Accel World – OVA
「Reverberation; 残響」 (Zankyou)
This episode was a great standalone feature and regardless of whether it’s a “filler” or actual material from the novels, I still think it adds to the story. It’s like the aftermath for the season finale and that’s why I didn’t mind revisiting it.
Zetsuen no Tempest – 01
「魔法使いは、樽の中」 (Mahoutsukai ha, Taru no Naka)
“The Sorceress in the Barrel”
Zetsuen no Tempest may have a generic appearance, but a dramatic opening filled with quotes from Hamlet, great animation by the studio Bones, and powerful themes are more than enough to make up for it.
Chuunibyou Demo Koi ga Shitai – 01
「邂逅の…邪王真眼」 (Kaikou no … Ja Ou Makoto Me)
“An Unforseen Encounter…the Tyrant’s Eye of Truth”
Have you ever waved your hand at an automatic door (a train, an elevator, a grocery store front door) and been secretly delighted when it opened on cue? Don’t lie; I know you have. Now what would happen if you kept doing that, out in the open for all to see…and it led to love? I wonder…