Kyou no 5 no 2 – 01

「グラグラ、スーパーボール、ノリノリ、アメフリ」 (Guruguru, Suupaa Booru, Norinori, Ame Furi)
“Loose, Super Ball, In High Spirits, Rainy Weather”

First Glance:
If you’ve been looking for a chapter-based slice of life comedy to fill the void Azumanga Daioh left a long time ago, Kyou no 5 no 2 (Today in Class 5-2) might just fit the bill.

Akane Iro ni Somaru Saka – 01

「あかね色のファーストキッス」 (Akane Iro no Faasuto Kisu)
“Madder-Red First Kiss”

First Glance:
It’s a little bit concerning when I can go through the cast list for a show and instantly recognize every single name on it (in Japanese) off the top of my head, but that’s what we have here with Akane Iro ni Somaru Saka—quite possibly the romance comedy of the season.