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Summer 2009 Anime Lineup

Summer 2009 Anime Lineup

Summer is almost here! That means it's time for the 2009 Summer Anime Lineup! Unlike the Spring 2009 listing, where we found new series to enjoy for years to come (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Valkyria Chronicles, and K-ON!), the Summer list doesn't add up to the imagination. (Not to mention that I'm not finished with the ... (continue reading...)

K-ON! [Impressions]

K-ON! [Impressions]

The next anime I will reflect on that's on the 2009 Spring Anime Lineup is K-ON!. It's also my pick for AnimeVice's #AniWednesday on Twitter. It's the best anime in Japan at the moment (next to Brotherhood and Valkyria). At first glance, it looked like another plotless Moe anime: in certain aspects, you could say ... (continue reading...)

New Gundam Series: Gundam Unicorn

New Gundam Series: Gundam Unicorn

After long speculations on whether there will be a new Gundam series airing after the finale of Gundam 00 S2, it's going to happen. Gundam Unicorn, which is also based on the novel of the same name, is set to scheduled to air during the Winter '09/'10 Season. The story of Unicorn takes place in the ... (continue reading...)

Valkyria Chronicles [Impressions]

Valkyria Chronicles [Impressions]

Summary I recently finished watching the first episode of another series that is on the Spring 2009 Anime Lineup. This anime is based on a video game of the same name from good old Sega for the Playstation 3, "Valkyria Chronicles". Just like Fullmetal Alchemist, this series takes place at the turn of the century. And ... (continue reading...)

Mobile Suit ZZ Gundam [Impressions]

Mobile Suit ZZ Gundam [Impressions]

The last time I talked about ZZ Gundam (that's "Double Zeta") was several months ago after watching first part of the three new Zeta Gundam movies. I thought: Why isn't Bandai doing anything to license this show when they are full speed ahead with Gundam 00 and--dare I mention, Gundam SEED?" Fed up with waiting ... (continue reading...)