Oct 15, 2008 12:02 PM
October Overview
Well, last month I had the ambitious goal of trying to complete a bunch of shows, but as I figured, my lousy attention span prevented me from doing so. Right now I want to focus on this season's anime, so like pretty much everyone else, I'll give a short opinion on each show I've seen, plus assign a letter grade. The number in parentheses indicates the episodes seen.
A-range
To Aru Majutsu no Index (2)- Off to a roaring start with this show. Likeable main characters, a good mix of comedy (at least in the first ep) and action. Looks like Shakugan no Shana with more potential. A+
Toradora (2)- Another great set of leads. Fast pacing in the second ep, but this looks to be one of the better best romantic comedies I've seen. A
Kannagi (2) - A frontrunner for best overall animation production. If the writing and characters stay sharp, this could be the best series of the season by the end. A-
B-range
Clannad After Story (2) - The series already throws us for a fun ride at the beginning. I'm still weary about the possible botching (again) of the drama scenes that seem inevitable. B+
Nodame Cantabile Paris Chapter (1) - GYABO! I missed this show. B+
Chaos;HEad (1) - Not really sure what to think, but the show has promise. B
Tales of the Abyss (3) - Ridiculous fantasy show based off a popular RPG game? Alright, I'm down. B-
Shikabanehime Aka (1) - Probably my only "dark action" fix for the season. Hopefully the voicework improves. B-
C-range
Akane-iro ni Somaru Saka (2) - Generic, generic, generic. At least the execution keeps me somewhat entertained. I'd like to see more dynamics from Yuuhi and Junichi. C+
Hyakko (1) - Not overly exciting, but I really dig the animation style. If I don't see more from ep 2, I might end up cutting this. C
Yozakura Quartet (1) - A snoozer with mediocre animation at best for the first 3/4 of the show. I would have dropped it if not for Hime's bullet-swatting scene. C-
Kemeko DX (1) - Really random and only half-enjoyable. It looks like it could turn into another show where the protag gets beat on constantly for ridiculous reasons. C-
Hakushaku to Yousei (1) - A BIG snoozer here. The two lead voice actors also grate on me in pretty much all their roles. The dialogue at the end kinda made me obligated to check another episode out, though. C-
D(ropped)-range
None so far! :D
A-range
To Aru Majutsu no Index (2)- Off to a roaring start with this show. Likeable main characters, a good mix of comedy (at least in the first ep) and action. Looks like Shakugan no Shana with more potential. A+
Toradora (2)- Another great set of leads. Fast pacing in the second ep, but this looks to be one of the better best romantic comedies I've seen. A
Kannagi (2) - A frontrunner for best overall animation production. If the writing and characters stay sharp, this could be the best series of the season by the end. A-
B-range
Clannad After Story (2) - The series already throws us for a fun ride at the beginning. I'm still weary about the possible botching (again) of the drama scenes that seem inevitable. B+
Nodame Cantabile Paris Chapter (1) - GYABO! I missed this show. B+
Chaos;HEad (1) - Not really sure what to think, but the show has promise. B
Tales of the Abyss (3) - Ridiculous fantasy show based off a popular RPG game? Alright, I'm down. B-
Shikabanehime Aka (1) - Probably my only "dark action" fix for the season. Hopefully the voicework improves. B-
C-range
Akane-iro ni Somaru Saka (2) - Generic, generic, generic. At least the execution keeps me somewhat entertained. I'd like to see more dynamics from Yuuhi and Junichi. C+
Hyakko (1) - Not overly exciting, but I really dig the animation style. If I don't see more from ep 2, I might end up cutting this. C
Yozakura Quartet (1) - A snoozer with mediocre animation at best for the first 3/4 of the show. I would have dropped it if not for Hime's bullet-swatting scene. C-
Kemeko DX (1) - Really random and only half-enjoyable. It looks like it could turn into another show where the protag gets beat on constantly for ridiculous reasons. C-
Hakushaku to Yousei (1) - A BIG snoozer here. The two lead voice actors also grate on me in pretty much all their roles. The dialogue at the end kinda made me obligated to check another episode out, though. C-
D(ropped)-range
None so far! :D
Posted by
Seishi
| Oct 15, 2008 12:02 PM |
3 comments
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mflatischler | Oct 18, 2008 12:24 PM
I would recommend you to watch Casshern Sins. It was previously one of my least anticipated titles before the season started but now I can't even wait for the next episode. |
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qtip | Oct 16, 2008 8:29 PM
Kannagi > Index.:< |
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Xmoonblade | Oct 16, 2008 5:31 PM
I checked out Toradora, but It wasn't exactly what I expected it to be. I hope it gets better in the later episodes. I guess I'll just have to watch and see :D
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