Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu – 01

「#1」

When people say things like: "They don't make anime like they used to", this is what they are referring to. I urge any anime fan, whether skeptical or content, to watch Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu - this multi-award winning Showa period drama is something special, and it all kicks off with a 48-minute premiere that ends up feeling like a 3-hour movie.

Dagashi Kashi – 01

「うまい棒とポテフと…/コーヒー牛乳キャンディとヤングドーナツと…」 (Umaibou to Poteto to... / Kouhii Gyuunyuu Kyandi to Yangudounatsu to...)
"Umaibo and Potato Fries and... / Coffee Milk Candy and Young Donuts..."

Dagashi Kashi combines two things I love: Zany comedy, and shipping.

Sekkou Boys – 01

「私の芸術的人生の7年間を要約する現実的寓意」 (Watashi no Geijutsu Teki Jinsei no 7 Nenkan o Youyaku suru Genjitsu Teki Guii) "A Visceral Allegory of Seven Years of My Artistic Life"

Sekkou Boys - The tale of a 22 year-old art school graduate who suffers trauma from marble statues and is assigned to be the manager of a new idol group comprised of four talking marble statues. It's just as ridiculous as it sounds, and it's kind of amazing.