20 - Random Curiosity

Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 07

By Guardian Enzo November 20, 2016

「栗林公園」 (Ritsurin Kouen)
"Ritsurin Park"

As I've noted many times, manga and anime seem to be wonderful mediums (though by no means the only ones) for using fantasy as a means to cast insight on the experience of being human.

First Impressions Shuumatsu no Izetta

Shuumatsu no Izetta – 08

By Passerby November 20, 2016

「残酷なおとぎばなし」 (Zankoku na Otogibanashi)
"A Cruel Fairy Tale | Das grausame Märchen"

So, we don't actually have the budget to sustain the war drama you were watching. How about a rom-com instead?

First Impressions Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku

Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku – 08

By pancakes November 19, 2016

「ゲリライベント発生中!」 (Gerira Ibento Hassei-chuu!)
"Sudden Event in Session!"

Two girls down, two more to go. I dare say the climax beckons.

First Impressions Fune wo Amu

To many this was likely just another episode, albeit a heartwarming and emotionally satisfying one. But I think so much more of it. To me, it was one of the best anime episodes I've ever watched. This is going to get personal, but allow me to explain.

First Impressions Lostorage incited WIXOSS

Lostorage Incited WIXOSS – 07

By pancakes November 19, 2016

「進化／純白と漆黒」 (Shinka / Junpaku to Shikkoku)
"Evolution / Pure White and Pitch Black"

Seducing our way to victory, one battle at a time.

Drifters First Impressions

Drifters – 07

By pancakes November 18, 2016

「カオスダイバー」 (Kaosudaibaa)
"Chaos Driver"

Through the fire and the flames. Literally.

First Impressions Flip Flappers

Flip Flappers – 07

By Passerby November 18, 2016

「ピュアコンポーネント」 (Pyuakonpōnento )
"Pure Component"

We must go deeper.

Ajin First Impressions

Ajin – 19

By Guardian Enzo November 17, 2016

「飼い犬は大変だな」 (Kaiinu wa Taihen Da na)
"It's Tough Being a Dog"

Ajin is very much the sort of series where it's not so easy to tell the good guys from the bad guys.

First Impressions Stella no Mahou

Stella no Mahou – 07

By Takaii November 16, 2016

「はじめての思い出」 (Hajimete no Omoide)
"First Memory"

Well then, that wasn't exactly what I was expecting but it was a fun watch nonetheless! Seriously though, that tease of a new character and you don't show us anything after the first minute?

First Impressions Yuri!!! on Ice

Yuri!!! on Ice – 07

By Samu November 16, 2016

「グランプリシリーズ開幕！やっチャイナ中国大会！フリープログラム」 (Guranpurishirizu Kaimaku! Yatchaina Chuugoku Taikai! Furi Puroguramu)
"China's On! The Grand Prix Series Opening Event!! The Cup of China Free Skate"

They did it... they actually did it!