Everything is super clear. And I personally love everything about Shinkai's ...
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Everything is super clear. And I personally love everything about Shinkai's work. Only thing I could say is the shipping was okay it damaged the book but other than that the books content was on point
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Code: Realize is the first VN I've bought for the Vita and definitely not the last. I never had a psp so I was never even able to purchase the Japanese version, and I'm so glad this was localized.

I won't bore you with a summary since other reviews describe it well enough, but this visual novel's story is more than strong enough to compete with other games in the same genre. Cardia, is truly one of the best protagonists I've had in a visual novel. She has such a clear and distinct personality, that you can easily see evolve during the course of the story. Not only that, but her character development is actually believable, and because of such a likable protagonist, you can get invested in the narrative. If you buy this, even if you do not like Cardia at first and want to stop playing, give her time to develop as a person, because she will.

Now when it comes to other routes. I am not going to lie, some are a bit of a miss for me, because I don't enjoy the tropes those routes ended up using. Also, there are a few moments in the story where, the climax of a chapter feels flat. I went in expecting more and there wasn't, and that's because sometimes this visual novel does do a slight time skip, when I would expect more. However do not let this deter you, they were few and far in between. I spent a lot more time enjoying myself.

Art is fantastic, clearly. I particularly love the lighting in each CG. And they're crisp on the vita's screen too. The music is also actually pretty good, and I'm in love with the intro theme for this. I listen to it at least a little every time I start up the game. Voice acting is superb, but recommended to be listened to with headphones since the whispers (especially from Saint Germain) can be difficult to hear through the speakers.

To get a good or bad ending is incredibly simple in this game, which can be a pro or a con. As others have said, there are typos. I feel like the release date was coming up and they rushed the localization at the end, because the typos occur more and more frequently as you progress through the routes. Which of course means Lupin's route has the most sadly. : (

Overall I don't have much to say without spoilers. This game is an easy platinum trophy. I rate this as a 5 due to my overall enjoyment. Also on a more silly note: Lupin best boy.
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The packaging looks very professional, the subtitles are clear and make sense (which isn't always the case for English subs of dramas) and it's an adorable show! If you're a fan of Rumiko Takahashi's series and/or Japanese dramas, I highly recommend giving this one a try!
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I'm studying japanese since a year and kanji is for sure the hardest part, but this book gives, luckily, a real help: it is structured in a clear way(about 10 kanji per lesson,exercises, and notes about their use in everiday's life),and there are also pictures to help you memorizing and understanding kanji.

I bought it on amazon.com from the seller Jumpingbee, who was very kind to me, and it also arrived in a very short time:

Sugoi ne!!! (it means great!!!)
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This book is great!  I was first introduced to Yokai through Anime. I then became obsessed with them. After reading some things online that recommended this book, i bought it. It shipped quickly and I read it cover to cover after opening it for the first time. The illustrations are beautiful and it explains all the different types of yokai.  I am looking foward to Matthew Meyer's next book!
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Regarding Seller: Got mine from eknight-media. They sell it for a much more reasonable price than most of the other sellers, and although I was inevitably afraid of receiving a bootleg, I got the gorgeous Japanese made figure that came inside a legit, huge, and fantastic box. Thanks a lot eknight-media~ :)

Regarding Product: As beautiful as described. An obvious 10/10 figure for any collector. The paint job and sculpting is PERFECT. Box-art also flawless. It's all in all a true 1/7 scale figure that's both gorgeous and awesome. Top down from her cute little cowlick to the shiny boots, Houki has never looked more amazing :3 Additionally, very easy to assemble, but care is still recommended (the orange spark-effect piece is a very thin plastic, careful not to snap it; the base is also printed with a pink IS symbol rather than just a plain clear one. Most importantly, her face is SO well painted. Once again, 10/10 figure. Captures her beauty and her fearsome power :D
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For those of you who do not know what this anime is about.

5 centimeters per second is an anime that takes a very realistic look at relationships. Since I don't want to ruin the story for those who have not yet watched it, suffice it to say that in life we often get so attached to something that we end up missing a lot of amazing things....that is what 5 centimeters per second is about.

Animation wise this is probably going to be in the top echelon of anime artistry it is that beautiful. Makoto Shinkai and Comix Wave studios are renowned for their attention to detail and this bluray version definitely does the anime justice. The colour palette is vibrant and popping, scenery, character design are all top notch.

I own the dvd version of this movie and when I found out that there was a bluray version (by the way this bluray has the English dub and English subtitles) I knew I had to get it. The pink bluray case is just a nice touch that helps this movie stand out from the myriad of blue cases that are a norm with blurays.

The price might be more than what you might be willing to pay but keep in mind that this bluray set was only released in Japan and you are getting Eng sub and dub and that the quality of the video is definitely worth the price of admission.

Overall I'm more than happy with this movie being in my collection and I would recommend this movie for both anime veterans and newer fans, it is a very down to earth story, a very realistic look at life and relationships, almost brutally so, which for me makes it stand out from the sea of action and fanservice oriented animes that we get now a days.
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I stumbled upon this series a week or so ago while I was browsing Netflix. I'm so glad I gave it a try. :) I'm a pretty avid anime collector so after I finished Ouran on Netflix, I immediately went to Amazon to buy it. The price was very affordable and from what I can initially tell, the box and discs are in good condition too. (I just got this in the mail a few minutes ago so I haven't actually tried the discs yet.)

The only problem with this set from Amazon is that I didn't receive the bright pink box set, but rather a different box set. I think it's the second or third picture that Amazon has posted for this series. It's not bad by any means, but I was just expecting a bright pink box so it's a little misleading. Other than that however, I think that anyone and everyone should give this series a try! The characters and voice actors are amazing. Ouran is sure to leave a smile on your face. :)
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I'll be honest: I don't know much about the art scene in Tokyo. I bought this book after hearing about it on Kickstarter. The folks working on it seemed earnest and passionate about creating a beautiful book: something lovely to hold in your hand, visually pleasing to look at, and everywhere filled with painstakingly crafted, reader-friendly attention to detail. They've succeeded on every count. From the fine mesh of its cover (who sweats the details on getting fabric like this anymore?) to the easy-on-your-eyes interior design, this book is an example of what print books can do that can't be done digitally. They've also chosen the content -- the mix of maps, essays, interviews, and background material -- in a way that makes the collection great fun to browse through. Like I said: I'm pretty much clueless about the book's topic itself, but I keep cracking it open for the pleasure it provides someone like me who's a fan of great publishing craftsmanship. Nice work fellas!
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Yokai is the Japanese word for spirits/ghouls, and that nicely summarizes this beautiful 58 page hardbound graphic novel in which our main character, Miyamoto Usagi, a samurai warrior bunny from an anthropomorphic version of Japan's 17th century, finds himself battling an odd lot of ghosts and goblins seeking to enslave the world.

The artwork and water colors are brilliant, the action is abundant, and the tone absolutely delivers in the fine Usagi Yojimbo tradition.  It is, at times, absurdly silly, cute, exciting, dramatic, heroic and even tragic.  Sakai blends all of this together seamlessly into only 58 pages.  It's a rich adventure that puts you through enough powerful emotions to more than warrant the $14.95 price tag, plus it's one heck of a handsome volume.

Extras include an in-depth interview with Stan Sakai about the making of Yokai, including samples of artwork in their early stages, a brief summary of Stan's career thus far, and some very nice Usagi artwork inside the covers, on the title page, and a small piece on the last page.  I particularly enjoy that last depiction of Usagi having a conniption fit.  Quite cute.

All in all, this is a handsome volume containing one heck of a quintessential Usagi story that any beginner to the series could easily appreciate.  Plus it features my all time favorite supporting character in Usagi's Universe, Sasuke The Demon Queller, Sakai's answer to Doctor Strange, only more bad-ass.  Still, the volume is family friendly and will easily cater to people of all age groups and interests.  Whether or not you're a fan of comics, furry animals, or Feudal Japanese culture, Yokai can't help but impress.
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I've had this since it came out but just now had a chance to read the entire series up to now, and the story is phenomenal, and I highly recommend it to everyone!!

Takkun, Kouki and Jin are phenomenal characters, each one so different but yet relatable with each other from that instant of horror in their life. I do want to know why they survived, why they were chosen to and who saved them. What is their purpose here?

I'm deeply distressed how Episode 3 ended, and I hope all will be okay. I cannot believe how many of their friends and family were so cruel to these three beautiful and haunted young men. To think that they were ostracized versus embraced and helped by them all, and to blame them for the lives others lead, is just heartbreaking.

I was hoping the next episode would be available because it's been over a year since this one was released, but I guess not, yet I do hope that Sensei Yoshihara and Sensei Tateishi are able to bring us more of this phenomenal, yet haunting story and beautiful illustrations of these beautiful young men.
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Ahh I love it so much! Every page is so beautiful. Including two posters in the art book as well, but I don't have the heart to take them out  My all time favorite manga artist  So glad I bought it >\\u\\<!
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Let me first start off by saying that Death Note is one of my most favorite mangas of all time. It provides a hearty portion of suspense, plot twists, great artwork, and superiority to most other mangas out there that have become popular. Now then, on to the product!

The box arrived quickly as said! Great job to Amazon for that detail. The manga box set was inside a larger box with air packets surrounding it to prevent damage. It could have been a little tighter because I could shake the box around and hear it slide inside, but it arrived with no damage what so ever. After opening the packaging box, we come to the manga box set itself.

The art on this box set is beyond fantastic! One side, which is the front, is covered in a glossy black topped by a cross made of bones with the title "Death Note"  written across it in a certain style that is oh so typical for this manga. The rest of the box set is one huge picture that spans the other three sides of the box depicting the Shinigami. On the top there is a handle for easy carrying which I found I quite enjoyed.

To open the box set, you have to go to the top and there is velcro keeping the lid attached to the top. Just pull it up and the front will come open revealing all the manga volumes and two extras. The volumes themselves were in excellent condition! No damage what so ever and they were of a nicer quality than you would expect.

The only complaints I really have are that you have to tilt the box set over and kind of shake it so the spines of the volumes protrude, and you can get them out, otherwise you'd be trying to stick your finger between the volume and the box to get it out, damaging the box. Also the only other complaint is that the collectible "HOW TO USE IT" booklet is sort of hidden between the 12th and 13th volume. I honestly did not this at first and was wondering what the box was talking about when it said this booklet. But other than those two things, I cannot see any reason to dislike the product!

5 Stars~
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I've only recently begun collecting Figuarts, and as a fan of Kamen Rider Ryuki, this was a must-buy. While the Figma Kamen Rider Dragon Knight collection is already complete and in high-quality, I wanted to have the Contract Monsters too, making this a perfect buy.

And was it ever! Dragreder is gorgeous--at least 15 inches long and covered in metallic paint. It's actually depressing to take it apart to use Ryuki's weaponry. Ryuki himself is really high-quality with full articulation amazing attention to detail that is standard for the Figuarts Ryuki line. I normally have trouble attaching the hands to the ball joints with my other Figuarts, but my Ryuki was easy. What was difficult was getting him to hold anything, particularly when I had to attach his Drag Visor, the card reader on his wrist.

Overall, this is a beautiful figure and a definite buy for fans of either Ryuki or Dragon Knight. While the Figma brand is a little less expensive while still having great quality, the addition of Dragreder is well worth it.
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I watched this anime years ago and bought a bluray copy to add in my collection. Now it's great to experience it again through the magic of the manga.

The Bluray is the fast-paced piece of art because the story begins, processes and ends within 13 Episodes. I was convinced and fell in love with the voice actors, the colorful student/love life and the simple yet beautiful artwork. However, for all it had to provide, I didn't feel enough. The anime concluded an emptiness in me with a lot of opening question. Was that all? Why did it end so fast? Would there be season 2 coming up?

Now the manga was released in U.S in English (I like but I can't comprehend the Kanji) .It's great to see that the total series contains 12 volume with 404 pages for each book. Yeah,the total are 4848 pages with a lot of things and details to be explored in Tsubaki's life and his girlfriend. The artwork is in classic style yet with complicated and highly details background, sometimes. As an ordinary manga reader, I judge the the style based on the character's eyes, the variant of these eyes and appearance of each character separate them with another manga. None of that have found in this series. It makes me confuse some characters with each other. There's slightly different from them all but take a little attention and small time to make that distinguish.

This vol. 1 totally wins over me, as each page proceeds, my memory and experience had been woken up again, now in black and white. What will the future behold in this series? I couldn't wait to buy and see them own with my very own eyes.

Well, let's read them and judge them yourself in your own ways.
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I've had the Takara Kabuto for about a week now and I really can't express how much I love this bike. Not only does it look fresh to death, it rides great, and is light as well. Just FYI, I live in a major metropolitan area and ride this bike both for commuting and workout purposes

Let me first start by addressing the single speed aspect, and why I (don't) like it.

Why I like it:
- it makes me appreciate the simplicity of machinery. When I ride this bike, I understand that its output is directly linked to my input. It will go fast if I go fast, it will go slow if I go slow. As a science person, it makes me appreciate the physical principles of momentum and simple machines every time I ride it. It makes me realize how much more distance I can cover with simple principles of physics.
- every trip is a workout, or has the potential to be. For me, this was a major issue in choosing this bike. I wanted this primarily to workouk; without gears to make pedalling easier, you feel every hill. Personally, this is a pro.
- it looks amazing. I have gotten looks and compliments ranging from random passerby to guys on bikes 10x more expensive as this one
- the setup took less than an hour
- it's light
- your improvement on trails is always evident because of the fact that you only have one gear. For example, there is a huge hill where I live. The first time I went up it, I was exhausted, and the rest of my ride was spent recovering. After a week of riding, I went up it again, and noticed a difference in how fast I went up and how tired I was(n't) after. Since there was one gear, the most likely attribution for the improvement was me getting better.
- street cred: when you shoot past people, especially people on geared bikes, with a single speed, you will get respect. I've raced a couple of guys on gears, and while they beat me on some straights or downhills, the TK was able to win in the long run, and the respect I got from the riders was evident when they slowed down, moved to the sie, and finally let me pass and be on my way

Why I don't like it:
- I ride with two of my best friends, who both have geared bikes. As a result, on downhills, they can go faster simply because they can shift into higher gears and keep accelerating. A single speed bike has a limit on max speed, and that limit is how fast you can pedal your legs. I've gotten up to 50 km/h on this on about a 60 degree decline. I'm sure, with training, this will improve. But it is a hurdle one must be aware of beforehand.

Overall: absolutely worth the price and a great bike regardless of price
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Vol. 10 - I love this series soooo much!  Awesome science fiction!  I could read this whole book in one sitting but I'm going to make myself read one volume a day to make it last ... As we near the end of the series lots of revelations going on, pure adrenaline throughout.  The mystery of Rei is finally revealed.  She is probably my favourite manga character ever  Only thing I didn't like was the small introduction of a bit of homo-eroticism in this volume as the series hasn't been anything like that otherwise. (4/5)

Vol. 11 - Deeper and deeper into the true meaning of it all here.  Tons of biblical allusions, but it is all warped and while based on creation (adam & eve) and resurrection it is all so mixed-up from its roots that it has no allegorical meanings.  Christians will get all the allusions though.  This is the end of the fifth child.  He was just plain weird and I didn't get his role at all (I haven't watched the anime).  Shinji is miserable as he's basically on his own now but behind the scenes people in charge are turning against NERV and Shinji's Dad, while NERV has finally had their fill of Shinji's Dad.  Tons happening, lots of action and character insight as the whole third impact dawns near, or will it be averted?  (4/5)

Vol. 12 - Absolutely amazing!  Asuka is back, kicking butt.  Shinji learns the truth but can he pull himself together to do what is right.  Best moment in the whole book is when Shinji gets a real kiss from an unexpected person.  Loved it!  Death abounds though and there are some sad moments and what a cliffhanging ending!  (5/5)