2007 - Random Curiosity

Omni February 8, 2007 February 9, 2007 First Impressions / Kanon

Kanon – 19

Summary:
Seven years ago, when Yuuichi had to return home because winter break was ending, he made a promise to Ayu that he’d come play again the next year.

Omni February 8, 2007 February 9, 2007 CODE GEASS / First Impressions

CODE GEASS – 17

Summary:
As he sits in a thinking position, Lelouch recalls how he had confronted Suzaku about his past in the aftermath of the Mao incident.

Omni February 8, 2007 February 17, 2007 First Impressions / Soukou no Strain

Soukou no Strain – 12

Summary:
To start the battle with the Deague ship that is under Ralph’s control, Lottie and company face off against a huge cloud of Tumors.

Omni February 7, 2007 February 7, 2007 CODE GEASS / PV

SunSet Swish – Mosaic Kakera PV (CODE GEASS ED2)

I hadn’t listened to much SunSet Swish between when they did Bleach’s ED My Pace until very recently. But ever since I first heard Mosaic Kakera from the online promo over a month ago, I’ve been listening to some form of the song (either from the promo or the tv-sized anime ED) over and over again. It’s definitely my favorite of the four GEASS OP/EDs so far.

Omni February 7, 2007 February 7, 2007 First Impressions / Negima!?

Negima!? – 19

Summary:
Though they’re in the magic world, Negi is still holding classes and even Nekane is attending now.

Omni February 6, 2007 February 11, 2007 DEATH NOTE / First Impressions

DEATH NOTE – 17

Summary:
A mysterious new figure has taken up killing criminals under a deal with Rem that allows him to do whatever he wants with the Death Note afterwards.

Omni February 6, 2007 February 6, 2007 D.Gray-man / First Impressions

D.Gray-man – 18

Summary:
When he catches Lenalee and Jake Russell chatting, Komui finds it suspicious that she won’t tell him what they were talking about.

Omni February 6, 2007 February 6, 2007 Ayakashi Ayashi / Fate/stay night / Random Musings

Random Musings – 234 Days Since FSN Edition

Two really quick things before I go to bed:

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 234 days since the final episode of Fate/stay night last year. That’s how long I’ve been waiting to hear Kimi to no Ashita, and now it’s finally been released on Tainaka Saichi‘s latest single. FSN certainly had it’s ups and downs, but this song brings back all the good memories, particularly of the ending. 234 days…time sure goes by fast.

The few of you who still watch Ayakashi Ayashi may have noticed that I haven’t blogged the show in a couple of weeks. I really just couldn’t motivate myself to continue watching because it didn’t interest me enough, so I’ve dropped it. My apologies to those of you who were still keeping up.

jaalin February 5, 2007 July 4, 2007 FreezeFrame / Manabi Straight!

FreezeFrame: Widespread Enjoyment

I’ve always liked Shrek for its approach on the “family movie” genre – Shrek seemed to be the first major piece of American animation that had elements catering exclusively to the PG-13 and up crowd. Say what you will about Aladdin and his phallus-palace, but Shrek was the first to have no qualms about dishing out the adult jokes. Similarly, Japanese anime studios are very keen on their audiences – as far as the past-midnight shows go, it’s not a concern of age group, but rather one of… “moe preference.”

Since Manabi Straight is an anime about grade-schoolers, that means it’s a kid’s show, right?

Heh.

Omni February 4, 2007 February 5, 2007 First Impressions / Manabi Straight!

Manabi Straight! – 05

Summary:
When Manabi comes down with the mumps and has to miss a week of school, Mikan and Mei are left to take care of the student council responsibilities.