Saturday, August 14, 2010

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Finally two good things happening here first I finally made post and second I can now talk one my favorite anime of all time the one and the only who gave me my start in the anime world but it came with a diffrent story than the original and made a smash hit with it ladies & gentlemen I present you Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.


For anyone who don't know the story is let me give you the summery of it In this world there exist alchemists, people who study and perform the art of alchemical transmutation - to manipulate objects and transform one object into another. They are bounded by the basic law of alchemy: in order to gain something you have to sacrifice something of the same value. The main character is the famous alchemist Edward Elric - also known as the Fullmetal Alchemist - who almost lost his little brother, Alphonse, in an alchemical accident. Edward managed to attach his brother's soul to a large suit of armor. While he did manage to save his brother's life, he paid the terrible price of his limbs. To get back what they've lost, the brothers embark on a journey to find the Philosopher's Stone that is said to amplify the powers of an alchemist enormously.

 

The story based form the manga series in a re-telling form witch has no relate to the original story so there is no problems if you are a newbie and want to start the series it's O.K. you can watch it the story is more amazing than the previous one and more exciting and funnier than ever oh yes there are more shorty jokes around here somewhere (^_^).


It's time to talk about it amazing character and we are starting with Winry Rockbell The childhood friend of Ed & Al Elric this girl is amazing and not like any other girls at her age instead of cute things like pets and dolls apparently her cutest thins is auto mail parts I mean a girl love machinery is like one of a thousands to guys who are interested in area but what I like really about her not just her kind heart is that she can kick Edward's ass with heavy objects well she do it for his own good and he should realize that because you will never found a girl like that. Next is Roy Mustang i like this character a lot not too much he is the flame alchemist in this story and commanding officer of Ed & Al his seriousness is so calm he's not like the other Roy that I know although he looks more kick-ass than ever with his hot and crispy fire alchemy looks stronger than ever you will know what I mean if you watched the previous version of the series.


Next is Edward brother Alphonse Elric he is the opposite of his hot-blooded brother and he get more attention than his older brother because the people always thinks that he's Ed because he's tall well they should change their target he's a brilliant alchemist as good as his brother and loves him so much they've been always together since their mother's death and he's faithful for his brother and his friends and that's what I like about him. Next is the brothers teacher Izumi Curtis why not she taught them alchemy and martial arts and made them feel home well in her own way on the brothers way she is a living hell and one powerful alchemist and she has a devilish sense of humor Ed watched her every move so he can be more cruelly evil than ever. And Finally The man of the hour Edward Elric still short like before height and temper witch give the anime his funny touch and I like his methods in helping people and give them a hand in need well if he can cool him self once in a while but it's O.K. I know he means well.


The Music is looks like the same but more active than the previous story but since I already talked too much let's head and tell you my best Opening and Ending themes in the anime first we start with (Period) by [Chemistry], (Let It Out) by [Miho Fukuhara],  one of my favorite (Hologram) by [Nico Touches the Walls], (Rain) by [SID] and my favorite track by my favorite artist is (Again) by [YUI].


Finally off the topic I'm really disappointed in most of the websites here in the web I was gonna talk about Fullmetal to the last but what I really wanted is talk about another anime that stayed with me since college [Gintama] and a very fantastic anime movie witch got a 7.8 or 7.6 not sure on IMDB.com [Summer Wars] the why is I couldn't find any good and quantity pictures on the web (T_T) it was really frustrated even Fullmetal never gets the chance because you all know my posts need pics [Note if anyone know where can I find anime screen shots or screen caps he or she will have my deep thanks for the support].


And the real Finally I've enjoyed watching Fullmetal Alchemist to the fullest as expected form the creators of my first anime and the new story deserve to be watched if any of the old story start watching the new story just bear the watch of the first episodes trust me the true story will come and you will enjoy it as I did I give the music a 3/5. but the anime deserve a 9.8/10.

Monday, August 9, 2010

Smoked Stack Burger [T.G.I. Friday's]

I know I know I should not talk about food when the holy month of Ramadan is just a few days away but I think this burger deserve one last chance to get the publicity that it need I would like to talk about what I had for lunch today at T.G.I. Friday's.

T.G.I. Friday's

The Smoked Stack Burger is beef burger topped with melted smoked cheddar cheese and applewood smoked beef bacon. Mounded crisp Cajun onions , then the dressed with a BBQ sauce. Layered with thier special Dijon mustard sauce. crisp leafed lettuce, vine ripe hand cut tomatoes, red onions and crisp pickles.


I like my burger well done without pickles never liked it but my favorite parts of the burger is that nice applewood smoked bacon glazed with the BBQ sauce the red onion gave it a nice spice and the crisp Cajun onion light and nice and the tomatoes is the best if involved with the burger. The burger served with classic fries and you can choose a grilled wedges potatoes, stuffed mushroom or some kind of veggie potato I forgot the name I choose with the grilled wedges potatoes it's the best and they also serve it with their marinara Sauce for dipping and it is all for 37 SAR. that's mean it is 9.87 USD.  The burger is really good it deserve a 4.5/5.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Kuroshitsuji

So I watching this good anime and couldn't believe it was that good the only thing that drives me to it is the characters design and the story never been told before so I decided to download the episode and I found my very best next thing I present you Kuroshitsuji.


Let me guess you want to ask me what's the story about well the story conduct in the Victorian-era Europe, a young boy loses everything he once held near and dear to a vicious plot. In his moment of death, he strikes a deal with a demon: his soul, in exchange for revenge. Ciel Phantomhive is now the head of the Phantomhive corporation, handling all business affairs as well as the underground work for the Queen of England. His new partner is a demon butler, Sebastian Michaelis, whose powers as a butler is only surpassed by his strength as a demon. The story follows the two along with their other servants, as they work to unravel the plot behind Ciel's parents' murder, and the horrendous tragedies that befell Ciel in the month directly after.


The story is quiet good and a first time in the anime universe well there might a few alike but this anime is the best on of the interest in the culture to me is The Victorian-era so many mysteries and unbelievable story has conduct in it also the world merchants were more active in it I believe the world business today it started here and I believe it is the perfect era for the story and the action in the story is not like I've seen before and a comedy spice in it make you re-consider about England in the Victorian-era.


Moving on to the characters and I will start with Ciel aunt Angelina Durless A.K.A. [Madame Red] I can see her affection to her nephew and how much love to tease him she's kinda remind me of self with my sister's kids she obviously has a great love to her little Ciel and she is a second mother to him. Next is Undertaker I believe he is one of the most insane characters I ever saw he's like The Joker but not evil for example if you want a very reliable information you have to tell him a very funny joke that will make his stomach explode and that is nothing compare to his other props.



Moving on to Ciel fiancee yes the kid has a fiancee Elizabeth Middleford she's the happiness light for Cieland I can see she loves him so much and love to spend most of her time with him and she will never give up to see her beloved Ciel to get to smile again like the old days. Next is the the day dreamer The Red Death God Grell Sutcliff like I said he or she I haven't figure that out he or she so confusing because he looks like a womanish and a mannish not mentioning the voice and it has a very huge crush on or good old friend Sebastian I mean crazy love and his other affection is his reaping by his chainsaw that's right not a scythe a chainsaw.


We are heading to the Earl himself Ciel Phantomhive well there is two sides I like and hate about him The Good side is he want's to know who's behind his parents murder The Bad side is his dark hatred and seek for revenge I totally disagree with his because revenge never gets you anywhere at all just more grudges I don't like it but at least he care about his closest people and that's what I love about him. Finally to my favorite butler Sebastian Michaelis the one a hell of a butler his calm warmth voice can cool up his master but since he's a demon he has no feeling to human beings but his loyalty to his master Ciel made him broke that rule I couldn't believe that a demon has a heart for a human but Sebastian proves me wrong.


Finally  there is a sequel for the anime but as I always do I'll start watching it tills end that's how I watch my 24-26 episodes anime oh and sorry there is nothing about the music it was too dark for me but I can recommend you the Opening theme (Monochrome no Kiss) by [SID] and therefore I really loved the series and I was happy when they announced a sequel this anime is great and you will have a lot of fun for watching it I rate it 9.6/10.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Pandora Hearts

Alright we are now entering a new category in my blog and it talks about Anime and my first on the list is the following the characters are based from the famous novel Alice in Wonderland [just by names not altitude] but the music of this anime will let you love the story even more I present you Pandora Hearts.


The story talks about a boy named Oz Bezarius, heir to one of the duke houses, has just turned fifteen. His life is rich and carefree, darkened only by the constant absence of his father. At his coming-of-age ceremony, however, everything changes. For no reason that he can discern, he's cast into the prison known as the "Abyss", only to be saved by a "chain" known as Alice, the bloodstained black rabbit. It is unknown why was he cast into Abyss, how does Alice factor into it all, and what does the organization known as "Pandora" want with him.





Well the story pretty amazing actually and it really popular among the Anime Community and a new idea never been published before not mentioning the wearied mix of it. it's a pretty good story and the music made it more charming than ever and let not forget the cruel comedy in the series you will laugh out loud after a very long of serious talk (^_^).



Now it's the characters time in here you might never gonna believe how do they get along it still a mystery to me and we beginning with Oz childhood friend Sharon will she's a really quiet character always serious and calm and when she gets to the point she say it then be sarcastic about it. next is Oz servant Gil I kinda had a good run with him but I can see him loyalty to Oz is beyond the imaginable his loyalty I admire it so much and I encourage him to stay by his master side and guide him to be a good person. next is Sharon servant Xerxes Break you can say he is tome the clown in the story or in Alice in Wonderland way [The Mad Hatter] he's doesn't show how much crazy as The Mad Hatter but when you see his ways you will understand why


Next is the Hero himself Oz Bezarius I can understand Oz pain when it comes to his friend that he would sacrifice himself for them but he should know that his friends will not allow him to do it because they love him so much that they will find a way to help him what I like about him is his determination of getting things right and I like him for that. finally she entered in my list as one of my favorite characters of all kind Oz Chain the one the only Alice no she's not like sweet innocent good girl Alice she is the complete opposite she's strong powerful girl don't let her beautiful face fools you she didn't got the name [Bloody Rabbit] for nothing you should consider twice before messing with her I can feel very sorry for Oz he lives in torment with her which make the story more funnier than ever.




Now let's go to one of my favorite composers in the music business Yuki Kajiura she composed Xenosaga and Tsubasa Chronicle soundtracks among the fantastic music that her hand lays on now she composed Pandora Hearts the Anime melody itself still ringing in my ear and I like her mix on slow and fast music just like Nobuo Uematsu what you will love in the soundtrack is [Pandora hearts expanded], [The Relief], [Bloody Rabbit], [Possess], [A shadow], [Alone], [Beside], [Contractor], [Will], [Melody 2], [Preparation], [Revolve], [Confidence], [Turn] and finally [Melody].



In the end I really loved Pandora Hearts and I'm hoping there is a 2nd season in development I'm telling you you guys it is worth to watch and I had a lot of fun while I was watching the episodes the creators did a great job in the making and I hope I see more animes like it in the Anime the scale is out of 10 and I give this anime a 9.6/10.