09 - Random Curiosity

Shounen Maid – 01

By Guardian Enzo April 9, 2016

「はたらかざる者食うべからず」 (Hatarakazaru Mono Kuubekarazu)
"Those Who Do Not Work Shall Not Eat"

Shounen Maid is a series that will surprise a lot of people - if they give it the chance.

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

Sakamoto Desu ga? – 01

By Guardian Enzo April 9, 2016

「1年2組坂本君／ビー・クワイエット」 (1-Nen 2-kumi Sakamoto-kun/Bī Kuwaietto)
"Class 1-2's Sakamoto-kun"

I think it's fair to say Sakamoto desu ga? is not going for photorealism or complex character drama. It's just trying to be hilarious, and it accomplishes it much of the time.

Concrete Revolutio First Impressions Series Introduction

Concrete Revolutio: Choujin Gensou THE LAST SONG – 14

By Passerby April 9, 2016

「十一月の超人達」 (Jūichigatsu no Chōjin-tachi)
"November's Superhumans"

It's great that Concrete Revolutio is back, because few anime are as chaotic, intense, and deliciously retro.

First Impressions Koutetsujou no Kabaneri Series Introduction

Koutetsujou no Kabaneri – 01

By Samu April 8, 2016

「脅える屍」 (Obieru Shikabane) "Frightened Corpses

It's been so long since an action anime had me hooked from the first minute to the last. Not only is the art gorgeous, but the steampunk world is compelling, the violence is visceral and gripping, and as a premiere it did a better job than its spiritual predecessor.

First Impressions Netoge no Yome wa Onnanoko ja Nai to Omotta? Series Introduction