Toonami Faithful

Okay so i have been ghost for awhile but finally i have time and ready to come back to rice ball soooo sup haha....

In any case over the past few weeks i have been catching up on my anime/movies and first thing first, I wanna give a shoutout to one of my Fav programs Toonami. I have to give it up to adult swim they really are coming hard with the new version of Toonami, requested by fans. When if first came back as a april fools joke, that set off a trigger and yeah fans went crazy. So together, Toonami faithful, got it back and i must say WELL FUCKING DONE cuz they are doing the damn thing. As Toonami gains more rep/ sponsors they continue to revamp the program. (which they said they would) They brought back classic characters and changed the whole look of Tom, the ship, and Sarah (don't know if thats really her name ill check and change later) and in all honesty it looks fucking sexi. Its a lot more futuristic and has a cool design. But the best thing about it is its promos. I love how they combine the different animus to tell a story or get a point across.. Also, introducing new anime through a over arching theme ... Honestly shits sexi...the newest one is called Criminal Threats 4.0 

Crazy thing is that isnt even the best one that I seen ... but Toonami is coming back something fierce. They are bring back classic anime's and newer anime's, As Tom says, their mission is to bring us a better cartoon show. (and for that I thank you) But the new lineup is fucking dope. You cant be mad when they have almost every mainstream anime being played its just a good 3-4 hours of TV hahah. The fact that they are playing the explicit versions (cursing and such) shows that they are trying to appeal to a older demographic.  But i would like to applaud Toonami for bringin back One Piece!!!!

:::ROUND OF APPLAUSE PLEASE::: This was a big win for Toonami ... and its in HD sadly they have to start 200+  episodes in but still LETS GO!!!! American voices are annoying but still LETS GO!!!! When i seen this i was soooooo fucking happy haha One Piece just makes me happy. But it didn't stop there. TOON FUCKING AMI (im getting hyped) came and thru every1 a curve ball. These mofo's brought Sword Art Online to the mix.

Now I haven't watched this show yet but it was on my list of anime's and its again in HD there is nothing better than watching anime in HD on a 40+ TV ....just saying, just saying... So now I have to watch SAO in english and japanese cuz my friends told me the Japanese versions are better. But still im happy it made it to the line up. 

Toonami is making big moves and im not mad about it .... they adopted Soul Eater to the mix and so many others. I wouldn't be surprised if they bring back Code Geass and Gurren Lagann :: wishful thinking:: but yeah man im excited to see the future of Toonami .... Lets bring it back to week nights!!!!!!  but yeah lets see what happens

-Bryce

Thoughts on One Piece

Hey People!!!

It's been awhile! How is everyone's summer going?

So far mine has been full of One Piece. In the last couple weeks I've watched about 130 episodes and still counting...I've watched soo much One Piece that now I dream of pirates, the Grand Line, and epic Luffy quotes. (c'mon! you have to admit he has some damn good quotage)

Hahaha! It actually makes me want to BE a pirate. I can do what I want, when I want, how I want. I won't have to worry about going to "work" everyday, just live life on the open sea, not knowing where to go next. Just me, good friends, and adventure...Life would be AWESOME!

BUT...unfortunately I roll as the eternal "9 to 5er" with a cubicle corporate life. Ehhh...it's not so bad...I don't have to worry about dying every day...but... i am dying... slowly...everyday

There are sooooo many episodes and I'm sooooooo far behind. I know I won't catch up before the end of the summer. Right now I just finished the Arabasta arc with Crocodile (which btw his laugh is hilarious!). I wanted more out of that fight but its good to see that Luffy can evolve and so my brother says things are gonna get crazy with the fighting. Can't wait.

To be honest, I'm still a really heavy Naruto fan and as I watch I compare this show to Naruto...Luffy and Naruto are kinda the same...and some of you are probably thinking...

But I can't help it!!! They are so similar...now if u asked me who would beat who in battle? I'm not sure. I'm much further along in Naruto than I am in One Piece and from what I hear Luffy's power potential grows to be amazing! I just like that they are just so passionate about their goals and friendships. 

What I can say, out of the entire show, so far my favorite character is Tony Tony Chopper!!!!! He is just too cute...and yes...its a probably a girl thing...but I want one!!! 

I'm so buying this at NY Comic Con!!! 

I don't know if it is his voice or just because he is so tiny...lol...he is just too adorable. I. LOVE. HIM!

All right...enough about One Piece for now...just had to get some of that out. I've come across so many One Piece fans as I sit in the computer lab at night watching episode after episode and people are dying for me to watch more so that I can get to the extra good parts worth talking about. 

I love my nerd fam! Shout out to you!

~Neen

The "Best" Death

Lately, I've become such a sucker for the grim. Death and melancholy have been surrounding my thoughts, and it doesn't help that most of what I watch and read is about fate, destiny, and the frailties of life.

Don't worry, I'm far from suicidal, but a question seems to keep lingering in my mind.

What matters most: how we live or how we die?

We live on this earth for all but a short time and we don't know our passing.  There are people who will give their entire lives toward making the world a better place, and there are those who choose to die so others can live...

There is honor in both actions, but if you think about it, which holds more weight? It's really hard to discern, but from what I've come to understand...its takes true courage and heart to choose death so that you can save the life of another!

I just wanted to talk about several sacrificial scenarios that I've watched that really touched my heart...

I finished the anime, Samurai 7, about a week ago, and it was this show that really sparked my thoughts. The anime is short. It lasts only about 20 something episodes, but the message was deep and truly got to me.

 

In their world, samurai are used to help defend people against foes (kinda like police), but due to changing times, technology took the place of samurai and their powerful skill "went out of business".

In the story, there is a farm town overtaken by "technological" rebels. They were stealing their food and leaving the town with little to nothing to survive off of. The towns people hired the samurai because it was the only way they could be defended.

Many of the samurai that end up helping the farmers are originally wanderers. They mind their own business and do their own thing. I found it interesting that once the samurais' were convinced to help the farmers, they became willing to risk their lives to the death in order to fulfill that commitment. Many of the samurai ended up sacrificing themselves in the line of duty just so that they could achieve an honorable death. Before the farmers, the samurai had no intention to risk their lives, but in the end it was all about being corageous, righteous, and loyal to the mission.

 

The message is to fight for what you believe in no matter the cost, even if that means you'll die in the end.

 

 It makes me think of the wars going on and the sacrafices being made by the men and women out there fighting day in and day out just to protect our spoiled nation. They honestly deserve way more credit than what they are given.

 

 

After Samauri 7, I started watching One Piece to appease my brother's obsession and I must admit, from what I saw it was pretty awesome.

What struck me though was Luffy's beliefs. He says:

 

"If I die trying, then at least I tried"



 

I haven't watched much One Piece, I think I'm at episode 6 or 7 out of 600.  By the time I finish I'll probably be on my death bed. But what really gravitates me to the show is Luffy's purpose and willingness to risk his life on a consistent basis in order to go after what's true to him. Whether its his dreams or his friends, he will put his life on the line because that is what matters in the end...what you die for...

 

It's this trait that makes Luffy a pretty cool dude along with his crazy fighting skills.

 

There seemed to be a trend in this subject. I went to the movies this past weekend and saw it in both movies, Man of Steel and This is the End. Granted one movie was super serious and the other was hilarious, but I got the message from both. Dying with purpose is the "best" way to go.

 

After watching all of these shows, I think about my life and where its going. I think about my dreams and the things that I would be willing to put my life on the line for. I guess you don't really know for sure until the predicament actually arises...but if you had to would you be strong enough to sacrafice your life to fulfill a purpose?

~Neen



Whoa Whoa Whoa!!! Ok

Since my lovely sister has posed the topic, it would be unholy if i did not comment. So I have a few issues with this Anime Justice League (AJL).

 My answer is HELL THE FUCK NO!! This would not be the Original 8 AJL.  For several reasons but ima give two.

1) In anime the power differences are to epic,and the differences in anime universes are too epic.

We all seen how DC tried, as sad as the attempt was, to combine universes with Mortal Combat and we all see how that ended.....(Not Well) ....There is too much anime to pose a actual team of heroes. How do u choose a champion of hero's when every one is a boss. And no im not saying that every one is beastly in all anime's. Every anime has there neubs where they can only get mildly strong even tho they train as much as every1 else. I like to call those Yamcha's. LOL.  People in this category are but are not limited too: Kiba(naruto), Renji (bleach),  Buggy & Mr. 3 (one piece), Lerio (hunter x hunter), Yamcha (DBZ) and the list goes on.

2) Majority of these anime's in this picture were made in the 80-90s era.

If we are going to speak about a AJL we have to keep it up to date.. But, yes Superman and Batman and the rest of them are from the 80s also. However, they are 1) all apart of the same universe 2) they are still the top in their category. No1, in the DC universe to date, are better then the original 8 Justice Leaguers. Now im not saying there are not stronger people cuz their are .. Like Shazam.... Shazam would give flash the business in strength, but all the same, flash is the flash. He's got years on little ole billy. He fought and learned from the best like Batman. But to get back to the point, the diverse universes in anime and the power between those universes play a huge factor. Some of the new anime's named above would pawn the ones in the picture. So since we are in the 21st century only 1 can pose relevant. .....ahhhh.... mmmm....2 can pose relevant lol

Sigh...for the sake of the topic I will choose my personal true original 8 Anime Justice Leaguers.
First let me give props to where props are due.

So the first spot in which every1 could have called would be: Goku

Every1 knows that GOKU IS SUPERMAN. Goku would whoop Superman's ass, their power levels are soo different ... real talk Super Sayian 2 Goku would give superman the business.. and lets just say hypothetically that Superman flew up to the sun and gained as much strength as he possibly can ... Goku screams a lil then BAM!!! SuperSayian 3... god forbid SuperSayian 4 ... smh ... there would only be blood .... only blood...

Our #2 is going to have to be the one and only: Monkey D. Luffy

If you don't know who this man is kill yourself. He is a goofy but hes strong as hell and very few in the anime world cans top him. People literally faint just by looking at him.  It would be blasphemy if the Pirate King was not part of the original 8. His team alone is boss. So they def are in the unlimited version of the Anime Justice League.

The #3 spot has to go the the Hokage himself: Naruto

Even though the anime is becoming a lil cliche, Naruto still gets the top seat when it comes to strength. He's a natural team play (as we know from the anime)and only few can actually bang with him in the whole anime universe.

#4 on the list has to be Natsu Dragneel

I fell off of fairy tale but natsu was always  beast and as i catch up he continuous to impress me so ill give him a spot on the squad . Fire breather/Dragon Trainer Natsu I think is a clutch hitter in this squad.

#5 stand strong goes to the man himself: Adult Avatar Aang

Ok, granted the Legend of Kora told us nothing did not give us much insight to all the accomplishments Adult Avatar Aang has accomplished but the brother is by far one of the greatest/ strongest avatars to live. He was the first to take bending powers away (Fire Lord Ozai) and he did this as a child smh. Read the comics, his a monster. I know it was a curveball but Adult Avatar Aang holds it down in my book  and he brings balance to the team which is much needed. ..... He uses all the elements at his mercy ... and Avatar mode in his adult form smh .... Kora has big shoes to fill...(Aang wears no shoes) :::Paradox::: lol

With all this muscle there needs to be some brains so

The #6 spot going to my man: Zero

Hailing from Code Geass this man has one of the most strategic minds I ever had the pleasure to witness... YOOOO....  what he did in his anime is crazy .... the only anime character that comes close to his strategic mind is Aizen from bleach (I'm not a bleach fan but i give respect to where respects due) but yo I tip my hat off to the planner .... So hello to the mind behind the AJL.

#7 goes to the lovely: Yoruichi

As sexi as she is, she a beast. She is one of the fastest movers in Bleach, and is the equivelent to the leader of the Anbo in Naruto.  No1 is touching her flash step its deadly and she's can transform into a cat. Besides building diversity Yoruichi would primarily be used for her spying/ninja skills. Cuz every good team needs a spy/ninja [i.e. Avengers, Justice League, Ninja Turtles, etc...] she's holding it down for the ladies on the team and sex so sexi doing it .. AND SHES BLACK!!! DO YOU KNOW HOW HAPPY I GET WHEN I SEE A BLACK ANIME CHARACTER WHOS A BEAST. She's a bad bitch and yes, I would tear that pussy up rep her all day. (got a pussy joke in :-) #winning)

Last but not least the 8th and final member of my personal AJL is "drum roll"

#8:  King Sinbad

Ok, this is my dude right now i fucking live him ... now I am sure alot of you may think there are sooooooo many other better people to take this 8th spot but honestly Sinbad is a beast and he's human ... he has no real power but common sense and courage. He's smart and funny but strong as hell if he has his jewelry on (magical items) but he is the equivalent to like  Green Arrow if that helps for all those that don't know who he is. And yes, Green Arrow isn't part of the original 8 but meh... he's still a dope character and so is Sinbad..

So this is my top 8 for a Anime Justice League. This group of 8 will shyt on DC... Goku can take like 6 of them alone. But I would love to see this come to pass just one movie and I would be happy. Say hello to the Justice League.