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Although I enjoyed it, I didn’t think it was as good as the first season. I hate the way it starts out with this dramatic cliffhanger action scene that you won’t hear anything about until the latter half of the season. I found it annoying. It’s as if the writer is unsure of whether they can keep your interest so they use this ploy in the hopes that it will insure your viewership. Another thing I didn’t like about this opening is that I think it’s misleading because action isn’t the focus of the show. In fact after this the show goes back to ... its slow casual pace that it had in the first season. To me this show is more about the character interactions than anything else which is what I love about it. I’d say they focus even more on this in the second season, In particular, the focus on the romance increases, especially in the last half of the season. There’s actual relationship progress. We’re not left hanging at the end. Also I thought the set up for the final scene was pretty good. It even choked me up a little. That being said things seemed a little aimless in the first half and was dragged out some in the last few episodes. You get the cliffhanger opening then this arc that fells kind of like a side story that takes up half the season then a couple of episodes about the miasma that lead to the cliffhanger and finally the last four episodes dive into the romance which as I said felt a little drawn out from time to time. I think part of why things felt drawn out at the end was because they didn’t end with the cliffhanger. If you show a cliffhanger in the beginning then it’s supposed to be the story climax where things end but instead the story just kept going. I really think the opening scene messes up the viewer’s expectations and experience. Despite these issues I’d still recommend it, but I just didn’t think it was as good as the first season.

One of the things I love about anime is that it exposes me to things I never would have known about. In this case it's the Koto, a Japanese Stringed instrument. I gained an appreciation of an instrument that I knew nothing about as well as the music it creates. However what I enjoyed the most was not the Koto but the characters. They were well developed and fun to watch. The Show gives you what you need to feel like you really know what kind of people they are. A lot of characters do fall into typical troupes. Takezou is the studious timid ... type who has to rise up to lead the club, Chika is the good hearted punk who always gets misjudged, and Sotowa is a classic tsudere. That being said they don't feel like troupes to me. I think people have issues with troupes when that's the only thing that is defining the character. In other words it's not the story that is defining who and what the characters are but instead it's a stereotype that defines what they are. That's not the case here. You know who the characters are by what they've gone through. The characters felt real and you could relate to them. I really enjoyed watching their development. Since they're preparing for a competition the show feels like a sports anime in a lot of ways. Pushing one another to do better, learning to work as a group, dealing with pressure to succeed. But they delve into the personal issue in each character's life as well. This is what lets you see what kind of people they are and what makes them tick. Sometimes it's heartwarming, sometime it's sad, sometimes it's funny. There's a good balance. Overall it's an uplifting show. There are some elements of romance in the latter half but it's subtle and doesn't really go anywhere. It's more for comedy than anything else. If you like character driven shows this a good choice. FYI I watched the English dubbed version.

I enjoyed Akame ga Kill. What the show serves up best is the action. There are lots of battles and I felt the choreographing and artwork were well done. The fight scenes are what carry this show along. If you're looking for a lot of depth or character development then this show may not satisfy you. It's not devoid of it but the plot and the characters are pretty run of the mill, which I find nothing wrong with. Authors must be pretty hard pressed to come up with something really original now days. I think tropes are fine as long as they are done ... well and I thought they were. I found each of the characters quite entertaining and provided some good laughs. There's also some tear jerker moments. In fact I'd put this show into the tragedy category. As I said it's not devoid of depth but I feel they put more into the battles then character development. The series can be predictable at times but it didn't detract from my enjoyment. Overall I'd recommend it.

I'm a big fan of Tenchi Muyo animes but this was disappointing to watch. There are a couple of things left unanswered from the Dr. Clay story arc that I guess someone felt needed to be explained so they came up with this to wrap things up. It's nothing you need to know for the overall Ryo-Ohki story arc but it may satisfy some people's curiosity.
As for my disappointment I think I should start by explaining what a "picture drama" is. I've never seen this term before but aside from the fact that I'd use the word comedy instead of drama it does appropriately describe ... what this is. There is no animation in this; it's just a series of still shots combined with the voice overs to tell the story. I think if I'd known this before I watched it I wouldn't have been as disappointed. The lack of animation wasn't the only thing that disappointed me; the English actors didn't do a very good job either. Maybe the subbed version is better. Also the last bit at the end went too long and too far and ended up just being more sad then funny.
Overall I wouldn't say it was horrible but it was obvious that they ran out of time or money or maybe both and threw this together to tie up loose ends. Since it is only 7 minutes you might as well satisfy your curiosity and go ahead and watch it.

The English dubbed version of this show is pretty unique so I wanted to review it. The script from the original Japanese version was thrown out the window and they purposely created something that makes a complete mockery of the show. Like most things if you go into it with the wrong expectation you could end up hating it. Whether you like it or not will depend on your sense of humor. The humor reminds me of what I've seen in the English dubbed version of Shin-chan. The characters say things that people wouldn't normally say either because it would be inappropriate or out of ... place, especially the kids. They also make a lot of jokes using American pop culture references. It was a little off the mark for my sense of humor but I did find it kind of funny. After watching two or three shows you should get a good idea of what the show is like. The script does get more and more outrageous as it progresses so I could see some saying that it gets better towards the end. If you don't find it at least a little bit funny in the beginning then it's probably a waste of your time to watch the rest.

This show was a lot of fun to watch. I rated the show based on my enjoyment level, although if you break it down and start analyzing things there are a lot of potential weaknesses. Your enjoyment level will depend on what you're expecting from it. This is a fairly one dimensional kind of series. Genius kid tries to make better and better mechs and gets to test them in battles. Throw in magic and a good dose of humor and blend until well mixed. That's it. If you're looking for depth, character development, plot development, you won't find much. This is about action and ... humor and pretty much nothing else. For me there was plenty of both to keep me entertained and keep my interest. The art was well done and the animation looked fluid. I Really liked the battles.The characters may not have had any development but they still had personality. FYI I watched the English dubbed version and I liked what the actors did with the characters. This isn't thought provoking or emotionally gripping; it's just meant to be fun.

Akiba's Trip was a really fun show. After reading the synopsis it may sound like it's all about fan service but I think it's more about the humor. Even the fan service is more humorous then provocative. I'd say its main focus is on the otaku culture and using that as a source of humor. It does it in a way that pokes fun while also paying homage to it. If you're new to anime then I don't think I'd recommend this one. Also if you're going to watch it for the fan service then you might be disappointed. There's no real nudity and all ... of it is more for laughs than anything else. I was good with this because comedy was what I was looking for and that's about all you can expect from this show. As long as people go into it with that mind set I think they'll really enjoy the show.

This a great episodic slice of life comedy. The focus in this anime really is on the comedy and doesn't weigh you down with a lot of heavy thought provoking story lines, romance, or tear jerking moments. But that doesn't mean it doesn't have substance. The characters are well developed and even though each episode is a self contained story the overall arc of the series does a great job at showing the growth in the bonds between the characters. The last two episodes take on a bit more serious tone but still mix in a good amount of humor. The show also isn't your ... typical harem slice of life as you probably noticed. Doing a reverse harem story line is a refreshing change of pace opening it up for different kinds of humor.

I would say this show is akin to a sucker punch (The actual punch not the movie). It will draw you in with fun loving comedy and action and before you know it you're getting socked in the gut and having your heart ripped out leaving you on the ground bawling like a baby. Ok maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration but not by much. This is a very well done anime but about a third of the way in every episode is more of a tear jerker than Old Yeller. I don't mean to turn anyone off from this show because it ... really is a great show. Then art is excellent and the characters are well developed, plus the story is unique as well. I would recommend it to anyone. The only bad thing I have to say is that the ending didn't really have the closure I wanted but that's anime for you.

This show is definitely geared toward anime fans/Otakus. If you're brand new to anime I don't think you'll enjoy it quite as much. It requires some knowledge of anime/manga, and otaku culture to understand a lot of the jokes. But if you're a fan of anime I suggest you give it a watch. It can be quite funny. And don't let the cover fool you. I thought since the cast was all little girls (which they're not really little, they're supposed to be 17 to 18 years old) that it would be all cutesy moe stuff, but it's not (well mostly not). In fact the ... whole moe thing is a source of a lot of jokes. One of the things I like about it is that it's pure comedy. It's kind of like the "Seinfeld" of anime i.e. a show about nothing. It's just about funny everyday things, especially everyday otaku things. It's one of the few anime that I've found I can just sit down and laugh and nothing else. I would definitely suggest people give it a shot.