Snapshots: Umisho, Doujin Work, Buzzer Beater

By Patrik July 3, 2007

Tuesdays are busy busy, with six new shows airing in a single day. Here are the first three: harem comedy, otaku comedy, and sports.

Claymore First Impressions

Claymore – 14

By Omni July 3, 2007

Summary: Having learned the basics of the Quick Sword technique, Clare continues her training with Ilena, wanting to push herself more than Ilena will allow her.

First Impressions Idolmaster XENOGLOSSIA

Idolmaster XENOGLOSSIA – 14

By Omni July 2, 2007

Summary: With Makoto gone, Saku Hibiki proposes a final test for Iori to become the Nebula's Idolmaster.

Series Introduction Snapshots

Summer's here! And it brings gifts: Nanatsuiro Drops (ななついろ★ドロップス) is the very first show of the season, a colourful magic girl anime with 12 episodes, airing on a whole bunch of channels Monday nights (Chiba TV is first at 25:40 JST).

First Impressions Lucky Star

Lucky Star – 13

By jaalin July 1, 2007

Lucky Star 13 – “Delicious Day” (Savory Day, for you a.f.k. sticklers) It’s another one of those talking episodes, and another good example of overtalking something to the point of exhaustion, but having it be interesting nonetheless. How do they keep doing it?

Series Introduction Snapshots

Snapshots: Tetsuko no Tabi

By Patrik July 1, 2007

Nonfictional anime isn't very common, but perhaps Tetsuko no Tabi (鉄子の旅) explains the rarity. It shows the adventures of real-life train geek Yokomi Hirohiko in a 13-episode series currently running on Family Theatre, Sundays at 10:00 JST.

First Impressions Hayate no Gotoku!

Hayate no Gotoku! – 14

By Omni July 1, 2007

Summary: Despite the fact that they haven't gotten back the official results yet, Nagi is planning a party in celebration of Hayate's passing of the entrance exam.