Series Introduction - Random Curiosity

Akatsuki no Yona – 01

「王女ヨナ」 (Ōjo Yona)
“Princess Yona”

If you’re looking for a comfy imperial love triangle, best go somewhere else.

Passerby October 7, 2014 October 8, 2014 Amagi Brilliant Park / First Impressions / Series Introduction

Amagi Brilliant Park – 01

「お客が来ない!」 (Okyaku ga Konai!)
“Not Enough Visitors!”

After some delay we finally have the first episode of Amagi Brilliant Park. And it was worth the wait.

Samu October 7, 2014 October 22, 2014 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Snapshots

Orenchi no Furo Jijou – 01

「レん家のフロ事情」 (Orenchi no Furo Jijou)
“The Circumstances in My Home’s Bathtub”

We finally have our anime about a merman in a pink bathtub!

Takaii October 6, 2014 October 6, 2014 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Snapshots

Inou Battle wa Nichijou-kei no Naka de – 01

「『異変』アルファ・エピソード」 ((Ihen) Arufa Episoodo)
“(Unusual Phenomenon) Alpha Episode”

Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you were an innocent high school kid who suddenly and inexplicably gained supernatural powers? Well if you haven’t don’t worry — Studio Trigger did all the work for you!

Cherrie October 6, 2014 October 11, 2014 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Snapshots

Sora no Method – 01

「円盤の街」 (Enban no Machi)
“Saucer City”

Cute girls, decent introduction and a tearful reunion all wrapped up in Studio 3Hz’s first original anime production, Sora no Method.

Passerby October 6, 2014 October 13, 2014 First Impressions / Grisaia no Kajitsu / Series Introduction

Grisaia no Kajitsu – 01

「普通の学園生活」 (Futsū no gakuen seikatsu)
“Ordinary Academy Life”

Grisaia no Kajitsu may well turn out to be one of the most significant series of the season—and not just for those who have read the visual novel.

Samu October 6, 2014 October 22, 2014 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Snapshots

Garo: Honoo no Kokuin – 01

「業火-HELL FIRE-」 (Gōka -HELL FIRE-)
“Hell Fire”

For a series that is flying under everyone’s radar, Garo: Honoo no Kokuin really proved itself with an stellar opening episode on all accounts. If you’re looking for a medieval fantasy with witches, knights, demons and darkness all melded together, then this will deliver.

Stilts October 5, 2014 October 5, 2014 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Snapshots

Madan no Ou to Vanadis – 01

「戦場の風姫」 (Senjou no Fuuki)
“Wind Princess of the Battlefield”

Confident and unabashed—that’s how I would describe Madan no Ou to Vanadis. Whether it be the action, the character’s personalities, or even the (occasional, and light) fanservice, it’s suffused with a confident air of people who live simple, dangerous, and sometimes short lives—but do so without regret. A solid start to an interesting fantasy series.

Zephyr October 5, 2014 October 5, 2014 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Snapshots

Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo – 01

「堕とされた皇女」 (Oto sare ta ōjo)
“The Fallen Princess”

Considering the thematic foci at hand, one would’ve hoped for better execution. This was a tale of two halves if I’ve ever seen one, and I’m not sure what to think of this series right now.