Little update - Top Character Lists

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Just here with a little update for what you may expect next in the blog.

I have decided to share with you what are my favourite characters (Female and then Male) 20 subjects within each topic. The rate of posting is unknown but know that they are all coming until the end of the year. I will post other topic if between if its needed. For those that know my top lists, i dont do the normal countdown that simbolizes least good to the better one, i just post those characters that i like on a equal level. 

Some ground rules for these top lists: Characters from anime/mangas, western comics/cartoons and characters from video games. At least 2 characters for each serie/video-game.

As i said, the "Female characters list" is coming first and then the male one. 

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The "J Top Lists" - "New generation Cartoons" Top List

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Here with another Top list for you, this time about modern cartoons that are better than expected in my opinion of course. 

And before doing a "Old school cartoon/anime" list i feel that i should point out some series that to me worth seeing in the presente. The rules for this Top List are: All cartoons have to be from the year 2010 ownards and have to be made by western hands even if it has "japanese animation" influences.

Gravity Falls

Disney has been making some radical changes in recent years. Back in the day Disney was always known for its films and amusement parks, its original creator driven content always seemed to take a backseat. For years the only decent original Disney channel series were Fillmore! and The Weekenders. However like I said recently Disney has been taking a bold new direction. The addition of Disney XD has led to the creation of some great shows Phineas and Ferb and particularly Chris Prynoski's new show Motor City. Their current original content mirroring the 90's shows that put creator driven series on the map. Their latest play in this new direction the creation of what so far promises to be perhaps their best creator driven series yet Gravity Falls.

From a cartooning and animation standpoint the series feels refreshing. The character designs feel like some superb mixture of The Simpsons, Classic Disney animation with a bit of The Marvellous Misadventures of Flapjack thrown in. The Characters are drawn in a very fun way and they lend themselves to the quality character animation the series has produced. From a character animation standpoint the work is spirited. It is fluid and comedic exemplifying how much the character animation can be integral to the characters themselves.

So far this is a near perfect show its only misstep so far the episode entitled Dipper Vs. Manliness, which I won't spoil it for you, has a great concept but is too much build up and not enough pay off. For me this is a show that makes the kid in me smile. Watching this now is like tuning into my childhood favourites, only now I am old enough to appreciate it.

Avatar: The Legend of Korra

I love Avatar the last airbender. So when they came out with this Series I was so excited and I watched it till the end. But when I heard that they ended it so Korra and Asami can be together. I was so mad it completely ruined the show for me. Like why did they have to go and do something like that. Can't you just make a show that is good without it having something like that in it. I see that everywhere I go so I would have liked it to not have been in one of my favorite shows of all time. I'm still gonna watch Avatar the last airbender but I don't know if I would want to watch Korra like the original much better than the new one. And this has been bothering me for the longest time. And I haven't seen everyone upset about this. how can everyone be okay with this it is unbelievable that people can just accept stuff like this. Thank you for ruining this show for me.

Ben Ten: Alien Force

This sequel series is much better then the original Ben 10. Suprisingly, this series was better then I thought. Ben and Gwen dont fight anymore, the main villain is ACTUALLY CLEAR and actually DANGEROUS. However, one thing I did'nt like was the Forever Knights. From being awesomely evil, they go to fighting a dragon. I mean, wtf? But, the DNAliens and Hybrids are defenately awesome. They're much dangerouser than boring Vilgax :P The DNAliens actually are cool to me.

Seeing old heroes is always nice. Cooper, Azmuth and all. I can't wait for Season 3. Hopefully Darkstar will look better and attempt to use Azmuth to create a mini-style Omnitrix? Anyways, awesome series.

Steven Universe

When you search for wrong things you can find them! Even in a Tom and Jerry you can see stereotypes and mildly sexual behavior. People complain when there are too thin characters and people complain when they're too big! We all come in different shapes and sizes and I think it's refreshing to see a character that doesn't fit the "physical mold". Whether she be Darker skinned with a cubed futuristic afro or thin with spikey blonde hair. 

Each of the characters on Steven Universe are modeled after the meaning behind the gem they dawn. Garnet- Protection Pearl- Sophistication Amethyst- Playful Stevens character lost his mother at birth and the whole story line is not only him saving the world but finding himself while being taken care of by his late mothers "sisters". The father isn't an active or constant part of his life but he continues to be fun loving and learns himself each episode with the women in his life. He takes trips to see his father they mourn as well as celebrate the life of Stevens Mother. I think it's a positive message for racial, physical, and emotional tolerance.

Huntik, Secrets and seekers

HUNTIK: SECRETS AND SEEKERS is fun to watch ... if you don't ask too many questions. The action sequences are exciting, the Titans are fearsome, the story is interesting, and the animation is lush and beautiful. There are plenty of mysteries about the amulets, the long-running conflict between the Seekers, and the Titans that Lok is eager to solve, and viewers will enjoy going along for the ride.

That said, a few parts of the show don't stand up to scrutiny (OK, maybe more than a few). For example: The amulet has been stashed in Lok's room for years, and the Organization shows up looking for it just seconds after he discovers it? And one of his classmates just happens to be another Seeker? Not so plausible, but so what? Few kids will notice these discrepancies because they'll be too busy enjoying the rest of the show -- and maybe clamoring for some of the related merchandise.

Star Vs The forces of Evil

With all things what you feel is appropriate for your children varies greatly from person to person. Different people have different sets of values and I want to respect that you make those judgments for them on a case by case basis. Let me start off by saying that this series is a ton of fun. Cute/colorful designs, fluid exciting action, and rapid fire humor all come together to keep you engaged in every 11 minute story. The main duo is very likable and usually tries to do the right thing even though they are often misguided. There isn't the usual "capable one, helpless one" relationship here. They're both pretty well to take care of themselves but aren't above making stupid mistakes. The action is certainly violent but very cartoony and not at all graphic. It is mostly stylized karate and the main heroine shooting rainbows or narwals out of her wand. There are a couple of points where people look very beat up but as far as I've noticed nobody has died. 

There are a couple of mildly sexual jokes that I've noticed but they will probably go right over the heads of young children and from the other reviews I've read one of them went over the heads of most parents. The first is in the episode "School Spirit" where the spirit squad does a mildly suggestive dance to try and distract the other team. The second is in the episode "Monster Arm" where the character Marco's arm turns into a giant tentacle. A couple girls at one point say something along the lines of "I wish it was my boyfriend" possibly being a subtle tentacle porn joke (DO NOT look that up if you don't know what it is. You have been warned). The rest of the humor is quite solid. It's not always very nice or very politically correct so depending on your sensibilities you could find nothing wrong with it or find it offensive. Overall recommendation is to watch a couple episodes on your own to see if you think it's okay for your children. In particular you may want to check out the couple that I mentioned earlier.

Miraculous Ladybug

Marinette is just your average teenage girl living the dream in an ultra colorful and vibrant Paris.  She’s cute, smart, and a pretty awkward but she’s sweet until she activates her Miraculous jewels–with help from her kwami Tikki–by donning them as earrings.  The minute they are activated she’s suited up and ready to kick some villainous butt as superheroine Ladybug.  When Marinette is Ladybug she’s confident, strong, and commands attention.  She’s solely focused on saving the day and with good reason.  Her kwami (and Cat Noir’s) runs out of energy which can lead to her superhero cover being compromised.

The animation is beautiful. The colors are light and vibrant with a sunny, dream-like quality, and the influence of anime is evident and heavy throughout from the way the characters interact to their mannerisms.  Imagine looking at a highly stylized, CGI anime and you’ve got Miraculous. If you weren’t sure about the show, let me tell you, I watched the show with the junior geeks who range in age and they love the show so far.  Of course, the boys were grossed out by Marinette’s crush on Adrien, but they got over that

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)

This show has been the best since the 80's and it's constantly getting better. It is great for kids because of its good role models and positive messages. Master Splinter is a wise rat, what can I say? He tells his sons never to be arrogant, he punishes them when it is necessary, and loves them to death. This is a great role model, and when young children watch this, they think of their own parents and how much their parents love them. 

Splinter isn't the only one who sends out positive messages, you know. Donatello is a hideous monster, right? He isn't, but that's what he thinks. He thinks because he is a turtle, he has no chance with his dream girl, (TEENAGE) April O'neil. This sends out more positive messages than you think- because as the show progresses, the two become closer and eventually, they will be lovers. This shows children that someone will love you, no matter what you look like. In turn, this show is good for kids of all ages because it sends out good messages and has great role models. Turtles, despite it's age, is still on top. Also, some people have been saying that this show is bad for kids because of the "blood" that it involves. Yes, some mutants gush ooze, but my five year old brother watches it and I haven't seen the slightest change in his attitude. 

Sonic Boom

This new sonic series came out better than expected. The animation is superb. Very detailed, smooth, and everyone is quite expressive. So expressive that it got comical on its own at times.The humor was better than I expected. I didn’t expect the jokes to have context, punch lines, and quite possibly the best voice acting I’ve heard in a Sonic cartoon in a long time really helped put emphasis on that. In fact Amy has received probably the best voice she’s ever had. Eggman is as awesome as ever, Sonic and Tails sound more natural the more I hear him. Even Sticks’ voice wasn’t that bad. I’m impressed!

As for the character personalities they stick out enormously. Sonic is the cocky guy that cares for Tails and his friends but will be honest and blunt when he feels he needs to. Tails is the guy determined to complete his mission and will prove that he’s capable to handle the job. Knuckles is…Knuckles. Amy’s complicated. She’s a goofball but not an idiot or oblivious. She’s the problem solver, the mediator. The one who will look at both sides of the situation and be as understanding as possible. When there’s a mission she tries to keep the team optimistic as much as she can. Basically Amy’s goofy when she wants to and understanding when she needs to. Both worlds.  Eggman’s an evil genius with a childish side, has an ego, and will find any opportunity he can to destroy Sonic and his friends. Even if it means him getting into otherwise awkward situations to do so. He finds Orbot and Cubot to be useless robots Orbot and Cubot didn’t get a lot of dialogue but from what it seemed they’re loyal to Eggman and try to earn his respect as much as possible despite his terrible treatment in return.  As for Sticks she’s paranoid and hyper at times but she’s not gullible. In fact she’s the first that sees through Eggman’s lies. Every character is unique, shines, and they only get involved when the plot calls for them. Sticks only showed up more when she was a necessity. Tails was the focus of episode one because of the role he played in the plot. It was all about replacing him as Sonic’s sidekick. No one stole the focus when they didn’t need to. There was no filler either. The plot of each episode took up both in their entirely.In closing, I love this show. A worthy successor to Sonic X. What you think of the show, however, is a different story for obvious reasons.

Its better than it has a slow start but with time becomes better specially in the last episodes of the season.

Wakfu

Let me say, it's really hard to find something good for the 8-10 age range. Most American cartoons are trying to be "edgy" which mostly seems to mean unrelentingly stupid or mean-spirited or both. This show is a banquet of visuals, hysterical slapstick cartoon violence and positive, likable characters. I love it. I thought "European + anime" might be too risque but it's barely a peppering and mostly pretty innocent.

Anywho, the show overall is exellent with great characters and animation along with plot. It is extraordinary and i reccomend that anyone thirsty for a good show should watch this.To me this is the best animation that france ever produced. 

RWBY

Even if its creator Monty Oum said "RWBY its is own beast" from a certain point of view we can say that this web serie is the first ever hybrid between ocidental and oriental animation even if it is in 3d.

The serie as become more and more mature by the thirth volume and thats the point, to make the audience grow up with it. At the point of this post theres 2 months left for the start of Volume 4 and it seems that the creators will step up their game for the future and to me is the most (from all that i like) well done western animation.

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The "J Top Lists" - "Swordsman" Top List

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I´m here with another Top List, this time with the best  (to me) sword users in anime/manga and cartoons. Rules here are: Any character that uses a sword or more even if is a mercenary, ninja or a soldier. He has to use a sword, simple as that.

Guts (Beserk)

His skills in battle are truly unmatched. Even when struck down and all seems hopeless, he'll find a way to fight back against the tendrils of fate. If a demon stands ready to finish Guts off, he'll take his daughter hostage and use that to his advantage. He may not be some knight of valor and honor, but his dirty swordplay is what makes him akin to even the most powerful of celestial beings. He dares to strike back against fate and presumes to kill a god who was once his friend. Add that to a magical suit of armor which transforms him into a relentless beast of the night and you have possibly the most powerful man in any lore.

Guts may not have magic, video game powers, ki etc but there one thing he has more of than any of these other fighters, determination. If you compare Guts story to the others on this list I doubt that many would be able to come out of it as well as Guts did and he's a broken Badass. Guts is a hardened soldier who has lived his entire life fighting, whether it's humans, monsters or apostles Guts has always had some form of challenge that he has overcome. He has survived wounds that would make a shonen protagonist cringe and has fought monsters that would normally be considered big bads all their own as if they were nothing but mooks. When he was just a man he could cleave through walls of demon flesh and with his berserker armor he can destroy anything in his way.

Kenshin Himura (Ruronin Kenshin)

When it comes down to swordsman, we find a single strike can be fatal. the ultimate technique for kenshin is basically the manifested will to live. with this will to live, he will with a speed surpassing the gods, never be killed. assuming he were to have the will to kill, which I certainly believe if it came down to it he would kill, there is no one better. he can dodge absolutely any attack while simultaneously striking with speed faster than the gods. on top of all this, his technique is impeccable in all standards. speed, agility, timing, intelligence, experience, all are on his side.

His flawless swordmanship and his ability to evaluate every battle he ends up in in to create a plan in almost an instant is why he is the best anime swordsman. He holds expert skill in every aspect of being a swordsman; he has the speed, the skill, the power, the evaluation skills, the mentality, and not to mention a vast array of techniques which ensures that no matter who or what he finds himself up against, he has a trump card for them all.

Gintoki (Gintama)

Even if he is a joke parody swordsman he is a very strong samurai, capable of defeating or outright killing opponents with just a wooden sword. He has been shown to be highly charismatic, capable of drawing people just by his words alone. He also has a very humorous side which most anime swordsmen don't have which sets him apart entirely from everyone. While acting stupid and idiotic for most of the time, he has shown to have a loving and care side for which he doesn't show very often.

Not just for his swordsmanship and originality for a main protagonist, but for for his morals. Though he acts like an idiot a lot of the time he really does know what he is doing and what needs to be fought for. Selfless, brave, skilled, and strong are just a few words to describe this samurai with a soul of silver.

Jubei Kibagami (Ninja Schroll)

Jubei is probably the best fighter of his era. His skill with a katana as well as his quick thinking have allowed his to take on powerful superhuman opponents as well armies of ninja and to top it all off he is almost always able to walk away unscathed. His aside from his weapon mastery his most impressive ability is his iaijutsu technique that allows him to draw his blade so fast that it actually send razor sharp shockwaves a fairly good distance.

Jubei is not only deadly because of his skills with a sword but also his quick thinking and tactical genius. In game terms he is often able to Dupe superior opponents into making fatal errors on which he can capitalize. He is also highly perceptive as well making it difficult for opponents to get the drop on him.He will often lay back or even full on dodge against more powerful opponents and wait for the right right opportunity to attack or he may dupe them into making a mistake and capitalize on it.

Goemon (Lupin The Thirth)

He appears in many Lupin the 3rd video games, as well as he does in the manga, and anime. His sword, an antique bamboo blade, has been passed around in his family for generations. It can cut anything in half with a quick chop, from a lettuce head, to a giant bridge. He is also a disciple of Lupin III and aids him on many heists. He doesnt speak much, but his words are very powerful and he is a very wise man.

As his name suggests, he is the thirteenth generation descendant of legendary Japanese thief Ishikawa Goemon.

Dante (Devil May Cry)

Dante is never seen without his trademark handguns Ebony and Ivory and his been known to use a wide variety of Devil Arms (read: the soul of a demon turned into a weapon) which include the three swords that himself and Vergil inherited from Sparda, the Force Edge (later becoming the Sparda Sword), the Rebellion and the Yamato.

To have devil blood flowing through one’s veins is to be blessed with heightened power, endurance and special abilities. Dante has been seen toying with launched rockets acrobatically, reacting nonchalantly to being shot in the head and mouth and suffer gaping blade wounds in the abdomen only to rise through and out of the sword (loosing an incredible amount of blood), instantly regenerating organs, skin and blood and walk away without a second thought.

Erza Scarlet (Fairy Tail)

Erza is literally the best swordsman ever, and NEVER underestimate her because she is a girl. She uses a magic ability called "Requip" which means she has weapons stored in another dimension that she can pull out at any time. But she has her own one of a kind ability. She can also "requip" her armor to give her power boosts, healing boosts, speed boosts, and much more. Her armor is used to protect her from any type of magic. One of her requips, "Heavens Wield," summons as many swords as she wants, and attacks her enemies with them. She is honestly the best character for a swordsman and has a great backstory too.

She has so many armors and can conjure over one hundred swords, she needs to be higher on this list.With Armor and weapons infinite, and the ability to control hundreds of full size swords simultaneously, Erza Scarlet is the embodiment of a badass swordswoman, proving not only men can look great swinging a sword.

Genji (Overwatch)

If you've got a bit of a soft spot for ninjas, swords and shuriken-flinging, then we think you're going to get a pretty big kick out of getting stuck into Genji. This mysterious and deadly Hero can be used to field a truly intimidating assassin onto any map, but we have to say you're going to need very sharp reflexes indeed if you want to make a significant impact with this Hero on the battlefield.

Not only is Genji a dab-hand at dishing out damage, he also possesses some exceptional mobility skills in battle thanks to his passive ability. This allows him to both clamber up walls and also do a double-jump whenever he's taken to the air. This sort of acrobatics, combined with his razor-sharp weaponry, allows a very skilled player to absolutely terrorise the opposing team, as Genji races between targets and tears each one to shreds in the blink of an eye.

Roronoa Zoro (One Piece)

He presents something the manga world has lacked. Ever since Vegeta from DBZ, every badass charachter has been following his steps and scenario that Toriyama had made so original. Zoro was someone that finally brought some originality: he didn't need any dark past of immense pain, he doesn't need to be the rival of the main protagonist. He does what he wants when he wants and still he has an equal footing with the main character, still is considered the number 2 of the series and is still considered the reincarnation of... Badass.

One Piece is the most famous Manga/Anime of all time, so its obvious that the most bad-ass swordsman in One Piece is going to be the number one swordsman of all time. His tough guy character, his 3 sword trademark, the first mate of the most famous Manga/Anime team, His legendary moment of risking his life to save his captain. All hail, the soon to be Strongest Swordsman of all time.

Qrow Brawnen (RWBY)

In a world where every weapon is also a gun and a lot of hunters use them, Qrow Brawnen is one of the best around, his sword unlinke other weapons is 3 in 1, Sword that can also turn to a scythe (the strongest form of the weapon) and also in a shotgun. It been said that he uses magic with his guns but we will have to see and has a lot of bad luck. Crows do bring bad fortune for some XD

What is your favorite swordman in manga/anime and cartoons? Share your tastes with us!

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The "J Top Lists" - "Villains" Top List

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Villains, who doesnt love them to a hero to rise he needs a obstacle to conquer. And this is a big Top List so hold on tight for this one. And to remember that spoilers exist here for the characters of each respective series. And to remember the viewers i do top lists in a diferent way where all my pics are at a equal level.

Aizen - Bleach

Aizen belongs to one the most dangerous villain types: one who possesses a functioning brain. Aizen uses his advanced intellect to manipulate his underlings and achieve his selfish goals. His even-keeled, calming attitude frustrates his foes as he frequently treats physical encounters as redundant occurrences.

Aizen is also a master tactician who never enters a fight without analyzing his opposition first, determining their strengths and weaknesses. He’s also incredibly proficient as a swordsman and in unarmed combat and moves at blistering speeds. His spiritual power eclipses most in the anime and can use his it to form a shield around him that can kill living beings close in proximity. 

The Major - Hellsing Ultimate

On the surface, that's all this character is. That might seem uninspired, trite, or even a bit lazy. But watch him work and you'll find that The Major, although he does represent a few common cliches, is wonderfully written. And it's all in the context of an anime from Japan, a country that had a not very pleasant relationship with the Nazis that it tries to get people to forget about.

The Major has plenty of great moments, but there's one special scene in Hellsing Ultimate where The Major makes a grand speech to his troops. It is quite something to behold, and one of the defining moments for this character. The Major doesn't have a fiery, raving demeanor like Hitler. Instead, he is quite jolly and relaxed. With a demonic smile on his face, he goes into a sociopathic diatribe about his literal love of war. He describes with great glee and great detail how he loves the sights and sounds of the unique brand of suffering that armed conflict brings, regardless of whether he's on the winning side. He spouts lines like, “It moves me deep within my heart to watch a fresh recruit stabbing over and over into the bloated chest of a long dead enemy,” and “I love to be squashed under the heel of the American and British war machines; the humiliation as my men crawl around like vermin, ducking the York bombers flying overhead.”

This speech goes on for six minutes. It is brilliant stuff, and shows the plain nature of the man. He just loves war. He doesn't really care if he wins or loses. He just loves the conflict. Some men just want to see the world burn, but The Major wants to throw a party while it happens. But he's just so damn articulate and clever that his insanity becomes oddly intriguing as he gleefully wallows in the horrors of war with a poetic fervor.

Vicious - Cowboy Bebop

He didn't have any superpowers, and he wasn't out to conquer the world, but he was what every good villain needs to be a major challenge for the protagonist to overcome.

Vicious was a crime kingpin. Ambitious and ruthless, Vicious stages a coup against the biggest gangsters in the solar system. There could have been a sweet spin-off prequel series detailing the rise of Vicious, in the style of a grand epic reminiscent of The Godfather. But he was also once Spike's partner in crime, and once upon a time they both courted a special lady named Julia. This convoluted relationship with the series protagonist, Spike Spiegel, created a unique tension. Without Vicious, Spike was a somewhat lazy vagabond bounty hunter aimlessly traversing the spaceways from one job to the next. But with Vicious in the picture, Spike is motivated, focused, and determined. Vicious ignites something in Spike and the scenes where they face each other are pure anime gold.

Naraku - Inuyasha

If there were an award for Most Persistent Villain, this guy would surely win. Naraku was practically impossible to kill, and served as the primary villain in the Inuyasha series from beginning to end. He also has one hell of an origin story. Naraku was born in the days of feudal Japan, from the fusion of a horde of weakling demons and Onigumo, a criminal who got severely burned by his gang boss for trying to take over the gang. Onigumo ends up being cared for by Kikyo (a local priestess). Onigumo had a mad crush on Kikyo but got totally friend-zoned, so he made a deal with the local minor demons: they could consume his body, and the demons would combine into one entity to become part of new creature. And thus Naraku the villain was born out of opportunistic demons and a sexually frustrated invalid. A perfect recipe for evil.

Always plotting, and always cruel, Naraku's most notable skill was manipulation. Humans, demons, sinners, and saints all fell victim to his plots. It didn't matter. He could trick just about anybody into playing a role in his schemes. He also spends a lot of time wearing a baboon skin, complete with head. He's not only cunning and cruel, his fashion sense is creepy as hell.

Kid Buu - Dragon Ball Z

Kid Buu may not be the most powerful Dragon Ball Z villain (although that is highly debatable) but he’s certainly the most deranged and volatile. Those two traits, coupled with his childish frame of mind, make him the biggest threat to Earth among the anime’s rogue gallery.

If that mindset allows him inflict more damage and subsequently a larger threat to Earth’s heroes, then Kid Buu really is the most powerful villain in not only Dragon Ball Z, but in anime. His pursuit of Vegeta and Goku to challenge him led to countless planets being destroyed simply because they weren’t there. Buu just wants to have fun, and his idea of fun includes murdering countless innocents and achieving selfish and shallow goals.

DR. Eggman - Sonic the hedgehog

He is the Eggman and he always has the masterplan, since the begining and in all of his "personas" the good old doctor always has been the main threat to sonic and his friends specially in the comics here he is the most madman around being a image of polution, industry and science in the classical era of sonic. 

Yes he has been in the bottom of the garbage can for some time because of the simple fact that he didnt was the main boss and because he tried to play with forces beyond his control namely god entities that live in the world like Chaos, Solaris, Dark Gaia but not the time eater because he was in total control of the creature anding in the last boss potition from sonic colors onward.

Madara Uchiha and Kaguya - Naruto Shippuden

In this case putting two characters was the most becase the two are connected for storyline reasons. Madara Uchiha is the type of villain who may be prone to lose his cool outside the battlefield, but when he engages in battle he enters a trance-like state and allows his expertise in combat to supplant any potential mental shortcomings. Uchiha’s chakra (think life source) is said to be so powerful that he can battle for hours on end without regressing. He even took on hundreds on opponents at once and easily dismantled them despite an unrelenting barrage of attacks coming from every angle. He also wields the power of Susanoo, a spiritual power that fights on the user’s behalf, and even manages to achieve Complete Body form, providing him with added agility and control of the Susanoo.

Of course when Madara abuses his power that triggers the wrath and the plan of the god of destruction Kaguya and its known that Madara was controling nothing at all, all had been planned by Black Zetsu son of Kaguya herself to give her a reason to return to the real world, its up to team 7 to destroy their final foe and end the everlasting 4º great war.

Raoh - Hokuto no Ken

The most badass villain in existence that even is own death was a explosion of testosterone and the full image of a badass. The eldest of Ryuken's four adopted sons, Raoh is actually the older brother of Toki and Sayaka and the younger brother of Kaioh. His name became synonymous with the star "Bōkyōsei" (Violent Evil Star).

As Raoh developed a fierce and terrifying fighting style, Ryuken came to fear his power and chose Kenshiro as his successor to Hokuto Shinken. Subsequently, Raoh broke the 1800 year law of Hokuto by refusing to give up his power. Ryuken tried to stop him from misusing the Hokuto style, but Raoh killed him and left the temple to further his ambition. He assumed the title of Ken-Oh (King of Fists) and amassed an army to conquer the wasteland. Among those to join under his banner were Jagi, Amiba, Yuda and Ryuga.

Dr. Doom - Marvel Universe

The ruler and king of Latveria himself, maybe the most powerfull human villain in the Marvel universe, maybe the only villain to be able to use science and magic at the same time (black magic mostly).

Dr. Doom has done many feats like: Stealing the power of the Silver surfer and Galactus, getting private and touchy with Scarlet Witch under Magneto´s beard just to Troll him and even with Sue Storm herself, defeated the Hulk in ONE MOVE and defeating the avengers at certain points, saving his mom from hell and Mephisto himself, going one on one and phisical with Ghost Rider, hiring Spiderman as a mercenary and letting him leave alive for respect and in conclusion conquering the world TWICE but going back on it because it was too easy and he was simply bored.

Blackbeard (Marshall D Teach) - One Piece

The "D" is not in his name by chance, Blackbeard is a pirate with a plan and is willing to take it to the end to become the king of the pirates and if he has to lie and backstab you in the back he will like a real pirate would do.

The begining of his plan made him broke one of the most important rules of a pirate ship, not to kill a crewmate, stealing the devil fruit from him, the one that now allows him to nullify other devil fruits, he captured Ace just to enter the shishibukai and steal whitebeard´s devil power and after running away becomes a emperor taking most of whitebeard´s domains. The fact is that at this point of time the fact that he didnt show up until now opens new possibilities for the character in the future od the series.

Matsunaga Hisahide - Sengoku Basara

What better villain to make this list than a equal personality as the joker in the sense that he just wants to watch the world burn. Hisahide made is first appearance e Sengoku Basara 2 Hero and in SB3 Utage by fan demand.

In the events of Sengoku basara 3 that of course are completly fictional, he is the reason Mitsuhide became crazy and with the identity of Tenkai, hell if we want to go even more in the past of the story of the games, he is the reason why Hideyoshi went blind with power, he was the one that made Tokugawa kill Hidedyoshi, why Mitsunari fought Ieyasu in Sekigahara. Yes, hisahide is the reason of the existence of of the story of SB 2 and 3 without even making an apearence while the country fell in desarry. 

You can defeat him everytime as you want but you WILL NEVER give him the killing blow because he will blow himself up EVERYTIME, from a certain point of view as a insult to the player. Hisahide is a good writen villain that actualy acomplishes in his mission depending on the scenario you choose.

Cinder Fall - RWBY

All that she wants is to be feared and respected even if by force. Yes Cinder Fall is a evil version of cinderela if she went rogue and actually one of the few villians that (in part) achived total victory, she got that maiden power that she wanted from Amber to get and killed Pyhrra in combat until a certain surprise silver eye warrior in traing showed up. 

Everything may point that she may had a rough childhood before meeting Salem (the probable main villian of the series) that gave her the tools that she needed to exercise her plan. But from what i can tell we havent seen nothing yet from her and if people hate her then i image when Salem comes around.

What is your favourite villian in video games and anime/manga?
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The "J Reviews" - Captain América Civil War

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Time for another movie review, this time going to marvel´s Civil war, it came a little late but let´s go:

The Marvel Cinematic Universe consists of roughly two types of films: most are standalone adventures based around one of the MCU’s central heroes, while every year or two comes an event picture (usually with Avengers in the title) that brings multiple heroes together in a story that ends up (in theory anyway) changing the shape of the MCU and having ramifications that echo through all succeeding films. 

The Captain America movies, by virtue of the fact that Steve Rogers is the cornerstone of the Marvel universe both in the comics and on screen, have been a combination of the two. Captain America: Civil War continues that tradition and, frankly, almost perfects it: more than any other Marvel film to date, Civil War juggles a number of different storytelling and character responsibilities successfully, resulting in an epic tale that feels incredibly intimate and puts the loyalties and ethics of the Avengers and others of their ilk to the test. Like many previous Marvel movies, Civil War is only loosely based on the comic book arc of the same name, but it captures the intent and tone of the central struggle while adapting it to the ongoing canon of Marvel’s screen counterparts.

With its death-defying action sequences, charismatic additional superheroes, and emotional character development, this Captain America threequel is both intense and entertaining. The Russo Brothers certainly know what they're doing. They once again prove that it's Captain America who's the Avengers' emotional core, with his immovable sense of loyalty and responsibility. It's unnecessary to choose sides, because, as reasonable as Tony might seem when he goes on about the need of government oversight and accountability -- this is obviously Cap's movie, and therefore his is the more compelling argument. Evans goes through the entire emotional range as he deals with his complicated feelings for former-best-friend-turned-robotic-killer Bucky, as well as the knowledge that Tony believes he's betraying him and the grief of an unexpected but unsurprising death.

As for the new additions, Boseman and Holland are fabulous as the Black Panther (the closest thing the Marvel universe has to Batman) and Spider-Man respectively. Peter Parker is for once played by an actual teen -- funny, nerdy, and in awe of his much more experienced fellow superheroes. In the big "civil war" fight scene, Peter prattles on, asking questions about everyone's suits and shield and abilities in a hilarious way. Meanwhile, Boseman is cool and fierce, believably a prince and a protector at the same time. There are small touches that reveal the deep bonds between this crew, like when Vision sweetly tells Wanda that he wants the world to see her as he does, not as a threat, or when Natasha asks Clint "we're still friends right?" We all know, no matter what side they might take in a particular argument, they're clearly still besties. Marvel might be churning these movies out at an incredible pace, but the quality and the depth in the Captain America movies in particular shows what's best about this superhero saga.

As for the new members, Boseman is a knockout as T’Challa and seems completely comfortable and confident in both the character and the (excellent) suit. You can’t take your eyes off him whenever he’s onscreen. And then there’s Spider-Man: Holland is the youngest iteration yet, finally giving the character the teen charm that Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield through no fault of their own could not provide, and his arrival here bodes well for the character’s future. His webwork slinging and swinging – is also perhaps the best it’s ever looked on screen, with Marvel taking extra care to get it right.

Speaking of which, that final battle scene is a comic fan’s dream come true, a battle royale lifted right out of 50-plus years of Marvel comics that is truly a jaw-dropping high point for the MCU and its creative teams. The action that comes before it doesn’t slouch either: the opening Crossbones sequence is a stunner, as is the highway underpass chase involving the Panther, Bucky, Cap and others. The Russos still occasionally shake the camera too much, but their style of action and violence continues to hit hard and feels both real and bruising, adding another level of pain to the film’s central conflict.

That’s really what makes Captain America: Civil War and so many of the MCU films so powerful: we feel the pain of these characters even as we watch them perform extraordinary feats. This is no band of morose, gloomy, reluctant good guys, by the way – there’s plenty of humor in the movie as well – but that doesn’t mean they don’t have doubts or get hurt even as they perform their duties without question or hesitation. These are real characters, not empty action figures, and they’re the reason the MCU has gone from success to success while other superhero franchises have stumbled or stalled. There are some large-scale changes and challenges coming to the MCU, but it’s always been personal for these people, and it will hopefully continue to be.

This year is good for action movies, and there´s a lot more to come.

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The "J Reviews" - Hyrule Warriors Legends

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Time for a new game review, for those that know me, they know that i love the "Warriors" game series and the Zelda version would not be a exception.

I guess that in part this review can be also kind of directed to some of the content of the WiiU version since to a point its the same game.

Like its predecessor, this game features Legend Mode and its plot. However, in addition to the story shown in the original Hyrule Warriors, the game also features two new stories. Linkle's Tale, focusing on the new character Linkle and her attempts to reach Hyrule Castle and prove herself as the legendary hero, and the Saga of the Great Sea, which takes place after the original story that to me always seemed incomplete to a point even if Ganondorf had been defeated. "Cia´s story" is also included and that is one of the benefits of having this game.

The gameplay is mostly identical to the original Hyrule Warriors though it features a few key differences: during certain battles, it is possible to tap on other characters portraits on the bottom screen and switch to that character. In addition, by tapping the map on the bottom screen, player characters that the player is not currently controlling can be directed to different locations on the map, or can even target certain stronger enemies. However, if any of the player characters are defeated the battle is lost.

There are also two new items included in the game: the Ocarina and the Hammer. The Ocarina is a non-offensive item used for transportation in certain scenarios, there are Owl Statues scattered across the map that were not present in the Wii U version. By standing in front of them and pressing the attack button, warriors can activate these, allowing them to play the Ocarina to teleport to them at any time during a battle. When present, the Owl Statues are typically placed nearby locations that the player will need to return to at several points during the scenario.

Adventure mode was completly re-designed for this version because of the new characters and their weapons also a new map based on Wind waker was added to this version. All the weapons and skins that were DLC are now unlockable in the game as clothes for the fairies that you use in adventure mode.

A new game mode called My Fairy and allows players to befriend Fairies and use them in battles in Adventure Mode. These Fairies can be raised in a number of ways to grow stronger, and can learn new skills and attributes that increases their proficiency in battle. The mode also lets players customize their Fairies' appearance in costumes called Fairy Wear.

I think that Hyrule Warriors in general was a success in evolving the recipe of the "Warriors" game saga giving "RPG" elements to it. This is a very decent game for a 3ds even with the possible Framerate problems will indeed give hours of enjoyment.

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The "J Reviews" - Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice

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Time for a movie review, i didnt did one of these in a long time and what better movie than "Batman vs Superman" so here we go:

There's a bit of spoiler here and there so I did minimize the spoilers to make more readable if people

First off, the screening itself was packed. I thought Star Wars was nuts, this took this to the next level. A Really cool to see so many people out to see Batman and Superman in a live action movie on big screen. I went in with a mix of hype/anticipation. I thought MoS was enjoyable in the last half. BvS is pretty dark, but there's humor here and there, way more then say MoS or Watchmen. 

Affleck as Bruce Wayne/Batman was pure awesome and dark. You can see he's traumatized by the events in the past, and he has some fantastic lines in general (Yes we see the whole parents thing again). Nobody should really be surprised that he was good with the role considering he's a solid actor, but I thought he was great. Versus Bale? That's a interesting question, because Affleck definitely regards Batman as a permanent part of his persona, while in Nolan series he eventually doesn't want Batman. In combat he's pretty much everything everyone would hope for from a film with Batman. I think he fought like the Arkham video games from a scene they showed. He's incredible in fights. Also the way Snyder records him in action, you can actually see him fighting unlike the Nolan films, which I'd imagine would make many people happy. He also gets a chance to use his detective skills, do not worry.

Also his relationship with Irons, who plays Alfred, is just wonderful in general. Irons was exceptional in the role (Its Jeremy Irons for christ's sake, of course he nailed the role) gets some witty lines and also gets pretty emotional later on. He didn't get a lot of screentime, just enough to be effective. Always passing advice to Batman.

Now we turn to Cavill. He didn't blow me away in MoS but in this film, weirdly I feel like he gets more to work with even with less screentime. It was the first time Superman actually feels like he's a character who deals with many issues to me. The blowback from the destruction in the last movie follows him in BvS, and everywhere he goes. He's now followed by cults, and plagued by newspapers and hearings (though the hearings are influenced by Luthor, we'll get to him in a bit). His relationship with Lois (played by Amy Adams) deserves mention here, even if not a lot of screentime. Definitely a time when Superman wishes he wasn't an alien and I felt a bit of sympathy for both of them.

Cavil and his interactions with Affleck, especially the fights, are truly something to behold. Definitely worth the price of a ticket in my opinion. I could swear some of the scenes are probably something straight out of a dark graphic novel. Their alternative personas do meet, helped along by Luthor as well.Who got more screentime? Batman or Superman? I'd say it was about equal, but it certainly did feel like Batman might have gotten slightly bit more.

Also, Wonder Woman, hell yes. Again, lots of concern about Gadot on the internet and in the industry (I heard a lot), but she did well. Her fight with Doomsday is great. For such little screentime, she was able to show that her character was diverse and interesting. Definitely left me looking forward to the Wonder Woman movie. 

Yeah, the Doomsday fight. The trinity do get a few shots of them looking badass together. If you love comic book films, again, go see this film for the fight scenes.

How's the world in the movies? Gotham City is definitely Gotham City. Obviously you don't see it for the whole film. Metropolis is still littered with destruction from MoS, so I'm glad they showed that instead of ignoring it. Whether the whole destruction angle felt thrown in at the last minute, I wouldn't know because it felt organic for Wayne to be pissed about it. Even gave you a 9/11 vibe.  

Oh man, the soundtrack is absolutely wonderful. Properly dark. Batman's theme especially felt super super super super dark almost to the point of repetition. MoS's theme is still there for Superman with a hint of more. Even Luthor had his own freaking soundtrack. A hint of playfulness and amusement. This part I thoroughly enjoyed. The sound design here is just fantastic, but will be mostly ignored sadly. Not a lot of people appreciate it in general. Lots of CGI destruction porn there, but definitely feels sort of toned down till the last act. The visuals are great overall for me, but this is rather opinion based.

I feel that Snyder did learn from his mistakes and the writing/dialogue definitely feels a lot better then Man of Steel. There are issues though. Juggling the characters is extremely difficult, especially for a film like this. I'm rather amazed Snyder even handled it alright. The film gets very frantic (especially towards the end), so to me the long running time flew by really quickly, but there's a few scenes they lets you breath.

So what did you think of this movie? Please let me know your thoughts about it.

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