Inu x Boku SS

An adaptation of the “妖狐×僕SS“ manga by Fujiwara Cocoa, hadn’t planned on watching the “Inu x Boku SS” anime, but upon recommendation of comrades gave this show a try.

Am enjoying the series so far, while its shoujo style elements aren’t my usual taste, the comedy, action and oddball characters have been very entertaining. And as was predicted, absolutely adore the character Nobara Yukinokouji!

Although lead character Ririchiyo may appear to be a typical tsundere whose cuteness is hammed up for all it’s worth, there’s more that meets the eye to her, for her tsundere appearance and verbal insults are a facade for her own insecurities.

Nobara’s visual design strikes dead center into my personal favorite character types, her yuki-onna form equally appealing. But looks aren’t everything, Nobara’s exaggerated demeanor and perverted behavior in fancying Ririchiyo & Karuta belie her kind personality.

Papa no Iu Koto wo Kikinasai

Light novel series “パパのいうことを聞きなさい!“ written by Matsu Tomohiro and adorned with illustrations created by Nakajima Yuka already spawned a manga adaptation and now sees its anime adaptation air.

Watched the first three episodes and so far do like this show, which while it may not be anything stellar or novel is still quite entertaining. The animation by studio Feel is good, the girls are all drawn in a very cute, appealing style that I must confess works quite well on me.

If I were to fault the series anywhere, surprisingly it is for the same reason that also contributes to what is one of this show’s strengths and keeps me interested to see how it will all develop.

While it is offhandedly labeled as slice-of-life, comedy, ecchi or even a loli genre show, “Papa no Iukoto wo Kikinasai“ either lacks a true identity, a specific direction or it actually cleverly mixes those different genres to a smooth blend.

High School DxD

Based on the light novel series “ハイスクールDxD”written by Ishibumi Ichiei with illustrations created by Miyama Zero, had hoped that “High School DxD” would be an entertaining anime adaptation full of action and phantasy elements with its premise of demons battling fallen angels.

Initial reservations regarding the advertised harem element -painfully obvious from the anime homepage url ‘haremking’- proved true, the first episodes showing the series to be a rather bland ecchi comedy apparently lost looking for a true identity in silly explicit scenery.

Although there are series of that genre which excel thanks to clever comedy and suggestive ecchi elements, “High School DxD” is not such a show. The nudity and suggestive shots are all shown in an uninspired fashion, the male lead is far too much of a silly caricature, all making the serious blood splattering action feel totally out of place.

Hikasa Youko who voiced Mio in “K-ON!” and Shino in “Seitokai Yakuindomo” voices shapely redhead Rias. Taketatsu Ayana voices Koneko, she also voiced Azusa in “K-ON!” and Fuu in “Tamayura ~hitotose~” and Shizuko Itou voices Akeno, she previously did roles like Haruka in “Amagami SS”.

Though am unsure their voice work is enough to be a saving grace for this series which I alas cannot recommend.

Yamato Nadeshiko style Yoko

Who could resist Yoko clad in an exquisite miniskirt kimono showing off the shapely curves of the Volks DDDy body?

When comrade Haku from Lycoris Radiata recently put some Dollfie Dream clothing up for sale, couldn’t resist and picked up this lovely outfit by seamstress Twilight Moon which he had previously showcased his lovely Sora in.

Adore the look of this outfit, its exquisite detailing and unique style that mixes traditional Japanese clothing elements with modern touches and just a hint of waloli.

Like Sora before her, Yoko looks terrific in it and her look no doubt approaches something akin of a modern 大和撫子 image (a Yamato Nadeshiko, an ideal Japanese woman).

Rinne No Lagrange

Also known as “輪廻のラグランジェ: Flower Declaration of Your Heart”, the basic plot synopsis for this series advertised in the winter season line up enticed me to sample the first two episodes, hoping if it might be a good sci-fi series.

Definitely liked what I saw so far, the animation by Production IG is good, the visual atmosphere of this futuristic earth reminiscent of their work on “RD: Sennou Chousashitsu” with crisp visuals and sleek looking robots. Especially liked the visuals seen in the opening sequence animation.

Unsure if the mecha lean towards the super robot style or to a more realistic style. Vox Aura, the main robot piloted by Madoka has a very polished, dynamic curved design while the enemy robots look more angular and aggressive in comparison.

Most scenes so far have been spent to introduce energetic Madoka and how she becomes the Vox Aura pilot. Not much is known yet about the second pilot, alien girl Lan and even less of Muginami, the third pilot.