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hashihime 橋姫: 46 New Fall Anime -- full previews (story, trailer, staff, cast, etc.)

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:37:34 -0000

With just over two weeks to go until the new season starts, it's time to think about what's coming. Tastes differ, but the shows I myself am most looking forward to are:the mysterious moe romances ef - a tale of melodies and Clannad - After Story the absurd comedy Hyakko (with Orikasa Fumiko and Hirano Aya) the bishoujo comedy Kannagi (directed by Yamakan, the original director of Lucky Star) the shoujo romantic comedy-dramas Nodame Cantabile Paris Chapter and Skip Beat! the space opera Tytania (directed by the director of Legend of the Galactic Heroes) Vampire Knight - Guilty, which I guess is romantic shoujo horror.However, many other shows look interesting, too: shounen romantic monster-fighting in Ga-rei Zero and Yozakura Quartet; a well-animated female buddy show set in Brazil in Michiko to Hatchin; shounen supernatural mystery in both Kurozuka (directed by the director of Death Note) and Chaos:HEAd (adapted by the writer of Death Note); two real mecha shows in Gundam00 II and Kurogane no Linebarrels; and others. And there are sure to be surprises.Click to go to a preview of each show:Series: |Akane-iro ni Somaru Saka |Casshern Sins |Chaos;HEAd |Clannad After Story |ef - a tale of melodies |Ga-rei Zero |Hakushaku to Yousei |Hokuto no Ken Raoh Gaiden Ten no Haoh |Hyakko |Jigoku Shoujo Mitsuganae |Junjou Romantika 2 |Kannagi |Kemeko Deluxe |Kidou Senshi Gundam 00 2nd Season |Kurogane no Linebarrels |Kuroshitsuji |Kurozuka |Macademi Wasshoi! |Michiko to Hatchin |Mouryou no Hako (Box of Goblins) |Nodame Cantabile Paris Chapter |Noramimi 2 |One Outs |Rosario to Vampire 2 |Shikabane Hime Aka |Shugo Chara! 2 |Skip Beat! |Tales of the Abyss |To Aru Majutsu no Index |Today in Class 5-2 |Toradora |Tytania |Vampire Knight: Guilty |Yozakura QuartetOVAs: |Goku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei |Gunslinger Girl ��IL TEATRINO�� OVA |Ikoku Irokoi Romantan |Initial D Extra Stage 2 |Kamen no Maid Guy OVA |kissxsis |Mahou Sensei Negima! ~Shiroki Tsubasa Ala Alba~ |Seto no Hanayome OVA |Shoujo Sect ~Innocent Lovers~ |Switch |Zettai Shougeki ~Platonic Heart~ Akane-iro ni Somaru Saka(jp: あかね色に染まる坂, "A Hillside Dyed Red")In order to protect cute new transfer student Yuuhi Katagiri (Kugimiya Rie), Junichi Nagase is forced to kiss her. She screams, not understanding what is going on, and not knowing that her father has arranged for her to marry him. She doesn’t like him, and his little sister (Hirano Aya) wants her gone. Will they eventually get together?The cast is great -- and the role is apparently perfect for Kugimiya-san to become even more of a tsundere -- but I am worried by the fact that this is being made by the director and writer of that very awkward show School Days. That they did Amenaideyo before that make me even more worried. From an ero-game.seiyuus: Hatano Wataru, Kugimiya Rie, Hirano Aya, Inoue Marina, Katou Emiri, Hirohashi Ryou, Tanaka Rie, Hazuki Erino, Fujiwara Keiji, Koyama Rikiya.director: Motonaga Keitaro (Yumeria, Amenaideyo, School Days)writer: Uezu Makoto (Yumeria, Utawarerumono, School Days).animation: TNK.trailer. forum. subs: Oni-Anime?, Mayu-subs?.thu 02 oct 25:00Casshern Sins(jp: キャシャーン SINS)Casshern is about a cyborg who rises against the robotic armies that have subjugated all of humanity. (ann)Madhouse is doing a total of five shows this season. This one is directed by the director of some Dragonball movies and Xenosaga, which doesn’t seem promising, but written by the writer of Shakugan no Shana, Witchblade, and Claymore. And that does seem promising.A veteran cast includes Furuya Tohru, Chou, and Yajima Akiko. Remake of an older anime.seiyuus: Furuya Tohru, Minaguchi Yuuko, Chou, Yajima Akiko.director: Yamauchi Shigeyasu (Dragonball movies, Xenosaga)writer: Kobayashi Yasuko (Shana, Witchblade, Claymore).animation: Madhouse. chara-des: Umakoshi Yoshihiko (Zipang, Mushishi).OP: Color Bottle.trailer. forum. subs: Shinsen-subs.wed 01 oct 25:30Chaos;HEAd(jp: カオスヘッド)Takumi is a high school student who is withdrawn and not interested in anything outside the 2D world. Serial murders have his town in an uproar. One day, when he is chatting on the internet, a man suddenly contacts him and gives him a URL. He finds a blog image at the site that suggests the next murder…which then really happens. (ann)Shounen supernatural mystery adventure from Madhouse, directed by the director of the excellent family show Otogijushi Akazukin, and adapted by the writer who adapted Death Note. Starring KitaEri and Yoshino Hiroyuki, backed by a great supporting cast. From an interactive novel.seiyuus: Kitamura Eri, Yoshino Hiroyuki, Miyazaki Ui, Nabatame Hitomi, Sakakibara Yui, Takahashi Chiaki, Tsuji Ayumi.director: Ishiyama Takaaki (Otogijushi Akazukin, Viewtiful Joe)writer: Inoue Toshiki (Galaxy Angel, Death Note).animation: Madhouse.trailer. forum. subs: Anomaly-Subs?, Menclave, Mayu-subs?, Chihiro.wed 01 oct 25:30Clannad - After Story(jp: CLANNAD ��AFTER STORY��)More KyoAni/Key goodness. They set the standard for smooth, detailed animation and touching supernatural moe. Events in After Story take place immediately after Tomoya graduates from high school. He declares his love to Nagisa, and their relationship becomes very close. But Nagisa is hiding a secret from Tomoya and the truth of it will change their lives forever. (anidb)seiyuus: Nakahara Mai, Nakamura Yuuichi, Hirohashi Ryou, Kanda Akemi, Kuwashima Houko, Nonaka Ai, Noto Mamiko, Sakaguchi Daisuke, Okiayu Ryoutarou, Inoue Kikuko.director: Ishihara Tatsuyawriter: Shimo Fumihiko.animation: Kyoto Animation. chara-des: Hinoue Itaru.OPED: Lia.trailer. forum. subs: AQS & Sprocket-Hole & TWH, Static Subs & Eclipse?.thu 02 oct 25:59ef - a tale of melodies(jp: ef - a tale of melodies)One of the shows I most look forward to. A romantic fantasy drama with great music and great background art. Prequel to last fall's outstanding ef-a tale of memories. As with that show, the seiyuus are direct from minori's ero-game. Only Gotou Mai's name is familiar to me.But the main man is director Oonuma Shin, working under Shinbo Akiyuki. Writer Takayama Katsuhiko did KgNE and Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora, as well as ef-a tale of memories. Music, as before, is largely by Tenmon, who does music for Shinkai Makoto's animes. Character designer Sugiyama Nobuhiro also acts as animation supervisor.seiyuus: Nakajima Yumiko, Toochika Kouichi, Gotou Mai.director: Oonuma Shinwriter: Takayama Katsuhiko (KgNE, Hantsuki, ef memories).animation: Shaft. chara-des: Sugiyama Nobuhiro (ef memories). animation supervisor: Sugiyama Nobuhiro.music: Tenmon.trailer. forum. subs: Chihiro, Menclave?, AQS?.mon 06 oct 26:15Ga-rei Zero(jp: 喰霊 -零-)High-school freshman Nimura Kensuke has the ability to see ghosts, and his life changes when he meets Kagura, a girl with the power to summon a "Ga-Rei" ("eating spirit") called Byakuei. The two work together to find evil spirits and devour them with the Ga-Rei. (ann) From a manga.Writer Takayama Katsuhiko adapted both Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora and ef-a tale of memories, so he is the number one draw to this show for me. Kitamura Eri plays the lead, and I look forward to that, too. From a manga.seiyuus: Kitamura Eri, Maeno Tomoaki, Fukuen Misato, Kakihara Tetsuya.director: Aoki Ei (Girls Bravo, Kara no Kyoukai ep1)writer: Takayama Katsuhiko (Hantsuki, ef memories).animation: AIC Spirits. chara-des: Horiuchi Osamu (FMP, Hayate). animation supervisor: Horiuchi Osamu (FMP).sound director: Tsuruoka Yota.subs: sMi-Fansubs?.sun 05 oct 24:00Hakushaku to Yousei(jp: 伯爵と妖精, "The Count and the Fairy")The story is set in 19th century England and centres on a "fairy doctor" named Lydia. Her life takes a 180-degree turn when she meets a legendary blue knight count named Edgar and his crew. He hires her as an adviser during his quest to obtain a treasured sword that was supposed to be handed down to him by his family. (ANN)Mizuki Nana surrounded by bishounen. The director did a good job with the amusing Umisho, and worked on a great Artland title, Bokura ga Ita.seiyuus: Midorikawa Hikaru, Mizuki Nana, Sugita Tomokazu, Kamiya Hiroshi, Koyasu Takehito, Yuuki Hiro.director: Soutome Kouichirou (Umisho, work on Bokura ga Ita, Mushishi)writer: Tani Mizue (novel). Nagao Noriko.animation: Artland. animation supervisor: Fujii Maki.sound director: Tanaka Kazuya. ED: Midorikawa Hikaru.trailer. forum. subs: DATS.sun 28 sept 25:15Hokuto no Ken Raoh Gaiden Ten no Haoh(jp: 北斗の拳ラオウ外伝天の覇王, "Fist of the North Star, Raoh's Story: King of Heaven")Unlike most of the previous Fist of the North Star animes, this story focuses not on the protagonist Kenshiro, but on the early life of his oldest brother and frequent enemy, Raoh. (ann)The attractions here are writer Ohnogi Hiroshi (Noein, Aquarion, Birdy), who did the adaptation from the manga, and a cast including Nakahara Mai and Suwabe Junichi, with top sound director Aketagawa Jin directing them.seiyuus: Ukaji Takashi, Nakahara Mai, Kimura Akiko, Touchi Hiroki, Suwabe Junichi.director: Abe Masashi (Blue Gender, Magical Kanan)writer: Ohnogi Hiroshi (Aquarion, Noein, Kekkaishi, Birdy Decode).animation: Satelight.sound director: Aketagawa Jin (Ichigo mashimaro, sola, Shana, Bokurano, etc.).trailer. subs: Moetaku-Fansubs?.fri 03 oct 22:30Hyakko(jp: ヒャッコ)A funny manga and an excellent cast, with a director and writer who don't have enough of a track record to be predictable. The comic involves four girls, each amusingly loopy in her own way. Director Fukuda Michio did storyboards for everything from Ayakashi Ayashi to PaniPoni Dash. Writer Tomizawa Yoshihiko created Onmyou Taisenki and did the script for Starship Operators.Hirano Aya certainly gets my attention, but so do Orikasa Fumiko, Kuwashima Houko, and Neya Michiko (Riza Hawkeye in FMA). These people could create great characters together. And this show marks a kind of return to the limelight for seiyuu Ochiai Yurika, who is most famous so far for ToHeart2, some nude photo sessions she did as a teen, a heartbreaking personal blog updated several times a day, and an enormous number of posts about her on 2channel.seiyuus: Orikasa Fumiko, Neya Michiko, Ochiai Yurika, Hirano Aya, Kuwashima Houko, Horie Yui, Kaida Yuko.director: Fukuda Michio (storyboard specialist)writer: Tomizawa Yoshihiko (Onmyou Taisenki creator).animation: Nippon Animation.trailer. forum. subs: Strike-Subs?.wed 01 oct 26:35Jigoku Shoujo Mitsuganae(jp: 地獄少女三鼎, Hell Girl: Third Vessel)The third season of Jigoku Shoujo. At the end of last season Enma Ai became separated from her subordinates. What will happen to Ichimoku Ren, Hone-Onna, and Wanyuudou now? This new season promises to have a newly powered-up Enma Ai and a number of "reunions"…. (official site)The original cast headed by Noto Mamiko is joined by a famous seiyuu whom we have not heard much from recently: Shiina Hekiru. The creator of the show, Watanabe Hiroshi, takes over as director for this third series.seiyuus: Noto Mamiko, Honda Takako, Matsukaze Masaya, Shiina Hekiru, Sakai Kanako.director: Watanabe Hiroshiwriter: Kanemaki Ken.animation: Studio Deen.forum. subs: Shinsen-subs.sat 04 oct 17:00Junjou Romantika 2(jp: 純情ロマンチカ��, "Pure Heart Romantica")A second season of the popular yaoi show brings back the same staff and cast.seiyuus: Sakurai Takahiro, Itou Kentarou, Canna Nobutoshi, Kishio Daisuke, Inoue Kazuhiko, Taniyama Kishou, Hanada Hikaru.director: Kon Chiaki (Higurashi)writer: Nakase Rika (Rocket Girls, Fushigiboshi Futagohime, Junjou1). Nakamura Shungiku (mangaka).animation: Studio Deen.OP: pigstar, ED: Script.forum. subs: aarinfantasy?.sat 11 oct 25:00Kannagi(jp: かんなぎ)A sacred tree has been cut down, and Jin decides to use a piece of it to carve a statue for his middle-school project. But it transforms into a very cute girl. She is Nagi, a Shinto spirit, the guardian of the village. Having no place to live now that her tree is gone, she moves in with Jin. But she has a rival in a little sister guardian deity, who lives in a shrine across the river. Zenga-chan has woken up too and decides to become teen idol of the village, much to Nagi's dismay. (anidb)This show marks the return of Yamakan -- director Yamamoto Yutaka. He was an important force behind the Suzumiya Haruhi anime but was fired by Kyoto Animation after four episodes of directing Lucky Star. I think he may be a comic genius -- he did the SHnY ED and the Lucky Star ED, as well as episode 00 and the concert episode of SHnY -- so I am right there for this show. Especially since the manga is funny and the cast includes Sawashiro Miyuki, Hanazawa Kana and Nakahara Mai.seiyuus: Tomatsu Haruka, Shimono Hiro, Sawashiro Miyuki, Hanazawa Kana, Kakihara Tetsuya, Nakahara Mai.director: Yamamoto Yutakawriter: Kurata Hideyuki (Now&Then, Here&There; Kamichu).animation: A1 Pictures.OP: Tomatsu Haruka.trailer. forum. subs: Moetaku-Fansubs, Genjo-Subs?, Kirei-no-Tsubasa, Ayako.fri 03 oct 25:15Kemeko Deluxe(jp: ケメコデラックス��)High-school student Sanpeita dreams he is engaged to a beautiful girl. Then one morning, a strange homely girl suddenly breaks through a wall in his bedroom to tell him that she is his bride and that her name is Kemeko. Sanpeita fleees his house and goes to school, but Kemeko follows. And things get stranger when Sanpeita is targeted by something that looks like a rice cooker on the school's rooftop. As Sanpeita and his childhood friend Izumi are being attacked, strange little Kemeko intervenes to save them both. Sanpeita is surprised to learn that Kemeko is really a girl-style powered-combat-suit and that the pilot is a cute girl. A heavily armed and violent cute girl. From a manga.Great cast stars Kitamura Eri as Sanpeita and the underappreciated Saitou Chiwa as Kemeko.Director Mizushima Tsutomu did Genshiken, xxxHolic, and Kujibiki Unbalance. Writer Narita Yoshimi is best known for doing all the Precure shows, which I don't find a big recommendation. I fear the cast may be more interesting than the show, but the trailer has something to it.seiyuus: Kitamura Eri, Saitou Chiwa, Tomatsu Haruka, Kugimiya Rie, Takahashi Mikako, Shiraishi Ryouko.director: Mizushima Tsutomu (Genshiken, xxxHolic, Kujibiki Unbalance)writer: Narita Yoshimi (Precure, Hakaba Kitarou).animation: Hal Film Maker. chara-des: Sugimoto Isao (Sketchbook, Moonlight Mile).sound director: Iwanami Yoshikazu (Marimite, Kara no Kyoukai).trailer. forum.sat 04 oct 26:00Kidou Senshi Gundam 00 2nd Season(jp: 機動戦士ガンダムOO 第2シーズン, "Mobile Warrior Gundam 00")My interest in contemporary Gundam shows is limited, but this is certainly a great cast, with top singers for the OP and ED.seiyuus: Miyano Mamoru, Kamiya Hiroshi, Miki Shinichirou, Irino Miyu, Nakamura Yuuichi, Paku Romi, Takagaki Ayahi, Honna Youko.director: Mizushima Seijiwriter: Kuroda Yousuke.animation: Sunrise.OP: UVERworld, ED: Ishikawa Chiaki.forum. subs: Nyoro~n Fansubs, Mendoi & Conclave, Shinsen-subs.sun 05 oct 17:00Kurogane no Linebarrels(jp: 鉄のラインバレル, "Iron Linebarrels")An artificial satellite falls to Earth in 2013, seriously injuring Hayase Kouichi. He awakens six months later with strange powers. Three years later, a giant robot called Linebarrel appears and Kouichi joins him to fight for Juda, the largest medical equipment supplier in the world. (annb)Directed by Hidaka Masamitsu, an old hand who did Pokemon and little else of note. The writer who adapted the manga, Yoshimura Kiyoko, did a lot of work on the Gravion shows, Trinity Blood, and Nabari no Ou. This appears to be full-strength mecha with a great cast and competent staff.seiyuus: Noto Mamiko, Kakihara Tetsuya, Fukuyama Jun, Nakamura Yuuichi, Sawashiro Miyuki, Ueda Kana, Kugimiya Rie, Hirano Aya, Nakata Jouji, Saitou Chiwa.director: Hidaka Masamitsu (Pokemon)writer: Yoshimura Kiyoko (Chocolate Underground, Gravion).animation: Gonzo. chara-des: Hirai Hisashi, Suzuki Tsutomu (mecha, ZOE). animation supervisor: Hirai Hisashi (Gundam Seed).sound director: Mima Masafumi. ED: Sakamoto Maaya.trailer. forum. subs: GONZO?, Toki-Fansubs.fri 03 oct 26:25Kuroshitsuji(jp: 黒執事, "Butler Black")Butler Sebastian Michaels has perfect knowledge, manners, talent with materials, martial arts, etc., but is also able to serve a 12-year-old master. Based on a shounen manga set in 19th century England. (ann)This show has a chance to be good, mixing comedy and darkness. Writer Okada Mari did true tears and many episodes of Simoun. Director Shinohara Toshiya did Gunparade Orchestra and four Inuyasha movies, as well as doing storyboards and/or episode direction for Higurashi, Gurren Lagann, Crest of Stars, Oniisama-e, etc. Stars Sakamoto Maaya and Ono Daisuke -- who gets the plum role of the butler -- and has a very strong supporting cast.seiyuus: Sakamoto Maaya, Ono Daisuke, Kaji Yuuki, Katou Emiri, Tamura Yukari, Paku Romi, Suwabe Junichi, Fujiwara Keiji.director: Shinohara Toshiyawriter: Okada Mari.animation: A-1 Pictures.OP: SID (debut single).trailer. forum. subs: DATS?, Diffusion.thu 02 oct 25:25Kurozuka(jp: 黒塚 -KUROZUKA-)A story of obsessive love and constant pursuit over a thousand years. Yoshitsune escapes from a brother who has just ascended the throne, He comes across a house in the middle of a desolate mountain. The young woman who lives alone there seems to have a dark and ominous past. Most of the story takes place a few centuries into the future, where Kuro is left without memories. He seeks answers to who he is, why he is unable to die, and who the women is that he is so fascinated by. (Baka-Updates)Director Araki Tetsurou did Death Note. The main cast is outstanding: Miyano Mamoru, Paku Romi, and Nakata Jouji.seiyuus: Miyano Mamoru, Paku Romi, Nakata Jouji.director: Araki Tetsurou (Death Note)writer: Araki Tetsurou. Yumemakura Baku (mangaka).animation: Madhouse.ED: Shigi.subs: Ureshii, sMi-Fansubs?.12eps.tue 07 oct 22:00Macademi Wasshoi!(jp: まかでみWAっしょい��, "Magicademy Wasshoi")Takuto Hasegawa attends a magic academy that is not marked on any map. During a summoning spell exam, he accidentally creates a girl named Tanarot, who happens to hold enough magical power to destroy his country. Fortunately Tanarot professes undying loyalty to her creator.(ann)Anything starring Koshimizu Ami gets my attention. This appears to be a pantsu-flash magic school comedy. Ise Mariya (Touka in Touka Gettan), Miyazaki Ui and Fukui Yukari are also in the cast, which sings the OP and will doubtless do character CDs.Director Kanasaki Takaomi did School Rumble Nigakki but is mainly a storyboard specialist. Writer Hasegawa Katsumi did Blue Gender, Otoboku and other shows. Hard to know how this one will turn out, but I will be there to hear Amisuke and Ui-ui.seiyuus: Koshimizu Ami, Ise Mariya, Miyazaki Ui, Fukui Yukari.director: Kanasaki Takaomi (School Rumble 2, many storyboards, etc.)writer: Hasegawa Katsumi (Blue Gender, Otoboku, etc.). Sakaki Ichiro (mangaka, Scrapped Princess).animation: ZEXCS.OP:seiyuus, ED:Murata Ayumi.trailer. forum.sun 05 oct 24:30Michiko to Hatchin(jp: ねぎぼうずのあさたろう, "Michiko and Hatchin")Michiko is a free-willed "sexy diva" who destroys a supposedly inescapable fortress, while Hatchin is a girl fleeing her strict foster parents. The two join forces on an improbable escape to freedom. (ann) Set in Brazil.The cast are basically film and TV actors, although most of them have done some anime. Michiko is played by Maki Youko, who is in the movie Yureru and was in the drama Watashitachi no Kyoukacho. Hatchin is played by Ohgo Suzuka, who has also done numerous films and dramas, but was Sexy Voice in the anime Sexy Voice and Robo.Director Yamamoto Sayo is doing her first full show, but did storyboards and episodes for other manglobe hits, Samurai Champloo and Kemonozume. Writer Ujita Takashi is a screenwriter. This one could fly or fail, but I'm hoping for something special.seiyuus: Maki Youko, Ohgo Suzuka, Kohinata Shie, Sakai Maki, Tsuda Kanji.director: Yamamoto Sayo (new, storyboards and episodes of Samurai Champloo and Kemonozume)writer: Ujita Takashi (film director and scriptwriter).animation: manglobe.trailer. forum. subs: sMi-Fansubs?.wed 15 oct 26:08Mouryou no Hako (Box of Goblins)(jp: 魍魎の匣)The story follows a series of bizarre murders of schoolgirls who have been dismembered and stuffed into boxes. The private investigator hired by a missing daughters mother joins forces with an antique book seller and others to unravel the murder spree.(ann)Director Nakamura Ryousuke and lead writer Murai Sadayuki are both on their first assignments in those roles. But top character designer Nishida Asako did the adaptation of Clamp's original manga designs. An outstanding cast includes Morikawa Toshiyuki, Kiuchi Hidenobu (Ren in NANA, Hei in Darker than Black) and Hisakawa Aya.seiyuus: Hirata Hiroaki, Morikawa Toshiyuki, Kiuchi Hidenobu, Namikawa Daisuke, Takahashi Mikako, Tomatsu Haruka, Hisakawa Aya, Honda Youko, Furuya Tohru.director: Nakamura Ryousuke (new, eps of NANA and Death Note)writer: Murai Sadayuki (new, scripts for Fancy Lala, Zegapain, etc.).animation: Madhouse. chara-des: Nishida Asako (Clamp origs.).OPED: Nightmare.forum.tue 07 oct 25:29Nodame Cantabile Paris Chapter(jp: のだめカンタービレ巴里編)Nodame and Chiaki in Europe. The smash hit Noitamina show returns. This hilarious shoujo anime about romance in the classical music world had among the highest late-night TV ratings in recent memory.But this sequel has a very different staff from the original. It is directed by Kon Chiaki (Higurashi, Junjou Romantika), rather than Kasai Kenichi (Honey&Clover2, KimiKiss Pure Rouge). Enokido Youji is lead writer, as he was on Revolutionary Girl Utena and Ouran HS Host Club. Konparu Tomoko did that job on the first series. I don’t see any falling off in quality, but there may be some changes.And Kawasumi Ayako and Seki Tomokazu play their lead roles among a new set of characters, including the voices of Itou Shizuka, Morikawa Toshiyuki, Ohara Sayaka, and Morikawa Toshiyuki.seiyuus: Kawasumi Ayako, Seki Tomokazu, Itou Shizuka, Morikawa Toshiyuki, Ohara Sayaka, Matsukaze Masaya.director: Kon Chiaki (Higurashi, Junjou Romantika)writer: Ninomiya Tomoko (mangaka).animation: JC Staff.trailer. forum. subs: Osu!, Froth-Bite, C1 Anime.thu 09 oct 24:45Noramimi 2(jp: のらみみ2)Seems like a kids' show, but actually has some emotional depth. Popular enough for a second season.seiyuus: Katou Nanae, Kitamura Eri, Nakao Eri, Shiraishi Minoru.director: Koyama Yoshitakawriter: Nakamura Makoto (Telepathy Girl Ran).animation:forum.wed 01 oct 25:29One Outs(jp: ワンナウツ)A new baseball-themed anime from Madhouse and the director and writer of Kaiji. From a highly popular manga published in Business Jump. Expect something a bit different.seiyuus: Hagiwara Masato (Kaiji).director: Sato Yuzo (Kiba, Kaiji)writer: Takayashiki Hideo (Kaiji, Maison Ikkoku, Okusama wa Joshi Kousei). Kaitani Shinobu (mangaka).animation: Madhouse. chara-des: Umehara Takahiro (Akagi, Beyblade).subs: NEET?.tue 07 oct 24:59Rosario to Vampire 2(jp: ロザリオとバンパイア CAPU2, "Rosary and Vampire 2")If you liked the first series, I guess you will like the second. I personally didn’t find it either funny or titillating. Outstanding cast and decent staff. With Nana-chan doing the OP and ED.seiyuus: Mizuki Nana, Kishio Daisuke, Fukuen Misato, Koyama Kimiko, Kugimiya Rie, Saitou Chiwa, Chiba Saeko, Inoue Kikuko, Seki Tomokazu, Koyasu Takehito.director: Inagaki Takayuki (Sunabozu, Marginal Prince, Koharu Biyori)writer: Yamaguchi Hiroshi (Sunabozu, Comic Party, ToHeart2).animation: Gonzo.OPED: Mizuki Nana.trailer. forum. subs: Generation NeXt [GX_ST], m33w?, Kesenai&AEN.wed 01 oct 26:25Shikabane Hime Aka(jp: 屍姫赫, "Corpse Princess Aka")The title "Corpse Princess" belongs to Makina Hoshimura, an undead girl who seeks to hunt down 108 corpses in order to go to heaven. (ann)Another anime it is very hard to predict. Writer Aikawa Shou is a top hand, having been series story editor for Fullmetal Alchemist and having written Oh! Edo Rocket and maybe even Simoun (under a pseudonym). The extremely gory manga has apparently been toned down for TV. Director Murata Masahiko did Gilgamesh and Night Head Genesis.The lead seiyuu are Akiyama Nana, a young actress, model, and singer; and Nakamura Chise, an actress and gravure idol. It will be interesting to hear how actresses not trained as seiyuu do. It worked for the two main guys in Bokura ga Ita. OP by angela.seiyuus: Akiyama Nana, Nakamura Chise.director: Murata Masahiko (Gilgamesh, Night Head Genesis)writer: Aikawa Shou (FMA, Tenpou Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi, Edo Rocket).animation: Gainax/feel.OP: angelatrailer. forum. subs: Anomaly-Subs?, sMi-Fansubs?.thu 02 oct 10:30Shugo Chara! 2(jp: しゅごキャラ��)The hit Saturday morning shoujo/magical girl show keeps on rolling.Directed by Yasuda Kenji, who directed several episodes of Noein. Written by Shimada Michiru, who did the adaptations of Emily of New Moon and Nanatsuiro Drops. OP/ED by Buono!, which is made up of members of the mid-teen idol groups Berryz Koubou and °C-ute.seiyuus: Itou Kanae (debut), Asumi Kana (Yuno/Hidamari), Kato Nanae (Princess Tutu), Toyosaki Aki (Amuro/Umisho), Sawashiro Miyuki, Nakamura Yuuichi, Takagi Reiko, Yahagi Sayuri, Mizuki Nana.director: Yasuda Kenji (Noein eps)writer: Shimada Michiru (Emily of New Moon, Nanatsuiro Drops). Peach-Pit (manga).animation: Peach Pit.OPED: Buono! (membs of Berryz + °C-ute).forum.sat 04 oct 09:30Skip Beat!(jp: スキップ・ビート��)One of my favorite shoujo manga, involving romance, comedy, and the progress of a young idol/actress. Director Sayama Kiyoko is also doing Vampire Knight. Writer Sekijima Mayori did Tsukuyomi Moon Phase, Zegapain, and Kaze no Stigma.Inoue Marina, Konishi Katsuyuki, and Miyano Mamoru make a highly promising main cast.seiyuus: Inoue Marina, Konishi Katsuyuki, Miyano Mamoru.director: Sayama Kiyoko (Angel Sanctuary, Vampire Knight)writer: Sekijima Mayori (MoonPhase, Zegapain, Kaze no Stigma).animation: Hal Film Maker.OP: the generous, ED: 2BACKKA.forum. subs: Ureshii-Yoroshiku.sun 05 oct 26:00Tales of the Abyss(jp: テイルズオブジアビス)Luke von Fabre, the son of Duke Fabre of the Kimlasca Kingdom, is 17 years old. He is the Light of the Sacred Flame, destined to bring prosperity to Kimlasca. But since being kidnapped seven years ago by the Malkuth empire, he has been kept confined to the Fabre family mansion. The shock of the kidnapping erased all of Luke's memories prior to the event. But one fateful day, a mysterious woman breaks into the mansion and sets off a chain of events that will change the world forever… Based on the video game of the same name. (anidb)Not my thing, but the trailer is being well received. Made by the director of Kekkaishi, so if you liked that, you might like this. Kodama Kenji is an old-time director who did City Hunter and Conan shows. Writer Omode Akemi did Meine Liebe, Kyou Kara Mao, and Princess Princess. Great cast stars Yukana, along with Suzuki Chihiro, Koyasu Takehito, Momoi Halko, Neya Michiko, and Nakata Jouji. Sound director Kimura Eriko did Kekkaishi and Ghibli's Ponyo on a Cliff.seiyuus: Suzuki Chihiro, Yukana, Koyasu Takehito, Momoi Halko, Neya Michiko, Nakata Jouji.director: Kodama Kenji (City Hunter, Case Closed, Detective Conan OVAs, Kekkaishi)writer: Omode Akemi (Meine Liebe, Kyou Kara Maoh, Princess Princess).animation: Sunrise.sound director: Kimura Eriko (Kekkaishi, Ponyo on a Cliff). OP: Bump of Chickentrailer. forum. subs: Yuurisan-Subs, Shinsen-Subs.26eps.fri 03 oct 21:00To Aru Majutsu no Index(jp: とある魔術の禁書目録, "Forbidden Books of Magic")Set in a city of scientifically advanced superhuman students, but in a world where magic is also real. Toma Kamijo's right hand, the Imagine Breaker, will negate all magic, psychic, or divine powers, but not his own bad luck. One day he finds a young girl hanging on his balcony railing. She turns out to be a nun from the Church of England, and her mind has been implanted with the Index Librorum Prohibitorum - all the magical texts the Church has removed from circulation. (anidb)Director Nishikiori Hiroshi did Azumanga Daioh, Melody of Oblivion, and Jyu Oh Sei. Writer Akaboshi Masanao did Ikkitousen Great Guardians. I don’t have a clue what to expect. Stars wonderful young seiyuu Iguchi Yuka, and Satou Rina (Negi Springfield). From the manga.seiyuus: Iguchi Yuka, Satou Rina, Abe Atsushi.director: Nishikiori Hiroshi (AzuDai, Melody of Oblivion, Jyu Oh Sei, Ayakashi Ayashi)writer: Akaboshi Masanao (Strain, Ikkitousen Great Guardians).animation: JC Staff.music: I've. OP: Kawada Mami, ED: Iku.trailer. forum. subs: DATS?, sMi-Fansubs?.sat 04 oct 25:35Today in Class 5-2(jp: 今日の5の2)The OVA's starry cast is gone, but Kobayashi Yu, Asumi Kana, and especially Takagaki Ayahi are of interest. The staff is gone, too, replaced by newcomer director Nagasawa Tsuyoshi and writer Kouno Takamitsu (Lamune, Ayakashi). Will they preserve the outrageous grade-school ecchi comedy of the OVA? Will they improve on it?seiyuus: Kobayashi Yu, Shimoda Asami, Asumi Kana, Akesaka Satomi, Honda Youko, Takagaki Ayahi.director: Nagasawa Tsuyoshi (new)writer: Kouno Takamitsu (Lamune, Ayakashi).animation: Xebec.forum. subs: Moetaku-Fansubs, Anomaly-Subs?.sun 05 oct 25:30Toradora(jp: とらドラ��)Despite Ryuuji Takasu's gentle personality, his eyes make him look like an intimidating delinquent so he is utterly hopeless about his chances of getting a girlfriend, and does not have many close friends either. After being greeted by his hung-over mother in the morning, Ryuuji goes to school and is happy to find that he gets to be in the same class as his best friend Yuusaku and crush Minori. However, it is then that he unexpectedly knocks into "the school's most dangerous animal" — Taiga Aisaka — who just happens to also be in his class, and is a good friend of Minori. (ann)Director Nagai Tatsuyuki did Honey & Clover 2 (a plus) and Idolmaster Xenoglossia (a minus). Writer Okada Mari did true tears and Vampire Knight (two pluses). Kugimiya Rie, Horie Yui, and Kitamura Eri give the show some star power. From the novels.seiyuus: Kugimiya Rie, Majima Junji (Kannazuki/Souma, KnJ/Aoki-sensei)), Horie Yui, Kitamura Eri, Mojima Hirofumi (Nanatsuiro/Tsuwabuki).director: Nagai Tatsuyuki (H&C2, Idolmaster Xenog)writer: Okada Mari (true tears, Vampire Knight, Kodomo no Jikan).animation: JC Staff.OP: seiyuus.trailer. forum. subs: Mayu-subs?.wed 01 oct 25:20Tytania(jp: タイタニア)Perhaps the most anticipated show of the fall, "The capital of the empire of Euria is attacked by the empire of Tytania, a much more powerful enemy, which controls a large part of the galaxy. The story follows a soldier who flees the Tytanian empire and seeks refuge with a rebel force that has risen up since the battle."(ann)Directed by Ishiguro Noboru, who directed Legend of the Galactic Heroes and was chief director of SDF Macross. Written by Tanaka Yoshiki, who wrote later stories in the LoGH series, as well as Ryoko's Case File. Mechanical design by Miyatake Kazutaka, who did almost all the Macross shows, and by Itou Koji, who did FMP and GSD. Great cast, intriguing staff, and an apparent return to good old space opera.seiyuus: Kishio Daisuke, Konishi Katsuyuki, Kondo Takashi, Yoshino Hiroyuki, Nazuka Kaori, Miyake Kenta.director: Ishiguro Noboru (LoGH; SDF Macross chief dir)writer: Tanaka Yoshiki (novelist; LoGH late stories, Ryoko's Case File).animation: Artland (Bokura ga Ita, Mushishi, LoGH OAV). chara-des: Sugimitsu Noboru, Mikimoto Haruhiko.sound director: Aketagawa Susumu.trailer. forum.thu oct 23:32Vampire Knight: Guilty(jp: ヴァンパイア騎士 Guilty)Yuuki wants to know more about her true family and her forgotten past. The secret will be revealed. Yuki, Kaname and Zero will see the beginning of a new mystery and a forbidden love. (ann)If you enjoyed the first series at all, you'll love the second. I've read the blood- and lust-drenched shoujo manga and I was shocked (in a good way) by the part to be covered in the anime. Yes, there is angst. Yes there is fighting. Yes, there is romance. Yes, there is a lot more secret lust and open blood. Great cast. Directed by woman director Sayama Kiyoko, and adapted by Okada Mari (true tears) from the manga.I won’t miss this one.seiyuus: Horie Yui, Kishio Daisuke, Miyano Mamoru, Suwabe Junichi, Hoshi Souichirou, Fukuyama Jun, Chiba Susumu.director: Sayama Kiyoko (Vampire Knight, Skip Beat)writer: Okada Mari (true tears, Sketchbook, eps. of Simoun).animation: Studio Deen. chara-des: Nishida Asako.trailer. subbed trailer. forum. subs: Osu!, Shoku-dan, Mishicorp?, Yuurisan-Subs.mon 06 oct 25:00Yozakura Quartet(jp: 夜桜四重奏 ��ヨザカルテット��, "Cherry-blossom Night Quartet")The story revolves around a quartet of teenaged heroes: a super-strong girl named Hime, a mind reader named Ao, a conjurer named Kotoha and an ordinary, powerless boy named Akina. The three girls and Akina protect the city of Sakurashin from supernatural threats. (ANN)Good staff and cast make this a promising anime. Kou Matso directed Rozen Maiden and Kurenai. Hanada Jukki wrote Rozen Maiden and sola. Younger seiyuu Fukuen Misato and Fujita Saki are coming into their own, and Sawashiro Miyuki and Ono Daisuke are top pros. Tomatsu Haruka is a newcomer zooming to the top. And Tsuruoka Yota is one of the best sound directors around. Add an OP by Savage Genius and and ED by Round Table and this is a show to watch for.seiyuus: Fukuen Misato, Fujita Saki, Kaji Yuuki, Sawashiro Miyuki, Ono Daisuke, Tomatsu Haruka, Seki Tomokazu.director: Kou Matsuo (Rozen Maiden, Red Garden, Kurenai)writer: Hanada Jukki (Rozen Maiden, sola). Yasuda Suzuhito (manga).animation:sound director: Tsuruoka Yota. OP:Savage Genius, ED:Round Table.forum. subs: Anomaly-Subs?, DATS?.1seasoneps.thu 02 oct 25;29Goku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei(jp: 獄・さよなら絶望先生上)Two series and now a three-episode OVA. Despair goes rolling on. Shinbo's flagship series. Episode 2 comes out 10dec and ep3 on 2feb.seiyuus: Kamiya Hiroshi, Koyasu Takehito, Sugita Tomokazu.director: Shinbo Akiyukiwriter: Oguro Yuichirou.animation: Shaft. chara-des: Morioka Hideyuki. animation supervisor: Morioka Hideyuki.forum.OVA. 1/3eps.fri 17 octGunslinger Girl ��IL TEATRINO�� OVA(jp: GUNSLINGER GIRL ��IL TEATRINO�� OVA)Staff and voices have not yet been announced, but I have filled them in on the basis of the Teatrino series. Story is from the first two chapters of volume 6 of the manga.seiyuus: Akutsu Kana, Hanazawa Kana, Enomoto Atsuko, Shiono Anri.director: Mano Rei (Ghost Hunt)writer: Aida Yu (mangaka and anime screenplay)).animation:music: Otani Kou (Haibane Renmei, Shana).forum.OVA.fri 24 octIkoku Irokoi Romantan(jp: 異国色恋浪漫譚, "Romantic Tale of a Love Affair in a Foreign Country")The young leader of the Oomi group, Ranmaru, is forced to marry Kaoru, the daughter of the head of another group. The couple go to Italy, and have their wedding on a ship. However, neither of them actually likes the marriage, and Ranmaru is kicked out by his new wife Kaoru on their first night. Al (Alberto), an Italian man on the ship, takes an interest in Ranmaru, and the story revolves around the romance between the two men, Ranmaru and Al. (ann)The director did episodes of Saiunkoku. In this yaoi show, he works with a fine male cast and Kawakami Tomoko. The first episode was released last December.seiyuus: Itou Kentarou, Suwabe Junichi, Kawakami Tomoko, Okiayu Ryoutarou.director: Ohtani Hajimewriter: Yamane Ayano (mangaka).animation: Anik.OVA. 2/2eps.fri 24 octInitial D Extra Stage 2(jp: 頭文字D Extra Stage2 旅立ちのグリーン)Cast and details not yet available. This is the pay-per-view pre-release of a DVD OVA.seiyuus: .director: Tominaga Tsuneowriter: Kishima Nobuaki.animation: ACGT. chara-des: Tanaka Minoru.sound director: Mima Masafumi. OPED: m.o.v.e..forum.OVA.03 03 octKamen no Maid Guy OVA(jp: 仮面のメイドガイ OVA, "Masked Maid Guy OVA")DVD issued with volume 9 of the manga. This series lost me at episode one, but its partisans say it is is excellent, really hilarious. Perhaps I’ll have to go back and see. The director did Strawberry Panic and Princess Resurrection.seiyuus: Iguchi Yuka, Koyama Rikiya, Toyoguchi Megumi, Sakaguchi Daisuke, Mugihito.director: Sakoi Masayukiwriter: Fudeyasu Kazuyuki. Akai Maruboro (mangaka).animation:forum.OVA. 1/1eps.mon 22 deckissxsis(jp: kiss×sis)Keita is living many junior high school boys' dream. He has two older step twin sisters who compete for his romantic love in so many ecchi ways: good morning kisses and panty flashing. Their parents openly support the sisters' feelings and advances because they are step-siblings and are not related by blood, in fact they even have a bet going as to which sister Keita will accept. Now, if only the sisters were not so popular, because they have asked their little brother to attend their high school where there are certain to be problems.(anidb)DVD comes with volume 3 of the extremely ecchi manga. Staff and cast not yet announced.writer: Ditama Bow (Mahoromatic, mangaka).animation: feel.forum.OVA. 1/1eps.mon 22 decMahou Sensei Negima! ~Shiroki Tsubasa Ala Alba~(jp: 魔法先生ネギま��白き翼 ALA ALBA��, "Magic Teacher Negima - White Wings Ala Alba")Covers chapters 178-80 of the manga. Mangaka Akamatsu Ken himself is the lead writer on the OVA project. But of course Shinbo is in command.seiyuus: Satou Rina, Kanda Akemi, Noto Mamiko, Matsuoka Yuki, Kobayashi Yu, Horie Yui, Inokuchi Yuka, Inoue Marina, Ishige Sawa, Kuwatani Natsuko.director: Shinbo Akiyukiwriter: Akamatsu Ken (mangaka and lead writer).animation: Shaft.forum.OVA. 2/3eps.mon 17 novSeto no Hanayome OVA(jp: 瀬戸の花嫁 OVA 仁, "Bride of the Inland Sea OVA")Some people think of this as the funniest recent anime. I couldn't get into it, but if it matches your sense of humor, you are in for some fun.seiyuus: Momoi Halko, Mizushima Takahiro, Kitamura Eri, Kaneda Tomoko, Morinaga Rika.director: Kishi Seiji (Ragnarokr, Galaxy Angel Rune)writer: Kimura Tahiko (mangaka). Uezu Makoto (School Days, Amenaideyo).animation:OP: Sun&Lunar, ED: Dekabancho.trailer. forum.OVA. 1/2eps.fri 28 novShoujo Sect ~Innocent Lovers~(jp: 少女セクト ��Innocent Lovers��)Hentai yuri anime that is higher quality than most hentai shows. It is "censored," but still far more explicit than normal anime. A charming predator inveigles girls into situations they did not expect, but perhaps come to enjoy. Strawberry Panic on steroids. Ep2 comes out 25 September.seiyuus: "HokutoMinami" (hitomi), "Yuzuki Kaname" (Kawaragi Shiho), Houjou Asuka, "Kaibara Erena" (Hyousei), Matsuda Risa, Miyashita Ai, Toono Soyogi, Yamazaki Kaede.director: Aoki Ryuusei (pronunciation? 碧岐龍成)writer: Kurogane Kenn (mangaka). Ishida Mayumi (Gilgamesh eps, 009-1 ep).animation: Amarcord, Milky.trailer.OVA. 3/3eps.25 novSwitch(jp: Switch)Two newbies at Japan's Narcotic Control Department, Hal and Kai, struggle against drug dealers, gangs, murderers, psychopaths, mysterious organizations, and mad people in general. The gentle and caring Kai, who has problems of his own, has the tendency to turn into a lethal killing machine in certain scenarios, like flipping a "switch." As the two do their job, answers to what is behind Kai's strange behavior are revealed. (ann)Good cast. Good writer. Unknown director. Writer Takahashi Natsuko did Blue Drop, Gakuen Heaven, and Moyashimon, among many other things. Director Odaira Naoki (pronunciation? 大平直樹) is new to directing a full show, having done episodes of Kotetsujin Jeeg and Rental Magica. But the cast of Fukuyama Jun, Sakurai Takahiro, Suwabe Junichi, and Sugita Tomokazu could carry this show a fair way. From a manga.seiyuus: Fukuyama Jun, Sakurai Takahiro, Nakai Kazuka, Suwabe Junichi, Ryohei, Sugita Tomokazu.director: Odaira Naoki (大平直樹) (new)writer: Takahashi Natsuko (Blue Drop, Gakuen Heaven, Moyashimon).animation: ACTAS (Tactical Roar, Moetan). chara-des: Itou Takeshi (Tactical Roar).OPED: Miranosand.forum.OVA. 1/2eps.fri 17 octZettai Shougeki ~Platonic Heart~(jp: 絶対衝激��プラトニックハート��, "Absolute Impact - Platonic Heart")The story centers on the Platonic Heart, a jewel that — according to an old urban legend — can grant any wish. Only a chosen few are allowed to compete in the hunt for the Platonic Heart, and high school junior Aya Iseshima is one of 11 girls and women who are taking part. (anidb)Fantastic cast includes Nazuka Kaori, Nonaka Ai, and Koshimizu Ami, among others. But the director and writer did Girl's High, which was a poor adaptation of a funny manga. Nice-looking character design, however, by Miyata Naomi, who did the animation for I"s Pure.seiyuus: Nazuka Kaori, Akesaka Satomi, Kanda Akemi, Nonaka Ai, Kaida Yuko, Koshimizu Ami, Shintani Ryouko, Kawaragi Shiho, Miyazaki Ui, Ueda Kana.director: Fujimoto Yoshitaka (Koikoi7, Girl's High)writer: Shirane Hideki (Bottle Fairy, Girl's High).animation: Studio Kikan (Naisho no Tsubomi). chara-des: Miyata Naomi (Slayers shows), Happoubi Jin (games). animation supervisor: Miyata Naomi (I"s Pure).OP: Little Non.trailer.OVA. 1/5eps.wed 29 oct (future episodes: 2-27Nov, 3-20dec, 4-28jan, 5-25feb)notes:-- info from Anime News Network, Moonphase, AniDB, and official sites.-- sub-group info from the Who Subs What wiki, where groups post their intention to do a show (as of 12 September)-- titles linked to Anime News Network encyclopedia page, Japanese titles to official sites-- some broadcast dates and times may change before the season starts; I will post a more accurate schedule as the season begins

Certifiably Insane: [Happy Sunshine Campers rejoice!] The Anime Saimoe 2008, Group 17's results and Group 18's sortings!

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:31:14 -0000

Ah, I am a happy sunshine camper indeed. Partially 'cause of my prediction being spot-on and partially due to the fact the Yuno is so moe my eyes bleed tears of manly blood.Once again, obligatory thanks to Ando and ASuki.Ah, but I digress, here are group 17's standings:1st-9th~1位　777票　ゆの��ひだまりスケッチ特別編(Yuno@Hidamari Sketch Tokubetsuhen)2位　687票　南千秋��みなみけシリーズ(Minami Chiaki@Minami-ke series)3位　605票　水無灯里��ARIA シリーズ(Mizunashi Akari@ARIA series)4位　559票　湯浅比呂美��true tears(Yuasa Hiromi@true tears)5位　478票　すず��ながされて藍蘭島(Suzu@Nagasarete Airantou)6位　456票　梶原空��スケッチブック〜full color's〜(Kajiwara Sora@Sketchbook ~full color's~)7位　428票　シグナム��魔法少女リリカルなのはStrikerS(Signum@Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS)8位　367票　結城ノナ��現プリマ・アスパラス��ななついろ★ドロップス(Yuuki Nona(Prima Asparas)@Nanatsuiro*Drops)9位　334票　クラン・クラン��マクロスFRONTIER(Kuran Kuran@Macross FRONTIER)10th-30th~10位　325票　委員長��ラストアマゾネス��瀬戸の花嫁(Iinchou(Last Amazones)@Seto no Hanayome)11位　324票　野上葵��絶対可憐チルドレン(Nogami Aoi@Zettai Karen Children)12位　313票　安岡紫音��しおんの王 The Flowers of Hard Blood.(Yasuoka Shion@Shion no Ou The Flowers of Hard Blood.)13位　311票　小節あびる��さよなら絶望先生(Kobushi Abiru@Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei)14位　278票　緋室灯��ナイトウィザード The ANIMATION(Himuro Akari@Night Wizard The ANIMATION)15位　221票　梅梅��ながされて藍蘭島(Umeume@Nagasarete Airantou)16位　218票　ハーさん��スケッチブック〜full color's〜(Haa-san@Sketchbook ~full color's~)17位　204票　久遠寺夢��君が主で執事が俺で(Kuonji Yume@Kimi ga Aruji de Shitsuji ga Ore de)18位　188票　花菱美希��ハヤテのごとく!(Hanabishi Miki@Hayate no Gotoku!)19位　183票　ケイコ��みなみけシリーズ(Keiko@Minami-ke series)20位　174票　上杉美鳩��君が主で執事が俺で(Uesugi Mihato@Kimi ga Aruji de Shitsuji ga Ore de)21位　166票　東谷小雪��ケロロ軍曹(Azumaya Koyuki@Keroro Gunsou)22位　153票　花咲茜��D.C.II 〜ダ・カーポII〜(Hanasaki Akane@D.C.II)23位　118票　アンバー��Darker than BLACK -黒の契約者-(Amber@Darker than BLACK)24位　116票　八雲雪路��H2O -FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND-(Yakumo Yukiji@H2O -FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND-)25位　102票　リリオ��エル・カザド(Lirio@El Cazador de la Bruja)26位　94票　洞木ヒカリ��新世紀エヴァンゲリオンシリーズ(Horaki Hikari@Shin Seiki Evangelion series)26位　94票　桑原先生��ひだまりスケッチ特別編(Kuwabara-sensei@Hidamari Sketch Tokubetsuhen)28位　79票　三珠真夜��さよなら絶望先生(Mitama Mayo@Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei)28位　79票　七々尾蓮��かのこん(Nanao Ren@Kanokon)30位　74票　トア��DRAGONAUT -THE RESONANCE-(Toa@DRAGONAUT -THE RESONANCE-) Meh, what can I say, what with Hidamari sketch's second season going on, and the lack of strong opposition here, Yuno had it in the bag. Loli + a show with moar Loli = 2ch voter spam.And Group 18:<<フェッロ��GUNSLINGER GIRL -IL TEATRINO->>(Ferro@GUNSLINGER GIRL -IL TEATRINO-)<<オカメ姫��おじゃる丸>>(Okame Hime@Ojarumaru)<<籠女李々子��リリス��ロザリオとバンパイア>>(Kagome Ririko(Ririsu)@Rosario + Vampire)<<アリス��劇場版ポケットモンスターダイヤモンド・パールディアルガVSパルキアVSダークライ>>(Alice@Pocket Monster Diamond Pearl Dialga vs. Palkia vs. Darkrai)<<ラゼル・アナディス��ラゼンシア・ローズ��破天荒遊戯>>(Rahzel Anadis@Hatenkou Yuugi)<<丸山誉子��ピアノの森>>(Maruyama Takako@Piano no Mori)<<城ヶ崎姫子��ちびまる子ちゃん>>(Jougasaki Himeko@Chibi Maruko-chan)<<ドラミ��ドラえもんシリーズ>>(Dorami@Doraemon series)<<お不三��ルパン三世霧のエリューシヴ>>(Ofumi@Lupin III Kiri no Elusive)<<鮎川恵美��遊戯王デュエルモンスターズ GX>>(Ayukawa Emi@Yuugiou Duel Monsters GX)<<恵理子��ひぐらしのなく頃に解>>(Eriko@Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai)<<ヨーコ・リットナー ��天元突破グレンラガン>>(Yoko Litner@Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann)<<旅館「清水屋」の女将��瀬戸の花嫁>>(Landlady of Shimizuya inn@Seto no Hanayome)<<アギト��魔法少女リリカルなのはStrikerS>>(Agito@Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS)<<アトラ・モンテヴェルディ��ARIA The ORIGINATION>>(Atora Monteverdi@ARIA The ORIGINATION)<<ユウ��ナイトウィザード The ANIMATION>>(Yuu@Night Wizard The ANIMATION)<<松本裕子��イタズラなKiss>>(Matsumoto Yuuko@Itazura na Kiss)<<ファンティーヌ��レ・ミゼラブル少女コゼット>>(Fantine@Les Misérables: Shoujo Cosette)<<新聞子��きらりん☆レボリューション>>(Shinbunko@Kirarin Revolution)<<カペルテータ・フェルナンデス��ストレイト・ジャケット>>(Kapelteta Fernandez@Straight Jacket)<<フブキ��仮面のメイドガイ>>(Fubuki@Kamen no Maid Guy)<<藤崎真菜��おねがいマイメロディすっきり♪>>(Fujisaki Mana@Onegai My Melody Sukkiri)<<なずな��アイドルマスター XENOGLOSSIA>>(Nazuna@IDOLM@STER XENOGLOSSIA)<<水谷島子��やっとかめ探偵団>>(Mizutani Shimako@Yatto Kame Tanteidan)<<フランカ��GUNSLINGER GIRL -IL TEATRINO->>(Franca@GUNSLINGER GIRL -IL TEATRINO-)<<榎本梓��名探偵コナン>>(Enomoto Azusa@Meitantei Conan)<<崩月夕乃��紅>>(Houzuki Yuuno@Kurenai)<<ラグナ・グランセニック��魔法少女リリカルなのはStrikerS>>(Ragna Grandscenic@Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS)<<シャイナ��聖闘士星矢冥王ハーデスエリシオン編>>(Shaina@Saint Seiya Meiou Hades Chapter - Elysion)<<ローマ空港の免税店店員��マリア様がみてる OVA>>(Girl of a duty-free shop at Rome airport@Maria-sama ga Miteru OVA)<<黒主優姫��ヴァンパイア騎士>>(Kurosu Yuuki@Vampire Knight)<<ルイス・ハレヴィ��機動戦士ガンダム00>>(Louise Halevy@Kidou Senshi Gundam 00)<<魔王エイミー��ナイトウィザード The ANIMATION>>(Maou Amy@Night Wizard The ANIMATION)<<源ちずる��かのこん>>(Minamoto Chizuru@Kanokon)<<深田麻美��もっけ>>(Fukada Asami@Mokke)<<たんぽぽ��えいがでとーじょー! たまごっちドキドキ! うちゅーのまいごっち!?>>(Tanpopo@Eiga de Toujou! Tamagotchi Doki Doki! Uchuu no Maigotchi!?)<<仙菜まゆ��もえがく★5>>(Senna Mayu@Moegaku*5)<<魔王フェウス��モール��ナイトウィザード The ANIMATION>>(Maou Pheus Mor@Night Wizard The ANIMATION)<<エル��はぴはぴクローバー>>(El@Hapihapi Clover)<<ユリアーナ��CLAYMORE>>(Juliana@CLAYMORE)<<日高メグミ��今日の5の2>>(Hidaka Megumi@Kyou no Go no Ni)<<児童相談所の女性相談員��ひぐらしのなく頃に解>>(Member of the consultation office for children@Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai)<<鈴木凛��バンブーブレード>>(Suzuki Rin@Bamboo Blade)<<呂布子��やわらか三国志突き刺せ!! 呂布子ちゃん>>(Ryofuko@Yawaraka Sangokushi Tukisase! Ryofuko-chan)<<花子��墓場鬼太郎>>(Hanako@Hakaba Kitarou)<<サクラ��木之本桜のような女の子��ツバサ TOKYO REVELATIONS>>(Sakura/Girl who looks like Kinomoto Sakura@Tsubasa TOKYO REVELATIONS)<<オジョウ��全力ウサギ>>(Ojou@Zenryoku Usagi)<<鴇羽舞衣��舞-乙HiME Zwei>>(Tokiha Mai@My-Otome Zwei)<<白川高菜��ピューと吹く!ジャガー>>(Shirakawa Takana@Pyuu to Fuku! Jaguar)<<鈴野綾��モノクローム・ファクター>>(Suzuno Aya@Monochrome Factor)<<ペイオース��ああっ女神さまっ闘う翼>>(Peorth@Aa Megami-sama Tatakau Tsubasa)<<黒岡野しじま��シラタマ��隠の王>>(Kurookano Shijima(Shiratama)@Nabari no Ou)<<笹山かず子��ちびまる子ちゃん>>(Sasayama Kazuko@Chibi Maruko-chan)<<二宮くん��みなみけ>>(Ninomiya-kun@Minami-ke)<<ルル��モノクローム・ファクター>>(Ruru@Monochrome Factor)<<ミーナ��古代王者恐竜キング Dキッズ・アドベンチャー>>(Mina@Kodai Ouja Kyouryuu King D-Kids Adventure)<<青木瑠璃子��青木の姉��秘密〜トップシークレット〜>>(Aoki Ruriko(Aoki's elder Sister)@Himitsu ~Top Secret~)<<富士原なえか��仮面のメイドガイ>>(Fujiwara Naeka@Kamen no Maid Guy)<<波野タイ子��サザエさん>>(Namino Taiko@Sazae-san)麻生夏海��スケッチブック〜full color's〜(Asou Natsumi@Sketchbook ~full color's~)<<笠原郁��図書館戦争>>(Kasahara Iku@Toshokan Sensou)<<マリア・バルセリート��バッカーノ!>>(Maria Balserito@Baccano!)<<銭形巡��瀬戸の花嫁>>(Zenigata Mawari@Seto no Hanayome)<<柚原このみ��ToHeart2 シリーズ>>(Yuzuhara Konomi@ToHeart2 series)<<アイリス��ルビー・グルーム>>(Iris@Ruby Groom)<<侘姫��タキ��獣神演武 -HERO TALES->>(Taki@Juushin Enbu -HERO TALES-)<<岡崎汐��劇場版 CLANNAD>>(Okazaki Ushio@CLANNAD the Movie)<<アンナさん��シナモン the movie>>(Anna-san@Cinnamon the movie)<<笹川京子��家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN!>>(Sasagawa Kyouko@Kateikyoushi Hitman Reborn!)<<アナコンディ��Yes! プリキュア5 GoGo!>>(Anacondy@Yes! Precure 5 GoGo!)<<白河ななか��D.C.II 〜ダ・カーポII〜>>(Shirakawa Nanaka@D.C.II)<<二の妃��精霊の守り人>>(Ni no Kisaki@Seirei no Moribito)<<クラエス��GUNSLINGER GIRL -IL TEATRINO->>(Claes@GUNSLINGER GIRL -IL TEATRINO-)<<コロナ��スパイダーライダーズ〜よみがえる太陽〜>>(Corona@Spider Riders ~Yomigaeru Taiyou~)<<チー��チーズスイートホーム>>(Chi@Chi's Sweet Home)<<美術教師��ひだまりスケッチ特別編>>(Art Teacher@Hidamari Sketch Tokubetsuhen)<<あやね��ながされて藍蘭島>>(Ayane@Nagasarete Airantou)<<北川��げんしけん2>>(Kitakawa@Genshiken 2)<>(HMX-17a Ilfa@ToHeart2 series)<<しのぶ��ながされて藍蘭島>>(Shinobu@Nagasarete Airantou)<<ミレイ・アッシュフォード��コードギアス反逆のルルーシュ R2>>(Milly Ashford@Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2)<<かがみ��ゆきのの母��ながされて藍蘭島>>(Kagami(Yukino's Mother)@Nagasarete Airantou)<<大友絵里子��しゅごキャラ!>>(Ootomo Eriko@Shugo Chara!)<<南菜々美��よつのは>>(Minami Nanami@Yotsunoha)<<メル��はぴはぴクローバー>>(Mel@Hapihapi Clover)<<ゆきの��ながされて藍蘭島>>(Yukino@Nagasarete Airantou)<<筧美央��魔人探偵脳噛ネウロ>>(Kakehi Mio@Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro)<<ハルのママ��はぴはぴクローバー>>(Haru's Mother@Hapihapi Clover)<<日奈森あむ��日奈森亜夢��しゅごキャラ!>>(Hinamori Amu@Shugo Chara!)<<ぱな子��ながされて藍蘭島>>(Panako@Nagasarete Airantou)<<宮崎都��バンブーブレード>>(Miyazaki Miyako@Bamboo Blade)<<魔妃ネロクィーン��祝!��ハピ☆ラキ��ビックリマン>>(Makisaki Nero Queen@Shuku! (Happy Lucky) Bikkuri Man)<<藤林椋��CLANNAD>>(Fujibayashi Ryou@CLANNAD)<<流姫那由乃��乃亜の姉��キスダム -ENGAGE planet->>(Rukina Yuno(Noa's big Sister)@Kissdom -ENGAGE planet-)<<巣山英子��巣山の母��おおきく振りかぶって>>(Suyama Hideko(Suyama's Mohter)@Ookiku Furikabutte)<<木津千里��さよなら絶望先生>>(Kitsu Chiri@Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei)<<天海春香��アイドルマスターシリーズ>>(Amami Haruka@IDOLM@STER series) - HOLY SH*T, VOTE FOR MY ACE COMBAT 6 F-22's skin! SO MOE I RESCUED AN ENTIRE NATION!<<われめ姫��撲殺天使ドクロちゃんセカンド>>(Waremehime@Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan Second)<<チー��うちの3姉妹>>(Chi@Uchi no 3 Shimai)<<プリンセア��騎士王妃��プリズム・アーク>>(Princea@Prism Ark)<<シャナ��灼眼のシャナII>>(Shana@Shakugan no Shana Second) - A VERY POWERFUL contendor to go far, if Saimoe '07 was any indicator. And to my knowledge, J.C staff doesn't get much hate sentiment on 2ch and has a pretty ardent support base. Only problem I see here is if fanboy hate-votes rear their head again.<<オヒュカス��流星のロックマン>>(Ohyucus@Ryuusei no Rockman)<<怜子の祖母��もっけ>>(Reiko's Grandmother@Mokke)<<保健医��ZOMBIE-LOAN>>(School Nurse@ZOMBIE-LOAN)<<アネーク・パタゴス��ポルフィの母��ポルフィの長い旅>>(Anek Patagos(Polfy's Mother)@Porfy no Nagai Tabi)<<長門店員��長門有希のコスプレをした女の子��らき☆すた>>(Nagato Shopgirl/Girl who cosplayed Nagato Yuki@Lucky*Star) - Now it's just getting plain outlandish.<<ラクシャータ・チャウラー��コードギアス反逆のルルーシュ R2>>(Lakshata Chawla@Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2)<<一ノ瀬ことみ��CLANNAD>>(Ichinose Kotomi@CLANNAD) - KyoAni fanboys will be all over silent, suffering moe like pigs to a trough.<<春原芽衣��CLANNAD>>(Sunohara Mei@CLANNAD)<<観月マネージャー��白鳥ありすのマネージャー��もえたん>>(Mizuki Manager(Shiratori Arisu's Manager)@Moetan)<<灰谷羊子��狂乱家族日記>>(Haitani Youko@Kyouran Kazoku Nikki)<<財宝院美麗子��きらりん☆レボリューション>>(Zaihouin Bireiko@Kirarin Revolution)<<レン・エルシ・ジュエリア��ルン��To LOVEる>>(Ren Erusi Angelia(Run)@To Love Ru)<<洋子��まいの母��大ちゃん、だいすき。>>(Youko(Mai's Mother)@Dai-chan Daisuki)<<ドリア��今日からマ王! 第3シリーズ>>(Doria@Kyou kara Maoh! the third series)<<御堂蘭��菫の妹��こはるびより>>(Midou Ran(Sumire's little Sister)@Koharubiyori)<<佐藤美和子��名探偵コナン>>(Satou Miwako@Meitantei Conan)<<モモチャ��なぞなぞう>>(Momocha@Nazonazou)<<ペローナ��ワンピース>>(Perona@One Piece)<<小泉リサ��ラブ★コン>>(Koizumi Risa@Love*Com)<<ウルド��ああっ女神さまっ闘う翼>>(Urd@Aa Megami-sama Tatakau Tsubasa) Kotomi and Shana are two I guarantee will be in for sure, if their previous performances or fanbases are any indicator.And the Idolm@ster seems to get lots of MAD love on Nico Nico, perhaps that will aid Amami in a rather indirect form of "campaigning" by showcasing her best moments in the games? Also helps when she's one of the most easily recognizable girls and main heroine of the series.

Certifiably Insane: [HOLY....] Round 9 of the Anime Saimoe '08. And Group 10!

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:42:16 -0000

Okay, I can say I am truly a tad shellshocked here. This is Rika Furude we're talking about here. RIKA-F'IN FURUDE.The results are as follows:1st-9th~1位　669票　坂上智代��CLANNAD(Sakagami Tomoyo@CLANNAD)2位　634票　古手梨花��ひぐらしのなく頃に解(Furude Rika@Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai)3位　581票　C.C.��コードギアス反逆のルルーシュ R2(C.C.@Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2) - ALMOST AS PLANNED. KYOANI FANBOYS WUT.3位　581票　リインフォースII��魔法少女リリカルなのはStrikerS(Reinfor ce II@Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS)5位　438票　キャロ・ル・ルシエ��魔法少女リリカルなのはStrikerS(Caro Ru Lushe@Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS)6位　383票　乱崎優歌��姫宮零子��狂乱家族日記(Midarezaki Yuuka@Kyouran Kazoku Nikki)7位　345票　宮沢有紀寧��CLANNAD(Miyazawa Yukine@CLANNAD)8位　335票　シャマル��魔法少女リリカルなのはStrikerS(Shamal@Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS)9位　320票　黒乃胡夢��ロザリオとバンパイア(Kukrono Kurumu@Rosario + Vampire)SUP /a/, VOTE FOR C.C. FOR SAIMOE '08PIZZA HUT WILL BE PLEASED.Firstly, Tomoyo getting in was expected on my part, but I definetely did not see this coming. Beating out Rika Furude, albeit by a small Margin, is still a feat worthy of recognition. Not to mention lulz, and massive amounts of coffee spat.I had thought 2ch would be over their whole anti-key bit. Looks like Kyoani fan sentiments will be showing strongly in Saimoe '08. ~niipah...ALSO, WHERE'S ALICE CAROLL. WUT.10位　316票　穂波・高瀬・アンブラー��レンタルマギカ(Honami Takase Ambler@Rental Magica)11位　302票　向坂環��ToHeart2 シリーズ(Kousaka Tamaki@ToHeart2 series)12位　297票　小牧愛佳��ToHeart2 シリーズ(Komaki Manaka@ToHeart2 series)13位　270票　藤吉晴美��さよなら絶望先生(Fujiyoshi Harumi@Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei)14位　260票　藤堂志摩子��マリア様がみてる OVA(Toudou Shimako@Maria-sama ga Miteru OVA)15位　257票　明石薫��絶対可憐チルドレン(Akashi Kaoru@Zettai Karen Children)16位　249票　成実ゆい��らき☆すた(Narumi Yui@Lucky*Star)17位　200票　小川芽衣��バンブーブレード(Ogawa Mei@Bamboo Blade)18位　186票　双海亜美��アイドルマスターシリーズ(Futami Ami@IDOLM@STER series)19位　180票　安藤優梨��バンブーブレード(Andou Yuri@Bamboo Blade)20位　171票　九軒ひまわり��xxxHOLiC◆継(Kunogi Himawari@xxxHOLiC Kei)21位　169票　氷室風��スケッチブック〜full color's〜(Himuro Fuu@Sketchbook ~full color's~)22位　164票　アンゴル��モア��ケロロ軍曹(Angol Moa@Keroro Gunsou)23位　146票　松平瞳子��マリア様がみてる OVA(Matsudaira Touko@Maria-sama ga Miteru OVA)24位　143票　二条乃梨子��マリア様がみてる OVA(Nijou Noriko@Maria-sama ga Miteru OVA)25位　137票　祇条深月��キミキス pure rouge(Shijou Mitsuki@Kimikiss pure rouge)26位　135票　仁科りえ��CLANNAD(Nishina Rie@CLANNAD)27位　124票　佐倉紗絵��sola(Sakura Sae@sola)28位　116票　エルスティン・ホー��舞-乙HiME Zwei(Erstin Ho@My-Otome Zwei)29位　98票　夜明エイム��AYAKASHI(Yoake Eimu@AYAKASHI)30位　97票　西澤桃華��ケロロ軍曹(Nishizawa Momoka@Keroro Gunsou)30位　97票　川壁桃花��桃華月憚(Kawakabe Momoka@Touka Gettan) As for the 10th - 30th, I can only see ToHeart's Tamaki in there whom I remotely like. So yeah, not too much worry there.ALSO: GROUP 10:<<王留美��ワン・リューミン��機動戦士ガンダム00>>(Wang Liu Min@Kidou Senshi Gundam 00)<<プリシラ��CLAYMORE>>(Priscilla@CLAYMORE)<>(Dr. Hell@Kyouran Kazoku Nikki)弥生ゆうこ��スケッチブック〜full color's〜(Yayoi Yuuko@Sketchbook ~full color's~)<<入江紀子��入江ママ��イタズラなKiss>>(Irie Noriko@Itazura na Kiss)<<お伊勢��大江戸ロケット>>(Oise@Ooedo Rocket)<<フィシス��地球へ…>>(Physis@Terra e...)<<チンク��魔法少女リリカルなのはStrikerS>>(Cinque@Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS)<<早川さん��サザエさん>>(Hayakawa-san@Sazae-san)<<田島美輪子��田島の母��おおきく振りかぶって>>(Tajima Miwako(Tajima's Mother)@Ookiku Furikabutte)<<大田リカコ��湾岸ミッドナイト>>(Oota Rikako@Wangan Midnight)<<マリア��ハヤテのごとく!>>(Maria@Hayate no Gotoku!)<<黒崎夏梨��BLEACH>>(Kurosaki Karin@BLEACH)<<才賀林檎��REIDEEN>>(Saiga Ringo@REIDEEN)<<藤堂ふぶき��きらりん☆レボリューション>>(Toudou Fubuki@Kirarin Revolution)<<ミミ��Mnemosyne -ムネモシュネの娘たち->>(Mimi@Mnemosyne)<<沖久美子��沖の母��おおきく振りかぶって>>(Oki Kumiko(Oki's Mother)@Ookiku Furikabutte)<<雪亜凜沙��よつのは>>(Yuki Arisa@Yotsunoha)<<ウルリーケ��今日からマ王! 第3シリーズ>>(Ulrike@Kyou kara Maoh! the third series)<<横尾摩耶��バンブーブレード>>(Yokoo Maya@Bamboo Blade)<<トレジャーハンティング部員たち��AIKa R-16:VIRGIN MISSION>>(Members of treasure hunging club@AIKa R-16:VIRGIN MISSION)<<ネネ・ローラ��マクロスFRONTIER>>(Nene Rora@Macross FRONTIER)<<船津丸ひろ子��寮長��BLUE DROP 〜天使達の戯曲〜>>(Funasumaru Hiroko@BLUE DROP ~Tenshi-tachi no Gikyoku~)<<西園寺世界��School Days シリーズ>>(Saionji Sekai@School Days series)<<日奈森緑��ママ��しゅごキャラ!>>(Minamori Midori(Mama)@Shugo Chara!)<<雨宮奈美江��ピアノの森>>(Amamiya Namie@Piano no Mori)<<メルのママ��はぴはぴクローバー>>(Mel's Mother@Hapihapi Clover)<<芳乃さくら��D.C.II 〜ダ・カーポII〜>>(Yoshino Sakura@D.C.II)<<美央��スーパーノヴァ��きらりん☆レボリューション>>(Mio(Super Nova)@Kirarin Revolution)<<瀬戸口琴音��スカイガールズ>>(Setoguchi Kotone@Sky Girls)<<キヨウ��天元突破グレンラガン>>(Kiyou@Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann)<<姉崎まもり��アイシールド21>>(Anezaki Mamori@Eyeshield 21)<<道具屋チョコ��味楽る!ミミカ>>(Douguya Choco@Miracle! Mimika)<<南條キサラ��バルキリー��史上最強の弟子ケンイチ>>(Nanjou Kisara(Valkyrie)@Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi)<<奥城いろり��ご愁傷さま二ノ宮くん>>(Okushiro Irori@Gosyuusyousama Ninomiya-kun)<<リボンちゃん��舞-乙HiME Zwei>>(Ribon-chan@My-Otome Zwei)<<石動乃絵��true tears>>(Isurugi Noe@true tears)<<ウェンディ��魔法少女リリカルなのはStrikerS>>(Wendi@Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS)<<野球部女子マネージャーの霊��ハヤテのごとく!>>(Ghost of female caretaker of baseball club@Hayate no Gotoku!)<<蜂谷美美��ぽてまよ>>(Hachiya Yoshimi@Potemayo)<<ツーカ��和・和・和ワッピちゃん>>(Tuka@Wa-Wa-Wa Wappi-chan)<<シスター・シオン��舞-乙HiME 0 〜S.ifr〜>>(Sister Shion@My-Otime 0 ~S.ifr~)<<村田エリ子��ネットゴーストPIPOPA>>(Murata Eriko@Net Ghost PIPOPA)<<小日向はやみ��H2O -FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND->>(Kohinata Hayami@H2O -FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND-)<<雪花��かのこん>>(Yukihana@Kanokon)<<風のおばさん��風の少女エミリー>>(Kaze no Obasan@Kaze no Shoujo Emily)<<遠野さん��ながされて藍蘭島>>(Touno-san@Nagasarete Airantou)<<オリガ��GUNSLINGER GIRL -IL TEATRINO->>(Oliga@GUNSLINGER GIRL -IL TEATRINO-)<<ウサラパ��古代王者恐竜キング Dキッズ・アドベンチャー>>(Usarapa@Kodai Ouja Kyouryuu King D-Kids Adventure)<<ミドリ��舞-乙HiME Zwei>>(Midori@My-Otome Zwei)<<雪村時音��結界師>>(Yukimura Tokine@Kekkaishi)<<マルチに似たメイドロボ��こはるびより>>(Maid Robot who looks like Multi@Koharubiyori)<<魔鈴��聖闘士星矢冥王ハーデスエリシオン編>>(Marei@Saint Seiya Meiou Hades Chapter - Elysion)<<天羽菜美��金色のコルダ〜primo passo〜>>(Amou Nami@La Corda D'Oro ~primo passo~)<<アイナ・トライトン��寮母��魔法少女リリカルなのはStrikerS>>(Aina Triton@Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS)<<ゼルダ��CLAYMORE>>(Zelda@CLAYMORE)<<保坂は黙ってても変だよと言ったおかっぱの子��みなみけ>>(Okappa-haired Girl who said Hosaka is strange even if he is silent@Minami-ke)<<レナ・セイヤーズ��舞-乙HiME 0 〜S.ifr〜>>(Lena Sayers@My-Otime 0 ~S.ifr~)<<リン・チェンシン��紅>>(Lin Chenshin@Kurenai)<<藤林しいな��OVA テイルズオブシンフォニア THE ANIMATION>>(Fujibayashi Shiina@OVA Tales of Symphonia THE ANIMATION)<<泉優香��史上最強の弟子ケンイチ>>(Izumi Yuuka@Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi)<<銀閣寺ナオミ��のらみみ>>(Ginkakuji Naomi@Noramimi)<<豊城ひかる��茄子スーツケースの渡り鳥>>(Houjou Hikaru@Nasu Suitcase no Wataridori)<<魔王カミーユ��カイムン��ナイトウィザード The ANIMATION>>(Maou Kamille Kaimun@Night Wizard The ANIMATION)<<静岡みれい��ケンコー全裸系水泳部ウミショー>>(Shizuoka Mirei@Kenko Zenrakei Suieibu Umisho)<<檜原千歳��もっけ>>(Hibara Chitose@Mokke)<<五月七日小羽��つゆりこはね��xxxHOLiC◆継>>(Tsuyuri Kohane@xxxHOLiC Kei)<<小鳥家のメイド��がくえんゆーとぴあまなびストレート!>>(Odori's Maid@Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight!)<<辻村晶代��君が望む永遠〜Next Season〜>>(Tsujimura Masayo@Kimi ga Nozomu Eien ~Next Season~)<<智美��ひぐらしのなく頃に解>>(Tomomi@Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai)<<キヤル��天元突破グレンラガン>>(Kiyal@Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann)<<パム・ウェルヌ・アサクラ��AYAKASHI>>(Pam Werne Asakura@AYAKASHI)<<魔王アゼル��イヴリス��ナイトウィザード The ANIMATION>>(Azel Ivlis@Night Wizard The ANIMATION)<<イブ・ジェノアード��バッカーノ!>>(as Eve Genoard@Baccano!)<<ラヴィーナ・カーン��機神大戦ギガンティック・フォーミュラ>>(Raveena Khan@Kishin Taisen Gigantic Formula)<<ウェンディ��ボブとはたらくブーブーズ>>(Wendy@Bob to Hataraku Buubuus)<<美咲琉乃��爆丸バトルブローラーズ>>(Misaki Runo@Bakugan Battle Brawlers)<<キクチ��菊池直恵��鉄子の旅>>(Kikuchi(Kikuchi Naoe)@Tetsuko no Tabi)<<マキ��みなみけシリーズ>>(Maki@Minami-ke series)<<沙羅��マユキの母��素敵探偵ラビリンス>>(Sara(Mayuki's Mother)@Suteki Tantei Labyrinth)<<つぐみ・ローゼンマイヤー��劇場版アクエリオン>>(Tsugumi Rosenmeier@Aquarion the Movie)<<アルス��魔法少女隊アルス THE ADVENTURE>>(Als@Mahou Shoujo-tai Als THE ADVENTURE)<<トーレ��魔法少女リリカルなのはStrikerS>>(Tre@Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS)<<宮村みやこ��ef - a tale of memories.>>(Miyamura Miyako@ef - a tale of memories.)<<ゴーレムの少女��ZOMBIE-LOAN>>(Girl of golem@ZOMBIE-LOAN)<<笹森花梨��ToHeart2 シリーズ>>(Sasamori Karin@ToHeart2 series)<>(B Set@.hack//G.U. Returner)<<ミリア��CLAYMORE>>(Miria@CLAYMORE)<<高槻理沙子��純情ロマンチカ>>(Takatsuki Risako@Junjou Romantica)<<千葉凪沙��コードギアス反逆のルルーシュ R2>>(Chiba Nagisa@Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2)<<穂坂里名��瀬戸の花嫁>>(Hosaka Rina@Seto no Hanayome)<<槐��えんじゅ��我が家のお稲荷さま。>>(Enju@Wagaya no Oinari-sama.)<<アロン��怪物王女>>(Aron@Kaibutsu Oujo)<<魚座の結川愛美��ウマウマ娘��ハヤテのごとく!>>(Yuikawa Manami of Pisces(Umaumamusume)@Hayate no Gotoku!)<<クラウディア��CLAYMORE>>(Claudia@CLAYMORE)<<夢前春香��最終試験くじら>>(Yumesaki Haruka@Saisuu Shiken Kujira)<<クイント・ナカジマ��ナカジマ姉妹の母��魔法少女リリカルなのはStrikerS>>(Quin t Nakajima(Nakajima Sister's Mother)@Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS)<<鵺��モノノ怪>>(Nue@Mononoke)<<アスミ��やわらか三国志突き刺せ!! 呂布子ちゃん>>(Asumi@Yawaraka Sangokushi Tukisase! Ryofuko-chan)<<ユベル��遊戯王デュエルモンスターズ GX>>(Yubel@Yuugiou Duel Monsters GX)<<つばめ��桃華月憚>>(Tsubame@Touka Gettan)<<中野さんの妻��ちびまる子ちゃん>>(Nakano-san's Wife@Chibi Maruko-chan)<<デルフィニウム��BLUE DRAGON>>(Delphinium@BLUE DRAGON)<<船津丸ゆり子��寮長の姉��BLUE DROP 〜天使達の戯曲〜>>(Funatsumaru Yuriko@BLUE DROP ~Tenshi-tachi no Gikyoku~)<<うめ先生��ひだまりスケッチ特別編>>(Ume-sensei@Hidamari Sketch Tokubetsuhen)<<伊吹風子��CLANNAD>>(Ibuki Fuuko@CLANNAD)<<狩野菫��S・A 〜スペシャル・エー〜>>(Karino Sumire@S.A ~Special A~)<<武藤葵��もやしもん>>(Mutou Aoi@Moyashimon)<<寝子��墓場鬼太郎>>(Neko@Hakaba Kitarou)<<すずしろ��アイドルマスター XENOGLOSSIA>>(Suzushiro@IDOLM@STER XENOGLOSSIA)<<マカ��アルバーン��ソウルイーター>>(Maka Alban@Soul Eater)<<グラスホップの妻��スパイダーライダーズ〜よみがえる太陽〜>>(Grasshop's Wife@Spider Riders ~Yomigaeru Taiyou~)<<銀行員B��真ん中の女性��絶対可憐チルドレン>>(Bankclerk B@Zettai Karen Children)<<千葉紀梨乃��バンブーブレード>>(Chiba Kirino@Bamboo Blade)<<川田知子��キミキス pure rouge>>(Kawada Tomoko@Kimikiss pure rouge)<<甘露寺七海��School Days シリーズ>>(Kanroji Nanami@School Days series)<<ウーナ・シャムロック��舞-乙HiME 0 〜S.ifr〜>>(Una Shamrock@My-Otime 0 ~S.ifr~)<<バスガイド��らき☆すた>>(Bus Guide@Lucky*Star)<<アンナ��ARIA The ORIGINATION>>(Anna@ARIA The ORIGINATION)<<ワンミ��おねがい♪マイメロディきららっ★>>(Wanmi@Onegai My Melody Kirara) AH, boring round, only gots Maria and DOUZO to vote for. Oh well, simplifies matters.Also, my random campaigns for random characters are random.

Certifiably Insane: [I find this very odd] The Anime Saimoe 2008. Group 7.

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:41:53 -0000

And with the horrors of group 6 over, I gladly tread forth to post up Group 7. WHICH IS ACTUALLY RATHER PLEASING, SINCE I HAVE ALMOST NO FAVOURITES HERE.WHAT AM I DOING CAMPAIGNING FOR CODE GEASS?ANYA ISN'T EVEN IN THIS GROUP.I MUST BE INSA-Wait....never mind.ANYA IS MOE. I swear Mortdred has a Mikuru-Beemu special attack. <<占部恵子��おねがいマイメロディすっきり♪>>(Urabe Keiko@Onegai My Melody Sukkiri)<<浅田��あたしンち>>(Asada@Atashi'n-chi)<<ダニー・リトル��ぽてまよ>>(Danny Little@Potemayo)<<エーフェ��今日からマ王! 第3シリーズ>>(Efe@Kyou kara Maoh! the third series)<<ミザリー��ルビー・グルーム>>(Misery@Ruby Groom)<<春日野うらら��キュアレモネード��Yes! プリキュア5 シリーズ>>(Kazugano Urara(Cure Lemonade)@Yes! Precure 5 series)<<トラヴァス・ラディア��アリソンとリリア>>(Travas Radia@Allison & Lillia)<<斉藤歩の母��しおんの王 The Flowers of Hard Blood.>>(Saitou Ayumi's Mother@Shion no Ou The Flowers of Hard Blood.)<<キールさん��ぷちえう゛ぁ>>(Keel-san@Petit Eva)<<カルラ��CLAYMORE>>(Karla@CLAYMORE)<<陽子��ミヨリの森>>(Youko@Miyori no Mori)<<日向秋��夏美の母��ケロロ軍曹>>(Hinata Aki(Natsumi's Mother)@Keroro Gunsou)<<ポーシア��ロミオの母��ロミオ×ジュリエット>>(Portia(Romeo's Mother)@Romeo x Juliet)<<ゆう��青い女��大江戸ロケット>>(Yuu(Woman in blue)@Ooedo Rocket)<<魔王リオン��グンタ��ナイトウィザード The ANIMATION>>(Maou Lion Gunta@Night Wizard The ANIMATION)<<初芝薫の妹��ぽてまよ>>(Hatsushiba Kaoru's little Sister@Potemayo)<<神山満月似のアニメーター��ハヤテのごとく!>>(Animater who looks like Kouyama Mitsuki@Hayate no Gotoku!)<<シルヴィ・リュミエール��バッカーノ!>>(Sylvie Lumiere@Baccano!)<<一条静子��瑛花の母��スカイガールズ>>(Ichijou Shizuko(Eika's Mother)@Sky Girls)<<ムジャッキー・サーペント��狂乱家族日記>>(Mujakkii Serpent@Kyouran Kazoku Nikki)<<フェルト・グレイス��機動戦士ガンダム00>>(Feldt Grace@Kidou Senshi Gundam 00)<<日下部みさお��らき☆すた>>(Kusakabe Misao@Lucky*Star)<<カリーヌ・デジレ��カリン��ルイズの母��ゼロの使い魔〜双月の騎士〜>>(Karine Dejire(Karin/Louise's Mother)@Zero no Tsukaima ~Futatsuki no Kishi~)<<花咲ユリ��親子クラブ>>(Hanasaki Yuri@Oyako Club)<<仲直りを前提に喧嘩したカップルの女性��俗・さよなら絶望先生>>(Female of the couple who had a quarrel on condition of their reconciliation@Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei)<<犬塚弥生��紅>>(Inuzuka Yayoi@Kurenai)<<菊地真��アイドルマスターシリーズ>>(Kikuchi Makoto@IDOLM@STER series)<<吉野杏里��サクラ大戦ニューヨーク・紐育>>(Yoshino Anri@Sakura Taisen New York)<<葛葉キリカ��ハヤテのごとく!>>(Kuzuha Kirika@Hayate no Gotoku!) - HATE.<<壱原侑子��xxxHOLiC◆継>>(Ichihara Yuuko@xxxHOLiC Kei)<<ライラ��今日からマ王! 第3シリーズ>>(Layla@Kyou kara Maoh! the third series)<<小笠原祥子��マリア様がみてる OVA>>(Ogasawara Sachiko@Maria-sama ga Miteru OVA)<<瀬戸燦��瀬戸の花嫁>>(Seto San@Seto no Hanayome)<<土橋とし子��ちびまる子ちゃん>>(Dobashi Toshiko@Chibi Maruko-chan)<>(Yuuna(Inamori Yuuna)@AAA de Ikou!! ~Yuuna&Akiko~)<<ミラノ��エントラシア��アリタ��フォーランド��MURDER PRINCESS>>(Mirano Entolasia(Alita Forland)@MURDER PRINCESS)<<ナディ��エル・カザド>>(Nadie@El Cazador de la Bruja)<<松岡エリ��やわらか三国志突き刺せ!! 呂布子ちゃん>>(Matsuoka Eri@Yawaraka Sangokushi Tukisase! Ryofuko-chan)<<桐島カンナ��いくぜっ!源さん>>(Kirishima Kanna@Ikuze! Gen-san)<<モニカ��クリスタルブレイズ>>(Monica@Crystal Blaze)<<ホシ・ナナミ��DRAGONAUT -THE RESONANCE->>(Hoshi Nanami@DRAGONAUT -THE RESONANCE-)<<ネル・トゥ��BLEACH>>(Nel Tu@BLEACH)<<葛城佐保��もっけ>>(Katsuragi Saho@Mokke) - I SWEAR I ALMOST SAW MISATO KATSURAGI.<<斎藤友紀��瀬戸の花嫁>>(Saiyou Yuuki@Seto no Hanayome)<<神河繭子��sola>>(Kamikawa Mayuko@sola)<<関内・マリア・太郎��さよなら絶望先生>>(Sekiuchi Maria Tarou@Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei)<<お庸��モノノ怪>>(Oyou@Mononoke)<<クラタ・サキ��DRAGONAUT -THE RESONANCE->>(Kurata Saki@DRAGONAUT -THE RESONANCE-)<<ピンクのジャケットの女��拓朗の父親��PERSONA -trinity soul->>(Woman in a pink jacket(Takurou's Father)@PERSONA -trinity soul-)<<ウァラク��灼眼のシャナII>>(Warak@Shakugan no Shana Second)<<古茂田孝美��コモ��ぼくらの>>(Komoda Takami(Komo)@Bokurano)<<鈴木雪子��Over Drive>>(Suzuki Yukiko@Over Drive)<<黒い森の魔女��怪物王女>>(Witch of the black forest@Kaibutsu Oujo)<<桜野音羽��スカイガールズ>>(Sakurano Otoha@Sky Girls)<<遠山和葉��名探偵コナン>>(Tooyama Kazuha@Meitantei Conan)<<泉こなた��らき☆すた>>(Izumi Konata@Lucky*Star)大庭月夜��スケッチブック〜full color's〜(Ooba Tsukuyo@Sketchbook ~full color's~) - ?????<<トリッシュ��Devil May Cry>>(Trish@Devil May Cry)<<ニャケ��かみちゃまかりん>>(Nyake@Kamichama Karin)<<足利��School Days>>(Ashikaga@School Days)<<南の島の少女��君が主で執事が俺で>>(Girl in the south island@Kimi ga Aruji de Shitsuji ga Ore de)<<初美��イヴ、さらら��桃華月憚>>(Hatsumi(Eve/Sasara)@Touka Gettan)<<花島亜十羅��結界師>>(Hanashima Atora@Kekkaishi)<<はてなようせい��チャレンジ1年生でかっこいい1年生にへんしん!DVD>>(Hatena Yousei@Challenge Ichinensei de Kakkoii Ichinensei ni Henshin! DVD)<<シズク��仮面のメイドガイ>>(Shizuku@Kamen no Maid Guy)<<三上笙��モノクローム・ファクター>>(Mikami Shou@Monochrome Factor)<<フウ��桃華月憚>>(Fuu@Touka Gettan)<<相原カズミ��今日の5の2>>(Aihara Kazumi@Kyou no Go no Ni)<<マロン��メイプルストーリー>>(Maron@Maple Story)<<水木の母��墓場鬼太郎>>(Mizuki's Mother@Hakaba Kitarou)<<鴫守��しぎもり��六瓢��むびょう��代理��我が家のお稲荷さま。>>(Shigimori@Wagay a no Oinari-sama.)<<ユティ・ラー��ヒロイック・エイジ>>(Utila@Heroic Age)<<川上きらら��結界師>>(Kawakami Kirara@Kekkaishi)<<原川玉子��オバちゃん��電脳コイル>>(Harakawa Tamako(Oba-chan)@Dennou Coil)<>(C(Horiuchi Erii)@Mushiuta)<<桜井小蒔��東京魔人學園剣風帖龍龍第弐幕>>(Sakurai Komaki@Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpucho Tou the 2nd Act)<<瑠璃門留奈��機神大戦ギガンティック・フォーミュラ>>(Rurikado Runa@Kishin Taisen Gigantic Formula)<<皇神楽耶��コードギアス反逆のルルーシュ R2>>(Sumeragi Kaguya@Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2)<<鷺坂よし子��鴉 -KARAS->>(Sagisaka Yoshiko@KARAS)<<ニャンミ��おねがい♪マイメロディきららっ★>>(Nyanmi@Onegai My Melody Kirara)<<闇絵��紅>>(Yamie@Kurenai)<<手塚澪��もえたん>>(Tezuka Mio@Moetan)<<檜原瑞生��もっけ>>(Hibara Mizuki@Mokke)<<岩本三重��シグルイ>>(Iwamoto Mie@Shigurui)<<スクルド��ああっ女神さまっ闘う翼>>(Skuld@Aa Megami-sama Tatakau Tsubasa)<<ヨウコ・ヘレネ��舞-乙HiME Zwei>>(Youko Helene@My-Otome Zwei)<<ローラ・サカキ��DRAGONAUT -THE RESONANCE->>(Laura Sakaki@DRAGONAUT -THE RESONANCE-)<<マージョリー・ドー��灼眼のシャナII>>(Margery Daw@Shakugan no Shana Second)<<弥生ミーナ��月面兎兵器ミーナ>>(Yayoi Miina@Getsumen To Heiki Miina)佐々木樹々��スケッチブック〜full color's〜(Sasaki Juju@Sketchbook ~full color's~)<<内田ユカ��みなみけシリーズ>>(Uchida Yuka@Minami-ke series)<<モ・モカ・コンジョナシ・アベベ��桃華月憚>>(Mo Moka Konjonashi Abebe@Touka Gettan)<<ナエ��映画ドラえもんのび太と緑の巨人伝>>(Nae@Doraemon Nobita to Midori no Kyojin Den)<<霞王��御嶽アンネリーゼ��ムシウタ>>(Kasumiou(Ontake Anneliese)@Mushiuta)<<吉田一美��灼眼のシャナII>>(Yoshida Kazumi@Shakugan no Shana Second)<<コリーナ��ポルフィの長い旅>>(Colinna@Porfy no Nagai Tabi)<<志乃��モノノ怪>>(Shino@Mononoke)<<亜季��もっけ>>(Aki@Mokke)<<白石雪枝��ピアノの森>>(Shiraishi Yukie@Piano no Mori)<<ロア��古代王者恐竜キング Dキッズ・アドベンチャー>>(Roa@Kodai Ouja Kyouryuu King D-Kids Adventure)<<福沢祐巳��マリア様がみてる OVA>>(Fukuzawa Yumi@Maria-sama ga Miteru OVA)<<イル��しゅごキャラ!>>(Iru@Shugo Chara!)<<源さんの孫��スカイガールズ>>(Gen-san's Granddauter@Sky Girls)<<イライザ��CLAYMORE>>(Eliza@CLAYMORE)<<黒田光��School Days シリーズ>>(Kuroda Hikari@School Days series)<<コケコッコ・トリミ��フランソワ��のらみみ>>(Kokekokko Torimi(François)@Noramimi)<<櫻井雪乃��Candy boy シリーズ>>(Sakurai Yukino@Candy boy series)<<才賀倉夏��REIDEEN>>(Saiga Kuraka@REIDEEN)<<宮河ひかげ��らき☆すた>>(Miyakawa Hikage@Lucky*Star)<<新井智恵��さよなら絶望先生>>(Arai Chie@Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei)<<山県愛��School Days>>(Yamagata Ai@School Days)<<葦原かんな��カンナ��電脳コイル>>(Ashihara Kanna@Dennou Coil)<<屈強女子��バンブーブレード>>(Kukkyoujoshi@Bamboo Blade)<<ファティナ��ドルアーガの塔〜the Aegis of URUK〜>>(Fatina@Druaga no Tou ~the Aegis of URUK~)<<朝倉えりこ��湾岸ミッドナイト>>(Asakura Eriko@Wangan Midnight)<<木卯��ストレンヂア無皇刃譚>>(Kiu@Stranger Mukou Hadan)<<西澤桜華��桃華の母��ケロロ軍曹>>(Nishizawa Ouka(Momoka's Mother)@Keroro Gunsou)<<大草麻菜実��さよなら絶望先生>>(Ookusa Manami@Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei)<<石動純を湯浅比呂美にとられたと勘違いして比呂美に攻撃した蛍川女子バス部員��true tears>>(Female Student of Hotarugawa basketball club who misunderstood that Isurugi Jun had been taken away by Yuasa Hiromi and atacked her@true tears)<<揺光��.hack//G.U. TRILOGY>>(Youkou@.hack//G.U. TRILOGY)<<マル��マルダシ��xxxHOLiC◆継>>(Maru(Marudashi)@xxxHOL iC Kei) Basically, the only analysis I can give here is that any/all the Code Geass characters will be assured a spot, due to fanboy camps, I may be wrong, and I may have underestimated the Otaku population of 2ch/Japan, but perhaps...perhaps.MARGARY IS HAWT AND GAR BUT NOT MOE. SHANA IS MOE.

The Kawaii Menace: Who is the true catgirl?

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:48:45 -0000

This one (Kyouran Kazoku Nikki) or this one? (Hakaba Kitaro) There’s a clue here.

Mistakes of Youth: The Blog: April Anime pt 1

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:47:20 -0000

Not much now. Will update when new things have started. Current Chii’s Sweet Home: Three minutes of stuff. Ghost Hound: I don’t really care about this one anymore. Almost over. Hakaba Kitarou: Subs have slowed down. Still decent entertainment with above-average art direction. Kaiji: HOLY SHIT TISSUE BOXES THIS SHIT IS WILD They Are My Noble Masters: Bleh. Finished/Almost Finished Clannad: Rushed but [...]

Star Crossed Anime Blog: Gunslinger Girl - Il Teatrino - 12

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:48:29 -0000

Even though it hasn’t officially ended yet, I’m pretty sure about my top-3 series for the winter-season: Wellber no Monogatari, Porfy no Nagai Tabi and Gunslinger Girl, though I’m not sure about the order yet. Everything is very close in terms of quality for this season, and Shigofumi, True Tears and Hakaba Kitarou have also [...]

Star Crossed Anime Blog: Clannad Review - 85/100

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:29:44 -0000

Wha! Another series I had no idea ended so soon. The series of the past two seasons have followed an interesting trend of breaking away from the usual 26/24/13/12-episode-formats, with more series than ever with just 10 (Hatenkou Yuugi), 11 (Hakaba Kitarou) or 22 (Shion no Ou, Ghost Hound, this one) episodes, and I think [...]

Star Crossed Anime Blog: Hakaba Kitarou Review - 88/100

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:26:54 -0000

The original Hakaba Kitarou (later renamed to Gegege no Kitarou) was one of the original pioneers in anime and manga, even before the legacy of Osamu Tezuka. Ever since it was serialized in 1959, it’s spawned five lengthy television-series, eight movies and one live-action movie. The problem is that all of these reduced the Kitarou-franchise [...]

Star Crossed Anime Blog: Hakaba Kitarou - 11

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:45:12 -0000

Like expected, this episode feels nothing like a standard final episode. There’s no aftermath, or anything that hints at a closure of the series (heck, Caroline and her father are completely gone now), and instead this episode brings us back to the essence of this series: Kitarou and Nezumi Otoko trying to make money, other [...]