seichan | Melting already...

Sakamichi no Apollon 12! the end. ~~Almost a love story between a priest and doctor with very odd Sound of Music vibes.~~ This was a sweet friendship story which ended in a separation and warm reunion. I think it was pretty faithful to the manga though squeezing 9 volumes into 12 episodes did leave a few scenes on the cutting room floor. Yoko Kanno's music was fun to listen to as usual. ~8/10 rating~ I did expect more jazz bgm, but did like what was included. The late 1960's feel to the anime was unique and well-presented. (Reminds me to write a blurb on From Up on Poppy Hill...coincidentally, also set in the 60's)

Tsuritama 12! the end. With its lessons in fishing and aliens and duck worship, this was the most original anime this season. Haru, Yuki, Natsuki and Akira are able to catch Haru's co-alien. All is well. ~7/10 rating~Though ridiculously happy and colorful, the absurdity got tedious at times.

Big 5-6! These episodes spend plenty of time on parental misunderstanding and meddling. Plus, the evil third wheel woman...ugh, kdramas; the side characters hardly ever vary from the norm.The 1-year time jump was a decent way to get the 18 year old to a mature 19 (who isn't wearing weird teen shirts and pants anymore). It would be nice if the teen body woke up, but I suppose there are still many episodes left. Ma-ri the stalker continues to be a nice twist. Unbelievable that a house that expensive doesn't have a security system and has cheap glass doors.