Working Prime!! is a prime example of not knowing when to call it quits. Most of the characters are one trick ponies: Takanashi has his love of small things, Taneshima is short, Todoroki has a sword, Inami punches men, etc. These jokes were played out ad nauseum in the first season, and the second season continued this trend. These jokes were already stale. Now they don’t even merit a chuckle. Continue reading Working’!! Review — C-
Kodaka transfers to a new school, but quickly scares off his classmates from befriending him with his intimidating appearance. Together with Yozora, a girl he spies talking to her “air friend”, the two form a club to make friends. Continue reading Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai Review — C+
As my regular readers already know, I adored this show. Now that it’s over and done with, I still think it was the best show of the year. I won’t try to give a summary, as anything I could say would not do it justice and be filled with spoilers. Continue reading Mawaru Penguindrum Review — A
UN-GO follows Shinjuurou, a detective, and his partner Inga, as they solve crimes in an alternate-history dystopian Japan.
UN-GO was my second favorite series of the season, after Penguindrum. I’ve already ranted at length about why I love this show so much in my weekly posts, so I’ll keep this short and sweet. Continue reading UN-GO Review — A-
The Kifuuken are a secret order of swordsmen dedicated to slaying flesh eating monsters. But Toshihiko, the heir apparent, has fallen in love with one of the flesh eaters. From the description, this might sound like some innocent story of star-crossed love. Nothing could be further from the truth. Continue reading Kemonozume Review — C