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Monday, September 22, 2014

Anime Review: No Game No Life

Anime Review: No Game No Life
Produced by: Madhouse
Manga and Art by: Yū Kamiya
By: Aliraluna
Review:

No Game No Life is the story of hikikomori siblings Shiro and Sora, incredible NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) that have become urban legends because of their mysterious gamer name “[   ]” (blank), but more importantly because they have never lost a game. One day, after defeating 1,200 players, they receive an email from an unknown sender with a question: “Have you two siblings ever felt like you were born in the wrong world? While Sora is wondering how does the person knows they are siblings, he notices a link which leads them to a chess game. After winning, they receive another email with questions such as what they would do if there was a world with clear rules and goals, and their answer is that if there’s a world like that then they were born on the wrong world. Suddenly after that, they are transported/reborn in Tet’s world, a world in which everything is decided by games and ten pledges. Sora decides that they will save Imanity and conquer the world in order to challenge again Tet, the last God.
What are the ten pledges? The ten pledges were made by Tet when he was named the One True God after winning in the eternal war in which the old gods and their creations fought for the right to be the One True God. In order for this pledges to apply the players need to raise their hands and say “Aschente”.

Characters Overview:
1)Sora: Older brother of Shiro, he’s eighteen years old. He’s excellent at analyzing the opponent’s expressions and next movements; he also seems to be good at love games. He has maroon hair and red eyes; he’s tall and thin and wears a shirt that says “I heart (love) Humanity”.

2)Shiro: She’s eleven years old and is excellent with calculations; she knows about twenty languages and can learn a new one in fifteen minutes. Seems to be excellent in chess and shooting games. Has long pale blue hair, red eyes and wear a purple sailor uniform.

3)Stephanie Dola: She’s eighteen years old and was a princess in the Imanity kingdom. She has short red hair with a blue flower, blue eyes and wears an elegant dress. She’s naïve, very social and can make friends very easy. She also handles Imanity state affairs… and makes good cookies.

Thoughts:
This anime is by far one of the best I have ever seen. I adore the colors, the characters and of course the plot. Even if I’m not a gamer I can still enjoy the amazing story and still understand some references through the story, like the game Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. My favorite character is the adorable genius Shiro because I adore her personally and her amazing abilities in games. Hope you enjoy it because this anime is AWESOME!


Friday, August 29, 2014

Anime Review: Sword Art Online (season #1)

Anime Review: Sword Art Online 
Produced by: A-1 Pictures 
Story by: Reki Kawahara
Art by: abec
Anime available in: Crunchyroll
By: Aliraluna
Review:

It’s the year 2022 and Sword Art Online (SAO for short), a Virtual Reality Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (VRMMORPG) has been released, selling 10,000 copies. But this game is like no other, as player can control their avatars with their bodies using the NerveGear. The story follows a beta player called Kirito, when one day after practicing with another player; Klein; they realize the log-out button is gone. While discussing the issue they hear a bell and they are suddenly teleported without their will to the principal town. In there, the creator of the game and NerveGear called Kayaba Akihiko explains to the players that he removed the log-out option in order for them to complete the one hundred levels of the game. Meaning, is the only way to be free; but also that if the NerveGear is removed in real life it can end your life because of the powerful radiation the NerveGear will produce toward your brain; an example of this are the first 213 persons that have perish in SAO and in real life. But also, you can die in the game if your HP gets to zero; in other words, the auto-revival or other means can’t be used anymore. Before going away, the Game Master gives them a present: a mirror that transforms your avatar the way you look in real life. Instead of getting together, as time passes the majority of the players doesn’t like the beta players- but even worst the players start to notice they can kill each other even in “safe areas”. Will they ever be able to get out alive? In the second game, called ALfheim Online, Kirito and his friends will encounter more issues than dying in the game and in real life. Kirito’s appearance will change and this new game is about races and magic. In there, he will meet new friends and enemies…in order to save someone really important. 

Thoughts:
This anime is not only great because of the graphics, plot and story itself but because something like this could happen in a future not so far away! Have you ever imagined having the chance to play a game in which you can control your avatar and feel everything as if it were real? I also liked this anime because it talked about different emotional issues and taboos. My favorite characters are: Kirito, Yui and Leafa- don’t get me wrong Asuna is awesome in fighting. Give this anime a try and it will change your life forever. Yes, this is one of those anime.

Also make sure to check this AFTER you have seen the first season:
1.Sword Art Online- Extra Edition
2.Sword Art Online: Sword Art Offline (DVD/Blu-ray specials) 
3.SWORD ART ONLINE SEASON II IS AVAIBLE NOW! Streaming in: Crunchyroll (and other websites)


Monday, August 25, 2014

Reseña de Anime: Sword Art Online (termporada #1)

Reseña de Anime: Sword Art Online (Temporada #1)
Producido por: A-1 Pictures
Historia por: Reki Kawahara
Arte por: abec
Anime disponible en: Crunchyroll
Por: Aliraluna
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Es el año 2022 y Sword Art Online (SAO como corto), un Video juego de Realidad Virtual y Rol Multijugador Masivo en Línea (VRMMORPG siglas en inglés) ha sido lanzado, vendiendo 10,000 copias. Pero este no es un juego cualquiera, ya que el jugador puede controlar su personaje con su cuerpo utilizando el ‘NerveGear’. La historia sigue a un jugador beta llamado Kirito, cuando un día luego de practicar con otro jugador; Klein; se percatan que el botón de salida no se encuentra. Mientras discuten sobre el problema ellos escuchan una campana y sin aviso alguno, son teletransportados a la ciudad principal. Ahy, el creador del juego y del ‘NerveGear’, llamado Kayaba Akihiko les explica a todos los jugadores que él removió la opción de salida para que todos completen los cien niveles del juego. En otras palabras, es la única manera de ser libre; pero si el ‘NerveGear’ es removido en vida real, puede acabar con tu vida por la poderosa radiación que el ‘NerveGear’ producirá hacia tu cerebro; un ejemplo de esto fueron las primeras 213 personas que murieron en SAO y en vida real. Pero también, puedes morir en el juego si tu HP (barra de vida) llega a cero; en otras palabras, la opción de revivir u otras maneras no se pueden utilizar ya que no tienen efecto. Antes de retirarse, el ‘Game Master’ les da un regalo: un espejo que transforma tu avatar en la manera en que te ves en vida real. En vez de unirse, mientras el tiempo pasa la mayoría de los jugadores no les cae bien los jugadores beta- pero algo peor es que los jugadores comienzan a percatarse que pueden matarse unos a los otros y hasta en lugares marcados como “seguros”. Lograrán salir con vida? En el segundo juego, llamado ‘ALfheim Online’Kirito y sus amigos encontraran más problemas que el de morirse en el juego y en vida real. La apariencia de Kirito cambiará, y este nuevo juego se basará sobre razas y magia. En él, conocerá nuevos amigos y enemigos…. Con el fin de salvar a alguien muy importante.

Opinión:
Este anime no es solo grandioso por sus gráficas, la trama y la historia misma sino que es algo que podría pasar en un futuro no muy lejano! Alguna vez haz imaginado tener la oportunidad de jugar un video juego en el cual puedas controlar tu avatar y sentir como si todo fuése real? También me gustó este anime porque habló de varios problemas emocionales y tabués. Mis personajes favoritos son: Kirito, Yui and Leafa- no me malinterpreten, Asuna es impresionante en las peleas. Dale una oportunidad a este anime y cambiará tu vida por siempre. Sí, este es uno de esos animes.

Asegúrense de chequiar esto LUEGO de haber visto la primera temporada:
1.Sword Art Online- Extra Edition (edición extra)
2.Sword Art Online: Sword Art Offline (Especiales de DVD/BD)
3.SWORD ART ONLINE TEMPORADA II ! Disponible en Crunchyroll (y otras páginas)