You can be forgiven for not having read the light novel series of Shakugan no Shana, which despite spanning 26-volumes in total within Japan over ten years
For those that are not aware, Air is the second KEY visual novel which like Kanon before it, was originally tailored for the adult game market with an all-ages version released later on. The focus on this series is "Family", similar to how Kanon's was memories and Clannad was Happiness. I don't have much to say in this pre-review blurb, so please read on for my review of Air.
Most probably the final Madman title I am reviewing for May, Chrome Shelled Regios was the last title on my list for a specific reason... all of my friends encouraged me to review this one over the others. Chrome Shelled Regios is a series that passes itself off as Post-apocalyptic, however for the most part you will find yourself in a very modern Western Environment, with lots of battle scenes thrown into it. Interested? Seen this on your local anime suppliers shelf and thought this might be another generic fighting anime? Well read on to find out that it is different from your normal series, in my review on Chrome Shelled Regios Collection 1.
So we have another series that focuses on a Vampire and a Werewolf, but these are true Vampires who willingly suck blood, fear the sun and have been in hiding since Humans have existed. Do note that this series isn't one for the children or even the normal fan of Twilight, with a high degree of fanservice regardless of character ages and surprisingly has not been censored or edited for English release. This a tale where Vampires reveal themselves to the world and try to integrate with society (However isolated they are), and whilst trying to live peacefully, resistance from all sides leads to a bloody rebellion. Interested in hearing more? Read on for my review of Dance in the Vampire Bund.
Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine is a title that has caused me to temporarily shift my review structure simply because there are certain elements