STAFF! New Author Soon?

Konnichiwa, international otakus! Today I am showing up to let you know that unfortunately, we must say farewell to Alice and Mommy as authors! Not too long ago I had to let them go because they were having difficulties, but Mommy will be back shortly! Please still love them as I do, they are amazing, have talent, and are lovely people!! We'll be waiting for you Mommy, come back soon!

Also… Guess what? My bestie will be joining the team as well so be sure to get back ASAP!

Want to join the team too? I'd love the help and I think the community would enjoy your pieces and recommendations too so don't hesitate to contact me!

While we're at it, please let me know by contacting me what you'd like to see next on Anime Avenue!

 ☕ Peace out OTAKUS ☕

Summer Wars

   Anime Movie Suggestion - 

  Summer Wars

Directed by Mamoru Hosoda
(this is also in the 'Top Manga' section because indeed, you can read the manga if you prefer!)

An extremely popular online world hold the personal information of millions of powerful people around the world. When a young math genius receives a message in the middle of the night, he solves the complex equation out of habit. Not knowing he just placed a virtual
worlds' artificial intelligence entity in a position to destroy the Earth along with all of the people he knows and loves.

Personal Review: Alright, I will start right off the bat and say that if you're thinking this anime is about a random teenage guy who gets a girl through a video game, you're wrong. If you think all these people in this picture are related to each other and waste their life on a stupid game too, you're wrong(mostly). But, if you think that this girl asks this guy to act as her boyfriend for her grandmother's approval and the trip ends up a disaster waiting to happen, you've won 5,000 Otaku Points!
I remember when I watched this for the first time, there was a power outage because of a storm in like the first third of the anime and I was really sad because I had to wait until like midnight to finish it (Just kidding it was for like 2 hours). When I got back to it, I was highly satisfied by the time it ended. THe art is extremely fitting in my opinion. Not to mention it has a really creative plot while including gaming in the characters lives, without having you stare at a screen in a screen the entire time. However, this may depend on what kind of interactions between the anime characters you prefer, but you have to know that I am OBSESSED with very romantic anime. You don't even have to be as obsessed as I am with lovey-dovey anime to understand where I'm coming from. First of all, on the matter of family problems, the portrayal is fairly realistic. Thankfully, not just your typical scenario that usually goes like this:
Character #1: "I'm really sorry, I did something so terrible as to eat your food without your permission. I should've known better and I will never do it again I promise!"
*(imagine this as a more drastic situation if this is not crazy enough for you; just trying to keep it appropriate for my younger readers out there)*
Character #2: Oh I forgive you just please don't leave again. I love you! ~Nya!"
Me: AHH SHUT UP AND SLAP HIM OR I WILL THROW MY PHONE AT THE WALL BECAUSE YOU ARE ALWAYS LETTING YOUR INNOCENT GIRLY KAWAII-DESU SELF GET PULLED AROUND BY ALL THESE SMELLY PIG-HEADED GUYS BECAUSE YOU CANT EVEN FREAKING THINK OF WHAT THE LOGICAL REACTION IS!!
*ahem; clears throat*
But, don't worry, if you hate that as well, I will show you what a character in this anime would probably do…:
[NEW] Character #2: "Don't show your face here ever again unless you can prove to me that I can trust you once more. Cheating on me with my best friend? Come on. You make me embarrassed to be around you now you @#$%!"
LOL, that's much better right? Now of course I know that it'll get boring if it is always like that but I also know a mixture would be the better for the anime community as well. So listen close! You better go watch this now so I can stop making painfully long reviews. Which by the way yes I did notice this one is not very detailed? Well too bad, deal with it. 0-0

Genre: Action, Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Drama

Recommended Audience: Suggested for Shoujo (10+)
For small amounts of language.

   Xoxo Kenna Sweet 

Natsu No Zenjitsu

     Manga Suggestion - #MRR

   Natsu no Zenjitsu

Tetsuo's mind is brainwashed by art. It's all he thinks about. After all it is hard to forget about the beauty, meaning, and nature of the creation of art. The story changes as a woman named Akira starts watching him as he draws everyday, overseeing the progress and completion of his art. Akira finds interest in Tetsuo's passion put into his jobs and art. On a late rainy night, he notices that Akira left her umbrella in the building and decides to return it to her. He finds her and gives her the umbrella, soaked because he didn't use the umbrella since it doesn't belong to him. When Tetsuo decides he has done what he needed to, he starts to leave, but Akira says to wait. In a split moment, he turns back around to find Akira leaning in for a kiss. Finally, love is in the air for this new couple full of opposing and similar personalities and adventures. 

Xoxo Kenna Sweet 

Magikano

Anime Suggestion - Magikano

Manga by Takeaki Momose

Description:
Ayumi Mamiya is a witch cursed to lose her powers but there is one boy who can break the spell and save her. Haruo Yoshikawa thinks he is a normal boy but unknown to him; his three sisters are witches who use their magical powers to keep him protected and ignorant about the existence of magic. Now Ayumi must wake up Haruo's powers and save herself but his sisters are guarding him 24/7 with their lives.

Personal Review: 
After watching this new anime, I started to think about how glad I am for the weird humor. I'm sure you may be uneasy about the characters at first but sooner or later you'll look at them as your own siblings(that is if you are an anime otaku like me). 
For example, this series you could say has a bit of Harem to it, calling attention to the scenes where the main character's sisters are obsessed with him and won't let the new girl make a move on him. XD

The plot is a fragile yet interestingly clever one. Every moment provides you with a minor conflict to laugh at, a brand new quest to follow, or flashbacks into the main characters past which shows her true objective.

If I were to compare this to another anime, that would most likely be Rosario + Vampire. Only because the relationship between the main female and male character are both worried about their future relationship. Due to the fact that one person came here for a strict goal and realizes how kind and developed or perfect their target is. This eventually messes up the relationship somehow and is later patched up. 

For example: in Rosario + Vampire, Tskune is attempting to enroll in a special school that is in a very isolated location. Later realizing it is a school reserved for monsters, he tries to leave before he develops more feelings for the girl he likes; Moka.

#2: In this anime, Ayumi Mamiya has transported to where Haruo Yoshikawa lives and is enrolling in the school he goes to. Because somehow he is the only one that can save her from her curse. So, she secretly has to get close to him and unlock his powers that he doesn't know exist. However, he can't find out because if he does, he'll destroy all of humanity!
Lastly, something I want to say is that I really felt dumbfounded when I found out that memories have been repeated for the characters just to save the earth because the only way the demon king can be contained is through time constraint. Sad right? That means nobody would ever grow old, die, experience new memories, or anything! Because the stupid demon king is so dang powerful that the people who have powers constantly have to rewind time, to stop his awakening. Even worse, this means that Ayumi Mamiya will never have her curse lifted!

Genres: Romance, Comedy, Harem, Supernatural, Magical girl.

Recommended Audience: In my opinion, this show should not be suggested for underaged pre-teens in consideration of very little inappropriate humor.

Xoxo Kenna Sweet

Become Habituated To Kiss

      Manga Suggestion - #MRR

       Become Habituated To Kiss

(From Manga Rock)
Description:

What if one day a stranger suddenly kissed you like in a movie?

And furthermore, that person was handsome like a movie star?

Kang DaYeon is definitely not your average girl. --

A heavy eater, and simple minded,

A slow witted girl with no sense at all.

However, she is the area's best fighter, Kang DaYeon.

When she saves a person on the brink of death,

he shows his gratitude with a sweet and sensual kiss.

The weird transfer student Kang Uh yuk (Oh yuk?).An exciting story of taming and being tamed!

From a mini critics perspective:
Okay, first things first, I really enjoyed this manga because of it's sense of humor, drama, and hints of romance shown by the characters. Kang Da, was one of my favorite characters in the manga because she wasn't the typical feminine character you usually read out. No, she eats like it's nobody's business, is the best street fighter in the area, and every once in a while is still a girl.
Woo Hyuk on the other hand, I also enjoyed his expressions and attitude towards the other characters. Being the second best fighter, he was very annoyed that he got saved by a girl. But, this is the exact reason I believe he was able to meet her and love all the same. He finds Kang Da intriguing and shows his feeling for her in a way an elementary schooler would -– by picking on her. Funny enough, this subject continues...

Jung In has been Kang Da’s best friend since they were small. So, of course, it is obvious to everyone that he has a crush on her and wants to impress her. You'll be able to feel at least a little or more pity for this character because he has loyalty and dug up his utmost love for her but she is still completely clueless.

Overall, this manga was exciting to read and I definitely do not regret it in the least! The drawing style was definitely unique and the backgrounds/ story was very clever too! It was fun to explore this manga and I hope more will come out by this author.

Xoxo Kenna Sweet

Namida Usagi - Seifuku no Kataomoi

Manga Suggestion - Namida Usagi 

Seifuku no Kataomoi #MRR

Author: Minase Ai

Description: {quoted from MangaRock}

When Momoka, a very shy girl who loves rabbits, is forced to change seats, she finds herself sitting at the back of the class, next to a boy she has never spoken to before, Narumi Takahiro. Everyone thinks that he is strange and all of the girls are afraid of him. Why? There is a rumor that he is cursed and and that the girls sitting next to him will never find love. Momoka believes in the rumor and fears him, but she gradually discovers the true Narumi and eventually new feelings are taking a hold on her. Is it friendship... Or love?

Personal Review:
| WARNING - EVENT SPOILERS INCLUDED |

To start off, everyone knows the characters introduced make up the entire story, so lets give them some spotlight time. Most definitely, I love the personality of the characters and how they realistically support each other in the story. 
Narumi Takahiro, being the 'weirdo' in the classroom, has a very bright, intriguing, and friendly side to him. Anyone who reads deeper into this manga should fall in love with his character. Unless of course you are one of the fangirls who only go for the popular dudes in the story which would be  

In addition, I began to think that the author of this manga was very clever in the set-up or story behind the cause of the character's relationship (seat-change occurrence and rumors added together). Another detail that surprised me was that the author didn't hesitate to include a personal matter during the scene where during a run, Momoka experiences cramps and sits at the sidewalk to take a rest. Then she realizes that her period had come and unable to move, she starts to panic. Just after that, Takahiro runs by and he notices Momoka sitting by the sidewalk. Instantly worried, he goes up to her and asks if she's all right. Almost instantly, he realizes that she's on her period, he covers her with his jacket and carries her to the nurse. Momoka is touched by this gesture and starts a new perspective of Takahiro. I mean just take a poll here; raise your hand if you have ever read a manga or seen an anime where the creator includes explicit evidence of a character going through puberty? Noone? Didn't think so. This is one reason to think the series is unique!!
Next up, as she gradually discovers Takahiro's sweet side and falls in love with him, the events get more serious. I lost my mind where she gathered the courage up pretty late and decided to confess to him after graduation and he already left from the station for a forever distanced trip to Hokkaido.
Sadly, several years have already passed and Momoka is already a freshman in high school! This series gets SUPER HOT AND SPICY(to those who know: am i right? or am i right?) once rumors (yes more gossip and rumors announced by yours truly.. just kidding) are exclaiming a sexy/handsome freshman has come to the school. Obviously, hearing these whispers Momoka is shocked to find out they are talking about Narumi Takahiro.
Hmph, you thought that was getting hot? Just wait! Here's my favorite part…
Ongoing, Momoka becomes heartbroken after she confesses because she is PLAIN REJECTED because Takahiro has a "girlfriend". (WHHHHHHHAAAAAAT?!! Then why does he return the googoo eyes to her? : My thoughts exactly..) Anyways, they start the whole "Can we stay friends though?" crap, that also involves the "I try to move on with my life, but he always reminds me why I love him" stuff.
OOOOOOOH AND ONE MORE SECRET!! Because Momoka appears to be the innocent and lovely good girl type, there need not be any explanation for the reason guys notice and immediately fall in love with her. And the juicy stuff you knew would come right after… Yes, it starts making Takahiro jealous, despite the fact that he has a girlfriend.
(SPOILER ALERT  86% - DONT READ IF YOU DONT WANT TO)
The only reason Takahiro rejected Momoka is because he made a promise to his so-called 'girlfriend'. During the series, they show the scene that exposes the true reason Takahiro is stuck to his girlfriend for the time being. Being the responsible dude he is, he can't stand to break a promise, even if it means sacrificing life's true treasure; love.

I REALLY LOVED THIS MANGA AND I KNOW YOU WILL TOO! 
(um.. so what are you doing here? GO AND READ IT!)

Genres included: Comedy, drama, romance, slice of life, school life, and shoujo.

Recommended Audience: There is no amount of profanity, sexual content, or anything inappropriate for young readers. This is a Shoujo manga.

Xoxo Kenna Sweet 

Absolute Duo

Anime Show Suggestion- Absolute Duo

Absolute Duo is a beautifully made anime about teens who try to get into a school of physical defense and fighting called Toryou Academy. To get in, they have to fight the person they're paired with. If they win, they are accepted into the school. If they lose, they're excluded. The students summon their own unique weapon and use it to their advantage. Toru is a student who gets in and he meets Julie. When the time comes to pick your "Duo", (permanent partner and room mate) they become a Duo. They make friends and practice fighting together. Whenever trouble comes to the academy, they help each other out. This is a comedy/action/romance with lots of suspense! 

Genres: Comedy, Action, Romance, Fantasy, and Harem!

:)

Click here to watch the first episode of Absolute Duo for free!

xoxo Kenna Sweet

(E.P. by Kenna Sweet)