Anime Nano Series Feed - Ghost-Hound

The Kawaii Menace: Today’s Carrollian reference

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:38:51 -0000

Ghost Hound, episode thirteen

The Kawaii Menace: Status report

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:41:23 -0000

These past ten days or so I’ve spent most of my spare time digitizing old vinyl.1 It’s been productive: I’ve got over ten CDs’ worth of newly-convenient music to listen to. I have a few more LPs I want to get into the computer before I move on to the next project. Watching videos is [...]

Random Curiosity: Introduction: Tril the Blogger (an Essential Demographic)

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:56:29 -0000

As you know, Divine was a valuable contributor here at Random Curiosity, and since his departure Omni has been looking for someone to help out. I can only hope I’ll be of some service as a new team member here, and honestly I’m very much looking forward to working with all of you. I’ve been a reader around here for a couple of years, and have been watching anime for much longer. Some of my first fan-subbed experiences from many years ago include timeless classics (Cowboy Bebop) as well as some things that were only magical the first time around (Love Hina). Since then I’ve seen a variety of shows from a variety of genres and tend to enjoy well produced, original, and creative stories the most. I can’t stand studios who can’t offer anything new, and I applaud those who go out of their way to be creative and make artistic advancements in the industry. Provided you have realistic expectations and an open mind, I find that most series can be enjoyed for what they succeed in, and forgiven for (a fraction of) their faults. At this moment in time (in other words, subject to change, hopefully when you least expect it), some of my favorite anime includes: Ghost Hound, Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, FLCL, and many others which I enjoy immensely but wouldn’t necessarily call a favorite. That is including, but not limited to: Black Lagoon, Ergo Proxy, Haruhi, Paranoia Agent, Dennou Coil, Natsume Yuujinchou, and a handful of others that I’m too embarrassed to mention here. I’m probably forgetting a few major series that I loved, and I certainly left out a lot of big names that I liked a lot but didn’t list here, but I hope you get a general picture of what I tend to enjoy the most. This season I’ve been keeping up with far more series than usual. That list is almost guaranteed to shrink as the season continues, but I’m currently watching: Kannagi, Kuroshitsuji, Chaos;HEAd, Jigoku Shoujo Mitsuganae, Kurozuka, Kyou no Go no Ni, Michiko to Hatchin, Mouryou no Hako, Nodame Cantabile Paris-hen, Skip Beat!, Toradora!, and Vampire Knight Guilty. Some of these I only watch on TV for the sheer enjoyment, most I download and watch at my leisure. Obviously I cannot possibly write about all of these, nor would I want to (I probably won't do Kurozuka, Mouryou, Michiko... and Skip Beat! has plenty of great bloggers already). But I am really excited about the prospect of writing about a few of them, so I hope you’ll indulge me as I take on a couple of these shows, as far as time allows. I'll definitely be following Kuroshitsuji for starters, and hopefully Vampire Knight Guilty pretty soon as well. Aside from anime, my other passions include language, which, combined with intense impatience allows me to watch most of my shows raw these days. I also keep up with a selection of manga, which delays the hunger. (Except those monthlies. If you think waiting a week is harsh…) That’s about it as far as my general anime background is concerned. As far as my other personality quirks go, I’m sure you’ll discover them along the way. Yoroshiku, ne~ -Trillian

Star Crossed Anime Blog: RD Sennou Chousashitsu Review - 87,5/100

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:04:39 -0000

Also happily adding to the theme of “fooling the viewer”, which returned in quite a few series for the past season, is RD Sennou Chousashitsu, or Real Drive. The set-up promised to be awesome, uniting Masamune Shirou, the creator of Ghost in the Shell and Ghost Hound with the director of Chevalier and Rurouni Kenshin [...]

Anime Instrumentality: Ghost Hound - Review

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:13:15 -0000

Title: Ghost Hound Episodes: 22 Company: Production I.G. Genre(s): Drama/Horror Air Dates: 18 Oct 2007 - 3 Apr 2008 Synopsis: Taro Komori has had the same dream every night. It starts with him flying around until the scene transitions to a dark room abuzz with flies. The room is mostly empty save for a girl’s corpse on a bed and [...]

Certifiably Insane: [Looks like I got an eye for Saimoe] The Results of the Anime Saimoe Round 4!

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:01:43 -0000

Yes, fast indeed. I guess I'm too lazy preoccupied to edit the initial post.And Round 4 zooms by: AND I AM A HAPPY SAIMOE CAMPER, I AM.The 1st 1-9!1位　700票　三千院ナギ��ハヤテのごとく!(Sanzenin Nagi@Hayate no Gotoku!)2位　505票　園崎詩音��ひぐらしのなく頃に解(Sonozaki Shion@Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai)3位　433票　藍華・S・グランチェスタ��ARIA シリーズ(Aika S. Granzchesta@ARIA The OVA series)4位　390票　まち��ながされて藍蘭島(Machi@Nagasarete Airantou)4位　390票　田村ひより��らき☆すた(Tamura Hiyori@Lucky*Star)6位　349票　音無芽留��さよなら絶望先生(Otonashi Meru@Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei)7位　341票　篠崎咲世子��コードギアス反逆のルルーシュ R2(Shinozaki Sayoko@Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2)8位　254票　梅枝ナオミ��絶対可憐チルドレン(Umegae Naomi@Zettai Karen Children)9位　250票　文伽��シゴフミ(Fumika@Shigofumi)AND NAGI TAKES GROUP 4! I am a happy hayate camper, I am.Notable mentions include Fumika from Shigofumi, and Shion from Higurashi.Note: This author personally loved every last episode of Shigofumi, and thinks both Chiaki and Fumika are moe, but will never get the Yandere vibe from Higurashi.10位　233票　ヴィレッタ・ヌゥ��コードギアス反逆のルルーシュ R2(Villetta Nu@Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2)11位　192票　蒼井ミナモ��RD 潜脳調査室(Aoi Minamo@Real Drive Sennou Chousa Shitsu)12位　185票　羽山ミズキ��ef - a tale of memories.(Hayama Mizuki@ef - a tale of memories.)13位　174票　ネコ娘��ゲゲゲの鬼太郎(Neko Musume@Gegege no Kitarou)14位　166票　コレット・ブルーネル��OVA テイルズオブシンフォニア THE ANIMATION(Collet Brunel@OVA Tales of Symphonia THE ANIMATION)15位　142票　ダリー��天元突破グレンラガン(Darry@Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann)16位　139票　まーりゃん��ToHeart2 シリーズ(Maaryan@ToHeart2 series)17位　130票　九条凛��To LOVEる(Kujou Rin@To Love Ru)18位　127票　守本叶鳴��PERSONA -trinity soul-(Morimoto Kanaru@PERSONA -trinity soul-)18位　127票　里仲なるみ��キミキス pure rouge(Satonaka Narumi@Kimikiss pure rouge)20位　124票　フィオナ��フィー��アリソンとリリア(Fiona(Fi)@Allison & Lillia)20位　124票　鈴木麗美��もえたん(Suzuki Reimi@Moetan)22位　113票　ジークリンデ・バウムガルド��DRAGONAUT -THE RESONANCE-(Jacqueline Baumgold@DRAGONAUT -THE RESONANCE-)23位　106票　夢野杏��ARIA The ORIGINATION(Yumeno Anzu@ARIA The ORIGINATION)23位　106票　松浦ナナセ��マクロスFRONTIER(Matsuura Nanase@Macross FRONTIER)25位　105票　ルーシー・マリア・ミソラ��ToHeart2 シリーズ(Lucie Maria Misora@ToHeart2 series)25位　105票　高上美夜子��我が家のお稲荷さま。(Takagami Miyako@Wagaya no Oinari-sama.)27位　100票　栗尾ねね��ペンギン娘はぁと(Kurio Nene@Penguin Musume Heart)27位　100票　エレア��BLASSREITER(Elea@BLASSREITER)29位　97票　駒玖珠都��神霊狩/GHOST HOUND(Komagusu Miyako@/GHOST HOUND)30位　78票　綾瀬明日奈��シゴフミ(Ayase Asuna@Shigofumi) 30位　78票　綾瀬明日奈��シゴフミ(Ayase Asuna@Shigofumi)WTF IS SHE DOING HE - Yandere, never mind.Still, these results please me. Shameless plug goes here again: VOTE NAGI FOR SAIMOE '08. VENGEANCE FOR ALL THE ZETSUBOU AND /WRISTS FROM '07

Certifiably Insane: [I'm late!] The Anime Saimoe 2008 Round 4. Picks and my Predictions.

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:22:56 -0000

I know this is rather late. Thank RL./rageOnce again I thank ando and Animesuki. Thanks for doing so much in Kinny's absence. You is epic winrar.<<美紀子��true tears>>(Mikiko@true tears)<<コレット・ブルーネル��OVA テイルズオブシンフォニア THE ANIMATION>>(Collet Brunel@OVA Tales of Symphonia THE ANIMATION)<<まち��ながされて藍蘭島>>(Machi@Nagasarete Airantou)<<夏原織江��AYAKASHI>>(Natsuhara Orie@AYAKASHI)<<バステト��サクラ大戦ニューヨーク・紐育>>(Bastet@Sakura Taisen New York)<<リン��真救世主伝説北斗の拳トキ伝>>(Lin@Shin Kyuuseishu Densetsu Hokuto no Ken Tokiden)<<夢野杏��ARIA The ORIGINATION>>(Yumeno Anzu@ARIA The ORIGINATION)<<市川秀美��やっとかめ探偵団>>(Ichikawa Hidemi@Yatto Kame Tanteidan)<<マユリ��ヴァンスタイン��ナイトウィザード The ANIMATION>>(Mayuri Wanstein@Night Wizard The ANIMATION)<<ヴィレッタ・ヌゥ��コードギアス反逆のルルーシュ R2>>(Villetta Nu@Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2)<<ジークリンデ・バウムガルド��DRAGONAUT -THE RESONANCE->>(Jacqueline Baumgold@DRAGONAUT -THE RESONANCE-)<<山口ハル��モノノ怪>>(Yamaguchi Haru@Mononoke)<<中村公子��灼眼のシャナII>>(Nakamura Kimiko@Shakugan no Shana Second)<<マザー・ブライトリー��デルトラクエスト>>(Mother Brightly@Deltora Quest)<<須藤��あたしンち>>(Sudou@Atashi'n-chi)<<永澤怜子��もっけ>>(Nagasawa Reiko@Mokke)<<白蟲��素敵探偵ラビリンス>>(Byakko@Suteki Tantei Labyrinth)<<ミーナ��マリーナ・パタゴス��ポルフィの長い旅>>(Mina@Porfy no Nagai Tabi)<<ラピス��翠鈴��風のスティグマ>>(Lapis(Suirei)@Kaze no Stigma)<<キャロル��バッカーノ!>>(Carol@Baccano!)<<まーりゃん��ToHeart2 シリーズ>>(Maaryan@ToHeart2 series)<<朝倉マユ��流星のロックマン>>(Asakura Mayu@Ryuusei no Rockman)<<ドキンちゃん��それいけ!アンパンマン>>(Dokin-chan@Soreike! Anpanman)<<はなうさ��シュガーバニーズ>>(Hanausa@Sugar Bunnies)<<一ノ宮恵子��BUS GAMER>>(Ichinose Keiko@BUS GAMER)<<田村ひより��らき☆すた>>(Tamura Hiyori@Lucky*Star)<<ルーシー・マリア・ミソラ��ToHeart2 シリーズ>>(Lucie Maria Misora@ToHeart2 series)<<美穂��聖闘士星矢冥王ハーデスエリシオン編>>(Miho@Saint Seiya Meiou Hades Chapter - Elysion)<<成上成美��味楽る!ミミカ>>(Narugami Narumi@Miracle! Mimika)<<冬海笙子��金色のコルダ〜primo passo〜>>(Fuyuumi Shouko@La Corda D'Oro ~primo passo~)<<籾岡里紗��To LOVEる>>(Momioka Risa@To Love Ru)<<七瀬美雪��金田一少年の事件簿スペシャル>>(Nanase Miyuki@Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Special)<<園崎詩音��ひぐらしのなく頃に解>>(Sonozaki Shion@Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai)<<セラス・ヴィクトリア��HELLSING>>(Seras Victoria@HELLSING)<<ダリー��天元突破グレンラガン>>(Darry@Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann)<<浅野みはる��ムシウタ>>(Asano Miharu@Mushiuta)<<エバ��魔法少女隊アルス THE ADVENTURE>>(Eva@Mahou Shoujo-tai Als THE ADVENTURE)<<メガーヌ・アルピーノ��魔法少女リリカルなのはStrikerS>>(Megane Alpino@Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS)<<シホ・ユイット��舞-乙HiME Zwei>>(Shiho Huit@My-Otome Zwei)<<賀久安由美��魔人探偵脳噛ネウロ>>(Kaku Ayumi@Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro)<<れん��よつのは>>(Ren@Yotsunoha)<<織田八重��隠の王>>(Oda Yae@Nabari no Ou)<<ロイ・マスタングのコスプレをした女の子��らき☆すた>>(Girl who cosplayed Roy Mustang@Lucky*Star)<<エンジュ��恋する天使アンジェリーク〜かがやきの明日〜>>(Enju@Koi suru Tenshi Angelique ~Kagayaki no Ashita~)<<ダフネ��レンタルマギカ>>(Daphne@Rental Magica)<<駒玖珠都��神霊狩/GHOST HOUND>>(Komagusu Miyako@/GHOST HOUND)<<柳瀬吉乃��ぽてまよ>>(Yanase Yoshino@Potemayo)<<蜷川モネ��あむろの祖母��ケンコー全裸系水泳部ウミショー>>(Ninagawa Mone(Amuro's Grandmother)@Kenko Zenrakei Suieibu Umisho)<<リップヴァーン・ウィンクル中尉��HELLSING>>(Rip van Winkle@HELLSING)<<清水薫��メジャー第4シリーズ>>(Shimizu Kaoru@Major the 4th series)<<フィオナ��フィー��アリソンとリリア>>(Fiona(Fi)@Allison & Lillia)<<アンナ��本物��ジャスミンの母��デルトラクエスト>>(Anna(Jasmine's Mother)@Deltora Quest)<<エヴィータ・ランベルト��機神大戦ギガンティック・フォーミュラ>>(Evita Lambert@Kishin Taisen Gigantic Formula)<>(on-mama@Yumemiru Anime on-chan)<<グラスホッパー��2代目��Mnemosyne -ムネモシュネの娘たち->>(Grasshopper(2nd)@Mnemosyne)<<泉恵子��泉の母��おおきく振りかぶって>>(Izumi Keiko(Izumi's Mother)@Ookiku Furikabutte)<<ユナ��舞-乙HiME Zwei>>(Yuna@My-Otome Zwei)<<マイメロママ��おねがいマイメロディシリーズ>>(My Melo's Mama@Onegai My Melody series)<<鈴木麗美��もえたん>>(Suzuki Reimi@Moetan)<<佐藤幸恵��よつのは>>(Satou Yukie@Yotsunoha)<<パール��しゅごキャラ!>>(Pearl@Shugo Chara!)<<文伽��シゴフミ>>(Fumika@Shigofumi)<<アイコ��電脳コイル>>(Aiko@Dennou Coil)<<ローズ・シーディー��デッドガールズ>>(Rose Sheedy@Dead Girls)<<羽山ミズキ��ef - a tale of memories.>>(Hayama Mizuki@ef - a tale of memories.)<<ちび丸ちゃん��とっとこハム太郎は〜い!>>(Chibimaru-chan@Tottoko Ham Tarou Haai!)<<小林直��金色のコルダ〜primo passo〜>>(Kobayashi Nao@La Corda D'Oro ~primo passo~)<<レイ・オルドリッジ��機神大戦ギガンティック・フォーミュラ>>(Ray Aldridge@Kishin Taisen Gigantic Formula)<<綾瀬明日奈��シゴフミ>>(Ayase Asuna@Shigofumi)<<元気の家のお姉さん��もえたん>>(Genki's big Sister@Moetan)<<前原藍子��圭一の母��ひぐらしのなく頃に解>>(Maehara Aiko(Kaiichi's Mother)@Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai)<<古森美樹��太郎の母��神霊狩/GHOST HOUND>>(Komori Mikia(Tarou's Mother)@/GHOST HOUND)<<梅枝ナオミ��絶対可憐チルドレン>>(Umegae Naomi@Zettai Karen Children)<<春日家のメイド��ぽてまよ>>(Kasuga's Maid@Potemayo)<<イシュタル12��機神大戦ギガンティック・フォーミュラ>>(Ishtar 12@Kishin Taisen Gigantic Formula)<<ヴェローニカ・ペテルソン��スカイガールズ>>(Veronika Peterson@Sky Girls)<<守本叶鳴��PERSONA -trinity soul->>(Morimoto Kanaru@PERSONA -trinity soul-)<<おヤエさん��地球へ…>>(Oyae-san@Terra e...)<<栗尾ねね��ペンギン娘はぁと>>(Kurio Nene@Penguin Musume Heart)<<ユリッペ��FNS地球特捜隊ダイバスター>>(Yurippe@FNS Chikyuu Tokusoutai Diebuster)<<三郎��.hack//G.U. Returner>>(Saburou@.hack//G.U. Returner)<<篠崎咲世子��コードギアス反逆のルルーシュ R2>>(Shinozaki Sayoko@Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2)<<ネコ娘��ゲゲゲの鬼太郎>>(Neko Musume@Gegege no Kitarou)<<三角さん��あたしンち>>(Misumi-san@Atashi'n-chi)<<蒼井ミナモ��RD 潜脳調査室>>(Aoi Minamo@Real Drive Sennou Chousa Shitsu)<<うるおいちゃん��ぷるるんっ!しずくちゃん>>(Uruoi-chan@Pururun! Shizuku-chan)<<お登勢��銀魂>>(Otose@Gintama)<<椎名あやめ��ときめきメモリアル Only Love>>(Shiina Ayame@Tokimeki Memorial Only Love)<<ルキノ・リリエ��魔法少女リリカルなのはStrikerS>>(Lucino Liilie@Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS)<<松浦ナナセ��マクロスFRONTIER>>(Matsuura Nanase@Macross FRONTIER)<<エポニーヌ��レ・ミゼラブル少女コゼット>>(Eponine@Les Misérables: Shoujo Cosette)<<里仲なるみ��キミキス pure rouge>>(Satonaka Narumi@Kimikiss pure rouge)<<音無芽留��さよなら絶望先生>>(Otonashi Meru@Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei)<<初芝薫の母��ぽてまよ>>(Hatsushiba Kaoru's Mother@Potemayo)<<和泉みのり��素敵探偵ラビリンス>>(Izumi Minori@Suteki Tantei Labyrinth)<<ルルベル��D.Gray-man>>(Lulubell@D.Gray-man)<<菊池紗代子��河童のクゥと夏休み>>(Kikuchi Sayoko@Kappa no Coo to Natsuyasumi)<<アテナ��ロビーとケロビー>>(Athena@Roby to Keroby)<<月の寮のメイド��ヴァンパイア騎士>>(Maid of Tsuki no Ryou@Vampire Knight)<<コキンちゃん��それいけ!アンパンマン>>(Kokin-chan@Soreike! Anpanman)<<沢田奈々��家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN!>>(Sawada Nana@Kateikyoushi Hitman Reborn!)<<九曜の側近��少女��ロザリオとバンパイア>>(Girl who attends Kuyou@Rosario + Vampire)<<プリシッラ��GUNSLINGER GIRL -IL TEATRINO->>(Priscilla@GUNSLINGER GIRL -IL TEATRINO-)<<九条凛��To LOVEる>>(Kujou Rin@To Love Ru)<<ギネヴィア��コードギアス反逆のルルーシュ R2>>(Guinevere@Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2)<<寿サツキ��はたらキッズマイハム組>>(Kotobuki Satsuki@Hatarakids My Ham Gumi)<<雪谷花梨��ネットゴーストPIPOPA>>(Yukitani Karin@Net Ghost PIPOPA)<<寿ミズキ��はたらキッズマイハム組>>(Kotobuki Mizuki@Hatarakids My Ham Gumi)<<トゥーサン��レ・ミゼラブル少女コゼット>>(Toussaint@Les Misérables: Shoujo Cosette)<<天地秋乃��グランマ��ARIA シリーズ>>(Amatsuchi Akino(Grandma)@ARIA The OVA series)<<高上美夜子��我が家のお稲荷さま。>>(Takagami Miyako@Wagaya no Oinari-sama.)<<藍華・S・グランチェスタ��ARIA シリーズ>>(Aika S. Granzchesta@ARIA The OVA series)<<ブリタ��Darker than BLACK -黒の契約者->>(Brita@Darker than BLACK)<<沖田ミツバ��銀魂>>(Okita Mitsuba@Gintama)<<いつまでも美しい女王��HELLSING>>(Long beautiful Queen@HELLSING)<<三千院ナギ��ハヤテのごとく!>>(Sanzenin Nagi@Hayate no Gotoku!) - THIS IS THE SHIT.<<周香凛��ジョウ・チャンリン��コードギアス反逆のルルーシュ R2>>(Zhou Xianglin@Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2)<<ミュウたん��きらりん☆レボリューション>>(Myuu-tan@Kirarin Revolution)<<アツヒメ��ヤッターマン>>(Atsuhime@Yatterman)<<千佳��おねがいマイメロディすっきり♪>>(Chika@Onegai My Melody Sukkiri)<<エレア��BLASSREITER>>(Elea@BLASSREITER)<<孤児院の女の子達��ナイトウィザード The ANIMATION>>(Girls of an orphanage@Night Wizard The ANIMATION) My personal crowd favourites:Nagi Sanzenin @ Hayate no GotokuFumika @ ShigofumiAlso, I am aware of the power and fanbase ~ef~ holds.But not having seen the series or having played the game. meh.Also obligatory (and shameless) Nagi campaign plug GOES IN HERE: VOTE NAGI FOR SAIMOE 08, VENGEANCE FOR THE ZETSUBOU THAT WAS '07.

The Deathseeker: Saimoe 2008 Prelims Group 1 Results & Group 2

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:55:26 -0000

Prelims group 1 has finished, that is damn fast. The results are over at AnimeSuki, thanks to Ando for them. Let me list the winners and their number of votes in English here. These 9 go into the main tournament straight, and the next 20 head into the second round for elimination, while the rest were all eliminated for good.1. Nishizawa Ayumu from Hayate no Gotoku! (459 votes)2. Segawa Izumi from Hayate no Gotoku! (458 votes)3. Takamachi Nanoha from Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS (457 votes)4. Teana Lanster from Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS (383 votes)5. Minami Touma from Minami-ke (381 votes)6. Kokonoe Rin from Kodomo no Jikan (308 votes)7. Sae from Hidamari Sketch Tokubetsuhen (293 votes)8. Sannomiya Shiho from Zettai Karen Children (269 votes)9. Kuroi Sumi from MoetanSo lol. I did not expect such a strong showing for Hayate, and I somehow missed Ayumu in my post earlier. Looks like Hayate is going all the way, so Hina better be in the finals. Stop the Nagi shit, WTF?Touma getting in was unexpected. No surprise about the rest, considering their series.Next up I talk about those who got into second round, though according to CI these are just there for false hopes. At least they were not eliminated outright. I will only list those that I mentioned before if they are in here.Flat-chested Swimming Club girl from Code Geass R2Harukaze Chiharu from Hayate no Gotoku!Kuchiki Rukia from BleachEliminate that Rukia. PLEASE. And WTF, I thought Chiharu would make it in, really. And what is with flat-chested swimming girl not being eliminated outright?Rest were all eliminated, so no more talk with them. This is looking to be moe alright. Same thing that happened with the previous years, except this year, I am keeping a closer watch.Group 2Here are the entrants and participants in Group 2, again thanks to Ando. Now to talk about those that I know of.Minami Kana (Minami-ke)GTFO.Ryuukotsuin Tsubaki (Kyouran Kazoku Nikki)Killing lolis in my Saimoe, again? No.Kozuki Kallen (Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2)So freaking popular that she will definitely be in. Period.Elise von Dietrich (Sky Girls)A loli of lolies in a loli mecha anime. Should I say more?Noriko Kabata (Ghost Hound)If this is who I think it is, it is that old woman who served the Ogami household. If so, why is she even here?Kasumi-Ooji Lurichiyo (Bleach)AHAHAHAHAHAHA.Shihouin Yoruichi (Bleach)Yes! Get her in, you fools! Vote for her, NAO! I command you!Nabeshin's Daughter (Hayate no Gotoku!)Not talking. No. Seriously, WTF?Coopa (Tower of Druaga ~The Aegis of Uruk~)Well. This is one loli I can root for. She was really nice in the anime. So I hope she gets in.Kai (Tower of Druaga ~The Aegis of Uruk~)Who? Seriously, I do not remember her at all. So, most likely no.Shinigami Sanban (Kyouran Kazoku Nikki)Rofl. Probably not going to get in, but this entry was kind of hilarious.Atsuko (Minami-ke)LOL. I doubt she will get in, but this is one good nomination.Bertha (Darker than Black)The fat contractor? Impossible.Jil (Tower of Druaga ~The Aegis of Uruk~)There must be some form of mistake, Jil is the male shithead.Undine (Claymore)Lolwut? No.Kuonji Miyu (Kimi ga Aruji de Shitsuji ga Oure de)The quintessential loli backed up a loli voice seiyuu. Most likely a confirmed entry.Inamura Keiko (Kimiaru)Somebody refresh me who this is. But I doubt if it takes me this long to know, most likely no.Isouzaki Shizuka (Darker than Black)The wife? Lol. Quite impossible, I would say. This is getting ridiculous.Maou (Hayate no Gotoku!)LOL, this is a huge maybe. Maou may just have what it takes though...the problem is who she is being grouped with right now.Shirley Fenette (Code Geass R2)Strong as shit, sure to go in.Amasawa Yuuko aka. Isako (Dennou Coil)W00t. I personally like this nomination, so hopefully she gets in.Kurotsuchi Nemu (Bleach)Hawt, but grouped against some powerhouses in this round, it may prove difficult to even stay in the second round.Christy Aurelias (Kishin Taisen Gigantic Formula)She fits the loli bill, and was part moe in her episodes. I doubt she will get in at all though. Elimination straight outright.That ends round 2, with my Yoruichi in danger of being eliminated even before the tournament. I see too many powerhouses in this group. Way too many.WTF at the group,Panther

hashihime 橋姫: Full Summer Anime Preview -- staff, cast, trailers, pics, stories

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:42:35 -0000

For me, the best way to guess how good a coming anime will be, is by looking at its staff: the director and writers and animation director and sound director, and so on. People who have made good shows before tend to make good shows again.I sometimes start watching a show for its voice actors, but I can't keep watching unless the staff builds a good show around them. Even genre or story outline or character design do not predict as well as staff.The following previews give highlights of staff and cast for 30 upcoming summer shows, as well as story outlines, pictures, and links to preview videos, where available.Here are the shows, in the order of their first broadcasts. Times are given in Japanese TV listing style: "26:00 Thursday" means Friday morning at 2 a.m. Titles in red are shows I myself find particularly interesting:Ikkitousen - Great Guardians.一騎当千 Great Guardians.A new series of ecchi Ikkitousen. If you don’t like seeing pantsu and breasts, don't watch this one. The story revolves around three schools that fight each other and is loosely based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.A great cast includes Asano Masumi, Kaida Yuko, Horie Yui, Nabatame Hitomi, Inoue Kikuko, and Hino Satoshi.This show has basically the same staff as the first series, but with a new writer, Akaboshi Masanao (Sadamitsu the Destroyer; Strain: Strategic Armored Infantry).Broadcasts have already started. anim: Arms. subs: Arthemis, Chihiro, Nightshade-yesy. forum. preview. 09:30 wed11jun.Telepathy Girl Ranテレパシー少女蘭.What draws me to this show is Katou Emiri (Kagami in Lucky Star, Sakuya in Candy Boy, Blair in Soul Eater) in her first real starring role. Alongside Seki Tomokazu, no less, and supported by Ueda Kana. Maybe that seiyuu award actually meant something. At least it may have got Emirin more good roles."Telepathy Shoujo Ran is a story of personal growth and friendship. Isozaki Ran is an energetic junior high school student who happens to have ESP but doesn't realize it until she meets Naha Midori. Strange events start happening after she learns of her new powers, so she decides to investigate them together with Midori and her childhood friend Ayase Roi." (from Toua, on AnimeSuki) From a series of children's novels.The director is so unknown that I can’t even find the pronunciation of his name. 大宙征基 could be Takahiro Seiki or Hiromichi Seiki. He appears to be a storyboard specialist, having storyboarded episodes of Legend of the Galactic Heroes and Pani Poni Dash. But this appears to be his first directing job. anim: Tom's Entertainment. subs: Nocturnal/DFC. 18:25 sat21jun.Ultraviolet: Code 044ウルトラヴァイオレットコード044Paku Romi stars in a series directed by famous old-time director Dezaki Osamu, who directed Ashita no Joe, Ace wo Nerae, Rose of Versailles, the AIR and Clannad movies, a number of Lupin III shows and the great yuri melodrama Oniisama-e.The main character '044' is a female warrior who is genetically engineered with high combat skills and ordered by the government to annihilate a vampire army. (from anidb)With production from Sony Pictures, I expect high production values. And I expect Paku Romi to be in her element, aided by Tomokazu Seki and Koyama Rikiya. Madhouse. 12eps. subs: Moetaku? Ureshii? forum. preview. 22:00 tue01jul.Slayers RevolutionスレイヤーズREVOLUTIONThe fourth series in the Slayers franchise, which began in the early 1990s.The big deal here for me is the return of Hayashibara Megumi in the starring role of Lina Inverse, the same starring role she has played in all the other Slayers shows. And as usual, she also sings the OP and ED. Ishida Akira and Midorikawa Hikaru also return, and Kobayashi Yumiko joins the cast.Director Watanabe Takeshi is now even better known for the Shakugan no Shana series than for Slayers. anim: JC Staff. 26?eps. subs: Mishicorp, Toki. forum. preview (OP). 25:20 wed02jul.Mahō Tsukai ni Taisetsu na Koto: Natsu no Sora魔法遣いに大切なこと ��夏のソラ��One of my picks to click this summer, a new series of the delightful Someday's Dreamers. The story follows a new young mage in training, in a Tokyo where magic is an official public service.The new anime comes with a new director, a new studio, and a new cast, but the same writer: Yamada Norie, who wrote the original manga and anime. That gives me comfort, and the rest of the staff and cast make me optimistic, too.Someday's Dreamers was from JC Staff, this new anime is from Hal Film Maker. It is directed by Kobayashi Osamu, who did BECK and Paradise Kiss, two very good shows, but very different in tone from the original Someday's Dreamers.The new anime stars the wonderful Hanazawa Kana (Sora in Sketchbook), who is in the running for moe-est voice in anime. With her is Maeno Tomoaki, who is very good as Doujou in Library Wars. Inoue Marina, Koyama Rikiya, Namikawa Daisuke, and Takahashi Mikako are also on board. Music by Hakata Takefumi (Someday's Dreamers, Vampire Knight). anim: HAL Film Maker. subs: White Light, Mellow? Formula? forum. preview. 26:40 wed02jul.Strike WitchesストライクウィッチーズI sure hope this show is okay, since it has an outstanding cast: starring the so-far somewhat ordinary Fukuen Misato, but extremely well supported by Chiba Saeko, Nazuka Kaori, Sawashiro Miyuki, Tanaka Rie, Saitou Chiwa, Koshimizu Ami, and Kadowaki Maii. Whew, what a list.On the surface, it looks like a rerun of the 2006 OVA and of Sky Girls: girls flying light mecha in battle. But the staff is completely different, except for the character designer, and this show is by Gonzo rather than JC Staff. I liked Sky Girls, but my hopes for this show are not high.Director Takamura Kazuhiro is new, but did character design and animation for Mahoromatic and This Ugly Yet Beautiful World. Writer Tamai Tsuyoshi did Inukami. Humiane Shimada is the original creator and did character design for both this and Sky Girls. anim: Gonzo. subs: Live-eviL, Moetaku? forum. preview (2006 OVA). thu03jul.Antique Bakery西洋骨董洋菓子店 ��アンティーク��Keiichirou quits his job on a whim and starts a traditional Western-style patisserie. His father hires an expert patissier who turns out to be a gay acquaintance of Keiichirou's from high school.Director Okumura Yoshiaki has nothing more to recommend him than Bakkyuu HIT! Crash Bedaman, but writer Takahashi Natsuko did the adaptations of Moyashimon and Blue Drop.Miyano Mamoru, Miki Shinichirou, and Fujiwara Keiji make a great main cast.The story is from a novel, was a successful TV drama in 2001, and has been made into a film in Korea this year. It's the Noitamina show this season. anim: Nippon Animation, Shirogumi. 12?eps. subs: Yoroshiku. 24:45 thu03jul.Hidamari Sketch x 365ひだまりスケッチ×365Season two of the excellent slice-of-life art-school comedy from Shinbou Akiyuki and Shaft.Kugimiya Rie, Fukuen Misato, and Sawashiro Miyuki are added to the cast, which already included Asumi Kana, Mizuhashi Kaori, Gotou Yuuko, Shintani Ryouko, and Matsuki Miyu. anim: Shaft. subs: SpoonSubs. forum. 25:25 thu03jul.Birdy the Mighty - Decode鉄腕バーディー　DECODEA new take on gender-bending, as a hapless shounen is accidentally killed but survives by becoming merged with a glamorous interplanetary agent. Remake of the 1996 OVA.Chiba Saeko proves there is seiyuu work after marriage with the starring role of Birdy the agent. And we get to hear Itou Kanae in her first role since helping make Shugo Chara a hit. Irino Miyu and Fujiwara Keiji round out an attractive main cast.Directed by Akane Kazuki, director of Noein and Escaflowne. Written by Ohnogi Hiroshi, who did Noein and Aquarion. Music by Kanno Yuugo, who did Toshokan Sensou and Hataraki Man. Top sound director Aketagawa Jin (Ichigo Mashimaro, KimiKiss, Genshiken) rounds out a solid staff.I have high hopes for this one. anim: A-1 Pictures (Ookiku Furikabutte, Persona). 13eps. subs: Orange-Side, Infinite-Zero, Moetaku? forum. preview. 25:00 fri04julRyoko's Case File薬師寺涼子の怪奇事件簿Another promising show. Based on a series of light novels written by Tanaka Yoshiki and illustrated by Kakinouchi Narumi. The story revolves around Ryouko Yakushiji, brilliant and madly energetic multilingual investigator with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police. Ryoko not only has to deal with supernatural beings, but also with her rival Yukiko, another talented and beautiful police investigator. (from anidb)Director Iwasaki Tarou is new, but he has done episodes and storyboards for shows like Fullmetal Alchemist, Ookiku Furikabutte, and Ghost Hound. Writer Kawasaki Hiroyuki is an old hand who wrote The Irresponsible Captain Tylor and Sakura Wars. The original novel is by Tanaka Yoshigi, who wrote Legend of the Galactic Heroes. We have some interesting names writing this show.The cast is also interesting, with Nabatame Hitomi in the lead role, backed up by Kuwashima Houko, Fukuen Misato, Kiuchi Hidenobu, and Nojima Kenji.Japanese title: Yakushiji Ryouko no Kaiki Jikenbo. anim: Dogakobo. 13eps. subs: Hitode-AnimeSS, Infinite-Zero? forum. preview. 24:30 sat05jul.SekireiセキレイPromising fanservice anime (this is not an oxymoron) about a loser on whom one day a busty miko drops from the sky. She moves in with him, in the midst of constant fighting with other similarly well-endowed creatures, all of whom are "sekirei" fighters.Extremely attractive cast stars brilliant 17-year-old Hayami Saori, along with other outstanding young voices such as Inoue Marina, Hanazawa Kana, and Endou Aya. Directed by Kusukawa Keizou, who directed Inukami and the two most recent Nanoha series. Anime adaptation by Yoshioka Takao (DearS, Elfen Lied, Yoshinaga's Gargoyle, Sky Girls).I'll be watching this for Hayamin, who sounds t0 me in the preview as if she has taken another step forward. She and her fellow seiyuu -- all of whom are good singers -- do the OP and ED. Sound director Aketagawa Jin (Genshiken, Ichigo Mashimaro, Honey & Clover, etc.) will make sure we get the best from the cast. anim: Seven Arcs (Nanoha series, Inukami). subs: Moetaku? Tsundere Built My Hotrod. forum. preview. 25:35 sat05jul.Zero no Tsukaima - Princess Rondoゼロの使い魔 ��三美姫の輪舞��ZnT never did much for me, but it did enough for a lot of people that it is now getting its third season.Kou Yuu, who directed the second series, is back again. This time, Hasegawa Nahoko, who adapted Hidamari Sketch, is the lead writer.And we have a similar cast back, featuring Kugimiya Rie and Hino Satoshi as the leads, with Horie Yui as everyone's favorite maid, Siesta. Noto Mamiko joins the main cast, too, as Tiffania Westwood. anim: J.C. Staff. 13eps. subs: Toki. forum. 24:30 sun06jul.Neo Angelique Abyss: Second Ageネオアンジェリーク Abyss -Second Age-The best Angelique series ever gets an immediate second season. The infusion of new production blood, especially from the staff of Corda D'Oro, gave this series a new lease on life.Endou Aya helped, too, continuing a remarkable year that has also given her starring roles in the new Mai-Otome Sifr OVA and in Macross Frontier. And she will be ably supported here by a bevy of top male seiyuu, likely continuing to include Takahashi Hiroki, Ohkawa Toru, Nakamura Yuuichi, Ono Daisuke, et al. anim: Yumeta. subs: Strawberry-Mint. 26:00 sun06jul.Natsume Yuujin Chou夏目友人帳Natsume Takashi keeps secret his ability to see spirits. However, once he inherits a strange book that belonged to his deceased grandmother, he discovers the reason why spirits surround him: a binding contract was formed between the spirits and the owner of the book. Now Natsume is determined to free the spirits and dissolve the contracts. With the help of a spirit cat, his days are filled trying to return the names to these spirits. The show is apparently based on good research into folk mythology.This is one of the most attractive shows of the summer: the director of Koi Kaze, Jigoku Shoujo, and Baccano; the writer of Ai Yori Aoshi, Jigoku Shoujo, and Zetsubou Sensei.The cast of actors includes Kamiya Hiroshi in the lead, with Kobayashi Sanae, Sawashiro Miyuki, Fujimura Ayumi, and Itou Miki. Inoue Kazuhiko (Gorou in Moonlight Mile) is the cat. anim: Brains Base. subs: Nocturnal/Black Lotus, ainex?. forum. preview. 25:00 mon07julMission-EMission-EA sequel to the charming but awkward and forgettable Code-E. Five years after Code-E, Chinami is in an organization aiming to integrate people with her powers into society.Director Kato Toshiyuki did Full Moon wo Sagashite, as well as Code-E.Voices include Hashimoto Mai, Nazuka Kaori, Mizuno Risa, Momoi Halko, and Kamiya Hiroshi. anim: Studio Deen. subs: Subbers Anonymous. forum. preview. 25:05 mon07julWorld Destruction: Sekai Bokumetsu no Rokuninワールド・デストラクション ��世界撲滅の六人��I've gone off Production IG. Their shows tend to be beautiful but boring. But this show is still one of the most intriguing of the season. A great cast stars Sakamoto Maaya and Miyano Mamoru, with Ono Daisuke and Kobayashi Yu in supporting roles.Director Tada Shunsuke did Prince of Tennis National Tournament and Tsubasa Tokyo Revelations. Writer Yokotani Masahiro did Reideen.Based on a DS RPG by SEGA. The game centers on a youth who secretly possesses the power to destroy the world. He is forced to join a party that aims not to save the world, but to eradicate it and start anew.On a desert planet, a fateful meeting between a good-hearted wandering boy and a positive, determined girl. Then they and a "hard-boiled" mini-bear alien set off to destroy the world, for its own good. anim: Production IG. 13eps. subs: Orange-Side, Nocturnal, Yoroshiku, Toki. forum. preview. 25:30 mon07jul.Koihime†Musou恋姫†無双Get ready for an all-moe retelling of the Romance of the three Kingdoms. It gives me pause that it is written by Go Zappa (Chokotto Sister, Myself;Yourself). And that the chief animator and character designer is Oshima Miwa (Cosmopolitan Prayers, Love Love). But it is directed by Nakanishi Nobuaki (Kasimasi, Sumomo mo Momo mo)The seiyuu are neither young nor well-known, but are experienced game seiyuu. This worked for ef, perhaps it will work here.Not very promising, but anything based on the Three Kingdoms is worth a look. anim: Dogakobou (Myself;Yourself). 12eps. subs: Serin, DFC, Hitode? forum. 26:00 thu08jul.Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu乃木坂春香の秘密Yuko discovers that school princess, Nogizaka Haruka, is actually an otaku. He keeps her secret and they become friends. Based on a series of light novels.Wonderful cast stars Noto Mamiko, with Satou Rina, Shimizu Kaori, Ueda Kana, Matsuki Miyu, Nabatame Hitomi, and Takagi Reiko.Should be funny…and ecchi. Director Nawa Munenori did Otome wa Boku ni Koi wo Shiteru. The writer who adapted the novels (Tsuyoshi Tamai) did the same for Inukami. anim: Studio Barcelona (Kodomo no Jikan). subs: Moetaku. forum. 26:00 thu10julBlade of the Immortal無限の住人"To end his eternal suffering, he must slay one thousand foes!" Manji, a ronin warrior of feudal Japan, has been cursed with immortality. To rid himself of this curse and end his life of misery, he must slay one thousand evil men. His quest begins when a young girl seeks his help in taking revenge on her parents' killers…. Based on a seinen manga by Samura Hiroaki, serialised in Afternoon." (anidb)Bee Train and Mashimo Kouichi (.hack shows, Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle) are back with a high-concept samurai show from what appears to be a very strong (and bloody) manga.Seki Tomokazu and Satou Rina will be great as the leads, ably supported by such names as Konishi Katsuyuki, Noto Mamiko, Toyoguchi Megumi, Miki Shinichirou, and Sakamoto Maaya. anim: Bee Train. subs: Live-eviL. forum. preview. 24:00 sun13julMahou Sensei Negima! ~Shiroki Tsubasa Ala Alba~魔法先生ネギま��白き翼 ALA ALBA��Three episodes of summer holidays with Negi and the girls. Directed by the man himself, Shinbou Akiyuki. But this time, for the first time, the lead writer for the anime is Akamatsu Ken, the original mangaka. So I look forward to seeing what differences in tone and story might appear this time.The same cast return, including Satou Rina as Negi and all the rest, but with the addition of Ono Daisuke and Inoue Marina.I'm not perfectly certain of the date this will appear. MoonPhase says July 17, but the official site says ep1 will be 12aug, ep2 17nov, and ep3 17feb of next year. anim: Shaft. OVA, 1of3eps. forum. preview (via Moetron). thu17jul.School Rumble Sangakkiスクールランブル三学期Hirano Aya joins the established cast, which already includes Horie Yui, Noto Mamiko, Koshimizu Ami, and Takahashi Hiroki, among others. Since Ami and Aya are two of my favorite seiyuu, I look forard to hearing them together.Director Takamatsu Shinji has already demonstrated that he is more than a one-hit wonder, with Gintama and Ginban Kaleidoscope.anim: Studio Comet. OVA, 1of2eps. Second ep 17sept. forum. thu17jul.Ponyo on a Cliff崖の上のポニョThis time Miyazaki will tell a story drawn freely in watercolors and pastels about a 5 year old boy Sosuke and the princess goldfish Ponyo who wants to become human.... An extra interesting thing is that the Goro Miyazaki (Hayao's son) of when he was 5 years old has been chosen as the model for the main character Sosuke. This is interesting because in the summer of 2007 Goro Miyazaki made his director’s debut with Studio Ghibli’s Gedo Senki and Miyazaki senior was very critical of it. (from Ghibliworld via anidb)My favorite Ghibli, Whispers of the Heart, was not directed by Hayao Miyazaki. And the old man's most recent work, Howl, was just okay for me. So I'm not as excited about this movie as some people are. anim: Ghibli. movie. forum. sat19jul.Akiba-chanアキバちゃんCG/stop motion animation. Slice of life show following five otaku girls who live in the "Maison de Akiba" apartments. Shimizu Ai, Ishizuka Sayori (Sango in ToHeart2), Fujita Saki (whose voice samples are the basis of Hatsune Miku's voice), and Yuzuki Ryouka. Five ten-minute episodes. anim: Buildup Entertainment. 10x5min eps. preview. 24:00 thu24jul.Amuri in Star Ocean星の海のアムリWeird but enjoyable 3DCG science fiction involving genetically altered lolis in space and lots of beautiful explosions and effects.With Makino Yui, Saitou Momoko and Aizawa Michiru (Furoe in Simoun) in the lead roles, supported by Mamiko Noto, Kaneda Tomoko, and Hirano Aya (after ep1).anim: Studio Hibari. OVA, 2of3eps. ep3 26sept. forum. preview. fri25jul.Lupin III: Sweet Lost Night ~Mahō no Lamp wa Akumu no Yokan~ルパン三世 sweet lost night��魔法のランプは悪夢の予感��Few details are available so far about this new Lupin special. anim: Tokyo Movie. TV special. subs: Froth-Bite. fri25jul.The Sky Crawlersスカイ・クロラLove story with a military science fiction background. Director Oshii Mamoru did the Ghost in the Shell movies.He uses film actors as his stars: Kikuchi Rinko was nominated for an Oscar for her work in Babel. Kase Ryou was Mayama in the Honey & Clover movie.Music by Kenji Kawai (Windy Tales, Death Note, Higurashi). Animation/chara-des by Nishio Tetsuya. Written by dorama writer Itou Chihiro (e.g., Sekai no Chushin de, Ai wo Sakebu).Oshii is a friend and competitor of Miyazaki and did GITS: Innocence. anim: Production IG. movie. forum. preview. sat02aug.Naruto Shippuuden: Kizuna劇場版NARUTO-ナルト- 疾風伝絆The next Naruto movie. "A mysterious group of ninjas makes a surprise attack on the Konohagakure, which takes great damage. The nightmare of another Shinobi World War could become a reality. Sasuke, who was still a missing nin from Konoha trying to kill his brother, Itachi, appears for the second time in front of Naruto at an unknown location to prevent it from happening." (ANN)Director Kamegaki Hajime did Fushigi Yuugi, Ayashi no Ceres, and Air Gear. Writer Takegami Junki did Gunslinger Girl and Hayate no Gotoku. anim: Pierrot. movie. sat02aug.Detroit Metal Cityデトロイト・メタル・シティSouichi Negishi is a shy young man who comes from the country to Tokyo for college, wanting to become a kindergarten teacher. However, for some reason he becomes the singer and songwriter of a metal band named 'Detroit Metal City.' When he puts on the heavy makeup, Negishi becomes a completely different person, shouting profanities. As the popularity of DMC increases, Negishi starts worrying that his double personality could have negative effects on his (romantic) life off stage. (from ANN)This one is flying a bit under the radar, but it comes from Studio 4°C, and the director did Mushishi, so there is some quality behind it. Character design and animation by Shimamura Hidekazu (Honey & Clover). anim: Studio 4°C. OVA. preview. fri08augKaitou Tenshi Twin Angel快盗天使ツインエンジェルThe twins live an exciting but normal school life, then after school, they become the Thieving Angels.Stars Tamura Yukari and Noto Mamiko.DirectorNagai Tatsuyuki did Honey & Clover II and Idolmaster Xenoglossia. Writer Kurata Hideyuki did Now and Then, Here and There. Animation director Koga Makoto did ARIA and sola.anim: Nomad. OVA. 1of2eps. ep2of2 in sept. fri08augLucky Star OVAらき☆すた OVALucky Star is back for a one-shot OVA. Interesting to see what happens now that fired original director Yamamoto Yutaka is long gone and this is entirely Takemoto Yasuhiro's baby.The seiyuu cast is having a great year, with awards for Hirano Aya (best lead female) and Katou Emiri (best new female seiyuu), and good new roles for both them (Chiko and Kaoru for Aaya; Sakuya and Blair for Emirin) and Endou Aya (Angelique, Sheryl).The release date for this was recently changed from the end of August to the end of September. Speculation is rife that it had to do with changing the plot to remove scenes of violence in Akihabara, after the recent knife incident. Or that the script is late. But this kind of date shift is common, and it may be due to some commercial consideration or other.anim: Kyoto Animation. OVA. 1of1eps. forum. fri26sept.NOTES:-- "forum" is the AnimeSuki forum for each show-- English titles link to the Anime News Network encyclopedia page, when there is one-- Japanese titles link to the Japanese official site.-- "subs" means sub groups who plan to sub particular shows, based mainly on the current Who Subs What wiki that many sub groups post to before a season starts.-- other information is from ANN, AnimeSuki, anidb, Moonphase, and official sites.

Cinnamon Ass: Nijuu Mensou no Musume Episode 6 - Dreaming of the Prior World

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:59:16 -0000

Before I start on the episode - what’s the significance of the “utsushiyo” of the title of this episode (”utsushiyo no yume”)? It’s my understanding that the manga this show is based on was subtitled “Utsushiyo no Yoru”, and those of you who’ve watched Ghost Hound will be familiar with the term as it’s [...]