3 weeks into the new season

Seems I haven't posted in like forever. Back in February it was... Not a lot has changed for me. Family still is what it is, Ethan is 7 months old now and my oldest 2 just had their prom. But that's off topic...

Anime is just getting into the swing of this new season and there are some pretty decent shows. I think I've started watching about 7 or 8... actually I'm wrong. Just took a peek at MAL and its 12 new shows I've been watching... not 8.

Here they are in no particular order:

Endride

Onigiri

Terra Formars Revenge

Big Order

Hundred

Netoge no Yome wa Onnanoko ja Nai to Omotta?

Re:Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu

Koutetsujou no Kabaneri

Boku no Hero Academia

Macross Delta

Sousei no Onmyouji

Oddly enough, I also started to read manga again. And now that I got the app working on my phone I think I'll read more during my commutes to work.

Another interest thats gotten really interesting is the TV shows I've been watching. 

The Blacklist just had a game changing event... Liz died. Take that in for a second... Liz actually died. She was believed to be the main character or at least that was the belief that I held. I guess that wasn't the case. At the same time, I'm not sure how the series is going to progress without her. Especially considering that she died literally in child birth and the baby lived. 

The Flash is heating up... or cooling down or... I really don't know what to say about the series. Season 2 villain is Zoom and we find out it ended up being Jay Garrick all along. The Flash from Earth 2. Barry's venture seems to have bore fruit and his speed has quadrupled but he still manages to lose to Zoom over some poor choices made by his character. Now we're at our lowest where Zoom has stolen Barry's speed and Caitlin at the same time and Barry is left without any means to rectify the situation.

Lastly is GAMING!!

One game in particular has been occupying most of my time... The Division.

This game is a decent mixture of genres. You get the shooter aspect, its guns obviously. There is an RPG element with the levels and the gear drops. There is a tactical aspect due to cover being a major part of the action and gameplay. The story is actually a really good one too. I like the pacing as it all unfolds with how you unlock and complete objectives.

Impressions

So week 1 of the new season is under our belts... A lot of new shows popping up and even one I didn't see myself watching. So here goes a first impression, tell me what you think...

Date A Live S2 - Picked right back up where it left off. Love it.

Hitsugi no Chaika - Awkward wizard meets Merc siblings... some comedy, some super power and maybe a lil romance. 

Blade and Soul - Ninja clans and samurai... Vengeance and lil bit of aloof comedy. MUST WATCH this season.

No Game No Life - Ultimate NEET gamer getaway... This lil guy is also a must watch this season. No show like it at the moment and very addicting.

Black Bullet - Jury still out on this one but interesting enough for me to watch at least a couple more episodes. However, knowing my nature I'll probably watch it on principal considering I've already started it.

Kenzen Robo Daimidaler - This show is hilarious... Very ecchi with a funny plot. 

Kanojo ga Flag wo Oraretara - I thought from the title that this was going to be a dating sim rip and probably a cookie cutter crap anime. Boy was i wrong... There is some romance, so far its just the right amount, but the comedy is also interesting. I'll be keeping my eyes on this.

Baby Steps - Watching this for the simple fact that i started reading the manga and for a time it interested me. Odd for me to watch a sports related one but the story seems good enough.

Gokukoku no Brynhildr - Watch it... Its good. I'm not spilling anything about this, only that its a mystery.

Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou - This show has the funny slice of life thing going for it. Plus there is also the hint of romance... The comedy is a lil more ecchi than some others, and i typically like that. Personal preference.

Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii - This is a nice show with good comedy going for it. I like how it looks for now and this is gonna stay on my radar for the moment.

Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei - This show I was really looking forward to but its moving slow. Thinking back to the manga though its kinda the way its supposed to be. So, Ill let this one slide for now but im hoping they make it real interesting. 

Seikoku no Dragonar - Really like the outlook on this show and if it continues then this has the potential to be at the forefront this season.

These are the only shows really on my radar.. I know that there are more and people's preferences will vary but every one on this list is more or less a 'need to watch' priority.

*Special Note: Akuma No Riddle - Let me make this clear... I don't watch Yuri or Shojo Ai and although I dont care one way or the other about gays or stories of the such... This show is really good. 

Blade and Soul 1

So I've got no expectations for this anime... i think i mentioned before that the art drew me in. After watching one anime, its still not solidified I'm gonna go the distance with this, but the animation is great. 

So this ninja-like chic is being chased. They have guns and still lose... All stabbed in the throat. Turns out she's on the run as someone who has killed their master... Her name is Alka and she gets hired by this small village as a Merc. When the enemy soldiers come theres a slaughter of the innocent and she kills one of the main attackers.

The Chief's daughter, running the whole place alone by the way, feels responsible for the destruction and death. Anyway... this show is pretty good and worth a look... I like it... Hell, i watched episode 2 like yesterday. 

The Start of Something New

With the winter season over... It's time to look ahead. I don't know how you find out whats going to be airing but i found this nice little site called anichart.net. I think I've visited this website alot recently as I've been prepping for the Spring Season of Anime on Tv!.

Heres what I've come up with... Your results may vary.. we all probably like different genre's I'm sure. I have an affinity for most things comedy. I'm a sucker for a good RomCom and every now and then get drawn in by some Fantasy or Slice of Life. When the mix... Hell, we all WIN! So, I'm going to list a couple I'm excited about and maybe you will be too..

Baby Steps - I typically stay away from sports but i was reading this a while back and i kind of liked it.

Blade and Soul - So, been watching the trailers for the game and I'm hooked. Wanna see how this plays out... plus, the art looks FUCKING AWESOME.

Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou - Not much info on this.. but like i said, I'm a sucker for RomCom. I'll check it out and see how it goes.. Then give a report.

Date A Live II - I mentioned this a while back. Big fan of season 1, high hopes for season 2.

Fairy Tail - This is apparently a reboot. I actually started watching the original not knowing this was coming. Not mad that i did, and not sure if I'll switch to this instead... having to watch 175 episodes is a tad cumbersome... We'll have to see how this develops.

Is the order a rabbit? - Not much info about this... but its a comedy. I need to see what kind of comedy this is... Because if this is only what its rated as... the slapstick better be heavy!

Gokukoku no Brynhildr - I was reading this a few months ago and its an amazing story. I can only hope this lil Sci-Fi lives up to the Drama and Mystery laid out in the manga.

Monogatari Series: Second Season +a - Ok ok, i've been slacking on this. Monogatari is an AWESOME series and if you dont think so.. GO BACK AND WATCH IT AGAIN!... No, slacking... DO IT! I need to rewatch the Bakemonogatari so i can get my bearings back on this and then watch the one that just finished.

Hitsugi no Chaika - RomCom... NEXT

Isshuukan Friends. - RomCom... NEX.. actually, I read some of this and the premise is pretty good. Wasn't alot of chapters available and I have been neglecting the pile of manga on my phone for some time now. Hopefully the story gets farther than the manga i read up to.

Kanojo ga Flag wo Oraretara - I know nothing of this show except the synopsis and the genre's listed. Rom/Com/Harem and male MC. I'm IN! Plus it kinda sounds a lil like NouCome.

Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei - This is one of the shows im most excited about. Just a lot of buzz around it. I've read some of the manga.. The premise looks awesome. RomCom with Sci-Fi and Magic? Whats not to like?

Mangaka-san to Assistant-san to - This show may end up my guilty pleasure... Just like Maken-ki! Two was. Everyone needs a lil Ecchi in their lives. C'mon, live a lil.

No Game No Life - Games, NEETS, Comedy, Ecchi and Adventure... Going to keep an eye on this one. The Synopsis lays out a decent premise but i need to see it in action to get a real feel for how this will play out. 

Ryuugajou Nanana no Maizoukin - The art literally drew me in... Very nicely drawn pictures ^_^. Hopefully the comedy and the romance keep me. 

Seikoku no Dragonar - Read a good bit of the manga on this one and if they can nail the content and keep up the art quality... hopefully the animation is tight too... this could be a really good show. It has that 'star' potential.

/wipes sweat from head...

Glad thats over... But sheesh, I THOUGHT I was going to get a break... but seriously. SERIOUSLY? 16 new shows? I was almost positive it was going to be a light season. Oh well... technically thats still 10 less than i was watching last season. When they all get under way we will see what cream rises to the top. I can't wait.