Spring 2012 Schedule
| Legend: | 0 | Divine | 0 | Prooof | 2 | Takaii | 2 | Guardian Enzo | 2 | unlisted |
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| 2 | verdant | 3 | Stilts | 2 | Stereoman | 2 | Zanibas | 2 | Cherrie | |
| 3 | BakaMochi | 2 | Moomba | 2 | Zephyr | 2 | Asobi | Not covering |
Ozuma and Uchuu Kyoudai have already premiered along with a few other shows and we’ll be seeing a deluge of new spring shows following suit beginning April 1st — so here’s a quick overview of what the Random Curiosity writers will be covering this season.
Like previous seasons, this is only a tentative overview of RandomC’s blogging plans for the new season. We also plan on writing about the first episode of some other shows that we’re not covering, so if something catches our interest, things might be shifted around and this schedule will be updated to reflect any changes.
The major thing you’ll probably notice is that we have seven talented new writers who just came on board. Check out their introductory posts and say hello if you haven’t already, and if you do have any questions or suggestions for them in their posts, please remember to be kind and respectful.
- Stereoman, who last season did a great job of covering the remainder of Senki Zesshou Symphogear, will be adding Tasogare Otome x Amnesia in addition to continuing coverage of FAIRY TAIL this season.
- Zanibas, fresh from doing an admirable job of finishing the coverage of Amagami SS+ plus, will be picking up Nazo no Kanojo X and Shirokuma Cafe.
- Cherrie, our third new writer, will be covering Accel World and Sankarea, so look forward to it!
- BakaMochi, who did a wonderful job of finishing coverage of Guilty Crown, will write about Hiiro no Kakera along with ZETMAN this season.
- Moomba’s excellent series introduction of Uchuu Kyoudai is out already, and you can look forward to reading about Medaka Box as well.
- Zephyr will continue the great coverage of Ozuma along with writing about the show Jormungand this season.
- Asobi will bring up the rear with coverage of Tsuritama and AKB0048.
Updates:
04/01: For now, coverage of Gundam AGE has been dropped.
04/02: Forgot to mention Guardian Enzo has dropped Area no Kishi .
04/18: Shining Hearts dropped.
06/11: BakaMochi has picked up Kuroko no Basuke in place of Guardian Enzo.
April 1, 2012 at 9:50 pmSyllen
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boo Gundam AGE
April 2, 2012 at 6:32 amThe Moondoggie
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Well AGE is getting boring. I mean can’t Sunrise put something together new? Gundams are fine but, you know, they should add some twist here and there in the plot.
Also the designs are getting meh. Rinne’s mech designs are 10x better.
April 2, 2012 at 6:33 amThe Moondoggie
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Sorry, WAS getting boring… not IS.
April 3, 2012 at 6:48 amGhostalker
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Gundam AGE getting boring? Really?
While I cannot wait for the next episode to air…
I have to admit thought that Gundam AGE was somewhat boring initially, but the last 4-5 episodes changed my impression completely.
April 11, 2012 at 10:06 pmRyougaZell
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I agree. Boo at not covering Gundam Age anymore.
April 1, 2012 at 10:00 pmCactus
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lol. The schedule is not colourful enough.
April 1, 2012 at 10:25 pmKentaiyoshimi
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They’re gonna run out of colours soon, lol. I’m already having a hard time differentiating between all the greens/ blues >.<
April 2, 2012 at 1:19 amLuxor
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There’s always shades of white and black. And don’t forget about patterns! Checkered, diamonds, chessboard, concentric circles, bubbles. Hell, you can have different colored patterns! The possibilities are endless!
xP
April 2, 2012 at 5:57 amYes!@
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No mercy for us color blind folks ;)
April 2, 2012 at 9:40 pmdeafvader
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Those who are not color blind are getting color blind
April 1, 2012 at 10:03 pmmaizhiime
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queen blade come on please give it a chance. there is more to it than fanservice i watched all the original series during the weekend and i can say for sure you can never judge a anime until you watch it.
April 4, 2012 at 9:01 pmSuppa Tenko
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Still too much boobies and not enough plot.
April 5, 2012 at 9:35 pmThe Moondoggie
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Oh come on! There’s plot right there. Sure it’s mixed in with all the porn material(which is 45% of the show), but at least there’s still a plot.
April 1, 2012 at 10:06 pmNikku
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I dud t realize how large this season was…holy moly…
Needs more color ;P
April 1, 2012 at 10:08 pmZen
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Lol, love how the “Divine” light blue legend is still under the table even though he isn’t blogging anymore. Sigh, everybody misses him… :(
Aside from that, it’s a shame that no one’s covering the two classics Saint Seiya and Lupin; kudos to Zephyr though for covering the third retro-style show, Ozuma…
April 2, 2012 at 4:04 amKit-A-Ron-Ron-Kat
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Maybe his
jersey numberschedule color will be retired after an emotional ceremony featuring his greatest posts ever, with none other than Omni as a guest star…April 1, 2012 at 10:13 pmLightnDark
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Divine: 0 T_T
Interesting choice selections though, each writers’ pick almost seems to fall under a certain niche if one scrutinizes carefully.
Let us hope that no pigeons were harmed in the process of selecting who does what, especially when it comes down to the 6th holy grail war.
Looking forward to the various coverages guys! and gals! and
trapsApril 1, 2012 at 10:28 pmCactus
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At first I thought the numbers in the legend were meant to indicate what no. writer it was instead how many shows they were blogging. But yes Divine = 0 ):
Who’s the trap!?
April 2, 2012 at 1:55 pmZanibas
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There are so many inside jokes in that comment I don’t even—
April 1, 2012 at 10:14 pmnagi
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Gundam Age drop suppose to be last minute April Fools?
April 1, 2012 at 10:22 pmunlisted
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It’s not an April Fools’ joke. We’re still trying to figure out what to do with AGE. While it is technically “dropped”, I will try to blog it in my off time.
April 1, 2012 at 10:15 pmwebkid94
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Where’s Kimi to Boku 2? Takaii dropped it? D:
April 1, 2012 at 10:43 pmRC fan56
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April 2, 2012 at 5:15 pmRC fan56
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29, that’s it? Well then Kimi to Boku 2 surely deserved to be dropped. I’ve always thought that show is for a very tiny segment of niche audience and this only confirms it. My fear of incoming negs was unwarranted. Good thing I didn’t trash KorewaZombie, which I bet that one has at least 10 times more of audience (No, that’s not a compliment, you guys!)
April 1, 2012 at 11:35 pmTakaii
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Seeing how it’s a sequel, I didn’t technically drop it.
We’ll see.
April 2, 2012 at 7:48 ampassing
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I might be more forgiving if Kimi to Boku 2 were Shōjo or even Josei. Then I will get it. As it is, it’s Shōnen and such shows give me a massive internal eyeroll. Massive~~~!!!!
April 2, 2012 at 8:55 amCactus
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It’s not classified as Josei? Or even shoujo. That just sounds wrong. It just feels so josei to me.
April 3, 2012 at 12:34 amGuardian Enzo
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Heh, GF Fantasy is technically a shounen mag, but they also publish Kuroshitsuji, Pandora Hearts and Nabari no Ou, among others. To say there’s a lot of crossover is an understatement.
The closest comp I would make for KtB is what Oofuri represents for sports manga (though Oofuri is certainly better). It may be about boys, but it’s hilariously idealized and they’re boys drawn – let’s be honest – from a female POV. I don’t think that’s a bad thing – both series are perfectly entertaining and Oofuri is a notch above that. But it is nice to have at least the occasional show like Danshi Koukousei that’s more authentically about the guy experience.
April 1, 2012 at 10:30 pmNerf
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Kind of surprised nobody is picking up Saint Seiya or Lupin III. Not that either are shows I personally would watch because I don’t have much familiarity with the originals, but the two are continuations of what are basically classics. In my opinion that doesn’t speak too highly of the diversity of writers here.
April 1, 2012 at 11:59 pmZen
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Totally agreed that it’s a pity, but I do think that our crew here at RC is pretty diverse; in their defense, it does take a special kind of person to venture out of his/her comfort zone and watch something that they
Zephyr is blogging Ozuma and Unlisted is watching Saint Seiya; that gives the two of them big points in my books in terms of diversity of taste…and Enzo did blog UN-GO a season or two ago…
And then there is the question of general popularity to consider. The purpose of a blog is to attract as many readers as possible; therefore, it makes little sense to blog something that would attract few readers. I remember back when Enzo was blogging UN-GO, there were weeks when he got fewer than 20 comments- which is abysmal for a site as popular as RC- and, I would imagine, also does very little to motivate the blogger…
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Having said that…
Mr. Average Joe stumbles across an old bone sticking out of a rock; to him the bone is worthless, so he kicks it aside…but then his neighbor who is a paleontologist comes along and sees the bone lying on the sidewalk. He picks it up and brings it to his lab for further study, recognizing it as a rare fossil, a key to unlocking the secrets of evolution. Only the paleontologist, with his exceptional insight in the field of paleontology, obtained either through nature or nurture, recognized the value of the fossil and dared to take that extra step of picking it up and studying it.
The same goes for classical anime, or any other unconventional genre; it takes a person with exceptional insight to discern their hidden value, and venture out of his/her comfort zone by taking the extra step to seek out this hidden, unique treasure by actually watching these things.
Most current-day anime fans (myself included) are too young to have had very much familiarity with these classical-(style) shows- if any at all- so it’s totally understandable and acceptable that most people can’t get into them. But if anyone feels like challenging him/herself this season and learning a thing or two about anime history, then I would urge you to consider giving Saint Seiya, Ozuma and Lupin III (Or any one or combination thereof) a try…I, for one will be watching all three…
April 2, 2012 at 1:38 amGuardian Enzo
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It is a shame UN-GO didn’t attract more interest, because it was an exceptionally odd and interesting series. Flawed, but fascinating – some of the most astute political commentary I’ve seen in an anime in ages.
I’m blogging Ozma too, and I did cover the first ep of Saint Seiya – not sure yet if I’ll keep it up (thought it was pretty good for what it was). As for Lupin, TBH I’d feel better about it if Okada Mari weren’t involved. It seems like a terrible fit to me.
April 2, 2012 at 2:04 amZen
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Over at LiA? Sweet, if you choose to continue blogging Saint Seiya, you’ll have my complete support (for what its worth) :Z ; I’ll try to post something insightful about it every week and hopefully get more people interested…
April 2, 2012 at 10:47 amxRichard
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Saint Seiya not popular enough? That’s arguably true. Let me rant a bit:
The whole point of Saint Seiya Omega is to reintroduce itself to the world with a new original story and a completely renewed main cast. If anything, THIS is the time to be talking about Saint Seiya. I just feel we are missing the new “Big 3″ here and that’s why seeing niche shows like AKB0048 having full coverage is kind of a let down (for me). It is extremely popular outside the USA, and I’m sure it will attract far more readers than some forgettable slice-of-life shows aimed at the Type B Otaku.
I don’t know if you would consider that /a/’s opinion has some sort of value, but every Saint Seiya Omega thread there is getting over 300 replies of civilized discussion. The show was very well received even the by biggest SS geeks.
I’m very satisfied with RandomC’s picks. That’s why for now I’ll just hope Omega gets a deserving First Impression post. And possibly, a writer will make an effort and pick it up as a 3rd series to cover.
And about Lupin III, I’m not as informed about it but it seems it’s in a similar situation.
TL;DR: RandomC should also cover Saint Seiya Omega.
April 2, 2012 at 4:40 pmZen
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@Enzo
I had pretty much the same feelings as you did when I first found out that Okada Mari was going to be responsible for the story. But after thinking things through a little, I’m now cautiously optimistic.
Here’s why:
More in spoiler tags…
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@xRichard
Even if we assume for the sake of argument that /a/’s opinion is completely worthless in terms of informative value (which is preposterous; every opinion tends to be worth something), the numerical significance of 300 replies cannot be ignored. Clearly Saint Seiya does at least have a significant degree of cult popularity.
However, it remains questionable whether this level of popularity is sufficient to justify committing to blogging the show weekly when measured against factors like how difficult it would be to blog this show due to a lack of familiarity, and whether the blogger’s limited time would be better spent blogging something with significantly more popularity that would invariably translate into many more views and comments.
Deciding to blog something like Lupin III or Saint Seiya is a big decision, and should therefore be subject to careful cost-benefit analysis. For example, if I were a blogger who had to choose between blogging Saint Seiya and Lupin III, I’d choose the latter because of my familiarity with the franchise.
Not saying that I wouldn’t love to see these two shows blogged, I totally would, but doing so is (arguably) infeasible from a blogger’s perspective. Just playing the devil’s advocate here…
April 1, 2012 at 10:30 pmshamaticgrl
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I demand more color! Blind me more!
Can’t wait for all the first ep reviews come out
April 1, 2012 at 10:36 pmcancerlad
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I use a program on my Mac called f.lux that changes the color settings at night, so that the display is easier on your eyes. One of the side effects is that colors tend to stand out more, greens in particular. When viewing the schedule with f.lux off, it was very difficult to differentiate the greens and pinks/purples from one another, but when f.lux was on, no problem.
Well, I thought that was interesting.
April 2, 2012 at 1:30 amLuxor
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Sounds like a program I would use, and not just because my handle is in there. I use a Java script that is kinda a bookmark, kinda a page utility. It makes the text off-white and the background black, and which makes it easier on the eyes and even highlights the light-blue background the author of each post gets in the comments. But it hides half of the colors in the schedule for some reason, so I might use f. lux. Or I might just change my monitor setting, heh.
April 1, 2012 at 10:42 pmtoodles
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I’m really surprised AKB0048 is being blogged
April 1, 2012 at 10:50 pmgod
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Use more contrasting colors!
April 1, 2012 at 10:51 pmricz
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No color on sengoku collection :C
I’m actually wondering what kind of anime is that one
Cuz up until know there’s still no trailer :C
April 1, 2012 at 10:53 pmrtangster
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OH WHY IS THERE NO KIMI TO BOKU 2? and LoliGundam?!
*sigh* hopefully some nice writer picks it up!
April 1, 2012 at 11:34 pmZanibas
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Red, red-orange, orange, yellow, lime, green, teal, blue-green, blue, purple, lavender, pink, brown, and gray.
I’m dizzy…
…but not dizzy enough to write! See you all this week! :3
April 1, 2012 at 11:40 pmNhelraios
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This schedule, damn! I couldn’t have asked for more. Thanks to all the writers and goodluck!
April 1, 2012 at 11:40 pmKiseki
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Inazuma Eleven GO 2 Chrono Stone…really shouldn’t be on here in the first place, as it is just going to be a new arc in the current series that started airing last year. It doesn’t air at 9:00 either, but at 19:00. And I thought the new arc would begin next week Wednesday but that is something I’m not sure about.
April 1, 2012 at 11:51 pmfeeble
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Any chance for some first impressions of series that you guys do not plan on covering?
April 2, 2012 at 12:45 amunlisted
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There is a pretty good chance that some may get snapshot posts.
April 2, 2012 at 12:01 amNhelraios
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Upotte looks like it would be fun.
I-I-It’s not like I want you guys to cover it or anything.
April 2, 2012 at 10:05 pmcancerlad
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Tsundere posting!?
April 2, 2012 at 12:12 amFlyTaggart
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What happens to Aquarion EVOL? If you dont go on covering it I wont get my full length pictures -.-
April 2, 2012 at 12:43 amunlisted
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I’m still covering it. AGE has been “dropped”, not EVOL.
April 2, 2012 at 12:52 amKagutsuchi
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Damn, I’m glad Zetman will be covered! ^_^
April 2, 2012 at 1:09 amNamzor
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Would of loved to see Lupin covered, but atleast everything else I’m watching is going to be. Thanks all for ur hardwork.
April 2, 2012 at 1:10 amFaye
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Ooh, how interesting. Looks like all the series I’ll be watching are going to be blogged by different writers. Looking forward to a great season, guys!
Just noticed that for the first time since Enzo joined RC, I’ll only be watching one of the series he’s blogging here… Makes me kinda sad, haha.
April 2, 2012 at 1:36 amGuardian Enzo
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Which one, Faye – Appolon? I think I got three pretty good choices, though I suspect Kuroko won’t get much of a following.
April 2, 2012 at 4:07 amTonameki
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I love the manga and have been following it since first chapter release. So expect at least one view every week Guardian Enzo :D
April 2, 2012 at 3:45 pmFaye
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Ah, it seems I’ve misread the chart. Glad you’ll be blogging Apollon! But yeah, you’re probably right about Kuroko, as is the fate of most sports anime, though that’s actually the other one I’ll be reading from you :) I also plan on watching Kimi to Boku S2, Fate/Zero S2, Tsuritama, and Hyouka, so I’ll be sure to drop by LIA as well if you’ll be blogging any of those there.
April 2, 2012 at 3:58 pmGuardian Enzo
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All 4 of those are locks for coverage, as long as then of them surprise me and turn out to be dogs.
April 2, 2012 at 1:20 amPash HebiTaka
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The thing that matter is that Accel World is being covered.
And the better ting is that most of the better anime series are being covered.
So why not look on the brighter side.
So I would have liked to say but……..
With Divine missing how can I be happy
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The new and old writers – Best of Luck – You gotta change this melancholic feeling of mine!
April 2, 2012 at 2:14 amCisla
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I’m glad that you’ve finally decided to cover AKB0048.
April 2, 2012 at 3:53 amacesoldia
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Wait..so no one is blogging Fate/Zero or am I blind and just dont see it..?
April 2, 2012 at 4:01 amHakarum
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verdant’s covering it , hell yea! can’t wait for his coverage of fate/zero s2!
April 2, 2012 at 3:54 amacesoldia
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oh nevermind i see in blue..verdant..whew!
April 2, 2012 at 4:11 amJiCi
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See people ? I told you that more bloggers would make life easier on RC.
April 2, 2012 at 5:43 amn0216332
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so many colours >:) if i follow to the end of this post i might reach a pot of gold.
April 2, 2012 at 6:01 amSeishun Otoko
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Great coverage guys. It seems like Area no Kishi will be dropped as well.
Also want to point out there’s more to Queen’s Blade than boobies ;)
April 2, 2012 at 6:58 amThe Moondoggie
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there’s more to Queen’s Blade than boobies
People will never believe us when we tell them that Sei.
April 4, 2012 at 9:03 pmSuppa Tenko
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I believe you, there’s also ass and lesbian scenes!
April 5, 2012 at 9:22 pmThe Moondoggie
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Nicepost, missing the point Tenko-san
/seven
April 2, 2012 at 6:18 ambelatkuro
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Having a hard time figuring out who’s covering what :/
So verdant’s the lucky one who got F/Z s2 huh. Looking forward to it.
And this means Enzo dropped Area no Kishi. Oh well. At least he’ll cover Kuroko.
Seems like there are only 2 shows on my watch list that’s not being covered.
This means I’ll be reading almost all the posts here. Should be fun.
Gundam AGE ;_;
April 2, 2012 at 6:23 amThe Moondoggie
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Only going to blog the talk-of-the-town shows huh? Looks like I’ll be spending more time around Cherrie’s pad more than anyone else… I can’t wait to see your input in Sankarea…
April 2, 2012 at 6:39 amThe Moondoggie
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WAIT a darn minute! Someone forgot Queen’s Blade!
April 2, 2012 at 7:01 amCherrie
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Not sure if that’s a good or bad thing… =P
April 2, 2012 at 7:04 amThe Moondoggie
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I’ll promise not to make trouble…
April 2, 2012 at 6:44 amKinny Riddle
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I’m getting confused by some of the way too similar colours here as well, lol.
Takaii, is that you covering Hyouka?
April 2, 2012 at 7:07 amCherrie
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Sorry, it’s hard to find 14 unique colors. And yes he is covering Hyouka! =)
April 2, 2012 at 7:06 amMAR-KLAC-VELOUS DE-KLAC-CADE
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na na na na na na hey hey hey goodbye PG-gundam age series we hardly knew ye.
indeed good news i’ve read on this yea better jump to HD version of GS.
as for looking to see sankarea see mention Jormungand hmm i’m bit hmm on give half now half later still wonder should i watch?
bit huh you left out QB’s rebel & fujiko anime give i’m commit to QB’s rebel while fujiko at least need some hmm to convince to watch.
& yet still don’t know watch girlfriend x due saliva/drool mention still like WHAT?
April 2, 2012 at 7:14 amThe Moondoggie
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So how many of us are willing to rebel for not including QB Rebellion?
Try reading the manga of MGX. I guess the drool part will rub other people the wrong way, but it’s not that bad. Think Sankarea, only drool/romance instead of zombie.
April 2, 2012 at 8:08 amMAR-KLAC-VELOUS DE-KLAC-CADE
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ugh i don’t manga book of any other anime just only GS series manga.
besides only few eps on those 5 mention then i see which i’m commit to spring give all in on qb’s rebel & sankarea.
April 2, 2012 at 7:16 amAkira
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Thanks Moomba for picking Medaka Box! I’m looking forward to your blogging!!
April 3, 2012 at 11:01 amMoomba
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I’m looking forward to writing about it – should be a blast!
April 4, 2012 at 9:04 pmSuppa Tenko
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Too bad it won’t get to ch 140-Life is Epic!
April 2, 2012 at 7:53 amboznia
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The only one I’m interested in that isn’t being covered is the new Lupin Series, but I expected that. Good work.
April 2, 2012 at 8:16 amSPIRAL
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STILTS has won my seal of approval. ;)
April 2, 2012 at 8:29 amRaso
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Someone should pick up Smile Precure :)
April 2, 2012 at 9:47 amAltritter
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Real bummer that AGE might get dropped, especially considering how much better gen 2 has been compared to gen 1.
April 2, 2012 at 2:08 pmKosmos
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I think unlisted was talking about covering it if there’s time/having snapshot posts…
There’s also Enzo’s blog! :D
April 2, 2012 at 10:25 amJen
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Sad! No one picked up kimi to boku s2?? looking forward to everything else though!
April 2, 2012 at 10:28 amAzuWolf
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I’m actually really happy that Verdant decided to keep covering Moretsu Pirates. I was almost certain that with all the new shows it would’ve been dropped.
April 2, 2012 at 11:42 amwalaoa
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Why is the fall preview below the announcements not removed yet? It is already spring .
April 2, 2012 at 11:51 amMDK
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saki….let’s fuckin go
April 2, 2012 at 11:51 amcshin9
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Fourteen writers?!
April 2, 2012 at 12:47 pmGuardian Enzo
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…no waiting.
April 3, 2012 at 8:38 amCroos
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Now you know how many writers it take to replace one android/robot blogger.
April 3, 2012 at 8:55 amThe Moondoggie
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I thought Divine is the freaking Gundam of blogging?
RC has definitely gone a long way.
April 2, 2012 at 1:22 pminnerchihiro
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Great coverage you guys. I’m happy that there are more writers on the site. Cheers to Random Curiosity!
April 2, 2012 at 2:04 pmgrey
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fawk ya my favourite bloggers on this site covering the only shows that i’m watching.
April 2, 2012 at 3:21 pmEGOiST
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Yay! Cherrie’s covering two of my most anticipated shows. ^w^ Looking forward to your reviews!
April 2, 2012 at 4:17 pmelmaton04
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so Takaii is doing Hyouka then, I approved.
April 2, 2012 at 5:34 pmKaka
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The abundance of writers make it available to cover most of the shows people are interested, including me, thanks!!! But I’m really surprised AKB0048 is covered while others like Kimi to Boku is not o.o Any reason behind choosing AKB0048 in particular? lol
April 2, 2012 at 6:21 pmGuardian Enzo
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It’s really a question of having at least one writer interested enough in a show to make it one of the 2 or 3 they blog. I’ll watch KtB II and probably blog it in digest form at LiA, but there were just too many shows this season that interested me more. I suspect many of the writers felt the same.
April 3, 2012 at 3:12 pmGuardian Enzo
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FYI, I posted my First Impressions on Kimi to Bokufuri today. Rather good first ep, I thought – S2 has the advantage of having Chizuru present all season.
That’s really how girls think boys act at sleepovers, isn’t it?
April 3, 2012 at 3:51 pmKaka
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Well fair enough :) Looking forward to your cover on KtB! And I would like to see how AKB0048 turns out… just for fun lol
April 2, 2012 at 6:47 pmRick
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Will you do a entry about the last two episodes of Persona 4?
April 2, 2012 at 8:46 pmverdant
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Yeah, it’ll come soon, sorry for the delay, I was working hard on the preview and stuff
April 2, 2012 at 9:48 pmdeafvader
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Enzo. you had a color change?
April 3, 2012 at 12:27 amGuardian Enzo
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I’m pretty sure that’s the same one…
April 3, 2012 at 4:59 ammagenta
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This is such a useless question but just out of curiosity, do you guys choose your own colours? I can’t help but feel that they somewhat correspond to your personalties. At least, my impression of your personalities.
April 3, 2012 at 5:02 amxRichard
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Hahaha, you sure are curious!
April 3, 2012 at 9:08 amGuardian Enzo
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I can’t give you the details, but Ritsu from R-15 devised an algorithm to choose colors for each blogger.
April 3, 2012 at 11:42 amZephyr
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Keh Keh Keh.
April 3, 2012 at 2:52 amCorn
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I actually didn’t think Shirokuma Cafe will get covered! Thank you Zanibas!
April 3, 2012 at 10:24 amZanibas
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Thanks for being one of the few to notice ^______^
April 3, 2012 at 7:30 amZero
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Jormungand will be the best series of the season. Not only because it’s by the Steins;Gate people, but it’s a kick-ass manga along the same vibes of Black Lagoon or Eden. Sorry Fate/Zero.
April 3, 2012 at 10:39 pmnonexistant
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-.-
April 4, 2012 at 9:06 pmSuppa Tenko
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But there really isn’t a story, just a bunch of 3-5 chapter arcs about random business deals and occasionally backstory to Jonah.
April 4, 2012 at 10:05 pmKJacket
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That really just dropped my expectations off a tall building. Oh well.
April 3, 2012 at 9:10 amThe Moondoggie
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Downloading AW preair episodes 1 and 2 at 500kb/s as of this writing….
April 3, 2012 at 7:36 pmmasso
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You guys dropped Gundam Age. That’s saying something considering this site went through the whole Gundam Seed Destiny.
April 3, 2012 at 10:52 pmelior1
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can somone blog smile precure first episode?
April 3, 2012 at 11:54 pmAzure
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Accel World Ep3 this friday ??
April 4, 2012 at 3:14 amCroos
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Nope my friend
We want to see the OP theme don’t we?
April 4, 2012 at 9:08 pmSuppa Tenko
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I can’t wait to find out what the Sword Art Online theme is going to be. Perhaps they’ll do 2 or three theme songs seeing how I’m pretty sure the first volume isn’t going to take 26 episodes. They’ll probably cover SAO, ALO, GGO and maybe Mother’s Rosario. I wonder if there might be an Accel vs SAO cross over OVA.
April 5, 2012 at 9:20 pmThe Moondoggie
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Yes we do Croos, but I went and see episodes 1 and 2 anyway.I’ll just re-download the episodes with the OP when they do come around.
April 4, 2012 at 3:18 amDCLXVI
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So…activity pl0x? Or have the new shows not come out yet?
April 4, 2012 at 3:26 amCroos
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Some shows like Zetman already aired. Other were only pre-air which is incomplete yet. One example is Accel World which already pre-aired 2 episodes though they didn’t put the OP and Ending theme.
Whats pl0x?
April 4, 2012 at 5:55 amDCLXVI
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It’s internet-retard-speak for “please”.
Show Spoiler ▼
April 4, 2012 at 4:30 amRC fan56
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Worth your limited busy time to watch: Uchuu Kyoudai, Fate/Zero
Deeply flawed: Accel World, Ozuma, Mirai Nikki
Either massive internal eyeroll inducing or boring nonsense genetic mumbo-jumbo: Kimi to Boku 2, A-Channel: +Smile, Mouretsu Pirates, Aquarion Evol, Natsuiro Kiseki, Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki
absolute pure grade garbage: Shiba Inuko-san, Gon, Recorder to Randoseru, Queen’s Blade, Kill Me Baby
And the rest…
April 4, 2012 at 9:32 amJunglepenguin
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Someone’s quick to judge. Have fun watching only 2 series.
April 4, 2012 at 10:23 amRC fan56
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Nah, I’m just very sensitive against BS shows. I see horse manure, I call it -and there are so many every season. Even if I were to pick 2 out of 40 as being “great”, that’s like 5% for greatness. That’s generous assessment, you know. If everything is so great, it must mean the quality standard is low. Not everyone can nor have time to watch through all the subpar stuff, just because they are there.
April 4, 2012 at 10:23 pmKJacket
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To be fair, it’s fine to leave out ‘subpar’ shows though it seems you’re going to leave out the ‘on par’ shows too. I hope you give them a chance or follow them on RC.
Those BS shows weren’t made specially for you by the way, there are lots of people who enjoy different things than you do. Entertainment is a simple but complicated subject.
April 5, 2012 at 12:35 amRC fan56
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Of course, it’s my opinion. Just saying something sucks doesn’t mean anyone has to agree to it. So no need to point out that they were NOT made for my taste. Geez. Don’t take it so personally just because I happen to dislike shows that you may or may not watch. I’m not exactly bad mouthing any viewers for watching, am I? If anything, I trashed some shows and unless you personally made them, I don’t see any reason to get so worked up about. It’s just some random shows, not your lives.
April 5, 2012 at 9:18 pmThe Moondoggie
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Have fun watching that boring Uchuu Kyoudai bullshit. Going to space? That’s it? Really? BORING!
Now Accel World: That’s real value right there. 3D graphics coupled with 2Dand we have the same animation that that we can get from the best games out there. Coupled with an intriguing storyline? The best of this season yet.
April 8, 2012 at 8:38 amsome guy
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there there, child. Feel better now? Don’t take criticism on your favorite show so personally. People may misunderstand that you are on payroll for Accel World, you know.
April 10, 2012 at 6:45 amThe Moondoggie
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Sorry, but when comparing something lame as “going to space/moon only” and something awesome like “conquering the online world”? Serious business.
April 4, 2012 at 10:08 amZaku Fan
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Nice to see Shining Hearts is going to get blogged. The anime’s homepage bread images are wonderfully delicious looking
April 4, 2012 at 11:48 amCroos
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If they bake this that would be awesome
April 4, 2012 at 7:59 pmDCLXVI
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I want one of those.
April 4, 2012 at 12:39 pmArky
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are Proof and Divine gonna still review Bleach and Naruto Manga?
April 4, 2012 at 3:42 pmCroos
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Prooof is still doing Bleach.
But Divine won’t cover Naruto but Zepher took over Naruto manga.
April 4, 2012 at 3:42 pmboingman
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Good luck to the team for the new season, though I admit that I hoped for Divine to continue blogging Fate/Zero.
@Stilts: Hope you can also find the time to blog the Zombie OVA. Doesn’t look like Takaii covered it.
April 4, 2012 at 8:00 pmDCLXVI
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You might want to add the Spring 2012 preview and schedule to the sidebars now.
April 5, 2012 at 2:09 amKusabi
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No plan to change the banner? I wholeheartedly agree if RandomC put back Saber Lily banner to welcome upcoming Fate/Zero S2.
April 5, 2012 at 7:12 amblt
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Nah I was sick of and am probably still sick of the Saber Lily Banner. I mean I liked it at first of course, but I would rather something Fresh. It can be Fate/Zero, but just another picture. Now, how about them side banners while we’re at it. Is it only Divine that has control of them or can the other authors edit the page design if he’s away/not active or even lurking?
April 5, 2012 at 7:35 amKusabi
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Hmm, then what about 7 Servants with their respective Masters for side banner? And for main banner, maybe from Accel World or Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? OtD, based on the result of recent polls? Okay, writers, make your choice. *with the tone of Jigsaw from SAW*
April 6, 2012 at 9:38 amAllie
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Should’ve had Louise for the end of Zero no Tsukaima :(
April 5, 2012 at 5:06 amhoh
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Have to say,the retro shows this season does have something up their sleeves and Random Curiosity should really give the new Lupin III a go as well.
The art work is exquisite and they somehow retains the vibe of the pencil works on the character design sheets in actual animation; On top of that, the plot is very mature and smart. Fujiko had to kill in this very first episode and the tricks Lupin & Fujiko use are actually smart as well as over the top; The design is filled with beautiful details, every thing from weapons/light boxes/vehicles down to a remote bomb detonator (which probably would only be used for once) received a lot of attention; last but not least, the music fits really well.
April 5, 2012 at 6:31 amwhatt!!
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No more gundam age? SAD. I’ll agree it was a boring start, but this arc is great, and the final third will prove to be the best yet. Is it the PG reputation? Meh.. I hope someone has the time and faith to bring it back, or at least blog it every once in a while. It was the main show I was reading here. (mecha junkie what can I say?) I am looking forward to Eureka Seven though, so there’s that. Lost one, gained one.
April 5, 2012 at 8:17 amMAR-KLAC-VELOUS DE-KLAC-CADE
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just saw fujiko anime slowly how lupin & fujiko meet.
give way it went quite ok give way designs on it quite unique i say wonder how will go give it’s going to be 13eps series give based on fujiko?
http://tenka.seiha.org/2012/04/the-woman-named-fujiko-mine-01-nipply/
April 5, 2012 at 9:13 pmThe Moondoggie
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To those who are curious of Accel World: The anime is WICKED SICK!
April 6, 2012 at 12:25 amChipp12
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Shirokuma Cafe is so boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooring. I’ve barely watched the first 15 minutes and dropped it afterwards.
April 8, 2012 at 8:35 amsome guy
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We get you that you hated Shirokuma Cafe, my friend. I like how you’re obsessed enough to go around different posts to write this. This takes focus and dedication!
April 6, 2012 at 9:36 amAllie
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Holy Batman that’s a lot of shows!
Good luck guys it’s going to be a good season :D
April 7, 2012 at 8:30 amROBB
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tnx guys :D
April 25, 2012 at 1:05 amNaYa
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Hmm, what exactly do the numbers represent?
I thought at first it was the broadcast time, but then started seeing things like 25:05 and 27:22 …
May 13, 2012 at 5:51 pmKJacket
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You are correct, it is the broadcast time. 25:05 means 1:05am into the next day and 27:22 is 3:22am. Usually you would stay up to watch it rather than sleep at 9pm and wake up 4 hours later just to watch the show. Also, the show could be filed under the same day so that you wouldn’t miss it rather than early next day because you may not read the schedule for the next column and by the time you wake up to read it, the show would’ve finished airing a long time ago.