Series Introduction - Random Curiosity

Mob Psycho 100 – 01

「自称霊能力者・霊幻新隆～とモブ～」 (Jishou Reinouryokusha Reigen Arataka: to Mob)
“Self-Proclaimed Psychic Reigen Arataka: And Mob”

It’s time for Summer 2016 to bust out its “A” game.

Jig July 12, 2016 August 1, 2016 91Days / First Impressions / Series Introduction

91Days – 01

「Night of the Murder」 (Satsujin no Yoru)
“Night of the Murder”

Absolutely phenomenal.

Samu July 12, 2016 August 16, 2016 First Impressions / orange / Series Introduction

orange – 02

「LETTER 02」

Death is chilling – but is it inevitable in the case of Naruse Kakeru?

Stilts July 12, 2016 July 14, 2016 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Snapshots

Active Raid: Kidou Kyoushuushitsu Dai Hachi Gakari 2nd – 01

「西から来た男」 (Nishi Kara Kita Otoko)
“The Man from the West”

Active Raid is back, and it’s still goofy.

Samu July 10, 2016 July 10, 2016 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Snapshots

Nejimaki Seirei Senki: Tenkyou no Alderamin – 01

「嵐の邂逅」 (Arashi no Kaikou)
“A Stormy Encounter”

It feels like there’s worthwhile story somewhere in Nejimaki Seirei Senki, but this introduction didn’t get off to a strong start.

Samu July 10, 2016 July 10, 2016 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Snapshots

Kono Bijutsubu ni wa Mondai ga Aru! – 01

「問題がある人たち / さよなら内巻くん」 (Mondai ga Aru Hitotachi / Sayonara Uchimaki-kun)
“These People Have Problems” / “Goodbye, Uchimaki-kun”

Take an amusing little manga and hand it over to a talented director and animators and you get something like this.

Jig July 9, 2016 July 14, 2016 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Snapshots

Fukigen na Mononokean – 01

「初め」 (Hajime)
“The Beginning”

Deceptively heartfelt.

Zephyr July 9, 2016 July 9, 2016 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Snapshots

Qualidea Code – 01

「残存世界のグロリア」 (Zanzon Sekai no Guroria)
“Remnants of World Gloria”

It’s not the most eye-opening of introductions, but there’s certainly room to develop given the pedigree. Expectations may need to be adjusted accordingly however.

Passerby July 9, 2016 July 23, 2016 Amanchu! / First Impressions / Series Introduction

Amanchu! – 01

「少女と海のコト」 (Shoujo to Umi no Koto)
“The Story of the Girl and the Ocean”

Summer is the season for healing anime, apparently.

Passerby July 9, 2016 July 22, 2016 First Impressions / OVA/Movie / Planetarian / Series Introduction

Planetarian ~ Chiisana Hoshi no Yume – 01

「ロボットの花束」 (Robotto no Hanataba)
“The Robot’s Bouquet”

‘Why don’t you come to the planetarium?
The beautiful twinkling of eternity that will never fade, no matter what.
All the stars in the sky are waiting for you.’