An anime series based on CLAMP’s relatively new manga, Kobato comprises many themes common in CLAMP works, even a number of crossover characters. However, while not one of their best, it is a cute and pleasant show if you can overlook its flaws…
Sora no Woto review
March 24, 2010 by 13 Comments
So ends the initially dubbed “Military K-ON!” anime which, though not a spectacular series, was fairly enjoyable…
To Aru Kagaku no Railgun review
March 21, 2010 by 13 Comments
Railgun wasn’t originally on my list of shows to watch for the fall ’09 season, but after hearing nothing but good things about it, I decided to check it out. I’ve been marathoning it over the past month and was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it…
The universality of Hanamaru Kindergarten
January 18, 2010 by 2 Comments
After producing many action/mecha/horror series like Gurren Lagann and Shikabane Hime, I was surprised that GAINAX was releasing a cute, light, slice-of-life series like Hanamaru Kindergarten. Two episodes into Hanamaru, and it got me thinking that this is a show with a wide range of appeal despite any initial impressions…
Durarara!! and Dance in the Vampire Bund first impressions
January 15, 2010 by 7 Comments
Just my quick thoughts on the first two episodes of two other winter ’10 series I started watching (besides Sora no Woto)…
Sora no Woto first impressions
January 13, 2010 by 2 Comments
The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya promo video streamed
December 17, 2009 by 4 Comments
The first trailer with actual animation footage for the upcoming “The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya” (Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu) movie just recently went up on the official haruhi.tv site…
12 moments of anime 2009: #10 New Inuyasha anime
December 16, 2009 by 1 Comment
Continuing with my 12 moments of anime for 2009 (in order of significance to me personally), here’s #10:
“Light” shonen: Tegami Bachi and Fairy Tail
December 13, 2009 by 3 Comments
Compared to the many action-packed and drama-filled shonen anime I’ve seen, newcomers Tegami Bachi (Letter Bee) and Fairy Tail seem to be “lighter” shonen series…
Fairy Tail first impressions
October 21, 2009 by 4 Comments
Two episodes into Fairy Tail and I definitely feel it has potential, but like other shonen series, it’s going to take time to really tell…