Monday, April 14, 2008

Deus Machina Demonbane

Alternative title:
Kishin Houkou Demonbane (Japanese)

Genres: comedy, romance, science fiction, supernatural
Themes: Mecha

Plot Summary: Kuro Daijuuji is a poor detective living in Arkham City. One day, he was requested by Ruri Hado of Hado Financial Group, to search for a magic book. While he initially refused, Ruri offered him a large sum of money upon completion of her request, in which bribed Kuro to accept. As Kuro searches for the book, he unexpectedly runs into Al, a pretty girl that is actually a powerful grimoire. They forge a contract with each other, bestowing Kuro with powerful magic. Soon afterwards, Al also activates Demonbane, a deus machina owned by the Hado Financial Group, to combat the mechanical menace from the Black Lodge. With this, the war between the Hado Financial Group and the Black Lodge begins....


Running time: half hour - Number of episodes: 12
Opening Theme: "Hito, Kami, Hata - Man God Machine" by Yuichi Ikuzawa
Ending Theme: "Modern Rose" by Kanako Itou
Credits ANN

Demonbane01 - Demonbane02 - Demonbane03 - Demonbane04 - Demonbane05 - Demonbane06 - Demonbane07 - Demonbane08 - Demonbane09 - Demonbane10 - Demonbane11 - Demonbane12

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Darker Than Black

Alternative title:
Darker than BLACK - Kuro no Keiyakusha (Japanese)
Genres: adventure, drama, mystery, science fiction, supernatural Themes: Post-Apocalyptic, Superhuman
Age rating: Teenagers (May contain bloody violence, bad language, nudity)
Plot Summary: In Tokyo, an impenetrable field known as "Hell's Gate" appeared ten years ago. At the same time, psychics who wield paranormal powers at the cost of their conscience also emerged. Hei is one of the most powerful of these psychic agents, and along with his blind associate, Yin, works for one of the many rival agencies vying to unlock the mysteries of Hell's Gate. Running time: 24 minutes
Number of episodes: 25
Opening Theme:
#1: "HOWLING" by abingdon boys school (eps 1-14)
#2: "Kakusei Heroism ~The Hero Without A Name~" by An Cafe (eps 15-23,25)
Ending Theme:
#1: "Tsukiakari" by Rie fu (eps 1-14)
#2: "Dreams" by HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR (eps 15-24)
Credits ANN
Darker Than Black01 - Darker Than Black02 - Darker Than Black03 - Darker Than Black04 - Darker Than Black05 - Darker Than Black06 - Darker Than Black07 - Darker Than Black08 - Darker Than Black09 - Darker Than Black10 - Darker Than Black11 - Darker Than Black12 - Darker Than Black13 - Darker Than Black14 - Darker Than Black15 - Darker Than Black16 - Darker Than Black17 - Darker Than Black18 - Darker Than Black19 - Darker Than Black20 - Darker Than Black21 - Darker Than Black22 - Darker Than Black23 - Darker Than Black24 - Darker Than Black25