Posted inFirst Impressions Sora no Otoshimono

Sora no Otoshimono – 12

() (Nogaruru Koto Kanawanu Rasen Kairou (Kusari))
"The Spiraling Cloister (Chain) of No Escape"

It's almost as if AIC ASTA's just flaunting their capabilities now. In addition to having a new ending theme/sequence each week, they've gone and tweaked the opening with some extra sound effects. When a studio has time to do all that, it sure gives me the impression they have this project in the bag. The story is well on track too, with Nymph's whole collar situation nearing its climax.

Posted inFirst Impressions Natsu no Arashi!

Natsu no Arashi! Akinai-chuu – 12

(Reedaa Man)
"Radar Man"

"A professional manga artist and a pervert!?" Why Hajime acted so surprised about that I don't know, because those sure seem to go hand-in-hand a lot lately. I got a good chuckle from that, but this episode really shines with Kobayashi Yuu and Koshimizu Ami making guest appearances. Knowing Yuu's role as Mariya in Maria Holic, the craziness she can exude is well-suited for director Shinbou Akiyuki's works, much like it is here.