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Just wondering what happened to this idea.

Since we have a few new people i thought it might be a good idea if they saw this and well you know, contributed to anivide a bit.

just like any other idea, people don't follow through with it take the effort to make it happen. not saying that the OP didn't put enough effort. i'm saying people in general is what makes these ideas happen.

I was wondering that too...Oh well I guess.

Personally I'd rather there be a link on the anime page *like this* to see user submitted reviews, that others could vote on if it was a good review. Luffy told me he was working on it, but that was months ago. I don't have my original question but it involved having a link to reviews on anime pages.

Actually I have been working on this project AND I have been back and forth with Luffy about it lately and when he's ready all will be shown to the community

I thought I'd give us a try,but not a good try if you know what I mean. I don't know about you guys, but I generally dislike going in depth into any analysis outside of things that I common to most. Well, this is going to be interesting, or very short, whatever. So, I'm going to do a review on this new anime that isn't even finished yet (only on ep 7) and just see how this turns out. If you don't like it, well, get someone to take it down.

Ore-tachi Ni Tsubasa Wa Nai

Story 6.5/10

I'm assuming by story you mean plot, well, that's something that this anime is a bit lacking in in my personal opinion. And actually, it took until around episode 6 to realize that a plot even exists (maybe I'm just not very good at paying attention). Well, until the realization of said plot, I just figured it was this anime revolving around these three main characters: Haneda Takeshi, Chitose Shuusuke, and Narita Hayato.

Characters 9/10

Lol, I skkipped the story. Well, it's not even important. Now characters, that's where it's at.

So, Takeshi is a high school student; Shuusuke is some a freelance writer; and Hayato is jobless (or you know, the kind of guy who does all sorts of odd jobs). It starts off looking like Takeshi has some kind of harem, but he doesn't so screw that for now, he's not even important for the first few episodes. You know what, screw all of that. Let's just say that Shuusuke is the typical super-upbeat guy who acts like either a typical pervert or playboy, but of course, like the typical main character, is really a nice guy who just does random things to be liked. Then we got Hayato, some bad-ass looking guy who is also just some nice guy not even that deep down inside, more like just below the surface. Well, he starts off helping a girl find her bike, isn't that awesome? Okay, back to Takeshi...seriously, watch it without looking up anything on the internet, it'll be awesome when they get to him.

There are also some other characters but I'm not even going to bother talking about any girls except for Takeshi's younger sister. I feel sorry for her and I won't say why, just keep watching if you can get to episode 2 and like it. There's Karube Karuo who own the restaurant Alexander who's like an older Shuusuke on viagra. Then, there's Ootori Kakeru who is another bad-ass, except much more bad-ass than Hayato (personality-wise). Oh, Kakeru, you are so awesome when you get excited.

Now, what do all the characters have in common? A recurring bout of "no-common sense" probably. Well, it is a comedy after all.

Animation 8.5/10

Listen, if you think better animation always means better anime, than get out right now. Well, what I really mean like that is don't think so much about this animation rating I'm giving. It's animation is good: nothing bad on the eyes and no CG. That's it! I have nothing bad to say about the animation but it's clear that they didn't sink any exorbitant amount of money into it either. Think Toradora! or something.

Sound 8.5/10?

Sound, really? Well, it's...good. Not bad. What else you want from me?

Overall 9.2/10

Ooh, what's with the weird number all of a sudden? Well, it's because so far it's definitely been interesting and very funny and something I definitely want to watch to completion. However, it's not completed yet so I'm not going to give it a 9.5 (Oh, I love the half-mark system). So, why do you want to watch this anyways? Because I said so? Wow, really? Oh, I love you, too! But seriously, this anime is all about random humour packed in, under, on top of, and all around ecchi scenes. So, yeah, around 35-40% per episode I'd say is the minimum. But, I don't like this anime because of the ecchi scenes (well, partly). What I like is that it makes me laugh, so yeah, it's funny (to me at least). But that still doesn't warrant it more than a 9 so the extra thing they have is some action (oh yeah, brawls!). Uh-huh, the little bit of plot makes no difference to my judgement, which is why the story section is so scarce. So, if you like random humour, with lots of ecchi scenes, a little bit of action and if you don't mind the lack of a good, solid plot, give it try. We will watch this anime together and we shall bond over eating pineapples and dancing the Macarena. That's a joke by the way, I dislike pineapples and I do not know how to dance the Macarena (although it'd only take thirty seconds to learn). Anyways, do whatever you want after reading this, I'm out.

P.S. I refuse to edit!

I'm an amature and I'm not really into it.It seems harder than I thought it would be.
Oh well.I'll give it a try..

Hungry Heart: Wild Striker

Story(6.5/10)

Are you a younger brother of someone famous? Are you becoming a shadow of your siblings? Are you tired of being compared and seems to be always the second best? You might have the same scenario with Kyosuke.

An Orange Highschool, orange haired main protagonist and orange uniform, you’ll all get it in Wild Striker. The Hanamichi Sakuragi of Soccer? That would be Kyosuke Kano. This anime series focuses to the main protagonist, Kyosuke Kano, a teenage highschool student who at the beginning of the series, has just transferred into Jyoyo Orange High School. He is the younger brother of Seisuke, a famous A.C Milan soccer player who first taught him how to play and love the game soccer and whom he admired since childhood. But after Seisuke left Japan to sign with Italian powerhouse A.C Milan, people started comparing Kyosoke to his brother. They criticize his different playing style, saying that it’s too rough and unpolished. Living with his brother shadow, he’s love for the game slowly started to diminish and eventually lost most of it if not for two schoolmate who saw and was amaze of his wonderful strike.

You’ll learn how cooperation, loyalty and comradeship influence one’s decision. The choice between loyalty and ambition which was tested in several episodes can be seen.
The main characters evolve from being an individualist to a true sportsman. The story is a continuing strives to win. The motto “try and try until you succeed” and “don’t lose hope” is noticeable. It’s more of individual growth than of the team where they belong.

The story seems to have a lot of cuts. It looks like something is missing but you cannot point it out. It also seems to be fast-forward. It was unfit for only 52 episodes.

This is one of sports type anime that you wish there is a miracle win that will happen in difficult times. I don’t know if it’s being realistic or the writer just love tragedies. It’s quite disappointing! The writer is being hard to himself. What’s with winning at least once on their strongest rival? They are the protagonist team right?

Characters (7/10)
The story focuses more on individual characters than the team itself. It shows how a character might be anyone. They seem to be picking up from reality.
You’ll see how the main characters Kyosuke, from being a delinquent and devil may care attitude to a potential leader and responsible player. How Sakai from being “Mr. Popular and show off to become a dedicated and loyal friend although their still a hint of his being a lover boy. Rodrigo’s being an individualist to become a mid fielder who connect the team and use his brilliance not for his own benefit but of the team. It also shows that some people are born with talent and some don’t. It has the proper portrayal of characters according to their skills. The noticeable details about some traditions and behaviors of foreign players are also observed.

Animation (7/10)

The Wild Striker can happen in anyone’s school. The setting is typical and ordinary. One downfall of the show is the poor animation. If you don’t like old animes, it might not be to your likings. Except from the main characters Kyosuke, with distinct orange hair, Rodrigo with Brazilian features and Sakai with distinct European features all other characters are blurred in comparison. This other character can be interchange by a non frequent viewer of the show. The drawing is kind of suck. The coloring is not that good. The graphics are not that refined.

Don’t look at the characters and you’ll get excite. They use awesome effects especially in “losing parts”. The raining parts are epic. You’ll be carried away much more if you hear the background music. Losing seems to be one of the best parts if you’ll think about it.

Sounds (10/10)

I’ll give two thumbs up when it comes to sound. This is one of those anime that gives me a last song syndrome after watching it. Especially the first opening song "2nd Stage" by Kids Alive. They also have the right effects for the different moods that revolve around the story. Since it’s a sports type anime, the effects add to the adrenaline rush of viewers watching it. On the field sounds and player dialogues are good and do make tense moments even more exciting.

Over all (7.75/10)
Not being into sports didn’t hinder me to like the show. It got a good humor that lightens the tension and its share of drama which usually involve career break decisions.
There might be drawbacks like the drawings are not that awesome and the story kind of suck in between but its still okay. It does have the certain “K” that makes me addicted. The losses that they encounter had been artfully done. It was actually one of the best parts of the show.

Don’t expect a good ending for the team. It’s more of individual growth. This is a story of friendship, comradeship, sportsmanship and loyalty. It shows the strong bond that form in the team. This is one of shounen type anime series that girls didn’t become an issue to major decision of the main protagonist. In short, they would not piss you off.You would like the slightly hinted romance between Miki and Kyosuke that is not so pronounce until the later part.

How I wish it was not a 52 episode series since I believe that it’s too short if it’s a sports type and competing in nationals.

If you always want a win in the main team, don’t watch it. You’ll get hurt. But if you appreciate epic losses, struggles, hard work and reality, go for it.

It seems to be an open ending. It only says what happen to the main man Kyosuke. Which lives a lot of question for viewers.


*W.S..is save from being totally boring.I start from the scratch last night..still boring?there is nothing that I can do.

Kobato
Story (9/10)
Where do you wish to live if you’re given a chance? Watch Kobato and it might give you an idea. This is a story about a naïve girl named Kobato who came to earth to fulfill her wish, which is to go to a certain place. She has no memory of where did she came from. The only thing she remembers is her name and her mission why she go to Earth. In order to fulfill that wish, she has to find a mysterious bottle called “flask” and fill it with scarred hearts.
Kobato is only given one full season to fill the “flask”. She has to heal that scarred heart and upon healing there is a candy-like thing that will come out to that person she healed. During the story, we can see how Kobato regain her humanity. She learns how to feel, to be hurt and to love. She gains a lot of friends because of her pure heart. Even the reluctant Fujiwara become close to her. This closeness bothers her, for she is new to that feeling. She also remembers something her teacher told her. That she should not fall inlove with any person she cure the heart of.
There is also the noticeable crossover of Tsubasa Chronicles characters as part of their search for Sakura and other Clamp made Chobits, Xxxholic, and Wish characters but not the same person.
It shows different kind of love. It shows love for family, love for a friend, love for a lover and love for nature. An anime that will let you appreciate things that we often take for granted. Even with touch of magic it do relate in our society. The conflicts are “earthly familiar” that may happen to anyone.

Animation (8.5/10)
The graphics is awesome. You’ll enjoy watching it since it has characters that are typical bishoujo and bishounen that are pleasant to eyes. It is neat and clear. It mostly used light and pastel colors that depict the mood of the entire show.
Sounds (8/10)
The background music suits the entire anime series since its relaxing although not as striking as other opening and ending songs. One of the highlight is Kobato’s singing on some episode that heals some of scarred heart of characters.
Characters (9.5/10)
Since it’s a crossover of other characters from Clamp they are remembered whether they only made some cameo roles. The main character Kobato doesn’t have the strong personality that you’ll remember easily. She is the character that would let you think of the quotation “kill them with kindness”. You’ll also notice that her teacher, Ioryogi, may not be showy but really take care of her student Kobato. It also mentioned that the reason why he join Kobato was because it was is punishment for attempting to start a war with Heaven. He got a fondness for Kobato that we is even willing to sacrifice regaining back his true form for her happiness.

Over all (8.75/10)
The series is a typical shoujo with a touch of magic and a slice of life that usually happen on reality. This is suited for young girls and young ladies who don’t want too much action and bloody scenes.
But because of this touch of magic, it makes some impossible things happen which saves the day. Although at first you’ll notice that it seems to be per episode series that usually ends with Kobato solving the day it do has a main story line and conflict that at first seems to be unnoticeable but arises at the middle of the series. This is one of series that seems ordinary at the start but will get you addicted as you watch. It also gives a satisfying ending that don’t give the feeling like “this should how they end it! or “why it end up like that?”

*i do feel that my review of kobato seems to be stiff and plain.Oh well.there will always be a first time.anyway.You can do what ever you want. There might be other better review of it than this one.seems like I didn't give the right justification.
*seems like I overlap in animation,sounds and character parts..

Alice Academy(Gakuen Alice)

Story(8/10)
Story
A school that reminds you of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? That would be Alice Academy. But they don’t use wands and spells instead they used their Alice.
People in Alice Academy seem to live in a secret society. They are treated as elite. They are the cream of the crop.They are the best and the most in all fields.
In this academy, only kids with Alice are allowed to study. Children showing signs of having an Alice are enroll as early as possible. Parents don’t have rights in this issue since it’s the government itself who mandated it. This is the reason why Hotaro, Mikan’s best friend, leave. She was discover to have an Alice and was transfer to the academy. Mikan, however, hear negative feedbacks about the school which makes her really worried of her best friend Hotaro. Without saying goodbye, although she leaves a letter, she makes her way to Tokyo. And there, her world turns upside down.
Mikan, at first, kind of remind me of a TV series that I dimly remember entitled “The Worst Witch”. She seems to be the worst of the worst, the clumsiest and nosiest character of the series. In spite of being the worst she proves herself. She might not be the brainiest but she try her best. You can see her determination.In fact she is actually a good inspiration.
Being a typical school life anime with a twist as its main surface but actually Alice Academy is a combination of action, mystery, comedy, romance and a slice of life. At first the story line is not noticeable. It seems to be an episodic anime that ends up Mikan solving the day.
The story primarily focuses on Mikan and her share of adventures and misadventures. Its your typical classroom scenario; recitations, long examinations and occasional bullying of her classmates. Who would forget the mysterious encounter with Anti Alice Organization? It seems to awaken Mikan. That behind its beautiful exterior, the academy actually harbor stream of lies, secrets and deception.But each episode gives a question. You have to be keen observer to notice all that being show on screen like Narumi’s photo with a mysterious girl in this High school.

Animation(9/10)
This anime use the eyes to show characters emotions. You can observe the occasional sharpening of eyes in heated arguments and serious scene.
It is organized when it come to costume. Unlike the typical school type anime this had a change outfit once in a while. They also have different school uniform for each level which helps the viewer to easily distinguish what level one character belongs.
During the earlier episode it also help that we tour with Mikan when Yuu Tobita make an illusion of what’s inside the Alice Academy.
Not greatly drawn but not poor either. The facial expression and costume diverts the viewer rather than looking at the character itself.
Don’t forget the place. Setting is one of its best features. It was very detailed and artfully done. The school concept is explicitly done. The Academy has its own monetary system, the Rabbit (Rt), with one Rabbit equivalent to 100 yen. It seems to be an undisclosed area somewhere in Tokyo. Academy is not only your typical school but a miniature society.

Characters(10/10)
One of the best features that this anime have is this area. They masterfully maximize the fact that it is a school setting. Characters are detailed. Even Youichi Hijiri, the child that is attached to Natsume, who has no dialogue leaves an impression.
Since it’s a school scene, you can see all kinds of individual. Their characteristics and attitude are usually related to what Alice type they possess. You can see that the people with Dangerous Ability type are normally the mysterious, brainy and scary types while people with Special Ability type the weird, troublemaker, notorious but actually fun loving people.
With magical twist you can see that characters grow as the story progress. You can see how the main character Mikan Sakura despite being a no star(until the later part) influence and change the people around her. She might not be the brainiest or the coolest but she has the kindest and most sincere heart.

Sounds(8/10)
It got a playful opening song and a mellow ending song. It suited the main characters but not outstanding. It’s something that you’ll not remember after watching a pile of anime afterwards. The sound effects used is great. They add to the humor or drama that the anime is currently at. The sound after the conflict part is good. It also gives a sense of relief to viewers.

Over all(8.75/10)
It gives moral lesson and inspiration. Everyone can relate since it have all the types of personality. It would be better if the age of the main characters were adjusted by at least 2 to 4. The romance is not that suitable for kids of 10 to 11. It seems odd and quite disturbing especially if the viewers are of the same age. Main characters attitude and wisdom seems to be unrealistic for their age.
This has an open ending. You hope there is season 2. Beware, this is addictive. Just don’t forget that they only accept people with Alice. This is a must watch especially if you love a school type anime.

Slumdunk
STORY(8/10)
Anime plus basketball? Slumdunk is the anime for you. The story revolve around the highschool delinquent and romantic Hanamichi Sakuragi who got his 50th heartbreak at the start of the series. Knowing that the 50th girl who broke his heart choose a basketball guy over him, he started to despise the sport. But his perception change when he met Akagi Haruko, a cute highschool girl who is rather not afraid of him. This makes Hanamichi fall for her and to please her, he join the basketball team.
This anime have a predictable win after win episodes except the loss in Kainan. That lose become a turning point to the team. It gives realization to players that add to their maturity and dedication. It was here that the famous walking match stick with red hair was born. Serve as a punishment to him; it actually lit the fire in the whole team.
So much for details, but watching a long pace game to a certain team seems to becoming boring saves to the overall humor that save the show. If you actually think of it, the 101 episodes are just district tournament and innuendos of the upcoming games. Those 101 episodes gives an annotation that Slum Dunk anime is completed but otherwise.Although save by humor, one downfall of the show is its long pace story line.
This anime show us how the character grows together with their respective teams. They might have different playing style but nevertheless they show the same dedication, sportsmanship and discipline. Sakuragi and Nobonaga might be comical and often tagged as shallow but are serious to the sport.
Comedy as it might be but slice of life episodes of SlumDunk will make you cry.
This is an anime that you will not despise the opposing team. This is one positive effect of having a long pace game to a certain team. They have side story of opponent’s hard work and dedication and you’ll develop a certain attachment to them. That’s why despite winning against these teams you’ll get a mixed emotion.
You’ll see how the main team, Shohoko from being nobody become a Dark Horse that beat other schools game by game. You’ll see how Sakuragi from being a delinquent and rascal become a true sportsman and a potential leader
The conflicts are great. They focus not only to the team as a whole but also in individual characters. Who would forget the Big brawl in the Gym?How about Coach Anzai being hospitalized in their decisive game against Ryonan? How about Judo captain persuasion to Hanamichi Sakuragi? Rukawa’s decision to study also becomes an issue. In heights of their consecutive wins, Akagi’s unexpected guest seems to post a threat.
ANIMATION(8.5/10)
Slum Dunk has the noticeable “old school “style of drawing. It would not be appreciated of viewers who are fond of watching the typical bishounen and bishoujo style and refined graphics. If you love retro type and missed SlumDunk, this is a must watch.
Despite being an old school style of drawing, it makes realistic physics that suited for a basketball player. Since its sports type anime, there is not much problem on how the player looks like since it’s the game those viewers usually anticipate. In that area, I’ll give two thumbs up for the anime. IT has the perfect timing and unnoticeable flaws in player’s movement during the game. It almost likes watching a real basketball game.
There is also FYI part where Dr.T explains technical terms to non basketball viewers. IT was made humorous that makes it easier to understand.

SOUNDS(10/10)
No question asks. This anime’s opening and ending songs are EPIC. It will give a Last Song Syndrome to anyone who hears it. You’ll love it. Especially "Kimi-ga Sukidato Sakebitai" (I want to Shout that I Like You) the very first opening song. Most of the opening songs are dedicated to the guys while the ending songs are more girly that suited for the females.
Who would forget the “old sad tragic song” that plays whenever Hanamichi is broken hearted? Despite being an old song it seems to suit the scene in a comical kind of way.
The sound being played at Hanamichi’s winning moment is EPIC. IT was often accompanied by his daydreams and desolutions that often ends up by him being hitted by the Captain or the one guarding him stealing the ball.
The sound being played during the game is just PERFECT.

CHARACTERS(8/10)
Characters are typical High school students.Slum Dunk’s Main Characters however is composed of troublesome and arrogant one. But nevertheless they have their own distinct personalities that make them stand out.
All the teams that Shohoku had a fight had their own playing style that make them stand out as a team not as an individual characters with exception of Fujima and Hanagata of Shoyo, Sendo Uozumi and Fukuda of Ryonan and Maki and Nobonaga of Kainan.
Sakuragi’s fun of giving names also helped to make other characters easy to remember.
Girls in this anime are few. Only two stands out. That would be Haruko, Hanamichi’s love interest and Akayo, the teams’ manager. Akayo is noticeably immune to players charisma in the entire show. That is if you don’t include Rukawa’s cheering squad. It actually started with only 3 members and like gremlin, they become a tribe.Usually view as outrageous but that it was actually something to anticipate during games.

Over All(8.9)
Slum Dunk is a must watch show, even for not into sports viewers. Humor follows the story. It had adrenaline rush that gives the viewer a heart palpitation during the games. Teams stand out. They are created with different playing style. The sound department is the best. No questions ask. Not that great in drawing since it’s in mid 1990s that somewhat gives an excuse. The rules are strictly follows. This is a classic and old school type. If you are looking for drop dead bishounens, I’m sorry but you wouldn’t find it here. This is recommended for all gender and ages. Haven’t watch it? You don’t know how much you are missing.
My first view of this anime is while growing up that it became part of my daily routine. You would not get tired of watching it over and over again.

**that's it for now.
p.s: How can I edit if the over all is decimal?
I just round off it when I submit the review.

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