This winter review includes thoughts and ratings on Ano Natsu de Matteru, Another, Bakuman 2, Black Rock Shooter, Brave 10, Chihayafuru, Danshi Koukousek no Nichijou, Inu x Boku SS, Last Exile: Fam, the Silver Wing, Mirai Nikki, Natsume Yuujinchou Shi, Persona 4 The Animation, Phi Brain: Kami no Puzzle, Rinne no Lagrange, Senki Zesshou Symphogear, and Zero no Tsukaima F. Spoilers are included for many of them, so tread carefully.
She [Karuta] isn’t just thinking…it’s something deeper. She probably knows instinctively what’s right. That’s it. She’s like a jungle hero. She’s like Tarzan.
-Watanuki Banri, of Inu x Boku SSCooking is about seeing the possibilities clearly.
-Roromiya Karuta
After the sixth episode of the currently airing show, Inu x Boku SS, Roromiya Karuta has vaulted over all other competitors to become my favorite. As adorable as I find Ririchiyo, there’s just something irresistible about Karuta’s bottomless stomach and natural desire to help those in need.
I’ve been dragging my feet in getting around to watching all the newly airing shows, but I’m glad I clung in there because there are a few promising works here waiting to blossom. And while a couple are not too high on my priority for this season, none of them were completely devoid of noteworthy aspects.
Anime B&B 