Didn't see a topic for this so decided to go ahead since I was bored this morning, images and summary shamelessly copied direct from http://that.animeblogger.net/ thanks to them, just wanted to bring their thread to our discussion.
Ikkitousen: Great Guardians(of women who wish to fight semi-nude)
TRAILER NSFW
Number of episodes: 13
Website: http://www.ikkitousen.com/
Japanese Air Date: June 11
Animation Company: ARMS (Elfen Lied, Genshiken 2)
Seiyuu: Masumi Asano, Satoshi Hino, Yuko Kaida
Third season of the adaptation of Yuji Shiozakis manga. This season will feature a completely original story not based on the manga and features brand new characters including Sun Quan.
Thought's
Finally I can fill my lust for Hentai but still not feel dirty because I can tell myself its an honest to goodness anime! - Skip (but secretly watch)
Who's Subbing
Arthemis Fansub Productions
Recommendations
If you liked the decent first season or the terrible second or you just wish to see a combat anime where clothes explode off when damage occurs.
Telepathy Shoujo Ran(Is she mounting her?)
Trailer
Number of episodes: 26
Website: http://www3.nhk.or.jp/anime/ran/
Japanese Air Date: June 21
Animation Company: TMS Entertainment (Itazura na Kiss, Lupin III)
Seiyuu: Emiri Katou, Tomokazu Seki, Hiroki Shimowada, Kana Ueda
Ran is a bright and energetic first-grader in junior high school who possesses supernatual abilities. Together with Midori (her friend who also has supernatural powers) and Rui, the threesome are constantly embroiled in mysterious circumstances. Ran is troubled by her powers because it seems to spark off the ill intentions of people in contact with her. However, with the support of her family and peers, Ran learns to deal with her other side and accepts who she is. The threesome also learn how to team up as a whole and solve these mysterious events.
Thought's
School kids with super powers, damn who would have thought... oh wait, Japan, about a million times. I kind of like the idea of setting off ill intentions of others, I think it maybe her PMS.
Who's Subbing
Nocturnal-Subs
Recommendations
Fans of School kids and super powers
Chocolate Underground(tasty looking)
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://www.choco-bar.jp/
Japanese Air Date: Early Summer ONA
Animation Company: Production I.G. (Ghost in the Shell, xxxHOLiC)/Trance Arts
Seiyuu: Unknown
An internet-aired anime based on the novel Bootleg by Alex Shearer.
In the series, the Good For You party passes a law that forbids the consumption of chocolate after 5 in the evening appropriately called the Chocolate Prohibition Law. It prohibits all sweet things, including chocolates, because they are harmful to ones health. Two boys, Huntley and Smudger, stand up to fight against the law. With help from Louise and other friends, they begin to bootleg chocolate.
Thought's
Seriously? I am actually going to have to check this out just to see how ridiculous it is.
Who's Subbing
aRedMoon?
Recommendations
You feel like rebelling so hard you'll even break the Chocolate Prohibition Law! Warning only attempt watching if you feel especially dangerous.
UltraViolet: Code 044(yay an anime based on a good mov- o wait)
Trailer
Number of episodes: 12
Website: http://uvcode044.jp/
Japanese Air Date: July 1
Animation Company: Madhouse Studios (Claymore, Saiunkoku Monogatari)
Seiyuu: Romi Paku
An adaptation of the Hollywood movie UltraViolet (directed and written by Kurt Wimmer), which in turn was a loose adaptation of the movie Gloria (directed and written by John Cassavetes). The main character, 044, is a female warrior who is genetically engineered with high combat skills and ordered by the government to annihilate a vampire army.
Thought's
Movie was terrible, I may check this out just because its Madhouse but I am pretty sure I will drop it quickly
Who's Subbing
Recommendations
You liked the movie or adaptations of adaptations of adaptations.
Slayers REVOLUTION(another one?!)
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://www.starchild.co.jp/special/slayers_revolution/
Japanese Air Date: July 2
Animation Company: J.C. Staff (Shakugan no Shana, Zero no Tsukaima)
Seiyuu: Akira Ishida, Megumi Hayashibara, Yasunori Matsumoto
Fourth season of the adaptation of Hajime Kanzakas novels.
This seasons story takes place at the time when Lina and Gourry start a new journey to look for Gourrys new sword with the power of magic. It will also include a new character named Pocota who is said to have cast a Dragon Slave using the Sword of Light. Sylpiel and Prince Phil are also reported to appear.
Thought's
I enjoyed the others, I can't see not at least somewhat liking this one
Who's Subbing
Mishicorp
Recommendations
This one anime series, can't really think of the name right now, I'll get back to this.
Seiyou Kottou Yougaiten ~Antique~(fuck yes)
Number of episodes: 12
Website: None
Japanese Air Date: July 3
Animation Company: Nippon Animation/Shirogumi Inc. (Moyashimon)
Seiyuu: Keiji Fujiwara, Eiji Hanawa, Shinichiro Miki, Mamoru Miyano,
Adaptation of Fumi Yoshinagas manga (the English licensed title is Antique Bakery)
Tachibana, grandson of a rich businessman and newbie in the world of managing; Ono Yuusuke, famous pastry chef and even more infamous devilish homosexual; Kanda Eiji, a retired young boxer with a thing for pastries; Kobayakawa Chikage, servant friend of Tachibana and current romantic interest of Ono, who is clumsy yet serious and stoic to a fault (most of the time). Together, these four men maintain a small yet elegant cafe known as Antique, where they and all their customers can come together to cherish one of the few but truly important things in life: cake.
Thought's
Honestly Japan makes some of the oddest things into the most engrosing tv (Hikaru no Go) I'm kind of surprised they didn't make a Cooking Mama anime instead but I'm sure they will get around to it. This should hold me over.
Who's Subbing
Yoroshiku
Recommendations
If you have a soul
Hidamari Sketch x365
Trailer
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://www.tbs.co.jp/anime/hidamari/
Japanese Air Date: July 3
Animation Company: SHAFT (ef- a tale of memories, Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei)
Seiyuu: Kana Asumi, Kaori Mizuhashi, Ryoko Shintani, Yuko Goto
Second season of the anime adaptation of Ume Aokis manga.
Hidamari Sketch centers around a young girl named Yuno who finally is able to get accepted into Yamabuki High School, which she has longed for. To attend the school, Yuno moves and starts to live in a small apartment building named the Hidamari Apartments located near the school. Once there, she starts making new friends like her classmate Miyako and the second year students, Hiro and Sae. There is no real plot line to the story but rather the events of the characters everyday lives are shown as they attend the school together and get to know each other better.
Thought's
Missed the manga and the anime, seems kind of slow for me but who knows.
Who's Subbing
SpoonSubs
Recommendations
You enjoyed the first season or feel like watching a relaxing summer school days show.
Strike Witches(dyslexia moment, image looks like it says strike bitches)
Trailer
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://s-witch.cute.or.jp/
Japanese Air Date: July
Animation Company: Gonzo (Last Exile, Rosario + Vampire)
Seiyuu: Saeko Chiba, Misato Fukuen, Kaori Nazuka, Miyuki Sawashiro, Rie Tanaka
Adaptation of the light novels by Noboru Yamaguchi, the story revolves around teenage girls who are essentially moe anthropomorphizations of military planes.
When a mysterious force suddenly attacks the world, only the girls who have magic can fight against them. They install weapons in their own bodies and fight in the sky, the land, and the sea. The battle to protect the world begins.
Thought's
Actually sounds somewhat interesting, I like Gonzo alot but they can be hit and miss. I just hope they develop the characters well.
Who's Subbing
Live-eviL, Froth-Bite, Moetaku-Fansubs?
Recommendations
Fans of girls who turn into super weapons, Saikano fans I'm looking at you!
Birdy the Mighty Decode(dyslexia moment #2, did anyone else see Mighty Douche?)
Trailer
Number of episodes: 13
Website: http://www.birdy-tv.com/
Japanese Air Date: July 5
Animation Company: A-1 Pictures Inc. (Ookiku Furikabutte, Persona ~trinity soul~)
Seiyuu: Miyu Irino, Saeko Chiba
Based on a shounen manga by Yuuki Masami, serialised in Shounen Sunday.
Tsutomu Senkawa is an average high school kid who is busy studying for his senior entrance exams. Tsutomu goes out for some fresh air, after a hard days work studying for a big test, when he runs into a guy fleeing from a pretty young lady. The pursued man is actually an interplanetary criminal on the run from a Federation agent called Birdy Cephon Altera. Caught in the midst of this chase, Tsutomu gets thrown by the man at Birdy, which kills Tsutomu. Fortunately for Tsutomu, there is a way to keep him alive, although it comes at the price of discarding his body. He ends up merged into Birdys body.
Thought's
Damn you average High School kids! you always get all the fun stuff. I will probably just skip this one all together, I will wait to see opinions though.
Who's Subbing
Anomaly-Subs, Moetaku-Fansubs?, Infinite-Zero
Recommendations
Fans of average high school kids who are studying hard and then have their lives altered and things happen.
Natsume Yuujin-chou(Guest appeance by Kyuubi of Naruto)
Trailer
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://www.natsume-anime.jp/
Japanese Air Date: July 7
Animation Company: Brains Base (Baccano, Kure-nai)
Seiyuu: Hiroshi Kamiya, Kazuhiko Inoue
Adaptation of the manga by Yuki Midorikawa.
Natsume Takashi has the ability to see spirits, which he has long kept secret. However, once he inherits a strange book that belonged to his deceased grandmother, Reiko, he discovers the reason why spirits surround him. Containing the names of these spirits, a binding contract was formed between the spirits and the owner of the book. Now, Natsume is determined to free the spirits and dissolve the contracts. With the help of a spirit cat, his days are filled trying to return the names to these spirits.
Thought's
Seems like it could be good, it definatly has my interest. Not a big fan of spirit cats though.
Who's Subbing
ainex?
Recommendations
For fans of Shinigami's and their work.
Mission-E(Image looks like Read or Die meets Power Rangers)
Trailer
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://avexmovie.jp/lineup/mission-e/
Japanese Air Date: July 10
Animation Company: Studio DEEN (Fate/stay night, Higurashi no Naku Koroni Kai)
Seiyuu: Mai Hashimoto, Yuuna Inamura
Sequel to the previously aired Code-E, set five years after the final episode in near-future Japan. It will feature a new a new lead named Maori Kimizuka, who will join Ebihara Chinami, the lead from the first season. Both are TYPE-E users adorned in the above pictured rainbow uniforms, and wield supernatural abilities. OZ, the place Chinami and Maori work at, aims for the the adaption of TYPE-E users into society, are in hostility with the Foundation who advocate the isolation and control of TYPE-E users that those men belonged to.
Thought's
Didn't see Code-E. I will probably pass on this one as well
Who's Subbing
Subbers Anonymous
Recommendations
Fans of Code-E, Bubblegum Crisis
Blade of the Immortal(He looks familiar but I can't place him, someone help)
Trailer
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://mugen.kc.kodansha.co.jp/
Japanese Air Date: July 13
Animation Company: Bee Train (El Cazador de la Bruja, Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE)
Seiyuu: Rina Satou, Tomokazu Seki
Adaptation of Hiroaki Samuras long running manga serialized in Afternoon.
Manji is a crass, violent samurai with a special ability: he cannot die. Cursed with immortality by the nun Yobikuni as punishment for his ruthless deeds, he has grown weary of his ageless life. The only way to lift the curse is to slay 1,000 evil men. So Manji wanders Japan, shedding the blood of the wicked on his quest to finally die.
Thought's
Sounds pretty good, I have been in the mood for some good action plus if he can't die then he should get into some crazy shit.
Who's Subbing
Live-eviL
Recommendations
Fans of Bad ass mofo's on a suicide mission.
KoihimeMusou(Why do I want to watch this so badly?)
Close enough Trailer
Number of episodes: 12
Website: http://www.mmv.co.jp/special/koihime/
Japanese Air Date: July
Animation Company: Dogakobo
Seiyuu: Emi Motoi, Hiroka Nishizawa, Maki Kobayashi
Adaptation of the BaseSon eroge.
KoihimeMusō re-imagines the classic Chinese historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms in action/love comedy form with a nearly all-female cast. The game itself featured upwards of 30 female characters.
Thought's
I really enjoyed the books so I think this may hurt to watch but at the same time it has a certain je ne sais quoi.... oh that's right chicks.
Who's Subbing
Serin
Recommendations
Fans of 30 FEMALE CHARACTERS! LOVE COMEDY! oh hells yeah!
Sekirei(translates to, girl with little boobs wishes to be like endowed sisters)
Trailer NSFW!
Number of episodes: Unkown
Website: http://www.sekirei-tv.com/
Japanese Air Date: July
Animation Company: Seven Arcs (Inukami, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha)
Seiyuu: Saori Hayami, Marina Inoue, Shinnosuke Tachibana
Adaptation of the manga by Sakurako Gokurakuin serialized in Young Gangan.
Minato is a total loser. Hes failed to make it into college twice, hes unpopular with women, and hes unemployed. But suddenly one day he met a girl dashing inhumanely fast down the road he walked, chased by 2 bandits with electrical powers. From that day on Minatos life changed forever. The Girl, Musubi was not any ordinary girl she was a Sekirei, and suddenly she just bestows Minato with the power of an Ashikabi, one of a mysterious set of masters in an awesome battle royale between hordes of cute girls (and males) with individual special powers called Sekireis. Eventually Minatos true capabilities will release his useless self into truly understanding all of the Sekireis that he embarks to gather, and his own strength.
Thought's
Another average highschool kid ______ and _____ happens and the have a great time
Who's Subbing
Moetaku-Fansubs?
Recommendations
Fans of cute girls (and males apparently) or those who enjoy the traditional boy meets girl, gets super powers, has a blast, yay!
Zero no Tsukaima ~Miyoshi Hime no Rondo~(Is that Yuki Nagato?)
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://www.zero-tsukaima.com/
Japanese Air Date: July
Animation Company: J.C. Staff (Nabari no Ou, Shakugan no Shana)
Seiyuu: Rie Kugimiya, Satoshi Hino
Third season of the adaptation of Noboru Yamaguchis light novels.
First season introduction- Meet Louise, a budding magician. The students at the Tristein Academy call her Zero Louise, due to her current record of zero successes with magic. In fact, her magic tends to go spectacularly wrong. Now, as an important test of her aptitude for magic, she must summon a familiar to be her servant. At this critical moment, she summons up all her magic and wishes for a familiar that is devoted, beautiful and powerful, and gets Hiraga Saito, an ordinary Japanese boy. Its difficult to say who is more surprised and dismayed, but the rules dont allow for second attempts. Louise is stuck with her strange familiar, and he with her.
Thought's
Average student blah blah blah, is that 3 so far on this list?
Who's Subbing
Recommendations
Fans of the first season or boy meets girl magical mishaps.
Yakushiji Ryouko no Kaiki Jikenbo(I'm calling it, those 2 are going to hook up)
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://www.starchild.co.jp/special/yakushijiryouko/
Japanese Air Date: July
Animation Company: Dogakobo
Seiyuu: Hidenbou Kiuchi, Hitomi Nabatame
Adaptation of the Yoshiki Tanaka light novel series.
The story revolves around Ryōko Yakushiji, a 27-year-old multilingual investigator that graduated from Tokyo Universitys elite Department of Law, and the bizarre cases she faces while working for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police. Yakushiji not only has to deal with supernatural beings in her line of work, but also her rival Yukiko Muromachi, another equally talented and beautiful police investigator.
Thought's
Could be good, I will have my eye on it
Who's Subbing
Infinite-Zero?
Recommendations
Fans of Supernatural Detectives.
Mahou Tsukai ni Taisetsu na Koto ~Natsu no Sora~(She looks happy)
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://www.sora-mahou.com/
Japanese Air Date: July
Animation Company: Hal Film Maker (Aria, Sketchbook ~full colorS~)
Seiyuu: Kana Hanazawa, Tomoaki Maeno
Second season of the adaptation of the manga series written by Norie Yamada and illustrated by Kumichi Yoshizuki, titled Somedays Dreamers in the official English version. It adapts the recently serialized second spinoff of the original manga, which shares the same title as the anime.The story is set in present day Tokyo. Much of the setting is based upon real areas, the more obvious ones being the Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Tower. The main backdrop of the series where they all reside is in Shimokitazawa, roughly 6 minutes west of Shibuya on the Keio Inokashira Line. In Tokyo is the Bureau of Magic, which employs Mage Labour for certain special requests by everyday people. However, the mages must only use their magic with special permission, and any unlicensed use results in a penalty
Thought's
Liked Someday's will give this one a try as well, I like me some magic in the summer time
Who's Subbing
White Light Fansubs
Recommendations
Fans of Someday's Dreamers, Harry Potter Rules
Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu(I want a french nickname...)
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://www.nogizaka-haruka.com/
Japanese Air Date: July
Animation Company: Studio Barcelona (Kodomo no Jikan)
Seiyuu: Mamiko Noto, Wataru Hatano
Adaptation of the light novel series written by Yūsaku Igarashi.
Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu centers around Ayase Yuko and Nogizaka Haruka. Yuto is seemingly ordinary, but Haruka is attractive, intelligent, and rich, which prompts other students to idolize her and even give her French nicknames like Nuit Étoile (The Silver Star of the Night) and Lumière du Clavier (The Shining Princess on the Piano). One day, Yuko wanders into the school library in order to return a book and accidently stumbles upon Harukas deepest, darkest secret: she is a diehard fan of anime and manga, in other words, a regular otaku. Promising Haruka to keep this a secret, Yuko becomes her advisor and confidente of some sort and hangs out with her more, though earning some viciously envious glares from his fellow schoolmates.
Thought's
It sounded like it was going to be interesting until it said her dark secret was she was otaku, I will skip because there are so many like this already
Who's Subbing
Recommendations
Fans of watching anime about people who like to watch anime.
World Destruction(That rock looks like a Rupee)
Trailer is about halfway down the page, it's the second trailer.
Number of episodes: 13* thanks duckroll
Website: http://wd.sega.jp/
Japanese Air Date: July
Animation Company: Production I.G. (Ghost in the Shell, xxxHOLiC)
Seiyuu: Morute Ashera, Mamoru Miyano, Maaya Sakamoto
Spin-off of the yet to be released game of the same title by SEGA.
The game centers on a youth named Kirie Irunisu who secretly possesses the power to destroy the world. He is forced to join a party that aims not to save the world, but to eradicate it and start anew.
Thought's
Definatly has potential, it will be interesting to see what happens with it
Who's Subbing
Nocturnal-Subs
Recommendations
Sounds like it could hop on the Death Note, Code Geese bus of emo destructivness.
Images should be working, I'm going to hunt down trailers for as many of these as I can to add in. If you can find a link for missing trailers please post it and I'll update it.
Added in Who is subbing from fansubwiki, personal thoughts.
If anyone can think of anything else they want added let me know.
Ikkitousen: Great Guardians(of women who wish to fight semi-nude)
TRAILER NSFW
Number of episodes: 13
Website: http://www.ikkitousen.com/
Japanese Air Date: June 11
Animation Company: ARMS (Elfen Lied, Genshiken 2)
Seiyuu: Masumi Asano, Satoshi Hino, Yuko Kaida
Third season of the adaptation of Yuji Shiozakis manga. This season will feature a completely original story not based on the manga and features brand new characters including Sun Quan.
Thought's
Finally I can fill my lust for Hentai but still not feel dirty because I can tell myself its an honest to goodness anime! - Skip (but secretly watch)
Who's Subbing
Arthemis Fansub Productions
Recommendations
If you liked the decent first season or the terrible second or you just wish to see a combat anime where clothes explode off when damage occurs.
Telepathy Shoujo Ran(Is she mounting her?)
Trailer
Number of episodes: 26
Website: http://www3.nhk.or.jp/anime/ran/
Japanese Air Date: June 21
Animation Company: TMS Entertainment (Itazura na Kiss, Lupin III)
Seiyuu: Emiri Katou, Tomokazu Seki, Hiroki Shimowada, Kana Ueda
Ran is a bright and energetic first-grader in junior high school who possesses supernatual abilities. Together with Midori (her friend who also has supernatural powers) and Rui, the threesome are constantly embroiled in mysterious circumstances. Ran is troubled by her powers because it seems to spark off the ill intentions of people in contact with her. However, with the support of her family and peers, Ran learns to deal with her other side and accepts who she is. The threesome also learn how to team up as a whole and solve these mysterious events.
Thought's
School kids with super powers, damn who would have thought... oh wait, Japan, about a million times. I kind of like the idea of setting off ill intentions of others, I think it maybe her PMS.
Who's Subbing
Nocturnal-Subs
Recommendations
Fans of School kids and super powers
Chocolate Underground(tasty looking)
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://www.choco-bar.jp/
Japanese Air Date: Early Summer ONA
Animation Company: Production I.G. (Ghost in the Shell, xxxHOLiC)/Trance Arts
Seiyuu: Unknown
An internet-aired anime based on the novel Bootleg by Alex Shearer.
In the series, the Good For You party passes a law that forbids the consumption of chocolate after 5 in the evening appropriately called the Chocolate Prohibition Law. It prohibits all sweet things, including chocolates, because they are harmful to ones health. Two boys, Huntley and Smudger, stand up to fight against the law. With help from Louise and other friends, they begin to bootleg chocolate.
Thought's
Seriously? I am actually going to have to check this out just to see how ridiculous it is.
Who's Subbing
aRedMoon?
Recommendations
You feel like rebelling so hard you'll even break the Chocolate Prohibition Law! Warning only attempt watching if you feel especially dangerous.
UltraViolet: Code 044(yay an anime based on a good mov- o wait)
Trailer
Number of episodes: 12
Website: http://uvcode044.jp/
Japanese Air Date: July 1
Animation Company: Madhouse Studios (Claymore, Saiunkoku Monogatari)
Seiyuu: Romi Paku
An adaptation of the Hollywood movie UltraViolet (directed and written by Kurt Wimmer), which in turn was a loose adaptation of the movie Gloria (directed and written by John Cassavetes). The main character, 044, is a female warrior who is genetically engineered with high combat skills and ordered by the government to annihilate a vampire army.
Thought's
Movie was terrible, I may check this out just because its Madhouse but I am pretty sure I will drop it quickly
Who's Subbing
Recommendations
You liked the movie or adaptations of adaptations of adaptations.
Slayers REVOLUTION(another one?!)
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://www.starchild.co.jp/special/slayers_revolution/
Japanese Air Date: July 2
Animation Company: J.C. Staff (Shakugan no Shana, Zero no Tsukaima)
Seiyuu: Akira Ishida, Megumi Hayashibara, Yasunori Matsumoto
Fourth season of the adaptation of Hajime Kanzakas novels.
This seasons story takes place at the time when Lina and Gourry start a new journey to look for Gourrys new sword with the power of magic. It will also include a new character named Pocota who is said to have cast a Dragon Slave using the Sword of Light. Sylpiel and Prince Phil are also reported to appear.
Thought's
I enjoyed the others, I can't see not at least somewhat liking this one
Who's Subbing
Mishicorp
Recommendations
This one anime series, can't really think of the name right now, I'll get back to this.
Seiyou Kottou Yougaiten ~Antique~(fuck yes)
Number of episodes: 12
Website: None
Japanese Air Date: July 3
Animation Company: Nippon Animation/Shirogumi Inc. (Moyashimon)
Seiyuu: Keiji Fujiwara, Eiji Hanawa, Shinichiro Miki, Mamoru Miyano,
Adaptation of Fumi Yoshinagas manga (the English licensed title is Antique Bakery)
Tachibana, grandson of a rich businessman and newbie in the world of managing; Ono Yuusuke, famous pastry chef and even more infamous devilish homosexual; Kanda Eiji, a retired young boxer with a thing for pastries; Kobayakawa Chikage, servant friend of Tachibana and current romantic interest of Ono, who is clumsy yet serious and stoic to a fault (most of the time). Together, these four men maintain a small yet elegant cafe known as Antique, where they and all their customers can come together to cherish one of the few but truly important things in life: cake.
Thought's
Honestly Japan makes some of the oddest things into the most engrosing tv (Hikaru no Go) I'm kind of surprised they didn't make a Cooking Mama anime instead but I'm sure they will get around to it. This should hold me over.
Who's Subbing
Yoroshiku
Recommendations
If you have a soul
Hidamari Sketch x365
Trailer
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://www.tbs.co.jp/anime/hidamari/
Japanese Air Date: July 3
Animation Company: SHAFT (ef- a tale of memories, Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei)
Seiyuu: Kana Asumi, Kaori Mizuhashi, Ryoko Shintani, Yuko Goto
Second season of the anime adaptation of Ume Aokis manga.
Hidamari Sketch centers around a young girl named Yuno who finally is able to get accepted into Yamabuki High School, which she has longed for. To attend the school, Yuno moves and starts to live in a small apartment building named the Hidamari Apartments located near the school. Once there, she starts making new friends like her classmate Miyako and the second year students, Hiro and Sae. There is no real plot line to the story but rather the events of the characters everyday lives are shown as they attend the school together and get to know each other better.
Thought's
Missed the manga and the anime, seems kind of slow for me but who knows.
Who's Subbing
SpoonSubs
Recommendations
You enjoyed the first season or feel like watching a relaxing summer school days show.
Strike Witches(dyslexia moment, image looks like it says strike bitches)
Trailer
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://s-witch.cute.or.jp/
Japanese Air Date: July
Animation Company: Gonzo (Last Exile, Rosario + Vampire)
Seiyuu: Saeko Chiba, Misato Fukuen, Kaori Nazuka, Miyuki Sawashiro, Rie Tanaka
Adaptation of the light novels by Noboru Yamaguchi, the story revolves around teenage girls who are essentially moe anthropomorphizations of military planes.
When a mysterious force suddenly attacks the world, only the girls who have magic can fight against them. They install weapons in their own bodies and fight in the sky, the land, and the sea. The battle to protect the world begins.
Thought's
Actually sounds somewhat interesting, I like Gonzo alot but they can be hit and miss. I just hope they develop the characters well.
Who's Subbing
Live-eviL, Froth-Bite, Moetaku-Fansubs?
Recommendations
Fans of girls who turn into super weapons, Saikano fans I'm looking at you!
Birdy the Mighty Decode(dyslexia moment #2, did anyone else see Mighty Douche?)
Trailer
Number of episodes: 13
Website: http://www.birdy-tv.com/
Japanese Air Date: July 5
Animation Company: A-1 Pictures Inc. (Ookiku Furikabutte, Persona ~trinity soul~)
Seiyuu: Miyu Irino, Saeko Chiba
Based on a shounen manga by Yuuki Masami, serialised in Shounen Sunday.
Tsutomu Senkawa is an average high school kid who is busy studying for his senior entrance exams. Tsutomu goes out for some fresh air, after a hard days work studying for a big test, when he runs into a guy fleeing from a pretty young lady. The pursued man is actually an interplanetary criminal on the run from a Federation agent called Birdy Cephon Altera. Caught in the midst of this chase, Tsutomu gets thrown by the man at Birdy, which kills Tsutomu. Fortunately for Tsutomu, there is a way to keep him alive, although it comes at the price of discarding his body. He ends up merged into Birdys body.
Thought's
Damn you average High School kids! you always get all the fun stuff. I will probably just skip this one all together, I will wait to see opinions though.
Who's Subbing
Anomaly-Subs, Moetaku-Fansubs?, Infinite-Zero
Recommendations
Fans of average high school kids who are studying hard and then have their lives altered and things happen.
Natsume Yuujin-chou(Guest appeance by Kyuubi of Naruto)
Trailer
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://www.natsume-anime.jp/
Japanese Air Date: July 7
Animation Company: Brains Base (Baccano, Kure-nai)
Seiyuu: Hiroshi Kamiya, Kazuhiko Inoue
Adaptation of the manga by Yuki Midorikawa.
Natsume Takashi has the ability to see spirits, which he has long kept secret. However, once he inherits a strange book that belonged to his deceased grandmother, Reiko, he discovers the reason why spirits surround him. Containing the names of these spirits, a binding contract was formed between the spirits and the owner of the book. Now, Natsume is determined to free the spirits and dissolve the contracts. With the help of a spirit cat, his days are filled trying to return the names to these spirits.
Thought's
Seems like it could be good, it definatly has my interest. Not a big fan of spirit cats though.
Who's Subbing
ainex?
Recommendations
For fans of Shinigami's and their work.
Mission-E(Image looks like Read or Die meets Power Rangers)
Trailer
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://avexmovie.jp/lineup/mission-e/
Japanese Air Date: July 10
Animation Company: Studio DEEN (Fate/stay night, Higurashi no Naku Koroni Kai)
Seiyuu: Mai Hashimoto, Yuuna Inamura
Sequel to the previously aired Code-E, set five years after the final episode in near-future Japan. It will feature a new a new lead named Maori Kimizuka, who will join Ebihara Chinami, the lead from the first season. Both are TYPE-E users adorned in the above pictured rainbow uniforms, and wield supernatural abilities. OZ, the place Chinami and Maori work at, aims for the the adaption of TYPE-E users into society, are in hostility with the Foundation who advocate the isolation and control of TYPE-E users that those men belonged to.
Thought's
Didn't see Code-E. I will probably pass on this one as well
Who's Subbing
Subbers Anonymous
Recommendations
Fans of Code-E, Bubblegum Crisis
Blade of the Immortal(He looks familiar but I can't place him, someone help)
Trailer
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://mugen.kc.kodansha.co.jp/
Japanese Air Date: July 13
Animation Company: Bee Train (El Cazador de la Bruja, Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE)
Seiyuu: Rina Satou, Tomokazu Seki
Adaptation of Hiroaki Samuras long running manga serialized in Afternoon.
Manji is a crass, violent samurai with a special ability: he cannot die. Cursed with immortality by the nun Yobikuni as punishment for his ruthless deeds, he has grown weary of his ageless life. The only way to lift the curse is to slay 1,000 evil men. So Manji wanders Japan, shedding the blood of the wicked on his quest to finally die.
Thought's
Sounds pretty good, I have been in the mood for some good action plus if he can't die then he should get into some crazy shit.
Who's Subbing
Live-eviL
Recommendations
Fans of Bad ass mofo's on a suicide mission.
KoihimeMusou(Why do I want to watch this so badly?)
Close enough Trailer
Number of episodes: 12
Website: http://www.mmv.co.jp/special/koihime/
Japanese Air Date: July
Animation Company: Dogakobo
Seiyuu: Emi Motoi, Hiroka Nishizawa, Maki Kobayashi
Adaptation of the BaseSon eroge.
KoihimeMusō re-imagines the classic Chinese historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms in action/love comedy form with a nearly all-female cast. The game itself featured upwards of 30 female characters.
Thought's
I really enjoyed the books so I think this may hurt to watch but at the same time it has a certain je ne sais quoi.... oh that's right chicks.
Who's Subbing
Serin
Recommendations
Fans of 30 FEMALE CHARACTERS! LOVE COMEDY! oh hells yeah!
Sekirei(translates to, girl with little boobs wishes to be like endowed sisters)
Trailer NSFW!
Number of episodes: Unkown
Website: http://www.sekirei-tv.com/
Japanese Air Date: July
Animation Company: Seven Arcs (Inukami, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha)
Seiyuu: Saori Hayami, Marina Inoue, Shinnosuke Tachibana
Adaptation of the manga by Sakurako Gokurakuin serialized in Young Gangan.
Minato is a total loser. Hes failed to make it into college twice, hes unpopular with women, and hes unemployed. But suddenly one day he met a girl dashing inhumanely fast down the road he walked, chased by 2 bandits with electrical powers. From that day on Minatos life changed forever. The Girl, Musubi was not any ordinary girl she was a Sekirei, and suddenly she just bestows Minato with the power of an Ashikabi, one of a mysterious set of masters in an awesome battle royale between hordes of cute girls (and males) with individual special powers called Sekireis. Eventually Minatos true capabilities will release his useless self into truly understanding all of the Sekireis that he embarks to gather, and his own strength.
Thought's
Another average highschool kid ______ and _____ happens and the have a great time
Who's Subbing
Moetaku-Fansubs?
Recommendations
Fans of cute girls (and males apparently) or those who enjoy the traditional boy meets girl, gets super powers, has a blast, yay!
Zero no Tsukaima ~Miyoshi Hime no Rondo~(Is that Yuki Nagato?)
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://www.zero-tsukaima.com/
Japanese Air Date: July
Animation Company: J.C. Staff (Nabari no Ou, Shakugan no Shana)
Seiyuu: Rie Kugimiya, Satoshi Hino
Third season of the adaptation of Noboru Yamaguchis light novels.
First season introduction- Meet Louise, a budding magician. The students at the Tristein Academy call her Zero Louise, due to her current record of zero successes with magic. In fact, her magic tends to go spectacularly wrong. Now, as an important test of her aptitude for magic, she must summon a familiar to be her servant. At this critical moment, she summons up all her magic and wishes for a familiar that is devoted, beautiful and powerful, and gets Hiraga Saito, an ordinary Japanese boy. Its difficult to say who is more surprised and dismayed, but the rules dont allow for second attempts. Louise is stuck with her strange familiar, and he with her.
Thought's
Average student blah blah blah, is that 3 so far on this list?
Who's Subbing
Recommendations
Fans of the first season or boy meets girl magical mishaps.
Yakushiji Ryouko no Kaiki Jikenbo(I'm calling it, those 2 are going to hook up)
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://www.starchild.co.jp/special/yakushijiryouko/
Japanese Air Date: July
Animation Company: Dogakobo
Seiyuu: Hidenbou Kiuchi, Hitomi Nabatame
Adaptation of the Yoshiki Tanaka light novel series.
The story revolves around Ryōko Yakushiji, a 27-year-old multilingual investigator that graduated from Tokyo Universitys elite Department of Law, and the bizarre cases she faces while working for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police. Yakushiji not only has to deal with supernatural beings in her line of work, but also her rival Yukiko Muromachi, another equally talented and beautiful police investigator.
Thought's
Could be good, I will have my eye on it
Who's Subbing
Infinite-Zero?
Recommendations
Fans of Supernatural Detectives.
Mahou Tsukai ni Taisetsu na Koto ~Natsu no Sora~(She looks happy)
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://www.sora-mahou.com/
Japanese Air Date: July
Animation Company: Hal Film Maker (Aria, Sketchbook ~full colorS~)
Seiyuu: Kana Hanazawa, Tomoaki Maeno
Second season of the adaptation of the manga series written by Norie Yamada and illustrated by Kumichi Yoshizuki, titled Somedays Dreamers in the official English version. It adapts the recently serialized second spinoff of the original manga, which shares the same title as the anime.The story is set in present day Tokyo. Much of the setting is based upon real areas, the more obvious ones being the Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Tower. The main backdrop of the series where they all reside is in Shimokitazawa, roughly 6 minutes west of Shibuya on the Keio Inokashira Line. In Tokyo is the Bureau of Magic, which employs Mage Labour for certain special requests by everyday people. However, the mages must only use their magic with special permission, and any unlicensed use results in a penalty
Thought's
Liked Someday's will give this one a try as well, I like me some magic in the summer time
Who's Subbing
White Light Fansubs
Recommendations
Fans of Someday's Dreamers, Harry Potter Rules
Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu(I want a french nickname...)
Number of episodes: Unknown
Website: http://www.nogizaka-haruka.com/
Japanese Air Date: July
Animation Company: Studio Barcelona (Kodomo no Jikan)
Seiyuu: Mamiko Noto, Wataru Hatano
Adaptation of the light novel series written by Yūsaku Igarashi.
Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu centers around Ayase Yuko and Nogizaka Haruka. Yuto is seemingly ordinary, but Haruka is attractive, intelligent, and rich, which prompts other students to idolize her and even give her French nicknames like Nuit Étoile (The Silver Star of the Night) and Lumière du Clavier (The Shining Princess on the Piano). One day, Yuko wanders into the school library in order to return a book and accidently stumbles upon Harukas deepest, darkest secret: she is a diehard fan of anime and manga, in other words, a regular otaku. Promising Haruka to keep this a secret, Yuko becomes her advisor and confidente of some sort and hangs out with her more, though earning some viciously envious glares from his fellow schoolmates.
Thought's
It sounded like it was going to be interesting until it said her dark secret was she was otaku, I will skip because there are so many like this already
Who's Subbing
Recommendations
Fans of watching anime about people who like to watch anime.
World Destruction(That rock looks like a Rupee)
Trailer is about halfway down the page, it's the second trailer.
Number of episodes: 13* thanks duckroll
Website: http://wd.sega.jp/
Japanese Air Date: July
Animation Company: Production I.G. (Ghost in the Shell, xxxHOLiC)
Seiyuu: Morute Ashera, Mamoru Miyano, Maaya Sakamoto
Spin-off of the yet to be released game of the same title by SEGA.
The game centers on a youth named Kirie Irunisu who secretly possesses the power to destroy the world. He is forced to join a party that aims not to save the world, but to eradicate it and start anew.
Thought's
Definatly has potential, it will be interesting to see what happens with it
Who's Subbing
Nocturnal-Subs
Recommendations
Sounds like it could hop on the Death Note, Code Geese bus of emo destructivness.
Images should be working, I'm going to hunt down trailers for as many of these as I can to add in. If you can find a link for missing trailers please post it and I'll update it.
Added in Who is subbing from fansubwiki, personal thoughts.
If anyone can think of anything else they want added let me know.
