Mar 30, 2012 7:50 AM
Spring 2012 Anime
Anime Relations:
Kuroko no Basket, Zetman, Upotte!!, Jormungand, Uchuu Kyoudai, Sakamichi no Apollon, Shirokuma Cafe, Tsuritama
For the first season in a while I'm looking forward to several shows. I can't wait to see the finale of Fate/Zero, and the Noitamina block looks surprisingly good. I will certainly be watching Sakamichi no Apollon, and Tsuritama, both sound good in their respective ways. Other series I'm interested in are Zetman, Uchuu Kyoudai, and Jorgamund. Also, depending on what's released as simulcasts depends on what I'll watch, since I'm too lazy to actually download stuff.
Uchuu Kyodai
1. Really enjoyed the first episode. I felt so bad for Mutta losing his job in the way he did, and being blackballed in the industry. When he found that accepted application for the space agency I cried tears of happiness for him!
After this episode I'm looking forward to the rest of the series!
2. The second episode picked up where the first left off, and covered a couple of months over the JAXA entrance exams. They were intense to watch, and see how Mutta handled the stress of them. There were several hilarious scenes; when Mutta fell in love and when he flushed his phone.
3. This show is getting more and more enjoyable. Mutta is more than a little hard on himself and self-deprecating though. I hope he gains some confidence. I really enjoyed the scene when he got caught by the girl trying to see himself in the space suit, and then the next day catches her. I really hope that he, Kenji, and her all make it through this round of exams.
Zetman
1. It was a little sad, I'll admit to crying just a little bit for Jin, when he lost Oji-chan and then when it seemed like he lost the old lady. It was also kinda exciting. Can't wait to see how it pans out. So far I'm 2/2 on good shows this season.
2. After an unspecified timeskip- maybe 7 years? The second episode picks up and focuses on reintroducing the kids that were cut off from Jin. While action packed, and seemingly following a story, it just wasn't as good as the first episode. It seems to lack some impact, that the atmosphere allows. Will give it at least another couple of episodes to see if it continues this way.
Shirokuma Cafe
1. This was pretty funny. Decided to watch it because of all the screenshots I saw going around. It's a little bizarre and quirky, yet somehow relateable. Even with the main character being a Panda. So far nothing has disappointed me yet on the first episodes, which is actually kind of rare in the last year.
2. "There's not a lot going on, look closer baby you're so wrong, And that's why you can stay so long. Cause theres not alot goin' on." That's the overall feel of Polar Bear Cafe. It's a group of rag tag friends, hanging out in a small but classy cafe. The panda is still lazy, his mom still overzealous with the vacuum; the polar bear and penguin still have this ridiculous relationship built on puns, the llama; I'm not quite sure where he comes in. It's slow but light-hearted and enjoyable, let's see how this continues.
Kuroko no Basket
1. The first average feeling title of the season. The sound is good, but the animation is lacking. Lots of still frames, and all the characters look similar. The way to tell the main characters apart is mainly by their hair colours. I like the concept though, but it depends on the excitement on whether or not I will keep up this show.
2. Episode 2 followed along quite well after the first episode. I still can't get over how ugly the characters are- I never thought I'd see a series with art worse than any Shinjuku Nakamura series. After the one old teammate of Kuroko's showed up and tried to poach him, I think there is the possibility that each of Kuroko's old teammates from the "Generation of Miracles" will show up an try and bring him with them. There is still a well-formed sense of excitement though, that keeps me wanting to watch this series. Only two episodes in and I can't wait for the OST though.
Upotte!!
1. This was not something I'd not even considered watching, but is something I will probably continue. It's moe-almost loli-gun girls, and pretty much all fan service. Was pretty enjoyable for what it was, and has excellent animation. This is something I will probably end up watching/rating because of enjoyment alone. Not for the "story".
Sakamichi no Apollon
1. Seems like it's going to follow your standard slice of life school format. It could be pretty good. So far the characters are pretty interesting, and being set in what seems like the 1950's is what sets this show apart. I really like the jazz theme as well. Very pretty too.
Tsuritama
1. Tsuritama is an extremely fun show. I feel extremely happy and giggly after watching it. The characters are interesting, the art is kind of wild, the sounds are great, and the story seems interesting. I am actually calling this the best show of the season at this point.
Jormungand
1. I really didn't know what to expect from this show, and got blown away. As the preview song says "Her name is Koko, she is loco". The story seems interesting so far, a weapons dealer and a child soldier who hates weapons, yet is extremely skilled in the art of assassination and bent on vengeance pair up. The first episode was more or less non-stop action, and served as a good introduction to the main characters. There seems to be the possibility of a twisted romance between Koko and Jonah at some point... Let's just wait and see how it pans out.
Uchuu Kyodai
1. Really enjoyed the first episode. I felt so bad for Mutta losing his job in the way he did, and being blackballed in the industry. When he found that accepted application for the space agency I cried tears of happiness for him!
After this episode I'm looking forward to the rest of the series!
2. The second episode picked up where the first left off, and covered a couple of months over the JAXA entrance exams. They were intense to watch, and see how Mutta handled the stress of them. There were several hilarious scenes; when Mutta fell in love and when he flushed his phone.
3. This show is getting more and more enjoyable. Mutta is more than a little hard on himself and self-deprecating though. I hope he gains some confidence. I really enjoyed the scene when he got caught by the girl trying to see himself in the space suit, and then the next day catches her. I really hope that he, Kenji, and her all make it through this round of exams.
Zetman
1. It was a little sad, I'll admit to crying just a little bit for Jin, when he lost Oji-chan and then when it seemed like he lost the old lady. It was also kinda exciting. Can't wait to see how it pans out. So far I'm 2/2 on good shows this season.
2. After an unspecified timeskip- maybe 7 years? The second episode picks up and focuses on reintroducing the kids that were cut off from Jin. While action packed, and seemingly following a story, it just wasn't as good as the first episode. It seems to lack some impact, that the atmosphere allows. Will give it at least another couple of episodes to see if it continues this way.
Shirokuma Cafe
1. This was pretty funny. Decided to watch it because of all the screenshots I saw going around. It's a little bizarre and quirky, yet somehow relateable. Even with the main character being a Panda. So far nothing has disappointed me yet on the first episodes, which is actually kind of rare in the last year.
2. "There's not a lot going on, look closer baby you're so wrong, And that's why you can stay so long. Cause theres not alot goin' on." That's the overall feel of Polar Bear Cafe. It's a group of rag tag friends, hanging out in a small but classy cafe. The panda is still lazy, his mom still overzealous with the vacuum; the polar bear and penguin still have this ridiculous relationship built on puns, the llama; I'm not quite sure where he comes in. It's slow but light-hearted and enjoyable, let's see how this continues.
Kuroko no Basket
1. The first average feeling title of the season. The sound is good, but the animation is lacking. Lots of still frames, and all the characters look similar. The way to tell the main characters apart is mainly by their hair colours. I like the concept though, but it depends on the excitement on whether or not I will keep up this show.
2. Episode 2 followed along quite well after the first episode. I still can't get over how ugly the characters are- I never thought I'd see a series with art worse than any Shinjuku Nakamura series. After the one old teammate of Kuroko's showed up and tried to poach him, I think there is the possibility that each of Kuroko's old teammates from the "Generation of Miracles" will show up an try and bring him with them. There is still a well-formed sense of excitement though, that keeps me wanting to watch this series. Only two episodes in and I can't wait for the OST though.
Upotte!!
1. This was not something I'd not even considered watching, but is something I will probably continue. It's moe-almost loli-gun girls, and pretty much all fan service. Was pretty enjoyable for what it was, and has excellent animation. This is something I will probably end up watching/rating because of enjoyment alone. Not for the "story".
Sakamichi no Apollon
1. Seems like it's going to follow your standard slice of life school format. It could be pretty good. So far the characters are pretty interesting, and being set in what seems like the 1950's is what sets this show apart. I really like the jazz theme as well. Very pretty too.
Tsuritama
1. Tsuritama is an extremely fun show. I feel extremely happy and giggly after watching it. The characters are interesting, the art is kind of wild, the sounds are great, and the story seems interesting. I am actually calling this the best show of the season at this point.
Jormungand
1. I really didn't know what to expect from this show, and got blown away. As the preview song says "Her name is Koko, she is loco". The story seems interesting so far, a weapons dealer and a child soldier who hates weapons, yet is extremely skilled in the art of assassination and bent on vengeance pair up. The first episode was more or less non-stop action, and served as a good introduction to the main characters. There seems to be the possibility of a twisted romance between Koko and Jonah at some point... Let's just wait and see how it pans out.
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