Ghost in the Shell (Live Action Movie)

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Name: Ghost in the Shell
Type: Live-action movie

Official Rating: PG-13

Director: Rupert Sanders
Genre: Action, drama, science fiction, thriller

Age Rating: 15+

Review:
In the future, Major is a human girl-cyborg, the only one of her kind created as a soldier. Her primary focus is stopping the world's most dangerous criminals. She has been uniquely shaped to fight against the new threat of terrorism that can hack into people's brains; along the way she learns that her live was stolen instead of saved.

I have to say that Scarlett Johansson outdid herself in this movie. Her acting as Major was masterful; the way she walked, talked, and held herself all portrayed what an actual cyborg might move. The special effects were glorious (the CGI was more artful than annoying), and the action kept you on the edge of your seat the entire time. While I haven't seen the anime this movie was based on, it could definitely be said that whether or not it followed the original story accurately it was a great stand-alone movie.

There was some language and violence concerns, and sometimes when Major was wearing her nude-colored outfit it almost seemed as if she were naked. In the previews, there was a kiss between two women, but that thankfully did not happen in the movie, which would have made things very awkward. (My girlfriend and I were pleasantly relieved). In all honesty I wasn't expecting to enjoy the movie as much as I did.

A few of the characters and images could be considered disturbing to younger viewers, such as Batou's synthetic eyes, and Kuze's mangled cyborg-body. Some of the themes and underlying ideas were also heavier for younger viewers, which I why I recommend a more mature audience in general. This movie got a lot of bad reviews and was named one of the worst movies of the year, but in all honesty I don't know why. It was entertaining and ended on an uplifting note, despite some trauma and suspense nearing the end. It's not my favorite movie or anything, but the idea behind it was good and I thought it was well-made. But I'm not a professional critic so it's whatever.

Mature Content: 

• Violence- Fights and other sci-fi violence 
• Nudity- Major wears a skin-tight, nude-colored outfit that makes her appear naked, but she is not.
• Profanity- Use of words such as "shit," "ass," and a middle finger is shown

Personal:
My friend got free tickets to this movie which is why we went to go see it in the first place.

Fullmetal Alchemist (Manga)

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Name: Fullmetal Alchemist
Type: Manga

Author: Hiromu Arakawa

Books: 27
Genre: Action, adventure, military, science fantasy
Age Rating: 15+

Review:
After the death of their mother, Edward and Alphonse Elric try to bring her back to life using alchemy, leaving Edward without an arm and a leg and Alphonse's soul attached to a suit of armor. Join them as they travel the country looking for clues on how to restore their bodies. 

I loved this series! No wonder it is one of the most well-known and well-liked. Some themes that were included human possession by Humunculi, messing with the spirit world and trading arms and bodies for hollow reflections of dead people. Though some of these ideas were based heavily on the Alchemical world these characters lived in, the morale behind these lessons was serious and thought-provoking. The whole concept of Alchemy was very well thought-out and the author included background and historical context in order to better explain the idea behind it. The actual magic was inoffensive, but some of the ideas behind it and the explanations contradicted the Bible.

There were a lot of references to evolution, magic, and God, though none of it was Biblical. One character called the power of God because he was below him and now one believed in God. One thing I did enjoy was how Arakawa incorporated Biblical the seven deadly sins into her story. It added a lot of depth and originality, even though some of the characters personifying the sins didn't always seem to posses the sin that they represented. The Humunculi were perfectly creepy and fun to hate, despite the occasional exception, like Greed. 

 The characters in this manga were well-developed and in many ways I felt connected to the Elric brothers--not because I've lost my mother or my body by magic, but because they fought desperately for what was right, and were able to empathize with the pain of those around them because of what they went through. It was heartbreaking in some ways to watch their transition from who they are at the beginning to the end, and the emotions they evoked in the reader were part of the reason I was continually compelled to read. 

This series was one of my favorites because the author simply incorporated so many wonderful genres in at once, and really took the time to plan out the story and provide adequate and interesting backstories and historical accounts that made the setting really come to life. There were several strong women in this series, which added to the array of characters that while mostly male-based, didn't seem uneven in any way. Just the fact that the author was a woman makes me want to throw my fists into the air and scream, "yeah!"

Mature Content:

• Sexual References- Mild sexual tension between characters
• Magic- Many of the characters use alchemy, which is a form of magic
• Spiritual- Some of the villains compare themselves to God, one even goes as far as trying to control God because he is "more powerful"
• The use of alchemy
• Evolution- Evolutionary explanations of Humunculi, Alchemy, etc. 
• Violence-   Battles and graphic deaths (blood is drawn)
• Profanity- Use of "damn," "ass," "bastard," and "shit"
• Intense Scenes- In one scene a little girl has been cruelly mixed with her dog by the use of Alchemy
• The true forms of the seven deadly sins are quite frightening

Personal Note: 
Roy and Hawkeye <3

Sword Art Online (Anime)

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Name: Sword Art Online
Type: Anime

Official Rating: TV-PG

Director: Reki Kawahara

Seasons: 2
Genre: Action, adventure, science fantasy, romance
Age Rating: 17+

Review:
Thousands of players around the world suddenly find themselves trapped inside the video game universe of Sword Art Online. Hero Kirito must fight his way to the top level in order to defeat the game and release the players.

There were a lot of surprisingly heavy themes in this anime including suicide, kidnapping, heartbreak and the definition of the term, "hero." The art was good, and the whole idea of being able to experience a video-game firsthand--as if you were actually there--is certainly an intriguing one. SAO stands as one of the most popular anime in the genre, as it appeals to both genders and delivers adventure, romance, and virtual reality. I loved all the cool elements in the game, and it managed to provide believable aspects such as instant messaging, a trading system, and juggling finances within the SAO universe.

Though not set in a distant future, the technology presented in SAO greatly surpass our own, giving the show a more futuristic feel. Ironically it doesn't list romance as one of the genres, because that is a major focus of the show later on. The romance between Kirito and Asuna is sweet, though a little forced and somewhat stifling at times. Kirito appears as a quiet, brave, and handsome hero who wants to do the right thing and save the world of Sword Art Online (and later on rescue his beloved Asuna). The amount of females who fall in love with him is sad, considering that Kirito is your typical oblivious male. 

In all honesty, this wasn't one of my favorite animes because I felt it had a lot of elements and scenes that just weren't needed, didn't flow well with the plot, or simply made no sense. The whole "kidnapping Asuna" story line changed what the show started off as in the beginning episodes, and it was completely unnecessary to have a creepy sexual predator as the villain. The ending scenes in the first season with Asuna in chains while "Fairy King Oberon" ripped her clothes off and licked her face was absolutely sickening and uncomfortable to watch. And why did there have to be a whole side-plot about Kirito's stepsister's loving feelings towards him? I like the idea of this show, but it wasn't as good as I could have been, in my opinion, and was more about romance than I was expecting to be.

Mature Content:

• Sexual References- Oberon kidnaps Asuna because he is physically attracted to her. Later on, he chains her up, and rips her clothing and touches her in inappropriate ways against her will
• Asuna is fondled quite intimately by two alien-like creatures when she tries to escape from her prison
• Suguha, who was raised as Kirito's younger sister, is in love with him
• All the girls fall in love with Kirito's character
• Oberon laughs sadistically about raping Asuna in real life
• Nudity- Asuna's breasts are almost fully revealed (all but the nipple are drawn) when her shirt is ripped off
• Some excessive cleavage is shown
• Asuna's thighs are exposed in later scenes
• Violence- Video-game violence and death
• A few suicides take place (when they die, people explode into sparkles)
• Profanity- Use of the word "ass," "damn," "dick," and "shit"
• Intense Scenes- This anime is very emotionally intense

Personal Note: 
The voice actor who voices King Oberon was the same voice as Prince Raj in Snow White With the Red Hair!

Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here- Mirai-hen (Movie)

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Name: Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here - Mirai-hen
Type: Animation

Official Rating: TV-PG

Director: Taichi Ishidate
Genre: Action, supernatural, fantasy, romance

Age Rating: 14+

Review:
Takes place a year after the anime ends. Mirai has forgotten everything that has happened and Ahkito struggles to find his place after last year's events.

This is actually a second-part to a first movie entitled" Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here - Kako-hen that combines all of the episodes of the anime into one movie. Feel free to watch the anime as a series--as I did-- or just watch both of the movies for the whole story.

The plot was good and did a good job of piquing the viewer's interest. However, they changed the ending of the original series in the beginning. In the beginning scene, there is a rewritten version of the ending scene in the last episode. When Mirai has returned to Ahkito from her battle, she has suffered amnesia and doesn't even remember who she is. This is a major theme in the movie and definitely churns a lot of suspense in the viewer, but it's still a bit annoying that they completely dismissed the original ending. On the flip side, the loose ends from the first act were tied up.

Although I wouldn't consider the battle scenes as completely graphically-intense, a lot of blood was shown, mostly due to the fact that Mai uses her blood as a weapon and fights with it. There were also a lot of violent-looking weapons such as machetes, a powerful spear/scepter/chainsaw object, and a sword made completely from Mai's blood. Because of this, I put a higher age-limit on the show as a reminder for parents to preview it before allowing their children to watch.There were some magical elements to the show as well, and Ahkito in his youmu-form was almost demon-like.

All in all, this was a great continuation of Beyond the Boundary. Surprisingly, there was a lot more romantic tension between Ahkito and Mirai. I guess I shouldn't have been so surprised; there was quite a bit of fluffy romance in the show. It was just more built up and emotional in the movie than in the first half. The relationship between Ahkito and Mirai was achingly sweet; it totally tugged on my heartstrings. 

For more on Beyond the Boundary, click here.

Mature Content:

• Sexual References- Ahkito has an  uncanny attraction to women wearing glasses
• Violence- A lot of blood is shown during fights
• Magic- Mai can manipulate her own blood
• Most of the characters possesses magical abilities
• Spiritual- Demon-like creatures
• Profanity- Use of the word "damn"

Personal Note: 
I love the way Ahkito's hands were drawn--so nice and strong.

Beyond the Boundary (Anime)

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Name: Beoynd the Boundary
Type: Anime

Official Rating: TV-PG

Director: Taichi Ishidate

Seasons: 1
Genre: Action, supernatural, fantasy
Age Rating: 14+

Review:
A short anime about a girl with powerful, magical blood, and a half-human, half-youmu boy who decides to befriend her. 

I watched Beyond the Boundary with my younger brother, Nathan, because it is one of his favorite anime and he wanted to share it with me. It was particularly fun to watch it with him, and I believed it to be worth the watch. The art and story were very similar to Kotoura-San, as if the same studio produced it. The characters were drawn like the characters from Kotoura-San and possessed many of their same characteristics as well. In a lot of ways, it was a subtle retelling of the story, though Beyond the Boundary came first. I had to get used to all of their voices in the English subtitled version, because they didn't seem to always match the character. Nonetheless, the story felt completely original and the characters were all very cute and easy to connect with. I understand why Nathan likes it so much.

Although I wouldn't consider the battle scenes as completely graphically-intense, a lot of blood was shown, mostly due to the fact that Mai uses her blood as a weapon and fights with it. There were also a lot of violent-looking weapons such as machetes, a powerful spear/scepter/chainsaw object, and a sword made completely from Mai's blood. Because of this, I put a higher age-limit on the show as a reminder for parents to preview it before allowing their children to watch.There were some magical elements to the show as well, and Ahkito in his youmu-form was almost demon-like.

This anime was definitely entertaining and fun, but at the end I felt as if not enough answers had been given. The fights were well-developed but kind of weak at the end, when it was supposed to be the most intense and emotion-provoking. It was also never clarified whether or not Ahkito and Mai actually got together at the end. Despite some of these confusing elements, it was a good show, and I liked watching it. I would recommend it to both boys and girls who can enjoy this show in a safe environment.

For more on Beyond the Boundary, click here.

Mature Content:

• Nudity- The characters are shown taking showers in a locker room, but nothing is ever shown
• Sexual References- There are a few, subtle sexual innuendos 
• Ahkito has an  uncanny attraction to women wearing glasses
• Violence- A lot of blood is shown during fights
• Magic- Mai can manipulate her own blood
• Most of the characters possesses magical abilities
• Spiritual- Demon-like creatures
• Profanity- Use of the word "damn"

Personal Note: 

A special thank-you to Nathan. I love you, little bro!

Fairy Tail (Manga)

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Name: Fairy Tail
Type: Manga

Author: Hiro Mashima

Books: 57+
Genre: Action, adventure, comedy, fantasy
Age Rating: 18+

Review:
Join Natsu Dragneel and his friends from the Fairy Tail guild as he goes on magical adventures to find Igneel, his dragon-father. Enter a world of Wizard Guilds, magic, and epic friendship! 

This is one of my all-time favorite manga and anime series. The characters are all refreshingly different, and all have their quirks and hilarious habits. Though very strong, they are not without flaws, and many have tragic and hard backstories that are relevant to the plot and add a lot of mystery to the plot. It's one of the only series I've read that doesn't feel redundant, and no moment is dull or feels forced. The author knows his characters extremely well, and as a reader, you get the chance to read the point of view of many of the main characters, including Lucy, Happy, Erza, and Grey. 

Hiro Mashima's art is great; I absolutely love it! Each character is drawn a little bit differently, and he is consistent with appearances. I also really appreciate how Lucy's outfit is always different. It's more realistic that way. The amazing consistency Mashima has is to be praised---both in his art and in his writing. It is really interesting how he follows Lucy almost closer than he follows Natsu at times. I actually misrepresented her as the main character because she is the narrator most of the time, and is the one we follow in the beginning. It turns out later that Lucy loves to write, and it is implied that she writes down all of her adventures in Fairy Tail, which is what we, as an audience, are reading. I think that's an interesting concept.

There are some sexual references and nudity, and on the online version of the manga, there is quite a bit more profanity, including the "f" word. The women are also dis-proportioned--their breasts are far bigger than what they should be, and there are a lot of nude shots. This is why I would keep it monitored and only allow more mature kids read it. Another aspect of this story is the magic. I understand that sorcery is condemned in the Bible, so the reader should understand that there is no such thing as "magic" like that in Fairy Tail. However, none of the magic or sorcery talked about felt offensive to me, personally.

I would be careful about boys reading this series, just because of the nudity. Unfortunately, this series has a lot of appeal for men, but for younger boys it may not be appropriate for them, especially if you feel they would have more of a problem with it. Just another reminder to "be careful little eyes what you see." Both boys and girls can get into this manga; there is something for everyone. Humor, mystery, tragedy, action, adventure, suspense, drama, a hint of romantic tension...this series definitely gives you all the feels. It is a very popular manga as far as mangas go, and it's not hard to see why. If this isn't already on your list, you should seriously consider putting it there, however, please consider the fact that I gave an 18+ rating because of the increasing nudity as the saga continues.

Mature Content: 

• Sexual References- Unnaturally large breasts and a lot of extremely skimpy outfits
• Boobs/butts are sometimes accidentally grabbed by the opposite gender (sometimes they are grabbed by the same gender as well, though it's never meant to be romantic)
• Some mild sexual innuendos (Lucy using her "feminine wiles" against an enemy, Taurus commenting on Erza's boobs)
• Nudity- Sometimes clothes are ripped off (usually the women).
• Everything but the nipples and nether extremities are drawn and revealed
• Grey Fullbuster frequently strips his clothing, but nothing is ever shown and it is supposed to be funny 
• Profanity- "Damn,"  "hell," "bitch," "ass," "shit," (and "fuck" in the online versions)
• Violence- The characters frequently fight with many enemies, and even each other
• Blood is drawn (unnatural pain tolerance)
• Magic- The characters practice and preform magic
• Drugs- Some characters (Kana) drink excessively to the point of passing out
• Some characters are seen with cigarettes in their mouths
• Intense Scenes- This manga is very emotionally intense

Personal Note: 
I ship NaLu so hard, I sometimes can't concentrate! I even dream about them and have a picture of them together on my bedroom wall! I WILL GO DOWN WITH THIS SHIP!

Bleach (Manga)

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Name: Bleach

Type: Manga

Author: Tite Kubo

Books: 74
Genre: Action, adventure, supernatural
Age Rating: 14+

Review:
A boy named Ichigo gains supernatural abilities when Rukia, the Soul-Reaper, accidentally gives him all of her powers. He--along with a team of fellow spiritually-sensitive friends--save the world and other people from evil.

Action-packed and kind of violent, this series is similar to Yuyu Hakashu, though with more characters, and, in my opinion, a better plot. The characters were honorable and though it was mostly action, it didn't take away from the story. There wasn't any romance or overly-fluffy scenes, but the fighting scenes were really good, which I why I believe this series may attract boys more than girls. However, I enjoyed reading all 686 chapters. It was especially fun to read them along with my younger brother, who started reading them before I did.  

This series can get a little redundant, but this series, you must remember, is a fighting manga. It does have a story-line, and an abundance of characters, many of whom are hilarious and fun to follow. Older boys will definitely enjoy the action-packed hero story and watching Ichigo get stronger and stronger in order to defeat his enemies (who also keep getting stronger).

Before reading, you should consider the fact that this book is entirely focused around the Soul Society, which is a place where the dead go. It also focuses on "spiritual powers" and "energy." Kids should know that when we die, we either go to heaven or hell and that the Soul Society is simply fiction like the series itself. The "spiritual world" can be confusing and sometimes attractive to people. It sounds like great fun to battle demons and visit the afterlife and have supernatural powers, but it isn't based on God's truth. Encourage your kids to read the Bible regularly in order to understand this better!

Mature Content: 

• Violence- The characters have a lot of battles with enemies
• Some blood and gore (loss of limbs and unnatural pain tolerances)
• Sexual References- Unnaturally-sized breasts and some skimpy outfits
• Orihime's boobs are talked about a lot
• Spiritual- Characters posses supernatural abilities
• Soul Reapers have spiritual "auras"
• The Soul Society is the world's "afterlife"

Personal Note: 
The ending somewhat disappointed me because...don't laugh...I was really looking forward to more romance. I should have known better. Bleach isn't that kind of Manga. 

One Punch Man (Anime)

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Name: One Punch Man
Type: Anime

Official Rating: TV-PG

Director: Chikashi Kubuta

Seasons: 1
Genre: Action, comedy, parody, superhero
Age Rating: 14+

Review:
Saitama is a man who trained hard to be able to take down his enemies in one swift punch. When Cyborg, Genos, meets Saitama, he assigns himself as the hero's apprentice despite Saitama's protests.

This is probably one of the--if not the most--hilarious animes I have seen thus far. The characters were enjoyable and funny (especially Saitama, Genos, and Mumen Rider) and the villains were comical. If I had to describe this anime simply, I'd say it is a parody of most all other fighting animes and manga. There were so many subtle jokes and highlighted cliches through the show--even Saitama's ability to take down an enemy in one punch pokes fun at cartoon heroes' unrealistic winning streaks. 

Though it is very funny, it did have battles and if you cannot understand the humor it would be best to wait until a kid is mature enough to understand the content. The fact that Saitama can take out an enemy in one punch is funny in and of itself, but some of the fights can get unrealistic, and the show categorizes the enemies and sends out warnings to the people accordingly. There are a lot of casualties, though none are shown. It should also be clarified to younger viewers that most conflicts can't be solved with violence, and not everybody is as physically strong as Saitama.

I saw this with a sixth-grader during one of our "Anime clubs" and he enjoyed the show as well as everybody else. Aside from some language and strangely-clothed characters, One Punch Man was fun for everybody involved. This is one of those shows that is best watched with multiple people. It is just that much funnier. Trust me, you will never experience the weirdness in full otherwise.

Mature Content:

• Profanity- "Damn," and "ass" and "hell"
• Homosexuality- It is insinuated that Puri-Puri-Prisoner is gay
• Nudity- Some of the clothing is questionable; the lobster only wears underwear and it's kind of gross'
• In one episode, One Punch Man punches another character in the genitals, and it shows an uncomfortable close-up shot of this
• Violence- Fights, though usually quite comical
• Evolution- The "House of Evolution" is filled with test subjects and other mutations and experiments

Personal Note: 
My girlfriends and I could NOT stop laughing at Saitama's secret behind his strength: his exercising until he went bald. We also could not stop laughing at "Caped Baldy" and "Blonde Cyborg."

Yuyu Hakasho (Manga)

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Name: Yuyu Hakasho
Type: Manga

Author: Soshihiro Togashi

Books: 19
Genre: Action, supernatural, martial arts, mystery
Age Rating: 16+

Review:
Yusuke Uremeshi is a brawling 8th grader who gets into fights and is known as a troublemaker until he dies saving a young child from a car accident. As a ghost, Yusuke is guided by Boton who tells him he gets a second chance at life if he does good deeds. 

Because of extreme violence and some language, I recommend this series to more mature kids. There were also some mild sexual references as well, but the rating is mostly for violence. The series started off kind of sketchy, and I wasn't sure that I was going to like it. But I did end up reading it despite its mediocrity, and was disappointed that I was unable to finish it due to limited books at my local library and licensing to reading online. It wasn't very memorable or overly interesting to me personally, which is why I gave it 1 star.

The main character experienced positive development-going from bully, to defender, and I liked his frenemy-type relationship to his "arch rival," Kuwabara. The romance was a little odd; I didn't feel too much chemistry between Yusuke and Keiko at first, but I ended up rooting for them. Most of the plot was focused around fighting, which was fine, but I would have liked to see a bit more story and get more background on the characters. Still, it is a pretty good fighting manga, which seems to be popular with young readers (especially boys).

If you aren't comfortable with talk of "psychic" or "ghosts" or "spiritual abilities," and the battling against spirits and demons, that is a main theme in the book so it might not be for you. The reader should understand God's truth in regarding these things as well as true spiritual warfare. It is important for them to be able to differentiate between fact and fiction. Again, it wasn't really spiking my interest too deeply, but it was a pretty good manga for boys of the appropriate age.

Mature Content: 

• Profanity- "Damn," "hell," ass," and "bitch"
• Sexual References- Yusuke (and once Kuwabara) grabs Keiko's boobs, butt, and pulls up her skirt and comments on her underwear
• Spiritual- Talk of battling demons and spirits as well as "spiritual powers" and the "spirit world"
• Later on, characters use "spiritual powers" to fight against enemies
• Violence- Battles and fight scenes both in school and against evil spirits

Personal Note:
This was the second manga series I read after Fruits Basket. 

Code Geass (Anime)

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Name: Code Geass 
Type: Anime

Director: Goro Taniguchi

Official Rating: TV-14

Seasons: 2 
Genre: Action, mecha, science fiction, anti-hero
Age Rating: 17+

Review: 
Follows the high school experience of Lelouch after a mysterious girl named C2 gives him the power of the Geass, which allows him to completely control people, though only once. Taking his abilities to aid in the war of the state, Lelouch creates an alter-ego of himself: the intelligent and feared Zero and launches a rebellion with his faithful followers. 

This anime is extremely intense and emotionally taxing just because of the amount of story, background, and rich characters. It is different and interesting to have Lelouch as the main character, because he's an anti-hero, and most animes don't do that. You get a chance to see that kind of plot and engage with the offbeat characters that aren't seen as much onscreen in regular shows. Not only that, but the ability to make others do something was always chilling in an edge-of-your-seat way, especially later when Lelouch begins losing some control over his Geass.

Though violent, it has a terrifically interesting plot, and the violence isn't unnecessary; the characters have a reason and there is a point to the war they are fighting. I enjoyed the epic battles and strategic planning on Lelouch's part, and had fun with the newfangled machines they introduced. Though most of the episodes were serious, there were several random, quite hilarious ones that evened out the severity of the show, which was nice. It seems that most animes have at least one episode filled with completely random sequences.

I liked this show because it was well-written and the characters were well-developed, and it had a killer ending. I was never able to guess what was going to happen, and the tale was engrossing and spiked my curiosity. I watched this with a group of people, and I think it was better that way, just because of how intense it is, and I wouldn't have anyone under the age of 16 watch it. Still, it's a good anime and if you're a die-hard fan, this one is definitely on the "to-see" list.

Mature Content: 

• Profanity- "Shit" and "damn"
• Nudity- In several episodes, bare breasts are briefly shown of the characters Kallen, Viletta, and C.C.
• The character Nina is never shown naked, but in one scene she is shown in a dark room touching herself 
• Some of the women wear pretty skanky outfits (short skirts, lots of cleavage) 
• Spiritual- Some of the characters' morals (especially Leloush's) are questionable
• Violence- Extremely violent and culturally intense (shows blood, and includes the deaths of certain races of people)
• Racism- A war between Briton and Japan
• Extreme cultural tension and a class governmental setup (Japanese are inferior to Britons)
• Drugs- Some characters are seen smoking
• Sexual References- Subtle references to sex (not spoken, but hinted at)
• Intense Scenes- Multiple emotional deaths (Shirley, Rollo)
• Emotionally intense

Personal Note: 

My favorite characters were Euphemia and Suzaku.