31 - Random Curiosity

Zetsuen no Tempest – 16

By Zephyr January 31, 2013

(Haikai Suru Borei )
"The Wandering Apparition"

Seems!? Nay! It is. I know not seems!

First Impressions Tamako Market

Tamako Market – 04

By Stilts January 30, 2013

(Chisana Koi, Sai Chatta)
"A Small Love Blooms"

The Tamako Market team is really getting into it, with the fuwa fuwa and humour still spot on, but the character development and plot progression getting even more subtle and adroit. Also, Anko-hime, hng~

Manga Naruto (Manga)

Naruto 618 – Unholy Resurrection

By Zephyr January 30, 2013

First Impressions Saki: Achiga-hen episode of side-A

Saki: Achiga-hen episode of Side-A – 14

By Stilts January 29, 2013

(Doukei)
"Aspiration"

It feels like that old Saki mahjong, except with more bondage, evil geniuses, and revenge. Swiftly approved!

Final Impressions First Impressions Hyouka

Hyouka – 20, 21, 22 (END)

By Zephyr January 29, 2013

/ / (Aki Mashi te Omedeto / Tezukuri Chokoreto Jiken / To Mawari Suru Hina)
"Happy New Opening" / "The Chocolate Files" / "Dolls in the Distance"

After being much delayed due to various circumstances, here it is: the finale post to one of Random Curiosity's most loved series of 2012. Be warned though, this will be a long post.

First Impressions Shin Sekai Yori

Shin Sekai Yori – 17

By Asobi January 29, 2013

(Hametsu no Ashioto)
"Footsteps of Ruin"

This is rare for an anime- nay, any kind of story in general: a daring leap 12 years forward into the future, where the kids we've been following are now adults. Does it work? Oh hell yes it does.

First Impressions Minami-ke

Minami-ke Tadaima – 04

By Guardian Enzo January 29, 2013

(Kono Aoi Natsu Sora no Shita de Otoko wa Ase o Nagasu)
"The man sweats under the blue summer sky"

Hes baaaaaaaaaack

First Impressions PSYCHO-PASS

PSYCHO-PASS – 14

By BakaMochi January 29, 2013

(Amai Doku)
"Sweet Poison"

Extreme suffering and a penchant for violence is a staple in any Uro~~butcher~~buchi Gen show, but their presence in PSYCHO-PASS strikes a different chord than their use in Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica or Fate/Zero.