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[silverthunder]

So, I've finished watching the first episode for each anime that was recced to me except for Hellsing (Cody wants to watch that one with me). And I have five I for sure what to watch, four on the maybe list, and four that I decided weren't for me.

Here's what it broke down to:


Yes

1. Baccano!
2. Seirei no Moribito
3. Denno Coil
4. Rozen Maiden
5. Tantei Gakuen Q

I lumped these all together instead of giving reasons for each one. From the first episode of each, I've decided I'm interested and I want to watch further. I'll probably post at least a brief review for each one as I finish watching them, so I won't go into too much here. The order I listed them in is the order I plan to watch them in. Baccano is first purely because it's the shortest, and Tantei Gakuen Q is last because it's the longest. The others are just the order I felt I wanted to watch them in. No particular reason, that's just how I wanted it.



Maybe

1. Saiunkoku Monogatari

I'm leaning towards 'yes' with this one. The first episode was very engaging, and I adore the opening theme song. I was a little iffy on the plotline and the characters haven't really grabbed me in any way that engages my interest. Maybe in future episodes. I might give this a try again at a later point.

2. Toshokan Sensou / Library War

I thought this one would be funnier for some reason. In any case, the plot isn't that interesting and despite the fact that the dynamics raised a bit of interest, the characters were not all that engaging. I might give this one another try at some point as well, but for now I'm not really that into it.

3. Eyeshield 21

This episode was actually pretty funny. I'm tempted to continue with it. The question that always makes me lose interest in continuing with a sports anime is what got me on this one: do I really want to watch 145 episodes about football? I don't know if I do. Cody expressed interest in watching an episode of this one, so if he likes it, we might watch it together. If it's just going to be me, I probably won't get to it. But you never know.

4. Code Geass

Clamp and Gundam Seed mixed into one... that's the impression I got of this anime. It's sort of interesting, in a way, but I haven't decided if it caught my attention well enough. The almost-casual masacre near the end was like "whoa wtf?" But yeah, maybe.



No

1. Vampire Knight

Meh, vampires. What can I say? I got sick of vampires shortly after I entered fandom. They always seem to be angsty and beautiful. I can deal with beautiful (as long as it's not to the point where you can't tell who's a boy and who's a girl), but the angst gets old after a while. Really old. Just for the sake of variety, I'd like to see a vampire story that's cute and funny and happy rather than choked with angst. Anyway, I didn't see anything new in this one, so I gave it a pass.

2. Kamichu!

This one was too cutesy and too slow-paced for me. I don't mind cutesy and don't mind slow-paced, but together? I don't think I could continue with this. It wasn't bad, but I couldn't really get into it.

3. Ayatsuri Sakon

The puppet thing was too odd for me. I just couldn't bring myself to think of the puppet as a separate character. It got a little too weird. The mystery thing was kind of neat, but I don't think I'd keep watching.

4. Jyu Oh Sei

Oddly (considering the bloodbath in Code Geass), this one disturbed me more than any of the others. I'm a very big fan of sibling and friendship relationships and those bonds conquering all, and the casual dismissal of the weaker twin as dead weight (even if it was true) really made me feel awful. I think I'd have nightmares or end up going to bed crying for a few nights if I kept watching this. I just refuse to. No. Uh-uh.


Until I watch Hellsing, that's about it... Now, after I finish Escaflowne (or maybe even before), I'll be starting on some Baccano! episodes. Looking forward to it!

Comments

[illianaka.livejournal.com]

I hear Chibi Vampire (not sure if it's an anime, but it's definitely out in manga form) is the chokingly cute type of vampire.

I'm really picky, too, though. *clings to her L.J. Smith novels*

[silverthunder]

OMG, that looks *cute*! I want to watch it now! It might even end up on the list somewhere.

[illianaka.livejournal.com]

Yay, I'm helpful~!

[lycoris.livejournal.com]

*grins* Yeah, in my experience with Ayatsuri Sakon, people tend to either be all weirdly into the puppet or to find it way too weird to really enjoy. I suspect it's an occupational hazard of the thing. Ah well!

I'm very sorry about Jyu Oh Sei though. I know I shouldn't be but it's horrible to realise you've recced something to someone that's actually upset them! *offers hugs* I'm really sorry it made you feel so bad! At least I've managed to rec you some things you like though to cheer you up! But sorry anyway!

And I had the same problem with Saiunkoku Monogatari when we watched some last year. Interesting but just didn't quite connect.

[silverthunder]

Oh, don't feel bad about that! I did some research into the show before watching it, so I knew what I was getting into. I did want to give it a try anyway, and now I know it's not for me. That's just how it goes. I didn't get into it enough for it to really bother me; after watching the first episode, I realized that it would upset me to continue watching, so I stopped. No harm done. And not your fault at all, so don't worry!

I'm really looking forward to watching Tantei Gakuen Q, so one of your recs worked out great for me! Thanks for reccing all of them, though - it's good to broaden the anime viewing experience. ;)

[lanternsdance.livejournal.com]

I thought I was the only one who didn't jump all over Vampire Knight with glee. x_X I've watched all thats out but only because I'm on a review board and it was required and there's just...nothing really that jumps out at me as special. Meh. I think I'm supposed to watch some of the others you've watched but I haven't gotten to them yet.

[silverthunder]

Well, I've been kind of desensitized to all vampire type things. 'Karin' seems to be an exception, but I've only seen the first episode, so I'm not sure yet. It's a welcome break from the mountains of angst and darkness that seem to dominate other examples of the genre.

[sailormac.livejournal.com]

I've got one for you, which we were watching at Anime North: "Moyashimon." It's about a guy who can see and talk to microbes, which appear to him as adorable chibi things. It's weird, but it's very enjoyable. (One of those ideas you think can't work but does, like "anime about an ancient Japanese board game.")

[silverthunder]

I'll give it a watch. XD Dunno when yet, but I will go through the first episode at some point and see if I like it.

[castor.livejournal.com]

I can't say anything in reguards to the anime of Ayatsuri Sakon, but I guess I am a freak and dig the weird puppetry in the manga. XD I guess I'll have to see how I react to the anime.

[silverthunder]

Meh, everyone thinks differently. Like lycoris said above, I think it's one of those situations where you either love it or hate it. I just couldn't get into the idea, that's all.

Hi!

[pastelviolence.livejournal.com]

I really like your writing, so I friended you. I hope you don't mind.

Re: Hi!

[silverthunder]

Not at all. :) Although I haven't done much writing recently... I'll get back to it one day... when my inspiration comes back...