<\/p>\n","post_title":"Guilty Crown Review","post_excerpt":"Directed by Tetsur\u00f3 Araki","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"guilty-crown-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 15:59:03","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 14:59:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206120","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205951,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-02-15 17:00:39","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-15 17:00:39","post_content":"Created By:<\/strong> Sui Ishida<\/span>\n\nDirected By:<\/strong> Shuhei Morita (S1-2), Toshinori Watanabe (S3), S\u00f3ichi Shimada (Jack), Tadahito Matsubayashi (PINTO)<\/span>\n\nStudio:<\/strong> Pierrot<\/span>\n\nAudio:<\/strong> Japanese, English<\/span>\n\nSubtitles:<\/strong> English<\/span>\n\nFormat:<\/strong> DVD, Blu-Ray, Collector\u2019s Edition, Netflix<\/span>\n\nLicensed By:<\/strong> Anime Limited<\/span>\n\nKen Kaneki becomes the latest victim of a savage Ghoul attack, his assailant is none other than the girl he was on a date with. Following a deadly accident on a building site, Kaneki is rushed into surgery where the only hope of saving his life is to replace his failing organs with that of the Ghoul who was about to kill him. Thus Kaneki\u2019s life begins to change forever, as his body and appetite dramatically evolve into that of a ghoul. He later develops a reputation as the \u2018One Eyed Ghoul\u2019, as he battles not only against a society that hunts his kind, but also his own mental demons. With little to no ties left in the \u2018human\u2019 world, Kaneki trains and fights to defend his new ghoul allies. The franchise is a continuous journey of Kaneki\u2019s life over the course of just a number of years, as his view on the World shifts a number of times. We follow his footsteps as he not only takes on an unjust society filled with hatred for the Ghouls, the CCG that hunt them, the underground societies that support ghoul attacks but also the individual ghouls who let their hunger overtake their sanity.<\/span>\n\nWithin Season One of Tokyo Ghoul, we meet what was once a shy college student on the day of his first date. Our poor Kaneki was soon almost left for dead and upon Doctors saving his life, they practically ended any hope of him living as a simple human being ever again. Following his organ transplants, Kaneki is \u2018reborn\u2019 into a Ghoul. He quickly realises the situation he is now in and uses his will power to the best of his ability to put up with his hunger. As the story begins to come full circle, Kaneki is introduced to the manager of Anteiku - an undercover Ghoul caf\u00e9 that also monitors and helps the local ghouls in the area. There are many hardships in this first season, as we see many beloved characters meet their end. As well as watching Kaneki being both mentally and physically abused, all of which drastically changed him once again.<\/span>\n\n Created By: <\/strong>Fujino \u00d3mori<\/span><\/p>\n Directed By:<\/strong> Yoshiki Yamakawa, Hideki Tachibana<\/span><\/p>\n Studio:<\/strong> J.C. Staff<\/span><\/p>\n Classification:<\/strong> 15 (BBFC)<\/span><\/p>\n Audio:<\/strong> Japanese, English<\/span><\/p>\n Subtitles:<\/strong> English<\/span><\/p>\n Format:<\/strong> BluRay, DVD<\/span><\/p>\n Licensed By:<\/strong> Animatsu (Season 1), MVM Entertainment (Season 2)<\/span><\/p>\n Release Date:<\/strong> Available Now<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n In a World where Gods & Goddesses once descended upon the Earth in order to walk amongst their subjects and seek some entertainment, Dungeons were created for their followers to explore and defeat the evil monsters within its labyrinth like levels. Each God created their own clan known as a Familia. Some were more successful than others. The Goddess Hestia was amongst the lower class, whose familia only consisted of just one other member. A 14 year old young adventurer by the name of Bell Cranel. Having been bestowed with Hestia\u2019s blessing, Bell begins his long journey to becoming a well skilled adventurer and making the Hestia Familia infamous.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Despite the long winded and somewhat off-putting title, this show was actually quite entertaining. We follow the young Bell Cranel, who has journeyed towards the city of Orario to become an adventurer just like his late grandfather had hoped for him. Having failed to join any of the established Familia within the city, he is eventually found and welcomed into Hestia\u2019s following. Unlike many of the other Deities we come across in the show, Hestia also helps support their lifestyle by working any job she finds whilst Bell is training in the dungeons. After an encounter with a renowned adventurer, Bell develops a new skill that allows him to level up a lot faster than what would normally be possible. To which Hestia refuses to tell him about, due to come conflicting emotions regarding the origins of this ability. Throughout both seasons, we watch as Bell comes against many challenges and dangerous battles, including a minotaur attack that would have surely killed him. He later gains allies and begins to build an adventuring party, as well as gaining some new friends along the way from other familia and occupations. We learn more about the Gods and the fractions between them. Some stretching back so far in time, before the Gods even set foot upon the Earth. There is far more to this show, than simply \u2018picking up girls.<\/span><\/p>\n Bell Cranel is our main character in the show, he begins as a solo adventurer with little to no skill. He certainly stands out in the crowd when it comes to his appearance, as he has white hair and red eyes. Almost inhuman in some regards, but certainly is a 14 year old boy at heart. Following an encounter with the powerful swordswoman Ais Wallenstein, Bell develops a crush on the beautiful woman and vows to train as hard as he can in order to get to her level of skill. Thankfully the romance is one sided for now, as the story instead revolves around his journey to level up and improve the living conditions of his Familia. Hestia is perhaps one of the more head-strong Goddesses in this show, short in stature but will take any opportunity to prove her worth in a fight. Her attire is\u2026.questionable, as it holds absolutely zero practicality. I mean, what is the point of having a string\/ribbon tied across your upper arms and restricting your movements? I just don\u2019t get it!<\/span><\/p>\n There are a number of other characters that appear in the show that certainly add to the fun. From those within the other Familia, who are friends and foes alike, to Eina Tulle who is Bell\u2019s contact at the Guild, and even the waitresses Syr and Ry\u00fa that work in a local pub. All of which have certainly added some excitement to the show. With Season One more focussed on Bell developing his skills and doing his best to survive the upper levels of a dungeon. Season Two has even more action, as a war between both Hestia and Apollo\u2019s familias begins. With the Champion familia choosing what fate the losing faction will suffer, as well as claiming their entire wealth. Not only that, Bell gets involved in trying to uncover and save a Renart he encounters in the \u2018Red Light District\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n You read that right folks, Bell takes a stroll through Otario\u2019s version of the \u2018red light district\u2019. The home to many a courtesan and escort, if Hestia found out she would be furious! Where Season One developed not only Bell\u2019s skills, but also established the World and many of the recurring characters. Season Two went straight for the action, with not only a rescue attempt of a captive fox-tailed prostitute, but also a war between Gods that resulted in a deadly game of \u2018Storming the castle\u2019. This franchise is full of action, and it doesn't end just there with Season Two!<\/span><\/p>\n![\"tokyoghoul_root\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/tokyoghoul_root.jpg\")
\n\nSeason Two - Tokyo Ghoul \u221aA follows Kaneki as he leaves Anteiku behind and goes down a different path in order to get stronger. Without ruining the plot of this season, Kaneki\u2019s journey does not get any easier. We do learn more about the other Ghoul factions, more information on the \u2018One Eyed Owl\u2019, developments in the CCG and their plans to wipe out all Ghouls one by one. This season was full of action, but the final scenes in that episode were dragged out far too much in my opinion. Also prepare to follow the numerous bad dye jobs Kanekis\u2019 hair goes through in such a short amount of time.<\/span>\n\n![\"tokyoghoul_Part1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/tokyoghoul_Part1.jpg\")
\n\nMoving on, we have Season Three called Tokyo Ghoul:re. Now this season takes place two years after the final moments of the previous season. The CCG have developed a new section named the Quinx Squad. Formed of a group of highly trained investigators that have been made into one eyed ghouls, established to better attack and defeat ghouls on the field. This particular group is led by a very familiar face now known as Haise Sasaki. This season explores this mans\u2019 identity, past and his decision to change the World around him. More details and secrets are exposed from the inner workings of the CCG. We see the return of many familiar faces, old factions reforming and causing havoc, the \u2018Gourmet\u2019 ghoul searching for his beloved Kaneki and the face of Tokyo undergoing a new facelift. An overall satisfying ending to the anime series and still a show I would love to check out the manga it is based on.<\/span>\n\n![\"tokyoghoul_ova\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/tokyoghoul_ova.jpg\")
\n\nThe two OVA are JACK and PINTO. Both of which are prequel stories to the series, but can perhaps be better enjoyed once you have watched all three seasons. It is only these two episodes that can only be watched in sub, as there was no English Dub released for these. Anime Limited certainly explained these two plots better than I could:<\/span>\n\nIn \"Jack\", see the early days of Kisho Arima's life as both a high school student and one of the youngest CCG investigators. See him team up with a high school delinquent by the name of Taishi Fura to hunt down a brutal ghoul known as Lantern.<\/span><\/em>\n\nMeanwhile in \"Pinto'' discover more about fan favourite Shu Tsukiyama, aka the Gourmet, as he meets Chie Hori for the first-time. Find out how the avid photographer captures Tsukiyama on camera for the first time and how their friendship begins to blossom from there.<\/span><\/em>\n\nSo let\u2019s dive into the origins of Tokyo Ghoul<\/em>. This supernatural thriller manga was created by Sui Ishida and was published in Weekly Young Jump back in 2011. Within its first three years it had already released 14 volumes and concluded the initial part of the manga series. It then began a new chapter under the name Tokyo Ghoul: re<\/em> just a month after ending the original title. That series carried on for another 4 years and ended with a grand 16 volumes. All of which is available in print and digital from Viz Media<\/em> over here in the West, and can of course be read in its entirety on the Viz Media app. Which is well worth that \u20ac1.99 monthly subscription fee.<\/span>\n\nThe franchise has also had a number of light novel adaptations, the three very successful anime seasons and OVAs, as well as two live action adaptation films and five video games. All of the anime was developed by Japanese animation studio: Pierrot<\/em>. A long established company that is now four decades in the business. They have animated many memorable and classic franchises including Naruto<\/em>, Bleach, Black Clover<\/em> and The Mysterious Cities of Gold<\/em>.<\/span>\n\nTokyo Ghoul<\/em> certainly has it\u2019s darker elements to the show, including murder, mutilation, cannabilism and physcal torture. Its not for the faint hearted or the very young for obvious reasons. But is certainly a show well worth watching for those that can stomach it. You can watch it in all its glory by buying the physical editions from Anime Limited<\/em>. Follow the link here to buy yours now - (<\/span>https:\/\/www.alltheanime.com\/search?q=tokyo+ghoul<\/a>)<\/span>\n\nIf you instead like your anime incredibly censored, then it is available to watch in full now over on Netflix<\/em>.<\/span>\n\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Tokyo Ghoul S1-3 & OVA\u2019s Review","post_excerpt":"Created by Sui Ishida","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"tokyo-ghoul-s1-3-ovas-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 16:29:48","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 15:29:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205951","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205920,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-02-01 16:53:33","post_date_gmt":"2021-02-01 16:53:33","post_content":"![\"isitwrongtotrytopickupgirlsinadungeon-season-2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/isitwrongtotrytopickupgirlsinadungeon-season-2.jpg\")
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