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Fierce Love: Better Not Make This Mom Angry  

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The last monster to run wild through Bong Joon-ho’s imagination was an enormous creature from the watery deep. A different menace storms through “Mother,” the fourth feature from this sensationally talented South Korean filmmaker, though she too seems to spring from unfathomable depths. Unlike the beast in “The Host” — a catastrophic byproduct of the American military — the monster in “Mother” doesn’t come with much of a backstory, which suggests that she is a primal force, in other words, a natural.
She is and she isn’t as Mr. Bong reveals through a kinked narrative and a monumental, ferocious performance by Kim Hye-ja as the title character. Written by Mr. Bong, sharing credit with Park Eun-kyo, “Mother” opens as a love story that turns into a crime story before fusing into something of a criminal love story. Nothing is really certain here, even the film’s genre, and little is explained, even when the characters fill in the blanks. Though richly and believably drawn, Mr. Bong’s characters are often opaque and mysterious, given to sudden rages, behavioral blurts and hiccups of weird humor. But it’s this very mystery that can make them feel terribly real. 

None are truer, more disturbingly persuasive than Mother, who lives with her 27-year-old son, Do-joon (Won Bin), in cramped quarters adjoining her tiny apothecary. Beautiful and strangely childlike, Do-joon doesn’t seem right in the head: he’s forgetful, seemingly naïve, perhaps retarded. (When he tries to remember something, he violently massages both sides of his head in an exercise that Mother, without apparent irony, calls “the temple of doom.”) But if he runs a little slow, Mother runs exceedingly fast, as you see shortly after the movie opens when, while playing with a dog one bright day, Do-joon puts himself in the path of an oncoming BMW, which leaves him dazed if not particularly more addled. 

You watch the accident unfold alongside Mother, who busily chops herbs with a big blade in her darkened shop while casting worried glances at Do-joon as he goofs off across the street. From her vantage point, he looks as centered within the shop’s front door as a little prince inside a framed portrait. The dim interior and bright exterior only accentuate his body — the daylight functions as a kind of floodlight — which puts into visual terms the idea that he is the only thing that Mother really sees. Mr. Bong may like narrative detours, stories filled with more wrong turns than a maze, but he’s a born filmmaker whose images — the spilled water that foreshadows spilled blood — tell more than you might initially grasp. 

He’s also a filmmaker who finds great, unsettling dark comedy in violence, and once again the blood does run, if somewhat less generously than in “The Host” and his often brilliant “Memories of Murder.” Although Do-joon seems to recover from his accident, the event sets off a chain of increasingly violent incidents that culminate in the murder of a local schoolgirl, Ah-jung (Moon Hee-ra), whose body is found slumped over a roof wall in the village, positioned, one character says, like “laundry.” Do-joon is summarily arrested for the death after an incriminating golf ball is found at the scene. Mad with grief, Mother sets off to clear him and begins furiously rooting around the village in search of the killer.

The hard-pounding heart of “Mother,” Ms. Kim is a wonderment. Perched on the knife edge between tragedy and comedy, her delivery gives the narrative — which tends to drift, sometimes beguilingly, sometimes less so — much of its momentum. At times it feels as if Ms. Kim is actually willing it, or perhaps Mr. Bong, forward. Yet while Mother can seem like a caricature of monstrous maternity (“You and I are one,” she insists to the jailed Do-joon) the performance is enormously subtle, filled with shades of gray that emerge in tandem with the unwinding investigation. There are several crimes in “Mother,” and while none can be justified, Mr. Bong works hard to make sure none are easily condemned. 

“Mother” is a curious film, alternately dazzling and frustrating. Mr. Bong’s virtues as a filmmaker, including his snaking storytelling and refusal to overexplain actions and behaviors, can here feel like evasions or indulgences rather than fully thought-out choices. There’s a vagueness to the film that doesn’t feel organic — as if, having created a powerhouse central character, he didn’t exactly know what to do with her. That said, his visual style and the way he mixes eccentric types with the more banal, like a chemist preparing a combustible formula, are often sublime, as is Ms. Kim’s turn as the mother of all nightmarish mothers, a dreadful manifestation of a love so consuming it all but swallows the world.

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American Idol: New Season, New Twist, all in the New Year  

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It’s one of the best reality shows ever to hit TV setting the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Jenifer Hudson and Chris Daughtry to fame. They were idols, and as a new year begins so does the journey to look for the answers in the most asked question: who will become the next American Idol.


Last season was full of surprises; the 8th season went out with a bang as firstly there’s a new judge, secondly there are thirteen and not twelve finalist, thirdly there was a saving grace option for an eliminated finalist and fourthly the underdog, Kris Allen won the title. It was something worth remembering. So, as the New Year kicks in people are looking forward to new twist and new vibes that may come around.

Speaking of new things, public records search shows concerns from fans regarding Paula Abdul leaving American Idol. There is certainly issues regarding her raise and this is still unanswered. However people who have been there to see American Idol feel the loss if ever everybody’s sweet and favorite judge would not be staying around: It’s definitely not the same….

Definitely not going to be the same—it has been confirmed that the beloved Paula Abdul will not be returning to take on the fourth judge’s seat. Many are crying out for Paula to return however with her quitting, Fox has already made plans on who will take over her position. It’s definitely a thrill as someone from a different background was announced to take her place: Ellen DeGeneres who has been fan of the Idol ever since day one said on her talk show how she plans to give out her part as the people’s voice. She definitely doesn’t have formal training in such yet is a lover of tunes so she wishes to assess the contestant through how viewers’ see fit like going for a records search in the music store. But before Ellen goes for the seat as an Idol judge, guest judges will first take the place for the auditions starting off with Victoria Beckham who will be judging for one week.


As Abdul leaves the Idol, Kara DioGuardi, who has confirmed her return in the Idol judge seat, may be taking a few cold shoulders from the show’s fans. Let’s face it, feeling bitter with Paula’s decision to leave gives them reason to feel bad that Kara will be staying instead. More on the judges: news hit with yet another judge planning to leave the show after this season: Simon Cowell. The judge everybody loves to hate will be giving up his seat after the upcoming 9th season. This was brought about by his wish to concentrate more on bringing the UK hit talent show, X Factor, to the US next year. It can be well noted that this talent show launched one of today’s talented singers, Leona Lewis, who won the competition during 2006. At present background check on Leona shows her latest achievements since her win in the said competition: getting nominated for the Grammy Award and recently singin the theme song I see You for James Cameron’s Avatar.


American Idol’s 9th season will be airing this January 12, 2010 at 8:00 am and whether there have been changes the fans may or may not like this show is still something worth watching. It’s time for the Idol phenomena to start taking the world to the next level as another instant people search happen with ultimate star quality.

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2009 Top PS3 Games  

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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - High-quality story mode packs in a lot of thrilling and unexpected moments, well-designed multiplayer progression gives you something to shoot for online and a terrific audiovisual presentation.  



Metal Gear Solid 4 – Snake is back for more stealth and action! A brilliant mixture of storytelling and gameplay mind-blowing audiovisual presentation , tight and compelling shooting mechanics, gratifying stealth mechanics, lots of cool gadgets and weapons that you can tailor to your own style of play.  Metal Gear Solid 4 - Guns of the Patriots is the most technically stunning video game ever made. It's also a fine example of storytelling prowess within its medium, combining gameplay and narrative so slickly and beautifully that it's impossible to extricate one from the other. It's likely you will emerge awestruck from your first play-through, wishing the experience would continue yet nonetheless satisfied with its conclusion. It's difficult not to sound hyperbolic when discussing MGS4 because every part of its design seemingly fulfills its vision, without compromise. There is no halfway.



Grand Theft Auto IV - A superb single-player story mode and online support for up to 16 players make this the best Grand Theft Auto game yet. Superb character-driven story,the good sides are  Liberty City really does feel alive, multiplayer modes that let 16 players go wild across the entire city, genuinely funny radio and TV shows, comedy acts, and character dialogue, and also controls are much improved over previous games. 

Tomb Raider Underworld - Tomb Raider Underworld will satisfy fans of Lara's previous adventures, but it does little to address previous games' problems. With excellent mix of outdoor, underground, and underwater locations, Lara's new moves add to her existing abilities, some excellent level and puzzle design. Tomb Raider Underworld is Crystal Dynamics' third game in as many years, and the high work rate is starting to show. Lara may have plenty of new moves at her disposal, but little has been done to address the many camera and clipping issues still present. Tomb Raider Underworld offers an enticing new adventure, but if you're a fan of the series you'll find that Lara is starting to show her age.



Resident Evil 5 - Resident Evil 5 is a fun and frantic evolution of RE4's breakthrough gameplay and the series' horror themes. With a beautifully detailed graphics and character animations, having a partner enhances the fun and excitement while adding tension Real-time menu system keeps you immersed, and plenty to do once you've beaten it. Resident Evil 5 takes place ten years after the destruction of Raccoon City, former S.T.A.R.S. Alpha team member Chris Redfield is an agent of the B.S.A.A. This paramilitary anti-bio-organic weapon organization travels the globe to seek out and destroy Umbrella's creations, which have fallen into the hands of terrorists following the collapse of the multinational pharmaceutical company. When Chris gets a tip that a known weapons dealer will be making a big deal in the remote African nation of Kijuju, he heads there to put a stop to it and learn what he can about the mysterious doomsday project known only as Uroboros. Chris is joined by Sheva Alomar, a local B.S.A.A. agent, and together they battle wave after wave of infected villagers, horribly mutated monsters, and even series archnemesis Albert Wesker.

  

Assassins Creed - Assassin's Creed II is what you'd want an action sequel to be: bigger, better, and more beautiful. With a Huge, beautifully realized world to explore, Ezio is a terrific new character; tombs put a spotlight on the excellent and enjoyable platforming, a greater variety of missions, weapons, and stealth techniques than in the original and incredible production values.  


 "Nothing is true; everything is permitted."


 We learned this adage in the original Assassin's Creed, and Assassin's Creed II carries on the tradition beautifully, inspiring you to rethink the conspiracy at the heart of the series--and to reconsider what you should expect from a sequel. The franchise's second console outing is an impressive piece of work. Developer Ubisoft Montreal has addressed almost all of Assassin's Creed's flaws by filling its follow-up with fresh and enjoyable mission types and layering on new and mostly excellent features, while still retaining the joy of movement and atmospheric wonder that characterized the original. These enhancements range from the subtle (you can swim now) to the game-changing (there's an economy), but aside from a few small missteps, every tweak makes for a more enjoyable, more engaging adventure. The cohesive story and a terrific new character will draw you in, and you aren't apt to forget the memorable and explosive ending that will have you eager for the third installment.





Final Fantasy XIII - Final Fantasy XIII is one of the most highly anticipated titles for 2009. Players roam the realms of Pulse, a wild and overgrown planet, and Cocoon, a heavenly world floating in the sky above. Game-play is heavily based on strategy, with players selecting options from a menu while remaining in active combat. As per former recent Final Fantasy titles, the battles are integrated into the in-game world environment. The use of Summons is again included, with the summoned creatures being partially robotic. Also Square Enix is planning to add online features to the title. Previously a PS3 exclusive, the game is also coming to the Xbox 360.  


Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion -  is a single-player game that takes place in Tamriel's capital province, Cyrodiil. You are given the task of finding the hidden heir to a throne that sits empty, the previous emperor having been killed by an unknown assassin. With no true Emperor, the gates to Oblivion (the equivalent of hell in the world of Tamriel) open, and demons begin to invade Cyrodiil and attack its people and towns. It's up to you to find the lost heir to the throne and unravel the sinister plot that threatens to destroy all of Tamriel. In keeping with the Elder Scrolls tradition, players will have the option to experience the main quest at their own pace, and there will be plenty of opportunities to explore the vast world and make your own way. Numerous factions can be joined, such as the thieves or mages guilds, and each contains its own complete storyline and the chance to rise to the head of the faction and reap further rewards.Oblivion features a groundbreaking new AI system, called Radiant AI, which gives non-player characters (NPCs) the ability to make their own choices based on the world around them. They'll decide where to eat or who to talk to and what they'll say. They'll sleep, go to church, and even steal items, all based on their individual characteristics. Full facial animations and lip-synching, combined with full speech for all dialog, allows NPCs to come to life like never before.




Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas - Tom Clancy's: Rainbow Six Vegas PS3 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six makes its next-generation hardware debut in the most dramatic installment of the renowned first-person shooter franchise to date. Rainbow operatives take to the chaotic streets of Las Vegas as an escalating terrorist siege in "Sin City" threatens to take world terrorism to new, uncontrollable heights. The future of global security hangs in the balance as you battle to defend classic Vegas locations and environments like Fremont Street, the Strip and casinos. Experience Las Vegas like never before -- through revolutionary next generation technology as you work against the clock to protect one of the world's most recognizable cities from utter devastation.
·  New Leader, New Team Team Rainbow ushers in a new breed of heroes. With a new team, comes added responsibility. Tactics play a MAJOR role in your team's success, as each member comes equipped with his own skill set. - Logan Keller: Team leader and recon expert. - Michael Walter: Heavy weapons and demolition expert. - Jung Park: Long range and electronics specialist.
·  Special Order Location Experience a new level of squad-based realism as your teammates, Michael and Jung, offer you real-time tactical suggestions like busting through walls or hacking computers, all in a race against time to locate the heart of the terrorist cell.


·  Observe - Plan - Assault Use tactical planning to maneuver through multiple-path Vegas environments while utilizing high-tech equipment such as snake cams to strategically "tag" terrorist targets to your teammates, prior to entering a room.


·  Real-Time Immersion Prepare yourself for a new level of in-game immersion with real-time mission briefings, all in the midst of the most intense combat everplayed.


·  Advanced Gameplay Animations Motion-captured assault and recon techniques such as fast roping, rappelling, window entry, blind-cover fire and more. All captured by an experienced Hollywood animation expert. 

Virtua Fighter  V - Virtua Fighter 5 PS3 This new installment in the critically-acclaimed Virtua Fighter series packs a serious punch fueled by the power of the PLAYSTATION 3. Virtua Fighter 5 will have an all-star cast of 17 fighters, including characters from the previous iterations along with two new characters named El Blaze and Eileen. El Blaze is a Mexican fighting champion that defeats unsuspecting opponents with his lightning-quick Lucha Libre fighting style and Eileen uses a Monkey Kung Fu fighting style which she learned from her grandfather, a former Kung Fu master. Choose from an array of costumes and attachable items and then step into the ring and prove that you are the best.


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Chicago Bulls let Jarrett Jack to ties his shoes during game play  

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It was exclusive a some days ago that we were questioning the effort level of the Toronto Raptors, and wondering if it strength be time for the team's head coach to start worrying about his job security. But after the Raptors went into Chicago and crushed the Bulls on Saturday, it seems that, at least for the moment, they've left their troubles behind.

The same can't be said, however, for the team Toronto played against.

I ingest the catchword \"played against\" very loosely here, because the Bulls barely played this one at all. Toronto jumped on them from the very start, and ran out to a 37-16 prototypal quarter lead, on the way to a 110-78 final score.

(And no, the game wasn't modify that close, but thanks for asking.)

There are going to be nights when one team has it and the other team doesn't; blowouts happen to everyone once in a while, modify the league's elite. But the Bulls have now lost seven of their last eight games (apologies, Pistons), and have done so by an average of almost 18 points each.

Chicago wasn't supposed to be this bad, and when teams intend consistently blasted like this, at some point it comes down to effort, which -- at least in part -- falls on the shoulders of the head coach. And this play from Saturday night's debacle shows that there is something seriously lacking with the Bulls' desire to compete.

Here we have Jarrett Jack of the Raptors, receiving a pass out beyond the top of the circle. He notices his shoe is untied. But instead of calling timeout or expiration to a teammate while he takes care of the situation, Jack calmly holds the ball, and leans down to tie his shoe -- DURING LIVE GAME ACTION! -- and all the Bulls do is stand there and watch.


You can hear how incredulous the Toronto announcers are, because this was, quite honestly, completely ridiculous. Yes, it was a 27-point game as the third quarter clock was winding down, and sure, there's something to be said for good sportsmanship. But if you're the Bulls, you simply can't allow this to happen.

Just as we questioned whether or not Jay Triano would remain employed as the head coach of the Raptors a some days ago, you can't help but astonishment the same thing about Vinnie Del Negro when you see plays like this.

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The Latest Season of Supernatural  

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Season Five will consist of 22 episodes and currently airs on Thursdays at 9:00 pm in the United States beginning September 10, 2009. Season Five is rumored to be the last season, due to Eric Kripke's statements over the years that he has planned for the show to run for five seasons.Despite this, Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles have contracts for a sixth season, if the CW chooses to once again pick up the show.The fifth season revolves around the fight to stop Lucifer and save the world from the Apocalypse.On episode 10 “Abandon All Hope” Castiel finds Crowley, and with Jo's help the brothers enter his house. To their surprise Crowley shoots his henchmen and gives them the Colt, stating that he wants Lucifer dead because he believes that eventually Lucifer will kill all demons after the humans are dead. Back at Bobby's place, Bobby photographs himself, Sam, Dean, Ellen, Jo and Castiel, as he believes that this might be their last night on earth. When the team arrives in Missouri, Castiel sees Reapers everywhere. He tries to find out why they are there and is captured by Lucifer, who tries to convince Castiel to join him, while showing that his own temporary vessel Nick, overpowered by Lucifer's presence inside him, is dying. Meg arrives and sends hellhounds after the brothers and the Harvelles, and while trying to help Dean, Jo is fatally wounded. While taking shelter in a hardware store, Dean calls Bobby, who tells him the Reapers are in town because they are waiting for their boss to show: the angel of Death, one of the Four Horsemen. Realizing she won't recover from her wound, Jo suggests they build a bomb to blow up the hellhounds, using her as bait to lure the demonic dogs.

Ellen volunteers to stay behind, too, so she can let the hellhounds in and set off the bomb while Dean and Sam escape. After a tearful goodbye with Dean, Jo dies in Ellen's arms, who then blows up the building, killing herself and the hellhounds. The brothers find Lucifer in the middle of summoning Death, and Dean shoots Lucifer with the Colt. However, he is healed instantly and reveals that there are only five beings the Colt can't kill—and he happens to be one of them. Lucifer sacrifices several demons to summon Death, stating that "they're just demons". Meanwhile, Castiel manages to free himself from his trap and takes the brothers to Bobby's. There, Bobby throws the picture showing them all into the fire, and, together with the brothers, grieves silently over Jo and Ellen's death.


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Top Anime that hit 2009  

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  1. Death Note - Light Yagami is an intelligent young man who resents what appears to be a relentless increase of crime and corruption in the world around him. His life undergoes a drastic change when he discovers a mysterious notebook, known as the "Death Note", lying on the ground. The Death Note's instructions claim that if a human's name is written within it, that person shall die. Light is initially skeptical of the notebook's authenticity, but after experimenting with it, he realizes that the Death Note is real. After meeting with the previous owner of the Death Note, a shinigami named Ryuk, Light seeks to become "the God of the New World" by passing his keen judgment on those he deems to be evil or who get in his way.



  2.  Naruto: Shippuden (ナルト 疾風伝 Naruto Shippūden?, lit. "Naruto: Hurricane Chronicles") is the ongoing sequel to the original Naruto anime and covers the Naruto manga from volume twenty-eight on. The TV adaptation of Naruto: Shippuden debuted in Japan on February 15, 2007 on TV Tokyo. It is developed by Studio Pierrot and directed by Hayato Date. ABS-CBN is the first TV network outside Japan to broadcast Naruto: Shippuden; it aired the first 40 episodes of Naruto: Shippuden, running the show through March 19, 2008. On January 8, 2009, TV Tokyo began broadcasting new episodes via internet streaming directly to monthly subscribers. Each streamed episode is made available online within an hour of its Japanese premiere and includes English subtitles. Viz began streaming English subtitled episodes on January 2, 2009, on its official website for the series. The uploaded episodes include both previously released episodes and the new episodes from Japan. Beginning in October 2009, the English dub of Naruto: Shippuden started airing weekly on Disney XD.


  3.  Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - The series is set after Japan's conquest by the Holy Britannian Empire on August 10, 2010, a.t.b. with their powerful new robot weapons, the Knightmare Frames, stripping Japan and its citizens of all rights and freedoms and renaming the country Area 11. The titular Lelouch is a Britannian prince who was disowned by his father, Emperor Charles Di Britannia, after his mother was murdered, and has vowed to destroy his father, the Emperor, and Britannia. He gains an ability through the mysterious power of the Geass, becoming the leader of the resistance movement to fulfill his two wishes: to seek revenge for his mother and to construct a world in which his beloved sister Nunnally can live happily.


  4. Bleach - The story opens with the sudden appearance of one of the Soul Reapers (死神 shinigami?, lit. "death god"), a military order who escorts the souls of the dead, named Rukia Kuchiki in teenager Ichigo Kurosaki's bedroom. She is surprised at his ability to see her, but their conversation is interrupted by the appearance of a "hollow", an evil spirit who was originally a human soul. After Rukia is severely wounded while trying to protect Ichigo, she attempts to transfer half of her reiatsu (霊圧?, lit. "spirit pressure") to Ichigo in order to let him face the hollow on equal footing. Ichigo unintentionally absorbs almost all her energy, allowing him to defeat the hollow with ease. The next day Rukia appears in Ichigo's classroom as a seemingly normal human, and informs Ichigo that his absorption of her powers has left her stranded in the human world until she recovers her strength. In the meantime Ichigo shelters Rukia in his home and takes over her job as a Soul Reaper, battling hollows and guiding lost souls to the afterlife realm known as Soul Society (尸魂界(ソウル•ソサエティ) Sōru Sosaeti?).


  5.  Vampire Knight - Yuki Cross's earliest memory is of a snowy night in winter, when she was attacked by an evil Level E vampire and was saved by Kaname, Kaname Kuran. Yuuki is the adopted daughter of the Headmaster of Cross Academy, Kaien Cross, who is an ex-vampire hunter that now wishes for vampires and humans to live alongside peacefully. She has grown up and become a prefect for the school which has one main purpose: for vampires to coexist peacefully with humans. Her fellow guardian and childhood companion, Zero Kiryu, whose parents were killed by a pure-blood vampire, is now determined to kill them all and refuses to trust them. Zero himself is now manifesting vampire traits, having been turned into a vampire after he was bitten by the vampire who attacked his family, Shizuka Hio, four years earlier.


  6. Fullmetal Alchemist (鋼の錬金術師 Hagane no Renkinjutsushi?, literally "Alchemist of Steel"), is an ongoing Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa. The world of Fullmetal Alchemist is styled after the European Industrial Revolution. Set in a fictional universe in which alchemy is one of the most advanced scientific techniques known to man, the story follows the brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric, who want to restore their bodies after a disastrous failed attempt to bring their mother back to life through alchemy.


  7. InuYasha - The story begins with a flashback to Feudal Japan, when the half-demon InuYasha raids a human village to steal the Jewel of Four Souls, a magical jewel that enhances its wielder's powers and can grant a single wish. InuYasha hopes to use the gem to turn himself into a full-blooded demon, but is soon stopped when Kikyo, the young miko of the village, shoots him with a sacred arrow, sealing him onto the sacred tree Goshinboku in the nearby forest. Mortally wounded, Kikyo tells her younger sister, Kaede, to burn the jewel with her body to prevent it from falling into the hands of evil.


  8. Case Closed, also known as Meitantei Conan or Detective Conan - Jimmy Kudo, a 17-year-old high school prodigy and detective who frequently worked with the police, was attacked by two members of a mysterious crime syndicate while investigating a case regarding blackmail. He was then forced to take a newly developed experimental poison that was supposed to kill him, but due to a rare side-effect unknown to the two men, the drug transformed his body back into that of his seven-year-old self instead, after they left him for dead. In order to hide his identity and investigate the whereabouts of the syndicate, which he later finds out is called the Black Organization, he adopts the pseudonym Conan Edogawa. To search for leads to the syndicate, he manages to move in with his childhood friend Rachel Moore, whose father Richard Moore works as a private investigator. He also enrolls at Teitan elementary school and forms the Junior Detective League with three other children in his class; Amy, Mitch, and George. Even as Conan, Jimmy continues solving criminal cases, usually posing as Richard Moore with the help of special gadgets, invented by a friend of his parents who is a scientist. Richard Moore, a rather inept detective, is bewildered at the sudden rise in his case-solving abilities, but does not question this as he is more than glad about his subsequent rise in fame.


  9. One Piece - A boy named Monkey D. Luffy, inspired by his childhood hero "Red-Haired" Shanks, sets out on a journey to find One Piece, the legendary treasure of the King of the Pirates, Gol D Roger. To accomplish this, he must reach the end of the most deadly and dangerous ocean: The Grand Line. Luffy captains the Straw Hat Pirates first through the sea of East Blue and then through the Grand Line. He follows the path of the deceased King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger, from island to island on his way to the great treasure One Piece. On his way his crew grows to have a firstmate - swordsman "Pirate Hunter" Roronoa Zoro, a navigator - "Cat Thief" Nami, a sniper-"Sogeking" Usopp, a cook- "Black Leg" Sanji, a doctor- "Cotton Candy Lover" Tony Tony Chopper, an archaeologist- "Demon Child" Nico Robin, a shipwright- "Cyborg" Franky, and a musician- "Dead Bones" Brook.


  10. Kyo Kara Maoh!(God! Save our king) - is a Japanese series of light novels written by Tomo Takabayashi. It has been adapted into an anime series and a manga. Geneon ceased production of all titles in late 2007, leaving three volumes of the second season unreleased on DVD in North America. On July 3, 2008, Geneon Entertainment and Funimation Entertainment announced an agreement to distribute select titles in North America. While Geneon Entertainment will still retain the license, Funimation Entertainment will assume exclusive rights to the manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution of select titles. Kyo Kara Maoh! was one of several titles involved in the deal. The story follows the adventures of 15-year old Yuri Shibuya (sometimes spelt "Yuuri") (Japanese Kanji: 渋谷 有利, English Transliteration: Shibuya Yuri), an average high school student whose passion in life is baseball, as he discovers his future in a world where demons and humans are fighting against one another.

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