Fall…. new school Semester… the time of year when I loose my mind suffering from evil allergies 24/7, My Birthday, and a whole new line up of series to make my suffering worth while! And I have to say this is the best they’ve had to offer in a while.

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann: Gurren Hen

Airs: September 6, 2008
Episodes: 2 (The second airing at a later date)
Website: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann: Gurren Hen
Genres: Mecha, Comedy, Action
Chance of Blogging: High… But since its a movie it probably won’t actually be out subbed for a while after its release.

Just to clarify this is different from Parallel works (which was awesome btw). This movie will be two parts; one for each half of the series… and it seems to just be a remake of the entire series condensed. Gainax must have had success with the Evangelion movies they released at about this time last year. I don’t know how wise it is to make a remake… but its Gurren Lagann… so I’m sure it will still be epic.

Here’s a link to the trailer.

I’m sure the one on their main site is of better quality if you can actually find it thoughXD

Lucky Star OVA

Airs: September 26, 2008
Episodes: 1 (40 mins)
Website: Lucky Star OVA
Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life
Chance of Blogging: Probably none since Zenical will probably ninja itXD

She already posted an introductory post of it here.

While the commercial that they’ve released gives us absolutely no hints of what this OVA will actually be about whatsoever, if its half as much win as the OVA poster above then I expect very high things from this.

Hakushaku to Yousei

Airs: September 29, 2008
Episodes: Unknown
Website: Hakushaku to Yousei
Genres: Magic, Fantasy, Adventure
Chance of Blogging: Medium

The story is set in 19th century England and centers on a “fairy doctor” named Lydia. Her life takes a 180-degrees turn when she meets a legendary blue knight count named Edgar and his crew. He hires her as an adviser during his quest to obtain a treasured sword that was supposed to be handed down to him by his family. (Taken from ANN)

Both the genre and story summary makes me have doubts about whether I would truly like this anime…Mr. Cat in the cat also seems a bit weird, but then it occurred to me. The female protaganist of this series shares the same name as me=D!!!

I have to say the thought of the blond haired bishi saying my name over and over wouldn’t be too bad. So maybe I’ll give it a try at least.

Here a link to the Trailer.

Tytania

Airs: October 9, 2008
Episodes: Unknown
Website: Tytania
Genres: Military, Psychologica, Sci-fi, Space
Chance of Blogging: Medium-Hi

“In a future where mankind is spread amongst the stars in the vastness of space, the TAITANIA family has been able to build a large empire through intimation and economic might. In the year 446, the city-state of EURIA rebels against the tyranny of TAITANIA control. Their isolated act of revolt starts a sequence of events which strains the careful alliances and agreements within the empire, as factions and associations take action to exploit the situation to their best advantage. In the ensuing turmoil, ambitious members of the Taitania Royalty begin to move against each other in an effort settle old grievances and seize control of the family. What started as an act of rebellion in EURIA, quickly expands to a civil war – with the wealth and power of the empire up for grabs for who ever is brave enough to aspire for it.

Based on a novel-inspired manga series written by TANAKA Yoshiki and illustrated GANTETSU, serialized in Shonen Sirius (Kodansha)

This has been described as being a complicated space opera or epic. The original story was published as a series of three novels (1988 thru 1991), and is open ended – as in no conclusion or ending was ever published!!” (Taken from AniDB)

This anime actually looks rather interesting; although the plot sounds like some random Gundam to me at the same time. I was also shocked to find that the main character of this series also has the same name as me… Two shows this season with main characters the same name as me. Its very weirdXD

ef- A Tale of Melodies

Airs: October 6, 2008
Episodes: 13
Website: ef- a tale of melodies
Genres: Romance, Mystery, Drama
Chance of Blogging: None

More than likely a continuation of ef- a tale of Memories. Maybe a prequel? Although I was very fond of the animation in memories, and there was a touching moment or two; overall I wasn’t very impressed. I will probably watch it eventually since I watched the first season.

Hyakko

Airs: October X, 2008
Episodes: 13
Website: Hyakko
Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life
Chance of Blogging: Medium

The summaries from every source end up saying something along the lines of “An anime about girls and their random lives.” Pretty much the explanation of ever Comedy Slice of life out thereXD

I will try the first episode before judging though.

Kuroshitsuji

Airs: October 3, 2008
Episodes: Unknown
Website: Kuroshitsuji
Genres: Supernatural, Shounen, Fantasy, Comedy, Action
Chance of Blogging: Medium

One of the noble families of England – Phantomhive, has a butler, Sebastian Michaels. He has unquestionably perfect knowledge, manners, talent with materials. martial arts and much more. But he serves a 12 year old master. (Taken from ANN)

I’m unsure about this one till I can know more about the story. The fact that the butler’s name is Sebastian is pretty funny… silly Japan and their Stereotypes. On another note… do not type this one in Google images. Apparently this is one of those series that certain crazy fangirls have some weird fantasies about haha.

Rosario to Vampire Capu2

Airs: October X, 2008
Episodes: 13
Website: Rosario to Vampire Capu2
Genres: Comedy, Ecchi
Chance of Blogging: None

In case you didn’t see the first season its about a pink haired, Big breasted, Alien, Princess, that shows up naked in a normal shy earth boy’s Bath tub and turns his world upside down. It was too ecchi and breast oriented for my tastes… But I hear alot of guys liked itXD I’m sure this will be more of the same.

*I’ve been corrected since this was posted that I’ve confused the Anime To Love-Ru and Rosario Vampire… They’re both Ecchi anime thoughXD~ I have an excuse right? Plot Summary of Rosario Vampire:

“Due to poor grades, Tsukune Aono, an average high school student, has been unable to get accepted into any private academy of his choice. By exceptional accident, the only school to accept him turns out to be anything but ordinary; the school is attended by youkai disguised as humans. Fearing for his life, he attempts to escape only to meet Moka Akashiya, a beautiful girl who just happens to be a vampire. Despite this, Tsukune decides to stay at the academy, hiding his human nature from students and teachers. Tsukune also discovers that when the rosary around Moka’s neck is removed, her true nature emerges.” (From ANN)

Since I clearly didn’t see the first season I won’t be watching this series.

Junjou Romantica 2

Airs: October 11, 2008
Episodes: 12
Website: Junjou Romantica 2
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Shounen Ai, Yaoi
Chance of Blogging: Low

I never saw the first season… But I know this series is famous for boy love. Clearly not an anime for everyone, though I’ve heard alot of good things about the first season; all sites I’ve gone to have given it about an 8.5 rating, which for a yaoi anime is very high. The fangirl forces must be very high with this seriesXD

Casshern Sins

Airs: October X, 2008
Episodes: Uknown
Website: Casshern Sins
Genres: Sci-fi, Mecha, Action
Chance of Blogging: Medium

Tetsuya Azuma (東鉄也), also known as Casshern, is a cybernetic neoroider (新造人間, Shinzō Ningen, lit. “neo-human”) who turned himself into a cyborg for the purpose of hunting down and destroying robots that have taken over the world. His late biological father, Dr. Azuma, was the inventor of the robots that were originally intended to serve humankind, but mutinied en masse when their cold logic concluded that the good of the Earth Ecosystem required the destruction of the human race.

Casshern and his robotic dog, Friender, join forces with a beautiful girl named Luna to battle the robots led by their brutal boss known as the Black King. (Taken From MAL)

Soooo… Basically this sounds like Mega Man on Steroids? Something like Cyborg 009? From the Trailer it looks pretty cool if you ask me. I will watch the first episode to check it out for sure.

Kannagi

Airs: October X, 2008
Episodes: Uknown
Website: Kannagi
Genres: Shounen
Chance of Blogging: Medium

An art student named Jin Mikuriya carves a statue from the wood of the Kannagi tree only to have the statue come to life in the form of a goddess, who has now taken over the statue. He and “Nagi” work together to destroy the impurities that are gathering in the town. (Taken From ANN)

Based on the description and the trailer it looks interesting enough. Another one of those series that I don’t think I’ll have an opinion of until I’ve been able to see the first episode. The main character having Blue Hair is a plus though^.^

Kurogane no Linebarrels

Airs: October X, 2008
Episodes: Uknown
Website: Kurogane no Linebarrels
Genres: Sci-fi, Mecha
Chance of Blogging: Medium-High

Kouichi Hayase was involved in an accident and falls into a coma for half a year. Due to this accident he becomes depressed and lonely. However, unbeknownst to him he attained a great power and three years later a giant robot (Linebarrel), which was the cause for the incident, appears before him, causing Kouichi`s life to change. (Taken from AniDB)

I’ve actually had this on my to watch list for months… primarily because I thought the poster picture was prettyXD (I really need to stop prematurely judging anime by those things… It usually doesn’t work out very well). Overall is sounds like any Mecha anime series, but I have high hopes in Gonzo to have made something worth while.

The trailer also looks extremely promising, But gonzo is pretty good at playing out an epic trailer and the anime be slightly less than perfect (I’m looking at you Romeo X Juliet.)

Toradora!

Airs: October 1, 2008
Episodes: Uknown
Website: Toradora!
Genres: Slice of life, School, Romance, Ecchi, Comedy
Chance of Blogging: Low

“Toradora!’s story begins with the male protagonist Ryuuji Takasu who is frustrated at trying to look his best as he enters his second year of high school. Despite his gentle personality, he has a natural outer-appearance which makes him look like an intimidating delinquent so he is utterly hopeless about his chances of getting a girlfriend anytime soon, and does not have many close friends either. After being greeted by his hungover mother in the morning, Ryuuji goes to school and is happy to find that he gets to be in the same class as his best friend Yuusaku Kitamura and crush Minori Kushieda. However, it is then that he unexpectedly knocks into “the school’s most dangerous animal of the highest risk level” — Taiga Aisaka — (nicknamed “Palmtop Tiger”) who just happens to also be in his class.

Taiga has a negative attitude towards others and will not hesitate to snap at people. After meeting Ryuuji, she takes an instant dislike for him. After a series of misunderstandings between Ryuuji and Taiga, Ryuuji is taken in by Taiga as her personal servant. Taiga comes from a rich family, though she moved out to live on her own due to family issues. Soon after Taiga learns of Ryuuji’s talent at domestic chores, she gets him to do her housekeeping. Taiga spends a lot of her time over at his house, so much so that she could almost be considered a member of his family. Since Ryuuji spends a lot of time with Taiga, he is opened up to her world and to a side of her that most people do not see. The two also attempt to help each other in order to improve their relationship with their crush (Taiga has a crush on Ryuuji’s best friend, Yuusaku, and Ryuuji has a crush on Taiga’s best friend, Minori). Unknown to them, however, people they know from school start to become curious about their strange relationship together and rumors begin to spread about them.”

Sooooo…. Its sounds like a whiney Tsundere girl bossing around a lazy normal guy. I could almost bet $3 that she’s voiced by Kugimiya Rie since she’s become the standard Tsundere Seiyuu after Shakugan no Shana and Hayate the Combat butler. *Goes to check

… omg… I should have bet more than $3; The female protagonist is infact Voiced by Kugimiya Rie. This will probably be a show I watch, but I’m not sure if I will stick with it all the way through.

Clannad After Story

Nagisa Jr. Pick since I can only find the season 1 postersXD Airs: October 2, 2008
Episodes: 13
Website: Clannad After Story
Genres: Slice of Life, Romance, Drama
Chance of Blogging: High

A continuation of Clannad… this time around I will have to make sure I have more tissues for all those tear jerking moments. A sequal I have been really looking forward to, probably in my top 3 I’m looking forward to this season; since we’ve had about 9 months to think about it. Here’s a link to the very very short trailer.

Hokuto no Ken Raoh Gaiden Ten no Haoh

I pray I never have to type out the entire title of this anime Airs: October 3, 2008
Episodes: Unknown
Website: Hokuto no Ken Raoh Gaiden Ten no Haoh
*Note… Turn down your volume before you go to their site… His fist crashing the screen nearly made me deafXD
Genres: Action
Chance of Blogging: Medium

Another story of the older anime Fist of the North Star. Supposebly not based on the main character though. I’m sure this anime will be filled with tons of fighting and manliness based on previous installments of the series. I’ve never checked out the First of the north star, but I might check this out for the heck of it.

Yozakura Quartet

Airs: October 3, 2008
Episodes: Unknown
Website: Yozakura Quartet
Genres: Shounen
Chance of Blogging: Medium

“Akina, Hime, Kotoha, and Ao are four members of the Hiizumi Seikatsu Soudan Jimusho (Hiizumi’s Everyday-life Consultation Office), which, in addition to helping kindergarteners deal with tough times, strives to preserve the peace of their little town, Sakurashin, by hunting down the troublemakers who dare threaten it.

Hime is a superheroine. Ao can read minds. Kotoha can conjure up anything with the right word. And Akina…well, he’s just a regular guy, surrounded by three supergirls! Together, they protect the town of Sakurashin. But that’s not easy, as the town faces demon dogs and other supernatural threats!” (From AniDB)

I have to say… the only reason I mentioned it is because the Blue haired cat girl caught my eyeXD~ But the summery sounds interesting enough to at least watch the first episode to see what its like.

Tales of the Abyss

Airs: October 3, 2008
Episodes: 26
Website: Tales of the Abyss
Genres: Fantasy Drama Adventure
Chance of Blogging: None

Luke fon Fabre, the son of Duke Fabre of the Kimlasca Kingdom, is 17 years old. He is the Light of the Sacred Flame who is destined to bring prosperity to Kimlasca. But since being kidnapped seven years ago by the Malkuth empire, he has been kept confined to the Fabre family mansion. The shock of the kidnapping erased all of Luke’s memories prior to the event. But one fateful day, a mysterious woman breaks into the mansion and sets off a chain of events that will change the world forever… (From AniDB)

This is based of the game of the same name. I won’t be watching since I have no interest in the game.

Jigoku Shoujo: Mitsuganae

Airs: October 4, 2008
Episodes: Unknown
Website: Jigoku Shoujo: Mitsuganae
Genres: Supernatural, Psychological, Mystery
Chance of Blogging: Low low low

“Jigoku Shoujo, the Hell Girl. Enma Ai, what has become of her? At the end of last season she became separated from subordinates; so what will happen to Ichimoku Ren, Hone-Onna, and Wanyuudou now? What stories of hatred, lasting grudges, and revenge are being prepared for us this time?” (From AniDB)

They’re making a third season of this!!??? I could barely make it through the second one. I’m not a fan of Episodic series. As much as I love Enma Ai I’m not sure I can sit through another season of this, but I will give the first episode a chance.

Kemeko Deluxe!

Airs: October 5, 2008
Episodes: Unknown
Website: Kameko Deluxe!
Genres: Comedy, Sci-fi
Chance of Blogging: Medium

“A chibi robot doll appears in the room of a typical high school boy. The robot claims the boy as her husband and then a beautiful girl comes out of the doll’s mouth who knows the boy from 10 years prior and had been promised his hand in marriage.” (From ANN)

After such an awesome plot summary and this trailer there’s no way I’m not at least watching at least the first episode of this seriesXD

Gundam 00: Season 2

Airs: October 5, 2008
Episodes: Unknown
Website: Gundam 00
Genres: Mecha, Win
Chance of Blogging: YES!!! HIGH HIGH HIGH!

“2312 A.D. Four years have passed since the final battle between Celestial Being and the UN Forces. Humanity, after having established the Earth Sphere Federation, forms an independent security force, Arrows, separate from the formal Federation army to further unify nations and the will of mankind. But the reality is the inhumane oppression of anti-government powers, doctrines, and ideologies in the name of unity. Setsuna F. Seiei, after surviving the battle four years ago, has decided to once again fight with his Gundam.” (Taken from ANN)

Even writing about this makes me feel like a little puppy thats about to pee on the nice new carpet because I’m so excitedXD I’m looking forward to this second season even more than Code geass… despite the fact that this season my L****** is no longer with us. If you haven’t seen the first season go watch it right now. If you’re one of those large number of people who dropped it after the boring first 12 episodes go back and give it a second chance.

Now go watch this Trailer.

And After you’ve died laughing at that trailer go watch the real one.

And now go dance in joy about the coming second season with Chibi Gundam Meisters.

Kyou no Go no Ni (TV)

Airs: October 6, 2008
Episodes: Unknown
Website: Kyou no Go no Ni (TV)
Genres: School, Romance, Ecchi, Comedy
Chance of Blogging: Medium-High

There was actually an OVA not very long ago that I have not seen. While I’ve yet to see any real plot summary, it sounds ecchi comedy centered. The manga was made by the same author as Minami-ke; So I will definitely be checking this out. The only thing that makes me worry is that the OVA’s were rated R and this series was made by the same people as Kanokon… Thats not a good mixture for someone like me who isn’t a big ecchi fan, but I will hold back my oppinions till I actually see it.

Macademi Wasshoi!

Airs: October 6, 2008
Episodes: Unknown
Website: Macademi Wasshoi!
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Magic, (And I think its safe to assume Ecchi)
Chance of Blogging: None… low…

“Magician’s Academy revolves around Takuto Hasegawa, who attends a magic academy that is not marked on any map. During a summoning spell exam, he accidentally creates a girl named Tanarot, who happends to hold enough magical power to destroy his country, but fortunately Tanarot professes undying loyalty to her “creator.” (From ANN)

99.9999999% chance I won’t even watch the first episode. The poster scared me away.

Ga-Rei: Zero

Airs: October 6, 2008
Episodes: Unknown
Website: Ga-Rei: Zero
Genres: Action, Supernatural
Chance of Blogging: Medium

“Freshman Nimura Kensuke has the ability to see ghosts, and his life changes when he meets Kagura, a girl with the power to summon a “Ga-Rei” called Byakuei. The two work together to find evil spirita and devour them with the Ga-Rei.” (Taken from ANN)

Soooo…. Japanese Ghost Busters? It sounds decent, I will at least watch the first episode if nothing else.

Vampire Knight Guilty

Airs: October 7, 2008
Episodes: 13
Website: Vampire Knight Guilty
Genres: Supernatural, Shoujo, Drama
Chance of Blogging: Low

“Yuuki wants to know more about her true family and her forgotten past and starts a research. The secret will be revealed. Yuki, Kaname and Zero will show the begining of a new mystery and a forbidden love.” (Taken from ANN)

Basically a continuation of the first season. While I’m watching the first season… I’m very far behind. It wasn’t a series I really fell in love with; infact, I would have dropped it if I hadn’t read the manga. As long as my Kaname Sama is present I’ll be watching the second season though.

Nodame Cantabile: Paris-Hen

Airs: October 10, 2008
Episodes: 11
Website: Nodame Cantabile: Paris-Hen
Genres: Slice of Life, Romance, Music, Comedy
Chance of Blogging: High

Can’t find a coherent plot summary, but this is a continuation of the first season of Nodame Cantabile. This series is about music students; Chiaki, the musical Genius, and Nodame… Who has amazing hidden talents but a very odd personality. The announcement of a second season totally caught me off gaurd; I knew the manga was further, but its been a while since the first anime had ended, so I didn’t know if it would be continued at all. I’m really looking forward to this new season; Nodame is one of my favorite characters everXD (Gyabo~)

Kurozuka

Airs: October 11, 2008
Episodes: 12
Website: Unknown
Genres: Unknown
Chance of Blogging: Medium-High

“Kuro, a 12th-century man, flees into the mountains after losing to his brother, where he meets a strange, beautiful woman named Kuromitsu. Kuro falls in love with Kuromitsu but realizes she conceals a dark secret. She is unable to die and continues to live for thousands of years as Japan evolves into a future society.“

This actually sounds really cool. I can’t find very much information about this series, but just based off the plot summary I think I will really like this series.

Chaos;Head

Airs: October 15, 2008
Episodes: 12
Website: Chaos Head
Genres: horror, psychological, romance, science fiction, supernatural
Chance of Blogging: Medium

“Takumi is a high school student. He is withdrawn and is not interested in 3D things. In his town, a mysterious serial murder case happens and people get panicked. One day, when he chats on the internet, a man suddenly contacts him and gives him an URL. He goes to the website and finds a blog image that suggests a next murder case…. On the next day, it really happens…. ” (Taken from ANN)

Otaku solves murder mysteries…Kind of? Sounds Interesting enough. There also hasn’t been enough horror anime for a long time. Hopefully there won’t be any Nice Boats this season!

Michiko to Hatchin

Airs: October X, 2008
Episodes: Unknown
Website: Michiko to Hatchin
Genres: Unknown
Chance of Blogging: Medium

“Michiko is a free-willed “sexy diva” who destroys a supposedly inescapable fortress, while Hatchin is a girl fleeing her strict foster parents. The two join forces on an improbable escape to freedom.” (ANN)

This sounds like a unique anime despite the fact I’m having trouble finding much information about it. Another anime I’d like to check out.

Shikabane Hime: Aka

Airs: October X, 2008
Episodes: Unknown
Website: Shikabane Hime: Aka
Genres: Action Supernatural
Chance of Blogging: Medium

“The title “Corpse Princess” belongs to Makina Hoshimura, an undead girl who seeks to hunt down 108 corpses in order to go to heaven.” (ANN)

Gainax + Action = Probable Win

I will definitely watch this series if for anything else the lack of Action anime in my diet.

Skip Beat

I hope this is the Skip beat posterXP
Airs: October X, 2008
Episodes: Unknown
Website: Unknown
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Shoujo
Chance of Blogging: Medium”Kyoko has devoted her life to Shotaro. When Shotaro came to Tokyo to debut as a singer, she followed him and worked to provide for him. But one day, Kyoko overhears Shota telling his manager that Kyoko means nothing to him. She’s just convenient, a housekeeper. This makes Kyoko furious, and she vows revenge on Shotaro. But Shotaro just laughs at her, saying she won’t be able to touch him because he’s now a popular singer and she’s a nobody. So Kyoko decides to get into showbiz and become even more popular than Shotaro to humiliate him. Unfortunately, Shotaro has destroyed Kyoko’s ability to love, and she discovers that it is a prerequisite for her to debut from her chosen company, LME. The president of LME puts her into a new section made for those who caught his eye but have something missing. It’s name… Section Love Me.”

I’ve never read the manga… but as much as I’ve heard about it I’ve been tempted to. I’ve heard very good things about this series so I will definitely be watching the first episode at least.

Seto no Hanayome OVA

Airs: November 28, 2008
Episodes: Unknown
Website: Seto no hanayome
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Comedy
Chance of Blogging: High

No summary available yet… I can’t even find the poster in a size greater than a small thumb nail. The small pic I did find showed Nagasumi carrying a smaller girl… she kind of looked like San? Maybe a relative… Maybe their daughter from the future? Who knows. For those who haven’t seen the first season its about a normal middle school boy that saves the daughter of the Mermaid Yakuza and is forced to become her fiance or… Die. It becomes very funny as lots of other mermaid come into the picture to all make the main character’s every day life a living hell. One of the things I’m looking forward to most this season!

Also you need to buy the ova to get this cute San Nendroid!!!

*Passes out from anime information overload.

My will watch list:
1. Lucky Star OVA
2. Clannad After Story
3. Gundam 00 Second Season
4. Nodame Paris Chapter
5. Kurozuka
6. Seto no Hanayome

Anime Thats very likely!
7. Shikahime: Aka
8. Skip Beat
9. Michiko to Hatchin
10. Chaos Head
11. Kyou no go Ni
12. Komeko Deluxe!
13. Kurogane no Linebarrels

Anime I want to at least Check the first episode
14. Casshern Sins
15. Toradora!
16. Gai-Rei Zero!
17. Tytania

There are so many good series coming out this season I’ll end up falling behind in my studies trying to keep up with all of thisXD