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Title in alphabetical order - number of eps if known
Groups: groups subbing that I know of
Summary: taken from a site or the 1st ep if I can't find any info
My First Impressions: I give my first impressions honestly, I do have
specific tastes and I don't expect you to think the same thing as me, but it's
there for those who know whether they have similar or very different tastes
from me.
Other Comments: Others' comments.
Link: link to more info
Groups: Chihiro-Fansubs, Watakushi Fansub
Summary: Blaze is a weapon that is the manifestation of a human's soul. Kokonoe Tooru happens to be qualified for this, but for some reason his Blaze is not a weapon, but a shield. Moreover, he enrolled in a school that teaches combat skills, and thanks to the school's Duo partner system, he ends up living with a beautiful silver-haired girl.
My First Impressions: Watched ep1, seems very typical boy-in-a-battle-school kind of anime. Mix of fanservice, battles, and not very interesting characters. Unfortunately, while the art is okay, the animation isn't very good. While typical, it's so far the most interesting of all the battle anime I've tried watching. Will watch another ep or two at least, but may drop it..
Link: anidb
Groups: FFFpeeps
Summary: One day, the moon exploded, leaving it in a perpetual crescent-moon shape. The creature who claims responsibility for the destruction also claims it will destroy the world in March of next year. With powers beyond human comprehension, no military can stand against it. Yet, for some reason, it chooses to take up occupancy as a teacher in the worst class of Kunugigaoka Middle School. The fate of the world rests in the hands of its students, as they have until graduation to figure out how to murder their teacher and collect ten billion yen for saving the world.
My First Impressions: The first few minutes which explain the premise of this show is so ridiculously stupid that I couldn't watch more. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Groups: Avaialble on WAOanime.tv
Summary: Teenage boys are notoriously lazy, and the members of Binan High School’s Earth Defense Club are no exception. Their definition of “earth defense” is bumming around all day at the local bathhouse. But when a pink wombat appears out of thin air and begs the boys to help him save the planet, even the idlest high schoolers jump to action. Watch the magical boys transform and save the earth with the power of LOVE!
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Other Comments: <Gomzilla> Cross between Power Rangers and Sailor Moon, but with all dudes
Link: anidb
Groups: FFFpeeps, Hiryuu Fansubs
Summary: After death, humans go to either heaven or hell. But for some, at the instant of their death, they arrive at the Queen Decim, a bar attended by the mysterious white-haired Decim. He challenges them to the Death Game, wherein they wager their lives and reveal their true natures. Decim himself is the ultimate arbitrator of who wins and who loses, who lives and who dies.
My First Impressions: Seems interesting so far in the kind of "different sides of the human character" kind of way, and how humans should be judged. Execution is good. Seems very episodic with hints of what's going on. Also, art is decent.
Link: ANN
Groups: Commie
Summary: A mysterious fleet suddenly appeared out of the ocean, called the "Abyssal Fleet". Their relentless attacks forced humanity from the seas. The only ones capable of standing against them are chosen girls who possess the souls of the warships of ages past, the Fleet Girls.
My First Impressions: Watched ep 1 and part of ep2, but the stupidity of the main character and the rest of the show not being particularly interesting just made me uninterested to watch more. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Groups: Commie
Summary: Ryou is a middle school girl who lives by herself. She has a knack for cooking, and she makes friendships with everyone through her food.
My First Impressions: I tried watching this and just couldn't take much of it. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Groups: DameDesuYo Fansubs
Summary: The story follows Maria, the most powerful witch who lives during the Hundred Years' War in France. She despises war, so she obstructs battles with her strong magical powers. Her meddling with her succubus Artemis and incubus Priapos has caught the attention of the heavens, and so the Archangel Michael issues an edict. When Maria loses her virginity, she will also lose her magical powers. A beautiful angel named Ezekiel is supposed to watch Maria and make sure the witch does not use magic in front of people, but Maria continues to use magic anyways.
My First Impressions: Watched ep 1 and it just doesn't seem interesting at all. Mind you, it doesn't cover the summary. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Groups: FFFpeeps
Summary: Twenty-five years ago, the world suddenly changed when monsters called Dragons appeared; seeking to ravage the earth and find mates. Over time, superhuman girls possessing the powers of the dragons, called D girls were born. Mononobe Yuu is the only male D in existence and is forced to enroll at Midgar - an academy for D girls. At the academy, he accidentally runs into Iris, a delinquent D girl, while she's naked, and even reunites with this long lost sister, Mitsuki, whom he was separated with at birth. Will Iris and Yuu, the boy who is supposed to become the strongest assassin, be able to challenge the seven dragons that threaten to destroy the world?
My First Impressions: I tried, I did, but I could not. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Groups: Commie, Kaitou Fansubs
Summary: The story takes place during a conflict between the Krakozhia Dukedom and the Grania Republic. In the midst of the fighting, a savior appears to the Krakozhia Dukedom, and it is a high school student named Yano Souhei. Two female soldiers, First Lieutenant Ruto and Second Lieutenant Haruka, appear in tanks to intrude on Souhei's everyday life, followed by the enemy soldier Shachirofu, all of whom use firearms without hesitation at his house.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Groups: Commie
Summary: 10 years after the Great Tokyo War, each prefectures in Japan had split up into independent nations. Each nations are ruled by a prophet called "Mosa" and an army called "Mob" as they start to compete to take over other countries. Four "Mob" girls from the Saitama clan, Nozomi, Yukina, Ai, Chiaya are ordered by their “Mosa” to travel around Japan riding their motor cycles to mediate multiple battles between nations and clans as they emerge.
My First Impressions: While the art is interesting since it's different, I couldn't watch the actual show. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Groups: Doki Fansubs, FFFpeeps, Cut That Shit Subs
Summary: One day, an otaku high school student Aki Tomoya has a fateful encounter with a girl amidst the beautiful cherry blossom trees. This meeting inspires Tomoya to design his very own gal-game (dating-simulation video game) featuring a heroine modeled after the girl he saw. In order to make his desire a reality, Tomoya must persuade a few eccentric creators such as the ace member of the art club, Sawamura Spencer Eriri and the school's top student, Kasumigaoka Utaha to join his development team. Meanwhile, Tomoya is shocked to learn that the girl he idolized as his muse for this whole project was none other than his boring classmate, Katou Megumi! But, this doesn't dissuade Tomoya. He is determined to give Megumi a total make-over within his game and raise her to be the absolute girlfriend that every man desires...!
My First Impressions: Tried watching ep0 and while somewhat amusing in the way they parody typical harem comedy romance anime, it bored me too. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Groups: FFFpeeps
Summary: Akane Academy is just like any other school... except the students just happen to be reincarnated legendary heroes from a distant past who battled for the fate of the world. Now, evil monsters are threatening to wreak havoc, and it's up to the students of Akane Academy to stop them!
My First Impressions: The animation is terrible, the art is mediocre and the main female character is one of the most annoying ones I've tried watching in a long time. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Groups: Avaialble on WAOanime.tv
Summary: In late 16th century, the era of civil war that tore Japan over two centuries is nearing its end and the regional warlords who survived the bloodsheds are ready for a final showdown. In the battlefield where your best ally turns out to be your worst enemy, only the shrewdest can come out alive.
My First Impressions: <coming soon?>
Link: anidb
Groups: Hatsuyuki Fansub, FFFpeeps & Hiryuu Fansubs, Chihiro-Fansubs
Summary: Basara Tōjō met his two cute little sisters, Mio Naruse and Maria Naruse. The two sisters revealed themselves as a member of the demon clan and Basara as a member of hero clan, demon clan's enemy, and is not related by family. Mio is the future Demon Lord and since Mio's power is not fully awakened, Basara will protect her from the demons who are after the power she inherited from her deceased father, Demon Lord Wilbert.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Groups: Commie
Summary: Long, long ago, a pair of heroes called the Yatterman faced off against the mischievous Doronbow Gang, led by the sexy villainess Doronjo. Now, years later, the Yatter Kingdom is protected by the new Yatterman. But the mysterious new Yatterman have forced the Yatter people into labor, and unrest runs rampant throughout the kingdom. In the spirit of her predecessor, a young new Doronjo reforms the Doronbow Gang in rebellion against the Yatterman.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Groups: AnimeSenshi Subs, Watashi Subs
Summary: Far off in space, the asteroid Kumaria blew up, sending bits and pieces to rain down on Earth. For reasons unknown, this causes all the bears ("kuma" in Japanese) to simultaneously rise up and begin attacking humans. Finally, a giant "Wall of Severance" was built to divide them from each other and end their ceaseless war and hatred. In the human world, at Wuthering Heights Academy, Kureha and Sumika are friends who've fallen in love. When they find a lily blooming in their favorite flower bed, their eyes meet...and all at once the Bear Alarm starts ringing, signalling that the human world is under attack.
My First Impressions: I tried watching this and I just couldn't stand more than 5 minutes of it. omg it was scary and horrible <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN