23 - Random Curiosity

Tokyo Ghoul Root A – 03

By Guardian Enzo January 23, 2015

「吊人」 (Tsuhito)
"Hanging Man"

There's a certain disconnect happening with Tokyo Ghoul √A - 02, but that's not entirely a bad thing.

First Impressions Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata

Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata – 02

By Passerby January 23, 2015

「フラグの立たない彼女」 (Furagu no tatanai kanojo)
"A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag"

The least interesting person in the world is interesting simply by that virtue.

First Impressions Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu

Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu – 15

By Samu January 21, 2015

「何かが道をやってくる」 (Nanika ga Michi o Yattekuru) "Something Wicked This Way Comes"

Nothing quite says 'Final Villain' like playing the piano in your speedos.

First Impressions Yuri Kuma Arashi

Yuri Kuma Arashi – 03

By Samu January 20, 2015

「透明な嵐」 (Toumei na Arashi) "Invisible Storm"

Repetition is in full swing here, but its effectiveness won't last forever.

Ansatsu Kyoushitsu First Impressions

Ansatsu Kyoushitsu – 02

By Zanibas January 20, 2015

「野球の時間」 (Yakyuu no Jikan)
"Baseball Time"

I've seen enough ****** to know where this is going.

First Impressions Sailor Moon Crystal

Sailor Moon Crystal – 14

By Cherrie January 19, 2015

「終結そして始まり –Petite Étrangère–」 (Shuuketsu Soshite Hajimari – Petite Étrangère –)
"Conclusion and Commencement – Petite Étrangère –"

The end is finally here! Bum bum bum ~

ALDNOAH.ZERO First Impressions

ALDNOAH.ZERO – 14

By Guardian Enzo January 18, 2015

「異星の隣人たち -The Beautiful and Damned-」 (I Hoshi no Rinjin Tachi)
"Alien Neighbors -The Beautiful and Damned-"

There's only one pairing in this series that matters, and I think we all know what it is.

Durarara!! First Impressions

Durarara!!x2 Shou – 02

By Passerby January 18, 2015

「和を以て尊して為す」 (Wa o Motte Toutoshite Nasu) "Hold Harmony Sacred"

Suddenly! Zombies! That's universal storytelling.

First Impressions Kuroko no Basuke

Kuroko no Basuke 3 – 02

By Takaii January 18, 2015

「オレのもんだ」 (Ore no Monda)
"This Is Mine"

After last week's rather boring Winter Cup recap, this week's episode manages to kick this new arc off to a great start.

First Impressions Log Horizon

Log Horizon 2 – 15

By Stilts January 18, 2015

「旅立ち」 (Tabidachi)
"Setting Off"

For all last week was rushed and amateurish, this one was well paced, well told, and roundly enjoyable. And adorable!