Blade and Soul

Title:  Blade and Soul
PG-13 (scantily clad women and blood/gore)
4 of 5 stars

Alka has been accused of killing her master and is on the run from the agents of the Palan empire.  In this standard fantasy setting, Alka is the stereotypical heroine who also happens to be a trained assassin from the Clan of the Sword.  She is an absolutely stunning beauty with long silver hair, deep blue eyes, and a chest that would make a priest look twice.  The first episode finds hired as a soldier to work for a village far in the fertile countryside.  The surrounding villages has been acquired (either bought of simply taken) by the Palan empire in attempts to cultivate plants that create 'Heavenly Spirits,'  As the first episode ends, the Palan empire attacks the village  and slaughters most of the villagers save the daughter of the village chief, who has been serving as the temporary leader.  The Palan warrior leading the attack,  opens and consumes a small blue vial of the Heavenly Spirits.  His muscles enlarge and his veins glow blue as the Heavenly Spirits take effect and augment his abilities.  After a short and quick battle, Alka easily dispatches the leader and the episode ends with the chief's daughter and Alka talking about taking revenge on the Palan empire.

Writers note:  This is apparently an adaption of a Korean MMORPG.  Oddly enough along with the typical  swords and armor/magic that is often found in fantasy settings, there are firearms (flint-locks, semi-automatic hand guns, and fully automatic assault rifles with scopes).  I'm still under the impression that to call a Korean crazy, is simply redundant.  And for those we are going to whine about me being racist, let me stop you and say that first, this was not a joke and second, I am Korean.

Spring 2014 Amines Released

With the beginning of April 2014, the new Spring season of Animes are airing. Here's a list of the ones that have been aired and translated (sub titled) into English for the non-Japanese speaking enthusiasts:

Abarenbou Kishi!! Matsutarou

Akuma no Riddle

Baby Steps

Blade and Soul

Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou

Captain Earth

Dragon Ball Kai (2014)

Dragon Collection

Fairy Tail (2014)

Gokukoku no Brynhildr

Haikyuu!!

Hero Bank

Isshuukan Friends.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders

Kamigami no Asobi

Kantoku Fuyuki Todoki

Kenzen Robo Daimidaler

Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Returns

Kiniro no Corda: Blue Sky

Love Live! School Idol Project 2nd Season

Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei

Mangaka-san to Assistant-san to

Majin Bone

Mushishi Zoku Shou

Oreca Battle

Pokemon Best Wishes! Season 2: Iris vs. Ibuki! Dragon Master e no Michi!!

Seikoku no Dragonar

Selector Infected WIXOSS

Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii

Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V

(last updated on 4/7)