02 - Random Curiosity

Nourin – 08

By Zanibas March 2, 2014

「クッキングババ」 (Kukkingu Baba)
"Cooking Grandma"

If only her heart could've survived those 40 years as much as her body did.

First Impressions Strike the Blood

Strike the Blood – 20

By Zephyr March 1, 2014

「錬金術師の帰還篇I」 (Renkinjutsu Shi no Kikan Hen I)
"Return of the Alchemist I"

You have to love how this series balances such a large cast of characters.

First Impressions Log Horizon

Log Horizon – 22

By Takaii March 1, 2014

「つばめとひなむく」 (Tsubame to Hinamuku)
"Swallow and Young Starling"

After weeks of nonstop action and literally changing the rules that dictate the world, this week’s episode made a complete 180 and brought us into some unexplored territory -- Shiroe’s weaknesses and the problems with being in love. And cakii!

First Impressions Samurai Flamenco

Samurai Flamenco – 18

By Cherrie March 1, 2014

「宇宙でフラメンコ」 (Uchuu de Furamenko)
"Flamenco in Space"

I'm trying to enjoy this show... I really am. And the way I see things, there are only 3 impressions that I get from this episode.

First Impressions Gin no Saji

Gin no Saji Second Season – 07

By Guardian Enzo March 1, 2014

「駒場、マウンドに立つ」 (Komaba, maundo ni tatsu)
"Komaba Stands on the Mound"

Sports is a great character-builder and all, but then there's that whole "scarred for life" thing too...

First Impressions Sakura Trick

Sakura Trick – 08

By Stilts February 28, 2014

「桜色のウエディング／桜色なクリスマス」 (Sakurairo no Uedingu / Sakurairona Kurisumasu)
"Sakura-colored Wedding / Sakura-colored Christmas"

Sakura Trick is at its bets when there's progress in one of the couples, and we got plenty of that this week. How adorable!

First Impressions Nagi no Asukara

Nagi no Asukara – 21

By Kairi February 28, 2014

「水底よりの使い」 (Minasoko Yori no Tsukai)
"The Messenger From the Bottom of the Sea"

Welcome back, Manaka.

First Impressions Kill la Kill

Kill la Kill – 20

By Zephyr February 28, 2014

「とおく群衆を離れて」 (Toku Gunshu o Hanare Te)
"Far from the Maddening Crowds"

Seems like my prediction was correct after all.

Chuunibyou Demo Koi ga Shitai First Impressions

Chuunibyou Demo Koi ga Shitai! Ren – 08

By Takaii February 28, 2014

「偽りの…精霊聖母(モリサマー)」 (Itsuwari no… Seirei Seibo (Mori Samaa))
"The False... Spiritual Virgin (Mori Summer)"

After two whole episodes of constant relationship development on the Yuuta and Rikka front, this week took a slight break to focus on our other favorite duo.

First Impressions Mikakunin de Shinkoukei