22 - Random Curiosity

First Impressions Usagi Drop

Usagi Drop – 07

By Prooof August 22, 2011

「ないしょで家出」 (Naisho de Iede) “Secretly Running Away From Home”

Haruka crashes at Daikichi’s place unexpectedly after “running away from home” (i.e. from her darn in-laws).

First Impressions Nichijou

Nichijou – 21

By Takaii August 22, 2011

「日常２１」 (Nichijou 21)
"My Ordinary Life 21"

It's been a while since we had an episode that focused on mostly side characters, but this one was a lot more entertaining than the past ones. I'm not sure who the current director of the show is, but I'm glad that Nichijou has stopped throwing side characters into ridiculously random situations; instead, going for the more slice of life situations with the right kinds of random thrown in.

Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu First Impressions

Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu Ni! – 07

By Takaii August 22, 2011

「僕とのぞきと遥かなる桃源郷っ！」 (Boku to Nozoki to Harukanaru Tougenkyou)
"Me, Peeping, and the distant Shangri-La"

When you're manhandled into a corner by the opposite gender, the only acceptable counterattack is too bring a bigger gun to the gun fight. Or in this case, enough guys to mow down all the opposing forces.

First Impressions Itsuka Tenma no Kuro Usagi

Itsuka Tenma no Kuro Usagi – 07

By Takaii August 21, 2011

「抜き打ちテストの新任教師」 (Nukiuchi Tesuto no Shinnin Kyoushi)
"The Pop-Quizzing New Teacher"

It only took five episodes to finally learn how Taito survived after losing his last life.

First Impressions Ro-Kyu-Bu!

Ro-Kyu-Bu! – 07

By Takaii August 20, 2011

「君の蕾に恋してる」 (Kimi no Tsubomi ni Koishiteru)
"In Love with your Flowerbud"

Wha.. What is this?! Swimsuits in my Basketall anime?

BLOOD-C First Impressions

BLOOD-C – 06

By Prooof August 20, 2011

「かぜをいたみ」 (Kaze wo Itami)
"Dashed by Fierce Winds"

Plot development has suddenly arrived in full force; things are becoming very gloomy and the sudden turn of events has left me in shock.

First Impressions Kami-sama no Memo-chou

Kami-sama no Memo Chou – 07

By Takaii August 20, 2011

「僕にできるすべて」 (Boku ni Dekiru Subete)
"Everything I Can Do"

While this episode started out a little anti-climatic, with nothing really occurring to push the plot along, it really did well in illustrating what Narumi means to everyone. As the newest member of this group of NEETs and Thugs, color me surprised that he holds such strong emotions for a group of people he barely even knows.

Dantalian no Shoka First Impressions

Dantalian no Shoka – 06

By Guardian Enzo August 20, 2011

「焚書官」 (Funsho-kan)
"The Book Burner"

I guess in judging this episode, one has to look at it both in context and in terms of pure stand-along entertainment value. To tackle the latter first, I guess I’d say it was pretty good. But to finally judge this ep in the context of the series as presented, I’m not overly pleased.

First Impressions Mayo Chiki!

Mayo Chiki! – 07

By Takaii August 19, 2011

「駆け落ちしよう」 (Kakeochi Shiyou)
"Let's Run Away!"

I've been thinking this entire time, "Would there be any way for Konoe to slip into girl form while still maintaining the façade of being a male?" And coincidentally, it seems like an answer has been dropped into the palm of my hands. I'm sure everyone here loves Konoe dressed up as Suzutsuki's male butler, but I'd love to see more of this.

First Impressions NO.6

NO.6 – 07

By Guardian Enzo August 18, 2011

「真実の嘘・虚構の真実」 (Shinjitsu no Uso Kyokō no Shinjitsu)
"True Lies, False Truths"

I’m pretty sure that never in this history of anime – and maybe any other medium - has one boy kissed another full on the lips, then said “I better go to bed. I have to get up early to shave the dogs.” And that exchange tells you pretty much all you need to know about No. 6.