tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970063565985184238.post9144019223386567061..comments2024-02-10T00:22:59.121-08:00Comments on Yuri no Boke 百合のボケ 〜百合が好きだ〜: What I'm watching this seasonKatherine Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00209832803059188448noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970063565985184238.post-52478827136834683932011-07-21T06:21:26.249-07:002011-07-21T06:21:26.249-07:00@ghostman49.5- "looking forward to controvers...@ghostman49.5- "looking forward to controversial ending" <- Assuming that the anime reaches that point in the manga, which I don't think it will. (But if it does, good luck stomaching it. ^_^;;)<br /><br />I didn't think the spring season was bad, since I found three shows to follow (Ano Hana, Hanasaku Iroha, and Sengoku Otome), although they were definitely weaker than the Hourou Musuko/Madoka Magica combo from the winter season. And yup, here's hoping for something stand-out for fall.Katherine Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00209832803059188448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970063565985184238.post-28204910319290599832011-07-21T01:59:26.049-07:002011-07-21T01:59:26.049-07:00I found last season (Spring) extremely hard to get...I found last season (Spring) extremely hard to get into. I'd never dropped so many anime in one season before but I'm hoping for better premieres in the fall.<br /><br />Usagi Drop is okay (looking forward to controversial ending) and No. 6 are the only ones keeping my interest this Summer.ghostman49.5https://www.blogger.com/profile/00617520502708537945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970063565985184238.post-61989918751173786532011-07-17T22:56:21.985-07:002011-07-17T22:56:21.985-07:00@caitlyn- I know; blasphemy! XD
"Saya is the...@caitlyn- I know; blasphemy! XD<br /><br />"Saya is the most boring character ever." <- Couldn't agree more. I miss movie Saya.<br /><br />@µ- "I'm hoping that Saya's too-good-for-this-world character is just a setup for development (ie her 'job' starts to change her off-duty personality)." <- *fingers crossed*<br /><br />I agree about Ikoku Meiro's setting being refreshing for a slice-of-life. (3 episodes in, it's still good at what it's meant to do.)<br /><br />The advertising for Kamisama looked pretty "meh", so I'm glad it's good.<br /><br />"I'll keep watching though." (^_^)b<br /><br />"The three minute format works well for a 4-koma adaption, it doesn't overstay it's welcome." <-Agreed. I like Morita more in small doses than as a full OVA.<br /><br />I also agree about the pluses and minuses of Natsume's storytelling format and revolving cast. (In that sense, it kind of reminds me of Doctor Who. XD)Katherine Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00209832803059188448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970063565985184238.post-81575127210673826962011-07-17T04:28:41.941-07:002011-07-17T04:28:41.941-07:00Hehe, I was waiting for this post- let's see:
...Hehe, I was waiting for this post- let's see:<br /><br /><i>Blood-C</i><br />The animation on this is awesome, the story setup is a bit bumpy but the focus seems to be on lavish fight scenes anyways. I can live with that. I'm hoping that Saya's too-good-for-this-world character is just a setup for development (ie her 'job' starts to change her off-duty personality). Aside from that, not much to say about the show.<br /><br /><i>Ikoku Meiro no Croisée</i><br />Warm, atmospheric, calm. I like the pace of this, it's a welcome departure from all the supernatural, super-powered stuff and a slice-of-life that doesn't take place in a school for once. Good premise with a lot of potential. I'll keep watching this.<br /><br /><i>Kamisama Dolls</i><br />Ehhhh. Couldn't grab me. Feels like something for those who grew up with Digimon or Pokemon and grew up to the age where they want to oggle at girls. Shiba's personality is actually quite charming, but I'm weird out by her rocket-breasts. Pass for me.<br /><br /><i>Kamisama no Memochou</i><br />A lot better than expected. A mix of Death Note and Meitantei Conan, with sprinkles of nutty on top. The characters are mostly stencils, but so far work well together. It can keep suspense, and Alice isn't as obnoxious as feared. She didn't even get that much screen time in first two episodes. The show is funny in that the few (and brief) service scenes feel so forced on, you can almost hear the staff discussion:<br /><br /><i>Writer</i>: ..and with a brief summary, Alice and Narumi reflect quietly upon the diffcult relationship in the case, wrapping up the episode.<br /><i>PR Guy</i>: Yes, yes! And then Ayaka storms in, pulls of Alice's pants and Narumi gets slapped out of the room hahaha!<br /><i>Writer</i>: ...<br /><br />Thankfully these spells are over quickly. I'm curious if loli-L will get a Light Yagami simulacrum later on.<br /><br /><i>Mawaru PenguinDrum</i><br />Quirky stuff! I like that in a show, although I can't say I'm terribly excited about it (yet). I'll keep watching though.<br /><br /><i>Morita-san ha Mukuchi</i><br />Harmless fluff, but enjoyable as such. The three minute format works well for a 4-koma adaption, it doesn't overstay it's welcome.<br /><br /><i>No. 6</i><br />I enjoyed watching it, the first two episodes set up a good premise and I'm hooked on what will happen next. The characters are interesting, and the story shows a lot of promise. Yaoi-rific types like Nezumi aren't usually my cup of tea, but he seems to be an exception to that rule.<br /><br /><i>The Idolm@iler</i><br />Pass. Not my thing.<br /><br /><i>Usagi Drop</i><br />I love this one. I've worked in a nursery school for a while, and the scene where Rin waits and waits for Daikichi to return summoned up a lot of memories. Beautiful characterization, adequately paced, so far I can't see any fault. Your comment about where the mangas go gives me an idea what will happen, but I haven't read them and, as I said on twitter, choose to remain oblivious and enjoy the show for what it is. This one is my fav so far.<br /><br /><i>Nichijou</i> and <i>Iroha</i> juts picked up where they left off, and I'm completely fine with that, although I wish that <i>Iroha</i> would increase its pace a little.<br /><br />A word on <i>Natsume Yuujin-chou</i>: I like this show, it's one of the few where characters have actual depth, and it's pleasant to watch. The one flaw I see with it is that it follows it's monster-of-the-week format without fail, and that leaves side-characters on the way which endeared themselves to me. They pop up every so often, but I'd be happy to have a story arch that spans a season. Still, the strict adherence to the format at least lets you know that you'll get 'more of this' with each new episode, which in this case isn't a bad thing either.<br /><br />-µAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970063565985184238.post-75112079492763751032011-07-16T22:18:07.761-07:002011-07-16T22:18:07.761-07:00Ohhh, you did NOT just call Nana Mizuki's sing...Ohhh, you did NOT just call Nana Mizuki's singing annoying!<br /><br />I do find Blood-C pretty bland aside from the spectacular animation though. Saya is the most boring character ever.caitlynnoreply@blogger.com