My Story: Angel's Past

If you've been reading my blog you know I've been posting about My Story so here's another chapter/episode. (Last Post)

Opening

Angel has a dream about her childhood and how here parents initially managed to get her to stop using her powers and eventually forget about them.

Summary

Angel reflects on her childhood and how she became the young woman she is. Of the four main characters Angel is able to blend into society and pass off as a normal human the most. Angel was born looking like a normal human. As a toddler Angel soon discovered she was part cat and was transforming back and forth and using her powers, much to her parents shock and dismay. Her parents managed to coax her into staying as a human and not revealing her cat powers as she was wild, playful, cheerful child. She eventually forgot about her cat powers and lived as a normal human as the oldest of three children. She rediscovered her powers upon meeting Takeshi and the gang and learned to use them.

Ending

Angel's parents admit that what they did was wrong and that they aren't ashamed of her being an obake. They tell her she should be whoever or whatever she wants to be and should never be ashamed of who she is.

Overview

So we go more in depth about Angel and how she became who she is. Now next month is February so I will be doing my annual V-Day post.

My Story: Switched

So as you probably guessed I'm going to post more from My Story. Here is more of a funny comedic episode/chapter where Taro and Nina's bodies get switched.

Opening

Taro and Nina find a gem. They then begin to argue over who found it and how they slow the group down. Suddenly something happens and they end up in each other's bodies.

Summary

Taro and Nina are both shocked to find themselves in each other's bodies and initially freak out while Takeshi and Angel try to figure out what happened and what to do. Taro and Nina agree to just act like each other in school so no one will know. However, Taro and Nina spend most of the time in each other's bodies humiliating and embarrassing each other. The group gather and decide to try and reenact the events to get Taro and Nina back into each other's bodies. When they try it doesn't work however, a scroll reveals that Taro and Nina must truly emotionally understand each other in order to get back into their own bodies. Just then Kyofusho's henchmen come. Taro and Nina struggle to use each other's powers but Takeshi, Angel, and Sova manage to drive them off.

Ending

Taro and Nina finally sympathize with each other about the tragic losses they've endured (Taro's father and both of Nina's parents) as a result of Kyofusho's actions. They are finally able to switch back into each other's bodies. Nina secretly admits she has feelings for Taro to Angel.

Overview

So we see Taro and Nina get trapped in each other's bodies but we all see a step forward in their relationship. Stay tuned for my next post.

My Story: The Blonde Wolfboy

I've been posting what I've been coming up with for My Story and now here's more. Now I'll introduce three new characters.

Opening

Chad Callahan, a new exchange student from England, arrives in school. He quickly gains attention from girls and popularity, due to being tall, good-looking, and athletic. He plays soccer, baseball, and basketball, and is son of a former FIFA player

Summary

Chad Callahan befriends Angel and Nina, however Taro becomes suspicious of him, that he's hiding something. Takeshi says while they should keep their guard up, he tells Taro not let the jealousy get to his head. Although, Takeshi is secretly jealous of his friendship with Angel. After school they search for another gem in the woods. Kyofusho's wife, Kumori and son, Myou attack after they tried to lure the gang into a trap. Suddenly Chad who'd been following them, appears surprises everyone by transforming into a werewolf. Chad, Takeshi, and Taro fight Myou, while Angel and Nina square off with Kumori. Kumori then uses her black magic and they disappear. Chad reveals he took the gem.

Ending

Chad reveals that he is secretly and werewolf and that he is after the gems and scrolls too. He says that while he won't join the alliance, he also doesn't view Takeshi, Taro, Angel or Nina as enemies because they share a common enemy.

My Conclusion

Now we've introduced three new characters, including two major villains. I will do my best post every month but things have been hectic in my real life.

My Story: The New Moon

I've been posting about My Story (last post) and what I've been coming up with as far as chapters/episodes go. Here we will find out another fact that our characters have limits to their powers

Opening

Nina tells Angel as warm-blooded obakes, they will not have their powers on the nights of a full moon or new moon. A new moon is coming up so the gang try and formulate a plan on what to do on such nights.

Summary

The new moon is coming up in two days in which Nina and Angel will be powerless. Takeshi tells Taro that the gang will depend on them since they will be able to use their powers. On the other hand, Nina and Angel decide to sharpen up on their marksmanship and athletic ability to do what they can. Nina with her crossbow practices her shooting and gives Angel how she can improve her aim and distance. They enter the woods when Kyofusho's henchmen ambush them hiding in a cave. Takeshi and Taro do their best to fend them off while Angel and Nina use their crossbow and bow and arrow to combat them at a distance. Taro manages to snatch a gem from one of them and they make their escape.

Ending

The group now have confidence on what to do when any of them are unable to use their powers. Takeshi says during the winter it will be he and Taro who will be without their reptilian powers and must prepare when winter comes as well as practice their marksmanship and martial arts.

My Conclusion

We find more about our characters and that their powers are limited during certain times of the year. Therefore they must rely on their other skills in marksmanship and martial arts. Stay tuned for my next post.

My Story: The Kappa

So if you've been reading my posts about My Story, my last post was on Kuchisake Onna, The Slit-Mouthed Woman, now our characters come across a new legend, The Kappa. Also, this will be another filler episode/chapter. 

Opening

The gang hear stories and legends of a mysterious creature appearing in the woods known as the Kappa. An aquatic amphibious-like creature with the appearance of a turtle.

Summary

Taro and Nina suspect this could be another creature summoned by the villain Kyofusho. Takeshi and Angel believe there could be another explanation. The Kappa is aquatic and lives in or around water and is known occasionally for attacking people. The group set out into the woods with cucumbers, the Kappa's favorite food, as a lure in order to investigate the sightings and see who's behind it. They spot the creature across a stream. Angel puts out a cucumber as lure then the creature attacks. Takeshi and Taro come to her defense but Kyofusho appears.

Ending

Kyofusho orders the creature to retreat and reveals he's training creatures such as the kappa to add to his army but the kappa runs away never to be seen again.

Overview

I'm sorry that I had to put out another filler episode/chapter but I've just been busy with my full-time job. Additionally, I had to take time to work on my mental health too. I will still do my best to post something every month.

Tonikaku Kawaii (Tonikawa: Over the Moon for You) Review

So I didn't really think I'd being doing another anime review but I was interested and watched Tonikaku Kawaii and decided to do a review. I know most of you were expecting an continuation of My Story but that will be postponed for next month which I apologize for. Like most anime Tonikaku Kawaii started as a 2018 manga known as Fly Me to the Moon written by Kenjiro Hata. In 2020 it was adapted into the 12-episode anime known as Tonikaku Kawaii or known outside of Japan as Tonikawa: Over the Moon for You by Seven Arcs. There is an additional OVA and an extra episode that recaps the series. Tonikaku Kawaii is a romantic comedy, slice of life, science fiction anime.

Summary

Nasa Yuzaki is determined to leave his name in the history books. Ranking first in the national mock exam and aiming for a distinguished high school, he is certain that he has his whole life mapped out. However, fate is a fickle mistress. On his way home one snowy evening, Nasa's eyes fall upon a peerless beauty across the street. Bewitched, Nasa tries to approach her—only to get blindsided by an oncoming truck.

Thankfully, his life is spared due to the girl's swift action. Bleeding by the side of an ambulance, he watches as the girl walks away under the moonlight—reminiscent of Princess Kaguya leaving for the moon. Refusing to let this chance meeting end, he forces his crippled body to chase after her and asks her out. Surprised by his foolhardiness and pure resolve, the girl accepts his confession under a single condition: they can only be together if he marries her!

My Thoughts

Tonikaku Kawaii was a very enjoyable romance anime. It's a simpler romance anime and while the romance is unrealistic, the characters are still very interesting and enjoyable to watch. It's a rather light-hearted romantic comedy, but we do see how Nasa and Tsukasa's feelings for each other grow stronger. We see how Nasa and Tsukasa adapt to their life as a married couple and the various things they go through. I like Nasa and Tsukasa as a couple and they are both pretty cute. The other characters are also interesting and add to the story very well. Overall, it's not an over-the-top romance anime but it is still a very good enjoyable romantic comedy anime.

My Conclusion and Message

I would give Tonikaku Kawaii 4.5/5 stars or a 9/10 score. It's not a masterpiece anime but still a very enjoyable good romantic comedy anime. It's a pretty heartwarming story about life as a married couple with the various challenges they go through.

I've been working full-time so I don't get as much time to work on my blog as I used to. Also, I've had to focus on my mental health as well. I apologize if I don't post as much as I used to.

My Story: Kuchisake-Onna, Slit-Mouthed Woman

If you read my last few posts I've been posting My Story (Previously). Well here's the next part from where we left off and here they will face the legendary Kuchisake-Onna aka the Slit-Mouthed Woman. Just to be aware, this is kind of a filler episode. Here's a link (Kuchisake-Onna Wiki). 

Opening

A woman wearing a hospital mask has been sighted following and targeting small children.

Summary

Takeshi, Angel, and Nina decide to investigate the sightings of Kuchisake-Onna while Taro scoffs it off as a some people playing a prank but agrees to go along with the gang. They also want to know if she is a demon who is an ally of Kyofusho. The next day, they prepare bringing money and candy to distract her in case she follows them, as well as their weapons for defense. They see her and then capture and unmask her to reveal it's just someone playing a prank. Just then another Kuchisake-Onna appears asking if she's pretty as usual. The gang hesitate on what to say, she then rips off her mask revealing her hideous deformed slit mouth screaming am I pretty. Taro swoops in and attacks her with a knife. She then fades and reveals she's an illusion created by Kyofusho but doesn't give a reason why.

Ending

Takeshi tells everyone that they should be aware of Kyofusho's tactics and how to not fall into his traps. They wonder on what is to come from Kyofusho.

Overview

This was another filler episode/chapter so sorry again if you kind of expected something more. My full-time job has been pretty hectic so I don't really have as much time to post as I used to. I've also had to focus on my own mental health recently. I apologize if I don't post as much.