「African Golden Butterflies phase. 1」

You can never get enough of Valmet.

「栄光ある古典部の昔日」 (Eikouaru Kotenbu no Sekijitsu)
"The Antiquity of the Classics Club and Their Glory"

Unlike other mystery shows where there's only a single person who has the ability to put facts together, I was pleasantly surprised with Chitanda, Satoshi, and Mayaka's ability to keep up with Houtaro.

「星屑セレクション」 (Hoshikuzu Serekushon)
"Stardust Selection"

You’ve asked and they answered.

…Okay, so you didn’t, but they still answered. AKB0048 presents to you……Kalashnikov-toting idols.

「暴きの輪」 (Abaki no Wa)
"Ring of Exposure"

It's past the halfway point, and with all the different plot threads hanging about, the second half looks to be as robust and fast-paced as the preceding episodes were.

Kajiura Yuki has long been one of my favourite soundtrack composers, both in the anime and video game industry. With series like .hack//SIGN, Mai-Otome, Pandora Hearts, and of course, Fate/Zero under her belt, it's always fair to expect great things. For Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica she brings us a typically unique soundtrack filled with unintelligible lyrics, folk influences and Latin titles!

Important note: There will be spoilers. If you haven't watched Madoka and plan to do so in the future do not read this post!

「プールとYシャツと⇔宿題」 (Puuru to Y-Syatsu to Syukudai)
"Pool and Y-Shirt and ⇔ Homework"

When summer rolls around and there's talk about the pool, we all know what it's time for right? If you were thinking swimsuits, beaches, and lots of fanservice -- you're completely wrong!

「謎のステップ・アップ」 (Nazo no Suteppu Appu)
"Mysterious Step Up"

Learning to be honest is a hard thing to do.

「Retribution; 応報」 (Ouhou)

Chiyuri's such a great girlfriend! All she needs are sweets and a few books to relieve some anger and stress. I've chucked a book at someone before - not in the head but in a more sensitive area. You can imagine the rest.

「復讐乙女」 (Fukushuu Otome)
"Revenging Maiden"

This was somehow both unexpected and expected…

「絆の綻び」 (Kizuna no Hokorobi)
"Breaking of Bonds"

Hey Ryou, be cool and stay in school. Oh, and also – angst ahoy!

「奪回」 (Dakkai)
"Recovery"

Excellent! We're now seeing some proper crazy mahjong, and what's more the episode didn't progress exactly as I expected it would. I like it when I'm pleasantly surprised.

「正義の在処」 (Seigi no Arika)
"Where Justice is Found"

「２つ言っておくぜ」 (Futatsu Itteokuze)
"Let Me Tell You Two Things"

What’s this – Dad showing up on Mother’s Day?

「あなたに…出会えたから」 (Anata ni... Deaeta kara)
"Because I... Met You"

So we get kissing, licking and almost-nudity all in one episode... that's nice =)

「拝啓日々人」 (Haikei Hibito)
"Dear Hibito"

How's that for foreshadowing?

「パンダくんのダイエット/目指せ！ワイルドパンダ」 (Panda-kun no Daietto/Mezase! Wairudo Panda)
"Panda's Diet/Strive for it! Wild Panda"

Go home and be a panda man.

「へこたれてジャーキング」 (Hekotarete Jakingu)
"Discouraged Jerking"

"I’M ON A BOAT!"

「狙われたルーシィ」 (Nerawareta Ruushii)
"Targeted Lucy"

Everyone is Lucy!