Spring Anime 2011
Posted on June 14th, 2011
With so little time and so many series to watch, what normally determines whether you’d continue or pick it up again? My ‘to-watch’ list on MAL is ever increasing, let’s not even speak about non-anime shows, which I usually give priority over, so this time, I’ve decided to take a short break from drama (of which I’m at least up to date with the current season), and focus on clearing that never-ending anime list. I also really need to sort out the anime I’ve started and put-on-hold or paused in favour of catching up with other shows. Usually it takes me anywhere from 2-6 episodes on average to determine whether I’ll drop an anime, and if I read some redeeming reviews of a show it may or may not spur me to continue till at least halfway, or if I’m wanting to know what happens despite the show not being my usual cup of tea, I’ll start jumping episodes.
Anyway, here’s what I’m currently watching
Anime currently airing:
Bleach (ep 326) – I admit, Bleach has become like lazy comfort food to me, it may be not so stellar at times but I do like some of the non-manga arcs and always like watching my favourite characters
C The Money of Soul And The Possibility of Control (ep 4) – the concept is intriguing, the short length makes it easier to bear with
Deadman Wonderland (ep 9) – this is another good example of something gripping, I usually do not really like survivor/battle-royale/prison type shows and a lot of violence but each episode is very gripping and I want to see how it comes together at the end despite already having read spoilers for the manga
Koe de Oshigoto! (ep 2) – it’s quite bordering on hentai, but it’s strangely entertaining despite being very cliche
Tiger & Bunny (ep 3) – looks like it’s developing as it goes ago, will stick on a bit more
Currently Airing to Try:
30-sai no Hoken Taiiku
Ao no Exorcist
Nichijou
Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi
Sengoku Otome: Momoiro Paradox
SKET Dance
Steins; Gate
Yondemasu yo, Azazel-san
I have dropped recently (not necessarily current series)
Bakemonogatari (way too much talking, it started out interesting but turned out quite slow-moving, as a reader and writer, I like the show, not tell-all approach)
Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt (too repetitive and the humour was rather annoying after a while)
Shiki (did not really care for the characters, rather slow moving)
X-Men (just could not get used to them speaking in Japanese and Japanese cultural nuances in the transmission from western to asian audience)
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Ladies vs Butlers
Posted on October 12th, 2010
Ladies vs Butlers
[Rating: 6.5/10]
Genre: Ecchi, School, Comedy
Hino Akiharu enrols in a boarding school that trains students as maids and butlers to serve the upperclass students. However his rebellious appearance stands out and he always seems to find himself in the most misunderstood situations. Akiharu also finds himself caught inbetween the rivalry of his childhood friend Saikyou Tomomi and her academic rival, Selnia Flameheart. Read the rest of this entry »
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Kemono no Souja Erin
Posted on October 12th, 2010
Kemono no Souja Erin
[Rating 8.5/10]
Genre: Fantasy, Slice of Life
Erin is a girl who lives in a village that rears war-lizards called Touda. Her mother Soyon is the village’s beastarian and also of the secret Mist People clan, which not everyone is happy about. A terrible event occurs that wrenches Erin and Soyon apart… and thus sets in motion Erin’s fate. Read the rest of this entry »
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Ristorante Paradiso
Posted on July 11th, 2009
Ristorante Paradiso
[Rating: 9.5/10]
Genre: Josei, Slice of Life
Nicoletta is a city girl who winds up working as an apprentice at a quaint little restaurant in the Italian countryside, where she learns much about life in the process. The Casetta dell’Orso is not your average restaurant- for one thing, the staff are all older men, and the place is never short of customers… what is its secret?
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Ikoku Irokoi Romantan
Posted on May 7th, 2009
Ikoku Irokoi Romantan
[6/10]
Genre: Yaoi, Ramance
Ranmaru is the young successor of the Omi clan who is stuck having to marry the daughter of a rival yakuza clan. However while on his wedding cruise he meets the charming ship’s captain, Albert. Albert has an odd fascination with Japanese culture and is attracted to the kimono-clad Ranmaru at first sight. He shows up to help Ranmaru in a few shifty situations, and in turn Ranmaru finds himself becoming more interested in the mysterious Al.
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Papa to Kiss in the Dark
Posted on May 7th, 2009
Papa to Kiss in the Dark
[5.5/10]
Genre: Yaoi, Romance
Mira lives with Kyousuke, his young and popular actor papa who does things with him that papas aren’t supposed to be doing. When Mira starts high-school, he gathers alot of unwanted attention from his peers, especially his old childhood friend who reveals that he has been habouring affections towards him, but despite his growing reciprocal feelings, Mira is conflicted over his feelings for Kyousuke. Mira also comes to find out some startling truths about his origins~
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Junjou Romantica (anime)
Posted on April 9th, 2009
Junjou Romantica (seasons 1 & 2)
[Rating: 9/10]
Genre: Shounen-Ai, Comedy
The main story follows the misadventures of Misaki, a high-school student as he ends up living with Akihiko Usami, a famous novelist who is a longtime friend of his elder brother’s when said brother gets married. To Misaki’s horror, Usagi starts to develop a more than friendly liking towards him. Hilarity ensues as well as some romancing ensues! Also, there are two other stories revoloving around ‘forbidden’ relationships of some sort. The stories arcs are entitled Junjou Romanticist, Egoist and Terrorist.
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Skip Beat! (anime)
Posted on April 9th, 2009
Skip Beat! (anime)
[Rating: 8/10]
Genre: Shoujo, Comedy
Kyoko Mogami is an ordinary teenage girl who discovers that Sho Fuwa, the childhood friend she has a crush on is only using her to do his dirty work. Sho is an upcoming pop idol who aims to make it to the top of the charts. Angered by his deceit, Kyoko decides to show him up by entering showbiz and beating him at his game! Will she succeed?
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Neo Angelique Abyss: The Second Age (anime)
Posted on April 9th, 2009
Neo Angelique Abyss: The Second Age
[Rating: 6/10]
Genre: Shoujo, Fantasy
The land of Arcadia is plagued by the Thanatos, demons which suck the life out of all living things. They are led by Erebos, who plans to destroy Arcadia can only be stopped by the power of the entity known as The Queen. Enter Angelique, an innocent schoolgirl who has a unique healing gift. She catches the eye of a mysterious aristocrat who claims she has the power to stop Erebos and the Thanatos for good.
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Kuroshitsuji (anime)
Posted on April 2nd, 2009
Kuroshitsuji (The Black Butler)
[Rating: 7.5/10]
Genre: Historical, Paranormal
Kuroshitsuji is a somewhat dark anime that takes place in Victorian England. It centers around the main chracter Sebastian Michaelis, one demon of a butler (pun intended!), who has a binding pact with Ciel Phantomhive, the young and remaining heir of the powerful Phantomhive family. Due to the Phantomhives’ strong ties with the throne, Ciel is often sent to investigate mysteries for the Queen and Sebastian aids him, often ending up being the one to save his life. Of course, there’s always more to it than meets the eye…
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