June 22nd, 2008
Shoujo Fangirl no more?
It seems that I've read and watched more shounen genres as of late. Which isn't a bad thing. ^^; I just find it a bit curious on my part since I was a, dare I say it, hardcore shoujo fan. I'm not kidding. I lived for those sappy, romantic story lines. And that was for a long, long time. I say this with a straight face too. XD
Oh, of course I've read and watched some shounen stuff before but I wasn't really that interested enough to actually search for the good titles.
I've only become interested in the shounen genre around last year (or was it last, last year?). It's a bit of a shame though. Whenever I go to look for shounen stuff to download, they're usually licensed. T_T
It doesn't mean that I've completely converted to shounen though. I don't exactly go crazy for the bouncing big boobs, panty shots and the fan service that even some good shounen titles have. I find them distracting. XD I still choose bishounens over moe lolitas too. ^^; (This doesn't mean that I choose shounen titles purely for the good-looking guys. It's a factor but not entirely. ^^;)
I suppose I can conclude that I'm not a shallow close-minded fangirl anymore. I still have my preferences but at least I'm not closing my doors on the different genres that are present. Hooray!
P.S. I guess it's embarrassing to admit that I've only been more open-minded regarding manga/anime genres only in recent years but, as they say, better late than never. ^_~
Oh, of course I've read and watched some shounen stuff before but I wasn't really that interested enough to actually search for the good titles.
I've only become interested in the shounen genre around last year (or was it last, last year?). It's a bit of a shame though. Whenever I go to look for shounen stuff to download, they're usually licensed. T_T
It doesn't mean that I've completely converted to shounen though. I don't exactly go crazy for the bouncing big boobs, panty shots and the fan service that even some good shounen titles have. I find them distracting. XD I still choose bishounens over moe lolitas too. ^^; (This doesn't mean that I choose shounen titles purely for the good-looking guys. It's a factor but not entirely. ^^;)
I suppose I can conclude that I'm not a shallow close-minded fangirl anymore. I still have my preferences but at least I'm not closing my doors on the different genres that are present. Hooray!
P.S. I guess it's embarrassing to admit that I've only been more open-minded regarding manga/anime genres only in recent years but, as they say, better late than never. ^_~
Posted by Raelith | Jun 22, 2008 9:46 AM | 0 comments
May 24th, 2008
Hikaru no Go (Manga Commentary for Vol 17)
*WARNING*
This post contains spoilers. If you haven't read past Volume 17 yet (which is the volume that I have just finished), continue reading at your own risk. (I'm not going to be putting spoiler tags.)
I just had to write about this. I can't believe what I read at the end. It's one thing to cry at certain shoujo titles, and another to cry at a shounen one. (Although it may just be because I'm too emotional? :P) I was sympathizing with Sai when he was going over his emotions, facing regret, jealousy and at the same time, encouraging Hikaru and all sniff-ly when I was reading the part when Sai knew he was not going to be there long, was about to disappear and finally did. Despite having all those warnings that he was going to disappear someday, I was still very sad. I think I attached myself too much to Sai.
I was really disappointed at reading the "SAI SAGA - THE END." I really liked Sai even if he was sort of selfish in the later part of the story. I can't believe I won't be seeing his numerable expressions. :( I'm going to really miss Sai. He was one of the factors that I became really addicted to reading Hikaru no Go, in addition, of course, to the engaging storyline and the exceptional artwork.
Sai was my main comic relief in this series. I want more of him in the next volumes! (Even if it did clearly mark the end of his saga. Argh.)
Anyway, I'll continue on to read the next volumes. I hope to enjoy it even if Sai wasn't there. SNIFF. D:
This post contains spoilers. If you haven't read past Volume 17 yet (which is the volume that I have just finished), continue reading at your own risk. (I'm not going to be putting spoiler tags.)
I just had to write about this. I can't believe what I read at the end. It's one thing to cry at certain shoujo titles, and another to cry at a shounen one. (Although it may just be because I'm too emotional? :P) I was sympathizing with Sai when he was going over his emotions, facing regret, jealousy and at the same time, encouraging Hikaru and all sniff-ly when I was reading the part when Sai knew he was not going to be there long, was about to disappear and finally did. Despite having all those warnings that he was going to disappear someday, I was still very sad. I think I attached myself too much to Sai.
I was really disappointed at reading the "SAI SAGA - THE END." I really liked Sai even if he was sort of selfish in the later part of the story. I can't believe I won't be seeing his numerable expressions. :( I'm going to really miss Sai. He was one of the factors that I became really addicted to reading Hikaru no Go, in addition, of course, to the engaging storyline and the exceptional artwork.
Sai was my main comic relief in this series. I want more of him in the next volumes! (Even if it did clearly mark the end of his saga. Argh.)
Anyway, I'll continue on to read the next volumes. I hope to enjoy it even if Sai wasn't there. SNIFF. D:
Posted by Raelith | May 24, 2008 5:33 AM | 0 comments