Whoa we have 44 shows this season excluding kiddie shows and shows that promotes toys. In this preview I’ve included Movies that would be released this season. I’ve also embedded the PVs in this season preview so that you could watch it on the same page. Though there are some that I can’t embed so if you can’t see the PV just click on the link above/below the video.
I made this as thorough as I can so I hope it’ll be a good guide to your anime watching this fall.
Now on to the Fall Anime Preview 2013!
Data gathered are from: AniDB, ANN, MAL, Fansub Wiki, Moetron
*Chart courtesy of neregate (v.2.0)
*Chart courtesy of zektr (v.4.0)
TV SERIES
 | Super Seisyun Brothers Release Date: Sept 13, 2013 Genre: Shoujo, Comedy, Slice of Life, Josei Animation Production: AIC+ Notable Staff/Cast: Ishikawa, Kaito as Saitou, Mao – Ledo (Suisei no Gargantia) Summary: Impression: Potential Meter: 50% |
 | Diabolik Lovers Release Date: Sept 16, 2013 Genre: Romance, Supernatural Animation Production: Zexcs Diabolik Lovers PV 1 Notable Staff/Cast: Midorikawa, Hikaru as Sakamaki, Ayato - Yuy, Heero (Mobile Suit Gundam Wing) Summary: Impression: Potential Meter: 50% |
 | Miss Monochrome Release Date: October 1, 2013 Genre: Music, Slice of Life Animation Production: LIDEN FILMS, SANZIGEN Notable Staff/Cast: Horie, Yui (Hanekawa, Tsubasa of Bakemonogatari) Summary: According to the setting, Miss Monochrome loves only the monochrome style, dislikes all kinds of color, and always dreams about changing the world into her favorite monochrome color. Impressions: Potential Meter: 10% |
 | Gaist Crusher Release Date: October 2, 2013 Animation Production: Srudio Pierrot Genre: - Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Takamoto, Nobuhiro (Medaka no Gakkou) Summary: Impression: Potential Meter: 10% |
 | Kyoukai no Kanata Release Date: October 2, 2013 Genre: Fantasy Animation Production: Kyoto Animation Notable Staff/Cast: Kenn as Kanbara, Akihito - Furuya, Kota (Ginga e Kickoff!!) Summary: Impression: Potential Meter: 80% |
 | Kyousogiga (TV) Release Date: October 2 ,2013 Genre: Action, Fantasy, Supernatural Animation Production: Toei Animation Notable Staff/Cast: Kugimiya, Rie as Koto - Elric, Alphonse (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood) Summary: Impression: Potential Meter: 70% |
 | Coppelion Release Date: October 2, 2013 Genre: Action, Sci-Fi Animation Production: GoHands Notable Staff/Cast: Hanazawa, Kana as Fukasaku, Aoi - Shiina, Mayuri (Steins;Gate) Summary: Impression: Potential Meter: 90% |
 | Aikatsu! 2nd Series Release Date: October 3, 2013 Genre: Card Games, Idols, Music, School Animation Production: Sunrise Notable Staff/Cast: Summary: Impression: Potential Meter: ? |
 | Golden Time Release Date: October 3, 2013 Genre: Comedy, Romance Animation Production: J.C. Staff Notable Staff/Cast: Horie, Yui as Kaga, Kouko - Hanekawa, Tsubasa (Bakemonogatari) Summary: Banri finds himself completely lost after the opening ceremony, trying to find his way to the freshman orientation. At that moment, he runs into another lost freshman from the same school, Yanagisawa Mitsuo, and they hit it off at once. Somehow arriving at their intended goal just on time, there appears in front of them a beautiful girl holding a bouquet of roses, who hits Mitsuo across the face with them and hands the flowers over to him. This stylish, well dressed, and perfect woman is his childhood friend Kaga Kouko. As children, they had promised to marry each other one day, fulfilling their dreams. In order to escape from her, Mitsuo had gone out secretly and taken the examination for this well-known private college, but she also took the law school entrance examination, catching up with him there. Impression: Potential Meter: 90% |
 | Kill la Kill Release Date: October 3, 2013 Genre: Action, School Animation Production: Studio Trigger
Notable Staff/Cast: Yuzuki, Ryouka as Kiryuin, Satsuki – Shamal (Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A's) Summary: Impression: Potential Meter: 95% |
 | Outbreak Company Release Date: October 3, 2013 Genre: Fantasy Animation Production: feel. Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Oikawa, Kei (Assistant Director of Papa no Iukoto wo Kikinasai!) Series Composition: Arakawa, Naruhisa (Screenplay of Spice and Wolf 1&2) Character Design: Mamezuka, Takashi (Character Design of Papa no Iukoto wo Kikinasai!) Original Creator: Sakaki, Ichirou (Scrapped Princess, Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica & Strait Jacket) Fuchigami, Mai as Ann Erudanto III, Petrarca - Nishizumi, Miho (Girls und Panzer) Summary: Impression: Potential Meter: 30% |
 | IS -Infinite Stratos- 2 Release Date: October 3, 2013 Genre: action, drama, romance, science fiction, tournament Animation Production: 8-bit Studio Infinite Stratos PV Notable Staff/Cast: Yukana as Alcott, Cecilia - C.C. (Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch)Inoue, Marina as Bodewig, Laura - Mikazuki, Yozora (Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai) Summary: Japan engineered an armed powered exoskeleton "Infinite Stratos" (IS) and it became the mainstream of weapons. Since only women can operate IS, women dominate the society over men. Orimura Ichika is a 15 year old boy and accidentally touches an IS placed in the IS pilot training school. He is found to be the only man who can operate IS and forced to enter the training school. Ichika's busy school life surrounded by girls has begun. Impression: Potential Meter: 20% |
 | Nagi no Asukara Release Date: October 3, 2013 Genre: - Animation Production: P.A. Works Notable Staff/Cast: Kayano, Ai as Hiradaira, Chisaki - Honma, Meiko (AnoHana) Summary: Impression: Potential Meter: 80% |
 | Freezing Vibration Release Date: October 4, 2013 Genre: Action, Sci Fi, Ecchi Animation Production: ACGT Notable Staff/Cast: Ichiki, Mitsuhiro as Aoi, Kazuya - Kazami, Tomohiko (Another) Summary: Set in a slightly futuristic world where Earth has been invaded and is at war with aliens from another dimension called the Nova, the story follows the adventures of a Japanese boy named Kazuya Aoi who enrolls for training at a special school for genetically modified girls called Pandoras who battle the aliens, and their male partners, called Limiters, who use a special power called "freezing" to limit their opponent's mobility. The protagonist makes the acquaintance of an unusual older girl named Satellizer el Bridget who appears to be the most powerful Pandora in her class, but has not yet chosen a male partner to be her Limiter, and in spite of the warnings of all his friends, he decides to be her Limiter. Impressions: Potential Meter: 20% |
 | Yuusha ni Narenakatta Ore wa Shibushibu Shuushoku o Ketsui Shimashita. |
 | Strike the Blood Release Date: October 4, 2013 Genre: Action, Fantasy, Romance Animation Production: SILVER LINK. & CONNECT Notable Staff/Cast: Hosoya, Yoshimasa as Akatsuki, Kojou - Wataya, Arata (Chihayafuru) Summary: Impression: Potential Meter: 75% |
 | Log Horizon Release Date: October 5, 2013 Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Romance Animation Production: Satelight Notable Staff/Cast: Terashima, Takuma as Shiroe – Wolf (Blood Lad) Summary: Impression: Potential Meter: 60% |
 | Kuroko no Basket 2 Release Date: October 5, 2013 Genre: Sports, Comedy Animation Production: Production I. G. Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Tada, Shunsuke (Bungaku Shoujo) Series Composition: Takagi, Noboru (Durarara!!) Music: Ike, Yoshihiro (Tiger & Bunny) Ono, Yuuki as Kagami, Taiga - Ashiya, Shirou (Hataraku Maou-sama!) Saito, Chiwa as Aida, Riko - Akemi, Homura (Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica) Suwabe, Junichi as Aomine, Daiki – Archer (Fate/stay night) Summary: The second season of Kuroko no Basket. Kuroko's Basketball The Teiko Middle School Basketball Team. The class that produced three perfect seasons in a row, with five once-in-a generation players, called "The miracle generation". There was another player who all of them respected... A legendary 6th player. An up-and-coming power player, Taiga Kagami, is just back from America. When he comes to Seirin High School, he meets the super-ordinary boy, Tetsuya Kuroko. Kagami is shocked to find that Kuroko isn't good at basketball, in fact, he's bad! And he's so plain that he's impossible to see. But Kuroko's plainness lets him pass the ball around without the other team noticing him, and he's none other than the sixth member of the Miracle Generation. Kuroko makes a pact with Kagami to defeat the other members of the Miracle Generation, who have all played basketball at other schools. A battle of light (Kagami) and shadow (Kuroko) begins! |
 | Hajime no Ippo Rising Release Date: October 5, 2013 Genre: Sports Animation Production: MADHOUSE Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Shishido, Jun (Director of Saiunkoku Monogatari 2nd Season) Original Creator: Morikawa, George Series Composition: Fudeyasu, Kazuyuki (Series Composition of Ben-To) Summary: Impression: Potential Meter: ? |
 | Tesagure! Bakatsumono Release Date: October 5, 2013 Genre: Slice of Life Animation Production: Nippon TV Notable Staff/Cast: Director/Script/Series Composition: Ishidate, Koutarou (Chokkyuu Hyoudai Robot Anime: Straight Title) Music: Inoue, Junichi Summary: The CG anime centers around the extracurricular activities of students. Impression: Chidori3souske I can’t find any PV and the summary is very vague and doesn’t even look interesting so I’ll pass on this one. |
 | Little Busters!: Refrain Release Date: October 5, 2013 Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance Animation Production: J. C. Staff Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Yoshiki Yamakawa Series Composition: Michiru Shimada Music: Jun Maeda Canna, Nobutoshi as Inohara, Masato - Nekki, Basara (Macross 7) Yanase, Natsumi as Kamikita, Komari - Shindou, Chihiro (ef: A Tale of Memories.) Horie, Yui as Naoe, Riki - Hanekawa, Tsubasa (Bakemonogatari) Summary: Second season of Little Busters! When tragedy struck Riki Naoe as a child, he was rescued from grief over his parent's deaths when four other kids "recruited" him for their group—the "Little Busters." Now in high school, Riki and the other Busters are still fast friends, and though their vision of being heroes for justice may have faded, they'd still do anything for each other. Which is why Riki is now on TWO special missions. The not so secret one: recruiting new members so the Busters can form a baseball team. Preferably FEMALE recruits, as the current dude/babe ratio is an inconvenient 4 to 1. The OTHER mission, though... That's the strange one. Because Riki and Rin, the group's singular girl, are receiving odd messages, delivered by cats, concerning the existence of a "secret world" and assigning them tasks they have to complete. Were their youthful dreams of being crusaders not so fanciful after all? Or is there something even more vital at stake? Between steeling his courage to talk to girls, dealing with his own narcolepsy and facing his feelings concerning Rin, Riki may just need the strength of a superhero to solve the ultimate mystery of the Little Busters! Potential Meter: ? |
 | WHITE ALBUM 2 Release Date: October 5, 2013 Genre: Drama, Romance, Slice of Life Animation Production: Satelight Trailer WHITE ALBUM2 PV第2弾 by AnimeSlovenija Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Ando, Masaomi (Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse) Series Composition: Maruto, Fumiaki Mizushima, Takahiro as Kitahara, Haruki - Yaegashi, Taichi (Kokoro Connect) Yonezawa, Madoka as Ogiso, Setsuna - Hirasawa, Ui (K-On!) Nabatame, Hitomi as Touma, Kazusa - Kishimoto, Kei (Gantz) Summary: The story centers around a college junior named Haruki Kitahara and his relationships with Setsuna Ogiso and Kazusa Touma in the light music club. Impression: Chidori3souske Ooooh so this one is not a sequel since it is not related to the story of the first season. But this is another one of those game to anime adaptations so I’m not expecting much though Muruto-san, in charge of the series compositions, is also the person who wrote the scenario of the games so somehow I expect it to be loyal to the source material. So far, I’m not to interested in picking this one up. Potential Meter: 40% |
 | Phi Brain: Kami no Puzzle 3rd Season Release Date: October 6, 2013 Genre: Action, Game Animation Production: Sunrise Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Endou, Hirotaka (Asst. Director of Solty Rei) Series Composition: Satou, Junichi (Director of Tamayura) & Sekijima, Mayori (Series Composition of Pandora Hearts) Asanuma, Shintaro as Daimon, Kaito - Mayuzumi, Takumu (Accel World) Summary: Kaito Daimon would be a completely average high school student except for one thing: he's a 'demon' at solving puzzles. Kaito is so brilliant, in fact, that when he's asked to take some 'special' tests of his unique ability, he immediately suspects that the test itself is a test. Kaito suddenly finds himself caught up in a lethal Philosopher's Puzzle made by the sinister group POG, a murderous maze of trap upon trap, where failing to solve the secret correctly will result in death! Fortunately, Kaito's skills prove up to the first test, both for himself and his childhood friend Nanoha, who is also caught up in the deadly scheme. But now that he has been designated as a Solver, he is pulled into a new life where he must travel the world with other Solvers, attempting to solve the latest deadly riddles left by POG. There's a new conundrum around every corner and each deception could lead to death, but once a riddle has been posed, you can count on Kaito to unfold, unravel and unlock it! Impression: Potential Meter: ? |
 | Sekai de Ichiban Tsuyoku Naritai! Release Date: October 6, 2013 Genre: Action, Ecchi, Sports Animation Production: Arms Notable Staff/Cast: Summary: Impression: Potential Meter: 0% |
 | Diamond no Ace Release Date: October 6, 2013 Animation Production: Madhouse/Production I.G. Trailer Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Mitsuyuki, Masuhara (Shirokuma Cafe) Shimazaki, Nobunaga as Furuya, Satoru - Nanase, Haruka (Free!) Summary: Impression: Potential Meter: 60% |
 | Gingitsune Release Date: October 6, 2013 Genre: Seinen, Slice of Life, Supernatural Animation Production: Diomedea Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Misawa, Shin (Kochira Katsushika-ku Kamearikouen-mae Hashutsujo) Script: Hiroshi Yamaguchi (Rosario + Vampire) Kanemoto, Hisako as Saeki, Makoto – Katyusha (Girls und Panzer) Summary: Makoto is the heiress to a shrine that was built in honor of Inari. Even though her father manages the shrine, Inari's messenger, Gintarō (Shinichiro Miki), suddenly appears in her life marking her as the true successor. Gintarō is lazy and unmotivated, but has the power to help people. The series is described as a "heart-filled fantasy" as Makoto and Gintarō help people who come to the shrine and make new friends. Impression: Chidori3souske The PV, the summary and even the staff/cast didn’t caught my attention and the character design looks errrr weird and the way the fox spoke with only the side of the mouth moving was somewhat distracting. Oh well, with lots of other good shows this season I’m sorry but I’ll have to pass on this one. Potential Meter: 40% |
 | Teekyu Season 3 Release Date: Ocotber 6, 2013 Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life Animation Production: MAPPA Notable Staff/Cast: Director/Script/Character Design: Shin Itagaki Kana Hanazawa as Marimo Bandō Kyōko Narumi as Nasuno Takamiya Suzuko Mimori as Kanae Shinjō Yui Watanabe as Yuri Oshimoto Kaori Ishihara as Udonko Kondō Summary: Third season of Teekyuu. The four girls of the Kameido High School tennis club play and don't play tennis in their side-splittingly funny daily lives. The new club member, Yuri Oshimoto, is forced to be the straightman to her idiotic upperclassmen. Then there's Kanae Shinjou, the stupidity-machine who can't play tennis even though she's in the tennis club; Marimo Bandou, the unpredictable super-pervert from Kansai; and Nasuno Takamiya, the air-headed, mysterious rich girl who tries to solve everything with money. Today, tomorrow, and the day after, regardless if they're all there or not, it's a tennis manga you can't help but roar in laughter at!? And in the fall of 2012, you might get caught up in the “Teekyuu” whirlwind even further!? Impression: Chidori3souske I didn’t watch the previous seasons so this one is a pass. Potential Meter: 20% |
 | Magi: The Kingdom of Magic Release Date: October 6, 2013 Genre: Adventure, Fantasy Animation Production: A-1 Pictures Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Koji Masunari Series Composition: Hiroyuki Yoshino Music: Shiro Sagisu Haruka Tomatsu as Morgiana Kaori Ishihara as Aladdin Yuuki Kaji as Alibaba Saluja Summary: The second season will be set in Magnostadt. Impression: Chidori3souske Can you believe it I still haven’t finished the first season? I heard lots of praises for this show so I guess it’s time to finish the first season before I pick this one up Potential Meter: ? |
 | Yozakura Quartet: Hana no Uta Release Date: October 6, 2013 Genre: Action, Comedy, Supernatural Animation Production: Tatsunoko Production Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Ryo-timo (Key Animator of Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone) Series Composition & Script: Manabu Ishikawa (Producer Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone) Misato Fukuen as Hime Yarizakura Miyuki Sawashiro as Kotoha Isone Saki Fujita as Ao Nanami Yuuki Kaji as Akina Hiizumi Summary: In a town where humans and demons co-exist, it takes more than a normal police force to maintain the peace. Enter the Hiizumi Life Counseling Office, a fantastic foursome of unique teenagers, each gifted with an amazing super power! Impression: Chidori3souske Good thing this is an alternate re-telling of Yozakura Quartet, which was broadcast last 2008, cause I wasn’t able to watch it. The trailer sure got me hooked with all those badass action and even the premise is interesting. I’ll pick this up. Potential Meter: 70% |
 | Walkure Romanze Release Date: October 6, 2013 Genre: Romance, Sports, Harem Animation Production: 8-bit Trailer, Trailer 2 Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Yusuke Yamamoto (Aquarion Evol) Series Composition: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu (Ben-To) Ai Shimizu as Mio Kisaki (Ariel of Kore wa Zombie Desu ka?) Asami Imai as Rena F. Avery (Makise, Kurisu of Steins;Gate) Kaori Mizuhashi as Ayako Hīragi (Miyako of Hidamari Sketch) Summary: The story centers around Takahiro Mizuno, a student training to be a begleiter (knight's assistant) at an academy where aspiring knights joust. He himself had come to this academy to train as a knight, after becoming the unrivaled junior champion in his own home country. However, an injury in a tournament's finals forced him to withdraw. Instead, he decides to be a begleiter to one of the academy's maiden knights and help her win. Impression: Chidori3souske Oh lol nice concept (jousting) for a harem show and I loved the animation during the jousting event. This one also based from a game so I’m not expecting much but man the girls are gorgeous and the animation was beautiful in the PV so it got me interested to at least check out a couple of episodes. Potential Meter: 50% |
 | Meganebu! Release Date: October 7, 2013 Genre: Shoujo, Slice of Life Animation Production: Studio DEEN Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Soubi Yamamoto (Kono Danshi, Ningyo Hiroimashita.) Series Composition: Deco Akao (Nazo no Kanojo X) Atsushi Tamaru as Takuma Hachimine (Ooji, Mochizou of Tamako Market) Junichi Suwabe as Yukiya Minabe (Archer of Fate/stay night)Kenji Akabane as Akira Sōma (Producer of The iDOLM@STER) Summary: Akira Souma attends a rural school and has a passion for his glasses. He forms a Glasses Club and makes his various bespectacled classmates join. Impression: Chidori3souske So, who wants guys with glasses? We got another bishounen show this season that would probably all girls out there giddy. The premise isn’t interesting for me even the PV so I’ll pass on this one. Potential Meter: 30% |
 | Gundam Build Fighters Release Date: October 7, 2013 Genre: Mecha, Action Animation Production: Sunrise Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Kenji Nagasaki (Asst. Director of Mobile Suit Gundam 00) Series Composition: Yousuke Kuroda (Btooom!) Music: Yuuki Hayashi (Blood Lad) Mikako Komatsu as Sei Iori (Neko from K) Sachi Kokuryu as Reiji (Shirogane, Subaru from Cross Fight B-Daman) Yui Ishikawa as China Kōsaka (Ackerman, Mikasa from Shingeki no Kyojin) Summary: The story is set in the near future when GunPla Battles, competitions that pit Gundam plastic models against each other, have become popular worldwide in the "Second GunPla Boom." Sei Iori, a first-year middle-school student and the only son of a model shop owner, is talented at building GunPla, but inexperienced in the GunPla Battles. He encounters a mysterious boy named Reiji, who happens to be an accomplished Gundam Fighter. Together, they strive for the GunPla Battle world championships. Impression: Chidori3souske This is a new take in the Gundam franchise that reminds me a lot of Angelic Layer. Though it’s not a bad thing to try something new but I’m missing the intergalactic space battles and human vs human conflict that is like a trade mark of the Gundam franchise. Well, I love mecha and this new concept is quite interesting so I guess I’ll give this one a try. Potential Meter: 60% |
 | Non Non Biyori Release Date: October 7, 2013 Genre: Comedy, School, Slice of Life, Seinen Animation Production: SILVER LINK Trailer 1, Trailer 2 Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Shinya Kawamo (Kokoro Connect) Script: Reiko Yoshida (K-ON!, Girls und Panzer), Fumihiko Shimo (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Infinite Stratos, Fate/stay night), and Yuka Yamada (Bungaku Shōjo, Tamayura - More Aggressive, Mushi-Shi) Ayane Sakura as Natsumi Koshigaya (Mikazuki, Yozora from Haganai) Kana Asumi as Komari Koshigaya (Kitahara, Mio from Ano Natsu de Matteru) Kotori Koiwai as Renge Miyauchi (Mushanokouji, Iwai from Dansai Bunri no Crime Edge) Rie Murakawa as Hotaru Ichijō (Futaba, Aoi from Vividred Operation) Summary: Elementary school student Hotaru Ichijou has moved with her parents from Tokyo to the middle of the country. Now she must adapt to her new school, where there are a total of 5 students in the same class who range through elementary and middle school ages. Join their everyday adventures in the countryside. Impression: Chidori3souske Whoa the PV look so peaceful as well as the premise it looks boring but the staff behind this series have handled several great anime so I guess if they could handle this well it’ll be an awesome slice of life show. If you guys want a dose of moe with a slice of life story I think you should give this one a try. Potential Meter: 50% |
 | Aoki Hagane no Arpeggio: Ars nova (Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova) Release Date: October 7, 2013 Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Seinen Animation Production: Sanzigen PV 5 Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Seiji Kishi (Angel Beats!, Danganronpa) Series Composition: Makoto Uezu (Katanagatari) Music: Masato Kōda Kazuyuki Okitsu as Gunzō Chihaya (Moid, Balance T. of Rinne no Lagrange) Mai Fuchigami as Iona (Nishizumi, Miho of Girls und Panzer) Manami Numakura as Takao (Ganaha, Hibiki of The iDOLM@STER) Summary: By 2039, global warming had caused sea levels to rise and large amount of territory to be lost. As though in response, a mysterious group of warships clad in mist, “the Fleet of Mist,” appeared in every corner of the ocean, and began attacking human ships. In spite of humanity mustering all their strength, they were utterly defeated by the Mist's overwhelming force. All of humanity's trade routes were blockaded by the Fleet of Mist, their political economy was destroyed, and the human race was steadily beaten down. Seven years later, the Fleet of Mist's submarine I-401 appears before cadet Gunzo Chihaya. The humanoid life form that pilots the sub, who should be their enemy, is instead offering her services to mankind. Impression: Chidori3souske SANZIGEN, the studio responsible for the 3D CG of Black★Rock Shooter (TV) is back but this time they are producing their own anime. The premise is interesting and the action looks pretty but the draw back of the use of CG is the seemingly stiff postures of the characters. I also noticed in the PV that the facial expressions are also stiff though I don’t know if it was intentional since the girls here are “humanoid interface”. Here’s to hoping it’ll have one gripping story. Potential Meter: 75% |
 | Machine Doll wa Kizutsukanai Release Date: October 7, 2013 Genre: Action, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, School Animation Production: Lerche PV 1 Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Kinji Yoshimoto (Genshiken 2) Series Composition: Yuuko Kakihara (Chihayafuru 2) Hiro Shimono as Raishin Akabane (Katsuragi, Keima of Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai) Hitomi Harada as Yaya (Himeji, Mizuki of Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu) Ai Kayano as Irori (Honma, Meiko of AnoHana) Summary: During the early 20th century, along with technological advancements, scientists were able to develop sophisticated magic. The combination of science and sorcery was Makinot, circuits made from spells that were put into objects to bring them to life and even gain a personality. It was developed as a military weapon and has now spread throughout the world. Akabane Raishin is now attending the Royal Academy to become the best in the world. Accompanied by the lovely teenage girl Yaya, who is actually Raishin’s puppet weapon, he plans on rocketing to the top of the class. However, his test scores come nearly dead last although his combat skills and determination are second to none. Raishin has to compete with the deadliest of classmates if he wants to come out as the king. Impression: Chidori3souske Oh no, another interesting show this season (oh man I picked up A LOT of shows again) with a good combination of action, fantasy and even romance so I’m definitely in! My only complain I guess would be the ugly CG used in the PV but otherwise this one seems like a good show. Potential Meter: 70% |
 | Tokyo Ravens Release Date: October 8, 2013 Genre: Comedy, Supernatural, Shounen, School Animation Production: 8-bit Studio PV 1 Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Takaomi Kanasaki (Kore wa Zombie Desu ka?) Series Composition: Hideyuki Kurata (OreImo) Kaito Ishikawa as Harutora Tsuchimikado (Ledo of Suisei no Gargantia) Kana Hanazawa as Natsume Tsuchimikado (Sengoku, Nadeko of Bakemonogatari) Aki Toyosaki as Kon (Uiharu, Kazari of Toaru Kagaku no Railgun) Eri Kitamura as Kyoko Kurahashi (Miki, Sayaka of Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica) Ryohei Kimura as Toji Ato (Hasegawa, Kodaka of Haganai) Summary: In the "Great Disaster," Japan has been thrown into chaos by onmyouji (a kind of magician). Harutora Tsuchimikado was born into an onmyouji family, but has no power whatsoever. His estranged sister appears to him one day to take him up the promise he made long ago to become her shikigami (familiar). A battle between onmyouji is about to begin. Impression: The premise have that ‘been there done that’ feel to it and even the PV isn’t that impressive but when I looked at the cast, wow, lots of famous names there. The great cast is not enough to make me want to watch this so I’ll pass on this one. Potential Meter: 50% |
 | BLAZBLUE ALTER MEMORY Release Date: October 8, 2013 Genre: Action, Fantasy Animation Production: teamKG & Hoods Entertainment pv_20130810_l by AnimeSlovenija (if vid does not work click here) Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Hideki Tachibana (Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira & Dragon Crisis!) Series Composition: Deko Akao (Nazo no Kanojo X) Script: Deko Akao & Tatsuya Takahashi (Asu no Yoichi!) Kana Ueda as Rachel Alucard (Tohsaka, Rin of Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya) Tetsuya Kakihara as Jin Kisaragi (Dragneel, Natsu of Fairy Tail) Tomokazu Sugita as Ragna the Bloodedge (Chamber of Suisei no Gargantia) Chiwa Saito as Taokaka (Senjougahara, Hitagi of Bakemonogatari) Summary: The story is set in December of 2199, when the streets are full of anticipation for the end of the year and the start of the new one. Amid the celebrations, word spreads that Ragna the Bloodedge, an SS-class rebel with the highest ever bounty on his head, has appeared in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. The apparent aim of Ragna or the "Grim Reaper" is the destruction of the system controlling the world. To collect the bounty, a motley array of unrivaled fighters converge on Kagutsuchi. Impression: Chidori3souske Another anime this season that is based from a a well known game. Best thing about this series is its cast who have portrayed several memorable characters in anime. Since this is based off a game, I’m not expecting much and the fact that Tachibana-san will be directing is enough to stay away from this series since his previous work Dragon Crisis! is horrible that I cringed with the memory. I’ll pass on this one. Potential Meter: 10% |
 | Ore no Nounai Sentakushi ga, Gakuen Love Comedy wo Zenryoku de Jama Shiteiru (My Mental Multiple-Choice Power Is Completely Ruining My School Romantic Comedy) Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Inagaki, Takayuki (Rosario to Vampire) Sadohara, Kaori as Chocolat (Dortlake, Sandora of Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou Desu yo?) Toyonaga, Toshiyuki as Amakusa, Kanade (Fuwa, Mahiro of Zetsuen no Tempest) Tsuji, Ayumi as Yuuouji, Ouka (Jun, Ixia) Summary: The story centers around Kanade Amakusa, a boy cursed with the mental power of "absolute multiple-choice"—a multiple-choice quiz will suddenly appear in his mind, and the choice he makes will become his reality. For example, he would have to choose between going nude from the waist up or the waist down in school. While in school, he is given another choice: 1) A beautiful girl will fall before him or 2) he will fall from the rooftop in female clothes. He chooses option 1, and a blonde girl named Chocolat falls before him. Impression: Chidori3souske Everything screams mediocre in this series (Even the title feels like a rip off of OreImo). Even the character design doesn’t look unique (the white haired girl reminds me a lot of Yuki Nagato of Suzumiya Haruhi ni Yuutsu). I’ll just have to pass on this one. Potential Meter: 0% |
 | Galilei Donna Release Date: October 10, 2013 Genre: Action, Adventure Animation Production: A-1 Pictures PV 1 PV 2 PV 3 Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Yasuomi Umetsu (Key Animator of Elfen Lied & Kite) Script: Atsushi Oka, Hideyuki Kurata, Jun Kumagai, Touko Machida Music: Shiroh Hamaguchi (Girls und Panzer) Kei Shindou as Hazuki Ferrari (Kagami, Kuro of Kodomo no Jikan) Summary: Impression: Potential Meter: 75% |
 | Samurai Flamenco Release Date: October 10, 2013 Genre: Action Animation Production: Manglobe PV 1 PV 2 Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Takahiro Omori (Baccano!) Series Composition: Hideyuki Kurata (Oreimo (TV)) Tomokazu Sugita as Hidenori Goto (Chamber of Suisei no Gargantia) Summary: "To those 'adults' who don't want to become adults..." and "Hero will never give up, never hide, never be defeated, never accept evil." Impression: Potential Meter: 70% |
 | Kakumeiki Valvrave 2 Release Date: October 10, 2013 Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi Animation Production: Sunrise Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Kou Matsuo Series Composition: Ichiro Okouchi Asami Seto as Shōko Sashinami (Ayase, Chihaya of Chihayafuru) Haruka Tomatsu as Saki Rukino (Takatsuki, Ichika of Ano Natsu de Matteru) Ryohei Kimura as L-elf (Hasegawa, Kodaka of Haganai) Ryota Ohsaka as Haruto Tokishima (Blood, Staz Charlie of Blood Lad) Summary: Second season of Kakumeiki Valvrave. Impression: Chidori3souske Oh gosh here we go again with this train wreck show. I’m not too sure if I’ll be a martyr and watch the second season cause the first one just gave me a headache with all the plot twist it delivered (some that doesn’t even make any sense). Oh well if I have the time I guess I’ll pick this up. Potential Meter: 30% |
 | Koroshiya-san: The Hired Gun Release date: October 10, 2013 Genre: Action, Comedy, Thriller Animation Production: Opera House, Studio Mausu, The Klockworx Co., Ltd. PV 1 Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Ai Ikegaya Takahiro Sakurai as Koroshiya-san (Griffith of Berserk) Saki Fujita as Father's Rival Woman (Inami, Mahiru of Working!!) Keiji Fujiwara as Gorō (Hughes, Maes of Fullmetal Alchemist) Summary: The comedy story follows the title character, who is regarded by himself and others as the best hit man in Japan. He goes by the motto, "If I have an assignment, I will kill anything." However, his "killing" assignments have expanded to include everything from summer vacation homework to housekeeping. "The hit man never fails to kill the target. Though he does not aim to, he also never misses the laughter." Impression: Chidori3souske The manga style sure looked badass but the summary nor the PV failed to get my attention and with a newbie director I think it’s better if I pass on this one. Potential Meter: 20% |
 | Yowamushi Pedal Release Date: October 13, 2013 Genre: Comedy, Drama, Shounen, Sports Animation Production: TMS Entertainment PV 1 Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Osamu Nabeshima (D.Gray-man, Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas, Zetman) Series Composition: Reiko Yoshida (Tamako Market, K-ON!, Bakuman.) Music: Kan Sawada Daiki Yamashita as Sakamichi Onoda Summary: Since he was a little boy, Onoda has ridden his mamachari—a bulky bicycle with a step-through frame mainly used for short rides, such as for casual fun or to pick up groceries—to go to Akihabara every week to check out or buy otaku things. Fellow freshman Shunsuke Imaizumi and bicyclist, while training, notices a boy (Onoda) riding his mamchari up a steep road. Potential Meter: 50% |
 | Pupa Release Date: October 2013 Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Psychological, Shounen Animation Production: Studio DEEN Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Tomomi Mochizuki (Shinigami no Ballad & Saraiya Goyou) Ibuki Kido as Yume Hasegawa (Yuka of Oregairu) Nobunaga Shimazaki as Utsutsu Hasegawa (Nanase, Haruka of Free!) Koji Yusa as as Shirō Onijima (Law, Vincent of Ergo Proxy) Kyōko Narumi as Maria (Takamiya, Nasuno of Teekyuu ) Summary: The "life-and-death sibling" story follows Utsutsu and Yume Hasegawa, a boy and his little sister who find themselves all alone. One day, Yume sees a mysterious red butterfly and her body undergoes a strange metamorphosis—into a creature that eats humans. Utsutsu struggles to find a way to restore his sister. Impression: Chidori3souske Oh YES! I have wished for a long time to watch a good horror and gory anime and seems like my prayers have been answered. The premise is interesting and it definitely got my attention so after writing this preview I’ll read the manga ASAP. Director-san is well known for his amazing visual style so yep I think this is left in good hands. I just hope we got more PVs. Potential Meter: 90% |
MOVIES
 | Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai. Movie anohana_movie_cm03_dha3ra by AnimeSlovenija Summary: Impression: |
 | Captain Harlock (2013) Release Date: September 7, 2013 Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi Animation Production: Toei Animation Notable Staff/Cast: Director: Shinji Aramaki Screenplay: Harutoshi Fukui Shun Oguri as Captain Harlock Haruma Miura as Yama Summary: A CGI remake of the original Captain Harlock series. Captain Harlock rebelled against the Allied Forces and has been plundering space ships for one hundred years. Why did he rebelled? How does he survive for one hundred years? With awe and fear to the legendary captain, the Allied Forces issues an order to assassinate Harlock. Impression: Chidori3souske OMG that CGI was beautiful and the action scenes is so badass. Now the question is when will be the Blu Rays be released? I want a copy like right now! |
 | Code Geass: Boukoku no Akito 2 – Hikisakareshi Yokuryuu Release Date: Sept 14, 2013 Genre: Action, Mecha, Military Animation Production: Sunrise Notable Staff/Cast: Director/Screenplay: Akane, Kazuki Irino, Miyu as Hyuuga, Akito Sakamoto, Maaya as Malcal, Leila Summary: Second episode of Code Geass: Boukoku no Akito Impression: Chidori3souske The most awaited 2nd installment of Boukoku no Akito is here! Gah?! I totally forgot to watch the first movie! Anyway this was already release in theaters last sept so all we have to do is wait for the Blu-Ray and for me to watch the first movie. |
 | Takanashi Rikka Kai: Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Movie Release Date: Sept 14, 2013 Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life Animation Production: Kyoto Animation Summary: Summary of the first season of the show, as seen from Rikka's perspective with new elements. Impression: It’s only a recap as seen from Rikka’s point of view so I won’t be watching this one but to the die hard fans, go ahead and wait for the Blu-Rays to be released. |
 | Kara no Kyoukai: Mirai Fukuin Release Date: September 28, 2013 Genre: Mystery, Drama, Supernatural, Seinen Animation Production: ufotable Summary: Mirai Fukuin (lit. The Future's Gospel) is a side story of Kara no Kyoukai novel series. It is divided into two parts. Möbius ring It's about two psychics, Shizune Seo and Mitsuru Kamekura, who can foresee the future. Shizune was sick of her predictable boring life and Meruka became a professional bomber taking advantage of his supernatural power. When Shizune met Mikiya and when Meruka met Shiki, their immutable future started to change. Möbius link Taking place ten years after the events of Kara no Kyoukai, Ryougi Mana, Shiki's daughter, spends the day with Mitsuru Kamekura. Impression: Chidori3souske I have loved the Kara no Kyoukai movies with its thought provoking story that asks different philosophical questions and of course the love story between Mikiya and Shiki. Again, I’ll have to wait for the Blu-Rays cause I know it would not be shown here on this end of the world. |
 | Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari Summary: Impression: |
. I’ve been waiting for this and here’s to hoping the it won’t be disappointed and the Blu-Ray would be released ASAP. Oh Butch-Gen I give you the permission to mess up my mind again.
 | Sakasama no Patema (Patema Inverted) Release Date: Nov 9 ,2013 Genre: Sci-Fi Animation Production: Purple Cow Studios Japan Summary: In an underground world where tunnels extend everywhere, even though they live in dark and confined spaces, people wear protective clothes and lead quiet and enjoyable lives. Patema, a princess in her underground village, loves to explore the tunnels. Her favorite place is a "danger zone" that her village prohibits people from entering. Even though she's scolded, Patema's curiosity can't be held back. No one ever explained what the supposed danger was. On her usual trip to the "danger zone," Patema faces unexpected events. When hidden secrets come to light, the story begins to unfold. Impression: Chidori3souske Whoa interesting premise and PV so I will definitely pick this up when Blu-Ray is released. This movie is in good hands since the one directing (Yoshiura, Yasuhiro) is also the person behind Eve no Jikan (which is also one of the best anime out there). |
 | Persona 3 The Movie # 1 Spring of Birth Release Date: November 23, 2013 Genre: Adventure, Supernatural Animation Production: AIC A.S.T.A. PV 1 Summary: Terrible creatures lurk in the dark, preying on those who wander into the hidden hour that lies between one day and the next—the Dark Hour. A secret school club known as SEES defends humanity from horrors and disasters while working to solve the mystery of the Dark Hour once and for all. Impression: Chidori3souske I was able to play and love the Persona 3 game so yep I’m looking forward to this movie. I just hope it won’t be as disappointing as the Persona 4 anime. |
 | Ghost in the Shell: Arise – Border: 2 Ghost Whispers Release Date: November 30, 2013 Genre: Mecha, Sci-Fi, Psychological Animation Production: Production I. G. PV 1 Summary: Second movie of Ghost in the Shell: Arise. Impression: Chidori3souske Still wasn’t able to watch the first movie but I will when I have the time. |
Whew that’s a LOT of shows this season and many shows have definitely caught my attention. If you found some mistakes in the preview or something missing feel free to comment and I’ll work on it ASAP. So until the next reviews and previews!
until then…
~ja
wow first time coming to this site must have spent a lot of time writing these previews. Props keep doing what you doing! Ganbatte :D
ReplyDeleteWell it has always been tough writing these previews but it's fun too since I get to know more about shows airing in a certain season . I'm glad you appreciated the effort I've put in this :D
DeletePersonally i'm looking forward to yowamushi pedal, hajime no ippo, magi and kuroko no basket mostly sports anime i know.. must be a guy thing :]
ReplyDeleteWow almost all in your list are sports themed. It really must be a guy thing. I'll watch magi and kuroko for the bishies www
Deletesports animes encourage me to go and work out lol. I started bicycling recently and then i saw yowamushi pedal and i got a big boost out of it ;D there are only handful of "bishie?" animes that i've truly enjoyed like Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge and Skip Beat which i thought were hilarious. ^_^
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