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My favorite animals are Cats (I love Lions,Tigers and Black Leopards), Bats, Deer, Rabbits, Foxes and Sea Mammals (Seals,Sea Otters and Whales). My favorite cartoon characters are Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Pepe le Pew, Speedy Gonzales, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Betty Boop. As for movies, I am an animation buff...mostly 2D. And I do love literary films (films based on books), especially based on books I have. My favorite movies are:
Live Action:
The Adventures of Marco Polo,
The Adventures of Robin Hood,
The Wizard of OZ,
Cat People (1942),
Song of The South,
The Three Musketeers (1948),
The Red Shoes (1948),
Ivanhoe (1952),
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad,
The Raven (1963),
Son of a Gunfighter (1965),
Romeo & Juliet (1968),
Clash of The Titans,
A Nightmare on Elm Street,
Legend,
Tim Burton's Batman (and Batman Returns),
The Pagemaster,
The Craft,
Sleepy Hollow,
The Lord of The Rings series,
Disney's Tuck Everlasting,
Pirates of the Caribbean series,
The Last Samurai,
Van Helsing,
Troy,
The Phantom of the Opera (2004),
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,
Memoirs of a Geisha,
Pride & Prejuidce (2005),
The Chronicles of Narnia series,
Dreamgirls,
Stardust,
Enchanted,
Sweeney Todd,
Juno,
The Spiderwick Chronicles,
10,000 BC,
College Road Trip,
The Sorcerer's Apprentice,
Red Riding Hood,
Immortals, and...
John Carter of Mars
Animated:
The Story of the Fox (1937),
Fleischer's Gulliver's Travels,
Disney's Fantasia,
Disney's Bambi,
The Singing Princess (1949),
Disney's Cinderella,
Disney's Alice in Wonderland,
The Snow Maiden (1952),
Disney's Peter Pan,
Disney's Lady & The Tramp,
The Snow Queen (1957),
Panda and the Magic Serpent (1958),
Disney's Sleeping Beauty,
Gay Purr-ee
Disney's The Sword in The Stone,
Havoc in Heaven (1961),
Disney's The Jungle Book,
Puss in Boots (1969),
The Phantom Tollbooth,
Shinbone Alley,
Disney's Robin Hood,
Charlotte's Web,
The Humpbacked Horse (1975),
Ralph Bakshi's Wizards,
Disney's The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh,
The Wild Swans (1977),
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure,
Dot and the Kangaroo,
The Sorcerer's Apprentice (1978),
Watership Down,
Prince Nezha's Triumph Against Dragon King (1979),
The Sea Prince and the Fire Child,
Son of the White Mare (1981),
The Secret of NIMH,
The Last Unicorn,
Nausicca of The Valley of Wind,
Disney's The Black Cauldron,
An American Tail,
Laputa: Castle in The Sky,
The Wind in the Willows (1983),
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland,
Disney's The Little Mermaid,
The BFG,
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship (1991),
The Nutcracker Prince,
Ferngully,
The Princess and the Goblin,
The Halloween Tree,
David Copperfield (1993),
Thumbelina,
Disney's The Lion King,
The Swan Princess,
Disney's Pocahontas,
Catnapped! The Movie (1995),
The Thief and The Cobbler,
Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame,
Quest for Camelot,
The Cat's Return,
Disney's Treasure Planet,
Disney's Brother Bear,
Howl's Moving Castle,
Disney's Home on The Range,
Shark Tale,
Corpse Bride,
Asterix and the Vikings,
Happy Feet,
Beowulf,
The Secret of Kells,
Kung Fu Panda,
The Tale of Despereaux,
Wonder Woman (2009),
Fantastic Mr. Fox,
Disney's The Princess and The Frog,
How to Train Your Dragon,
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole,
Disney's Tangled,
Disney's Winnie the Pooh (2011),
The Adventures of Tintin,
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax,
Pixar's Brave,
Hotel Transylvania,
Disney's Wreck-It Ralph,
Rise of the Guardians,
Epic, and...
Disney's Frozen. My favorite TV shows are:
The Flintstones,
Bewitched,
Osamu Tekuza's Kimba The White Lion,
Osamu Tekuza's Princess Knight,
Wacky Races,
Scooby Doo, Where Are You?,
Little House on the Prairie,
Charlie's Angels,
The Smurfs,
Danger Mouse,
ThunderCats,
Ewoks,
Garfield and Friends,
Nest's Animated Stories from the Bible,
Disney's The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh,
Record of Lodoss War,
Sailor Moon,
Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1994),
Sonic the Hedgehog (SATAM),
Rurouni Kenshin,
The Vision of Escaflowne,
Teen Titans,
Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch,
Winx Club,
Trinity Blood,
Loonatics Unleashed,
Ruby Gloom,
Romeo x Juliet,
Merlin, and...
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
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My Favorite Sci-Fi films
-~My Favorite Animated shorts~-
-~For Each Holiday~-
-~My Favorite TV series: Spin-off Edition~-
My Favorite Western films
-~My Favorite Animated films~-
-~My Top Favorite TV Series~-
Eto Rangers (1995), Happy, Happy Clover (2007), and... Naisho no Tsubomi (2008)
My Favorite Horror Films
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Reviews
Akuma-kun (1989)
Mizuki's manga adapted to animation with a catchy opening song
As I had said, I stumbled upon "Akuma-kun" after watching the opening sequence of the anime series. I had finally found the series on two anime streaming sites. When I watched the series, only episodes 1-13 had subtitles. In the other episodes that were not subtitled, I kind of guessed each story by watching the characters' movements. Plus, one episode was missing!
Anyway, the main character in this series is Shingo Umoregi, who, like the previous protagonist, is well-versed in demonology and tarot. One day, Shingo soon encounters Hyakume and realizes too that he's an Akuma (demon). Hyakume doesn't object when Shingo asks to take him home to his family. However, Shingo's mother makes Hyakume sleep in the family dog house for the night. In the morning, Hyakume takes Shingo to the domain of demons and the "Invisible School." They both see Professor Faustus II, the headmaster, who sees Shingo as the chosen one-Akuma-kun, who would lead both the human and the demon worlds in an era of peace. With 12 pure-hearted demons, including Mephisto II, Shingo battles the wicked demons that threaten humanity. That's all I know so far. I have found that the sites have shut down or have video playback errors, so I cannot currently recommend where to watch the series.
I love this series for its animation and soundtrack, including its catchy opening song. After watching the series, it was hard to choose a favorite character, so I would say my favorite characters are Komori-Neko (Bat Cat), Tori-Otome (Bird Maiden), the two Pixies, and Yuko. So above all, I love this series. I hope DiscoTek will license the TV series and two films for North American DVD or Blu-ray. I also want someone to translate the original manga into English.
Zeroman (2004)
Another lame superhero parody
What I can say about this series is that, in my opinion, it is a complete failure! I mean, come out! A 66-year-old superhero? And also, his secret crush is a woman, a co-worker at the post office where he works, who is 34 years younger than him. GROSS! What was going through these people's minds when they created such crap?
Again, after seeing a brief preview of the show on TV, I quickly concluded that it was complete crap. This adult series, as well as many other animated series for adults like myself, feature an excessive number of ridiculous clichés that I despise. I mean, another lame superhero parody? And I totally hate parody!
This series is overall so dreadful that I strongly advise against watching it. The poor quality of this show is emblematic of the declining popularity of 2D animation in film and television. So avoid it.
The Secret Saturdays (2008)
Another favorite from Catoon Network.
Again, I have been looking for animated series to favor. I saw snippets of this Cartoon Network series on TV a long time ago. Fortunately, I found this series on Amazon Video. Now, "The Secret Saturdays" is another favorite from Catoon Network.
The series is about a family of cryptozoologists and their fast-paced race against time to stop a villain from unleashing the power of an evil cryptid deity and controlling all the cryptids in the world. Zack, the son of the Saturdays, holds the key to the world's salvation through his ability to control cryptids. The forthcoming spoilers render me speechless, hindering any further elaboration on the subject.
In case you don't know, cryptozoology is the study of all the creatures from lore, like Bigfoot or Nesse, the Loch Ness Monster. So in general, this series, with its thrilling story and comicbook-style animation, appeals to me greatly. Once again, it's another favorite, and I'd love to see the show on DVD or perhaps Blu-ray.
Akuma-Kun (1966)
A significant TV series with a nice blend of terror and humor
When I was researching the manga artist Shigeru Mizuki, I didn't know that he had written another manga besides his well-known one, "Gegege no Kitaro." After watching the opening sequence of the 1989 anime series, I stumbled upon "Akuma-kun" (Devil Boy). The series centers around Shingo Yamada, who has the nickname "Akuma-kun" because of his knowledge of demons and monsters. Dr. Faustus helped Shingo's group ally themselves with the demon Mephisto to achieve their goal of wiping out harmful creatures, including the evil scientist who created one of said creatures.
I found a live-action version of Akuma-kun, as luck would have it, on the Internet Archive, but unfortunately, only episodes one and two have subtitles. For the other episodes that were not subtitled, I kind of guessed each story by watching the characters' movements.
I found this series to have a nice blend of terror and humor. Mizuki's manga was the first source for producing this significant TV series. Also, the series began long before "Gegege no Kitaro" became a successful animated series. The last thing I should mention is that "Akuma-kun" premiered in the same year as the magic-girl animated series "Sally the Witch." Overall, this series is another favorite, and I'd love to see the show on a North American DVD or Blu-ray.
Liang Shan Po yu Zhu Ying Tai (2004)
Beautiful film and its soundtrack's excellence greatly impressed me
Enchanting tales abound in the world that people can treasure and impart to others. Here is one of those stories, straight from China and about a century old. I also thought the legend of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, a beautiful, doleful, and moving love story set in China's Eastern Jin Dynasty, was beautiful. Various adaptations have turned the story into stage plays, operas, TV series, and movies, including this beautifully animated film that I watched online. And after watching it, I love it.
The film begins with a beautiful, intelligent young woman named Zhu Yingtai from Shangyu, Zhejiang, who is the only daughter of the wealthy noble Zhu family. Of course, in the original story, Yingtai is the youngest of nine siblings-eight boys and one girl. Well, anyway, after much effort, she convinced her father to let her disguise herself as a young man and travel to Hangzhou to study, because back then, women weren't allowed to go to school. With a servant girl named Xin Yin (disguised as a servant boy), Yingtai set off to school. During her journey, she encountered Liang Shanbo, a scholar from Kuaiji (now known as Shaoxing), in the same province, and his servant boy named Xi Jiu. They felt like old friends at the first meeting. Therefore, they took a vow of brotherhood by the river. Over the months, Yingtai spends her school days with "Brother Liang," and she develops an infatuation for him.
So her love for Liang grew to consume her, and she thought of nothing else. Soon, Yingtai's mother began to send letters to her, asking her to come home. In the fifth letter, Yingtai relented and planned to tell Brother Liang her real identity before she left school. Meanwhile, a wealthy (and unattractive) rival, Ma Wen Tsai, suspected Yingtai's real identity the whole time after their school's play, where Yingtai actually put on her dress and let down her hair to play the part of the girl who is being sacrificed to the River God, while everyone in the school thought she was an effeminate man. Well, anyway, Ma snuck up on Yingtai, who thought Ma was Liang and foolishly told him her confession that she was a girl. Ma told her then that he liked her and would like to marry her. He also told her that she should give up any dreams of marrying Liang Shanbo. Eventually Liang arrived, and after her confession, Liang and Yingtai promised one another that they would be together forever, this time as man and wife.
I can't tell you, folks, anymore. Once you fully view the film, you will see the final act in its entirety. It's on a Region 1 DVD. Let me make it clear: I love this movie, and its soundtrack's excellence greatly impressed me.
The Fairly OddParents (2001)
An awful show with vexing clichés
I really dislike this show. It's terrible! I had only watched a snippet of this on TV, and within a few seconds, I knew this show was utter garbage. I would also like to add that this series has too many clichés that I really hate, including the evil babysitter, teacher, dumb-as-foup parents, and the fairy godfather. In my opinion, the people who came up with such crap ought to have their heads examined. I am sorry, Nickelodeon and Butch Hartman, but that's my honest opinion. And I did feel sorry for the main lead, Timmy, for the snuff he went through.
So, I find this series, with its clichés, vexing. I believe people, especially people who believe in fairies like me, should not expose themselves to it at all. Stay away from it. I would never recommend it at all.
Grimm Kumikyoku (2024)
A captivating reinterpretations of six Grimm Brothers' fairy tales
After viewing the first season, I'm hooked on this Netflix anime series! This series offers captivating reinterpretations of six Grimm Brothers' fairy tales, each presented in distinct genres. But wait a minute. The Grimms didn't write "The Pied Piper of Hamelin." Anyway, in the beginning of each episode, the brothers and Charlotte, their younger sister, appear.
In my estimation, the most exceptional segments of the series feature a western science fiction adaptation of "The Bremen Town Musicians," in which the animal protagonists are human females. I agree with the anime fans who have seen the series. CLAMP, the creators of "Card Captor Sakura" and "X/1999," originated the concept art for the series, and I love it.
I really enjoy this series because I love fairy tales, though I'm 38 years old, and also because CLAMP's one of my favorite manga artists. So, that's all I have to say about this anime.
The Egg Cracker Suite (1943)
A terrific Easter cartoon from Walter Lantz
I felt this Walter Lantz cartoon was a terrific Easter cartoon, as well as the final cartoon to star Oswald the Rabbit. The cartoon follows Oswald and the other rabbits in Bunnyville as they prepare the coloured eggs and other goodies for Easter. I believed the planes added an appealing touch, somewhat alleviating the discomfort for the rabbits' paws.
I realize it's similar to Disney's sole Easter cartoon, "Funny Little Bunnies," but Bunnyville in this cartoon is in a woodland setting. Also, Oswald came from Disney, and now he is rightfully back at Disney. However, you may all be aware of this. Still, I believe it's a good cartoon. That's all I have to say.
The First Easter Egg (1997)
Still a good Easter special for the family
One Saturday, I watched this animated Easter special on YouTube through my Roku TV, and I have also been looking for good Easter specials to favor.
Now I think it's a good special, and just because of the 9 out of 10 star rating, it's still another favorite. And I recall that the animation studio that created this special was also responsible for "The Ugly Duckling's Christmas Wish" and "The Aliens Next Door." Their Halloween special "Witches in Stitches" is another favorite of mine. The story is about a tiny rabbit named One because, with so many offspring, Mrs. Rabbit had to stick with numbers for names. One wanted to offer his mother a special Easter present because of everything she had done for him and his brothers and sisters. He had no idea that he would be starting a tradition.
That's all I can tell you-spoilers, you know. You'll have to watch the special to find out how it ends. And for anyone who hasn't watched this special, it's available on YouTube. So, despite a couple of annoying characters, I still felt it was a good Easter special for the family and another favorite.
Peter and the Magic Egg (1983)
An enchanting Easter special with the talents of Ray Bolger
This animated special is another favorite after watching it. And again, I have been looking for good Easter specials to favor.
The story for this special is about a farmer and his wife, Mr. And Mrs. Doppler, and how they needed money to save their farm. One night, they heard the cry of a baby coming from their henhouse. A special boy named Peter Paas, whom the Dopplers adopted as their son, Within a year, Peter was already twelve years old. But the Dopplers must pay the mortgage for the farm to Tobias Toot. Once upon a time, Tobias Toot, a farmer, mechanized his farm and took control of nearby farms, including the Dopplers', the town's bank, and the town itself. He got himself mechanically altered since he loved machines so much. Tobias Toot is now known as Tobias Tinwhiskers.
Now back to the story: Peter and his friends, the cast of anthropomorphic farm animals, produce and dye eggs for the Easter Bunny and make the annual mortgage payment on Easter Day. As we continue in this special, Peter has revealed to his friends that Mother Nature is his birth mother, and it was the Easter Bunny who bought the infant Peter to the Dopplers.
That's all I can tell you; you'll have to watch the special to find out how it ends. So, I have no further comments to make, but I am moved to commend the enchanting special with the talents of The Wizard of Oz's Ray Bolger as the storyteller, Uncle Amos.
Salem (2014)
An awesome series for someone who is into witches and magic
It had been a while since I had finished this series, and I didn't get a chance to work on a review. I got sidetracked. And while I may not recall much about this series for this review, it is still excellent.
"Salem" is a fantasy-horror retelling of the famous Salem Witch Trials. The series shows new perspectives from the people involved in those events. The major plot revolves around Mary Walcott, who used black magic and became a witch in order to get revenge on the Puritans, notably the man who sent her boyfriend, John Alden, away to fight against the French while she was pregnant with his child. Was it a vile and gruesome abortion that night? Well, watch the series on Disney+ and figure it out for yourselves.
Since it has been a while since I finished the series, I am unsure if there are any exceptional "bits." Because of my deep emotional relationship to cats, I find the scenes of "kitty carnage" to be the most upsetting in the series. Overall, I really enjoyed this series, as I am a woman interested in witches and magic. Also, I wish the series was available on a "complete series" Blu-ray.
An Easter Tale (1996)
Another Easter favorite
I've been searching once more for great Easter specials to favor. I saw this animated Easter special on YouTube through my Roku TV one Friday after watching a movie. It may not be to everyone's taste, but I really enjoy it, and it's another favorite. I wish to emphasize that I am not a bot, and I maintain an indifference towards the judgments of others.
In this Easter special, Star, the chosen rabbit, sprains his foot after falling down a hole, forcing "awkward" rabbit Maxwell to deliver the Easter eggs to the nearby village. Naturally, to exacerbate the situation, there is a villain who wants the eggs for himself. That's all I can tell you; you'll have to watch the special to find out how it ends.
So anyway, I thought this special was another Easter favorite. And you know, I'm surprised that Esmeralda wasn't addressed as "Princess Esmeralda" since King Hobb is her dad.
A Special Valentine with the Family Circus (1978)
My only favorite out of the other "Family Circus" TV specials
You know, this is the first review I've ever written for a Valentine's Day TV special. I was sidetracked. I have been looking for good Valentine's specials to favour, and I just rewatched this lesser-known 1978 animated special based on Bill Keane's comic strip. Now it is another favorite and the only favorite out of the other "Family Circus" TV specials that were made.
The story revolves around Billy, Dolly, and Jeffy "assisting" their younger brother PJ in creating a large Valentine for their parents. They were ashamed of themselves for laughing at PJ's drawn picture in crayon. I have no further comments to make, but I am moved to commend the enchanting special. Having previously studied the comic strip from which it was adapted, it has secured a position in my esteemed comic repertoire.
The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins (1943)
A "puppetoon" based on Dr. Seuss' second children's book
This "puppetoon" is what got me into Dr. Seuss' second book for children, as someone who has four favorites from this author. I came across the short online on YouTube. But they took off, and then it came back, which made me glad.
For those who have read the original book, you may know that the story's about a boy named Bartholomew Cubbins, who, when he tried to take his hat off in front of the king, another mysteriously appeared. After Bartholomew is was brought to the castle, many people tried, in vain, to take the hat off of his head. In my opinion, it's still a fantastic cartoon, even though they omitted Sir Snipps, the royal hatter, the king's wise men, the king's haughty young nephew, the Grand Duke Wilfred, a fantastic bowman, and the court wizards. I was also unaware that it was an Academy Award nominee. You know, I also would like to see another puppetoon adapted from another Dr. Seuss book, "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street."
The Timid Pup (1940)
A cartoon that is summed up in one word: cute
This cartoon can be summed up in one word: cute. I thought the puppy and kitten in this cartoon were "squishy" cute, like living beanie baby plushies, of which I still have a collection. During the new year, I have been viewing "Color Rhapsody" cartoons, looking for new favorites, until I found this one.
The story is really a simple one: As the title states, a timid little puppy, despite its father's urging, was unsure of the outside world until he wandered off with a cute little kitten while their dads fought. The kitten's pink bow lets me know that she is a girl.
I have nothing else to say, but "The Timid Pup," I thought, is another rare animated gem from Columbia/Screen Gems with its delightful characters, captivating animation, and message. I know there is one about a new friend helping you come out of your "shell" of timidity. To be clear, I am not a bot, and I do not care what people think of these adorable cartoons.
Christmas Carols (1947)
A Festive cartoon from the NFB
I was combing through YouTube to find Christmas cartoons to favour when I came across this nice one from the National Film Board of Canada. As someone who had watched cartoons from the NFB, it was the first time I had seen one from 1947. The animation and the selected Christmas carols that were sung in this worked very well.
I know there is not much of a story, but I thought the two children-a boy and a girl-getting a Christmas tree was a simple plot. One thing I also would like to point out is that the festive cartoon is pure "Canadiana" to me as a Canadian myself. Overall, I really love this short and another favorite from the NFB.
Gegege no Kitarô (2018)
Another must-see anime series
I was really surprised to hear that a brand-new "Gegege no Kitaro" anime series was made. I did take a peek at episodes on my tablet. But when I got my new Roku TV, the experience was way better. It's wonderful to see Mana Inuyama, a new human friend who was most likely influenced by Yumeko Tendo from the anime series from the 1980s. Of course, in that series, I adore Kitaro and Yumeko. I'm beginning to ship Mana with Neko-Musume after watching a few episodes of this series. On the subject of favorites, so far, my favorite characters (good guy and bad guy) are: Nezumi-Otoko, Neko-Musume, Mana, Hanako of the Toilet, Zunbera, Agnes the young witch, and Hakusanbo and Yayoi. But wait a minute! Aren't yokai and humans forbidden to see each other?
Additionally, I thought it was fantastic that Masako Nozawa, Kitaro's original voice actor, was able to portray Kitaro's father, Medama Oyaji, following the death of Isamu Tanonaka. Speaking of Oyaji, it's amazing to see his appearance before resurrecting as one of his eyes. Overall, this is another must-see anime series. I now love the 1968, 1985, and 2018 "Kitaro" anime series. And again, I really wish that the company "Discotek" would license all of the TV series (including this one) and movies for North American DVD.
Wish (2023)
A fantastic animated movie for Disney's 100th anniversary
First, I want to say that I am not a bot, and I really do not care what some people say. I thought "Wish" was a great Disney film. Too bad I had heard it performed poorly at the box office, especially on the studio's 100th anniversary. At least the story is original; of course, it sets the origin of wishing on a star. Again, this is the first review I've ever written about an animated movie that was made in 2023.
The story takes place in a kingdom where the sorcerer King Magnifico grants wishes to the citizens. Asha, the protagonist, hopes to become the king's apprentice and fulfill her grandfather's wish. However, she discovers King Magnifico is not who he seems and obliterates their memories, making them apathetic. Frustrated that her family wasn't convinced about the king's deceit, Asha makes a desperate wish to the heavens, summoning an actual star, which to me looked almost like the little star character from The Care Bears. I wouldn't tell you any more, of course, as there would be spoilers.
There are too many references that are true, but I love this movie from start to finish, and as I usually mention in my reviews, I don't have a favorite scene. Also, I'm not even sure which character I like best at the moment-Asha, perhaps. All things considered, I still believe that this is a fantastic animated movie for Disney's 100th anniversary. And let us hope that the studio will emerge from their "box-office slum."
Mickey's Tale of Two Witches (2021)
A fantastic Halloween special for both young and old Disney fans
You know, this is the first review I've ever written about an animated special or anything that was produced in 2021. I was sidetracked.
I have been searching for some good Halloween specials, as I mentioned. On the Disney+ app, I discovered yet another Disney animated special. Though I had never watched the TV series it spun from, it is still another favorite. In this one, Mickey reads Pluto, who was excited about going trick-or-treating on Halloween, a story about a place called "Happy Haunts Hills" and two young witches (Minnie and Daisy) ready to pass some tests to graduate to become full-fledged witches. Daisy, though, was anxious and tense. Of course, I wouldn't tell you any more because of spoilers.
For both young and old Disney fans, I felt it was a fantastic Halloween special. I wish it would be on DVD.
Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats (2023)
A Disney Halloween special is a lot of fun to watch with the family
I have been looking for good Halloween specials. This Disney TV special piqued my interest after I saw a clip of it on YouTube. This is my first Halloween-themed Disney+ program this year. This is also the first stop-motion Disney TV special I've seen, but I think it turns out rather well. The story centers around Mickey and his pals' Halloween trick-or-treating experience, during which Donald noticed a strange-looking mansion. That house, however, is owned by the cruel and unfriendly Witch Hazel from the Donald Duck short "Trick or Treat." When Hazel heard Mickey and his friends knocking on her door as she was ready to retire, she used a spell to make them transform into their costumes in retribution: Mickey as a real monster and Minnie as a real spider. Goofy as a real ghost. Daisy is a real princess, and Donald is a frog in princely clothes. Now, the buddies have a midnight deadline to locate the components needed to lift their curse.
This Halloween special is a lot of fun to watch with the family, especially if you have young children like my five-year-old nephew. Furthermore, the stop-motion animation is excellent, as I mentioned earlier.
Smurfs (1981)
I "smurf" the Smurfs!
I "smurf" the Smurfs, shall we say? The negativity I had heard on Keyframe.com shocked me. I thought the series was really good. My favorite smurf characters are Clumsy Smurf; he's funny; Smurfette (who doesn't love Smurfette); and Handy Smurf because, well, because I love Handy and Marina the mermaid, they're my favorite TV couple.
And after watching the TV show, I even read the original comics from Peyo, and now "The Smurfs" is one of my favorite European comics, along with René Goscinny's "Asterix the Gaul" from France. Overall, I really love the Smurfs; that is all I could say about this cartoon series, folks.
Spellbinder (1995)
Awesome Science-Fantasy Series
Here is another TV series that I strongly desire to be available on North American DVD or Blu-ray, having recently watched it on Amazon Prime Video. I watched it out of curiosity, and I also thought the promo picture Amazon used was misleading. This series is definitely in the "Science Fantasy" sub-genre because of parallel world travel.
Paul Reynolds, a teenage boy, finds himself pulled into a primitive feudal world during the first season. The overlords, known as "spellbinders," have flying ships and employ electrical "magic." Of course, the spellbinders controlled the people by manipulating their fear and ignorance. The Spellbinders uncover Paul's superior scientific and technological expertise, immediately identifying him as an outsider and placing him in grave danger. Now Paul has to find his way back to his world, with the help of the peasant girl Riana.
Again, I really wish it was on North American DVD or Blu-ray because it was another awesome TV series. The same thing applies to the sequel series.
Looney Tunes Cartoons (2019)
A Looney Tunes remake, I can actually watch
Well, I had managed to write a review of an animated series made in 2020. Now that this series is a Looney Tunes remake, I can actually watch it. The other two (The Looney Tunes Show and Wabbit) really stink! As a fan of the original cartoons, I thought this series was what other fans look for-the same nostalgic charm, humor, and appeal, but with a twist right for the 21st century. I had managed to watch episodes of the series on TV. But I didn't get a chance to finish because of a schedule change. Fortunately, I finally watched the series on Amazon Prime Video, but I was really annoyed that so many episodes weren't there. But I find this series funny, and I am happy that they brought Hubie and Bertie back; even if it's for one episode, they're one of my favorite L. T. characters.
You know, from watching the series, it makes me hate Daffy Duck more than I ever did in the original cartoons. I don't have any particular episode or scene I like because I love this series, and that is pretty much all I have to say.
Willow (2022)
An awesome sequel to the movie
I loved the original "Willow" movie, and I got excited when I heard that they were making a sequel TV series for the Disney+ app. It has been a long time since I finished the series, so now I can't remember the entire story. All I know is that the series takes place years after the events in the movie. A villainous group known as the Children of the Wyrm has kidnapped Tir Asleen's Prince Airk. Now, Princess Kit, Airk's twin sister, and a misfit group of fighters need Willow to help them train Elora Danan, who is older, and rescue Airk.
Despite the widespread criticism of the sequel, I perceived it as an acceptable follow-up with no discernible faults. I truly wish for a second season, but it hurts that Disney+ removed the show. Cliffhangers are something I detest greatly.
Doggu Deizu (2011)
An anime series with humor, action, and superb animation
This is another animated series that came to me when I was looking for new anime series to watch. I had come across this anime series by looking at its pictures online. Now it's one of my favorite anime series after watching the first eight episodes.
The series' story is about 13-year-old Cinque Izumi, who was ready for a Spring Break of training and to have his best friend Becky and her family join his family for the flower viewing, or "Hanami." But then a mysterious dog with a small blade sent Cinque to another world known as Flonyard. The people who live in Flonyard have animal ears and tails. The princess Millhiore of the canine kingdom of the Biscotti Republic had summoned Cinque to be Biscotti's hero against the war between the feline Galette Lion kingdom ruled by Princess Leonmichelli. Despite a first victory for the Biscotti, thanks to Cinque, he and Millhiore learn that once a hero is summoned to Flonyard, they can never return. What will they do? Well, that's all I'm saying. You'll have to go see it for yourself on the site AnimeSuge; it was the only site I could find that has this series.
What else could I add than how much I adore it for its humor, action, and superb animation. In addition, I greatly wish this series was available in North America on DVD or Blu-ray.