In a world where cartoons are pervasive in their presence and varying in their entertainment, there are so much triumphs and so much trip-ups that we can’t sit and savour them all like glasses of iced tea. So… I welcome you to what is Under the Cel Shading, where we down such moments in animation. They are the moments that are so obscure, so forgotten, so bad, so shocking, so violent, and so good, and I’m here to dole out a cool glass in this weltering heatwave that is the world of animation. And let us start with my premiere!
The Legend of the Legendary Heroes – Episode 01 Review
The Synopsis
Legend of the Legendary Heroes is set in a mythic land of magic and sword play. It’s based off a 11 volume light novel series that ran between 2002 and 2006. It’s being produced by Zexcs and is licensed by Funimation here in the US.
The first episode starts off with a little history lesson. Ages ago a group of demons threatened the whole world, only to be saved by a man known as the Legendary Hero. He was the wielder of a new power known as Alpha Stigma.
High School of the Dead – Episode 01 Review
The Synopsis
The first episode is summarized quite simply: a couple Japanese high school students have found themselves trapped in a school where their fellow classmates are being ravaged by flesh hungry zombies.
High School of the Deadis based off a manga series which had an initial run between 2006 and 2008. It’s being produced by Madhouse and is licensed here in the US by Sentai Filmworks.
In Progress – RX-78-2 O.Y.W. 0079 – 1/100 MG – Update II
I’ve made some more progress on my MG 1/100 RX-78-2. The right leg is about 90% done and the left foot is done.
I’m still having issues with nub marks remaining, but I’ve been trying a few different techniques. Hopefully I figure something out soon. Anyways, I’m happy with my progress so far.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – Episode 20 ENGLISH DUB Review
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – Episode 20 ENGLISH DUB Review
*****SPOILERS*****
Synopsis: Edward encounters his father, Hohenheim, at his mother’s grave, who chides him for burning down their house. That night, Hohenheim asks Pinako about the "thing" his sons transmuted, with Ed listening in secret. The next day, after Hohenheim leaves, Ed and Pinako dig up the "thing", and it turns out to not be his mother after all. This leads Ed to believe he can bring Al back from beyond the "doors". When Ed returns to Central, he informs Al of his findings. He also calls Izumi and asks about her own experience with human transmutation. As it turns out, the dead cannot be brought back, regardless of effort. Ed and Al then vow to continue working on a way to restore their bodies.