UlasanAnime.com – While the current anime season is not quite over, a sense of anticipation for what’s next is already building. It appears that sequels often perform well, as indicated by the success of shows like “Aria 2” and “AMG TV2,” suggesting a positive trend for these follow-up series.
However, not all anticipated series have lived up to expectations. Shows like “OTO…Wulong?” and “Hack//ROOTS?” are mentioned with a degree of uncertainty regarding their overall appeal.
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The CG-heavy anime “Zegapain” garnered a positive reception, particularly for its high school romance elements and well-executed combat sequences. Despite its strengths, the author indicates they may not continue watching it, especially if it doesn’t deliver in high definition.
“Simoun,” on the other hand, is compared to “Last Exile” and described as “Lez Exile” due to its similar themes. The anime features an airship-based feudal warring states concept intertwined with a peculiar girl-girl relationship triangle, and significant plot disruptions when the balance is upset. Ultimately, it’s deemed not worth following.
Many of the other shows in the season fall into the “average grind mill” category, with only a few standing out as potential gems. “Ray” had a strong pilot episode, but its connection to “BlackJack” leaves its overall direction uncertain. “Inukami” is suggested as a potential watch for those who can tolerate its zany humor, reminiscent of “Urusei Yatsura.” “Airgear” is visually appealing, but the manga is considered a superior experience. While the animated skating is enjoyable, coupled with a dose of fanservice, the anime is predicted to decline in popularity over time.
“Witchblade” is seen as occupying a space similar to “Guyver” and “Blood+,” suggesting it fulfills its intended genre. The involvement of Mamiko is also noted as a contributing factor. “Magipoka” emerges as a surprise hit, praised for its loli comedy, a genre that can be hit-or-miss. It’s considered superior to “Girl’s High” or the disappointing “Disgaea” animation in this regard.
For a more peculiar comedy, “Ouran High School Host Club” is recommended for its character constructions, which draw parallels to “Utena.” The anime is described as a non-serious shoujo with a self-parodic bent, making it potentially enjoyable for male viewers as a mockery of typical shoujo tropes. The continued presence of shoujo as an aberration in anime is also noted with “Nana.” This particular “Nana” boasts higher production values than “ParaKiss,” though the comparison itself might be debatable.
The author plans to update with reviews of “PriPri,” “Spider Rider,” “Gargole Family,” and other remaining series, ending with an expression of anticipation.
