4 weeks into the new season and I surprise myself by dropping 2 of my initial picks, yet usher in a new series to chalk up a final tally of 4 on my to-watch list. Indeed, Fall 08 is proving to be a pivotal season in restoring my flagging anime mojo. It’s been quite a while since I’ve been so hyped over so many new series within the same season and I have high expectations that these babies would mature to become anime greats. Haruhi tells me that many of these lovelies would be bagging those numerous year-end blog awards (if they continue their excellent run that is).
In ascending order of love, here’s my FINAL 4 Fall picks.
4. Ef ~ A tale of melodies (ep 4)
Doomed love, dead sisters and possibly psychotic brothers are just some of the plot elements that intrigue me. I have to admit my interest in the series is in part morbid since I suspect the series would be brutally upfront in portraying human relationships (the pain and broken-ness) and conclude as a tragedy.
3. To aru majutsu no Index (ep 5)
A shocking drop to 3rd place after an impressive 2 opening eps. Don’t get me wrong, Index is still a great show. But for this tanuki, whose weekly thirst and anticipation compels him download the first raw available every Sat night, the series is not quite delivering enough. Maybe the verbose (although very crucial dialogue) and the lack of general Index/Komoe moe-ness is taking away some of the initial magic. Still I have no doubt it’d back in top place by week 5 now that much of the vital chatter is done.
2. Kannagi ~ Crazy Shrine maidens (ep 5)
I agree with almost everything that Evirus has to say in this post. (I only differ on the Da Capo and Shuffle bits.) Great character interaction, plot movement, humour and OP. There are fears that it’d degenerate into a generic harem series given that Jin seems to be collecting admirers virtually every ep. Rest assured. My Stripey sense tells me that these fears would be unfounded. Given the strong plot movement that undergirds every epsiode, we have a team of writers who’re not forgetting the focus nor the thrust of the series amid the merrymaking and school-life hijinks.
1. Ga Rei ~ Zero (ep 4)
I was surprised that a few disliked ep 4. GR~Z has had a great run so far and ep 4 is not different. It grows the plot elements previously seeded and is preparing the viewers for bigger ticket items built on this steady foundation. Although I’ve to admit I’m not too big on the fight animation (have seen better), I utterly intrigued by the tale. Magnificent OP too.
Yes, I’ve finally dropped Toradora and Clannad AS. Will surely revisit Clannad AS when it completed.
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