31 - Random Curiosity

ISUCA – 02

By Takaii January 31, 2015

「真名」 (Mana)
"True Name"

After last week's disappointing performance, this week's episode did a rather good job at translating what makes the manga so good into the anime. Sort of.

ALDNOAH.ZERO First Impressions

ALDNOAH.ZERO – 16

By Guardian Enzo January 31, 2015

「熱砂の進撃 -Soldiers' Pay-」 (Nessa no Shingeki -Soldiers' Pay-)
"Advance into the Storm -Soldiers' Pay-"

Here's the thing about Aldnoah.Zero - it is what it is. Whether that's good enough is up to you.

First Impressions Tokyo Ghoul

Tokyo Ghoul Root A – 04

By Guardian Enzo January 30, 2015

「深層」 (Shinsou)
"Deep"

What a weird series Tokyo Ghoul √A is turning out to be.

First Impressions Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata

Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata – 03

By Passerby January 30, 2015

「クライマックスはリテイクで」 (Kuraimakkusu wa Riteiku de)
"Retake the Climax"

Productivity is inverse to time to deadline.

First Impressions Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu

Kiseijuu Sei no Kakuritsu – 16

By Samu January 29, 2015

「幸福な家庭」 (Koufuku na Katei) "Happy Family"

Shinichi and Tamura have at least one thing in common - everyone wants them both dead.

First Impressions Yuri Kuma Arashi

Yuri Kuma Arashi – 04

By Samu January 27, 2015

「私はキスがもらえない」 (Watashi wa Kisu ga Moraenai) "I Can't Get a Kiss"

Who would have guessed Lulu would become the most interesting character of the entire cast?

Durarara!! First Impressions

Durarara!!x2 Shou – 03

By Passerby January 25, 2015

「泣き面に蜂」 (Naki Tsura ni Hachi) "Misfortunes Seldom Come Alone"

And now it's zombies and mummies. It must be Tuesday.

First Impressions Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso

Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso – 14

By Zanibas January 25, 2015

「足跡」 (Ashiato)
"Footprints"

Goshi goshi. Goshi goshi.

ALDNOAH.ZERO First Impressions

ALDNOAH.ZERO – 15

By Guardian Enzo January 25, 2015

「旋転する罠 -Toll for the Brave-」 (Senten Suru Wana -Toll for the Brave-)
"Pivoting Trap -Toll for the Brave-"

Is it me, or has Aldnoah.Zero actually started to make sense?

First Impressions Kuroko no Basuke

Kuroko no Basuke 3 – 03

By Takaii January 25, 2015

「ジャマすんじゃねーよ」 (Jayma Sunjyaneeyo)
"Don't You Get In My Way"

While Seirin may be the masters at unleashing something amazing right as the clock hits zero, Kaijo did a fine job at putting up their best effort until the very end.