With the winter anime season closing this week, we have to wonder about the Spring 2014 lineup. What's new? Will we have a smash hit? Is there mostly crap? Last year's lineup was spectacular with the smash hit Attack on Titan and small, less popular hits like The Devil is a Part Timer! and Gargantia.
Let's take a look at what's in store. I'm gonna go through some of the titles being broadcast, and offer my opinions of each.
Soul
Eater NOT!
Description:
“Ding-dong! Dead-dong! Class is about to begin, and you don't want to be late
on your first day of school! Join Tsugumi Harudori in the "NOT" class
at Death Weapon Meister Academy, a school dedicated to training transforming
weapons like Tsugumi and the meisters who will wield them. Many "NOT"
(Normally Overcome Target) students aspire to join the elite "EAT"
(Especially Advantaged Talent) class. But it may take Tsugumi some time to find
her confidence-- and a partner -- at this crazy school!”
Reaction:
I’ve read all of Soul Eater Not! that is currently available in English. As a
crazy Soul Eater fan, I HAD to check this out! Many fans are concerned this
spin off will suck or be “too cute”. Trust me, it’s still got some action! It’s
different than Soul Eater (you cannot replace Maka and Soul!), but delightfully
addicting in it’s own way. I’m really anticipating the anime. I hope it’s as
rad as the manga.
Description: "Maruo Eiitirou (E-Chan), a first year honor student, one
day decides he's unhappy with the way things are and lacks excerise. He finds a
flyer for the Tennis Club and decides check it out. He's instantly captivated by it.
With no prior experience and poor physical conditioning,
join E-Chan as he embarks on a tennis journey using his smarts, dedication and
work ethic. "
My Reaction: Wow a tennis anime? Sign me up. I'm a tennis coach
and I absolutely
love playing the game. I have seen a few episodes of Prince of
Tennis. I liked it, but for some odd reason I never got into it (I might
later). I'm really liking that there's a blonde haired tennis babe on the front
of Baby Steps (basically me in anime form). Honestly though, I'm happy a
woman is being represented in a sport anime. Not all sport related
animes do that. With that in mind, I feel sports animes are a hit or miss.
Since I love tennis, this looks like a must watch.
Atelier Escha & Logy
Description: “This world has gone through many Dusks, and is slowly
nearing its end. Within this world, in the western reaches of the "Land of
Dusk," there was a nation that prospered thanks to its use of alchemy.
There, in order to survive the eventual arrival of the "Dusk End,"
the people devoted their efforts to rediscover and recreate lost alchemic
technologies. Rediscovered technology from the past era was gathered in the
alchemy research city known as "Central," where research was
conducted on how to halt the advance of the twilight. One of the heroes is a
young man who researched alchemy in Central, the other a girl living in a small
town on the frontier. This girl's name is Escha. In the process of using her
knowledge of ancient alchemy to help others, she was assigned to the
Development Department. The young man's name is Logy. Having learned the newest
alchemic techniques in Central, he requested a transfer to this understaffed
town to make use of his abilities, and meets Escha when he is assigned to the
Development Department as well. The two make a promise to use their alchemy
together, and bring success to the Development Department.”
My
Reaction: Alchemy. My mind keeps going back to Full Metal Alchemist. The
description itself sounds interesting enough to give it a shot. I know this
anime is an adaptation of a RPG, which can be good or bad. It’s plot also
become rather complicated. I’ll give it a shot.
Fairy
Tail 2014:
Description:" Set in an imaginary world, the Earth Land, there exists a Mage Guild called
"Fairy Tail". Fairy Tail is stationed in the town Magnolia, residing
in the Kingdom of Fiore, and is currently governed by Makarov, Guild's master.
Lucy
Heartfilia, a 17-year-old girl, wishes to become a full-fledged mage and join
one of the most prestigious Mage Guilds in the world, Fairy Tail.
One
day, out of pure coincidence, she meets Natsu Dragneel, a boy who is
transportation-sick, but very cheerful in nature. However, the thing she does
not know is that Natsu is the closest connection to Fairy Tail, as he is a Mage
in Fairy Tail.
My
reactions: I haven’t watched much of the original Fairy Tail, but I read some
of the manga. It’s pretty good. I’m just confused if Fairy Tail 2014 is a
reboot like it says it is, or a new series that picks up where the last anime
left off. Either way, I’ll give it at least one episode.
Mahouka
Koukou no Rettousei
Description:
“Magic is a product of neither legends nor fairy tales, but instead has become
a technology of reality since a time unknown to people. Supernatural power
became a technology systematized through magic, while magic became a technical
skill. A "Supernatural Power User" became a "Magic Technician."
Magic Technicians (in short, Magicians) are nurtured through Magic High Schools
and Universities. This is a story about: Tatsuya, a defective elder brother low
achiever. Miyuki, a perfect, flawless younger sister high achiever. After both
siblings entered a Magic High School, The stage of daily turbulence was
unveiled—.”
Reaction:
What is this, an anime Harry Potter? Actually it sounds pretty decent. However,
the art looks a tad generic. I’ll give it an episode.
Mekaku
City Actors
Description:
“Shintaro Kisaragi--a HikiNEET who shut himself inside his room for 2 years and
has been living his life normally until he met a cyber girl named Ene, who
appeared in his computer screen when someone anonymously sent him a mysterious
e-mail one year ago. One day, Ene had been messing up with Shintaro's PC. which
cause him have to go to outside world for first time in 2 years.
A
story based on the new popular series of songs by Jin (Shizennoteki-p) titled
"Kagerou Project".”
Reaction:
I was interested in Kagerou Project for a while now and read some of the manga.
It’s honestly really freaking cool. People that have psychic like powers? A
NEET turned badass by stepping out of his house one day? Awesome character
designs? It’s a must try.
Selector
Infected WIXOSS
Description:
“Hope, desire, greed.
Girls
with each of these feelings in their hearts are being swallowed into the vortex
of a dangerous game...”
Description:
Dangerous game? Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. Hell yes. It’s such a vague description, but
watch the PV. I feel this anime could be super intense and amazing or complete
crap.
Some animes I'm NOT looking forward to:
Bokura
wa Minna Kawaisou
“Usa,
a high-school student aspiring to begin a bachelor lifestyle, moves into a new
apartment only to discover that he not only shares a room with a perverted
roommate that has an obsession for underaged girls, but also that another girl,
Ritsu, a love-at-first-sight, is living in the same building as well!”
Reaction:
Perverts. Underaged girls. Wow, this sounds like a winner of the asshole award.
I won’t be watching this garbage.
Kiniro
no Corda
“The
anime follows a girl named Kanade and her relationships with the orchestra
members and the other boys at her school.”
Reaction:
An otome with orchestra boys? What the fiddle would I watch this for? That’s
right I wouldn’t lol.
shah Stay cute followers!
-Em-chan!
