18 - Random Curiosity

Yuruyuri – 03

By Divine July 18, 2011

「ウチくる！？・・・いくいくっ！」 (Uchi Kuru!? ...Iku Iku!)
"Wanna Come Over!? ...Let's Go, Let's Go!"

I think Akari should just be content about kicking off the start of every episode, because her lack of presence is getting the best of her even when she's narrating -- outdone by Chinatsu, Sakurako, and Himawari merely taking their seats around her. To add insult to injury, leave it up to Kyouko to remind herself not to forget about her too.

First Impressions Hanasaku Iroha

Hanasaku Iroha – 16

By Takaii July 18, 2011

「あの空、この空」 (Ano Sora, Kono Sora)
"That Sky, This Sky"

I can vaguely remember an episode that focused on Enishi, but that one pales in comparison with this week's. While he may outspoken and looked down upon by others, it is quite surprising how invested he can get when something's on the line.

First Impressions Nichijou

Nichijou – 16

By Takaii July 17, 2011

「日常１６」 (Nichijou 16)
"My Ordinary Life 16"

You want to know why Nichijou is such an amazing show? It's not because the jokes are funny or the characters are memorable. It's the fact that even though it's labeled as a comedy/slice of life, it manages to pull off serious, emotional, and near tear jerking moments in the span of seconds. But because you're watching a comedy, these moments hit you so hard and so fast that you don't even have the chance to scratch your itchy eyes.

Ao no Exorcist First Impressions

Ao no Exorcist – 14

By Guardian Enzo July 17, 2011

「愉しいキャンプ」 (Tanoshii Kyanpu)
"Fun Camp"

It's summer, and since we've already had a beach episode what could be more natural than a training camp episode?

First Impressions Ikoku Meiro no Croisée

Ikoku Meiro no Croisée The Animation – 03

By Divine July 17, 2011

「日本迷宮 Labyrinthe du japon」 (Nihon Meikyuu)
"Labyrinth of Japan"

The roles were reversed this week with Claude learning some things about Japanese culture, except some of it was clearly lost in translation, leading to a lot of goofy misunderstandings.

First Impressions Itsuka Tenma no Kuro Usagi

Itsuka Tenma no Kuro Usagi – 02

By Takaii July 17, 2011

「900秒の放課後〈後篇〉」 (900-Byou no Houkago (Kouhen))
"900 Seconds After School (Part Two)"

I don’t know if it was because Nakamura Yuuichi was his seiyuu or his sudden change from being a complete dick to a charismatic team leader, but Gekkou started to grow on me really quickly throughout the episode.

First Impressions Kami-sama no Memo-chou

Kami-sama no Memo-chou – 02

By Prooof July 17, 2011

「君と旅行鞄」 (Kimi to Ryokou Kaban)
"You and a Travel Bag"

For this week's case we have Meo, a mixed Thai-Japanese, who comes to Alice for help in finding her father.

First Impressions Sacred Seven

Sacred Seven – 03

By Divine July 16, 2011

「クレイジーナイト」 (Kureijii Naito)
"Crazy Night"

Much like the preview suggested, the action picked up a fair bit with the formal introduction of Kijima Night (Okamoto Nobuhiko) and Lau Fei Zui (Nomizu Iori).

First Impressions Ro-Kyu-Bu!

Ro-Kyu-Bu! – 03

By Divine July 16, 2011

「明日に架けるパス」 (Ashita ni Kakeru Pasu)
"A Pass To Tomorrow"

Compared to the previous episode, the drama's lost a bit of steam to the fan-service. It's still pretty good, but Ro-Kyu-Bu is looking more and more like it will be "hitting up" the lolicon bait fairly regularly. Or at least, that's what I figured when Subaru was impressed by the girls' quick "growth" and said elementary school kids are the best. Now that's just asking for a misunderstanding.