
Work is keeping me on my toes, so new posts will be lacking for another week or so. That said, following up on my earlier post, here’s a quick glance at the new shows I’m interested in for the coming Spring season…
Toshokan Sensou - Typically, I view shows that air in the Notiamina time slot on Fuji TV in one of two ways: I either love them, or I have zero interest in them. Nothing in between. Since I’m already interested in Toshokan Sensou, I can only assume I’ll end up loving it. Very scientific, I know. Seriously, though, this show looks like the sort of mainstream, adult targeted fare I dig. And the popularity of the original novels is hard to ignore.
Kure-nai - I’m surprised by how little attention this show is receiving, because the more I learn about it, the more I feel it’s poised to be one of the season’s better offerings. Either way, the premise grabs me, and I’m attracted by both the character designs and the general look of the animation as seen in the show’s trailer. And, on that note, the banter between the two leads in the latter half of the trailer suggests some lively voice acting. And by “lively”, I mean, “that’s one bitchy sounding tsundere.”
Macross Frontier - Just as a lot of anime fans have a special place in their heart for all things Gundam, I have a special place in my heart for all things Macross. However, while there’s been plenty of activity on the Gundam front in recent years, the same can’t be said for Macross. Hopefully, this entry in the franchise will make up for all those years of waiting. And, speaking of years of waiting, I’m excited to see Yoko Kanno and Maaya Sakamoto working together again. I hope it isn’t a one time thing.
Itazura na Kiss - When all else fails, watch shoujo. This actually looks like fairly generic shoujo, and the fact that it’s only thirteen episodes in length despite the story in the manga spanning decades kind of leaves me scratching my head. That could very well end up being the show’s secret weapon, however. I’m a bit curious to see how it plays out.
S.A - Special A-Class - I’ve heard good things about the manga, and I really can’t pass on what looks to be a solid shoujo comedy in an otherwise slow season. I really enjoy watching this sort of stuff. My initial impression is that it looks and sounds like Ouran High School Host Club’s trailer park cousin, but I expect I’ll be proven wrong.






