06 - Random Curiosity

Sword Art Online – 14

By Moomba October 6, 2012

(Sekai no Shuuen)
"The End of the World"

I have to say, in fairness to A-1, they handled this episode pretty well.

FAIRY TAIL First Impressions

FAIRY TAIL enters a new season (4th one) and a new arc, a canon one to be more specific. This is the second time the anime and the manga (with only ~50 chapters apart) are on the same arc. While I am a bit worried, Im also super excited. Moete kitazou!

First Impressions Series Introduction To LOVE-Ru

To LOVE-Ru Darkness – 01

By Stilts October 6, 2012

Continue (Continue~ Konteinyu~)
"Continue~ Continue~"

So one girl is trying to create a harem for the main character while another is beset by mysterious forces trying to force her into (finally) assassinating said protagonist. Even were To LOVE-Ru not such a well-known series, I can tell you this: they would have my attention!

First Impressions Hayate no Gotoku! Series Introduction

Hayate no Gotoku! Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – 01

By Asobi October 5, 2012

(Daiichi Yoru)
"The First Night"

There might be plenty of new changes with the latest season, from the staff to the storyline, but Hayate no Gotoku! Can't Take My Eyes Off You does an admirable job of living up to the spirit of the franchise while giving the show a surprising air of freshness.

First Impressions K Series Introduction

K – 01

By BakaMochi October 5, 2012

knight

This is what visual sex feels like.

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

Busou Shinki – 01

By Moomba October 5, 2012

(Taisetsuna Mono Mitsukemashita.)
"We Found Something Important"

While to some, mecha may be synonymous with giant robots, that's certainly not the case - Super Robots is just one of many subgenres that forms the much larger and more varied mecha genre. In Busou Shinki you won't find any of those, that's for sure. What you will find are loyal, extremely helpful, 15cm tall, intelligent, battle-ready gynoids!

BTOOOM! First Impressions Series Introduction

BTOOOM! – 01

By Stereoman October 5, 2012

start

BTOOOM!s first episode sure was a blast! Puns aside, the premise of this show was very entertaining, attractive, and promising. Im hooked!

Katekyo Hitman Reborn! (Manga) Manga

Katekyo Hitman Reborn! 403, 404 – Convergence

By BakaMochi October 4, 2012

Accel World First Impressions OVA/Movie

Accel World – OVA

By Cherrie October 4, 2012

Reverberation; (Zankyou)

This episode was a great standalone feature and regardless of whether it's a "filler" or actual material from the novels, I still think it adds to the story. It's like the aftermath for the season finale and that's why I didn't mind revisiting it.

First Impressions Series Introduction Zetsuen no Tempest

Zetsuen no Tempest – 01

By Zephyr October 4, 2012

(Mahoutsukai ha, Taru no Naka)
"The Sorceress in the Barrel"

Zetsuen no Tempest may have a generic appearance, but a dramatic opening filled with quotes from Hamlet, great animation by the studio Bones, and powerful themes are more than enough to make up for it.