20 - Random Curiosity

Shakugan no Shana III (Final) – 19

By Takaii February 20, 2012

「彩飄が呼ぶもの」 (Kaze ga Yobumono)
"What the Wind Brings"

While I loved the beginning of the episode, I could have done without the ending.

First Impressions Rinne no Lagrange

Rinne no Lagrange – 07

By Divine February 20, 2012

「曇りのち鴨川」 (Kumori nochi Kamogawa)
"The Cloudy Kamogawa Afterward"

The poverty-stricken past, the female bonding, the midnight skinny dipping, the mispronunciations of Villagiulio -- can this show ever do any wrong? There wasn't a single Vox in sight this episode and it was easily one of the best so far, further emphasizing the multifaceted nature of this original series that keeps me coming back for more.

Ano Natsu de Matteru First Impressions

Ano Natsu de Matteru – 07

By Divine February 20, 2012

「先輩の気持ち。」 (Senpai no Kimochi.)
"Sempai's Feelings."

Well it's reassuring to know that my read on anime hasn't completely deteriorated over the years and that I can still pick up on some subtle signs when I see them, as the reason for Kaori's sudden feelings for Kaito was pretty much what I was thinking.

First Impressions Monogatari Series Nisemonogatari

Nisemonogatari – 07

By verdant February 20, 2012

「かれんビー其ノ漆」 (Karen Bii Sono Nana)
"Karen Bee Part Seven"

This finale to Karen’s arc was filled with plenty of action, but instead of it being completely of the wordplay variety, there was actually a good old fashioned brawl too – just not between whom I expected it to be.

Another First Impressions

Another – 07

By Guardian Enzo February 20, 2012

「Sphere joint -変調-」 (Henchou)

It’s the small and profound moments in Another that elevate what could be just a fascinating intellectual exercise into something that truly connects on a gut level.