New Blog

Many of you should notice the new URL above.

Here's the new blog

It's a blog about me, rather than anime and manga stuff.

Have fun, and I'll see you soon.

~Aileen

Quickie!

Here's an epic picture from the latest Kuroshitsuji/Black Butler chapter!

I love Kuroshitsuji, I really do. Even though the second season of the anime was somewhat tough to get through. Perserverence really does pay off in the end in this case!

Quick update: Yes, I'm still in school. Yes, that means not many blogs for a while. Sorry, I'll try to do at least one a month!

Have a good day! <3

Hey!

Monthly update time!

Since school has started for me (uuuuuuuugh), I won't be able to do many reviews or rants for a while. There's proofs to be proven and books to be annotated and it's all just a big heap of work. HOPEFULLY, there will be time in the upcoming month for an awesome blog. Until then, take care and I'll see you later.

~Aileen

P.S. If you can't wait that long, here are other places you can see my stuff...
~ Youtube
~ deviantART

Here's a random picture~!


Have a nice day!

Random PoT Episode Rant (67)

Hello! Today's random Prince of Tennis Rant episode is....Episode 67, the second part of the Atobe vs Tezuka match! The opening song is Make You Free and the ending song is White Line (my personal favorite~). Now let's just get on into it! (note: this will consist of a lot of script rewrites...)

NOTE: I love Prince of Tennis, really. It's just fun to make fun of. :)

The match starts off with intense close ups of Atobe, Tezuka, and RYOMA? Well, of course they HAD to do it, he's the PRINCE OF TENNIS! Then there are the tennis shots...more tennis shots...more te- WAIT, Atobe EVIL GLARE

Atobe: *evil glare attack*
Tezuka: ...

Now the series of face shots. First Seigaku (no bias here), then Hyotei, then another glare from Atobe?

Atobe: *evil glare attack again*
Tezuka: ....Yudan sezu ni ikou (the phrase that will never be taken seriously ever again)

Apparently, the match has been going on for an hour and a half. Can you believe having to watch that match? I feel so bad for the watchers! I bet one of them is like, "DUDES, HURRY UP. I have a show to get to that's starting soon!"

Ryoma: Show me what you got, Tezuka-buchou

After more epic tennis shots, this comes along...
Inui: I give up
Everyone: WHAT?
Inui: I meant the data
Everyone: Oh...wait WHAT?
Kaidoh and Momo: Like *insert explanation*....yeah.
Everyone: OOOOOOOH!
Eiji: Geez Inui! Don't be so ambiguious!!!
The moral of the story: What happens in ambiguity, stays in ambiguity. (quote off of a mental floss t-shirt)

Anyway, back to the match!!!
Ryoma: Mada mada dane
Tezuka: Sorry Atobe, but I'm gonna take your spot at the Nationals
Look who's cocky now!
*insert MASS CHARACTER SHOTS*
Wait, wait, wait...what's with all of those character shots and having Sengoku and Canada Sanada say the last two lines before the epic tennis shots?

Saeki: Show me what you got, Atobe
(Ryoma in my head: YOU STOLE MY LINE)
Ryoma in anime: *smirk*

Pause, there is something very important in this episode. The Rikkaidai Red uniforms. Brilliant and beautiful, it's a shame that they were taken out. Let's have a moment of silence...Okay, back to the game

*insert weird Rondo to Destruction animation*
Tezuka: ...*Tezuka Zone* (note: Tezuka apparently has his own gravitational field that he can activate in tennis. Interesting...)
*insert USELESS COMMENTARY here*
Atobe: Don't get too cocky!!! (Thanks Atobe for saying it for me!)
Tezuka: ...*hits ball back*
(Atobe in my head: OMG WHAT? *runs for ball* CRAP ZERO SHIKI SHOT)
Atobe: ...is he SERIOUS?
Let's see a shot of Tezuka's face....Okay, according to this shot, Tezuka could be either serious, non-serious, happy, sad, mad, embarrassed, nervous, calm, or any other emotion. So We can't answer you Atobe, sorry.

FLYING ATOBE! I knew I liked him for something!

Oh no, it's going in slow motion! Could it be time?
BAM! Red screen of PAIN!
Everyone within a 5 mile radius of court: GASPEH.
Tezuka: ...*clutches shoulder*
Wait a minute! Wasn't it supposed to be his elbow? (correct me if I'm wrong folks)
Continuing...(with extra drama)
Everyone: OMG D8
Seigaku: *runs towards their precious captain*
Tezuka: GO AWAY
Everyone: GASPEH *faints a little*
Atobe: gr....*insulted*
Tezuka: ...*looks like he's gonna continue*
Everyone: DON'T DO IT!
Tezuka: ...*flexes arm*
Everyone: DON'T DO IT!!!!
*Oishi and Tezuka staredown*
Oishi: blah blah blah (something about Yamato Tamato)
*cheesy flashback, inspirational quotes from the Seigaku team with their jersey flowing in the invisible wind...*
*second Oishi Tezuka staredown*
Oishi: You should do it.
Everyone: WAIT WHAT???? *faints a little more*
Ryoma: *smirk*
(note: some of the above might have been paraphrased)

TAKA! Let's talk about Taka. He is awesome and he doesn't get enough love. TAKA IS FREAKING AWESOME PEOPLE SO GIVE HIM MORE LOVE!
Taka: *waves flag* FIGHT!! FIGHT!! SEIGAKU!
Ryuzaki: Um...you just got back from the hospital...
Taka: *ignores and continues* (this is why he is awesome)

Ryoma then goes and warms up ('cause he totally has faith in his buchou...*rolls eyes*) Momo goes too (because he also has complete faith in their buchou....*rolls eyes*)

Ryuzaki: How come we have all stubborn people in the club? They all go for the spur of the moment...
Ryoma: You're praising me too much :) *walks away*

Did anyone else notice that Tezuka has a white racket and that Atobe's racket sorta matches his hair, except bluer? Weird...(you'd expect black from this series but whatever)

The rest of the episode goes a bit like this...
EPIC TENNIS
EPIC MEANINGFUL NOD FOR WARMING UP
EPIC SKY TRANSITION
EPIC TENNIS
EPIC TEZUKA GLASSES GLARE *ding*
EPIC TENNIS
MORE TAKA LOVE
Taka: Don't give up! ;u;
EPIC RED SCREEN
Atobe: Ah, you're in pain
EPIC BUTT SHOT ...wait what?
EPIC TENNIS
EPIC TRANSLATION FAIL (Sanada: Return aces twice?)
EPIC EMPHESIS ON TEZUKA LOSING
EPIC EMPHESIS ON ATOBE WINNING
Atobe: Why are you so determined? Who would have known that you had such a reckless side? *insert more rambling about Tezuka*
EPIC TENNIS BALL BLOCKING THE SUN
EPIC TENNIS BALL HEADING TOWARDS TEZUKA'S FACE
Tezuka: ...*staredown*
EPIC LAST SHOT OF RYOMA ('cause he's the PRINCE OF TENNIS)

And...scene!

Join me next time on a Random PoT Episode Rant! :)

Death Note Review

Name: Death Note
Manga/Anime: Both
Author: Tsugumi Ohba
Genre: Supernatural, Psychological, Thriller, Mystery
Status: Complete
Story:
Light Yagami is an intelligent young man who resents what appears to be a relentless increase of crime and corruption in the world around him. His life undergoes a drastic change when he discovers a mysterious notebook, known as the "Death Note", lying on the ground. The Death Note's instructions claim that if a human's name is written within it, that person shall die. Light is initially skeptical of the notebook's authenticity, but after experimenting with it, he realizes that the Death Note is real. After meeting with the previous owner of the Death Note, a shinigami named Ryuk, Light plans to become a god and establish a new world order by passing his keen judgment on those he deems evil and anyone who gets in his way.

Soon, the number of inexplicable deaths of reported criminals catches the attention of International Police Organization and a mysterious detective known only as "L". L quickly learns that the serial killer, dubbed by the public as "Kira" (キラ^?, derived from the typical Japanese pronunciation of the English word "killer"), is located in Japan. He also concludes that Kira can kill people without laying a finger on them. Light realizes that L will be his greatest nemesis, and a nuanced game of psychological cat and mouse between the two begins. (quoted from Wikipedia)
My Rating: 5/5 Stars

My Review: This is a really good series for those who like to read something that is supernatural, that makes you really ponder the difference between good and evil, and that makes you wonder when the evil will be captured. This is also a really good example of conflicting morals.

Take "Kira" for example. He kills criminals to attempt to create a utopia. Is this type of mass murder justified because of this fact? This is the main question that people wonder as they read.

~Aileen

Angel Beats! Review

Name: Angel Beats!
Manga/Anime: Anime (It's a visual novel and a 4-koma comic published in Japanese magazines)
Author: Jun Maeda
Genre: Action, Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
Status: Complete
Story: Angel Beats! takes place at a high school acting as a Purgatory, where students learn to give up any lingering attachments they still have from life before continuing to an afterlife or reincarnation. While the injury or cause of death are gone, those in the afterlife school can still feel pain or other things as they did when they were alive, as well as dying again, only to awaken with no injures several minutes later. The story follows the main protagonist Otonashi, a boy who lost his memories of his life after dying. Upon awakening in the afterlife, he meets a girl named Yuri who invites him to join the Shinda Sekai Sensen (SSS) (死んだ世界戦線^?, lit. Afterlife War Front), an organization she founded and leads which fights against God for the cruel fates the SSS members experienced in life. Their only enemy in the world is the school's student council president Angel, a being with supernatural powers who fights against the SSS. Yuri believes that anyone who follows Angel's orders and behaves like a normal student at the school will eventually disappear and pass on to Heaven. However, those who fulfill their dreams in the afterlife will pass on as well. (quoted from Wikipedia)
My Rating: 5/5 stars

My Review:

Just remembering the last episode of this series just makes me want to tear up. It is such a good anime series to watch. Is there anything else to say? Techinically no, but I probably should explain my reasoning.

Angel Beats! has the same components that either make or break an anime. The story, the characters, the art, and the impression left on the audience. This anime passes every single test in these areas. The story is unique, even if you've seen one that is set in the same way. It never gets old, not only because it is only 13 episodes long, but the plot twists make it interesting while correlating to the overall plot. The characters are all specially unique in their own way with their own life stories, personalities, and impact on the story. I wish that they could expand on more of the characters, but the main ones were covered in a beautiful way. The art is consistantly amazing. There are no parts that the artist got lazy (unlike in Prince of Tennis where there are some spots that are very sloppy).

Then there is the impression left on the audience. I love a good anime that has a very very very wonderful lesson to take from it and an anime that can move me. Angel Beats! does both. Not only does it have a beautiful life lesson that you should take to heart, it will move you to tears. There are just those moments that makes you ache for a character or just feel really sad.

This anime is very captivating and really really really really....good. Uuuuggh, I just LOVE it to death!!! Need I say more?

Kuroshitsuji Review

Name: Kuroshitsuji
English Name: Black Butler
Manga/Anime: Both
Author: Yana Toboso
Genre: Supernatural, Comedy, Drama
Status: Ongoing
Story: In a manor house on the outskirts of Victorian era London, butler Sebastian Michaelis serves Ciel Phantomhive, the twelve-year-old head of an English noble family and a toy and candy empire, who serves directly under the Queen. Sebastian carries out any task required by his master while solving the problems plaguing England with ease and perfection, because of his demonic lineage and Faustian contract with his master. (again, thanks Wikipedia!)
My Rating: 4.5/5 stars

My Review:

Again, this was another series that completely blew me away. Even though, like PoT, the anime was frustrating at some parts (more on that later), it was a really well constructed story. The plot and characters were original and unique in their own special way.

The storyline was very original to me. I mean a demon butler and a bratty little head of the family? Amazing! But more can be said about the characters. Take Ciel for example. Some would say that he is a heartless murderer when it comes to his duties as the Queen's "guard dog", but his past just makes you want to feel really sorry for him. It was rough and it was a cruel past as well, so it almost seemed reasonable as to why he wanted revenge. It is also interesting to look into the other character's point of view of Ciel and how they think of him, like Elizabeth. She knows the pain since she had seen it ever since "the incident". The characters are very close knit, they are all connected by one simple thread, and that is how the storyline can work.

Now, the anime. The beginning was pretty much straight from the manga. But then, when it caught up to the unfinished part of the story, it takes an odd turn. Suddenly, it's a demon versus fallen angel sort of thing and it just seems so...weird. But the ending was very beautiful and bittersweet.

~Aileen

Prince of Tennis Review

Hey people!

I have decided to post basic reviews about the anime/manga series that I have seen or will see or are seeing. This is less time consuming and I don't have to reread long series...yea. To start off, we have Prince of Tennis! Here are the basic stats...

Name: Tennis no Oujisama
English: Prince of Tennis (or PoT for short)
Manga/Anime? Both
Author (creator? IDK): Takeshi Konomi
Genre: Sport, Shonen
Status: Complete, sequel (Shin Tennis no Oujisama or New Prince of Tennis) is ongoing
Story: The series is primarily set in Tokyo, and centers around Ryoma Echizen, a tennis prodigy who attends Seishun Academy (青春学園, Seishun Gakuen^?), or Seigaku (青学^?) for short, a private school famous for its strong tennis club and talented players. Ryoma quickly defeats numerous upperclassmen shortly after entrance to secure himself a spot as one of the team's regulars. In pursuit of their ultimate goal of winning the National Middle School Tennis Championship, members of the team make new friends while learning and mastering increasingly complex techniques. Ryoma also begins to develop his own style of tennis, and eventually realizes what the sport really means to him. (thanks Wikipedia!)
My Rating: 4.5/5 stars

My Review:

I loved this series. No matter what I say that is against this series in any way, I loved it. The anime was frustrating at times (ugh, Kevin....grrrrrr) and ridiculous (so...many....metaphors!), but I loved it. Of course, I prefer the manga over the anime any day, but both had their good and bad parts!

The manga had a very clear, consistant storyline compared to the anime. They kept making the story seem insane in the anime, which I didn't like. But the manga actually made it seem more realistic and made you feel like the Hakugei was completely possible.

What I loved about this series was the characters. Each character had their own unique story and goals. Whether it was for family or for their own personal growth, everyone had a separate story that was really well built and supported their personality. Also, the main protagonist, Ryoma Echizen, had many flaws. He was arrogant, unsociable, and made many mistakes in the course of the story. These characters felt real, or "down to earth", and it made it easier for you to connect and love (or obsess over) them.

The author did a fantastic job creating this story. The plot, the characters, everything seemed to fit perfectly. I loved it and I hope that future readers do to!

See you in the next Review!

~Aileen

MY B!

Sorry I haven't posted anything new lately...I was going to but then I got lazy and then I kept putting it off and then it all kinda stopped. I will continue more often in July (hopefully). I know, that's a really long wait, but good things come to those who wait, right?

Ciao and have a wonderful June~!

Aileen

Prince of Tennis Manga Volume 2

Hoi hoi~ Aileen here for Volume 2! Am I still excited? Yes.

NOTE: This isn't intended to offend any PoT otakus. This is supposed to be a humorous look into the PoT world. So enjoy, and if you don't like it, close the window and read another blog. Enjoy!

I wonder why it starts out with Momo doing his dunk smash...OMK they messed it up. IT'S "Duuun~" not "donk"! What the heck is "donk"? Seriously, "donk"? WTF man.

This is Ryomo Gold here! Kawaii desu~!
(even though Momo knew that Ryoma was faking his innocent look!)

Ew, the Freshman Trio are coming..."Why did you have to go to the bathroom at this time?" "Sorry, I was a bit too nervous." EW I hope that's not what I am thinking of...

So there is a five page spread of just pure tennis...and then Ryoma's hat falls off again. And then, THE SNAKE! I'm sorry, but ever since I read another blog, that word makes me feel really bad for all of the jokes that can be made about it. For example...

"That's Kaidou's Snake!" Lol, Momo. I'm not going to say anything...(it's worse in the anime, oy)

It's so weird that even though it's apparently hot (according to the sun shots and Ryoma), Kaidou is wearing his freaking jacket. Why would you torture yourself like that? I wouldn't be able to play wearing a jacket when it is apparently "hot". Take the jacket off Kaidou, you're making me sweat just looking at you!

At the same time, Kaidou's nickname is very suitable for his personality. Not only does he hiss and hit the Snake Shot, he also drains his opponent's stamina slowly, like snake venom. It's pretty clever actually...It kind of sucks that Ryoma traps him into a trap of his own and makes him bend his knees a lot...owwwwww. Please listen to Ryoma and take off your jacket! Kthxbai.

The cover picture for Genius 10 is hilarious. First, it is Fuji Shuusuke, the tensai, smiling innocently (so cute, nya~!). Secondly, his racket is perfectly framing Ryoma and Sakuno together! What is this supposed to mean?

Ryoma is a freaking genius. I mean, who would actually be able to coincidentally read an article about the Snake/Buggy Whip Shot before the match that the opponent would actually use it? Either that was just lucky or Ryoma knew about the Snake all along...Either way, he won.

Kaidou honey, please don't beat your knee like that. It makes me flinch. Ow.

This is one reason I love Echizen.

Inoue drove me up a wall in the anime. In the manga, he isn't as involved so it's okay. He's kind of a creeper fanboy for the Seigaku team Seriously, what kind of Pro Tennis magazine writes articles on Junior High kids? Oh wait, this team is practically god-like in tennis. Carry on Mr. Reporter.

OMK Shiba is an even worse creeper in the anime. But, like Inoue, she isn't as prevolent in the manga, so she's more bearable. Still, she just gives me the shivers...*shudder* and she's still creepy...

And Inui is creepily gathering data. Darling, you need to get some sleep. I think that's one of the reasons he wears those glasses, to hide his baggy eyes. Don't hide them, show them off!

I love the part with Ryoma and his father dragging him out to practice tennis. Of course, we're not sure who this mysterious father is yet...(but can anyone guess after the whole deal with Inoue and the golden years and Samurai Nanjirou?)

OMK KIKU-KUN!!!! I luff you so much!!! *latches on* And he calls Ryoma "Ochibi" (the translation is "shorty" but that isn't as cute~!) and he says to Momo, "You've got a match with me. Right now." Awww, sucks for Momo-chan doesn't it? EIJI KICK HIS BUTT! Bui!

Ochibi needs to drink more milk...

I really hate Inui's style of tennis. It's really annoying and I'd HATE to play against him. Sorry, you're a lovable tree of creepiness and Inui Juice, but I would hate to have every shot predicted and returned. It'd just creep and psych me out so no thank you! (and Ryoma agrees with me!) Look! Fuji's just smiling and explaining stuff to the Freshman Trio like a good senpai~! Aww~!

Why do the people in this manga have such good control of the ball? I can't just hit my ball wherever I want to that easily and have it right every time! Geez Ryoma, you're making me sad...(but I still love his attitude~!) And I can only wish that I could be good enough to do the one-footed split step...that'd help me a lot ^^;

Inoue-san, you are a bit slow. Seriously. Nanjirou Echizen, Ryoma Echizen, both good at tennis, COULD THEY BE RELATED? OMK revelation of the day!

I'm so happy that Kaidou finally beat Inui after losing three straight matches to him in the past...Evolve Mamushi! You can do it!

I can't wait for the actual tournament! It's gonna have more Kiku-kun in it! Wait, did he end up winning or losing to Momo...? Waah, I wanna know!

See you in volume 3!

Aileen

P.S. I'm skipping the countdown, nothing happened much that is worthy of said countdown. Sorry folks! Until next time!

Prince of Tennis Manga Volume 1

Ohayo! It is currently morning, but I think by the time I'm done it's gonna be lunchtime...yum. This is Aileen reporting to let you know that this is the start of the PoT Manga! I'm very excited, I loved the manga. It's so much better than the anime (which is full of crack and nonsense and fail!facts and etc) and the storyline is more consistent. I hope you also read along, you can learn all of the cool ways PoT bends physics and how cool the characters are (and understand my obsession with most of them...)

Note: This is not to offend any major PoT otaku. I just want to humor ya'll out there on the Internets with my "witty" observations of this series. If it starts to offend you, close the window and find some other blog to read. Thank you and Enjoy!

It starts off in the Ginko (?) Tennis Tournament and a guy is gossiping with his friend...

"Yo, did you hear? A 12-year old is taking part in the 16-year old division!"
"Can't be. It doesn't make sense!"

Um, yes, it kind of does. Obviously, this "Echizen Ryoma" guy is either arrogant, really good, or both. And you know what? Well, I'm gonna let that unfold by itself. Speaking of which, we are taken to a train where a young girl (that I openly despised in the anime and a bit in the manga, more on that later) is sitting and a bunch of ugly dorks are arguing over grips? Anyway, one of the dorks, who thinks he is a know-it-all, barely misses the girl (le gasp!). Then, suddenly, a boy speaks up.

"Yo, can you keep it down?"

And then he proves that the dork was wrong and shows him the right grip. I love the justice in that. And the boy who dishes it out.

Ryuzaki Sakuno is a freaking idiot. She gave the wrong directions to "the boy" for his matches, so he ends up missing them! Seriously? You ruined his chance at showing off to people older than him! So "the boy" was late five minutes and totally says it's Sakuno's fault, then says he's thirsty (love that little brat~)! What does Sakuno do? She tries to offer him a free drink but she has no change...FAIL. Don't offer if you don't have the money to back it up! Geez, she is a lost cause, and not as an important character until later you find out that her grandma is the tennis coach for Seigaku...

I really hate that stupid dork from before. What kind of person threats a little boy that's four years younger than you? Seriously, he's not even in high school yet and all you say is "Look, you can't even defend yourself. How dare you talk to me about tennis."

Of course, Sakuno makes it worse by spilling "juice" (It's supposed to be Fanta/Ponta) on the guy's shirt. What does Ryoma do?

"Did you learn that new grip yet? If you didn't, then I'll teach you some tennis!"

I freaking love this guy. And then we learn that the big dork's name is Sasabe. I hate him, especially in the anime since he keeps popping up! It's so annoying...it's as if he was a Greek monster that keeps getting reformed every fifty episodes (PJatO ref, I'm a dork)! What's worse about Sasabe is that he is a sore loser and decides to play DIRTY by calling balls out when they were in. Sasabe needs to go die in a hole and stay there and rot...or just get beaten to a pulp by "the boy", who's name we learn is "Echizen Ryoma" 31 pages into the manga.

"Oh, my hand slipped."

That Sasabe actually DARED to hit Ryoma in the head with his racket. He is so going to die now.

"*evil glare* That wasn't the proper grip, that was just the beginning!" (the translation a bit funky, but you get the point)

Watching Ryoma beat the dork with his twist-uh serve-u just makes me feel all fuzzy inside~! And showing the serve hit that dork's face is even more satisfying! And Ryoma being the cocky brat that he truly is calls Sasabe a fool for cowering like a little girl. That boy is a freaking hero. A left handed hero who was playing with his right hand all this time. So amazing *swoon*!

No way, did the translator's just called Tomoka "Domoka"? WTF. Not cool. But Ryoma asleep by a tree is pretty cute, even if the rays of sunlight is a bit much. And the Sakuno daydreaming. And the Tomoka "Someone cool is passing by! Let's go watch him!" is a bit creepy, but cute in a fangirlish way.

Are we going to see any regulars yet? Please? NOOOOO, we have to meet Horio first! And Ryoma looks freaking tall compared to him...*shudder* that unibrow just reminds me of the anime!Horio too much...OMK MOMO-CHAN-SENPAI! I mean, a tall second-year that gave those two freshies the wrong direction to the courts, LOL.

Oh my gosh, it's the can game. Are all the older people mean except for the regulars in this series? Yes, yes they pretty much are if they have any personality at all. Jerks. Good thing Ryoma proves that the two senpais are cheating with ROCKS in the can (shame!)! And of course, he has to show off...

"If I hit it 100 times, will you give me 1,000,000 yen?"

I still love this boy. He's too adorable to be making threats like that~!

MOMO-CHAN-SENPAI again! I mean, it's that tall second year guy again!

"Oh, I hit it! Lucky~!"
and "You can't do that." (if it was in the anime, he'd repeat, "You can't" *squeal*)

Finally, we get introduced to him formally and they decide to play a match. This is where the Ryomo stuff kicks in ladies and gents, but more subtle than the anime. Anyway, I love how Momo also sees Ryoma as an arrogant brat. So adorable, desu~! (especially at the end when he realizes that Ryoma played with his right hand as a handicap for his ankle~!)

TAKE A NOTE: Momoshiro Takeshi is the first to beat the Twist Serve-u! *clap clap*

OMK translators, it's KARUPIN not GARUPIN. Ugh, how can they get the name of the most adorable kitty in the entire manga/anime universe's name wrong? Geez. Even Ryoma remembered Sakuno...after a long while after the fact but that's different!

OMK a glimpse of the regulars (and Kiku-kun~!)! And the only person they acknowledge right now is Oishi-senpai. Well, actually I'm the same age as him so he's not really a senpai to me...WAIT, he's a ninth grader? My mind is completely blown. I keep forgetting his is a manga about JUNIOR HIGH students! Which means I'm the same age as Momo and Kaidou! That's so weird....

Yay! A better glimpse of the regulars and Kiku-kun! And they are hitting tennis balls into a puny basket every single time. I can only hit them by chance...(I play tennis btw). And of course, Ryoma gets to show off again...

"Hm, it doesn't seem that hard."

I freaking love this boy. Wait, did I already say that? I'm gonna say it again anyway! Yay!

Arai, please don't bully the little kid, even if he is a bit of an arrogant "punk". Once you start grabbing that kid the captain...yup, Tezuka-buchou comes and sets down the law! "20 laps around the court, now!"

Arai is another person that is on my "people that really need to learn to not mess with Ryoma" list. Seriously, he just has a problem with holding grudges against younger people. Dude, give it up!

"I have to make up a plan to make him the laughingstock of the whole club!"

Stop trying, you won't win. But I love how Ryoma calls him a "weakling"...see?

"Only weaklings can find dirty methods to play."
Fuji, er, the mysterious smiling regular: "Let's see how this turns out." Love him!

And only after two shots (?!) Ryoma finally murmurs "Oh, I get it now" and proceeds to kick butt. Of course that ball seemed fast to all the normal people, but to our little first year, it's way too slow. Man, his arrogance is something that you either hate or love. I choose the latter~!

I love how Tezuka is annoyed about everyone goofing off on the courts and breaking the rules, and then we see that he added Ryoma into the ranking matches. He's so soft in the inside, like Kaido! But we don't know that yet until later...so now he's still a mean snake-like figure...

FINALLY they introduce the regulars! Geez, I was getting annoyed with having to call them "mysterious". My favorite you ask? EIJI KIKUMARU, the acrobatic! He is so full of win, just you wait~!

And they had to end the volume by having a mysterious "viper" (or mamushi as Momo calls him later on, which is the same, just in japanese) is Ryoma's next opponent...and he doesn't look very nice...

*sigh* You're gonna have to wait. Sucks doesn't it?

Bai!

Aileen

Countdown:

Ryoma Love/arrogance: 9
Mentioning "mysterious" people by name: 3
Characters on the "people that really need to learn to not mess with Ryoma" list: 5
Eiji Love: 3
Characters I hate (so far): Sakuno, Arai, Sasabe, the two senpai with the can of rocks
Characters I love (so far): The regulars, Ryoma, Karupin

Prince of Tennis Animated Movie The Two Samurai: The First Game

I love Prince of Tennis. I am a PoT dork. And yes, you have to type it like that or else people think you're talking about drugs...which is bad. Anyway, I have decided that before I go on doing reviews on the manga and the anime, I'll do one on the animated movie. I love it, it's full of so much fail and my friend agrees. We had first watched it together on a sleepover and we were practically in tears (of laughter) at the end. And so, I'm going to share those hilarious jokes that we had ever since we watched this!

Note: This isn't meant to offend anyone, especially otakus like myself. I am absolutely a Kiku-kun fangirl, so I understand if some of the stuff I say are biased or "rude". But come on, you can't have fun in life if you're not willingly able to laugh your face off when someone makes fun of your fandom. So relax and laugh, you know how ridiculous this series could be to others!

I love the beginning. It's so adorable because it shows the cute relationship between Ryoma/Chibisuke~ and Ryoga, his adopted (?) brother. Strange how they practically look like twins, ne? Anyway, I love how there is ONE other person that knows how to set Ryoma in his place as a younger brother. Even in my notes, all I have are mostly hearts...

But still, I don't like how Ryoga eats that orange without peeling it. Sure, fresh is great but PEEL IT. The skin is NASTY and it's not CLEAN! You're gonna get sick! Oh, and then you jump off the cliff and go swimming. My stomach is churning for this boy...

However, this was all a dream that Ryoma was having on an AMAZING cruise ship (that looks strangely like mine that I was on last summer. It was pretty amazing) by the pool sleeping when a mysterious person comes by with an orange in his hand!!! FORESHADOW ALERT anyone?

I have many hearts around Eiji and Momo. They are just the two little monkeys on the team and they are just so...almost older brotherly. They fool around Ryoma who is Eiji's "ochibi" and they just like to push him around. It's so adorable~~~~~~! Hence all the hearts...

OMK it suddenly got dark as a mysterious cloud blocks the sun for a moment. Could it be that the villian of this story is that mysterious guy who is smoking a cigar into Tezuka's face (he's giving Mitsu-kun second hand smoke! shame on him!)? But then, it gets sudden brighter again as the mysterious cloud moves away and behold! A flashback!

I love how Ryoma has been on a cruise before when he was in America. Does Japan have no cruise lines or something? Or do all the people just have no lives? And also, when did all of this happen? It's after the Nationals (shown by the flag in the background with all of those trophies) and in the summer...?

Kaidou shouldn't act so old...he should be just as childish as Momo for once!

Anyway, back on the ship. How can Ryoma open his eyes underwater willy nilly and come up with his hat and hair completely dry? Seriously, shouldn't it be dripping with sparkles/water? Either way, I still love Momo and Eiji. They're just so rowdy~!

OMK BURNING is in FLAMES!!! So amazing...I luff Taka! He's so lovable and sweet and calm and then intimidating!!! Adorable~!

I don't like the camera moving so much, it's making my head hurt. And why is the pairing of the double thing so weird? Oishi/Kaidou vs Taka/Inui? Wait, what?

OMK EIJI AND FUJI!!!

And then the guy with the cigar smirks EVILLY and starts to introduce everyone again...and why does everyone still gasp when Ryoma switches his hands? He does it every single time he is "serious" aka in "KICK BUTT" mode! And can the "evil" guy please stop saying Echizen Ryoma in that creepy way? It's like he's his personal fanboy, well, the second since Kevin is pretty creepy too...*shudders*

EIJI PIC AT 00:59 is full of absolute win. 'nuff said.

Man, the other team people are UGLY. Except for Ryoga, which must make him a GOOD GUY. Since all the good guys don't look like ugly people with no lives and really weird names. I love how Ryoma greets his "brother"...

"No, I don't know him."

That's really nice...and WHY can't Ryoga first PEEL the frick'n orange before eating it? That's disgusting! And why must there be tense music after everyone repeats Ryoga's name? Seriously, he's Ochibi's brother, BIG DEAL. Oh wait, it is since that must mean that they're both a force to be reckoned with...

The dining scene. You all know it is a complete heaven of fashion FAIL. Seriously, the only people that actually look decent are Kaidou, Ryoma, and Fuji. But Eiji failed me this time! Why must you wear a green suit jacket and tight khaki pants? WHY?

I love Ryoga still, he's so weird!!!

"Yo Chibisuke!"
Everyone stares at Ryoma for a second
Ryoma looks away

LOL. He's so sugee~!

Of course Yuushi would know that Seigaku went to play on a cruise and of course Atobe would know every single rich person there is. And of course, Atobe's house had to look THAT extravagant. *sigh* Stupid animated rich people...

I love how Inui is the one who discovers the marble wallpaper. It's so Inui for him to do that...yay! And, of course, Ryoma had to be there since he is the Prince of Tennis! He must know all! He wasn't at the meeting with the other team's captain, which is obviously Ryoga, and the "evil" man who we learn really is evil and likes to steal people's money through betting and that if the Seigaku people lose then he will become really rich and that it is surprisingly surprising to Ryoga that Seigaku are extremely famous and well liked. Well, if your team wasn't as ugly, then you might be as popular since it is obvious that they vote based on looks. In fact, most of the votes/money is probably on Ryoma since he is such an adorable kid and, oh, he is the Prince of Tennis! Seriously, I kid you not.

Also, why is Tezuka wearing the same lavender shirt that he wore during the anime? I swear, that is the only thing in his casual closet or something because he ALWAYS wears a lavender shirt with a dogtag necklace and dark pants and shoes as casual wear. Every single time. I kid you not, look through all the anime and see. Or just look through my (future) notes of the series.

Anyway, the "evil" man (notice that I refuse to type out his name Sakurafubuki. it's ridiculous) threatens them through his chef who is holding a shiny knife and stabbing it in a brown goose shaped piece of meat. That chef is one FREAKY man. And apparently Ryoga is fine with this deal...or is he? *intense music*

Of course, Tezuka must inform everyone of this impending doom in his nice, monotone voice. And of course, Seigaku will not just throw matches. Seriously, why would they? That is not how they roll! And why must Fuji be the only one with a tropical drink? I hope there's no alcohol or that is underage drinking!

Ryoma sneaks off to FLASHBACK! in the past when he was a little boy and he first met Ryoga. I'm still confused about their family tree. I think that they just left Ryoga in America and brought Ryoma to Japan because they thought that Ryoga didn't seem like the Prince of Tennis type which is what Nanjiro knew that one of his sons will be so he just chooses Ryoma since he is more adorable-r. It makes sense, no?

Why is Ryoga reading an article about his dad with the title "Simple Dream" in the flashback? First of all, it's not a simple dream. Second of all, he's your DAD. You should already know his accomplishments since he probably brags everyday when he comes home. Dur.

Interesting. According to Ryoma, Ryoga "mysteriously disappeared" but that's okay since it is his dad's doing and he knows that daddy knows best! Awww, he can be such a daddy's boy~! Of course, an orange just happens to be thrown at him and Ryoga is just there with his racket and bouncing a tennis ball off the frame, like Ryoma was a couple of minutes ago. Ryoga says something weird while walking on the railing (get down from there! you're gonna break your neck!) and Ryoma simply hits the orange at his head that Ryoga catches with his racket and then they part. Wow, that was intense.

And Tezuka stalks Ryoga, who basically tells him to buzz off. Oh, and Tezuka is, of course, still wearing that lavender shirt combo. Seriously, he needs to go shopping. All the clothes he has is his Seigaku uniform and that lavender shirt outfit! I do approve of him calling Ryoma Ryoga's "little brother". D'awwww~! But then it's ruined when the intense music starts to play.

The day of the exhibition matches begin! I love how scattered the other team is and then Seigaku is in a circle huddle! It's so adorable and it shows how close the team is!

I really don't like the crazy camera angles and the scores being all over the place and the crazy fast scroll through the regulars on both of the teams, the Echizen brothers being last of course. But it was kind of funny to see Momo's dunk smash colored blue, RPG-like spell binding glow thing. I almost expected the other team to counter with a magic spell of their own in purple and all of a sudden it was an RPG game...bit I digress. Anyway, the little huddle at the end of their match made it worthwhile with the sparkly sweat (ew...).

The image of Taka-san in burning-u mode is blinding...I still love the burning font though! And Tezuka, your "yudan sezu ni ikou" never fails to make me laugh. Seriously, I cannot take that advice seriously. I wonder where they got the Taka/Inui pair from...that's so random!!! But I guess it's because Fuji, Tezuka, and Ryoma HAVE to play singles, and Oishi/Eiji (GP FTW) and Momo/Kai just had to happen so they were the rejects. Aw. :(

Eiji can make a great ninja. Seriously, he is hanging from the railing of the walkways that are above the ocean. So basically, if he fell he'd be lost forever. But Kiki-kun is too amazing to do something so stupid :)

"Are they really junior high students? I don't believe it."

Darling, I don't believe it either. I keep forgetting, until they remind me or I just look at Ryoma. Seriously, he is the ONLY one who looks his age. The others have GOT to be in high school or something...Tezuka has to be in college at least.

And that chef needs to stop swinging his knife around like that, he's gonna hurt somebody! Good thing Ryoga has the guts to dump that orange soda (?) on his head and threaten him with his blue racket. Seriously, what can't he do? Oh yea, eat an orange after PEELING it first!

Still, Ninja!Eiji is full of adorable WIN! Nyo~nyo~! And I love how Momo will repeat the important words of what he said. It's so adorable~

And btw, that chef needs to go die in a hole. Seriously, he is freaking me out. And has anyone else noticed that the orange is the ultimate transitioning thing from flashbacks to the present? It time travels! Also, Flustered!Ryoga is adorable~!

OMK during the dining scene, they only introduced the two other singles players! That's so weird, and not nice to the other players on the team. Just because they are doubles players does not mean they are insignificant! Take Eiji for example! He's freaking awesome and amazing and all things wonderful!

Yay! It's Fuji's match! Fuji is made of magic, I swear. His Higuma Ootoshi shot conjures up a blinding beam of Inui Juice colors that shock and amaze! Even though he has to stall, he still is able to win! I bet that Fuji can stall for a long time and slowly torture the opponent and still win. Seriously, he is THAT good.

That chef deserved the Inui Juice. It's what you get for threatening everyone like that! Geez, learn to be a nice person! And why is the entire outside of the cruise EMPTY. It's like a friggin ghost town! Are there not people who don't just sit inside bars or the dining area or watch the matches? Seriously, I would be at the pool if it was that empty!

I thought the universal "ok" gesture was forming and "O" with your index finger and your thumb and then leaving the other fingers up like a fan, but I still love Momo-chan~! He's too cool! And Fuji understands and pwns his opponent with an acutal Higuma Ootoshi with the column of Inui Juice. Be afraid, be very afraid.

Momo, don't stand there and holler and stuff, you will be caught.

Tezuka's match is really messed up. I know that PoT is infamous for its metaphors (for example, the freakin orange that keeps popping up), but this match just went over the top. Apparently, once Fuji says that it's all over for the opponent, Tezuka will create an apocalypse with his Tezuka Zone. Everything in the universe will be sucked in and it will explode and flaming tennis ball meteorites will crash into the Earth and then dinosaurs will rampage and then there will be a nuclear explosion. I. Kid. You. Not. Just watch it, you'll understand. When Tezuka is about to pwn an opponent, he literally does.

Why are there so many reflection metaphors in here? First Fuji and now Ryoga's reflection in a knife blade to emphasize his doom if he doesn't win. That Sakura person is a meanie butt. What's even more baffling is the fact that our huge group of escapees are surprised that they were found so easily. It's kind of hard to miss a huge group of tennis players, more than half of which in their Seigaku uniforms.

"Well everyone, we laughed and cried, but it's finally the last match."

WTF? Who laughs and cries during a freaking tennis match on a freaking fake cruise? You are an idiot Mr. Announcer Dude. And Mr. Meanie Butt needs to shuddup and give up.

OMK Ryoma's being PWN'D by his "brother"? This is actually somewhat interesting...

And what is with the gun? The knife is really violent but a gun? PoT never uses these dangerous items in the anime, just tennis balls and Inui Juice. EIJI watch out! And btw, YOU'RE SO FREAKING ADORABLE!!!! *huggles* And then, dramatic zoom in on the bullet hole in the pipe...

Ryoma, you achieved the Pinnacle of Perfection in the Nationals so USE IT! And....NO don't use the Cyclone Smash! It doesn't even exist in the manga! And no smash can propel your older brother THAT far away from the court! That is impossible! And can there be less talking and more pwnage?

Great, another orange transition! BUT WAIT Chibi!Ryoma is so adorable! *pinches his cheeks* and then it's another orange transition.

SEIGAKU FIGHT-O! The men holding you hostage that is. I'm very proud of Eiji for trying so hard, but I don't want him to get hurt... :(

"You're the worst."

Ryoma, don't say that to your brother. You'll never know if you are both about to die and go to heaven while playing tennis. Apologize please! And OMK how sweet to use a childhood memory to kick some bad guy butt! So kawaii~! But that aim is highly unlikely...actually, it's impossible but I digress...

"Let us escape now!"

No, Oishi, let's wait until they regain unconsciousness. Or better yet, wake them up, then run!

O.M.K. No. NO. NOOOOOOOOO! Kiku-kun! Momo-chan! WHYYYYYY DID IT HAVE TO BE THEM to fall off the railing? WHYYYYY? *sobs continuously* Stupid crowd of freaked out passengers! Didn't you pay attention to the drill you had to do when boarding the ship? AND NOW EIJI IS GONE!!!! Oh, and Momo too. NUUUUUU! *continues sobbing*

Back to the stupid match....WHAT'S THIS? The Echizen Brothers can control thunder and lightning by hitting the tennis ball? And Ryoma can produce 5 fire cyclones? What will Ryoga counter with? That's right, a huge tidal wave. I really wish the metaphors could be less cliche and obvious and more mysterious...Wait, did that wave just drown them or....oh, nevermind. They have the superhuman ability to play tennis UNDERWATER. And now in FIRE. And now they can both fly? Is this Quidditch or something?

WAIT A MINUTE! Maybe they both died and are going to heaven! (no joke, this is what me and my friend were laughing about the first time around. it was pretty epic) That would explain why Ryoma is suddenly naked....*adverts eyes*

The tennis stadium is trashed. They are both lying on the floor, panting and exhausted. The sunlight has perfect, circle spotlights on the two Samurais as Ryoga admits his defeat. To be honest, I actually would have preferred if they actually did both just die like they WOULD have if it was REAL LIFE.

GOOD NEWS! Eiji and Momo are okay! YAY! *happy dance* But how can all the regulars be coincidentally in one boat?

Atobe saves the day! He checked up on the Sakura-something-something guy and found out HE IS A FRAUD! And he rides his own sailboat, haha. So classy.

Last notes that I wrote... "What is with all of the 'Echizen!' from the regulars? Thank goodness Kiku-kun called him 'Ochibi!'" "A hat for an orange? Adorable!" (my friend: "isn't that a one of a kind hat? where will he get another one?" Me: "good question...")
"Ryoga at the end is love! And Ryoma is looking pretty epic with that wet hair! Me likey!"

And that is the end. Thank goodness. (at least, until they decide to make a "second game")

Oyasuminasai! (for those about to go to bed)

Aileen.

Countdown:

Hearts (on notes and in blog): 86
Oranges: 11
Flashbacks: 7
Foreshadowing: 2
Mentions of Eiji: 16
Pwnage: 5
WTF moments: Throughout.
Knives/guns: 4
Metaphors: I'm not going to try to count them.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Movie Part 2

Hey-o! Aileen is back from watching the second half of the movie! With about six pages of notes, I'm ready to begin!

NOTE: this isn't meant to offend anyone, it's just my opinion/commentary during the movie. Also, this is like Wikipedia, it will have spoilers (learned my lesson when I was reading about a book...D:) So read on with your own discretion.

So we left off when Percy and his gang had just arrived at Aunty Em's Gnome Emporium. Of course, they had to have the song that is highlighted in Luke's last line "Highway to Hell". Anyway, they get there and find rats (ew!) and gold drachmas! They should take more than a handful, I know I would...Anyway, the gang split up and search for the pearl. Cliche much?

It's so peaceful and stuff and OMKWTFRICKJUSTHAPPENED? Stupid lady jumping out of nowhere screaming "AAAAAAAHHHHH SHE'S COMING" to Annabeth. Like seriously? You just HAD to give me a heart attack there? Jerks.

I love how they kept Grover's line...

"Haha, it looks like Uncle Ferdinand!"

It is darling, you might wanna run and then warn Percy and both of you collide and fall on your butts and then show obvious concern for Annabeth. Oh what do you know, they did.

You know what, I feel really bad for Medusa. Sure, she's evil, but she's so lonely! It's not her fault that she got cursed...well, it sort of is but whatever. I like her ability though. And I like her eyes, they're so prettty~!

That mortal lady is an idiot. When Annabeth keeps her eyes closed, you should too. But she doesn't and Annabeth is stuck there. Fantastic. Good thing that Percy is smart and uses his iTouch to save the day! What a wonderous thing that electronic device does. Not only does it act as a mirror, it can surf the web using Wi-Fi in practically anywhere! Yay iTouch!

Awkward line: "I used to date your daddy." Um, that's cool? And don't worry Medusa, Percy's eyes aren't as blue as you apparently thought. Sorry about that.

I really hated the part where they showed the head completely separated from the body. Like, ew! That's just nasty...and where's all the random goo that usually comes with that package?

Grover almost kills everyone with his sleep-driving. And of course, they pull over at a hotel with a swimming pool at it. Of course, it just had to be outside too. And they just had to have the SAME awkward scene for the fangirlies. And they had to use Annabeth as the one on the surface offering the towel. Seriously? They're not that close yet! IT TAKES TIME!!!

Annabeth dear, can you please show more emotion towards the magical water healing? I mean, that was the kind of expression you use when someone's like "OMGLOOKATMYPETROCK!" and you're just like "Mmhm, I see it...she's so weird..." At least she isn't the only one who hears voices in her head!

Why is Percy's stepfather's name Gabe Ugliano? I mean, is that why he's so mean? 'Cause he was abused as a child? Seriously, WHO HAS A NAME LIKE THAT? That's so subtle that he's the "bad guy". Geeeeeeeez.

I have to admit, the plan to stay after the place closes is ingenius. Too bad they didn't count for the EXTRA (?) cleaning people. Weren't they gone for an hour or so by now? And Annabeth just had to shoot them...(Grover: "Don't shoot them! They're working class Americans!") with sleeping arrows from a crossbow. I never knew she was THAT good with a bow and arrow!

No "Maia" for the shoes again, why? That's the cool part! And Grover was supposed to....nevermind, I give up. Percy, get the dang pearl already and get down and PUT IT IN YOUR POCKET just in case, oh I don't know, a Hydra comes from nowhere and tries to kill you? Just a hunch. I'm also going to skip this part since it's just full of BS. Why? It simply didn't exist in the book!

Ah, Vegas. I love the wedding right in front of the sign, that kind of sums the city up quite good. And WHY are there people going in and out of the Lotus Casino and Hotel? And it's not even supposed to be a casino! And WHY (after the gang get high off of meringue lotus flowers) are they gambling? They are underage dang it! That's a bad message!

I love the security guard. "Percy Jackson is awake." LOL. And are "Lotus Eaters" a real thing in Greek Mythology? Oh, why yes, yes they are! Isn't that weird? Oh, and at least they had the whole "We stayed for five days in there! We only have one day left" thing.

Apparently the Underworld is in Hollywood. Let's all sit back and chuckle at that.........now let's continue. The entrance is NOT A BUSINESS BUILDING but a cave that magically opens when you say some weird phrase (I forgot to write it down, darn). BS man. I liked that lobby guy. At least the ferry person redeems himself...

"Die, then come back."

Anyway, he ferries them after being bribed with gold drachmas and they go on the boat on the River Styx (at least, I'm guessing it's the river...). I hate how dark it is in the freaking cave and I can't see anything but the random flames and WOAH they're in mid-air! Now is it really the river still? Hmm...it seems like it with all of the shattered dreams but still...wasn't it an actual river with an actual bank and just littered with the dreams? But I digress...

And it goes really quiet again and then BAM the dogs scare the bejeepers out of me. And then Persephone comes and hits on Grover? WHAT? But she redeems herself, sort of...

"Or what? What will you do? I'm already in Hell!"

And is that a red guitar by Hades' lounge chair? And a little table? And does he want a hug or something or is he just stretching his arms out from side to side? (I think it's the former, but I digress...) I still love Grover though...

"Let's stick with the Mcjagger thing, it works for you!"

I love Hades' voice by the way. His eyes aren't as awesome as his voice. :)

Woah, Annabeth finally shows her bronze knife? What? WHAT? No way! About time! And WOAH, the bolt was supposed to be in his backpack that Ares gave him....

WHERE THE FRICK IS ARES? Is Ares THAT unimportant? Geez...

Of course there's a kiss scene, good thing it was followed by a BAM TAKE THAT SUCKER scene! Yeah Persephone! And....wait. How did Riptide (I really hope it's still called that, but they haven't even mentioned the name ONCE in the freaking movie) change into a pen? By clicking it? 'Cause that might hurt a bit. Anyway, Grover ends up staying behind? WHAT? You know what, I'm gonna fast forward and call this scene BS.

People, please stop staring and standing and talking about the building and that you feel is BS that Olympus isn't there because soon....yup, Evil!Luke is here. GIVE THE BOLT TO ANNABETH IDI-seriously, NO ONE listens to me in this stupid movie. At least Annabeth finally is using her knife more! Yay!

Wait, no Luke, you're working for...WHERE THE FRICK IS KRONOS? Did they just cut out a major plot point? Now how are they going to make a sequel?

I am really against the whole Utility closet and the secret code that Percy's mom knows (?) and a magical elevator. There's a person downstairs that is supposed to give you a keycard to use in the elevator to go to the top. Dur.

WOAH. Athena...aren't you in CSI:NY? And what is up with that fake accent? It sounds so...awkward. At least you don't have an awkward convo with your son who is 20x smaller than you...*cough* Poseidon and Percy *cough* AND WHY IS PERCY SUCH A JERK? Geez.

Really, that's what I wrote. "PERCY YOU ARE A JERK!!!" and "OMG, ending speech=boring. LAME." and "HUG DANG IT!"

Finally, back at camp. Another "Percy, this is where you belong." But wait, he's only staying for the summer, right? RIGHT? And did he have to wear an outfit that's completely and utterly BLUE? Even his backpack, like wtf?

I wish they kept Mr. D...He was one of my favorites!!!