Na Nare Hana Nare Short Synopsis: Cute girls doing cheerleading, and all the drama behind it. Mario: There are so many strikes against Na Nare Hana Nare that I am surprised that it still holds up so well by the end of this premiere. It’s about… cheerleading of all things. Its 3DCG performance scene is …
Isekai Shikkaku Short Synopsis: Osamu Dazai tries to commit double suicide but ends up in an isekai instead! Amun: Honestly, this premiere was everything that I had hoped for. The touchy subject of suicide (integral to our lead character) was kept somber and light hearted at the same time (I actually burst out lauging at …
Quality Assurance in Another World Short Synopsis: A player tries to save a village with a bugged strategy to kill a dragon. Mario: There’s more to Quality Assurance than it lets on, at least for the good first 15 minutes of this premiere. I’m pretty sure everyone would consider “the twist” a legit gamechanger (pun …
Shoushimin Series Short Synopsis: A girl who loves sweets and a boy who is really trying his best to be normal solve a mystery and (temporarily) get some tarts. Lenlo: It’s funny, despite being slower paced with a lot of wide shots like the Stepsister show, I found Shoushimin to be much more palatable. Maybe …
Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season Short Synopsis: The new season of Monogatari, covering various side stories not included in previous arcs. Mario: It feels right at home to see these characters back. This is going to be a Monogatari season without Araragi’s involvement – which for me is for all the better. Not that …
The Elusive Samurai Short Synopsis: The would-be inheritor of the Kamakura shogunate flees his birthplace after his family is betrayed by a powerful warrior. Lenlo: Competing with Monogatari, Elusive Samurai is probably the best animated show of the season. It doesn’t quite have the same level of direction and shot composition that Monogatari does, it …
