All right, folks! Today is a beautiful day, isn't it? And because of that, I'm gonna be giving a certain awards! Hehehe... This award is solely dedicated to my top 5 Most Favorite Anime/ Manga of all times. These anime/ manga are selected based on their story, their messages, the elements included (like, for example humor, life, or etc) AND how they appeal to me, of course! Ekekeke..
Okay, the 5 anime/ manga that I've chosen are of various genres. There sports, music, drama and martial arts. Here they are!
- Slam Dunk by Takehiko Inoue
- Big Windup! by Asa Higuchi
- Naruto by Misashi Kishimoto
- Honey and Clover by Chika Umino
- Nodame Cantabile by Tomoko Ninomiya
Ahah! Jeng jeng jeng! Hehehe..
These are the placings!
The 1st Place is given to....
Big Windup! by Asa Higuchi!!
I fell totally in love with this anime ever since the first time it was aired in ANIMAX. This anime is seriously captivating! As some people might put it, simply droolicious! Love it! (x1000 times). Hahahahaha!
[I never read Big Windup! the manga, to be honest. So for sure I love it's anime. Truly, madly, deeply in love with it. Seriously =]
The storyline is simple. Ren Mihashi used to be the ace pitcher in his previous school's Baseball team. However, it seems like he only got that position because of his grandfather who is the successor of the school. His team mates (particularly his catcher) hate him and they always lost their game. Mihashi was convinced that he was a truly lousy player and it resulted him to have such a low self esteem. He then transferred to another school (Nishiura High), all the while planning to quit baseball for good. But then he was dragged to Nishiura's baseball practice by their coach, and this is where everything starts. He meets his other team mates and Takaya Abe, the catcher. By their guidance (especially Abe) he grows confident and excels at his position as the ace pitcher. For further info, check this out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Windup!
Big Windup seriously a adrenaline-rusher kinda Anime. I remembered watching it one day and realized at the end of the story that I had my jaw dropped and I was practically holding either side of my television screen in a death grip (I kid you not!). Other than inspirational, it is also filled with humor, friendship, and a full highlight on how a team supposed to work together. Seriously, you must watch this.
The 2nd Place goes to...
Nodame Cantabile by Tomoko Ninomiya!!
I really, really love this anime. It's about life, compassion, and acceptance. It's natural and could happen to people in our day to day lives which makes me love it more. Moreover, the anime is beautiful. It's like a combination of both 2D and 3D, especially during when someone was playing the music instrument. They highlight it's every note!
[I love Nodame Cantabile the anime more, to be honest. Not that I despise the manga. It's just that the anime series seems more lively and sweeter...=]
The storyline, if summarize, is also simple. It revolves around Megumi Noda and Shinichi Chiaki's lives and how they both inspire each other whether it is in music, encountering both of their fears and, of course, love. You can go by this link to read its full synopsis. Hehehe..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nodame_Cantabile
Nodame Cantabile really is the type of anime that you should watch. Especially those out there who loves music. It's inspirational, not to mention witty and light. A really good source of anime entertainment. Oh, did I mention that they made this series into life action drama as well? And I heard they gonna make a movie out of it too. Out in 2010 and its third season of anime series will be out in spring this year.
And the 3rd Place goes to...
Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto!!
Naruto is no doubt one of the most successful anime/ manga series which has ever been written. I'm sure people will be talking about it for years to come; considering its popularity these days. And I think Naruto really deserve it.
[However, I like Naruto the Manga more than its anime. Because, in anime, they delayed certain episodes which in manga should have long pass. Makes me irritated...=]
This is another inspirational anime/ manga that I love so much as well. Basically and to put it more simply, Naruto is a boy who has the nine-tailed demon fox sealed within his body by the Fourth Hokage (Konohagure Leader). Er.. the full synopsis is quite long you know. So here's the link... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naruto
In Naruto, I really love the fact that this boy never gives up. It might sound typical in Japanese anime but Naruto is different. He influences people, he knows exactly what to say and to whom. Naruto is also one of the few anime that have gotten my jaw dropped and my adrenaline rushed. Way to go, Kishimoto!
The 4th Place is given to...!!!
Slam Dunk by Takehiko Inoue!!
Another succesful anime/ manga series. Slam Dunk is another sport genre anime that I have fallen in love with (other than Big Windup!) and this anime has also never failed to give me a near heart attack! It's great how I would hang to Hanamichi and Shohoku's basketball playing games. Seriously. This is a must watch.
[This anime was also introduced to me by Animax channel. I have heard of Slam Dunk the manga, but never thought of getting to know it better except after watching the anime. And personally, I also like the anime more than its manga. Its gut wrenching, honestly! =]
Check out it's synopsis by this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slam_Dunk_(manga)
Slam Dunk is extremely (I repeat, extremely) funny! Every single episode will have me rolling on the ground. I was laughing so hard! So, naturally, you have to watch it. You'll enjoy it for sure!
And finally the 5th Place which goes to...!!
Honey and Clover by Chika Umino!
Honey and Clover is not just a typical teenagers-in-college story. It ran deeper than that. You have to watch it to see how these people touch each others lives and how they bond through everything that gone down between them. It's about a slice of life (but in this case, lives) that always have me wanting for more of them.
[I've never read the manga and this anime is also introduced to me by Animax. Gosh, I love it so much...=]
You can know more about this series from this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey_and_clover
Honey and Clover is a level-headed kind of anime. It's about drama, love, friendship, arts and many more. And it has its extra element. Honey and Clover is so funny! Well, not every episode but when there is a funny scene, you'll find it very, very amusing. And its drama part is not just any drama. You'll kind of will find that it somehow have something to do with you; related to you somehow. Well, at least to me. Huhu! That is why I suggest you watch this as well!! Really warms you up. Truly. Oh, Honey and Clover has also been made a live action drama, by the way. you can watch it in 8TV, every Sunday on 3 pm =)
Well, there goes my anime/ manga award! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! xD By the way, these manga and anime are not mine to possess. They belongs to their author and copyrights publisher. I'm here as a mere avid fan...
That's that then, folks!
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