Considering how many anime interested me in the Fall, this Winter lineup is downright shameful. In fact, there are only four (maybe five, and that's a BIG "maybe") shows on this list that interest me, and only one of them is a must-watch. The rest are series I'm checking out just for the heck of it.
Being a huge fan of Baccano!, Durarara! is the very definition of a "no-brainer." Not only is Durarara! from the same creator, the anime is also being produced by the very same staff as well! Yup, this anime is a definite must-watch. Though it will be difficult to top Baccano!, Durarara! should (hopefully) be damn good as well, if what Andrew Cunningham has said about the original novels is any indication.
Considering that I avoided Bakemonogatari because Akiyuki Shinbo directed it (I hate the guy with a passion), I was relieved to find out that Shinbo is not involved with Katanagatari in any way shape or form. That means it is "safe" for me to watch. Not sure what to expect, but hopefully I'll like it.
I'm watching Hanamaru Kindergarten for two reasons, and two reasons alone. (1) It's by GAINAX, making it worth at least a cursory look. (2) Seiji Mizushima is directing. I'm hoping that it will surprise me, but I'm not all that optimistic.
The character designs remind me of K-ON!, so that got my attention. That doesn't mean that this series will definitely be moé, but I wouldn't be surprised if it is. The premise is moderately interesting as well; and the music should be excellent, considering the fact that it is being provided by Michiru Oshima. Hopefully the music doesn't end up as Sa-Ra-No-Wo-To's only redeeming quality, but again, I'm not very optimistic.
The first episode of this is already out, by the way, so I'll watch it soon and post my first impressions shortly thereafter.
Why is this series a "maybe," you ask? The answer is simple: Akiyuki Shinbo is directing. Why then, am I even including it on this list, you ask? Well, considering that only one of these shows seems to be a sure thing, I may pick up Dance in the Vampire Bund as a result of boredom. Like with Bakemonogatari, I was very interested in watching this series before Shinbo got involved. At least with this series, I have a manga to fall back on if the only thing I don't like about the anime is Shinbo's perpetually annoying excesses. We'll have to see how it goes.
If anything, I can always catch up on the always excellent Cross Game.
Yup, that's the extent of my preview. Pretty pathetic, huh? Blame it on my ever-increasing selectiveness in combination with the ever-decreasing creativity/quality of anime.
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