The Updated (Almost) One-Sentence Spring Anime Reviews
Allison & Lillia- Director of Mokke meets writer of Kino no Tabi via Madhouse. War/romance type series with a 30’s feel. Took an episode or two to get going, but this will be one of this season’s hits. – Watching.
Tower of Druaga - One joke series, which they showed in episode 1. Dropped
Special A - Not bad, could be another Ouren HSHC. Hasn’t quite got the funnies Ouren did, but shows promise and hasn’t annoyed me yet. Watching for now.
To-Love-Ru - Every bone in my body says not to watch this, and I’ve finally decided to listen to my bones. Used up whatever passed for humour in the first 2 episodes and now relies on rehashed plots and mindless fanservice. Dropped.
Kurenai - Excellent artwork, engaging characters and an interesting story. My pick of the season so far. Watching.
Golgo 13 - Hmmm… gritty & dark… but worth 50 episodes? Probably not. Dropped
Kyouran Kazoku Nikki - Silly, stupid and annoying. Avoid. Dropped
Amatsuki- Monsters, time travel and Meiji Japan. First episode was interesting and it’s come on in leaps and bounds since then. Another of this season’s very good offerings. Watching.
Kaiba - Experimental, surreal, off the beaten track and very good. No 2 pick of the season. Watching.
Soul Eater - Really like the artwork in this show (very Burton-esque) and quirky characters. Will watch for now, but story needs to improve - currently not sustainable for 51 episodes.
Himatsu – the Revelation - police scan victim’s brain for last images of killer - neat concept and a tight first episode. Watching.
Daughter of 20 Faces - Good story based on ‘Thief of 20 faces’. Given the decent pacing this is going to be a winner this season. Watching.
Real Drive - Sennou Chosashitsu - Production IG & Masamune Shirow. Miss this and you’ll probably miss a classic. Watching.
Crystal Blaze - Other blogs seem to enjoy this, but first episode and half (despite an interesting opening sequence) irritated the hell out of me. Dropped.
Library Wars – I’ll give this one a few more episodes. Strange concept – library armies fight government over free speech type thingy. Watching for now.
Not watching:
Kanokon (*shudder*)
Code Geass (haven’t seen 1st season, so pointless)
Blassreiter (bike & racing fans might enjoy this, but I won’t)
xxxHOLiC: Kei (haven’t seen 1st season, so pointless)
Vampire Knight (bishie vampires at school. Yawn)
Itazura na Kiss (might still have a look at this, if I have time)
Zettai Karen Children (*double shudder*)
Neo Angelique ~Abyss~ (bishoujo meets bishounen. Pass the bucket)
Kamen no Maid Guy (I haven’t finished with the bucket yet)
Junjo Romantica - (Shounen ai (boy lurve). Not my kettle of fish.)
Still to come
Hidamari Sketch x365 (but that’s already on my list to watch, given the brilliance of S1)
