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Rating: 9.9/10

Impressions:

So the subs have caught up a bit, which means I will probably follow them now, instead of raws. Anyway, this episode is quite an informative episode, though scattered with action as well. We now know that Hiyuu and Kozunu have a connection from their ancestors, so I guess this makes Hiyuu the main guy (probably also means he is stronger than Kyouichi as well). I was quite saddened when Sayo is revealed to be dead. I was not sure what it meant when her hand was ‘dead’ in the photo, so this revelation was pretty shocking. She was my favourite female character as well, managing to grow on me in a few episodes.

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Popularity: 30% [?]

Japanese Title: 機神大戦 ギガンティック・フォーミュラ
Genres: Mecha, Science Ficton
OP: “United force” by Minami Kuribayashi
ED: “Tsubasa” by Sena
Producers: Bandai, Brains Base
Official Site: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/gigantic-f/

Probability of watching this: Very High
Probability of blogging this: Very High

Rating: 9.5/10

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Popularity: 17% [?]

Rating: 9/10

Impressions:

With my being absent from a computer for two weeks, and for the new series that I’m trying to catch up on, I’ve only recently realised how behind I am on D.Gray-man and Death Note, but I should be fine. There’s no risk of me dropping either show as well. The problem with leaving a show for a while is you often forget where you’re up to, as I accidentally watched half of episode 26 before realising 25 hadn’t been cleared. It seemed to be a bit random at first, not fitting with the rest of the story (though I was stoked about the new OP), but I was too lazy to check until sometime through the episode.

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Popularity: 12% [?]

Ok, here’s the list of anime I will be dropping:

- Nodame Cantabile
- Venus Versus Virus

And here’s the list of new spring 2007 anime I have seen, and whether I will be picking them up or not:

Nagasarete Airantou – yup, blogging this.

Hayate the Combat Butler – blogging this too.

Seto no Hanayome – will blog this if subs are released.

Darker than Black – blogging this too.

Lucky Star – oh hell yes, definitely blogging this.

Nanoha StrikerS – er, I will probably be blogging this…lol

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Popularity: 18% [?]

Rating: 9.2/10

Impressions:

Oh shit I love this show. I did say it wasn’t quite up to my expectations last episode, but this episode is just so ridiculously random and hilarious! Hopefully every episode will be something like this; very random and not too dialogue heavy. I love the comparison sequences between the various characters…reminds me of my own life when you compare my day on a normal holiday, and a day on a normal holiday before a major test or assignment is due xD. The characters are exceptionally funny in this way. If this show keeps up, I certainly wouldn’t call this a letdown or a waste of Kyoani’s resources at all!

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Popularity: 14% [?]

Rating: 9/10

Impressions:

I enjoyed this episode slightly more than the last episode. Whether this was because I watched a sub, or if the content was presented in a more humorous manner, I don’t know. Anyway though, I really like the narrative nature of this anime, with the narration and attempt to end the episode before the 20 minutes was up. It was pretty funny hearing the censoring of the word Gundam as well, while it took a rewind and pause for me to notice the Black Lagoon character look-alikes in this episode. Overall though, Hayate no Gotoku is highly amusing and entertaining, even if it’s not downright funny.

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Popularity: 10% [?]

Rating: 9.4/10

Impressions:

Unfortunately the quality isn’t as high as the last episode, but the progression of plot is interesting as hell; more than enough to keep my thoughts away from the other aspects of the show. I love the Vaizards; they are just so entertaining. The next few episodes with Hiyori, Shinji and the rest of the Vaizard bunch will be quite colourful. The way the Vaizards gain such an incredible power boost when they equip their masks are highly imposing, while entertaining at the same time. Hiyori putting on hers and practically owning Ichigo with one move makes for a great cliff-hanger, only we’re not sure of the outcome just yet.

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Popularity: 28% [?]

Japanese Title: Darker than BLACK - 黒�?�契約者
Genres: Mystery, Supernatural
OP: “HOWLING�? by abingdon boys school
ED: “Tsukiakari�? by Rie fu
Producers: BONES
Official Site: http://www.d-black.net/

Probability of watching this: High
Probability of blogging this: Above Average

Rating: 9.3/10

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Popularity: 24% [?]