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Anime
Someday in May, Anime
May 4th
Sometimes it gets hard to keep up with watching Anime. Other times, it is hard to determine where the times comes from. May is off to a great start as far as getting things done goes. Despite an up-tick in work, I’ve managed to keep up with 4 shows thus far. Five if you count Fringe.
But first, if you missed Baka to Test to Shōkanjū last season, (kind of like how I forgot to post about it earlier) look for it when it comes out on DVD. I had no idea what I was getting into and almost missed it myself. Turned out to be a great comedy in my opinion, it’s been awhile since I had that much amusement to go on. I’ll let a few screen shots speak for me. (Images after the break)
Other than that, I’m watching Angel Beats, K-ON!!, Working!! and Heroman. I already mentioned Angel Beats and K-ON!! in my general April post. Working!! I caught up with later, kinda like BakaTest, and posted here. Then Heroman, as I said on twitter “I like seeing the Japanese take on America. (´・ω・) Also, I like the protagonist.” It’s also nice to do something different from time to time. I am happy with the show thus far, but I’m only 5 episodes in. You can find it easily on Crunchyroll.
P.S. I’ll be headed to Anime Central and Animazement this month. Don’t forget to say hi!
Working!! – Moe in the Rough
Apr 8th
Tonight I needed to fill a gap while my formal work attire finished running through the laundry. Otherwise, I surely would of fallen asleep and woken up to wrinkled clothes. Given the time I have to be at a client, I can’t have that. So, I downloaded Working!! on a whim.
I was pleasantly surprised! I had heard just a few tid bits but nothing particularly negative or positive. I’m not saying it’ll be a classic either, but I think it’ll be a clear stand-out this season. I was so thrilled I had to write this post immediately!
The story follows 16 year-old Takanashi Souta in his new part time job. After being recruited by what appeared to be a middle-school girl, the comedy started to flow. Also, the heroine is adorable. I can admit that because she appears to have development.
April キタ！
Mar 30th
I’m not another anime blogger here to give you the run down on Spring 2010 anime. However, I’d be happy to tell you why this April is going to make me happy. Yeah, there have been better seasons, but I can only name 4 or 5 that get me as excited as a new Key work. I’ll keep it short and sweet, so you’ll still have time for spring cleaning.
Angel Beats!
If you’ve done your homework as well, this one should be obvious. Jun Maeda and Na-Ga’s combined efforts shouldn’t let me down. Airs April 3rd in Japan.
Angel Beats! Homepage
K-ON! Season 2
One of those controversial, bubbly, moe, airhead anime without much in the way of plot. I take it easy, so this is a given. Of course, it could always go horribly wrong.
K-ON! Homepage
Narcissu -Side 2nd-
As I recently mentioned, the long awaited English patch is coming out this week! I’m sure getting over last year’s release has been difficult for some, but I thought I removed all possible doubt in my post. Look forward to it April 1st.
English Project Homepage
Update: K-ON! 2 CM Out! Thanks pKjd.
Angel Beats! Trailer!
Dec 28th
Click me now: http://www.angelbeats.jp/movie/pv06.html
Angel Beats! is a TV anime planned for a 13 episode run beginning in April 2010.
Key’s Jun Maeda and Na-Ga are both on the project. Maeda conceived the story and character designs were created by Na-Ga. There is also an on-going radio show, 4-koma manga, and light novel series for Angel Beats!
Image is from the official artwork by GotoP (ごとP). He is doing art for the light novel and previously, the Official Another Story Clannad short story collection.
Homepage: http://www.mirai.ne.jp/~gotop/
Angel Beats! homepage: http://www.angelbeats.jp/
Angel Beats! @ Key: http://key.visualarts.gr.jp/angelbeats/
The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
Dec 17th
Haruhi.tv began streaming a short promo video for the film today. An intentional 404 page is displayed in Japanese before the video streams. In theaters February 6th!
Also, was that an apperance of Asakura Ryouko?
Kyoani producing Planetarian, Tomoyo After Special?
Mar 3rd
Kyoto Animation (currently working on Clannad: After Story) is rumored to be in production of not only a Tomoyo After special in the length of an hour, but 30 minutes of Planetarian. I can’t gauge the credibility of the source, but if you consider the Tomoyo episode following the first season of Clannad I would say more Tomoyo is in order. As for Planetarian, it would make a great short and Kyoto Animation has surprised us before (the two episodes of AIR in Summer for example).
If you’re not familiar, Planetarian is Key’s post-apocalyptic visual novel. It is the only non-game visual novel among Key’s releases, by which I mean it presents a linear story without options for different routes or endings.
Kanon 10th Anniversary Event!
Nov 28th
Almost 10 years ago Key released the hit visual novel Kanon. Ever since Kanon has been rereleased, made into anime twice, and loved throughly by yours truly. As a direct result, a doujinshi event has been announced for next year, when Kanon will turn 10. I look forward to seeing the inevitable spur of new doujin works; not that they haven’t been going strong already. And if you manage to drop by, don’t forget to check out the cosplay. It even seems they will have backdrops for photography available.
It’ll take place on May 4th, 2009 from 11am to 3pm. You should buy a catalog beforehand. Check the site for the venue information and further details. It’s near the Kamata stop on the JR Keihin-Tohoku line.
World War II, Without Pants
Oct 24th
Recently there has been a lot of fancy Kyoto Animation and Shaft filling my schedule. Not just new, some re-watching here as well. With clever genre bending humor and clever lines, I’ve tossed things like Strike Witches to the side til I finish a few things. Maybe this is putting my bar too high, I almost miss my cheesy stories that you have might have to cringe a few times to get through. The kind like, I know the engines would interfere with their pants, but then why are the school kids pant-less? Oh well. This show really brings me back to the high spirited shows that I grew up with. Opening animations with a decent song that seemed to be matched with random clips of battles and coffee breaks. But that’s part of what I like about it.
However, it doesn’t stop there. (But don’t read on if you don’t want to be minorly spoiled. This is just the first episode so it won’t hurt, I promise.) First, a watermelon kart with a lawn-mower motor that can barely manage 5mph can’t stop. The brakes manage to lock up the wheels and it spins off down a hill and flips. Then a girl is injured with some sort of wound and in order to heal it her shirt must be ripped out of the way but leaving the swimsuit over it is fine. But that is okay, otherwise it would be NSFW. However, like me, I’m sure in the end the you will overlook these things. Subtle cues and humor in places clearly demonstrate that the writers were distracted. Perhaps by all the service that the budget was spent on.
If you haven’t caught on by now. Strike Witches, from what I can gather from episode 1, is about a group of young girls in a fighter unit. It takes place during an alternate reality World War II. They fly around with magical engines attached to their legs, which must be why they can’t wear any pants. The show features many different weapons, ships, and etc. from the era. And it can be a bit entertaining how different countrymen are portrayed. Oh yeah, among all that they’re all allied in a war against space aliens or something
Lucky☆Star OVA Out
Sep 28th
Lucky Star fans got a 40 minute treat last Friday in Japan. The OVA made its way onto the streets and delivered more of the same random humor that the series is well known for. It’s safe to say, if you enjoyed the series then you’ll enjoy this.
