Anime: Star Driver
Studio: Bones
Plot: "In Southern Japan, there lies the verdant Minamijuuji Island.
One night, a youth by the name of Tsunashi Takuto arrives on one of the island's beaches. This youth, who had swam to the island from the mainland, subsequently enters Minamijuuji Academy's High School Division. Possessing a positive and forward-looking attitude, he easily develops relationships with Agemaki Wako, Shindou Sugata, and various other people he meets at the Academy.
However, Minamijuuji Academy hides a big secret. Beneath it, 20 humanoid constructs lie dormant.
In this land that lies under a blue sky and surrounded by blue seas, a story of love, dreams and friendship begins."
Reasons for following: The animation and music. The show is a little "fabulous" at times, if you catch my drift, but it's a well put together package by BONES. There is a variety of characters, and things l
ike kissing, sex, and "engagements" are nonchalantly shown right away, avoiding the typical male lead syndrome. Incredibly colorful, the show bears watching as one of the best of the season.
Anime: Hyakka Ryouran Samurai Girls
Studio: ARMS
Plot: "The era is Heisei 20+ in the reign of the 25th Tokugawa Shogun, Keikou. In the Christian calendar, it’s a bit past 2000 in the Empire of Japan.
In the skirts of the Sacred Mount Fuji, there’s an enormous school built in a vast area. Its name is Buou Private Academy. All students are children of samurai and while encouraged to study, they spend their days preparing themselves in battles that sometimes put their life in risk.
A peaceful school at first glance, but even there a shadow of turbulence draws near: the rebellious underground activities of discontents that oppose the Tokugawa clan that rules the school. Against the dissident students, the student council executive committee formed the Toyotomi Faction and began their suppression. Now with the Toyotomi Hunting as it became known, the tyranny of the student council escalated further.
The high school student Yagyuu Muneakira who attends the Buou Private Academy and is also the assistant instructor of fencing at the Yagyuu Dojo, while a servant to the Tokunaga family, he was opposed to the excessive oppression of the Toyotomi Hunting. And before Muneakira appeared several girls carrying the names of the ancient swordsmen and generals. Is that the beginning of a commotion that will shake the History or is it—?"
Reasons for following: The fanservice, animation style, and music. This show is another one Hobby Japan's babies, much like Queen's Blade was last season. The show itself has a likable male samurai lead, along with plenty of female cast members. Queen's Blade had an all female cast except for a the kid, so it will be interesting to see how many tits get thrown at the main character. The female character designs are nice, with your typical archetypes(loli, glass girls, stoic girl, etc.). It airs censored but hopefully AT-X will broadcast it uncensored.
Anime: Otome Yokai Zakuro
Studio: J.C. Staff
Plot: "It is the Meiji Era in a slightly alternate Japan, and the Gregorian calendar has just come into effect. The fox-eared girls living in the youkai part of town are about to be put to work together with a delegation of young human soldiers, to promote interracial understanding. So what will happen when Zakuro's strong personality collides with human sensibilities?"
Reasons for following: The animation style, "Soft" character designs". This was a show that caught me completely by surprise. I didn't even have it marked as something to check out in the run up to this season. I was pleasantly surprised when the show had that "Honey & Clover" warmth to the settings and characters, if that makes any sense. The main "Fox girl" is of course going to play hard to get, with my favorite character currently being the Fox girl partnered up with the tall guy. Excuse my ignorance of names right now, as I'm just getting into the show. The story seems interesting enough, coupled with a large cast of characters. Who knew pumpkin headed kids could be that cute?
Anime: Super Robot Taisen OG: The Inspector
Studio: Asahi Productions
Plot: "The story takes place half a year after the end of Divine Wars which had Earth's government facing off against the rebel Divine Crusaders and alien Aerogators.
As the struggle continues against Divine Crusader remnants, a new alien menace draws near."
Reasons for following: The mecha and female character designs. Yeah, call me shallow, but there are two things we love here at the TSO, Mecha and atractive "older female character" designs. This show has both, and is a big guilty pleasure for me this season. The Super Robot Wars franchise has spanned consoles, handhelds, manga, and even different anime series. The story will most likely fly over your head since you ened to have prior knowledge of the series, but this doesn't stop me from enjoying the show. I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but with a large cast of male and female characters, there is something for everyone. The ending is also a giant tease, couple with swimsuits, bust shots, and..
Well, you get the picture.
There are other popular shows that just don't seem to interest me, ie: Panty and Stocking, Squid Girl, and a couple others. These are the show that I'll probably keep up until they finish airing.
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