek retribution against the enemy. Destiny chose the path for these unsuspecting characters, and because of their fate, they must now use what they have in order to end suffering for others. It's as if they've taken on the pain and suffering of the innocent, and are now using that same energy to leave guts lying around in their free time.

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5. Akira

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[Information episodes=" 1 [Movie] " aired=" July 16, 1988 "]

It's the year 2019, thirty-one years have passed since the start of World War III. A top-secret child with amazing powers of the mind breaks free from custody and accidentally gets a motorcycle gang involved in the project. This incident triggers psychic powers within one of the gang members, Tetsuo, and he is taken by the army to be experimented on. His mind has been altered and is now on the path of war, seeking revenge on the society that once called him weak. Tetsuo was the victim of an experiment that went terribly wrong, and now he must come to terms with his new abilities to put a stop to the evil around him. Many people considered him to be the black sheep of the motorcycle gang, and claimed him to be weak. Much like Lucy, the two were bullied in some way which led to their inner rage to explode. Their intent for revenge was incredibly strong, leaving nothing but dismembered corpses everywhere as a reminder of their pain. Similarly, Tetsuo also has the ability to control the minds of those around him, using the bodies of guards as shields from a barrage of bullets. All you're left with is a bloody body that resembles swiss cheese, and an enraged individual who just wants it all to end. Gore plays a huge role in both anime because it shows a symbolic reference to the inner pains that we all experience, but is now expressed in a physical form.

Akira Trailer

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6. Ga-Rei: Zero

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[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" October 6, 2008 - December 22, 2008 "]

The Japanese Ministry of Defense has created an anti-paranormal special forces group called the Supernatural Disaster Prevention Office, which focus on capturing and infiltrating any vital information they can get about certain creatures. They are the ones responsible to protect Japanese soil and its people from supernatural and paranormal events. However, things didn't go so well in one of their missions, as one of the members is attacked and it's now up to this force to come to a conclusion as to what's transpiring around them before it's too late. The great thing about anime of this nature is that there's always a lesson to learn from them all. The main protagonist goes through such a bloody ordeal that it leaves them scarred for a great length of time. They then use this same experience as a way to seek redemption and restore peace back into their hearts. Both anime feature female leads whose lives are in just a mess, that they can't help but lash out on others for it. Graphic violence and supernatural powers persist all throughout the anime, leaving you wondering who the next victim is. As we mentioned earlier in RE:Zero, the shock value plays such a huge role in every show we've mentioned because we just never know what will happen next. Lucy and Yomi must fight against special forces which have caused an enormous amount of torment on innocent lives, and now must use everything they've got to stop it all.

Ga-Rei: Zero Trailer

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Closing Statement

We've all been at some point, used as some sort of experiment in one way or another. Whether it be a dare, or taking a leap of faith into an area of uncertainty, we have been subjected to things we just don't like. It's at these very moments that you feel the urge to lash out and become rebellious, showing no mercy for those who opposed you, and fighting for your existence. That's a way of life trying to teach us how to let go of our emotions, and free ourselves of the prison that lies within. Now of course we don't encourage that you go and dismember people, but we certainly admire those who fight through the darkness until they finally reach the surface where the light can shine again. If you have any other anime like Elfen Lied that you feel should make the list, be sure to let us know in the comments section down below! And also follow us on twitter for the latest article updates and tweets! As always for all of your sweet anime needs, keep it locked here on Honey's Anime.

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Chances are high that you have at least heard of Elfen Lied on a search for must-watch anime. That's not surprising at all, considering what a hell of nudity, gore and blood it shows already within the first few seconds. Calling it a unique anime would be a huge understatement. The story around Lucy, the product of failed experiments, will make you reflect on the meaning of humanity and what it means to lose one's free will. Yet, it surely isn't an anime for everyone: Its high content of blood and mutilation might be too much for some of you out there. For those that enjoyed Elfen Lied nonetheless and want to find similar stories we have come up with a list of six recommendations. But let yourself be warned: the following anime are sure to give you sleepless nights.

Similar Anime to Elfen Lied

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1. Mirai Nikki (The Future Diary)

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[Information episodes=" 26 " aired=" October 2011 – April 2012 "]

Let's start with Mirai Nikki, a Shounen anime with time-travelling theme. High school student Yuki's phone diary gets transformed into a Future Diary by Deus, a god he thought only existed inside his mind. Together with psychopath Yuno he has to kill the other diary owners in order to become a god himself. If you're into psychotic girls - and I hope you're not - you will enjoy Mirai Nikki. Yuno is an almost infamous character known for being the anime version of an overly attached girlfriend. Not only her hair color but her unpredictable almost bipolar personality kept reminding me of Lucy. Just like Elfen Lied it's a dynamic anime that effortlessly combines light-hearted jokes and disturbingly dark scenes. Now add some amazing yet frightening characters into this mix and you will get Mirai Nikki. Enjoy!

Mirai Nikki Official Trailer

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2. Blood+

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[Information episodes=" 50 " aired=" October 2005 - September 2006 "]

Blood+ is as bloody and disturbing as Elfen Lied. Like Lucy, heroine Saya is a human weapon whose sole purpose is to kill. She might look like a normal high school girl, but Saya actually just woke up from a deep sleep that robbed her from all her past memories. Now she has to accept her past identity and find a way to come to terms with her new life. This is an anime for those of you that don't enjoy highly disturbing shows but can still appreciate good fighting scenes. Saya is an amazing character that is hard to find in most of today's anime, that is to say she is neither a completely powerless girl nor an emotionless killing machine. Her story will touch you no matter what which makes Blood+ one of our highly-recommended anime.

Blood+ OP

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3. Deadman Wonderland

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[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" April 2011 - July 2011 "]

Deadman Wonderland's motto "Death is the main attraction" perfectly sums up what to expect from this anime. After his entire class gets killed by a mysterious man in front of his eyes, Ganta Igarashi's life changes for the worse. He's getting accused of killing those 29 students and finally sentenced to death. In this fictive universe this means getting sent to Deadman Wonderland - an amusement park for people to enjoy watching criminals competing against and killing each other. Deadman Wonderland starts off just like Elfen Lied - with lots of blood and death. People with weak stomachs might want to stay away from this one. Yet, every scene is beautifully drawn and the characters feel different from the run-of-the-mill ones found in most shows. Also, it is set in a not-so distant future so fans of Sci Fi have to give Deadman Wonderland a try.

Deadman Wonderland Official Trailer

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4. Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica (Puella Magi Madoka Magica)

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[Information episodes=" 12 " aired=" January 2011 - April 2011 "]

I included Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica in this list because it is as least as unique as Elfen Lied. And again, it's hard to pinpoint the exact reason that makes Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica stand out from the mass of other anime. It shows the story of school girl Madoka who meets a mythical cat-like creature that offers to turn her into a Magical Girl able to fight against the evil of this world. It's an anime that you have to experience yourself. If you only look at the synopsis it sounds like any other Shoujo or Magical Girl anime and the first minutes might even make you want to drop the show altogether. But trust me, as the story unfolds you will begin to understand what makes Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica so special. The plot gets darker and more disturbing and moves you emotionally as you see pain and death in this cute and innocent universe. Give Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica a try, I can assure you you won't regret it.

Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Fan Video

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5. Angel Beats!

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[Information episodes=" 13 " aired=" April 2010 - June 2010 "]

Angel Beats is a timeless masterpiece. It doesn't matter if you've been watching anime for years now or just joined the club. It is one of those shows that everyone can relate to and enjoy. The story about Yuzuru Otonashi who finds himself trapped in life after death displays the whole range of human emotions. From love and sadness over to pain and regret - this show has it all. Unlike Elfen Lied, Angel Beats doesn't show much gore or blood, so you should check it out if you find that a turn-off. Yet, it has the same level of sadness and emotionally disturbing scenes. And like Elfen Lied or Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica you have to watch it for yourself to understand the fame of Angel Beats. Tears guaranteed!

Angel Beats! Official Trailer

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6. Saishuu Heiki Kanojo (Saikano: The Last Love Song on This Little Planet)

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[Information episodes=" 13 " aired=" July 2002 - September 2002 "]

Lastly we have a personal tip for friends of Military and Post-Apocalyptic anime. Saishuu Heiki Kanojo is similarly set in a fictive not-so-distant future where Japan gets attacked by unknown air forces. To fight against them and to protect the country, school girl Chise gets turned into a humanoid being with metal wings and weapons as arms. Hero Shuji has to watch as his formerly innocent girlfriend transforms into a human weapon. While watching Saishuu Heiki Kanojo you can't help it but be really touched even though you know it's only a fictive story. Again, it's a show that starts like a harmless love story only to get more heartbreaking with every episode. The romance in this anime is equally unique and tragic, to say the least. Prepare for even more tears with this last anime on our list.

Saishuu Heiki Kanojo Fan Video

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This concludes our recommendations for this time. All of the mentioned anime are moving and I can honestly say that each and every one of them has raised my personal expectations for following shows. Elfen Lied proves that anime aren't "just for kids" and that they can touch you on a deeper level. Do you agree with our list? Which one is your personal favorite? Comment down below!

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[Throwback Thursday] Top 10 Hajime no Ippo Fight Scenes

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Although the original manga debuted in 1989, it wouldn't have an anime adaptation until 2000, 11 years later!!! Since its animated premiered, it has had three seasons, an OVA, and a TV movie. The series has many qualities that have captured its audiences from its lovable and relatable characters to its magnificent and immersive portrayal of the sweet science. For today’s list, we will cover the top 10 fights exclusively from the animated adaptations of Hajime no Ippo. So let’s get ready to rumble for 10 rounds of Hajime no Ippo’s most exciting fights!

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10. Makunouchi Ippo vs. Date Eiji

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To start off this list, we have Ippo’s first loss in his professional career against Date Eiji, then the champion of Japan. Prior to this title bout, Date challenged Ippo to a sparring session after he won the rookie tournament. In three rounds, Date made easy work of Ippo but blocking Ippo’s punches still took a heavy toll on his arms. This fight takes place a year after their spar, and in that time span, Ippo does improve. Despite his excellently prepared game plan, Date’s superior experience would be the key in gaining the victory. Although Ippo specializes in pummeling his opponent in the corner, Date would use the corner to effectively counter Ippo’s devastating liver shot with his own trademark finisher, the heartbreak shot, a corkscrew right cross to the opponent’s heart, capable of stopping the opponent’s movement for a few seconds. After Ippo regained his consciousness, Date gave his respect to Ippo for giving him the drive to be the warrior he was in his early-twenties.


9. Miyata Ichiro vs. Arnie Gregory

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In this bout that starts season two of this critically acclaimed boxing drama, Miyata fights Arnie Gregory of Australia for the Pacific Regional featherweight title, a belt once held by Miyata’s father. Like Ippo, Miyata’s rival, Arnie has devastating knockout power and in addition, he did his homework on Miyata. Even though Miyata manages to score a few knockdowns with his jolt counter, Arnie shows his toughness and composure as he gets back up and manages to stop Miyata’s jolt counter by stopping its movement by simply bending his elbow and follows it up with a counter of his own knock as the Bloody Cross. Thanks to an inspiring pep talk from his father, Miyata is ready to close the show and finds a way to stop Arnie’s bloody cross by further committing to the counter and taking the belt. This fight also shows that Miyata is ready for someone like Ippo and isn’t afraid to exchange with anyone of superior power.


8. Ricardo Martinez vs. Date Eiji II

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Taking place three years before the start of the series, a younger Date Eiji then ranked third in the world (along with being a national and pacific regional champion) would challenge Martinez for the world title. Although Date was undefeatable in his home turf, Martinez made instant work of Date by slaughtering him within two rounds. In the seven-year gap between their two bouts, Martinez has defended his title over 20 times and has come out the victor by knockout. Feeling he has everything to prove, Date gives everything he has got. He survives ten rounds of Martinez’s brutality, in the middle of the fight, he suffered a hairline fracture when Martinez blocked his heartbreak shot with his elbow. Thankfully, he manages to land the blow but due to the damage of his injury, the effect of the blow isn’t as he desired and Martinez manages to recover faster than anticipated. Upon his recovery, Martinez acknowledges Date as his greatest opponent and closes the show with a brutal right. In addition to his hand injury, Date would leave the ring on a stretcher with a shattered jaw and ribs forcing him to permanent retirement, and passing the baton to Ippo. Even though Date was Martinez’s strongest opponent, Martinez left the ring with no visible damage showing how strong he truly is as the world champion.


7. Makunouchi Ippo vs. Miyata Ichiro II

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Taking place a few weeks after Ippo’s first spar with Miyata (which was more of a test of his heart), after intense training under Kamogawa, he finally gets a second shot to show his improvement. In that time frame, Ippo learns the fundamentals of boxing and discovering his fighting style. In addition, Kamogawa teaches Ippo a technique that is difficult to counter, an uppercut used by Eder Jofre, a bantamweight champion from Brazil back in the 1960s. In addition to learning the basic one-two, Ippo also learns ducking and weaving, proper footwork, etc. In the day of the match, Ippo easily manages to score a knockdown as he ducks Miyata’s right straight by quickly following it up with a one-two. Acknowledging Ippo’s improvement, Miyata kicks it into sixth gear and it’s a back and forth battle. In the last round, Ippo barely scratches the chin of Miyata with his Jofre uppercut and gets a knockout victory thus sparking the rivalry that drives this series.


6. Makunouchi Ippo vs. Vorg Zangief

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At number six we have Ippo’s fight against the Russian wolf, Vorg Zangief, a former champion in the amateur circuits (you can say his accomplishments are that of an Olympic medalist). In Vorg’s introduction, he is shown to be bloodthirsty and goes in for the kill. However, prior to their fight, Ippo got to know Vorg on a personal level and learn he is really a nice guy who just wants to help his single mother back in Russia. But when the bell rings, Ippo has to put those feelings of also being a fellow son of a single mother behind in order to make his own dreams come true. Due to Vorg’s aggressive style and how the amateur bouts are limited to 3-4 2-minute rounds, Kamogawa’s game plan is to exploit Vorg’s background into a war of who has the superior cardio. In addition, Kamogawa teaches Ippo the gazelle punch, a jump like hook used famously by Floyd Patterson, a 1950s heavyweight champion. Though Vorg’s superior technique and aggression initially gave Ippo problems, their training for the game plan paid off as Vorg lost his breath after Ippo dodges his white fang and ends it with a gazelle punch in the fifth round. But shortly after the fight, Ippo passes out for three days! If the fight went on any longer, there is no doubt that Ippo could have lost. Thankfully, Vorg gets a rematch in the form of a friendly spar and still shows he has the Eye of the Siberian Tiger, or in his case, the wolf.


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5. Kimura Tatsuya vs. Mashiba Ryo

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Although Kimura wasn’t exactly on a roll when he got the call to fight Mashiba for the national title at 130 pounds (after other contenders turning Mashiba down), he knew this wasn't an opportunity he couldn't say no to despite Mashiba’s previously established reputation as a vicious boxer with speed, reach, and power. He knew he didn't have what it takes to win, but he felt he had to put in the hard work. Initially being a mid-range out boxer, he knew he had to change his style as a close range in-fighter like Ippo in order to fight Mashiba. Kimura enlists the help of his former gym mate, Miyata Ichiro, in order to get ready and develops a new technique, an overhand right he calls the dragon fish blow in order to compensate his disadvantages. When it came fight time, Kimura predictably struggles to get past Mashiba’s long flicker jab. But in the later rounds, he finds his range and finally lands his newly developed technique scoring a knockdown. Kimura’s heart would later persevere and would give Mashiba his toughest challenge since Ippo. In a middle of a heated exchange, both men would fire right hands at each other and land simultaneously. Due to Mashiba’s reach advantage, it allowed him more power to score the knockout despite Kimura standing unconsciously. After the fight, Aoki, his best friend since kindergarten shredded man tears and embraced him out of concern for his safety and praise for his effort. Initially wanting to retire, if in the event he lost, Kimura realized that a mere centimeters in difference between their reaches shouldn't be reason enough to quit.


4. Makunouchi Ippo vs. Sawamura Ryuhei

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Next, we have Ippo’s biggest test as the national champion, Sawamura. He accepted Sawamura’s challenge after a prior meeting where he criticized the Dempsey Roll, and after watching videos of him and how he cheats out of pleasure, he also wanted to teach him a lesson that boxing is about fair competition. Not only does Sawamura cheat in the ring, despite being an active boxer, he still engages in street fights and nearly hits Kumi for almost touching his motorcycle. This further motivates Ippo to defeat him. Though Ippo fought Sendo was bad intentions with respect, Ippo fought Sawamura to teach him a lesson he will never forget, and Ippo came into that fight with the mentality he couldn’t afford to lose. Although Sawamura uses dirty tactics for his amusement, he is naturally an excellent boxer who specializes in counters like Ippo’s rival, Miyata. While Miyata’s counters require his opponent to fully commit to their punch, Sawamura attacks before his opponent can commit. Though it doesn’t have the same physical damage as Miyata’s, it has more psychological damage. Thankfully, Ippo is able to exploit a weakness in Sawamura’s countering style by purposely stopping the rhythm of his Dempsey Roll as a feint to lure Sawamura to counter, and Ippo would then counter Sawamura’s counter with his Dempsey Roll. As a result of this fight, Sawamura would have damaged ribs and a dislocated eye socket dishing the most devastating damage Ippo would ever give on any opponent.


3. Kamogawa Genji vs. Ralph Anderson

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Throughout most of the series, fans are aware of Kamogawa’s success as a coach by producing 4 national champions, a pacific regional champion, and a world champion. To be as excellent of a coach as Kamogawa, he had to have some sort of background as a fighter, right? In fact, he was a simple club fighter in the post-World War II era mostly feuding with his old friends Nekota and Dankichi. However, their fun would come to an end by Ralph Anderson, a soldier stationed in Japan and a former top 10 ranked boxer. To make matters worse, Anderson was a welterweight (between 140-147 pounds) while Kamogawa and his friends were bantamweights (115-118 pounds). Anderson made it no secret that he was a sadistic bully by resorting to cheating to beat Nekota by punching him in the back of the head (and Nekota was already showing signs that he got Parkinson’s Syndrome). Thanks to Nekota’s fight, Kamogawa found Anderson’s weakness in body blows and decided to work on his game plan by punching a log into a hillside. When it came fight time, Kamogawa was getting battered and got knocked down 7 times!!! Thanks to a miracle slip up by Anderson, Kamogawa found the opening he needed to use his training by landing two body blows. And what were the results? Shattered ribs to the point that Anderson’s organs may have been punctured!! Unfortunately, it would also permanently damage Kamogawa’s fists and these experiences inspired him to still be a student of the game and also become one of its finest teachers.


2. Makunouchi Ippo vs. Sendo Takeshi II

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At number two we have the biggest rematch of the series, Ippo vs Sendo. Though they fought a little over two years earlier in the timeline of the series with Ippo as the victor, everyone felt their fight wasn't over. Their second fight is for the national title, with Sendo as the champion. It was an appropriate continuation of their previous fight, simply going for the knockout. Ippo opens the fight with the Dempsey Roll technique scoring a knockdown in the opening bell. But considering how durable and tough Sendo is, he manages to get up, regain his composure, and still give Ippo a tough fight. Even though these two went at each other with bad intentions, in reality, they fought each other the way they did out of personal respect for each other. Though they refused to publicly shake hands prior to their bout, they chose to privately shake hands in an empty arena just to show this fight is for them and not for the press. Through their fight, Ippo and Sendo can feel that they can realize their goals. In the end, Ippo’s accumulated experience allows him to get the victory in the seventh round. This victory marked the beginning of Ippo’s journey as the champion of Japan while Sendo accepts his loss as a man and tips his proverbial hat off to Ippo.


1. Takamura Mamoru vs. Brian Hawk

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At number one we have one of the most emotional fights from the series, Takamura vs. Brian Hawk. Due to the Taka in Takamura’s name also meaning hawk, this fight was promoted as “The Battle of Hawk.” In addition to their names, both fighters share similar qualities though Hawk shows it with more extremity. For starters, like Takamura, his coach scouted Hawk as he was beating some dude up in an alley. Plus, they love to chase the ladies except Hawk has success in that department. Some real life fighters say the real work is through the weight cut. While Hawk is fighting at his natural weight, Takamura has to cut nearly 45 pounds to make the weight limit of 154 pounds. After much hard work and sacrifice, he barely makes the weight limit. With 24 hours to recover, he makes it in time to fight in nearly tip top condition. Considering Hawk’s higher level of competitive experience and his wicked instincts, he gives Takamura a hell of a fight and also wears down Takamura’s trademark hairstyle. Hawk shows that he is a very tricky boxer with his flexibility and agility with his awkward angles. This was naturally a tough fight for Takamura who tends to win a majority of his bouts with relative ease. Although the match starts off as a technical bout, it eventually becomes an insane brawl of one trying to put the other down permanently. But with the support of his coach and his teammates (and his nation), Takamura puts all of his feelings into his fists, makes Hawk vomit his own blood, and gain his first world title.


Final Thoughts

As stipulated earlier, this list covers what has been portrayed in the anime versions. Hopefully if or when the series gets more animated adaptations this list is subjected to change. There are numerous fights from the manga that would look brilliant when animated so there is always hope. So what are your favorite bouts from the Hajime no Ippo animated adaptations? Feel free to leave a comment.

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Top 10 Yokai Ushio to Tora Characters

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Ushio to Tora is a beloved anime series adapted from the manga of the same name, and revolves around the exploits of its titular character, Ushio Aotsuki. He is a young man with a mysterious destiny, as the only son of an absent mother, and a wise but strict temple priest. The temple his family safeguards possesses an incredible secret; 500 years ago Ushio’s warrior ancestor battled a powerful yokai, or Japanese spirit, to a standstill, and sealed him in a cellar on the temple grounds using the powerful bakemono no yari, or “Beast Spear.” A chance encounter with the sealed beast, a tiger-like monster named Tora, leads to an abundance of spirit energy, and the resurgence of harmful creatures thought lost to the tides of time. Fortunately for Ushio, the Beast Spear grants him incredible combat prowess, although he doesn’t understand his newfound abilities, or the inherent costs of obtaining them. The show is packed with action, and a surprising amount of humor from its main and supporting characters, as well as history and insight into an important aspect of Japanese culture. As much a star as the protagonists themselves, the yokai spirits that they encounter, both evil and benevolent, are integral to the plot and soul of the show. With that in mind, here are the Top 10 Yokai characters in Ushio to Tora!

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10. Ishikui

Ishikui Ushio to Tora

Ishikui, literally translated as “Stone-Eater,” is a fearsome hundred-year-old yokai encountered by Ushio when two of his best friends (and strongest romantic interests) encounter a stone statue of samurai armor in an old wing of the school, intended to be used during history class by their professor. Unknown to both the students and the faculty, inside the statue is a disgusting, two-headed centipede that preys on humans. The Ishikui isolates its victims by creating an impenetrable illusion that allows it to take its time instilling fear in the hearts of those it preys on. Like a normal Japanese centipede, its venom is toxic and causes paralysis, although, in this case, it turns its victims into stone, before eating them from the inside! It is definitely a creature not to be underestimated.


9. Oni

Oni Ushio to Tora

Michio Hanyuu was a renowned artist with nothing but love in his heart for his wife, and his precious daughter, Reiko. However, everything changed when his wife cheated on him and abandoned both of them, causing his pure heart to twist into something darker. He was gripped by a fervor in creating his last painting, so driven by hatred that his soul was transferred into the artwork itself, and transformed into the fearsome demon, Oni. As a hate-filled demon, Oni made it his mission to keep that which was most precious to him in life; his daughter. However, his obsession leads to her isolation, as mysterious accidents befell anyone that managed to grow close to her, and the depressing reality of her existence has caused her to attempt suicide time and again. With no hope left, is there any way Ushio can rescue her from the painting-dwelling demon?


8. Gamin

Gamin Ushio to Tora

The Gamin are an ancient group of five yokai embodied as man-eating floating heads. Originally from the Asian mainland, they settled in Japan, where there was plenty of villagers for them to prey on, and wreaked havoc in a remote village. However, they were eventually sealed and buried through the efforts of the powerful priestess, Hizaki Mikado. However, when a present-day construction project unearths the seal, the construction crew inadvertently releases the Gamin, who immediately leave a bloody swath of destruction and bodies in their wake. With a grudge against the Mikado, the Gamin hunger for the blood of the Mikado, but are more than willing to settle for that of her ancestor’s, Ushio’s classmate, the soft-spoken Mayuko.


7. Umizatō

Umizatou Ushio to Tora

Not all yokai in Japan are malevolent, as proven by a former acquaintance of Tora’s, Umizatō. His appearance is that of a feeble old man with a penchant for sake, unable to move without the help of his walking stick. However, there’s more to him than meets the eye-this old man is the guardian of the ocean and all the beasts that dwell within. Although he is powerful in his own right, when the giant sea-serpent made up of the souls of the deceased, Ayazako, awakens, he is forced to request help from Ushio and Tora to help send the beast back to the depths and reclaim his domain.


6. Fusuma

Fusuma Ushio to Tora

After a mysterious incident causes an air carrier for the Japanese Self-Defense Force to crash and the death of all of its 200 occupants, young girl Yū searches for clues of what lead to her father’s death. While initially, she believed it to be the work of one of her father’s jealous co-workers, it is actually due to the cruel machinations of the air-born yokai, Fusuma. Like many beasts on the list, Fusuma feeds on humans, and the advent of airlines has provided it with plenty of easy, sky-bound prey. When the flight his is on is beset by the grotesque, wind-based creature, it is up to the power bestowed by the Beast Spear to put Fusuma to rest.


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5. Tokisaka and Tokijun

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Another pair of yokai who bear humans no ill-will, Tokisaka and Tokijun are strange, twin creatures capable of manipulating time itself. While this fantastic power isn’t without its limits, it could be used for great harm in the hands of a more malevolent spirit. Fortunately for the protagonists, their desires are benevolent. They send both Ushio and Tora back in time to witness the genesis of the mysterious and powerful Beast Spear, in order to provide valuable insight into accessing its power, as well as insight into Ushio’s heritage, and the ultimate course of action necessary for Ushio to fulfill his destiny.


4. Omamori-Sama

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Omamori-Sama is a particular type of yokai known as Zashiki Warashi. It takes the form of a young girl with a boyish haircut, and usually inhabits a house, to which it brings great fortune (although it does occasionally play harmless pranks on the inhabitants). On the show, Omamori is technically a prisoner to the Takatori family, she has formed a kinship with the women in the family line, including the young woman Saya, as they have the unique ability to see spirits. She foretold of a prophecy wherein Ushio, using the power of the Beast Spear, would free her from her imprisonment. But even after the prophecy is fulfilled, she continues to watch over Saya and her household, while helping Ushio and Tora on their quest.


3. Guren

Guren Ushio to Tora

Perhaps one of the fearest foes faced by the series’ protagonists, Guren’s history is a viciously bloody one. Centuries ago he was a human who went by the name of Sokuei, a mercenary with a mean streak who used the Beast Spear to slay yokai and human alike. Such was his lust for blood that his soul was warped by the Beast Spear, and he transformed into an azafuse, the same tiger-like demon as Tora. However, unlike most azafuse, his coloration is pitch black, to match the evil and cruelty inside. When he embraced his inner demons, he cast off his human name, and became Guren. While he has the powers inherent in all azafuse, his true power comes from his utter ruthlessness, as he is willing to commit acts of unspeakable atrocities. He also has the secret ability to create lookalikes, which essentially makes him the leader of his own one-man (or in his case, demon) army. Ushio and Tora are forced to enlist the help of the Chinese exorcist, Hyou, to have any hope of overcoming him.

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2. Hakumen no Mono

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The fiercest opponent that Ushio or Tora have ever faced, and is perhaps the most fearsome yokai in the course of the show’s history. It is a 2000-year-old nine-tailed fox with immense power whose only pleasure is subverting both mankind and yokai alike in order to bring nations and civilizations to their knees. It utilizes a vicious cycle; by feeding on the fear of both humans and yokai, it becomes increasingly powerful, able to inflict even greater acts of terror and destruction, thereby sowing more chaos and harvesting even more power. Once it moved on from destruction in mainland China, it took an army of yokai, as well as the might of the Beast Spear and a divine priestess, to force Hakumen to retreat into the sea underneath the isle of Japan, where she created a psychic barrier to seal it. However, its power is so great that it can subvert others to its will, and each of its nine tails is capable of creating fearsome avatars to do its bidding. Hakumen no Mono’s ultimate goal is the destruction of the Beast Spear, and all of civilization.

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1. Tora

Tora Ushio to Tora

Perhaps unsurprisingly, number one on the list is none other than the titular yokai, Tora. Long ago, the azafuse, a tiger-like breed of yokai, went by the name of Nagatobimaru, and was feared amongst both humans and yokai alike for his monstrous strength and the scope of his powers. It was thanks to the efforts of a powerful warrior, Ushio’s ancestor, and the powers of the Beast Spear, that he was eventually sealed under Ushio’s family temple, where he rested for 500 years. When Ushio inadvertently stumbled into the chamber he was sealed in, he was forced to release him in order to harvest the power of the Beast Spear, since Tora’s energy caused a resurgence of malicious yokai, and put Ushio’s friends in danger. Tora is many things; he is brash and overconfident, as would be expected from a creature so powerful, and he spends much of his time threatening to devour Ushio while struggling to understand the advances in modern society over the past five centuries. Despite his arrogance, he does abide by a certain code of honor, as he would never stoop so low as to eat Ushio in his sleep, and he becomes increasingly defensive of both Ushio and his friends when they are threatened by other yokai. His powers are almost countless, but chief among them are strength and agility, the ability to fly, the ability to turn invisible, and of course, his mastery of lightning. Without Tora, there would be no Ushio to Tora, thus it makes perfect sense that he would be the top entry on our list.

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Final Thoughts

With that, our Top 10 Yokai Characters in Ushio to Tora comes to a close! With so many episodes and so many classic creatures, both good and bad, it was hard to narrow it down to just ten, but we here are Honey’s are always up for a challenge! Are there any yokai that should have made the cut? Let us know who is missing from your personal top ten!

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Top 10 Dark Black Lagoon Characters

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Black Lagoon invaded our screens and stole our hearts back in 2006 when it hit the airwaves. Bringing us the quartet of Dutch, Rock, Revy, and Benny, we were given a glimpse into a world that often is not shown on the small screen. The world of criminals is a good one where loyalties are not what puts your life in danger, but more so, who you associate with that can get you killed. However, through those associations, sometimes, by taking work, one can get favors. Favors owed can really help you out when you are in a tight space as evidenced by Hotel Moscow’s actions when the gang finds them in a tight spot in the first season. That being said, when you get a series that focuses on something that plays on the grey side of the law, people are bound to have issues. Issues that are not only prevalent, but also deep-seated. Let’s take a look at some of the dark characters within this series.

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10. Benny

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Before Rock arrived, Benny was the fresh meat of the Black Lagoon crew. Not too much is known about Benny, but what we do know is that he was at a University in Florida. During his sojourn there, he was a computer engineering major and he must have shown some promise. Why? Because he managed somehow to piss off not only the Mafia but the FBI as well which means that he was in really hot water. Thankfully, Revy came and swooped him up right before he was supposed to be killed. His past influences his current actions as he is very hardened to what he has to do and he turns a blind eye to the bloodshed that Revy and Dutch cause. He also is quite the realist which means that he can shock even some of the core members of Black Lagoon when he speaks.


9. Ginji Matsuzaki

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Ginji is the bodyguard for Yukio and the Washimine group. He is the acting underboss of this Yakuza organization. He prefers to fight with a Katana which is all good however, it does seem a bit outdated for an era where guns are everywhere. However, that does not stop him from being deadly as he slices through bullets and even guns. In his past, Ginji was nicknamed “Manslayer Ginji”. The reason why is that he was a murderer when it came to combat. Ginji had, however, a soft spot for Yukio which did, unfortunately, leave him wide open. While he did try to atone for his past sins by protecting Yukio, ultimately it lead to his downfall in a battle with Revy. To further prove how him atoning was paradoxical, yes he did fight to keep Yukio alive and safe, but she was also the head of a crime syndicate.


8. Spielberger

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Spielberger was a German SS officer aboard boat U-1324 which was transporting him to the country of Batavia in secret during the World War II. With him was a painting named “The Twelve Knights led by Brunhilda”. Do we even really need to say it? He was SS. That alone gives him a dark past. However expounding upon him and his character, we see that he is truly sinister. After the American destroyer launched depth charges and threw the boat he was on to the bottom of the ocean, he shut himself in his quarters with the painting. All crew members, knowing that they would never see the surface again began to choose a method of death. When Ahbe, the captain, attempted to tell Spielberger this, Spielberger demanded that they reach the surface and go for Batavia. As Ahbe explained that it was not possible and that he should spend his last minutes thinking of his family, Spielberger exclaimed that family and children and a spouse were nothing because the SS party’s ideologies were everything that he needed. Ahbe finally lost it telling him that perhaps it was God’s plan that they all were going to die. Freaking out, Spielberger shot him and was eventually gunned down by other crew members. SS or not, throwing away your family for some idiotic ideologies at the last moment is just plain horrible. It is clear to see that he was influenced by his dark past.


7. Sister Yolanda

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Technically you could throw the whole Rip-off Church under this one. Sister Yolanda, Eda, and Rico are all people who in one way or another allow their dark pasts to rule their current lives. We do know though that Eda is CIA so there is something that is slightly redeeming about her and makes us question if her past and actions are truth. Yolanda on the other hand is all evil. Sister Yolanda does not fight. She makes Eda and Rico do it for her, but she does keep a firearm on her just in case. In the Rip-off Church, they pose as a neutral organization among all of the crime syndicates however that could not be further from the truth. They, of course, rip off others, but they also do steal from who are most likely the poor to line their own pockets. Smuggling drugs and arms into other areas, they use the front of the church to murder and get rich. Sister Yolanda also pays off Eda in exchange for information. They are a shady bunch.


6. Dutch

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Dutch is the leader of the Lagoon Company and actually probably the only character not to be a walking stereotype throughout the series. Dutch is a very tall, muscular black man who supposedly was a Marine in the Vietnam War. Now while this is not expounded upon, one just needs to know a little bit of history to know that that war, in particular, was excruciatingly dark. His story, post the war or perhaps during, is that he went AWOL and ran away to Thailand to become a mercenary. This however is challenged in a part of the manga where it is suggested that he could have been lying the whole time and just has a past dripped in darkness and mystery. That does not let him get down though as he takes no names and is ready to drop a round of bullets into someone to get the job done. Perhaps due to his dark past, either war or mystery, Dutch never really seems to freak out. He’s always calm and that is probably because he has seen and done more gruesome things in his past.


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5. Rock

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What is unique about Rock is that we get to see him go from a terrified Japanese salaryman to a hardened criminal throughout the series. Not only that but we also get to enjoy the transformation. What makes Rock dark is how much he is broken down in the series. Rock, or Rokuro Okajima, is introduced to us as a man on a business trip. He just happened to be on the ship that was invaded by the Lagoon Company which wanted the disk he was carrying. They take him as a hostage only to have him be abandoned by his own department Chief in an attempt to cover up what the contents of the disk are. Compound this by his chief going a step further to hire mercenaries to kill him, and Rock, even though he may put on a good front, becomes broken. He breaks away in the second episode of the first season and is ready to move in with his previous captors in the Lagoon Company. Throughout the series, his psyche is further darkened by him getting used to becoming a pirate. Rock expressed relief when Hansel and Gretel are killed. He even terrifies Revy in Roberta’s Blood Trail to the point that she freaks out and beats him up. Growing darker and darker in the final arc of the series, even Dutch begins to worry about him. Rock would have been much lower on this list were it not for how corrupted and dark his soul became.


4. Hansel & Gretel

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Hansel and Gretel are not those cute fairytale characters that you probably know of from when you were a child. Rather, these two orphans hail from Romania. They were deposited into an orphanage by their parents who could not afford to keep them as children. Tragically they have one of the darkest pasts on this list. In the orphanage that they resided in, they were forced to not only watch other children be beaten repeatedly which helped form their dark personalities, but they also were in pedophilia films where they usually had to murder other children. While in the orphanage, they learned very quickly that if they killed other children, they would not get beat. This formed them into the killing machines that they were in the series. The twins readily swap identities via a wig that they both can wear which allows them to just need to swap their clothing. Readily able to use this to their advantage, they would also use their appearances too to deceive foes so that they could kill them. Hansel is shot and then tortured by Balalaika and a sniper as she chooses to watch him die by her own two eyes. Gretel is gunned down by Elroy after running with the Lagoon Company. The darkest part of this is that when Rock decides to help Hansel, she drops her panties to reveal her lower body as a way of saying thank you. This is due to the abuse that she suffered from a young, impressionable age.


3. Balalaika

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Balalaika’s real name is Sofiya Pavlovna. Her grandfather was previously high up in the Soviet Union army before it all went under. Before Balalaika joined the Magia, she was in the Soviet Union army as well as she helped in the Soviet War in Afghanistan. She was horribly burned during this war and you can see scars over her face, neck, and body. Balalaika and the unit that she commanded in the war in Afghanistan saved a child and essentially this forced both her and her men out of the Soviet Union army. With nowhere to go, they drifted to Roanupur eventually and set up shop in a land run by Chang and the Triads. Cynical and dark, Balalaika holds no punches. She considers not only herself but also the men who serve under her as people who should have died in Afghanistan. Running Hotel Moscow, they have set up shop against and eventually taking over part of the Triad’s territory. Hotel Moscow is made up of the men who were in her unit. While running illegal trade over the world under the guise of legal trade in Thailand, they smuggle everything. Balalaika does not hesitate to kill as well when it comes to things like the Chinese informant in the beginning of the first season, and the way that instead of torturing Gretel, she mercilessly watches him die in front of her while smoking a cigar.

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2. Roberta Cisneros

Roberta Black Lagoon

Roberta came to us in the latter half of season one. Looking wildly out of place as a maid in the crime-ridden Roanupur, she was searching for the young master Garcia of the Lovelace household. When people start messing with her and not telling her what she needs, she starts to take them all out one by one. Starting with the bar, she gives chase as the Lagoon Company tries to keep Garcia safe. What you actually find out later is her dark and twisted past. Previously she was an F.A.R.C. Special ops guerilla fighter. She trained as an assassin in Cuba and as a result of some of her actions, she became an internationally wanted terrorist. Balalaika does not like messing with her even. She is nicknamed “Bloodhound of Florencia” because no matter what happens, she will always murder her target. During her time as an assassin, she murdered countless men, women, and children while working for the drug cartels. She is in fact so violent that not only does Balalaika want nothing to do with her, Hotel Moscow, The Triad, and the Colombian Cartels are terrified of her. When she locks on, hope and pray it’s not on you.

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1. Revy

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That’s right! The trigger happy, foul-mouthed, violent Revy is #1 on this list. Revy grew up in NYC in a very poor off neighborhood with an alcoholic father who would hit her. She couldn’t take it anymore and ran out, but only to run into some police officers who subsequently beat and raped her. She came home eventually and her father, without even flinching, asked his daughter for another drink. Losing it, she shot him. Angry, competitive, dark, a flirt and more, Revy is a machine. She kills without a second thought and most times is willing to just let her gun do the sorting. She feels nothing when she kills and sometimes even tells male victims that they should be happy that she is the one doing them a favor. Bloodlust is what powers her rage and killing sprees and that is no surprise. This is all a mask for the pain that she suffered as a child due to the abuse of her neglectful father and the police. As such, she cannot relate well to others and detests even getting close to anyone. Further supported by her dark past is her combat ability. Feeling that she has nothing to lose, she takes all possible risks when fighting. She tends to shoot everything in sight with her Cutlass. She cannot stand Eda, who usually questions her about her feelings towards others and will always push her to pull out her guns and let her do the talking. Sad and broken, Revy is the darkest character on this list.

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Final Thoughts

And there you have it! Our top 10 Dark Black Lagoon characters. What do you think? Would you have put Hansel and Gretel higher or lower? Would you have included others that were not mentioned? Be sure to let us know in the comments below!

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Top 10 Coolest Youkai Watch Characters

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Youkai Watch is a famous Kodomomuke (kids anime) about the life of Keita Amano and his unusual life dealing with all kinds of mischievous Youkai. In Japan, this series is very popular among kids, maybe even surpassing the fame of Pokémon in japan when it comes to shows for children. Unlike all the rival series this show can get, Youkai Watch depicts a more down to earth image when it comes to capturing monsters with powers; it's simpler, it's fresh and puts a great amount of effort into its comedy. There's no magical lands and no superhuman powers, everything is set in modern day Japan and most Youkai are actually real, well, more like taken directly out of the Japanese folklore. Youkai Watch strongest point is their characters, each one with their own personality and own story, every character is unique in its way, but of course there's ones that stand out more than others, the most famous or maybe even the most memorable; in this list, we want to gather all those cool youkai that we love to see in the anime. What kind of Youkai will we find? No one knows…

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10. Daiz

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This guy looks like a mix of Kirby and Shy Guy gone wrong, it clearly is one of the worst character designs of the anime. It stares aimlessly at nothing, that’s all it does. It sounds harmless until it comes near you, it has the effect of making others stare off into space thinking about nothing at all, but not before making you have the appearance of his charming face. There's a certain word that makes him go crazy, it reveals a split personality of Daiz, one much more livelier. The cool thing about Daiz is that he is the reason why episode 57 is one of the funniest in the whole series, it's hilarious yet awkward; to not spoil it for you, I’d recommend you to go watch it!


9. Rimokon-kakushi

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Unlike our previous youkai, Rimokon-kakushi has one of the best and clever character designs. He’s a remote control vampire and the culprit whenever you can't find your remote control. Rumors say he flirts with controllers and takes them on dates then leaving them in the strangest of places. He’s a vampire because he sucks out your patience when playing his control hide and seek game, hiding it where you least expect it. Aside from helping Keita (Nate) collect other youkai, the coolest thing is the dance and song he makes while you look for the control, which is catchy, funny and extremely annoying if he’s making fun of you.


8. Hanako-san

Hanako-san Youkai Watch

Hanako-san in Youkai Watch is a cool way to turn an old and scary Japanese urban legend into something children can enjoy without being terrified. The origins of this youkai come from a ghost story, a spirit of a girl that passed away in WWII that now hides in girls bathrooms, appearing before those who call her name, Hanako. Hanako-san’s spirit is known to appear in several Japanese ghost movies and her concept even made it into Hollywood in the movie Harry Potter. In the anime, she is one of the few youkai that humans can see without a youkai watch, but as her appearance is scary anyway, everyone is afraid of her. Hanako-san wants to stop scaring people and decides to become the fashion designer of the youkai world,thus making her useful in many episodes. Hanako-san is one of the few youkai to change her power of “profession” as a youkai as well.


7. Hidabat (Hikikomori)

Hidabat Youkai Watch
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This adorable bat is named Hidabat in the English version of the anime, but the Japanese name, Hikikōmori, describes it much better. The Japanese term hikikomori is somewhat similar to the word hermit but they just avoid social interaction out of choice. The adorable bat youkai Hikikōmori does just that. Ever since it appeared in the anime, it has been living in Keita’s closet every so often, making cameo appearances. Every time it appears, it just makes everyone squeal. It is shy, adorable and nervous, kind of like a dandere character. Hikikōmori is often using her laptop, probably chatting with her online friends or maybe counting all her money (Hikikōmori is the second richest youkai in the world!). Thanks to Hikikōmori, Keita obtains the new model of the youkai watch, the only one available for now and a model that developed and advanced the plot of the series. Cool, huh?


6. USApyon

USApyon Youkai Watch

USApyon is what Jibanyan is to Keita or Pikachu to Ash, he is Inaho’s trustworthy companion and youkai friend. His name is a clever wordplaybetween U.S.A and the Japanese word usagi, as he is an usagi (a rabbit) youkai himself and is also an astronaut (in reference to the US going to the moon), plus the first animal in space... sort.. of... His relationship is as bad as Keita’s with Jibanyan, often causing him to get mad and revealing is “Vader” form (another reference to the US, this time being the movie Star Wars). He also wears other suits in reference to the US, like a US football player uniform or military uniforms, in an effort to introduce a cool American character to the series (maybe?).


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5.Komajiro

Komajiro Youkai Watch

Komajiro is Komasan’s younger brother. Even though he is slightly smarter than his brother, he is still amazed by the things he does and admires him. He comes to the city searching for his brother, hoping that he will learn to be a city boy just like Komasan but ends up being the most mature and realistic of the two, even so, he follows his big brother on all his adventures. He settles in the city faster than his brother, becoming a famous DJ in a nightclub named KJ, and even having a human girlfriend; this makes him literally the coolest kid on the block.


4.Robonyan

Robonyan Youkai Watch

Robonyan is the future robot version of Jibanyan, but whether or not he is the real Jibanyan, is a mystery. Robonyan is clearly smarter, stronger and better than Jibanyan, and a million times more useful. Whilst being a robot prevents us from seeing his expressions, his stupid actions makes us laugh nonetheless. Robonyan tries many times to convince Jibanyan and the others that he is truly Jibanyan but honestly, he has his own unique Robo-personality and charm. A robot from the future with cat mannerisms that can manufacture chocolates inside its body? Sounds like a cat lady’s dream.


3. Komasan

Komajiro Youkai Watch

MONGEEE! Komasan has arrived! This Youkai is a sweetheart and we all just want to hug and protect it from the outside world forever. He comes from the countryside with no idea on how to live in the city but he is always trying to impress his little brother Komajiro with what he has learned about being a city man. Trying to look like a cool older brother is what he does best and thanks to this, he has had many awesome jobs like Bandai’s CEO, Lead Actor and Paranormal Investigator. How much cooler can you get?

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2. Whisper

Whisper Youkai Watch

Whisper is where it all began. The day Keita (Nate) finds Whisper inside a toy capsule, his life is never the same. Whisper gives Keita his Youkai Watch and from there he starts befriending all the youkai he can. Whisper likes to believe he’s a very intelligent and diligent Youkai Butler, but we all know he just reads everything from Youkai Wiki in his Youkai Pad. His real youkai name is Whisbe and his ability has much to do with his personality, but I don't want to spoil the surprise. Whisper is useless but we couldn't look at the series Youkai Watch without him, otherwise, everything would become dull and boring. He is the key to many parts in the series, as he provides Keita with the material needed to deal with the youkai world, like Keita’s Watch and it's updated model (which requires Whisper to transform it). Whisper is cool and he has proven it in almost every episode, he can transform into a human shape making every situation more fun, yet, more awkward to see. He has a crude humor and most of the time it's not even suited for children. Whisper has a great, if not the best, seiyuu in the series, one that matches his cynical voice almost perfectly to every idiotic face or expression Whisper has to show us. Whisper won over many fans with his goofiness, but who could have taken his deserved first place?

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1. Jibanyan

Jibanyan Youkai Watch

I mean, if Whisper wasn’t number one, it HAD to be Jibanyan. This little nekomata youkai has captured our hearts in many ways. He’s adorable, he’s funny, he has one of the most moving stories and he’s down right the coolest of them all. He has so much personality, clearly, the creators went all out developing Jibanyan, making sure that the star character is the best character. Jibanyan is the definition of lazy, always trying to avoid his “responsibility” as Keita’s youkai companion. He doesn't really help Keita much, instead, it’s more like he worsens the situation, but we all love it when he does. So what makes Jibanyan cool? He’s an idol crazy otaku cat, what else do you need? There’s more to this little ball of fun than just that, he freaking sucks at fighting and this is probably his strong point. We have seen him practice his “Paws of Fury” many times and somehow he doesn't seem to get better, which comes to the point that him failing in his attacks became a pun in the anime. Thanks to him, many other great ideas for Youkai were born based on his image, like Robonyan, Bushinyan, Fuyunyan, Dekanyan and many, many others. Jibanyan is definitely the cool king of the Youkai Watch world.

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Final Thoughts

Honestly, many more youkai deserve to be in this list, but as far as the anime goes, they are still not developed enough to be in here, yet. Besides, many of the youkai in this list are the main, or “protagonist”, youkai for a reason. They’re so cool! How can we ever get tired of the adorable airhead Komasan or the lazy Jibanyan we all wish we had? If you still can’t get enough of the youkai world, I would say try out the game! But sadly, many of these games are still region locked for Japan, only. What you could do is actually learn about real Youkai! They’re all over the anime world and there’s many more spirits than in Youkai Watch! Maybe, later on, we will see them added to the youkai families, who knows? Meanwhile, check out other youkai related article done by Honey’s Anime, below!

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[Romantic Comedy Summer 2016] Like Ore Monogatari!!? Watch This!

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The summer anime season is more than halfway over, but many people are just tuning in to see what is worth seeing! Well, we here at Honey’s Anime are here to make your decision a little easier. If you are a big fan of all things funny and romantic, boy, do we have a few anime handpicked just for you! Yet, how do you know if they are right for you? Well, if you were a big fan of Ore Monogatari!! from the 2015 summer season, then you will be more than pleased with our choices. Today, Honey’s Anime is bringing you two anime from this summer anime season 2016 that will have you just as giddy as when you watched Ore Monogatari!! Do you remember those feels? Well, let us remind you. Did you like Ore Monogatari!!? Well, watch these!
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About Ore Monogatari!!

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[Information episodes="24" aired="April 2015 - September 2015"]

Gouda Takeo just doesn’t have that bishounen quality that attracts girls, but that hasn’t stopped Takeo from pursuing true love at all costs. Unfortunately, Takeo’s rough appearance is the main source of his love woes, although, his best friend and shoujo bishounen Sunakawa Makoto may also have a hand in his troubles. One day, Takeo saves an innocent girl, Yamato Rinko, from a pervert on the train and falls head over heels for her immediately. However, Rinko seems to have an interest in Makoto, so Takeo takes it upon himself to help Rinko with matters of the heart, even if he ignores his own.

Liked Ore Monogatari!!? Watch Hatsukoi Monster!

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[Information episodes="12" aired="July 2016 - ongoing"]

Nikaido Kaho has always been treated like a princess because she comes from a rich family until one day when a bishounen saves her from nearly being hit by a truck. However, this bishounen, who later gives his name as Kanade, berates Kaho. Struck by his looks and honesty, Kaho falls in love and as it turns out, this same bishounen is going to be living in the same dorm as Kaho. Taking this as a sign of fate, Kaho confesses only to find out that Kanade is an elementary school student!

3 Major similarities between Ore Monogatari!! and Hatsukoi Monster

1. Funny Situations

Hatsukoi Monster is nothing if not full of ridiculous situations and great comedic moments. Ore Monogatari!! definitely possessed a great amount of comedy for the whole family to share, but Hatsukoi Monster is not one to back down from a challenge! With jokes at the expense of elementary school boys and love, we have an all around crazy reverse harem here where love seems to be the center of all of the insanity. From penis jokes to female perverts, oh you will not find a dull moment here!

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2. Pursuit of Love

Now, an important lesson not to be forgotten in love: You have to chase after it if you want it. Just like how Takeo and Rinko have to keep fighting to keep their love intact, we find that Kaho and Kanade have just as much trouble keeping their relationship firm. Against all advice, Kaho pursues love in Kanade, seeking the affection she knows she wants only from him. While many would scoff at Kaho for being a shotacon, there is no doubt that Kaho is devoted to Kanade. She is willing to do anything to get her love with Kanade to work. Now, shouldn’t all love stories be like that?

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3. Love is Not Just a 4 Letter Word

What does this title even mean? It means nothing is quite as simple in a love story, and Ore Monogatari!! and Hatsukoi Monster have both proven that to be true. Love is just not that simple. Takeo and Rinko’s relationship isn’t all about words; they truly treat each other well despite being a pair that just do not fit in with the world of shoujo romantic comedies. Likewise, Kanade and Kaho are learning that love just isn’t as easy as saying “I love you.” It’s a two-way street with many twists and turns; you can’t just expect it all to go well. Yes, romantic comedies are all about the silliness, but you can’t forget that there are important lessons to be learned as well!


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Liked Ore Monogatari!!? Watch Momokuri!

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[Information episodes="26" aired="December 2015 - February 2016"]

Do not be fooled by the air date, Momokuri is airing on television right now! It started off as a web animation (ONA) and is about a young girl named Kurihara Yuki who is given the chance to date her crush Momotsuki Shinya, who is usually referred to as “Momo”. Little does Momo know, Yuki is actually an obsessive stalker who enjoys collecting everything Momo uses and watches him whenever she gets a chance. Is this true love in the making?!

3 Major similarities between Ore Monogatari!! and Momokuri

1. Unconventional Main Character

There is no doubt that both Ore Monogatari!! and Momokuri possess rather unusual main characters, especially when it comes to a shoujo love story. Takeo is not the bishounen type; he has rather ape-like features and build that would make many turn away, but his heart is made out of gold. He’s probably more real than most shoujo love interests! On the other hand, Yuki from Momokuri is a stalker girlfriend who, despite dating Momo, feels the need to constantly watch Momo’s every move and experience as much as she can of him. Now, that definitely does not fit in with shoujo main characters! Yet, Yuki looks like an adorable high school girl. Do you see how, despite being opposing situations, Ore Monogatari!! and Momokuri have similar main character situations?

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2. Breaks Shoujo Mold

Love in shoujo manga tend to be adorable, romantic, and flawless, but in Ore Monogatari!! and Momokuri, that just is not the case. Takeo and Rinko share a love that is usually used as a punchline in a shoujo manga rather than as the main love story. Heck, they make fun of Takeo more by making him innocent and inexperienced in the matters of physical intimacy. Then there’s Yuki and Momo who appear to be an adorable shoujo couple yet they couldn’t be even remotely close. With Yuki’s stalker tendencies and Momo’s self-conscious line of thought, there is just no way we could say this is even close to being like any other shoujo anime. On the surface, Yuki and Momo are an adorable shoujo couple, but there is so much going on psychologically between the two that we have to worry about this little romantic comedy anime.

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3. Puts the Comedy in Romantic Comedy

Of course, let’s not forget that both Ore Monogatari!! and Momokuri do not fail to bring laughter! With Takeo’s rather unskilled actions, adorable personality, and attempts to do things like learning how to kiss using his childhood friend as a base, we just never stop laughing while watching Ore Monogatari!! Then there’s Yuki who always shocks the viewer with just how far her obsession is willing to go. Yuki will even so far as to collect used straws and ask Momo for his garbage. Then there are the friends who all seem to know everything but Momo. Does he lose or gain points for obliviousness when he dates a stalker?

Final Thoughts

Oh my gosh, yes! This summer anime season 2016 has given us a few romantic comedy anime ripe for the picking. If you’ve been hesitating, hesitate no more! Just jump in and watch a great romantic comedy anime that will remind you of Ore Monogatari!! and all of its ridiculousness.
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Top 10 Manga Ranking [Weekly Chart 09/16/2016]

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my hero academia

What You Need to Know:

  • Hello and welcome to our weekly manga charts, bringing you the latest manga volumes ranked from one to ten, straight from Oricon Japan!
  • Last week the new Boku no Hero Academia and Shokugeki no Soma volumes fought for the number one spot, with our highschool heroes coming out on top. But have they managed to win the fight this week?
  • Let's get to the rankings and find out which manga Japanese fans can't get enough of at the moment!
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1. STAY

Boku no Hero Academia 10

Boku no Hero Academia 10
2. STAY

Shokugeki no Soma 20

Shokugeki no Soma 20
3. UP

Owari no Seraph 12

Owari no Seraph 12
4. DOWN

World Trigger 16

World Trigger 16
5. NEW!

Ookami-heika no Hanayome 15

Ookami-heika no Hanayome 15
6. NEW!

Yowamushi Pedal 46

Yowamushi Pedal 46
7. STAY

Kekkai Sensen: Back 2 Back 2

Kekkai Sensen- Back 2 Back 2
8. NEW!

The Ancient Magus Bride 6

The Ancient Magus Bride 6
9. NEW!

Yowamushi Pedal SPARE BIKE 3

Yowamushi Pedal SPARE BIKE 3
10. NEW!

BLUE GIANT 9

BLUE GIANT 9

Source: Oricon

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