Spring Anime Season Round-up
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heavenly_pearlI haven't actually finished any of these yet, but I'm close enough to give my overall thoughts.
Sakura Quest - My favorite this season! It reminds me a lot of Shirobako, another favorite of mine, since it focuses on a group of five female friends, and I think it was actually animated by the same company, too. The adventures of a rural town tourism board aren't quite as exciting as the workings of an anime company, but it was still a lot of fun, and I think the main characters are actually a little more interesting and developed than Shirobako's. This is continuing for another season, so I'm looking forward to more!
My Hero Academia - This season had a bit of a slow start, but once the sports festival began, and especially the battles, it was fantastic! I especially liked that some of the more secondary and minor characters were developed more. I actually remember most of their names and powers, now! Another one that is continuing for another season.
Kado: The Right Answer - The CG in this was just gorgeous (at least when not used on the actual characters)! It also has a rather interesting, thought provoking premise. It reminds me a bit of the movie Arrival, which I actually just watched for the first time a couple of weeks ago.
Love Tyrant - This show won't be for everybody. It's a parody anime, and the humor is kind of dark at times. Still, I found it quite funny and amusing. Also, the opening song is SUPER catchy. Everytime I watch it, it makes me just want to dance!
Tsuki ga Kirei - The best words to describe this show are pleasant and nice. Not the most exciting or interesting show out there, but not a bad way to pass the time. (My favorite parts of the show were actually the mini-shorts after the credits focusing on the minor characters, who I wish had more of a role in the main show.)
Attack on Titan - Since I watched the first season dubbed on Toonami and was used to the voices, I decided to watch the second season on Toonami as well, so I'm still a few episodes behind. What I've seen so far, though, has been really good, with some genuinely shocking revelations.
As for next season, my definite plans (if available on a free streaming site) are to watch the continuations of Sakura Quest and My Hero Academia, the new season of Hell Girl, and new series Welcome to the Ballroom and Love and Lies. On the maybe list are Restaurant to Another World, Yokai Apato no Yuga na Nichijo, DIVE!!, 18if, Vatican Miracle Examiner, Princess Principal, and Gamers!. I want to check out the ANN Preview Guide before making any definite decisions on those, though.
EDIT: Argh, stupid Amazon Strike with the ridiculous double paywall got Welcome to the Ballroom and Hell Girl. There goes my two most anticipated titles! (Atlhough after recently hearing some things about the Ballroom manga, I was a little less excited.) Seriously, though, this sucks! I wouldn't necessarily mind buying an occasional monthly subscription to binge the shows they have, but I'm not going to also pay for Prime in order to do so. Well, I hope some of my maybe titles turn out to be good...
Sakura Quest - My favorite this season! It reminds me a lot of Shirobako, another favorite of mine, since it focuses on a group of five female friends, and I think it was actually animated by the same company, too. The adventures of a rural town tourism board aren't quite as exciting as the workings of an anime company, but it was still a lot of fun, and I think the main characters are actually a little more interesting and developed than Shirobako's. This is continuing for another season, so I'm looking forward to more!
My Hero Academia - This season had a bit of a slow start, but once the sports festival began, and especially the battles, it was fantastic! I especially liked that some of the more secondary and minor characters were developed more. I actually remember most of their names and powers, now! Another one that is continuing for another season.
Kado: The Right Answer - The CG in this was just gorgeous (at least when not used on the actual characters)! It also has a rather interesting, thought provoking premise. It reminds me a bit of the movie Arrival, which I actually just watched for the first time a couple of weeks ago.
Love Tyrant - This show won't be for everybody. It's a parody anime, and the humor is kind of dark at times. Still, I found it quite funny and amusing. Also, the opening song is SUPER catchy. Everytime I watch it, it makes me just want to dance!
Tsuki ga Kirei - The best words to describe this show are pleasant and nice. Not the most exciting or interesting show out there, but not a bad way to pass the time. (My favorite parts of the show were actually the mini-shorts after the credits focusing on the minor characters, who I wish had more of a role in the main show.)
Attack on Titan - Since I watched the first season dubbed on Toonami and was used to the voices, I decided to watch the second season on Toonami as well, so I'm still a few episodes behind. What I've seen so far, though, has been really good, with some genuinely shocking revelations.
As for next season, my definite plans (if available on a free streaming site) are to watch the continuations of Sakura Quest and My Hero Academia, the new season of Hell Girl, and new series Welcome to the Ballroom and Love and Lies. On the maybe list are Restaurant to Another World, Yokai Apato no Yuga na Nichijo, DIVE!!, 18if, Vatican Miracle Examiner, Princess Principal, and Gamers!. I want to check out the ANN Preview Guide before making any definite decisions on those, though.
EDIT: Argh, stupid Amazon Strike with the ridiculous double paywall got Welcome to the Ballroom and Hell Girl. There goes my two most anticipated titles! (Atlhough after recently hearing some things about the Ballroom manga, I was a little less excited.) Seriously, though, this sucks! I wouldn't necessarily mind buying an occasional monthly subscription to binge the shows they have, but I'm not going to also pay for Prime in order to do so. Well, I hope some of my maybe titles turn out to be good...
