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pacificpikachuMichiko to Hatchin looks like it could be the series of the season if it continues to be as awesome as the first episode. 8D I loved the first episode! Awesome animation, interesting characters and story already, fun use of music--it's just got everything going for it. I'm getting great vibes here!
I was going to watch a bunch of first episodes today, but after watching Michiko to Hatchin I think it'll have to wait until tomorrow because everything else isn't as attention-grabbing right off the bat.
So far the first episodes I've watched are:
- Shikabane Hime -- Not too impressed with this one so far because it seems to be reasonably standard monsters-and-action fare so far, but it's GAINAX so I'll stick with it for now and see if it shapes up later. And it could--while it didn't get off to a start that really made an impression on me, it might take some interesting twists if I stick with it.
- Toradora -- I've seen the first two episodes (and I might go watch the third now). I don't think this series is amazing or anything and I'm not really into romance anime, but so far it's quite likable and pleasant to watch, so I'm definitely sticking with it. :) I did rather like the second episode. I think Taiga runs the risk of turning into a stereotypical tsundere, but she could also turn into a fantastic character depending on what direction the series takes.
- Kuroshitsuji -- Hmmm, it was quite entertaining. Again, nothing amazing, but certainly likable enough to keep and with some fun characters. Also, Maaya as a twelve-year-old boy? Yesssss, she sounds awesome. I love how large of a range she's playing now; I remember she used to mostly just play girls with sweet-sounding voices so I'm really proud of how she's branched out. :D Also, the ending theme animation is adorable.
- Toaru Majutsu no Index -- A bit forgettable and shounenesque so far, but I'll watch a couple more episodes before I say for sure what I'm going to do with it. It's not bad, just kind of decent-could-go-either way type of stuff.
- Kannagi -- I am a bit ashamed to admit that I enjoyed the first episode of this. ;___; But--um, it was cute and has pretty animation? I don't know, I'll keep it for now because it's cute and pretty, even though I generally hate these series where the goddess type girl shows up and lives in the guy's house and blah blah blah. Whatever. XD The ending theme is pretty!
I still have to watch:
- Eve no Jikan
- Mouryou no Hako
- Casshern Sins
- Yozakura Quartet
- Ga Rei Zero
- Chaos;HEAd
Anything else you guys have seen that you urge me to check out the first episodes of? I may go back to the other entry about fall anime and see if there's anything I missed that I wanted to look into.
I'm hoping not because this is quite a few series to keep track of, but I don't want to miss out on anything good if there's something I should be checking out! As a note I've decided not to watch the Tales of Abyss anime; I'm not a huge fan of video games and anime based off of video games in general. ^^;
I was going to watch a bunch of first episodes today, but after watching Michiko to Hatchin I think it'll have to wait until tomorrow because everything else isn't as attention-grabbing right off the bat.
So far the first episodes I've watched are:
- Shikabane Hime -- Not too impressed with this one so far because it seems to be reasonably standard monsters-and-action fare so far, but it's GAINAX so I'll stick with it for now and see if it shapes up later. And it could--while it didn't get off to a start that really made an impression on me, it might take some interesting twists if I stick with it.
- Toradora -- I've seen the first two episodes (and I might go watch the third now). I don't think this series is amazing or anything and I'm not really into romance anime, but so far it's quite likable and pleasant to watch, so I'm definitely sticking with it. :) I did rather like the second episode. I think Taiga runs the risk of turning into a stereotypical tsundere, but she could also turn into a fantastic character depending on what direction the series takes.
- Kuroshitsuji -- Hmmm, it was quite entertaining. Again, nothing amazing, but certainly likable enough to keep and with some fun characters. Also, Maaya as a twelve-year-old boy? Yesssss, she sounds awesome. I love how large of a range she's playing now; I remember she used to mostly just play girls with sweet-sounding voices so I'm really proud of how she's branched out. :D Also, the ending theme animation is adorable.
- Toaru Majutsu no Index -- A bit forgettable and shounenesque so far, but I'll watch a couple more episodes before I say for sure what I'm going to do with it. It's not bad, just kind of decent-could-go-either way type of stuff.
- Kannagi -- I am a bit ashamed to admit that I enjoyed the first episode of this. ;___; But--um, it was cute and has pretty animation? I don't know, I'll keep it for now because it's cute and pretty, even though I generally hate these series where the goddess type girl shows up and lives in the guy's house and blah blah blah. Whatever. XD The ending theme is pretty!
I still have to watch:
- Eve no Jikan
- Mouryou no Hako
- Casshern Sins
- Yozakura Quartet
- Ga Rei Zero
- Chaos;HEAd
Anything else you guys have seen that you urge me to check out the first episodes of? I may go back to the other entry about fall anime and see if there's anything I missed that I wanted to look into.
I'm hoping not because this is quite a few series to keep track of, but I don't want to miss out on anything good if there's something I should be checking out! As a note I've decided not to watch the Tales of Abyss anime; I'm not a huge fan of video games and anime based off of video games in general. ^^;
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Date: 2008-10-18 11:25 am (UTC)I do have to complain a bit and say the first episode feels a bit like Cinderella, and Michiko is the female prince haha. But so far so good. The first episode gave me....Ghibli vibes (instead of what? manglobe vibe?)?? Maybe the dominant female characters and the female director has to do with this? The animation is superb and with Watanabe Shinichiro the music just cannot go wrong. I'm quite pleased with how they added bits of Latin America culture into this. Like you see Spanish written everywhere instead of English (save work for Spanish fansubbers)! I mean we all know the Japanese are obsessed with English and there are shows that take place in Germany (ie. Monster), Italy (ie Baccano..right?), France (ie. Gankutsou), China (ie Fushigi Yuugi..not sure if that's a good example) and whatnot. I cannot remember an anime that has anything to do with South America or Spain, in that Spanish is the predominant language. Of course, if you think of any, let me know!
Well, I don't have any shows to recommend at this point. I'll check out Toradora since you like it. Will let you know if I encounter a "must see", although I probably need more rec than you do.
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Date: 2008-10-18 07:26 pm (UTC)Yes, it does give off the Cinderella vibe a little; though I don't think little Hana is going to become a princess... Maybe a badass, though. ;D The series isn't incredibly original, I don't think, but it's the way it tells the story that's gotten my full attention. The animation and the choice of music are great, and it's already building such interesting characters one episode in.
And it is cool how they're using a different culture than Japan normally explores--I like it when anime goes for something different than, well, Japan. And as for Italy, Gunslinger Girl took place in Italy. :D
Toradora is pretty good so far. Don't expect a lot out of it but it is entertaining and really likable in my opinion. I'm hearing great things about Eve no Jikan though I haven't watched it yet; that might be another one for you to look out for and try.