By Yuki Amemiya and Yukino Ichihara. Released in Japan by Ichijinsha, serialization ongoing in the magazine Comic Zero-Sum. Released in North America by Viz. One of the side-effects of reviewing manga and trying to hit most of the new Vol. 1s is that I get exposed to series that I wouldn’t otherwise pay much attention [...]
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I want to start clearing out some of the anime & manga I’ve already read/watched but no longer want around so these giveaway post may become a regular occurance. Let’s start with 07-Ghost volume 1, published by now quiet Go … Continue reading →
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The episode starts off with a shady scene of a boy and a man amidst a ruined city. It was a recurring dream our hero, Teito, has been having for quite some time though he is unable to recognise the man in the dreams. Well, dreams aside, a big day was coming for him and the rest of the 315th class of the glorious Barsburg Empire Military Academy. It was the final exam to become a certified Begleiters (German for adjutants) and the rate of passing was only 20 out of 500 graduating students.It seems that Teito was not a very friendly person but he must be a good student judging from the special treatment he was getting from the academy (and the fact that the class president is picking on him from obvious jealousy). But our hero has a loyal aide by his side by the name of Mikage, who was a pure-hearted boy. After classes, they saw a battleship known as Hoburg Stronghold fly by and Mikage commented on how he would become a soldier so that he could protect his family. Hearing this, Teito became silent. Apparently, he does not remember his past.True enough, Teito demonstrates his superb fighting skills while practising with Mikage for the final exam. But then again, he wouldn't be the hero if he didn't have superb fighting skills now would he? ^_^ Later that night, the two boys had some pillow talk before going to sleep. Awkwardly trying to express his feelings, Teito recounted his past of being a slave hence he did not know the feeling of love but admitted that Mikage was what he felt his best friend. Awwww... And they swore to protect each other no matter what.The big day finally came. The students were divided into several groups and given their first task - to defeat and kill a criminal who was assigned to fight with them in exchange for a shorter prison term. The criminal wasted no time in bashing up Teito's team. But the two besties demonstrates strong partnership and Teito manages to bring the criminal to his knees but refuses to kill the criminal. A snobbish looking officer, Chief Ayanami intefered and delivered a killing blow much to their surprise. Although they didn't kill the criminal as required, they still passed along with 17 other students.That night, Teito had the same dream of his little self and the unknown man again. Mulling over the dream the next morning, he heard a distant familiar sound and went to search for the source of it. He found some officials, including Chief Ayanami, discussing about some stones and the Eye of Mikhail. Upon hearing this, Teito remembers that the unknown man in his dreams was his father who was murdered by Chief Ayanami. Teito rages in to attack Chief Ayanami but was stopped and thrown into prison.Of course Mikage was not going to keep quiet while his dearest buddy rots in jail. So he slips into the night and heads off to rescue his bestie only to find that his bestie has already managed to free himself. Not allowing Teito to shoulder the burden of escape by himself, Mikage dragged him to a flying motorbike Hawkzile which he has prepared earlier. However they were cornered before they could escape and Teito used Mikage as a hostage in order to save Mikage from being convicted for helping a criminal. Teito jumps onto the Hawkzile and flew off, but not fast enough to avoid a little attack from Chief Ayanami. We'll find out what happens to our dear little hero in the next episode. He doesn't look too good. More interestingly, three new bishies has appeared~!!! =^o^= What can I say? I'm a sucker for bishies. So 07-Ghost has definitely caught my attention. Bishies, great art, good action, so far so good storyline... What more could you ask for? ^^ Bishies, bishies, bishies... XD
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After watching the first episode, I already know who my favorite character is. It's Mikage! He's funny, he's good looking and above all, he's a loyal friend! Also, Ayanami, the bad guy, looks quite cool. I don't think I can bring myself to hate him.I like the character designs. 07-Ghost is full of bishounen! As for the animation, I think some of the scenes are made too bright, other than that, I think the animation is alright.Opening and Ending ThemesThe Opening theme 'Aka no Kakera' is sung by Yuki Suzuki. The Ending theme is 'Hitomi no Kotae' sung by Noria. The two songs are alright. Nothing fantastic.Mini SummaryTeito Klein is a boy without memories and he often has weird dreams, which seem to have something to do with his past. He's currently attending a military school with his best friend, Mikage. On the night before their graduation exams, they promise each other that they will never abandon each other. The next day, during their graduation exams, they are assigned with killing a gigantic prisoner. Teito manages to defeat the prisoner but doesn’t want to kill him. The Army Chief Ayanami then enters the room and uses Zaiphon to kill the prisoner. That night, Teito has another dream of his younger self being left behind by a man.The next day, in school, Teito hears the sound of a necklace and it leads him to Ayanami. Ayanami is instructing his men to find the Eye of Mikhail. This triggers Teito's memory and he sees the man in his dream (his father) being killed by Ayanami. Overtaken by rage, Teito runs towards Ayanami and tries to kill him. However, he's stopped and locked up by Ayanami’s men.Mikage hears about it and immediately tries to help his friend. When Mikage reaches the prison, he realizes that Teito has already killed the guards and gotten himself out. Teito doesn’t want to get Mikage involved, but Mikage insists on helping him escape. When they are cornered by some guards, Teito pretends that Mikage is his hostage and pushes him towards the guards so that he can jump onto a Hawkzile below. As Teito prepares to fly off, he comes face to face with Ayanami. Ayanami immediately uses his Zaiphon to attack Teito. As a result of the attack, Teito is injured but still manages to escape. Teito’s Hawkzile flies away from the school and when he's about to crash, he bumps into three guys.PicturesMikage (left) and Teito (right) promise never to abandon each other.Graduation Exam topic - to kill the gigantic prisoner!Teito manages to defeat the prisoner but doesn't want to kill him.Ayanami steps in and kills the prisoner using Zaiphon.The sound made by this necklace leads Teito to Ayanami.Ayanami's conversation invokes Teito's painful memories.The man in his dream is his father and the person who killed him is... Ayanami.Teito tries to kill Ayanami but fails and ends up in prison.Mikage runs to the prison to help Teito escape.However, Teito has already escaped on his own.Teito: 'Mikage, we'll always be the best of friends, won't we?'Mikage: 'You bet!'Teito jumps onto the Hawkzile.Ayanami fires Zaiphon at Teito.Teito is injured but manages to escape.
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Warning for mild, intolerable fangirling. So… YAY!!! *parties hard* 07-Ghost is finally here animated by Studio DEEN!!! I’m waiting for this series for two years since I started reading the manga XD lolz. This one’s a really decent first episode. We get the main characters, the Frau (yes, the), the antagonist, action and a brewing deep [...]
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