Good presentation, but I have one complaint. The first half was excellent, but then there were a few too many episodes giving various characters backstories. That isn't wrong, but it felt like a bit too much backstory for me. Still, the presentation was very well done which mostly made up for the turn to backstories to delay main plot. Oh, and as for the plot, it's a zombie romance.
Zetman
Shounen. It felt way too rushed. The action scenes weren't bad, but the speed of the anime took away from it. There were times when I had no idea how the timeline was supposed to go, and that sort of ruined it. This might have worked well as a two or even four season anime, but in thirteen episodes it just doesn't work well.
Medaka Box
I found it very enjoyable. Main character is pretty much perfect, and a bit of a superhuman. It's simple entertainment, but I enjoy watching her do crazy things like run up a multiple story building and kick a metal baseball bat into shards. I look forward to the next season, but I may even pick up the manga if my patience gives out. Once again though, it isn't exactly an intellectual anime, it's just simple entertainment.
Accel World (first half)
First thing to note - it has one song that I really enjoy. The plot is ok at first, though it does have some points that are scientifically so wrong. Then there are parts that the show says are so statistically rare that I feel like it cheapens it a bit. It's an action anime, and it has a unique premise which gives it some points, but it's far from perfect. If you want shounen, it's fine, but if you want to think, just move on.
AKB0048 (first half)
Idol anime, in the far future, with mechas, space, and anti-entertainment troops. It's actually quite good. Reminds me a bit of Idolm@ster, in a good way. So far, I would certainly recommend it.
Jormungand
Guns, violence, and... actually that's about it. It's not bad, if you don't want to think too hard. They shoot people. I personally think they made some wrong choices with the music at times (OP is auto-tuned out of this world), but other than that, it was enjoyable. I legitimately wanted more when it ended - I guess the ending did seem a bit abrupt, so there could be more (too lazy to research it).
Tsuritama
A fishing anime. It has some unique antics, and it was fairly enjoyable. The plot was interesting enough to keep me watching. You aren't going to miss out on too much if you skip this, but there is a decent chance that you will enjoy it if you try it out.
Upotte!!
Girls, guns, fanservice. That's pretty much what it is - with an emphasis on the last one.
Lupin the Third - Mine Fujiko to Iu Onna
- I'm a bit behind, I'll fill this in when I finish it, but it's good so far.
Hyouka
- I'm a bit behind, I'll fill this in when I finish it, but it's good so far.
Shining Hearts - Shiawase no Pan
Dropped - it wasn't bad, but there wasn't enough content to keep me entertained for a whole season. There seemed like there was a bit of plot, but it was taking too long to get there.
Continuing Series:
Fairy Tail
This latest season is about the same as the standard formula, so it doesn't stand out too much so far. I think the other-world arc was my favorite so far.
Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? of the Dead
Humorous, but I feel like the first season was a bit better.
Naruto
Hey, non-filler again. Beginning a war. Not bad, but not amazing yet either.
Phi Brain
Second season seems to be following the same general formula as the first one while still keeping it fresh enough. If you liked the first season, you should enjoy this one as well.
Shounen. It felt way too rushed. The action scenes weren't bad, but the speed of the anime took away from it. There were times when I had no idea how the timeline was supposed to go, and that sort of ruined it. This might have worked well as a two or even four season anime, but in thirteen episodes it just doesn't work well.
Medaka Box
I found it very enjoyable. Main character is pretty much perfect, and a bit of a superhuman. It's simple entertainment, but I enjoy watching her do crazy things like run up a multiple story building and kick a metal baseball bat into shards. I look forward to the next season, but I may even pick up the manga if my patience gives out. Once again though, it isn't exactly an intellectual anime, it's just simple entertainment.
Accel World (first half)
First thing to note - it has one song that I really enjoy. The plot is ok at first, though it does have some points that are scientifically so wrong. Then there are parts that the show says are so statistically rare that I feel like it cheapens it a bit. It's an action anime, and it has a unique premise which gives it some points, but it's far from perfect. If you want shounen, it's fine, but if you want to think, just move on.
AKB0048 (first half)
Idol anime, in the far future, with mechas, space, and anti-entertainment troops. It's actually quite good. Reminds me a bit of Idolm@ster, in a good way. So far, I would certainly recommend it.
Jormungand
Guns, violence, and... actually that's about it. It's not bad, if you don't want to think too hard. They shoot people. I personally think they made some wrong choices with the music at times (OP is auto-tuned out of this world), but other than that, it was enjoyable. I legitimately wanted more when it ended - I guess the ending did seem a bit abrupt, so there could be more (too lazy to research it).
Tsuritama
A fishing anime. It has some unique antics, and it was fairly enjoyable. The plot was interesting enough to keep me watching. You aren't going to miss out on too much if you skip this, but there is a decent chance that you will enjoy it if you try it out.
Upotte!!
Girls, guns, fanservice. That's pretty much what it is - with an emphasis on the last one.
Lupin the Third - Mine Fujiko to Iu Onna
- I'm a bit behind, I'll fill this in when I finish it, but it's good so far.
Hyouka
- I'm a bit behind, I'll fill this in when I finish it, but it's good so far.
Shining Hearts - Shiawase no Pan
Dropped - it wasn't bad, but there wasn't enough content to keep me entertained for a whole season. There seemed like there was a bit of plot, but it was taking too long to get there.
Continuing Series:
Fairy Tail
This latest season is about the same as the standard formula, so it doesn't stand out too much so far. I think the other-world arc was my favorite so far.
Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? of the Dead
Humorous, but I feel like the first season was a bit better.
Naruto
Hey, non-filler again. Beginning a war. Not bad, but not amazing yet either.
Phi Brain
Second season seems to be following the same general formula as the first one while still keeping it fresh enough. If you liked the first season, you should enjoy this one as well.
