Series Introduction - Random Curiosity

Phantasy Star Online 2 The Animation – 01

「「はじめまして」から始まるRPG」 (‘Hajimemashite’ kara Hajimaru RPG )
“The RPG That Begins with, ‘Nice to Meet You'”

Isn’t the title of this pilot literally a marketing tagline? That’s amazing.

Samu January 9, 2016 January 21, 2016 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu

Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu – 01

「#1」

When people say things like: “They don’t make anime like they used to”, this is what they are referring to. I urge any anime fan, whether skeptical or content, to watch Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu – this multi-award winning Showa period drama is something special, and it all kicks off with a 48-minute premiere that ends up feeling like a 3-hour movie.

Takaii January 9, 2016 January 9, 2016 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Snapshots

Oshiete! Galko-chan – 01

「ギャルな女の子って本当ですか?」 (Galkona Onnanokotte Hontoudesuka?)
“Is True You’re A Gyaru?”

I’ve watched a lot of short-format shows in my time, but it’s been quite a while since I’ve liked one this much right from the start.

Takaii January 9, 2016 January 9, 2016 Ansatsu Kyoushitsu / First Impressions / Series Introduction

Ansatsu Kyoushitsu 2nd Season – 01

「夏祭りの時間」 (Natsu Matsuri no Jiken)
“Summer Festival Time”

After way too long of a wait, Assassination Classroom or Assclass makes it triumphant return by getting us up to speed and dropping just enough bait to keep us coming back for more.

Samu January 8, 2016 January 8, 2016 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Snapshots

GATE: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri – 13

「開宴」 (Kaien)
“The Banquet Begins”

GATE returns like it’s never been gone, with a set-up episode for the Flaming Dragon Arc and its battles to come.

Stilts January 8, 2016 January 21, 2016 Dagashi Kashi / First Impressions / Series Introduction

Dagashi Kashi – 01

「うまい棒とポテフと…／コーヒー牛乳キャンディとヤングドーナツと…」 (Umaibou to Poteto to… / Kouhii Gyuunyuu Kyandi to Yangudounatsu to…)
“Umaibo and Potato Fries and… / Coffee Milk Candy and Young Donuts…”

Dagashi Kashi combines two things I love: Zany comedy, and shipping.

Samu January 8, 2016 January 8, 2016 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Snapshots

Sekkou Boys – 01

「私の芸術的人生の7年間を要約する現実的寓意」 (Watashi no Geijutsu Teki Jinsei no 7 Nenkan o Youyaku suru Genjitsu Teki Guii)
“A Visceral Allegory of Seven Years of My Artistic Life”

Sekkou Boys – The tale of a 22 year-old art school graduate who suffers trauma from marble statues and is assigned to be the manager of a new idol group comprised of four talking marble statues. It’s just as ridiculous as it sounds, and it’s kind of amazing.