The story of Mai, Yuichi, Shiori, and Kaori continues. Mai had a destructive battle against the demons that almost got her expelled from dancing school. Yuichi wants to help Mai in her fight regardless of whether she welcomes his help or not. Eventually though, Yuichi discovers that the story between Shiori and Mai and how the two met. Mundane memories make him realize that he does have past connections to Mai and this influences their current situation.

After the battle against the demons, Yuichi’s attention shifted more towards Kaori and Shiori; they are sisters even though Kaori don’t want to admit it. Shiori is sick and Yuichi wants to heal the relationship between these sisters. Ayu is almost forgotten as Yuichi deals with other girl’s problems but when he did notice her, their bond deepens. However, a mystery in their past can be devastating.

Perhaps the best thing about the Kanon series is how the characters can continue with their cutesy daily activities while deep emotions lurk in the background. Though Kanon is not without its flaws, it nevertheless was able to deliver a good series with great characters to match it. Kanin is definitely worth watching for if only to let you find out how the characters will eventually evolve.

Flag is a seriously great drama that will squeeze the hearts of its viewers. Some may criticize Flag because of its lack of action especially for a war-centric anime series but when you look past that, you will discover that Flag offers a unique and insightful experience. It is well-worth your time since it offers a reprieve from the usual.

The last several episodes of Flag basically revolve around actually retrieving the flag but there are several other issues as well. These include the different events happening on the background as well as the UN’s real reasons. While the story in itself is already notable, it is just a background to what the series is all about.

The series is about human motivation. Soldiers are willing to sacrifice their lives based on what they believe is best for their world. The series is also about nomads who know about these conflicts but they still focus their lives on sheepherding. It is also about civilians caught in the middle of a war but try to make the best of their situation. Flag will definitely give you a lot of insights to the human psyche and how people are affected differently when they are faced with war and tragedy.

By the 24^th Century, the earth’s fossil fuel supply is completely depleted. This forced humans to seek alternative energy sources like solar energy. At this point, solar energy became the primary energy source and building huge energy system becomes necessary to provide the earth with power. The system orbits was eventually built but at a significant cost.

With the large expense involved, the world became consolidated into three major factions including the Human Reform League, the Union, and the AEU. Despite everyone’s dependency on a single energy supply, humanity still continues to build up armaments and fight. In line with this, the Celestial Being which is a parliamentary organization equipped with mobile suits was formed. They have the Gundams which is tasked to unite the world and eradicate conflicts.

The story of Mobile Suit Gundam 00 is the typical action flick you can expect from an anime of its class. At first the story is interesting and it is coupled with intense scenes to complement it. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes dry. Nevertheless, this story is filled with energy that will keep you at the edge of your seats until it is finished.

Michiko is the typical “tomboyish” character that loves motorcycles, hates girly stuff, and dislikes being tall. While delivering pizzas one day, she is mistaken as one of the runway models there and is suddenly tossed into the catwalk. The show designer says that she cannot hack it though so Michiko goes away in humiliation. But Michiko’s pride has been damaged and she wants to prove to Mihara, the designer, that she can make it as a glamorous runway model. She wants Mihara to acknowledge her but to do this; she must take the first steps. She will not only need to convince the modeling agency to take her in, she must also learn who she really is.

Review:

The Walkin’ Butterfly is painfully hilarious but honest series that will make any viewer appreciate it. Modeling becomes more of a tournament than a glamorous job and the protagonist is subjected to numerous trials that increase in difficulty each time. But overall, while Walkin’ Butterfly is a manga to watch out for, it suffers from a lot of stereotypical storyline such as sports (baseball, basketball), common narrative structure, and a relatively common plot line. The protagonist is quite likable with her sincere but high-tempered attitude that appears a little naïve.