Quick thank you to Gordon for reminding me that "it's been four days" since I blogged.
This post won't be as fleshed out as I hoped it would have been, due to the fact that I haven't started some series that I planned to watch (those ones being Absolute Duo, Huuou Mujin no Fafnir, and Isuca) this season. Nevertheless I'm thoroughly enjoying this winter season. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe it's been a full year since I started this kind of thing. I feel like I've done a winter anime post before.
Let's not keep you waiting now. As usual, MaL for reference, and my currently-watching list:
Aldnoah.Zero 2
Ansatsu Kyoushitsu
Kantai Collection: KanColle
Kiseijuu
Koufuku Graffiti
Log Horizon 2
Saenai Herione no Sodate-kata
Tokyo Ghoul √A
SPOILER ALERT - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
In one sentence: Wow everybody is alive and Slaine is still the worst.
I was incredibly excited for the second cour, after that ending from the first. While I'm not upset about everybody making it out alive, it feels very weird and convenient. You can argue that the princess is just a vegetable, but I'm sure that she'll play a larger role in episodes to come. Aldnoah.Zero 2 is looking good so far. Really hoping that they'll be able to top off the first cour.
Music has pretty much remained the same, still dramatic, but fitting. Inaho is getting more definition as a character and that only means good things (hopefully, fingers crossed guys). The whole rivalry between him and Slaine is interesting and I'm watching intently. Animation/art hasn't changed, and fight scenes are still glorious.
Best Girl Prize: Gotta be Asseylum
In one sentence: Quirky, funny, and charming anime about a class of misfits trying to assassinate their teacher.
When it was still the fall 2014 season, I was introduced to Ansatsu Kyoushitsu by my friend. At the time, it didn't look that appealing.
Now that I'm actually watching it, I gotta say that I'm enjoying it a lot. The art is very bold and vibrant, which suits the show (in my opinion at least). The premise is also very catching. Everything is being done well, which gives Ansatsu Kyoushitsu a solid review. Definitely consider watching this if you've got nothing else to.
Best Girl Prize: None of the girls have really been the main spotlight, but it goes to Kaede Kayano
In one
Being completely unfamiliar with the series, I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this show. I'm actually trying to catch up, as I started KanColle a bit later than everything else, so I can't say much on it.
Essentially 24ish minutes of moe service. The two things that I really like are 1) the art, and 2) the OP. Plot seems kinda interesting, but any seriousness is thrown off by the utter saturation of moe.
Best Girl Prize: Akagi
In one sentence: Really well thought out and done sci-fi/action show touching psychological aspects, all while staying true to the main story of a "parasyte" invasion.
Kiseijuu has been pretty much amazing since it first started, even more so with all the progression in the story. It's been a thrill seeing the transformation of Shinichi over the season and how he and Migi work together to get over each obstacle. Every episodes ends with me wanting more, which says something good about it.
Soundtrack fits extremely well, and animation is good. The way that characters are grown is great, and I can't wait to see the end.
Best Girl Prize: Ryouko Tamiya, she's playing a larger role as of late and it's interesting to see her trying to adopt human habits
In one sentence: Girls doing cute things and eating yummy food together in Shaft-mannerism.
I still see you head tilt.
Koufuku Graffiti has me grinning like an idiot sometimes, not simply because I'm enjoying it, but more because of how absurd it is. Overall a pretty decent show, once you get past the weird parts. There are some awwww moments and I think that it's a good pickup for this season if you're looking for something to fill up your Saturday nights.
Music has nothing outstanding, and Shaft will be Shaft when it comes to animation. Good stuff.
Best Girl Prize: Shiina
In one sentence: Do I really need to watch this?
The way the show is right now... the answer to that question is no. Excluding the studio change, there is nothing that has really popped out to me. A large chunk of the second season feels like it was already done from the first season.
But there is hope. I'm really banking on the direction that the show will go on in the next few episodes, as it has set itself up in a precarious position. With the right execution, Log Horizon 2 could become something definitely worth watching.
Best Girl Prize: Nureha (supporting characters ftw)
In one sentence: Great watch, involving an over-the-top otaku and his
I actually love this show. My impression after episode 0 was that Saekano was a really really standard harem anime, but then I came to realize that I was wrong.
This anime is clever and witty, throwing in overly-used anime tropes and comedy to give watchers a great experience. Currently holds the place in my heart for favourite anime of this season. I'm digging the art style and I can't wait to see where this show goes.
Best Girl Prize: Everybody is basically tied for first (except for the kinpatsu, she's too tsun), but right now Utaha Kasumigaoka gets the spot
Tokyo Ghoul √A
In one sentence: You couldn't call it season 2?
Jokes aside, this season is much better in my eyes. With Kaneki joining Aogiri, things are definitely picking up, but the one thing that the second season of Tokyo Ghoul seems to be lacking is direction. While a whole bunch of action and stuff is happening, I don't really see where it is going. It might just be too early to tell however.
Songs are touching and provide the right mood. The art of Tokyo Ghoul has always struck me as odd, but it's not something that I mind. Very happy with the improvements that the show has made.
Best Girl Prize: Touko Kirishima, hopefully she gets some more screen time
Night to You
I started this post sometime around 11:30 p.m. and already an hour has passed. Shame that I couldn't finish writing by midnight, but I suppose that's what happens when you put things off. Hope that you've partially (or fully) enjoyed my take on the current anime season, and that you'll be here for my concluding thoughts.
Feeling like an 8 tonight. Super tired after writing and thinking so much, so I'm gonna go to bed right after this. Goodnight sweet prince/princess.
"Life appears to me too short to be spent in nursing animosity, or registering wrongs." - Charlotte Bronte
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