Eureka Seven AO – 03

「スティル・ファイティング/secret operation」 (Sutiru Faitingu)
“Still Fighting”

On every scene change this week I kept thinking “It can’t be over yet, can it?” I wanted this ep to keep going and going but it felt as if it flew by, and that’s a sure sign that everything is clicking. With a setup this interesting, a MC this good and a beloved franchise that’s still being held mostly in reserve, the potential for Eureka Seven: Astral Ocean seems almost unlimited.

Rinne no Lagrange – OST

Rinne no Lagrange OST

Written by Suzuki Saeko in collaboration with music production duo TOMISIRO, the Rinne no Lagrange OST is easily one of my favourites from the Winter line-up. Neither of the two artists have worked on much that I’m familiar with – most of their work seems to be confined to the Keroro Gunsou franchise which – in my opinion – makes the quality of the LagRin OST even more impressive to behold. While not as diverse in genre as some anime soundtracks, there’s still an impressive range of styles, though on the whole, the soundtrack comes across mostly as electronic interspaced with more comedic instrumental tracks.

Rinne no Lagrange OST

Medaka Box – 04

「どっちやねん!!/願いがあるなら」 (Docchi Yanen!! / Negai ga aru nara)
“Make your choice!! / If you’re going to make a wish…”

Picking up from where we left off last week, it’s time for an epic battle between Zenkichi and Akune! Who will win? Only the psychic octopus knows the answer to that one! Well, him and those of us who have watched the episode…

Jormungand – 03

「ムジカ・エクス・マキーナ Phase.1」 (Mujika Ekusu Makina Phase.1)
“Musica Ex Machina Phase.1”

There was going to be another guest lecture, but it seems that loco Koko’s busy fighting off assassins at the moment. To make up for her absence, I have with me new arms dealing lessons, straight from the battlefields of the Middle East!

Note: Regarding my coverage of the Naruto manga, there will be no new chapter until 5/9 due to Golden Week.