Promising Animes of Fall 2018

I haven't done anime centered posts in awhile now, as animes as a medium ceased to excite me for a few ears now. It's the start of a new season, and due to my having less time for trying out new games I have almost abandoned looking for new games. Now, it seems like the right time to watch a few shows as the year is almost at an end.

Let's restart a old tradition, shall we?

PS: I will mostly avoid sequels in this list of mine, as they are a bit difficult to fllow regarding the amount of backlog. Well, the new 'Jojo' show might be worth the time I guess.

Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken /  That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

"Rimuru Tempest" is the new name of a slime in a fantasy world taken by a former 37-year-old human Satou Mikami after he is killed by a passing robber. Broken free from ordinary, stale past life, his fresh adventure in a fantasy world as a slime monster with unique abilities begins.

[ Well, the 'life in a fantasy world' setting is quite overdone already to be honest. But a series featuring the main protagonist as a slime does intrigue me a lot. ]

Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru / Run with the Wind

Kakeru, a former elite runner at high school, is chased for stealing food. He is saved by a Kansei University student Haiji, who is also a runner. Haiji persuades Kakeru to live in the old apartment "Chikuseisou" where he plans to team up with fellow residents to enter Hakone Ekiden Marathon, one of the most prominent university races in Japan. Kakeru soon finds out that all of the residents except for Haiji and himself are complete novices.

[ 'Sports' centered anime is always a safe bet for entertainment. This one promises to focus on marathon running, which is a new concept. ]

Goblin Slayer

A young priestess has formed her first adventuring party, but almost immediately they find themselves in distress. It's the Goblin Slayer who comes to their rescue—a man who's dedicated his life to the extermination of all goblins, by any means necessary. And when rumors of his feats begin to circulate, there's no telling who might come calling next...

[ This might be something good, I am taking a chance with this one actually. ]

Hinomaruzumou

It is a divine ritual, a martial art, a combat sport—it's sumo!!
A "small" new student, Ushio Hinomaru, appears before the weak little sumo club of Oodachi High School! The words "big" and "heavy" are the rules to this sport, which does not fit this newbie any inch, but this guy goes and does what...?! Ushio and the small sumo club climbs its way to the top!
The goal is Hinoshita Kaisan! (a title for the highest rank in professional sumo, equivalent of Yokozuna)
A fired up high school sumo tale—no retakes allowed!!

[ Another sports/martial arts anime that I am quite hopeful for. This one has a successful manga which has been running for awhile now. ]

Karakuri Circus

The protagonist, Masaru, has just inherited a big fortune after the death of his father. However, people are trying to get their hands on it by any means necessary, even if it means killing him. Narumi helps Masaru from being kidnapped after fighting strange figures. He finds out that they're not humans, but wooden puppets with amazing strength. After a hard fight, Narumi is forced to admit that he's no opponent for them; and just when he starts to think that Masaru will be captured, Shirogane, Masaru's watcher arrives from France with a weapon, the puppet Arlequin. Here begins the story of Karakuri Circus.

[ A manga, which ended more than 10 years ago, has 40+ volumes is finally getting adapted. I am in, obviously. ]

These are the five shows that I am most definitely going to check out this fall. I might also check out continuing shows like 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5: Golden Wind', 'GeGeGe no Kitaro' and 'Attack on Titan Season 3' or returning shows like 'Toaru Majutsu no Index III', 'Golden Kamuy 2nd Season' and 'Tokyo Ghoul:re 2nd Season'. Then again, I am also quite hopeful for some other new shows like 'Double Decker! Doug & Kirill', 'RErideD: Derrida, who leaps through time' and 'Gakuen Basara'.

This seems like a season of anime with lots of promises, let's just stay hopeful for now.

Fall 2017 Animes To Watch For

It's been more than 4 years since I did a post regarding Seasonal Anime that seems interesting to me. And, to be honest, I rarely watch animes these days. But this season does have some shows that seem interesting to me. So let's revive a tradition why don't we.

Black Clover

Asta and Yuno were abandoned together at the same church and have been inseparable since. As children, they promised that they would compete against each other to see who would become the next Emperor Magus. However, as they grew up, some differences between them became plain. Yuno was a genius with magic, with amazing power and control, while Asta could not use magic at all, and tried to make up for his lack by training physically. When they received their Grimoires at age 15, Yuno got a spectacular book with a four-leaf clover (most people receive a three-leaf-clover), while Asta received nothing at all. However, when Yuno was threatened, the truth about Asta's power was revealed, he received a five-leaf clover Grimoire, a "black clover"! Now the two friends are heading out in the world, both seeking the same goal!

[ I have read the first volume of manga of this one. While not too original this series does have the fun of a traditional Shounen with interesting concepts that could be explored. ]

Inuyashiki

Inuyashiki Ichirou is down on his luck. While only 58 years old, his geriatric looks often have him written off as a pathetic old man by the world around him and he's constantly ignored and disrespected by his family despite all that he's done to support them. On top of everything else, his doctor has revealed that he has cancer and it appears that he has little time left in this world. But just when it seems things couldn't get any worse, a blinding light in the night sky strikes the earth where Ichirou stands. He later wakes up to find himself unscathed, but he soon starts to notice that there's something... different about himself. However, it turns out that these strange, new changes are just what Ichirou needs to take a new lease on life and now it seems like there's nothing to stop him from being a hero worthy of the respect that he never had before... unless, that is, there was someone else out there with these same changes...

[ 'Gantz' by Hiroya Oku is one of the reasons I started reading mangas, so it is only natural that I am excited about this new anime based on his work. ]

Gintama.Porori-hen

Sixth season of Gintama.
The Amanto, aliens from outer space, have invaded Earth and taken over feudal Japan. As a result, a prohibition on swords has been established, and the samurai of Japan are treated with disregard as a consequence.
However one man, Gintoki Sakata, still possesses the heart of the samurai, although from his love of sweets and work as a yorozuya, one might not expect it. Accompanying him in his jack-of-all-trades line of work are Shinpachi Shimura, a boy with glasses and a strong heart, Kagura with her umbrella and seemingly bottomless stomach, as well as Sadaharu, their oversized pet dog. Of course, these odd jobs are not always simple, as they frequently have run-ins with the police, ragtag rebels, and assassins, oftentimes leading to humorous but unfortunate consequences.
Who said life as an errand boy was easy?

[ This has promised to bring back the fun of Gintama and as a whole of anime. Gintama is Gintama. What more is to say? ]

Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World - The Animated Series

Based on a hit light novel series by Keiichi Sigsawa, the philosophical Kino's Journey employs the time-honored motif of the road trip as a vehicle for self-discovery and universal truth. Deeply meditative and cooler than zero, the series follows the existential adventures of the apt markswoman Kino along with talking motorcycle Hermes as they travel the world and learn much about themselves in the process. Imaginative, thought-provoking, and sometimes disturbing, Kino's journey is documented in an episodic style with an emphasis on atmosphere rather than action or plot, though still prevalent. 

[ Kino no Tabi was an anime that really was a perfect example of how to tell rich and emotional stories with this medium. It is being remade, wow, a nice surprise indeed. ]   

UQ Holder!: Mahou Sensei Negima! 2

In the decade since the world became aware of the existence of magic, the world has undergone massive upheaval. However, a boy named Touta lives in seclusion in a rural town far removed from these changes. His ordinary life is highlighted by his magic-using female teacher and his supportive friends. When his tranquil daily life is disrupted, he embarks on a unique adventure.

[ Although I haven't ead the first series this one does look like a promising new Shounen to be watching. ]

Juuni Taisen

12 warriors who are burdened with the names of the 12 Chinese Zodiac members fight with each other's lives and pride at stake, all to grant just one wish.

[ Hmm, the writer is the famed 'NisiOisiN', I guess I should check this out. ]