Vampire Knight - 60 It's more dramatic to be carried home by bats :))

The scan above is courtesy of SGK

OMG that was awesome even though there's less action but the chapter makes it up with its mouth watering sexiness.

The chapter opened with Rido nagging Kaname about his contradiction: wanting Yuki by himself but locking her up or letting Yuki free but she might eventually leave him. There were some shots in that part of the manga where those contradiction has been used metaphorically and it crossed my mind that the free and happy Yuki sure is much cuter than the one being chained on that bed (though I have to admit a chained Yuki looks hot XD Hino-sensei sure gives one heck of a fan service). Sigh, I missed the Yuki that always wear a carefree smile since in the recent chapters we often see her with a sad smile sigh…..I really miss the old Yuki. Hino-sensei is really good in writing cryptic dialogues that eventually makes you go "ahhhhhh….so that's what happened" in the future chapters. There's this scene where Rido asked Kaname what is he waiting while he laid in that cold coffin, I don't know if it's Yuki or the previous lover of the Kuran ancestor or maybe both?? Oh Hino-sensei it's so hard to predict what your really thinking, I hope I could write something this awesome in the future. When Kaname had heard enough of Rido he crushed his remains then Kaname sensed that Yuki was hurt and got pissed at Touma and calling him brat. The scene then changed when Yuki got injured and Zero saw her lying at the pavement.

Yuki then was seen coughing out blood (no wonder since her lungs got pierced by Touma's bats) but still she says that she's fine and she even said that the sensation of the flesh closings back over the wound is something she isn't used to. She then realized that Zero was staring at her and she immediately stand up and composed herself (I think Yuki was just acting tough in order to show Touma that she wasn't fazed out by what he did or maybe Yuki thinks that she must act tough in front of Zero so that he won't have to worry about her) even though she's not suppose to move yet. She then greets Zero good evening (wtf Yuki you should have thought of something more moving than good evening T_T) then Zero pulled out his gun and Aido thought that he was about to point that gun on Yuki but that wasn't the case because Zero saw that Touma was sneaking behind Yuki to inflict her more wounds but Zero saw him and threatens Touma. Touma then leaves and Yuki then fainted and Aido began to panic and Zero carried Yuki on his shoulder like she's a sack of rice (but if it were old times I think this would have been a sweet scene….Zero carrying Yuki like she's breakable XD) and told Aido that he knows a place where Yuki could lay and rest. Zero then lead Aido to a hunter safe house and at the entrance Aido got blocked by a hunter charm and I think he was a traumatized then Zero carried him inside so that he could enter (that scene was funny and cute because it's my first time seeing Aido so traumatized hahaha!! And then Zero carried him like a kid >_<). Yuki then starting to get conscious and she's hears someone's pulse and also smells a nostalgic scent then Yuki unconsciously tried to bite Zero (well I can't blame her since she doesn't know what she's doing, its in her instinct to bite someone she love XD XD). I really like how Hino-sensei draw this part so sexy, the first shot of Zero his eyes look so cold and then as Yuki licks his neck his gaze soften as if he would like Yuki to bite him XD XD!! But when Yuki realizes what she's doing and saw Zero's face (instead of Kaname??) she stopped and then Zero lashed at her that she barely escaped dying (awwww Zero you shouldn't have said something like that T_T how mean). Yuki then asks him to put her down and Zero said if she could stand then he would let her go and Yuki said that she can and Zero let go of her (I think Zero asked that because he doesn't want to let go of Yuki yet @_@ XD). Yuki then apologizes to Zero then the window shattered (I think the one who shattered that window was Zero not Kaname since the window was pushed outward). Aido then rushed in to ask what happen and Yuki apologized again for being a scatter brain then she leapt out of the window and Aido followed her (AWWWWW ^_^ the Yuki in that scene is so cute I want to hug her). There's a shot where we see Zero clutching his blood stained shoulder where he carried Yuki (awwwww….how sad Zero really loves Yuki but why won't he DO SOMETHING!!!). As Yuki ran away and Aido at her tail Kaname's wolf reformed and Yuki was glad that the wolf was ok then she said that she wants to go home and it's ok if she's punished and Kaname's wolf reformed to bat and enveloped a fainting Yuki. A hard breathing and perspiring Yuki in that scene really looks hot XD and I doubt that Kaname will punish her because last time the only one who got punished was Aido.

Awesome chapter but I really hope that Zero's angst would lessen in the future chapters since it's starting to annoy me already. If he loved Yuki that much then he should find a way to show his feelings or else it'll eat him inside and he will lose Yuki forever. Ugh….I have to wait for one month again for the next chapter……..ahhhh!!!!!! I can't wait >_<

Until then…

~ja

Kaicho wa Maid-sama! - 04

Forgive me if I'm a bit incoherent…..I'm not really in the mood to write something or even to anything beside watch but I did my best ;D

Impression:

If I were one of the girls who saw Usui cooking I would probably have the same faces the girls had that time but with more drool from my mouth hahaha!!! Usui Takumi sure looks hot while cooking specially when he broke that egg…..prieceless. Aoi Hyoudo came to the shop and as expected with the guys there they fell head over heels to her but what they didn't know is that he's a trap. Why are traps usually more attractive than female protagonist in the story but I still prefer Misaki-chan over him. I really enjoyed the part when Aoi tries to get the attention of Usui but he always get ignored. Specially the part when Usui made a scene then Misaki saw it and I think she became jealous and punched Usui,as expected of our Misaki-chan whatever reaction she gives us is awesome. The reason why Usui keeps ignoring him is because he already know that Aoi was a guy. As for Misa-chan I think she realized that Aoi is a guy when she lifted him up like a kid. I'm really surprised that Misaki's interaction with Aoi is quite different unlike when she's with the guys from her school. She's more open to Aoi even though she knows he's guy, maybe because Aoi is younger than her. Thanks to Aoi we were able to see the soft side of our tsundere heroine. Seeing Misaki getting caught up because of those sale notebooks, croquettes and free tissue is very refreshing because if my memory is correct those scenes are not in the manga.

I really agree to what Misaki said, "Being yourself is the most important thing" because if your not yourself then who the hell are you. If you like something and other people are harassing you because of it ignore them because who the hell are they to decide what you would like. Go Aoi!! Even though your parents are against your hobby pursue your dream.

Sure Misaki isn't acting as a girl but she's still a girl and Usui will point that out in the next episode (I hope I'm not mistaken) but Misaki will surpass Usui expectations and he'll be entertained again with Misaki's action. Oooppss spoilers haha!!

Until then…

~ja

Vampire Knight Bonus Night - Juuri-sama please kick me too!! XD

Scans courtesy of SGK

Awww….how heart warming I really enjoyed reading this side story of VK. Oh btw don't continue reading if you don't want to be spoiled.

This side story is all about why chairman Cross loves taking pictures. This story started with the Kiryuu twins asking chairman Cross why he likes taking pictures then chairman Cross then muse over his past. Now I know why chairman was called a vampire without fangs, it is because he has a unusual amount of vampire genetic materials in him. While he was hunting vampires he encountered Juuri and attacked her saying this like he will kill all vampires so that his curse would end with them. Juuri tried to explain to him that she was there to kill that vampire who's hunting in Isaya's territory but chairman won't stop so Juuri gave him her "Pure Blood Kick of Doom". With that Juuri didn't knocked him out but at least he stopped attacking and Juuri could talk to chairman and Haruka came to the scene. Then we go back to the scene where chairman was explaining all those things to the Kiryuu twins and he even said that there, he found love at first sight. So the reason why chairman loves taking pictures is because when the time he had realized that he had so many pictures of himself making unpleasant faces and yet his precious ones died without leaving a single photo of them.

I'm now going into 'Kyaa!!' 'Kyaa!!' fangirl mode with random rumblings…….

OMG!!! Does that mean that during their(Juuri, Cross etc.) generation there is a probable love quadruple with JuurixHarukaxRidoxCross????? Oh I want more stories about those four. I'm really surprised and thankful that Juuri and Haruka made an appearance in this bonus chapter since I like their story in the previous bonus chapter. Juuri is just so hot no wonder all those guys are after her :))

I really like the part when chairman and Juuri met. It's really funny specially the part when Juuri said that Kaien must be dumb to think that he would try to catch a super young girl like her. Then Kaien said "Ha??!! Young girl but what age are you?" then Haruka arrived and asked with a smiling face "do you any complaints against my wife?" Juuri and Haruka have some cute loveydovey moments while Kaien was left at the corner being ignored. So…chariman Cross is as emo as Zero before….hahaha!!! Step father just like step son....How adorable I hope I get to see more of their stories later on.

Love it Hino-sensei….thank you so much :D

Oh btw I already saw the raw and summary of VK 60…all I could say is awesome!!!! It has a lot of sexy scenes XD...Though I hope that Zero stop his emo attitude and go kiss and show his love to Yuuki . I didn't like it that he carried Yuuki like she is a sack T_T when she was injured like that. Now I'm torn between Zero and Kaname I don't know who to support. I originally like ZeroxYuuki pairing but Zero is making things more difficult by being so darn bitter to the world. Kaname on the other hand….I'm starting to feel sorry for him because of what he had endure when Yuuki didn't have her memories. I know….I'll be YuukixZeroxKaname fan from now on. Whoever gets Yuuki's hand, I will certainly support him.

Can't wait for VK60 to be scanlated!!!

Until then…

~ja

Kaicho wa Maid-sama! - 03

Impression:

Sorry for the late post…I'm waiting for Eclipse Subs' release of this but they haven't released it yet so I FFFpeeps subs will do. I got carried away again so more screencaps than usual ^_^

In this episode we have a lot of moe moments from our Misaki-chan. Twin-tails (MOE!!!), embarrassed Misaki (MOE!!!), hard working Misaki (MOE!!!), White sentai Misaki (MOE!!!) and many more. Thank you so much J.C. Staff I could die right now….no just joking I still want to watch the next episode.

This time around there's a new event at the maid café and its Sister Day so all the maids there would be acting and dressing as a maid imouto (little sister). Manager Satsuki asked our Misaki to try acting as a little sister and Honoka's there to teach her but she fails miserably and said that she might not attend that event then here comes out Dark Honoka telling her rude things like "There's a limit to it you conceited little girl". Like I said from the previous post, I'm quiet irritated with Honoka because on outside she acts all cute but inside, she's really evil but still I'm thankful for her because without her we won't see our Misaki working hard for the café and even realizing her flaws. The day of the Sister Day came and here's Misaki acting like a little sister based from her research. Thank goodness Usui's there to tease Misaki and then we got our tsudere imouto!!!! XD

This episode is not only focused on Misaki but also at Usui as he gradually falls for Misaki and he even takes care of her even though Misaki always brushes off his attempts. At school, there's a girl who confessed to Usui and as the girl confesses, Usui saw Misaki saving a guy from falling and getting flattened by a ladder so he immediately rejected the girl by telling her that he's an otaku who loves maids then he went to see Misaki. At the clinic, Usui bandaged Misaki's injured arm and while they were talking Misaki said that she's willing to protect the guys and even Usui and Usui made a love-struck face.

Oh let's not forget Misaki's white sentai maid clothes….hot!! Nice one Usui, white really fits Misaki *thumbs up*.

It seems that the anime is not following the manga timeline it’s a pity but its fine because I sure want to see Chapter 32 animated…..ohhh can't wait :D

Until then…

~ja

Kampfer Short Review

Sure it has a LOT of fan service and ecchi moments but it was enjoyable you'll just have to forgive its flaws to fully enjoyed it. I think I would have a negative review on this if I have followed it weekly. I really like the character designs but I hate that the animation was sloppy so often times the character's appearance is not that appealing. As for the story it was good for my expectation but you'll have to forgive that its predictable. The ending in episode 11 is left open and I kinda like to know what will happen next since it felt that it have been cut short and yet they wasted the last episode, sigh. I expect this show to suck totally but I given it a chance and I was rewarded. For the music and bgm it's mediocre I never really liked the OP and ED. The plus of the series is its characters I liked them since you can't find those characters usually on other anime. My favorite character would be Shizuku I didn't expect a student council president to be that aggressive and also the character of Akane because even though being a librarian her kampfer self speaks rudely. Another plus is the voice actors that voiced the characters they surprisingly fit their characters and I can't imagine the likes of Yui Horie voicing the foul-mouthed Akane, Inoue Maria also voicing the male Natsuru, Noto Mamiko and Nana muzuki voicing a weird stuff animal. Overall, it was enjoyable but you'll have to adjust your expectations to a very low level and you'll have to forgive the cliché story and the sloppy animation.

Until then…

~ja

Kaicho wa Maid-sama - 02

Impression:

This time we're having a school festival and class 2-2 is still not able to submit a decent proposal to Misa-chan and as expected she was on demon mode again and keeps on rejecting every proposal by the guys of class 2-2. If I were a guy I would have gotten pissed at Misaki because of her being biased with the girls. Sure I like Misa-chan ruling the school with an iron fist because it keeps the hard-headed guys in line but if she won't listen to them and if she keeps that man-hater attitude then most of the school population won't listen to her. Thank goodness she was able to overcome that in this episode because of manager Satsuki's speech, Honoka and of course Usui's help. Speaking of Honoka, I really find her irritating sometimes in the manga because she acts all cute and nice but sometimes dark Honoka's comments are quiet harsh but I got to admit that because of her criticizing Misaki, Misaki was able to improve her character.

J.C. Staff sure gave us a lot of Misaki eye candy in this episode and I expect more in the future episodes. There are a lot of Misaki moe moe moments just like the previous episodes so I can't blame the three idiots for visiting the Café Latte every day.

Overall I would say that I've enjoyed yet again this episode of Maid-sama and I think it is a really good adaptation so far since it is very loyal to the manga with just a little addition to it to improve the material from the manga but I do think that the manga version of Misaki is hotter than the anime version. I wonder if they would continue to animate this a chapter for an episode because if that would continue I can see season 2 coming.

Oh btw I got carried away so I've uploaded more screen shots than usual XD..

Until then…

~ja

Kaicho wa Maid-sama! - 01

OP: My Secret by Mizuno Saaya

The OP was fine and it suits the theme of the show and gives it a very shoujo feel to it. I really like the animation that accompanied that songs because it seems that it indicates what we would expect in this show.

Impression:

I know I said I won't be blogging but I can't help it I really like the first episode of this series hahaha!!!!

That was a really good pilot episode I really enjoyed it. I like the shoujo feel of this series and I really like Misaki, oh crap I'm really a sucker with tsudere characters. The maid costume really suits Misaki and it shows her cute and vulnerable side. Usui on the other hand looks and acts sexy and he doesn't even know that he liked Misaki. Those are really good elements that indicate that this would be one of the shows that I will really enjoy. I noticed that this kinda reminds me of the combination of Special A and Skip Beat. The animation and character design reminds me of Skip Beat and Usui and Misaki pairing and their competition with grades reminds me of Special A but I think this series will eventually follow a different path than those two series I metioned.

ED: Yokan by Heidi

The ED song on the other hand was also fine but I think it will grow on me eventually. The animation that accompanied the ED is full of Usui hotness and also I like the pictures of Misaki in the ED specially the picture with her hair tied up, she's so adorable.

Oh I will surely follow this one every week even though I still have to finish watching my on hold show.

Until then,

~ja

Clannad After Story......SUGOI!!!

***SPOILERS AHEAD SO IF YOU DON'T LIKE TO BE SPOILED DON'T READ THIS***

Wow at last I was able to finish the series and all I could say is it is a wonderful series and it ended with a high note. I think it’s a good thing that I marathon this series because I was able to absorb the story and the characters fully unlike if I watched it weekly, I often forgot what happened on the episodes on the previous week. I laugh, cried and cried more. Thank goodness no one was around when I watched this series or else I will be a laughing stock at home because of my face which probably has swollen eyes and a snotty nose. I cant help but cry when Nagisa died and whenever Tomoya remembers Nagisa or when he cries I just also cry. I really though that she will stay dead, it’s a good thing the series pulled a deus ex machina ending or else I will literally cry my eyes out.

The characterization is really amazing, all of the characters had a chance to be developed specially Nagisa, Tomoya and let's not forget the annoying but cute Fuuko. I am very happy that Nagisa and Tomoya's relationship is the focus of the most part of this series. I also have to praise the bgm used in this series, it suits the scenes and it was able to evoket he proper emotions during a certain scenes. As for the flow of the story, the first series didn't have much impact than this one mainly because it was mostly building up the story and the characters. Now, when the characters have been fleshed out the dramatic turning of events started and it is really amazing it really worked out and everything fell into place. As for the animation, it is of course good as expected of KyoAni. Overall, that was a fun ride it is really entertaining and enjoyable and I recommend it to people who likes series that have a combination of drama, comedy, romance, slice of life, a bit of mystery and of course let's not forget hot girls.

Love it!! I will surely remember this series and it is now included in my top 10 favourite anime of all time.

Until then…

~ja

Spring 2010 Anime Preview

At last I'm going to post this spring preview. There are a great amount of interesting shows this season but like I said from my last post, I won't be able to watch them because I intend to finish my on-hold shows that I've set aside from quiet a while.

As usual, I've only included in this list shows that have caught my attention so if it looks like a kiddie show or shows that promote toys (Bakugan, Yu-gi-oh) I didn't include them here. My sources are chartfag.wordpress.com, Fansub Wiki, ANN, AniDB, MyAnimeList.

Ikkitousen XTREME XECUTOR

Animation Production: TNK

Release Date (in Japan): March 26, 2010

Episodes: 12

Summary:

Academy clans wars escalate. Time to unleash the true powers of all the fighters. A new enemy appears, but fooled by only what the eye can catch, Hakufu doesn't notice the true and mighty enemies lurking on the shadows, ready to assault all that she treassures the most. Deathful eyes and souls join the fight for supremacy, a fight that no longer involves the academies only but the whole world.

Impression:

Since I'm not really interested in following this of course I won't be watching this. From what I heard this show is about busty girls who fight one another while their clothes are being torn like there's no tomorrow. Another minus for me because it's full of fanservice. Pass, pass…but if you're following or likes series with lots of fanservice then there's no one stopping you to watch this.

Hetalia Axis Powers 3rd Season

Animation Production: Studio DEEN

Release Date (in Japan): March 26, 2010

Episodes: 52

Summary:

Italy, once home of the strongest empire in the world, has changed. This is the story of Italy, now a cowardly pasta-loving fool, and his friends (other personified countries of the world) as they live through strange moments in world history.

Impression:

Another sequel and no I'm not following this one either so I'll pass but if you're a fan of Hetalia I bet you're over joy to watch this one.

HEROMAN

Animation Production: BONES

Release Date (in Japan): April 1, 2010

Episodes: 26

Summary:

The story centers on a boy named Joey, who lives on the west coast of the United States. He discovered a simple toy robot, to discover it becomes "Hero Man", a giant robot he can pilot and fight against evil, alien invaders and other threats.

Impression:

The summary looks very uncomplicated and it feels like you're typical giant robot anime. What really caught my attention would be the collaboration behind this project. Stan Lee was the one who wrote the story and the animation was done by BONES . I'm not yet sure if I'm going to watch this after my on-hold shows because I don't know if this is the type of show that I would like to watch but I think I'll give it a try since the collaboration is interesting and I wonder how will it turn out when you combine two cultures in one show.

Shin Koihime Musou Otome Tairan

Animation Production: Dogakobo

Release Date (in Japan): April 1, 2010

Episodes: 12

Summary:

A continuation of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms based anime. After losing her family to bandits, Kanu vows not to let others share the pain she had, and quickly becomes a widely-known bandit hunter feared amongst villains. During her journey she meets others who wish to join her cause.

Impression:

Another sequel so it's a pass for me since I didn't have a chance to watch the original series and also from the looks of the promotional poster it looks mediocre.

B Gata H Kei

Animation Production: HAL Film Maker

Release Date (in Japan): April 2, 2010

Episodes: 13

Summary:

Yamada is a high school student, and a virgin, who aspires to have 100 casual sex partners. Despite this, she soon finds herself targeting and pursuing one boy.

Impression:

This was actually based from a adult 4-koma so I think this is not for everyone. I'm not sure either if I'll be picking this in the future but the cast sure looks promising with the likes of Yui Horie and Noto Mamiko. I think I would like to try watching the first episodes in a hope to get some laugh at it.

Ring ni Kakero 1 Shadow

Animation Production: Toei

Release Date (in Japan): April 2, 2010

Episodes: ?

Summary:

After defeating Black Shaft's makeshift Team America, the Golden Japan Jr. team return to training for the World Tournament, held in Tokyo. But the Shadow Clan, who use boxing to kill, kidnap Kiku in order to lure Ryuji and the others into a fight that will see who's truly Japan's better junior boxers.

Impression:

If you've been following my posts then you know that I'm not a fan sports themed anime and this anime is another sequel so of course it's a pass.

Kaicho wa Maid-sama!

Animation Production: J.C. Staff

Release Date (in Japan): April 2, 2010

Episodes: 13

Summary:

The romantic comedy centers on a student council head Misaki Ayuzawa, who despises the slovenly male dominated population at her previously all-boys school. However, Misaki's most handsome

schoolmate discovers her secret, that she works after school at a maid café.

Impression:

Wow a love-com handled by J.C. Staff and a very interesting premise of the story I'm in!! Oh I just love tsundere girls and finding out their soft spots how cute XD!! I'm going to pick this up after I've finished my on-hold shows.

Ookiku Furikabutte Season 2

Animation Production: A-1 Pictures

Release Date (in Japan): April 2, 2010

Episodes: 13

Summary:

The series, set in Saitama, follows Ren Mihashi, who had previously excelled as his middle school baseball team's ace pitcher, due to his grandfather's connections as its manager. As he graduates to high school, whose baseball team his grandfather does not manage, he initially does not believe he is good enough to succeed at baseball, however, but assisted by his friends, he grows in stature, confidence and skill, helping his team excel with his own ability.

Impression:

Like I said, I'm not a fan of sports themed anime and I'm not following this show since it's a sequel so pass, pass.

Angel Beats!

Animation Production: P.A. Works

Release Date (in Japan): April 3, 2010

Episodes: 13

Summary:

The Shinda Sekai Sensen leader Yuri rebels against the god who destined her to a hard life. Council chairperson of the after life Tenshi fights back, using the angel's super natural powers against the SSS's weaponry.

Impression:

This is the show I'm really excited this season. The PVs I saw are just so breathtaking it's like a movie and the concert scene it also looks awesome and very detailed in the PV I can't wait to watch it!! Though I find the premise of the story unusual but still, I will absolutely watch this one even if I'm not finish with my on-hold shows. Girls with guns ohhhh I'm surely going to love this. Btw, why is it that the protagonist girl looks like Haruhi?? Will she be a rip off of Haruhi?? I can't wait to find out.

Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou

Animation Production: Artland

Release Date (in Japan): April 3, 2010

Episodes: 12

Summary:

The story of "love, magic, and battles" revolves around Akuto Sai, a boy who aims to become part of his country's highest order of magicians and contribute to society. On the day he is admitted into the Constant Magical Academy, his aptitude test predicts the following: "Future Occupation … Devil King." Thus begins his difficult school life in which he is resented by his studious female class head, desired by a girl with mysterious powers, and guarded by a beautiful female android.

Impression:

The premise of the story seems interesting but I think this series would eventually incline towards ecchi and fanservice so I wonder if I'm going to pick this up later but probably not. I don't really mind ecchi anime but not too much because sometimes it ruins the series.

MAJOR 6th Season

Animation Production: Synergy SP

Release Date (in Japan): April 3, 2010

Episodes: ?

Summary:

Goro's dream is to become a professional baseball player like his father. As he strives through the path towards the pro league, from infancy to adulthood, his passion for the game galvanizes all of those around him.

Shigeharu Honda is a Major Leauge batter on the rise. His son Goro is a Little League pitcher who one day hopes to follow in his father's footsteps. Momoko Hoshino is Goro's schoolteacher, and the first woman Shigeharu has been interested in since the death of Goro's mother. The destines of these three individuals will become intertwined as father and son experience both heartbreak and triumph on the baseball diamond. But when an unspeakable tragedy visits the family, it will take everything they have to pick up the pieces and reclaim their dreams

Impression:

Another sequel, another sports anime, another pass.

Hakuouki: Shinsengumi Kitan

Animation Production: Studio DEEN

Release Date (in Japan): April 3, 2010

Episodes: 13

Summary:

The protagonist, Yukimura Chizuru is the daughter of a doctor who works in Edo. The father leaves Edo to work as a volunteer doctor and moves to Kyoto without his daughter. As time passes by, Chizuru starts worrying about losing contact with her father, so she decides to go to Kyoto in search of him. On the way, Chizuru is attacked by few criminals and witnesses a fight between an oni and the Shinsengumi. Taking her into custody and saving her, the Shinsengumi debate on what to do with Chizuru when they discover that she is the daughter of the doctor they are also looking for. So they decide to become Chizuru's protectors and help her look for her father(the doctor). Lots of events happen while she stays with the Shingensumi, as they discover mysterious secrets and also fight against the Bakumatsu group. The story is overall romantic with a historical and political background

Impression:

Oooohhh….the premise looks interesting but I'm wary in picky up this show because it's base from a videogame and the one animating it is Studio DEEN. Anime usually based on games are not that good and I'm cautious of Studio DEEN because sometimes I like the anime they produce but sometimes their anime would have a good start and the ending would be like 'what the hell happened?' so think I'm a pass on this one.

Giant Killing

Animation Production: Studio DEEN

Release Date (in Japan): April 4, 2010

Episodes: 13

Summary:

In Giants Killing a ragtag bunch from East Tokyo are struggling in Japan's top football league. The team is going through an abysmal spell right now where they are nearing the bottom of the table and have lost 5 matches in a row. The loses haven't done much to team moral, because it was already low. Fan support, on the other hand, is looking bleak. In the world of football, once the fans turn on a team the end is near. Teams don't recover. Coaches are fired, players are sold, and teams drop to smaller divisions where profits often prevent them from ever being successful against even mediocre top division programs. East Tokyo United, ETU, can only blame their coach right now. And Coach is ready to give up this next game to prove to his team and fans, that against the biggest club in the nation he can make this team win.

Impression:

This season sure has a lot of sports themed anime and this one is in that category so again pass.

Working!

Animation Production: A-1 Pictures

Release Date (in Japan): April 4, 2010

Episodes: 13

Summary:

Set in a family restaurant in Hokkaido, the northern prefecture of Japan, 16 year old high school student Takanashi Souta works part-time along with his strange co-workers: Taneshima Popura, a high school girl who's a year older than Souta who's easily mistaken for a elementary/middle schooler, and Shirafuji Kyoko the 28-year old store manager who doesn't bother to do any work at all.

Impression:

A slice-of-life show that is a comedy. I don't know what my stand in this anime. I think I'm neutral I do not dislike it but I'm not interested but if you’re a fan of slice-of-life shows then I could suggest that you try watching this one.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Animation Production: Beijing Glorious Animation Company

Release Date (in Japan): April 4, 2010

Episodes: 52

Summary:

Liu Bei embarks on a journey to quell the chaos that plagues his homeland of China bringing with him his sworn brothers Zhang Fei and Guan Yu. Having only a small army and no land of his own, Liu Bei is forced to to continuously take a subservient role to other Generals in order to keep safe from the those who continually come after his life.

Impression:

The real Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Why is it that 3 shows this season are based on this and I don't even know what this is about. Those 3 shows protagonists are either sexy ladies or cute robots but this, hmmm old men so I think I got to give points to those 3 (Ikkitousen, Shin Koihime and Gundam SD[I didn't include this in my preview]) shows. I don't think I'm into this kind of series so yeah, pass.

Arakawa Under the Bridge

Animation Production: SHAFT

Release Date (in Japan): April 4, 2010

Episodes: 13

Summary:

Ichinomiya Kou has always lived according to the creed of his wealthy, successful family: never be in debt to anyone. But one day, under the Arakawa Bridge, his life is saved by a homeless girl named Nino. In order to pay her back, Kou promises to be her boyfriend; and thus begins his new life under the bridge.

Impression:

Looks interesting but it's SHAFT again and Shinbo so I'm wary again if I'm gonna pick up this show. If it turns out that it's good for a couple of episodes then I think I might eventually pick it up.

Kiss x Sis

Animation Production: Feel

Release Date (in Japan): April 5, 2010

Episodes: 13

Summary:

Keita has two older step-sisters, Ako and Riko, but since they aren't related by blood, they love him in a lustful way. After a mishap at school, Ako and Riko finally confess their love to him. Keita dislikes the thought of seeing them other then brother and sister, but as he tries to enter the same school as his sisters, he slowly becomes attracted to them.

Impression:

EH….incest…pass, pass. But if I got curious then I might watch it and hope that my mom won't find out hahaha!!!!

Senko no Night Raid

Animation Production: A-1 Pictures

Release Date (in Japan): April 6, 2010

Episodes: 13

Summary:

The story is set in Shanghai in 1931, when the Imperial Japanese Army has been dispatched to mainland China due to the relatively recent First Sino-Japanese War, Russo-Japanese War, and World War I. In this cosmopolitan city of intrigue, there is a special military spy organization called "Sakurai Kikan" that has since been buried in history

Impression:

The second anime under the Anime no Chikara of TV Tokyo. Wow it looks darker and meaner than Sora no Woto and it is an original work and I like shows I can't predict what would happen so yeah I'll pick this up.

Mayoi Neko Overrun!

Animation Production: AIC

Release Date (in Japan): April 6, 2010

Episodes: 12

Summary:

The story revolves around Takumi Tsuzuki, a boy who lives with his older "sister" Otome, although the two have no blood ties between them. Otome manages a run-down confectionary store called Stray Cats. One day, Otome picks up a mysterious beautiful girl off the streets

Impression:

Uh looks mediocre so I'll probably pass.

RAINBOW Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin

Animation Production: MADHOUSE

Release Date (in Japan): April 6, 2010

Episodes: 13

Summary:

Seven teenagers in 1955 have to learn to live together in the same hold in the reformatory of Shio. Confined in a hall where suffering and humiliation are daily, they are waiting for a ray of hope in a dark, incarcerating world. The story follows their life together and how they move on afterwards.

Impression:

This is quiet different from other shows this season but I'm barely interested with the story so I'll probably pass. To those who like a drama anime then I think you should give this a try.

K-ON!!

Animation Production: Kyoto Animation

Release Date (in Japan): April 7, 2010

Episodes: 13

Summary:

The second season of K-ON!.

Impression:

Good thing KyoAni didn't pull another prank on this franchise. I absolutely going to watch this one because I just love K-ON oh I miss the whole gang and their very cute antics. Thank God there will be a show that will quench my moe thirst.

Uragiri wa Boku no Namae o Shitte Iru

Animation Production: J.C .Staff

Release Date (in Japan): April 11, 2010

Episodes: 12

Summary:

Sakurai Yuki is a mysterious boy with a mysterious ability. He was found in the bushes as a baby and adopted by his current family. Because of this, Yuki strives for independence. The last thing he wants is to be a burden to anybody. Furthermore, when he touches others, he can feel their emotions. Unable to control his ability, he often made insensitive blunders in the past. With death threats and his abilities increasing, what will happen when a man claiming to be his older brother appears?

Impression:

Yaoi?? The summary looks interesting but I don't really like Yaoi shows but I do like the fact that the guys are very attractive. I don't think I'm going to watch this(but I'm tempted to since it's being made by J.C. Staff) I don't know, pass??

House of Five Leaves

Animation Production: Manglobe

Release Date (in Japan): April 15, 2010

Episodes: 12

Summary:

Akitsu Masanosuke is a timid ronin on his way to Edo from the countryside when he accidentally encounters a playboy named Yaichi, who asks him to be his bodyguard. But it turns out that Yaichi is actually the leader of a group of bandits called the "Five Leaves," and he's hoping that Masanosuke will join them. Masanosuke is reluctant to help them, but as grows closer to his eccentric new companions, he learns to relate to them and grow as a person in the process.

Impression:

Uh from the looks of the poster and the summary looks boring for me so pass.

Yojo-han Shinwa Taikei

Animation Production: MADHOUSE

Release Date (in Japan): April 22, 2010

Episodes: 11

Summary:

The story follows a nameless protagonist who is a third-year college student. The protagonist looks back at the earlier years of his college life and his adventures with a particular club.

Impression:

This looks weird and the summary doesn't even give much clue on what this show is really about. It's probably a pass to me but I got to note that Maaya Sakamoto is voicing one of the characters.

There are a LOT of interesting shows this season too bad I can't watch most of them. Oh how I wish I could have infinite time so that I could watch it all. I will most probably pick-up HEROMAN, Kaicho wa Maid-sama!, Angel Beats, Arakawa Under the Bridge, Senkou no Night Raid, and K-ON!! I will watch those shows probably when all those series are finished already so that I could marathon it.

Until then…

~ja