Series Introduction - Random Curiosity

Jig April 11, 2016 April 25, 2016 First Impressions / Kiznaiver / Series Introduction

Kiznaiver – 01

「一目あつたその日から一絆の花咲くこともある」 (Hitome Atsuta Sonohi Kara Ichi Kizuna no Hana Saku Koto mo Aru)
“Sometimes, a Bond Can Bloom from the First Day Eye Contact is Made”

Strongest potential I’ve yet seen for a seriously powerful show.

Passerby April 10, 2016 April 24, 2016 First Impressions / Hai-Furi / Series Introduction

Hai-Furi – 01

「初航海でピンチ！」 (Hatsu Kōkai de Pinchi! )
“In a Pinch on Our Maiden Voyage!”

My best guess for Hai-Furi is Girls und Panzer, on the high seas, and even more dangerous.

Jig April 10, 2016 April 25, 2016 First Impressions / Kuromukuro / Series Introduction

Kuromukuro – 01

「鬼の降る空」 (Oni no Furu Sora)
“A Demon Falls from the Sky”

Kuromukuro‘s debut episode makes a convincing case for its worth thanks to spectacular visuals and a slow, digestible pace.

Takaii April 10, 2016 April 24, 2016 First Impressions / Flying Witch / Series Introduction

Flying Witch – 01

「6年振りの不思議」 (Rokunenfuri no Fushigi)
“Mystery After Six Years”

TL;DR If you’re looking for a fun and funny slice-of-life that feels a little like Kiki’s Delivery Service mashed together with a little bit of Nichijou, there’s no going wrong with Flying Witch!

Samu April 9, 2016 April 9, 2016 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Snapshots

12-Sai. Chicchana Mune no Tokimeki – 01

「キス・キライ・スキ」 (Kisu ・ Kirai ・ Suki)
“Kiss ・ Hate ・ Kiss”

And now it’s time for something that’s likely to go horribly underwatched, even though it was one of the better premieres of an already impressive spring season. If you like good old fashion shojo romance, then 12-sai is the anime for you.

Guardian Enzo April 9, 2016 April 30, 2016 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Shounen Maid

Shounen Maid – 01

「はたらかざる者食うべからず」 (Hatarakazaru Mono Kuubekarazu)
“Those Who Do Not Work Shall Not Eat”

Shounen Maid is a series that will surprise a lot of people – if they give it the chance.

Guardian Enzo April 9, 2016 April 14, 2016 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Snapshots

Sakamoto Desu ga? – 01

「1年2組坂本君／ビー・クワイエット」 (1-Nen 2-kumi Sakamoto-kun/Bī Kuwaietto)
“Class 1-2’s Sakamoto-kun”

I think it’s fair to say Sakamoto desu ga? is not going for photorealism or complex character drama. It’s just trying to be hilarious, and it accomplishes it much of the time.

Passerby April 9, 2016 April 24, 2016 Concrete Revolutio / First Impressions / Series Introduction

Concrete Revolutio: Choujin Gensou THE LAST SONG – 14

「十一月の超人達」 (Jūichigatsu no Chōjin-tachi)
“November’s Superhumans”

It’s great that Concrete Revolutio is back, because few anime are as chaotic, intense, and deliciously retro.

Samu April 8, 2016 April 23, 2016 First Impressions / Koutetsujou no Kabaneri / Series Introduction

Koutetsujou no Kabaneri – 01

「脅える屍」 (Obieru Shikabane)
“Frightened Corpses

It’s been so long since an action anime had me hooked from the first minute to the last. Not only is the art gorgeous, but the steampunk world is compelling, the violence is visceral and gripping, and as a premiere it did a better job than its spiritual predecessor.