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Guardian Enzo February 27, 2012 February 28, 2012 Another / First Impressions

Another – 08

「Hair stand -紺碧-」 (Konpeki)

Any notion that this would be a laid-back “breather” episode was out the window for me in the first three minutes of Another this week.

Guardian Enzo February 26, 2012 February 26, 2012 First Impressions / Mirai Nikki

Speaking as a huge fan of the manga, I’m extremely pleased with what Asread did with the chapters that made up this week’s episode – some of the most important of Mirai Nikki, and among my favorites.

Guardian Enzo February 24, 2012 February 24, 2012 Area no Kishi / First Impressions

Area no Kishi – 08

「決着」 (Kecchaku)
“Conclusion”

Those who have lost, shall regain again…

Guardian Enzo February 24, 2012 February 24, 2012 First Impressions / Steins;Gate

Steins;Gate – 25 (Bonus Episode)

「シュタインズゲート横行跋扈のポリオマニア」 (Oukoubakko no Poriomania)
“Egoistic Poriomania”

Note to self – “I am mad scientist. United States. Chaos. And invade!” is the wrong thing to say to Homeland Security

Guardian Enzo February 21, 2012 February 21, 2012 Chihayafuru / First Impressions

Chihayafuru – 20

「くもゐにまがふおきつしらなみ」 (Kumoi ni Magō Oki tsu Shiranami)
“The Crusting Waves Almost Look Like Clouds in the Sky”

Only five more Taichi Tuesdays to go. Can it really be possible?

Guardian Enzo February 20, 2012 February 28, 2012 Another / First Impressions

Another – 07

「Sphere joint -変調-」 (Henchou)

It’s the small and profound moments in Another that elevate what could be just a fascinating intellectual exercise into something that truly connects on a gut level.

Guardian Enzo February 19, 2012 February 19, 2012 First Impressions / Mirai Nikki

Mirai Nikki – 19

「全件削除」 (Zenken Sakujo)
“Delete all Messages”

I actually enjoy the omakes at the end of Mirai Nikki episodes, but I’ve noticed that their absence tends to be a good sign – it usually means the pacing of the ep was as batcrap crazy as Yuno herself, and that’s the Mirai Nikki I like best.

Guardian Enzo February 17, 2012 February 17, 2012 Area no Kishi / First Impressions

Area no Kishi – 07

「王様の帰還」
“The Return of the King”

It’s pretty clear that neither the mangaka or the director of this adaptation was too worried about unrealistically building up Araki Ryuuichi, but the shaft of light from the heavens as he walked (floated?) onto the pitch may just have been a bit much…

Guardian Enzo February 14, 2012 February 14, 2012 Chihayafuru / First Impressions

Chihayafuru – 19

「ながらへば」 (Nagaraeba)
“As the Years Pass”

So I’m thinking if you didn’t love this episode of Chihayafuru, this is definitely not the series for you…

Guardian Enzo February 13, 2012 February 28, 2012 Another / First Impressions

Another – 06

「Face to face -二人-」 (Futari)

So if Steins;Gate can win fan polls for “Best Romance” of 2011, can Another with them for 2012?

Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun S2 – Episode 01 Review: Yes, the mangaka did it on purpose for the humor! Jan 17, 20:19

Reader’s Choice – Best of Anime 2024 Poll: Sure did. It was fantastic. Jan 17, 07:48

Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun S2 – Episode 01 Review: I was confused how the boy and girl have similar names as well. Did the author do that on purpose? Jan 17, 07:47

Reader’s Choice – Best of Anime 2024 Poll: There sure was – they picked up right where Season 2 left off. Production I.G. is still running the show,… Jan 16, 04:28

Winter 2025 Preview: And for me and anyone else in the same boat, carryovers!: Amagami-sanchi no Enmusubi — Tuesdays. Chi – Chikyuu no… Jan 14, 09:56

Reader’s Choice – Best of Anime 2024 Poll: Normally I’d write a longer post, but life’s been busy and I haven’t enough time to make a longer comment.… Jan 13, 15:57

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – Episode 25 Review: I mean, it does seem as if Jinshi is at least growing more as a character in some respects, so… Jan 12, 22:14

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – Episode 25 Review: I agree, this is certainly a stand out already even though the season has just begun. I’m certainly grateful to… Jan 12, 22:13

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