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:

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 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!

[ 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.

Quick Altima Ace Volume 1 - Fangurling

A new comic magazine published by Kadokawa Shoten made its debut last month. It's called Altima Ace.

I managed to get my hands on the first volume, which comes with a Deadman Wonderland bag (it also had a drama CD but I forgot to take a photo of it ^^;):

As expected, it was awesome xD

I think Altima Ace is somewhat like Young Ace; both are shounen magazines, main genres include action, comedy, and fantasy, and they're also quite mature. So it's like a border between shounen and seinen.

[ Manga Discovery ] Juuhime - Sincerely Night

Juuhime - Sincerely Night
by Takadono Madoka and Ichimonji Kei
[ Demographic: SHOUNEN ]
Luca has been sentenced to death, but a sister pleaded for his life. He was imprisoned instead, and the only way to shorten his years in prison is by working for the church... as the Church's Dog!
(7 chapters read as of the date this blog entry was posted)

POTENTIAL: C+ (NOT BAD!) FAVORITISM: 2 Hearts (DISLIKE)

[ Manga Discovery ] Drug and Drop

Drug and Drop
by CLAMP
[ Demographic: SHOUNEN-AI-ISH SHOUJO ]
Continues the story of its prequel, Legal Drug, and shall focus on revealing the protagonists' pasts as well as the mystery behind the drugstore.
(1 chapter read as of the date this blog entry was posted)

POTENTIAL: B- (PRETTY GOOD!) FAVORITISM: 4 Hearts (ADORATION)

[ Manga Discovery ] Zeele Sacrifice

Seikon Sacrifice
by Tenkawa Ai
[ Demographic: SHOUJO ]
A lonely girl, whose parents died in an accident years ago, meets a mysterious guy one day... calling her his sacrifice.
(5 chapters read as of the date this blog entry was posted)

POTENTIAL: D+ (DISAPPOINTING!) FAVORITISM: 1.5 Hearts (HATE)

[ Manga Discovery ] Akatsuki

Akatsuki
by Koide Motoki
[ Demographic: SHOUNEN ]
The story's about Kiri-Isha, doctors that slay Akatsuki, illness-causing demons that infect patients.
(7 chapters read as of the date this blog entry was posted)

POTENTIAL: A- (AMAZING!) FAVORITISM: 4 Hearts (ADORATION)

[ Manga Discovery ] Love Stage!!

Love Stage!!
by Mangaka
[ Demographic: SHOUJO-ISH YAOI ]
Everyone in the Sena family is a celebrity, except for Izumi. He managed to appear in a commercial as a kid though, but what happened during the shoot made him so traumatized that he turned into a shut-in. Years later, it appears that he has no choice but to do a similar commercial again... because a co-star desperately wants him to be in it.
(7 chapters read as of the date this blog entry was posted)

POTENTIAL: C- (SO-SO!) FAVORITISM: 3 Hearts (LIKE)
WARNING: YAOI content

[ Manga Discovery ] 14 Sai no Koi

Love Fourteen
by Mizutani Fuka
[ Demographic: SHOUJO-ISH JOSEI ]
It's about two matured 14 year olds... who are in love and just want to be themselves.
(3 chapters read as of the date this blog entry was posted)

POTENTIAL: B (NICE!) FAVORITISM: 3 Hearts (LIKE)

[ Manga Discovery ] Brothers

Brothers
by Naruse Yoshiki
[ Demographic: SHOUNEN ]
Two brothers struggle to become Exorcists, fighters who can defeat monsters called the Dracul.
(5 chapters read as of the date this blog entry was posted)

POTENTIAL: B- (PRETTY GOOD!) FAVORITISM: 4.5 Hearts (ADDICTION)

[ Manga Discovery ] Anagle Mole

Anagle Mole
by Fukuchi Tsubasa
[ Demographic: SHOUNEN ]
Luchiru, a Majin who lives underground, was sent to the surface to spy on the humans. He needs to gather information on how to defeat the humans... which they believe to be powerful and dangerous beings!
(1 chapter read as of the date this blog entry was posted)

POTENTIAL: B (NICE!) FAVORITISM: 3 Hearts (LIKE) (4 HEARTS TO THE PROTAGONIST WHEN HE'S PANICKING xD)

[ Manga Discovery ] Chronos Deep

CHRONOS DEEP
by Aikawa Yu
[ Demographic: SHOUNEN-ISH SHOUJO ]
Four years ago, Nanasawa Io's family died in a fire. Since then, animals that get close to Nanasawa die too. Rumors about Nanasawa being possessed begin to spread. Now that a classmate got hurt, their primary suspect had been the cursed one.
(1 chapter read as of the date this blog entry was posted)

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

[ Manga Discovery ] Choujin Gakuen

Choujin Gakuen (Supernatural School)
by Kokuzawa Yousuke
[ Demographic: SHOUNEN ]
A boy that attracts disaster, and a girl who is a disaster herself, unite and aim to build a school for monsters... no, THE SUPERNATURALS!
(7 chapters read as of the date this blog entry was posted)

POTENTIAL: B (NICE!) FAVORITISM: 3 Hearts (LIKE)

[ Manga Discovery ] Kuronoa

Kuronoa (Cry No More)
by Katou Chihomi, Kirishima Sou, and Kuon Aki
[ Demographic: SHOUJO ]
Twins sisters got involved in a bus accident. Both of their souls are alive, but only one of them can return to the living. The one who retrieves most memories gets to return, and it's upto their guardian spirits to help them accomplish that.
(4 chapters read as of the date this blog entry was posted)

POTENTIAL: B (NICE!) FAVORITISM: 2.5 Hearts (NEUTRAL)

[ Manga Discovery ] Ouroboros

Ouroboros
by Kanzaki Yuuya
[ Demographic: SEINEN ]
Two boys witnessed their guardian's murder... but the cop with a golden watch silences them.They swore revenge against that man, no matter how many years it will take.
Fifteen years later, one of them became a police detective while the other became a mobster leader. But they still haven't forgotten their promise from that time...
(11 chapters read as of the date this blog entry was posted)

POTENTIAL: B+ (IMPRESSIVE!) FAVORITISM: 4.5 Hearts (ADDICTION)

[ Manga Discovery ] SERVAMP

SERVAMP
by Tanaka Strike
[ Demographic: SHOUJO-ISH SHOUNEN ]
Mahiro hates being in troublesome situation... but he totally didn't expect that picking up a kitty and naming it would give him lots of what he hates the most. But it's already too late, for the both of them..... since the contract has been sealed.
(1 chapter read as of the date this blog entry was posted)

POTENTIAL: B (NICE!) FAVORITISM: 4.5 Hearts (ADDICTION)

[ Manga Discovery ] GANGSTA

GANGSTA
by Kosuke
[ Demographic: SEINEN ]
For those who need someone who can do disposal or make deliveries in a dangerous place filled with various kinds of outlaws (gangsters, criminals, prostitutes, etc.), Nicolas and Worick of the "Benriya" (or jack-of-all-trade/utility man) are available for hire.
WARNING: Mature content
(7 chapters read as of the date this blog entry was posted)

POTENTIAL: A- (AMAZING!) FAVORITISM: 4.5 Hearts (ADDICTION)

[ Manga Discovery ] Wondrous Maria-kun

Fushigi no Maria-kun
by Shiina Dai
[ Demographic: SHOUJO ]
It's about an ordinary high school girl.. who is childhood friends with a vampire!
(3 chapters read as of the date this blog entry was posted)

POTENTIAL: B- (PRETTY GOOD!) FAVORITISM: 3.5 Hearts (LOVE)