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Been writing a weekly anime column for a local comics group lately, and said I'd have a look at the Marvel anime projects for them. Hence:

Iron Man ep 1-3

Dismissed this after watching the first episode back when it was coming out originally, but it's actually not as bad as I remembered. Despite the story occasionally being faintly reminiscent of Scooby Doo, there's a certain corny charm to watching Tony Stark try to womanise his way into Japanese society, and bonus points for clearly modelling his character design on George Michael, circa 1984. Unfortunately, the writing lacks any sense of originality - even as a non superhero-fan, I thought the plot felt tired and uninvolving. It seems to be trying so hard not to offend anyone that it ends up endearing itself to no-one.

It was probably far too wacky for serious consideration, but I feel it's a great tragedy that they couldn't have stuck with the stylistic template laid down by Takeshi Koike in his pilot film instead.
 
Red Photon Zillion - Episode 29

Another really good episode that is building towards an interesting finale!

Gundam Build Fighters - Episode 13
 
I'm up to Log Horizon episode 12 now.

Shiroe buying the land that the Guild Hall is on was such a deus ex machina
 
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I just finished another with my man and lol her reaction was funny she said it was different, the thing with this series is in the first half of the series it's good I mean really good but in the second half it kinda follow its own rules, it's like death note the first half is good the second half goes down hill but it's still good tho,

Tomorrow were watching wolf children and I can't wait and then its ninja scroll the movie...............man she's in for a treat
 
Michiko & Hatchin (English Dub via Funimation BD) - Episodes 6, 7, 8

Episode 7 was quite weak in a way but it did give itself a conclusion to continue the journey. I loved Episode 8's little die hard game.
 
Michiko & Hatchin (English Dub via Funimation BD) - Episodes 9, 10, 11 (On-Hold til I get Michiko & Hatchin: Part 2)

This Circus arc was not that bad but wasn't that great, at least the flashbacks helped.
 
Red Photon Zillion - Episodes 30 & 31 [Final]

A great end to a great series worthy of its cult status.

Legend of Galactic Heroes - Episode 1

Another cult series with a very good opening episode.
 
Nisekoi 1

I was as surprised as anyone when Akiyuki Shinbo and SHAFT were announced as being in charge of this one. A Weekly Shonen Jump romance manga wasn't something I'd imagine him being a natural fit for. Then again, I didn't imagine Negima being one either, yet the Ala Alba and Magical World OVAs made me long for a faithful adaptation of the manga from his team.

Anywho I've been reading the manga on and off for a couple of years. Although it has many standard shounen romance tropes, the execution is excellent and it's really good fun (though I prefer the concept of the original one-shot). So far this adaptation has got Shinbo's visual style stamped all over it, more than any of his shows that I've recently seen (loved the Zetsubou Sensei call back!). If nothing else, it's going to be really interesting seeing his interpretation of the original manga material, it feels like he's been given free reign to bend Nisekoi to his vision :p
 
Christmas cleaned me out so can't afford any new anime for a couple of months, so time to rewatch some classic stuff.

Black Butler season 1 - discs 1 and 2 - I'm really deep into playing GTA V right now so need stuff on my second TV I can listen to. BB's English dub is so bad it's actually good, and the commentaries are a lot of fun as well.
 
Seitokai Yakuindomo* 2

We got a glimpse of the Crunchyroll translation team's work process today.

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Nisekoi 1

This definitely has to be the one show this season I was looking forward to the most as I really love the manga but honestly, my reaction to the first episode is rather mixed. The majority of my concerns are regarding the art direction of the series - can someone please tell Shinbo that he's not directing Madoka Magica any more? Also, whoever keeps on flicking the "invert colours" switch, you can stop that too. I think AIC (Oreimo) would have been a better choice than SHAFT.

I have to praise whoever did the voice casting for the series though - I felt everyone's voices were absolutely spot on.

It's also weird that Tsugumi and Tachibana were obscured in the opening theme - especially as they were shown outright in promotional artwork and JUMP Festa. I can sort of understand Tachibana, due to her adding a colossal spanner into the works with the love-triangle, but Tsugumi is a weird choice.

EDIT: Okay, rewatched. Love it.
 
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Chuunibyou Demo Koi Ga Shitai! REN - Episode 1
Really glad to have more chuuni. Minus points for Nibutani having black hair and long skirt though.

Golden Time - Episode 13
The two weeks that this show didn't air were painful. I really love this show, but unfortunately I'm not too fond of the new OP/EDs.

Samurai Flamenco - Episode 12
SamFlam continues to be painfully stupid. I have no idea why I'm still watching it each week.
 
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