First Impressions: Code:Breaker
Sakura Sakurakouji witnesses a bizarre murder in which several people are killed with blue flames. The next day she confronts a new transfer student in her class whom she believes to be the killer.
First Impressions: Busou Shinki
Shinki are 6 inch tall robot girls built to assist their masters with incredible devotion. Busou Shinki can equip weapons and fight. A set of three Busou Shinki join their master as he returns to Japan for high school and try settle in to their new life.
First Impressions: Regardless of My Adolescent Delusions of Grandeur, I Want a Date!
As Yuuta prepares to enter high school, he makes every effort to forget his time infected by “Eighth Grader Syndrome”, an affliction that made him believe he had special powers. His plan is interrupted when he meets Rikka, a girl still very much affected by the disease.
Sengoku Collection Final Impressions
As the other show featuring genderswapped Sengoku era warlords, Sengoku Collection has been flying under our weekly coverage radar, as well as just about every other kind of radar out there. Based on a popular mobile card game, Brain’s Base has adapted the thinnest of source materials into a weird amalgam of short stories that will probably teach you more about classic movies than Japanese history.
Total Eclipse Episode 14
The arrival of Laser Class BETA forces the Soviets to change plans, giving the Zhar battalion an opportunity to rescue Yuuya. Months later, Yui and Yuuya see the fruits of their labor as the Shiranui is ready for production.
OP/ED Op-Eds: Best of Summer 2012
With the Summer season coming to a close we’re dedicating this week’s OP/EDs to our favorite OP and ED of the past season. Not a lot of noteworthy opening and endings to choose from this Summer, but these two definitely stand out above the rest.
Binbougami ga! Episode 13 and Final Impressions
Kumagai and Momo are determined to transform Momiji back to her old self. Ichiko and Ranmaru are determined to stop them. As two sides face off, it becomes less and less clear who is right and who is wrong.
Total Eclipse Episode 13
Yuuya and Stella try to escape the base with Yui before the Soviets bomb the entire area. With Yuuya’s TSF badly damaged, will they all make it out in time?
Tari Tari Episode 13 and Final Impressions
Despite all odds, the Choir and Sometimes Badminton Club finally gets to sing Wakana’s song. After their last performance, the group finalizes their plans for the future.
Binbougami ga! Episode 12
After her forced scrubbed down at the bath house, Momiji’s personality is completely reversed. Her new found sweet demeanor brings peace back to Sakura’s life, but how long can it last?
Total Eclipse Episode 12
The BETA have infiltrated the base but Yui remains determined to carry out her mission. She makes up her mind to stick with her decision, no matter what the cost.
Tari Tari Episode 12
The Club insists on canceling the White Festival cancellation and continues to prepare for their performance. Their enthusiasm catches on with the rest of the town, but also draws attention from the construction company standing against them.
Humanity Has Declined Episode 12 and Final Impressions
The Mediator recalls her final days of school and joining the Wild Rose Society. She discovers Y has been harboring a secret, but soon finds the rest of the Society has much bigger skeletons in their closets.
Binbougami ga! Episode 11
Ichiko and company conveniently lose all their home bathing options, and thus the Most Ridiculous Fan Service Episode of All Time is born.
Total Eclipse Episode 11
The underground BETA offensive forces Argos Test Flight off the front line. While the base evacuates, Yui stays behind to destroy the Type 99 weapon and keep it out of enemy hands.
Tari Tari Episode 11
The Club members settle into their roles preparing for the White Festival. Taichi has some trouble making himself useful, but there are much larger problems looming over the entire school.
OP/ED Op-Eds: Only My Railgun [A Certain Scientific Railgun]
Jel couldn’t let Zigg have all the Raildex fun and taps into one of the most popular OPs in recent memory.
Humanity Has Declined Episode 11
The Mediator recalls her first days at school and the challenges of meeting new people.
A Sugar Sweet Nightmare Come True
Bakemonogatari has been at the top of many licensing wish lists from the moment it began airing three years ago. The clever wordplay, sharp dialogue and intriguing setting make the series a compelling watch. Unfortunately, some of those elements also make it difficult to localize, and hope for a release outside of Japan has dwindled…
Binbougami ga! Episode 10
After adopting a kitten and spending more time with Rindou, Ichiko can’t stop worrying about how her powers will end up hurting them. Later she falls into one of Momiji’s traps, forcing her to enlist the help of a toilet god. Yes, a toilet god.
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