February 20th, 2013
mid 2012 winter season anime update
Anime Relations: Vividred Operation, Sasami-san@Ganbaranai, Ore no Kanojo to Osananajimi ga Shuraba Sugiru, GJ-bu, Maoyuu Maou Yuusha, Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai Next, Love Live! School Idol Project, Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou desu yo?, Kotoura-san, Tamako Market
First off I tend to be a bit more generous with ratings than most people and do it a lot more in relative to the season than to everything I've seen. Don’t hate just because what I like and what you like aren’t the same
I also don’t like apostrophes those pointless little excuses for pixels!
Boku wa tomadochi next - 10/10 I am somewhat surprised that this is not mentioned more, I think it is fantastic and even better than the first season. The characters are starting to finally notice their feelings more towards each other but the show still doesn't take itself too seriously. The art is great and they so far haven't disappointed me and have met/exceeded my expectations for the series. And I like Yozora
Kotoura-san - 10/10 I just love these types of stories, tragic heroine/hero with sad past or condition that causes them to be an outcast and then gets rescued and cheered up by another main character....so-on. After the first episode I was hooked and I especially like that they don't dwell too much on tragedy and focus on rehab/overcoming memories and building relationships. This along with Boku wa tomadochi and GJ-bu are my favorite anime this season, with Kotoura being one of my most favorite of all time.
GJ-bu - 8.5/10 This was a bit of a surprise for me, I was expecting to get a great slice of life/comedy like K-On! out of Tamako Market and instead got it here with a dash of romance(closer to acchi kocchi in reality, both have a girl that bites, a girl that’s clumsy, a MC that’s super chill yet super oblivious but is still somehow very romantic). It’s definitely one of the better series of the genre that I’ve seen and the more I watch it the more I enjoy it. I would have liked it a little more if it was a bit less episodic but never the less it is a great show to watch just to relax, laugh, have a good time.
Ore no Kanojo - 7.5/10 I on the edge of a 7 or 8 for this. It had a weak beginning but in the last few episodes it has definitely gotten better. It annoys me how weak the MC is but he makes up for it somewhat in spirit. There’s a bit I don't like about this series but also a bit that I like, so I can't really make a good eval on this yet.
Tamako Market - 7/10 I have been very disappointed with the series so far so it is with much generosity that I give it a 7. There’s not too much really bad about it besides a very bland storyline, the art and voices are good but for something that comes from the same makers as K-On! I was expecting a lot more comedy/cuteness/clumsiness and entertainment than what I got. It’s kind of like an example of totally failing to meet expectations. I certainly still wouldn't say it’s bad, it just doesn't even really have any good moments, the "plot twist" was super lame, and the MC seems to be totally forgotten now...
Vivid Red - 5/10 Wow is this hysterical, like others have pointed out with each new girl... Wow I just saw someone fly through the air with a freakin feather on their head using super high tech/top secret technology. less than 30 seconds after seeing the key they are suddenly experts on it and know how to operate the suit'ish' battle things, which are also quite lame. It starts like a mecha but then turns basically into ordinary clothes... and why are they always getting naked in these transformations/not embarrassed by it. Also why would a grandpa make a battle suit so revealing for his granddaughter to wear. Finally, indeed Strike witches... wayyy better they at least had tech that they had to learn how to use plus I'm a bit of a WW2 buff so all the aircraft carriers and naval ships were really cool.
Maoyuu Maou Yuusha- 8/10 This is a nice series, not my favorite, but it has its moments. It is a bit slow for me and I have nearly dropped it a couple times. The first episode was pretty good and it’s a lot like spice and wolf the way they go about settling trade issues and disputes but up until recently the romance department has been lacking, there also aren't any battles showcasing the "amazing hero's fighting capabilities" he shows them off and is always talked about but we never see it once. I hope that it will start to get better by the end of the series
Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara kuru... - 8/10 I have really enjoyed this series a bit mostly because it has something a very few series ever have... A really strong MC, not just one that gets strong over the course, or just physically strong, but one that is all-round a bad-ass that kick ass and is really smart with no obvious flaws. Yet it is not boring to watch, in fact it makes it even better IMO. Reminds me a bit of Kaze no Stigma, a strong MC supported by two girls who are also strong in their own right but not as strong as the MC.
Sasami-San@Ganbaranai - 7/10 in the first episode the world turns to chocolate and a girl shoots rockets out of her tits... yup that’s one of the best descriptors I can give this. This series initially looks like a strange slice-of-life/random comedy, but after the first couple episodes it becomes a psychological drama. It’s good but not great.
Love-Live - 6/10 this is the first "idol group" anime I have ever watched and it has actually been quite enjoyable. There are certainly moment I just want to smack one of the characters in the face, mostly every time the one girl does the "nico-niii" thing annoys me so much, yet she does it so much. The art is great and even fantastic in the op. the story also isn't terrible but it doesn't really stand out anywhere for me. Perhaps I might raise it to a 7 by the end.
I also don’t like apostrophes those pointless little excuses for pixels!
Boku wa tomadochi next - 10/10 I am somewhat surprised that this is not mentioned more, I think it is fantastic and even better than the first season. The characters are starting to finally notice their feelings more towards each other but the show still doesn't take itself too seriously. The art is great and they so far haven't disappointed me and have met/exceeded my expectations for the series.
Kotoura-san - 10/10 I just love these types of stories, tragic heroine/hero with sad past or condition that causes them to be an outcast and then gets rescued and cheered up by another main character....so-on. After the first episode I was hooked and I especially like that they don't dwell too much on tragedy and focus on rehab/overcoming memories and building relationships. This along with Boku wa tomadochi and GJ-bu are my favorite anime this season, with Kotoura being one of my most favorite of all time.
GJ-bu - 8.5/10 This was a bit of a surprise for me, I was expecting to get a great slice of life/comedy like K-On! out of Tamako Market and instead got it here with a dash of romance(closer to acchi kocchi in reality, both have a girl that bites, a girl that’s clumsy, a MC that’s super chill yet super oblivious but is still somehow very romantic). It’s definitely one of the better series of the genre that I’ve seen and the more I watch it the more I enjoy it. I would have liked it a little more if it was a bit less episodic but never the less it is a great show to watch just to relax, laugh, have a good time.
Ore no Kanojo - 7.5/10 I on the edge of a 7 or 8 for this. It had a weak beginning but in the last few episodes it has definitely gotten better. It annoys me how weak the MC is but he makes up for it somewhat in spirit. There’s a bit I don't like about this series but also a bit that I like, so I can't really make a good eval on this yet.
Tamako Market - 7/10 I have been very disappointed with the series so far so it is with much generosity that I give it a 7. There’s not too much really bad about it besides a very bland storyline, the art and voices are good but for something that comes from the same makers as K-On! I was expecting a lot more comedy/cuteness/clumsiness and entertainment than what I got. It’s kind of like an example of totally failing to meet expectations. I certainly still wouldn't say it’s bad, it just doesn't even really have any good moments, the "plot twist" was super lame, and the MC seems to be totally forgotten now...
Vivid Red - 5/10 Wow is this hysterical, like others have pointed out with each new girl... Wow I just saw someone fly through the air with a freakin feather on their head using super high tech/top secret technology. less than 30 seconds after seeing the key they are suddenly experts on it and know how to operate the suit'ish' battle things, which are also quite lame. It starts like a mecha but then turns basically into ordinary clothes... and why are they always getting naked in these transformations/not embarrassed by it. Also why would a grandpa make a battle suit so revealing for his granddaughter to wear. Finally, indeed Strike witches... wayyy better they at least had tech that they had to learn how to use plus I'm a bit of a WW2 buff so all the aircraft carriers and naval ships were really cool.
Maoyuu Maou Yuusha- 8/10 This is a nice series, not my favorite, but it has its moments. It is a bit slow for me and I have nearly dropped it a couple times. The first episode was pretty good and it’s a lot like spice and wolf the way they go about settling trade issues and disputes but up until recently the romance department has been lacking, there also aren't any battles showcasing the "amazing hero's fighting capabilities" he shows them off and is always talked about but we never see it once. I hope that it will start to get better by the end of the series
Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara kuru... - 8/10 I have really enjoyed this series a bit mostly because it has something a very few series ever have... A really strong MC, not just one that gets strong over the course, or just physically strong, but one that is all-round a bad-ass that kick ass and is really smart with no obvious flaws. Yet it is not boring to watch, in fact it makes it even better IMO. Reminds me a bit of Kaze no Stigma, a strong MC supported by two girls who are also strong in their own right but not as strong as the MC.
Sasami-San@Ganbaranai - 7/10 in the first episode the world turns to chocolate and a girl shoots rockets out of her tits... yup that’s one of the best descriptors I can give this. This series initially looks like a strange slice-of-life/random comedy, but after the first couple episodes it becomes a psychological drama. It’s good but not great.
Love-Live - 6/10 this is the first "idol group" anime I have ever watched and it has actually been quite enjoyable. There are certainly moment I just want to smack one of the characters in the face, mostly every time the one girl does the "nico-niii" thing annoys me so much, yet she does it so much. The art is great and even fantastic in the op. the story also isn't terrible but it doesn't really stand out anywhere for me. Perhaps I might raise it to a 7 by the end.
Posted by jman01 | Feb 20, 2013 9:25 PM | 0 comments
February 12th, 2013
first blog
Anime Relations: Mawaru Penguindrum
Thought I would give blogging a try since I dont want to troll around so here it goes.
I just finished watching Mawaru Penguin Drum and WOW! what an anime, haven't been moved like this since probably clannad or Kotoura-san. Its definitely underrated as I have never heard of this anime mentioned before yet after watching it I can safely say it is up as one of the greats I have seen. There are parts that can be hard to watch, or make you think 'why the hell am I watching this?' but stick with it and you will be rewarded.
THE FOLLOWING CONTAINS SPOILERS
I just finished watching Mawaru Penguin Drum and WOW! what an anime, haven't been moved like this since probably clannad or Kotoura-san. Its definitely underrated as I have never heard of this anime mentioned before yet after watching it I can safely say it is up as one of the greats I have seen. There are parts that can be hard to watch, or make you think 'why the hell am I watching this?' but stick with it and you will be rewarded.
THE FOLLOWING CONTAINS SPOILERS
Posted by jman01 | Feb 12, 2013 11:10 PM | 0 comments