Weekly Anime Episeries: Seitokai Yakuindomo Episode 4

Once again we are back with a stunning anime episode review. And as the last episode this one seems to be rather uneventful, but there are certain minor aspects to look at.

Each girls' previous discussed personality traits are further reinforced.

• Shino: She is afraid of heights and blames herself for not being able to bring the class to Kiyomizudera. Throughout the episode she is still seen with the same perverted and sexual attitude, being able to turn practically anything into a perverted bonanza of fun.
• Aria: We are reminded that she is the rich and dumb character of the series. She works very well in tangent with Shino, but is particularly unaware of how rich she really is. She is also the real only piece of fanservice in the entire episode, besides short skirts. When she unties her tie and unbuttons her shirt, this is one of the only points of fanservice so far in the first 4 episodes. This could demonstrate a leaning towards the direction of perversion over fanservice.
• Suzu: We are constantly reminded of her low stature, and that she is a genius. In this episode instead of getting mad at everyone she is actually pretty normal and even manages to crack a joke of her own.

Next I will just list a few more important-but still minor-points of the episode:

• -When they talk about sex, words such as penis and sex are Bleeped out. This could mean that these words cannot be said on Japanese Television, but otherwise this is a very interesting move that I am not in total agreeance with.
• -Mitsuba has already established the judo team. I expect to see a lot more comedic scenes evolve from the judo team, because Mitsuba is shown in the OP.
• -The president's birthday is June 12th, to which everyone gives presents that are representative of the type of person they are.

Finally, My thoughts:

• As a comedy, I definitely feel like the WOW factor that they had in the beginning has died down a bit. As a ballpark figure I would rate the 2 episodes at about 8-9, to which this episodes definitely falls to about an 7.5-8. It is for sure funny, but the scenes are too irrelevant to anything to be that much more enjoyable.
• Finally, I feel like the show has a prevalency to avoid loving relationships and dramatic moments, particularly in the first and last scenes with Tsuda and Shino. One thinks that the umbrella scene would be highly emotional and end with walking home all happy and lovey-dovey. Nope. The episode actually ends with Tsuda catching a cold in the rain. The show manages to avoid these deep and loving moments and focus on delivering comedy and comedy only. This is a rather interesting approach and should be noted and I will definitely explore this trend in further episodes.

Well thank you again for tuning in to another review. As always I hope you guys enjoyed and don't forget to Follow, Like, Enjoy, And CYA

Weekly Anime Episeries: Seitokai Yakuindomo Episode 3

Welcome back to another episode review. Today we will be reviewing episode 3 of Seitokai Yakuindomo.

• In terms of comedy, this episode was rather lackluster compared to the rest. Comedy scenes are not as funny or plentiful in this episode as the previous 2. This episode can be scene as more of a filler episode, or just basically an excuse to have a hot springs scene to which the directors are able to reveal some skin.
• What this episode does do well is show us how important it is for our main characters to be together. It is mentioned throughout the episode that Shino and Aria act differently because Tsuda isn't around. Also life is boring for Hagimura and Tsuda without the other two to spice things up.
•  What was scene in previous episodes was a lack of real fanservice and an enormous emphasis on the comedic perversion instead. This episode actually produces some fanservice, but only in the way of slight cleavage/boob revelations. What was actually pretty interesting was that the skirts of the girls are pretty high up, and at points where I expected a panty shot, I was left with nothing. This scene is seen when a random girl flaps up her skirt and all we see is a skin. This either means that she isn't wearing panties or her skirt wasn't lifted high enough. It was overall just a weird beginning to the scene.
• The only real bit of development we get is that Aria is rich. It was hinted in the last episode that she was rich, but this one just further reinforces it. We also get reassurance of the size of her upper package, but are reminded of the President's. 

• Since their isn't much to talk about, I will use this time to talk about the OP and ED.
• Opening: The OP, Yamato Nadeshiko Education, is definitely a well made one. It is a catchy tune that's well thought out and destined for this type of show. The animation in the background really does a lot to demonstrate what the show is all about. Overall, it's just a solid OP
• Ending: The ED, Aoi Haru, is very well done and most likely superior in comparison with the OP. Generally, I'm really not one for ED's and I even skip a fair bit of them, but this one was really good. Who is the girl in the animation? Is it Aria? Who knows. All I know is that this an amazing job by "angela" and probably one of my favourite ED's of all time. It is very pleasing to the ear and the animation does a excellent job of showing off the show. Hmmm, isn't it interesting that "Angel" and "Beautiful Fighter", by angela is are some  my favourite OP's of all time? Well, I can tell you that I like this one strictly, because of how good it is and not because it is sung by angela.

Oh well that is it for today. Hope you guys enjoyed. Hopefully the next episode will come back with some of the good all laughs we had in the first 2 episodes. As always, don't forget to Follow, Like, Comment, and CYA!

Weekly Anime Episeries Thing #2: Seitokai Yakuindomo Episode 2

We are once again back with another episode review of Seitokai Yakuindomo. Today, we will be following along the series and review episode 2.

• We start off with what is assumed to be a love proposal to Tsuda. What we find out after the illustrious and catchy opening, "Yamato Nadeshiko Education", is that all she wanted to organize a Judo Club. 
• What we have next is a series of interludes that are meant to keep the audience laughing, but in reality serve no real purpose for further plot advancement.
• The Student Council decide to clean up a room on the second floor. This could be to allow room for the Judo Club though that isn't confirmed.
• The next part is interesting, because as part of the Student Council Tsuda is expected to rank in the top 20 on the midterm scoring. He eventually goes to all three girls to ask for help, but what is interesting is his interactions with Suzu. She agrees to help him on the condition that they can be alone. She obviously likes him and has developed a very close bond with him, in a non-sexual manner of course (At least not yet), that is further developed near the end of the episode.
• Next, we are introduced to our first teacher of the series, Student Council Supervisor, Yokoshima Naruko. She's generally not around the Council Room, but has made her re-emergence after hearing of a new Student Council member. She immediately tries to seduce and woo him. She is a very weird character often portraying a weird and very young girl's voice throughout the proceeding interludes where she is present. She by far the most sexually inclined of the bunch and even states that she could cause trouble with the introduction of boys at the school. As for an opinion on her, I'm really not sure yet.
• After a series of comedic events, we here about a graduation trip going on soon for second years including: Aria and Shino. This will be the first time the group is split up and Tsuda and Suzu have to assume the roll as leaders. This trip is alluded to in the next episode preview as a hot springs episode. It will be interesting to see what direction they take, because so far they haven't really taken too many common anime paths. They don't take in too many anime stereotypes, but instead release random actions that may or may not be considered better or worse. 
• Finally we have a discussion between Suzu and Tsuda near the end. Suzu expresses her troubles when she says, " Yes, when mature people have their childish side, they look cute. Yet, when childish people put on a mature attitude, why are they considered cocky?" This is probably the deepest the show has ever delved so far and is really actually something to think about. Tsuda's prompt response is that he doesn't think of her to be like this "anymore". Their relationship is definitely developed and it will be interesting to see where this extra bit of development in her direction leads us. A story arch, a potential romance, or just useless crap?
• A final comment is that I forgot to mention that Tsuda mentioned his sister was planning to register next year. This is definitely going to come back, but I'm sure if the sister will be introduced in this season or in the second season. It doesn't feel like something they would just throw in.

In conclusion, I felt that it was enjoyable in many of the same ways as the first episode, but lacked the flare and flow or the first.
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Weekly Anime Episeries Thing #1: Seitokai Yakuindomo Episode 1

• Well, I decided to start this series off with a new anime from the winter anime line up: Nisekoi. Except I was searching and searching and somehow I landed on this anime: Seitokai Yakuindomo. And well, I decided to watch it and see if I could maybe review something not from this season to start.Well, all can say is, cool beans...I don't even..

• What really brought me to watching this is that the second season of Seitokai Yakuindomo is airing this season. I assumed that anything with a second season would be pretty decent and so in order to understand the second season, I must first understand the first. The second thing that caught my eye was the character design; they reminded me a lot of the character design of a very familiar show that I had previously seen: Coppelion. (Which by the way, will be seeing a complete review in the near future.) So, I watched the first few minutes and lo and behold the production studio was GoHands. This really intrigued me, because although Coppelion had its hits and misses, the animation and sound aspects were really well. And although I allude to this all the time, I am a relatively new anime watcher. All of this to say, the opening for Coppelion, "Angel", is one of my favourite, if not favourite, anime openings of all time. Now that all the mumbo-jumbo is out of the way, onto the review.

• I went into the show not knowing what to expect and what I got was an immediate dose of sexual humour and even more sexual humour. The show introduces its main characters right from the start. Takotoshi Tsuda is a male high school student that has just transferred to, the recently co-ed, Ousai Private Academy simply because it's closer to his house. Until this new year, the school was an all girls school, and now males are flocking from all over to have their own harem. The three main female characters include: Shino Amakusa the Student Council President who's good at everything and a natural born leader;though, she is scared of heights and also very perverted. Next is Aria Shuchijo, the calm and large-breasted secretary, who also happens to be very perverted. Last, we have Suzu Hagimura, who is the short tsundere accountant who has an IQ of 180, but needs to take naps at noon and can react to situations during her sleep.

• There hasn't really been too much plot revealed at all, but my first impressions are that there doesn't really have to be. I think that it will turn out to be a fine piece on the humour alone. Shino and Aria seem to be able to turn any situation into being sex related.

Ex: Shino"I found a wallet on my way here."
      Tsuda "Do you know who belongs to."
      Shino " I know it's a girl's.
      Tsuda" How's that?"
   Shino " It doesn't have any condoms."

• The show is filled with many humorous sex-related jokes that will leave you wanting more. (well it at least made me want more.) 
• Otherwise there isn't too much else to note, aside from yet another well done and consistent animation job by GoHands. 
• One last thing to note is that there aren't really any "panty or boob shots" in the show. This is weird and a compelling point of the show. Perhaps it intends entertaining through the humour and leave the audience to figure out the rest. I and hopefully anyone watching along will continue to monitor this trend.
• Well, that is all for my views of the first episode of  Seitokai Yakuindomo. It is a very funny anime, so far, and should be enjoyed by any person who does mind watching a series filled with sex jokes. Stay tuned for Thursday's review of the second episode of this show, that is streamable on crunchyroll. Feel free to leave any comments about what you think of the anime, but please no spoilers. As always, don't forget to Rate, Comment, Follow and CYA!

New Year's Resolution Kinda.

Well I'm back in business and my (Chinese) New Year Resolution is to follow the subsequent schedule. I plan to start a new segment to which there will be 3 posts per week. The schedule is as follows: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. The segment will involve me watching the first episode of a random anime(probably from crunchyroll) and reviewing it the same day. I have yet to think of a name, but hopefully it will be enjoyable. Thanks a lot for the support and hopefully this time I can stick to the schedule!

HotD VS. DxD

Well, to this point I have reviewed the two shows mentioned above: Highschool of the Dead and Highschool DxD. These shows are similar in that fanservice is an obvious theme. They are both rated as ecchi, and both like to show explicit content. Both of these shows are extremely popular and have profound differences in that HOTD is based on a zombie apocalypse, with guns and weapons, while DxD has a combination of devils, angels, magic. But, how do these shows compare when they are put side by side in an all out war? (not really, but you know what I mean)

Art and Animation:

Highschool Dxd: 7.8/10

(It should be noted that all these ratings that have appeared on my blog are taken directly from it)
Once again we come to the first comparison: Animation. Some of the comparisons in this post will be the same as in the actual review, but I will do my best to expand or explain some parts that I may have missed.

The animation here is just very well done. The show supports itself with some nice fluid animation and also some bold and colourful scenes. This is the type of animation that we expect from the industry these days, and DxD has delivered greatly.
One problem (though not too big of a deal) is the animation differences between fanservice and all other scenes. What we have here is a noticeable discrepancy in the both animations, to which the fanservice seems to look like a different type of animation altogether. It doesn't simply look better, it looks a lot better. Though it isn't a big deal, it is the one of the defining characteristics to why it is known as an ecchi and nothing else. It presents itself as an ecchi and isn't afraid to show it or cover it up with a riveting story.
Overall: A good job nonetheless.

Highschool of the Dead: 9.3/10

Looking back on my review, I might have slightly lowered the score; maybe an 8.8-9.1 would suffice, but what can you do? You can't change the past, now can you. Anyways, I felt they show was very well animated. Sharp and very clean animated scenes score big points for this show. I feel like the colours are very crisp and the fight scenes are very fluent. What else is there to say?
Overall: Very well done.

Ecchi:

Highschool DxD: B (note that AAR is the highest possible score)

In order to succeed here, a show must execute the deliverance of the ecchi in such a masterful way that the audience doesn't want it go away. This isn't to say that continuously blasting the audience with more and more boobs, panties, and more boobs, is "masterful", but it seems to be just enough. A "B" rating seems to be just an average rating, and well it is. Though DxD gains some points in its ability to use sex appeal in an attractive fashion and also in some comedic scenes, it lacks the ability to be smart. The smart showings of comedy and proper fanservice are overshadowed by the fact that the explicit scenes are used practically all the time. It's really hard to make yourself look smart, if you use such scenes all the time.
Otherwise, when comes to an ecchi, this shows a lot of explicit content. If you thought HotD showed a lot (well I guess it didn't show that much) then you're in for a surprise, cause DxD unloads boobs left and right. Though the amount of explicit activity can't be ignored, it can be seen as positive for those who enjoy it. And for those who don't, it can be seen as a negative. Personally I'm not such a big fan, but I can't use this as a judgement for rating for these exact reasons.
Overall: Ecchi, Boob.....the works

Highschool of the Dead: B++

Only a slightly better rating than DxD. It could have received a potential A had it not been for the bath scene. The bath scene is just so pointless and if I recall the most explicit of all the scenes in the show. I don't know why the creators had to ruin the show with such a useless bit of fanservice. Mixing in fanservice with action or comedy scenes is a much more efficient and appreciated. The show does use the fanservice in a good way, providing one of the weirdest, physics defying, funniest scenes I've seen in a while. (Of course, I'm talking about the gun-boob-matrix scene) Otherwise the show isn't too different in its usage of fanservice and is pretty well average overall. Some of the clothes ripping is kind of unnatural and somewhat of a hinderance to the show, but it isn't too big of a deal.
Overall: Matrix =good. Rest is okay. Just misses an A-

Action:

Highschool DxD: A

This is one of the departments where the show succeeded. The action scenes are very well animated and deserve credit. When looking at the action scenes in an ecchi (or many series these days for that matter), one cannot overlook the possibility of fanservice and panty shots. And, what do you know this show is chalk full of them. Included is a slew of panty shots, clothing ripping, bra busting,  clothing exploding, goodness that can only be described as Highschool DxD. But seriously, that slime "familiar" that melts clothes is downright hilarious. The screen time in this show is divided roughly half-and-half, with most of the beginning focusing on comedy/fanservice and the later parts focusing more on action scenes. I must say, that the action scenes are very well done, and perhaps the best animated scenes of the series, except for the aforementioned fanservice/borderline almost hentai-like scenes.
Overall: What DxD brings to the table is a weird story with some very surprising well animated action scenes.

Highschool of the Dead: A++

Once again HotD risen slightly over the top of DxD, and if anyone has disagreed so far, then know that this is my strongest argument. I genuinely believe that the action scenes in HotD than DxD. It would take a lot to convey me otherwise.

Anyways, coming into HotD I expected some very sexy looking action scenes and women. And, luckily enough I got what I expected and maybe even more. The action scenes are all over the place. The show is built on a thin plot, filled with loads of action, fanservice, and comedy to fill all the holes. And, it's not that bad at all. A lot of people say that if weren't for the fanservice, the show could have ranked much higher on many people's lists. And, well I totally agree. The action is just amazing. The gun shots are very slick, the sword smashing is very enjoyable and detailed with the zombie guts and blood, and the theatrics are overall just great. 
Overall: A great action series to pass the time

Enjoyment:

Highschool DxD: 8.01

Highschool DxD is a show that can be enjoyed fully, if you like the genre: Fanservice, Action, Comedy, Boobs. If any of these genres peek your interest then you might like the show. This is the type of show that you really need to just sit down, relax, and enjoy the show. You can't really look at it as a show that is purely fanservice and is nothing else. If the only purpose of the show was to show off the lovely few ladies with oversized breasts, then honestly I wouldn't be reviewing this. I feel that anyone going into the show needs to give it a fair chance, like they would any other anime. In general, I usually give a show 2-5 episodes before I decide if I want to continue or not. Actually there have been a couple times where I have put off a series after watching the first few episodes to watch later. (I wasn't in the mood to watch a sad series when I started "Ef Tale of Memories", so I put it off for a while and watched a comedy instead.) It doesn't take a lot to enjoy to the series, it just requires you to be able to ignore or enjoy the explicit content.
DxD, brings a combination of highs and lows in the enjoyment section:
Highs:
-Some very enjoyable comedy scenes, that play on the ecchi themes of the show
-Enjoyable action scenes that keep you waiting for the next
-Very colourful and bright colour scheme that is pleasing to watch
Cons:
-Fanservice is too explicit, and meaningless at times
-The introductory arch is too long and not very meaningful to the story
-Fanservice is too explicit, and meaningless at times...
Overall: Simple concept, great action and comedy scenes. Don't watch if you can't stand ecchis.

Highschool of the Dead: 8.87/10

HotD is a very enjoyable ride all the way through until the very non-existent ending. Although fanservice is scattered everywhere throughout this zombie-slaying adventure, there are still many points of enjoyments to be had. The great action scenes are definitely a plus to the shows gory and dark exterior. What's more this anime is really cool that the English dub is really well adapted to the North American scene. The dub is not only well done, but the enjoyment is feeling that these characters are not just anime characters, but they talk and act like us too. (...And then you look at the character boob size and hair colour and return to back to reality.
Obviously there is the problem of very annoying fanservice throughout the whole show. As an anime fan who loves fanservice in his anime, I have too say that this show somewhat disappoints in its excess of fanservice in annoyingly, bad places. Otherwise the show doesn't really have too much in an interesting story to peak any interests.
Overall: What I feel it does is provide action scenes in the correct places, but doesn't achieve this in the fanservice department. It messes a lot in its placement of fanservice, but I feel like that it does succeed in making me want more of it, in other scenes.


Results: 

                             Dxd  HotD
Art and Animation: 7.8  9.3
Ecchi:                     B    B++
Action:                   A    A++
Enjoyment              8.01 8.87


Well, I guess it's a clear cut victory for Highschool of the Dead...Maybe. What was looked at in this comparison was a few key points in comparing the two that are similar Comedy, Ecchi, Action, anime. In these key categories, I feel as though HotD has prevailed. Are these scores partly biased on my part, I won't rule that out. I definitely favour HotD over DxD, so maybe it swayed some of my decisions. I will say right now that I feel like DxD was more story-driven and I felt like it had more of a synergy with all of its events.

So I feel the there are 4 paths. 
1. You've read this review and you can't decide what to watch
2.You are in no way interested in these shows, but somehow stumbled upon this, and don't plan on watching any of these.
3.You will watch HotD, because of its awesome action, comedy, and fanservice. You really want to see the Japanese take on the ever so popular Zombie Apocalypse
4. You know about DxD's reputation for a very vigorous exploration of the human body. You are willing to take the crazy amounts and ready for a ride that is very balanced and well rounded in all aspects, except for the aforementioned fanservice.


Anyways hopefully you enjoyed and found this comparison post helpful and I wish you guys the best. As always don't forget to Rate, Comment, Follow, and CYA!