With the summer shows just about wrapping up, its time to start looking forward to the Fall Season shows that are right around the corner. There’s some pretty epic and sweet stuff happening this coming season, and it looks to make up for a comparitively lack luster Spring Season that we’ve just passed. Lots of high profile adaptions, A lot of second seasons, Setsuken and Sweety8587 are here to walk you through it!
We’ll be looking through the next 3 months, one month at a time and identify what it is you should definitely watch, and what’s worth a look or two even it doesn’t seem zomg awesome. We’ve also included all the trailers we could find, and have added or are in the process of adding calenders for each month! so enjoy!
Note: We will NOT be covering Hentai in this preview, sorry!
Note 2:We have not covered all series airing in the Fall Season. We only covered those that we feel are worth looking at. For the full list of releases, check the calenders!
The first month is a bit slow as far as series go, there are a few OVAs that are worth a look though! There are a few movies coming out, namely the Gundam OO movie and the 3rd Break Blade movie, but seeing as they’re premiering in Japanese theaters and not being released on DVD/Blu ray yet, it seems kinda pointless to cover them. Anyway, without further ado:
Tamayura
Studio: Hal Film Maker
Type: OVA
Genre: Slice of Life
Length: 1 OVA
Air Date: 6/9/2010
Is: Worth a Shot
Hype Meter: 20%
Synopsis: A “healing story” OVA from director Satou Junichi, the director of Aria and Umi Monogatari. The story takes place in Seto Inland Sea and is about a girl who likes taking pictures. (From MyAnimeList)
Why you Watch: The only reason I’d even consider watching this is because its done by the director of Aria, which was a nice, slow relaxing series. Its only an episode at at that, so can’t hurt to give it a look right?
~Setsuken
Trailers:
[spoiler]No Streaming Available But there is a PV at the [Official Site][/spoiler]
Hetalia Axis Powers Season 4
Studio: Studio Deen
Type: ONA (Webcast)
Genre: Comedy, Parody, WWII
Length: 24 Episodes
Air Date: 10/9/2010
Is: Must Watch!!
Hype Meter: 82%
Synopsis: The Fourth series will pickup right after the third series concludes, with no intermission or break in between. No story details beyond this are currently known.
Why you Watch: More Hetalia? Why not? XD
~Setsuken
Katanagatari 09
Studio: White Fox
Type: OVA
Genre: Action, Samurai, Historical, Martial Arts
Length: 12 Episodes
Air Date: 10/9/2010
Is: Worth a Shot
Hype Meter: 62%
Synopsis: Continuing the story of Yasuri Shichika (the 7th head of the Kyoutouryu) and the female samurai general Togame, as they attempt to collect the twelve treasured swords created by the legendary swordsmith Shikizaki Kiki.
Why you Watch: After the exceptional 7th OVA, I’m curious to see what Katanagatari has to offer. Most of the episodes have been largely miss rather than hit, and I’m not really sure if this next one is all that interesting either, given that it’s another “Shichika versus some weird blade” battle
~Setsuken
The World God Only Knows: Flag 0
Studio: Manglobe
Type: OAD
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Length: 1 Episode
Air Date: 17/9/2010
Is: Must Watch!!
Hype Meter: 89%
Synopsis: A Prequel OVA to the main series.
Why you Watch: If you’re going to watch The TV series coming out in October, you should definitely watch this. I’m not sure exactly what they’re going to put into it, but yeah XD
~Setsuken
Hyakka Ryoran: Samurai Girls
Studio: Arms
Type: Tv Series
Genre: Action, Comedy, Ecchi, High School
Length: ??
Air Date: 26/9/2010
Is: Worth a Shot
Hype Meter:59%
Synopsis: The story takes place in Japan in the early 21st century, in an alternate reality where the Tokugawa Shogunate has remained in power. In this reality, student councils are tasked with oppressing schools. Yagyuu Muneakira is a high school student who rebels against his student council with the help of girls who’ve had the names of famous samurai heroes passed on to them. (Taken from MyAnime List)
Why You Should Watch: Uhh… sounds a lot like Ikkitousen, except that the main character seems to be a guy and the action looks kinda sweet. The Animation style looks rather unique as well, but it could just be another fan service, girls hit girls show, who knows? It might be worth a look!
~Setsuken
Trailers:
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October:
This is the big month! Things start really heating up as a huge amount of series start up and will probably take us all by storm. Note: A lot of the final airdates for the shows in October are still not announced. As soon as we have the complete set, We’ll add the Calender for this month too!
Iron Man
Studio: Madhouse
Type: Tv Series
Genre: Action, Super Hero, Western Comics
Length: ??
Air Date: 01/10/2010
Is: A Must WATCH!!!
Hype Meter: 87%
Synopsis: Well the trailer doesn’t really give much away in terms of what the series is gonna be about, other than showing some wicked shots of Tony’s suit and a fight between some armored soldiers. And that weird captain too. This adaptation of Iron Man will be based in Tokyo and is said to deal with culture clashes and weapons designs. Iron Man will be the first of four anime series based on Marvel Super Heroes (the other three being Wolverine, Xmen and Blade. Oh yeah, that scream of delight you just heard? That was me.) This 12 episode OVA series is set to start from the 1st of October 2010 on Animax.
Why You Should Watch: Because it’s a Madhouse production. Because it’s a Madhouse production. BECAUSE IT’S A MADHOUSE PRODUCTION. Ahem. Other than those three reasons, because it’s an OVA we can pretty much expect that the animation quality will be top notch so that makes me look forward to the action scenes A LOT. And I’m frankly very interested in seeing Tony Stark in Japan.
~Sweety8587
Trailers:
[spoiler][/spoiler]
Otome Youkai Zakuro
Studio: J.C Staff
Type: Tv Series
Genre: Demons, Historical, Supernatural
Length: ??
Air Date: 04/10/2010
Is: worth a shot.
Hype Meter:67%
Synopsis: There’s the human side of town and there’s the youkai part of town. Now what if the fox-eared girls are told to work together with the young human soldiers as part of a plan to promote interracial understanding? I expect some good hijinks. Can you say ‘good humorous tension between the two leaders of the groups’? I knew you could.
Why You Should Watch: Fox eared girls. NUFF SAID.
~Sweety8587
Trailers:
[spoiler][/spoiler]
Kuragehime
Studio: Brainsbase
Type: Tv Series
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Length: ??
Air Date: 14/10/2010
Is: Worth a Shot
Hype Meter: 46%
Synopsis: One Tsukimi Kurashita is a jellyfish otaku and she just moved into an apartment complex filled with fujoshi who has a strick ‘no-men-allowed’ policy. But one day, Tsukumi invites a highly fashionable woman to stay in her room only to find out that “she” isn’t who she seems to be.
Why You Should Watch: I admit it, this sounds so cheesy and done so many times that part of me is wondering why I’m even willing to give it a try. Maybe I’m hoping for some good humor or maybe the art will keep me there. But I think I just have a general curiosity to find out how this will flesh out.
~Sweety8587
The World God Only Knows
Studio: Manglobe
Type: Tv Series
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Harem
Length: ??
Air Date: 06/10/2010
Is: A MUST WATCH!!!
Hype Meter: 85%
Synopsis: Kamina Katsuragi is a diehard gamer and a master of Galgae (Girl Capturing games), so much so that he’s hailed as the Capturing God. What happens when the Kami-sama of capturing virtual girls has to make real girls fall for him in an effort to capture the evil spirits that escaped the spirit world and hid inside their hearts? The real challenge has begun!
Why You Should Watch: A gamer who rocks at capturing virtual girls has to capture real ones to capture the spirits inside of them? How is that NOT made of win? Honestly, back when I started reading the manga for this, I definitely thought that it would make a great anime, and lo and behold, here we are with an anime adaption! If you believe that girl games can sometimes be very absurd, prepare to find some hilarious jokes on the topic!
~Setsuken
Trailers:
[spoiler][/spoiler]
Star Driver
Studio: BONES
Type: Tv Series
Genre: Mecha
Length: ??
Air Date: 03/10/2010
Is: Worth a Shot
Hype Meter: 65%
Synopsis: In the South, on a cross-shaped island, an odd item is discovered in the underground ruins. It’s a gigantic humanoid robot known as “Cybuddy”. The Order of the Glittering Star Cross decides to abduct a girl called Wako Agemaki as she is the key to activating the robot. This is when Takuto Tsunashi shows up with his own Cybuddy to rescue her.
Why You Should Watch: The synop sounds interesting enough and its by Bones (Wolf’s Rain, FMA, Ouran, FMA:Brotherhood, Tokyo Magnitude, Darker Than Black) The art looks good to be and I get some ‘Ichiban Ushirou’ vibes from this show so I know that I’ll at least be trying the first few eps and then see how it goes from there.
~Sweety8587
Motto To Love Ru
Studio: XEBEC
Type: Tv Series
Genre: Romance, Ecchi, Harem
Length: ??
Air Date: 05/10/2010
Is: Worth a Shot
Hype Meter: 60%
Synopsis: The story is about Rito Yuuki, a high-school boy who cannot confess to the girl of his dreams, Haruna Sairenji. One day when coming home and sulking in the bath-tub a mysterious, nude girl, appears out of nowhere. Her name is Lala and she comes from the planet Deviluke, where she is the heir to the throne. Her father wants her to return to her home planet so she can marry one of the husband candidates, but she decides that she wants to marry Rito in order to stay on Earth. (Taken from MyAnime List)
Why You Should Watch: People were rather disappointed at the sudden ending of the To Love Ru manga, and to answer that disappointment, To Love Ru will be restarting in Shounen Jump. Added to that, there’s a new anime adaption too. There’s bound to plenty of fan service, and it might be worth a look for those looking to get more from perhaps the top of the anime industry in terms of Harem shows.
~Setsuken
Trailers:
[spoiler][/spoiler]
Letter Bee ~Reverse~
Studio: Pierrot
Type: Tv Series
Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Steam Punk
Length: 24
Air Date: 02/10/2010
Is: A MUST WATCH!!
Hype Meter: 89%
Synopsis: Picking up where the last season left off, Letter Bee ~Reverse~ continues the tale of Lag Seeing as he strives to become the Head Bee and find Gauche Suede, a treasured friend and Letter Bee who has gone missing.
Why You Should Watch: We reviewed Letter Bee and gave it a solid B+ for its calming, slow but emotional story, and Season 2 looks to really up the ante. Things really came to an epic point in the first series, and we’ve been waiting for the conclusion and contiuation of Lag Seeing and the man he meets at the end of the first series! Definitely a series to watch week by week!
~Setsuken
Trailers:
[spoiler][/spoiler]
Hakuouki: Shinsengumi Kitan 2
Studio: Studio DEEN
Type: Tv Series
Genre: History, Fantasy, Feudal Japan
Length: 13
Air Date: 02/10/2010
Is: A MUST WATCH!!
Hype Meter: 81%
Synopsis: We continue following Yukimura Chizuru as she remains with the Shinsengumi after they have fled Kyoto.
Why You Should Watch: All the bishies in their Western uniforms, I shit you not. . . . what? That’s why I’ll be watching it. *drools* Okita and Harada look so so so SOO good in their new uniforms~ even that Heisuke looks positively yummy~ Then again Hijikata-san also looks so handsome with his new coif! Say what? I need to give another reason? . . . you get to learn more about Japan’s history and the fighting is really interesting and the story apparently is supposed to get more interesting. But I’m just here for the bishes 😀
~Sweety8587
Trailers:
[spoiler][/spoiler]
Togainu no Chi
Studio: A-1 Pictures
Type: Tv Series
Genre: Action, Shounen Ai
Length: ??
Air Date: 07/10/2010
Is: A MUST WATCH!!
Hype Meter: 100%
Synopsis: Action and shounen-ai all in one series? Post World War II Japan? Large scale battle games which is based on survival of the fittest? BY GAR I’M SOLD! The protagonist, Akira, is an orphan who was falsely accused of murder however, he is offered his freedom IF he will participate in Igura and defeat the King of Toshima (Tokyo’s new name). Igura are the battle games in which participants collect each other’s tags either by forcing them back to the ground or by killing them. The story will follow Akira’s progress in the game and the other surprises that crop up.
Why You Should Watch: Well for starters, its by A-1 Pictures (the name that brought you Kuroshitsuji, Fairy Tail and Working!!) which is a subsidiary of Aniplex (Angel Beats! Baccano!, Bleach, Blood+ DTB etc etc). The story is damn good and from what we understand and have read, there will be more focus on the action rather than the romance aspect so you needn’t worry about the shounen-ai aspect that much. And well, the trailer looks just killer. I can’t wait to see all the bishes! Can’t WAIT!
~Sweety8587
Trailers:
[spoiler][/spoiler]
Toaru Majutsu No Index
Studio: J.C Staff
Type: Tv Series
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, High School
Length: ??
Air Date: 08/10/2010
Is: DEFINITELY A MUST WATCH!!!
Hype Meter:100%
Synopsis: Continuing the story of the human Magical Grimiore Index and high schooler Touma, as they live in the Scientifically advanced Academy City and have to make sense of the chaos that results in the clash of magic and science!
Why You Should Watch: First of all… YES! YES! YES! Ever since Toaru Majutsu no Index Season 1 ended, and all through To Aru Kagaku No Railgun, I have been waiting and waiting for this series! It’ll be great to have the series focus on Touma again and see more of the combined magic and science world of the franchise. We gave it an A Grade in our review, and needless to say, this is the series I’m most excited about from the new season!
~Setsuken
Trailers:
[spoiler][/spoiler]
Bakuman
Studio: J.C Staff
Type: Tv Series
Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy, Drama, High School, Manga Creation
Length: 25 episodes
Air Date: 02/10/2010
Is: DEFINITELY A MUST WATCH!!!
Hype Meter:95%
Synopsis: The story follows two high schoolers Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi as they strive to become popular mangaka in the popular Shounen Jump Magazine.
Why You Should Watch: Having read the original manga from chapter 1 to the current chapter, I can safely assure that Bakuman is something that you’ve never seen before! It’s very believable, expertly crafted slice of life stuff that looks into the workings of manga, how they get published, the challenges of mangaka and even offers some in depth information about how Shounen Jump works. Bring in an interesting and comical cast of characters and some good comedy, and you’ve got one of the most interesting stories from the duo that brought you Death Note! Yes, that’s right, this is an anime based of a manga by the creators of Death Note, that alone should guarantee at least a look in this new series! Also, J.C Staff seems to be animating it, and they’ve been a roll lately with some solid anime series, so I’m really looking forward to this!
~Setsuken
Arakawa Under the Bridge Season 2
Studio: SHAFT
Type: TV Series
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Length: ??
Air Date: 03/10/2010
Is: A MUST WATCH!!!
Hype Meter:82%
Synopsis: Continuing the story of the strange courtship of a successful executive in life called Kou and a mysterious woman called Nino who lives under a bridge.
Why You Should Watch: Last Winter Season, Arakawa was one odd and hilarious series, and the only thing that made that sour taste in your mouth go away after the last episode, was the fact that there was more coming. Season 2 should kick the story back into gear, with no fillers hopefully!
~Setsuken
Psychic Detective Yakumo
Studio: Beetrain
Type: TV Series
Genre: Mystery, Horror, Supernatural, Shoujo
Length: 13 Episodes
Air Date: 03/10/2010
Is: A MUST WATCH!!!
Hype Meter:81%
Synopsis: Bringing horror, mystery and shoujo together, this series revolves around Yakumo Saitou who has a unique power. He was born with a red left eye which allows him to see ghosts. Yakumo (a tad reluctantly) helps the spirits to rest in peace by helping them deal with whatever issues are binding them to the living world. The story starts when his class mate, Haruka Ozawa comes to him and asks for his help. Trust me, it just gets better from there on.
Why You Should Watch: Though it may sound like a copy of the Ghost Whisperer, I have good hopes from this series. I’ve read the manga and if they are gonna follow those stories, then we are in for some good thriller and drama rides. The main guy has a good solid character and his interactions with Haruka in particular, are really funny. This will be your 13 week course of horror and scare!
~Sweety8587
Gundam Unicorn 02
Studio: Sunrise
Type: OVA
Genre: Mecha, Sci-Fi
Length: 6 Episodes
Air Date: 30/10/2010
Is: Worth A Shot
Hype Meter: 79%
Synopsis: U.C 0096 – Set 3 years after the events of Char’s Counterattack, a young man is caught in a deadly conflict between the Earth Federation and Terrorist Organization “The Sleeved” as they battle for an object that is said to have changed the course of Human history. (From MyAnimeList)
Why you Watch: The first Unicorn OVA didn’t really do much in terms of plot progression, and hopefully the second one is where things really will kick off. Either way, if nothing else, you’ll be able to see some gorgeous animation! XD
With Most of the series now aired and started, we get another batch of OVAs before the season concludes and opens up into Winter in December!
Black Lagoon: Roberta’s Blood Trail 03
Studio: Madhouse
Type: OVA
Genre: Action, Senien
Length: 6 Episodes
Air Date: 03/11/2010
Is: Must Watch!!
Hype Meter: 87%
Synopsis: Roberta, the terrorist-turned-maid that made her appearence in the first season of ‘Black Lagoon’, returns in this five-episode OVA series – and this time, all bets are off! (From MyAnimeList)
Why you Watch: The first two seasons of Black Lagoon were very interesting and fun, but they lacked the gore and grim of the manga. With the start of these OVAs though, things are definitely going full force. Anyone who’s been a fan of Black Lagoon should see this. If you haven’t seen Black Lagoon, go! go! go!
~Setsuken
Air Gear: Kuro no Hane to Nemuri no Mori – Break On the Sky
Synopsis: The OAD will feature the fan favorite Trek battle between Ringo and Ikki (From Volume 16)!
Why You Should Watch: A new voice cast, director and animation studio? Quite the change. I was a big fan of the original series (despite the lackluster ending) so it’s a bit sad to see things that weren’t broken being messed with. Still, seeing the trailer and the fact that there are some insanely talented people behind it, I’m quite excited for this OVA. I’ve long wanted to see Kururu animated too. Hopefully popularity and increased sales from the OVA will prompt Oh Great! to allow a season 2.
~Setsuken
Trailers:
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We’d like to give a big thanks to Moetron (especially for some of the video links), The Cart Driver (For the first real Chart Preview and giving us the inspiration to start on this preview) and MyAnimeList (We got some of the Synopsis and release dates from there!).
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