Creators: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko.
Rating: 9/10.
Set in a medieval world, with heavy Asian influences, this show examines the usual excitement of "superpowers" coupled with a coming of age story, all the while balancing a fine plot line of the horrors of war. Some people call it a kids show, I call it a journey.
The Avatar world itself is fascinating enough to branch out into a hundred different stories. A certain percentage of the population can "bend," that is use martial arts and sheer willpower, to manipulate one of the four basic elements: water, earth, fire and air. The plot follows the adventures of a young airbender called Aang as he navigates the pitfalls and perils of fighting a much stronger, older enemy, even as he tries to reconcile with his destiny.
Why, you may ask, is he at such odds with his destiny?
Well, because he is the Avatar. Or, one of the reincarnations at least. The Avatar is tasked with one simple job: to keep the balance of the world intact, using the special ability to bend all four elements. And right now, the world is careening way off balance. The Fire Nation, abusing the age old traditions of peace by succumbing to its imperialist tendencies, sparked off a war which has torn the world apart for a hundred years. Hope is scarce and victory has all but vanished.
Can the Avatar save the day?
The show is divided into three 'seasons' broadly based on Aang's mastering of the four elements and his understanding of what is expected of him. Since the series has a targeted age group of "tweens" (8-12) expect a certain amount of childishness and comic relief. These however, only serve to enhance the overall experience.
With beautiful animation, believable characters and top-notch voice acting, this show serves out wisdom, morals and pure excitement while still retaining it's own brand of originality. And just to end with a teaser; Mark Hamill (best known for playing Luke Skywalker in Star Wars) voices one of the antagonists on the show.
Plot Summary:ad feedbackEdward Elric, the Fullmetal Alchemist, is on the other side of the gate. He has befriended someone who resembles his brother, Al, and has met a gypsy resembling Rose. He finds out that the Germans are planning on opening the gate, and attack the other side, which is Ed and Al's home. Although Al has learned a lot, he cannot stop all of them, and Ed cannot use Alchemy while in the other side. Ed tries to stop them, and Al just tries to be able to talk to his brother again, who everyone else thinks is gone.
A FANTASTIC way to finish off the series!The movie
continues from the last episode of the series and fills in the gap where we
thought it suddenly ended.This movie can be watched by anyone but,.. I do
strongly recommend that you check out the series first before you watch this to
get a proper understanding.
Starring: Shelley Calene-Black, Terri Doty and Rie Kugimiya
Plot Summary: In the lost holy land of Milos, the Elrics search for
the truth behind an unknown form of alchemy. What secrets are hidden in Milos?
Riddles must be solved and dangers faced before the truth can be found.
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred
Star of Milos, a new feature-length adventure into the world of an
international anime sensation. This is a very intelligent, well-plotted story -
and my hunch is that we have not seen the last of our heroes.
Many people out there think that animated stuff is just for kids.But I assure you that the viewership of anime is much larger amongst grownups.Most of the plots and stories behind any anime is power with any top class novels, stories and movies.
Unlike live action filmsAnimation lets your imagination go wild.
And as the saying goes:
"Some Stories Can Only Be Told Anime Style" -Animax
Here I'm gonna give you some quick direction on how to begin your anime experience.
Firstly,get it out of your head that anime is for kids-don't forget there's a kid inside anyone.
Secondly,it is extremely crucial to decide which anime you are going to start seeing.My suggestion would be to go in for anime not exceeding 100 episodes and most of all Start With The Most Popular. The following is link will help you decide:
Plot Summary:Two brothers lose their mother to an incurable disease. With the power of "alchemy", they use taboo knowledge to resurrect her. The process fails, and as a toll for using this type of alchemy, the older brother, Edward Elric loses his left leg while the younger brother, Alphonse Elric loses his entire body. To save his brother, Edward sacrifices his right arm and is able to affix his brother's soul to a suit of armor. With the help of a family friend, Edward receives metal limbs - "automail" - to replace his lost ones. With that, Edward vows to search for the Philosopher's Stone to return the brothers to their original bodies, even if it means becoming a "State Alchemist", one who uses his/her alchemy for the military.
Stand alone story but deviates from the manga (Japenese Comics)
Plot Summary:After losing their mother, Alphonse and Edward Elric attempt to bring her back using the forbidden science of human alchemy. However, alchemy operates on the theory of equivalent trade, and breaking the human alchemy taboo carries a heavy price. Ed loses his leg, and Al loses his body. Ed is able to seal Al's soul inside of a huge suit of armor, at the cost of his arm. Years later, Ed (now with two mechanical limbs) and Al (still trapped in the armor) leave their childhood home, each brother concerned with the other's happiness. Ed, who has a natural talent and skill for alchemy, becomes nationally certified and is soon known everywhere as the "Fullmetal Alchemist." Their true objective is to search for any information on the fabled Philosopher's Stone, hoping it will allow them to regain their old bodies. All of their hopes rest with this mythical stone, which may not even exist at all. However, the brothers soon learn that they are not the only ones after the powerful stone.
3.Death Note (TV)
Plot Summary:Yagami Light is an ace student with great prospects, who's bored out of his mind. One day he finds the "Death Note": a notebook from the realm of the Death Gods, with the power to kill people in any way he desires. With the Death Note in hand, Light decides to create his perfect world, without crime or criminals. However, when criminals start dropping dead one by one, the authorities send the legendary detective L to track down the killer, and a battle of wits, deception and logic ensues...
4.Avatar: The Last Airbender (TV Series 2005–20005)
Plot Summary:American animated television series that aired for three seasons on Nickelodeon from 2005 to 2008. The series was created and produced by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, who served as executive producers along with Aaron Ehasz. Avatar: The Last Airbender is set in an Asian-influenced world wherein some are able to manipulate the classical elements by use of psychokinetic variants of Chinese martial arts known as "bending." The show combined the styles of anime and American cartoons, and relied for imagery upon various East-Asian , Indian and South-American societies.
Lastly, after you get hooked to anime you could start with the epic saga's of Naruto, One Piece, Bleach etc.I mainly recommend these for later as they have large number of episodes 500+ and require a great deal of dedication and commitment.
Go Ahead and Give It A Try......Let Your Imagination Run Wild.....
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