Ore Monogatari!! - Holy hell, this is right up my alley. Silly, sugary, sparkly shoujo that's earnest and wears its heart on its sleeve. Hope it keeps it up, it's charming as heck.

Punchline - Uchikoshi isn't known for comedy, and man, here, he really isn't funny. Lavish animation for an unfunny series of jokes, and it's just all kinda lame.

Owari no Seraph - Good production values and a neat concept don't help the paint-by-numbers story execution, but it's certainly entertaining.

EDIT: Last show I'll watch this season outside of Ninja Slayer and maybe Arslan once more episodes have aired to binge:

Kekkai Sensen (Blood Blockade Battlefront) - Rie Matsumoto direction here is on point! She really understands the interesting material at hand, and plays with multiple kinds of intriguing shots that all flow together into a neatly coherent package. The setting is intriguing and we'll see where the story goes from here, but it already feels like a lively, vibrant world despite its grey colour palette (really capturing the actual feeling of NYC here), and it's animated really well. Clear standout winner for me this season, up there with Plastic Memories in terms of best first episode.

Owari no Seraph ep2: I was seriously expecting more of Van Helsing kind of feel with the protagonist set in their 30's or so. As soon as I saw the highschool scenes and opening theme my expectations really plummeted. Looks like plenty of things I've seen before.

Denpa Kyoushi ep2: I hope the drop the YD thing soon. voice acting is unimpressive. Not to mention I hate these can do anything with no effort characters.

I need to catch-up with some Winter 2015 shows that I haven't finished yet some days before today. So Late impressions:
* also probably rip English, sry

OreGairu Zoku - Yanagi Nagi is <3. The Story impressed me quite a lot. But because of a drastic graphic change, I had to get familiar with this new change. So far a good series...

Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka - Beside Hestia's (you know), I found this show is good enough to watch and I probably gonna watch this until the end of season (But still man, Kirito's Voice again?)

Owari no Seraph - Why does I feel like that I watch a combination of Tokyo Ghoul and Attack on Titan. Has Good Story and Magnificent Graphics too. So far I love It...

More to come...

Nisekoi: - Nothing out of the ordinary so far. Then again it's only one episode. I'll have to wait for more episodes for futher criticism, but so far it's good.

Edit: I forgot to mention, the opening is funny af. Not too mention, a good song.

I haven't liked this batch of second episodes except for maybe the Fate/Stay Night. UtaPri's was just creepy.

Edit:Calling bs on a middle schooler running with these times unless they are anime metres and anime seconds. I'm just going with assisted by magic.

Also Rap Time lol

Plastic Memories Yes. I got bored/depressed while watching this. I didn't find the characters appealing enough. Not my show.

Kyoukai no Rinne I still feel like this might be worth watching. Definitely not something that stands out, but let's go anyways.

Houkago no Pleiades I'm a sucker for Mahou Shoujo stuff... Though not the most interesting thing, I'll watch one or two more eps before deciding.

Ore Monogatari!! uhh. I have no idea what to say here.

Yamada-kun to Nananin no Majo This is gonna be as much of a roller coaster ride as I was expecting after reading a few chapters of the manga. This one hit me up with a few good laughs. Definitely going to finish this one since I still haven't read the manga that far.

Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works 2nd Season: Hell yes.
Gunslinger Stratos: The Animation: Okayish stuff, will keep watching because sci-fi.
Hibike! Euphonium: idk, I liked this one.
Kyoukai no Rinne: Kind of refreshing stuff, still not that interesting or good enough, just the average.
Nisekoi:: Not like I'm expecting much from this, first episode already failed me (not enough Tsugumi).
Ore Monogatari!!: Probably the first time I was attached with a shoujo in the first episode, this is so great, hoping it stays the same or better.
Plastic Memories: Cute robot girls.

Nisekoi:: Nope. During the episode I had a flashback of 20 episodes uninteresting and it wasn't any special either. Maybe it is because I can't seem to build up a good connection to the characters. They don't appeal to me at all, and even Chitoge, I liked her at some point during the first season, is sinking for me. In my opinion, this is only enjoyable when you have the one waifu chosen and get overly excited of her screen time.
Ore Monogatari: This is going to be lovely. Like, when I started the episode I didn't have high expectations at all. I got surprised here.
Yamada-kun and the 7 Witches: Hmh, it's alright, although I think I make the big mistake and keep comparising it to Kokoro Connect in my head even though they are different besides the body changing aspect. Isn't bad at all, but need 1 or 2 more episodes to see if it stays at a medium level or if it is actually good.

Nisekoi: Biased because based SHAFT and Nao Touyama
Fate UBW Part 2 : Animation's as great as ever. Not completely sure what just happened in this first episode, but the show's still holding up for me. Close to being a green at the moment.
Gunslinger Stratos: As much as I like the premise of the series, the animation is incredibly meh. Something I'll keep looking at for the time being to see if it improves, but the first episode left a strange taste in my mouth.
Hello! Kiniro Mosaic: Enjoyed it as much as the first series, so it's looking pretty good. And again, Nao Touyama.
Houkago no Pleiades: For some reason, the Drive Shafts having motor noises cracked me up way more than they should have. Animation is great, but for a first episode it is fairly confusing. In green territory, but hovering very close to blue.

Wow I'm a bit late.

Punchline
Dunno what to say about it actually, it has some really experienced voice actors (Watched only to hear Kotobuki Minako) but other staff are a bit inexperienced. Jokes were mostly lame and it doesnt have anything to keep me watch it.

Urawa no Usagi-chan
I like watching shorts on small breaks from games. You dont need to devote too much time and they are usually really simple. This first one was like a pv to an anime, showing the characters and giving a glimpse of what this will evolve to. It didnt have any content whatsoever but its so short that I didnt feel negative about it.

Houkago no Pleiades
At first i was like "Madoka too much?" When it went on it decreased a bit but cant help thinking about madoka while watching this. Also was 3d really necessary on the flying scenes? This season has too much unnecessary 3d .It's not particularly bad I guess. Car sounds were funny..

Grisaia no Meikyuu: Drama and then tragedy and then abuse and then incest and then rape and then suicide and then pedophilia and then child soldiers and then and then. The episodes composition was horrible and seemed more preoccupied with with getting the series an adult only rating than making the content enjoyable or interesting to watch.

Yamada-kun and the 7 Witches: I really have trouble grasping how this series could go several episodes down the line. Similar position to Superstar

Nisekoi S2 - Just as good as I remember it.

The Labyrinth of Grisaia - This special had some real fucked up shit, but it handled everything well. I'm really impressed with the storytelling as they showed everything he had to go through after losing his sister (the best sister

Yamada-kun and the 7 Witches - Wow, so far this is the greatest show I am watching this season. Every bit of it has been really well written and funny. This whole episode kept me laughing.

xxdeathx wrote:

The Labyrinth of Grisaia - This special had some real fucked up shit, but it handled everything well. I'm really impressed with the storytelling as they showed everything he had to go through after losing his sister (the best sister

Calling you out on this. The episode literally ran like an infant talking about their vacation, plenty of Then this happened, then this happened then this happened, but I guess that that is all you can really do when your protagonist has as much emotional depth as concrete. The director really seems to think you can go "look at this atrocity, now treat us like a grown-up-anime" but really it just seems childish focusing on the event exclusively and ignoring it's implications. It is really 'macabre for kids' or whatever equivalent you want to draw since these events probably wont even mean anything except fanservice to the story that will unfold except maybe the child soldiers bit. Now this "best sister" you claim is completely hilarious as she really is one of the worst anime character archetypes, the "I can do anything amazingly because I am a prodigy or just because" and history shows these characters rarely ever undergo any kind of development and really exist for some kind of power fantasy. From Grisaia no Kajitsu we even know this to be true.

The Labyrinth of Grisaia: I liked it. Was nice to get to know more about Yuuji's past and what he had to go through. Nicely portrayed, and I especially love the relationship he had with his sister. Overall really good content for the 48 minutes this special had. Looking forward to Rakuen.
By the way, the kiss scene was so <3

I enjoyed Grisaia as well. Looking forward to see what else this show will offer.


Also gonna change Yahari ore love comedy to Green

[Superstar] wrote:

I especially love the relationship he had with his sister.

As heartwarming as a priest and an altar boy.

I feel kind of sorry that you had no fun with it, since it was clearly the best so far.

xxdeathx wrote:

I feel kind of sorry that you had no fun with it, since it was clearly the best so far.

I don't know, you also said that Chuunibyou and Amagi Brilliank Park were among the best KyoAni Shows given the have done Full Metal Panic season 2 and Fumoffu, Kanon 2006, Clannad AS, Hyouka I even prefer Munto.
Really based on what you recommend here and on on your profile I'm pretty sure I can conclude I have seen more and have a finer palate for anime than you.

Green Platinum wrote:

[...]I have seen more and have a finer palate for anime than you.

If I understand correctly, you think that the opinion of people who watched less than you is of no value? If so, I don't think that is the case. In my opinion, it doesn't matter if you watched 50 titles or 500, a single opinion isn't worth a lot, that's why we have this thread here.

[Superstar] wrote:

Green Platinum wrote:

[...]I have seen more and have a finer palate for anime than you.

If I understand correctly, you think that the opinion of people who watched less than you is of no value? If so, I don't think that is the case. In my opinion, it doesn't matter if you watched 50 titles or 500, a single opinion isn't worth a lot, that's why we have this thread here.

Yes and No, someone who has seen more is going to have a greater grasp on what is original in anime and what is cliche and ordinary. There are always going to be those newer fans engaged by the newest harem, moe or super bloody action show that has been copy-pasted hundreds of times. Not saying a rookies opinion is worth less just that an experienced fan has more context to draw upon.

Green Platinum wrote:

xxdeathx wrote:

I feel kind of sorry that you had no fun with it, since it was clearly the best so far.

I don't know, you also said that Chuunibyou and Amagi Brilliank Park were among the best KyoAni Shows given the have done Full Metal Panic season 2 and Fumoffu, Kanon 2006, Clannad AS, Hyouka I even prefer Munto.
Really based on what you recommend here and on on your profile I'm pretty sure I can conclude I have seen more and have a finer palate for anime than you.

I haven't seen these shows you listed, so I can only say that Chuunibyou and Amagi Park are the best out of what I've seen. Judging by your responses to most people on this thread, it doesn't like your taste is any better or in line with ours. On second thought, it doesn't sound like you've had fun with anything you watch, so I think I'd be better off with the ability to enjoy shows. Also why do you care so much what other people like.

I am really behind this season, so going to try to be quick about things.

Baby Steps 2: You know it feels really awkward when you have boatloads of Americans and even an Indian speak JP (Admittedly I know an Iranian who knows fluent JP irl). As much as I like the mc's attitude, he is not very fun to watch because of his still relatively slow growth and lack of anything that amazing.

Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka?: They slowed down the pace in ep2, so I think all is well now.

Grisaia: I am not sure what is worse, watching a special with many plot holes and semi forced drama, or read an extremely wordy novel with characters I don't care about... Well I never liked Grisaia, and this was no exception.

Hello!! Kiniro Mosaic: I seriously needed a moe show this season, so this meets all my needs.

Kyoukai no Rinne I really feel how poor the mc was, was an overplayed joke. It got irritating for me quite quickly.

Plastic Memories: I seriously can't care much about effectively killing a person that you signed 10 years ago to be killed today. It was bascially like watching someone else's pet die. I know it means something to the owner, but for me with little attachment, I am not sure what type of emotional response I can give. Add on forced jokes and super expected drama to end episode, and you have a very boring show.

Punch Line: I don't even know how to describe how amazed I felt at someone trying to execute fanservice this badly/awkwardly.

Re-Kan!: The jokes lost their appeal and the backgrounds are still awful, dropping.

Show By Rock!!: Episode 2 didn't really add much to this show. A plotline that is barely established, very simple/expected jokes, and now a very egotistical boy band were added, none of which appeal to me.

Tesagure! Bukatsumono Spin-off Purupurun Sharumu to Asobou: There were actually 2-3 parts in this show that I found funny, but when everyone started talking together, the dialogue was incredibly hard to follow. In addition the art here is terrible. It is hard to like this show when you aren't liking 75% of the jokes and 100% of the art.

xxdeathx wrote:

I haven't seen these shows you listed, so I can only say that Chuunibyou and Amagi Park are the best out of what I've seen. Judging by your responses to most people on this thread, it doesn't like your taste is any better or in line with ours. On second thought, it doesn't sound like you've had fun with anything you watch, so I think I'd be better off with the ability to enjoy shows. Also why do you care so much what other people like.

Because I disagree and I have the affirmation in my beliefs to be willing to say it, I don't care about this animes are sacred view some seem to have. If you enjoy shows go ahead but don't recommend them if you cannot see them for their pros and cons. I'm not going to give an anime a free pass without having good characters and an engaging plot as is said in my signature.

blissfulyoshi wrote:

Plastic Memories: I seriously can't care much about effectively killing a person that you signed 10 years ago to be killed today. It was bascially like watching someone else's pet die. I know it means something to the owner, but for me with little attachment, I am not sure what type of emotional response I can give. Add on forced jokes and super expected drama to end episode, and you have a very boring show.

I really don't think the first episode was intended to be bawl your eyes out drama, more intended to show how the job goes. However the second episode really bothered me since Isla is just so boring and a huge burden for the series at this point.

Sorry but I'm not gonna do things any differently because you said so. If a show is good I'm saying it's good, vice-versa, etc.

blissfulyoshi wrote:

You know it feels really awkward when you have boatloads of Americans and even an Indian speak JP

They obviously speak english there, it's just jp for viewers.

Duh.

blissfulyoshi wrote:

he is not very fun to watch because of his still relatively slow growth

Wait, slow? You know it's pretty friggin AMAZING to be playing tennis on equal terms against aspiring pros who played their whole lives when you're 2 years into it? Do you expect some kind of miraclous magical training that gets you above everyone else in a week? Come on, he's still growing at a scary pace.

YOGURTOVSKY wrote:

blissfulyoshi wrote:

he is not very fun to watch because of his still relatively slow growth

Wait, slow? You know it's pretty friggin AMAZING to be playing tennis on equal terms against aspiring pros who played their whole lives when you're 2 years into it? Do you expect some kind of miraclous magical training that gets you above everyone else in a week? Come on, he's still growing at a scary pace.

I meant slow plot wise. Obviously if you were to learn tennis to that level in 2 years, you would be considered a genius. However, their slightly accelerated of real life doesn't really work when the viewer has 13 episodes to check their growth. I guess since I am so used to watching these more unrealistic shows, going back to something more realistic feels slow.

The protagonist for Mikagura Gakuen got less annoying but there still seems to be no real kind of stakes or objective to the series.

Sorry I have been busy the past couple days and haven't been updating. And then I realised that nobody else added anything.

Aside from bliss, but he can add his own stuff to the chart :U

Sorry Kyonko, I'll try to add other ppl's stuff soon.... My mood/motivation has been lousy lately.

blissfulyoshi wrote:

Sorry Kyonko, I'll try to add other ppl's stuff soon.... My mood/motivation has been lousy lately.

I just felt like messing with you about it. Aside from you, I think I have everyone else up to date.

People should check the chart to make sure they are right. Sometimes I add stuff when I'm half asleep and have put stuff in wrong places or done wrong numbers.

p/4031234/ missing but everything else is okay

[Superstar] wrote:

https://osu.ppy.sh/forum/p/4031234/ missing but everything else is okay

Fixed yours and xxdeathx's

Ninja Slayer: Just Trigger having fun I guess, similar to Inferno Cop. The fact that this is getting 26 episodes is somewhat worrisome as it will definitely overstay it's welcome.

Another late list...

Gintama (2015) - nothing else to say about this one, if you love the previous Gintama then you'll love this one too.

Nagato Yuki-chan no Shoushitsu - idk about this one, because It's a spin-off so I don't really looking forward to this (The comedy is good though). Also Tomokazu Sugita as Kyon is still the best (I might mark this red if Kyon wasn't voiced by Tomokazu-san).

Plastic Memories - It's good and the Graphic wasn't so bad either. Also "A bowl of cutted onion served" in the End of the Episode.

Yamada-kun to 7 Nin no Majo - I haven't read the manga yet, but this show makes me want to read the manga so much. Probably gonna start reading the manga as soon as possible.

more to come (i think)...

Grisaia no Rakuen: Continues where it left in the special. As always, exciting story paired with a nice animation, interesting characters and, not to forget, good music are what makes this an enjoyable experience. After Kajitsu and Meikyuu I have high expectations though. For now there is nothing I can complain about.

Grisaia no Rakuen: Better than the OVA/Special, funny that Yuuji has more personality and is a more interesting character as a child. Fairly decent episode.

Grisaia no Rakuen: Most of his shit is over (hopefully...)

Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka: Somehow I was like the last person in my college friend group to start watching this and that makes me upset because after four episodes, I really like it and I have high expectations for it. Hestia best girl
Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works S2:: All I'm gonna say is that I hate having to wait every week until the next episode comes out.
Nisekoi: Will Raku ever notice Chitoge?

Gekido- wrote:

Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka: Somehow I was like the last person in my college friend group to start watching this and that makes me upset because after four episodes, I really like it and I have high expectations for it. Hestia best girl
Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works S2:: All I'm gonna say is that I hate having to wait every week until the next episode comes out.
Nisekoi: Will Raku ever notice Chitoge?

What did Hestia even do?

Green Platinum wrote:

Gekido- wrote:

Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka: Somehow I was like the last person in my college friend group to start watching this and that makes me upset because after four episodes, I really like it and I have high expectations for it. Hestia best girl
Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works S2:: All I'm gonna say is that I hate having to wait every week until the next episode comes out.
Nisekoi: Will Raku ever notice Chitoge?

What did Hestia even do?

Must be the twintails.

FlyingNeko wrote:

Green Platinum wrote:

What did Hestia even do?

Must be the twintails.

What low standards people have.

Green Platinum wrote:

FlyingNeko wrote:

Must be the twintails.

What low standards people have.

C'mon, everybody loves twintails

FlyingNeko wrote:

C'mon, everybody loves twintails

Twintails a shit. Ponytails is where it's at. Also following shows changing to red.

Owari no Seraph
Houkago no Pleiades
Etotama
Denpa Kyoushi
Gunslinger Stratos

Twintails are overdone

I respect your opinions but I believe that bob cuts are the best.

You can usually tell a character is awesome if they have a side ponytail.

< and Nanoha for example.

Doesn't fix Flandre and Kaga though, since anything multiplied by zero is still zero.

FlyingNeko wrote:

C'mon, everybody loves twintails

Twintails are best

Gekido- wrote:

FlyingNeko wrote:

C'mon, everybody loves twintails

Twintails are best

Considering you chose her in the marry an anime character thread you should be able to explain why Hestia is a good character.

Green Platinum wrote:

Considering you chose her in the marry an anime character thread you should be able to explain why Hestia is a good character.

No I didn't? You obviously didn't check the thread lol.

Misread, still don't know why Hestia is remotely popular tho

Green Platinum wrote:

You can usually tell a character is awesome if they have a side ponytail.

< and Nanoha for example.

Doesn't fix Flandre and Kaga though, since anything multiplied by zero is still zero.

I didn't even notice Flandre had a side ponytail, but yes, agreed. I always lean towards characters with side ponytails