So this is my very first attempt to review a series, having previously left the dirty work to fellow blogger 異人. How enjoyable was life back then, ah. I'm not exactly good with long post either so... Well, they said there is a first time to everything, plus I have wanted to try and start writing, so here it is.

Absolutely brilliant! What an episode! The moment I heard the OP I was (almost) sure that this series is going to kick ass!  Mysterious time traveling girls and cutie-strawberry-chan (bomb)! Kobayashi Jin is simply genius. To be honest, I was a bit hesistent to pick up this series when I saw the character design, but what a mistake that would have been! So lets start with the OP...

I have absolutely no complains about the pacing of the current series, and I would not say that I have not enjoyed this episode. But, there was something that just didn't feel right, it's the amount of comedic moments, a bit too much for my liking that is, and the not very well done facial expression of Rose. Comparing this episode to the old arc, I would say I very much prefer the old one, would cutting the parts in old anime be better? I'm not sure.

I have heard good words and praises about Kannagi during my exile and hence decided that it would be the first series that I check out when I'm back. And I'm glad I did, the first episode was good, it reminded me of the very first anime that I watched that got me into the whole 2D paradise - Ah! Megami-sama! Except that this is far more superior, AH-NAGI-SAMA!

I am still hopelessly behind (estimated 2 seasons worth of anime) in my comeback, and thus, have been constantly resisting to pick up on the current airing series (except for FMA, seriously who can resist that). The Valkyria Chronicles 戦場のヴァルキュリア though, is something that I have been keeping an eye on. I have been wanting to buy myself a PS3 and this is one of the tactical RPG game that I have my eyes on. So far, I am still holding off the urge to blow the hole in my wallet so I shall make do with the anime, although chances are it will amplify to urge to get my hands on the PS3!

For fans of the never-ending gem Gintama! A collection of the best ever songs that have been played in the anime - 銀魂BEST was released on the 25th March. This special limited edition box set comes packed with a CD with 15 songs and a DVD with OPs and EDs, plus many more goodies!

Listening to Yui's again reminds me how much I love her song.  I remembered the last time I went totally nuts about her was when she sang the OP for Bleach-Rolling Stones, and went frantically searching for her songs.  If you don't know who Yui is, then a look at this wikipedia page will surely make you fall in love with her (and her song). Click to listen to yui - again.

Just two days from now, well if you are in Japan that is. God knows how long I will have to wait for this, the 13th instalment to the Detective Conan movie series, 漆黒の追跡者 the Raven Chasers. This time it seems like Gin and the Black Organisation have found out (or more likely, suspect) that Conan is in fact Kudo Shinichi. Well, it seems like they are playing the Black Organisation and identity revealed cards both at the same time.

There has been nothing but major changes to my life for the last 6 months. Gone are the days when watching anime and blogging about anything otaku-related were my second nature (I used to blog on tasukete!). The partnership broke up as fellow blogger (異人) switched from indulging in anime to embracing JDrama and I have since moved to a new city. Ah, such is the effect of graduation...