Many people will detest this low score, but read me out before chewing me out. Romeo and Juliet was originally about two teenagers of two opposing houses who accidentally fell in lust (I don't believe in the lie of love at first sight) with each other. This story spans all of two weeks and shows just how hormonal we teenagers really are!
The anime was barely different.
Now sure, I'll be the first to admit that Romeo and Juliet was not my favorite Shakespeare play which makes me mildly bias, but I watched this because of the amazing reviews from friends. I was thoroughly disappointed. The story
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Jul 7, 2010
Chrno Crusade
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You know, one day in my local library a few years back, I picked up the first book of this manga and began reading. I quickly got hooked but had to stop at book three- my library didn't have the others! Over the years I forgot about this series, remembering having read some, but nont remembering what it was about. A few days ago, I picked this series back up, looking for a good read.
I was not disappointed. Chrno Crusade is the best manga I have ever read, and I have read plenty. Now, If you're looking for a heart wrenching story that will make you ... 
Jun 16, 2010
Aoi Destruction!
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Aoi destruction is like many of Kazurou Inoue's stores: Unexpecting, funny, and nonsensical. This six chapter book of short stories is absolutely jam packed wih ecchi, fighting, and hilarity and is a must read for anyone who likes any of the three prior mentioned. 9/10
Jun 14, 2010
Tenkuu no Escaflowne
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Escaflowne is, to say the least, a very deep anime. It is an anime that truly captures human emotions: love, hate, revenge, sibling relationships, and a girl's fluctuating heart in a brilliant and thrilling way. I'd say if you threw shoujo, sci-fi, fantasy, shounen, and Shakespeare into a bowl and stirred, this is what would pop out.
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