2015's Best Nine!

Wow, what a year it's been! ( ; ▽ ; )ﾉ

2015 was a great year for cosplay, and also my first full year of cosplay. Other than my Natsu cosplay in October of 2014 (that seems forever ago...), all my other (13 others) cosplays have been done/started in 2015! So with the whole #2015bestnine trending, I thought I'd share my 9 favorite cosplay photos from this year!

Keep in mind that these are my favorite photos, not cosplay I've done. I don't think I'd be able to rank my cosplays like that, haha. And unlike the website 2015bestnine, these were chosen by me and not ranked by the amount of likes each picture got.

Let's get started!

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9 - The L Selfie

(L from Death Note, June)

I have mixed feelings on this picture... Serious poses aren't my strong suit! But I look a little bit like a guy. Just a little bit.

8 - Hipster Ariel

(Ariel from The Little Mermaid, September)

This was featured in a blog post, click here to check it out!

This picture reminds me of when my backyard was all green and not just brown. ;O;

Actually, this was one of the first photoshoots my sister and I had done in our backyard since it got renovated over the summer! So this gives me good memories. :)

7 - Miyuki!~

(Miyuki from Lucky Star, August)

For some reason my Miyuki cosplay got really popular in this last month? I haven't worn her in a while either, so it was so weird! But not in a bad way, I'm really flattered! Thank you again to those that gave me random shoutouts! I'm glad you like my Lucky Star cosplays~ owo

I like my smile in this picture too! ^O^

6 - Onesie Day!

(Bad Badtz Maru from the Sanrio Franchise, September)

Check out the vlog that goes with this photo! Link here

I don't think I've ever posted this version of this photo on IG, but I still love it! Our onesie day was so much fun~ Ahh I miss playing Mario Kart now. ;O:

5 - Now I Am A Witchling~

(Witchling Mirabelle from Magical DoReMi, September)

Another picture I don't think I ever posted to IG... I'm still really proud of this costume! I love wearing it, even if I do have to worry a little bit about it breaking. I still remember the spot in the bathroom at AAC where I glued the wandaler back together three times! XD

4 - Nagisa + Chips Ahoy

(Nagisa from Free! Iwatobi Swim Club, December)

The vlog with this photoshoot is up! Link is here

So for some reason it was like 60 degrees in December? Even though it was freezing in October? Anyways, if you missed the caption of this photo on IG; this was actually a canon! That's why the Chips Ahoy and my phone are in the background. But this was a really fun shoot too!

3 - Ojamajo Christmas

(Mirabelle from Magical DoReMi, December) 

Once again, the BTS of this photoshoot is here!

I really like this photo, although mainly because all four of our group is in it. We rarely get photos with all four of us beside selfies. This makes me miss hanging out with y'all. :')

2 - "You And I Make Nintendo Wii" / The NaLu Photo

(Natsu from Fairy Tail, October) 

Check out our vlog for this shoot and AAC! Link here

I miss Another Anime Convention so much! Also, if you look at our Zenaki NaLu shoots they're complete trash. So I'm glad I got some nice photos. This one's my favorite out of them all. :)

This one just gives me good memories~

1 - Sayaka 2.0

(Sayaka from Madoka Magica, December)

So I tried out my new Sayaka wig I got for Christmas (on Christmas, too!). If you know me you've probably heard that she's my favorite character ever. This was the first photo where I really felt like I had done her justice. I was actually quite un-confident in the old wig I had for her, so I'm so happy that I finally feel confident in this one. It's a great feeling. :)

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I hope you enjoyed this vlog!~ I hope next year can even better than this year was, and I look forward to going to cons and stuff~

Cya in 2016!

-Gaby ♥

Costume Review: Beyond The Boundary Uniform from Redstar Cosplay

It's been too long since I've written a review! But Merry Christmas to those of you that celebrate ;O;

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I got both of these items a while ago, and the pictures of both aren't very good! But I hope you enjoy reading this review regardless. ;w;

For those of you that are unfamiliar, Mirai Kuriyama is from Beyond The Boundary. You've probably seen it around, but you can find the series on most third-party anime websites. (I think I watched it on YouTube a while ago, but I don't know if it's still there)

You can check out my review of the series here!

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I'll start with the uniform, which I got first. It came from Redstar Cosplay's Etsy shop for $40, and I'm pretty sure shipping was about $15. It's not the cheapest, but it's around the same price as other uniforms I found online.

Here's the picture on the website. (I picked "Uniform Only" in size "Female S")

They have both an Ebay and Etsy shop, but I ordered mine from Etsy.

I didn't have any issues with customer service, and the package arrived about 3 weeks after ordering, which is a reasonable wait time for something from China.

It came in the evening, hence the bad lighting >.>

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The package came with a skirt, jacket/shirt, and tie. There was also a generic thank you card, like most cosplays.

More bad lighting...

The tie was actually a bow attached to a safety pin! It wasn't ideal, but it wasn't that noticeable either so I guess it's okay.

Close up on the bow

I think the best part about this costume was the fact that the jacket had pockets! They don't have zippers or buttons, but they're 'u' shaped so it's not easy for stuff to fall out. They're about the size of my phone (an iPhone 5s), maybe wider.

The jacket was good quality, with shoulder pads and a nice lining. The lining was a smooth fabric (I don't know much about fabrics, but my guess is something like satin?), so I wasn't too cold or too hot. There are buttons on the front. Overall, the jacket quality was great.

*Black tights not included*

The skirt was fairly good quality, other than a few wrinkles on the sides. Nothing I can't iron out later.

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~Final ☻ Score~

Cost/Shipping Time: 8

Quality: 9

Accuracy: 8

Material & Fit: 9

Overall: 8.5

Bottom Line: This is a solid costume, and the pockets are a plus. I wish it could be a little less expensive, but there aren't any major problems with this one.

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Stay tuned for a review of the wig I'm using for this cosplay!~ Thanks for reading too!

-Gaby ☺

Outfit Blog- Shopping Trip / Pre-AAC Vlog

I now realize how similar this OOTD is to my last one I posted about, but oh well. (~w~;

This OOTD is featured in The Cosplay 4's Pre-AnotherAnimeConvention Vlog! Video is here or at the bottom of this post~

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Mirror Selfie~

Flannel: I originally got mine from Aeropostale not too  long ago, but they seem to have gotten rid of it (at least online). You can find a similar one from Forever 21 for $24.

White Shirt: Another Aeropostale item they seem to have gotten rid of, but you can get one at Macy's for $17.

Skirt: I've done a review on this skirt!~ Link is here.

A better shot of my boots, tights, and shirt

Tights: I got mine at Hot Topic for around $12.

Boots: I got these in the Rue 21 clearance section, but you can find similar ones at Light In The Box for around $40.

Bow:I got mine from Forever 21 for $2

ChokerI was wearing a basic tattoo choker, I think from Rue 21? You can buy one on Amazon for $3

And there's my bow!~

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Watch our vlog (where I wore this outfit) below!~

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Bye everyone!

-Gaby ♥

Costume Review: Sayaka Miki from CosplayShopper

Hello everyone!~ I recently received my Sayaka Miki costume, and as you know she's one of my all time favorite characters!~ I'll be premiering this costume at Another Anime Convention in October.

For those who don't know, Sayaka is from one of my all-time favorite anime series; Madoka Magica. You can find it on Netflix.

I should probably make that hairclip O_O

The costume is from CosplayShopper, who's centered in New York. Link is here.

I ordered it in an XS for about $110?

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So first off; let me talk about my not-so-great experience with the customer service:

I ordered my costume to be custom sized, for an extra $15 or so. After I sent in my measurements, they emailed saying they didn't seem right and I should measure myself again. I did and found out I gave them a waist measurement that was way to small, so I fixed it and sent it back. But then they emailed me again saying how they still weren't right and I should get measured by a tailor. I gave them the same measurements as before, because honestly I'm not dragging myself to a tailor when I can use a measuring tape just fine. Then they emailed again saying they don't make the costume custom-sized. (Yet they still haven't taken the option away on the website.) I went with an XS, since the sizing chart really did not match up with my measurements. With all due respect, I'm not oddly proportioned. A lot of people small enough to fit into a XS don't have a bust that big.

The costume came faster than expected (about 2 weeks) which was very nice, however I don't think they ship from NY considering my package was in China, South Korea, and Kentucky before it got to me.

In very on the fence about this company. Their customer service was a little hard to deal with and their sizing is very odd and a bad fit for me, but they were quick and very good quality.

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As I said, I received this package about two weeks after ordering. It came in a giant plastic bag (Left) and inside was... more plastic bags! (Right) Everything was individually wrapped except for the skirt. The accessories came in one bag

 I didn't use it in this review, but it also came with her sticker-gem-thing, which wasn't listed as included on the website. It was a nice bonus, however I'm not sure if it's reusable or how well it sticks. It has a circular sticker from the brand 3M on the back. Either way, I can always buy more of those stickers at Walmart if need be.

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Round 1: Shirt & Skirt!

There are two problems with the skirt and the shirt: the bust is waaaay too big and the skirt is waaaay too small. Of course these can be fixed, but I could see my shorts that I wear under every skirt. That's how short it was. 

There are zippers on most of the costume. They're hidden, so that makes them a little hard to zip, but they look nice. There's also a button so you can hide the skirt zipper with one of the side flaps, which was a nice touch.

The quality is amazing! The buttons on the short weren't super cheap and the ruffles cooperated. I was afraid of the breastplate looking cheesy, but I think it looks nice.

Not the best fit...

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Round 2: Accessories!

 Next was the stockings, arm sleeves, belt, and those things that go on the stockings!

Much like the skirt and shirt; the problem here was the fit. I actually ended up sewing the upper arm bands and the stocking additions (what do I call them?) because they were way too big. Which is odd because the lower arm sleeves and the stocking fit perfectly! The belt had to be put as tight as it could go in order to fit okay.

I love the stocking that came with this costume! They were translucent, but they felt really nice and weren't itchy or sweaty at all! I could barely tell they were there.

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Round 3: Gloves & Cape!

For some reason the gloves were super puffy? They fit okay but they feel heavy when you're wearing them. I didn't like them that much, but I'll deal. If anything they were a little on the small side.

I love the cape! It doesn't feel like it's choking me and it defiantly completes the costume. The detail is nice and exact too.

Ignore my face e_e

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~Final ♥ Score~
Cost/Shipping Time: 9
Quality: 9
Accuracy: 8
Material & Fit: 7

Overall: 8.25

Bottom Line: I honestly wish the customer service was better, because this costume is amazing. You get more than what you pay for (which is quite a bit) in quality, but the sizing will most likely require some fixing. Not sure if I'll order from CosplayShopper again as custom sizing didn't seem to go well for me.

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I hope you enjoyed today's review! I really look forward to wearing this costume at AAC!~

- Gaby♪

Outfit Blog- Hipster Ariel

A few days ago I did a little Hipstre/Emo/Grunge version of Ariel and ended up looking like a 10-year old in a Targert commercial. But I was really fun and I got some good pictures out of it, so I thought I'd list my outfit!~ ^O^

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Mirror selfie~ PC: Me

Flannel: Aeropostale, $14

T-Shirt: Hot Topic, $20

Jeans: Old Navy, $32

Boots: I got mine in the Rue 21 clearance section for $10, but there are similar one at Light In The Box for $32

I hope you can see the necklaces! >.<

First Choker: Claire's, $6.50

Second Choker: Again, something I found in Rue 21 that I can't find anymore, but they do have this choker set which looks similar.

Necklace: Jewelry isn't available on their website, but it's from Old Navy for about $11(?)

The bow was altered by me after I randomly found it in my nightstand. owo

The fake glasses I stole from a friend a few years ago. owo

And the wig is from AliExpress. I'm leaving out the link because it's a terrible place to buy stuff and this wig is probably the only good thing I've gotten out of them. [They just have terrible quality items overall, I learned that the hard way]

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I hope you liked this post, although it's short!~ Have a good day everyone!

-Gaby

How To Become A Cosplayer! *PART 2*

It's been way too long since I've updated this! I'm so sorry everyone. (~O~; )

Part 1 is here~

~Mugi Slug~

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Step 4: Research Time!

So you know what you need, but now what? You need to buy the cosplay of course! How tho? (This has gone no where. I'm sorry for my ramblings. ~o~)

It's research time now, folks! In my short time of being a cosplay (almost a year already!) I don't have that many suggestions. But here are the few I do have:

CosplayHouse.com [My review for one of their wigs is here]

MelodySusie [My review for one of their wigs is here. I recommend the brand, but I've only ordered from them via Amazon so idk about shipping]

Amazon usually has the right stuff for cosplays that can be broken down into everyday clothing items. I usually try looking on there, and I get my wigs from there often too.

Ebay you have to be careful with, but I've gotten some wigs off of there.

I make it a rule of mine to avoid AliExpress. I did get some of my Natsu items there and they were great, but I've also gotten an Ariel cosplay that was around 5 sizes too big on me and poor quality. I spent about 2 hours making alterations, and it still doesn't feel right.

In general, always look up a review or two before you buy from a certain store. There are a lot of stores out there that will give you crap quality items. Same thing with brands too. If you look in the item description on Amazon/Ebay/etc, it will often list the company and you can look them up.

Be wary of super cheap deals, kids. $10 for a Miku wig is probably a scam.

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Step 5: Getting The Money

By know you should know exactly how much money you'll need for this cosplay. This is the hard part.

Your parents are probably your best shot if you're too young for a job. Ask for allowance, do extra chores, or even ask them to help fund part of your cosplay. I personally receive allowance, which works out perfectly for me. No, it's not $80 a month, but it lets me budget my money and think How many months do I need to save up for my next cosplay? and Am I really using my money wisely?

Even so, you might need some more cash to make this happen. Save up birthday money, help out your neighbors, or babysit. Last year I helped assistant teach at my dance studio, and I got a ton of money for it. More money = More cosplay.

You'll need to know your limits though. One thing you'll quickly learn is that you can't do three good cosplays every month for the whole year unless you have a money tree in your backyard. Don't go trying to get as many done as you can and sacrifice the quality you're paying for in the process.

Pretty much every cosplayer is broke

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Step 6: The Little Things

Be sure to either check out Amazon or your local drugstore for this stuff, especially if you're going to a con.

-Wig Cap [This hold up your hair under the wig. Some wigs come with a free one, but even so you'll probably want an extra few]

-Styrofoam Wig Head [You can find this at Joanne's or Michael's] 

-Eyeliner [My favorite is NYC's liquid eyeliner]

-Mascara [Miss Manga by L'Oreal has always been my preference]

-Foundation, Blush, and Lip Tint/Gloss/Stick [I'm always playing around with what products I use for these three]

-Bobby and Safety Pins [They always disappear on me! *^*]

-A Staple Bag And Pair Of Shoes [This is mainly for a con. For most of my cosplays I end up using my black Converse, because they match fairly well and they're comfortable. My bag was just randomly picked off of Amazon.]

This makes my lips feel chapped... X_X

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Well; that's all for now! I'll hopefully pick this up again soon. I think I might be running out of ideas for steps. >w<

-Gaby

Bluetime Skirt Review

I'm on a roll! Yay me!~ :D

So today I just received this skirt from Bluetime via Amazon. It's only $12.99, if that says anything.

Me, thinking I found another hidden deal on Amazon

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Considering my past experience with cheap clothes on Amazon; I probably shouldn't have gotten this skirt. But I think the quality was surprisingly good. At the very least it was better than I thought.

Here's what the skirt is supposed to look like:

See; I realized once I got it that this isn't the actual skirt I received. Mine had a gold zipper, and the charm on the zipper was a fake pearl. Here's a close up:

It looks more silver in this light, but it's gold

Two out of three problems in this dress lie in the zipper. First off; the fabric that surrounds the zipper is on the outside, which makes it look unprofessional and cheap. Secondly; the zipper smells like weird China plastic. It's not smell that's super strong (I can only faintly smell it when I'm wearing the skirt), but it's there. I hope it goes away once I wash it, but if it doesn't I might try to turn to febreeze.

[EDIT: I washed the skirt and the smell has since gone away. 9/23/15]

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I ordered this around 2 weeks ago? Amazon told me that the earliest it's come would be September 14th, but it arrived August 31st.

It comes with Amazon free shipping on orders over $35, which was a plus.

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The skirt comes in one size, so I was somewhat wary. It ended up fitting well on me though. Not perfect (it was a little short and a little big around the waist), but fairly good.

My top is from Rue 21- Find it here

The main problem was the length and the flow of the skirt part. I'm 5'3" (63 cm), and leaning down this skirt almost showed my underwear. So I'd defiantly wear it with shorts or tights. [General Tip: Cut an old pair of leggings to make shorts that you can wear under skirts/dresses- I do this all the  time.]

The skirt can look pretty choppy and weird...

The pleats seemed very weird and choppy. I'm not sure if it was the way it was sewed or if it need ironing or something, but it looked odd from certain angles. 

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~Final ♥ Score~
Cost/Shipping Time: 9
Quality: 7.5
Accuracy: 8
Material & Fit: 7.5

Overall: 8

Bottom Line: If you don't have a lot of money and you're somewhat short, then I'd go for this. But saving up to buy a better quality version would probably get you farther. I think I'll wear this out a few times, but not as often as I do with my other skirts.

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Hope you enjoyed today's review!~ That's all, folks! Cya soon~

-Gaby ♥

Anime Review: Beyond The Boundary

Guess who decided to pop in again with yet another anime review? I know anime reviews are all I've been doing lately, but with my cosplay progress slowed in the midst of working on Mirabelle, I need something to post about.

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Today I'm bringing you a review of Beyond The Boundary, or Kyoukai No Kanata. From my understanding it's not extremely popular, but it's known. You might recognize the main character.

Link most animes I end up watching, I started this on whim this morning... Mainly because I liked the main character's character design...

I'm a sucker for good character design... :')

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High school student Akihito decides to be a good person and convince a girl at his school not to jump of the ledge of a building and end her life. In return, she stabs him with a sword. The odd pair end up becoming close friends, and soon they're eating at a Mexican restaurant together. Turns out there's a lot of .,~*supernatural*~,. stuff involved in both parties, and shit goes down. I really can't say much else without spoiling stuff.

Genere: Humor turns into Drama, with some Supernatural elements sprinkled in.

Episodes: 12 (You can find all of the subbed episodes on YouTube as of 8/30/15)

Slay! Literally

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Plot/Concept: 7/10

The plot was very confusing towards the middle. Maybe it's just me, but I barely knew the main character's name by the end. I had to go back and wikipedia it. So if you're a person who's looking for an anime you can half-watch while you sew a cosplay (like my sister sometimes does), then save this one for later. The concept was interesting, but confusing, as I said before. I feel like the ending was a little rushed. Overall, it gave me a weird vibe towards the end... something like "why am I feeling nothing by this point, shouldn't I be having a feels attack?"

Character Development, Design, & Relations: 8/10

The character design for the female main character is great. It was creative, original, and refreshing. And that was also delivered in her personality. She's cute but tough, emotional but strong, and I felt I could relate to her a lot. She's not just a badass character- she's a badass character with a cute exterior and emotions that show through. The male lead had some pretty good character design too, not as original, but still refreshing enough. He's witty, kind, and fairly... normal. I think the design of those two really complemented each other and let themselves shine. Their emotions both developed with the plot to an extent, but towards the end I felt their reactions were more reserved. If that's a creative decision, I don't know. Character development could've been taken a lot farther in the second half of the series. The other characters were great too, but I feel they were underdeveloped and their design less original.

Music/Art: 9/10

Can I just say that I love the ending theme? Both the music and animation were amazing and heartfelt. The opening was okay, it grew on me but I still don't love it. The background music was very nicely done, so props for that. The animation was especially great toward the beginning, but I probably feel that way because the beginning was more cheerful. All in all, the animation wasn't anything suoer unique like the labyrinths in Madoka Magica, but it was well done and pleasant to look at.

There's a little Mirai in all of us

-Overall: 8/10-

Bottom Line: Looking back on it, the series seemed to get worse as it went on. But is it still worth watching? Defiantly. The characters are a breath of fresh air, and all in all, this anime warmed my heart.

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Well I gotta hurry off to bed if I want some decent sleep for tomorrow, so cya everyone!~

Let me know what blog posts you'd like to see next! I'll try my best to update more~ ;v;

-Gaby ♥

Anime(?!) Review: RWBY

Now; before you start with me; questioning whether RWBY is an anime or not could be debated for ages. For the sake of this review we will call it one; because it makes writing this hella easier. Okay?

For those of you who haven't watched or hear of RWBY yet; don't let those earlier statements put you off! While not like traditional anime; RWBY (pronounced Ruby) is more like vocaloid-style animation. It also happens to come in the form of two "volumes"; each around 2.25 hours long. But before you disregard the show altogether for those things; hear me out. I think this show deserves a lot more credit than it's given.

So; are you prepared to be amazed?

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You might've stumbled across RWBY on Netflix; watched the beginning; and hated it. But if you are one of those people; I am here to show you that there is so much more to this show than the sub-par, boring opening scene! Trust me on this one~

I find a lot of people have judged this show right off the bat. And I guess I can't blame all of you because I've done that with other stuff too. But behind these things is a real gem of a story; packed with lovable characters and epic fight sequences. (food fight, anyone?)

So let me explain myself to you before you close out of this review. :')

Fun Fact: I started watching this show on whim just bc I liked Ruby's character design.

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Ruby Rose (No, not the celebrity) is a 15 year old girl on her way to become a huntress; fight monsters, and defend the citizens of Vale. But a lucky turn of events lands her into the elite Beacon Academy a few years earlier than expected, and soon Ruby finds both social and criminal challenges to face. Along with her sister Yang and a group of friends she's met along the way; can Ruby overcome her social awkwardness and prove herself as not just a little kid?

Genere: This story has it all. Action, drama, humor, romance, all in perfect balance.

Episodes: Two Volumes; #1 is 2 hours and #2 is 2.5 hours

Fight me!

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Plot/Concept: 8/10

I feel like the plot is where this show falls short; but honestly it wasn't all that bad. The concept and plot were both stuff that's been done before; but I didn't find myself getting tired of this show. I sound contradicting; but overall the concept was mediocre and not very original. But was it well done? Yes, there's no doubt about that.

Character Development, Design, & Relations: 10/10

The characters in this show are amazing, A++, make me cry of happiness, incredible. First off; the character design is creative, bright, and visually appealing in every aspect. I started watching this for character design and I was defiantly not let down. On top of that; the character development was stellar. You get to learn a lot about the characters; and from sad backstories to watching them deal with student and hero life, it's all breathtaking. Plus; you get to see their relationships develop; sometimes with struggles in the way. Overall; the characters are quirky, relateable, and some of the best I've seen.

Music/Art: 9/10

The animation takes a little bit to get used to; but I grew fond of it fairly quickly. The art overall provides great contrast and conveys the tone very well. As far as visuals; I loved this anime. Honestly; the music isn't that memorable, but it goes nicely and really sets the mood.

Squad Goals

Overall: 9/10

Bottom Line: Although you may be quick to judge; this anime is a rare treasure. The characters and art are something spectacular. It's different; but not bad. :)

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Bai!~ :D

-Tenshi

Anime Review: Free! Eternal Summer

I've wanted to write this post for a long time, so here it is! My first anime review~

I plan to do a lot of these in the future, so I hope you enjoy reading this one!~

NOTE: Free! Eternal Summer is the 2nd season of Free! Iwatobi Swim Club. This review will contain spoilers from the first season.

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So, if you've gotten past the first season, congratulations! All of your friends who haven't watched the anime probably now think you're a wierdo now; but that's okay! Right? :D

Let's get started!

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Synopsis: After last year's tournament, the Iwatobi Swim Club is back to conquer the championships once again! Except this time without getting disqualified. But what's this?! Looks like Rin is back, and organizing a team for the relay! And on top of all of this, Haru, Makato, Rin, and new character Souske all have to decide what to do in their futures! Will they continue swimming? Will they chose totally un-related careers? And who's winning this relay anyways? Get ready for more feels and tear in Free! Eternal Summer. (And side note, the Ragisa feels are still going strong.)

Genre: Sports, Almost Yaoi, Humor

For the most part this anime is pretty lighthearted. But I did shed a few tears. :')

And of course there were times when shit got real.

Episodes: 13

Swim!

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Plot & Character Development: 8/10

As far a sequels go, they did a pretty good job on this one. They didn't open up any doors that had already been closed, and this time they included Rei more, which I found satisfying. You get to see not only Iwatobi, but also a lot of Samezuka and Rin in this season. The character development is great in this season. They introduce three new characters, and by the end of the season you're comfortable with them. Although the focus is often on Samezuka, Iwatobi isn't neglected, and each of them have a lot of great character development too. I felt like I grew closer to all of them, and I really didn't know who to vote for in the races because of that. Which was a weird feeling, but it was exciting.

Music & Art: 8/10

I really liked the opening and ending for this season, more than I did the first. The ending seems to suit the anime, although the opening is a little like the first one, both musically, and in that it was a little over-dramatic. The animation was amazing for both opening and ending. The background music was okay, it didn't really stand out though. Like the first season, the art and animation were great, especially during the action shots. The character design was good, but I felt the new characters were a little more ordinary compared to the older ones as far as looks.

 Overall: 8/10

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Bottom Line: Although at first it may seem a little boring, it defiantly picks up a few episodes in. I think this season was better than the first, and the character development present is something worth watching for. Regardless if you liked the first season or not; I'd check out this anime.

Until next time!

~Tenshi