Anime Character Spotlight #6: Ichigo Kurosaki

Name: Ichigo Kurosaki

Age: 15-17

Birthday: July 15th 

Horoscope: Cancer 

Gender: Male

Eyes: Brown

Hair: Orange

Anime: Bleach Series

Personality:

• Protective 
• Caring 
• Stubborn 
• Short-tempered
• Strong-willed 
• Impulsive 
• Cool Image 
• Compassionate 
• Hard Worker etc...

Anime OST Spotlight #9: Shakugan no Shana

Anime: Shakugan no Shana (Ending 1)

Song: Yoake Umare Kuru Shoujo

Artist: Takahashi Yoko

Anime Spotlight #13: Cardcaptor Sakura

Description:
Sakura Kinomoto never imagined that by opening a book in her father's library, she'd be responsible for releasing wild magic into the world, yet that's exactly what she did. Too powerful to be let loose on the world, the magical Clow cards were sealed away long ago by their creator, Clow Reed. But all is not lost, for the guardian beast, Keroberos, was sealed along with the cards! Can Sakura, with the help of Keroberos, retrieve the cards before they wreak havoc on the town?

Anime: Cardcaptor Sakura
No. Eps: 70 Eps
Studio: MADHOUSE
Aired: 1998-2000
Tags: SHOUJO, MAGICAL GIRL, FAMILY FRIENDLY, MONSTER-OF-THE-WEEK

Reason for Spotlight:
The reason for this spotlight is because this is one of my all time favourite of the old classic Anime that children used to watch and didn't realise that it was Anime. When I got into Anime, it took me a while to find this and when I did, I recognised it straight away. The theme song, the unique characters and also the rubbish yet awesome voice acting just makes it amazingly brilliant. I rated this 5 stars because back in the day, this would have been seen as an amazing Anime. If you are a fan of Sailor Moon or anything to do with magic and fighting to protect the ones you love then this is perfect for you.


My Rating:  5 Stars
AVG. Rating on "Anime Planet" ATM:  3.91 Stars

Anime Character Spotlight #5: Shana

Name: Shana

Age: At least 12 (Immortal) 

Birthday: N/A

Horoscope: N/A

Gender: Female

Eyes: Brown/Red

Hair: Black/Red

Anime: Shakugan no Shana Series

Personality:

• Duty Driven 
• Physically Fit
• Confused 
• Jealousy 
• Sweet Tooth 
• Intelligent 
• Naive

Anime OST Spotlight #8: Naruto Shippuden

Anime: Naruto Shippuden (Opening 4)

Song: CLOSER

Artist: Joe Inoue

Anime Spotlight #12: Guilty Crown

Description:
In the near future, the outbreak of a terrible disease called the Apocolypse Virus places Japan under the military rule of a global organization called the GHQ - a group tasked with checking the spread of the virus and administering vaccinations. Apathetic high school student Shuu Ouma lives in Tokyo, spending his days editing videos and trying to be left alone. But things change when he meets the beautiful pop idol, Inori, who is on the run from GHQ soldiers. While trying to save her from her captors, he acquires a mysterious power called the Void Gene that allows him to pull items or weapons from anyone under the age of seventeen. Now, Shuu must decide whether to join the efforts of the well-funded radical terrorist group "Funeral Parlor" and fight against the GHQ, or shrug off his newfound power and resume his normal life - assuming that either the GHQ or Funeral Parlor's charismatic leader, Gai, will let him.

Anime: Guilty Crown
No. Eps:  22 Eps
Studio: Production I.G
Aired: Fall 2011-2012
Tags: ACTION, MECHA, SCI-FI, NOITAMINA, ROMANCE

Reason for Spotlight:
This Anime was one of those Anime that made me question reality and life, it also was one of those Anime that got me pretty much hooked right from the start. The character development in this Anime was so amazingly put together and the storyline was even more amazing. If you like an action packed drama with some romance and tears then this Anime is perfect for you.


My Rating: 5 Stars
AVG. Rating on "Anime Planet" ATM: 4.1 Stars

Anime Character Spotlight #4: Oz

Name: Oz

Age: 15 (Physically) 

Birthday: 26th December

Horoscope: Capricorn

Gender: Male

Eyes: Emerald 

Hair: Blonde

Anime: Pandora Hearts

Personality:

• A Flirt
• Depressed 
• Generous 
• Trusting too easily 
• Smart
• Self Sacrificial 

Bonus: Oz's Character Song:

Anime OST Spotlight #7: Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club

Anime: Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club (Ending)

Song: Splash Free

Artist: Style Five

Anime Spotlight #11: Vampire Knight

Description:
Cross Academy is a school with a difference: in a unique and experimental setup designed by the headmaster, it has a Day Class consisting of ordinary humans and a Night Class filled with vampires. Yuki Cross and her friend Zero Kiryu are school prefects whose job it is to make sure the secret of the Night Class is always safe; they patrol the school grounds at night and supervise the switchover of classes at dawn and dusk to prevent any 'accidents' from happening. While Zero is suspicious of vampires and hates the idea of sharing the same space as them, Yuki admires the Night Class for their beauty and sophistication; she is especially intrigued by their charming leader, Kaname, because he once saved her life. However, as Yuki quickly learns, not all vampires are amiable like the Night Class, and as terrible events unfold, Yuki must ask herself whether in a world where vampires are the hunters and humans are the prey, peaceful coexistence can really be achieved.

Anime: Vampire Knight
No. Eps:  13 Eps
Studio: Studio Deen
Aired: Spring 2008
Tags: SCHOOL LIFE, ROMANCE, DRAMA, SHOUJO, SUPERNATURAL, VAMPIRES

Reason for Spotlight:
This was one of my first Anime series that I watched and loved and also the first Anime that I have re-watched twice and will most likely re-watch it again in the near future.
I loved this story, it was unique at the time, amazing and the music was stunningly brilliant.
Not only is this season good but so is the second season called "Vampire Knight Guilty", which concludes the whole Anime, but if you want to find out more, you will have to read the manga.
The reason I wanted to spotlight this, was because the rating is lowish, but maybe because it's been watched by so many people.
Watch this if you love vampires and the supernatural with romance.


My Rating: 5 Stars
AVG. Rating on "Anime Planet" ATM: 3.81 Stars

Anime Character Spotlight #3: Nagisa Furukawa

Name: Nagisa Furukawa

Age: 19

Birthday: 24th December

Horoscope: Capricorn

Gender: Female

Eyes: Brown

Hair: Brown

Anime: Clannad/Clannad After Story

Personality:

• Sweet 
• Innocent
• Caring
• Very sensitive
• Feels insulted easily
• Poor health 

Anime OST Spotlight #6: Kamigami no Asobi

Anime: Kamigami no Asobi (Opening)

Song: Till The End

Artist: Apollon Agana Belea

Anime Spotlight #10: The Irregular at Magic High School (Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei)

Description:
The anime's story takes place in a world in which magic is not a fairy tale, but has existed for nearly one hundred years. In the spring, the Private Magic University Affiliated High School (Magic High School for short) is welcoming its new students, and names the top incoming student with the best grades the Bloom. The student called the Weed is the Bloom's replacement. Siblings Tatsuya and Miyuki Shiba are designated as the Weed and Bloom, respectively. Tatsuya is a young man who always has a farsighted expression, and Miyuki is a young woman who feels far more for her brother than sibling love. Since the day the two entered the gates of the elite school, the establishment's peaceful days have become chaotic.

Anime: The Irregular at Magic High School
No. Eps:  26 Eps
Studio: MADHOUSE
Aired: Spring - Summer 2014
Tags: SCHOOL LIFE, COMEDY, ROMANCE, MAGIC

Reason for Spotlight:
Although this has a great rating it hasn't been watching by a lot of people, which leads to me think "Why?". The most basic answer is not many people know about it, or have had time to watch it or rate it on certain sites such as "Anime Planet". This Anime although isn't perfect in any shape of form, its good, really good. If you don't mind close relationships between family members that is. The magic is amazing and the actual storyline is pretty unique. If you like magic related Anime then this is right up your street. GO check it out :)


My Rating: 4.5 Stars
AVG. Rating on "Anime Planet" ATM: 4.2 Stars

Anime Character Spotlight #2: Edward Elric

Name: Edward Elric

Age: 15-18

Birthday: 1899

Horoscope: N/A

Gender: Male

Eyes: Golden

Hair: Golden

Anime: Fullmetal Alchemist

Personality:

Immature 

Stubborn 

Strong-willed

Selfish/Selflessness

Self-absorbed

Quick-tempered

Impatient

Love of travel

Loyal 

Great compassion 

Hero of the people

Anime OST Spotlight #5: Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood

Anime: Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood (Ending 2)

Song: Let It Out

Artist: Fukuhara Miho

   

Anime Spotlight #9: D.N.Angel

Description:
For Niwa Daisuke, turning 14 should be accompanied by romance and the promise of new adventures into adulthood, but instead comes with a surprising revelation: all male children of the Niwa's bloodline inherit the powers (alter ego) of Dark, a phantom thief, upon their 14th birthday! Now, in addition to his ever-present quest to win the heart of his childhood friend Risa, Daisuke must commit acts of thievery (with his doppelganger Dark controlling his body), to steal mysterious pieces of art for unknown purposes. For Daisuke, his growing pains are just beginning!

Anime: D.N. Angel
No. Eps:  26 Eps
Studio: XEBEC
Aired: 2003
Tags: FANTASY, ROMANTIC DRAMA, THIEVES, MAGICAL BOY

Reason for Spotlight:
The reason I have chosen this for the spotlight is because I haven't found an anime that is similar to this, of course there's anime that have some elements of this, but not the point where I am comparing 24/7. This anime was on the first ones I loved and adored and it was an interesting storyline. This was an almost perfect anime but it had some minor problems but nothing that spoiled the enjoyment of this anime. If you have enjoyed anime such as "InuYasha" and "Pretear" and like genres such as "Fantasy" and "Drama" then you will most likely enjoy this anime.

PS. The intro song is amazing and catchy :)


My Rating: 4.5 Stars
AVG. Rating on "Anime Planet" ATM: 3.47 Stars

Anime Character Spotlight #1: Yuki Cross

Name: Yuki Cross

Age: 16-17

Birthday: 25th December

Horoscope: Capricorn

Gender: Female

Eyes: Reddish Brown

Hair: Dark Brown

Anime: Vampire Knight/ Vampire Knight Guilty

Personality:

• Cheerful 
• Caring 
• Comedic girl 
• Beloved smile
• Dislikes studying 
• Falls asleep in class 
• Stays up all night 
• Protects people
• Strong attachment to her close friends
• Indecisive  
• Insecurity 

Anime OST Spotlight #4: Bleach

Anime: Bleach (Opening 13)

Song: Ranbu no Melody

Artist: SID

Anime Spotlight #8: Magi

Description:
In a sand-swept land of caravans, brigands and adventurers, legends tell of the ominous dungeon towers that suddenly appeared 14 years ago. It's said that by clearing one of these prisons, you can obtain treasure beyond your wildest dreams, and even form a contract with magical genies of immense power - assuming you make it out alive. In this world, Alibaba is a young rogue who wants nothing more than to get rich by clearing all of the world's dungeons, starting with the nearby tower Amon; Aladdin is a curious young boy with a magical flute and a hidden ability; and Morgiana is a slave who can't escape her chains. As their fates intertwine, the three find themselves wandering the land, battling powerful enemies, and taking a stand against powerful forces that seek to corrupt the weak and innocent.

Anime: Magi
No. Eps:  25 Eps
Studio: A-1 Pictures
Aired: Fall 2012-2013
Tags: FANTASY, COMEDY, MAGIC, ACTION, ADVENTURE

Reason for Spotlight:
This anime has everything that you need, Magic, Comedy and a good old Adventure. With this Anime, it teaches you a lot, and there is moments where you honestly can't believe it, but if anything becomes to serious, you can count on this Anime to cheer you up. There is something unique about this Anime that I just can't figure out. There is a second season, but I have yet to watch it yet, but I am planning on, because I want too see more of this Anime.


My Rating: 5 Stars
AVG. Rating on "Anime Planet" ATM: 4.28 Stars

Anime Spotlight #7: Romeo x Juliet

Description:

On a tragic night in Neo Verona, the Capulet family is murdered by Montague and the country is seized. The only Capulet survivor is the child Juliet, who is rescued by loyal knights. Fourteen years later, people in Neo Verona live in poverty and fear. Juliet has spent her life in hiding, and in disguise as the male Red Whirlwind, secretly fighting Neo Verona’s oppression. On one of her secret adventures, she is helped by Romeo and falls in love. Finally, on one fateful day, Juliet’s family reveals her heritage and their desire for her to reclaim her title and rescue Neo Verona from tyranny. Meanwhile, Juliet also discovers that Romeo is the son of her worst enemy. Can Juliet rescue Neo Verona and kill the father of the man she loves?

Anime: Romeo x Juliet
No. Eps:  24 Eps
Studio: GONZO
Aired: Spring 2007
Tags: FANTASY, ROMANCE, TRAGEDY, DRAMA, FRIENDSHIP

Reason for Spotlight:
This name of the Anime should say it all. In honestly, this Anime was amazing, it had nearly everything perfect and the whole thing was put together stunningly. Yes, it will make you cry if you cry over sad tragedies but it is worth it with this Anime. I will not compare this to any other anime but, If you like sad Anime for a reason then this Anime is worth every second.


My Rating: 4 1/2 Stars
AVG. Rating on "Anime Planet" ATM: 3.94 Stars

Anime OST Spotlight #2: Hiiro no Kakera: The Tamayori Princess Saga

Anime: Hiiro no Kakera (Opening)

Song: Nee

Artist: Fujita Maiko