Summer 2012 Anime Series First Impressions

The upcoming season doesn't seem to have that many shows... much less interesting shows. So looking through them hadn't been as time consuming as the previous ones, hehe.

I'm skipping Kingdom (since it's already out) and the kiddie shows. It doesn't look like Blood Lad will be premiering this season. While Arve Rezzle seems to be an OVA series rather than TV Series.

As for the others:

Anime Watching Status As of May 2012

(SHIPPING!!!!!!!!!!!)

I'm haven't been able to blog much >_< but I haven't really been that behind on the shows I watch though.... or not until recently, to be particular, haha.

Spring 2012 Anime Series - First Impressions

Finally, finally, I managed to check out majority of the series that will be debuting on the upcoming season.

The list is based on here and here.

But Ozuma's not included, because its first episode is already out. Kiddie shows aren't included either.

I've divided my list into three groups: the sequels, the titles I've read in manga form, and the others I have no idea about.

I don't really care about the art, or the staff behind a series. What matters most to me is the story; so if it's adapted from a manga, I'll only know a better idea of what it'll be about if I read the original. If it's not available, then the synopsis is my only basis.... but not all synopsis get to describe what the show is really about (it's just a teaser).
Of course, what's good and interesting to me can be otherwise to others.

Winter 2012 Anime Watching Part 6

Since I'm quite hooked to Aquarion EVOL right now, and my officemate happened to have the complete episodes of the prequel (Genesis of the Aquarion), I asked for his copy and started watching xD

I've only seen three episodes so far, then just spoiled myself a bit until episode 10.

How was it?

Well..... It was painful to watch.

I don't know what to say about the story... the characters... I hate MAJORITY of them. A complete opposite of what I think of the characters in EVOL, because in EVOL, I love MAJORITY of them. The only same feeling I have for the two series is that I hate the heroine, ahahaha!

Here's a quick character list:

	The hero in Genesis, Apollo, is like a combo of Kagura and Amata. He's the winged dude like Amata, but acts like some wild dog like Kagura. Unlike the two, Apollo's too arrogant and bratty for my liking =_= Kagura's more amusing... and I like the adorable pure pure Amata.
	Sylvia's Mikono's complete opposite.... but I also can't stand her. I already got annoyed at her from the moment she showed up in episode 1. Her brother complex and her reactions during union creeps the hell out of me. I'll endure Mikono anytime; Sylvia's just unbearable.
	Sirius is like a Shrade (pretty powerful blonde) and Cayene (big bro thing) combo, but nowhere near as likeable as those two. She's the brother than Sylvia worships.... but he's not really that great =_= Thank goodness Shrade's the BL fanservice type.
	Reika's like the Cayene ('coz of the vision thing) and Zessica (someone the heroine is jealous of in a way) combo. I believe she's Sirius' love interest. But she's too angsty....sickens me. Is this the reason why Shrade (Sirius) is into Cayene (Reika)? LOLz Oh thank goodness Cayene isn't as angsty as she is.
	Pierre's Andy's counterpart.... but more on flames instead of holes.... not as much of a playboy as Andy either. He's no fun. DON'T CHANGE, ANDY!!! LOVE YA!!!!
	Sort of like little Yunoha and Sazanka equivalent..... not as shy as Yunoha of course. And I think she has lesbian fantasies over Reika (Sazanka's a fujoshi, on the other hand). Not that I dislike lesbian characters, but lesbian with glasses on a mecha series remind me of a creepy girl from Code Geass. *got the chills* Yunoha's adorable~ She and Sazanka seem way more likeable than this girl T_T
	Seems to be Jin + Mix equivalent? Since he's pretty knowledgeable to tech and stuff.... but of course, this one looks too dorky compare to Jin, haha. Jin and Mix don't bore me. Love 'em.
	This dude seems to be one of their superiors (but not exactly for just the male division). He's not bad for a comedic relief but.... I prefer Donar. Donar shoots his subordinates in the a$$!!! YEAH!!!! Go Donar!!!
	Female superior and a doctor, eh? She seems okay... perhaps more likeable than the nun in EVOL. She does more things compare to the nun too.
	This Toma guy seems to be the Mikage equivalent, and has some freakin' obsession with Apollonius (Apollo in his past life). I think he's okay.... just not Mikage... HE'S CREEPY!!! This Toma guy is easier to tolerate.
	This girl has the same outfit as the chairwoman....(perhaps they're related?). This one's okay... but I still prefer..... DONUT GIRL! YAY CHAIRWOMAN CREA!
	FUDO is in both series, and he's the only fun character in Genesis (and he's just as fun in EVOL). He gets to show more of his kickass side in Genesis though (because Apollo's so rebellious and can't accept being defeated by Fudo in combat..... while Amata's an obedient little puppy) He showed up in both series... and if they have a 12,000 year difference... that makes this guy immortal? o_O

So yeah, I really didn't like Genesis. If you want to check out the Aquarion series, I recommend that you start with EVOL. Just check out Genesis if you want to understand the series better (since even if you can start the sequel without seeing the prequel... there are still some things that would make more sense if you've seen the prequel), which is what I'm doing.

From what I've seen in Genesis and EVOL so far, I think Kagura and Mikono of EVOL are the reincarnations of Apollo and Sylvia in Genesis. So I'll have to endure looking at Sylvia for the sake of understanding EVOL better (hopefully).

Now.... back to my weekly anime xD

Winter 2012 Anime Watching Part 5

Since Jin from Aquarion EVOL only shows his right eye, I thought he might've had an abnormal left eye (or none at all).... but it appears that there's nothing wrong with his other eye:

Perhaps he looks so girlie if both eyes are shown? Ahahaha....

Oh yeah, finally got a copy of the prequel (Genesis of Aquarion). Can't wait to marathon it *_* Hopefully it's as entertaining as the sequel (and the heroine's not as annoying as Mikono.... though I kinda doubt that *sigh*)

Winter 2012 Anime Watching Part 4

I'm actually kind of pissed off today because of... quite a number of misfortunes that just happened T_T So I'm like Natori in this scene of the latest Natsume Yuujinchou episode:

Only those with powerful senses will be able to see the terror behind my smiles

^_________________________________________________________^

But I'm fine now, hehe.

Oh, I managed to catch-up on my top 5 favorites in the current season (not just the top 3, w00t!)

Blogging Status and Winter 2012 Anime Watching Part 3

Well, you see, I've heard of Eureka Seven Ao and thought that: "Hey! It's about time I marathon its prequel already!"

Now I can't get this guy off my mind:

Serious yet dorky military boy who is pretty kickass but madly in love with a crazy little b!tch. Okay, my type. Hahaha!

Looks like I still have no time to do my blog renovations/moving this month =/ But hopefully things go according to plan next month~ And I can't wait to check out more of the shows coming next season xD

Now onto my top 3 this season:

Blogging Status and Winter 2012 Anime Watching Part 2

(Oh every episode with Natori has sparkles, YAY!)

I still can't start that new (and hopefully way more organized) blog I've been planning... but I'm almost done with what I'm working on recently, then I can finally have more time for my other fandoms *_*

But I still managed to catch up on my top three favorite series this season (I love my new internet provider =3)

Blogging Status and Winter 2012 Watching

I haven't blogged for more than a month. And I miss making posts and going around in other blogs.

The initial plan is to continue anime blogging at my old blog (Hyper Parfait), then other types of fandom shall resume at my other old blog (Imagination Complex).

But with the way things are right now, I don't think it's gonna work out anymore ^^;

So I'll either continue this blog, or clean it up, or create an entirely new one ^^;

Most likely it'll be a new one (easier and less time consuming to organize). And I don't think I'll be keeping my current cyber name (Sapphire Pyro) in the blogging world anymore (errr... long story).

But before that, the latest episode of my favorite show this season got me hyper xD Haha! So posting here at Daydream Sanctuary again for the meantime, hehe.

[ Anime Blurbs ] Autumn 2011 Anime - Part 8

HE HAS FINALLY SHOWED UP =3

Fan bias is so powerful. I was so overjoyed while watching that episode especially on times when he's featured on screen. Teeheeheehee.

Alrighty, now for my weekly dose of anime xD I made my style a little different this time, and they're no longer in alphabetical order.

Winter 2012 Anime Series First Impressions

WINTER IS COMING!!!!!!! (I suddenly missed A Game of Thrones....)

Wow... the previous season didn't seem that long ago but it looks like we'll be seeing another batch of new shows coming very soon xD

Last time, I expected my top favorite to be Un-Go, but Fate/Zero blew me away. It was so fantastic, I love it *_*

For this season, my chosen one... should've been:

IT'S AMAZING!!!!!! ONE OF THE FANTASY SERIES WITH ALICE IN WONDERLAND REFERENCES DONE RIGHT AND VERY CREATIVELY *_*

But... it doesn't seem to be a series? But I'm happy that it's gonna be out really soon though xD

Now about the others.... here goes!

[ Anime Blurbs ] Autumn 2011 Anime - Part 7

I managed to marathon Ikoku Meiro Croisee last week:

RATING: B (NICE!) FAVORITISM: 4 Hearts (ADORATION)

It was beautiful *_* The anime was way better than the manga. It's sad that we didn't get to see The Grand Magasin in it (perhaps they lacked people to do background animation for it? They can't degrade the quality... setting illustrations in the series had baan magnificent *_*), but I liked all those anime fillers xD

Alrighty, now for my weekly dose of anime xD

[ Manga Discovery + Anime Promotion] Inu x Boku S.S.

Inu x Boku Secret Service

Shirakiin Ririchiyo, a daughter of a high-class family, wants to try living independently, and be able to get along better with others. She moves into an apartment complex, called the Ayakashi Kan. Residents of that place are accompanied by a bodyguard from the Secret Service.

She didn't ask for one. She didn't see the need to.

But there was one SS agent who DESPERATELY wants to be her servant. He says that if she doesn't need him, he might as well die.

How will Riricho be able to deal with such a... DOG?

[ MANGA ]

(8 chapters read as of the date this blog entry was posted)

Mangaka: Fujiwara Cocoa Demographic: Shounen

Publisher: Square Enix Serialization: GANGAN Joker

[ ANIME ]

Director: Naokatsu Tsuda Series Composition: Saizo Nemoto Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Haruko Iizuka Scenario & Setting Supervision: Takuya Satō Animation Production: David Production Broadcaster: TBS Production: Aniplex

Rina Hidaka as Ririchiyo Shirakiin Yūichi Nakamura as Sōshi Miketsukami Kana Hanazawa as Karuta Roromiya Mamoru Miyano as Zange Natsume Takuya Eguchi as Banri Watanuki Tomokazu Sugita as Kagerō Shōkiin Yōko Hikasa as Nobara Yukinokōji Yoshimasa Hosoya as Renshō Sorinozuka

POTENTIAL: B- (PRETTY GOOD!) FAVORITISM: 4.5 Hearts (ADDICTION)
WARNING: It's quite mature, because there's a character who says horny things (it's more than the boobs jokes) and... one of the characters used to be provide... you-know-what services ^^; (well, no confirmation, but it seems like it)

I adored the manga so much that I want to promote its anime adaptation as well xD It shall air early next year, and I can't wait for it *_*
I tried to make my impressions as less spoilery as possible... if ever I spill something... well, my main reason for doing would be... to get make it more interesting/attractive, haha.

[ Anime Blurbs ] Autumn 2011 Anime - Part 6

I love Fate/Zero music and it's cool that theOP single's out:

Saber's so beautiful *_*

[ Anime Blurbs ] Autumn 2011 Anime - Part 5

Supposedly, for posts like this I put something anime related as the top/into image but... I'm more updated to manga ^^; So perhaps I'll post something manga-related instead.

Well, I've been catching up on Enigma:

And marathon was complete! xD Looking forward to the next chapter~

Kiri's Sasuke look and attitude is bothering me. I hope he stops going tsun tsun already T_T

I'm having difficulty in choosing between Matsurigi and Kurisu as my favorite character in this series.... I wish there'll be more chapters centered on them... I wish to know them better.

Alright, now to the weekly anime post. Only six titles for this batch because I failed to watch one of them (referring to Ben-To). I'll try to catch up on that next week... and maybe I'll be dropping one of them (referring to Guilty Crown). The less series to follow, the more I can keep up. Hehe.

[ Anime Blurbs ] Autumn 2011 Anime - Part 4

Helen just shared to me something wonderful that is drawn by Tin-Pride =3:

I suppose people who know me and Mawaru Penguindrum won't be surprised with reaction upon seeing it xD Teehee~

I kept the seven titles per batch plan... though I'm almost tempted to make it eight ^^; It's because of that big change of opinion on a particular series...

[ Anime Blurbs ] Autumn 2011 Anime - Part 3

ADVANCED HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Ah~ I miss reading Beelzebub. Watching it would've been very enjoyable too but... I don't think I can catch up on it ^^;

[ Anime Blurbs ] Autumn 2011 Anime - Part 2

(Ah~ this is just so sweet. Makes me miss Ao no Exorcist.)

This season is evil. There are so many good shows that I would want to keep track on many of them weekly xD I can't shut up about them either, but blogging this many individually would be a problem for me (because of time limit and internet fail =_=) so I've decided to blog indivisually starting this season xD

[ Anime Blurbs ] Anime Following This Autumn 2011

Before I start the post, I just want to share this Durarara!! scan by chan-chanz:

DAMNIT IZAYA AND SHIZUO!!! I ALMOST DIED FROM TOO MUCH LAUGHING xD Bwahahahahaha! (It's all Erika's fault. Your crazy fantasies and Walker's wild imagination, wahahahha xD)

Alright, now on about what this post is about: Iinitially I had a top three on the shows I love best this season. But damn, it looks liek it's gonna be FOUR. And that's excluding the show I've been following since the previous season: Mawaru Penguindrum~ ... Of course I haven't forgotten about it! It's just that watching it makes my brain turn off and I lose time to blog about it, ahahaha.

Some quick blabberings on the five shows I'm talking about in alphbetical order:

Autumn/Fall 2011 Anime Series Second Impressions

(A crossover image of Natsume Yuujinchou and the movie... I wish there's really an actual crossover, they seem to be of the same universe anyway ^^; But ah well, Midorikawa Yuki isn't CLAMP ^^;)

Yay! I was finally able to watch at least an episode of the new shows this season, and I don't think my list of favorites from my first impressions list have changed... much...?