The ending of Zankyou no Terror seems a bit low-key, with no real surprises in it, but it did everything it needed to do. First off, I was pleased to see Shibazaki realize that the kids didn't intend to kill anyone with their bomb, then it was just a minute to talk with genius wife … Continue reading Finales: Zankyou, Glasslip, Nozaki-kun
Aldnoah Zero 12 is one of those episodes where it's tense all the time, everyone's battling, but there's nothing really to say. All the familiar things happened. the bad guys have pushed the good guys to the brink, the good guys have one more attack ready, Inaho comes up with a cunning plan which frankly … Continue reading Elevens: Aldnoah, Akame, SAO2, Nozaki-kun
Sword Art Online 10 starts well but falls into a hole, or cave, halfway through. It's not that they shouldn't have put that cave scene in the story; it was necessary to clear the air between them, and to allow Sinon to tell her story and make a decision or two about herself. In fact, … Continue reading SAO 10, Dandy and Nozaki-kun 9-10
Not sure what was going on at the end of Aldnoah Zero 8. Mainly, why did Saazbaum capture Slaine rather than kill him? Does he believe Slaine knows where the Princess is? How could he assume that? Another thing that confused me: how did Cruhteo fall into the hands of Cruhteo? If they spotted him … Continue reading Aldnoah 8, Nozaki-kun 7-8, Akame 8
In Free! Eternal Summer 6 we have the prelims, and while they do have a few races in it, it doesn't feel all that compelling. The main drama is Makoto deciding to swim against Haruka in the 200m free in order to have a serious race with him. Makoto loses, and he doesn't mind. That's … Continue reading Sixes: Free!, Nozaki-kun, Hanayamata
Tokyo ESP 4 winds up its first arc in solid fashion. First they have to rescue Murasaki, and it's pretty easy, considering. In spite of her injuries Rinka beats up several men twice her size and only uses her power to avoid bullets. It's ridiculous, but she looked so formidable swinging that sword around that … Continue reading Tokyo ESP 4, Nozaki-kun 4-5
I'm getting to like Glasslip, even while it defies my expectations with every episode. We have Touko and Kakeru, two high school kids who can see little glimpses and fragments of the future under the right circumstances, and while they're drawn together by this mystery, the show seems to have no desire to explain it … Continue reading Glasslip 3-4, Agame and Nozaki 3
I'm dropping Tokyo Ghouls, not because I think it's a bad show, but I've never been big on horror and this show is dripping with it. Episode 2 had Ken get a lecture from Touka while she beats him up, and later he gets a lecture from Nishiki while HE beats him up. It's satisfying … Continue reading Twos and a three: Tokyo Ghouls, Nozaki-kun, Free 2
In my last post I discovered shows with potential, and Space Dandy. This post begins with a less promising series: Gekkan Soujo Nozaki-Kun. We meet Chiyo, average high school girl who's in love with Nozaki. When she asks him out, he gives her his autograph. When she tries again, he invites him over to his … Continue reading 2014 Summer Shows #4
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