Another – 02
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「Blueprint -思惑-」 (Omowaku)
Another is a series that can jar your senses with sound and rattle your nerves with silence.
Mirai Nikki – 14
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「非通知設定」 (Deleted Memory)
“Memory Reset”
To say that Yuno’s relationship with her “Yukkii” took a new turn would be quite an understatement, and I don’t mean her helping him to pee-pee.
Area no Kishi – 02
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「エリアの騎士」 (Eria no Kishi)
“The Knight in the Area”
I knew as soon as the close-up of the traffic light appeared that it was all about to hit the fan…
Chihayafuru – 14
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「はなよりほかにしるひともなし」 (Hana yori Hoka ni Shiru Hito mo Nashi)
“For There Is No one Else Out There”
It was always obvious that we weren’t going to get anything like a complete telling of this ongoing manga in two cours, but it’s becoming quite clear now that what we’re getting is only scratching the surface.
Another – 01
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「Rough sketch -素描-」 (Sobyō)
It’s very hard for a show with the kind of expectations I had for Another to live up to them, and after watching the premiere I have to say it didn’t. It surpassed them.
Mirai Nikki – 13
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「非通知設定」 (Hitsūchi Settei)
“Restricted Call”
There now, Asread – you didn’t need luminescent pink eyes to show that Yuno was batcrap insane this week, did you?
Area no Kishi – 01
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「僕はサッカーが好きです」 (Boku wa Sakkaa ga Suki Desu)
“I Like Soccer”
I’ve been pretty damn happy with my last two sleeper picks, Kamisama Dolls and Chihayafuru. So how does Winter’s candidate fare?
Chihayafuru – 13
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「きみがため」 (Kimi ga Tame)
“For You”
After a long build-up, the circle – or at least the triangle – is finally in place as Arata rejoins the narrative. This time, it looks as if he’s here to stay.
Mirai Nikki – 12
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「受信圏外」 (Jushin Kengai)
“Reception Outside Range”
“Thanks for the investigation diary. I’m sure it’ll help me beat the shit out of someone.”
Last Exile -Ginyoku no Fam- – 10
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「Illegal move」
A lot happened this week on Fam, including the long-awaited first appearance by yet another legendary character from the original series.