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A-Channel – 12 (END)

「宇宙人 - Anytime」 (Uchujin)
"Alien - Anytime"

In a sort of anti-climatic way, A-channel comes to a close. But I suppose going out on such a low key fits this show perfectly. With the main cast of characters all getting at least a few seconds of screen time, it felt pretty satisfying for an ending.

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GOSICK – 23

「灰染めのチェスにチェックメイトを告げる」 (Hai-zome no Chesu ni Chekkumeito o Tsugeru)
"Call Checkmate on an Ash-Colored Chessboard"

Wow. That was rushed.

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Deadman Wonderland – 11

「絶望のGIG 」 (Zetsubou no GIG)
"Gig of Despair"

Ganta admits his weakness, wimpiness, and pathetic-ness and resolves to become stronger and training with Crow. Now that is the attitude I was looking for and it certainly elevates him at least somewhat to a proper protagonist.

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Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai II – 11

「いつも心に太陽を」 (Itsumo Kokoro ni Taiyo wo)
"A Sun In Your Heart, Always"

I didn’t know how he’d manage to do it, but Keima once again proves just how amazing his skills at dating capturing girls are. At the end of last week’s episode, I was really curious about how Keima was going to break that student-teacher barrier standing in front of him. As I’ve been saying since this arc started, I don’t know how the inherent problems with trying to date a teacher would fly in this situation.

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Summer 2011 Preview!

As the summer season draws upon us, it's time to take an in-depth look at what's just around the corner. There are 26 shows to choose from, marking a significant increase from the 16 offered last summer. Brain's Base is making a splash this season with three productions, all of which show a lot of promise. Sunrise is back with another original series, leading the way in the fantasy department. BONES and Production I.G are going the sci-fi and heartfelt drama route with their noitaminA shows, plus the latter is providing an original vampire series of its own. GAINAX also makes a rare appearance, providing the standout mystery series of the bunch, though J.C. Staff may have something to say about that with its own adaptation. It's a bustling summer season with a lot of high school romantic comedies to round it out, which is great for getting back into the blogging swing of things.

* A season poll is available on the sidebar. It will automatically close on July 1st at 6:00 AM PST to coincide with the start of the season. * This preview will be kept at the top for the next while, so be sure to scroll past it or check the Recent Entries on your right for new posts.

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Hanasaku Iroha – 12

「じゃあな」 (Jyaana)
"See you"

In an unexpected turn of events, the whole idea of a love triangle was destroyed single handedly with one episode. While I feel a little apprehensive about making such a bold statement, I'd have to say that things don’t feel like they're going the way I thought they originally might have. At least, not for the next few episodes.

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Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Boku-tachi wa Mada Shiranai. – 11 (END)

「あの夏に咲く花」 (Ano Natsu ni Saku Hana)
"The Flower Blooming on That Summer"

Two weeks ago, I dreamt up Anohana's finale. It was completely random and unexpected. Sadly, I also completely forgot about it, and I wish I hadn't. Partly because it would've been hilarious to write about here, and interesting to compare it to the finale we've come to today. Such a storm of tears with the emotional weight of a freight train has inevitably left me battered, like the stillness you experience when your mind is still processing a shock, and it takes a little while just to take it all in. But you know what? They pulled it off. They really did.