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「この五人がいれば」 (Kono Gonin ga Ireba)
“As Long as the Five of Us are Together”

This episode marks the pseudo-finale (the last episode to air) and the end of the current arc of Kokoro Connect. I always felt that this arc would focus more on Himeko/Iori’s interest in Taichi, but this episode definitely zoned in on Iori.

「衛士の一分」 (Eishi no Ichibun)
“An Eishi’s Honor”

“Achieve your mission with all your might. Despair not until your last breath. Make your death count!”
With the end of the arc comes the series’ best episode yet and a glimpse into what Muv-Luv’s all about.

「痛みを伴う面接」 (Itami o Tomonau Mensetsu)
“Painful Interview”

It would suck to catch a virus and be unable to see Hibito off at this late stage.

「ツイセキ×デ×ブンセキ」 (Tsuiseki x de x Bunseki)
“Pursuit x And x Analysis”

I hope people keep talking about the impending demise of Madhouse, because every time they do the studio does something that really knocks your socks off.

「奈落の淵」 (Naraku no Fuchi)
“Edge of Hell’s Abyss”

This week we have an episode in two parts, the first a light-hearted glimpse into another unexplored part of the SAO system, the second a far more tense and action-packed boss battle with one of the toughest bosses to date.

「ルーシィとミッシェル」 (Ruushii to Missheru)
“Lucy and Michelle”

All trains eventually terminate, and that moment is here for us – the passengers of this enjoyable filler train. It is time to step off the train at its final station.

「ギャラクシー・トゥ・ギャラクシー/coral carriers」 (Gyarakushī Tu Gyarakushī)
“Galaxy 2 Galaxy”

I hardly know where to start, but “Damn!” is as good a place as any.

「定家と式子 式子内親王 権中納言定家」 (Teika to Noriko Shokushi Nishinou Gon Chunagon Teika)
“Teika and Noriko Princess Shokushi Gon Chunagon Teika”

Just as quietly as it began, Uta Koi ends its run without much fanfare.

「ファイナルステージ」 (Fainau Suteji)
“Final Stage”

Pettanko Assemble! The tone of the show is shifting towards the sentimental, but this episode goes to prove why it isn’t a bad thing, while still keeping up the exuberant spirit Dog Days’.

「新しいパンダ／グリズリーバーの同窓会」 (Atarashii Panda/Gurizuriibaa no Dousoukai)
“New Panda/Reunion at Grizzly Bar”

MC469MA is in the house! Raise the roof! Whoop whoop!

It’s that time of the year again, time for the final season schedule of 2012. It’s been a good year, full of grand changes for RandomC and fun anime for all involved…but I’ll save the reminiscing for the the year end post. For now, here’s what we’re planning on covering this time!

As with previous seasons, this is a tentative overview of RandomC’s plans for the new season. We’ll also be doing introductory posts about many of the shows we’re not covering, so if something catches one of our eyes, things will be shifted around to accommodate. The schedule will be updated to reflect any changes.

…more after the jump.

「天叢雲劍」 (Ten Murakumo Tsurugi)
“The Sword of Ama no Murakumo”

Bravo, Campione!. You’ve finally fulfilled your innate destiny with those kissing scenes. Could be slighty NSFW.