Over Drive

The story begins with a flashforward to the Tour de France, where Mikoto Shinozaki would become the first Japanese champion. Time before this, and while feeling a deep crush for Yuki Fukazawa, Mikoto then decides to get into his high school cycling club as Fukuzawa's suggestion, even though he has never practiced any sport before. Ironically, the club's leader is Yousuke, Fukuzawa's older brother and a renowned road racer from his town. Yousuke's long time cycling partner and club's vice president Kouichi Terao sees in Shinozaki all the potential and courage necessary to become a road cycling legend. Over drive is the story of how Mikoto Shinozaki becomes interested in cycling and all the ups and downs he must live to get his dream of becoming Tour de France's champion come true.

Really enjoyed the show, since I love sports and I love cycling as well. In terms of plot, it really emphasizes how Shinozaki worked hard and through guts manages to become a champion. The plot is emotional, showing the emotional challenges Shinozaki has to face since he is a loner at school and often picked on by so calleds 'cool students'. In addition, the plot also shows the dark side of human nature for many people simply passed Shinozaki as a loser and would never make it or even last the cycling training. Despite all the negative views of him, he constantly pursues his dream to become a true cycling champion.........

Kaze no Stigma - ANIME RevIEW!

Eyes as clear as the sky… That is the mark of a Contractor who has formed a bond with the Wind Spirit Lord… Stigma of the Wind…

The Kannagi family has a long and proud history of being a family of fire elementalists, whose members have the ability to summon and control fire. However, the family is one that places strict emphasis on strength and ability, which determines a person's rank and position within the family.Four years ago, Kazuma was banished from the family due to his lack of aptitude with fire and eventually departed Japan for places unknown.

Now, Kazuma has returned. In the intervening years, he had somehow become a powerful wind elementalist, and he intends to prove his strength to the Kannagis. Coinciding with his return, a number of Kannagi family members are murdered. It was quickly determined that the killings are the work of a wind elementalist and suspicion quickly falls upon Kazuma.The rash and impetuous Ayano, heir apparent of the Kannagis, rushes off to bring Kazuma to justice, but things are not as they seem...

Interesting show with a good mix of action, comedy and romance....... sure helped in helping me releasing stress!!! A good watch!

She ~ the ultimate weapon ~ another anime I am currently watching!

Shuuji and Chise (the girl in the picture) are third year students at a high school in Hokkaido. The shy Chise finally confesses her feelings to Shuuji, and the two of them awkwardly start exchanging a diary.

Chise is a simple, timid and often clumsy girl and she constantly wants to become stronger for the sake of Shuuji.

Not explicitly explained, but the show depicts Japan as undergoing war. In order, to defend itself against enemy attack, a professor found a cruel method to convert humans into a mechanism of destruction. Chise, becomes a victim to the professor hence, her form in the picture.

One day, Shuuji tries to escape from a sudden enemy air raid on their town. While desperately escaping from the air raid, Shuuji sees a scene that he would not forget for the rest of his life. He sees Chise, with huge weapons which looks like a part of her hand, shooting down the enemy fighters one by one. That's when he realises, Chise has become a weapon with a destructive power important to the outcome of the war.

This show is not much of an action show, but it is more of a romantic show that shows how Shuuji sacrifices a lot to be with Chise, the one he loves despite her form. For me, it is a good anime, but very much solemn in nature.