The Fall season is now upon us for TV anime...sadly there isn't a lot that's grabbing my attention. Here's a look at the first opinning episodes consumed so far.
One Punch Man: In a city of super hero's one among them is unbeatable. Yet his power leaves him unfulfilled as there are no villains he can't defeat with one punch.
I have been waiting for this one for a while. Sadly, I have not gotten around to reading the manga but a few friends have been filling me in from time to time. I look forward to see how far this series goes in lambasting the shonen battle genre and fear for it to become pointless its self.
Otomatsu-kun: After a 26 year absence from TV we see the 3rd incarnation of an old gag comedy manga about trouble making sextuplets. The first episode deals with them trying to figure out ways to capture the hearts and minds of the current anime fans with the 'outdated' source material.
Sadly, I was unaware of this series and I have no understanding of the in jokes and references exhibited so far in the first episode. I did however greatly appreciate the attack on modern anime trends and feel this series will be entertaining, even without my prior knowledge.
Peeping Life TV: A series of voyeuristic shorts ranging from mundane interactions of classic anime characters to a variety of normal people. This is the full length TV treatment of the web based series by CoMix Wave, the studio behind all of Shinkai Mokoto's productions.
As I am already of fan of this series its no surprise this one will stick around. But I don't think it will gain much traction with most anime fans. The animation is low rez rotoscoped CG, which is a far cry from the beauty and elegance of their work on 5cm per Second and The Children Who Chase Lost Voices. This is a fantastic way to see how 'normal' interactions happen in Japan though and is well worth the time for some honest dry wit and tongue in cheek humor.
Kowabon: Another rotoscope CG series, this one is a collection of short horror stories. After the first episode it is hard to tell if this will be any good or not...I could use a really enjoyable horror anime but this one will probably not fit the bill.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans: A small band of c-rank soldiers on a remote outpost of colonized Mars are chosen to escort a Martian aristocrat to Earth. Before they can begin their mission their base comes under attack from a skilled group of soldiers. Can the plucky rag tag misfits save the day!!
Given the bad experience had with last years G. Reco, this is tentative on the list. The emphasis of bi-shonen characters screams that its being aimed at Gundam Wing fans. I'll give it a few episodes though as there are some interesting background idea's in the show.
There have already been a few shows axed from the start that were on my initial list of prospects; Hakone-chan, Kagewani, Lovely Muko and Komori-san Can't Decline.
One Punch Man: In a city of super hero's one among them is unbeatable. Yet his power leaves him unfulfilled as there are no villains he can't defeat with one punch.
I have been waiting for this one for a while. Sadly, I have not gotten around to reading the manga but a few friends have been filling me in from time to time. I look forward to see how far this series goes in lambasting the shonen battle genre and fear for it to become pointless its self.
Otomatsu-kun: After a 26 year absence from TV we see the 3rd incarnation of an old gag comedy manga about trouble making sextuplets. The first episode deals with them trying to figure out ways to capture the hearts and minds of the current anime fans with the 'outdated' source material.
Sadly, I was unaware of this series and I have no understanding of the in jokes and references exhibited so far in the first episode. I did however greatly appreciate the attack on modern anime trends and feel this series will be entertaining, even without my prior knowledge.
Peeping Life TV: A series of voyeuristic shorts ranging from mundane interactions of classic anime characters to a variety of normal people. This is the full length TV treatment of the web based series by CoMix Wave, the studio behind all of Shinkai Mokoto's productions.
As I am already of fan of this series its no surprise this one will stick around. But I don't think it will gain much traction with most anime fans. The animation is low rez rotoscoped CG, which is a far cry from the beauty and elegance of their work on 5cm per Second and The Children Who Chase Lost Voices. This is a fantastic way to see how 'normal' interactions happen in Japan though and is well worth the time for some honest dry wit and tongue in cheek humor.
Kowabon: Another rotoscope CG series, this one is a collection of short horror stories. After the first episode it is hard to tell if this will be any good or not...I could use a really enjoyable horror anime but this one will probably not fit the bill.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans: A small band of c-rank soldiers on a remote outpost of colonized Mars are chosen to escort a Martian aristocrat to Earth. Before they can begin their mission their base comes under attack from a skilled group of soldiers. Can the plucky rag tag misfits save the day!!
Given the bad experience had with last years G. Reco, this is tentative on the list. The emphasis of bi-shonen characters screams that its being aimed at Gundam Wing fans. I'll give it a few episodes though as there are some interesting background idea's in the show.
There have already been a few shows axed from the start that were on my initial list of prospects; Hakone-chan, Kagewani, Lovely Muko and Komori-san Can't Decline.
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