I watched the Lightning Thief movie yesterday and it got me quite disappointed. To forget my disappointments on it, I thought of doing some animanga hunting . . . that's when I found out that the chart of the Spring 2010 anime is already out!We used to wait for the final version of the chart but it was pretty tiresome to wait for it and rush on the post. So I decided to just start on it once I find the time, and xtine06 will just provide the input.Well, this one is supposed to come after the holiday greetings (which xtine06 will be doing for us), but I'm itching to post this so here it is. Haha! xtine06 will be posting her inputs when she finds the time~Notes to consider:These are our initial impressions on the anime. We could still change our mind.Titles are in alphabetical order.Kiddie shows and sequels we're not familiar or won't be included. Neither movies nor OVA's. Just the TV series.I got lazy to include the image for each series . . . maybe xtine06 will have the time to do so . . .Angel BeatsSapphire Pyro: *sees the word "Angel" in the title* . . . *checks out at once* . . .Okayz, it has a supernatural premise . . . and it deals with the afterworld and war between supernatural beings. It's my kind of thing but I'm not that sold to it. It's hard to tell if the story's gonna be as promising as the premise . . . but the characters seem fun (though most are female again . . . moe fanservice a no no) and the art will definitely be fantastic (I love Aniplex). And oh that cast: Kamiya Hiroshi and Eri Kitamura. Hhhhmmm . . . . I don't have high expectations. I expect this to be a generic supernatural series. I'll be skipping this, unless people who've seen it will tell me that it's totally not what I anticipate it to be.Arakawa Under the BridgeSapphire Pyro: The premise was really really interesting so I checked out the manga. It was hilarious but it was too weird for me . . . but the directors behind Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei (Yukihiro Miyamoto and Akiyuki Shinbo) will be behind this . . .and that main cast: Hiroshi Kamiya, Maaya Sakamoto, Keiji Fujiwara, Takehito Koyasu, and Tomokazu Sugita. OMG Shet.Oh I don't know. Maybe I'll be able to appreciate the anime's style of weirdness.B Gata H KeiSapphire Pyro: I am very disturbed to the idea of a female leading character that has that kind of sexual fantasies. No, I can't take it.Giant KillingSapphire Pyro: Ah . . .a football anime. I'm no fan of football, but I enjoyed Eyeshield21, so I thought this is worth giving a try. I checked out the manga, and I liked it! I love how the main character manages to make individuals that don't seem football athelete materials into excellent players! He has impressive tactics, and the character himself is fun. And I think I'm gonna like the implied love story . . . and the characters have been likable. Tsubaki is my type (a bishie, ohohoho). I also like it that this sports series values fan support. Yes, we are that important! w00t!So far so good, and with Toshifumi Kawase as the series composer, I don't think the anime adaptation would be that bad. I'm worried on the director though . . . that person did shows that have disappointed me. Uggh . . .Hakouki - Shinsengumi KitanSapphire Pyro: I love historical settings and shinsengumi samurai stuff. This series will certainly promise some action and political stuff, which I'm very fond of. And what made it more delightful to fangurls are the many bishies in it~ Kyaaaaaa~However, it's based on a reverse harem game . . . IT'S BOUND TO SUCK! I've read the manga, and oh gawd it was angsty and I would really want the leading girl to DIE already. She's useless and she knows it. What she did? CRIES. She tries to be useful later, but she's still PATHETIC. And she blushes over every freakin' bishie in the show and she doesn't know why her chest feels so tight. And oh, she has the demon blood . . . but she's the one being protected. Fantastic. See what I hate with reverse harem shows? The one on the ceter DOESN'T DESERVE to be treated in such a special way. I'm not being a jealous fangurl . . . she just sucks that much that she brings shames to us females. Uuuuuggghhh . . . .However, the leading guy is so cute. I will be satisfied by just staring at him. Haha! And I haven't watched a shinsengumi anime for a long time. Maybe it's worth a try . . . I have to endure my hatred towards that leading girl. Arrrgghh . . . .HeromanSapphire Pyro: I've read the manga and though it wasn't as bad as I expected, it's still your typical shounen show with a lot of overused shounen cliches. And seriously . . . a toy robot that becomes a mecha at such a proper time. And a mere boy is gonna be saving the world. And typical shounen is not complete without a love interest to be rescued! It's disappointing that Stan Lee and BONES are wasting their time on something this pathetic. I expect something better from them.Hetalia Axis Powers Season 3Sapphire Pyro: This is my number one favorite series . . . so NATURALLY I would be following the third season as well. The webmanga and the published manga still has so much material. There are a lot of characters that have not yet been introduced, and some minor characters didn't get the screentime they deserve. Aside from making up on those, I wish the third season will improve the animation and avoid the unfinished strips. Second season had shown improvements, so I expect the third season to do the same.House of Five LeavesSapphire Pyro: I did not enjoy Ristorante Paradiso (this series has the same original creator as RP); but that doesn't mean I won't be checking out this one. I dropped RP because the leading girl annoyed the hell out of me and seldom do I enjoy shows that focus on cooking. BUT THIS has a male for a main character . . . and the series is in a historical setting . . .samurai era to be specific. I expect some action, politics, and perhaps some nice drama. It involves gangs and politics . . . how could this not intrigue me. I find it very interesting . . . and I find it delightful that some favorite seiyuus will be voicing two of the main characters: Daisuke Namikawa and Takahiro Sakurai. Yay!Ichiban Ushiro no Dai MaouSapphire Pyro: Well, yes, I like the magic stuff and the word "demon king" will always attract me. But seeing a bunch of pretty girls wearing short skirts among the main cast just screams ecchi and moe fanservice. The ones behind the script and the series composition are also responsible for some of the generic shounen shows that didn't please me (e.g. Weiss Survive). Besides, the premise already bored the hell out of me . . . so . . . no. Totally skipping this one.Iron ManSapphire Pyro: I love Marvel and the MadHouse does excellent adaptations. The animation looked superb and overall it seemed really interesting and intriguing. However, I really prefer Western comics to be adapted as Western Cartoons . . . but hhhmm . . . this superhero being a MadHouse aniem series tells me that it will be doing some deviations/improvising from the original material and there will be story continuity, not episodic. Those things make this show really promising. But still, I find it weird to see an anime version of a Western comic book. Maybe I'll check it out if a lot had enjoyed it . . . whether I will like this or not . . .I'm still watching the second movie. Hehe.Kaichou wa Maid-samaSapphire Pyro: I liked the manga. I thought it was just a stupid shoujo series that focuses on maid fanservice, but it didn't turn out to be that way. She's just doing her job, that's it. The main guy had been hilarious and fun. These two had been really cute together. I find the manga enjoyable.However, I don't think I'd want to waste time on a shoujo anime that is based on the manga I'm not that hooked into every week. I'll just catch up on the manga instead, and just watch the anime adaptation when I find the time. I don't think I have to worry much on how the story will go in the anime, because the series composer behind Hanasakeru Sieshounen and Victorian Romance Emma is behind it (Mamiko Ikeda). Also . . .*checks out the director* . . .same person who directed Cromartie High School??? And now doing shoujo??? . . . okay . . . that's just a huge genre difference, hehe.Kiss x SisSapphire Pyro: I didn't bother to check out the manga of this series anymore because from what I've been seeing, the main fanservice that it offers is the perverted one. Sorry, that's not my kind of thing. And besides, the plot seems stupid. I don't find pleasure in watching two girls lusting over or seducing their stepbrother.I would like to save myself from headaches. I believe avoiding this series is a very good idea for my sanity.K-On Season 2Sapphire Pyro: I love the first season but if the second season was just made to answer to the demand and it will just have the usual stuff . . . no matter how enjoyable or cute they are . . . I'd rather just watch it when I find the time, or not at all. Besides, I'm not a hardcore fan of the series . . . but I still like Mio, Ritsu, and Tsumugi very much.Mayoi Neko OverunSapphire Pyro: I'm totally skipping this. Main reasons: 1) Main guy with a bunch of pretty females usually equal to ecchi and senseless harem 2) I'm not fond of cats anyway.This will just give me headaches. I don't think I need to bother.Ookiku FurikabuteSapphire Pyro: I'm not yet done with the first season; nor am I updated on the manga series . . .BUT I LOVE THIS SHOW!!! I'm totally gonna catch up on this soon!!!It seems boring at first and I'm not exactly fond of baseball; but the story's heartwarming and the characters are very lovable! Yes, Mihashi is also a super-talented main character, but unlike other sport series, he became that talented out of hard work . . . not simply because he's gifted or is a prodigy.Besides, I miss Abe (favorite character's voiced by one of my favorite seiyuus: Nakamura Yuuichi), Haha! Totally looking forward to this!Rainbow - Nisha Rokubo no ShichininSapphire Pyro: The premise was very intriguing and I cannot ignore stories in World War setings so I checked out the manga and hhhmmm . . . it's not for kiddies. There's sexual harassment, and oh it makes you see how devasting life in prison is. I admit it was pretty angsty . . . annoyingly angsty . . . but they have the right to be angsty, after all they've gone through. I didn't see the sense of the fights at the beginning though, but I'm happy that their relationship became better later. It's a serious story that's so tragic and depressing . . . I don't recommend it to those who prefer happy stuff and are too innocent to witness such horrible things that man could do and experience. Anyway, for me, I find it interesting . . . but I don't think it's the type I'd want to look forward to every week.Senko no Night RaidSapphire Pyro: It's an action-packed spy series in a World War setting . . . how could I ignore this???! I dont think I have to worry about the animation quality because what's shown in the promo videos already seem great; and just when did Aniplex disappoint me. Haha! Moreover, the director (Jun Matsumoto) and the series composer (Shinsuke Onishi) behind Persona Trinity Soul will be handling this series as well . . . so I don't think I have to worry on those areas either. All those already make this series so promising, but it even added some seiyuu fanservice for me: Namikawa Daisuke and Yoshino Hiroyuki are voicing two of the main characters. Sweet~Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitte IruSapphire Pyro: I've read the manga, and I love it. Yes, it's your typical fantasy story with the oh-so-special main character with so many warriors protecting him. And yeah, its main fanservice are its bunch of gorgeous bishies . . . and it will certainly bring delight to those who are fond of shounen-ai (I highly doubt there's going to be yaoi; which I think is a good thing). But fortunately, the main character was as helpless nor as pathetic as I've expected him to be. There are angst and cliches, yeah, but it remained interesting . . . especially the relationships. There are bonds and betrayals . . .I find them so intriguing. And what I enjoyed a lot as well are the cool action scenes and the crack comedy. Haha!I'm hoping for the story in the anime to be okay, because though the series composer didn't please me with Suteki Tantei Labyrinth, her other works (07-Ghost and Moyashimon) turned out good~ So I don't think I need to worry much in that area. Besides, it also has the seiyuu fanservice: Takahiro Sakurai, Akira Ishida, Daisuke Ono, Jun Fukuyama, Mamoru Miyano, Marina Inoue, Shinichiro Miki, Takehito Koyasu, and Yukana. Splendid~Working!!Sapphire Pyro: I thought it was just a show with a bunch of stereotypes and moe characters , but when I read the manga I've realized how wrong I was. It's actually about a set of wacky characters that work together on a certain restaurant. The characters that I anticipated to be annoying turned out to be pretty likable. Moreover, it had been really cute and hilarious! The characters had been fun and what I've read so far had been enjoyable. The original material is in 4-koma format with scenes that aren't that connected though, so I'm hoping that the anime adaptation would be able to put things together well. Also, wow . . . that seiyuu list . . . Jun Matsumoto, Kamiya Hiroshi, and Daisuke Ono. Nice~Yojo-han Shinwa TaikeiSapphire Pyro: I don't often see anime that are about college students so I guess this is worth a shot. The available plot seemed boring because it didn't tell much except that the main character was just reminiscing his past. But what got me intrigued was that the main character was mentioned to be nameless. Moreover, the rest of the cast seem to have something peculiar about them. I'm hoping for it to be not as plain as it seems . . . and with the director of Kaiba (Masaaki Yuasa) handling this series . . . and with MadHouse being the studio behind it . . . I don't think I have to worry much.
(Read the rest of this entry)
(Entry meta)
