Audiobook Review: Doctor Who: House of Cards

Doctor Who: House of Cards by Steve Lyons
My rating: 3 of 10 stars

Interesting little story about using time travelling with gambling. Polly is the main character of this tale. Again Steve is almost non-existent and even the Doctor has minor participation.


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Movie Review: The 5th Wave

I had the audiobook but never had the time to hear it. When the movie came out and it had Chloë Grace Moretz the child wonder (now not a child 'cause she has 19) but I always enjoy her movies. My favorite movie was Kick-Ass. Then with Carrie and Hugo.

I think she will be a top actress. But enough of her. What I was saying was that I love her work so I said well let us see the movie and probably she is the only reason the movie has a rating of only 5.2.

This movie starts with a awesome premise.

The aliens came and the first wave was a EMP. Everything Electronic was dead.
The second Wave was massive earthquakes and all coastal cities were wipe out.
The third wave came with Avian Flu.
The Fourth Wave came with Snipers from the Others (that's how they call them). Snipers?? What? Later on we understand that this are not snipers per se. They are sleeper agents planted years before by the aliens.
And The Fifth Wave - humans. What? Yeah... Let me explain...

Story
We have Cassie living a mundane life and they endure the EMP and Earthquakes. When the Avian Flu hit humanity her mother died while helping other people. The rest of the family went to the woods to refugee camp. After a while the army arrives with cars (I thought the EMP wiped everything off) and takes all children to a army base. Then they try to say to grown''s up that the others can impersonate humans, Children are quite easy to detect but grownups is not (why?). Of course some crazy redneck says he is no Other and everyone starts firing. The Father is shot down. Cassie who had been left behind after trying to retrieve the teddy bear of her brother saw everything.

Ben, Ringer, Evan and Cassie...

She then vows that she will get to her brother (Sam) but she is shot by a slepper agent but Evan saves her.  Meanwhile as she recovers Sam and the rest of the boys and girls including Cassie's boy crush Ben Parish are told that the fifth wave is commencing. Kids are going to be soldiers (WHY??) and then sent to the city with special glasses which give them the possibility to distinguish friend from foe.

Oh, and here it's where this is more YA than something else. Cassie fells in love with Evan and they sleep together.

While in the first attack Ben and rest of squad minus Sam which he lock in the bathroom so he stay behind. While in the city Ringer (A rebellious girl from Ben's squad) takes out something the army gave her to put in the back of her head (they say it was a tracking divice) and she appears to have a bug on her face (the other controlled people by a bug in her face sucking the brain and controlling her actions).

They later realize that anyone without the tracking made the visors they had go "Alien Alert".
Thew went AWOL but Ben returned to the base to rescue Sam. At the same time Cassie arrives at the base and infiltrates it. Of course they bundle up as they are both escaping the aliens which made a awkward moment... Evan also returns and kisses Cassie telling her that he wants to be with her and not the others... oh, didn't I told you? Evan was a sleeper agent who felt in love with Cassie and renounce the Others parentage...

Both Cassie and Ben rescue Sam and escape the base while Evan put bombs on it. Of course the bad guys escape in helicopters with all brainwashed children. The movie ends with Sam and Sam's unit and Cassie talking that they are going to free the other childrens. Evan is not in this gathering...

The end...

Thoughts
Of course not. This is only the first movie of three but with the low ratings and it only gross 34Millions of 38Million Budget. I sincerely don't know if they are going to make a second or third. This movie didn't learn with Hunger Games or Maze Runner or even Divergent. Each story must be self contain and in this case it was not.

There are so many unexplained phenomena like, the fourth wave and the fifth wave. Use children to kill off the rest of humanity? Honestly? Yes... children are gulible but why spend so much effort on training and such? You want to be attack after they realize you are the bad guys right? Oh well, maybe it's explain in the second and third movie.... This is not a good movie. This is not an average movie. This is a little boring Young Adult with some alien/apocalpytic scenary...

At least it has Chloe...

I really hope for better in the second or third movie... if they are going to make it, of course.

Boardgame Arkham Horror - Session 03 - Turn 2 - Ancient One Shudde M'ell

I played for 5 turns.

ML (Marie Lambeau) 
PH (Patrice Hathaway)
JC (Jim Culver)

From the beginning the three companions knew what they need to be done. Jim Culver would need to go back to Dunwich and help there while Marie with her weapon would work out and kill the monsters that were appearing on Arkham. Patrice Hathaway due to her affinity to the occult she was more inclined to seal those Gates opening in several places. 

Marie went to the Silver Twilight Lodge where nothing happen; PH went to univisited isle to collect a clue and lost one sanity but gain another clue and JC had a brillant start winning the Key of Tawil At'umr which first of all grants him the amazing ability of "You cannot be delayed" and if needed I can discard it and came from other world to Arkham or vice-versa.

As the friends begin their perilous adventure 2 gates opened. One at Witch House with a Dark Young and in Unvisited Island with Dimensional Shambler... Of course Patrice was in Unvisited Isle so she was sucked to the Abyss...

The next turn we see Patrice getting her bearings in the Abyss. Marie cast a spell of Curse of Darkness casting Dark Young to the Outskirts. In the Silver Twilight Lodge someone tries to steal her without success. Jim couldn't move because of the Shambler but got a spell.

The next day one of the gates closed unexpectly. Jim got a bank loan, Marie after waiting one day she got the luck of finding a Golden Sword of Yha-Talia giving her a great bonus to attack. The sword must be sentient.

Turn 4
One gate opens in unamable and one mummy appears. So we've got plus the two gates in Dunwich this is getting very upset. Fortunally Patrice sealed a gate. 

You can see in the picture below that Marie turn out a striker with 8 combat check from two weapons, Patrice is a clue magnet and Jim is now at Dunwich but is master of nothing... I really hope he can close a gate. Killing monsters? Don't know but Dunwich is already with token out of three.

Audiobook Review: Doctor Who: The Memory Cheats

Doctor Who: The Memory Cheats by Simon Guerrier
My rating: 2 of 10 stars

This book is not as good as previous audiodramas. First of all I must say is that the Memory Cheats follows Echoes of Grey in some sorts. Zoe is confronted yet again about her time traveling with the doctor. She insist she doesn't know nothing but still the company does not believe her. This one follows an adventure in Ubzekistan 1919 where some people are being adbucted by someone or something. Communist is on the rise and the ideals are there.

The Doctor, with jamie and zoe try to uncover what is happening and soon understand no human could have done it The relevant part of this story is that Zoe is walking recording camera never forgetting nothing but she still does not remember travelling with the Doctor (remember her mind was clean by the Time Lords). In the end we are left with a question. Is anything of that story true or is just made up by Zoe?

It is a 1h tale substandard compare with some others I've heard before. It seems these last few tales are just "I remember a time travelling the doctor..." Nothing is seen as actual adventure... Enfin...

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Anime: Summer 2015

The Summer of 2015 was the season where my son was born and coicidently the season I started to watch anime more regulary...

From this season I watched
Overlord (8,06) & Ushio and Tora (7,72) 

Well Let us talk about Score and top five anime of this season (I am excluding animes that run throughout other seaons like Gintama; One Piece, Detective Conan, Diamond no Ace  or even Fairy Tail. This animes have started elsewhere and if I was to put including this ones probably none of One-Season series would appear....

Top Five

Shokugeki no Souma 
8,63 - 162431 users
Studios: J.C.Staff
Episodes: 24
Genres: Ecchi, School, Shounen
Duration: 25 min. per ep.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Ever since he was a child, fifteen-year-old Souma Yukihira has helped his father by working as the sous chef in the restaurant his father runs and owns. Throughout the years, Souma developed a passion for entertaining his customers with his creative, skilled, and daring culinary creations. His dream is to someday own his family's restaurant as its head chef.

Yet when his father suddenly decides to close the restaurant to test his cooking abilities in restaurants around the world, he sends Souma to Tootsuki Culinary Academy, an elite cooking school where only 10 percent of the students graduate. The institution is famous for its "Shokugeki" or "food wars," where students face off in intense, high-stakes cooking showdowns.

As Souma and his new schoolmates struggle to survive the extreme lifestyle of Tootsuki, more and greater challenges await him, putting his years of learning under his father to the test.

Non Non Biyori Repeat (Season two)

8.27 (26619 users)

Studios: Silver Link.

Episode: 12

Genres: Comedy, School, Seinen, Slice of Life

Duration: 23 min. per ep.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

With just five students (none in the same grade ), the four girls of the tiny Asahioka Branch School still enjoy watching cherry blossoms, playing in rivers, digging potato, and building igloos together. The pace is very slow yet enjoyable and heartwarming.

Working!!!

8,18 (35905 users)

Studios: A-1 Pictures

Episodes: 13

Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life

Duration: 23 min. per ep.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Sea also:   Working'!! & Working!!!: Lord of the Takanashi

Working!!! is never easy, especially when your co-workers are as wacky as the gang at Wagnaria, Hokkaido's most beloved family restaurant. Over three seasons, they've become a family, and just like with most families, they spend a lot of time driving each other crazy.

Everyone who works at Wagnaria has their own story, even "normal girl" Matsumoto Maya. In Working!!!, all the stories that have been told at Wagnaria build towards their endings. Romance, sibling rivalry, disappearing spouses, terrifying parents―things are getting pretty complicated. Will Kirio finally meet Aoi? Will Satou finally let Yachiyo know how he feels? Will Otoo-san finally find his wife? Will Popura get any taller? And just what the heck is going on between Souta and Mahiru? There's only one way to find out!

Durarara!!x2 Ten

8.12 (55949 users)

Studios: Shuka

Episodes: 12

Genres: Action, Mystery, Supernatural

Duration: 24 min. per ep.

Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

Sea Also: Durarara!!x2 Ketsu & Durarara!!x2 Shou &  Durarara!!

In Ikebukuro, the lives of its citizens continue intertwining with each other as if their fates are predestined. Mikado Ryuugamine is now one step closer to his goal of living an exciting life, and in turn, delves deeper into the darker side of Ikebukuro. After gaining absolute control over a former rival, he uses his newfound power as he pleases, purging the Dollars from the inside to mold it into the ideal organization. This proves to be as challenging as it sounds as Mikado must now deal with unwanted outside interference, most notably a re-emerging and dearly missed friend. Meanwhile, Izaya Orihara still has some schemes up his sleeve, although a rival information exchange center has proven to be quite the hindrance, lurking within everyone’s favorite downtown district. Undoubtedly, sooner or later, chaos will strike again.

Ovelord

8.06 (117156 users)

Studios: Madhouse

Episodes: 13

Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Game, Magic, Supernatural

Duration: 24 min. per ep.

Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

The final hour of the popular virtual reality game Yggdrasil has come. However, Momonga, a powerful wizard and master of the dark guild Ainz Ooal Gown, decides to spend his last few moments in the game as the servers begin to shut down. To his surprise, despite the clock having struck midnight, Momonga is still fully conscious as his character and, moreover, the non-player characters appear to have developed personalities of their own!

Confronted with this abnormal situation, Momonga commands his loyal servants to help him investigate and take control of this new world, with the hopes of figuring out what has caused this development and if there may be others in the same predicament.

What have I watched or are watching

Overlord, Ushio and Tora

To watch? Maybe only a episode to see if it is good or no... (some are season 2)

Durarara!!x2 Ten (see in top five)

Akagami no Shirayuki-hime (12EP)

Although her name means "snow white," Shirayuki is a cheerful, red-haired girl living in the country of Tanbarun who works diligently as an apothecary at her herbal shop. Her life changes drastically when she is noticed by the silly prince of Tanbarun, Prince Raji, who then tries to force her to become his concubine. Unwilling to give up her freedom, Shirayuki cuts her long red hair and escapes into the forest, where she is rescued from Raji by Zen Wistalia, the second prince of a neighboring country, and his two aides. Hoping to repay her debt to the trio someday, Shirayuki sets her sights on pursuing a career as the court herbalist in Zen's country, Clarines.

Akagami no Shirayuki-hime depicts Shirayuki's journey toward a new life at the royal palace of Clarines, as well as Zen's endeavor to become a prince worthy of his title. As loyal friendships are forged and deadly enemies formed, Shirayuki and Zen slowly learn to support each other as they walk their own paths.

Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri (12EP)

Off-duty Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) officer and otaku, Youji Itami, is on his way to attend a doujin convention in Ginza, Tokyo when a mysterious portal in the shape of a large gate suddenly appears. From this gate, supernatural creatures and warriors clad in medieval armor emerge, charging through the city, killing and destroying everything in their path. With swift actions, Youji saves as many lives as he can while the rest of the JSDF direct their efforts towards stopping the invasion.

Three months after the attack, Youji has been tasked with leading a special recon team, as part of a JSDF task force, that will be sent to the world beyond the gate—now being referred to as the "Special Region." They must travel into this unknown world in order to learn more about what they are dealing with and attempt to befriend the locals in hopes of creating peaceful ties with the ruling empire. But if they fail, they face the consequence of participating in a devastating war that will engulf both sides of the gate.

Rokka no Yuusha (Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers) 12EP

An ancient legend states that with the revival of the Demon God, six heroes—the Braves of the Six Flowers—will be chosen by the Goddess of Fate, granting them power to rise up against the fiends attempting to turn the world into a living hell. Adlet Mayer, self-proclaimed "Strongest Man in the World," has arrived at the continent of Piena in hopes of becoming a Brave. Although it doesn't go as smoothly as he had planned, Adlet is ultimately chosen as one of the six heroes shortly after being greeted by Nashetania Loei Piena Augustra, crown princess and fellow Brave.

Rokka no Yuusha follows the two as they embark upon their destined journey to fight the Demon God, intending to meet up with their fellow heroes at a small temple outside of the Land of the Howling Demons, the fiends' domain. However, when they finally unite, seven heroes are present, and soon the others begin to suspect Adlet to be a fraud. Now on the run, Adlet must utilize his unique skill set and wit in a fight for his life to identify which member of the group is the true impostor before it's too late!

Shimoneta to Iu Gainen ga Sonzai Shinai Taikutsu na Sekai (12 EP)

SHIMONETA: A Boring World Where the Concept of Dirty Jokes Doesn't Exist

 With the introduction of strict new morality laws, Japan has become a nation cleansed of all that is obscene and impure. By monitoring citizens using special devices worn around their necks, authorities have taken extreme measures to ensure that society remains chaste.

In this world of sexual suppression, Tanukichi Okuma—son of an infamous terrorist who opposed the chastity laws—has just entered high school, offering his help to the student council in order to get close to president Anna Nishikinomiya, his childhood friend and crush. Little does he know that the vice president Ayame Kajou has a secret identity: Blue Snow, a masked criminal dedicated to spreading lewd material amongst the sheltered public—and Tanukichi has caught the girl's interest due to his father's notoriety.

Soon, Tanukichi is dragged into joining her organization called SOX, where he is forced to spread obscene propaganda, helping to launch an assault against the government's oppressive rule. With their school set as the first point of attack, Tanukichi will have to do the unthinkable when he realizes that their primary target is the person he admires most.

Classroom☆Crisis

In Martian colony Fourth Tokyo lies a classroom of Kirishina Corporation's brightest minds spearheading aerospace development: A-TEC, led by genius engineer Kaito Sera, eagerly anticipating the arrival of their newest member. It soon becomes clear, however, that the transfer student is hardly ordinary—Nagisa Kiryuu, newly appointed chief of A-TEC and the younger brother of the corporation's CEO, is sent to shut the program down. To keep the classroom alive, Kaito and his students desperately work to develop a successor to their most powerful rocket, the X-2; meanwhile, Nagisa climbs the corporate ladder in pursuit of his own mission. In spite of this, their separate battles soon reveal that much more is going on in Kirishina Corporation than meets the eye.

Classroom☆Crisis follows Kaito and Nagisa, as well as Kaito's younger sister Mizuki and A-TEC's test pilot Iris Shirasaki, in a story of intrigue, political warfare, and, against all odds, romance. As Nagisa and A-TEC are dragged further and further into Kirishina Corporation's conspiracies, friendships grow and pasts are unveiled as they fight to avert their classroom crisis.

Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace

After what appears to be just another ordinary day, middle school student Yoshio Kobayashi wakes up in his classroom to make a terrifying discovery: his teacher has been mutilated, and Yoshio happens to be holding the weapon used to commit the crime.

Despite the initial shock of finding himself in this predicament, the curious and detached Yoshio can't help but be secretly thrilled about this attempt to frame him. His put-upon friend Souji Hashiba is turned into a willing accomplice, and together, they are determined to prove Yoshio's innocence. Additionally, Kogorou Akechi, a genius high school detective, has come to the scene of the crime in order investigate the case and when Kogorou meets the young man found guilty, an intense mutual interest sparks between the two of them. Kobayashi wishes to enter Akechi's world of crime solving as his assistant, and Akechi is determined to see if the enthusiastic boy is up to the challenge.

Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace is a surreal mystery and horror anime that contains brutal and bizarre crimes, loosely based on stories written by Ranpo Edogawa, who is famous for his influence on Japanese fiction.

Arslan Senki (TV)

The year is 320. Under the rule of the belligerent king Andragoras III, the prosperous kingdom of Pars is at war with the neighboring empire, Lusitania. Though different from his father in many aspects, the kind young prince Arslan sets out to prove his valor on the battlefield for the very first time. However, when the king is betrayed by one of his most trusted officials, the Parsian army is decimated and the capital city of Ecbatana is sieged. With the army in shambles and the Lusitanians out for his head, Arslan is forced to go on the run. With a respected general by his side, the loyal Daryun, Arslan soon sets off on a journey in search of allies that will help him take back his home.

However, the enemies that the prince faces are far from limited to just those occupying his kingdom. Armies of other kingdoms stand ready to conquer Ecbatana. Moreover, the mastermind behind Lusitania's victory, an enigmatic man hiding behind a silver mask, poses a dangerous threat to Arslan and his company as he possesses a secret that could jeopardize Arslan's right to succession.

With the odds stacked against him, Arslan must find the strength and courage to overcome these obstacles and allies who will help him fight in the journey that will help prepare him for the day he becomes king.

To LOVE-Ru Darkness 2nd

The dispassionate, transforming assassin Golden Darkness returns to peer deeper into the mysteries surrounding her new life, while a sinister Nemesis manipulates her younger sister Mea from the shadows. Along with their newly discovered mother, Tearju, this previously estranged family quickly becomes the center of everyone's attention. On the other hand, Princess Momo's Harem Plan stands on shaky ground amidst Rito's inability to confess to his longtime crush Haruna, who has grown feelings of her own.

But things aren't as peaceful as they seem; an evil force looms amidst the innocuous commotion, threatening to eclipse the love, happiness, and friendship of Rito and his harem. Only the light of love can hope to banish the shadow.

Kekkai Sensen

Supersonic monkeys, vampires, talking fishmen, and all sorts of different supernatural monsters living alongside humans—this has been part of daily life in Hellsalem's Lot, formerly known as New York City, for some time now. When a gateway between Earth and the Beyond opened three years ago, New Yorkers and creatures from the other dimension alike were trapped in an impenetrable bubble and were forced to live together. Libra is a secret organization composed of eccentrics and superhumans, tasked with keeping order in the city and making sure that chaos doesn't spread to the rest of the world.

Pursuing photography as a hobby, Leonardo Watch is living a normal life with his parents and sister. But when he obtains the "All-seeing Eyes of the Gods" at the expense of his sister's eyesight, he goes to Hellsalem's Lot in order to help her by finding answers about the mysterious powers he received. He soon runs into Libra, and when Leo unexpectedly joins their ranks, he gets more than what he bargained for. Kekkai Sensen follows Leo's misadventures in the strangest place on Earth with his equally strange comrades—as the ordinary boy unwittingly sees his life take a turn for the extraordinary.

Anime: Fall 2015

In Fall 2015 there were only a couple of series that catch my attention and I know I will enjoy them. Most of them I will try an episode or so and see what I think.

Top 5 of Fall 2015 (In terms of rating)

Haikyuu!! Second Season

8,94 (75455 users) Ranked #12

Prequel: Haikyuu!! 8,68 (134098 users) Ranked #41

Studios: Production I.G

Episodes: 25

Genres: Comedy, Drama, School, Shounen, Sports

Duration: 24 min. per ep.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Following their participation at the Inter-High, the Karasuno High School volleyball team attempts to refocus their efforts, aiming to conquer the Spring tournament instead. 

When they receive an invitation from long-standing rival Nekoma High, Karasuno agrees to take part in a large training camp alongside many notable volleyball teams in Tokyo and even some national level players. By playing with some of the toughest teams in Japan, they hope not only to sharpen their skills, but also come up with new attacks that would strengthen them. Moreover, Hinata and Kageyama attempt to devise a more powerful weapon, one that could possibly break the sturdiest of blocks. 

Facing what may be their last chance at victory before the senior players graduate, the members of Karasuno's volleyball team must learn to settle their differences and train harder than ever if they hope to overcome formidable opponents old and new—including their archrival Aoba Jousai and its world-class setter Tooru Oikawa.

One Punch Man 

8.87 (298267 users) Ranked #16

Studios: Madhouse

Genres: Action, Comedy, Parody, Sci-Fi, Seinen, Super Power, Supernatural

Episodes 12

Duration: 24 min. per ep.

Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

The seemingly ordinary and unimpressive Saitama has a rather unique hobby: being a hero. In order to pursue his childhood dream, he trained relentlessly for three years—and lost all of his hair in the process. Now, Saitama is incredibly powerful, so much so that no enemy is able to defeat him in battle. In fact, all it takes to defeat evildoers with just one punch has led to an unexpected problem—he is no longer able to enjoy the thrill of battling and has become quite bored.

This all changes with the arrival of Genos, a 19-year-old cyborg, who wishes to be Saitama's disciple after seeing what he is capable of. Genos proposes that the two join the Hero Association in order to become certified heroes that will be recognized for their positive contributions to society, and Saitama, shocked that no one knows who he is, quickly agrees. And thus begins the story of One Punch Man, an action-comedy that follows an eccentric individual who longs to fight strong enemies that can hopefully give him the excitement he once felt and just maybe, he'll become popular in the process.

Noragami Aragoto (13EP)

8.51 (140496 users) Ranked #98

Studio: Bones

Episode: 13

Genres: Action, Adventure, Shounen, Supernatural

Duration: 24 min. per ep.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Yato and Yukine have finally mended their relationship as god and Regalia, and everyone has returned to their daily life. Yato remains a minor and unknown deity who continues taking odd jobs for five yen apiece in the hopes of one day having millions of worshippers and his own grand shrine. Hiyori Iki has yet to have her loose soul fixed by Yato, but she enjoys life and prepares to attend high school nonetheless.

Taking place immediately after the first season, Noragami Aragoto delves into the complicated past between Yato and the god of war Bishamon. The female god holds a mysterious grudge against Yato, which often results in violent clashes between them. It doesn't help that Bishamon's most trusted and beloved Regalia, Kazuma, appears to be indebted to Yato. When lives are on the line, unraveling these mysteries and others may be the only way to correct past mistakes.

Owarimonogatari (13EP)8.44 (40470 users) Ranked #130

Studios: Shaft
Episodes: 12
Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Supernatural
Duration: 26 min. per ep.
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

A peculiar transfer student named Ougi Oshino has just arrived at Naoetsu Private High School. She is quickly introduced to senior student Koyomi Araragi by their mutual friend Kanbaru Suruga, in hopes of obtaining advice regarding a strange discovery she has made. After taking a look at the school's layout, Ougi notices that a classroom has appeared in an otherwise empty area—a place that should not exist.

Unsure if this is the work of an apparition, Koyomi and Ougi attempt to unravel the truth behind this enigma. But Koyomi soon discovers, after finding himself locked in with Ougi, that the room holds the memory of an event he had long since forgotten.

Owari no Seraph: Nagoya Kessen-hen (Missing Review)

This was the second season of Seraph of the End. I made a review in this blog.

To watch? Maybe only a episode to see if it is good or no...

Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry 

7,80 (88440 users) 

English: Chivalry of a Failed Knight

There are some humans capable of using magical power to manifest their souls as weapons and control forces beyond normal comprehension. These people are known as Blazers, and those who are recognized as such can undergo training at academies to become Mage-Knights. Ikki Kurogane is an aspiring Mage-Knight, despite being considered the worst student at Hagun Academy as an F-ranked Blazer—the lowest rank possible.

One morning, he accidentally stumbles upon Stella Vermillion, a visiting princess and A-ranked Blazer who has just enrolled at Hagun, in a state of undress. As a result, she challenges him to a duel where the loser will be the winner’s slave. It seems like a surefire win for Stella, but could there be more to Ikki than meets the eye?

Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry tells the story of Ikki’s valiant efforts to qualify for an upcoming tournament that could bring him a step closer to his dreams, aided by Stella. Together, they will prove that hard work can overcome the limits set upon them.

K: Return of Kings (EP 13)

7.82 (40990 users)

Studios: GoHands

See Also: K: Missing Kings (1), K (13EP)

n modern Japan, where history has strangely overlapped with reality. There, seven "Kings" with great superpowers existed. Along with their clansman to whom they shared their own power with, the kings each formed clans. Order bound by blue, red flames that cause chaos, irregularities that shine in white, and reforms branched off into green. The Kings, each with their own abilities, now...

With "JUNGLE" once again jumping back into action, the fates of the various Kings are brought together.

Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru

English: Beautiful Bones -Sakurako's Investigation / A Corpse is Buried Under Sakurako's Feet.

7.50 (40743 users)

Studios: TROYCA

When Shoutarou Tatewaki first meets Sakurako Kujou, he knows his life will never be the same. Initially believing her to be responsible for a disappearance in the neighborhood, he later learns of her true talent: analyzing bone specimens. Sakurako has quite the collection of reconstructed animal bones, but she wishes she had more of the human variety, much to the chagrin of those around her.

Soon, Shoutarou begins accompanying the eccentric osteologist on the many different unsolved cases she comes across—usually in the form of decomposing bodies. But with so many incidents happening around them, could there be a larger mystery at work in their lives?

Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru is a story of two unlikely partners, each showing in their own way that bones can tell how one died, but only people can tell how they lived.

Heavy Object

7.43 (21549 users)

Studios: J.C.Staff, SANZIGEN

In the distant future, the nature of war has changed. "Objects"—massive, spherical tanks impermeable to standard weaponry and armed with destructive firepower—rule the battlefield; their very deployment ensures victory, rendering traditional armies useless. However, this new method of warfare is about to be turned on its head.

Qwenthur Barbotage, a student studying object design, and Havia Winchell, a radar analyst of noble birth, serve in the Legitimate Kingdom's 37th Mobile Maintenance Battalion, tasked with supporting the Baby Magnum, one of the nation's objects. Unfortunately, a battle gone awry places the duo in a precarious situation: mere infantry stand face-to-face against the unfathomable might of an enemy object. As they scramble to save themselves and their fellow soldiers, a glimmer of hope shines through, and the world's perception of objects is changed forever.

Heavy Object follows these two soldiers alongside Milinda Brantini, the Baby Magnum's pilot, and their commanding officer Frolaytia Capistrano as the unit treks all over the globe to fight battle after battle. Facing one impossible situation after another, they must summon all their wit and courage to overcome the insurmountable foes that are objects.

Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka?? (12 EP)

English: Is the order a rabbit??

Studios: Kinema Citrus, White Fox

With a new year comes new adventures, especially at the Rabbit House! Since her arrival at the café, Kokoa Hoto has become accustomed to her new life as a waitress even though the Rabbit House isn’t the rabbit paradise she initially envisioned it to be. Life is pleasant, and she enjoys spending time both working and playing with her friends and fellow waitresses Chino Kafuu, a cute middle school student with a fuzzy bunny companion named Tippy, and Rize Tedeza, the pig-tailed daughter of a soldier who is readily armed for any scenario.

Together with Chiya Ujimatsu and Sharo Kirima, who also work at neighboring cafés in town, the Rabbit House crew gets involved in all sorts of crazy adventures. Throughout these adventures, the girls encounter troubled novelists, rival cafes, secret treasure, and... alcoholic chocolates?

Kowabon (13EP)

Studios: ILCA

Kowabon is an original horror story which examines the possibility of there being a darker side to the digital age. What if someone, or something, was observing us through all our cameras and other digital devices for its own sinister purpose? Are there sinister supernatural elements at play in this age where people can’t go one minute without looking at their phone? 

The series is animated using a technique called rotoscoping. In other words the animators are tracing live-action footage frame-by-frame to recreate it as animation.

World Trigger (73 Eps)

Studios: Toei Animation

The people of Earth are suddenly faced with the fact that worlds other than their own exist, and they're not friendly. An invading force with advanced technology called Neighbors, have threatened to overrun and conquer the world. Luckily, an organization named Border was established to stop them. They have set up a base of operations in Mikado City near the gate that acts as entry point of Neighbors.

In the action sci-fi anime World Trigger, middle-school student Osamu Mikumo meets mysterious transferee Yuuma Kuga four and a half years after the appearance of the gate. Osamu, who’s secretly a Border member in training, finds out that Yuuma is not your typical student either.

Concrete Revolutio: Choujin Gensou (13 Ep)

Concrete Revolutio: Choujin Gensou takes place in an alternate future during the year Apotheosis 41. Earth has been inhabited by an array of beings once thought to be pure fiction: ghosts, robots, aliens, cyborgs, you name it. This horrific reality is not something that many can accept. To keep the civilian population from panicking and to protect humanity from any new threats that may arise, the various governments of the world have decided to keep this information secret.

The Japanese government's solution to this problem is to set up the Super Population Research Laboratory, also known as the "Superhuman Bureau." This organization is tasked with keeping track of all the special beings within Japan and containing, or eliminating, individuals that are deemed to be a threat. As only other superhumans can really stand up to superhumans, the Bureau consists of almost all non-human members. The one exception is Jirou Hitoyoshi, whose main job is to recruit new talent and bolster the number of superhumans working for the government. One day, a crucial decision forces Jirou to become a vigilante, with the Bureau he once served now hunting him. How will he handle the transition from hero to fugitive?

I think this was not a good season in terms of animes. I see a padron this last year... 

There are a lot of animes focusing on sports (more now), a lot of animes focus on a post apocalypytic scenario and players of videogames that are trapped or transported to a fantasy world...

Anime: Spring 2016

Let us talk about Spring 2016 in terms of Anime.

There are some I really want to watch (and I have them but still not seen them).

Top Five of Spring 2016

Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 

English: Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World

Score 8.77 With 67,197 users. Ranked #29

Studios: White Fox

Episodes: 25

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Thriller

Duration: 24 min. per ep.

Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

When Subaru Natsuki leaves the convenience store, the last thing he expects is to be wrenched from his everyday life and dropped into a fantasy world. Things aren't looking good for the bewildered teenager, however: not long after his arrival, he is attacked by some thugs; armed with only a bag of groceries and a now useless cell phone, he is quickly beaten to a pulp. Fortunately, a mysterious beauty named Satella, in hot pursuit after the one who stole her insignia, happens upon Subaru and saves him. In order to thank the honest and kindhearted girl, Subaru offers to help in her search, and later that night, he even finds the whereabouts of that which she seeks. But unbeknownst to them, a much darker force stalks the pair from the shadows, and just minutes after locating the insignia, Subaru and Satella are brutally murdered.

However, Subaru immediately reawakens to a familiar scene—confronted by the same group of thugs, meeting Satella all over again—the enigma deepens as history inexplicably repeats itself.

JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Diamond wa Kudakenai

English: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable

Score 8,58 with 15.394 users. Ranked 72

Studios: David Production

Episodes: 39

Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Shounen, Supernatural

Duration: 23 min. per ep.

Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

Also see: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Phantom Blood (9Ep's); JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Battle Tendency (16Ep's);  JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders (48 Ep's); 

The year is 1999. Morioh, a normally quiet and peaceful town, has recently become a hotbed of strange activity. Joutarou Kuujou, now a marine biologist, heads to the mysterious town to meet Jousuke Higashikata. While the two may seem like strangers at first, Jousuke is actually the illegitimate child of Joutarou's grandfather, Joseph Joestar. When they meet, Joutarou realizes that he may have more in common with Jousuke than just a blood relation.

Along with the mild-mannered Kouichi Hirose and the boisterous Okuyasu Nijimura, the group dedicates themselves to investigating recent disappearances and other suspicious occurrences within Morioh. Aided by the power of Stands, the four men will encounter danger at every street corner, as it is up to them to unravel the town's secrets, before another occurs.

Boku no Hero Academia

English: My Hero Academia

Score: 8.42 with 111,523 users, Ranked 137

Studios: Bones

Episodes: 13

Genres: Action, Comedy, School, Shounen, Super Power

Duration: 24 min. per ep.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

The appearance of "quirks," newly discovered super powers, has been steadily increasing over the years, with 80 percent of humanity possessing various abilities from manipulation of elements to shapeshifting. This leaves the remainder of the world completely powerless, and Izuku Midoriya is one such individual.

Since he was a child, the ambitious middle schooler has wanted nothing more than to be a hero. Izuku's unfair fate leaves him admiring heroes and taking notes on them whenever he can. But it seems that his persistence has borne some fruit: Izuku meets the number one hero and his personal idol, All Might. All Might's quirk is a unique ability that can be inherited, and he has chosen Izuku to be his successor!

Enduring many months of grueling training, Izuku enrolls in UA High, a prestigious high school famous for its excellent hero training program, and this year's freshmen look especially promising. With his bizarre but talented classmates and the looming threat of a villainous organization, Izuku will soon learn what it really means to be a hero.

Magi: Sinbad no Bouken (TV)

Synonyms: Magi: Adventure of Sinbad

Score 8,27 with 15,134 users Ranked 237

Studios: Lay-duce

Episodes: 13

Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Magic, Shounen

Duration: 24 min. per ep.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

The story of Sinbad's early life and when he captured several dungeons.

Ushio and Tora (2nd Season)

Score 8,17 with 14878 users, Ranked 344

Sequel of Ushio and Tora with a score 7,72 with 32711 users

Studios: MAPPA, Studio VOLN

Episodes: 13+26

Genres: Comedy, Demons, Shounen, Supernatural

Duration: 24 min. per ep.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Ushio Aotsuki is a stubborn middle school student and son of an eccentric temple priest who goes about life without care for his father's claims regarding otherworldly monsters known as youkai. However, as he is tending to the temple while his father is away on work, his chores lead him to a shocking discovery: in the basement he finds a menacing youkai impaled by the fabled Beast Spear.

The beast in question is Tora, infamous for his destructive power, who tries to coerce Ushio into releasing him from his five hundred year seal. Ushio puts no trust in his words and refuses to set him free. But when a sudden youkai outbreak puts his friends and home in danger, he is left with no choice but to rely on Tora, his only insurance being the ancient spear if he gets out of hand.

Ushio and Tora's meeting is only the beginning of the unlikely duo's journey into the depths of the spiritual realm. With the legendary Beast Spear in his hands, Ushio will find out just how real and threatening the world of the supernatural can be.

So, this are the top five. 

What have I watched or are watching

Ushio and Tora - I finished a couple of weeks ago and I will make a review soon enough. Great anime.

Sakamoto desu ga? - Watched one episode before quiting it. 

To watch? Maybe only a episode to see if it is good or no... (some are season 2)

Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu (see the first in top five)

Koutetsujou no Kabaneri (12 Eps)

As the world is in the middle of an industrial revolution, a monster appears that cannot be defeated unless its heart, which is protected by a layer of iron, is pierced. By infecting humans with its bite, the monster can create aggressive and undead creatures known as Kabane. On the island Hinomoto, located in the far east, people have built stations to shelter themselves from these creatures. People access the station, as well as transport wares between them, with the help of a locomotive running on steam, called Hayajiro. Ikoma, a boy who lives in the Aragane station and helps to build Hayajiro, creates his own weapon called Tsuranukizutsu in order to defeat the creatures. One day, as he waits for an opportunity to use his weapon, he meets a girl named Mumei, who is excused from the mandatory Kabane inspection. During the night, Ikoma meets Mumei again as he sees Hayajiro going out of control. The staff on the locomotive has turned into the creatures. The station, now under attack by Kabane, is the opportunity Ikoma has been looking for.

Kiznaiver (12 Ep) 

Katsuhira Agata is a quiet and reserved teenage boy whose sense of pain has all but vanished. His friend, Chidori Takashiro, can only faintly remember the days before Katsuhira had undergone this profound change. Now, his muffled and complacent demeanor make Katsuhira a constant target for bullies, who exploit him for egregious sums of money. But their fists only just manage to make him blink, as even emotions are far from his grasp.

However, one day Katsuhira, Chidori, and four other teenagers are abducted and forced to join the Kizuna System as official "Kiznaivers." Those taking part are connected through pain: if one member is injured, the others will feel an equal amount of agony. These individuals must become the lab rats and scapegoats of an incomplete system designed with world peace in mind. With their fates literally intertwined, the Kiznaivers must expose their true selves to each other, or risk failing much more than just the Kizuna System.

Bungou Stray Dogs (12 EP)

For weeks, Atsushi Nakajima's orphanage has been plagued by a mystical tiger that only he seems to be aware of. Suspected to be behind the strange incidents, the 18-year-old is abruptly kicked out of the orphanage and left hungry, homeless, and wandering through the city.

While starving on a riverbank, Atsushi saves a rather eccentric man named Osamu Dazai from drowning. Whimsical suicide enthusiast and supernatural detective, Dazai has been investigating the same tiger that has been terrorizing the boy. Together with Dazai's partner Doppo Kunikida, they solve the mystery, but its resolution leaves Atsushi in a tight spot. As various odd events take place, Atsushi is coerced into joining their firm of supernatural investigators, taking on unusual cases the police cannot handle, alongside his numerous enigmatic co-workers.

Mayoiga (12EP)

A bus full of eccentric individuals is headed towards the urban legend known as Nanaki Village, a place where one can supposedly start over and live a perfect life. While many have different ideas of why the village cannot be found on any map, or why even the police cannot pinpoint its location, they each look forward to their new lives and just what awaits them once they reach their destination.

After a few mishaps, they successfully arrive at Nanaki Village only to find it completely abandoned. Judging from the state of disrepair, it has been vacant for at least a year. However, secrets are soon revealed as some of the group begin to go missing while exploring the village and amidst the confusion, they find bloody claw marks in a forest. As mistrust and in-fighting break out, will they ever be able to figure out the truth behind this lost village?

Sousei no Onmyouji (Still on Air (At least 16)

Grotesque monsters known as Impurities reside in Magano, a realm parallel to the present day. Exorcists purify these evil apparitions to protect the people. Rokuro Enmado is opposed to becoming an exorcist, even though he has the talent to be one, but an oracle gives him the title of "Twin Star Exorcist," the name bestowed upon married exorcists. Benio Adashino, the girl who receives the title along with Rokuro, is determined to exorcise all the Kegare, or Impurities, in the world. The two find themselves wrapped up in more and more battles together as the Twin Star Exorcists...

Joker Game (12 EP)

With World War ll right around the corner, intelligence on other countries' social and economic situation has become a valuable asset. As a result, Japan, has established a new spy organization known as the "D Agency" to obtain this weapon.

Under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Yuuki, eight agents have been assigned to infiltrate and observe some of the most powerful countries, reporting on any developments associated with the war. In order to carry out these dangerous tasks, these men have trained their bodies to survive in extreme conditions and studied numerous fields such as communications and languages. However, their greatest strength lies in their ability to manipulate people in order to obtain the information necessary to give their nation the upper hand.

Hundred (12 EP)

When an extraterrestrial organism known as "Savage" attacks mankind, the only technology capable of combating the enemy is a weapon known as “Hundred.” A survivor of a Savage attack, Hayato Kisaragi is a teenager boasting the highest compatibility level with the aforementioned technology and as a result, is invited to master his skills at Little Garden, a prestigious military academy aboard a battleship.

Over the course of his intense training for the battle ahead, he immediately attracts the interest of multiple female peers and gets drawn into a number of incidents as he tries to fight against the creatures that now inhabit Earth and threaten its safety.

Big Order (TV) (10Eps + 1OVA)

Ten years ago, a fairy by the name of Daisy appeared and asked the child Eiji Hoshimiya what his one and only wish was. Although his wish remains a mystery, the consequences were catastrophic. In an event called the "Great Destruction," the world started to fall apart as everything collapsed and countless people died.

Now, Eiji is a high school student whose only concern is his sick sister. He does not remember what he wished for; all that he remembers is that his wish caused the Great Destruction. In the years since that event, thousands of other people have also received abilities to make their heart's desire come true. These people called "Orders" are believed to be evil and are hated by the general public. However, some of these Orders are after Eiji's life in vengeance for those that he killed. Will Eiji be able to survive the numerous assassination attempts? And the biggest mystery of all: what did he wish for, and what were his intentions in wishing for something that caused so much desolation?

Seisen Cerberus: Ryuukoku no Fatalités (13 Eps)

Sword and magic rule in the continent of Kuna'ahn. In this continent are three powerful nations: the Holy Kingdom of Amoria, the Kingdom of Ishilfen, and the Kingdom of Vanrodis, which share a delicate balance of power. Should disaster befall any one of the three nations, war would spread throughout the continent. Also residing there is the feared "Evil Dragon" Daganzord, an unstoppable force that leaves nothing but scorched land and destruction wherever he goes. Hiiro's parents, Bairo and Kismitete, joined other sorcerers in a magic ritual ten years ago in an attempt to seal Daganzord, but failed when someone interfered. The ritual would later become known as the "Balbagoa Tragedy." After being rescued by Giruu, young Hiiro set out to learn swordsmanship so that he could avenge his parents. Now, ten years later, sixteen-year-old Hiiro leaves home on a journey to slay the Evil Dragon, and Giruu feels he has no choice but to accompany him. In the search for the Evil Dragon, Hiiro encounters people of various races who join in his quest to eliminate Daganzord... but will Hiiro really succeed in overcoming the destiny he took upon himself and defeating Daganzord?!

Endride (24 Eps)

Shun Asanaga is a 15-year-old junior high school student with an optimistic and bright personality. One day, he finds a mysterious crystal in the office of his father, who is a scientist and businessman. When Shun touches it, the world becomes distorted, and he is sent into the world of Endra. Emilio, a prince of the kingdom of Endra, is nearing his 16th birthday and despises the reigning king, Delzain. Since Emilio is now at the age when he can inherit the throne, he takes up a weapon and attempts revenge. However, because Emilio is too weak, he is captured by Delzain and put in prison. When Emilio is in grief, the wall of his cell becomes distorted and Shun appears from there with two goals: return to his own world, and complete Emilio's revenge. What future lies ahead for the two boys trying to survive in Endra, yet raised in two different worlds?

Terra Formars Revenge (Sequel of Terra Formars 13+13EP)

Akari Hizamaru will do anything for his beloved childhood friend, including participating in an underground cage fight against a wild bear! As ridiculous as it sounds, Akari does not have any other choice. His friend is dying of a mysterious virus, and the fight is the only way he can get the money to pay for the procedure she so desperately needs. At first glance, it seems like Akari has no chance of beating the dangerous animal, but the brawl reveals that he might have some strange abilities of his own.

Unfortunately, he discovers he has been betrayed and his dear friend may be beyond help. In the aftermath, he meets two people who are part of an organization intending to send a manned mission to Mars. Prior expeditions to Mars ended in disaster when the explorers encountered hostile, mutant cockroaches. Now, they plan another mission with the sole purpose of exterminating the giant monsters because they may be connected to the mysterious virus that is plaguing mankind. Why are there giant cockroaches on Mars? And why does Akari have mysterious abilities that make him well-suited to fight these mutants?

Kagewani: Shou (13EP) Sequel of Kagewani (13EP)

Mysterious monsters that appear and attack in present time.

The people can only be played with by them in this extreme situation.

Why do these monsters appear to attack people...?

Sousuke Banba, a scientist, searches for the truth with the keyword "Kagewani"

A new feeling of panic suspense animation begins.