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There wasn’t many great anime this year. A lot of them had great starts but turned disappointing later on. Otherwise they felt incomplete. Despite that, there’s still some that are good if you aren’t expecting perfection.

- Bakemonogatari is probably one of the better anime this season, though it might feel more like a picture book sometimes. The random text got annoying sometimes too, especially in the Nadeko Snake arc. Wins harem of the year though.

-Eden of the East had a really nice start. The only real disappointment was the last episode. It felt too rushed. The first episode was great though. Probably the best episode in the series.

- Mariaholic. This was pretty fun to watch although the end was chopped off or something. Hopefully this means a second season or something to continue the story.

- Cencoroll. This was really short, only half an hour. Not that it’s a bad thing. You get the entire story in 30 minutes and you can understand the characters pretty easily.

- Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou in the second season. I’m not too sure why I like this. It’s really slow, not exciting. A bit boring maybe. I really recommend giving it a try though, it’s just interesting to watch.

- Spice and Wolf is an economics class with a delicious wolf goddess that loves apples. It’s more interesting than it sounds.

- Sengoku Basara might be seen as a pile of crap to some people. But I don’t care. Any anime where some guy has exhaust pipes attached to his horse is a winner to me.

-Tower of Druaga. I liked the first season a lot more but the second season actually concluded the story in a decent way. It also introduced some nice new characters.

- Summer Wars. This is too good to describe in a few sentences. It’s my favorite anime movie this year, and maybe the best. I can’t wait for DVD releases of this.

- Sayonara,Zetsubou Sensei. There’s nothing new or different here, just more Zetsubou Sensei and his despair. Which is all good. It also has a great new opening, although I liked Kuso Rumba more.


This blog posting is part of The Ningin End of the Year Special.

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Thanks for the ‘What 2009 meant for Ningin and Asian Pop Culture’ article Jinra!


i’ve never seem any of these lol


Heart Breaker MV is like .. the BEST!


Oh man, mind as well put up my 10 best songs of 2009

1. Sorry Sorry
2. It’s You
3. Heartbreaker
4. Tell me your wish
5. MUZIK
6. Bo Peep Bo Peep
7. Abracadbra
8. Ring Ding Dong
9. Heart Beat
10. I Don’t care (Reggage Remix)


TOP 10 Ningin Stories of 2009; is also the most memorable! smile

Good stuff.


I watched the anime and read the manga. Didn’t like Greed Island and the anime stopped in the middle of it when I stopped watching.


^ Yeah, my bad on Cowboy Bepop. Have you ever read/seen Hunter X Hunter, Myles?


Lilsparky67 - 01/01/10 7:17 am

What about Death Note, Hajime no Ippo, Code Geass, Full Metal Alchemist, Cowboy Bebop, Monster, Azumanga Daioh, Hunter X Hunter, and so forth?

I only read the manga for Ippo, Death note and Monster. Didn’t like Code Geass or Azumanga Daioh anime, the manga for Azumanga was much better. And Cowboy Bebop was last decade besides the movie so I wanted to include other stuff. FMA, Ippo and Monster would probably belong to the list though.


Lilsparky67 - 01/01/10 7:17 am

What about Death Note, Hajime no Ippo, Code Geass, Full Metal Alchemist, Cowboy Bebop, Monster, Azumanga Daioh, Hunter X Hunter, and so forth?

death note is awesome! :D


i know kpop has gone through so much this is prob the worst year


1. TVXQ (Xiah Junsu, Micky Yoochun, and Jaejoong) and Super Junior (Hankyung) trying to opt out of their contract: SM needs to get it together and catch up with the times.

2. Jaebum Leaves Korea-2PM: I was sad when I heard this.

3. Lee Byung Hun Sleeps with a Girl: Just treat the woman right-do her justice.

4. UEE Nude Issue: Netizens did something good for once.

5. G-Dragon faces plagiarism and sexual content in concert: Again, Korea needs to keep up with the times and G-Dragon, check your work next time please.


What about Death Note, Hajime no Ippo, Code Geass, Full Metal Alchemist, Cowboy Bebop, Monster, Azumanga Daioh, Hunter X Hunter, and so forth?


Hm...I’ve only heard and or watched some of these titles.


JinraIlustrisimo - 12/28/09 7:25 am
karens2 - 12/28/09 3:33 am
JinraIlustrisimo - 12/27/09 9:21 pm

Aw man, needs more G-Dragon.

True

Who would you have on your list Karen?

My list is rather-ly long raspberry!


did they ever reveal who it was?


^ Oh I remember something about that. Don’t know what happened.


Oh, what about that celeb having intercourse 3 times with an under aged girl (it was paid)… hmmm…


So many things happened this year in Kpop. It had it’s ups and downs, but it was still an amazing year. I can’t wait for 2010!


hmm. top pop acts of the decade? I agree with most of yours (although I have never heard of Tata Young and Lee Hom Wang). I think DBSK/Tohoshinki deserver a place on the list. I am not a fan of them, but you can’t deny the mega-popularity that group has received in all of Asia. for me, Utada is my number 1 ( First Love is amazing!!! plus, she was also my first bit of asian music).

here is my top 10 list: Utada, BoA, Ayumi Hamasaki, Rain, Namie Amuro, DBSK/Tohoshinki, Wonder Girls, Kumi Koda, arashi, se7en


you chose good games lillian smile


Great list for top asian pop acts of the decade Jinra. Yes, I would have bashed you if BoA wasn’t number one.


You extended your Top MVs list Danny raspberry
I’ve only watched some of them XD


Great list!
Here’s a list of the people who were infected by Swine flu in just the Korean music section alone Thanks to Kbites:

Swine flu infestation!
Kim HyunJoong
Jo Kwon
K Will
Lee Seung Gi
JongHyun
Onew
TaeMin
WheeSung
Alexander
Lee Joon
Amber
Sulli
Krystal
Kim Joon
Thunder


EOTY Asian pop acts of the decade:
AHA, you fear the wrath of BoA or her fans? XD!?? BoA hit you with an SUV escalade if she wasn’t on top the list, haha. Oh wait, that’s tigers wife XD

Yep I agree on Charice too, Although a bit new she definitely is star material!


EoTY: Top Asian Pop Acts of the Decade:

I’m glad you mentioned Charice. Unlike other artists, Charice gained not only in one or two countries but worldwide recognition with a completely unknown background. Props to her.


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