My 5 Fan Fiction Link's Chris Ashley

Now remember this is in no particular order.  I love the comedies and sadly have the otaku in me to pop up some of my favourite anime :D

1. Bottom is a fantastic TV show.  For those that have watched this you will love that story very much a typical bottom story line.  Anyway stars the awesome Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmonson


This blog is constructed in an episode format.  Simple story line is always true in the bottom series.  This episode (Reach for the Sky) is brilliantly constructed in terms of sticking true to the producers of the original show.  Characters Richie (Rik Mayall) and Eddie (Adrian Edmonson) find themselves with next door Neighbours (Rotweilers) Sky Digital box after he throws it at Eddie for conducting drunken behaviour outside his flat.  Rik then hatches an idea to use the Sky Digi box in a compromising fashion in which Rotweiler then finds out to his dismay once returning from holiday.

As stated earlier the episode was constructed very close to what the original producers of the show would have considered to be a great idea.  All traditional slap stick humour is in this episode and all antics intact.  For those who are fans of the series a perfect piece of fan fiction is there for you to read.  Definitely loved the part about compromising the box.  However the problem with Bottom as always is whether you enjoy/can visually picture and link the voice to the characters written about.  Can be seen as a little shallow in some cases.

Rated : B (great read but definitely fans of the series friendly)

2. GTO (Expanded Great Teacher Onizuka) is a fantastic anime about a rebel teacher getting into trouble teaching kids about life rather than traditional education.

 In episode format (High School Complications) this is a fantastic addition to the developing love between Anko and Yoshikawa.  Simply put the two Anko and Yoshikawa find themselves in a battle with their parents, friends and of course the mischievous GTO Onizuka.  Forced into a situation where their love (based on the anime TV series) is locked into a battle between all around them Onizuka brings their parents together to cause havoc stating they should get married.  Freaking out the two go off in different directions searching and trying to find if their love will stay true through marriage or not.  With the help of Onizuka and Urumi in the 2nd chapter they find their feelings for each other again and the story leaves the reader thinking that the two will be married eventually.

I loved reading this.  To be honest I was sceptical at first reading Anime Fan Fiction due to the maturity level of some of the material I have browsed before.  However this seems to stay true to the TV series with nothing remotely strange and all highly believable (in terms of the TV series).  The characters stick to themselves and fantastically come together at the end.  Again only true fans to the series would enjoy this.  As well as first timers to the series but not to Anime (sometimes predictable dialogue)


Rating : B+ (Nice work but for Anime fans only)

3. The Hangover is a fantastic movie for those who have seen.  A lot of things you can relate to if you have ever been on a bender in the weekend :D


The Hangover has been criticised for it's obvious plots, re-usable formula but I think this may be gold.  The story in a nut shell is in the same format as usual.  The boys all head out for a nice trip (and of course a drink/party) without the ladies.  Finding they do not have the correct date on the tickets they gain access to a private jet and head out to their destination.  Although everything was checked they hit the bar in the air and cut scene to the next morning and eventually crash landing.  Once up events ravel to unfold where they confirm there was a conspiracy against them.


I loved this story!  A very good read and fantastic to see new character developments where Alan is not responsible after all!  Either which way I would love to see this converted to a movie with added material and consideration into dialogue.  However on chapter 3 a bit of surprise when the creator ran out of steam.  A very sad end to a fantastic and well thought story!  Either which way looking past this we can agree this is a fantastic addition to the Hangover series!  Read up!

Rating : A- (lacks a closure but a highly original story)

4.  Conkers Bad Fur Day is a infamous game about a cute little squirrel trying to find his way home.  However the story is not as child and PC as you think.  The game (originally on Nintendo 64 platform) was infamous for being rude, hilarious and disgusting all at the same time.



This story continues on where the game left off (with conker as king of the land) and progresses from there.  A very believable ending to the game and in honest opinion very nice to see characters kept and progressed in the story line.  Conker finds himself wanting his deceased girlfriend Berri back.  Finding Berri trapped in another creatures body the go in search for her original body.  Running into various complications like fighting monsters and getting the wrong bodies for Berri they eventually get what they are looking for finishing up at the local Cock and Plucker pub.


Personally I was a bit worried about the whole atmosphere of the story (even the original) due to it's almost seemingly kiddy



Rating : C

5. Monty Python


Having a look at the fiction available I remember a movie called Monty Python and the Holy Grail where there was a scene with the Knights Who Say NI!  I then stumbled upon this beauty!  The Knights Who Say NI hand book!  although short and sharp I found this humorous.  Simply out this is a narration on how silly the group known as the Knights Who Sat NI really are.  Not a huge plot just simply dialogue back and forth between real characters of the movie.


If I had to rate this I would think if this as a long joke rather than Fan Fiction traditional methods where there are large entries/paragraphs.  However I guess this is still Fan Fiction!  A nice quick read but sadly nothing too original.  I would like to have seen something original in regards to avoiding quotes from the movie and creating their own but sadly I am a sucker for the Monty Python group (and will probably always be!)  A nice read for those looking for a laugh but sadly shallow and used quotes included.



Rating : C