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theskritabidesIs summer usually a dismal season for anime, like the Hollywood equivalent of releasing a movie in February or August? Or is it just me? I had marked eight shows to check out this season; so far half of them have had subbed first episodes released--and already I've dropped three. The only one I'm keeping is Kuroshitsuji II, which I'll save to talk about until I can do a post of recs for the season. Here's what didn't stick for me:
Seitokai Yakuindomo -- No interest in the characters or the story; felt the characters would irritate me too much over time.
Sekirei ~Pure Engagement~ -- Whoops! This one is a sequel and I already rejected the original when it aired.
Highschool of the Dead -- I know, it's pretty surprising that a show promising so much gore would interest me, but it's the only anime of the new season, as far as I know, that features Miyano Mamoru's sweet voice. So I watched the first episode and I was prepared to get through all the head-smashing, flesh-tearing, cannibalistic (or do we not consider it cannibalism since "they" are undead and no longer classified as human?) violence AND to get through all the gratuitous T&A fanservice shots. But then Mamoru's character got BITTEN. And then his head was smashed in by his best friend just as he turned. D'oh.
Still to come:
Digimon Xros Wars, which I'm not sure I'll even watch but since it's Digimon, I'm compelled to collect it.
Legend of the Legendary Heroes, which is another one I'm not sure about but the title alone makes me want to give it a try.
Nurarihyon no Mago, which I was on the fence about because demons/monsters/supernatural is not really my cup of tea, but it looks like there might be a caretaker archetype/dynamic I won't want to miss. Also, Fukuyama Jun.
Occult Academy, which I realize seems to involve the things I just said I'm not into, but this one has time-travel. And I also like this promo picture, which probably has nothing to do with anything but nevertheless is enough to make me give it a try. ETA: Just watched episode 1 on Crunchyroll and am upgrading this one to the "watching" list.
Seitokai Yakuindomo -- No interest in the characters or the story; felt the characters would irritate me too much over time.
Sekirei ~Pure Engagement~ -- Whoops! This one is a sequel and I already rejected the original when it aired.
Highschool of the Dead -- I know, it's pretty surprising that a show promising so much gore would interest me, but it's the only anime of the new season, as far as I know, that features Miyano Mamoru's sweet voice. So I watched the first episode and I was prepared to get through all the head-smashing, flesh-tearing, cannibalistic (or do we not consider it cannibalism since "they" are undead and no longer classified as human?) violence AND to get through all the gratuitous T&A fanservice shots. But then Mamoru's character got BITTEN. And then his head was smashed in by his best friend just as he turned. D'oh.
Still to come:
Digimon Xros Wars, which I'm not sure I'll even watch but since it's Digimon, I'm compelled to collect it.
Legend of the Legendary Heroes, which is another one I'm not sure about but the title alone makes me want to give it a try.
Nurarihyon no Mago, which I was on the fence about because demons/monsters/supernatural is not really my cup of tea, but it looks like there might be a caretaker archetype/dynamic I won't want to miss. Also, Fukuyama Jun.
Occult Academy, which I realize seems to involve the things I just said I'm not into, but this one has time-travel. And I also like this promo picture, which probably has nothing to do with anything but nevertheless is enough to make me give it a try. ETA: Just watched episode 1 on Crunchyroll and am upgrading this one to the "watching" list.
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Date: 2010-07-05 11:34 pm (UTC)I'm afraid even Miyano Mamoru wasn't enough motivation for me to attempt to watch "Highschool of the Dead." I really don't get the attraction with zombies.
I also admire the name "Legend of the Legendary Heroes" -- I don't know if they meant to do that or not, but it is awesome. I haven't watched any of it... or any of these, yet, though I had a similar "hmmmmm, probably not, but maybe?" reaction to Occult Academy. Oooh, I just noticed your ETA -- I will have to visit Crunchyroll and give it a try!
Speaking of good things to watch on Crunchyroll -- did you watch the drama "RH Plus"? I watched the entire series there recently... twice. It is so terribly adorable I can barely stand it. ♥
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Date: 2010-07-06 04:38 am (UTC)Actually, this season could be an opportunity to catch up on all the anime I've downloaded but failed to watch in the past. Maybe it's time for Nabari no Ou.
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Date: 2010-07-07 04:17 am (UTC)Yay, Nabari no Ou! I'm a little melancholy about the Nabari no Ou manga, because it's only got three chapters to go before the end of the series. And Ouran's not far from ending, either... I don't want them to drag on unnecessarily, but still, I will miss the prospect of new chapters! I hope the mangakas embark on new projects that thrill me as much as their old projects.
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Date: 2010-07-07 05:14 am (UTC)Yeah, Ouran. I also don't want it to end, but I'm kind of ready for Tamaki to find peace and joy. I mean, I know it's going to be a happy ending--but I want that boy to practically drown in all the love bestowed upon him by everyone.
Wifelet! We must catch up soon! ♥
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Date: 2010-07-06 04:02 am (UTC)no subject
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