Smooth and Flat

<nixx`> brave 10 sure is full of oldskool badassery and cliches
<nixx`> which work
<nixx`> and there's tits

Medieval Japan. Ninjas, warriors, mercenaries, brigands, and priestesses (and only the priestess seems to dress in an appropriate fashion). Spells and chants. Ambushes and fighting, and a lot of blood.

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This is a series about football. However, unlike GIANT KILLING, this one is about young players who are members of the football club at their school. There’s a slight hint of romance in the series, as well, and there’s also drama (not quite sure if it can be called “forced”). Read the rest of this entry »

Ano Natsu de Matteru might remind some people of a certain old series (or, rather, two, if they followed both). And they will be reminded of those right off the bat; maybe even earlier than in the opening video sequence. The opening theme doesn’t really make it more difficult, either. It’s performed by KOTOKO, and the character designs clearly bear resemblance to those other two series that also featured opening themes by KOTOKO (with Satou Hiromi for the second one, though). Read the rest of this entry »

What a scenery.

I cannot yet form an opinion about this series. While some certain acquaintances of yours truly find Fractale “filled with hidden sense”, I wouldn’t go that far. Read the rest of this entry »

The year, 1924. The place, Babylon 5… er, Sauville. The “hero” of the story, Kujou Kazuya, a Japanese student in Europe.

Gosick. A story about a stereotypical hard-working student and a gothic lolita with a knack for investigations. Read the rest of this entry »

Trading Card Games.

Yeah. That’s the plot. In this series, everyone plays trading card games. The budget for Cardfight!! Vanguard doesn’t seem to be high, too, however if you like anime series about sports and table games, this one might also catch your eye. Read the rest of this entry »

Important warning: this show is an adaptation of school comedy (with some hints of romance) light novel series. This isn’t AIR. This isn’t Kareshii Kanojo no Jijou. Read the rest of this entry »

What the hell, Gainax. I mean, really, what did I just watch. This makes no real sense. Or does it? Experimenting with styles and designs looks pretty fun. Read the rest of this entry »

The first thought that came into my mind when I watched the opening video sequence: Higurashiki no Naku Koro ni. It’s not the same, however it does feel similar. At least the atmosphere feels the same. The soundtrack delivers some chills to your spine, as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Nominating this series for the “probably the best soundtrack in the season yet” award. The background music really fits the events, and the opening theme is pretty nice, too. The ending song is fine, I guess, with the exception of lyrics. Animation quality is overall decent, if not better than that. Read the rest of this entry »