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Spring 2007 Preview!

Did anyone notice my post count drop? Well, that’s because I foolishly left this post until the last minute, so for the past few days, I have been frantically compiling this list of new anime next month. I know I missed a few, and the information could well have changed since I wrote them. Also, there are some new spring shows that will be airing after next month, which I didn’t include. In total, I think I have around 40 anime previews. Anyway…

With spring fast approaching, I’ve done what just about every other blogger has or will do: a spring preview post. I’ve tried to be as comprehensive as possible, though I know I’m missing a few titles (though I have what I think are the most major ones). I have given what I know about the anime, and the likelihood of me watching or blogging the show. As you know, I definitely can’t blog all the shows I watch (unless I end up watching very few shows), so I will pick out the ones that are easiest to blog, or the ones I like best. With the current anime I am blogging finishing up, I will have 10 or so spots to fill, which will be pretty hard, as spring is the biggest season of the anime year. (I think it goes like this, from largest to smallest: spring, fall, summer, winter). But anyway, I will probably do the first episodes of every anime I watch, unless it is just so crap I fail to sit through the first 20 minutes. After that though, it will be the second episode that will allow me to decide whether to blog something or not. Sometimes, even the third episode. I hate dropping shows, so this is why I will be extra cautious in choosing what to blog.

Hitohira

Japanese Title: ???ら
Genres: Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life
First Air Date-Time: 03/28-11:00AM
OP: “Yume, Hitohira” by Yuuko Asami
ED: “Smile” by Mai Mizuhashi
Producers: GENCO, XEBEC M2
Official Site: http://www.hitohira.tv/

Probability of watching this: Above average
Probability of blogging this: Below Average

From what I can tell, this is an anime about a shy girl, who is so timid sometimes that she loses the ability to speak to people. Despite this though, she is recruited into the drama club. From the picture, I can guess that the pink-haired girl on the left is the shy one. The promo looks promising, as the quality seems to be above average, but the quality of a short promo proves nothing (remember Yoakena?) And even if this turns out good, I’m not sure of my abilities at blogging school-life shows.

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

Japanese Title: 天元?破グレンラガン
Genres: Comedy, Mecha
Episodes: 26
First Air Date-Time: 04/01-8:00AM
Producers: Aniplex, GAINAX, Konami
Official Site: http://www.gurren-lagann.net/

Probability of watching this: Low
Probability of blogging this: Very Low

This looks pretty old school to me, and I don’t really like the sound of this either. More so, it’s mecha, which seems to be in abundance this season. It’s not like I dislike mecha, but the truth is, most mecha are crap. The art style does not appeal to me, while the character design put me off quite a bit. It looks like some show designed specifically to entertain children, so the chances of me checking out the first episode are really low.

Ge ge ge no Kitarou

Japanese Title: ゲゲゲ?鬼太郎
First Air Date-Time: 04/01-9:00AM
Genres: Comedy, Shounen, Supernatural
Producers: Toei
Official Site: http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/kitaro/

Probability of watching this: Very Low
Probability of blogging this: Very Low

Just no. There is definitely no chance of me blogging or watching this remake of a 90’s children’s show. I also have no knowledge of this show, except that it looks crap. And if this somehow turns out good, I will be most shocked…

Hayate the Combat Butler

Japanese Title: ?ヤテ?????
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Shounen
First Air Date-Time: 04/01-10:00AM
Producers: Shogakukan Productions, Synergy SP, TV Tokyo
Official Site: http://hayatenogotoku.com/

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

It’s pretty obvious that only those who’ve read the manga know how awesome this is, with a minority of those disliking it. Then there are the rest of you out there oblivious to how good the manga is, and so are forced to say that they will either check this show out due to the high anticipation, or reject it immediately to a seemingly crap premises. Hayate the Combat Butler is about a poor high school student (Hayate) who has been sold to the yakuza by his parents for his organs’ worth. In order to repay the debt though, he attempts to kidnap a girl, but ends up saving her from the yakuza. As repayment, the girl (who turns out to be rich) pays off his debt, and allows him to work as her butler to pay off his new debt, which he owes the girl.

Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS

Japanese Title: 魔法少女リリカル???StrikerS
Genres: Mahou Shoujo
Episodes: 26
First Air Date-Time: 04/02-1:10AM
Producers: Seven Arcs
Official Site: http://nanoha.com/

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

Well since the Nanoha series seems to be so popular, I guess I’ll try this one out as well. I haven’t seen any of the previous Nanoha series except the first episode of one, but I took it as a bit of a kids show, something like Sailor Moon, which I hear it is certainly not. Oh well, I guess I won’t know until I try, and this time more than one episode. Also, for those of you who don’t know, this series takes place 10 years after Nanoha A’s.

Heroic Age

Japanese Title: ヒロイック・エイジ
Genres: Science Fiction
First Air Date-Time: 04/02-1:30AM
OP: “Gravitation” by Angela
ED: “Azurite” by Tae Urakabe
Producers: Starchild Records, Xebec
Official Site: http://www.starchild.co.jp/special/heroicage/

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

I have no knowledge of this show, except that it looks really sweet, which immediately ups the chances of me watching and blogging this. It does seem to have mecha, but if it is used effectively with a well thought out and executed story, this should turn out pretty good. (The preview looks nice as well) Hopefully this will be a serous show as well, as usually sci-fi plus comedy, harem or ecchi just doesn’t work too well (for me).

sola

Japanese Title: sola
Genres: Romance
Episodes: 12
First Air Date-Time: 04/02-1:30AM
OP: “colorless wind” by Aira Yuki
Producers: Nomad
Official Site: http://www.sola-project.com/

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

Apparently, the writers of Kanon and Da Capo did a joint job with this one, which puts it already in my good books. It looks pretty promising, in terms of the number of characters there are. Character design is nice as well. The story is pretty simple, and can even be explained with this following line: “boy meets girl”. Lol yeah, pretty generic, but that’s so common now it’s become the norm, and is not always bad. Sola seems to refer to ’sora’, which means sky. Sounds like one of those supernatural romances to me…

Seto no Hanayome

Japanese Title: 瀬戸?花?
Genres: Comedy
First Air Date-Time: 04/02-2:00AM
Producers: AIC, avex mode, GONZO
Official Site: http://www.setonohanayome.com/

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

This is another manga to anime adaptation I am familiar with, and again I really like the manga. The character design style seems to have changed somewhat, and perhaps for the better. Seto no Hanayome is a comedy, and a good one at that. Story: A boy is saved from drowning by a mermaid, though by mermaid law, if a non-mermaid discovers the existence of mermaids, both the mermaid and the witness must be killed. However, a solution exists, and that is for the two to marry. Unfortunately, not everyone is too thrilled about this marriage.

Touka Gettan

Japanese Title:
Genres: Romance
First Air Date-Time: 04/02-11:30PM
OP: “Yume Oboro” by Eri Kitamura with Mariya Ise & Saori Hayami
ED: “Kono Sekai ga Itsuka wa” by Saori Hayami
Producers: Studio DEEN
Official Site: http://www.avexmovie.jp/lineup/momotsuki/

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

The only thing I can tell is that this show is a romance anime (as discerned from the image), and I really love well-scripted romances (usually shoujo), though I have no idea how this will turn out. But, it looks good at least for now, so I will try it out if I get the chance.

El Cazador de la Bruja

Japanese Title: エル カザド
Genres: Adventure(?)
First Air Date-Time: 04/03-1:30AM
OP: “Hikari no Yukue” by savage genius
ED: “Romanesque” by FictionJunction YUUKA
Producers: Bee Train
Official Site: http://www.elcazador.tv/

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

I guess the only plot information you need to know is that there is a girl called Ellis, and she is on the run from an underground organization called ‘Hunters’. She is discovered by a bounty hunter called Nadi (who’s a girl as well, and I don’t know whether ‘Hunter’ and bounty hunter are the same thing), but instead of turning her in, she decides to help Ellis. Seems like an adventure story to me. And unfortunately I can’t seem to play the promo, so this is all I know. Character design looks good though, so I’ll probably give this show a go.

Idol Master Xenoglossia

Japanese Title: アイドルマスター XENOGLOSSIA
Genres: Mecha, Science Fiction
First Air Date-Time: 04/03-2:30AM
Producers: Bandai, Sunrise
Official Site: http://www.sunrise-inc.co.jp/idolmaster/

Probability of watching this: Below Average
Probability of blogging this: Low

It looks to me like this is another attempt at merging mecha with moe in an aimless attempt to attract viewers, when this is really a show about singing…I think. Apparently, the mechas are used during simulation for when the girls (and guys?) train to become idols…

Probability of watching this after seeing 1st ep: Very High
Probability of blogging this after seeing 1st ep: Very High

Well after actually seeing it…I’m hooked. I know the high quality probably won’t stick, but just…yeah I’m hooked. Dunno why. Maybe because it’s Sunrise, and Sunrise shows aren’t bad at all.

Kissdum: Engage Planet

Japanese Title: キスダム -ENGAGE planet-
Genres: Mecha, Military, Science Fiction
First Air Date-Time: 04/04-1:00AM
OP: “Toki o Koete” by II MIX DELTA
Producers: Bandai, Project NES, Satelight
Official Site: http://www.kissdum.com/

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

One thing I immediately noticed was that the logo looks a lot like the logo for Neon Genesis Evangelion. The premises seems to be similar in the militaristic sense, but it has to be radically different. Anyway, if this is about space and war, you know I will be definitely interested. It sure looks like a fun anime to me, with a large array of characters. But once again, I will never decide on something until I actually see the anime.

Claymore

Japanese Title: クレイモア
Genres: Adenture, Drama, Fantasy
First Air Date-Time: 04/04-1:26AM
Producers: Madhouse
Official Site: http://www.ntv.co.jp/claymore/

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

Set in a fictional world where there exists demons, and those who exterminate demons called Claymores (who fuse with the demons to become powerful hybrids), this series is about a young female Claymore and her battles and struggle to hold on to her humanity. SOUNDS EPIC TO ME. I have high expectations of this show; not sure why, maybe it’s the concept of a girl kicking ass with a sword…

Over Drive

Japanese Title: オー?ードライヴ
Genres: Shounen, Sports
First Air Date-Time: 04/04-1:30AM
Producers: Pony Canyon, Xebec
Official Site: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/overdrive/

Probability of watching this: Low
Probability of blogging this: Low

One genre I’m not too fond of is sports. Well actually, it’s more like I’ve never really seen a sports anime and can’t be bothered to try one (that’s why it took a lot to get to watch Nodame Cantabile, which is about music). So therefore, I won’t be watching this at all unless it gets a lot of praise when it airs.

Oh Edo! Rocket

Japanese Title: 大江戸ロケット
First Air Date-Time: 04/04-2:030AM
Producers: Madhouse Studios
Official Site: http://www.ohedorocket.jp/

Probability of watching this: Very Low
Probability of blogging this: Very Low

Absolutely, definitely NOT watching this. The character designs put me off so much I don’t even care what this anime is about.

Saint Beast ~Kouin Jojoshi Tenshitan~

Japanese Title: セイント・ビースト ~光陰?事詩天使譚~
First Air Date-Time: 04/03-2:00AM
Producers: Tokyo Kids
Official Site: http://www.saintbeast.com/

Probability of watching this: Very Low
Probability of blogging this: Very Low

Another overly bishie/fantasy type shoujo show like Angelique? Well, I like shoujo anime and manga, but definitely not when it’s mixed with fantasy. Especially it becomes a bishounen anime. Anyway though, this happens to be the prequel of another anime called Saint Beast, and it doesn’t look like that one was received very well. So this has no chance!

Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo

Japanese Title: ???空?約?を―
Genres: Harem(?)
First Air Date-Time: 04/04-2:15AM
OP: “UNTITLED” by KAORI
Producers: Artland
Official Site: http://www.konnyaku.tv/

Probability of watching this: Average
Probability of blogging this: Low

According to Hung, this anime is about a small school with one guy student and five girls. It’s also a H-game conversion (certainly seems like it), so I guess this would be a harem. Only thing is, most harems suck…no I mean the real, haremy-type harems, that are all about the harem. Yeah…well, can’t help to try. The title means something like ‘The promise in the blue sky’ or something, but really, titles aren’t important lol.

Sisters of Wellber

Japanese Title: ウエルベール?物語
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy
First Air Date-Time: 04/04-2:43AM
OP: “Theme of Wellber” by Akio Dobashi
ED: “Kizuna -eternal rainbow-” by E.O.D
Producers: avex entertainment, Production I.G.
Official Site: http://avexmovie.jp/lineup/wellber/

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

A historical-setting anime about a princess who runs away after she is married off to a prince of a hostile kingdom to avoid war. The princess also manages to stab her fiancée before running off to neutral territory with a newly acquired female bodyguard. I guess these two girls are the ’sisters’…Anyway, sounds interesting, but I always have trouble with historical anime. I’ll see when it starts airing…

Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica

Japanese Title: 神曲?界?リフォニカ
Genres: Fantasy, Romance
Episodes: 12
First Air Date-Time: 04/04-4:15AM
OP: “Apocrypha” by eufonius
ED: “Concordia” by kukui
Producers: T.O Entertainment
Official Site: http://www.polyphonica.tv/

Probability of watching this: Average
Probability of blogging this: Low

From what I can tell, this is a romance anime about fairies…ok, so that immediately makes me think of the many poorly animated romance anime with crap storylines, so I don’t know about this one. The character design is appealing enough, but it really comes down to the quality of the animation and story. Apparently, this is adapted from a novel, so it should be decent at least. At least it’s only 12 episodes, as I have little confidence that it would be any good if it was two seasons in length.

Nagasarete Airantou

Japanese Title: ???れ??蘭島
Genres: Harem, Romance
Episodes: 26
First Air Date-Time: 04/05-1:20AM
OP: “Days” by Yui Horie
ED: “Say Cheese!” by Yui Horie
Producers: Feel, Starchild Records
Official Site: http://www.starchild.co.jp/special/airantou/

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

Now this is what I’m talking about! A guy gets stranded on an island, but he finds that only girls inhabit the area! With no means of getting home, he is stuck on this luxury hell luxury island! That’s one awesome premises, and I’ve read the manga too (it’s awesome!) But of course, when it comes to harem shows like this, the animation quality can be seriously doubted. I just hope it doesn’t turn out like crap. I can’t wait to see all the characters animated as well, especially Machi!

Romeo and Juliet

Japanese Title: ロミオ × ジュリエット
Genres: Drama, Romance
First Air Date-Time: 04/05 -1:45AM
OP: “Inori ~You Raise Me Up~” by Lena Park
Producers: Gonzo
Official Site: http://www.romejuli.jp/top.html

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

Romeo and Juliet: the Animated Version! xD I am definitely looking forward to this, as I am highly curious as to how the anime version of this English play by Shakespeare will turn out. For those of you who don’t know, this is a love story about a teenage couple, Romeo and Juleit, who meet at a ball and fall instantly in love. I don’t really like the pacing of the story, but oh well, if that’s how it is, then so be it. But then again, I don’t know how much the anime will follow the original script. Another problem is, the seiyuus for Romeo and Juliet both seem to be highly inexperienced…

Kishin Taisen Gigantic Formula

Japanese Title: 機神大戦 ギガンティック・フォーミュラ
Genres: Mecha, Science Ficton
First Air Date-Time: 04/05-1:50AM
Producers: Bandai, Brains Base
Official Site: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/gigantic-f/

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

Ok so the image up there makes it look pretty nice, but then again, it’s mecha, and mecha has seriously regressed to the stage where it is viewed mostly as crap. It would be nice if a good mecha show were to appear some time, and perhaps this will be it. The story line is just any other mecha-plot; humans discover some technology and suddenly wars are being fought with mechas. And it just so happens that a 13 and 14 year old boy and girl are fighting for Japan.

Koutetsushin Jeeg

Japanese Title: 鋼鉄神ジーグ
Genres: Mecha
First Air Date-Time: 04/05-11:30PM
OP: “Strombringer” by JAM Project
ED: “HEAVEN” by GRANRODEO
Producers: WOWOW
Official Site: http://jeeg.tv/

Probability of watching this: Very Low
Probability of blogging this: Very Low

Remake? Sequel? Spinoff? Whatever the case, this is a definite must-not watch for me. There is no way I would watch something like this. You can just tell by the image. Well, that might be different for other people, but for me, the fact that this is a mecha as well…just no.

Darker than Black

Japanese Title: Darker than BLACK – 黒?契約者
Genres: Mystery, Supernatural
First Air Date-Time: 04/06-1:25AM
OP: “HOWLING” by abingdon boys school
ED: “Tsukiakari” by Rie fu
Producers: BONES
Official Site: http://www.d-black.net/

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

Essentially, this is an anime about people with powers. The preview also looks pretty cool and is of high quality, though it doesn’t really seem like me thing. I’m sure a lot of people are anticipating this quite highly, though not me. I will probably check it out due to the quality (Bones we’re talking about), but not sure about the rest.

Kousetsu Sangokushi

Japanese Title: 鋼鉄三国志
First Air Date-Time: 04/06-2:15AM
OP: “Nostalgia” by camino
ED: “Kuon” by Mamoru Miyano
Producers: Picture Magic
Official Site:

Probability of watching this: Average
Probability of blogging this: Below Average

Unfortunately, I have zilch on what this show is about. Looks like a historical anime to me, though the robotic arm throws me off quite a bit. It’s probably some fantasy Either way, it looks pretty cool so I’ll give it a shot. The production team isn’t exactly very big or famous, so I have doubts about this one.

Kamichama Karin

Japanese Title: ???ゃ??りん
Genres: Mahou shoujo, Romance, Shoujo
First Air Date-Time: 04/06-5:30PM
OP: “Ankoku Tengoku” by Ali Project
ED: “Anemone” by Mai Nakahara
Producers: Satelight
Official Site: http://www.broccoli.co.jp/sp/karin/

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

I’ve read some of the manga, and although I don’t find it that interesting, I love watching anime adaptations of manga anyways, and the moe factor definitely draws me in. However, a show like this probably won’t be good to blog, so I doubt I will. Anyway, Kamichama Karin, as the name suggests, is about a girl called Karin, who discovers she has a ring that gives her godly powers (essentially making her a goddess). If you don’t know, Kamichama is a play on the word kami-sama, which means god, only with a childish connotation.

Shining Tears X Wind

Japanese Title: シャイニング・ティアーズ・クロス・ウィンド
Genres: Fantasy(?)
First Air Date-Time: 04/07-1:30AM
OP: “Shining Tears” by Souichiro Hoshi
ED: “Hikari no SILHOUETTE” by Souichiro Hoshi
Producers: Studio DEEN
Official Site: http://shining-world.jp/tv_tearsXwind/

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

It just goes to show how much I am influenced by visuals. Yep, this show just looks so cool! I’m already in love with the character designs. And there’s even a nekomimi! xD Animated by Studio Deen, I’m expecting solid animation quality. I just hope the story and premises is not as generic as hell. It would be such a depressing disappointment.

Kaze no Shoujo Emily

Japanese Title: 風?少女エミリー
Genres: Drama
Episodes: 26
First Air Date-Time: 04/07-7:25AM
Producers: TMS Entertainment
Official Site: http://www3.nhk.or.jp/anime/emily/

Probability of watching this: Low
Probability of blogging this: Low

Unfortunately, I really have no interest in an anime like this. The story just doesn’t seem to be for me, while the character designs, IMO, are pretty ugly. This anime is based on a novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery, and is about a girl who is sent to live with her relatives after her parents die. Essentially, it revolves around her life and the way she adjusts to her new way of living.

Seirei no Moribito

Japanese Title: 精霊?守り人
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy
Episodes: 26
First Air Date-Time: 04/07-8:06AM
OP: “Shine” by L’Arc-en-Ciel
ED: Itoshii Hito e” by Sachi Tainaka
Producers: Production I.G.
Official Site: http://www.moribito.com/

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

It looks like this anime has been licensed…and it looks pretty cool too. All I can be bothered knowing about this show is that it’s a fantasy, and about fairies…Ok, so according to AniDB, there is a prince who is chosen to be deposited(?) by a water fairy, and must become the guardian of fairies. Through these revelations though, the king (father?) turns on him and tries to kill him, while the queen (mother?) tries to protect him. Ok whatever, the story isn’t important at this stage. All I know is that it looks pretty high quality, so I’ll give this anime a shot…if it gets subbed.

Saiunkoku Monogatari 2nd Season

Japanese Title: 彩雲国物語 新シリーズ
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Historical, Romance, Shoujo
First Air Date-Time: 04/07-9:00PM
Producers: Madhouse Studios
Official Site: http://www3.nhk.or.jp/anime/saiunkoku/

Probability of watching this: Low
Probability of blogging this: Low

I’m sure those who liked the first season will be thrilled, but I, having never seen the first except for one episode, am not too keen on it. If I were to watch this, I would have to watch the first season as well, which is highly unlikely. So therefore, the chances of me watching or blogging this are near 0. And I believe there’s no need for a summary either…

Blue Dragon

Japanese Title: ブルードラゴン
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Supernatural
Episodes: 51
First Air Date-Time: 04/07-9:00AM
OP: “FRIEND” by Keita Tachibana
ED: “Fly So High” by Yu Yamada
Producers: Studio Pierrot
Official Site: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/bluedragon/

Probability of watching this: Very Low
Probability of blogging this: Very Low

Heard this is a shounen, and the age of the character I see seem to be way lower than acceptable levels of what I watch….lol. Character designs look horrible. Anyway, apart from that, I have no idea what this is about. I originally thought this was based on Blue Dragon RalGrado, but it seems it’s not. All in all, perhaps no chance of me even checking out the first episode of this series. It airs in the morning too, which obviously means it’s for all ages…

Lovely Complex

Japanese Title: ラブ コン
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Shoujo
First Air Date-Time: 04/07-5:30PM
OP: “Kimi + Boku = Love?” by Tegomass
ED: “Kiss ~ Kaerimichi no Love Song” by Tegomass
Producers: Toei Animation
Official Site: http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/lovecom/

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

Ahh, an anime based on a manga I started and never finished…guess this means I should finish it soon. And yes, I’ll most likely watch this, since I need my shoujo fix, which I haven’t gotten in a long time in anime form. The manga isn’t the best shoujo in my opinion, but it’s definitely watch-able. I tend to be more lax with shoujo shows than shounen as well. Lovely Complex is about an odd couple consisting of a short boy and a tall girl (who bicker a lot). You can guess the rest, being a school-based shoujo romance…Problem is, it’s by Toei…and I don’t really like Toei.

Terra e

Japanese Title: 地??
Genres: Science Fiction
Episodes: 24
First Air Date-Time:
OP: “endscape” by UVERworld
ED: “Love is…” by Miliyah Kato
Producers: 04/07-6:00PM
Official Site: http://terra-e.com/

Probability of watching this: Average
Probability of blogging this: Average

Character design immediately says no, and for me, that’s more important than the storyline, since I don’t trust summaries at all. Otherwise, I would have never watched something like Suzumiya Haruhi…anyway, Terra e basically means ‘To Terra’, and is about humanity foolishly destroying their planet, building a new one and having it controlled by a super computer (gosh, this sounds like Dune). A new race emerges as well, called the Mu, and they wish to return to their original homes…or something like that. Sounds pretty good, but it’s the character design I’m disliking, and it feels like this is an anime that might drag on.

Lucky Star

Japanese Title: ら?? ??
Genres: Comedy
Episodes: 24
First Air Date-Time: 04/09-12:00AM
Producers: Kyoto Animation
Official Site: http://www.lucky-ch.com/

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

This is one of my most anticipated series to air next month, as KyoAni is animating it. It seems to be a fun little slapstick comedy of sorts, as the anime is based on a yonkoma of the same name. I would read that, but apparently there are no scanlations beyond chapter 1. And also, the main character will be voiced by Hirano Aya! There really isn’t much of a summary to give, other than it’s about the life of this young girl. Moe and kawaii factors also increases anticipation of course. Oh, did I mention this is being done by Kyoto Animation? xD And surprisingly, it seems to be another double season length series by KyoAni…did their budget suddenly increase?

Bokurano

Japanese Title: ???ら?
Genres: Drama, Horror, Mecha, Science Fiction
First Air Date-Time: 04/09-1:30AM
OP: “Uninstall” by Chiaki Ishikawa
ED: “Little Bird” by Chiaki Ishikawa
Producers: Gonzo
Official Site: http://pc.webnt.jp/stigma/

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

I’ve only read the first volume of the manga, and my thoughts are only average. However, the general consensus around is that the manga is mind blowing and radiates with sheer awesomeness…ok, maybe not that great, but still really good, which is enough to spike my interest. Bokurano is about a group of young kids who suddenly end up with control of a giant mecha-type organism, and must protect the world with it. Don’t be fooled though, this is not some kids’ version of Gundam Seed or anything like that. There will be death, angst, betrayal and the works!

Kaze no Stigma

Japanese Title: 風?スティグマ
Genres: Fantasy
First Air Date-Time: 04/12-3:38AM
OP: “blast of wind” by Saori Kiuji
Producers: Gonzo
Official Site: http://pc.webnt.jp/stigma/

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

Hmm, red hair, fire, Shana anyone? Apparently the story is pretty different though, involving quarrelling within families and the inheritance of a special sword. Seems like the male lead comes back years after losing to the girl, and being banished for losing to the girl and failing to obtain the sword. But this time, he has come better prepared…This certainly sounds really interesting, and the character designs are pretty good. The red hair is always a plus. But, it’s by Gonzo…hmm, that does not bode well.

Ookiku Furikabutte

Japanese Title: ??????振り????
Genres: Sports
First Air Date-Time: 04/13-1:25AM
OP: “Dramatic” by Base Ball Bear
ED: “Medaka no Mita Niji” by Kozue Takada
Producers: A-1 Pictures Inc.
Official Site: http://www.oofuri.com/

Probability of watching this: Low
Probability of blogging this: Low

Nup, not watching this. Sport + weird looking faces = definitely not for me. Basically, this is an anime about baseball. A guy likes baseball, but apparently, he sucks at pitching. When he gets into high school though, some faithful buddies help him shape up, and become the baseball team’s ticket to victory. Well, that’s what the manga is about at least, which is what this anime is based on.

Princess Resurrection

Japanese Title: 怪物王女
Genres: Comedy, Horror, Shounen, Supernatural
First Air Date-Time: 04/13-1:55AM
OP: “BLOOD QUEEN” by Aki Misato
ED: “Hizamazuite Ashi o Oname” by Ali Project
Producers: Madhouse Studios
Official Site: http://www.tbs.co.jp/anime/kaibutsu/

Probability of watching this: Average
Probability of blogging this: Average

Hmm, comedy AND horror? And it’s about a princess? Sounds good to me! Other than that I have no idea…It looks like it might be good, but shows that seem to be good often end up crap and corny. The character designs are decent, and hopefully there will be a range of characters as well.

Emma: A Victorian Romance Second Act

Japanese Title: 英國戀物語エマ 第二幕 SECOND ACT
Genres: Historical, Romance, Slice of Life
First Air Date-Time: 04/17-1:30AM
Producers: Asia-Do
Official Site: http://www.emma-victorian.com/

Probability of watching this: Low
Probability of blogging this: Low

This is the sequel to Emma: A Victorian Romance. Having never seen the first series, there is no way I will watch this. The words ‘victorian romance’ already put me off…even if this was a first series, chance of me watching this would be 0. But I don’t say 0, I just say low. The show is about a rich man falling in love with a maid in 19th century London, where their social status restricts their relationship.

The Skullman

Japanese Title: スカルマン
Genres: ?
Episodes: 13
First Air Date-Time: 04/28 to 4/29(?)
OP: “Hikari no Machi” by TOKIO
Producers: BONES
Official Site: http://www.skullman.jp/

Probability of watching this: Below Average
Probability of blogging this: Low

Looks like some cheap Spiderman rip-off somehow. Just not interested at all. It airs quite late in the month as well, and I probably won’t even touch it. It’s a typical guy gets superpowers from mad scientist kind of plot, and this time, the main character decides he wants to get revenge with his new found powers.

Popularity: 98% [?]

44 comments

44 Comments so far

  1. scoro March 28th, 2007 2:34 am Number of comments posted: (80)

    w00t , mm if time allows , ill run to this post some to check out all the links.

    And it certainly fixed your low posting ( with screens) :D :D

  2. Ravage March 28th, 2007 2:50 am Number of comments posted: (11)

    The only thing I have to strongly disagree with is SaiMono 2nd season, since I’m a major SaiMono fanboy, but the rest of them are fine as far as I can tell.
    Thanks for the preview.

  3. Dr. Slump March 28th, 2007 3:22 am Number of comments posted:

    Ge Ge Ge No Kitaro is actually based on a ground-breaking horror manga from the 60’s by Shigeru Mizuki.

  4. Leon March 28th, 2007 3:47 am Number of comments posted: (93)

    I’m just about done with my own spring post but I only did those that I’m going to watch. The number is around 12 so far. lol

  5. acegunner March 28th, 2007 8:05 am Number of comments posted:

    woah, nice preview! thanks danny!

  6. suguru March 28th, 2007 1:42 pm Number of comments posted: (5)

    This is going to be an awesome season…if Hayate, Airantou, and Seto no Hanayome are as good as the manga they’re based on they’ll be seriously awesome…

  7. ゲーム?AIRを知??????…

    AIR関連を全部集??????。昔??安????。????れ?も?好?????????見????????。…

  8. Liam March 29th, 2007 2:48 am Number of comments posted: (6)

    You know what I just saw on ANN, a TV-anime of Sky Girls o_O But it doesn’t say when it’ll air, and it’s not that this means it’s true, but it would be fun ^^

    http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=7816

    Well, about this season, I’m looking forward to Lucky Star, since it’s a KyoAni, and Bokurano, don’t know why, but the PV looks quite promissing.

  9. Bluestreak2 March 29th, 2007 3:27 am Number of comments posted: (28)

    OK, I can’t figure out which show the middle picture out of the first group is. Please help.

  10. FlaGator March 29th, 2007 5:06 am Number of comments posted: (16)

    Bluestreak: I’m thinking it’s Claymore. Can’t see any armor though, so could be wrong.

    I’m not seeing a whole lot in this list that screams out “Watch me!!!”, personally… :-(

  11. Danny March 29th, 2007 6:44 am Number of comments posted:

    the middle picture is Seto no Hanayome ;-)

  12. yo March 29th, 2007 9:10 am Number of comments posted: (1)

    blue dragon is based on the xbox 360 video game

  13. Chris March 29th, 2007 9:59 am Number of comments posted: (10)

    lo lall the shows you have as low I want to watch so badly especially Emma and the 2 sports anime, I guess I’m just way into boring stuff :)

    I’ll definetely be watching Bokurano, I’ll give the other titles a shot as some looks very inetersting, others…. way to moe.

  14. Bluestreak2 March 29th, 2007 4:26 pm Number of comments posted: (28)

    Thankyou, I was thinking about seeing that show, and that picture totally sold me.

  15. Nanoha March 30th, 2007 12:42 am Number of comments posted:

    Emma: A Victorian Romance Second Act

    Probability of watching this: Low
    Probability of blogging this: Low

    So that’s one more anime blog to not bother with.

  16. Danny March 30th, 2007 1:12 am Number of comments posted:

    makes me wonder why your name is nanoha…

  17. Fishi March 30th, 2007 11:56 am Number of comments posted: (4)

    why don’t you like sports anime?

  18. Danny March 31st, 2007 12:41 am Number of comments posted:

    Fishi, i’m not quite sure. I just don’t find sport anime very interesting, that’s all.

  19. ewok March 31st, 2007 7:05 am Number of comments posted: (92)

    Lucky Star – because Kyo Ani has yet to fail me
    Kaze no Stigma – Shana fan!
    Darker than Black – because its dark and brooding
    Claymore – Paladins FTW!
    Seto no Hanayome – Mermaids fTW!
    Sola – because I liked the trailer
    El Cazador de la Bruja – my 40k army is Witch Hunters!

  20. [...] Anyway, the new poll is probably something you’ll see in a lot of places. It asks you, which anime are you looking forward to the most this season. I did not include all of them, so as long as the ‘other’ option isn’t thrashing the other options, everything should be fine. Check out my spring preview for more details on the upcoming shows. [...]

  21. Aloe Dream » Blog Archive » Poppin In Spring 2007 Preview April 2nd, 2007 5:58 am Number of comments posted:

    [...] Hashihime’s April Anime Preview Omni’s Spring 2007 Preview! Danny’s Spring 2007 Preview! Shirukii’s Spring ‘07 Preview [...]

  22. 話題?エンターテイメント April 2nd, 2007 10:31 pm Number of comments posted:

    瀬戸?花?…

    瀬戸?花? プロフィール検索 動画検索 画?検索…

  23. 1-kakaku.com April 3rd, 2007 4:10 am Number of comments posted:

    Don’t Believe the Truth…

    オアシス?アル?ム???もフラッシュ?ックを呼?覚??????。?れ?ビートルズ?メロディー??????れ?Tレックス?ら?借??コーラス??????や?や???もやク…

  24. 検索キーワードRSS情報 April 3rd, 2007 10:53 am Number of comments posted:

    天元?破グレンラガン…

    『天元?破グレンラガン?(?ん?ん???グレンラガン)??ガイナックス・アニプレックス・コナミデジタルエンタテインメント製作?ロボットアニメ作?。…

  25. Didier April 3rd, 2007 11:00 pm Number of comments posted: (1)

    mmmmmm, i didnt read it all but it looks like the only show i will actually watch if its subbed is “Darker than Black” cause its just that type of show im in to,shows where people have powers, naruto, bleac, DB, DBZ, DBGT , D gray man, DN Angel, Busou Renkin, Full metal alchemist, i think you get the point, if you know any other good ones like i mentioned please add me to msn :

    ddarricau@hotmail.com

    ;]

  26. ??話題?エンターテイメント??? April 3rd, 2007 11:02 pm Number of comments posted:

    エル・カザド…

    エル・カザド プロフィール検索 動画検索 画?検索…

  27. ??話題?エンターテイメント??? April 3rd, 2007 11:17 pm Number of comments posted:

    キスダム…

    キスダム プロフィール検索 動画検索 画?検索…

  28. Timoshi Huang April 5th, 2007 9:34 am Number of comments posted:

    Wow, we’re so alike.

  29. daniel April 12th, 2007 9:32 pm Number of comments posted:

    lol just thought i would check out Shining Tears X Wind cus it looks cool…apparently its based on a crappy PS2 game that was so crappy that it won the 2nd worst ps2 game of the year award…http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shining_Tears

    just wondering tho – why isnt the anime of devil may cry isn’t in this preview? tho that may come under summer…

  30. FlaGator April 20th, 2007 4:48 am Number of comments posted: (16)

    Shows I watched and liked enough to put on my download list:
    Romeo x Juliet
    Bokurano
    Heroic Age
    El Cazador de la Bruja
    Claymore
    sola
    Darker than Black
    Lucky Star

    Shows I watched and didn’t like enough to continue:
    Nagasarete Airantou
    Hayate the Combat Butler
    Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann
    Kaze no Stigma
    Koutetsu Sangokushi

    Shows I haven’t watched yet but think I will like:
    Kissdum – Engage Planet
    Hitohira
    Terra e

    Shows I might try one episode of if I get really bored:
    Seto no Hanayome
    Shining Tears x Wind
    Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo
    Lovely Complex

    The rest of them don’t really look like my thing.

  31. sXEzx April 27th, 2007 10:17 pm Number of comments posted: (6)

    I watch all of these.

  32. Doombee1 July 26th, 2007 6:16 am Number of comments posted: (1)

    Wow…I’m trying to finish watching most of these!

  33. Keisuke July 26th, 2007 3:50 pm Number of comments posted: (1)

    ゲゲゲ?鬼太郎 is actually originally a 1960s manga, not a 1990s kids show. While it is intended for a younger audience, and all are stand alone episodes, it’s what I’d call a classic, much like astro boy.

  34. samantha August 5th, 2007 3:29 am Number of comments posted:

    this sait is very very good…respeckt….

  35. Anonymous August 9th, 2007 5:16 am Number of comments posted:

    me encanta estas series es lo maccimo desde aqui les mandamos saludos a los creadores de anime que sigan asienfdolo son los mejores artentamente thailyn de venezuela tambien conocida como eimyinuyasha

  36. canton August 14th, 2007 5:55 am Number of comments posted: (1)

    Hmmm I’ll be sure to look into some of these anime. Thanks for the summary! I’m trying the first few episodes of Ookiku Furikabutte, at first I had serious doubts about this, I mean, wierd faces and I’m not into sports myself but after alot of recomendations, I tried and it’s actually quite good :)

  37. Anonymous August 25th, 2007 2:52 am Number of comments posted:

    are you a girl? dont you?

  38. wiz lee August 30th, 2007 8:33 am Number of comments posted: (1)

    I LOVE SAIUNKOKU MONOGATARI!!!!!!!!!!!!
    RYUUKI IS SO CUTE!!!!!!!

  39. Julia August 31st, 2007 2:43 am Number of comments posted: (2)

    WAA I LOVE U! Lolz^ thanks for the tiping ;)

  40. Julia August 31st, 2007 2:43 am Number of comments posted: (2)

    WAA I LOVE U! Lolz^ thanks for the tiping ;)

  41. kitty September 24th, 2007 5:39 am Number of comments posted:

    this is cool

  42. crescent September 30th, 2007 10:36 am Number of comments posted: (1)

    “Just no. There is definitely no chance of me blogging or watching this remake of a 90’s children’s show. I also have no knowledge of this show, except that it looks crap. And if this somehow turns out good, I will be most shocked…”

    Any Japanese that reads that will probably kill you, gegege no kitaro is one of the most succesful and loved shows in japan and is from the 60’s. There are remakes from the 80’s and 90’s and one of 2007, also a lot of movies including a live action one. It even has it’s own museum.

    Dude, do some research

  43. Danny September 30th, 2007 12:52 pm Number of comments posted: (425)

    Hey, just because it’s popular, doesn’t mean I’ll change my mind at all. Stop being a conformist and watching popular shows–how bout being an individual for once.

  44. Anonymous October 1st, 2007 3:11 pm Number of comments posted:

    Wow. thanks to posting this. I didn’t notice some of them. ^__^;

    This helped a lot, but you don’t seem to be into shounen stuff. I guess I take your summaries seriously at all. It’s like…your bashing them. XD

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