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Mushishi Zoku Shou – 04
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「(夜 を 撫でる 手」 (Yoru wo Naderu Te)
"The Hand that Caresses the Night"
Mushishi is re-introducing itself to the world, shade by shade.
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Sidonia no Kishi – 03
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「栄光」 (Eiko)
"Glory"
With quality writing that blends world building with story progression, Sidonia's impressing early and often.
Ryuugajou Nanana no Maizoukin – 03
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「地上1000mの《遺跡》」 (Chijyou 1000m no Iseki)
"The Ruins 1,000 Meters Above Ground"
You win some, you lose some.
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SOUL EATER NOT! – 03
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「女子寮の魔女!」 (Jyoshi Rou no Majyo!)
"The Witch of the Girl's Dorm"
While I would love to see a bit more action, I can appreciate just how well Soul Eater NOT is handling its position as a side story that's focused on the majority of the student body at the DWMA.
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No Game No Life – 03
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「熟練者《エキスパート》」 (Jukurenmono “Ekisupaato”)
"Expert"
That was one of the most epic, amazing, constantly twisting-and-turning battles I've seen in a while--and it's not over. That cliffhanger, GAH! I want more!!
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Hunter X Hunter 2011 – 126
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「ゼロ × ト × ローズ」 (Zero × to × Rouzu)
"Zero × And × Rose"
To try and do justice to "Chimera Ant" - how can it be done? At the moment I can only think to borrow the words of Dave Eggers - it is indeed a heartbreaking work of staggering genius.
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Black Bullet – 03
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「運命の子供たち」 (Unmei no Kodomoutachi)
"Children of Destiny"
Three episodes in and I think Black Bullet has finally overcome all the things that had me doubting it after its debut.
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MEKAKUCITY ACTORS – 02
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「如月アテンション」 (Kisaragi Atenshon)
"Kisaragi Attention"
Some slight improvements, but overall the show still has a lot to prove.
M3: Sono Kuroki Hagane – 01
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「降星ノ夜」 (Furiboshi no Yoru)
"Night of Falling Stars"
The last anime to premiere this season is a little late from the rest of the pack, but nonetheless, it still delivers a highly anticipated original anime.