Fall 2015 Anime Preview
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TV Series
Aikatsu! 4
Genre: Drama, Music
Release Date: Oct 1, 2015
Animation Production: Bandai Visual
Summary: The fourth season of Aikatsu! continues on from season 3 with an introduction a brand-new idol unit from Hokkaido.
Impression:
Sid Pass, never watched the first three.
Brave Beats
Genre: Drama, Music
Release Date: Oct 1, 2015
Animation Production: Bandai Visual
Summary: The story follows Hibiki Kazaguruma, a sixth grader who meets an amusing little robot named Bureikin while coming home from school one day. Bureikin, a dancer from an alternate-dimension dance world, challenged the dance king for the throne and lost. He has been deprived of Dance Stones (the stones of dance power) and sent to the human world. To restore his power, Bureikin must collect all the Dance Stones scattered around Earth. Meanwhile, the Dance Stones cause chaos on the human world. To retrieve the Dance Stones, Bureikin fuses with Hibiki and transforms into a Dance Hero.
Impression:
Sid Pass.
Cardfight!! Vanguard G: Gears Crisis-hen
Genre: Action, Game
Release Date: Oct 11, 2015
Animation Production: Dentsu
Summary: Second season of Cardfight!! Vanguard G series.
Impression:
Sid Didn’t watch the first season, pass.
Comet Lucifer
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Release Date: Oct 4, 2015
Animation Production: 8bit
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Summary: The story takes place on the planet Gift, where precious crystals called Giftjium are buried in the earth. A young man named Sōgo lives in Garden Indigo, a prosperous mining town. Sougo's hobby is to collect rare crystals. One day, he gets wrapped up in a riot caused by his classmates Kaon, Roman, and Otto, and he loses his way until he finds a lake deep under the ground's mining ruins. There, he meets a mysterious girl with blue hair and red eyes that gaze straight ahead. The story follows the adventure of what happens after this meeting.
Impression:
Sid It sounds like it could be a pretty fun adventure series, and I liked the art style from the PV. It seems like it could be a good mix of cheerful and dark themes. Giving this a few episodes to make my final decision!
Concrete Revolutio: Choujin Gensou
Genre: Action
Release Date: Oct 4, 2015
Animation Production: Bones
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Summary: In an imaginary "age of gods" about 20 years after the war, Japan has grown and developed by leaps and bounds. What if all the superhumans ever written about in fictional stories existed at the same time? Superhumans who came into existence through different circumstances, and who are special in different ways -- Titans from outer space, lifeforms from a mystical world, phantoms and goblins from ancient times, cyborgs created by scientists, relics that rose out of the ruins of ancient civilizations, and the list goes on. One segment of these superhumans makes no secret of their existence and has gained popularity in society. Others cloak their identities and fight in secrecy.
Impression:
Sid I’ll admit I was a bit taken back by the art style at first, but I could see myself growing to like it; it is a bit of a nostalgic kick to older anime. I’ll give this one a couple episodes to see how the story and characters pan out.
Dance with Devils
Genre: Romance, Shoujo
Release Date: Oct 7, 2015
Animation Production: Brains Base
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Summary: The story revolves around Rikka Tachibana, a female second-year high school student who attends Shiko Academy in Shiko Town. She enjoyed her school life while living with her mother Maria, but one day, that balance fell into ruin. The anime is a story of Rikka being loved and being attracted to demons
Impression:
Sid I couldn’t get much from the PV, and the summary but I think I’ll check it out. I don’t see this one being all that great though. I’m hoping that the story is a bit more fleshed out in a few episodes to make my judgment.
Gakusen Toshi Asterisk
Genre: Action, Ecchi, Fantasy
Release Date: Oct 3, 2015
Animation Production: A-1 Pictures
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Summary: Invertia (meteor storm)… an unprecedented disaster that struck the world during the 20th century. Because of this disaster, numerous cities around the world were destroyed. However, within the meteor, an unknown element called mana (the all-encompassing element), was discovered, which allowed human technology to make rapid strides. This also gave rise to a new species of human born with unique skills – the Star Pulse Generation (Genestella). The setting for the world’s greatest comprehensive battle spectacle, the Festas (Star Warrior Festivals), is an academy city above the water surrounded by six academies called Rikka also commonly known as Asterisk. Having transferred into Seidoukan Academy in order to fulfill his own wish, scholarship student Ayato Amagiri swears he too will fight in this city.
Impression:
Sid The summary leads me to believe that the story isn’t all that unique, and nothing stood out to me in the PV. It does say the series is ecchi, though they didn’t openly advertise that during the trailer so I’m hoping it wont be the main focus of the series. I’ll give a couple episodes before making my decision. Hopefully it’s not another Infinite Stratos.pll
Garo: Guren no Tsuki
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Supernatural
Release Date: Oct 10, 2015
Animation Production: MAPPA
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Summary: Producer Masao Maruyama announced at animation studio MAPPA's Otakon panel that the second Garo: Honoo no Kokuin television anime series is slated for this October. Unlike the first Garo anime, this series will be a jidaigeki (period drama) set in the Heian period. It will have a female protagonist.
Impression:
Sid A female protagonist sounds interesting, though not much else to go on. The PV leads me to believe that there might be some pretty epic fight scenes though so I’ll give it a go and see what the series has in store for us.
Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka??
Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life
Release Date: Oct 10, 2015
Animation Production: White Fox
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Summary: The second season of Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka??. Kokoa is still living and working at cafe Rabbit House. This anime follows her and the friends she has made throughout their time working in the cafe.
Impression:
Sid Didn’t watch the first, pass.
Haikyuu!! 2
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sports
Release Date: Oct 4, 2015
Animation Production: Production I.G.
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Summary: After losing against Aoba Jousai, the whole Karasuno team feels at a loss. Especially Kageyama and Hinata, who seem to be the most devastated about the defeat. However, the team soon cheers up when a chance for them to go to Tokyo appears. During their training camp there, Karasuno will meet new formidable opponents.
Impression:
Sid I really should watch this at some point, but for now pass.
Heavy Object
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Release Date: Oct 3, 2015
Animation Production: Magic Capsule
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Summary: The science-fiction war action story revolves around Objects — powerful, massive weapons that change the course of warfare — and Elite Object pilots. An odd Elite girl named Milinda meets Quenser, a student who aims to become a Object mechanic, with the soldier-in-training Heivia on a snowy battlefield.
Impression:
Sid I love action and I love sci-fi, so I’m looking forward to this series. Plus with a company like “Baby Magnum” what could go wrong? Hopefully the story holds up as well.
Hidan no Aria AA
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Release Date: Oct 6, 2015
Animation Production: Dogakobo
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Summary: A young girl idolizes the world-renowned S-ranked butei Kanzaki H. Aria and plans to follow in her footsteps. However, her test grades her out as only an E-rank! All is not lost, however, as Aria agrees to give her some pointers. Can Aria help this newcomer become a first-rate butei?
Impression:
Sid I thought I recognized the title… Apparently this is supposed to be a spin-off, or a new adaptation. Makes me pretty happy since the first one was a big flop for me. I’ll give this a couple episodes but I’ll be honest, I’m not expecting much from it.
Hokuto no Ken: Ichigo Aji
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: Oct 7, 2015
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Summary: The spinoff centers on a fun version of the Holy Emperor Souther as he tries to find ways to become friends with Kenshirou, demonstrates his party techniques, and sometimes plays with the Gosha Sei.
Impression:
Sid Pass.
K: Return of Kings
Genre: Action, Supernatural
Release Date: Oct 3, 2015
Animation Production: GoHands
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Summary: In modern Japan, where history has strangely overlapped with reality. There, seven "Kings" with great superpowers existed. Along with their clansman to whom they shared their own power with, the kings each formed clans. Order bound by blue, red flames that cause chaos, irregularities that shine in white, and reforms branched off into green. The Kings, each with their own abilities, now... With "jungle" once again jumping back into action, the fates of the various Kings are brought together.
Impression:
Sid I actually wasn’t a big fan of K but I think I will still give this second season a shot. Hopefully they fix the faults they made in season one.
Kamisama Minarai: Himitsu no Cocotama
Genre: Kids, Magic
Release Date: Oct 1, 2015
Animation Production: Oriental Light and Magic
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Summary: Cocotama are tiny gods born from the thoughts and feelings of objects that people use with great care. The fact that Cocotama wear part of the egg they hatch out of as underwear is proof that they are still apprentices. The Cocotama use a mysterious magic, and they train hard to be of use to humans and to become full gods. They live inside human houses and stealthily move around to help humans find things they have lost, although they make many mistakes.
Impression:
Sid Pass.
Kidou Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans
Genre: Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi
Release Date: Oct 4, 2015
Animation Production: Sunrise
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Summary: 300 years after a great conflict between Earth and Mars known as the "Calamity War," a woman named Cordelia sets out on a journey to Earth to speak for the independence of the Martian city of Chryse, which is under the control of the Earth government. Escorting her is the private security company CGS members Mikazuki Augus and Orga Itsuka. When a group named Gjallarhorn attacks CGS and Cordelia, Orga sees this as a chance to rebel against CGS and launch a coup. Mikazuki and Orga are thrust into a new conflict. To fend off Gjallarhorn, Mikazuki rides an old mobile suit from the Calamity War, powered by a nuclear reactor, the Gundam Barbatos.
Impression:
Sid I really liked the musical piece during the trailer, and the mech action seemed really good. I’m not too sure about the story since it doesn’t seem that unique, so I’ll give this anime a first hand watch instead. Hopefully it will satisfy my Gundam craving!
Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo R 2
Genre: Mystery
Release Date: Oct 3, 2015
Animation Production: Toei Animation
Summary: This year's 33rd issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shounen Magazine announced that Seimaru Amagi and Fumiya Sato's Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo R (The File of Young Kindaichi Returns) manga will get a second anime adaptation that will premiere in Japan in October. The magazine will reveal more information about the anime adaptation in future issues.
Impression:
Sid Pass.
Lance N' Masques
Genre: Fantasy
Release Date: Oct 2, 2015
Animation Production: Studio Gokumi
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Summary: Yotaro Hanafusa is a descendent of the “Knights of the World.” With the Knight’s Code of Chivalry hammered into him since childhood, Yotaro cannot stop himself from saving damsels in distress. He wears a mask, and is known on the street as “Knight Lancer” but he has always kept his identity a secret. While on an outing, Yotaro saves a 6-year-old girl, Makio Kidoin, the only child of a powerful business tycoon. When Yotaro discovers that Makio leads a lonely life in a huge estate, he resolves to protect her. He and his friends disguise themselves as lodgers and move into her mansion.
Impression:
Sid The art style looks a bit moe for me, but I think it would be pretty decent given the write development. I’ll give this a couple episodes as well.
Noragami Aragoto
Genre: Action, Adventure, Supernatural
Release Date: Oct 3, 2015
Animation Production: Bones
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Summary: Season two of Noragami which will adapt the manga's Bishamon arc.
Impression:
Sid Yes! FINALLY a season two of Noragami. I don’t know a single person who watched the first and didn’t ask for this. if you haven’t yet picked up this series you need to! It’s one of my all time favorite supernatural anime.
One Punch Man
Genre: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Supernatural
Release Date: Fall 2015
Animation Production: Madhouse Studios
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Summary: The manga revolves around the titular super hero who has trained so hard that his hair has fallen out, and who can overcome any enemy with one punch. However, because he is so strong, he has become bored and frustrated with winning all his battles so easily.
Impression:
Sid A bald man who has basically become a total badass? Count me in. The trailer looked intense and I could see some great comedy potential. I’m excited to see what this series has to offer!
Ore ga Ojou-sama Gakkou ni "Shomin Sample" Toshite Gets-Sareta Ken
Genre: Comedy, Ecchi, Romance
Release Date: Fall 2015
Animation Production: Silver Link
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Summary: In a hidden school surrounded by mountains, young ladies of good families are taught everything a high class lady needs to know. They are also completely cut off from the outside world, keeping them sheltered and innocent. However, a problem has come up recently—more and more graduates are failing to cope with the modern world after graduation. To deal with this problem, they've decided to kidnap a male commoner student, and enroll him as a student. They hope that this will be a gentle way to introduce the girls to the outside world. Kagurazaka Kimito is chosen for this dubious honor, mostly because he seems utterly average. However, the school leaders also seem to have concluded he's a homosexual with a muscle fetish. When Kimito hears that the alternative may be castration (to protect the girls' purity), he eagerly plays along with this misconception. Now he'll just have to survive the attention of many high class young ladies that are completely out of touch with the world!
Impression:
Sid This series seems painfully cliché and the ecchi part could easily kill it for me. It says ‘romance’ but let’s be honest, there probably wont be any actual relationship development. I MIGHT give this one episode, but I doubt it.
Osomatsu-san
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: Fall 2015
Animation Production: Studio Pierrot
Summary: The series follows the characters from the Osomatsu-kun manga after they've become adults.
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Impression:
Sid The series doesn’t look too bad, and who knows it might get me some decent laughs. I’ll give this a couple episodes.
Owari no Seraph: Nagoya Kessen-hen
Genre: Drama, Supernatural
Release Date: Fall 2015
Animation Production: Bandai Visual
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Summary: Yuuichirou has reunited with Mikaela at the Shinjuku Battle. But Mikaela was turned into a vampire... To save the "family," and to protect his fellow members, Yuuichirou needed to gain knowledge and power. He searched for ways to bring back vampire to human beings, and at the same time, trained hard working on the Cursed Gear. Meanwhile, Kureto calls Guren and tells him a shocking truth. That in one month, the main unit of the vampire will start attacking Tokyo. To get a head start against vampires, Kureto orders Guren to go to Nagoya. The noble extermination mission is about to open fire!
Impression:
Sid I didn’t think Seraph of the End was the best anime, but it was decent. It definitely had me curious to see what would happen next. I’m glad to see that it got a second season so soon. Picking this one up for the season.
Owarimonogatari
Genre: Mystery, Supernatural
Release Date: Oct 4, 2015
Animation Production: Shaft
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Summary: The anime will cover the "Ougi Formula," "Sodachi Riddle," and "Sodachi Lost" chapters from the first novel, as well as the "Shinobu Mail" chapter from the second novel.
Impression:
Sid Yes! Yes yes yes yes yes. I LOVE the Monogatari series which currently sits at my all time favorite anime so seeing yet another season come out has me stoked. Can’t wait!
Peeping Life TV: Season 1??
Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life
Release Date: Oct 4, 2015
Animation Production: CoMix Wave
Summary: Slice of life comedy about pitfalls of Japanese society.
Impression:
Sid Pass.
Pokemon XY & Z
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Release Date: Oct 29, 2015
Animation Production: Oriental Light and Magic
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Summary: What secret is hidden in the legendary never-before-seen pokémon Zygarde? What is the mysterious phenomenon that occurs only with Satoshi's (Ash's) Gekkouga (Greninja)? What is the aim of Alain and Team Flare, who stands in the way of Satoshi and his friends? When all the mysteries are revealed, the greatest danger the Kalos region has ever seen will appear!
Impression:
Sid Pass.
Rakudai Kishi no Eiyuutan
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Romance
Release Date: Oct 3, 2015
Animation Production: Silver Link
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Summary: The "school sword action" story revolves around Magic Knights, modern magic-users who fight with weapons converted from their souls. Ikki Kurogane goes to a school for these Magic Knights, but he is the "Failed Knight" or "Worst One" who is failing because he has no magical skills. However, one day, he is challenged to a duel by Stella, a foreign princess and the "Number One" student. In this duel, "the loser must be obedient for life”.
Impression:
Sid It doesn’t look like there are that many females in the series, which actually gives hope to a real romance between the characters. The summary doesn’t much to go off of, but the PV looked like it could make for a pretty great action series. I’ll most likely be picking this one up for the season unless the first few episodes really take me on a turn for the worst.
Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru
Genre: Mystery
Release Date: Oct 8, 2015
Animation Production: TROYCA
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Summary: The novel series revolves around Shoutarou Tatewaki and Sakurako Kujyou. Shoutarou is a normal high school student with a serious demeanor who likes to show off his girlfriend Sakurako. Sakurako is an extraordinarily beautiful woman in her mid-20s from a rich family who loves "beautiful bones." The two live in the city of Asahikawa in Hokkaido, and they get involved in various incidents regarding bones.
Impression:
Sid I really like mystery anime, and the PV gave a good vibe the series. Probably my most looked forward to new series of the season.
Shin Atashin'chi
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: Oct 6, 2015
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Summary: Outrageous misadventures of an almost normal family with a housewife, her husband, and their two kids Yuusuke and Mikan. Wacky humor about this weird family's daily life.
Impression:
Sid Pass.
Shingeki! Kyojin Chuugakkou
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: Oct 4, 2015
Animation Production: Bandai Visual
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Summary: The school comedy story is set in a junior high school and centers on the original manga's characters such as Eren and Mikasa as they battle with Titans. The spin-off incorporates gags while using Shingeki no Kyojin's story and notable scenes as its basis.
Impression:
Sid I liked Attack on Titan but not enough to watch a parody. Please just release a second season instead.
Shinmai Maou no Keiyakusha Burst
Genre: Action, Ecchi, Fantasy, Romance
Release Date: Oct 10, 2015
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Summary: The second season of Shinmai Maou no Keiyakusha.
Impression:
Sid Pass.
Soukyuu no Fafner: Exodus 2
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Release Date: Oct 3, 2015
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Summary: Second season of Soukyuu no Fafner: Exodus.
Impression:
Sid Pass.
Star Mu
Genre: Music, Slice of Life
Release Date: Oct 6, 2015
Animation Production: C-Station
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Summary: The story starts when Yuuta Hoshiya enters Ayana Academy, a school focusing on show business activities, specifically music. The academy has a group of the three students with the highest grades in the musical department, and they are known as the Kao Kai (Cherry Blossom Flower Association). This organization stands at the top of the pecking order within the academy. The shortcut to entering the musical department is to enter the Star Frame class, which is directly taught by the members, and to be recognized by them. Unfortunately, due to their own problems, students Tōru, Kaito, Shou, Shuu, and Yuuta are all struggling to even remain candidates for the musical department. By a stroke of luck, however, the five are spotted by Kao Kai member Ootori, and they pique his interest.
Impression:
Sid I think I might give this one a pass for now until a few others have given it a go. If someone strongly suggests I pick it up, then I will. For now I don’t think I have the time to finish it even if I wanted to.
Subete ga F ni Naru: The Perfect Insider
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Release Date: Oct 9, 2015
Animation Production: A-1 Pictures
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Summary: The story of the original Subete ga F ni Naru novel revolves around Souhei Saikawa, a member of the Saikawa Research Lab. He goes on a vacation held by the lab, and Moe Nishinosono, the daughter of his mentor, joins the group on their vacation despite not being a part of the lab. There, the two end up finding a corpse. The two work together to solve the mysteries of what becomes a serial murder case.
Impression:
Sid Another mystery anime that I’m looking forward to. A murder series is always a toss up between “edge of your seat suspense” or “boring plot twists”. The PV leads me to believe that the series has got the first one down pat. I can’t wait to see how this one turns out.
Taimadou Gakuen 35 Shiken Shoutai
Genre: Action, Ecchi, Fantasy
Release Date: Oct 8, 2015
Animation Production: Silver Link
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Summary: The school action fantasy is set in a world where people with magic powers are close to being wiped out. Just as the balance of power and military might had once shifted from swords to sorcery, it shifts once again to guns. Takeru Kusanagi goes to "AntiMagic Academy," a training facility for Inquisitors of Herectics who crack down on the dwindling threat posed by magic users. However, Takeru cannot use guns at all and can only fight with a sword. As a result, he is relegated to the 35th Test Platoon, the motley "small fry platoon" for poor students. One day, Ouka Outori, the ultra-elite pistol master who already has her qualifications for witch-hunts, joins the platoon.
Impression:
Sid The series didn’t seem to give much in terms of ecchi, and the main character looked like he was going to kick some serious butt. I think I might give this one a couple episodes as well.
Utawarerumono: Itsuwari no Kamen
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Release Date: Oct 4, 2015
Animation Production: White Fox
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Summary: When I came to, I realized I was standing in the middle of a vast, snowy plain I knew nothing of. I didn't know how I got there. And to add to that, I couldn't remember anything, not even my name. I stood there, dumbfounded at my absurd situation. But then, as if to spite me further, a gigantic monster suddenly appeared, an insect-like creature that began to bear down on me. I tried desperately to run, but it cornered me into a hopeless situation. It was then that the girl appeared. Her name was Kuon. It was this beautiful girl, who bore an animal's ears and tail, who saved my life.
Impression:
Sid I really liked the fact that the series decided to give a first person summary of the opening events, though it doesn’t give much to go off of. I’ll give it a couple episodes before making my decision.
Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid
Genre: Action, Ecchi, Fantasy
Release Date: Oct 10, 2015
Animation Production: Arms
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Summary: Part of the Valkyrie Drive project which will include a console game, a smart phone game and an anime. The "beautiful girl sexy battle action" anime is set on five artificial islands.
Impression:
Sid I feel like this anime could have been better with the ecchi part, but I don’t think it will completely kill the series from the PV. It might be another Samurai Girls for me. I’ll give it a couple episodes and see how it goes.
World Trigger: Isekai Kara no Toubousha
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Release Date: Oct 11, 2015
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Summary: Announced at the "World Trigger Natsu Matsuri 2015." was a new series of the World Trigger television anime that will premiere in October. The new series has the tentative title of Isekai Kara no Toubousha. The new anime series will depict an original story that was not in Daisuke Ashihara's manga. It will also feature new characters and other elements.
Impression:
Sid Pass.
Young Black Jack
Genre: Drama
Release Date: Oct 2, 2015
Animation Production: Tezuka Productions
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Summary: Young Black Jack is a prequel to Osamu Tezuka's classic manga series about a brilliant maverick doctor who practices without a license.
Impression:
Sid I didn't read the original manga but since it's a prequel maybe it wont matter. I might not get the whole story though. I'll give it a couple episodes to see how it goes.
Yuru Yuri San☆Hai!
Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life
Release Date: Oct 6, 2015
Animation Production: TYO Animations
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Summary: The third season of Yuru Yuri continues following four girls who take over the former room of a tea ceremony club for their own amusement.
Impression:
Sid This series is one of my guilty pleasures and I actually did enjoy the first two seasons. I think I'll pick up the third as well.