All too many comedy shows try to end with some half-assed arc involving some serious business and some profound moral lesson, like “believe in your friends.”
Kore wa Zombie Desu ka looked like it was heading down this path. Yuu had been kidnapped, and needed to decide whether to stay with her friends or not.
But then we had a maid orchestra battle a fleet of flying whales in school uniforms. Continue reading Zombie Penguindrum — Eleven Days of Advent and One Day of Christmas #9
Level E was hilarious throughout, but it saved its best trick for last.
The princess has come to marry the prince, but her ring has been stolen by thieves. It can never be taken off.
Whatever is our prince to do? Continue reading Stealing the Groom — Eleven Days of Advent and One Day of Christmas #8
This is another entry in the terrible category, from Hidan no Aria. It was a close call between what I ended up choosing and the final boss, the vampiric minotaur who sounded like he was gurgling water. But I went with this one.
Riko needs to make her escape from the plane after she is cornered by Kinji and Aria. So she blows a whole in the wall and jumps out. But wait, she doesn’t have a parachute! Continue reading Innovation in School Uniforms — Eleven Days of Advent and One Day of Christmas #7
Today’s subject is memorable by virtue of being unbearably cute and fluffy. Allow me to introduce Eclair Martinozzi, knight of the Biscotti kingdom in Dog Days. Continue reading A Tail of Man’s Best Friend — Eleven Days of Advent and One Day of Christmas #5
