Posted inFirst Impressions Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai

Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai – 11

So this is what it feels like to be seduced by a feline-like 15 year-old. *gulp*

(Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Medio na Wake ga Nai)
"There's No Way My Sister's This Much of a Maid"

As the precursor to the television finale next time, this week's episode paved way for both that and the DVD/BD one that we'll see next year. In particular, Kirino finally showed some appreciation towards everything that Kyousuke's done for her up until now. Unfortunately, the first half of this episode set back the potential impact of that gesture, as it left a negative impression that carried on easily into the second half.

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Super Robot Wars OG: The Inspector – 11

(Harupaa no Kama)
"The Harpe Sickle"

After all the crazy battles, it's somewhat refreshing to get a dose of the game's intermission side of things to set the stage for the upcoming battle -- Operation Plantagenet. It's the codename for the plan to retake North America from the Inspectors, except it comes with the added twist that it's in cooperation with the Neo Divine Crusaders.

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STAR DRIVER: Kagayaki no Takuto – 11

(Saibadi no Shiteki Katsuyou Jutsu)
"Personal Use of Cybodies"

It was only last episode that I was hoping to see Sugata show everyone who's the ruler around these parts, and this very next episode delivered when he decided to use his King's Pillar to even things up. After witnessing that and how he took Head's words to heart about using abilities one's been blessed with, I'm already looking forward to the prospect of seeing Samekh in action before long.

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MM! – 11

(Ushinawareta Memorii)
"Lost Memories"

With Tarou suffering from amnesia and Arashiko using the chance to lie about being his girlfriend, this week's episode provided a few interesting scenarios for the pairing that I've been wanting to see. Unfortunately, Tarou's clean slate didn't last very long when Tomoko and Shizuka seized the opportunity to mold him into the incestuous son/brother they've been longing for.

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Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt – 11

(Wansu Apon a Taimu in Gtberuto)
"Once Upon a Time in Garterbelt"

I've never liked Garterbelt. I'm glad he never had a huge role, because I have to say, he doesn't exactly "grace" the screens. Now we're getting a biographical episode about Garterbelt, filled with a surprisingly epic journey, but I still don't like him. But hey, I can't say it wasn't an intriguing episode.

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Tegami Bachi REVERSE – 11

Here's the obligatory butt shot this week. It's just too bad it's Lag's.

(Kaberune no Shuurai)
"Cabernet's Attack"

It wasn't quite enough to invoke any real emotional response, but the human sacrifices in this episode worked towards one of those moments when Sunny fell victim along with the rest of the monastery nuns. The only thing overshadowing that was another run-in with Gauche, whom Lag was able to hit with his shindan and convey some of the memories they share.

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Bakuman. – 11

NEXT (Choco to NEXT!)
"Chocolate and NEXT!"

It looks like everything in Bakuman has finally come full circle. While it answered most of the questions I had, it also raised a ton more in the process. Even so, I was surprised how fun this weeks episode was.

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Sora no Otoshimono Forte – 11

Don't mess with Tomoki's first generation angeloids.

(Gensou Aika (Musabetsu) no Hate)
"The Extremes of Illusionary Lament (Indiscrimination) "

The melodrama was in full swing, but this has to be easily the best Sora no Otoshimono episode to date. It even topped the emotion-filled climax to the first season when Nymph was freed from her sadistic master, as Ikaros, Nymph, and Astraea had to work together to stop Chaos in her grown up form.

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Kuragehime – 08

(Miriondar Beibzu)
"Million Dollar Babies"

As it has been shown, purchasing the Amamizu-kan isn't easy, but it has slowly become the main driving force of the story. Currently, Kuranosuke's trying to find something to sell, and stumbles upon some ancient teasets. You've got to hand it to Kuranosuke for being persistent on finding things to sell, especially with the way he keeps coming up with new ideas. He might not want to inherit a political position, but he'd do well in business (or fashion business ;])