Spring 2013 First Impressions: Part 4

Suisei no Gargantia

The lead character is part of the Human Galactic Alliance. After fighting all-out against aliens they call “Hideous,” he is soon separated from the ship and falls to earth.

A very interesting plot and a strong contender for one the best anime this season. This is a must-watch. The graphics are fine; I just like mecha that much. It doesn’t fall under the common stories where the lead would go into war such that, for this case, he goes outside the war and falls in a seemingly forgotten planet (as such, humans originated from this planet). The buildup should be very good most especially as to how he could go back to the Alliance, or the Alliance may find him.

Potential: Strong
Will I continue watching it? Definitely.

Mushibugyou

The protagonist becomes a part of the Mushibugyou with all the potential he has and other common ideas you could wrap up in a story.

Honestly not very satisfying if you’re up for the story, but the action is well worth the watch. The opening theme song seemed so misleading about the character designs. In fact, I was happy they didn’t choose that toony type of art.

Potential: Fine
Will I continue watching it? Maybe.

Arata Kangatari

Just as the Arata is in a dire situation of being accused in killing the maiden, the Arata from Earth and the Arata from who-knows-where have their places swapped.

Interesting story, poor development. The story was nice; they could work around it, but it was very disappointing that it became so weak despite the bricks they could start building with it. It’s well worth a chance to watch it, but surely this can’t be well-prioritized.

Potential: Would-be Strong
Will I continue watching it? Maybe.

Aiura

Not sure what to make of this 5-minute comedy, but, err, I’m not going to expect much. Five minutes can’t hurt anyway, so I’ll just go ahead and watch this without any feel of criticizing it.

Potential: Weak
Will I continue watching it? Yes. (Because 5 minutes can’t hurt.)

Spring 2013 First Impressions: Part 3

It took me time; I had to balance my days in playing Pump It Up and League of Legends since school is getting nearer. (Among the three, if I had to pick and prioritize one when classes are starting, I would have to pick blogging.)

RDG: Red Data Girl

A girl who manages to contact her father in Tokyo and soon has a manservant. The details are all too small.

The first episode was downright weak. I am not even too sure if there is anything I could make of the plot just by the beginning. However, the poster had me when I saw there more characters to be introduced. If there’s one thing that would explain it, it’s the pace they’re keeping up. There’s a lot to go on with the first episode and left unnecessarily unanswered, but we’ll see how it goes.

Potential: Good
Will I continue watching it? Decent chance.

Photo Kano

An ordinary guy attains a camera that seemingly changes his whole life (or at least his perspective of it). He was apparently soon recruited by two clubs: the Photo Club and Photography Club. The difference, being, the Photography Club’s interests are in borderline eroticism and Photo Club in – unsure about this – scenery and whatnot.

The image was misleading, at least based on prejudged impressions. I thought it would be all girls, less boys – well, it does live up to that – but if I weren’t so attracted by this, I wouldn’t have given this show a chance to watch. What’s more is that I’m apparently starting to like it. Perhaps it was sparking my likes for photography, but this show’s going to be nice to feel some little slice-of-life.

Potential: Fine
Will I continue to watching it? Definitely.

Hyakka Ryouran Samurai Bride

Ecchi, so there has to be girls with some peculiar plot. Let’s keep it short: dojo is losing funds, the guy surrounded by girls is back, and dojo so happens turns into a maid cafe. Everything else weirder follows.

I had to give this show little attention. I’m not quite a fan of ecchi, but at least in times like right now. I’m just not feeling it, and ecchi doesn’t just fit right into the bill when I want to be entertained. There are just times, know what I mean?

Potential: Weak
Will I continue watching it? If ecchi feeling sets in.

Zettai Bouei Leviathan

In the planet Aquafall, strange creatures have started appearing after the fallen meteorite incident. A fairy attempts to save the world, but first recruit a team – the three girls.

First and foremost, the names are splendidly well-chosen – Leviathan (sea monster), Bahamut (vast fish) and Jormungandr (world snake). (Jormungandr has had my interests bearing such great name.) The plot was not to my taste taking a slow take in the story. To feel the fantasy-set world may be a plus, but it almost appears like a terrible filler. Though I’ve got to say, if it weren’t for the names, I’d have my doubts if I were to keep watching this show. For such a low reason, I’m going to watch this.

Potential: Good
Will I continue watching it? Decent chance.