The 'Killing off main female protagonists' trend

*If you aren't up to date with the TV shows Castle (are watching season 8), The Vampire Diaries (watched season 6) and The Blacklist (watched season 3 episodes 17&18), don't go ahead. I'm going to talk about MAJOR spoilers.

              Elena Gilbert                        Elizabeth (Liz) Keen                 Kate Beckett 

The 'Killing off main female protagonists' trend is a very real trend, my friends, and so far three of the shows I love and follow have been hit. 

Strike number 1: Elena Gilbert from The Vampire Diaries has gone out 'sleeping beauty style' and has been put into a magical coma because Nina (the actress who plays Elena) won't be returning to the show. And Instead of giving us the much needed Delena HEA we're all dying for, they decided to continue on with the show without our protagonist, our main character, the one the story follows. 

Strike number 2: They've killed off Elizabeth (Liz) Keen from The Blacklist, and we have no idea whether she'll be coming back or not. She literally died. I wrote a very frantic review about it with my theories and thoughts here. I only watched those episodes yesterday. I'm still reeling. 

Strike number 3: you do know what they say about strike number 3.
The TV shows castle has not yet been renewed for a 9th season, but if it will, it has been confirmed the female protagonist Kate Beckett and castle's wife will not be returning for the 9th season. Apparently, they're releasing Stana Katic (the actress who plays Kate Beckett) from the show and not renewing her contract. On their own free will. It's not even the actress who have asked, it's the show that decided it.
"Kate Beckett has been a beloved character on our hit series castle for the past 8 years. We're grateful for Stana Katic's talent and dedication to the series and we hope to continue our relationship," ABC said in a statement to Deadline.
Beloved character? she's much more than that. She's as much of the main character as Castle. It's like you're killing off Castle. And what about Castle? after 8 seasons of Beckett you expect him to... what, somehow move on without her? 

Can someone tell me what in the world is going on in the TV shows world lately?
I still hold out to hope Liz and Elena will come back eventually but until then... I can hardly bring myself to watch the shows without them there. I try, but it's too weird and sad with them gone. 

What do you think about this new trend that seems to be picking up lately? Do you know any other shows that have been hit by it?
I'd love to hear your thoughts. 

Lifehouse - It is what it is

"So I'm gonna die? Is that what you're trying to tell me? Because I've done this once or twice before and it's not all that fun." 

 -- Bonnie Bennett, The Vampire Diaries.

Then again, maybe I don't all that much regret that the vampire diaries is on-going without Elena. The Vampire Diaries has some the best conversations, sarcasm and beautiful moments ever. Plus, Damon is still there. I LOVE Damon. *swoon*.        

The Blacklist - Season 3 episodes 17&18 Review

*If you haven't watched episodes 17&18 of the blacklist season 3, don't read ahead. I'm going to talk about major spoilers. 

The Blacklist - Season 3 episodes 17&18 Review

What. The. Hell.
What did I just watch? Because I can't seem to make any sense of it.
I'm in shock. And denial. I can't believe what I just saw happening.
Liz is dead. 
Nope, can't be. Not possible. There are two main-important characters on this show that you just can't kill off: Red and Liz. Of course I'll be upset if one of the other main characters died but there are characters you simply... can't kill. It makes no sense. The show will never-ever be the same without them.
And Liz is that kind of character. It's not the blacklist anymore without Liz. It can't be.
I'm still reeling.
And I couldn't find anything online to weather Liz will be back or if she's gone for good.
If it was a fantasy show or a science fiction show and the main character was killed, I wouldn't have believed it for a second. There is always a way to bring them back in those kind of shows.
But it's a real life (sort of) crime-drama show we're talking about here. No magic. No science fiction technology. 

Everyone has a theory about weather Liz is alive and if so how. For the moment, I don't believe she's dead. Not only does it makes no sense at all but also because I've been watching the blacklist for 3 seasons now. 3 seasons are enough to know what kind of show the blacklist is. And it's not the kind of show to kill off Liz like that.
Liz almost died I don't know how many times on the show. Raymond also almost died, and even actually died briefly, millions of times. We thought Cooper was going to die but he's alive and well. Tom escaped death as well. And Ressler almost died to. Yet none of them actually died.
So now, I don't believe Liz is dead. Even though it looks like she really is.
I think the doctor was able to revive her. When her heart stopped and the monitor showed the flat line, there was a quick moment there when we got back to the monitor and it showed a slight jump.
Maybe they gave her something to make her appear dead so she can fake her death and hide from whoever it is that's looking for her.
Then again, Liz will never agree to leave her child and almost husband willingly. Which I think means she's going to be in a coma for a while. It was their intention to bring her into a coma in the first place.
That's the only non-magical and non-sci-fy explanation I could come up with to how Liz may still be alive.
I refuse to believe she's dead until enough time has passed and there really aren't any clues.
That being said, I won't be watching the blacklist for a while. Without Liz there it's pointless. And everyone is grieving and it's going to be so sad.
When we'll know for sure weather Liz will come back or not, if she comes back... I'll be coming back too. If not... well, goodbye the blacklist. It wouldn't be possible for me to watch the show this way.

There is also still the matter of Liz\Red relationship. I can't believe they'll kill Liz without her ever knowing the truth. After all that time she was looking for it, after all the clues and speculations... if we find out the truth about who Red is to her without her being there, it won't be the same. Not by a long shot. If you're going to kill someone, at least let them know the truth about what they were looking for.
One more reason for Liz to be alive. 

I realize I haven't really talked about anything but the crazy finale of those last 2 episodes. It's the only thing I can think about right now. It was insane. I literally just finished watching those two episodes and I just had to write it out.Whenever you read a book or watch a good episode (or an insane one, in this case), you feel like you're going to explode without raving and fangirling all about it.
Through writing is my way of letting it all out. To share my thoughts, hysterically rave all about it and see what other people think.
I'd love to hear your thoughts and theories about what (the hell) just went down! 

                                                   Lukas Graham - 7 years   

"Everything has to come to an end, sometime." 

         -- L. Frank Baum.   

Most anticipated movies of 2016

I decided to go ahead and do a most anticipated movies of 2016 post.
Well...
Let's start then, shall we? ;) 

Captain America: Civil War
In cinema: April 28, 2016

Captain America Vs. Iron man
a.k.a Steve Rogers Vs. Tony Stark
How the mighty have fallen. They are fighting each other? really? As if they don't have enough problems without them starting a civil war.
In my opinion, the marvel movies are better than the marvel TV shows. Weird that I say that considering I usually love TV shows more than movies but that's how it seems for me.
The Captain America movies are my favourite. They were so good. Which is why I'm really looking forward to this one.
The Thor movies were also very good. The Iron men movies were enjoyable but not as much as the captain America movies or the Thor movies (for me).
The first avengers movie was very good but the second one went down for me.
I also loved the guardians of the galaxy movies (very fun!). I didn't like Antman (sorry, but nope. It really didn't work for me). I very enjoyed the first spider-men movie but the second one also went down for me.
I've watched most of the Marvell's movies and very-very much enjoyed them. My favourite are the captain America movies so far.
I'm very excited for Civil War.
Do me a favour captain America and Iron man, and work things out without killing each other, okay?   

X-men: Apocalypse
In cinema: May 18, 2016

The best X-men movie? days of future past.
That movie was amazing. There wasn't an x-men movie I didn't like so far but that one really blew me away. Which is why I'm so excited for X-men: Apocalypse and hoping it'll be as good (or better) as the last one.
very excited! can't wait for this one!   

Now You See Me 2
In cinema: June 9, 2016

Now You See Me the first movie was absolutely fantastic. You have no idea what's going on and when everything is revealed... let me tell you, it's just so cool!
When I saw there was going to be a second movie I was ecstatic.
I already can't wait for Now You See Me (a.k.a NYSM) 2. 

Star Trek: Beyond
In cinema: July 7, 2016

I'm super exited for star trek beyond. super-excited.
I have to admit: I'm rather knew to the whole star trek world. I've heard all about star trek and star wars (I mean, who hasn't? even those who haven't watched any of it) but I only got to it last year.
better late than never, no?
So I fell immediately for this after watching the first movie and the second movie one after the other. And that's how now I'm super excited for the third movie.  

Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children
In cinema: September 30, 2016

Based on the bestseller novel Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children (yeah, it's one hell of a name) by Ransom Riggs, here comes the movie adaptation.
First things first: I've read the first book in the trilogy and enjoyed it. Not enough to move on to the second book but maybe I'll go back to this trilogy one day.
The thing about books movie's adaptations... as a reader, you're always both dreading and secretly excited for the movie. Mostly dreading - especially if it's a book you love and if you already had but expirience with movies based on books - but for some reason you're always secretly excited. You can't help yourself.
I've noticed I usually enjoy movies based on books I didn't particularly liked or didn't like at all. With books I love? I can't remember when I wasn't let down or fuming over how they've ruined the book.
It's not their fault, really... I love the book too much. There is really nothing they can do that will satisfy me as the book did.
Again with that word 'love'... It's the strongest word I know for expressing this kind of feeling but it just doesn't feel enough. There are certain things you more than just love. they fill your soul with such joy... it's like, they will always and forever be a part of you.
But I'm getting off topic here.
The movie: I've seen the trailer (of course) and it looks really good. They changed things (you can already see that) but I'm still really looking forward to it. 

And those are my most anticipated movies of 2016.
I may be adding a few more over time so stay tuned. 

"Every fairy tale needs a good old fashioned villain." 

           -- Sherlock (TV show) 

   

Starset - it has began 

My favourite Anime

Hello, and welcome to my favorite anime post.
This post is about... well, my favorite anime shows.
I know that many people aren't drawn to this sort of thing (anime) but there are also many people who do.
I love watching anime... it doesn't feel strange or weird to me. It's much (much) different from animation. They are really not one and the same. At all.
I've been watching anime for 6 years now (ever since I was 12). I watched some anime shows when I was little (like cardcaptor Sakura) but I didn't know they were anime at the time. not until much later.
I love anime as much as I love watching TV shows.
So here you have it. welcome to my favorite Anime post (hope you enjoy!). 

*In case of any occasional spoilers I'll be sure to mark them but most of this review will be spoiler free, so not to worry about being spoilered* 

Sword Art Online (a.k.a SAO)

Science fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Monsters, Sword fighting, Adventures, Fun times, sad times... this show has it ALL.
SERIOUSLY.
From the moment I started it I knew It was the anime for me.
Everything was combined together in the most perfect way.
I've watched it so many times and every time feels like the second time. It's just so... GOOD.
If you're an anime fan and haven't watched it yet - GO WATCH IT. And even if you're not an anime fan and simply want to try out something you never tried before or want to watch an anime for the first time but don't know where to start... start with this one. Unless you're not a fan of Fantasy or science fiction. If not, there are many other anime I'll be listing down below that may be your thing. If you are a fan of those things though, SAO is the perfect anime to start with.    

Sword Art Online has 2 seasons out so far (each season with 25 episodes) (Note for beginners in anime: anime episodes are about 22-25 minutes long, but when you watch, it never feels short).
A season 3 hasn't been confirmed yet but it seems to be happening, unsure yet when. The problem with anime? unlike with TV shows, when you basically know immediately if it has been renewed and if so when, with anime... you don't even know if there will be a next season. And even if there will be, you can never know when. It could be in a few months, in a year, in 2 years and even more (That's the only downside).
What has been confirmed though is an SAO movie that will be coming out in 2017 (wow, thanks, people who're producing the anime... 2017 is only, oh, forever from now).

Fairy Tail

An Epic anime. It's the kind of anime you always have good times watching. It's still on-going so every few weeks I do a Marathon of a few episodes. It's the kind of anime that seems to be on-going forever... It's nice to know it'll never end. Well, of course it will end sometime but sometime can be a long time from now. Just look at the anime Naruto; I remember seeing it on TV when I was about 7 or 8. It's 10 years later and it's still on-going.
Back to fairy tail: Fairy tail has a big cast of characters. I love them all. I would say Lucie and Natsu are the most MC but every character gets their story told and their own time to shine.
The number of episodes of Fairy Tail would probably be overwhelming so I won't recommend starting with this anime If you're not all the way into the anime world.
I actually never get overwhelmed by the number of episodes in an anime\show. The opposite, actually. If the anime\the show is good... I would like there to be as many episodes as possible.
But I can understand why so many episodes can make people cringe and give up before trying.Fairy Tail has 8 seasons (with season 8 currently airing). overall, Fairy tail has 265 episodes in seasons 1-7. 

There is also a movie and 6 OVAs out, with 3 more OVAs coming out this year.
so... my recommendation? If you're new to the whole 'anime watching' thing, you might want to wait until you're more acquainted with it. If you're not and you're looking for a good anime to watch, something fun that will keep you entertained... give Fairy Tail a try. my only warning: You'll probably have to get past the few first episodes before really getting into it.
And now for my ships? (If you consider ships a spoiler then skip this part to the next anime):
Grey and Juvia (!)
Lucy and Natsu (I didn't ship them in the beginning but now...? well, now it just seems right).
Levi and Gagil (so cute!)
Erza and Jellal (forever and ever!) 

Steins Gate

This anime is weird, strange, confusing at first...
And I love it so much!
Yeah, I have to admit, after watching the first episode I was like: huh? what did I just watch?
I'm so glad I didn't give up on it and went to watch something else, because this show BLEW ME AWAY With how deep it was, with how beautiful, complicated and clever.
It's the kind of anime that will leave you gasping in surprise because you did not expect it to be like this.
Trust me on this and go watch it. 
There are 24 episodes out, a movie (that takes place after the episodes), an OVA (takes place after the movie) and 4 ONAs (very-very short episodes). About a season 2: A season 2 has been confirmed (unsure when, though) and it'll be called: Steins Gate 0. A 10 minutes long prequel to Steins Gate 0 (called 23 beta) already came out. 

Kamisama Hajimemashita

A light, fun, entertaining anime. Romantic-Fantasy-Comedy. If you're looking for a light and fun romance that also has fantasy in it... this is the anime for you. I enjoyed watching it so much. I'm pretty sure I re-watched it 3 times already.
Watch the first episode and you'll know what I mean.
It's also a good anime for beginners to watch. It's very comical, though, so if you like the more serious type of shows... It might not be for you. But this anime has it's serious moments as well. I love a good combination of comedy and seriousness.
Anyhow, Kmisama Hajimemeshita (that's a complicated name to write, huh?) has 2 seasons so far. Season 1 consists of 13 episodes and season 2 of 12 episodes. There is also an OVA that takes place after season 1 + 4 OAD that takes place after season 2 (at the moment only 2 are out).
It has yet to be renewed for a third season but it's not surprising considering it has been 2 years between season 1 to season 2. I do hope they'll renew this show. 

Nisekoi

For a romance-comedy anime, this show has one of the best mysteries I've seen in an anime. It's the kind of mystery that just gets more and more complicated, more and more intruging.
If you're looking for a fun anime with an interesting aspect of mystery to it, you should definitely try this one out. I really enjoyed it. There were moments so hilarious I just laughed out loud.
The first season has 20 episodes + 3 OVAs and the second season has 12 episodes + 1 OVA. The anime has yet to be renewed for a third season but the mystery is not solved yet so I hope we'll see the third season soon enough. 

Owari No Seraph

A great fantasy show.
It's not too heavy and not too light. It has just the right amount between the two.
The story takes place in a world that has been conquered by vampires. Humans live in settlements and are trying to survive. There is one big organization of human rebels that fight vampires and try to free the world from them. Yuu, the MC, has joined that organization after seeing his entire family get slaughtered by a vampire.
This is a story about battles, the strength of humanity, love and friendship and bonds stronger than anything.
There are 2 seasons (each season with 12 episodes). There is no information about a season 3. I'm hoping for a season 3 to be announced soon. 

No Game No Life

This anime... this anime is perfection.
Loved-loved-loved it.
The bond and dynamics between the siblings, the games, the competitions, the awesomeness of it all (!).
Everything about this anime was just so good.
If you're looking for a fun fantasy anime that will blow your mind - go watch No game No life. You won't regret it.
The anime has one season of 12 episodes and has yet to be renewed for a season 2. While I'm desperately hoping for season 2, I'll be re-watching this anime.
Right now I'm addicted to the opening song (No Game No Life OP). If Japanese songs aren't you thing then it makes sense if you won't like it (songs in other languages aren't everyone's thing). But if you do like it... I'm glad. 

K Project

Oh this anime is something else.
Pure fantasy, an original anime (not based on a manga or a light novel). The relationship between all those characters is complex and beautiful, the fantasy aspect is something I haven't seen before and the MC (the one in the middle of the picture) is very likeable and totally not what he seems.
Anna, Misaki, Fushimi, Shiro, Neko, Kuroh... they are all so amazing.
This show is not very suitable for beginners in anime, I have to say.
K Project has 2 seasons (each with 13 episodes) and a movie that takes place after season 1. Because of the ending of season 2 that was rather closed, I'm not sure if there is going to be a season 3. And there is currently no information about it either. I'm still hoping for one. 

Rokka No Yuusha

Remember, above, how I said Nisekoi has one of the best mysteries I've seen in anime? then this anime has the best mystery I've seen.
I changed my mind about what's going on every episode. everyone (except one) is a suspect and you have no idea who. On top of that, all of the characters are the only people who can save the world from the demons and they are trapped somewhere with a great mystery. They have to solve in quickly or all will be lost. But how can you solve something If you can't trust anyone beside you?
Fantasy, Mystery, slow build romance, action, a protagonist that doesn't know what's to 'give up'.
The first season has 12 episodes. The anime has not yet been renewed for a second season.

Akagami No Shirayukihime 

The anime version for a snow white retelling.
Shirayuki (snow white) has a very unique hair - Red hair. She's apparently the only one with that hair color in all the kingdoms. It makes her both special and hunted.
There is a brave and charming prince, some apples involved and a strong willed and strong headed snow white.
I love Shirayuki. She seems like your regular damsel in distress but while she's a damsel, she's not distressed or waiting for prince charming to save her. She's smart and strong willed.
Not to mention the romance is so sweet and beautiful.
There are 2 seasons (each with 12 episodes) + an OVA (that takes place after season 1).
There are no news about a possible 3rd season at the moment. 

Inou Battle Wa Nichijou No Naka De

Awesomeness, High school students developing sudden special powers, Humor, battles (both serious and fun alike), romance here and there... what more can a person ask for?
I marked this anime as 'awesome' because there really isn't another way to describe it.
It's really good and fun and I enjoyed it very much. Already re-watched it 2 times.
There is one season with 12 episodes. I'm really hoping for a second season but there aren't any news about it so far. 

                                                      Yumeiro Patissiere

Cute, light, sweet... this anime follows a girl named Ichigo who has an exceptional taste when it comes to food and sweets. In the beginning of the story she transfers to a school for young Patisseries by the recommendation of a mysterious person she met in a buffet.
But even with her talent of knowing sweets, Ichigo needs to go through many hardships before she can fulfill her dream.
This is a fantasy-romance-fun anime. I re-watched it so many times I can't even remember how many. You need to go through the first few episodes to really get into it and it's worth it. I love this anime immensly.
The first season consists of 50 episodes (I know, it sounds a lot, but when it was over I just wanted more) and the second season (called Yumeiro Patissiere Professional) has 13 episodes.
This anime most likely won't have a third season (but I'm still hoping for one someday).

Ryuugajou Nanana No Maizoukin

I very-very-very much enjoyed this one!
Magical items, Mystery and adventure, treasure hunt, a ghost who loves pudding, an apiaring detective, a special club, some bad guys and a protagonist who is more than he seems.
A fun adventure with all kinds of interesting characters that will leave you wanting more.
There is only one season with 11 episodes and no knews about a second season.
Such a great anime - highly reccomended.  

Highschool Of The Dead

Zombies, anyone?
A group of 5 resuorcful students and a teacher are in school when out of nowhere they find themselves right in the middle of a zombie appocolypse. They have to fight their way through and attempt to survive in a world that isn't their own anymore.
I loved the teamwork between the students, how they became fighters and survivors.
If you don't like zombies and a lot of blood... this anime is probably not for you.
So, there is one season of 12 episodes and an OVA. There are no news of a second season.  

Soredemo Sekai Wa Utsukuushii

Cute, beaitiful, fun and funny, heartwarming, some action here and there...
This anime is so beaitiful.
Nike, a princess of a faraway rain kingdom is asked (she wasn't given much of a choice, really) to marry the king of the sun kingdom.
I can't say much more because it's so much more fun as things reveal themselves. It's light and cute yet serious and sad at times and It's so good. Highly rccomended.
There is one season with 12 episodes. I'm really hoping for a season 2 (so far no news).  

Skip Beat

This anime will make you laugh and root for the protagonist in her adventure.
Kyoko, a cheerful girl coming to the big city to help make someone else's dreams, is struck by the betreyal of her life. Said betreyal doesn't only change her decisions of the future but her personality as well. To take her revenge, she decides to go into the show biz.
Sounds heavy but this anime isn't heavy at all. It's great fun. I find myself re-watching it every now and then. It's a real shame the anime doesn't have a season 2 (there is one season with 25 episodes). 

Inu X Boku ss

Ririchiyo moves into a mysterious mansion for mysterious reasons, but the mansions and the poeple in the mansion are not what they seem. And so is Ririchiyo.
I went into this anime without knowing much and I think it's best.
There is fantasy. There is a beaitiful romance (not left just with hints) and a great cast of characters.
There is one season with 12 episodes and an OVA.
 

Kaichou Wa Maid Sama

My most favourite romantic-comedy anime.
Oh my goodness... people, you have to watch this one.
The romance... the comedy... the characters... the plot... Usai... misaki...
This anime will make you squeal, ship and completely fangirl.
Oh and... in the pictures misaki looks like a sweet maid but... oh, how misleading it is. Just watch it and you'll understand.
Seriously, go watch it.  

Zero No Tsukaima

Love fantasy? an anime that isn't afraid of taking the romance further than just hinting about it? go watch Zero No Tsukaima right away.
so good.
I would put somewhere on the very top of my favourite anime.
Louise is a magician in a school for magicians set in a magical world. On the ceremony to summon a magical companion familiar, everyone summons a magical familiar but Luoise... seems to have summoned a human.
Saito is from modern day Japan when he's suddenly transported into a magical world he doesn't understand and finds himself having to serve Luoise as her familiar.
Zero no tsukaime has 4 seasons. Seasons one is called Zero No Tsukaima and has 13 episodes. Season 2 is called Zero no tsukaima: Futasuki no Kishi and has 12 episodes. Season 3 is called Zero No tsukaims: princess No Rondo and has 12 episodes and season 4 is called Zero No Tsukaima: F and has 12 episodes.
Zero No Tsukaima is based on light novels written by Noboru Yamaguchi who died 3 years ago (at age 41). R.I.P.   

Tonari No Kaibutsu Kun

Fun, cute and mainly amusing-funny. You'll find yourself laughing out loud plety of times watching this one.
It's a story about first love that goes into unexcpected places.
There are 13 episodes and one OAD.
No news of a second season but I'm hoping for one.
In any case, this anime is a very fun watch. 

Cardcaptor Sakura

Caedaptor Sakura is one of the most beautiful anime I know. This is actually the first Anime I've ever watched. It was about when I was 8. 

Cardcaptor Sakura never gets old. I've been watching it once or twice a year for a few years now and it always feels like the second time all over again. Cardcaptor sakura is something that will stay with me forever. 

cardcaptor sakura tells the tale of the fourth grader sakura kinomoto (the anime takes place between her fourth grade to sixth grade). 

you're probably thinking: a main character this young? Ah... I don't know, I'm 16\18\20... I don't think it's for me. 

Well, let me reassure you: Sakura isn't your regular fourth grader. She's very independant and such a great character. plus, she fights magical entities and goes on to dangerous adventures.
No fourth grader can be called 'regular' for this.
I really think you should try watching cardcaptor sakura. I think it's great for anime beginners as well. And anyway, what's the harm? if you don't like it, you can always stop watching.
Even though the anime aired between 1998-2000, the art style, the characters... everything doesn't seem old fashioned at all. And believe me, I also find it hard to watch anime with art style of a very long time ago. but cardcaptor sakura is on a different level.
So yes.
The anime has 70 episodes (divided to 3 seasons), 3 specials (the first one takes place after episode 35, the second one after episode 53 and the thirs one between episodes 23-35) and 2 movies (the first movie takes place after season 2 and the second movie is an epilouge to the anime that takes place after the last episode - episode 70.  

Zetsuen No Tempest

This anime will make your heart clench. Bittersweet is its name.
Set in an apocalyptic world, Zetsuen to tempest follows two boys as they fight through to find the answer to a mystery concerning them both in ways we learn as the story progresses.
combining qouates from The Tempest by William Shakespear, a heartbreaking romance, a mage stuck on an island, some other mages trying to kill the boys and the boys themselves using magic to solve the mystery... it all makes for an unforgettable story.
Zetsuen no Tempest has 24 episodes (no information of a second season).    

Naruto

I'm pretty sure Naruto has been on-going since the dawn of time.
Or at least since I was 8 because I can remember seeing it a few times on TV. It probably started before that though.
In any case, this is the kind of epic anime that never gets old. at least not for me. The action and the battles are top notch. The 'I'll never give up' style of Naruto makes for a character you'll keep rooting for forever.
The complicated frienships and relationships... this anime goes from funny to sad to tragic to fun to high-spirited.
I wont lie, Naruto has a lot of episodes. And I do mean a lot. For me it was worth watching them all. If you're looking for an anime that will keep you busy for a while and\or you don't mind an anime with a lot of episodes... well, then, try this one out.
The anime is devided for two parts: Naruto and Naruto Shipudden.
Naruto has 220 episodes, 4 OVAs and 3 movies.
Naruto Shippuden has 457 episodes (so far. but the anime is, sadly, coming to an end soon...), 8 movies and 7 OVAs.

                                              Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki Kun

Hilerious and sweet and I had great time watching this one.
Chiyo, a high school girl, finally gets the courage to confess her feelings to the boy she likes. Things don't go as plan when the boy thinks she confessed for liking his work as a manga artist.
Chiyo finds herself having to roll with it and help the boy with his manga story.
As with most of the anime I so love to watch, this one is full of fun times and a great story.
12 episodes in the first seasons with no news of a season 2 as to yet. 


And I think that concludes my favourite anime post.
What do you think about anime? what are your most favourite anime? tell me all about it.
I hope you enjoyed this post!
See you in my next one! 

P.S: I've been thinking on doing a 'most anticipated movies of 2016'. What do you think? 

"Usually, in a story, when the protagonists end up in another world, they try their best to find a way home, right? Why would they try to go back to a world like that?" 

          -- No Game No Life.


                                           3 Doors Down - Inside of me  

TV Shows I'm following

I decided to follow suit from my post in Magiverse (Books I want to re-read). Only It's not going to be shows I want to re-watch but 'Shows I'm fllowing'. It's easier and quicker to list the shows I'm following then my favorite books. Listing my favorite books would take... Oh, probably forever.
I'm sure there will be more shows in the future (I love watching TV shows) so I'll either add them here to the list or make a continuation post. Well...
Shall we begin?

one more thing: *This post is spoiler free for all of the shows I'll be mentioning. In case of any occasional spoilers, I'll be sure to mark it*  

                                                      Once Upon A time

Emma has come a long way, hasn't she?
I can hardly remember the Emma of season 1.
The show gets so much more better after season 1.
Season 4 finale gave me a huge shock. This season is going to be... interesting.
Yeah... sorry, I'm using some vague descriptions here.
In any case, Once Upon A Time is one of the best shows I've watched (and still watching). It's all the fairy tales you ever heard of (and even some you didn't) mushed up together and twisted.
True love, Good and Evil, Villains and Heroes... It's all there. Just... darker. More interesting that way, don't you think?
I love fairy tales retelling, especially the twisted ones.
The show has already been renewed for a 6th season
You should definitely give it a try.

Agents Of Shield

 
I love almost everything of Marvel and I love this show but lately... well, lately things haven't been going that very well on the show. They made some bad decisions and even though the action is still good, what's going on there overall is... well, I don't know where the show is headed but if it keeps at it, I might lose interest.
Season 1 was the best in the show. I loved that season. Season 2 was also good (If frustrating for certain things). It's actually season 3 that started to make me doubt it.
But anyway, It's a science fiction and fantasy and superheroes and super-villains and Hydra and Shield... if, like me, you love all that stuff... You should watch it. Because other than my disappointment of the show on late, It's a good show. 

Scorpion

This is a show about a group of geniuses who work with Homeland on special cases.
The show is loosely based on the real Walter O'Brien but other than the fact that TV show Walter O'Brien and the real Walter O'Brien have the same name and are both geniuses, I don't see any other real base on the real Walter's life. I may be wrong but this is my take on things.
I'm actually glad it's the case. The reason I was hesitant to start it was because I'm not a fun of documentary or shows\books based on something real that actually happened to someone. I think it's because there is way too much reality in real life and when I watch a show\read a book, I don't want reality seeping into it as well.
In any case, this show is surprisingly good. I always enjoy watching a new episode every week. It's fun and I always had a thing for the genius aspect in shows (doctor who, Sherlock) and books.
It's the kind of show that keeps getting better and better. Season 2 is even better than season 1. And the show has already been renewed for a season 3.

The Blacklist

An FBI agent (Elizabeth\Liz Keen) Life is changed forever by the demand of a top wanted Criminal on the FBI most wanted list to talk to her (and only her).
From there, everything goes to hell for Liz.
If you love action, Mystery, a fun mastermind criminal, Romance here and there, intrigue and some good times... You should really give this show a go.
I really enjoyed it. And I can't *wait* to find out the biggest question of this show that has been taunting us for the past 3 season! I have a feeling it's coming very-very soon...

*spoiler (do not read unless you've watched until season 3 episode 16)* 

I just have to say... does anyone else feel the best times of the show were the whole going rouge and blond-haired Liz? I loved every minute of it (!). I felt like it was the best time for Liz and Red.
And then they came back, Liz got pregnant (I did not like this sudden development) and changed her hair to black again (*sigh*). The last few episodes of the show has been really strange... 

*End of spoiler* 

The blacklist has been renewed for a 4th season.

Lucifer

A new show that I immediately fell for from the first episode.
Lucifer is just so... Hilarious. It's just a cool and fantastic show. And Lucifer... well. Let's just say It's worth watching just for him.
He's such a fun character!
I can't say much more about this show because it's rather new, but I just know I'm going to love it (who am I kidding? I'm already loving it).
Fantasy, demons, angels, god, Lucifer and a seemingly regular detective (seemingly. I have that feeling she's more than she seems).
It's too early to know about a renewal but I'm already wanting a season 2 (!).

Castle

I was addicted to this series in the summer of last year. I was basically glued to my laptop, watching it non-stop.
Castle is so funny, the romance between him and Beckett is frustrating and you want sometimes (actually, most of the times) to make Beckett see sense (or choke her until she does), but at the same time you can't help but root for them and ship them. And it's totally worth it.
Castle is a crime-action show that centers around a famous author and a detective who finds herself in the situation where she has to work with him to solve crimes.
Castle is funny and such a great character. Season 1 is my least favourite but you have to go through it to get to the good stuff. This show gets better and better with every season. Season 3 being the beginning of the best.
What I love about this show is that even though each episode is another mystery, another murder, there is always a bigger picture hanging above them in every season. One more thing I love about this show: Every season there are those 'uniqe' episodes I adore.
If you see you enjoy this show, 8 seasons is not so overwhelming now is it?
It wasn't to me. I actually didn't want it to end.
At the moment, castle has yet to be renewed for a 9th season.

Reign

I wrote a review of seasons 1 & 2 & 3 (first 10 episodes) of reign but there was no 'spoiler free' section in the review so I'll do it now.
I did not expect to love reign as much as I did. I sure did love it more than I thought.
Reign is a historical fiction\drama\romance\court poilitics\the occasional fantasy aspect show.
As Mary said: "Politics, backstabbing, murder. Another day in French court."
It describes the show perfectly. The only thing she left out is the romance.
The show has already been renewed to fourth season and I'm excited to find out what will happen next... 

How To Get Away With Murder (a.k.a. HTGAWM)

This is some dark and twisted show. And when I say Dark and Twisted, regarding to this show, I mean them to their full potential.
Yet there is something about it that makes you keep watching... the mystery, perhaps? I always enjoyed a good mystery and this show is full of it.
Lies, betrayal, murder, more lies, more murder, more betrayal. Oh, and some romance that somehow finds it's way through the murder, lies and betrayals.
It's dark and it's twisted. I can't say it's a favourite show of mine but I'm constantly intrigued by it.
So if any of it appeals to you, or you're just looking for something interesting to watch... see what you think about HTGAWM.
It has has been renewed for a third season.

Stitchers

Stitchers follows a university student named Kirsten who suffers from a fictional condition called temporal dysplasia, which means she cannot sense the passing of time. It make her look unemotional and uncaring. Because of her condition she's recruited for a government program in which she basically 'stitches' into a dead person's brain and can see his memories, his life and thus solve the crime of how he\she has been killed.
sounds weird, I know, but it's a very good show. Kirsten condition is so intriguing and being someone who doesn't understand social situations, we see some funny times as well.
If you love science fiction with a bit of fantasy and fun and likeable characters, you should watch stitchers.
Season 2 has started airing. There isn't information yet about a season 3.

Izombie

Out of all the aspects of fantasy\science fiction I think I've watched\read about Zombies the less.
I watched the movie World War Z (great movie, by the way) and... well, that's all I can recall. I was never drawn to the Zombie thing. It was too... I don't know, disgusting? horror-like? not appealing?
I tried to watch the walking dead but sorry, couldn't get further away after what I saw in the first episode. I'm not a squeamish person but even I have my limits, and people who eat brains and other body parts? that's my limit.
Izombie though... I like where they took the whole 'zombie' thing. It's not the rotten flesh, no conscious, makes grunting noises, hands reached out kind of zombie (not as long as they eat brains, anyway). Do they eat brains? yes. You can't get passed that. If they don't eat brains then they are not zombies, now are they? But other than that the Izombie zombies are not like we see in the other movies\shows. Aside from looking really pale (both in hair color and skin color) and eating brains, they are perfectly funcional. They can even easily blend in with the community if they wish to.
So yes. Izombie follows Liv, a young doctor, turned Zombie after a boat party that went drastically sideways. After the incident she had no choice but to break up with the fiance she loved and go from a successful doctor to working at the morgue.
I love the comic aspect in this show - it's really cool.
Liv is funny and sarcastic and I very much like her.
Izombie has been renewed for a season 3. 

The Flash 

The flash... well, not much to say about that. I basically enjoy almost every super-hero show\movie. They are always fun to watch. Even if they are not amazing (though some of them are amazing), they are fun.
So basically, the flash is a science fiction\fantasy show following a guy named Barry Allen, who gets the power to run fast after an accident involving a particle accelerator. the problem? other people in the city has developed special powers as well, and most of them use those powers for the worst. Berry becomes the flash to fight them off and protect his city.
Okay, I just have to say: both the flash and Arrow has that thing about 'protecting their city'. sorry, but I just don't get it. I get protecting the people you love, I get fighting evil and protecting the innocent... those are the kind of things I love and admire. But protecting their city? when they say 'I'll protect my city' I just... sorry, nope, I don't feel it. I get that they actually want to protect the people who live in the city but when they say 'protect my city' I just can't relate to it.
That being said, I always enjoy watching a couple of episodes of the flash every now and then.
The show has been renewed for a season 3. 

Arrow

Arrow is the same for me as the flash with the 'saving my city' and being a fun show to watch.
Arrow does seem to have more fantasy then the flash lately.
I love Oliver & Felicity.
Arrow has the more serious vibe to it. Basically the show tells the story of Oliver queen, a guy who has been stranded on an island for five years and came home changed forever. When he returns he becomes the Arrow - some kind of robin hood who preys on those who prey on the innocents. Slowly he starts to recruit teammates who will become his anchor and his friends.
Like with the flash, I enjoy watching a couple episodes of this show every now and then. Oh and, If you plan on watching Arrow or The flash you might want to watch them both because they tend to intertwine from time to time. You don't have to - you'll still understand things without it - but it's more fun that way.
Arrow has been renewed for a 5th season. 

The Vampire Diaries

I love this show.
It's one of my all times favourite.
I'll forever ship Damon and Elena (the best couple ever!). I absolutely LOVE Damon. How could one not love him?
But the show should have stopped after season 6.
Because no matter how much I love this show... No matter how much Damon & Elena time I want to see... sometimes you just know it needs to end. Their pretty much gigantic clue was Nina (the actress who plays Elena) leaving the show. When I heard she was leaving after season 6 and that they plan to continue on without her, I could not believe it. I was like: so... let me get this straight. You're going to do a season 7 (and possibly more seasons afterward) without the protagonist, the MC, the girl this story basically follows? that makes no sense.
I wrote all my 'I'm freaking out here!' thoughts after season 6 finale, but this was before I opened a blog and it got deleted.
So yeah... needless to say, I'm not a fan of the current situation on the show. I have half a mind to go find Nina and try to convince her to go back to the show. *sigh*.
But I'll always love the vampire diaries (at least the first 6 seasons, mainly seasons 4-6) and I'm still following season 7 because... well, you can never know. Things can always turn for the better.
Plus, the Vampire diaries has already been renewed for a season 8 so this show isn't going anywhere for the time being. 

*spoiler* 

Who is your favorite Villain on the show?
Mine has to be Kai. That guy brings Evil to a whole new lever. There were quite a few villains on this show but none of them as insane as he was. Not to mention his twisted yet hilarious sense of humor.

*End of spoiler*  

Game Of Thrones

I have to admit, I didn't read the books.
It's one of those very (very) few times where I watched a show\a movie based on a book that I haven't read.
The books didn't seem like my kind of read. I love Epicness and Complexity but the books seems too Epic, too complex. And too killing off main characters. I don't like getting attached to a character that is then randomly gets killed off. There is killing a character in a good way and then there is killing a character in the bad way.
So when I started to watch the show I didn't think I would get very far with it.
I found myself more invested in this then I thought I could. I had to look over ah... certain... aspects that are shown in the show... *ahm-ahm*. But once I looked over that, I saw a world, characters and stories that I liked. I couldn't help but root for some characters (and hope they didn't die soon).
I'm really looking forward to the upcoming new season coming out this year, April 24.
Daenerys, Arya, Jon, Tyrion - Keep fighting! I'm rooting for you.  

Dark Matter

Love science fiction? this show is just the one for you. Don't love science fiction? even so, you should try this one out.
I read science fiction (not as much as other genres though) but mostly the dystopian kind. I never got to read something that takes place in space. I never thought I was going to like it either. But Dark Matter really got me into the mood for science fiction. It was always hard for me to find a good science fiction movie\tv show\book. None of them were quite my thing. But then I watched dark matter and after that I've read the lunar chronicles (a great book series, let me tell you) and I got further into the science fiction universe.
So what is this show about?
6 people wake up on a spaceship with no idea whatsoever who they are. After a lot of confusion, they decide to call themselves by the numbers of 1-6 - 1 being the first to wake up and six being the one that woke up last. While going on dangerous missions, they are trying to figure out who they are and why they don't remember, all the while trying to pretend to the outside world that they know who they are. Their best course of action? stick together until they figure it out. The problem? how can you know who's telling the truth and who's lying? who has a dangerous past and who is going to get them all killed? Have they all lost their memories or is someone lying?
Dark Matter has been renewed for a season 2 to air sometime in 2016. 

Unreal

As the name suggest, this is a show about the Unreal. About reality shows. It's called 'reality' shows but we all know it's no really real. At least not entirely.
The show follows a young TV producer - Rachel Goldberg. After a certain catastrophic incident on her part, she returns to a new season of the reality show everlasting. To make up for what she did the last time, she has to work hard to prove herself. And that means doing what she knows to do best: manipulate the contestants to create the outrageous drama the viewers of everlasting want.
So yes... manipulations, lies, romance, drama...
Not my usual style but sometimes I find interesting shows in things that aren't my usual style.
Season 2 will premiere in June 6, 2016. I'm very excited for it.    

The 100

100 teenagers sent to an earth that has been nothing but wilderness and the unknown for the past 100 years?
Just my thing.
This show is amazing.
I was extremely frustrated (to put it mildly) about the events season 3 took but I loved seasons 1 & 2 and I can't give up on the show just yet. It has been renewed for a season 4 so there is always hope for things to improve.
The 100 has a great plot, great cast of characters and a world full of danger at every corner. It is based on a trilogy called the 100 by the author Kass Morgan. I almost never watch a movie or a TV show that is based on a book without reading (or attempting to read) the book first but when I watched the 100 I didn't know it was based on a trilogy at the time.   

Sense8

A very unique kind of show.
8 people all over the world (each with their own talents, their own problems) suddenly find out they share some kind of a supernatural bond that connects them together.
And from there, some very interesting stuff happens.
I'm really looking foreword to see how it goes in season 2. It's been renewed but there is no premiere date yet. 

Sherlock

Genius Sherlock Holmes and his ex-army\blogger best friend Jon Watson, solving crimes and mysteries together in the 21st century.
Brilliant! Just brilliant! He's the best, by far, Sherlock I've ever seen. And doctor Watson too. I love their dynamics. I love the funny moments in this show (which there are are plenty of) and the awesome-OMG moments of Sherlock's Genius mind.
Sherlock is the best detective in the world, rivaled only by The doctor.
I re-watched this series... oh, 5 times maybe. Amazing. Just amazing.
Sherlock has been renewed for a season 4. No premiere date at the moment.
Can't wait! 

Jessica Jones

The 10th doctor as the bad guy? I just knew I has to see that.
It was so weird! Every time I saw him I was like - "doctor!" but he wasn't the doctor, he was extremely evil.
Jessica Jones is another comic book comes to life. I always enjoy a good super-hero comic book adaption. It was a bit different than the others - darker, I would say.
If you also love a good adaption of the super-heroes comics and haven't watched this one yet, you should give it a try.
Jessica Jones has been renewed for a season 2 (no premiere date yet). 

Doctor Who

A FOREVER all times favourite. I LOVE doctor who. So-so-so-so-so-so-so-so-so MUCH.
I'm pretty sure you've heard of Doctor who, even if you haven't watched it. It's like Harry Potter or Sherlock Holmes - everyone knows about it.
If, miraculously, you've managed to hear nothing about it... well, first of all, bravo (you've managed to shock me). secondly: Time travel, The doctor, adventures throughout time and space, bigger on the inside... that's all you need to know. Now go watch it.
A warning first: the first season of Doctor Who is the less good. Things start to pick up from season 2. Things really get amazing from season 5.
But don't let that put you off because this show is fantastic. brilliant. magnificent.
If you haven't watched it yet, you really-really do have to watch it.
Doctor who has been renewed for a 10th season with no release date yet. it would seem, though, to be leaning towards 2017. which I'm EXTREMELY upset about if it'll turn out to be true because... well, because it's just too far away! I need the next season right now!    

The Shannara Chronicles

It's been a while since I got to watch a high fantasy show.
It was a very enjoyable show. I don't have a full opinion formed on The Shannara Chronicles yet and there are still no news of a renewal for a season 2.
I do hope there will be one, because this show has a lot of potential and the first season was a good one.
It takes place many-many-many years after the human world (our world) has been destroyed. the world is divided to races (elfs, humans and such...). The story follows an half elf named Will, an elf princess named Amberle and a human girl named Eretria.
They go through adventures to save the world from the threat of demons.
The show is actually based on a book series of the same name by the author Terry Brooks. 

Into The Badlands

A very different and interesting kind of show.
It combines martial arts with the fantasy, action and adventure. And let me tell you, those are some kick-ass martial arts moves this show got.
The show follows a young boy with a powerful and dangerous gift and a man who finds himself acting as the boy's mentor.
A very engaging show. I'm looking forward to season 2 (coming out sometime in 2017). 

Well then. That took a long time to write. But If you enjoyed it, then it was worth it.
I have two more shows to mention.  

Merlin

The one other show I love as much (maybe even more) as doctor who.
Merlin is just... it's amazing. It's just SO GOOD.
The young magician Merlin. The young prince Arthur. I love them so much!
It's an epic show. truly.
Hilarious, beautiful, bittersweet, a friendship stronger than any magic...
Sorry, I'm not making much sense. I always get so excited when I watch this show or merely even talk about it.
If you haven't watched it and you love fantasy and adventure and legend - WATCH IT. you won't regret it. At all.
Merlin has 5 seasons. It wasn't canceled or anything so don't worry about it. It was just over after 5 seasons.
love it-love it-love it.
Okay, now I'm done.  

Nikita

One of my top favourite shows. The best action\spy\romance I've seen. It's such a good show. I can't reveal much more away because it's best to figure things out as you go along.
If you love action, a good revenge story, a rouge agent trying to bring down an evil organization and romance that will leave you swooning, this show is for you.
Nikita has 4 seasons (hasn't been canceled so don't worry about a cliff-hanger). 

My next post 'My favourite anime' is coming out soon.
See you then, fellows! 

"We are all stories in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"

           -- Doctor who


                                                 Bird set free - Sia