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OVA's tend to bring on a bit of skepticism as they are short and too the point. Most of the time you need to know the background story of the OVA to get involved or you find yourself sorely disappointed with the addition to a show you waited so long for. Araiso however manages to shake off these assumptions and hold it's own as a fun enjoyable OVA.

Araiso follows the story of Tokitou and Kobota whom are originally from the manga Wild Adapter. Araiso is an OVA adaptation of the manga of the same name that follows the more carefree side of there school live ... while Wild Adapter focuses on there private affairs.

The stories are light hearted with alot of sexual innuendo's between the two. They often tease each other like a jealous couple with misleading scenes and sexual phrases. The two have fun with it though, while at the same time showing there true affection.

Each episode is a stand alone story of them at school. One following a day of athletics in which both of them are begged to join teams because of there unholy athletic talents. The other episode follows a more supernatural note slightly more reminiscent of Wild Adapter in which spirits are released in the school and they have to go and exorcise them.

Overall the episodes are fun, the characters are easy to get to know and the supporting characters are just as fun and interesting.

I highly recommend this OVA to fans of Kazuya Minekura, fans of shonen ai, or anyone who is just looking for a fun slice of life with supernatural overtones.

Though receiving mixed reviews I found Night Head Genesis well paced and evolving. With new darker pot twists introduced with every episode.

Story: The story is slow paced and holds a dark overtone. It is the tale of two brothers cursed with psychic, telepathic and empathic which horrify there parents to the point that as children they are sent to a research facility far off in the woods with a powerful barrier keeping them confined within. The story starts when they are adults, escaping from the facility and trying to integrate back into everyday society. However the world is a dark place and they find out ... quickly there kind are still very unwelcome. As mentioned the story moves along at a slow pace but maintains an ere of suspense as new complications arise for the two brothers being it of horrid visions of murder or a prophecy of death called the Black Stream. If you enjoy slow paced psychological plot lines then you will enjoy this show.

Art: The art is fairly good though at some points when the characters are farther back in the short it seems that the animators got lazy. However the overall appeal of the characters soft and yet crisp looks makes it a treat for the eyes (when they are drawn in all there glory)

Sound: The sound track is beautiful. Quiet and creepy and beautifully melodic. Remenicent of Angel Sanctuary's sound track and perhaps a bit of Yami no Matsuei.

Character: There aren't many characters in the story as it mainly focuses on the lives of the two Kirihara brothers Naoto and Naoya as they try to integrate into society and use there evolving powers to help others when they can. Generally speaking though they are believable with strong personalities. Naoto takes the role of protective older brother who cares deeply for Naoya and although cool strong and composed is deeply afraid to lose Naoya as the two only have each other to depend on in the world. Naoya in turn deeply cares for his brother yet also is a little less cautious of the world being younger and a little less tainted. He is though kind and soft spoken less cautious and more willing to stray away from his brother.

Enjoyment: Overall I found this series to be very good. Anyone who is a fan of supernatural/psychological suspenses will surley find it interesting from the get go. Although slow moving at times the show sets the view up with suspenseful twists that late lead to fierce psychic battles.

Overall I give this a 9 as it was a refreshing take on a idea done many times prior with good story and good characters.

Having watched the anime back when it first hit fansubs on the web, I finally got around to trying out the manga. I went to my local anime store and purchased the first two volumes. Within a a few weeks I had bought up till vol 10 being completely hooked.

Story: The story was very good and interesting at the start. The stroy is fun and involving with lots of panal time for some of favorite characters. As the story left Japan however and moved to America the appeal tends to go down with the fact that suddenly it is less about Shuichi's career and more ... about a psychotic manager whom goes ballistic to the point of the unreal. The story being fairly believable and only swaying now and again into the realm of unreal fantasy was just perfect. The new introduction of the manager in a robot panda felt like it changed the story from a slice of life to more of a FLCL kind of feel. Overall the story is good and well managed with the exceptions of a few over the top characters pulling the plot in obscure directions.

Characters: The characters are good and believable. They have normal everyday personality traits pushed to there limits giving them a great sense of presence and vibrancy. They are enjoyable to follow along with, and to watch grow and mature throughout the chapters.

Overall: Overall I reccommend the series. If you can handle a sudden shift in tone that happens about vol. 08 you will surely love this manga.