Dropped: Gifuu Doudou!!: Kanetsugu to Keiji--You're Already Bored

I couldn't even get halfway through the third episode, which I take as a pretty good sign I should stop watching a show.

Figure Review: Nendoroid Kaname Madoka Maiko Ver. (AX 2013 Exclusive)

This month's review is a bit of a special occasion, since this is the first time I've covered a figure that's not widely available yet! I picked up Madoka Maiko Ver. during my weekend at Anime Expo, and I'm really pleased with her.

Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club Episode 4--The Swimsuit Episode

There were a lot of jokes before this aired that this episode wouldn't happen because "the entire show is the swimsuit episode," but nope! They found a way.

RDG: Red Data Girl Final Thoughts--Supernatural is the New Normal

While is has more than it's share of missteps, RDG is still an entertaining series that should not be ignored by fans of the genre.

Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club Episode 3--So, How Do You Like My Swimming?

I was saving that Golden Boy reference for an opportune moment. I think I picked a good spot.

Gatchaman Crowds First Impressions--GATCHA

And Gatchaman Crowds comes out swinging in competition for the title of best show of the season!

Silver Spoon (Gin so Saji) First Impressions--City Boy in the Big Farm

Drinking game: Take a shot every time Hachiken says "anus."

Fate/kaleid liner PRISMA ILLYA First Impressions--Fate/Magical Girls

While better than the other magical girl premiere this season, I'm not too sure about this one either.

Day Break Illusion First Impressions--I'm So ~Dark~ and ~Edgy~

Consider this show on notice.

Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club Episode 2--I Watch it For the Plot

Pictured above: me watching this show.

Watamote First Impressions--The Odd One Out

This premiere is one of the best anime adaptations I have ever seen.

Rozen Maiden Zurückspulen First Impressions--Warp Speed Recap

Slow down, you're going to scare the new people away!

Hakkenden 2 First Impressions--Blame the Cat

Previously on Hakkenden: Shino and Sousuke were supposed to look for some colored balls, but the show completely forgot about that in favor episodic storylines. It was all very pretty, though.

Servant x Service First Impressions--*Catchy Theme Music Goes Here*

If you've watched Working!! (or Wagnaria if you want), then you know exactly what you're getting into.

Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club Episode 1--Everyone Looks Hot Coming out of the Pool: The Anime

Actual line from Free!'s OP: Are you mad?

Gifu Dodo!! Kanetsugu and Keiji First Impressions--Samurai Bros

It doesn't quite fill the void that Jojo left behind, but it'll do for now.