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Catching up...
3-gatsu no Lion S2 7-11 (29-33)! LOL, at Kiriyama's senpais comment about him being similar to Hachiya because they think he thinks the world revolves around himself. I thought that Hina's bullying issue would bog the show down a little, but it's handled rather well. The science-shogi club bros are fun.
Ballroom e Youkoso 21-24! the end. This show has the best facial expressions. Kiyoharu's attempt at loosening Tatara's muscles backfires on Tatara until Chinatsu is able to support him. They struggle through the competition, but in a sorta surprising anime-move, they win the competition instead of lose as many main characters do. ~8/10 rating~ for a hilarious sports anime about ballroom dancing. The only flaw was that half-assed attempt at animating the actual dancing scenes.
Shoukoku no Altair 20-24! the end. Halil Pasha, Mahmut's mentor, is killed in his attempt to take down the Empire. As in all the other episodes, time moves very quickly in this series and Mahmut is able to trap his enemies. It's terrible that the animation quality is so inconsistent...ugh, episode 21. Mahmut Pasha is able to defeat the Empire's attempt at taking Cielo. He is rewarded a promotion and show ends at the beginning of Torqye's offensive. ~7/10 rating~ When the show takes its time with the characters and its animation, it's pretty good. But overall it glosses over the war and its large cast of characters so quickly that other than Mahmut, you barely care about anyone else. I did enjoy the colorful and sometimes elaborate costume designs. Another season isn't announced, but it appears open for one.
Inuyashiki 7-11! the end. After his mother's suicide, with the prodding of his high school female 'friend', Shishigami decides to save people instead of killing them. But the police come after his safe house and he goes off on another psychotic killing spree. Inuyashiki continues to train with Ando. The show climaxes with Shishigami and Inuyashiki fighting it out with Inuyashiki being the winner. But the last climax is an asteroid that threatens the Earth. ~7/10 rating~ for a unique hero. I enjoyed the occasional humor including the sadly realistic anime Trump. This would make a good Hollywood movie with the right writers.
Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World 8-12! 8 is another Shizu-centric episode with no Kino this time. We see that Shizu, Ti and Riku are travelers looking for a place to settle. They find a country where the residents believe that radio wave can influence people's behavior. Episode 9 is another break from the normal routine as we see Kino, Shizu-tachi and references to Kino's teacher in separate instances in separate countries. Quite a cute episode with a nice message from the original novels' author. Thought it meant that the series ended here...but we see another remade story in episode 10. It's interesting that because of the prior new episodes we can apparently connect the old guy with the woodsman gun to Kino's teacher's companion. Unfortunately, the twist at the end is not a surprise this time. It was a very pretty episode though. And 11 shows us Kino's origin story again...with a prettier-boy Kino. And the show wraps up with a wtf human-killing sheep episode. ~9/10 rating~ for a high quality traveling show hosted by a fearless, and sometimes ruthless traveler. The original 2001 series had a pastely, haunting quality, while this remake was bright and clear. I enjoyed this and the original equally. Hope to see another season.
Youkai Apartment no Yuuga na Nichijou 21-26! the end. There seemed to be very mundane high school problems with random supernatural things happening. ~6/10 rating~ for a pleasant time waster. Nothing really stood out production-wise or character-wise. It almost seemed like a parody of a magical girl show starring a male character, but it didn't quite rise to the comedy or drama-like levels that it could have.
Juuni Taisen 1-12! the end. Wasn't going to watch this, but it was a decent time-waster. 12 fighters representing the twelve zodiac signs fight to the death with one winner whose wish will be granted. Each has a specialized, sometimes supernatural skill. None of them are particularly memorable, but overall, the payoff is rather lame, but fitting once you realize the author of the novel that the anime is based on is Nisioisin (Monogatari's author). ~6/10 rating~ for a story that does make you wonder what may happen, but kinda makes you roll your eyes. *spoilers* I suppose I should have know that the mouse would win.
Black Clover 8! This is moving way too slowly for my tastes. Dropped.
Mahoutsukai no Yome 8-12! Chise becomes friends with a cute dog animagus-like creature in episode 8 and gains familiar. While making a wand, Chise learns about Elias's background from Lindel in 10-12. I enjoy the quiet, but fast-paced world building in this show. Lindel has a nice singing voice, too. Once she finishes her wand, you can sorta predict that Chise's early death issue will be resolved by her new phoenix-like-looking powers. Halfway through and still enjoying this show...
3-gatsu no Lion S2 7-11 (29-33)! LOL, at Kiriyama's senpais comment about him being similar to Hachiya because they think he thinks the world revolves around himself. I thought that Hina's bullying issue would bog the show down a little, but it's handled rather well. The science-shogi club bros are fun.
Ballroom e Youkoso 21-24! the end. This show has the best facial expressions. Kiyoharu's attempt at loosening Tatara's muscles backfires on Tatara until Chinatsu is able to support him. They struggle through the competition, but in a sorta surprising anime-move, they win the competition instead of lose as many main characters do. ~8/10 rating~ for a hilarious sports anime about ballroom dancing. The only flaw was that half-assed attempt at animating the actual dancing scenes.
Shoukoku no Altair 20-24! the end. Halil Pasha, Mahmut's mentor, is killed in his attempt to take down the Empire. As in all the other episodes, time moves very quickly in this series and Mahmut is able to trap his enemies. It's terrible that the animation quality is so inconsistent...ugh, episode 21. Mahmut Pasha is able to defeat the Empire's attempt at taking Cielo. He is rewarded a promotion and show ends at the beginning of Torqye's offensive. ~7/10 rating~ When the show takes its time with the characters and its animation, it's pretty good. But overall it glosses over the war and its large cast of characters so quickly that other than Mahmut, you barely care about anyone else. I did enjoy the colorful and sometimes elaborate costume designs. Another season isn't announced, but it appears open for one.
Inuyashiki 7-11! the end. After his mother's suicide, with the prodding of his high school female 'friend', Shishigami decides to save people instead of killing them. But the police come after his safe house and he goes off on another psychotic killing spree. Inuyashiki continues to train with Ando. The show climaxes with Shishigami and Inuyashiki fighting it out with Inuyashiki being the winner. But the last climax is an asteroid that threatens the Earth. ~7/10 rating~ for a unique hero. I enjoyed the occasional humor including the sadly realistic anime Trump. This would make a good Hollywood movie with the right writers.
Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World 8-12! 8 is another Shizu-centric episode with no Kino this time. We see that Shizu, Ti and Riku are travelers looking for a place to settle. They find a country where the residents believe that radio wave can influence people's behavior. Episode 9 is another break from the normal routine as we see Kino, Shizu-tachi and references to Kino's teacher in separate instances in separate countries. Quite a cute episode with a nice message from the original novels' author. Thought it meant that the series ended here...but we see another remade story in episode 10. It's interesting that because of the prior new episodes we can apparently connect the old guy with the woodsman gun to Kino's teacher's companion. Unfortunately, the twist at the end is not a surprise this time. It was a very pretty episode though. And 11 shows us Kino's origin story again...with a prettier-boy Kino. And the show wraps up with a wtf human-killing sheep episode. ~9/10 rating~ for a high quality traveling show hosted by a fearless, and sometimes ruthless traveler. The original 2001 series had a pastely, haunting quality, while this remake was bright and clear. I enjoyed this and the original equally. Hope to see another season.
Youkai Apartment no Yuuga na Nichijou 21-26! the end. There seemed to be very mundane high school problems with random supernatural things happening. ~6/10 rating~ for a pleasant time waster. Nothing really stood out production-wise or character-wise. It almost seemed like a parody of a magical girl show starring a male character, but it didn't quite rise to the comedy or drama-like levels that it could have.
Juuni Taisen 1-12! the end. Wasn't going to watch this, but it was a decent time-waster. 12 fighters representing the twelve zodiac signs fight to the death with one winner whose wish will be granted. Each has a specialized, sometimes supernatural skill. None of them are particularly memorable, but overall, the payoff is rather lame, but fitting once you realize the author of the novel that the anime is based on is Nisioisin (Monogatari's author). ~6/10 rating~ for a story that does make you wonder what may happen, but kinda makes you roll your eyes. *spoilers* I suppose I should have know that the mouse would win.
Black Clover 8! This is moving way too slowly for my tastes. Dropped.
Mahoutsukai no Yome 8-12! Chise becomes friends with a cute dog animagus-like creature in episode 8 and gains familiar. While making a wand, Chise learns about Elias's background from Lindel in 10-12. I enjoy the quiet, but fast-paced world building in this show. Lindel has a nice singing voice, too. Once she finishes her wand, you can sorta predict that Chise's early death issue will be resolved by her new phoenix-like-looking powers. Halfway through and still enjoying this show...
