Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso - First Impression

First of all, this anime is GORGEOUS might be the prettiest I have ever seen if I hadn't just watched Nagi no Asukara.  The story seems neat its about a kid who was a piano prodigy and he cant hear the piano because of the death of his mother.  Everything changes when the fire nation attac- I mean a beautiful girl comes and makes his whole life colorful!  Sounds corny but so far everything about the show is just a piece of art.  I look forward to watching more.  I would recommend it as one of my top picks for fall 2014!

cheers,
Ryan

Nagi No Asukara- Nobody Loves Who They're Supposed To

Plot Summary from ANN: Plot Summary: Long ago, humanity lived in the sea. But the humans who longed for the land left the sea behind. They cast aside the special raiment they'd been given by the sea god that let them live in the ocean. The thinking of the sea humans and the land humans became as separate as the places they lived, and as countless time passed, they forgot they were once one people. This will change as the land-dwelling human Tsumugu Kihara befriends four students who live in a village at the bottom of the sea.

What this summary doesn't tell you is that all of the characters will fall in love with the wrong people and drive you absolutely insane.  My friend who recommended Nagi No Asukara to me said he loved it so much because he loved all of the characters.  That was not the case for me,  The only characters I can honestly say I liked were Hikari and Tsumugu.  They weren't boring like Kaname or stupid like Manaka.  The animation is gorgeous in this show and I would recommend this anime to people solely based on that. I mean c'mon

Like this show is beautiful

My biggest complaint about this show is although the story is good i just feel like it was too slow.  It might of just reminded me of my terrible experience watching Glasslip which is also by P.A. Works.. All and all I would give Nagi No Asukara a 8 out of 10.  Not my favorite, but i don't regret watching it at all.  Think I am going to watch either Noragami or Nisekoi next..will keep you guys posted!

Cheers,
Ryan

Amagi Brilliant Park- At A Glance

The idea of Amagi Brilliant Park is pretty neat. A guy who is trying to find himself again throwing his all into a new project.  The catch is that project is restoring a theme park that is down on its luck and that theme park is also connected to a magical realm.  So far the show seems watchable the main character is a dick which is pretty funny.  The two main female characters seem 2D at the moment but there is plenty of time for them to develop.  Ill try to keep updating you guys on my thoughts on the Fall 2014 shows.

Cheers,
 Ryan

P.S. Ill cover the shows that are being more hyped up, but for now im just trying to mention the stuff that might go under your radar.

Nanatsu no Taizai- At A Glance

Since the fall 2014 season anime list was announced I have been excited about quite a few shows and I have to say that Nanatsu no Taizai was not one of them.  To be honest the main reason I decided to check out the first episode is because my roommate begged me to.  I have to say I was not disappointed.  I wont go into spoilers, but the first episode is really slow and then BANG it gets pretty crazy.  Anyway there is not too much to say other than that.  

Cheers,

Ryan

p.s. the main character really likes boobs.

Zankyou no Terror- A Masterpiece Finally Finished (SPOILER)

I just watched the final episode of Zankyou No Terror and I have to say I am currently blown away at how right the ending felt.  However sad it was i could not have seen the show ending any other way.  From the very beginning i got the impression that Nine and Twelves mission would end their lives.  With Shibizaki to make sure the world knew their story the two main characters died happily.
              The only criticism I have for the show is that Five's character was completely over tuned and we never learn exactly why she hates Nine so much.  I think it is because they didn't help her escape the institution but i'm not sure.   The biggest criticism for the show I have seen is that Lisa never really served a purpose or that she was always useless.  I would have to disagree by saying that she made both Nine and Twelve feel needed and as a result gave more substance to their existences.   They had never been needed by anyone but each other and her presence was something they had never felt before.  That is why Twelve is smiling as he falls to the ground after being shot.