KimmyLovesKyou

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This is my favorite manga of all time. Hopefully other people read it because I basically picked it up on a wim. Normally I have [I]some[/I] sort of reputation or sample to go on, but for some reason without thinking I just picked volume 1 up and bought it without even opening it up. Thank God. I never would've come across the best plot and characters I have ever come across. One thing about me, I've always adored complex characters and plots with twists. And this manga-ka gave me plenty of those! However, most authors/directors/manga-ka prefer to keep it simple, so just coming across the perfect story for me randomly was pure luck. How'd you guys get into Dragon Knights (since its not exactly a "popular" manga)? And do you find the plot/character twists confusing or do you live for them (and why, not just a yes or a no. Cause that's no fun XP )? Woo hoo! Have fun with it!

I'm trying to base this completely off the manga, since the manga of these two particular series are MUCH different then their anime, but that's nearly impossible for me since I've seen all of their anime and only read a couple volumes of their manga. However, based on what I've read, I'd have to say I prefer [B]SDK[/B]. In my mind, Samurai Deeper Kyo is one of the all time classic stories, I've never gotten tired of it.

[QUOTE]I got into Furuba through the anime series (the promo DVD was on sale for, literally, one penny at my local FYE)[/QUOTE] That's how I got into it! I buy my anime at Suncoast, so there was a DVD, 2 episodes for $2 so I was like "May as well try it, it's anime." And now it's my favorite anime series and second favorite manga series (Dragon Knights takes first EASILY). I'm really looking forward to the later volumes of Fruits Basket so maybe we can finally find out who Tohru ends up with (Although I'm convinced its Kyou-kun, the kitty needs some loving) or if the curse is ever broken (and how the curse started, yada yada yada. I bet the manga past where the anime ended will explain some of that!)

[U]Currently Collecting[/U] [B]Dragon Knights[/B] - I love the characterization in this manga. Plot complexes and character development are AMAZING [B]Demon Diary[/B] - Hilarious, unique plot. The characters aren't new, but they're jazzed up so it seems like they are [B]Fruits Basket[/B] - EMOTIONAL. One word that describes this. First thought "This is a cute, funny, upbeat manga." Heh, I think that's what everyone thinks at first. Well, this "cute, funny, upbeat manga" continueously forces me to tear up at the least. Some parts are REALLY depressing. [B]Kill Me, Kiss Me[/B] - I've always been a sucker for cross-dressing plots to seek romance. It's just.. one of those weird things I have. And this fully satisfies that hunger for crossdressing plots. [B]Vampire Game[/B] - Vampire reincarnated as a cat. That's all I have to say. Full of twists, romance, and comedy. Vampire Game can do no wrong. [B]Snow Drop[/B] - BEAUTIFUL manwha. The characters, plot, setting, everything is so beautiful. One of those stories that can freeze your heart or make you feel warm and fuzzy depending [U]Paused[/U] (Buy them when I can, closer to the top the more I want them. Number is where I left off) [B]Mars 2[/B] - This is by far the best shojo manga/manwha I've ever read. The characters and events are so carefully planned that it's all so believable. I swear you feel like you're falling in love with someone you shouldn't yourself while you read it. [B]Planet Ladder 2[/B] - Okay. One word. GORGEOUS. This is the most beautiful art I've ever seen. The storyline is intriguing as it is, but the art is.. oh my gosh, just.. I can't get enough of it. It's gorgeous. [B]Tokyo Mew Mew 5[/B] - Adorable. Normally I look at magical girl manga roll my eyes a bit, but.. okay.. I LOVE cats (and that Rui not bad either) [B]Dragon Hunter 4[/B] - Oh I wish I had more money to buy this one as it comes out. Cliffhangers left and right in this. In fact the whole story's a cliff hanger! How I manage to only buy it when I can is beyond me, especially being this far into it. [B]Rave Master 4[/B] - Musica is amazing. There. I said it. I love Musica. Crazy manwha (ehh, correct me if I'm wrong. I THINK it's a manwha). I swear that manga-ka must be insane or something XD No. Actually I predict that in years to come, this'll be known as one of those classics. [B]Rebirth 3[/B] - Another huge cliffhanger story. Does she love him? Does he love her? Wait, this is a gothic shonen manwha, not a romantic shojo manwha... Right? I never know what to expect. That vampire could kill her or kiss her at any moment. I expect neither and both at the same time. Weird, huh? [B]Flame of Recca 2[/B] - Loved the anime, so I started collecting the manga. Mikigami should be the main character XP Anyways, I'm hoping the ending fulfills more then the anime ending did. [B]Fushigi Yugi 1, 4, and 5[/B] - Beautiful artwork. To come up with these stories [I]and[/I] draw that wonderfully, that Yu Watase is one talented girl [B]Kare Kano 1[/B] - Ultimate romance story. Okay, I already said that about Mars (or almost that), but then we'll just have to make room for this one. It was the same as Flame of Recca, I saw the anime so I decided to collect the manga. Not disappointed either XP (Darn that money) [B]Samurai Deeper Kyo 1[/B] - Watched anime. Bought manga. Are you noticing a connection? When I watch the anime, then buy the manga I take my time collected the manga. Still, I adore the characters (I adore a lot of characters don't I?) [B]Gravitation 1[/B] - Watched anime, bought manga. It's just not the same without the J-pop constantly in your ears, but good storyline none-the-less. It's much different. Much different. [B]Inu-Yasha 1[/B] - Watched anime, bought manga (Hmm.. I wonder how long that pattern will keep up). I'm a sucker for beautiful art, and while Takahashi's a master of major plots and characters, he's not the best artist in the world.. That's my downside to this. [B]Yu-Gi-Oh 2 [/B] - Ehh, it got repetitive. Good, but the plot seemed to be on instant replay. [B]Magic Knight Rayearth 2[/B] - Cute. Very cute *observing Ferio* OH! You want to know about the manga! Well, it's... cute. I guess XP I'm not a mecha fan. So those through me off. [B]Love Hina 5[/B] - This is the one my friends are constantly bugging me to buy more of so they can steal it from me. [B]Shaolin Sisters 3[/B] - I love it, but it seems somewhat repetitive and overdone... I don't know. It just sort of got old for me... [B]Yu Yu Hakusho 1[/B] - I saw the anime, and thought "Hey! The manga's normally A LOT better!" and I already loved the anime so I bought this and it was almost identical to the anime. Eventually I'll buy more and hope it changes. [B]Real Bout High School 1 [/B] - I have no comment on this one. Most people rave. I have no comment. [B]Card Captor Sakura 1[/B] - Cuteish. My second manga series. [B]Sailor Moon StarS 1[/B] - Better then the original, which hardly happens. [B]King of Hell 1[/B] - I forget. I bought it a long time ago. So, I'll just call it forgettable. [B]Sailor Moon 2 [/B] - My first manga series. Well, it doesn't look like this collection will be expanding anytime soon. It's beautiful none-the-less. Just not my style anymore. [B]Full Metal Panic 1[/B] - Confused the heck outta me. I'm still confused... I just realized how many series I buy 1 manga of then stop XD It's not because I don't like them, I just don't have the money to buy all of them I have the one time manga (What do you call those? The manga that aren't series. I don't collect those often, I like characterization too much) Popcorn Romance. GREAT story. I wish it was a series instead of doing it all in one shot. [U]Manga I'll Collect Soon[/U] (Same as before, closer to the top, more I want them) [B]Marmalade Boy[/B] - I stole the first few volumes from a friend (Yes, I gave them back. So I guess that's called borrowing). Okay. I have a third series to add onto my "Ultimate Shojo" list. [B]Hana Yori Dango[/B] Make that four. I'm collecting the anime and it's one of the BEST in a long time. I'm usually not into the older style animation but.. The plot, the characters. It's all genius. [B]Kodocha[/B] Make that five. Aww, kids in love. Not much more to add (loving the anime btw) [B]Saiyuki[/B] Have the anime, love the anime, want the manga, hopefully I'll love that too. [B]S-cry-ed[/B] Have the anime, love the anime, want the manga, hopefully I'll love that too... Wait a minute.. Did I just have deja vu? [B]Chobits[/B] Never seen the anime, never read the manga but I'm told I'm missing out so I gotta check it out. [B]Gatekeepers[/B] Read an excerpt and loved it.. Now just to save money... Hm... [B]Angelic Layer[/B] Love... Anime.. Clamp.. Genius... Must.. Have.. [B]Princess Ai[/B] Read an excerpt. Looks interesting enough and the artwork is beautiful (by now you've probably noticed that's a weakness. I see beautiful art and I'm drawn to it like a moth to a fire. Luckily, it doesn't kill me like the fire does) [B]Girl Got Game[/B] I remember reading about it and thinking that was an awesome idea and the title has stayed with me so here it is.

Hey, I'm down with talking about Fruits Basket seeing it's my favorite anime and second favorite manga (Dragon Knights is my favorite manga) Yeah, I have to agree Kyou is definitely my favorite character, although at one time I thought Hatsuharu was going to take Kyou's place as favorite.

My favorite is DEFINITELY Fruits Basket. Second favorite goes to Fushigi Yugi. Fruits Basket - Okay. The characters here and each of their backgrounds are skillfully planned and believable (besides the fact that they turn into animals). I can name virtually any character on that show and you know their background and everything. It's like you know them in real life, you feel like friends (in my mind anyways. But then again, a lot of people think I'm crazy XP ). It's romantic, it's funny, it's SAD (oh my gosh that anime is sad..). I don't think I've ever had an anime that makes me ALWAYS have an expression on my face. I'm usually just o_o when watching something, but Fruits Basket is always making me laugh, cry, smirk, grin, or even just go O.O!! Genius anime (and manga for that matter XP ) Fushigi Yugi - Beautiful. Just.. beautiful. Amazing characters. A lot like Fruits Basket, you feel like you know them. Constant emotion. As much as I dispise Miaka (yep. I find her annoying as heck), when she feels betrayed, I feel betrayed. Okay.. Favorite moment or episode from any anime comes from this series. When Tasuki fights dark Tamahome who's been poisoned by Yui (Kodoku is it called? Something like that). That fight scene HAS to be the greatest anime part ever. And my favorite two characters come from these anime too. The two redheads with somewhat similiar personalities, Kyou and Tasuki.

SUBBED Oh jeez, subbed on this one. I don't even know where to begin.. I just prefer it. Dubbed anime ruins the entire story for me because I'm so focused on "Jeez that voice is just [I]wrong[/I].." or something. I can't even explain myself further then that, but for me, it's the same old "The original is usually the best" and "Why ruin a good thing" Am I making any sense? XP

[B]Fruits Basket[/B] DEFINITELY. My favorite anime of all time. Like someone else said, there's not a second season yet because the manga's still being made, but I absolutely can't get enough Fruits Basket! [B]Kare Kano[/B] left the ending fairly open and I love those characters way too much. I'd be jumping up and down if they made one more episode (let alone another season) [B]Gravitation[/B] J-pop? Awesome character design? Can't go wrong with either of those two, let alone together. Thirteen episodes just wasn't enough. [B]Flame of Recca[/B] was SO open ended. What the heck happened with Mikigami (my favorite character)? [B]Fushigi Yugi[/B] Okay, I admit. It's over and done with. More episodes then most series. More OVAs then most series. More manga then most series. I know it's over. BUT IT WAS SO GOOD.