Winter 2013 Anime [Final Impressions]

Team Kent!<3

Amnesia:
Reverse harems. Gotta love them. But I've seen better. Although, game and VN adaptations tend to run on a different level from say, manga adaptations. Pacing, for example, is different. In this case, the direction the anime took was very similar to its game counterpart. You've got your main heroine on one hand, and your group of bishies lined up and ready to woo her on the other. But in terms of plot, the story isn't exactly grade A material and the characters are very one-dimensional. Nevertheless, the mystery behind the series did keep me piqued and curious, and the animation was top notch. However, the mystery and fanservice began to lose its flare about halfway through the series. The show is mediocre at best. [6.85/10] - D+

Fall 2012 Anime [Final Impressions]

Pixiv

Hello~ Since I haven't gotten around to my final impressions post from last season, I thought I'd share my last impressions on the two-cour series from Fall12 that finished along with the anime of Winter13. I'll post my final impressions on Winter13 sometime next week, along with a post of my first impressions of Spring13. Lately, a lot of my focus has been on school work and such, which explains my lack of activity here. Please understand, fleshing out posts here takes a lot more of my time, but I am pretty active on Twitter and Tumblr. Drop by if you'd like. :)

Shinsekai yori 25: Final Impressions

Unlike my prior speculations, the overall outcome was a lot more obvious and direct than I anticipated.  Nevertheless, it managed to deliver one fantastic, complacent episode.

Shinsekai yori: Hell on Earth

Due to a slight mix of academic priorities and laziness, I have refrained from blogging SSY these past 2 months.  And so, being only one episode away from what I hope will be an excellent ending, I would like to share with you my thoughts on the series thus far - before giving my final impressions on the series all together next week.  Sigh.  It was a fun ride.

Jormungand: Perfect Order 10 - 12 [Final]

Episode 10:  It's been a while, but I am determined to get these final impressions out of the way. Even if it means being more than two weeks late :P  Anyway, Koko and her crew successfully capture Rabbit's foot and outwit the "Night Nine" - all thanks to Koko's and Dr. Minami's super computer "Jormungand."  Oh, and Lutz gets shot in the ass . . . again.  The highlight of the episode however, was definitely Koko's big revelation of her plan.  That certainly inspired a few jaw dropping moments from most of her crew, and unintentionally managed to drive Jonah away. What's worse, was his reaction towards the whole situation. Let's just say, Koko won't be the only one who will have a hard time letting him go.

Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun 12 - 13 [Final]

I know it's a little late for these final impressions, but if I don't get my thoughts out there, they will forever haunt me in my dreams and I would have to live with the shame as the aniblogger who never delivered her final impressions on Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun! :P

Shinsekai yori 09 - 14

Boy was putting off these past 6 episodes a big mistake.  Although I do feel somewhat thankful that I did. That way, I didn't have to deal with that agonizing suspense and the knowledge that I would have to wait another week for the next episode.  Kind of like I am dealing with it now. DAMN IT!  There is something kind of addicting about this series and the world behind it.

Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun 11: Yamaken Is Sooo Much Better Than Haru!!!

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Slowly but surely, Yamaken is falling deeper and deeper in love with Shizuku, but she isn't really one to be mindful, so she can be pretty oblivious to anything other than her books. Furthermore, we get some adorable and awkward moments from Yamaken along with further Haru flashbacks, and of course, Natsume/Misawa/Sasayan goodness. :D Where do I begin?

Jormungand: Perfect Order 06 - 09!

She must be the violent drunkee type XD.

After what 4 weeks(???) of putting my Jormungand posts on hold, I am here to make a comeback. Wow, has it really been a month?  Oops.  Life :P  Although, these past four episodes were great to marathon.  But because I now have to cover four episodes, I won't delve so much into the old episodes, so I'll just stick with the main points and my impressions . . .

Let's get started!

Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun 08 + 09 + 10: Rage and Praise

You heard her folks!  It's time for our daily dose of Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun, the anime that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside along with the boiling urge to flip tables.  Or is it just me?

Shinsekai yori 08: ALL THE SHIPS :O

Is this what they refer to as the purest form of love?

Shinsekai yori 07: An Episode That Just Leaves Me Wanting More

♪ Reunited and it feels so good. ♫

The gang is all together again!  Huzzah!  However, what lies behind that beautiful reunion is what is most interesting.  We know that Satoru and Saki were involved in an all out war between the Queerats and the Ground Spiders.  So what are the chain of events that occurred during their time of separation with Shun and the others?  Judging by Maria's reaction to Saki's new found friend, Squealer, their adventure may have been a tamer one.

Jormungand: Perfect Order 04 + 05 - Tojo, You're Up!

It is a double episodic coverage from me this week, but don't worry, I don't plan on falling behind any time soon.  Though lately, I have been feeling a bit uninspired with this series.  Compared to other anime like say, Shinsekai yori, Jormungand has dwindled in the excitement department these days.  Then again, these last two episodes of Jormungand were rather slow to begin with.

Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun 07: The Distance Between Us Is Rage Worthy

Natsume gets it.

This week, Shizuku is one hard to get woman.  Not only does Natsume wish to strengthen her friendship with Shizuku, Haru wants Shizuku to fall in love with him all over again.  The tables have turned once again, and hopefully for the last time.  Seriously, this anime is giving me a whiplash. This is worse than that Twilight relationship.  Btw, is anyone else watching Breaking Dawn this weekend? :D  Yes, I hate those spoiler-filled trailers too.

Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun 06: Is Every Episode Really 20 Minutes Long?!!

Meganes *__* . . . I won't even go there.

This week, the girls are feeling Melancholy.  Shizuku can't shake the feelings she has for Haru and so, she decides to direct her energy towards her studies. Chizuru is lacking self-confidence, but ends up finding inspiration and strength within her newly found group of friends.  And Natsume, well she expresses her insecurities about the relationship she shares with Mizutani. DORAMA :D

Shinsekai yori 06

"Asahina Satoru. Asahina Satoru. You have violated the rules and have gone where you were not supposed to. Futhermore, you have allowed your mind to be poisoned by a demon. The real problem, however, weighs far heavier. You have violated the tenth precept of the Platinum Code, the very basis of the Code of Ethics: The Four Tenets against Evil. You have listened to the demon and have turned against the Buddhist teachings. Therefore I am left with no choice but to seal your Cantus immediately. Look at the flames. Your Cantus is sealed inside this emblem. I will now cast the emblem into the fire. May your worldly desires be burned away. The ash returns to the vast and wild earth. Look now - your emblem has been burnt away. Your Cantus…has been sealed."

How the hell did Saki memorize all that?!

Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun 05

This is what cheating on Haru looks like.

Shinsekai yori 05: Pursuit on a Hot Night

I resent that.

Biologically speaking, 98% of our human DNA is compatible to that of a primate's.  Chimpanzees, to be exact.  We may not be as interactive as bonobos, but animals we most certainly are.

Jormungand: Perfect Order 03

This season, Jormungand takes a dark turn and introduces us to a shadier side of the story. Betrayal, revenge, and terror were constant reoccurring themes within the series. But now they are not only reoccurring, they are the sheer epitome of the series.

Shinsekai yori 04 + Anthropology 101

Shinsekai yori raises a lot questions, this week, along with a lot of answers. Finally, the plot has begun to move forward, and although this episode still carried a lot of world building, it was highly entertaining to watch. But for some reason I just couldn't stop thinking about my anthropology class XD.