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Hal Film Maker has really managed to create something magnificently crazy within Kemeko Deluxe; another new, wonderfully animated slap-in-the-face for this fall season.
Kemeko DX is quintessentially a comedy, wrapped in action, smothered with fan-service and encased in a strange automated robot-doll-thing. Funnily enough, the automated robot-doll-thing is one of the central characters.
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The third episode of CLANNAD ~After Story~ was a continuation of the Sunohara arc from the original CLANNAD game. There was a lot more serious a tone to this weeks episode, unlike the previous light hearted shenanigans we were treated to before. The animation production as always with this series is faultless and Kyoto Animation [...]

Kannagi made a slight shift this week from the usual drama at Jin’s house, this appears to be turning more into a slice of life (although very strange life) school series, or at least it did for this week. The animation production is still spot on in my opinion, but I swear Nagi’s skirt appears [...]

The second episode of Kannagi from A-1 Pictures was just as good as the first, the humour is still coming in thick and fast but at the same time deeper issues are starting to emerge. I still adore the OP to this series, I think it’s easily my favourite of the season, the animation is [...]

With the second episode of CLANNAD ~After Story~ we appear to be embarking on the Sunohara arc from the original CLANNAD game. No complaints here though personally I think it’s nice that Kyoto Animation appear to be taking the time to cover all character arc’s, even the minor characters. The animation production as always from [...]

It’s fall season which means only one thing CLANNAD from Kyoto Animation is back for a second season with CLANNAD ~After Story~, in short this is the one series I have been waiting all summer for. The original cast are back, which is a relief as I was unsure if we would delve straight in [...]

Kannagi is the new magical, comedy series from A-1 Pictures Inc and is directed by the one and only Yutaka Yamamoto, or the director KyoAni infamously fired off Lucky Star. Yamamato is known for creating the dance sequence at the end of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya amongst other projects. The one thing you realise [...]

ToraDora! one of the new offerings from J.C. Staff based on the light novels by Yuyuko Takemiya with illustrations by Yasu marks the start of eMagi’s fall season anime reviews. The story centres on our unlikely hero Ryuji Takasu the boy with a sweet personality but very scary eyes and the ultimate Tsundere girl Taiga [...]

Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu was the new anime from Studio Barcelona based on the light novels by YÅ«saku Igarashi, with illustrations by Shaa. This was to be honest the usual plot of geeky but kind hearted guy, who’s not that much to look at but just happens to be in love with the most unattainable [...]

Kyoto Animation released the Lucky Star OVA on the 26th September in Japan. I am aware this episode has been much anticipated by many an anime fan after it’s announcement earlier in the year. I myself included couldn’t wait to finally see this 42 minute installment of Lucky Star and it was a welcome return [...]

Special A is a high school comedy series from Gonzo based on the original manga by Maki Minami. Which centres around Hikari Hanazono the number two ranked student within the prestigious Special A class. Her long time rival is Kei Takishima the top ranked student in the school, who excels at everything. No matter how [...]

Kung Fu Panda is the new animation from Dreamworks Animation, following in the footsteps of the Shrek series it’s a barrel of laughs with beautiful animation and colourful characters.
Po is an overweight panda who works for his dad at a noodle shop in the Valley of Peace, He dreams of one day being a [...]

My first series review from spring season and I had to start with what I have to say was the WORST show of the season, Kanokon or what I have affectionately dubbed as the atrocity that is Kano-crap as that is literally what this show is. It’s pointless, mindless and at times uncomfortable rubbish that [...]

S.A. or Special A is the new comedy/ drama series from Gonzo based on the original manga by Maki Minami. The opening theme is “Special Days” by Yuko Goto, sadly there was no opening animation on the first episode, the ending theme is “Hidamari no Gate” by Jun Fukuyama, Hiro Shimono, Tsubasa Yonaga & Kazuma [...]

Kanokon or another anime of fox girls, bouncing boobs and Pantsu! from Xebec , The character designs are pleasing enough I do like big moe eyes. The intro song is “PHOSPHOR” by Ui Miyazaki and ending is “Koi no Honoo” by Yui Sakakibara, both are extremely lively and upbeat which fits quite well with [...]