The weather’s getting colder, but at least I have new anime series to warm me up. I didn’t catch too much Xam’d this month, which is a shame because I miss Furuichi and his funny, hateful remarks. There’s still several series I haven’t watched yet, and I’m still slowly making my way through Real Drive.
Top Five This Month:
- Kannagi: The production team has done a really great job with this adaptation so far, and the light-hearted comedy is even better than in the manga. Zange’s arrival means that Nagi can now display an even wider range of emotions.
- Gundam 00 Second Season: My favorite subplot is Sumeragi vs. Billy, but the Mister Bushido comments are amusing as well. I really like the time-skip because the incredible power jumps make much more sense. Unfortunately, I am quickly getting the feeling that I will be annoyed by Marina for the rest of the season.
- Soul Eater: So, what’s happening on the continents that the Deathscythes aren’t watching anymore? Loli-Medusa makes me think that maybe Shinigami should have called in a lawyer too, just to be on the safe side.
- Shikabane Hime: Aka: Although Ouri continues to be mostly useless, I’m enjoying the episodic stories and beginning to see the foundation that is being built. I figure the plot will be moving fairly slowly, since this one is already set to have a sequel.
- Yozakura Quartet: Ugh, the production values are sliding already, but the series has been entertaining (though not really original). I’m still in shock over learning that you can ride dogs.
Rising:
- To Aru Majutsu no Index: I thought this show would be completely generic, but so far the series has been entertaining. Too bad more magical clothing hasn’t shown up yet.
- Ga-Rei Zero: The episodes after the first episode have been enjoyable, but mostly because I have already read several volumes of the manga. Now, excuse me while I pedal off on my flaming rollasaur unicycle.
Falling:
- Kamen no Maid Guy: Last two episodes sucked.
- Taiga: I’m not sure what the perfect ratio of Tsun:Dere is, but I’m pretty sure it’s not 100:1.
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One of the founders of Sea Slugs, I handle most of the blog admin tasks while wearing my I AM BOSS shirt. I like my action series well choreographed, and my romance series extra trashy. I also have a soft spot for puns.
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GAREI MANGA IS SHIT. There I’ve said it. It makes the anime look bad! AHHHH.
Kannagi is alright, there were a few nice scenes none of which involved Nagi herself. Tsugumi’s breast battle winnage scene was a good chuckle.
Titania, One Outs, Kurogane no Line Barrel, Michiko to Hatchin are great as well.
But… Tadakichi-san?
I’m surprised that so many people have the same complaint about Taiga as you, I find the show to be cute. Minorin has added a whole new level of ridiculousness to it as well.
Gah, no Casshern!?!
I agree with you on Kannagi. I really wasn’t expecting much of the show but it’s turning out to be surprisingly good.
See ToraDora sucks, and I knew it from episode 1. After 3 seasons of ero no tsukaima, I just can’t take no moooore no more no more no more….~
Toradora deserves to be on this list… *emo now*
Maybe I like it because I haven’t watched ZnT… but it’s definetly the best show ever.
Zyl: That must be why Hime failed and had to kill her dog-comet.
tj han: I don’t usually put a show on the list if I’ve only watched one episode, although I don’t think I’ll be following any space operas or sports shows.
otou-san: This is true… Back then, however, I didn’t watch anime as carefully I suppose. This is the first time I researched dog-riding, and I was surprised to find it is real in real life.
Scamp: I wasn’t big on the retro-look of Casshern, but it did look very slick and promising (just not my cup of tea).
Hinano: I think Louise is on track to be my most-hated female anime character ever.
Gargron: I probably wouldn’t hate Taiga as much if I hadn’t watched ZnT. Taiga and Louise share the same voice actress (and many mannerisms), and as I mentioned before, I hate Louise.
Anime *is* real life.
I don’t agree with this top 5 and I think many people share my opinion. Who wrote this top list and how, based on what ?
Zyl: Watching anime is, at least.
For my money, Taiga beats Louise or Shana any day, so far.
I would put it at Shana >> Taiga >> Louise. Shana has Shana-tan which is an unfair advantage, and Louise just sucks.
I agree, Kannagi is fast becoming my favorite show of the season. Still I haven’t written off Toradora just yet, it does have it’s charm.
As for Marina, she’s ALWAYS been annoying.
Anime Real Drive is.
You know me Kabitzin, I love cute girls that sing and dance, which places Kannagi at the top of my list this season. HNNNNNNNNNG~!