+ | N o v a s t o r m | +

Rating: 9.5/10

Impressions:

I’m getting very excited with an ending like this—Amber returning to her ‘Evening Primrose’, and its purpose is still completely unknown to me. All I guess is that it’s probably connected with the disappearance of the gate in South America. The abundance of new characters in this unknown group also suggests that the finale will be a blast. I hope they devote all the episodes after this next arc to the ultimate end, or at least tie the arcs close together. It doesn’t seem like Amber or her group will appear in the next arc, which is a shame since they’re by far the most interesting characters thus far.

Read more

Popularity: 19% [?]

Rating: 8/10

Japanese Title: ムシウタ
Genre(s): Fantasy
Episodes: 12
OP: “Mushi-Uta�? by Akatsuki
ED: “Sayonara�? by Hiromi Sato
Producer(s): Beat Frog
Official Site: http://www.wowow.co.jp/anime/mushi-uta/

Read more

Popularity: 14% [?]

So erm, the question is simple. Which do you like better out of the two Higurashi icons above? They’re to replace the Death Note icon in the top 5 section (top 5 for me), as obviously Death Note has finished. I may replace the Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpucho one as well if I find one better than it when the second season starts. Anyways, please vote!

Popularity: 16% [?]

Rating: 4/10

Impressions:

Amusing at times, though overall this episode was a bore. The story is pretty crap like last time, though Kon did make up for some entertainment value (last week was Yumichika’s appearance that saved it somewhat). Also, there’s no Bleach next week, but after that it looks like the focus of the series will shift back to Aizen and his espadas. However, it doesn’t look like the show is going out of fillers just yet. The title for the next OP has also been released (”Can You?” by Psychic Lover), and is to start from episode 141. Maybe that’s a sign that the fillers will end there…in any case, I’m always excited when there’s a new OP (and to a lesser extent, a new ED).

Read more

Popularity: 22% [?]

Rating: 8/10

Impressions:

I found this episode to be more interesting than the previous, mostly due to the fact that I like young people better since I find that they have more entertaining personalities, and their inexperience in life makes for excellent watches. Between this story and the one told in the last episode, I’d have to say the last story made me feel for the pilot and translator more, so I had wanted them to win in the battle. However, it’s hard not to support the side which is being focused on, so I’m glad it ends up being a draw with no one dead. It being a tie does draw out a new question, regarding the ‘third party’ which interferes.

Read more

Popularity: 7% [?]

Rating: 6.5/10

Impressions:

I guess the targeted audiences in Japan must like it when something seems complicated but is ACTUALLY NOT. *surprise* They broke the rock. Wow. Even though I already knew it would take a whole episode to break a goddamn rock with their team of two Jounins, multiple chuunins, ninja-granny and Jinchuuriki, it was still saddening to see it play out. Once again, I watched it at double speed so it kinda feels alright. I’m not saying I’m hating Naruto or anything with my low scores either. I’m just expecting a lot more from it. I enjoy the manga quite a bit, but the anime has so far been a let down.

Read more

Popularity: 12% [?]

Rating: 9.2/10

Impressions:

Oh wow…although I can’t say this episode is as good as the last, I’m tempted to do so purely because Amber appears, and just by seeing her makes me love her character. Not only is she an awesome C.C. look-alike, but she actually has a personality that I like. I never thought about this until now, but I also really want to learn more about her background (since apparently she has quite a lot to do with Hei and Bai). I can’t wait to see more of her, and I sure as hell hope she doesn’t die. If she does I’ll cry. Really. And is it just me or does the present Amber look and sound younger than the Amber in Hei’s past?

Read more

Popularity: 16% [?]

Rating: 7.5/10

Impressions:

I expected this to have no story progression at all, due to the preview from the last episode, which was a naïve assumption considering the number of episodes in this season (12). There’s absolutely no time to waste, and with my expectations beforehand, this episode turned out to be a rather good surprise. I liked the little Saito vs Julio in order to defend Louise thing as a standalone, though with the sudden war movement, this episode turns out to be entertaining and eventful. Already, the guys at the academy have been recruited, along with the girls in training. Saito, Louise, and others have already been placed in a new taskforce. Things are running pretty quickly…

Read more

Popularity: 12% [?]