Dantalian no Shoka Episode 3--Two For One

Two short stories, only one of which actually involves a Phantom Book, are combined into one episode this week. While not as exciting as the previous two episodes, I think that the main point of the combination was to introduce the new character before getting further into the plot.

Blood-C Episode 4--Questions With No Answers

I wish that I could say that something more concrete happened in the plot this week, but we're still stuck with small hints. At least the length of Saya's school life segment is continuing to decrease in favor of better battle scenes.

Hanasaku Iroha Episode 15 &16--Motivation

Double episode post since I didn't get a chance to write the post last week. Both of these episodes continue the trend of giving development to characters that have been mostly ignored so far.

Dantalian no Shoka Episode 2--Humans Cursed by Humans

It's always interesting when a show with a solid foot in the supernatural denies other supernatural phenomenon; in this case, it's curses.

Blood-C Episode 3--You're Waiting for a Train...

If you're one of the people who are still watching this but are getting sick of the "daily school life" stuff, skip forward to the second half of the episode. It looks like the plot might finally be emerging...

Dantalian no Shoka Episode 1--A Pleasant Surprise

Gainax surprises everyone again by doing something completely different than what is typically expected of a Gainax title. And I'm liking what I'm seeing.

Blood-C Epsiode 2--Taking its Time

In typical CLAMP fashion, the second episode makes it obvious that this show is going to spend its time setting up the character relationships and the backdrop of the town before the plot begins to move.

Hanasaku Iroha Episode 14--Drive

After all this time, the show is finally giving us a proper introduction to Yuina.

Blood-C Episode 1--Personalities Can be Decieving

I have not seen Blood+, so I wasn't sure what to expect from this other than awesome fights and CLAMP character designs. I was not disappointed.

Spring 2011 Final Impressions

Image from Safebooru

Now that the summer season is underway, I'd like to share my final thoughts on series that have ended and my current thoughts on series that are still airing. Please keep in mind that the following is my own opinion; I'm just a fan with a blog, not a professional reviewer.

Summer 2011 First Impressions

The summer season is beginning, and I'd like to share some preliminary thoughts on some of the simulcasts this season based on the first episodes. Please keep in mind that the following is only my opinion and that it is subject to change during the season. This post will be updated as more series become available.

Hanasaku Iroha Episode 13--Mother Knows Best

It's all about family in this episode, as Ohana's mother spends the night at the inn, which lets Ohana get some closure about Ko.