Nagasarete Airantou – 17
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The ugliest animals make the hottest chicks. Is it bad to lust over a whale and an elephant? Airantou sez – anything goes!
Random Curiosity Power Rankings – July 2007
Time for the July rankings – the new summer shows have been given a couple episodes to prove themselves, and for now, here’s how they stand. Needless to say, the new season isn’t looking too strong, but there are several shows that could surprise – although I doubt they are going to displace any of the top 5. How about combining some shows, like having Kotonoha finally pop a vein, and chopping down Pink Supervisor with a string of baka baka baka USODA!
| July 2007 | Rank (LM) | Title | Comment |
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1 (1) | Gurren Lagann | No surprises here – even after an incredible “final battle” with Lord Genome, the peaceful, time jump episode turns out to be adrenaline filled, except this time a little more of my adrenaline went to a different place after seeing grown up Darry. The new dynamics are intriguing and seem more real and developed; the characters look great and the new impending conflict is believable – something even Death Note couldn’t really pull off. |
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2 (9) | Seirei no Moribito | Get used to seeing this here, as it’s coming out of the filler episodes and back into the story. Balsa’s continued struggle to uphold her values against her warrior’s heart is not only fascinating but also inspiring. Seirei also excels in providing a constant viewpoint from a “wise” authority, whether it be the shaman, the blacksmith, or the traveling teacher – one who can really bring the depths of the characters to the surface. |
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3 (2) | Lucky Star | You can nitpick at the Haruhi exploitation all you want, but in the end, Lucky Star continues to deliver week after week with its own unique brand of humor. One could even make the argument that the clever execution of the more elaborate references is what pushed the show to the next level. Not to mention Shiraishi’s performances, and now Akira’s “live performance” are gems in themselves. |
More after the jump….
Moetan – 03
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Ink and THE DUCK are watching a scary movie – perfect opportunity for some loli-hiding-head-under-pillow-with-ass-sticking-out moments. Dude, they even drew in the imprint from her pantsu through the pajamas.
Lucky Star – 16
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For those who have brought up the excessive use of Haruhi materials in Lucky Star – remember, KyoAni is always listening.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai – 03
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June 11. The fated day is approaching. Rika tears another day off the calendar with a heavy heart and a futile resolve. She tries to keep her spirits up for the sake of her friends, but her emotional fatigue cannot hold up much longer. Maybe a trip to the festival grounds can cheer her up?
Nagasarete Airantou – 16
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The Pussymaster busts into Suzu’s bath with some startling news… the master of the eastern woods is on the move! Apparently the masters aren’t allowed to leave their own territory, but maybe there’s a good answer for this one.
Doujin Work – 03
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Time for another “Train Girl” moment, this time with Najimi and Justice providing the laughs.
FreezeFrame – Sushi Bar of Smiles
Remember to do some facial stretching before watching this show, or you’ll pull a cheek muscle from smiling too much.
Moetan – 02
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Duckkake. Cattrap. Anamorphic ahoge. Animality, duck form. Erokitten. Whew, what an episode.
Lucky Star – 15
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There’s a huge line snaking out from the anime store – and our four girls (Miyuki included!) are somewhere near the end. While it’s not yet clear what they’re in line for, it’s indeed odd that Konata would be near the back of the line for anything anime-related.