10 - Random Curiosity

Luck and Logic – 01

By Jig January 10, 2016

「英雄か群衆か」 (Eiyū ka gunshū ka)
"Hero or Mob"

Wasn’t expecting to enjoy that as much as I did.

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

Bubuki Buranki – 01

By Stilts January 9, 2016

「魔女の息子」 (Majonomusuko)
"The Witch's Son"

Bubuki Buranki builds a mythology in its first episode, then does its best to pull us in. Its rough, and the potential isn't realized, but the potential for a good original story is absolutely there.

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

Koukaku no Pandora – 01

By Stilts January 9, 2016

「適合者 -アデプタ-」 (Tekigou-sha - Adaputa)
"Adepter"

This is a kiddie cyborg magical girl series, but with sexy cosplay and pantsu shots. Who exactly is this made for again?

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

Nurse Witch Komugi-chan R – 01

By Samu January 9, 2016

「まじかるナース、誕生！」 (Maji Karu Nasu, Tanjou!) "The Birth of the Magical Nurse!"

Yesterday we had Marble Statues Idol Anime, today we've got The Many Hair Colours of Hanekawa Tsubasa Idol Anime, aka Nurse Witch Komugi-chan R, pyon.

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

Phantasy Star Online 2 The Animation – 01

By Passerby January 9, 2016

「「はじめまして」から始まるRPG」 ('Hajimemashite' kara Hajimaru RPG )
"The RPG That Begins with, 'Nice to Meet You'"

Isn't the title of this pilot literally a marketing tagline? That's amazing.

First Impressions Series Introduction Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu

Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu – 01

By Samu January 9, 2016

「#1」

When people say things like: "They don't make anime like they used to", this is what they are referring to. I urge any anime fan, whether skeptical or content, to watch Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu - this multi-award winning Showa period drama is something special, and it all kicks off with a 48-minute premiere that ends up feeling like a 3-hour movie.

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

Oshiete! Galko-chan – 01

By Takaii January 9, 2016

「ギャルな女の子って本当ですか?」 (Galkona Onnanokotte Hontoudesuka?)
"Is True You're A Gyaru?"

I've watched a lot of short-format shows in my time, but it's been quite a while since I've liked one this much right from the start.

Ansatsu Kyoushitsu First Impressions Series Introduction

Ansatsu Kyoushitsu 2nd Season – 01

By Takaii January 9, 2016

「夏祭りの時間」 (Natsu Matsuri no Jiken)
"Summer Festival Time"

After way too long of a wait, Assassination Classroom or Assclass makes it triumphant return by getting us up to speed and dropping just enough bait to keep us coming back for more.

First Impressions Heavy Object

Heavy Object – 13

By Stilts January 8, 2016

「騎馬戦は足元を崩すべしアマゾンシティ総力戦 I」 (Gibasen wa Ashimoto o Kuzusubeshi Amazon Shiti Souryoku-sen I)
"In a Cavalry Battle, Knock Down the Foothold The All-Out War in Amazon City I"

While the structural underpinnings are improving, the details are still shifty.

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots