Random Curiosity

Hibike! Euphonium – 11

By Samu June 16, 2015

「おかえりオーディション」 (Okaeri Oudishon) "Welcome Back, Audition"

And like clockwork, Kyoto Animation delivers another fantastically tense, emotional, and rewarding episode of Hibike! Euphonium. It’s scary how easy they make this look.

First Impressions Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo

Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo – 10

By Samu June 16, 2015

「俺と付き合ってください」 (Ore to Tsukiatte Kudasai) "Please Go Out With Me"

This has been the part of the manga that I’ve been most looking forward to getting adapted, and I wasn’t sure we were going to get to it when it was announced that Yamada-kun would only be 12 episodes; yet here we are, rushed as it may have been.

First Impressions Owari no Seraph

Owari no Seraph – 11

By Samu June 15, 2015

「幼馴染のサイカイ」 (Osananajimi no Saikai) "Reunion of Childhood Friends"

I knew this was going to be a powerful one from last week's cliffhanger, but this totally exceeded my expectations.

First Impressions Shokugeki no Souma

Shokugeki no Souma – 11

By Cherrie June 15, 2015

「東から来た魔術師」 (Higashi kara Kita Majutsushi)
“The Magician from the East”

For the first time since I’ve been blogging this show, I actually feel nervous for Souma and Megumi.

First Impressions Plastic Memories

Plastic Memories – 11

By Passerby June 15, 2015

「オムライスの日」 (Omuraisu no Hi)
"Rice Omelette Day"

Ow, ow, ow, my teeth.

First Impressions Kiniro Mosaic

Hello!! Kiniro Mosaic – 11

By Takaii June 15, 2015

「ほんのすこしの長いよる」 (Hon no Sukoshi no Nagai Yoru)
"A Long Night"

This week marks the return of our beloved Honoka!

First Impressions Kuroko no Basuke

Kuroko no Basuke 3 – 23

By Takaii June 14, 2015

「諦めませんか」 (Akiramemasenka)
"Why Don't We Try Giving Up?"

This episode left me with some really mixed feelings after a roller coaster of events.

First Impressions Sidonia no Kishi

Sidonia no Kishi: Daikyuu Wakusei Seneki – 10

By Zephyr June 14, 2015

「進入」 (Shinnyu)
"Entry"

Well, I'll be damned. Just when you think things couldn't get worse for the Sidonia...

Arslan Senki First Impressions

Arslan Senki – 11

By Stilts June 14, 2015

「ペシャワールへの道」 (Peshawaaru e no Michi)
"The Road to Peshawar"

Guiscard vs Bodin, Daryun vs Xandes, and Arslan vs the selfish concept of contemporary nobles. There are a lot of interesting conflicts going on this week.

Fate/stay night First Impressions