I have taken my information and list of animes from these lists: Crunchyroll's Fall 2014 Anime Line-up & Anime News Network's Upcoming anime
Basically, I'm just going to talk about the animes that I am most excited for/interested in seeing this fall season.
Also, I'm kind of a little late in putting this up because these animes are all really close to airing so yeah, I need to do better at that punctual thing.
**Warning: Super long post!**
**Disclaimer: The animation production companies and airing dates are provided by the links above ^; my summaries are my own. Also, none of the images are my own.**
TV Series
Akatsuki no Yona
Animated By: Studio Pierrot
Airing Date: October 7th
Synopsis: Princess Yona has always lived a secluded life inside the castle. When her beloved cousin, Soo-won murders her father, the King, and takes the position of ruler, she escapes with her bodyguard, Hak, in order to find the Four Dragons described in legends to aid them in usurping the throne from Soo-won.
I cannot describe how much I love the manga and all the dragons, and oh my god, Yona. She undergoes some character development and becomes one of the strongest and most likable main characters in shoujo manga. Super excited for this; Studio Pierrot, don't screw up.
Shirobako
Animated By: P.A. Works
Airing Date: October 9th
Synopsis: Five girls that try to make it in the anime world by writing, producing, and even voice-acting.
Because P.A.works. An anime about making an anime. YES. Bakuman all over again (except anime this time).
Bonjour Koiaji Patisserie
Animated By: Silver Link/Connect
Airing Date: October 11th
Synopsis: Girl transfers to this prestigious confectionery school. Four hot guys. 'nuff said.
The plot sounds very similar to Yumeiro Patisserie, and I'm pretty sure everyone who has seen YP thought that when they saw this anime. I don't really have high expectations but I like to check out the reverse harems of every season because reverse harem is awesome.
PSYCHO PASS 2 I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOREVER FOR THIS
Animated By: Production I.G.
Airing Date: October 9th
Synopsis: Continuation of Psycho Pass. Akane Tsunemori chose to place her trust in the Sibyl System, and now works under a new police division. But soon, yet another foe will appear...
Spoiler incoming so if you haven't finished watching Psycho Pass, don't read.
I don't think anyone understands how pumped I am for this new season. Oh MY GOD. After that ending, I just had to have more. Interested to see who the new antagonist is this season. I wonder if they are going to get us attached to the 'villain' and kill 'em off again. Hmmmm?
Ookami Shoujo to Kuro Ouji
Animated By: TYO Animations
Airing Date: October 5th
Synopsis: Girl lies about this hot guy being her boyfriend to show off in front of her friends. Guy finds out and actually agrees to be her 'boyfriend'. Turns out his a sadist. In order for him to pretend to be her boyfriend, the girl has to be his slave.
The premise sounds really kinky, I know, but I promise you it's not. Come on, it's shoujo; just a bunch of fluff and flowers (unless it's tagged as smut, but even shoujo smut isn't really bad).
I read some of the manga and it was okay. Not really notable, but it was a little entertaining to read.
This is one of the few shoujo animes releasing this season so I'll give it a watch.
Yowamushi Pedal Grande Road Is this the only sports anime this season?
Animated By: TMS Entertainment
Airing Date: October 6th
Synopsis: The continuation of Yowamushi Pedal. It follows a high-school otaku who has a hidden talent for cycling. He joins his school's team and they compete in the Inter-High tournament. The tournament continues in this sequel.
YES. That ending to the first season was really abrupt; even though I knew they were making a continuation, that was just not the way to end a season. Nonetheless, looking forward to this!
Donten ni Warau
Animated By: Dogakobo
Airing Date: October 3rd
Synopsis: Takes place in the Meiji era. The government has made carrying swords illegal, thus generating backlash, and a lot of violence. The came up with a solution of lake prison, which you pretty much couldn't escape from since the only way to get in is by water, and there are three boys of a family called Kumo that are tasked with the job of excorting the criminals there.
HISTORICAL ANIME. WE NEED MORE HISTORICAL ANIME. YES, I'M EXCITED FOR THIS BUT HISTORICAL AS IN OUTSIDE OF EAST ASIA PLEASE. NOT THAT FEUDAL JAPAN ISN'T INTERESTING. Sorry for the caps but I have very strong feelings towards this.
Magic Kaito
Animated By: A-1 Pictures
Airing Date: October 4th
Synopsis: The lovable and memorable Kaito Kid follows in his father's footsteps in order to learn the truth behind his death.
I liked him in Detective Conan, so pretty interested in an anime focused entirely on him. If only they made an anime focusing on every beloved side character out there...
Kiseijuu
Animated By: Madhouse (HECK YEAH)
Airing Date: October 8th
Synopsis: Parasites vs. Humans essentially. The main character develops a symbiosis with his parasite.
Last season was Tokyo Ghoul, this season is Kiseijuu! I've loved Historie by the same author (which you should check out if you like historical-fiction), so I've been interested in reading Kiseijuu, or Parasyte. I was kind of iffy about it since it was horror, and that isn't really my genre, but now that I've read Tokyo Ghoul, maybe I'll give it a shot. Who am I kidding, I'm probably just going to watch the anime lol.
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
Animated By: A-1 Pictures (holy heck they are animating a lot of animes this season)
Airing Date: October 9th
Synopsis: Tells the story of a prodigious piano prodigy who can't seem to find his own rhythm after his mother dies. Then, he meets an enthusiastic violin player, and her energy rubs off on him, rekindling his passion for piano.
Any anime about music is fair game for me, honestly.
Shingeki no Bahamut Genesis
Animated By: MAPPA
Airing Date: October 6th
Synopsis: Based off of a fantasy trading card game. Bahamut, a creature that threatens the destruction of all land, is defeated and sealed away by the alliance of humans, gods, and demons. The key to the seal was split between the gods and demons. One day, however, a human manages to steal the gods' side of the key....DUNDUNDUN.
I actually mistook this for something related to Shingeki no Kyojin because, well, the 'Shingeki' in the title. So that was a little embarrassing moment for myself.
UPDATE: OH MY GOD I want to hit myself for being so stupid! I used to play Rage of Bahamut and I didn't even realize this was an anime adaptation of it. It looks so different!
Gugure! Kokkuri-san
Animated By: TMS Entertainment
Airing Date: October 5th
Synopsis: Uhm, hello? Ghosts pretty much making a little girl their cult leader? Handsome fox guy? I'M SOLD.
Chances are that I'll probably check this anime out but not watch it for long since it seems like a gag anime, and there are only a few gag animes that actually do it right (Yakitate! Japan, Sket Dance).
Also, Shingeki no Kyojin: Guren no Yumiya the movie is coming out, supposedly, November 11th.
And there's a Fantasista OVA on Fantasista Stella, which is a spin-off of the original series, about the main character and his friend aiming for the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brasil. Yeah, they actually made a manga about that. AND I'M SO ANGRY because you get the OVA with a limited edition bundle so basically, I'm probably never going to see it. ALSO, that they haven't made Fantasista a full length anime show yet! It's one of the best soccer mangas out there!
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| I can't get over how bad 3D CG looks |
Probably the biggest disappointment so far, though? Sanzoku no Musume Ronja. I mean, the only prominent person from Studio Ghibli that's working on this project is Goro Miyazaki but STILL. Having Studio Ghibli involved with an anime that uses 3D CG for every single animation is just a waste, in my opinion. I know, budget cuts and everything but Polygon Pictures, you gotta step up your game, or just don't produce this anime at all.
12 anime shows. Well, looks like we have a pretty strong line-up this season. The thing is with me is that a lot of anime tend to pull in my interest but I get bored with a lot of them after the first few episodes. Let's see how this goes.
Have A Great Day!
-J U L I E
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