WINTER ANIME 2009!!!
TOWER OF DRUAGA ~THE SWORD OF URUK~
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Production: GONZO (S.A., Strike Witches)
Seiyuu: Fumiko Orikasa as Kaya, Kenn as Jil
Sequel to the first series that aired last Spring 2008. The story revolves around Jill’s quest with his companions for a fabled and powerful artifact rumored to be in the highest floor in the Tower of Druaga. If climbing atop the tower sounds easy, you haven’t heard about the obstacles and their other competitors inside.
Kan: This is based from an old game, when I say old, I mean bricks-and-pixels old. I haven’t watched the first season so I should watch that first before watching the second.
Tsui: I think I’ll try to watch this one too. The first season was blogged at RC so it should be good.
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SLAYERS EVOLUTION-R
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Production: J.C. Staff (ToraDora! Shakugan no Shana)
Seiyuu: Megumi Hayashibara as Lina Inverse, Yasunori Matsumoto as Gourry Gabriev
Having lost the Sword of Light in the previous battle, Lina and Gourry continue their journey in search of a replacement weapon. Lina is happy to reunite with her old friends, but appearing before her is Luvinagard’s Inspector of the Special Investigative Unit; a man called Wizer. Continuation of the 2008 anime sequel.
Kan: WOW THERE’S A F*CKING HUGE AMOUNT OF SEQUELS THIS SEASON! Oh, did I mention I don’t watch the series? Pass…
Tsui: Me neither…
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AXIS POWERS HETALIA
[Airdate: 01/25]
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[Preview Post]
Production: Studio DEEN (ToraDora!, Junjou Romantica)
Seiyuu: Daisuke Namikawa as Italy, Hiroki Takahashi as Japan, Hiroki Yasumoto as Germany, Katsuyuki Konishi as America, Noriaki Sugiyama as United Kingdom, Rie Kugimiya as Liechtenstein, Romi Paku as Switzerland, and many many more
Hetalia (”useless” + “Italy”) is the story of the countries of the world made into people, carrying with them that nation’s stereotypes. The main setting is the WWI/WWII era, but other scenes from history (such as the American Revolution) are sometimes depicted.
Kan: MUST WATCH THIS ONE. This tops my winter watch-list along with Maria+Holic!
Tsui: The plot sounds interesting, with countries being personified with their personalities… But why there’s no Philippines?
Kan: Because if it were to be personified, the Philippines would be a corrupt politician…
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KONNICHI WA ANNE
About a Canadian girl named Anne, who’s been adopted by Matthew and Marilla. Anime adaptation of the novel “Anne of the Green Gables”.
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RIDE BACK
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[Preview]
Production: Digital Frontier, Madhouse (Trigun)
A political drama about a girl who owns an iron horse motorcycle in 2020.
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POWUH: Metanorn Lover and Metanorn's old-timer with 207 comments
Thank you Kanzeon and Tsui for this extensive coverage of the winter season 🙂 You seem to have opposite views on some shows and it adds a nice dynamic to the reading. Kanzeon keeps referring to Tsui as dog, I wonder if “Sit Boy” command will have the same effect on him as on Inuyasha 😛
I am going to post a similar preview sometime in December probably.
Oh, I hear the resounding enthusiasm for the Tale of Genji 😛
Kamen no Maid guy used to be good in the beginning because it focused on the Kogarashi, but later it drifted to pantsu and boobs 😛 One of my favorite episodes was with the proof that 1+1=3 lol
I don’t plan to watch KISS x SIS, but at least the protagonist has a motivation to study 😛
I might check out MARIA-SAMA GA MITERU because someone recommended it to me.
I have not seen the Winter Sonata drama, so I’ll probably watch it and might cover it.
I’ll definitely check out KEMONO NO SOUJA ERIN because of I.G. 🙂
I don’t like stereotypes, but I’ll check AXIS POWERS HETALIA out because Kanzeon seem to like it 🙂
KONNICHI WA ANNE is a prequel to Anne of the Green Gables and is based on the other book called Before Green Gables. The story presents a realistic depiction of harsh childhood of the heroine.
I’ll check out RIDE BACK also.
POWUH: Beginner (20-35) with 29 comments
Kurokami isn’t like Elfen Lied. A bit of gore but not the 50 liters of blood from someone’s ripped limbs. To me, it feels more like a Mai Hime setup with Mototsumitamas using tera from their human partners (translation: partnership between a “god” and human using the human’s energy to power up) and a grand scheme to cause chaos.
Somehow, I feel that Maria + Holic and Tower of Druaga will be the only meaningful series for me in the upcoming season. Far less hope for the others.
POWUH: iLurker with 11 comments
Useful preview!
… but my, what a depressing lineup! Where are the giant robots?!!! Oh well, it’ll be marathon season then.
POWUH: Metanorn Regular with 79 comments
Genji: Yes!
Kamen no Maid Guy: Why just an OVA??? ;A; Wants new season!!!
Natsume Yuujinchou: Hell yes!
White Album: on being picked up because of Maeno Tomoaki.
~what a mega-sad season.
POWUH: 1100-1199 with 1187 comments
@Kitsune: Thanks for the epic comment ^_^!!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Oh thanks for the info about Konnichi wa Anne. We thought that it was a remake or something because it’s currently being aired here in out country XD. Can’t wait for your winter post too 🙂
@ffviiknight: I got the Elfen Lied vibe because of the mysterious girl (Kuro). Also Druaga seems interesting now that you mentioned it. I might watch the first season.
@ghostlightning: For me, this season is really sad. This is the perfect time to rest or finish up some of the shows ^_^.
@biankita: Yes. The line-up was very depressing. This season has a few interesting shows to watch -_-…
POWUH: iLurker with 1 comments
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After staring dumbly at the screen the last few minutes reading the previews I think my only change of face was when I actually recognised Tower of Druaga. The rest aren’t familiar at all (except Slayers but I don’t watch Slayers) but I’m a spontaneous anime watcher so I might grab a series or two of this winters line up. We’ll see. Thanks for the previews all the same, least I have a little idea on whats to come.
POWUH: iLurker with 10 comments
This is going to be a pretty solid season. Wasn’t sure what was going to be out there so appreciate the effort put into this preview. A lot of what I’ll apparently be watching are sequels this time around. Though are a few shows that I’ll probably check out to see how they go.
Think Birdy was a good series that came with a name that wasn’t great. While the male lead was barely tolerable Birdy herself was a good character. Look forward to what she’ll be dealing with this time around.
Ok had almost nothing to do (or something I didn’t want to do) and from the title checked out the KissxSis manga. Honestly it wasn’t too bad. Antics were fun enough to follow and an OVA is a good move. Will get out the core of it without trying to spread out the ‘plot’ too much.
Liking the Natsume sequel. They played well with emotions in the first season. Could see how they will carry the second season with likely more development for Natsume as a character.
White Album and Kurokami sound interesting enough. Will have to give the first episodes a chance and just see how they go.
Druaga, the series that just tossed the announcement of a second season at the end. Though you honestly knew they couldn’t resolve all the issues within the final episode so something had to give. Slayers I’m not sure about now. The first 3 seasons were great experiences, but honestly the first half of the fourth fell on its face to a degree. Jokes weren’t quite as good and tension didn’t feel like it was there either. Probably take a look for the sake of it but not high hopes.
Again thanks for the preview. Nice to have a better idea what’s coming for this season.
POWUH: Metanorn Lover and Metanorn's old-timer with 161 comments
Holy crap here it is. The almost insanely early well-done preview (Winter Edition~).
My thoughts on all the anime is same as it was before more information came out. Though I have to admit…those MADs you posted got me interested in Axis Powers Hetalia.
There’s only one must-see show for me this season though, which is White Album. Nana-sama ftw! Aya Hirano is just a bonus. Oh yeah and Maria+Holic (I love my traps. Sadistic or otherwise.)
POWUH: Lovely-pyon~ and Metanorn's Hime-chan~ with 371 comments
“Honestly, I didn’t donated any help on this post, just my impressions on them, so if you see any mistakes, blame Kanzeon ok? Haha..â€
xD;
I like you already!
Kanzeon, smack him, lol. J/k.Hmm, I guess I’m going to give a first impression try on Genji. I want to see how they’re going to do the art.
Maria+Holic, Asu no Yoichi, Kurokami, and Akikan! will watch for the first two episodes and see where it takes me from there.
Must definitely watch: White Album (NANA-SAMAAAAAAAAAAAA~~~!!!!!!!!!!!)
And all your Axis Powers posts are tempting me…but I haven’t given in yet! |D;
Thx for the detailed preview! Now I’m all organized until the actual season starts. Then I’m screwed. 😛
But yea, looking forward to your posts on your choices. ^^
POWUH: 1100-1199 with 1187 comments
@Machinany: You’re welcome 🙂 . Hope our preview helps on what shows will you chose ^_^.
@FlareKnight: Thank you very much for sharing your views on the upcoming winter shows ^_^. I think just like Fall, it’s a good season for sequels and an interesting season for new series 🙂
@FuyuMaiden: Lol, spread the Hetalia fever!!! Nice to know that you’ll be going to watch White Album and Maria+Holic too ^_^.
@xiao_jie: *gets my gun* where’s that dog!? Lol. I’m also interested on how would they do the art for Genji. Oh and soon you’ll catch the APH fever… soon XD (prepares a lot of APH MAD posts).
POWUH: iLurker with 2 comments
Finally, someone else who dislikes Natsume Yuujin-chou! I was beginning to think that you people don’t exist anymore. I’m personally interested in Kurokami and Maria holic, though the latter sounds so…cliche.
POWUH: Metanorn Regular with 86 comments
Kill your campadre for not liking Natsume. Like, NOW.
POWUH: iLurker with 2 comments
lol @ the dialogues of Kemono no Souja Erin. XD
Well, I.G. has been progressing in its productions, so it might actually be good. :3
POWUH: Occasional (51-75) with 53 comments
Winter again has the loneliest batch of upcoming shows every year. I’ll only be watching Birdy 2 and Kurokami. Maybe Mariaholic too since everyone’s oh so hyped about it.
POWUH: iLurker with 1 comments
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“Because if it were to be personified, the Philippines would be a corrupt politician…”
That’s also my guess XD (have more to say but, oh well, mental-blocked, lol)
POWUH: Metanorn Regular with 99 comments
“Because if it were to be personified, the Philippines would be a corrupt politician…”
That’s also my guess XD (have more to say but, oh well, mental-blocked, lol)
POWUH: iLurker with 1 comments
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POWUH: iLurker with 7 comments
New ecchi series, no popular sequel, wanna say sigh…