Well, I haven't posted here yet... it's about time. I've watched at least 2 episodes of each - but I have watched three episodes for most of them:
Things I just can't get enough of:
1) Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii - This one has blown my mind. Even though there are so many series airing on Saturdays, this is the one I first frantically search for. It has the right pacing and loveliness - it's "The Pilot's Love Song" 1,000,000,000 times better. I'm hoping that this becomes a long series.
2) Mekakucity Actors - Yes, yes, yes, this series is doing quite fine. I'm a little worried that the ending might be slightly disappointing since this is only 12 episodes, and we've just figured out what's going on after episode 3. I like mysterious starts, but normally they have 20+ episodes to work with. Nonetheless, this has a long way to go before I start disliking it.
3) Black Bullet - Another short series that I wish was longer. As of episode 2, we already have some insight into the whole plot and some character development. I'm really excited where this may go.
4) Captain Earth - I already feel something for the characters both in times of tribulation and in times of sadness. That just shows how much thought is put into this series. Also, I can't wait to find out what happens to these characters.
5) Haikyuu!! - It's not a
Kuroko, but man is this good. The comedy is perfect, and the animation from Production I.G. is great as always.
6) Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei - This is another one that I just have to jump on the episode when it comes out. I really like the main character, and I
know that he's hiding something.
7) M3: Sono Kuroki Hagane - We haven't gotten a full grip on what is really going on, but this series has plenty of time to make that happen (24 episodes!). The beginning - while a little confusing - is still very good and intriguing.
8) Isshuukan Friends. - As everyone else has said, this is just plain adorable. While that sometimes puts me off, the MC's friend is priceless. If he is in the episode, that episode is golden.
9) Hitsugi no Chaika - This definitely has
The Scrapped Princess feel, and I
LOVED that series. Characters are interesting, and plot is basic but good.
Things that are okay... but not great:
1) Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou - I love the colors, and the characters can be good too. It just sometimes feels a little off though... for a romance/comedy, I mean.
2) Gokukoku no Brynhildr - I might change my mind about this one, but we'll see. I had high expectations that will definitely have to be revamped. Right now, there is just a lot of blood and weird people... and more blood.
3) Kamigami no Asobi - What can I say? It's a guilty pleasure. Yes, I did find
Amnesia to be interesting (with many, many faults). However, as of this point, this one beats most harem/game series. It's better than
Amnesia,
Uta Pri (I might be in trouble for saying that), and some others that I just can't think of as of this moment. It already showed us what looks to be the ending... which can be either good or bad. We'll see.
4) Kiniro no Corda: Blue♪Sky - This is so mediocre to the first series. The characters aren't lovable, the plot is weak, and it just feels cliche overall. I'll probably continue with it to the end, but it really has to pick up for me to think it good.
5) No Game No Life - If it weren't for that fan service and strange sibling relationship, this might have been on par with some of the best series this season.
6) Ryuugajou Nanana no Maizoukin (TV) - Another interesting adventure series that is spoiled... because of a crazy pervert.
Things I take episode by episode:
1) Akuma no Riddle - I couldn't get enough of the PV, but I still had some reservations because of the genres listed with the series (ex: yuri). Now, I've learned that that can be slightly misleading especially for currently airing series, and I am glad to say that as of episode 3 there has been nothing to worry about. I like games of life & death - so we'll see if this can meet my expectations.
2) Kanojo ga Flag wo Oraretara - Okay, I have to say this. I
hate the character designs. Those chubby faces drive me insane, and the animation in general looks so childish. Once I get over the animation, this actually is a series that holds me in suspense. At first I thought that these flag things on the top of people's heads were jokes... but who knew that some actually show if people might die? I liked the darker and more serious turn that the series has decided to provide in order to offset the fluff. Also, the series really knows how to end episodes. No matter how boring the first 15+ minutes may have been, the last 4 or so minutes always leaves me begging for more.
3) Selector Infected WIXOSS - If there is anything that I might drop, it might be this. I should have learned already that series based off of card games (besides Chihayafuru of course) are not my thing.
4) Seikoku no Dragonar - I'm waiting for this one character to show. Otherwise, I might just drop the series. It's ridiculous, and the interesting plot glimpses have yet to be of much use.
Series carried over:
1) Diamond no Ace - I learned that this was another Production I.G. series so I just had to give it a shot. Needless to say... THIS IS AWESOME! I can't believe that I held off of this series for so long. The main catcher steals the show while the MC is just perfect in his own way (boy, he has you laughing 3/4 of the time while being serious for the last 1/4). I'm through episode 9 now, and I wish that I just had the time right now to marathon to the current episode.
2) Fairy Tail - After skipping about 30 episodes because funimation and crunchyroll can't provide them and my library won't add it to their collection, I'm on episode 57. This is another one that I want to catch up on so I can watch the new season.
3) Nisekoi - You may love it, or you may hate it. For me, I love this series. It has the right mix of romance and comedy. Also, for some strange reason, I'm not bothered with the lack of advancement in the romance section. Let the boy trouble over lovers - it's amusing and fine by me.
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4) One Piece - I may never ever catch up, but I love the series and characters anyway.
5) Tonari no Seki-kun - With every new episode, I'm starting to get bored of it more and more. Part of me wishes it had ended earlier when I was excited about the series. Now, it feels like it's forcing itself. We'll see if it decides to pick up.
By the way, who is currently airing/simulcasting
Atelier Escha & Logy? That was a series that I really wanted to watch, but I haven't seen anyone pick it up as of yet. Crunchyroll, Funimation, Hulu, and Daiskui all don't have it as far as I know. :/
Don't expect another update... for a long time.
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