24 - Random Curiosity

Emerging Trends – The Absurdly Competent Loli

By Stilts April 24, 2012

This time we have hotdogs for you. Wait...that doesn't sound right.

Another week, another new type of post added to the Stilts Out Loud arsenal! Last week was the first in the Branching Out series, where we'll explore various genres in attempt to convince those of you who don't like them to give them a shot. This week the first in the Emerging Trends series, where we'll tackle various topics, tropes, and trends with an eye towards exploration rather than advocacy. Let's get started, shall we?

So, I noticed something this last season. I was sitting there watching a few of my favorite shows...

Possible spoilers in this post: Rinne no Lagrange. More after the jump...

First Impressions Mirai Nikki Series Introduction

Mirai Nikki -ANOTHER:WORLD- (Drama) – 01

By Stereoman April 24, 2012

Episode 1

This sure is another world

First Impressions Hiiro no Kakera

Hiiro no Kakera – 04

By BakaMochi April 24, 2012

(Seijo no Kourin)
"Holy Woman's Advent"

Ever wanted to know how to count in German, but didn't know how? Well now you can, with Yuuichi as your tutor!

First Impressions Mouretsu Pirates

Mouretsu Pirates – 16

By verdant April 24, 2012

! (Hatsu Shigoto! Hakuou Kaizoku-dan)
"The Hakuoh Pirates' First Job"

My bodacious space pirates cant be this cute.

First Impressions Hyouka Series Introduction

Hyouka – 01

By Takaii April 24, 2012

(Dentou Aru Koten-bu no Saisei)
"Revival of the Classics Club and its Traditions"

Nearly three weeks into the spring season and one of the hottest shows finally makes its debut. While Hyouka may not have been exactly what you were expecting, its first episode really highlighted the main reason I picked up the show -- interesting mysteries that didn't feel overly dramatic or too unrealistic.