My Top 10 Favorite Anime Ever

As you may or may not know, I have a major weak spot for Japanese animation, otherwise known as anime. Ever since I was a child and began watching shows akin to Naruto and One Piece, I've been just enamored with this genre. Before I knew it, I was moving on to better things like Death Note, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Gurren Lagann, and I slowly developed a very "not shit taste" if I may say so.

And since anime has affected me and my life so much, I only thought it fair that I count down my top 10 favorite anime that I have ever watched. Just remember that this is my own personal list, and that I'm not including "anime-esque" TV shows like Avatar: The Last Airbender, RWBY, or Wakfu. This is strictly reserved for Japanese animation, though I do love all three of those aforementioned shows.

10:
Baccano!
Baccano! is something I stumbled upon, almost on accident, after watching the light novel's creator's other series, Durarara!!, which, while something that I also love, just cannot compare to the genius that is Baccano!. All the characters are like-able on some level, the stories are very intriguing and well tied-together, and the soundtrack is just plain amazing. Yeah, the art can be a little bland, but don't let that turn you off because, as I just stated, literally everything else is fantastic.
The anime revolves around three main story-lines that you switch between, so it can be a little confusing at first, but if you stick with it, you should be able to catch on pretty quickly and be sucked in by all of the fun and quirky characters that you're sure to love, not to mention what is probably the best English dub I've ever heard. There's a little bit of every genre for everyone, too: horror, mystery, romance, suspense, supernatural, tragedy- pretty much everything but sci-fi, and it all ties in very well. Not to mention just how brilliant the ending was; it's hard to get an ending to an anime that ties things together in a neat little bow so well that you actually don't want a second season due to the fact that you feel as if anything else could soil it. It was definitely a brilliant anime, and if you haven't watched Baccano!, then you are doing yourself a grave disservice.

9:
Mushishi
Mushishi is less a continued story-line and more a collection of quiet, subtle stories with the common theme of a mysterious man named Ginko traveling to various places and helping several people having problems with mushi- little spirit-like creatures that Ginko is very knowledgeable about.
As I said earlier, the show is very quiet and subtle, without any over-the-top action sequences or anything else of that effect, but it is certainly atmospheric and mesmerizing, if nothing else. The sheer amount of passion and creativity that was poured into this project is just plain amazing, and the quality of animation is quite stunning, as well.
So, yeah. It's nothing too flashy, but Mushishi really is just a work of art, and a must-see for anyone that enjoys animation as an art medium.

8:

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure

Jojo's is probably the most engaging and dramatic pieces of fiction ever created, and it's not hard to see why once you start watching, as you will never be able to stop once you've started.

Like, I'm serious. Just watch it. I can't even explain. It's just too... bizarre.

7:

Sword Art Online

OK, OK. Lower your pitch-forks and torches, everyone. I know how upset you are with me, and how much hate I'm likely to get for this, and I understand that SAO has its faults, but this is my personal list of favorites, and I just couldn't leave this work off, since I got so much pure enjoyment out of it. I know SAO gets a lot of bad rep, but honestly, I love it. The romance, the animation, and every single fighting sequence is top-notch, and I absolutely adore the characters. Sinon from season 2, in particular, is perfect waifu material, as she has a great amount of ass character development. Not that I'm complaining about Asuna, though, as she's such a strong and independent character that her romance with Kirito is just incredibly sweet and touching.

Plus, I love the theme about how real life and video games are slowly becoming merged and how there is slowly becoming less and less of a difference between the two.

And, yes, I understand people's gripes with Kirito being overpowered, but I find it forgivable because of the fact that he was a beta tester and thus knew his way around the game. We needed a powerful main character for this series, anyway; it's about an MMO game, and there's no way anyone but the most dedicated of nerds are going to win an MMO.

6:

Future Diary

Future Diary is another one of those anime that I feel gets an unnecessarily bad rep because it has a few plot holes, but I honestly don't give a damn because of how great the entire show is. The plot itself- a game of death with the end goal being to receive the power of a dying god- is very unique, and each of the twelve characters, as well as additional side characters, have their own unique personalities and different reasons for entering the game.

The show also takes some mature looks into some very dark subjects, which I really appreciate, as it covers stuff that a lot of other anime will shy away from, so you have to appreciate the sheer amount of balls that Future Diary has, if nothing else.

Also, the romance. I am regrettable to say that on my Valentine's Day special, where I listed off thirty of my favorite OTP's, that I forgot to mention how Yuno and Yuki are definitely the poster couple in anime. They have so many ups and downs, but they still stick together through thick and thin, which really sets them apart and makes Future Diary something for other self-proclaimed "romance anime" like Toradora and Kimi ni Todoke to learn from.

5:

Fairy Tail

This is one of the- if not the- most popular anime running at the moment, and there's a reason for that. The premise itself- a magical world filled with guilds that magic-users can join forces in- is very unique, and everything else about the show is just plain fun. All the characters are fun and silly, with cool powers and abilities, but are actually very deep and have some very unexpectedly tragic backstories.

Combined with the top-notch animation and plethora of hilarious comedy- including multiple running gags that literally never get tiring- Fairy Tail remains fun and refreshing with every new episode that is released.

It's fun, creative, always full of laughs, and is probably the best anime I can think of for someone just looking to have a good time while still challenging themselves with deep and meaningful content.

4:

School Days

School Days is kind of the most underrated anime I can think of, and I'm kind of confused as to why anyone could dislike this masterpiece. 'Cause, come on, really...?

I mean, yes, a lot of bad and unexpected stuff happens at the end, but that's kind of the point: the entire anime is about the repercussions of a young boy that can't control his sexual urges and ends up breaking a lot of hearts because he wasn't thinking about what he was doing.

It's a beautiful story really, with lots of drama and a lesson that I think everyone could learn from. You just have to watch it to truly understand what it is I'm talking about.

3: 

Diabolik Lovers

Diabolik Lovers is just a sinful masterpiece of a dark and gritty romance anime. It's pretty much everything that Twilight wanted- and ultimately failed- to be.

As it is a story about a girl named Yui sent as some sort of sacrifice from her church to live with some hot but cruel, intimidating, and borderline evil vampire boys, you can already see what makes this anime stand out. Because while the animation and soundtrack are truly phenomenal, it's the story and the development of characters that really makes it shine- kind of literally.

Each of the boys is very unique, and it takes them time to learn to care about Yui, but you know it'll have to happen eventually, since she's such a charming yet strong and graceful character that you honestly have no choice but to fall in love with her.

It's meaningful, deep, and heartbreaking in every way possible, and all the characters are such charming and good people that you just can't help but love them. For that very reason, Diabolik Lovers will always remain in my heart as the third most iconic pieces of Japanese animation to ever grace God's green earth.

2:

Boku no Pico

Boku no Pico is something that I stumbled upon in the comment section of almost every YouTube video pertaining to anime, and I can never thank those kind people enough for pointing me in the direction of this story of a boy overcoming the trails of falling in love in his youth. The relationship between Pico and Mokkun is a truly heart-warming love story, something that you unfortunately don't see too much of in anime any more. Mokkun rescues little Pico from the abuse of his perverted grandfather, who makes Pico dress in cute girls' clothes and serve food to his perverted customers, and from there, we are taken on an emotional roller coaster, as Pico and Mokkun fall in love and eventually come to terms with their attraction to each other, even though Mokkun is about twice ten-year-old Pico's age.

This anime will have you weeping by the end, and the other two additions to this series will only add to the very important themes that age is but a number and that love knows no boundaries, even between twenty-something-year-old men and impressionable ten-year-old boys.

1:

Cory in the House

There seem to be some people that are a little confused on the subject of Cory in the House, in that they believe it to be a Western live-action series, and with the sheer amount of realistic animation, I can see why, but I can assure you that every frame of this work of art was hand-drawn in Japan, but simply released on Disney Channel in the US due to it being a re-imagining of the beloved live-action series, That's So Raven, which is undoubtedly inferior to Cory in the House.

Now that we have that out of the way, it shouldn't be hard to explain what a masterful artwork this anime truly is, as it's symbolism and commentary on American politics kind of speak for themselves, especially with the prejudice that Cory's father must live through as being the only black employee in the White House.

But it doesn't end there. 

As I stated earlier, each frame of animation is hand-drawn to look as life-like as possible, which really helps with telling such a grandiose tale and when connecting with such rich and colorful characters as Cory, Newt, Sophia, and Meena (who is best girl and every true anime fan's waifu). Even the voice cast was perfect, and the Japanese voice actors put so much effort into their English that you could hear the raw emotion in every word they spoke.

There's simply no comparing this anime with anything else in the world, it was so beautiful. Unfortunately, due to economic failures in Japan at the time and the amount of money it cost to produce animation this beautiful, Cory in the House's run was cut short and cancelled much too early. Thankfully, though, Japan didn't leave us hanging too long and released one of the best video games in history, rivaled only by The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, to bring the much anticipated end to this epic saga.

Overall, Cory in the House changed my life for the better, as it did for many of its other viewers, and I feel lucky to have been a part of the generation to view it while it was airing.

And that's my list. Feel free to let me know in the comments if you watched any of these anime and, if so, how they changed your life.

For now, though, I'm going!

Happy April Fools' Day~ 

;)

My 10 Favorite Harry Potter Characters

I've been at home sick with the flu the past few days, so I figured that I may as well make a blog post about one of the few things that is consistently able to keep me entertained: Harry Potter, the wonderful wizarding world of J K Rowling's creation. This woman is brilliant, and I applaud her for her amazing story-telling, world-building, and character-developing skills. Rowling is the writer that I have always truly wished to be, and there is no other author I can think of that I look up to any more- she's just brought so much unbridled joy to my soul with the magical journeys that she sent me on when I first watched the movies as a child and finally began reading the books as a teen (very late for someone to get into the Harry Potter book craze, I know). She really changed my life, and she's part of the reason why I have such a fascination for the fantasy genre.

So, in order to show my appreciation for my favorite author, J K Rowling, I'll be listing my ten favorite characters from the Harry Potter franchise. For everyone's convenience, I'll try to keep everything as spoiler-free as possible.
Also, keep in mind that this is my personal opinion.
Here we go!

10:

Cedric Diggory

So, as a proud Hufflepuff, I have to give credit where it's due to one of the very few Harry Potter characters to properly portray my house for its greatness. See, Hufflepuffs tend to (or at least used to) get a whole lot of slack for being the most "boring" house out of the four. Gryffindors are courageous, Slytherin are ambitious, and Ravenclaw are smart, and most people saw Hufflepuff as being the "leftovers". What those people don't know, however, is that Hufflepuffs are about loyalty, kindness, hard work, and fairness which sounds pretty darn awesome to me.

And Cedric seems like the perfect embodiment of the Hufflepuff name. He is popular, yes, but popularity is surprisingly portrayed pretty realistically in the Harry Potter franchise, since it does not depict jerks being popular for the sole reason of their good looks. Yes, indeed, he is popular for a reason. Now, OK, some of it is because he is a very beautiful man, but Cedric is also a nice guy, and people like being around him because of it. Heck, he didn't have to be as nice as he is to Harry during the Triwizard Tournament, but he went out of his way to make sure that none of his friends wear anti-Harry badges and to help Harry out with certain tasks that they'll be competing in. I mean, honestly, he's a much better friend to Harry in The Goblet of Fire than Ron was, and Ron is supposed to be Harry's 'loyal companion'.
He's just an all-around awesome guy, and he gives my all-around awesome house a good name.

9:

Viktor Krum

The sheer amount of people that forgot about Krum when when they were arguing over who Hermione should end up with is frankly startling to me. I mean, she and and Ron were clearly not meant to be, and while I can see the appeal to the HermionexHarry ship, she always belonged with Victor in my heart. I don't want to turn this into another shipping post, though, so I'll instead talk about why he's such a cutie pie.
I mean, look at the guy. He's kind of big and intimidating, and he's a professional Bulgarian quiddich player, but it's also important to remember that he's kind of socially awkward, a bit of a grouch, and adorably shy around the girl he likes. He reminds me of a few guys I know that would normally come off as mean and rugged but are secretly the nicest guys you would ever know.
That's who Viktor is: an adorable creme-puff in disguise. I just wish we got to see more of him than in just the Goblet of Fire and that one half-assed cameo toward the end of the books- and don't even get me started on the grave disservice the movies did for him.

8:

Fred and George Weasley

I feel like Fred and George are the only Weasley children that I actually like (except for Bill- he's a cool dude), and God do I love them. I mean, generally, I like the mischievous-twins archetype quite a bit, as I always find them extremely entertaining, and the Weasley twins are no exception. They're always doing something fun, whether it be blowing up fire works in the dining hall or pulling a trick as simple as joking with their mother about her mixing them up.  They've got an awesome sense of humor, and they're real family guys, too, as the Weasleys tend to be (except for Percy, because screw Percy). Plus, you can just really tell that they just love being each other's twin, which is all that I really ask for when it comes to twin characters.
Not much else to say. I'm just always smiling whenever their names turn up on the next page.

7:

Newt Scamander

Newt is what I would unironically refer to as my spirit animal. He's a socially awkward mess of a Hufflepuff with one of the biggest animal-loving hearts a dork could possibly contain and I absolutely love him for it. He doesn't care how cute/ugly or safe/dangerous his creatures are, he loves each and every one of them, and finds them fascinating, and he just wants to study them so that other people can see how magical and wonderful and, well, fantastic his beasts are.

I always knew from the scenes with Hagrid and his class that I could totally get into magical zoology, but Newt taught me just how awesome even the tiniest creatures can be. I just love how absolutely affectionate and loving Newt is with his creatures.

6:

Remus Lupin

My love for Lupin mostly has to do with his teaching style. He just seems like a very ruffled yet gentlemanly guy, and he very much seems like exactly the kind of teacher I'd like to have if I was in a magical school. He's got a certain style of teaching that is very hands-on and just overall so much fun for students. In fact, his first class with the boggarts is probably my favorite scene in any of the movies or books- it just caught the magic and fun and charm that comes with being a part of the Harry Potter franchise, and I absolutely adore him for it.
Plus, spoilers if you haven't finished the Prisoner of Azkaban yet, but werewolves are, like, my favorite humanoid creature, so that wins him some points, too.

5:

Minerva McGonagall

Professor McGonagall is the most badass teacher in all of Hogwarts, and nothing you can say will ever change my mind.
She actually reminds me quite a bit of one of my favorite teachers from middle school (otherwise known as the worst time of my life) who wasn't necessarily mean or anything, but she wasn't overly nice and didn't try to sugarcoat her class. She was a fun teacher, but she was also real. You could tell that she really cared about her class, and that because of that, she wasn't going to take anything from anyone. This is the very essence of Professor McGonagall, except slightly more old-timey and with a hella lot more magic.
She really starts to shine from The Order of the Phoenix onward. Probably my favorite scenes with her come with her being a total boss and pretty much carrying Hogwarts on her back while fending off evil Umbridge. The entire school would be in shambles without her, honestly.

4:

Draco Malfoy

Now as opposed to other characters on this list, Draco is not one of my favorites because I think he's an awesome guy or even that I like him. In fact, I hate this sleazy little racist whiny-baby.
No, no, no. The reason that I love Draco is that watching him suffer is so incredibly satisfying.

You see, I am not, by nature, a very aggressive or confrontational person; I prefer to keep any negative feelings to myself and bottle them all up in the most unhealthy fashion possible, which means that when I encounter insufferable assholes akin to Draco Malfoy (yes, I'm talking about you, Sarah and Kayla from the eighth grade), I keep kinda quiet about it. Which probably isn't very good for my mental health at all, but I've never claimed to make the best decisions in life, and we're not here to talk about my many mental issues and poor life choices right now, are we? No? OK, moving on.

Anyway, bottom line is when anything bad happens to this kid on screen, it is literally the greatest thing ever.
It just... It just gives me so much joy.
I mean. He's such a baby. Just look. Look at him whine. He's such a little daddy's boy. Grow a backbone already. Lolz.

Also, I realize that this is totally irrelevant to the cannon. It really is. But if you haven't watched A Very Potter Musical, do yourself a favor and go do that. You can find it on YouTube, and it is worth every damn second of your time, partially because their Draco Malfoy is just golden.

3:

Hermione Granger

Hermione is undoubtedly my favorite character out of the main trio. But why?
Is it because she a girl and I can relate better to her? Maybe.
Is it because she's usually the one with a plan? Kinda.
Is it because I borderline hate Ron and think that while Harry is a good character, I don't love him? Well... Yeah, but-
Is it because she's a total smart-ass? Hell ya, girl. You keep reminding Harry and dumb-ass Ron that you can't apparate or disapparate inside Hogwarts. You tell them that they better get their lives together before they get killed or, worse yet, expelled. *le gasp* You just keep doing you.
OK, but seriously, she's just such a fun character to add into the trio. She's muggle-born, meaning that she was born to a family of non-magic users, which totally helps her get along with Harry, who was raised away from magic, but this also makes it so much more impressive when it becomes very apparent very quickly that she is easily one of- if not the- brightest witch or wizard of her generation. This girl knows no boundaries.
She will kick your ass with all the knowledge in the world, and to hell if you think her non-magical lineage is going to stop her.
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... Also, she's responsible for this.
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2:

Severus Snape

First, I'd like to say a few words for Alan Rickman, Snape's brilliant actor, who passed away last year. He was an amazing guy and did perfect work in all the roles I've ever seen him play. The Harry Potter movies would have never been the same without him.
Rest in Peace, Alan.





Now, my love for Snape was never something I could easily explain. It wasn't really his backstory, as he was established as one of my favorites ever since The Philosopher's Stone, long before we knew much of anything about him. He wasn't ever a particularly nice guy, either- Snape always kind of toed that line where you were never sure if he was a good guy or bad guy because while he looked out for and saved his students several times, he also bullied them- especially Harry- and kind of made his class a living nightmare for anyone outside of House Slytherin. I guess it's because I always had this nagging feeling in the back of my gut telling me that there was more to Snape than meets the eye, that he wasn't just some grouchy asshat with a vendetta against our main character for no particular reason.
And I was not disappointed when I found out what that story was. Snape was a wonderful character, and there's only one other Harry Potter character that I could ever possibly love more.

1:

Neville Longbottom

 If Newt is my spirit animal, then Neville is my entire state of being.
OK, but no, Neville is legit the objectively best character in Harry Potter, and if you disagree with me then your opinion is invalid. He's a precious cinnamon roll, through and through, and needs to be protected at all costs. He's clumsy, awkward, and has a low self esteem throughout the beginning of the series, and when you read into his backstory, you'll see why. (I am trying to keep this relatively spoiler-free, so if you're somehow living under a rock and haven't read or watched Harry Potter, do yourself a favor and either pick up the books or watch the movies. Preferably the books, since they, for the most part, do Neville more justice. This kid alone makes it worth it.)
But as the years in Hogwarts progress and Neville gets older, you get to see him mature and discover his talents (like herbology), and you see him learn to like himself more and more with the help of his friends and a little praise from his headmaster at the end of his first year. He's such an awesome guy that you see him, as well as Luna, join the extended trio for adventures later on, and, God, did I want to see more of that. Oh, and by the end of the story, little Neville is undoubtedly the biggest badass in all of Hogwarts. I don't think that half of the remaining cast at that point would have made it without him.
Yeah. The clumsy little fat boy that everyone made their scapegoat for the first few books is the biggest badass at Hogwarts.
Let me repeat myself: Best Harry Goddamned Potter Character.
I like to think that he was the secret main character. He's pretty much canonically confirmed to be just as important as Harry to the series, anyway.


Oh, and did I mention he's a total cutie? Because he is definitely a total cutie.

And there we go! My personal list of favorite characters from Harry Potter. It was hard to exclude some characters like Luna, Sirius, Jacob, and Barty Crouch Jr. (If only for the ferret scene), but that really just goes to show what a diverse, colorful, and memorable set of characters the Harry Potter franchise is so full of. So, let me know: who are your favorite characters and why? While we're at it, what's your favorite book/movie from the franchise? My personal favorite book is The Goblet of Fire, since it introduced a lot of my favorite characters and had a lot of charm and magical adventures, while my favorite movie was The Prisoner of Azkaban, for similar reasons, but also because it didn't cut as much stuff from the fun stuff from the book. Anyway, I'd love to hear what yours are!

I'm heading out for now, though, so y'all have a fantastic night! ;D

Six Books I Love That Deserve Their Own Movies/Shows

I'll admit that I read a lot more books when I was in grade school than I do now as an adult, but that doesn't change the fact that books made a big impact on me and helped shape me as the person I am today. Books taught me lessons, shaped my knowledge of the English language, and helped my imagination expand and flourish, which really helps me, now that I'm currently in the process of writing my own books. But a lot of people are influenced by other means that are just as valuable in today's society: television. Some people may say it kills your brain cells, but depending on the content, it can really help shape young minds and/or entertain for hours.

Other people may say that books should never be tampered with, as making them into movies sullies them (Inkheart is a tragic example of this) and that there is no way you can get better than the source material, but I believe that novels-made-movies such as the Harry Potter franchise, The Lovely Bones, Speak, The Hunger Games, A Song of Ice and Fire, Life of Pi, and The Fault in 

Our Stars proves this wrong. It can be done, and it can be done right. You just need to approach it the right way (know whether the book is better suited as a movie or series) and know when to cut/and or change the source material (which many purists will get pissy about, but it does need to be done at times in order to fit on the TV screen).

So today I will be listing some of the novels I grew up with and/or are still enjoying to this day that need a screened adaptation because, damn you, we need to give these authors our money!

1:
The May Bird Series
By Jodi Lynn Anderson
May Bird and the After After was a book that I picked up from the middle school library when I needed to do a book report. I thought that the cover looked interesting enough, so I grabbed it and prepared myself for what had looked like a pretty lengthy read but turned into something that I zipped through in just a couple of days.
May Bird is an interesting tale featuring a very relatable girl from my birth state of West Virginia going on all sorts of wacky and sometimes even scary adventures in a world full of specters. What makes this series great is the cast full of diverse and fun characters, including our main character, who, as a teen and even now as an adult, I relate greatly to. May is a bit of an outcast in her home town and doesn't know how to talk to other people very well, but she has a grand imagination and creates her own adventures even in the most mundane of places, like a neighborhood picnic.
This series has just the right amount of adventure and craziness to warrant a fun TV show, preferably a cartoon in which each episode will take her on one of her many misadventures with the goal to get home and eventually save the Ever After.
It's a great read, even for an older audience, and if you haven't, go read it now! We need TV producers to see this!!

2:

The Lunar Chronicle Series

By Marissa Meyer

I just love fairy tales with twists, and Ms. Meyer delivers in this series dedicated to twisting Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Snow White into one comprehensible sci-fi story about cyborgs, mutant wolf armies, humans living on the moon with special powers, and a race to find the cure for a deadly disease.

Now typically this wouldn't be my type of content. "Mutant wolf armies? Super-powered moon people? No thank you!" But the Lunar Chronicles manages to put all of these elements, including some of the more insane-sounding ones, into an epic tale with a lot of heart. It's not just about Cyborg Cinderella, Hover-Craft Pilot Red Riding Hood, and a Super-Hacker Rapunzel (though those are a big part of it)- it's also about prejudice and oppressive governments. It's about perseverance, and a little bit of steamy romance, too, for those of you who are into that (Scarlet and Wolf 4 life).

Pair this with some of the obvious anime influences that Meyer obviously has and you have me hooked. These books could lend themselves really well to either an animated TV series (preferably with a more more mature tone and animation style similar to that of Avatar or Korra) or as a movie franchise. Either way, I'd watch the hell out of it.

3:
The Music of Dolphins and/or Phoenix Rising
By Karen Hesse
 I actually picked up The Music of Dolphins in elementary school from a book fair because at the time, dolphins were my favorite animal (and are, second only to wolves). And my mom is a teacher, so when I was in middle school, she got Phoenix Rising from one of her coworkers and gave it to me to read. I didn't even realize that they were by the same author until a year or two ago, but good God, did I love the hell out of both of them.
Both of them have very different themes: one is about a girl raised by dolphins who is found and "rescued" by humans while the other is about a girl in a post-nuclear North America trying with all of her might not to become attached to the dying boy living in her house. But both of them are equally heart-warming and heart-breaking. I remembering being so happy yet confused as a child when I read the end of The Music of Dolphins for the first time, and how much I cried at the end of Phoenix Rising.
They are both highly emotional tales and would adapt very well to a movie format. The Music of Dolphins would probably work best in a sort of Life of Pi format, whereas Phoenix Rising would be best taken in a direction similar to that of The Lovely Bones, but I know they would both do wonders to the audience on screen.

4:

Junie B. Jones Series

By Barbara Park

This would definitely be less of serious series and more of a cartoony TV show for kids, but I absolutely adored Junie B. Jones as a kid; if fact, these books are what got me into reading in the first place. They're fairly short, and there are so many of them, that I remember I would come home from the library with a new book from the series every day as a kid. Junie B. and all of her antics just brought so much joy to my eight-year-old heart that it'd be a shame if the books died out and there weren't any kids that would be able to enjoy the series in today's world. Hell, it doesn't have to be a TV show, it could be a series of small movies, too, like the Air Buddies franchise or the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. 

5:
Warriors Series
By Erin Hunter
I haven't been really up-to-date on the Warriors series, but God knows I need to get back into it. Warriors was one of those books that, like Junie B. Jones, I came home with a new one every week. Unlike Junie B. Jones, however, Warriors was something that appealed more to my middle-and-high school selves, as it has a continuous story-line and much more mature themes. Yes, dear reader, this book series about cats is actually kind of mature. It's about warring clans, prophecies, and even a little bit of bigotry as a complete outsider (a "kittypet," as house cats are referred to) named Rusty finds his place among the Thunder Clan with his new name, Firepaw, and eventually becomes a strong and powerful leader, Firestar. There's lots of challenges to face, lands to cross, and deaths to happen, and it's up to the protagonist of each new volume to overcome them all.
Which is exactly why Warriors would make a fantastic Madoka Magica of the western world. Draw people in with the cute animated cats and slowly reveal the ill nature of the author and her intentions to kill off all of your favorite felines but at the same time unravel an action-packed adventure story.
... OK, it sounds kind of dumb, I know. But, trust me, when you ignore the whole "they're cats" part, it is awesome!

6:

Inkheart series

By Cornelia Funke

Because everyone deserves a second chance.

Tone down the bull. Actually take some scenes from the book. It's OK to add some of your own stuff, guys, but keep it reasonable, for Pete's sake.

Inkheart was something I treasured, and it doesn't deserve to be stomped on. It's a story that can be easily adapted to a movie, maybe even a TV show, if done correctly.

So, try, try again! There's no way you could screw it up a second time, right?

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Right???

So there's just a short list of books that I think could totally have their own movies or TV shows (or a second chance at one). This is all just my opinion, though, so feel free to comment down below if you agree or disagree with me on certain things, or if I failed to list a book that you want to see make it to the big screen. Thanks for reading! Bye!! :D