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Instead of making proper posts for each series that I’ve watched so far, I decided to just bundle them all up in one post. Partly because I’m lazy and partly because most of them are really not all that interesting to me. So here goes!

First up is Full Metal Alchemist. I watched the first series like… 5 years ago or something and I liked it, even though the ending was a bit awkward. I’m interested to see what they change and how the new voice actors do. If I ever get enough motivation, I intend to watch an episode or two from the first series so I can remind myself what some of the characters sounded like, especially Lust. To steal a line from Zyl, Inoue Kikuko is making me lust after Lust. Although I do remember the original Lust being rather pleasing to the ears as well, so I want to see what I think of the difference. Doubt I’ll say more on FMA though, unless something huge happens. Or at least, not until near the end of the series, as that’s where presumably the most changes will be taking place.

I finally got around to finishing up Hayate no Gotoku’s first season, which I should really make a proper post about, if for no other reason than to spam more pictures of Maria. First, the good things about the second season: Hinagiku ED is awesome. Too awesome. I demand a Maria ED, J.C. Staff. Please? The bad: the difference in studios is noticeable. The differences seem small at first, but there are just certain things that make the transition more jarring than I thought it’d be. The biggest thing I think that’s different is the eyes. Maybe it’s because I felt like Maria changed the most that I feel it’s pretty significant, but it tends to rub me the wrong way. Oh well, I guess I’ll have to get used to it.

And the show everyone’s been talking about: K-On. I think this is one of the times when the collective community hyping something up actually has me going against the hype rather than getting swept up in it. Do I enjoy watching K-On? Yes. Do I think it’s the best show of Spring and/or the year? No. Let’s face it, the show is basically attempting to shove as much moe down your throat in the shortest amount of time as it can. This sort of thing can either work magnificently or backfire horrendously. So far, it seems to be working magnificently. Of the people from whom I’ve read poor reviews, almost none of them are in the target audience of the show, that being young males. Anyway, while the show is incredibly overhyped at the moment, it’s still rather fun to watch. If the show sticks at least somewhat to the 4koma, then I have no doubt I’ll be enjoying the things to come. I just hope the voice actresses are up to the task. I don’t think I’ll be posting about it, though. Also, needs more imouto :3

INB4 SISCON! Well, this was certainly a very different approach to a first episode and I’m not sure I really liked it. Tears to Tiara’s main pull for me was that it was packed full of voice actresses that I love. Unfortunately, none of them showed up in the first episode. Instead of introducing a bunch of characters, we’re treated to a demon king awakening ritual where Riannon is set to be sacrificed to bring this demon king, Arawn, back to full power or something. It was certainly a bit different from what I’m used to, and I’m all for new things, but I just don’t like Goto Yuko. The only role of hers I’ve been able to tolerate was Anya Alstreim. Anyway, my dislike for her and her character aside, I’m going to give this one a few more episodes before I decide if it’s really worth following. If Nakahara Mai’s character is introduced in the next episode and she plays at least a somewhat prominent role, I’ll probably stick around at least for a while.

Well, Senjou no Valkyria was definitely a disappointment. Alicia is pretty cool, but everything else about the show felt really lame. No one has any combat sense whatsoever, jokes are made literally as they’re being fired upon, it seems rather confused. Am I not supposed to take this show (or the combat) seriously? If that’s the case, it’s doing a bad job of getting that point across. I’m going to give it a few more episodes in the hopes that things will improve and the characters will get a bit smarter, but I’m not holding my breath. If Alicia is the only thing keeping me watching the series, I’m going to get tired of it really quickly.

I didn’t mention Saki, because I already did a fairly length post about the first episode and I’m already rather dead set on following it. I also have a few more series I want to take a look at. Pandora Hearts, Asura Cryin’, and Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica S are all on my list, and I think I have at least Asura Cryin’ downloaded, but haven’t really gotten around to it. Overall, Saki is the only anime this season that I’m really all that enthusiastic about, the rest are just alright or ‘meh.’