Wednesday 21 August 2013

What makes a good anime/manga Villain?!

Anime: Onepiece Marshall D Teach aka Blackbeard!

So what does it take to be a great anime villain? The common question that seems to come to mind is.. Does it depend on how evil the villain is? How evil his or her intentions are? Or how evil the overall

goal of the villain is? Questions, questions, questions, but what do you think makes a good anime villain?



Anime: Naruto Name: Orochimaru


What we would have to take in account is the impact of the villain; some villains make more of an impact than the actual protagonist. How strong is their goal, what lengths will they go to achieve? The villain's background? Was he evil from birth or turned evil through a series of events?



Anime: Legacy Of The Sky Name: War



Strength and fighting techniques are also things we tend to take into account when judging anime villains! The villain will usually have such strength which makes his own goal achievable... which then increases the reader's attention, by wondering how the protagonist will defeat the almighty evil tyrant.








AnimeDragonball Z Name: Frieza


The villain usually turns out to have a vast amount of intelligence while the protagonist stands a chance through his/her head strong personality, this cliched theory has been used in many animes. It's a theory I would not change as it usually does the job. Especially for popular successful animes.



Anime: Bleach Name: Aizen sosuke


The personality of the villain sometimes helps with their popularity, the most successful villain characters will often have a good sense of humour, that gives a comedy edge to a ruthless killer.


Anime: Yu Yu Hakusho Name: Sensui




Above are some of my favourite anime villains: they all share similar personalities, have a strong goal and are willing to obtain their goal using any means necessary. All are strong villains with great fighting techniques. All do their fair share to carry their respective anime.
Article: J.M. Bishop

Friday 16 August 2013

Teammates and companions of the Protagonist!! What does it take to be a popular Deuteragonist and Tritagonist?!


Movie/Novel: Harry Potter   Left: Hermoine Granger        Right: Ronald Weasley

The love/hate relationship Harmoine Granger and the jealous Ronald Weasley played throughout the Harry Potter Legacy, made these two, two of the most famous most famous deuteragonist and tritagonist ever. The protagonist Harry Potter was often left in the middle of his classmates trivial arguments between each other.

The saying opposites attract was quite the case with these two love birds. Hermoine Granger daughter of muggles Mr & Mrs Granger both dentists in London. Often had to deal with bullying as she was not a full blooded wizard. Her head strong and self determination often overcame the lack of respect she was given from her fellow classmates and piers. In her spare time she would study and revise spells and gain knowledge in the library. Often ridiculed by Ron for doing this.

Ronald, who was a pure blood wizard. The son of Arthur and Molly Weasley, never had to deal with discrimination or segregation from his classmates unlike Hermoine did. His attitude towards wizardry and learning spells was a very laid back approach. Yet his undercover love for Hermoine did not go unoticed by the rest of his friends, yet Ron believed otherwise. His love for Hermooine often lead him into dangerous situations, which would shock the character who did not hwield the same courage as his best friend Harry.



  Novel: Legacy Of The Sky        Left: Estrella       Right: Zenith

This Dynamic duo were often at loggerheads when they first met. Usually being able to agree on one thing, the stupidity and selfishness of protagonists Janus. After travelling together, Estrella and Zenith developed more of respect for one another and became reliable teammates to each other.

Estrella a captain of the shinning sun, one of the youngest ever at that. Daughter to the great General Blaze. Estrella having one of the hardest upbringings ever, Taught vigorously in the art of combat by her father Blaze, envious of her cousin Princess Saffron who was taught to embrace her feminine side. Estrella takes a quick liking to Janus as soon as she engages into a duel with him! Tends to be put of by his stupidity and laid back attitude. A love triangle also made this tritagonist popular after constant bickering and jealousy towards her cousin Saffron over Janus.

Zenith a mysterious pier to Janus.. Not much is known about his past! The story starts by showing a strong companionship between him and Janus, Zenith takes more of a father/mentor role to Janus. Zenith being incredibly wise and strong. He also seems to have a vast knowledge of the world which sometimes has people questioning Zenith's past. This deuteragonist was made popuar through his great mentoring skills and advice he gives to Janus.


Update coming soon!!
Review: J. M Bishop

Wednesday 14 August 2013

Saturday 10 August 2013

Young Anime Heroes - Luffy, Ichigo, Natsu, Naruto and Janus


Anime heroes who have taken the world by storm:

Long on-going anime heroes have taken the world by storm. What do you need to become a popular anime hero? What do the anime heroes have in common? Right of the bat. I will dive into the

Friday 2 August 2013

Legacy Of The Sky author J.M. Bishop radio interview with the great DJGrandpa

DJGrandpa hosts the Legacy Of The Sky Author J.M. Bishop, Great interview with great insight about the truth behind the Crying Sky project.. Do not miss out on this very infromative interview!

Wednesday 24 April 2013


Legacy Of The Sky Volume 1: Crying Sky Review


By chris
Format:Paperback
As a veteran reader of graphic novels of the comic strip format, It was a new experience to read J.M. Bishop's unique novel. You have to applaud the Author's innovative approach combining many profound and intriguing storylines, all throughout accenting them with the manga stylings of illustrator A.C. Charrington.
Volume 1 introduces Janus and his mysterious mentor and guide Zenith, A dynamic pairing of personalities often giving rise to an unpredictable and entertaining course to proceedings. Janus is particularly arrogant and immature initially, adding real humour as the comrades make friends and enemies on their journey from mercenary assassins to warriors fighting for the honour of the Sun kingdom in a deadly showdown with rival kingdoms. The main protagonists are not the only characters J.M.Bishop gets right though, the introduction of a myriad of warriors, magicians, royalty and mythic creatures (good and bad) also serve to take the story in manifold and fascinating directions.
This first volume certainly gives the impression of a fantastic world just starting to reveal its true depth.
By producing a novel with a scope that is as potentially vast as it is entertaining,J.M Bishop has made a truimphant entrance onto the graphic novel scene.


Source: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Legacy-Sky-Volume-Crying/dp/1477121897/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1366797874&sr=8-7&keywords=legacy+of+the+sky+crying+sky



Monday 22 April 2013


Kingdom Review

So the first episode of the new season of shows has aired and to kick start off the season is Kingdom. 
I have been anticipating this series ever since I had read the summary of what the show is meant to be about. Although I haven’t seen much battle/war genre series, the premise of this one had intrigued me.
Why? I am not really too sure, I have been looking for a “war-time” series to watch and love ever since I had seen Twelve Kingdoms and was hoping that this could be the one.


  PLOT SUMMARY

“The story follows Li Xin and Hyou, two boys without families in the Warring States Period when China has been embroiled in war for five centuries. Despite living like slaves, the boys strive to realize their dream of becoming warlords.” – Anidb
“Millions of years have passed since the times of legends, when the worlds of man and gods were still the same. In these times it was the desires of man that moved the world. It is the era of the 500 year war: The warring states peroid. Kingdom is the story of a young boy named Xin who grew into a great general and all the trials and bloodshed that lead him there. “ – Baka-Manga Updates
Source:  www.otakuness.net

Monday 15 April 2013


ONE PIECE FILM: Z

If something is popular enough, you'll inevitably find a movie version or spinoff of it. More often than not, it's because some executive is trying to make a quick buck by using the name value to bring people in to see whatever movie they're selling. While every now and then you'll find a diamond in the rough or a true gem, most of the time the movies feel forced, rushed, or unfaithful to the original material and the quality tends to suffer as a consequence. Shueisha, the publishers of Weekly Shonen Jump have produced multitudes of movies based on their popular IP. If a manga is popular enough, you can almost be sure there'll be an animated or live action movie of it. Or two. Or three…

Source: www.kotaku.com

Friday 12 April 2013


Anime Review: [First Impression] Attack on Titan - 1

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The wall falls, the livestock scatter, the boy watches.
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If you haven’t seen the first episode of Attack on Titan, I recommend that you do because I don’t understand what else could be more vital. As one of the most anticipated anime series of the season, this opening episode showed off its already apparent strengths and forthcoming tone. And I have to say, I am very pleased. No, to be honest, I am more than pleased — I’m excited and I can’t wait for more.

To find out more
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Wednesday 10 April 2013

Characters from left to right
Philan, Estrella, Sulfur and Saffron
Final Eidtion: Female hangout!  to find out more about the characters purchase our graphic novel
www.legacyofthesky.com 
volume 1:Crying sky

Monday 8 April 2013


Goku fights Naruto in this crazy J-Stars Victory teaser


J-Stars Victory Vs, an upcoming insane looking fighting game that pits Shonen Jump stars Goku (Dragon Ball), Naruto (Naruto), Toriko (Toriko) and Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece) against each other, has donned its first teaser trailer.
It's basically the childhoods of 80s, 90s, and 21st century kids combined and as awesome as you can imagine, and more character reveals will no doubt be on the way at some point. As my esteemed colleague Tony Ponce pointed out, this has happened before to some extent -- but this is new!

Source: www.destructoid.com

Saturday 6 April 2013

CHARACTERS FROM THE Legacy of the sky series: volunme 1 Crying Sky
Philan, Estrella, Sulfur and Saffron
to purchase the full graphic novel www.legacyofthesky.com

TRAILER!!








Film4 Presents A Season Of Studio Ghibli Classics

Film4 is running a season of Studio Ghibli classic films beginning Tuesday 26 March and wrapping up on Saturday 13 April 2013.
It's a superb line-up containing some of the best anime ever made. Here's a rundown of the schedule:
Spirited Away, 6.30PM Tuesday 26 March
(Japanese language/subtitled)
Princess Mononoke, 6.05PM Wednesday 27 March
(Japanese language/subtitled)
The Cat Returns, 11.00AM Thursday 28 March
(Japanese language/subtitled)
Porco Rosso, 4.35PM Thursday 28 March
(English language)
Kiki's Delivery Service, 4.45PM Friday 29 March
(English language)
My Neighbour Totoro, 4.55PM Saturday 30 March
(English language)
Arrietty, 5.15PM Sunday 31 March
(English language)
Howl's Moving Castle, 4.35PM Monday 1 April
(English language)
The Castle Of Cagliostro, 3.15PM Tuesday 2 April
(English language)
Ponyo, 2.50PM Wednesday 3 April
(English language)
Ocean Waves, 11.00AM Thursday 4 April
(Japanese language/subtitled)
Pom Poko, 2.35PM Thursday 4 April
(English language)
Whisper Of The Heart, 2.40PM Friday 5 April
(English language)
Grave Of The Fireflies, 12.15AM Friday 5 April
(Japanese language/subtitled)
Spirited Away, 6.30PM 26 March, 4.35PM Saturday 6 April
(English language)
The Cat Returns, 11.00AM 28 March, 3.00PM Sunday 7 April
(English language)
Tales From Earthsea, 2.25PM Monday 8 April
(English language)
Only Yesterday, 12.55PM Tuesday 9 April
(Japanese language/subtitled)
Princess Mononoke, 6.05PM Wednesday 27 March, 1.10PM Wednesday 10th April (English language)
Little Norse Prince, 11.00AM Thursday 11 April
(Japanese language/subtitled)
Castle In The Sky, 2.30PM Thursday 11 April
(English language)
Howl's Moving Castle, 4.35PM Monday 1 April, TBC Friday 12 April
(Japanese language/subtitled)
Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind, TBC Saturday 13 April
(Japanese language/subtitled)
For more info visit the Film 4 website

SOURCE: www.neomag.co.uk


News
North American Anime, Manga Releases, March 31-April 6 (Updated)

posted on 2013-04-02 23:30 BST
Hyakko, Nura, Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 anime; 1st Crimson Empire, final Saiunkoku, Barrage manga to ship

Anime Releases

TitlePublisherSuggested Retail PriceDate
Emma: A Victorian Romance Season 2 DVD Collection LiteboxPleaseRight Stuf /Nozomi EntertainmentUS$39.99April 2
Hyakko TV Series DVD Complete SeriesCiteRight Stuf /Nozomi EntertainmentUS$39.99April 2
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan DVD Set 1AnimeNewsNetworkViz MediaUS$44.82April 2
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan Blu-ray Set 1PleaseViz MediaUS$54.97April 2
Perverse Investigations DVD (Adult)CiteCritical Mass VideoUS$14.99April 2
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice DVDAnimeNewsNetworkViz MediaUS$19.97April 2
Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 Blu-ray Complete CollectionPleaseMaiden JapanUS$69.98April 2
Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 DVD Complete CollectionCiteMaiden JapanUS$59.98April 2
Voyeur's Digest DVD (Adult)AnimeNewsNetworkCritical Mass VideoUS$14.99April 2

Manga Releases

TitlePublisherSuggested Retail PriceDate
Barrage GN (Graphic Novel) 2PleaseViz MediaUS$9.99April 2
Bleach GN 56CiteViz MediaUS$9.99April 2
Blue Exorcist GN 9AnimeNewsNetworkViz MediaUS$9.99April 2
A Certain Scientific Railgun GN 7PleaseSeven Seas EntertainmentUS$12.99April 2
Crimson Empire: Circumstances to Serve a Noble GN 1CiteSeven Seas EntertainmentUS$12.99April 2
Dawn of the Arcana GN 9AnimeNewsNetworkViz MediaUS$9.99April 2
A Devil and Her Love Song GN 8PleaseViz MediaUS$9.99April 2
Hana-Kimi GN 10-12 OmnibusCiteViz MediaUS$14.99April 2
Jiu Jiu GN 4AnimeNewsNetworkViz MediaUS$9.99April 2
Kimi ni Todoke - From Me to You GN 16PleaseViz MediaUS$9.99April 2
Library Wars: Love & War GN 9CiteViz MediaUS$9.99April 2
My Boyfriend is a Vampire GN 7-8AnimeNewsNetworkSeven Seas EntertainmentUS$16.99April 2
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan GN 14PleaseViz MediaUS$9.99April 2
Pokémon: Black and White GN 9CiteViz MediaUS$4.99April 2
Slam Dunk GN 27AnimeNewsNetworkViz MediaUS$9.99April 2
The Story of Saiunkoku GN 9PleaseViz MediaUS$9.99April 2
Toriko GN 15CiteViz MediaUS$9.99April 2
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's GN 4AnimeNewsNetworkViz MediaUS$9.99April 2

SOURCE: www.animenewsnetwork.com

Wednesday 3 April 2013

JANUS!!
 Protagonist of the LEGACY OF THE SKY SERIES!!
To find out more about the Mercenary Janus Click here
 www.legacyofthesky.com
 TRAILER!! 





SINBAD
Anime: MAGI



Y’know, I was really waiting for this particular shoe to drop, and I’m so pleased that they actually went ahead and dropped it.
As I alluded to earlier, one of the more striking surprises I got reading 1,001 ARABIAN NIGHTS for the first time (after years of being only familiar with its homages and pastiches) was that Sinbad is actually kind-of useless. Far from the swashbuckling adventurer of the Roy Harryhausen movies, the original Sinbad is honestly just an unremarkable merchant with a lucky streak who, for whatever reason, just keeps washing up on one fantastical island’s shore after another. The fact that he keeps surviving shipwrecks to get on those beaches seems less a matter of “situational awareness” and more just dumb luck.
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