A Review of Flip Flappers

I couldn't wait any longer! I have been urging to talk about this show so I will!!! Flip Flappers was my favorite show of the Fall 2016 season and for plenty of good reasons. This entire show is just a big slob of artistic genius! I'm not the biggest fan of magical girl shows buut this one has captivated my heart and was one of the biggest surprise of the year for me. I am GiraffePants and today I will be doing a review of Flip Flappers!

*NOTE* There will be spoilers

SYNOPSIS

Our story starts off with an average normal teenager by the name of Cocona. One day Cocona has a fateful encounter with an eccentric girl named Papika and asks her to join her and organization known as Flip Flip. Flip Flap is an organization focused on adventuring to the parallel world known as Pure Illusion and collect crystal fragments that will grant a wish if they're all collected. Cocona soon discover's that her childhood friend, Yayaka also seeks the fragments but for a rival organization bent on conquering the world. As Cocona and Papika collide with Yayaka, Cocona will learn more about Pure Illusion and the secret it holds.

STORY

This is a wonderful story about new and old friendships just with OP magical girls and a sick ass parallel world. Friendships are every important in this show, and the show chooses to focus on three relationships; The relationship between Cocona-Papika, Cocona-Yayaka, and (Major Spoiler) Soruto-Mimi. Each relationship goes on a set of twists and turns that challenge the relationship (This is prominent in the case of Cocona, Papika, and Yayaka). The show drives the fact that relationships are important for emotional support and overcoming challenges. For example, towards the end of the show, Cocona is forced to face her mother Mimi in her dark transformation but she can't do it alone! She needed the support and help from Papika in order to defeat Mimi and the best way for the pair to grow strong was by realizing how important their relationship with one another is. These relationships definitely have their downs but all the challenges the show's relationships go through are important to strengthening the bonds between characters. I absolutely love that this was the focus of the show! It adds a nice deep level for character development that pulls through nicely might I add. We see many characters go through stages of maturation and if there's something I love, it's development. 

Although, overall I enjoyed the story, I had trouble following what was going on in the beginning. This is the only negative I had with this show. In the beginning they throw the viewer into the world of pure illusion and developments happen quite fast in the first episode. Because of this, you can feel a bit confused after the first episode. Then in the third episode, Cocona and Papika are in a completely different situation than where we left off and it can come off as chaotic! The show does this because it wants the cover the concept that pure illusion is a world with differentiating environments and that the world itself doesn't follow the exact same rules as earth but when Cocona is suddenly the bad guy in a apocalyptic wasteland and we don't know why, it can make us tune out. It took me some time to process what was going on and understand the situation. That isn't the last time it does something like this so I can see where people may be turned off at some point. Besides that, this story was great all around and I enjoyed it immensely. 

CHARACTERS

As I've said, the focus of this show is on relationships and in order to illustrate that effectively, the characters have to be good and Flip Flappers does just that! The best characters of the show just happen to be Cocona, Papika, Yayaka, Soruto, and Mimi; The same set of characters whose relationships were focused on in the show. This isn't a coincidence. Each one of these characters shows a strong personality one way or another. Papika is care-free and generally happy while Cocona is cautious and shy. That isn't to say that this is how they are all the time; just like in real life people show a wide arrange of emotions aside from our most dominant common ones. For example, as the show progresses, Cocona learns to be more joyful as she continues to explore through Pure Illusion along with Papika. 

I LOOOOOOOOOOVE the characters' design. The girls are very slender and nimble and have very large colorful eyes. Their designs are crafted to represent a sense of adventure, curiosity, and innocence. And then there's Cocona's and Papika's Flip Flap transformation! Oh My god, I can't begin to explain how much I love their magical girl design. Their clothes are tasteful; I think the revealing back design and lack of clothes covering their shoulders is awesome cause it makes them look fucking majestic! I especially love their legs; one being completely covered by a white stocking with a short boot and the other just being a long fading boot. Lastly, I love that their hair grows practically twice in size, and both the hair and eyes changes color! Take note magical girl shows cause this is good design!

MUSIC

The music for Flip Flappers is definitely enjoyable. I like both the OP and ED; Actually I love the OP and ED! The OP titled "Serendipity" by ZAQ is great to listen to. While listening, it pumps me up for the episode I'm about to see (Which is good since that is the OP's job). The ED "FLIP FLAP FLIP FLAP" by TO-MAS feat.Chima is also great. It's a very quiet song, with a simple rhythm and  some fantastic singing. That song gives me a great feeling; It's kinda like a satisfying feel you get after seeing a great movie. It also feels very "Alice in wonderland-ish." The music within the show is pretty damn good. There's a wide range of genres the show uses to portray whatever feel they're trying to go for. When things are intense or action packed, they'll use Electronic music that's very fast paced and complex or when there's a need for a sense of wonder, the show will use orchestra music or other more traditional music that's more moderately paced. That's just a small taste of the music Flip Flappers that you can expect.

ANIMATION

OH! OH! Where the hell do I even begin here! Flip Flappers has the best animation out of all the shows that aired in 2016! They definitely deserve it for the masterpiece they've given us. First thing! the design of Flip Flappers is amazing! The regular world is full of beautiful European architecture and Patchy green lands. Then there's the world of Pure Illusion. Pure illusion uses many environments that range from snowy wonderlands to Tron like metropolises! It's practically orgasmic to witness just how much thought they put into the world alone.

Another great thing about this show is the color. Color plays a huge role in the animation and storytelling of Flip Flappers. Whether you're in the outside world or in Pure Illusion, the show is always colorful (except for that scary school episode). The world they go into in the second episode is especially good and my favorite! Colors are very bright and sometimes play an important role in showing character feelings. In the second episode you can see that Cocona's and Papika's Hair and eyes change color according to how they feel. Don't believe me, check that episode again and you'll see it.

The world and color of Flip Flappers is great but the movement of the animation itself is what drives this show in. The fluidity of scenes and the unorthodox angles for those scenes makes a hard impact on the viewer's eyes and delivers unique story telling you wish you could get everyday. From epic fight scenes to more subtle moments, Flip Flappers is carefully calculated and animated to give you a work of art that can only be described as "Breathtaking."

FINAL VERDICT

Tchnical Score- 9 out of 10 (A)

If you can't tell, I think that Flip Flappers is beautifully constructed and the thought that went into this work has payed off well. Jaw dropping visuals and a fantasy story that explores relationships and the obstacles that come with relationships is what really makes this show great. Combine that with a fantastic cast of characters and well-composed music and you have one of the best shows of the year!

Personal Score- 8.6 out of 10 (B)

The reason why my personal score is lower is because I did have that initial confusion at the beginning. I wasn't able to process what was going on for a bit but If I watched this again I believe that this score wold be higher. In the end, I highly Recommend that people watch this show because it is a true piece of art that will astound your eyes and heart.

As always, I hope you guys enjoyed this post! I did my best to explain things out and show why I love Flip Flappers so much. If there's anything you guys want to comment, then feel free to write down below! If you like what I do, then consider checking out my YouTube Channel, GiraffePants Anime for more content and I'll hopefully see you all for another post! PEACE!!!

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Top 10 Blonde/Yellow Haired Anime Girls

Blondes...the hair color of beauty over here in the western hemisphere. It's not the most creative hair color in anime but it's still just as beautiful! Yellow and blonde tend to represent confidence, happiness, naivete, and stubbornness. My list of cute blondes may not reflect that but I do love them all. Here are my top 10 blonde ladies of the anime world.

NOTE: THERE MAY BE SPOILERS

10. VORONA

To start off this list, at number 10 is Varona from Durarara. I couldn't make this list without adding this feisty Russian to the lineup. Now, I didn't put her here just because she's Russian; there are many other aspects to like about. I like women that can kick my ass and Vorona can definitely kick my ass! Her combat skills are pretty top notch; they have to be since she's an assassin otherwise that would be embarrassing! I think the biggest reason I like her is her character design. Her slender build, eyes, outfit, and hair design are awesome. I don't like the hair over the eye look in real life but in anime, that's some good stuff (That's why I like Rem from ReZero so much). The last reason (most useless reason) why I like her so much is because she rides a motorcycle! I like girls that can ride motorcycles and look good doing it!

9. IRINA JELAVIC

At number 9 on the list is...wait...oh my god, another Russian!!! You should know at this point I like Russians. Yes, at number 9 is Irina Jelavic aka Bitch-Sensei from Assassination Classroom. Other than being Russian, I'm going to continue with the sexy assassin angle I did with Vorona. If you can be beautiful and deadly with a gun, that's a plus in my book. She's more of the classic assassin; infiltrating and fooling men to their own graves. SO HOT. She's also...um...very well endowed and what can I say, I'm only human. But besides those superficial reasons, I also like that Irina has another side to her that makes you love her. Irina can be clumsy and childish due to her disconnection from regular society. She even has insecurities like everyone else which I like. I like someone I can relate to somewhat which puts her above Vorona. 

8. CHITOGE KIRISAKI

Next on the list is Chitoge Kirisaki from Nisekoi. I love all the girls from Nisekoi but Chitoge is pretty cool (she's still number 2 on the show though). I like Chitoge because she's a person I would actually be romantically interested in. Irina and Vorona are cool and everything but I'm not gonna meet someone like them in real life. Chitoge is a person you could meet in real life cause she has normal great qualities. She is intelligent given by the fact the she speaks two languages fluently and has valedictorian level grades. She is athletic and very talkative (unlike my antisocial ass). She cares abot people she associates with and goes the extra mile for them if need be. On top of that, she has a nice figure and awesome hair (The pink ombre at the end is amazing). I tend to not like tsnderes but she's on my list of Tsunderes I actually like (along with Taiga Aisaka and others).

7. MIO KUSAKAI

Next girl up on the list is Mio Kusakai from Keijo. I've put Mio on this list for a couple reasons. One, which is the obvious reason; she is smokin! Now that I think of it, she reminds me (design wise) of Rias Gremory with yellow hair and a swimsuit. Besides her gifted proportions, she is quite the fighter. She's considered to be a keijo prodigy and she definitely shows that. I don't think she even gets hurt during the entire show! She's fast, agile, and has some real power tucked into her.........weapons. Her ability to hypnotize competitors with her breasts is something to behold but in all honesty, she doesn't have to do anything to hypnotize me! Sorry, that was demeaning. Personality wise, I like how forward she is. Anime characters don't tend to be forward people but Mio doesn't give no shits! She hits on girls out the wazoo! I think she just does that for fun but none the less, I like people who aren't afraid to say things that could be seen as questionable.

6. LUCY HEARTFILIA

Number six on my top 10 list is Lucy Heartfilia from Fairy Tail. Lucy is a celestial mage working for the Fairy Tail guild. Her celestial spirit magic is pretty cool and unique. I had never seen magic like that before I watched the series so seeing her do that was pretty awesome to witness. She's also pretty funny; she often plays the role of comic relief but I do laugh whenever she has something to say, so that's alright with me. Her design is so good! The show's always changing her hair style and wardrobe and she always looks good. I don't like it when characters have like 2 outfits because it just seems lazy to me but Lucy always has something new going on. Lastly, I respect her love for her friends. If you've watched Fairy Tail, you know Lucy gets emotional and at times makes big sacrifices for her comrades and I respect that. As a famous person once said, "Put some respek on it!"

5. TSUGUMI KOTOBUKI

At number 5 on the list is Tsugumi Kotobuki (Mugi) from K-On. Ah, the K-On girls are definitely a group to be adored and it wouldn't be the same without Mugi. Besides being super moe, I love the fact that Mugi is just so darn nice. I like girls (and people in general) that are nice. She's a gentle spirit who does her best to be considerate. I hate girls who attract drama cause I ain't about that life; nice girls who everybody likes are way better. I also like how sometimes she's not in tune with common sense. I find her quirkiness to be adorable and it makes me want to hug her!!! Lastly, I love that fact that she loves food! I am a man who loves food and I like girls that aren't afraid to eat a big old slab of ribs drenched in sauce and the only way you could ever eat it is like a wild animal. Mugi loves to eat cake and snacks and I love her for it. Also cute eyebrows...

4. CHARLOTTE DUNOIS

Next on the list is Charlotte Dunois from Infinite Stratos. I tend not to choose too many girls from harems because they tend to be one dimensional but I really like Charlotte. I enjoy her mature personality; Everyone else on the show is somewhat tsundere but Charlotte is very kind and polite (Kind I say, not a coincidence the farther we go down this list the nicer these girls get). Although she is mature, she does have impulses of childishness which I love cause I'm a big kid inside. When I saw her in her one-piece cat pajamas, I thought to myself "She's the one!" Cuteness overload over here! Also, she's just straight out cute! Her long hair, purple eyes, angelic smile; she just makes my heart flutter! Move out Miss Universe 2017 (who happens to be french),  Charlotte beats you by a mile! 

3. MITO IKUMI

Number three on my list is Mito Ikmi from Shokugeki no Soma. Women who can cook are pretty awesome. I can't cook for shit so when I see someone make a fantastic dish with ease, you know I'm gonna respect that! Not only that, she got the looks to go with those skills. She has a much more western body; more curvy, darker skin, more endowed. That appeals to me being an American and I especially like the fact the she has darker skin. There aren't enough dark skin girls in anime so seeing her is awesome! I enjoy her fiery personality and confidence in her skills. She isn't afraid to get into a cooking brawl and show what she can do with thick meat (that sounded sexual)! Women with confidence and passion in their eyes always seem cool to me!

2. KAORI MIYAZANO

At number two on this list is Kaori Miyazano from Your Lie in April. Where do I even begin. One thing I love about Kaori is her ability with the violin. I've never said this to anyone but... I think women who can play violin are hoooooot! I love the sound of violins so seeing a women who can rock it gets mad thumbs ups from me! I also love the way Kaori lives life. Always trying her best to live in the moment and giving it all she's got to leave an impact on people. We could all learn from that kind of living and for that Kaori gets all the way up here in the 2nd spot. Kaori is super cute and I love her big innocent looking eyes. Her overall design is lovely which is a plus and her long Rapunzel like hair is captivating. Lastly, If you've finished this show and know what happens, you can't help but fall in love with Kaori and her efforts to live life. Her desire to live a life she could be proud of is heart warming and makes her a pretty cool lady!

1. SABER

We've finally come to the number one blonde (in my opinion) on the list and it's none other than Saber from Fate. If there ever was a blonde that was the embodiment of awesome it would be the king of England herself. She wields her holy phantasm, Excalibur, which cuts wind and armor with ease. That might be the greatest sword in anime so major props for her on that. Her fighting skills are just as impressive being a master swordsman and winning the holy grail twice (I think). That screams epic to me! Aside from her combat skills, she is a loyal knight all the way through. She's a woman who fights for her ideals and what she believes in; a symbol of justice for everyone to admire in awe. Let's not forget that saber is a very beautiful woman. Everything about her is lovely from her emerald green eyes, pale skin, and lovely blonde hair tied with a ribbon. Whether she's wearing armor or a dress, this girl always looks top class! These reasons make Saber the best blonde lady in anime!!!

I hope you guys all enjoyed this post! Leave comments down below about what you thought about my list. Is there another girl who should have been on this list? Make your argument not that I care! If you like what I do, follow the blog or check out my YouTube Channel, GiraffePants Anime, for more great content! That's all for now, hope you guys had fun reading and I'll see you for the next post. 

The Great Passage Review

One of my favorite genres in anime is the Slice of Life genre which explores the issues that can be found in everyday life and gives avid watchers a nice needed break from all the crazy content anime gives us. A recent show that I fell in love with is Fune Wo Amu also known as The Great Passage by Studio Zexcs. Most of us would describe most anime as a race, intense and competitive but The Great Passage isn't like that at all; it's better described as a leisurely stroll through the park. I'll explain what I mean later below so lets get into this, shall we?

REMINDER

• There may be spoilers (can't really tell)
• Synopsis down below for those of you who need it
• Skip synopsis if you don't need it

Synopsis

This story is about a shy quiet man by the name of Mitsuya. He works in the sales department at his publishing company but he's obviously chosen the wrong path. That's when he meets a fellow co-worker named Masashi who's also in the sales department but sees that Mitsuya would be a better fit somewhere else. Masashi introduces Mitsuya to the dictionary department which holds only three members. The department learns about Mitsuya's talent for definitions and editing so soon they hire him to work in the dictionary department and that's where our story takes off!

Story

So what do I mean by leisurely stroll. Instead of being fast paced and full of twists and turn, this show decides to take its time to tell its story. That's pretty difficult considering that this show only runs for 11 episodes. Many people (including some of you) probably feel that 11 episodes is not enough to execute a story properly but I think that 11 episodes was the right number of episodes for this show. It fully explored every topic it needed to explore (more or less) and that's due to its good pacing. This story centers around the lives of the members of the dictionary department as they work to complete their dictionary, "The Great Passage." The show encompasses around 15 years from the point Mitsuya joins the department until the books completion. Because we cover so much time, a lot of things are covered. The show never gets boring (in my opinion of course) because there are plenty of problems that come along the way just as in ordinary life. So why does it also feel so gentle and slow paced even though so much time passes. I think this is because the approach to the show is very peaceful. Plenty of internal monologues and talking things out. This show isn't a wild roller coaster of emotions like a romantic drama or a shonen. It's a show meant to help us think about our position in life and contemplate what we should live for.

One thing I love is how the show focuses on the individual as much as the entire dictionary department. Characters get a chance to share their thoughts and not just be 1 dimensional. Mitsuya, being the main character gets most of that spotlight but the supporting cast gets a good portion to demonstrate their views and personality. You see that this show isn't just about making "The great passage"; It's about the entire lives of this cast and their dedication to this project which acts as the glue that sticks them together. This story includes romance and dramatic situations, just like in real life where there are multiple things going on in one's life. Time with individuals opens up the show to another layer by giving us more than just dictionary making. That's not to say that the time the group is together is bad. I'm enjoying the show just as much when they're together working on the dictionary. The struggles of making a dictionary from the ground up was interesting to experience. Seeing the chemistry between the characters as the show progresses was good. When the show covers 15 years, you expect things to be different from point A to point B. Good pacing and good content make this show awesome. 

Characters

I enjoy this lovely cast of characters that make the show feel real. My biggest compliment is that the characters all feel natural. No character feels rushed or put in a situation just for the hell of it. Everyone plays a role which does differ in importance but are necessary none the less. They have great chemistry as I said earlier which helps the show flow smoothly without too many awkward scenes. Character development is another issue. I can't say the character development is awesome. Characters get plenty of screen time but not enough to justify 15 years passing us in the blink of an eye. Mitsuya gets the most development which is fairly decent. He doesn't learn to be any more social but he learns to take action and work hard for what he's passionate about. Seeing Mitsuya being a bit of a leader isn't something you'd expect when first watching the show but seeing that development made me happy for Mitsuya. The other characters don't really get character development; they're not 1 dimensional people as i said previously but the amount of change they go through compared to Mitsuya is significant so I have to deduct points for that.

Music

The music reflects the show wonderfully. The majority of the music is orchestral, using woodwind, string, brass instruments, and piano. Most of the music has a peaceful tempo similar to the show's feel since it covers a vast amount of time and has a simple approach to the issues of life. The music is great at enhancing emotions or the situation at hand. For example, in moments of deep thought, the show plays music to represent that or when the show is expressing a moment of success, the show will play music that sounds victorious. I can't say this is the best music of all time, but its music that does its job and is enjoyable to listen to. 

Animation

The animation for The Great Passage is lovely. It gives off a mature feel. Nothing crazy is done with the animation because this is a slice of life show so the show wants to reflect real life as much as possible. It uses a lot of soft colors; nothing vibrant is used like bright yellows or pastels. I wouldn't say the color palette is monotone but it's somewhere in that direction. The character designs are also pretty mature. There are no big eyes or moe girls; Everyone looks mature and simpler. The movement of the animation is decent. I didn't notice any sloppy movement; for the majority of the show, the movement is natural and flows nicely. The art direction on the other hand is average. There are some nice moments of imagery with the ferris wheel and the ocean of words that Mitsuya has to deal with but that's pretty much it. There aren't any crazy camera angles or deep symbolism but overall, the show's animation is great. 

Final Verdict

Technical Score- 7.5 out of 10 (C)

Overall, I thought this was a good show. I'm a big fan of Slice of Life shows and I enjoyed every moment of The Great Passage. The story is good and perfect for watching without a care; A thought provoking story that makes you think about your position in life. A wonderful cast supports the show like pillars supporting a building. The music gives the show a gentle touch that compliments the show's very nature and the animation is nice to look at and presents a mature nature that is perfect for the show. 

Personal Score- 7.9 out of 10 (C+)

I personally enjoyed this show because I enjoy most slice of life shows. I like shows that make me ponder about myself and help me reflect on stuff. If you want to take a breather and watch a pleasant show that may even lead you into a little bit of tears, this is an excellent show to see. If this show Isn't your cup of tea, then what the hell are you even doing here!

I hope you guys enjoyed this post! Leave a comment down below about what you think about this show and if you like what I do, then consider following the blog or check out my Youtube Channel, GiraffePants Anime for more content. That's all guys, hope you enjoyed and I'll see you on the next post.

Best Animation of 2016

Animation comes in many styles and forms. From highly detailed and polished to sketchy and fluid, anime brings multiple dimensions of art straight to our eyeballs and the result is an EYEGASM. I don't know if other people use this term but all it means is that whatever you're looking at is so good or beautiful it gives your eyes an orgasm! 

As you all see I want to talk about animation today! A while back I had seen Crunchyroll's Anime Awards on their site and I looked at who won best animation (not best anime, animation). I was not personally happy about which show won So I thought it would be great to talk about the shows that were in my opinion top quality when it comes to the animation of a show. I've added a poll that can be seen throughout my blog where you can vote for one of the eight shows I'm talking about today so I can see once and for all which show people think has the best animation. I'll write a paragraph about each show as if I was making the case why that show should win and you all get to decide after reading! 

KEEP IN MIND:

• Spoiler free! \*(^o^)*/
• Vote at the end
• Keep an open mind (Try to be as little biased as possible)
• This is not for best anime, this is for the show with the best animation.

Let's get started!!!!!!!!!!

ERASED

From the winter season I present to you Erased by A-1 Pictures. I would describe the animation of Erased as polished and complex. Every shot you see, every color that's expressed has meaning throughout the show. The symbolism of the color red is impactful and adds a second layer of awe that few other shows can replicate. If you haven't noticed, the color red is used in the show for two purposes; moments of warmth and love and moments of danger. Don't believe me, watch the show again and watch out for it. The animation's polish gives Erased the crisp look we like to see but even better, the angles and art direction of the show give it's animation a new perspective that's rejuvenating. The scenes can be heartwarming and then suddenly turn drastic and intense. This show provides animation that is just jaw dropping! How can you not vote for this one!

KABANERI OF THE IRON FORTRESS

From the spring season, it is Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress by Studio Wit. There's only one phrase that can describe the are of this show; DAAAAAAAMN! I mean have you looked at this, there's so much detail and good motion that I'm having a heart attack just looking at it. The animation for Kabaneri knows how to set the mood when it comes to zombie butt-kicking action. Detailed death animations, explosions of blood pouring out of Kabaneri bodies is just a beautiful thing. Let's not forget the warriors kicking that butt! Characters are highly detailed and have a larger than life feel that you expect from Studio Wit. The landscapes are awesome too. green pastures mixed in with steampunk architecture is something we don't see too often but man does it look good! The animation of Kabaneri just screams epic and that is why there is no other show you should be voting for than Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress! 

My Hero Academia

Spring brings the hit shonen show, My Hero Academia by Studio Bones. I would describe this show's animation as cartoonish and fluid. Studio Bones is great at creating this cartoonish look to anime that they're famous for such as in Soul Eater. The cartoonish nature of the show perfects the sense of adventure that we expect from this story. The animation is at its best when expressing extreme emotions like determination or desire. The animation is used in such a way that it enhances that emotion tenfold! the same could be said about action scenes. Action scenes are well drawn and flow very naturally. People may be turned off by anime that looks a bit cartoony but I say nay! We don't get to see anime like this often so I find it to be a fresh take from the traditional anime we see today. Stellar animation that enhances the feelings of characters and audience is the reason why My Hero Academia deserves to be the show with the best animation!

SPACE PATROL LULUCO

Last contestant coming out of the spring season is Space Patrol Luluco by Studio Trigger. Trigger always does amazing work and it's no different here either. Not many people have even seen this show since the episodes only run for 7-8 minutes but that doesn't make this show any less great! Honestly, thanks to the animation, I've gotten more excitement out of this short than many full length shows that I've seen this year. The animation is best described as being active and fun. When you watch Luluco, you can see that there aren't many times when the show is still; something always happening or changing.The animation is colorful and simpler than traditional anime giving it the lively feel that we enjoy. The animation is great at heightening the comedy and absurdities that Luluco is known for and which really makes the show unique. That's why Space Patrol Luluco is a cut above the rest and deserves the title of best animation.

MOB PSYCHO 100

From the creator of One Punch Man comes a new epic series with the best animation you could ever hope for. From Studio Bones, its Mob Psycho 100. There's only one way to describe Mob Psycho's animation; messy but refined. This purposely messy art style gives a flair we haven't seen in the anime industry for quite some time. The animation can seem lackluster and then suddenly jumps into a burst of detailed and fluid art that has you standing in complete awe. Hours of hard work go into an animation that looks messy but terrific at the same time. Animation  like this is innovative, refreshing, and above all completely awesome!!! The action scenes are the best you'll ever see and that's saying something! Psychic abilities, evil spirits, hand to hand combat is all demonstrated beautifully through the work of Studio Bones.The art-style of Mob Psycho is one of the best that I've seen this year and that is the reason everyone should vote for this show.

YURI ON ICE

From the fall season comes a story of figure skating like it's never been told before. I present to you all Yuri on Ice by Studio Mappa. I didn't think figure skating would ever be so attracting to me but after seeing the beautiful animation done by Studio Mappa, I was highly impressed. This show was definitely an underdog at the beginning of the season but now has become one of the most popular shows of the year. I think the main reason for this is because of the great skating animations that we get to see so often. You an describe Yuri's animation as breathing with life. Skating scenes take a life of their own thanks to fluid animation and great camera work. The camera moves as if you were skating with them inside the rink and the angles the camera takes is absolutely spectacular. Even when watching performances from afar, you feel like a spectator sitting in your seat watching the performance take place in front of your very eyes. Yuri on Ice's animation and approach to camera work make it the best animation of the year and should easily win this competition. 

SHELTER

This next entry isn't a show at all but deserves great praise for what it has done; This is the song Shelter by Porter Robinson and A-1 Pictures. In the span of a couple minutes the animation of this music video had our eyes balling which other shows need an entire season to accomplish. The animation by A-1 Pictures is breathtaking to say the least. The sense of loneliness was perfectly created with the variety of open background scenery. Wide and vast fields, icy tundras, empty neighborhoods; all of it giving the feel that the video aspired to reach. Beautiful effects design give the video that professional touch that you expect from A-1 Pictures and adds an extra layer of depth that makes the video all the more enticing. Overall, it's just great animation doing its job; telling a story. Although this entry will get a lot of debate, I believe that there is no better choice than Shelter to be best animation. 

FLIP FLAPPERS

From the fall season, the beautiful original Flip Flappers by Studio 3hz. This studio may not be all that well known yet but they made sure their voices were heard with this project. Flip Flappers is an extraordinary piece that can only be described as colorful and epic! To start off, I'm not even a huge fan of magical girl anime so it really has to take me away in order for me to watch it and Flip Flappers did just that. The reason I took a liking to the show was primarily for two reasons. The first reason is that the action animations are spectacular. I can genuinely call this a show full of Sakuga (over the top quality animation). The second reason being the the color palette and world creation is top notch. Every new world you see is well drawn and gives off the sense of adventure that this show is all about! The spontaneous color changes with scenery and characters is exciting and keeps you interested in whats going on. That's why Flip Flappers deserves to win best animation of the year for all the great things it does.

So everyone, what do you think? Which show deserves the crown of best animation? Tell me down in the comments below and if the show you thought had the best animation isn't here, then tell me the show i'm missing. Don't forget to vote at the poll for your favorite (or other if you completely disagree with everything I've said). Before you click out, consider checking out my YouTube Channel, GiraffePants Anime for more anime content! With all that said, I hope you all enjoyed reading and hope to see you here next post!

 

Top 10 Blue Haired Anime Girls

Aren’t women in anime just beautiful? They come from various backgrounds, abilities, quirks, and most important of all (arguably) hair color. If you watch anime a lot, you tend to develop preferences for a great anime girl and hair color is definitely one such characteristic. Today, I will be talking about the ladies who sport the color blue and are always cool. This is the top ten anime girls with blue hair.

                                                         

                                                        10. Ami Mizuno

First girl to make this list is Ami Mizuno better known as Sailor Mercury from Sailor Moon. Ami has the classic personality for a girl with blue hair. She is the cool and rational type. She is polite and is smart compared to other characters. She cares for people deeply which makes sense since she wants to become a doctor. Ami makes it on this list because of her ice cool personality. If I knew someone like her in real life, I’d be down to the center of the earth because that’s how hard people would fall for her (did that make sense?).

09. Shiina

The next girl on our list is Shiina from the popular Angel Beats. She may be silent but she has a sharp tongue and combat skills that are even sharper! One of the more mysterious members of the SSS, Shiina is quiet but opens her mouth when she has something important to say but those things tend to be ridicule on her members or plans against god. Don’t try to pick a fight though because Shiina is a self-proclaimed ninja. She has multiple kunai which she can throw with great precision and agility to get away from sticky situations. Shiina makes this list for having such an intense personality and kunai to match; also she has a secret love for cute things, especially cats.

08. Momoko Hyakushiki

At number eight is Momoko Hyakushiki from the currently popular Nanbaka. Momoko is the warden of the most advanced security prison in the world. If someone told me that, I’d be pretty impressed but that is not why she’s on this list. She is on this list for two reasons. The first is the she is very beautiful, I really mean that. She can take me to jail and do whatever she wants with me! I apologize if that joke sucked. The second reason is that Momoko has two sides to her personality. The first side is her serious warden side. The second side is her secret girly side where she shows her secret love for one of the prison gaurds! Watching that side of her makes me die with laughter! If you look up some videos, you’ll see what I mean.

07. Umi Sonada

Number seven of this list belongs to Umi Sonada from Love Live! Umi is seven on this list because she also boasts the classic cool personality but she can also sing! Umi is a member of the girl group in the show and tends to be calm, cool, and collected. Despite this, Umi can get very flustered if she is in a situation that makes her uncomfortable.  She also has a great singing voice (I only like the voice of Umi and one other member of the show). Her voice is mature and elegant which is always a plus for me but it’s not enough to put her further down the list.

06. Konan

The next girl on this list is Konan from Naruto. Konan makes the top ten for having one of the coolest abilities! Konan also has the classic cool personality (I’m telling you, this is a thing!) but that is not important compared to her ninjitsu. Konan has ninjitsu abilities related to paper and if you think the power of paper sounds lame, well you have no idea what you’re talking about! She can manipulate paper to be as sharp as knives, strong as a bridge, and she can create wings for herself with millions of pieces of paper. That awesome ability gets her high on this list.

05. Tsugumi Seishirou

Number five on this list is Tsugumi Seishirou from Nisekoi. Tsugumi is a bodyguard and childhood friend to the main female protagonist. She has the personality of a loyal knight, always sticking to her friend’s side and looking out for them but that is not the reason she is on this list. Tsugumi hits number five because she is a secret beauty (what does that mean?). You know when you see someone and you don’t think that person is cute at first but then that person becomes increasingly more attractive as you time passes and in the end they seem irresistible to you. It’s the same deal here. You don’t think much of Tsugumi when you first meet her but as time passes, you end up liking her a lot.

04. Megumi Tadokoro

At number four is Megumi Tadokoro from Shokugeki no Soma. Megumi is a student of the highly esteemed Tootsuki Culinary Academy and comes from humble beginnings. Megumi comes from a small harbor town and attends the great culinary school to improve her abilities despite the fact that most students come from rich culinary backgrounds. Megumi comes in at number four for having the cutest personality ever. Megumi gets flustered very easily and is pretty clumsy. She is a tender girl who is always nice to others and tries her best to not be a bother to other people. She doesn’t have much confidence in her cooking skills but as the show continues, her confidence grows and she develops more faith in herself. You can’t help but love her and all her little cute traits.

03. Rem

Number three on the top ten list belongs to Rem from ReZero. Rem is a maid in the show who has some crazy powers but her powers are not the reason for her being so far in this list. The reason Rem is deep in the list is because she has the greatest dedication of any character I’ve seen. There’s a point in the show where Rem is traveling with the main protagonist as he tries to save the girl he loves but his mental state is in a dark place. Despite that, she stays by his side even when he mentally breaks down. She stays by his side out of love for him and in the end, gives him the strength to get over his mental instability and go save his love. Tragic, but to be that dedicated even when you know your love won’t be returned is something to admire.

02. Juvia Lockser

At number two is Juvia Lockser from Fairytail. Juvia is a member of the magical guild, Fairytail and has the magical ability to control water. Juvia is number two on the list because she has a great personality and an even better body! Whoo! Juvia has an awesome figure; just google her and you’ll see so many great picture of her. Her personality is something to behold too because it has developed dramatically throughout the show. When she is first introduced, she is seen as distant, monotone, and has a classic cool personality. As the show continues she becomes more friendly, emotional, loving, and funny. She is one of the most beautiful characters of the show and that gets her pretty far in this list.

01. Mio Naganohara

Finally, at number one on this top ten list is Mio Naganohara from Nichijou. Mio hits number one on this list because she is one of the funniest characters I’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing. Mio is involved in some of the craziest hijinks a show can have and watching her makes people laugh until their stomachs hurt. Her funny actions really hit the funny bone hard. From her short temper to her passion for drawing Yaoi (boys love), Mio is a fantastic character that brings joy to viewers eyes and for that reason, she hits number one in this top ten list!

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