Genre : Slice of Life Studio: C-Station Another week brings us another half hour of heart pounding excitement which will keep you on the very edge of your seat and make your imagination go wild! Yuru Camp’s second wee of Winter Games is HERE! When we catch up with our heroines, Pinky (her name sounds like Nabisco but I…
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery Episodes: 11 Studio: MAPPA Nine and Twelve have been together for as long as either of them can remember. They are each other’s only family, only friends, only allies and confidants. Twelve and Nine know everything there is to know about each other. They accept one another, they…
Genre : Comedy, Slice of Life Studio: Pierrot How ill the last of the Winter Games shows fare in comparison? Will my esteemed competition agree with my views? What in the world am I talking about?
Genre : Fantasy, Adventure, action, political Studio: A-1 Pictures This is my second post for the Winter Games and having not seen anyone else’s yet, I’m feeling pretty confident. Wanna know what I’m talking about? Read THIS! I was pretty happy about this choice. I’m always up for a good fantasy adventure and this looked intriguing. The…
Genre : Slice of Life Studio: C-Station Welcome to my very first winter games post. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, I actually have an explanation for once. You can read all about this fun project: HERE! My super scientific preseason prediction for this show – based on the picture only was: I…
Genre: Slice of Life, Supernatural, Comedy, Episodes: 14 Studio: Kyoto Animation What if god actually was one of us. You know, confused and emotional. Not really sure what they want. Prone to mood swings and changing fancies. What if the universe only really made sense when viewed through the eyes of someone who doesn’t…
Genre : Slice of Life, Supernatural, Science Fiction, Romance, Comedy Episodes: 14 Studio: Kyoto Animation Timelords, and espers, and aliens, Oh My! Do you ever long for a life less ordinary? For just a touch of supernatural to liven up those drab days? Haruhi Suzumiya sure does, and that’s a problem for us all. Because whether she…
Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy, Romance Episodes: 12 Studio: Shin-Ei Animation Join the staff of Umanohone (うまのほね, “the horse’s bone”), in their daily efforts to avoid complete chaos at the store during holiday sales and special events, while pursuing their personal goals and even possibly finding love? Umanihone is a refuge for lovers of…
Genre: Supernatural, fantasy, drama Episodes: 24 Studio: Wit Studio I really liked my synopsis for the OVAs and that’s why I’m reusing most of it here – I’m not just being lazy! Chise is a beloved child, adored by fairies and humans alike, living a life of wonder and merriment while studying magic under the ancient…
Of course it’s Natsume… Genre: Slice of Life, supernatural, hug in anime form Episodes: 74 Studio: Brain’s Base (seasons 1-4), Shuka (seasons 5-6) If you’ve been here before you know this story by now. I’ve told it to you 6 times already but how about we let the newcomers in on it as well. Natsume is a…
Genre : Historical, Drama, Romance Episodes: 40 Studio: Tōkyō Movie Shinsha Oscar is the name on everyone’s lips in the court of Versailles. The dashing young commander has won praise and respect with his impeccable swordsmanship and unmatched marksman skills, not to mention his charming gentlemanly manners. Every nobleman wants to be a bit more like…
Genre : Supernatural, Slice of Life, drama, Everything that’s good with the world Episodes: 11 (+1 OVA) Studio: Shuka There are those of us who are driven to change, pushed by wanderlust to seek out adventure. There are those of us who can’t seem to stay still, terrified of stagnation and uncomfortable with silence. But in time,…
Genre : Sports!, comedy, drama Episodes: 24 Studio: MAPPA Tsukamoto is a sports anime protagonist, short, unskilled and inexperienced in soccer but brimming with good will and enthusiasm and willing to do everything it takes to advance the standard sports anime plotline help his team get to nationals (Japan must have a national competition in something every single day of…
Genre : Science Fiction, Slice of Life, Ethical, Drama Episodes: 6 Studio: Studio Rikka Soon, very soon, androids are going to become commonplace. We’re going to figure out how to make them step out of that uncanny valley, we’ll add variations and imperfections and they will look just like us. Then we’ll figure out a way to…
Genre : Everything that’s right and good in th world Episodes: 13 Studio: A-1 Pictures My Hero is back and better than ever! Having done several things at next pop star school and experienced so many events, she and the boys are now ready to take on their greatest adventure yet. Winning the Uta Pri (prince…