One Mad, Heartless and Ruthless Anime

If someone asked me how I would describe the anime Shiki in one word I'm going to say - mad. I am not writing this post to discredit, criticize nor say bad things about Shiki. I would just like to share about what I feel and think regarding this vampire anime.

First of all, I decided to watch this anime because I really need to watch a complete anime. I saw good reviews about Shiki and it was still somehow new so I chose it. And also because I would want to try a horror anime. Everyone was also saying that for a vampire anime, it was quite good since Shiki portrayed vampires the way they should be - undead, bloodsuckers who will die under the sun and not sparkle. They are also merciless here and wouldn't care to kill their human prey for their survival.

 I don't have any problem with the plot or the main story. Although I'm not so fond of the art because of some hairstyles, I still find the characters' appearance somehow adorable. My problem is how the people decided to solve their problem. For heaven's sake, it all started with the doctor. The episode when he made his wife as his test subject really left my mouth hanging open. I've watched some gory and violent anime but this is the first time I've seen something as heartless as that. Ozaki-sensei had gone mad. Even though she became a vampire, she was his wife and apparently, she could feel pain. But he just ignored everything and mercilessly sliced and staked her to death! And since it was the only way that they could think of, the whole town decided to kill every shiki by staking them on the chest to sever the circulation. The following episodes were really disturbing for me. And I thought I could stand some blood. And then I realized that it wasn't really the blood that disturbed me. It was the way they killed their former neighbors and friends. I don't know why some people consider Shiki as their favorite anime. I'm not saying it's bad or something like that. I just couldn't understand how they were able to see an anime with too much brutal killing as great. I know it was  just an anime, but still... Maybe I was taking this too seriously. But Shiki really disturbed me. I don't care if they were killing vampires. I know they should be but still, the manner was too much. I actually hated the villagers when I saw Tohru and Ritsuko. I actually don't want them to die. Just thinking that they were also staked to death made me want to cry.

Despite the disturbing scenes, two episodes struck me. Actually they were the two special episodes numbered as 20.5 and 21.5. After seeing those episodes I realized that I couldn't dislike everything about Shiki. I pitied Nao for what happened to her. She just wanted a whole family, but because of her selfishness, in the end she was left alone. I was also moved by Hasegawa's actions. Instead of letting the shikis suffer more under the sun, he stabbed them to kill them immediately. And then I got angry with  Motoko and the other villagers who killed Kanami's mother. I don't know but I felt sympathy for Kanami and her mother.

I know I am over-reacting for an anime... My imagination is just too much. Anyway, just let me be... I am just sharing my own sentiments. XD

♥ The Sweetest Drama Ever! ♥

 It might not be the best drama ever, 

but You've Fallen for Me a.k.a Heartstrings is the sweetest drama ever! 

When I first heard of this drama I suddenly got excited about it. Why? Well, it was because of Park Shin Hye and Jung Yong Hwa. I came to like those two because of You're Beautiful. Since JYH is not the main guy in YB, Heartstrings is the drama where JYH can be with PSH. I don't know why but I was really, really excited about the drama. Maybe because I wanted to see them together. It's not that I prefer JYH more than JGS, it's just that I also like Kang Shin Woo in YB a lot and it pained me seeing him hurting in YB. So Heartstrings is like the moment for them to be together and for him to be happy. And you know what, my excitement and waiting did not leave me in vain. Actually, the first few episodes were a little ordinary. One-sided love, following your dreams, falling for someone, hiding your feelings, etc... But it was fun watching it despite the ordinariness because of the characters' personalities. I was actually pissed-off with Lee Shin because of his one-sided love. But, on the 7th episode, everything changed! I know, it took 7 episodes before it got so very exciting but it was worth the wait for me! It was on that episode wherein Gyu Won finally decided to forget about Lee Shin while Lee Shin was suddenly turning his attention to Gyu Won. It was the episode when the tables were turned and it was Lee Shin's turn to be jealous. That was when I really fell in love with the series and Jung Yong Hwa! It was when he finally decided to act before he loses Gyu Won. Aw, I really, really love Lee Shin. He's soooo sweet especially about his falling star wish. He told Gyu Won - "My wish is that.. you will fall for me again."

Actually the first super kilig moment was when he told Gyu Won "do not stop liking me," but Gyu Won misunderstood it. She thought he was just playing with her and ordering her around. It was only during the falling star wish during the training camp that she finally understood.  And so everything fell in to place! Lee Shin was so sweet! Actually, he's the sweetest thing ever! He wasn't afraid to show his affections and his actions were so heart-melting!!! If I were Gyu Won, I could have fainted with his actions every single day. LoL. No seriously, his actions were super kilig! That's actually the main reason why I consider this the sweetest drama ever. I actually posted comments after every episode because I am so in love with Lee Shin. This is the reason why I suddenly fell in love with JYH and why I became a CNBlue fan. Hehehe. 

Anyway, since every drama has its problems and struggles near the end, of course not everything went smoothly for the two of them. They actually broke up which made me really cry. I felt really sad when they broke up. It was not just an ordinary sadness. It's like I could really feel their sadness and longing for one another. But still, it has to have a happy ending. And of course, they got back together at the end which made me cry again, but this time it was tears of joy. Heartstrings may not be as great as Goong, Secret Garden and You're Beautiful (my top 3), but it is definitely the sweetest drama ever for me!!! I would definitely miss Lee Shin and Lee Gyu Won!

Neon Naege Banhaesseo!!! ♥♥♥