Recap: Shizuku manages to somewhat ruin my mood by doubting her feelings. Haru’s strange reaction doesn’t help matters, either. Before I was consumed by inconsolable rage, a pretty funny chicken coop segment takes my mind off of perceived betrayal, only to have my fears be relieved by another fantastic scene. However, it looks like just…
After Haru up and plants one on Shizuku and acts like nothing happened, the poor girl starts to act funny whenever he’s around. Snapping her out of it with a fantastic dumpster-fall is the ditzy Asako, desperately wanting help with her tests. Through her interactions with the troublesome two, Shizuku starts to realize the value of friendship and with Haru, maybe even somethi- HNNNNNNNNNG… sorry I couldn’t hold that in any longer. This episode was great.
In the near future, nonplussed lackey Kaito Yashio and adorable nerd Akiho Senomiya are trying to build a giant robot for their high school robotics club. Somehow, as we are told, they will save the world.
A young witch is stranded on a desert island, and strives to get help. In Japan, the senseless murder of Mahiro Fuwa’s sister drives him to bitter revenge, and by chance, to the witch. With the help of her powers, he plots to find and punish her killers. This leads him back to his home town, where he saves his old friend Yoshino right before a mysterious magic claims his town.
After bringing worksheets for a suspended classmate, Ice Queen Shizuku Mizutani finds herself entwined in the life of delinquent genius Haru Yoshida. As they come to understand each other, a strange friendship and an unlikely romance grows.
After Taichi earns his award for worst coverup attempt, Heartseed 2 goes berserk with its age shifting powers. At the same time, Iori’s step-dad has gone out of control. Can our group help Iori in time, or will the constant interference be a hurdle they simply can’t cross?
Yuuki has to find Chisato, but this puts him at risk of disqualification. Will our hero make it in time? I hoped to God no, but sadly my prayers went unanswered.
As the phenomenon continues, Aoki and Yui come to terms with their past emotions in order to move on to the future. Will Inaba never give me a screen that I can’t exploit for hilarity?
Yuuki learns the truth about the dealings with the Public Safety Commission, and then apparently has a major head injury and forgets that Chisato is a crazy bitch. Yeah, I’m kinda bitter about this episode, what of it?
There is one anime in this world that I have never failed to get a person to like. I have shown this to people from all walks of life, many of whom had never even seen an episode of Dragon Ball Z, let alone were big into the anime scene to begin with. If I had to say what makes Azumanga Daioh such a perennial favorite, it would have to be its approachability mixed with its eccentricity. It brings a light-hearted story with recognizable and utterly endearing characters, even without having to color their hair or give them special powers. Fancy Hearing Cake, the opening for Azumanga Daioh is the first thing anyone sees of this show, and it’s easy to see how it can draw anyone in. From its off the wall presentation to its adorable yet incoherent lyrics, Fancy Hearing Cake is Azumanga Daioh in a nutshell.
This is a Public Service Announcement. While those like Zigg and I who preordered the volume online have already recieved their copy, today is the official release day of Yotsuba& Vol. 11 in English, published by Yen Press. I suggest you proceed to your nearest Amazon or Rightstuf (or your local Barnes and Noble if you’re a weirdo and/or need it immediately, I know the temptation.) and purchase it right now.
Just as a false peace starts to reign over our heroes, a new affliction takes over. How will the club deal with having to face their past?
After the most forced dramatic turns into the stupidest payout, my patience is wearing thin. However, with Yuuki’s capture by the Public Safety Commission, we might end up actually having some enjoyable drama.
Atsushi and Rokka talk for one last time.
After Heartseed’s threat, Inaba is wracked with anxiety over the truth coming out. Will Iori be able to reconcile with the fact that her best friend has the hots for her man?
After a trip around trauma lane, it’s back to politics as usual. Yuuki’s got a lot of catching up to do, but with the kind of platform any kid could get behind (AKA the screw responsible financing, I need to make candy platform), it looks like the presidency might be in his grasp after all.
Recap: Atsushi comes into full control as Hazuki is turned into the ghost. Will the desperate husband really sacrifice Hazuki to have his beloved Rokka?
Recap: Taichi heads up the regrouping effort and brings back Aoki and Yui. Unfortunately, Iori isn’t having as much luck with resident cynic Inaba, but a visit from a total bastard might change her actions completely.
Yuuki narrowly avoids comedy misunderstandings by hiding in his rival’s room. While one member of the quantum-harem gets friendzoned, Satsuki tries to get closer in order to learn more about her estranged sister.
Atsushi is driven by some force to bury his past, and reveals the truth to Rokka in his actions. Meanwhile, Ryousuke is still stuck in the picturescape, and might get stuck there for good.
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