06 - Random Curiosity

Akame ga Kill – 01

By Cherrie July 6, 2014

「闇を斬る」 (Yami wo Kiru)
"Kill the Darkness"

What appears to be another show about a young naïve boy entering the capital actually turns out to be about a young naïve boy who joins a group of vigilantes that assassinate people within the capital!

ALDNOAH.ZERO First Impressions Series Introduction

ALDNOAH.ZERO – 01

By Guardian Enzo July 5, 2014

「火星のプリンセス -Princess of VERS-」 (Kasei no Purinsesu -Princess of VERS-)
"Princess of Mars -Princess of VERS-"

If the role of a premiere is to capture your attention, this one certainly did the trick.

First Impressions Sailor Moon Crystal Series Introduction

Sailor Moon Crystal – 01

By Cherrie July 5, 2014

「うさぎ -SAILOR MOON-」 (Usagi -SAILOR MOON-)
"Usagi -Sailor Moon-"

Fighting evil by moonlight, winning love by daylight ~

First Impressions Series Introduction Sword Art Online

Sword Art Online II – 01

By Takaii July 5, 2014

「銃の世界」 (Jyuu no Sekai)
"World of Guns"

Whether you love it or hate it, the second season of Sword Art Online is finally here. Bringing back all the major players from before and tossing us a few curve balls -- does the first episode of the sequel manage to hold up?

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

RAIL WARS! – 01

By Takaii July 5, 2014

「けーよんへようこそ!」 (Keeyonn he Youkoso!)
"Welcome to the Defense Four!"

I'm still a little confused about how to feel about RAIL WARS. I was stoked about its premise that involved trains and the men and women who operate them, but after getting through the first episode I can confidently say that I was a bit more confused than before I started.

First Impressions Series Introduction Shirogane no Ishi Argevollen

Shirogane no Ishi Argevollen – 01

By Divine July 4, 2014

「遭遇」 (Souguu)
"Encounter"

The premiere of XEBEC's new original series reaffirms the "advanced yet medieval" military setting that I got from the promo material, but will Silver Will Argevollen turn out to be one of the sleepers of this season?

First Impressions Glasslip Series Introduction

Glasslip – 01

By Takaii July 4, 2014

「花火」 (Hanabi)
"Fireworks"

A new P.A. Works original that focuses on the lives of a bunch of friends as they spend their final summer together and meet some transfer student who may or may not have ESP / Special Powers? Sign me up!