Project A-ko |
(summary directly from back of box)
Earth-- The not-too-distant future... A city is miraculously
reborn just sixteen years after being completely destroyed by a giant meteor.
Our story begins in the prestigious Gravitron High School for Girls, nestled
in the suburbs of the booming metropolis, as the English teacher, Miss
Ayumi, introduces two new students. A-ko, and her dizzy sidekick,
C-ko. A-ko is a lively seventeen-year-old, no different than any other...
Except for the fact that within her diminutive frame lies a strength that
can only be described as superhuman. The trouble begins when B-ko,
the
spoiled but brilliant daughter of a business tycoon, decides she wants
C-ko for herself. And once B-ko decides she wants something, heaven
help anyone who stands in her way. Unless that anyone is A-ko.
B-ko becomes the irresistible force and A-ko the immovable object as the
action
explodes across the unsuspecting city. B-ko goes up against the
invincible A-ko with her arsenal of powered robot-suits, including the
most powerful of all, "Akagiyama 23". Meanwhile, a monstrous alien spaceship
piles its way towards Earth in search of...? What is the connections between
the girls and the alien shop? Who is the mysterious "D"? What
is the secret between A-ko's
power? What dark past fuels B-ko's rage? why is C-ko such
a space-case?
Pokèmon |
Pokemon, or "Pocket Monsters", was a huge hit in Japan. I mean, REALLY
huge. Based on the original Game Boy game, Pocket Monsters has acquired
a large Empire. And now, it has come to the US shores. Started with Nintendo's
Pikachu invasion in Topeka, Kansas, as a promotion, and then moves to US
TV. The Game Boy game in English is scheduled to be released Sept. 28.
And yes, this IS the anime that gave all those kids seizures in Japan.
Due to Pikachu's (the main character) flashing eyes 20 minutes into an
episode. This scene has been cut out of the American version, and also,
the animation speed has been slowed down. (Animation Smoothness: 5)
We join Ash Ketchum, a 10-year old boy on a quest to become the world's
greatest Pokèmon trainer. What are Pokèmon? They are the
kawaii little animals on the show. (The main character, Pikachu, is an
electric Pokèmon) Ash is soon joined by Misty and Brock, 2 gym trainers.
Constantly bugged by the egotistical, loud mouthed, says-so-much-yet-accomplishes-so-little
Team Rocket.
This anime, without a doubt was very Kawaii, and it's humorous ALOT,
I mean, just
take a look at Pikachu! It's WAY kawaii! Can't go wrong with a character
that looks like this. Even if you don't like the anime, the video game
is VERY addictive! I have heard rumors that Pocket Monsters is also going
to be ported to the N64.