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dlamp-dictator · 3 years ago

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Thinking About Hundred and Combat Schools in General

Recently I’ve been finishing up a lot of anime in my backlog and a few others that have been in my recommended feed for awhile now. One of those anime is Hundred, a 2016 anime that seemed be one of the last few combat school anime to come out before the big Isekai boom hit.

And It was... a show. A D+ or C- if I was being generous in terms of my enjoyment of it, and that makes me feel a bit said.

Folks, I have a bit of an odd love toward the combat school genre. It’s genre that combines high school hijinks with cool, shounen-esque battles. It makes for easy ways to set up conflict and plot points as you can have the big issue of the arc either be some bad guy or some quirky high school drama thing. It let’s you comfortably world build to an extent without it feeling too forced since the setting is a learning environment. And the more creative versions can even use the combat school as a testing ground for other genres like (the manga of) Assassin’s Pride using the setting as a political thriller, or Chivalry of a Failed Knight being a mix of a romance and action story. Things like that.

And Hundred was honestly a bit disappointing in this regard. I feel like other combat school anime like Absolute Duo and Chivalry of a Failed Knight do this weird sub-genre of anime better and have more understanding about what makes the genre interesting and unique. And as I was typing up the first draft of this opinion piece an idea came to me on how I’d like to discuss this anime.

But first, the synopsis.

"Hundreds" are a kind of weapon that get their name from their ability to change into many different forms, and are the only thing that can counter the mysterious life forms called Savage that are attacking Earth. Those who can wield a Hundred are sought out to be made into Slayers, trained individuals who can use them in combat. To become a Slayer, Hayato Kisaragi successfully enrolls in the marine academy city ship Little Garden. However he feels a strange yet familiar sense of incongruity towards Emile Crossford, his roommate who somehow knows him from somewhere. On top of that, shortly after he enters the school, he ends up getting challenged to a duel by the "Queen" and the school's most powerful Slayer, Claire Harvey.

Admittedly, I’m stealing this summary from the wiki, but in all honesty this plot is pretty generic to begin with. It has the typical setup of anime like Asterisk Wars, Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle, and even Chivalry of a Fail Knight. It has a somewhat boring premise of human teens training to fight monsters creatures from the beyond. It just feels very typical, and the few bits of it that are unique either don’t show up enough or aren’t utilized to an extent I’d prefer. I don’t know how to feel about this show save for ambivalent.

But I also think there’s an opportunity here. A chance to explain what exactly makes the show and this genre feel so bland and typical along with what makes its exceptions really stick out. And to that end, I’ll use this opinion piece to discuss what I believe are the 3 aspects that anime combat school anime should try to address and play with. Consider this my amateur editorial advice for those of you that want to try and make your own combat school novel.

So, shall we begin?

Aspect 1: The Setting of School and Combat

The first point of any combat school setting is the fact that it should keep in mind that the characters and the world are setting within a school about combat. These aren’t just random high schools with a decent kendo and karate club, they’re often military academies training their students to either fight some big enemy or build them up to join either the military or work as mercenaries in the field once they graduation. And they should take that with some level of seriousness. In Absolue Duo’s Kouryou Academy all the students are training as Blazers to either join what seems to be a supernatural branch of the JSDF or become a freelancing mercenary once graduating. Chivalry of a Failed Knight (which I’m just going to shorten as Chivalry to save me some time) admittedly stifled here a little, but the main goal of Hagun Academy seems to be raising and promoting strong Blazers for the sake of prestige guiding teens to utilize their powers properly for the state military. But the point remains, the settings keeps in mind that it is a combat school, keeping the majority of its major plot beats focused on that fact.There’s a healthy mix of school and combat.

And Hundred doesn’t really have this.

Little Garden is less a school and more a massive cruise ship. The events that take place in Hundred, both action and slice-of-life events, have nothing to do with the school. Most of the missions take place away Little Garden and in either other countries or general landmasses the ship lands on. The slice-of-life events I remember off the topic of my head was Hayato going on various dates with some of the female cast at the places they visited, namely Emile. And the while the last arc took place in Little Garden, it’s main focus had nothing to do with the school, but just a general invasion by a foreign force rescuing some captured mercenaries.

Basically, the setting feels toothless given the context of what the characters deal with. You could switch Little Garden with an actual battleship, age up the cast to be actual fresh military officers and it’d honestly make more sense and be more cohesive.

And to be fair, I’m mostly nitpicking this point. It’s not a huge deal at the end of the day as most of the events play out fine enough. The lack of focus toward the school setting doesn’t harm the serious too much. Hayato is mostly at Little Garden so that his little sister can have access to the school’s high-quality medical facilities while he works as an extra gun for the school’s Savage-hunting team, not to learn about how to use his abilities or some honest drive to protect the world save for his friends and those around him.

But... that also brings me to my next point.

Aspect 2: The Character’s Motivation

Along with the setting, every major character should have a solid reason to attend the combat school. As I said above, these are military academies meant to train young teenagers into efficient and (possibly) deadly warriors that either have to fight monsters from the beyond, or other humans with equally dangerous powers as a part of some military force. These are people that will eventually be risking their lives on the field of some kind of battle for whatever personal reason that brought them to that battlefield to begin with. To use Absolute Duo as an example, Tor Kokonoe isn’t attending Kouryou Academy for some high-minded ideal or to protect his friends. No, this anime throws you a bit of a curveball and has his motivation be revenge. To give you folks the short version, a former friend Tor’s seems to had gained access to Exceed abilities and used it to slaughter almost everyone at his old dojo. Needless to say Tor was rather pissed about this and took steps to obtain the same power to avenge his fallen friends and possibly former lover. His partner and female lead Julie is in the same boat, apparently being physically scarred by her assailant and training as an Exceed with machine-like efficiency in order to also gain the power to avenge what was taken from her. And while both characters are kind and friendly to most people and have high morals, internal they are scarred and deeply flawed, willing to hunt for power if power is in front of them.

Granted, I’m being a little dramatic with how I’m writing that, but you get the point.

In Chivalry’s case, Ikki is in Hagun Academy because there has been a change in administration. He was unable to attend this school due to his lower status and rank in magical ability, but with the new rules he can finally prove that you don’t need mind-blowing magical powers to be a successful magic knight. In both these cases there’s a personal reason for attending the schools they do. Tor realized he needed to fight power with power, and Ikki is gaining the chance to prove himself through attend their respective schools.

Hayato... essentially wanted free healthcare.

Again, I’m being a bit of a dick with my sarcasm, but the point still stands. Hayato doesn’t have a strong reason to stay at the school and the show doesn’t really do too much to give the initial motivation real weight. We don’t see much of his sister in a bad condition. She’s wheelchair-bound, but that’s really it. She actively makes calls to her brother’s cell and sounds rather chipper and excited to share her fortune-telling and horoscope-readings. She’s able to perform at a concert while still being in supposedly bad condition. And... I mean, if Hayato’s main goal was to help his sister recover one might figure the show would... show Karen being in a bad state, comatose in her bed or something, only getting more and more better until she can do that concert at the end of the show and-

Wait, no. I’m gonna’ stop there. I already told myself to not write fanfiction in my opinion pieces.

But you folks get the point, right? Hayato's reason for attending this school isn’t that strongly focused on. The guy’s a bit of a passive doormat to begin with, I’m sure if anyone with a Charisma stat could woo him over to their side with enough persuasion about how they fight for the greater good and all that. There was a moment where Claire had to rouse him into action by explaining her philosophy of noblesse oblige, but that’s really it. I feel like you could switch Hayato with Emil and get a better story out of this.

Which leads to my final point and I’m going to put this in the form of a question.

Aspect 3: Can You Replace the Main Character and Get a Better Story Out of It?

To put it another way, what is unique about the main character and is their story the more interesting one? I know most light novel and anime adaptations of light novels tends to have a bland, everyday normal guy as the protagonist and it’s a tiring trope, but there is some purpose to it. They work as a straight man and surrogate for all the otherwise supernatural, scientific, or otherwise nonsensical events, characters, and setting. They’re the characters that keep you as the reader somewhat grounded and able to be shocked and amazed at all the weirdness that surrounds them. And to me, if we’re going to keep using this type of protagonist then we need to utilize them to most logical use for the toolbox: playing off the surrounding weirdness. By doing this they fill that surrogate role and keep the story interesting with their outsider/everyman perspective to contrast from the rest of the group.

And to Hundred’s credit, they do this somewhat well.

A lot of the jokes and gags in Hundred to involve the Japanese student Hayato being unnerved and frazzled by all the straightforward and promiscuous European female student body. There are a handful of decent jokes with Claire confidently strutting around in her bikini to unnerve and tease the bashful Hayato that got a chuckle out of me. However, this is more likely due Funimation’s writers punching up the dialogue in the dub than the actual writing of the show itself. Most of the time the man’s a bit of a bore and is just shoved around from set piece to set piece. But playing off the cast is only one half of what makes a combat school protagonist work. The second is combat role.

In most shounen anime your main character is usually a frontline, close-combat expert with some decent magical ability, an all-rounder that evens out the more specialized cast. In Chivalry, Ikki was a swordsman that only had physical close-combat skills with an ace-in-the-hole ability that let him essential jack up his speed and strength stats to the limit for a short period of time, the female lead Stella was a magical and physical powerhouse with high destructive power, Ikki’s sister Shizuku was an ice/water magic that could manipulation her surrounds and utilize a handful of buff, debuff, and healing skills, and the friendly side character Alice was an assassin that had a bunch of sneaky tricks using shadows. In Absolute Duo they threw another curveball by having Tor being the only character that used a defensive shield instead of an active weapon, Julie was a duel-wielding glass cannon, Tomoe was a skilled judoka and chain-sickle user, Miyabi was a slow yet powerful lancer, and Lilith was the sniper. Everyone had a role to fill so not only did the group feel like a decent combat squad, but you could vary kinds of combat scenes.

And Hayato is pointless since Emile can more or less do everything he can do better.

To give a very short version: Hayato and Emile are Variant, Savage-Slayer hybrids with high combat ability. Hayato’s weapon is a sword and the ability to use full-body armor that enhances his strength. Emile, the female lead, can do that and has the ability to copy every weapon she’s seen. And it’s not some random ability that’s forgotten later on or utilized once in her feature episode, Emile starts blitzing through the battlefield duel-wielding guns, rapiers, railgun canons, iron knuckles, and so much more. She swaps through at least 3 weapons per fight scene and her fights look so much more interesting for it as she finds the right weapon for the right job, keeping opponents guessing, and dusting those that can’t keep up with her constantly switching tactics.

Hayato... swings a sword really hard.

And his big power-up is just him being able to swing it harder.

And... folks, that duel Hayato was challenged to wasn’t even something he started, it was Emile talking down to and calling out Claire for her ruthless, with Hayato only mumbling in passive agreement because Hayato is a doormat.

Folks, if you removed Hayato outright or at least switch perspectives to Emile then you’d get the story of a young princess joining the military academy of a foreign army as a man to avoid the political turmoil of her home country, constantly butting heads with that school’s elite because they follow much stricter morals and guidelines as military officers compared to Emile’s more pampered and cushy life as a princess, despite her past strife. And even if I’m playing up Emile’s position a bit more dramatically than the anime does, that story sounds way more interesting than a Japanese exchange student joining a foreign military for their medical facilities. Hell, anyone else’s story is more interesting.

Claire Harvey is the daughter of a prestigious noble lineage that has to run a whole-ass micro-country of teen angst while being a teenager herself, and her main military force includes a foreigner only there for the healthcare, a foreign princess that hates her guts, her two assistants, and that random buddy-cop duo who seem to just goof off more than do work at first.

Latina and Fritz are a buddy-cop duo of a level-headed friend sniper-guy and outgoing, spunky tomboy punch-girl with a clearly deep and loving friendship that get into comedic situations together.

Claire’s vice presidents (yes, plural) are closeted lesbians only able to observe their crush from affair as the pressure of military service drains on their dear friend as she deals with the incompetence and insubordination of those who work her while trying to remain professional for her sake.

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Okay, that last one was just my fanfic, but you get the point. Hayato really offers little to the story.

Smaller Things that Bug Allen

Just gonna’ have this in list form because I don’t have the patience to be thorough with these and they’re honestly more nitpicks than anything.

Hayato is the only Japanese character surrounded by hot European women and they do nothing with this premise. I can easily see Hayato being more interesting by highlighting him as the foreign exchange student. It was just a point I noticed around episode 7-ish and I’m furious they did nothing with it.

I don’t like the Variable Suits the Slayers wear. Skintight suits just always read as boring to me and the only anime I’ve watch that did them in a way that was interesting was Symphogear.

Emile made the worst first impression for me. I’m surprised her outburst didn’t get her into the duel instead of Hayato. She’s loud, in-your-face, and has a cocky streak that gives her some real punch-able qualities to her. I honestly thought she’d get called out for her rebellious, risk-taking nature, but it never happened.

I already said this, but it’s worth saying again that Karen, Hayato’s supposedly sickly sister, doesn’t even seem that sick despite Hayato’s reason for being here.

Claudia Lowetti is the worse character in the show and everytime she was on screen I actively groaned. But then again, she’s also Emile’s friend/assistant, so that’s honestly consistent.

I could go on, but I won’t. The more minor issues were nitpicks at best. Let’s... move on to something more positive.

The Few Things Hundred Did Well

Believe you me, there isn’t much, and I’m also going to put this in list form as well, but Hundred has a few redeeming qualities that didn’t make me feel like I wasted my time completely with it.

The comedy was actually pretty good in the earlier episodes. I’m contributing that more to Funimation punching up the dialogue a little, but Claire’s teases and some of the jokes actually hit their mark in the first half of the series.

The appearance and use of Judal Harvey was actually done very well. I knew he’d be up to shady nonsense, but they actually got me to lower my guard right until the very end. And even then, the shady nonsense was more tactical pragmatism than actual villainy, at least in this arc.

Claire Harvey is honestly one of the best written characters in the show (not really high praise, believe me). She’s one of the few characters that takes their situation as soldiers in the military seriously, and while comes across as harsh in her conduct it makes sense when you understand that lives are on the line.

Latina and Fritz’s dynamic, as little of it is seen, is honestly endearing. They also have the best ED character song in the series.

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Oh yeah, the ED songs.

Allen Gushes about the ED Songs for a Moment

One of the few truly cool things about this series is that much like Akuma no Riddle, the ending credit songs are actually character songs sung by the respective voice actors. Unlike Akuma no Riddle though, these songs are usually duets, have little to do with the episode in question, and don’t even match the characters that are the focus of that episode, but as songs and as general music the EDs are a pretty good listen. There are four of them that play in the anime, but I’ll highlight three of them.

There’s Hardy Buddy, a duet between side characters Latia Saint-Émillion and Fritz Glanz, a hard rock song about how they’re the ultimate duo of friends that kick ass whenever they’re together. The lyrics are surprisingly heartwarming and really sell you on the fact that these two are truly close together, even if the show did little to show it.

Next is Tabooless, a surprisingly raunchy dance tune by Claire and her vice presidents (again yes, plural) about how despite how much they follow and enforce the rules they have a deep desire to break away from their rule-abiding positions and break every taboo they’ve set up and free themselves from their metaphorical chains as they give some lucky person the night of his life.

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Maybe that joke about the vice presidents being lesbians wasn’t too far off.

And last the one I care to discuss is Jewels of Love, a duet between Sakura Kirishima and Karen Kisaragi about how the two helped encourage each other through some of the darkest times of their life and that their (platonic) love for each other can push them through any dark corner.

Conclusion

I’ll be honest folks, I think I wasted my time with this one. There’s a lot of anime that done have combat schools better like the aforementioned Absolute Duo and Chivalry, and this one isn’t worth your time. But to be completely fair, much like Masters of Ragnarok, the light novel proper actually has over 15 volumes and seems to have finished its story with little trouble. There’s a possibility that the anime watered down a lot of points I brought up. It’s possible the light novel does highlight Hayato’s status as a foreign exchange student. Maybe Emile is more tolerable in the novel. Maybe Claire gets that orgy she was singing about in the ED. Who can say? There’s actually a fan translated version of the full series that can be read here if your curious about it.

I’m not, but... who knows.

Anyway, that’s it for me. I’ve got a video game to play, and some more essays to finish.

#your dictator is speaking #hundred

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diversegaminglists · 7 years ago

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Games with Dual-Wielding

This turned out to be hard to research for some reason.

Only Dual-Wielding:

Alphadia Genesis

Bahamut Lagoon

Bloodrayne Franchise

Bujingai aka Swordmaster aka The Forsaken City

Brave Fencer Musashi & Musashi Samurai Legend

Darksiders 2

Devil May Cry 2: Lucia’s Disc

God of War Franchise

Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Trilogy

Viking: Battle for Asgard

Dual-wielding weapon options:

Assassin’s Creed 2 (Double Hidden Blade)

Assassin’s Creed 3

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag

Assasin’s Creed: Origins (Twin swords)

Baldur’s Gate 2 (please note the original version of BG1 doesn’t have dual-wielding unless you covert it to BG2′s engine)

Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition Franchise

Blackguards Franchise

Bloodborne

Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain:

Bravely Default Franchise

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Dark Souls Franchise (including Demon Souls)

Devil May Cry 3

Disgaea 4

Dragon Age: Origins

Final Fantasy II

Final Fantasy III

Final Fantasy VI (The Genji Glove allows dual-wielding)

The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim

Gothic 3

Guild Wars 2

Infinity Blade II

Kid Icarus: Uprising

Kingdom Hearts 2

The Last Remnant (Trainable skill)

Live A Live

Mega Man ZX

Might and Magic 6 & 7

Monster Hunter Franchise

Ninja Gaiden Sigma

No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle

Path of Exile

Planescape: Torment

Rune Factory 3

Rune Factory Oceans

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 1 & 2

Star Wars: Jedi Academy

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2

Way of the Samurai 2, 3 & 4

Wizardry 8

Dual-wielding guns:

Advent Rising

Alpha Protocol

Blood (temporary power up)

Call of Juarez

Contral Franchise

Counter-Strike

Cross Edge

Crysis Franchise

The Darkness Franchise

Deadfall Adventures

Devil May Cry Franchise

Dino Crisis 2

Drake of the 99 Dragons

E.Y.E.: Divine Cybermancy

F.E.A.R 1

GoldenEye

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Unlockable skill)

Halo 2 & 3

Heavy Metal: F.A.K.K. 2

Hitman Franchise

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number

House of the Dead: Overkill (Wii Edition - Requiring 2 wii motes!)

Infernal

Just Cause 2

Killing Floor Franchise

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris

Left 4 Dead Franchise

The Matrix: Path of Neo

Max Payne Franchise

PAYDAY 2

The Punisher

Resident Evil: Code Veronica

Rise of the Triad

Return to Castle Wolfenstein

Saints Row Franchise (Unlockable dual pistols/smgs)

Serious Sam 2

Shadow Man

Shadow Warrior

Side Mier’s Pirates! (2004)

Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 1 & 2

Star Wars: The Old Republic (Bounty Hunter and Smuggler spec)

The Suffering

Sunset Riders

TimeSpliters Franchise

Tomb Raider Franchise - Up to the 2013 reboot Lara’s default starting pistols were her most iconic weapons, but not all of her guns are dual-wielded.

Total Overdose

True Crime Franchise

Wet

Wolfenstein Franchise (post 2009 reboot)

Specific characters/classes only:

.hack Franchise (Twin Blade, Tribal Grapplers & Macabre Dancers classes)

Borderlands 2 (Gunzerker)

Borderlands: The PreSequel (Nisha spec)

Diablo 2 (Barbarian & Assassin)

Diablo 3 (Barbarian, Monk, & Demon Hunter)

Disgaea Franchise (Prinnies)

Dragon Age 2 (Rogues)

Dragon Age: Inquisition (Rogues)

Dynasty Warriors (I went crosseyed looking at the character list to sort through)

The Elder Scrolls: Online

Final Fantasy IV (Yang & Edge)

Final Fantasy IV: Interlude (Yang, Edge,Tsukinowa, Ursula )

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (Yang & Edge)

Final Fantasy V (Ninja)

Final Fantasy X-2 (Gunner and Thief)

Final Fantasy XI (Ninja, Dancer, Thief & Blue Mage)

Final Fantasy XIII (Sazh)

Final Fantasy XIV (Monk & Ninja)

Final Fantasy Tactics (Ninja)

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (Ninja)

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift (Ninja)

The First Templar (Marie)

Guild Wars (Daggers)

Hellgate: London (Blademaster)

Heroes of the Storm

Killer Instinct

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (Roxas)

Jade Empire (Crimson Tears & Tang's Vengeance styles allow the player to DW, the party members Black Whirlwind, Sky and Death’s Hand all DW)

League of Legends

Onechanbara Franchise (Aya & Kagura)

Overwatch

Nethack

Persona 2 (Baofu)

Persona 4 (Yosuke)

Rohan Online (Human Knight, Dhan Assassin & Dekan Dragon Fighter)

Rift

RuneScape

Samurai Warriors

Shadow Hearts: From The New World (Shania)

Skies of Arcadia (Vyse)

Soul Calibur

Star Ocean (Phia Melle)

Star Ocean: The Second Story (Ashton)

Star Wars: The Old Republic (Jedi Knight/Sith Warrior spec)

Suikoden II (The Hero)

Suikoden IV (The Hero)

Suikoden Tierkreis

Tales of Destiny 2 (Judas)

Tales of Hearts (Kunzite)

Tales of Innocence (Spada Belforma)

Tales of Pirates (MMO)(Crusaders)

Tales of Symphonia (Lloyd)

Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World (Richter)

Tales of Xilia 2 (Ludger)

Tales of Zestiria (Rosa)

Tenchu Franchise (Ayame)

Vindictus (Lann & Vella)

World of Warcraft (Warriors, Rogues, Shamans, Demon Hunters & Death Knights)

Xenoblade (Fiora)

Special Mentions:

Bayonetta Franchise - Technically Bayonetta has two weapon slots: Her hands and her feet. However, as her gun-based weapons come in pairs, this means she can wield four of them at once.

Bravely Default: End Layer - Features the Centaur class asterisk which can quintuple wield!

Fire Emblem: Several games have characters with dual-wielding sprites, but it is only cosmetic.

#dual-wielding #double stab #list actually

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maczazind · 8 years ago

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Film Diary 2017: May, June, and July AKA "The Combined Post Because I Got Lazy"

For the first time this year, I unfortunately missed my window in terms of keeping up with these monthly entries. A huge handful of birthdays, stress and even an ankle injury all seem to be the contributing factors that ultimately led to me combining both the May, June and July posts. So now, you’re getting three for the price of one! The summer movie season is coming to a close soon and with it has come some clear winners and disappointments. Additionally, the summer season has led to many movie marathons popping up in deep cable as the holidays come and go. Which have I seen, and what did I think? Read on to find out…

As always, the following reflects MY OWN OPINION. If you’d like to see these entries in full as the year progresses, each installment is given the tag “Film Diary 2017” so feel free to follow along!

Each entry includes how every feature was primarily seen and an asterisk which denotes that viewing was the first time I’ve seen that movie in its entirety, despite possibly having seen pieces of the film previously or having a general knowledge of it. Numbering reflects the year’s overall total, not the monthly total.

55) May 5th: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2* - Theater; Kicking off the blockbuster season, I have to admit there was a piece of myself deep down that was worried about the Guardians sequel. The trailers presented plenty of music, chemistry and wit that I loved from the first film while a lack of a clear antagonist left much to be desired. And this concerned me because while the original is one of my top three features of the entire MCU thus far, it did have some problems with Ronan & it’s closing climax that I still take I stride due to everything else it does damn well. Without getting into spoilers, Guardians 2 thankfully doesn’t go the route of Iron Man 2 or Thor: The Dark World and recaptures the magic by expanding upon the elements of the first. That’s not to say it’s perfect; the first act while fun feels a bit lost in its direction. There’s certainly a tug & pull between the one-liners and the emotion it tries to dish out, sometimes struggling to keep that balance, but finds a solid grip for sure. It was to my delight that a decent-sized bulk of previously released scenes arrive in the first half hour, allowing you to really enter into the true meat of the film. The main villain that is presented is perhaps the most memorable in years for the MCU; the emotional beats that are hit, especially in the second half, may be the most heartstring pulling of the entire cinematic universe in recent memory. Director James Gunn very much goes for a more personal story in regards to Star-Lord and in doing so seeks a similar story for the entire team, playing on the theme of family between Gamora/Nebula, briefly tackling Drax’s underlying origins once more, and even the dynamic within the team itself most notably between Rocket/Quill. And it’s there I feel the sequel reaches the same placement of its predecessor. It takes the elements I loved from the first and explores certain aspects as well to beautifully compliment it and present a memorable outing I can still think back to weeks after leaving the theater.

56) May 12th: The Powerpuff Girls Movie - TV (On Demand); Released circa 2002 and commentary regarding the recent reboot aside, this animated feature has interesting placement in my book. The original series holds a special nostalgic place for myself as it was easily a cartoon that took its bubbly exterior and appealed to everyone through its action, comedy, characters and exceptional visual direction. The film is a bit of a different story, as I really only remember seeing it once after renting it from the video store. Now on its 15th anniversary, bumbling through on demand I came across its availability and decided to dive head first into the mystery of why it never left a lasting impression. In many respects, there are ways the movie works well. The amped up visuals and entire final third act battle with Mojo Jojo are among the highlights, including the girls’ fish out of water story that is absolutely a different side to the main trio given their overwhelming acceptance by the people of Townsville in the series. But the film in many ways I think serves better as an expansion of the series rather than a standalone outing. This is very much an origins tale of The Girls’ unique creation and integration into Townsville; but there are certain pieces of the film, especially Mojo Jojo’s own origin story, that resonate more if you’ve seen the show’s expansion of these elements. Furthermore, the movie somewhat struggles with some identity: the first act is the perspective of The Professor to the entire creation of the title characters, before changing to The Girls’ POV as Professor is thrown into jail for the second act and taking a sharp left turn alongside it. With the origins skeleton in mind, its acceptable that The Girls aren’t the hero team viewers knew and loved just yet either; though to see them unknowingly destroy the city they’ve protected so many times before can be a bit jarring. They don’t quite accept their role of heroes until well into the third act and that’s when things start to click into familiar territory. Finally, the film is a lot darker than I remembered compared to the balance the series conveyed. It sets aside the status quo of the small screen for something uncharted and there are times it does feel like a mixed bag of trying to tell a more serious side of The Girls’ history with the fun elements they’ve presented before. And that’s exactly how I walked away from this: mixed. I think if you’re a fan of the original series you can tackle this no problem with the mindset of it simply growing on what you already know. But this format may not leave the best first impression for those too young or too old to experience the wonder that is this franchise.

57) May 17th: The Founder* - DVD (Rental - Library); After it had gained some awards season buzz only to seemingly be snubbed out of the year’s annual ceremonies, I sincerely wondered if The Founder failed to live up to the hype it built in its early marketing. And though it does have problems, the biopic about McDonald’s transformation to a small California eatery to the global dominator it is today surprised me by how strong of an immensely intriguing tale it is. Michael Keaton’s Ray Croc plays a central protagonist that is flawed yet engrossing in his ruthless business spirit. Though this is very much Croc’s tale on how he went from a struggling salesman to the man responsible for expanding the golden arches into a worldwide phenom, his story doesn’t come without some chapters that drag. His life at home, what little we see of it, is introduced with a clear road of what’s to come and in turn says not to get too invested. Because of this, it becomes a bit of a hassle when the minor subplot is dragged out for a decent portion of the movie. But the intrigue of the plot and where the film really shines is the focus on the McDonald brothers and their relationship with Croc as time goes on. The brothers had me hooked the second they laid out their small business origins story to Ray and from there it just becomes a clash of morals, standards, quality and money all at the same time as we see two different types of men fight over their ideals. And it’s that piece of the film that really drives it from beginning to end, even throughout various meetings with potential new employees and lawyers. If you’re interested in seeing a different side to the largest fast food company in the world prior to the common status of the restaurants in modern times, this is definitely one to give a watch to.

58) May 18th: Hidden Figures* - DVD (Rental - Library); Moving on to another highly buzzed about awards contender, Hidden Figures hit a very similar sweet spot for me. It tells a very unrecognized and important story regarding three highly influential woman to NASA in the midst of the space race. Taraji P. Henson’s central role of Katherine Goble Johnson is easily the one that shines the brightest and I can now see why many were upset over her snub at the Academy Awards. Likewise, Octavia Spencer’s Dorothy Vaughan and Janelle Monáe’s Mary Jackson showcase their incredible individual stories of intelligence as well, while driving home a strong tale about both race and gender equality that transcends its setting. It absolutely lives up to the hype and deserves to be seen if you haven’t already.

59) May 20th: Ghostbusters: Answer The Call* - DVD (Rental - Library); There are a handful of reasons why I decided to check out this reboot months after it’s release. For one, the original wasn’t quite the icon of my childhood that everyone else tended to hold up on a pedestal, though I do still regard the film as an incredibly well done and fun classic. For another note, I’m not as won over on director Paul Feig as others have been. Following the highly hyped Bridesmaids, I’d finally seen it on Blu-Ray and thought it was only okay but went on to enjoy follow-up efforts such as The Heat and Spy. Combining these two elements and the atmosphere surrounding the perception of Ghostbusters ultimately led myself towards a timid response. But now that I’ve finally seen it, I can say my reaction is still dishesrtening. The first act, in my eyes, is where the film holds most of its problems. It’s very much a Feig film in its dialogue and therein lies an issue in not deciding what kind of film it wants to be - the script in the beginning paints a more joke-filled affair that is a stark contrast to the paranormal adventure elements it’s attempting to set up. So for the first act, it’s a movie that through its comedy almost doesn’t want to take itself seriously with extremely forced comedic dialogue despite the fact that it needs you to consider it serious for the premise to really work. As the film goes on, the more over the top comedic elements settle down to embrace the growing action and at times finally find a decent balance between the two. It’s there that the film can actually be fun and leave a better impression. But it’s the fact that it takes so long to get to that balance that can be the troubling part. The villain doesn’t quite live up to measure either, trading in mythology of a single supernatural heavy hitter for a wave of various CGI beings that create chaos. That chaos does lead to an entertaining climax, but perhaps could have been more impactful with a stronger antagonist at the center of the action. In the end, I didn’t necessarily hate the reboot as it decides it wants to warm up the longer it continues. However, it’s far from the optimistic fresh start I was hoping it could’ve been. I now understand the divided response and why any plans of a direct sequel have been incredibly quiet.

60) Interstellar* - On Demand (Epix); Another one I put off for personal reasons. Five years ago, The Dark Knight Rises arrived and my best friends can tell you how frustrated I was toward the third act in which a number of extremely questionable choices are made. When I had seen in 2014 that Interstellar seemed to also divide opinions, I decided to put it off until now. However, this one ends on a more positive note for me as I enjoyed it for the most part. Granted it didn’t reach a transcendent level in its plot nor approach to the ideas it outs forth, but there were still a handful of concepts I found intriguing. Cooper’s devotion to his family is certainly a driving force throughout the film and the introduction of a massive difference in how time passes by in the other galaxy developed a type of running clock in my head. I was hopeful for a reunion because it was in many ways Cooper’s singular ideal beneath his responsibility to the expedition that helped flesh him out and give the sci-fi adventure some personal stakes. It doesn’t necessarily excuse some of the more heavy handed stuff nor the nearly three hour runtime that does feel quite a bit taxing and gives no excuse for an ending that feels rushed. And perhaps I benefited from various details being out there online for myself so that I wasn’t so taken aback by their presentation. Still, the film remained on good standing for myself. For all the homages to Kubrick’s 2001 and the various interesting concepts presented that the film’s sci-fi premise hinge on, Interstellar was a solid watch though one that I’m not exactly clamoring to run out and add to my Blu-Ray shelf.

61) May 25th: Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them* - DVD (Rental - Library); Upon the release of the first expanded story for The Wizarding World, many Harry Potter fans were able to experience a film set in the universe that was not a direct adaptation of its source material. However for myself, I managed to fall onto the traditional route and read the book before the movie as I received the official scripted book release for Christmas. So suffice to say this reaction to the film won’t be too detailed because I don’t have much of a response - there were no major surprises as I knew what was exactly in store. All that was really left was to see how it translated into a performance setting and it went well. Everyone served their roles well; I really think the audience vehicle that is Jacob, a non-magical human introduced to everything, is the scene stealer and it becomes apparent towards a truly emotional conclusion for him. It’s a solid foundation to build upon to really delve into some of the mythology from the other books, especially Grindelwald, Dumbledore and earlier years of Hogwarts, along with this new unexplored section of the universe. I can’t help but wonder if I would have been more enthusiastic towards the film if I had experienced it prior to the book. Still, I’m still very interested in how the rest of this expansion unfolds as future installments arrive.

62) May 27th: Bleed For This* - DVD (Rental - Library); Last month, after giving a sour response to Hands of Stone, I was very hesitant to dive into another boxing biopic despite this outing being centered in an area I originated from. Bleed for This is yet another film of the genre that failed to make waves last year and seemed to disappear without a trace despite yet again having some notable names attached to it, such as Miles Teller, Aaron Eckhart and Katey Segal. Thankfully, though, this outing worked out much better than the aforementioned as it turns out Bleed For This is a solid entry. The ego and eccentric personality displayed by Teller here keeps things always entertaining, while the central story never falls into an overwhelming pit of cliché. Teller and Eckhart have great chemistry, both giving impressive performances, while the addition of Vinny’s family into his career adds some intrigue as profession and blood clash. Definitely a movie worth checking out.

63) Brooklyn* - DVD (Rental - Library); A sweet, endearing love story that at times is as comical as it is dramatic. Exploring not just immigration but the universal feelings of coming of age, friendship, love, torn between family & your own individual life and so very much more, I found myself falling deeper into the film’s undeniable charm the longer it went on. Saoirse Ronan’s performance is a strong one, while Emory Cohen shines as one of her two love interests. I’m not typically one to embrace stories that are more romantic in nature, yet director John Crowley and writer Nick Hornby find ways in order to balance that out by focusing on Eilis’ struggles that her move to America brings both socially and emotionally. One of the more fondly remembered entries of the year for me.

64) May 29th: Rise of The Planet of the Apes - Blu-Ray; In preparation for the upcoming sequel War For The Planet Of The Apes, I figured it was time to rewatch the two previous Cesar entries in the franchise which I hadn’t seen in a good while. First up is 2011’s surprise Summer smash Rise and boy oh boy did I forget how much I love this prequel. I always tend to hold its successor Dawn to a higher stander for various reasons (see below), but somewhere along the way I forgot what Dawn does so damn right. The core relationship between Will & Caesar, Will’s motivation behind the central drug, the nods to the original story that this entry is building towards, the visual storytelling that director Rupert Wyatt conveys for most of the apes’ storyline, the third act that sucks you in the second Caesar’s intelligence reaches a new level from the perspective of the human characters; I could go on and on. Though there is more of an emphasis on the human element in this film, it’s both necessary and understandable in a handful of ways. The humans are the dominant ones at this point and time so its natural they play a larger role, especially in the creation of the Apes’ advanced evolution. At the same time, it allows Caesar to shine that much brighter as a scene stealer with Andy Serkis just knocking it out of the park while the story portrays this wonderful balance of origin story and establishing Caesar as a complex protagonist, very much a subject of both sides of the primary man vs. ape conflict. Again, I feel since Matt Reeves has done a beautiful job in taking over the franchise from Wyatt, the first installment tends to be remembered more as a pleasant surprise with the promise of more to come. Rewatching it though, it is a damn good foundation that allowed Reeves to certainly elevate the material in the sequel and yet still stands strong on its own right as the film to revive the series in a spectacular fashion.

65) Dawn of The Planet of the Apes - Blu-Ray; To continue the conversation, Dawn from Reeves successfully elevates the predecessor by not only going bigger in terms of the central conflict with Apes and humans but also more personal by delving into the differences of the characters as well. Koba, introduced in the last movie, comes from a different side of the humans than Caesar did and both operate separately in terms of their empathy for the humans who are slowly dwindling out. So while the humans are very much in survival mode and not ready to face the apes, whom they blame for the massive outbreak that led to the deaths of many, we see the unified Apes having a civil war of sorts as loyalties are torn between the two leaders. And it’s that three sided conflict that finds a handful of ways to be complex, introspective & thrilling. I’m willing to admit that upon rewatching, Dawn did not hit me as strong as it did the first time; perhaps because most of the shock or unpredictability I found in that first viewing was more cemented now. However, it still does not rob the awe and power from the film as both an incredible sequel and one of the best of the entire franchise.

66) June 3rd: She’s All That - TV (Freeform - DVR); Listen, I was in the mood for a nostalgic teen movie flashback. A classic for many, admittedly She’s All That was never my favorite. And now I still see why. For all the clichés it still has, it’s not to say it isn’t enjoyable. But perhaps I’ve just seen its parody Not Another Teen Movie far too many times to take this seriously. Freddie Prinze Jr. and Rachel Leigh Cook still standout portraying strong characters. I couldn’t help but feel that the climax of the entire film was extremely rushed and quickly resolved. There are some teen genre films I turn to in fleeting moments of comfort seeking and again this has never been one of them. After rewatching, let’s just say it didn’t win a spot.

67) June 4th: Die Hard With A Vengeance* - TV (IFC - DVR); The ONLY installment in the Die Hard franchise I had not seen in full. Though I feel as if Die Hard 2 helped recapture the “confined to one place” mentality of the original, Vengeance took the series in an entirely different direction by expanding that scope. And while I don’t necessarily admire the change up, it does lead to a more compelling villain than the second installment. Furthermore, Zeus is a perfect partner to McClane and both characters play off each other well. The third act climax is just okay and I do in fact prefer the darker yet more personal alternate ending, which you can find with just a quick Youtube search. Vengeance, though, is a solid entry in a series that holds strong when compared to the latest release a few years ago.

68) June 7th: Wonder Woman* - Theater; Gosh. What can I say about Wonder Woman that hasn’t been said already? Among the three high profiles entries in the genre this season, easily my favorite superhero film of the summer. It’s a weird comparison, but I walked out of the latest DCEU entry feeling as if Diana is now the Superman of this cinematic universe. What I mean by that is at the conclusion of her first ever solo feature, the title hero comes off as such a wonderful beacon of strength, power, hope and resilience that firmly cements her as a major force moving forward in this cinematic universe. From the intriguing origin story packed with badass characters, to the climactic final battle, Wonder Woman not only presents a superhero film that is entertaining, funny when it needs to be, heartbreaking when it calls for it and so many other things, but it takes the time to both explore and enforce what it means to be a hero. Not only do we get to connect with nearly every supporting character along the way of Diana’s journey, we see what they mean to her and her heroic philosophy the more the story goes on. And it’s that infectious passion & care about all of the elements around Diana that easily leaps off the screen and in turn makes you care about them; Ares’ downfall is important to her, so you care about her quest to stop him; protecting humans at various turns, especially including No Man’s Land, means something to her and in turn we care about the missions at hand. Take this tale, put it in the hands of director Patty Jenkins who infuses the film with a wonderful eye even down to a differential in color treatment in key scenes to distinguish the mood, and you get easily the best entry in the DCEU by a long shot. One of my favorites of the year thus far for sure.

69) June 14th: The Simpsons Movie - Blu-Ray; Up until about a year ago, I had never owned the theatrical adventure of the long-running iconic television family. I saw the film upon its theatrical release and really remember loving it for multiple reasons. As someone who fell in love with The Simpsons through a Season 2 box set and the wide variety of reruns that would air every weeknight after homework but before dinner, the movie struck a chord as I saw a slight elevation of the classic formula with better animation, a few less censorship restrictions and even some momentous payoff (looking at you, Springfield Gorge jump). My little step-sister has finally reached Simpsons-mania age and I finally bought the film on Blu-Ray so that she could watch it. Rewatching it nearly a decade later from my aforementioned first viewing, it’s still entertaining and even easier to see the raunchier jokes that easily went over my sister’s head. Filled with wit, heart and enough deviation from the typical formula to keep it a memorable stand-out adventure for the franchise, it definitely tends to hold up in my eyes.

70) June 18th: The Magnificent Seven (2016)* - TV (On Demand - Epix); I am by no means your average fan of the western genre, but that’s not to say I don’t like westerns. Having never seen the original outing, I thought that perhaps this remake may fare better with me without a template to expect anything from. Furthermore, the star-studded cast that included Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D'onofrio and more intrigued as to how exactly they would come across. The movie starts off strong enough with a gripping introduction to our villain that really sets up the main conflict ahead. However, it’s the long process of assembling the team, giving them all their own introduction and seeing how they gel within the growing number of men that led to a dragging period that I simply could not recover from. Furthermore, the main villain who is responsible for the issue at hand simply disappears during this stretch, never to be seen until the third act climax. That climactic battle is certainly something to behold, but it’s the journey to get to it that just takes too damn long as loses momentum. And it’s there that the film ultimately lost me, leaving me with a sour taste. If there was one silver lining, though, it’s that had the remake been a larger hit I would’ve loved to see a spinoff starring the scene stealing duo of Ethan Hawke and Byung-hun Lee.

71) June 19th: The Edge of Seventeen* - DVD (Rental - Library); This new spin on the classic teen movie format has been on my radar since the first trailer was released last summer. Then, it seemingly arrived, received its buzz, and then vanished. Now months later I’ve finally watched the latest member of the genre and I have to say I found it entertaining. That’s not to say there isn’t some major predictability to it, especially concerning the main love interest, but elements introduced are used to ground the entire story in a comical way that ultimately works. The key feat is making sure this is pulled off is through casting and Hailee Steinfeld absolutely shines in the lead role of Nadine. She’s able to pull off the complex mix of awkward, funny, self-loathing, analytical, heartbroken and more at various points throughout that it makes for a wildly unpredictable ride as she volleys between opening up & emotionally deflecting. The supporting cast works around her as they all click well with Steinfeld, especially Woody Harrelson’s eccentric teacher, but perhaps the breakout is the endearing, dorky, hopelessly romantic performance by Hayden Szeto as Erwin. Time will tell if this stands next to other teen classics, but thankfully it stands strong as writer/director Kelly Fremon Craig presents a quirky, grounded and relatable coming-of-age tale.

72) June 23rd: The Purge* - TV (DVR - FX); A franchise that’s been around for a little bit now, I’ve never experienced an entry in its entirety. Some shots from cable here, a commercial there, youtube videos showcasing the series’ place at Universal Studios during Halloween over here. So, I finally decided to give the premiere chapter a try. And it was just okay. The setting and rules regarding it are the most interesting part. The rest is a somewhat bland thriller filled with jump scares, most of which includes a small vendetta elevated that you can see coming from awhile away thanks to the set up. Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey and Adelaide Kane do their best with what their given, but really the only one who steals the show is Rhys Wakefield as the Purge Leader who doesn’t get nearly enough screentime in all his creepy glory. But, yeah. It was fine enough. I’ve heard the sequels are better as it doesn’t confine us to one location, and they do in fact feature continuing characters unconnected to this one. I’m not exactly rushing out to see them after this, though.

73) June 27th: The Quick And The Dead (1995)* - TV (DVR - Sundance); Talk about hitting me out of nowhere. Just days after a sour modern western experience, I managed to come across this film in my cable guide, which I’d never heard of. My jaw dropped when I saw the cast included Sharon Stone, Russell Crowe, Gene Hackman, Leonardo Dicaprio and more, all directed under one of my favorites Sam Raimi. What resulted is an exciting film filled with plenty of build up, payoff and execution that is a hell of a lot of fun. The set-up of a shootout tournament among these participants, most of whom either have a gimmick to showcase or a past to be revealed, certainly tends to suck you in with how exactly it will ultimately pan out. In addition to this, the idea of these various characters and well known actors pitted against each other is as equally intriguing. In the end, this felt like a unique entry in the genre that though may not be as fleshed out as some would like, is still quite the entertaining hidden gem with fantastic performances from the aforementioned quartet. Seek it out if you have the chance.

74) June 28th: Okja* - Streaming (Netflix); From director Bong Joon-ho, the highly talked about Snowpierecer has been a film I have yet to see despite being on my list for the longest time. This means the newly released Okja is my first impression of Joon-ho and ultimately I walked away liking this unique adventure. It’s perhaps best that the less you know about Okja the better, though I had seen the previously released trailers and still found a story filled with unpredictability. The backdrop of the plot is certainly satirical against a corporate machine and towards the end melts away to emphasize a message which paints the film with an interestingly sharp edge as it contains a rather whimsical and heartfelt tale of friendship. The first act of Okja at times reminded me of a Studio Ghibli film brought to live action through its scope of wonder, while the central bond between Mija & the title creature does feel at times slightly reminiscent of Totoro, Hiccup & Toothless, Lilo & Stitch and others. But it’s that sharp lining that gives it a final punctuation mark that may not only divide some but certainly gives you something to think about long after it’s over.

75) July 5th: Spider-Man - Blu-Ray; In the days leading up to Spider-Man: Homecoming, I found it only fitting that I revisit the web slinger’s past to prepare for his future. First up was his original 2002 debut and the start of the Sam Raimi saga that would unfold for another five years. I’ve found myself firmly in the placement of adoring not only this film but the sequel to follow and rewatching the original resulted in an interesting perspective. I’ve always thought that Spider-Man was incredibly good and usually I’ve managed to find something different in it depending on the mood I’m in. This rewatch, I found myself not drawn to the action (which, through the head bobbing behind masks, kind of struck me with a Power Rangers vibe) but to the well developed characters. Mary Jane is treated far better in this outing than the sequel as a rough home life and headspace of following her dreams blossoms into an arc that continues its logical journey in the next installment. So while she may not be treated well in the sequel, it’s the establishment of her accomplishments that give her an additional silver lining due to the set up here. Harry is both a rich kid and outcast, thus he bonds with Peter over their social status while at the same time leaving you to not believe 100% in the relationship as there is in fact a harder edged lining to it all that does inevitably unfold. Uncle Ben, who is given a bit less screen time than I remember, still packs a punch in the scenes he’s in due to his emotional impact; origin story be damned, Uncle Ben’s death is still at a core of Spider-Man and important. And then there’s Tobey Maguire’s Peter. Memes aside, you have to take into consideration WHY his scenes look that way in context; Tobey plays a Peter that IS believably awkward, nerdy, down on his luck but still with an endearing heart of gold that inspires that heroic nature in a generation of moviegoers. I’m not saying nor excusing all of his scenes over the three films (lord knows there are plenty I can’t defend - Emo Peter dancing, some blank stares, etc.) but its that awkwardness that works to drive home his nerdier qualities, only for his Spider-Man to offer a kind of confidence that comes with a few quips and plenty of excitement-yelling while web slinging. And though the action and special effects may not hold up as well today as they did back then, what made them great still does: the dynamic between our hero & villain, Willem Dafoe’s performance, Danny Elfman’s incredible score, and Sam Raimi’s direction. The relationship between Peter and Norman has always been a highlight of the saga, with Dafoe’s Jekyll/Hyde turn driving home the more despicable aspects that not only work but the complex circumstances surrounding them escalating the entire feud. Elfman’s score equally elevates various moments throughout, creating a memorable musical outing for a superhero film that for the last 15 years has only ever truly been challenged by Hans Zimmer’s The Dark Knight score. When you wrap it all up, Spider-Man struck me much better than I usually tend to think about it. It has its good share of faults; however, for most it should still hold a special place not just because it convinced Hollywood to invest in the comics-to-film boom but because it’s a great template of how to balance the fun, the dramatic and the emotional while exploring the characters on a three dimensional level.

76) July 6th: Spider-Man 2 - Blu-Ray; Now, we move on to the sequel. There’s no question about it, I still love this movie. It’s been one of my favorites since its release and it remains that way to this day. But, it is in no way infallible. Let’s start with the good, and for there I’ll begin with how the film looks. Now I’m not sure if it was the change over of cinematographers from Don Burgess to Bill Pope but on a visual level this has always been important to me. Where Spider-Man at times feels like it’s stylized to seem like a comic come to life, it can clearly feel like actors on a stage or set because of it. Spider-Man 2, though, drastically dials that back and nearly everything feels blended into a more realistic looking New York, especially including the action. The action is much more CGI in nature compared to the first, but ditches that “Power Ranger” problem I had mentioned because of it. Storywise, Spider-Man 2 hits so many high notes in my opinion. We get to see Peter truly struggle with his responsibility and what he desires. It’s a well crafted balancing act that not only makes our main character sympathetic but drives most of Peter’s plot in the film to an incredible degree. Nearly every relationship he shares with a character benefits from this focus and it really strengthens even the smallest interaction between our hero and supporting players. You feel for him; you hurt for him; and when it comes down to it, you understand and connect with him. Further adding to the character count that transcends the screen, Alfred Molina as Otto Octavius aka Doc Ock. On some level, there is no possible way that Doc Ock was going to top the personal heights set by Green Goblin in the last film but damn does it find a way to bring it close. They follow a similar template for sure; both men who connect with Peter and are seen as mentors before a freak accident causes them to become villains but shown they’re more so being controlled by their creations. But dammit if it doesn’t work. And with Ock, Raimi crafts some of the most memorable scenes of his saga (besides the upside down kiss, of course): the horror-like hospital scene and the train rescue, the latter of which still stands strong as perhaps the best action scene in any Spider-Man movie. As I said though, the film is not perfect. It’s biggest fault has to be Mary Jane. While an argument could be made that watching the Raimi films back to back brings her to a logical next step, Mary Jane is nothing more than simply a goal to get in this sequel. Most of the romantic back and forth between Peter, Mary Jane and her new fiancée comes across as unnecessary, though Raimi admirably never portrays her fiancée as an antagonist as he really is not a cliché. And while this may light a fire under Peter’s ass, motivating him and some decisions going forward, it doesn’t help flesh out Mary Jane other than making her mostly dependent on Peter. It runs its course, and the emotion between the two does reach a high point, but it’s still a blemish. Besides that, though, Spider-Man 2 is still one of the most fun, action packed, entertaining, emotional and complex films Marvel has made and still stands tall against the MCU-era.

77) July 7th: Spider-Man: Homecoming* - Theater; So now that I tackled two of my favorite superhero films of all time, what about the most recent installment in the franchise? This one is a bit trickier. Homecoming, in many ways, had a variety of expectations set about it. Not only is it the title character’s first true adventure in the MCU in a non-supporting capacity, but it’s also Sony’s admission that after 10 years of trying they needed help to get the hero on the right path again. Headed into the movie, my expectations were actually a little low. Despite the glowing consensus that manifested via reviews, I’ve felt like the MCU has reached somewhat of a tonal formula lately and hasn’t knocked me on my ass in amazement since Guardians of the Galaxy. Furthermore, the over reliance on Iron Man in marketing materials soured my hype as I felt it was less Spidey’s movie and more aggressively a team up that would not allow him to stand strong enough on his own. Plus the hinting of an artificial intelligence in his suit only made me a tad bit bitter out of concern they were taking an Iron Man like approach to Spidey as well. However, after seeing the film I can say that it does wind up in the upper-half of my MCU ranking thus far. Homecoming was a fun, largely entertaining coming of age superhero movie that works on a variety of different levels but also has its fair share of problems. Homecoming feels, more or less, like an adaptation similar in line to the television series’ of the past 15 years or so but never brought fully to life on the big screen. Both prior sagas attempted to explore this path but were wildly cut short with graduations occurring and school setting ultimately ditched. With the highs, Tom Holland does come off very likable as Peter Parker attempting to make sense of what his inclusion and path of a superhero ultimately means. With the younger Peter, I do feel there was a lack of emotional maturity and complexity that the Raimi films pulled off so well, opting more for the comedic approach than a tortured one. But at the same time, it’s completely understandable as maturity is definitely lacking in early teenage development. A part of me feels for that emotional edge there should have been an emphasis on Uncle Ben, in any capacity. I know many feel retreading the origins story is tiresome, and I agree - but neglecting the repercussions of Uncle Ben’s death is not. As at least three men call out Aunt May’s attractive looks and even her obliviousness to one of them, it would’ve worked to add some depth to her by showing she’s still not over the death of her husband and how Peter reacts to that. Similarly, Peter and Tony come to odds late in the film where Tony makes a remark about trying to be a father figure, where it could have been absolutely opportune for Peter to outburst how he had one and it didn’t end well. There is an infusion of “great power/great responsibility”, though, as we do openly get to see Peter struggle between what he wants & what he must do on a few different occasions, and it’s absolutely a nice touch. On the opposite to Peter, Michael Keaton is strong as The Vulture and when the two finally share some extended screentime together it’s absolutely electric. The rest of the cast falls into roles of exactly what the comedy calls for. Laura Harrier is certainly your female lead, despite the promotional push making you think that it’s Zendaya. And her Liz is fine; connecting with Peter in certain ways but never amounting to one of Peter’s greatest love interests by any means. Zendaya’s Michelle is one of two puzzle pieces (the other being the post credits scene) that definitely felt like “classic Sony” to me; she shows up what felt like in one minute intervals to quip out a line and then disappear. Admittedly, one of her moments early in the Washington Monument scene is one of the more memorable; but I simply felt she was nothing more than sequel-set-up fodder for now. The action failed to wow me, mostly because literally every major sequence was more-or-less detailed in trailers & tv spots. That’s not to say there weren’t some surprises in tow; just not in the action department. In fact, what I wanted more of is best exampled in a simple moment in the later half that may be my favorite of the entire film: a quieter yet still edge-of-your-seat scene shared between Peter and Adrian that shows brilliantly through visual acting/storytelling a key piece falling into place. It was absolutely incredible to watch. Overall, this was a good foundation to reestablish the Spider-Man universe and gain some new wind in the sails after six solo outings. There needs to be a little bit of tinkering moving forward, but the future looks promising if they can build upon this new take.

78) July 12th: Loving* - DVD (Rental - Library); Another important real-life story brought to the big screen, Loving tells the struggle for the titular couple whose lives are upheaved when law enforcement in their hometown disapproves of their interracial marriage. Though an incredibly slow burn movie, it’s the matter at the center of the film, the couple’s strength despite massive targeting and personal loss that drives the story. I didn’t find it nearly as attention grabbing as various other true-story entries in my journal this year; Ruth Negga and Joel Edgerton are solid as the leads; it’s certainly one to discover, though don’t expect this artistic film to strike every note.

79) July 13th: Assassin’s Creed* - DVD (Rental - Library); “You were the chosen one! It was said you would destroy the bad videogame movies, not join them! Bring balance to the genre, not leave it in darkness!” That paraphrased Star Wars quote is pretty much how I felt in 2016. Warcraft and Assassin’s Creed looked to be films that may have finally been what the videogame adaptation genre needed to kickstart a new wave of movies to be adapted. Projects such as Uncharted, The Last Of Us, Bioshock, Halo and countless others could have been finally taken out of film development hell upon a successful streak. Alas, the two tentpoles eyed by hopefuls such as myself failed. And though I haven’t seen nor played the fantasy entry of the duo, I have played & now seen Assassin’s Creed. Despite a promising first act, which attempts not only to intrigue in both the Animus storyline and our main character’s past, everything seems to slam to a halt directly afterwards. The Animus storyline is the only source of action, used as a break from the dull, utilized thrice and does not amount to very much screentime. The film does an admirable job of setting up the key components of the universe so that those unfamiliar with the franchise get the necessary information, but fails to really translate what makes it so popular through a script that’s just alright. In one of the more embarrassing fan service moments mid-Animus action sequence, one of our leads name drops a move from the games with a delivery of awe and I ultimately wound up bursting out with laughter. An attempted good vs. evil conflict brews, all led by a macguffin used previously in the games, though the assisted supporting characters under our lead Cal barely get anything more than a quick introduction and sly line. This all amounts to a climax that not only bleeds into an incredibly quick final scene but a laughably abrupt ending that feels just insulting as a simple set up for a potential sequel. It’s with these feelings of frustration another feature is added to the growing pile of video game movie flops, and now rest our hopes on the Tomb Raider reboot with Alicia Vikander.

80) Power Rangers* - Streaming (Rental - Amazon); This one I owe to Twitter, as one afternoon I decided to crowdsource what movie I was going to rent that evening in an online poll. The winner wound up being Power Rangers, a reboot I initially had no interest in seeing until it gained positive word of mouth from friends when it was in theaters. Having seen it myself, I can definitely say I enjoyed it with some reservations. Easily the strongest aspect of the film is the script’s exploration of the five main characters, making sure they have at least some depth and chemistry with one another. It can be argued that Jason, Kimberly and Billy get more development than Trini or Zack, but certainly each of the five at least get their own moments to shine. If this exploration had been absent, the necessary team aspect wouldn’t have held up nearly as strong as the later half of the movie demands it to be. That being said, there are some impressive moments in deleted scenes that could have also worked wonders in strengthening various bonds and character elements that I’m sad to have seen on the cutting room floor. Beyond the team is where some of the more drastic changes happen that I didn’t quite mind. Elizabeth Banks actually pulls off a solid Rita, with a backstory trait that definitely adds intrigue to her. Zordon definitely comes across as much more than an omnipotent head on a wall; I just wish that there was more detail into what exactly caused the rift in the old Ranger guard, which is established but kept pretty vague in dialogue. As for the action, which is mostly contained into the third act of the film…it was ok but I felt that the computer effects could have used some more time. The best example of my special effects problem is a scene very late in the movie in which there is a tight close up of a traveling Rita that is a mix of practical and green screen but comes off laughably bad. And though this is the worst of the worst, there are other sequences where I simply felt the CGI was floating as opposed to blending into the world - especially the suits, which I felt easily could have been more practical effect than the CGI ones we receive. Then again, I didn’t walk away from this movie thinking about the final zord fight; I walked away thinking about the characters. Power Rangers, though far from perfect, is a movie at its best when establishing characters to care about. While this origins story is a solid foundation that needs a little bit more construction, it’s the hopeful thought of seeing these characters again, their bonds tested not only by something new but by an addition of Tommy, that excites me.

81) July 14th: War For The Planet Of The Apes* - Theater; Continuing my takes on the new Planet of the Apes saga, War arrived as perhaps my most anticipated film of the Summer. With Matt Reeves now slated to step into the directorial chair for the first solo Batman entry in the DCEU, it felt as if there was a growing focus on how exactly this installment of the Caesar story would go. After glowing reviews, I still managed to temper my expectations and go in cold. What I found was a wildly satisfying, exceptional and yet different change of pace adventure in the leader’s story so far. By change, I’m more so referring to a decent portion of the film that sees Caesar and our two most established supporting roles Rocket & Maurice accompanying him on a quest that not only opens up a new side to Caesar but also focuses more on his motivations rather than that of the larger group. It’s here we get to see Caesar struggle not only with his compassion for the humans that has stayed with him for most of his life, but if the absence of that aligns him more with Koba’s mentality. Furthermore, this is ultimately Caesar’s biggest test as a leader of his group not just emotionally but mentally. Woody Harrelson is terrifying as The Colonel, more so than any other primary antagonist opposite of Caesar thus far and easily the greatest of the trio. It’s the extended time together, mostly in the second half, that gives the film it’s true power, heart, and signature moments. On top of all these dynamics, we even receive an interesting subplot that continues to connect these prequel entries to the original films. The special effects this time around are stunning, perhaps the most realistic of the trilogy. The ending wasn’t completely unexpected but fitting. Much like Dawn, I think placement in this entry will ultimately depend on rewatches and after the surprises have ultimately settled in. My gut is that Dawn edges this one out due to the solo diversion of this one being a drastic change; but there’s so much that feels right as a boiling point for Caesar, between being pushed to his limits and facing off with his most menacing villain yet. Reeves delivers another well crafted epic that cements one of the more surprising successes in recent blockbuster history.

82) July 15th: Tomorrowland* - DVD (Rental - Library); Tomorrowland is a film that for the better part of a couple years now I’ve avoided. Gearing up towards the release, I was extremely on board for the Brad Bird directed sci-fi adventure. So much so that I even purchased the official prequel novel that partially detailed the origins of the background organization Plus Ultra. Why I avoided the film, however, was due not only to its mixed reviews & my fear that it would disappoint, but because the road to the theatrical release mostly felt like an empty mystery box approach that left me rather sour on the entire ordeal. Now, I can say that I have seen it and yes I do in fact have some mixed reactions. The first act of Tomorrowland may be the piece I enjoyed quite the most. It’s easily the most focused act of the entire journey, blending the overwhelming theme of optimism in a world of harsh reality with some entertaining introductions to our core cast. The concepts presented offer plenty of mystery to explore as things start to build. The second act, though, is where I felt the film was dragged down. There is a lot of explanation to be had about exactly what is going on, what happened to Frank (which is made more clear but definitely not crystal clear the more that exposition is piled on), and the path to the title location all feel like a very forced prickly road trip with more questions than answers. The third act, pretty much set solely in Tomorrowland, finally weaves our central antagonist back into the fold after an hour and twenty minutes off screen…even though when we were last introduced to him, exactly who he was, where his morality lied, and his exact purpose all remained fuzzy. Still, it at least punctuates the story with an active force instead of ever changing robotic minions. But it’s just not enough. Especially when David Nix’s reasoning behind his motives aren’t truly your traditional evil, as he gives an impassioned and actually quite impressive speech about why he’s simply given up. This all culminates in a final thematic underlining that may feel a bit too much like The Lorax to some to be forgiven. At the same time, it is that message that kind of shined through for me. Sitting through the first act, I was almost convinced this could have been a cheer up movie to watch on the downer days because it has such an infectious spirit. The nods to classic Disney Parks material is equally admirable and certainly adds to the overall atmosphere. It’s just the structure problems that weaken the entire experience despite me coming away from the movie more favorably. I just wish it could have stepped over the pitfalls on the way there.

83) July 18th: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping* - Streaming (HBO Go); In the mood for something funny, I decided to turn towards last year’s The Lonely Island feature film. A heavy satire towards celebrity pop culture and the current method in which musical artists have to market themselves for popularity, I found it entertaining with a few pleasant surprises throughout the mockumentary. It doesn’t quite measure up to the cult heights of the team’s prior outing Hot Rod as the narrative isn’t quite as strong; it nails its core trio well but at the same time you get an idea exactly where the arc of the movie is heading extremely early on. Still, it’s worth a watch when the time is right and if you’re a fan of the group’s previous work.

84) July 21st: Dunkirk* - Theater; As previously stated in this post, it’s been some time since director Christopher Nolan is won me over completely. And if I’m being honest, I had very little enthusiasm towards actively going to see Dunkirk, despite the glowing reviews in the days prior. Alas, the decision to go see the war movie was made on a whim combined with the overwhelming temperatures. However, I’m extremely happy to say that Dunkirk was an amazing film in my eyes that quickly catapulted towards the top of my yearly ranking. What I say fro here on out will be rather bare bones because I truly believe the less you know going in, the better. Nolan presents a real life story but done in a unique narrative style that easily separates Dunkirk from the rest of the genre. A decent deal of the film is presented through visual storytelling as opposed to dialogue spelling things completely out and it’s truly a sight to see as you still connect with these various characters through their quest to survive by whatever means necessary. Furthermore, the inner Hitchcock suspense fan in me is absolutely giddy as Dunkirk has a great amount of edge-of-your-seat tense moments that are elevated even more so by Hans Zimmer’s score that works so complimentary to what you’re witnessing. It’s this tension that really sucked me in and would not let go until the final scene. It’s this blend that makes the film more so an experience than anything else that is perhaps best seen first in theaters right now rather than when it hits home video.

85) July 25th: Jumanji - Streaming (Starz); Prior to the sequel-reboot’s release later this Winter, I figured it was time to rewatch this fondly remembered childhood classic to many. It has been plenty of years since I’ve seen the adventure feature and it was never an overwhelming favorite of mine when I was younger. Seeing it again after all these years, however, it’s clear why it’s a staple for many. It isn’t overly cutesy as some family adventure films tend to come off; the drama & emotions are high, the premise can get dark rather quickly and it’s all very intriguing to watch unfold. Robin Williams is easily the highlight in terms of acting, playing one of his more complex characters that appeals to all-ages. The computer effects, though astounding at the time, don’t hold up overly well as you have to remember upon release this was the age when even Pixar was just starting out. That being said, if they could find a way to remaster the special effects much in a similar way Star Wars has done with its home video re-releases, Jumanji could be mistaken for a recent release. The blend between practical and CGI certainly helps, while at the foundation is still a strong story that young adults and older will probably appreciate more. And with the set-up for next installment allowing us to see inside of the game for a change, I’m interested in how exactly it holds up - especially with what seems to be a far more comedic approach than this original go.

86) July 27th: The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-Wrestlemania!* - DVD (Rental - Library); For three years now, WWE and WB animation have partnered up for a variety of direct-to-video films featuring WWE’s current roster of wrestling talent. Two Scooby Doo films are certainly one thing, as the franchise of spooktacular mysteries have not stopped since their resurgence in the late 90s. The more…let’s go with “interesting”, entries in this planned partnership are members from classic animation that have not seen a modern day take in an extended period. The Flintstones arrived first in 2015 with their first new film in 14 years that, in my opinion, just felt kind of lazy and rushed. The voices seemed off, the shoehorned WWE angle just led to more puns than anything else and to think that this could be a generation’s first exposure to the franchise disheartened me as well. It’s been many years since Cartoon Network or even Boomerang (yes, there is at least the paid service app now) aired the Hanna Barbera classics regularly on television and I often wonder whether or not the current generation growing up are even aware of their existence. Now this year, WWE and WB attempted the same with The Jetsons, a franchise with an even longer streak of nearly 30 years since it’s last piece of media. When the trailers first arrived, I was kind of angry because I saw this long dormant series was only being exhumed as a cash grab. Not to mention I didn’t know exactly who this was for - kids who are fans of WWE wouldn’t necessarily know who The Jetsons are, and those old enough to care might dodge it because they saw it simply as a quick buck. But, funny enough, after actually having seen the film I can say that oddly this is the best of the WWE/WB partnership thus far. I do have to give it credit where credit is due. Despite yet another heavy handed focus on the wrestling side of the story, there is a genuinely good Jetsons movie buried inside here. The first act, which mostly deals with Big Show waking up in the future and ultimately serves as a light reintroduction for the franchise, is actually a fun albeit kind of cliché plot that works as a concept and I would have loved to seen explored more before taking a sharp left turn. The comedic dialogue dealt actually got me to laugh out loud in some parts; the voice actors really sound like a close portrayal of the original show; the animation is solidly well done (better than The Flintstones partnership’s style anyways). Furthermore, it actually has a storyline that tries to infuse a moral within and creates a sturdy-enough arc to separate it from the pack of previous entries. That’s not to say there aren’t problems though. That same moral infusement of technology-driven laziness isn’t brought to its full potential what so ever, which I believe is due more to the wrestling focus; Big Show’s characterization is all over the place; the time travel subplot feels more like a cheap knockoff of the story device used in their 80s crossover with The Flintstones; at 81 minutes it still finds time to drag, especially in the second act which is full of wrestling glorification, a montage, nabbing stars and then making their way back. And yet despite those moments that left me bored and rolling my eyes, I still walked away feeling they did something truly right here. It can be incredibly entertaining, the joke writing stands strong enough, and there’s just something that really nails the family at the heart of this all that manages to rise above everything else. Dare I say it, I actually would look forward to a follow-up…without the wrestling. For now if this is the best we get then it could’ve been far far FAR worse off. For the best example of that just look at Tom & Jerry’s recent adventure with a certain chocolate factory and confectionary maker.

87) July 30th: Miss Sloane* - DVD (Rental - Library); We live in a year heavily focused on politics. Due to this, sometimes the entertainment we want to escape from it all may also be politically focused and it can add up to an exhausted feeling (one of the reasons I couldn’t quite pick up House Of Cards again earlier this summer). In this whirlwind, there seems to have been a political thriller overlooked in the middle of Oscar season that certainly deserves that attention now: Miss Sloane. Once you get settled into the world past a crash course introduction in the first twenty minutes and the film’s primary conflict is set up, the D.C.-set feature focusing on lobbying can both impress and shock you. Jessica Chastain is incredible as the strong, cutthroat, sharp yet not invulnerable title character. Elevating it even more is a script from Jonathan Perera that at times feels reminiscent to that of an Aaron Sorkin execution with how focused and sly the dialogue hits. Sam Waterston and John Lithgow are quite notable as antagonists to Chastain’s role, but Michael Stuhlbarg tends to knock it out of the park as his character’s relationship with Sloane drives his performance. Admittedly the story’s flow seems to take a sharp halt in the second half, though it’s intentional and even spelled out by Sloane herself. But for me it hits that spot that similar politicially-driven media, such as Scandal, has in the past in which my interest is driven by the fact this fiction I’m watching could easily be happening in real life. Filled with twists and if you enjoy the aforementioned Netflix series, Miss Sloane is one to check out.

88) The Girl On The Train* - DVD (Rental - Library); Ending on a low note shall be an adaptation that I can’t even attempt to accurately voice my substantial disappointment towards. Having read and enjoyed the original novel prior to any announcement of a film version, when ill-fated reviews emerged last Fall I ultimately avoided this movie. But as curiosity finally got the better of me, I decided to sit down and watch The Girl On The Train. And ouch. Despite a voiceover plot element utilized, most of the internal dialogue of the core three characters is left to the page causing some moments to come off almost creepy (to a laugh out loud degree in spots) and reasoning behind others aren’t really delivered upon. Additionally, this adds to an unlikeability problem as Rachel’s novel turn as unreliable narrator coping with personal life setbacks & struggling to venture beyond that traumatic past comes across as raging alcoholic with weird stalker tendencies. Likewise, Anna and Tom seems to suffer from development as they seem to share a lack of a spotlight beyond what’s shown, as does Riley who seems to be popping in more as someone who states the logically obvious as opposed to deconstructing the tangled web. Furthermore, most of the reveals that on paper drive the mystery by adding intrigue somewhat lost their impact here, as twists seems stated so matter-of-fact - especially the largest one at play. Now that could in fact be more of a problem on my end, much like Fantastic Beasts, because I knew all of the material. But when out of six main characters a majority is ruled out in a single line of dialogue, it doesn’t take much of an imagination to come to a revelation as an audience goer even if the lead has yet to realize it herself. It’s all of these elements that ultimately come across as trying too hard to chase the Gone Girl hype and falling like a knockoff, with less than two hours coming across as a slow one to get through.

WHEW! Well that took a long time. Three months away can really add up, eh? Now as the summer dies down, weirdly my journal is starting to heat up with some widely notable films from the past year. But, more on that after Labor Day…

What movies did you see this Summer? Are there any movies you’d highly recommend that I should add to my watchlist? Feel free to drop me an ask or a reply!

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2016 Anime Challenge Revisited ~ February

Bit of a mixed bag in February with dark magical girl shows, socially awkward cringe comedy, shameless fanservice show, romcom and cliche storm tournament show. Yatta.

Selector Infected WIXOSS + Selector Spread WIXOSS Ever thought "I want something dark, with cute girls in it and card games?" You might want to check out the Selector WIXOSS, a dark magical girl series with trading cards, little cute summons and the cost of fighting for a wish. Chosen girls with special cards that can summon special fighters must battle against others in order to have their wish granted. However, if they lose three times, something terrible will happen. It's difficult to talk about the complexities and clever twists of this show without spoiling it, but it's really worth checking it out blind, not knowing what will happen and experiencing those shockers fresh.

My only quibble is that there was little development about the card game itself. I would have liked to have known about the non-essential cards and how they could play into overall strategies. As it stands, the greatest importance - though I understand why - is the special summons from the cards, the LRIGs. It's quite light on the thorough card game itself, placing more emphasis on the action, which isn't a bad thing, but it would have been nice to get a little more depth to such a crucial part of the series.

Parts Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Part xxxHolic, Part Yu Gi Oh light with a sprinkling of Mai Hime, Selector Infect WIXOSS and Spread are all about reminding you to be careful what you wish for and how far you are willing to go to get that wish. Enjoyable watching for those that like something a little darker.

WATAMOTE -No Matter How I Look At It, Its You Guys Fault I'm Not Popular- No, really. That's the title. In a series about an otaku schoolgirl with sever self-esteem issues trying to be popular, WATAMOTE certainly takes the crown in Cringe Comedy. The trials and tribulations of one Tomoko Kuroki trying to become more sociable and failing in spectacular fashion is super awkward and you feel terribly embarrassed for her, but there are some identifible moments for those that struggle in social situations. It also has a lot of video game and anime references, so those in the know should get a laugh.

We get a personal look into the good and the bad with Tomoko, from her relatable difficulties in learning to adapt to living with people and her less sympathetic moments. Every flaw is on show here and the laughs are always at her expense (hence, the cringe comedy.) You'll either love her or hate her, like the Marmite of Anime, but either way, you'll perhaps find a little of yourself in Tomoko or know someone just like her.

Freezing + Freezing Vibration (+OVAs) Oh boy, this is it. The Granddaddy of Personal Not Cool in 2016. Remember how I said the greatest disappointment is a show with potential only to be brought down by its shortcomings? This is another of those shows for me. Freezing starts out with an interesting premise, but sadly fell short for me personally because it relies on tasteless fanservice and a cast of unlikeable characters. In a world where beings called Novas wage war with humankind, only girl warriors called Pandoras and their male partners called Limiters can fight against them. However, the majority of the first series does little to take advantage of this idea and focuses more on some story about Satellizer el Bridget ("The Untouchable Queen") and Kazuya Aoi, a whole deal about learning to trust, which is all well and good, but it all happens around an institute full to the bursting brim with horrible, unlikeable Pandora. When the fate of the world is at stake, you think they'd spend less time bullying and sexually harrassing their underclassmen? By the time the action really kicks off, it's all too late in the game, even though the last few episodes of series one are the best thing about it.

Deep breath.

Freezing Vibration, the second series, is actually an improvement in some areas because we get a proper story with much more at stake, dealing with the subject of E-Pandora, normal girls who are given the powers of Pandora artificially. Despite the whole Louis storyline which was ABSOLUTE GARBAGE, I prefer Vibration to the first series, even though it still has its flaws.

Only touch this series if you can over look plenty of fanservice, very unlikeable characters that spend more time biscuiting than actually getting together for the greater good and actually being nice, much trigger content in the way of abuse, especially in the Sibling Arc. Really not everyone's cup of chamomile tea. The OVAs are actually shorts that serve no purpose other than fanservice. That's honestly it. Moving on.

Toradora! (+OVAs) After the absolute meltdown I had with Freezing, getting to the highly recommended Toradora! just in time for Valentine's Day was a fresh of much needed air. A love comedy about Ryuuji Takasu and Taiga Aisaka, two misunderstood high schoolers helping each other in their pursuit of love with two other friends in their little circle. Hijinks ensue as the course of love never runs smooth. A light hearted little series with plenty of comedy, but touches on some very emotional territory later. What I liked most about Toradora! is the group of friends itself, how each character has their own personality and feels like they belong. They all give flavour to this charming little romance series and was perfect for Valentines Day.

Even now, my feelings about Taiga herself really have changed. I initially grew weary of her aggressive behaviour and thought her to be just another tsundere. As the show continued, I saw more of the real Taiga and it really helped me to understand why she is who she is. Refreshing. If anything, I only found myself at odds at the later stretch of the series when - avoiding spoilers - matters of the heart change and I am still trying to assess whether I enjoyed this direction compared to the alternatives. The ending was still heartwarming, however, given the nature of the show and it's worth watching.

Also, the ED Theme "Vanilla Salt" is super cute and addictive. <3

The Asterisk War S1 Following the negative reception this series received from YouTubers I followed, I decided to try this anime for myself. The story is about super powered students from various academies in a giant city competing in a tournament called Festa and the winners can have any wish granted. Enter Amagiri Ayato, one of the superhuman Genestella who transfers to the school (as many Protags are want to do) to find out what happened to his sister. We have Tsundere Fire Princess Julis on board with plenty of accidental fanservice moments and put downs, but not without feeling bitter because she didn't get a head pat from the Protag. HEAD PATS FOR EVERYONE. Blonde Bombshell Claudia with a genuinely interesting story about her Ogre-Lux that actually serves to better her character. Childhood Friend Saya with Deadpan Snarker mode activated enters with guns and bubblegum blue hair. Badass Adorable Rank 1 Kirin arrives with plenty of reluctant fanservice for all. Take out all the cheeky fanservice and it's not too bad. Sorry, I'm terrible at explaining stuff.

Something of a cliche storm with many ideas and characters you've probably met before, but not the worst series you can spend your free time watching. I honestly didn't find anything terribly new here and the tournament arc was about average as can be expected, but it's always something anime and colourful to watch if you want a little action and stuff?

P.S. ED Theme "Waiting for the Rain" is still stuck in my head.

#anime #2016 anime challenge

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Gakusen Toshi Asterisk.

Alternative: 学戦都市アスタリスク

Description : From Jcafe (Light novel thread) The Academy City on water, "Rikka". This city, otherwise known as 'Asterisk', was famous for being the world's largest stage for the integrated battle entertainment . The young boys and girls of the belonging to the six academies made their wishes with Shining Armaments in their hands, vying for supremacy -- Amagiri Ayato is one of them. Ayato arrived at Rikka at the invitation of the Student Council President of the Seidoukan Academy, Claudia, and right after that he incurred the wrath of the Julis, and ended up having to duel her. "If you're obedient, I'll pardon you by grilling you to only about well-done?" "..... That would be cooking me thoroughly to my core, right?" Then, in the middle of their duel, an assassin had fired a bullet at Julis -- ? The greatest academy battle entertainment, begins here! #MangaReddit.com, #ReadFreeMangaOnline Read Free Manga Online at MangaReddit.com: https://mangareddit.com/p/gakusen-toshi-asterisk_1584412618.html

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Dubbed Anime I Am Watching Right Now

During any anime season I watch between 35-40 anime series. I also watch dubbed anime while I am working. Here are a couple anime that I am watching while I work.

The Asterisk War

Another tale about kids with super power in an academy city. In the world of the Asterisk battles fought in an arena to determine which school is superior. This is the story of Ayato Amagiri and his search for his sister. This is also the story of Julis Riessfeld in her attempt to win all the festivals and gain her wish. It's also a love story in the midst of a Harem story. Here is a bit about the series from Wikipedia:

In the 21st century, Earth is in a rapidly declining economic state as megacorporations known as the Integrated Enterprise Foundations (統合企業財体, Tōgō Kigyō Zaitai), rose to power after the Invertia (落星雨インヴェルティア, Inverutia)[Note 1] impact event destroyed most of the planet's cities. The Invertia also resulted in certain humans gaining superpowers, creating a new species of humans called the Genestella (星脈世代ジェネステラ, Jenesutera).[Note 2] The city of Rikka (六花), also called Asterisk, has six academies where adolescent Genestella participate in tournaments called Festas (星武祭フェスタ, Fesuta)[Note 3] - specifically the Phoenix Festa, the Gryps Festa, and the Lindwurm (Lindvolus) Festa - wielding weapons named Lux to do so. Lately, the performance of Seidoukan Academy (星導館学園, Seidōkan Gakuen) have been abysmally subpar and incumbent student council president and second-ranked student, Claudia Enfield, is determined to find a solution.

Meanwhile, teenager Ayato Amagiri transfers into Seidoukan Academy's high school in order to find his purpose in life and investigate the disappearance of his sister, Haruka, a former student of Seidoukan. During his first day at the academy, Ayato is forced to fight Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld, the fifth-ranked student and the Crown Princess of the country of Lieseltania, after discovering her half-dressed when returning her handkerchief to her. Claudia voids their duel and enrolls Ayato in Seidoukan, where he discovers Haruka's data has been erased from the system. Over time, Ayato grows close to Julis, and after rescuing Julis from a plot to cripple her and prevent her from participating in the Phoenix Festa, he declares his purpose in life is to be her protector and battle partner. In addition, he reunites with childhood friend Saya Sasamiya, the daughter of a respected scientist and Lux manufacturer, and befriends Kirin Toudou, a middle school student and Seidoukan's first-ranked student who later becomes Saya's partner. Eventually, Ayato wins against Kirin and is named the new Seidoukan first-ranked. After Ayato participates in the Phoenix Festa with Julis to solve Seidoukan's performance crisis, they continue to participate in various Festas and also face threats from outside the academy. -- Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Asterisk_War

New Game!

New game! follows Aoba Suzukaze as she works in her new dream job at Eagle Jump, and the trials of learning her job. The series is full of great animation, good characters, and a great plot. A series about people working at a job creating games. Here is a bit about New Game! from Wikipedia:

Having been inspired by the character designs of a particular video game when she was younger, Aoba Suzukaze, a high school graduate, begins working as a character designer for the game's developer, Eagle Jump. As she works on modelling and designing characters for games in development, she becomes acquainted with her colleagues in the character design department, as well as those from across the company. -- Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Game!

Rising of the Shield Hero

This is not your typical isekai, average person summoned to another dimension to be a hero. In this story Naofumi Iwatani summoned as the Shield Hero. He is then discriminated against and berated by the monarchy, and framed by the King and princess. He grows cynical due to the poor treatment of the people and a diabolical plot by the Three Heroes Church. He gains a party, garners a following, and becomes the most powerful of the heroes. Here is a bit about the series from Wikipedia:

Naofumi Iwatani, an easygoing Japanese youth, was summoned into a parallel world along with three other young men from parallel universes to become the world's Cardinal Heroes and fight inter-dimensional hordes of monsters called Waves. Each of the heroes were respectively equipped with their own legendary equipment when summoned. Naofumi happened to receive the Legendary Shield, the sole defensive equipment, while the other heroes received a sword, a spear, and a bow, weapons meant for attack. Unlike the other heroes who are fully supported by the kingdom and gain several strong allies each, Naofumi's luck turns to the worse after his single companion, revealed to be the kingdom's Princess, betrays him, steals all his belongings, and leaves him devoid of all assistance and supplies after she falsely accuses him of sexually assaulting her.

Mocked by the nobility and shunned by everyone from his fellow Heroes to peasants, a now cynical Naofumi is forced to train as a hero alone while working to make ends meet, until he buys from a slave trader a young tanuki demi-human girl named Raphtalia and an egg that hatches into a bird-like monster whom he names "Filo", both quickly growing into adulthood and becoming powerful warriors under his care. As they little by little gain the trust and gratitude of the people with their heroic actions, Naofumi and his companions work together to carry out their mission as saviors of the world as they unravel the mystery of the Waves and Naofumi deals with his inner darkness. -- Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rising_of_the_Shield_Hero

The reality is that these are 3 anime in my cue, and I will have watched them by Friday. Then I will be looking for a couple other series to watch. Maybe the topic of a future post.

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Aniplex of America to Stream English Dub for "anohana" And "God Eater" on Verizon Media’s go90

Aniplex of America announced at their industry panel at Anime Weekend Atlanta that they will begin streaming the English dub for anohana-The Flower We Saw That Day- and God Eater on Verizon Media’s go90 beginning October. Other titles expected to be available on go90 include Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Sword Art Online, Gurren Lagann, and Fate/Zero.

The English dub of anohana -The Flower We Saw That Day-, which premiered at Anime Expo 2017 in Los Angeles, features Xanthe Huynh (Sword Art Online, Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie –Rebellion-) as Menma, Erica Lindbeck (Your lie in April, ALDNOAH.ZERO) as Anaru, Ray Chase (Charlotte, Final Fantasy XV) as Yukiatsu, Erica Mendez (KILL la KILL, Magi franchise) as Tsuruko, Kaiji Tang (The Asterisk War: The Academy City on the Water, Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works) as Poppo and Griffin Burns (Fate/Grand Order -First Order-, Charlotte) as Jintan. The dub is adapted and directed by fan favorite Patrick Seitz (Durarara!!x2, KILL la KILL), whose incredible English adaptation of Your lie in April received much acclaim.

God Eater also hails an all-star English dub cast including Robbie Daymond (Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works], ALDNOAH.ZERO) as Lenka, Kyle Hebert (Blue Exorcist, GURREN LAGANN) as Lindow Amamiya, Crispin Freeman (Durarara!! ×2, Fate/Zero) as Soma Schicksal, Michelle Ruff (Durarara!!×2, The Asterisk War) as Sakuya Tachibana, and Cherami Leigh (Sword Art Online, Magi: the Kingdom of Magic) as Alisa Ilinichina Amiella. The series brings the popular game into the anime fore front with its stunning visuals, beautifully choreographed battle sequences and a pulse pounding soundtrack that sets the mood for each episode.

About anohana -The Flower We Saw That Day- :

Jinta Yadomi and his group of childhood friends had become estranged after a tragic incident split them apart. Now in their high school years, an unexpected surprise forces each of them to confront their guilt over what happened that day. They must overcome the burdens of their past, and come to terms with years of shame, hard feelings, and heartaches.

About God Eater:

In the early 2050s, unknown life forms called “Oracle Cells” began their uncontrolled consumption of all life on Earth. Their ravenous appetite and remarkable adaptability earned them first dread, then awe, and finally the name Aragami, the "Mad Gods."

In the face of an enemy completely immune to conventional weapons, urban civilization collapsed, and each day humanity was driven further and further toward extinction.

The year is now 2071... the domain of the mad gods lies here in the Far East.

One single ray of hope remains for humanity. Following the development of “God Arcs”—living weapons which incorporate Oracle Cells—their wielders are organized into an elite force.

In a world ravaged by mad gods, these “God Eaters” fight a desperate war...

------ Follow on Twitter at @aicnanime

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