Tokyo Crazy Paradise

GUYS, I'M ACTUALLY BAAAAACK!!! But that's not what I'm here for. Now for the review.

Tokyo Crazy Paradise is about Japan in the future (I promise, the whole in-the-future stuff is just a coincidence. I don't have a fetish). In this future, it's not uncommon for females to be sexually assaulted by men, so to keep Tsukasa safe, her mom raised her up as a boy. After her parents died doing their duty, Tsukasa and her three brothers are stuck on the streets. To make matters worse, Tsukasa has to work as a bodyguard to pay off a huge fine to a young yakuza boss who will do everything to keep her by his side. But what's with that style of fighting? Could there be more to Tsubasa that meets the eye?

Okay, guys, I'm not gonna lie. The other two guys come later in the story and it really focuses on Ryuji (Sandaime is what everyone calls him) and Tsukasa but....IT STILL COUNTS. THE OTHER TWO GUYS LIKE HER TOO SO IT HAS REVERSE HAREM QUALITIES. But the plot, humor, and action makes it worth reading.

Plot-wise...I love it. You never know what happens next. Well, okay, maybe you do but that's not the point. When, I first started reading TCP, I thought it focused on humor and Tsukasa's relationship with Sandaime, but in the end there was more. I won't say anything, but this...Did not see that coming!

Humor.....Omg, Tsukasa and Sandaime are always so funny together. Tsukasa is already so funny, but then you have Sandaime force-feeding her and making her break stuff to increase the debt. Not only that but his face while doing all that so freakin' straight, it's funny. I laughed so much....

Tsukasa is an awesome protagonist. She holds justice high but is strong at the same time. I love seeing her fight! She looks so cool when she does! She. Kicks. Butt.

Okay, as for guys, you obviously have Sandaime. Nobody can resist him. I'm serious, I loved the guy. He's such a great match for Tsukasa! But as the story develops, you have a cop who's very caring, insanely strong, and who has an uncanny ability to recognize anybody after seeing them once. Then...the enemy. I'm not gonna lie, he's hot. But...ya.....You learn to love (yet hate) him anyways. All the guys are handsome. There's you're reverse harem.

If the art looks familiar, it's because the mangaka of Skip Beat also wrote TCP. In my opinion, TCP is better but that's just me. See if you like it! Even if it wasn't a reverse harem towards the end, Tokyo Crazy Paradise is worth reading.

Basara

Okay, so weekly update plan sooooooooooooooo failed. Oh well, what can you say? I've decided that my reviews seem long and I can't give out much recommendations because I don't want to write them. Why? Because the are so. Fricking. Long.

This is why I will make my reviews SHORTER. Thus, giving out MORE recommendations. Thus, having MORE fun. Thus, actually DOING something with this. Thus,......idk. But ima shorten this shit and actually give you reverse harem recommendations. YES! Plus, I can detail reviews later when I'm still searching. You understand how hard it is to find all these things, right? Good ones, no less.

BUT ANYWAYS a while ago, I read this wicked manga called Basara (Cue the eyerolling. It's the title of this entry. I know) and well......IT'S A REVERSE HAREM. WHOO! I was just reading it for the plot but....hey. More guys=more choices. And I like choices. Basara is probably the first romance manga that I've just stumbled across and found out that was actually an ANIME made based on it. Granted, the anime is old and only has like 13 episodes (which does absolutely NOTHING to the deep, plot-twisting, page-turning, 100+ chapter manga) but it looks pretty decent.

Now, it's been quite a while since I've read Basara but instead of just ripping off the summary like I usually do, I'm going to give you my summary.

Many years after the world survived an apocalypse, Japan has turned back to a system of kings. During that time, a baby dubbed "Boy of Destiny" was prophesied to unite all of Japan together. However, Sarasa, the female twin of the "Boy of Destiny", must fill in the void her brother left when the Red King kills him. Sarasa, fueled with her motive for revenge, journeys over Japan to gain allies to defeat the Red King, but she eventually finds out that maybe there is a bigger cause to fight than to get just mere revenge for her brother and village. Maybe what she is fighting for is not to right the past but to better the future.

That was my poor excuse of a summary, but what can I say?

The reason I'm mentioning this manga/anime? Well I'm glad you asked! The reason is:

a.) Awesome story. Did not see some of the plot twisters coming, the pacing is good, character development is superb, and, omg, THE FEELS. You will understand me once you READ IT

b.) GET YOU'RE OTOME PROSPECTS RIGHT HERE. ONLY 3 LEFT IN STOCK! THE ELEGANT, EVER-SUPPORTING FRIEND THAT YOU CAN DEPEND ON! OR MAYBE YOUR TYPE IS THE MANIPULATIVE BITCH GUY THAT'S ACTUALLY DECENT IN THE END? BUT WAIT! A COCKY, KINDA-CUTE-ACTUALLY, SWEETHEART-IN-THE-END TYPE? OHMYGOSH. But that's not the point. All these guys have a back story that gives them a real life quality and at the end of the day, you just want to hug and comfort them. Trust me. Tears will be shed. And hearts will be broken, for you want ALL of them to end up with Sarasa.

c.) The protagonist is freakin' awesome. She's so true and actually develops. She makes mistakes like you and me. You can connect to her. She has her insecurities and her "NOOOOOOOOOO, DON'T DO THAT" moments, but that's what life is about and that is what is so special about this manga. It's not just a war against good and bad. It reads deeper and lets you see the perspective of others. Not everybody sees the leader's way as the right way. Plus, she can fight? CHA-CHING! But anyways, SHE IS FREAKING AWESOME

Ahem- as I was saying - I recommend this manga to those of you who love reverse harems and can withstand more fighting than romance (it comes later, but we've got to keep our priorities straight) and those who can hang on to a 100+ chapter manga. I prefer longer mangas so that I can enjoy it longer.

That's pretty much it. Look forward to more review from me!

P. S. "Demons" by Imagine Dragons is practically tailored for Shuuri. You will understand what I mean. I was just listening to it randomly when I was reading the later chapters of Basara and...the water works turned on by itself. I swear. But listen when you understand what I mean. Or just listen to the song. The lyrics and music is great anyway.

Kamisama Hajimemashita

So Kamisama Hajimemashita or even sometimes Kamisama kiss is basically about a girl who was poor and then her dad left her and then she was kicked out of her apartment and bullied in school cuz of it. She saves a man from a dog and then tells him about her problems. Then he says "Would you like to stay at my place?" So he gives her the directions on a piece of paper then kisses her forehead thus giving her his proof of being a god deiety.

In the anime there are 13 questions. In the manga i think there are 100 right now but i still think it's on going.(I haven't finished it yet so...)

Main:

Momozono Nanami- She is the main girl of the story. She is the human land god of Mikage shrine(which was named for the previous land god, Mikage) She gets used to the demons and rules. And she made a contract with Tomoe the "pet" of the land god. Also she is one of the three people who believe humans and demons can get along.

Boys:

Tomoe- Considered the dog of Mikage. Tomoe kinda has a mean personality but I just think he's a tsundere. He lives to serve and protect his god.He is a hard worker but will relax whenever he gets the free time. When ever some guys tries to win Nanami over or kidnap her guess who's gonna get mad and go on a rampage? Yup this guy.

Kurama- The dark angel singer. He is an idol which every girl loves except for Nanami after she sees how mean Kurama is. Kurama is not an angel he is a tengu or man eating goblin. He will take any chance of winning Nanami over whenever Tomoe is around.

Mizuki- Orginally he belonged to a different god, a water god, but his god died. He kidnapped Nanami after she saved him when he was in snake form. He also left a mark bound for marriage on Nanami when she saved him. One of Mizuki's talents is turning into a snake, riding his snakes, and making good sake(japanese wine). When Mizuki kidnapped Nanami Tomoe came after him wanting to kill him.

Others:

Mikage- The land god before he gave it to Nanami. He saved Tomoe a long time ago and Tomoe became his pet. Since Mikage has a strong fear of dogs for some reason. Mikage got out of his contract(Idk what to call it) but he doesn't actually leave. He just stays in the shadows and watches Nanami and Tomoe secretly(Not in a stalkerish way or perverted).

Yukiji- A lover from Tomoe's past. I don't know much about her since she's not in the anime much and i havem't gotten very far on the manga but i just know that Tomoe loved he a long time ago. Tomoe would do anything for Yukiji.

Otohiko- One word to describe him? Gay! Not that i hate him cause of that. I just didn't think the author would put a gay dude in a straight anime. Anyways... Otohiko is the wind god. In the anime he sends out something evil. In the manga he tests Nanami by putting her in sleep and making Tomoe fall in love with her and makes him leave so she has to continue a festival by herself.

Himemiko- A princess that's a fish. She comes to Nanami to welcome the new land god and to ask for help. She wanted Nanami to help with her love problem.Himemiko fell in love with a little boy 10 years ago(the boy is now 18 ) and Nanami helps her. They are like best friends despite being human and demon.
There's more that i haven't mentioned but I'd like it if the reader find out themself. Hope you enjoyed my post.

-AkamiKuromi