2013/7/9 Bear "replicant" Powell <replicant@triad.rr.com>:
> So far, I have watched 30 first episodes of this new season out
> of the roughly 36 new/returning shows.

Lucky you.  I do not have time to cover that many, so I have to choose
by instinct.  (^_^;)

> 05. *Kami-sama no Inai Nichiyoubi (Depressing... Seems a bit goofy and very
> dark. Did I mention "Depressing"?)

Yes, quite depressing.  I will give it a couple of episodes' time
before dropping it.

> 06. Monogatari Second Season (Hanekawa + Senjougahara = Mmm, mmm, good!
> Great 1st episode for fans of the series.)

As with my comment on previous series, too many dialogues to my liking.

> 08. Genshiken Nidaime (Classic Genshiken! + Trap + Fujoshi... I absolutely
> love Sue, Hato, and Rika! Yajima annoys me.)

Since I like the manga so much, I doubt the anime can reach that
standard.  The first episode is ok so far.  Too bad they changed all
the casts from the previous series, especially Rararame (^_^).  I
suspect the reason behind was triggered by the condition of
Gotou(Strong).

Sue's Shinobu (monogatari series) cosplay is spot on !

> 09. Kiniro Mosaic (Incredibly adorable. Cute cast in voices and characters.
> Gives me a "Ikoku Meiro No Croisee" feel, but obviously not the same style
> show.)

Yes, the first episode definitely gives out Ikoku Meiro no Croisee
feel.  Let's see where it will go after they changed the location back
to Japan.

> 13. Kami Nomi zo Shiru Sekai: Megami-Hen (Slightly different from the manga.
> Those not familiar with the manga may be a little lost. I am a fan and it
> seems very good so far.)

After 2 series, I do not think I want to continue watching, so I
dropped it.  Too repetitive for me.

> Senki Zesshou Symphogear G (I didn't think it could be worse than the
> original. I was wrong. Music marketing trash.)

Agreed. Will give it a couple of episodes' time.

> *Stella Jogakuin Koutou-ka C3-bu (Girls who are airsoft gun battle [ie:
> Military/Action] fanatics. Pretty funny and very enjoyable.)

I followed both manga series, so I will follow the anime.  Girls with guns.....

> *Servant x Service (Lucy is a great character. Simple, but fairly funny
> "Work Life" show. Reminds me of Working! a bit.)

It is Working! set in another situation, so the feel is the same.

> Tamayura - More Agressive (Same as original. Boring... at least for me.)

Kuukikei genre - the plot goes no where. But it is location hunt
friendly.  Most likely I will go to Takehara again later this year.

> *Gen'ei o Kakeru Taiyou - Il Sole Penetra le Illusioni (Dark Mahou Shoujo
> ala Madoka Magica. I like the character designs and voices. Story seems
> odd.)

It was been a long time since Maita got the lead role, and got 2 in
the same season !  And both are Mahou Shoujo !

> Uchouten Kazoku (Odd folklore anime with weak story and very hit-miss
> animation. Some funny spots.)

Location-wise on first episode : same as Tamako Market !  And some of
K-ON's are quite near.  I am now quite familiar with that part of
Kyoto.  That means I can claim finishing the location hunt without
going there again !

Anyway, human has the power of a tengu ?  Strange.  Looking forward to
see Onee-chan's Takarazuka-fuu engi in the next episode.


Gatchaman Crowds
First episode later this week.  From magazines, the post-henshin suits
are quite strange, compare with the original Gatchaman series.....

Silver Spoon
First episode later this week.

-- 
'CuSO4' Yung