06 - Random Curiosity

First Impressions Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu

Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Purezza – 01

By Divine October 6, 2009

(Issho ni, Ikitai Desu......)
"I Want to Go with You..."

The continuation of Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu turns up the fan-service by starting off with a hot spring episode. Too bad they have a run in with the ultimate enemy of hot spring episodes... STEAM!

* Steam problem solved. Screencaps updated with more fan-service and overall clarity.

First Impressions Series Introduction Sora no Otoshimono

Sora no Otoshimono – 01

By Divine October 5, 2009

(Zenra Ou (Yuusha) Sekai ni Tatsu!)
"A Naked King (Hero) Arises in the World!"

Where can I get my own Hayami Saori sounding Ikaros? If there's a sign-up sheet for Pet-class Angeloid Type Alphas around, please pass on the info!

Bakemonogatari Monogatari Series

Bakemonogatari Episode 13 on October 28th

By Omni October 5, 2009

Bakemonogatari's official website announced today that the 13th episode, part 3 of Tsubasa Cat, will be available online on Wednesday October 28th. That's the same day that the second DVD/Blu-ray covering the Mayoi arc will be out, and I suspect demand will be very high and that their online streaming might be swarmed on the first day. In fact, the first Bakemonogatari DVD/Blu-ray volume came out last week and sold out instantly, and Patrik tells me that a big reason for the remarkable popularity is the inclusion of a secondary audio track where Hitagi and Tsubasa comment on what happens on-screen, in a completely original in-character conversation written by NisiOisiN himself. In any case, mark your calendars for October 28th if you like Bakemonogatari.

First Impressions InuYasha Series Introduction

InuYasha – The Final Act – 01

By Omni October 5, 2009

Summary:In charge of guarding Goryoumaru, Kagura wants to know why Naraku locked him up, and to her surprise, Hakudoushi appears and suggests that she release him.

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

Seitokai no Ichizon – 01

By Divine October 5, 2009

(Daberu Seitokai)
"Chattering Student Council"

There appears to be quite a bit of buzz going on the Internet waves regarding this new series. I've been putting it off, but I guess it warrants its own post after all.

First Impressions Natsu no Arashi! Series Introduction

Natsu no Arashi! Akinai-chuu – 01

By Divine October 4, 2009

(Natsu Yasumi)
"Summer Vacation"

As the pro-Natsu no Arashi voice in the Fall Preview, it's probably my place to say a few words about the sequel. So without further ado...

First Impressions Fullmetal Alchemist

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – 26

By Omni October 4, 2009

Summary:The fight against Envy proves to be difficult, and Ed has a hard time fighting something that has individual souls on it asking for his help.

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

The Sacred Blacksmith 01

By Omni October 4, 2009

Summary:In the Independent Trade City Housman, order is maintained by a corps of knights, and one such knight is Cecily Cambell.

First Impressions Series Introduction Tegami Bachi

Letter Bee – 01

By Divine October 3, 2009

(Tegami to Tegami Bachi)
"Letter and Letter Bee"

Where Armed Librarians have seemingly failed to deliver, Armed Postmen step up to the task.

First Impressions To Aru Kagaku no Railgun

To Aru Kagaku no Railgun – 01

By Omni October 3, 2009

Summary:In Academy City, the group Judgment is in charge of keeping the peace, but Misaka Mikoto doesn't need their help and can handle all the hoodlums she encounters on her own.