Fall 2009 Season Anime Darker Than Black: Ryuusei no Gemini This is a sequel to the first Darker Than Black series, which is about 'contractors' with special powers but must complete a remuneration whenever they use them in addition to supposedly...

Like Eureka Seven and Nausicaa put into one! The story is about life forms (Hiruko) that can inhabit a host and turn them into a bio-weapon. On the way to school, Akiyuki is caught in a terrorist attack, from which he is 'infused' with a Hiruko,...

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A high schooler named Light stumbles upon a Death Note dropped by a shinigami (death god); the Death Note has the power to kill anyone whose name is written in it.  Seeing that the world is unfit to continue as is, Light takes it upon himself...

This is my favorite strawberry flavored tea. The fruity flavor is nicely contrasted with a mild vanilla flavor that is delicious. Though this tea is good hot, I really like it iced. I usually brew a pot for 3 minutes (not too long because you...

This wallpaper originated from Kuroboshi Kohaku's art book: Beautiful World. (The artist who does the artwork for Kino no Tabi or Kino's Travels.) The original image is under the 'Original World' section, hence the text. My aim was to make a...

The Cherry Rose (#26) tea has a good smell, but doesn't actually taste that good once brewed. I wasn't that much a fan of either the hot or cold version, as the green tea is overpowering: and the result of all the flavors is a little on the plastic...

One of the better non-artificial strawberry flavored teas I've tried.  The Strawberry Sunrise green tea (#21) is pretty good hot, and delicious iced!  The tea is available in loose form.  The Remedy Teas store was pretty cool, they...

The Pineapple Green tea (#22) is great hot, and even better iced!  Its subtle green tea flavor doesn't overpower the pineapple notes.  The tea is available in loose form.  The Remedy Teas store was pretty cool, they had 150 little...

An interesting blend of green and black teas with bold fruitful and floral notes (hibiscus, guava, coconut, strawberry, and flowers).  I also use this tea when making tea cookies, and the smell when you bake them is amazing! Strangely, sometimes...

A mix of tropical flavors (but mainly pineapple) in a well-balanced green tea. The leaves for this tea in particular are quite large, which is nice! Available in loose and bag form. From the Harney & Sons company I also recommend their Caribe...

Dennou Coil: A Circle of Children was an unexpectedly great show, and definitely one of my favorites (if not the most favorite)!  This is a story about kids with glasses that allow them to see a digital world mapped on top of reality, and...

Genre is located after the title in the [ ]. Title One-Line Description Studio Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo (The Girl who Leapt through time)  [adventure/well-rounded] A high school girl gains the power to time travel, and rather enjoys it.  Only later does she find out that it comes with consequence.  The character designer is the same for Neon Genesis Evangelion and FLCL. Kadokawa Shoten, Madhouse Princess Mononoke  [adventure] Cursed by a demon god trying to destroy his village, Ashitaka leaves his village to find a cure.  His journey pulls him into a battle of man versus the forest gods. Studio Ghibli Nausicaa, Valley of the Wind  [adventure] Archetypical story of a warrior princess...

Title One-Line Description Studio Mushishi A mushishi travels the world helping people with their seemingly supernatural mushi problems.  Mushi are beings that most humans can not see, but are similar to the gods of nature.  I completely love this anime - a nice mellow change of pace with an interesting concept and seperate by linked stories to keep you thinking.   Artland Natsume Yuujinchou / Zoku Natsume YuujinchouLike Mushishi meets Kekkaishi.  Natsume is usually a target for spirits and is troubled by them.  After moving to a new home, he finds the 'Book of Friends' amongst items he inherited from his grandmother, which has the power to command the spirits whose names are...

Title One-Line Description Studio Shigofumi A shinigami who delivers the last words from the dead has a unique situation in that she is the only shinigami that ages.  She also has mysterious past that comes to light when a high school student recognizes her. JC Staff, Bandai, Genco Kara no Kyoukai ~ Garden of Sinners A string of supernatural suicides baffle police requires an individual with her own super natural powers.  Intriguing cinematrography and beautiful art.  Music by Yuki Kajiura (Mai Hime, Noir, Tsubasa, Aquarian Age). ufotable, Aniplex, Kodansha, Notes Ghost Hunt A supernatural detective agency picks up an unlikely assisstant who is unaware of her own powers.  By the same author...

Title One-Line Description Studio Moyashimon - Tales of Agriculture A college entrance student had the ability to see and talk to microbes - and they are soooo cute (and a little  mischievous)! (Pictured above) Shirogumi, Dentsu, Fuji Lucky Star Similar to Azumanga Daioh, this one follows a group of high school girls, and the main one is a game playing otaku.   Kyoto Animation Azumanga Daioh A group of high school girls, one a child prodigy and another in desperate need of Ritalin.  Give it a few episodes and it will grow on you. Genco, J.C. Sta...

Title One-Line Description Studio Nodame Cantible / Nodame Cantible: Paris Hen College students attending a music school, and a genius pianist and violionist aspires to become a world famous conductor though he can't leave Japan. J.C. Staff, Genco Fruits Basket An orphaned high-school girl decides to live on her own in the wilderness (which is actually on someone elses property) and stumbles upon the family secret of the mosrt popular boy in school. Studio Deen Honey & Clover I / Honey & Clover II College students attending art school, and their daily issues. Genco, Dentsu, Fuji TV Ouran High School Host Club A group of high school girls, one a child prodigy and another in desperate need of Ritalin....

This page is temporary until I can create a post for each recommended series. Titles are 'approximately' ordered by favorite to less favorite, but don't let that throw you off, I recommend all the anime on this page. Organized in table format with info links, descriptions, and studio info; because it's interesting to see a trend in the good studios. Title One-Line Description Studio Code Geass / Code Geass R2 The country of Japan is conquered by Brittania, spawning a wave of revolution, where a young man make a contract with a strange woman to gain the power of suggestion.  Like Death Note meets Gundam with CLAMP as the character designers. Mainichi, Sunrise Mai Hime A group of girls...

This page is temporary until I can create a post for each recommended series. Titles are 'approximately' ordered by favorite to less favorite, but don't let that throw you off, I recommend all the anime on this page. Organized in table format with info links, descriptions, and studio info; because it's interesting to see a trend in the good studios. Title One-Line Description Studio Dennou Coil: A Circle of Children Story of kids with glasses that allow them to see a digital world mapped on to of reality, and trying to discover the truth behind a virus that emerges from corrupted spaces. Madhouse, Bandai Xam'd: Lost Memories Like Eureka Seven and Nausicaa put into one!  This one comes out on...