Manga Review: Hayate The Combat Butler

So i decided to do a manga review based on the first one i saw at random, and it is...

"Hayate no Gotoku!", or also known as "Hayate the Combat Butler", is one of my favourite mangas out there. As you all know from the famous Anime. Currently at the 318th chapter, the plot has gone a long way since it started.

You know those sort of mangas which have no seriousness at all, but have a faint trace of a plot development? If you do, then Hayate no Gotoku! is one of those mangas. A manga that emphasises on humour and ridiculousness.

The art, as seen, is consistent and cute, i guess. Depends on the reader. However, it is a manga that can bring a smile to your face all the time!

Okay, I should probably start on the plot.

The story first starts off with a young 16 year-old boy named Ayasaki Hayate, when he was just abandoned by his parents after they owed the yakuza 157 MILLION YEN (yeah, don't ask me how they managed to do that). After which, the yakuza decided to cut his organs to sell them, but he managed to escape from them. In doing so, he bumps into a rich girl which he decides to kidnap and ransom. Problem is, he's a terrible criminal, and one way or the other, manages to confess his love for her. Lol.

The girl, Nagi Sanzenin, decided to let Hayate work for her as, yes, her butler, (since she thinks Hayate is in love with her) to clear off his HUGE debt.

And YES, you can tell by the title, that this butler job, is full of fights. Ranging from talking tigers, homocidal robots and  jealous relatives, to perverted priests and possesive spirits.

Hayate no Gotoku! is also a harem, which may be a good or not so good thing, whichever way you look at it, and its atmosphere is just refreshing and new, compared to all the other mangas i read. The funny thing is that they managed to make something with completely no sense, into something that makes a lot of sense.

Unfortunately its no longer on MangaFox, but you can get it at MangaHere, @ www.mangahere.com
Fansubs are by DKThias, as preferred.

So read Hayate no Gotoku! It's awesome! Don't like it? Well, TOO BAD...

Hmm, maybe I'll do a OP review next. Stay tuned!

WWHCurrent
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Life Update

Hey Readers,

Today is the first segment about what has happened to my life so far. As you know, ever since i went on my End Of Year trip in December last year (which i still havent' posted half of the remaining photos. Will post in June), i haven't had the chance to post anything related to my life. After graduating from Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) with L1R5 10, i applied for Catholic Junior College. Of course, like all AC boys, i applied for Anglo - Chinese Junior College as my first choice.

Still, maybe a completely new environment may be good. I entered CJC, with only 10 people from my batch in the school. It was like Secondary One again.

I also got to experience an authentic JC Orientation, and made many friends in my OG(Orientation Group) 32. Sadly, none of them made it to my class 1T21, which was the combination of Physics H2, Economics H2, Mathematics H2, Chemistry H1.

Okay, enough with the academics, or else you all will die of boredom. Well, one thing you can take away is the life in CJC. I NEVER BEEN to such a good school library. The compound is huge! (Even i got lost in the first week.) I also NEVER SEEN such a huge Concert Theatre. It was twice the size of my old school's one.

Still, it's been three months since the start of JC. And you have to like the study-orientated environment. Still, standards are extremely high if you want to make the cut. Maybe for all those who are going to decide in the future, i can explain a little bit more to you guys.

Junior College
- Have to put in lots of effort
- 5 days a week, roughly 8 - 9 hours of school
- Makeup classes and Remedial are the norm.
- Must take H1 Chinese and have a subpass to get "A" Level Certificate
- Must take Project Work, General Paper and pass to be promoted.
- Must take NAPFA (National Physical Fitness Award) every year.
- More job scope in the future, jack of all trades.
- 2 Years


Polytechnic
- 3 Years
- More relaxed, depending on course
- Specialized in whatever taught,
- One year less in University as Poly covers part of the syllabus already
- 3-4 days a week, 2 - 4 hours of school, depending on course.
- Chinese is exempted.
- NAPFA can be taken in the last year (Year 3)

So you see, this is what O-Level Students face every year. Maybe this will help.

Hmm, maybe i'll talk about a manga review tomorrow...

WWHCurrent
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Initial Anime Review: Steins;Gate

*This review has been updated. Click here for final impressions: "Steins;Gate Final Impressions"

El Psy Congroo!

The famous sentence always mentioned. I'm going to talk about a new anime here, called "Steins;Gate". From the popular XBOX 360 and PC game, this new anime is sure to get viewers as well!

Life in Akihabara starts off with Rintarō Okabe, the protagonist of Steins;Gate (Of course, he invented the name Steins;Gate), who claims to be a mad scientist (trust me, he really acts like one) and goes under the alias Kyōma Hōōin. The female characters is Makise Kurisu, a neuroscience researcher and Mayuri Shiina, Rinataro's childhood friend. Also in the anime is Hashida Itaru, a super hacker in both hardware and software.

Things actually, don't go off to a good start. Honestly, i found the first episode very unappealing. (Probably explains why UTW Subs dropped the subs for the anime after the first episode only...).  The way it presented itself would probably deter anybody, due to the mad scientist/irrational thinking part.

However, don't be fooled! Normally high-plot animes are always like that, confusing. But after episode 1, it gets really good.

The plot is about time-travel. Set in the summer of 2010, the story sets on the discovery of a microwave time machine, where the protagonist travels back and forth in time to alter what has happened in the future.

Steins;Gate is being subbed by Commie, Steins;Sub and Doki.

It is currently going to show Episode 4. Steins;Gate has 24 episodes, premiering from April 6 to September 9

Not to spoil the plot for you, i'm not going to explain everything. In these sort of anime, you have to watch the exact details of what has happened. Very much like To-Aru Majutsu no Index II.

See you in the future!

WWHCurrent

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Initial Anime Review: The World God Only Knows II

*This has been updated. Click here for final impressions: "TWGOK Final Impressions"

Dear Otakus,

Have to say, it wasn't a surprise when  in the last episode of "The World God Only Knows I" that they announced that a second season was to be premiered. Reading the manga, since chapter 1... where you have flying demons, a full-on otaku that turns into a "Capturing God" and conquers girls with loose souls, what can go wrong?




As the same plot follows Season 1, life centers around Katsuragi Keima, an "Otamegane"(Literal meaning of Glasses wearing Otaku), who is able to 'capture' almost any girl in his virtual games. But in real life he hates the "real world", and is extremely unpopular. After colliding with a demon called Elsie de Lut Ima,  otherwise known as "Elsie", he unknowingly signed a contract to capture loose souls from hell. Unfortunately, he can't remove them physically, because they are stuck in the "crevices" in women's hearts. And the only way to remove the loose souls is through making LOVE to them. Keima then uses his "Capturing Skills" in games, and turns HIMSELF into a lady's man.

In season 1, Keima conquered 4 girls, Ayumi, Mio, Kanon and Shiori. In Season 2, it will be Kusonoki, Chihiro and Nagase.

Currently, it has premiered up to Episode 3, where Haqua is introduced for the first time.

You can get the fansubs from Chihiro (Same Name), ColourMeSubbed, Commie or Sarasu-Subs. It has 12 episodes, and premieres from April 12 to June 28

TWGOK is an anime which incorporates cuteness, humour, romance, harem (which i think is soon), and adventure. A must watch ^_^

If you haven't seen Season 1, you ought to see it! (Explains a lot) Or you can see the first 2 minutes of episode 1...

Or you can be like me; a little insane, watching the anime AND reading the 140 chapter manga.

PS: Haqua looks very different in the anime than the manga. Maybe it's the purple, or my eyes...

WWHCurrent
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WWHCurrent Returns

Hi all,

Sorry I have not been posting anything since... wow December last year. Many reasons due to it. Since i was in the process of entering a Junior College, i've been so busy that i had no time to post.
Anyways, since i'm using my blog to RELIEVE myself, i guess its all good.

I'll be using this blog for four main purposes:

1) My Life (Duh...)
2) Travels
3) Infinite Rhapsody (In case you didn't know, that is the name of the band i'm in: www.infinite-rhapsody.blogspot.com.
4) Anime & Manga (Yes I'm an otaku...)

Basically it will be all meshed up, but expect FREQUENT UPDATES, now that i have an iPad to blog with, haha.

WWHCurrent
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End Of Year Trip 2010 Part 5: Tokyo

Hi. Sigh, run out of greetings to use...

Tokyo was a lot of fun! Although i didn't take much photos at all. I think i bought the most things there! 2 Anime figurines,8 Japanese Pop Albums, and posters! Took a strain on my wallet, but it was worth it!

Some of the photos i took was the food there. Got to love Japanese food! However, i also went to Kyoto, and visited a Japanese sort of traditional theater. I also went to the temple there. The Japanese religion is quite interesting. And in the end i also went window shopping along the many shops there. It was a whole day trip!

Anyway, next up will be the pictures of Scotland and England. Oooh can't wait!

Found the link! Its here! http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=270184&id=582383703&l=84d1506646

Oh yes! i forgot to mention, i cosplayed (is that a word?) when i was Akihabara. As this guy:

Keima Katsuragi

in

'Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai'

otherwise known as

'The World God Only Knows'

For reasons unknown, i chose not to upload the photos XD.

Well, its UK next!

WWHCurrent

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End Of Year Trip 2010 Part 4: Niseko

Good Day!
Just to inform you that i was already back home on the 19th. I couldn't upload photos because i had urgent things to attend to. XD. Anyway, i will be posting updates since Taipei now.

When I got to Hokkaido, it recently snowed! So there was heaps of snow! Does that mean i could ski or go drive the snowmobile? No. Because the very next day at the ski resort, ALL the snow MELTED. Sigh... Depressing as it is, besides snow and ice based activities, there was nothing to do in the countryside. So it was quite boring. I wouldn't blame anyone if they found this section boring. Its all scenery.

Oh yeah. It rained on the 2nd day too, and also the fact it was 0 Degrees Celsius.

On The Agenda
1. Scenery around Niseko Village

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=269780&id=582383703&l=c2eff34136

Now where did the link go... Pretty sure it was here somewhere...

PS: I  will be uploading Tokyo Section tomorrow. Make sure you visit!

WWHCurrent

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End Of Year Trip 2010 Part 3: Taipei

Hi Everyone!
It's been 22 days since the trip began, and only 4 days left. Still quite far to go.
However, i won't divulge into that. It's time for the Taipei Update!
I apologize because I didnt upload it that night like i said i would, because my internet usage ran out. For the next  few days i was out.

Anyway, Taipei is like any other city, and the pictures today are mostly 90% about the Taipei Flora Exposition, which is a must go! Enjoy viewing!

On The Agenda
1. Taipei Flora Exposition

Link Here. HERE!!!--->>> http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=264471&id=582383703&l=7136722616

PS: I am in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the locals say it's the coldest winter they had in 60 YEARS. I hope there's snow.

Oh yah, if you haven't noticed, my smile is literally gone. There is a very good reason for that. The braces i have been wearing cover every aspect of my teeth, and i can't stretch my cheek muscles very well. So I'm SORRY if I'm ruining the picture! XD

Part 4: Niseko, Hokkaido coming out next!

WWHCurrent

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End Of Year Trip 2010 Update

Once again, i am going to Taipei.
Unfortunately, i contracted food poisoning on the first night! -_- Some dumb luck... Even so, i still managed to go to where i wanted to go (although the trip was shortened), the Taipei 2010 Flower Expo!
Technically that's all there is to it. I will be uploading it tonight!

PS: Bought a Misaka Mikoto figure from To Aru Kagaku no Railgun, and Mio Akiyama figure from K-On! so happy...

End Of Year Trip 2010 Part 2: Kenting

Hi Everyone!

It's been 14 days since the trip began, only 12 days left!

I have finished working on the Kenting section! The countryside of Kenting is quite the enjoyment, with the hot tropical climate and gusts of wind at your face! The food is also delicious!

On The Agenda
1. The National Marine Aquarium Museum [Must SEE!]
2. Kenting Downtown Bazaar
3. Kenting National Park
4. Fongchuisha Tourist Spot

Oh Don't forget the LINK >>> http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=264471&id=582383703&l=7136722616

Oh and I bought two designer watches from the Bazaar because they were soooo COOL! But the very next morning i used it, the freaking lid came off....T_T. Well lucky i only wasted 20 dollars... (NT400)

PS: I am in Japan! WOOOOOO tomorrow i am heading off to Akihabara. Here i come! (might be thinking of cosplaying... guess who? XD )

WWHCurrent

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