I know the Winter season is already upon us, but my brain is still on vacation, so better a short post than nothing at all. Anyway, here’s what I’m looking forward to this season. All four shows.

ARIA The Origination - As excited as I am for a third season of Aria, the show’s return to television is a touch bittersweet. With the manga finally coming to an end in the next couple of months, I suspect this will be the last installment of the anime. Aria really is the sort of show that could go on forever and ever and never get old. However, at the same time, I think it’s a journey worth concluding. I suppose I’ll just enjoy the present for the time being.

True Tears - I’m interested in this show for two reasons, really. One, it’s being directed by Nishimura Junji, of Simoun fame. Two, the PV was especially nice. That’s pretty much it. It’s enough, though.

Macross Frontier - Macross was the first big anime franchise that hooked me back in the day. I have a certain affection for it. I never cared much for Macross Zero, however, so things have been pretty dry on the Macross front as of late. Will this series have that old magic? It sure looks like it.

Minami-ke ~ Okawari ~ - To be honest, I’m a little reluctant to watch this show. The recent Minami-ke series turned out to be far more enjoyable than I expected. However, I’m concerned that, should this alternate version turn out to be a flop, all those good vibes from the first series will be forgotten. That, and the character designs bug the hell out of me. But, if it’s the same sort of humor, it’ll probably be worth watching. I generally like this sort of stuff.