Sacred Seven – 06

「ワンモアナイト」 (Wan Moa Naito)
"One More Night"

Given Alma's past, it's easy to see why he's not used to being close to other people, but I can't see how anyone in their right mind can impose a one-meter comfort zone on Ruri -- especially when she comes with a lunch packed for two.

Ro-Kyu-Bu! – 06

「鉄板(メタル)マスター」 (Teppan (Metaru) Masutaa)
"Metal Master"

There wasn't any further explanation as to why Natsuhi is as upset with Maho as he is, suggesting that his frustration does stem the loss in gym time.

Mawaru Penguindrum – 05

「だから僕はそれをするのさ」 (Dakara Boku wa Sore wo Suru no sa)
"That's Why I Do This"

"Seizon Senryaku" is back and everything in the Mawaru Penguindrum world feels right again. Well, about as right as it can be with Ringo getting dragged into this alternate dimension for the very first time and making her mark on it almost immediately.

Usagi Drop – 05

「ダイキチはダイキチでいい」 (Daikichi wa Daikichi de Ii) “Daikichi Should Stay Daikichi”

I remember when I had nightmares as a little kid, and the space between Mom and Dad became the safest place to be. That made it pretty damn hilarious when Rin took comfort in her stuffed bunny instead of with Daikichi.

Dantalian no Shoka – 04

「換魂の書」 (Kan Kon no Sho)
"Book of Soul Exchange"

With two very solid and dramatically different episodes back-to-back, I can’t help but be encouraged about Dantalian no Shoka and where it’s headed. As a little bonus, both thematically and visually this felt more like GAINAX than any of the earlier episodes.