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Saturday, April 25, 2015

Owari no Seraph (Ep 1/2)





As you can hopefully see, Owari no Seraph's animation/art looks amazing. On fleek, as some girls would state about their perfectly lined brows. Why? Because the same key animators of Attack on Titan are doing OnS. Yes. This anime series just might be the next AoT. The anime of 2015. I can already see it happening on tumblr. Besides, Yuu already reminds me too much of Eren Jaeger and Rin Okumura's love child--
**beyond this point, major spoilers and all taken from the Owari no Seraph wiki and Wikipedia, I own nothing as usual ;;

Synopsis

Main Characters

Yūichirō Hyakuya

eren jaeger eyes green 2.0
Yūichirō Hyakuya 「百夜 優一郎, Hyakuya Yūichirō」is the main protagonist of the Owari no Seraph series. He is a member of the Japanese Imperial Demon Army and Shinoa Hīragi's squad in the Moon Demon Company. He, along with Mikaela Hyakuya, possesses the "Seraph" gene, which is relevant to the forbidden taboo and the focal point of the story, "Seraph of the End". He is brave, fearless and somewhat reckless, which was shown at the beginning of Chapter 2 when he attacks a Four Horsemen of John while ignoring orders. It is noted not to be the first time. Yu is often called an idiot by those who know him. He is a very narrow-minded person, whose goal is to annihilate all of the vampires because of what they did to his "family," and he will overcome any type of challenge in order to accomplish it. He swore to kill all vampires because they killed Mika.

Mikaela Hyakuya


Mikaela Hyakuya 「百夜ミカエラ, Hyakuya Mikaela」 is the deuteragonist of the Owari no Seraph series. He is an incomplete vampire and a servant of Third Progenitor Krul Tepes. He was human until Krul Tepes bit herself and shoved her tongue down his throat. He, along with Yūichirō Hyakuya, possesses the "Seraph" gene, which is relevant to the forbidden taboo and the focal point of the story, "Seraph of the End."
As a human, Mika was kind and upbeat in spite of the harsh events in his childhood. He was able to keep smiling and be happy because of his adopted family at the orphanage and even managed to befriend the extremely stubborn Yu. Mika was shown to be cunning. He allowed Ferid Bathory to drink his blood in exchange for good food, but Mika's true purpose was to steal a map in order to escape with the other children.


However, Ferid expected this and slaughtered Mika's family in front of him. By sacrificing himself, Mika was able to protect Yu, but he was fatally injured in the process. He pushed Yu, insisting he escape and leave Mika behind. In his final moments, he was happy that Yu finally accepted them as his family and stated that he could die in peace as long as at least Yu survived.
Unfortunately, Mika is turned into a vampire against his will and comes to hate vampires more than ever.


As a self-loathing and moody vampire, Mika is a pale shadow of his former self. He never smiles and always looks unhappy. He is a loner and only has real conversations with Krul and Ferid. Although Lacus keeps attempting to make conversation with him, Mika usually ignores him. He rushes into battle without caring about glory. While fighting, Mika maintains a cold expression. Unlike other vampires, Mika doesn't view the humans as livestock, but he develops hatred toward them upon learning what they did to Yu.






i swear he's the next Armin and Yuu's Eren

wowow 2fab4u

goddammit


 

Lieutenant Colonel Guren Ichinose 

Guren Ichinose 「一瀬グレン, Ichinose Guren」is the main protagonist of the Owari no Seraph: Ichinose Guren, Jyuurokusai no Catastrophes series and an important character in the Owari no Seraph series. He is a Lieutenant Colonel of the Japanese Imperial Demon Army and the commanding officer of the Moon Demon Company.






Guren was naive in his childhood days and spent most of his time with Mahiru. His aspects on life felt simple as he was in his happy moments. But after he was treated with disgust due to his name as a lowly born branch member, he began to feel guilt. He though that because of his weak physique and power, he couldn't reach out for what he wanted, which was hinted to be Mahiru. She motivated him to become stronger and wiser. 
He is a wise leader who values teamwork and cooperation, determined to preserve the survival of the human race from demons and vampires. When Yūichirō wants to join the Moon Demon Company, Guren refuses to allow him until Yūichirō made friends. He pretends to be lazy, but he actually works hard and keeps many secrets, which he has no difficulty lying about. He plans to dethrone the Hīragi familyHe cares about his subordinates and friends, considering them to be family.

Guren is an intelligent scientist, capable of developing Cursed Gear. He even creates a method with a very high rate of success for the development of humans, who can bear Black Demon Series weaponry. He proves himself as a capable swordsman, strategist, and leader on the battlefield. He is rumored to have even recaptured Shinjuku from the vampires with a single team.



Sergeant Shinoa Hīragi   


She has a sarcastic attitude and doesn't put much emotions into her words. Shinoa is somewhat perverted and enjoys teasing others at any opportunity. She generally tends to smirk before teasing or performing her antics at others, putting them in uncomfortable situations. She keeps many secrets. Although Shinoa is inexperienced, she leads her squad well and remains levelheaded in battle. Because of her circumstances with the Hīragi family, Shinoa grew up without knowing what a sibling even is and never truly cared about anyone until her current squad was formed. She greatly respects Yūichirō's resolve and feelings toward his family and wants to help him.  
However, it wasn't until after she lost the mock battle between her squad and Guren Ichinose's three-man squad inchapter 26, did Shinoa finally realize the fear of losing someone important to her and even a tiny mistake or her pranks can cost her family their lives. Also, she and her squad can grow even stronger and the closer they grow, the more powerful they'll become.[2][3] 
It is shown in chapter 10 that Shinoa has a vulnerable complex about her short stature when Yūichirō and Shihō teased her for being too short to drive a car, she then proceeded by materializing her Cursed Gear and "executed" them.[4]
She later develops feelings for Yūichirō, but they do not appear to be reciprocated.

As a member of the Hīragi Family, Shinoa proves herself qualified to handle a weapon of the Black Demon Series when Guren engulfed the classroom with his Cursed Gear's aura in chapter 6, albeit the weapon she wields is a lower class. She leads her squad well. She remains levelheaded and takes a analytical approach at dire situations. She is knowledgeable about weapons, demons, and vampires as well as the army politics.
  • Shikama Dōji 「四鎌童子, lit. Four-Scythe Child」: A manifestation-type demon weapon strongest at mid-range. Shinoa takes out a pen-length black rod and spins it, which then transforms into a black massive scythe with a thick, black aura around it. She can call out the demon, which she fondly addresses as "Shi," inhabiting it out of the weapon to attack an enemy. Her primary ability is to detect anything that comes within the attack radius of her scythe.


Random Pics/Gifs Time!~





what a qt cough Armin














Saturday, February 7, 2015

Death Parade

Hello all you lovely people! I know, I've been inactive for half a year now. . . But, I'm back! And holy crap, this blog has been given more attention than I thought it would (or should). On this blog, I think I just write whatever I think about anime shows. Nothing that special, haha. From now on, I'll try to post at least once a month. It can be my super late New Years' Resolution I always fail to complete, I suppose. I'm all caught up on Death Parade (episode 5) and it's simply too amazing to not say anything about it! (ノ◕ヮ◕)ノ*:・゚✧


I first heard of this anime through Death Billiards, a short animated movie by Madhouse for Anime Mirai 2013. In only two short years, it's gained its own on-going series and popularity! The one thing I absolutely adore about this show is how each episode varies. Not all of them are so serious or sad feels-like or downright cute. Each episode is a new thing to discover about the main characters in Quindecim or incoming guests.

Short Summary

Death Parade is a psychological, game, kind of anime show. Not game in the sense of video games similar to SAO, but, game as in the typical games you'd play with friends or family. After death, humans go to either heaven or hell. Alternatively, they're also referred to as Reincarnation and the Void. Honestly, I think this would make more sense because most people in Japan aren't Christian (that is assuming this is all taking place in Japan). However, for the people who happen to die in the same instance, they are sent to Quindecim. It's a bar attended by the stoic white-haired Decim. He challenges the two to the "Death Game", making the players believe their lives are at risk. These games are supposed to bring out the darkness of each human so the arbitrators (like Decim) can judge where their final destination will be.

Reincarnation and the Void



There's a lot of controversy regarding the whole heaven or hell concept. It really is just open for interpretation. Most viewers assume reincarnation to be the good result and the void the bad one. It sounds right, doesn't it? Even the masks hanging above the elevators look to represent good and evil. One is designed angelic looking and the other demonic.




But, in Buddhism, reincarnation is considered bad. Someone who is reincarnated is someone who's ignorant and still far from the stage of enlightenment. Consequently, they go through sufferings and tests of living in an endless cycle to eventually earn enlightenment. This brings me to my next point. In order to reach enlightenment, one has to go through the void. Someone who reaches the void acquires nirvana. Being enlightened is basically to be rid of all desires and enter a state of "emptiness"/transcendence. Simply, to cease your existence altogether. Therefore, through a Buddhist perspective, the real issue is whether they reach enlightenment and resolve their sins.




On the other hand, in Christian (or any other Western religions) terms, the void can be considered bad and reincarnation the opposite. Reincarnation can be heaven where one is resurrected to live in the Utopian afterlife. To be sent to the void is equivalent to live in never ending pain and agony. Kinda like purgatory.

Main Characters

Decim 

Seiyuu: Tomoaki Maeno

Decim hugging two crying guests in Episode 3: Rolling Ballade
He is the bartender of Quindecim and an acting arbiter for the dead. In my eyes, I consider Decim main character since he is in every single episode of the show so far. He is always seen wearing a bartender outfit. At first, Decim seems to be emotionless during his jobs unless something shocking comes up. He speaks in a detached manner and would rather keep personal thoughts to himself. Decim takes pride in his job as an arbiter and always holds respects for guests, no matter how good/awful they treat him. (he puts up with everyone's attitude in a nutshell)

[**spoiler from Episode 5**  From recently watching episode 5, I can say with 100% certainty that Decim feels something for Onna. Whether it be a little crush, admiration, or love. In the past, he's never fought Ginty so seriously before. The whole reason why the two started fighting anyway was to force Decim to make judgement on Onna. Of course, he didn't. And then afterwards he carried Onna in his arms to her bed, EVEN TUCKING HER IN, and then staring at her for a few seconds. He could've just easily transported her using those strings of his, right? This definitely spells for something.]  



Fun fact: Decim makes creepy-looking mannequins as a hobby. Totally something everyone does in their spare time.

I, for one, agree with Nona. It's an awfully weird hobby, that's for sure.

Kurokami no Onna (literally translates into Black-Haired Woman) 

Seiyuu: Asami Seto


She is an amnesiac women who is taken in by Nona and works as Deicm's assistant at Quindecim. Onna's amnesia explains why she cannot remember her name or her life as a human on Earth. First, she seems innocent and inquires about many things. But, in reality, Onna is intelligent and has great knowledge on human behaviour. She's strong minded and likes to speak her mind. In that way, Onna is sort of like the foil character to Decim. She constantly shows her emotions.



Decim and Onna. Gosh, they look good together. 
Onna's cute smile can make anybody's day better, tbh. 

**spoiler from Episode 5** In the most recent episode, it was revealed that Onna died and was sent to Quindecim. However, she still retained her human memories and knew she was dead, therefore Decim could not provoke her to play any Death games. Onna had her memories erased before she became Decim's assistant. Ugh, there's so much mystery to Onna and I'm dying to know why she retained her memories! 

If only I looked like this when I'm sleeping.

Nona 

Seiyuu: Rumi Okubo




She is the barkeeper of Nona Ginta on the 19th floor. Despite her young and innocent stature, she's the boss of Decim and Ginty. Nona appears to be laid back, but, sometimes reveals her mean side (*cough* mean girls *cough). She administers rulings for who is responsible for the floors below her. She is very calculated and experienced as an arbiter.






Nona reassuring Decim in a rough way.
Nona reading the book, Chavvot. I think the boy represents Decim and the girl Onna. There are many theories about "Chavvot" floating around the endless depths of the internet. 

Ginty (did I spell that right?)

Seiyuu: Yoshimasa Hosoya 

Not much is revealed about this particular red-head arbiter yet, but, episode 6 is centered around his bar. Ginty's first appearance is in episode five when he confronts Decim about judging "the woman". He acts very rough in nature. Nona mentioned how Decim was better than that "idiot", so, I can assume that Ginty is a less talented arbiter than Decim? Or maybe he has less experience? 


It's funny how Nona can kick Ginty's ass and she's half his size. Reminds me of the whole Levi beating the crap outta Eren court scene in SNK.

Yep, she definitely prefers Decim over Ginty. The worst she did to Decim, so far, was grab his clothes.                  
*whispers* I want to too.

Screenshots of Random Moments 

Pff-- anything is possible in the anime realm. Vampires and humans, monsters and humans, exorcists and humans, all that good couple stuff.

Decim's eyes are the reason why I get up every Friday.




Most badass fight scene in Death Parade so far.

Clavis is so adorable looking!~ It's probably the hair.

Episode 3 was the most adorable thing ever. Honestly, didn't expect something so pure like love to happen on this show.

Kyaa, more cuteness!

Note: I own nothing except my words. All pictures come from the internet, mainly Google Images.