Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu Episode 11 Thoughts

Yoshii as Kenshiro (Fist of the North Star)

Episode Title: "Long-standing Rival, Love Poem, and Lightning Letter"

What the hell? This episode basically went back to volume 1 of the manga/novel - summoning battle with class D & B. The first half covered the battle with class D and the second half against class B. The speed of this episode was very fast and it also felt a bit condensed, maybe because I have read volume 1 of the manga. I guess, sometimes, it's a disadvantage being familiar with the original material before watching the anime adaptation because...

Omamori Himari (おまもりひまり) Episode 11 Impressions

First let me give them props for not having any fan-service in this episode, and focusing on the upcoming final battle. I wish I could give them props for other things but I would be lying if I said Omamori Himari is groundbreaking or above average. It's at least entertaining in some ways and that's my main reason...

ARIA Arietta/Origination DVD Set R1 + Contents

My animetherapy has finally arrived after this release has been delayed two weeks. ARIA is like my drug, it relaxes me like nothing else after a rough day. How dare you make me wait Rightstuf? I feel like I'm going through a withdrawl! ^^; Everything is okay now, it's now in my possession and ready to be consumed. Here is a deeper look into my favorite drug:

This set includes the Arietta OVA & the complete Origination episodes. It also came with a really wonderful 48-page booklet that includes the following:

Kimi Ni Todoke (君に届け) Episode 23 Thoughts

SNAPSHOT OF THE EPISODE

 "Chou-kawaii!!"

Episode Title: "Two People"

I'm running out of compliments for this series because Production I.G. is consistently doing an excellent job. ^^; Instant words that come to my mind for this episode: glittery, beautiful, cute to scary and back to cute, and snow. Glimpse of Sadako and tons of chibi-Sawako, also. Last but not least the transformation of...

So-Ra-No-Wo-To (ソ・ラ・ノ・ヲ・ト) Episode 11 Impressions

"Gesundheit!"

This episode laid out tons of stuff for the supposed last episode: it is revealed that Noel was somehow responsible for the infamous Invisible Reaper incident that wiped out many people, including Michio's mother. The Romanian(?) girl soldier the crew took into care subtly mentioned many things such as the skeletal remain Kanata saw in EP1, Fire Maidens, and some type of apocalypse. Takemikazuchi is 100% complete and ready to go. And the Romanian soldiers are..

Hanamaru Kindergarten Episode 10 Thoughts

SNAPSHOT OF THE EPISODE

"Hanamaru Cheering Squad"

PART A - We have seen the obligatory slice-of-life "Summer Festival" in episode 7, and now we are treated to Hanamaru Sports Festival. ^^ In the first half, we get to meet Koume's brother, but I don't think his name was mentioned because I don't remember it. Anyway, my first impression of him is...

Katanagatari (刀語) Episode 3 Impressions

Episode Title: "Sentou Tsurugi"

The holder of the third deviant blade Sentou Tsurugi. She claims that she has forgotten her real name so she now goes by the name of Meisai Tsuruga, which is the name of the previous owner of the Sanzu shrine. This episode was truly kick ass and sad at the same time because...