Saiunkoku Monogatari

[prequel of Saiunkoku Monogatari Second Series]

Alternative Titles: The Story of Saiunkoku, ColourCloud Palace, 彩雲国物語
Genres: comedy, drama, romance
Themes: bishounen, historical, male harem

Saiunkoku is a world of eight provinces or houses, each named after a different colour. The new Emperor, Shi Ryuuki, has gained for a reputation for being uninterested in courtly matters and for flaunting his love for men. Shuurei, although born of the important Kou family, has difficulty making ends meet. She easily accepts an invitation to be the Emperor's concubine in order to turn him into a good ruler. The mysterious Seiran, a young man who was adopted by her father, goes with her as Ryuuki's bodyguard. Entering the imperial palace revives Shuurei's dream of being a court official, and, together with the many companions she meets along the way, continues moving bravely forward while trying to fend off the Emperor's advances.

Opening Theme:
#1: "Hajimari no kaze" by Ayaka Hirahara
Ending Theme:

#1: "Saikou no Kataomoi" by Sachi Tainaka

Rating: ★★★★★☆ excellent
Vintage: 2006-04-08 to 2007-02-24
Episodes: 39
Status: Completed

Format: AVI

#01 "Every Good Deal Has A Catch" : MegaUpload
#02 "A Frog in the Well Knows Not About the Ocean" : MegaUpload
#03 "The Capable Falcon Hides Its Talons" : MegaUpload
#04 "Casting Pearls Before Swine" : MegaUpload
#05 "There is No Genius Without Hard Work" : MegaUpload
#06 "Lacking The Finishing Touch" : MegaUpload
#07 "Even The Strongest Swimmer May Drown" : MegaUpload
#08 "Wanting To Borrow A Cat's Paws" : MegaUpload
#09 "The Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step" : MegaUpload
#10 "Good Things Come To Those Who Wait" : MegaUpload
#11 "There is No Cure For Lovesickness" : MegaUpload
#12 "Discretion is the Better Part of Valour"" : MegaUpload
#13 "From A Gourd Comes A Horse" : MegaUpload
#14 "On A Rock For Three Years" : MegaUpload
#15 "Children Do Not Know Their Parents' Hearts" : MegaUpload
#16 "There Are No Devils In The World" : MegaUpload
#17 "Let Sleeping Dogs Lie or Poking a Bush Draws Out Snakes" : MegaUpload
#18 "You Can't Hide By Burying Your Head In The Sand" : MegaUpload
#19 "If You Love Your Child, Send Her On A Journey" : MegaUpload
#20 "Flowers Blooming from Dead Wood" : MegaUpload
#21 "The Wise Know When to Approach Danger" : MegaUpload
#22 "Where There is Life, There is Hope" : MegaUpload
#23 "It's the Company that Makes Travel Unpleasant" : MegaUpload
#24 "Water on a Sleeping Ear" : MegaUpload
#25 "An Accidental Resemblance" : MegaUpload
#26 "Ravens In The Moonless Night" : MegaUpload
#27 "The Prettier the Flower, the Higher the Branch" : MegaUpload
#28 "Worry Gives Small Things Large Shadows" : MegaUpload
#29 "Many Years' Worth of Thoughts in a Single Day" : MegaUpload
#30 "Women Are Brave" : MegaUpload
#31 "A Diamond In The Rough" : MegaUpload
#32 "A Woman's Word Is Her Bond" : MegaUpload
#33 "No Use Crying Over Spilt Milk" : MegaUpload
#34 "Poison Gets the Better of Poison" : MegaUpload
#35 "Meeting Is the Beginning of Parting" : MegaUpload
#36 "All is Right in the World" : MegaUpload
#37 "Tears Fall Like Rain From Heaven" : MegaUpload
#38 "There Is No Today After Today" : MegaUpload
#39 "Fate Is An Inscrutable And Interesting Thing" : MegaUpload

Venus Versus Virus

Alternative Titles: Vīnasu Vāsasu Vaiarasu, ヴィーナス ヴァーサス ヴァイアラス
Genres: drama, romance, supernatural
Themes: gothic lolita, magical girl

Venus Versus Virus revolves around the life of a young girl named Sumire Takahana who has had the power to see ghosts since she was a small child, though no one believes her. One night while running to her dorm building to make curfew, a broach flies out of no where and she pricks her finger on it and sees a demon. Suddenly, another girl clad in gothic lolita clothing arrives bearing a huge gun and kills the demon. Once the ordeal is overwith, the girl gives Sumire a flier for a local clothing store, Venus Vanguard. When Sumire comes to the store, the girl, whose name is Lucia Nabashi, she explains to her that because she pricked her finger on Lucia's broach, Sumire now has the power to see demons as well as ghosts. Additionally, Lucia now wants Sumire to help her rid the world of these demons called Virus that threaten to consume all of humanity.

Opening Theme:
#1: "Bravin' Bad Brew" by Riryka
Ending Theme:

#1: "Shijun no Zankoku" by Yousei Teikoku

Rating: ★★★★☆☆ very good
Vintage: 2007-01-11 to 2007-03-29
Episodes: 12
Status: Completed

Format: AVI

#01 "Blue Invitation" : MegaUpload
#02 "Reverent World" : MegaUpload
#03 "Request Indication" : MegaUpload
#04 "Dizzy Encounter" : MegaUpload
#05 "Distant Messenger" : MegaUpload
#06 "Bitter Damage" : MegaUpload
#07 "Deep Thoughts" : MegaUpload
#08 "Dark Wish" : MegaUpload
#09 "Sweet Scent" : MegaUpload
#10 "Misunderstood Aim" : MegaUpload
#11 "Sacrificial Intent" : MegaUpload
#12 "White Future" : MegaUpload

The Law of Ueki

Alternative Titles: Ueki no Housoku, うえきの法則
Genres: action, adventure, comedy, drama, supernatural
Theme: superpowers

Kousuke Ueki, a student of the Hinokuni Junior High School, is picked by a God Candidate, Koba-sen, to participate in a competition where people battle out to become God and only the strongest will prevail. Embodied with the ability to turn garbage into trees, Kousuke will be joining in the battle against other junior high school students in this selection. This sets the premise for the earth-friendly battle where the students will pit their powers against the rest.

Opening Themes:

#1: "Falco" by Hitomi Shimatani (eps 1-32)

#2: "No Regret" by Kumi Koda (eps 33-51)

Ending Themes:

#1: "Kokoro no Wakusei ~Little planets~" by Aiko Kayo (eps 1-15)

#2: "Earthship ~Uchuusen Chikyuugou~" by SweetS (eps 16-32)

#3: "Kono machi de wa dare mo ga mina jibun igai no nani ka ni naritagaru" by The Ivory Brothers (eps 33-42)

#4: "Bokutachi Ni Aru Mono" by Romi Paku (eps 43-50)

#5: "True Blue" by Hitomi Shimatani (ep 51)

Rating: ★★★★☆☆ very good
Vintage: 2005-04-04 to 2006-03-27
Episodes: 51
Status: Completed

Format: AVI

#01 "Ueki Kousuke・The Law of Justice" : MegaUpload
#02 "The Law of the Battle Commencement!" : MegaUpload
#03 "The Law of Talent" : MegaUpload
#04 "The Law of Li Ho・The Man of Physical Skills!" : MegaUpload
#05 "The Law of Robert Haydn・The Ultimate Power User" : MegaUpload
#06 "The Law of Goodbye" : MegaUpload
#07 "The Law of Kobasen" : MegaUpload
#08 "Fair and Square! The Law of Onimon" : MegaUpload
#09 "The Law of Onimon's Training" : MegaUpload
#10 "The Law of Justice That Never Comes" : MegaUpload
#11 "The Law of Robert's Ten" : MegaUpload
#12 "The Law of Heavenly Beings" : MegaUpload
#13 "The Law of the Heavenly Beast" : MegaUpload
#14 "The Law of the Awakening Organ" : MegaUpload
#15 "The Law of Rinko" : MegaUpload
#16 "The Law of Neo" : MegaUpload
#17 "The Law of the Two Powers" : MegaUpload
#18 "The Terrifying Law of Dogura Mansion" : MegaUpload
#19 "The Law of the Cossack Dance" : MegaUpload
#20 "The Law of Cat and Mouse" : MegaUpload
#21 "The Law of Seiichiro Sano" : MegaUpload
#22 "The Law of Inumaru" : MegaUpload
#23 "The Law of Ueki VS the Ten" : MegaUpload
#24 "The Law of Young Robert Haydn" : MegaUpload
#25 "Revival! The Law of Kobasen" : MegaUpload
#26 "Terror! The Law of Anon" : MegaUpload
#27 "The Law of Hideyoshi" : MegaUpload
#28 "The Law of the Sun House" : MegaUpload
#29 "The Law of Immortal Tenko" : MegaUpload
#30 "The Law of the Third Battle" : MegaUpload
#31 "The Law of Ultimate Tag Team" : MegaUpload
#32 "The Law of Real Strength!" : MegaUpload
#33 "Assault! The Law of Ueki VS Li Ho" : MegaUpload
#34 "The Law of Team Marilyn" : MegaUpload
#35 "The Law of You Tricked Me!" : MegaUpload
#36 "The Law of Proof of Friendship" : MegaUpload
#37 "The Law of the Sacred Weapon's Weakness" : MegaUpload
#38 "The Law of Sano's Awakening" : MegaUpload
#39 "The Law of the Closed Heart" : MegaUpload
#40 "The Law of Wonderful "Ai"" : MegaUpload
#41 "The Law of the Real Thing and the Impostor" : MegaUpload
#42 "The Law of Team Barou" : MegaUpload
#43 "The Law of the Goody Two-Shoes Pose" : MegaUpload
#44 "The Law of Ueki Level 2!" : MegaUpload
#45 "The Law of the Attack from the Past" : MegaUpload
#46 "The Law of God, the Girl and the Future" : MegaUpload
#47 "The Law of Anon Who Became God" : MegaUpload
#48 "The Law of the Fourth Round" : MegaUpload
#49 "The Law of the Ten Stars" : MegaUpload
#50 "The Law of Ueki VS Anon" : MegaUpload
#51 "The Law of the Blank Talent" : MegaUpload