Fall 2008 Anime

Okay, it's premiere time! A lot of what's coming up this season has caught my eye, so I'll be updating this post as I watch. Note that these are first episode reviews, meaning my opinion is all but set on each of these.

Rosario + Vampire Capu2: I never really liked this series to begin with, but vampire Moka was motivation enough to get me through the first season. It seems nothing has changed (aside from a new character). I'm expecting nothing more than panty shots galore, answers to the questions from the first season, and that guy who deems it necessary to explain the rosary removal in every episode.

Clannad - After Story: Though the first season ended rather abruptly for me, I really liked it. The first episode of this new season brings absolutely nothing new to the table, and that's why I loved it. Stay as you are, Clannad.

I guess Yoshino being fucking hilarious didn't hurt either.

Akane-iro ni Somaru Saka: The premise is pretty interesting, and the first episode was pretty funny. I'll stay tuned.

Toradora!: Not my cup of tea, but I did get more than a few laughs out of this one. I might just wait for a batch for this one.

Toaru Majutsu no Index: This anime has a wacky side to it, and I likes it.

ef - A Tale of Melodies: Still as overly artsy as ever, but that's part of why I loved the first season. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this one.

Kyou no Go no Ni: Minami-ke and Lucky Star had a baby, and its name is Kyou no Go no Ni. If you're looking for pure comedic value this season, this is the anime for you (though the air guitar bit in the first episode kind of sucked).

It's him again...

Hey! Old news, but here's my baby basking in a ray of sunlight!



As with most of my most treasured pieces of technology, I'm going to try and personalize the look of the hardware (paint, maybe some cool backlights, and prosound are the first to come to mind).

Oh, and a neatly stenciled Flash Gordon logo in the back. All of this will come after I get my replacement battery cover and screen.