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日本語/Japanese  Fri 07/04 20:51 JST
The summer season of Anime has started and the first one out of the bunch on my watch list is Sekirei.
The story starts off seeing the main guy Minato Sahashi failing his exams twice. As you can imagine, he is down in the dumps and not sure what to do - but that all changes when suddenly a girl falls out of the sky and lands on him - nothing unusual as we know this happens all the time.
The girls name is Musubi who is under attack by two unknown women who have the ability to shoot bolts of lightning out of their hands. A bolt lands nearby and sends Musubi and Sahashi flying - Musubi lands squashing her huuuuge eyes in Sahashi's face.

Musubi grabs Sahashi and runs - Sahashi blacks out and awakes to find Musubi in his apartment wearing nothing but a pair of pantsu and a white shirt - nothing unusual here either as we know that happens *all* the time.
Musubi has nowhere to live and asks Sahashi if she can stay with him. Sahashi's answer is obviously "yes."
The story continues to reveal that Sahashi is Musubi's "Ashikabi" - together they will become partners and battle against the 108 warriors who I guess we will see in this 12 episode series.
The animation is pretty good and the Musubi-chan is lovely. I'm all of a sudden wanting Musubi figures ^^;
Have not read the manga at all but will probably start to pick it up and add to my current ecchi manga reading time - To Love Ru and Maken-ki.
The beginning of the show starts off with a load of soldier-types being slaughtered and sets the mood off to a solemn start - but the mood changes quickly to be filled with a load of bouncy eyes and pantsu shots.
Due to a serious lack of time, my anime watch list has whittled down to Code Geass, Macross Frontier and To Love Ru - will for certain be increasing that by one with Zero no Tsukaima season 3 and want to test out Tetsuwan birdy, Hidamari and Strike Witches. I'm sure there's more I'm forgetting right now.
Folks who read Japanese can keep an eye on the weekly anime show schedules here.
How many anime shows do you have on your watch list at any one time? Does your list include older anime shows? I still have Chobits on my list which I try to catch up on when I have time.
Sekirei Trailer below.
Will Sekirei be going on your watch list?
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Gorgo in Florence, Italy
Games addicted
Registered on 2007/04/16 18:56
I'm gonna watch this for sure! This month will start Blade of the immortal's anime too...finally!
(ID #229920) Posted on 2008/07/04 20:56
Registered on 2007/12/28 21:40
Ha. The impetus for the plot, as you describe it, sounds eerily similar to another series you like, so no kidding about it happening all the time.
(ID #229921) Posted on 2008/07/04 20:56
Registered on 2007/12/28 21:40
(Just witnessed it again.  Top "Post Comment" link fails to submit a comment if you're the first commenter.  Without reloading the page, Gorgo beat me but then my second attempt worked.  That's how I perceive it, at least).
(ID #229924) Posted on 2008/07/04 21:00
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
Thanks Nanu - will loo into it.
(ID #230323) Posted on 2008/07/05 09:55
Rin in Canada
Student Otaku
Registered on 2008/01/04 16:17
I just watched this anime. It's really good!!!!!!
I will continue to watch it!!!!!!!!
(ID #229927) Posted on 2008/07/04 21:09
[Enigma] in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2008/02/26 19:11
Woo! Sekirei! Been waiting for it... the manga is good stuff... and judging from the looks of it the anime is good stuff too...XD
(ID #229930) Posted on 2008/07/04 21:17
andra in Singapore
Secondary Student~
Registered on 2007/11/06 14:19
I'm still looking for a chance to watch it lol ;_;
(ID #229932) Posted on 2008/07/04 21:24
jimmyt in NorthEast, UK
Graphic Designer/illustrator
Registered on 2008/06/05 03:59
riiighht...sry wats the storyline again, kinda got distracted by a couple of points!
(ID #229933) Posted on 2008/07/04 21:24
chibihien in Singapore
National Servicemen
Registered on 2008/01/19 21:34
those are some big eyes
(ID #229934) Posted on 2008/07/04 21:25
raptor_cZn in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Student
Registered on 2007/12/12 21:53
Yea, those are big eyes indeed. Judging from the screencaps, there seems to be a lot of fanservice. 
(ID #230642) Posted on 2008/07/05 18:21
zephi in Sydney, Australia
student
Registered on 2008/04/27 02:15
oh... good, that reminds me, I have to get the subbed version. Going to watch it a little later tonight when it completes.
(ID #229936) Posted on 2008/07/04 21:28
Pyoro in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2007/08/23 00:23
mammoth eyes more like hurhur
the opening was unremarkable though but all in all, i like the humor albeit it was all fanservice
(ID #229937) Posted on 2008/07/04 21:30
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
Just activated your feed - make sure your RSS feed is registered in your account settings.
(ID #229980) Posted on 2008/07/04 22:32
Pyoro in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2007/08/23 00:23
opps thanks dc!
(ID #230066) Posted on 2008/07/05 00:43
GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia
IT Client Support
Registered on 2007/09/12 21:33
Sekirei is pretty much the only "must watch" show on my list this season.

I watched the first ep raw and it looks like it's following the manga pretty closely. The OP also gives a few hints as to where they will reach (or pass), plotwise. But I have some reservations about the choice of VAs for some of the roles.
I think Musubi should sound more airheaded. She is supposed to be rather thick in the manga afterall.

And Goddess, I mean, Tsukiumi is being voiced by Marina Inoue, who is best known for little boy roles. She also did Kana in Minami-ke and Yoko in gurren lagann, but neither of those voices seem to fit the Tsundere character type like tsukiumi. I also don't know how she will handle Tsukiumis mood swings but I'll keep an open mind. Either way, I'll watch this even if it sucks because the manga was good fun. and some of the later characters are great, esp Tsukiumi (yes, I really like her!)
(ID #229938) Posted on 2008/07/04 21:30
Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth
Student and full-time otaku
Registered on 2007/12/19 00:24
I really want to watch this. Not a complete fan of overly huge boobs, but this girl is just so cute.  Plus, I need to keep the ecchi-content in my collection up too ^^.
I have way too much on the watchlist at the moment; not only new shows like Sekirei, Soul Eater and what not, but also the rest of my collection which now totals over 200! Based on the sheet in which I keep track, it'll take me at least 3 more years to watch everything...
(ID #229942) Posted on 2008/07/04 21:40
Sabekuji Kaneda in Parañaque, Philippines
Mechanical Engineering student
Registered on 2008/06/21 20:38
I shall watch this!!! *adds to watch list* XD
(ID #229948) Posted on 2008/07/04 21:53
Exiled_Gundam in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Castoffable figurines fan
Registered on 2007/08/22 14:09
Hmm, there's lil bit difference here and there between Sekirei's manga and anime. The ecchiness do seems to be reduced by a lot, and for ep 1, they did skip some chapter from the manga...
(ID #229949) Posted on 2008/07/04 21:58
lostandfound in a UFO... catcher...
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Registered on 2007/10/22 02:10
Yup, Sekirei is definitely on my watch list... Anime watching marathon time!
(ID #229950) Posted on 2008/07/04 21:59
XSportSeeker in Brazil
Hikikomori
Registered on 2007/08/22 05:30
I'm not much into HUEG XBOX eyes, so I tend to put those aside in favor of others...
And it's been a long time I don't commit to watching a series, so I kinda went over the edge today.

Just finished watching Bokurano in one shot. Started the series midnight... (thinking of watching a couple of episodes only to check it out) and just watched the last episode. It's 10:20 am here. Yup, it's this good.

Every now and then I get to watch animes like that, which completely reminds me why I became addited in the first place.
(ID #229957) Posted on 2008/07/04 22:14
ETERNAL in Gensokyo
Amateur novelist
Registered on 2008/03/21 11:33
I haven't seen this yet, but I plan on watching it tonight alongside the new Hidamari Sketch.
(ID #229960) Posted on 2008/07/04 22:17
bolt in Tampa Fl.
security/student
Registered on 2007/04/17 14:53
Yay! another bloodloss series!  gotta stock up on some spare liters!

lets see.. watching Macross, ToLoveRu, Code Geass, now this.. that and Doctor Who.... Yay Davro"s! 
(ID #229981) Posted on 2008/07/04 22:33
Chuck Gaffney in Selden, New York
Anime Store Owner, artist, Web master
Registered on 2007/07/29 00:29
must... watch... @_@
(ID #229987) Posted on 2008/07/04 22:39
Koshiko in Sydney
website designer (currently assist. graphic designer)
Registered on 2007/08/03 12:37
Is it just me or does Minato remind you L from Death Note? He even has the white, long-sleeved shirt ^^;
Not on my watch list, my brother said it has excessive fan-service which I'm not really interested in. He also found the manga a little boring, so I think I'll give this one a miss.
(ID #229995) Posted on 2008/07/04 22:53
Shin in Port Swettenham
Aspiring Trap
Registered on 2007/10/20 23:04
Not sure what to make of the first episode. The fanservice is there of course, and while as blatant as To Love-Ru, it seems to be far more tolerable for me. For now anyway.
(ID #229999) Posted on 2008/07/04 22:58
Misakichii in Singapore
Registered on 2007/11/03 14:51
So far only Hidamarix365 and Sekirei are on my watchlist. Still got lots of series to finish from the last season ^^.
(ID #230001) Posted on 2008/07/04 22:59
&re:) in Budapest, Hungary
student during the day, otaku at night
Registered on 2008/01/06 05:37
Sekirei definitely on my watch list as I have read the manga so far and liked it very much.
I have 3-4 ongoing titles on my watchlist plus about the same amount of old series to watch but I have to admit it's tough.
(ID #230010) Posted on 2008/07/04 23:08
lsio83 in Boston
Student
Registered on 2007/11/25 06:34
just watched it last night... maybe the mood was not right; didn't quite like it and probably I just don't like the protagonist being weak ^^; but Musubi-chan is so cute.

(ID #230018) Posted on 2008/07/04 23:16
Dead Snake in SG
Internship student
Registered on 2007/05/12 03:11
this anime fails from the first 5 minutes ^^;;;

I'm just gonna watch it because of the eyes LOL

*heck....aren't we all watching it because of the eyes? ROFL
(ID #230019) Posted on 2008/07/04 23:17
gregory_gdp in Boise, ID
Photographer
Registered on 2007/07/16 21:56
I need an excel spreadsheet to help keep track of my anime watching schedule.  Of course it's chuck full of stuff that I want to watch, currently watching and have but haven't gotten around to watching yet.  That's a lot of stuff to keep track of. I figured the latest season of Ikkitousen would also be on you watch list as well.  Both are on my watch list. 
(ID #230030) Posted on 2008/07/04 23:33
chibihien in Singapore
National Servicemen
Registered on 2008/01/19 21:34
there's always http://www.myanimelist.net
(ID #230069) Posted on 2008/07/05 00:45
Code Bliss in Florida
Registered on 2008/03/30 01:07
108 warriors in 12 episodes???
(ID #230034) Posted on 2008/07/04 23:36
Streetpilot1 in Philadelphia, USA
Limousine Driver
Registered on 2008/04/02 07:51
Sadly, Anime on TV is in short supply were i live. 
(ID #230040) Posted on 2008/07/04 23:44
Tiny Red Man in Shingapooru..
Hikikomori + Manga-ka + Bejiterian + Tiny Man
Registered on 2007/04/11 16:51
do we need tissues while we watch this anime? 
(ID #230042) Posted on 2008/07/04 23:47
Anonymous Coward in Singapore
Registered on 2008/06/03 22:21
this looks interesting!!!!!!!!!

we sure need tissues! LOL!!!!
(ID #230052) Posted on 2008/07/05 00:03
Harts in Estonia
Student
Registered on 2008/06/02 14:26
Hmm, another ecchi show. Probably will check this out, but will I add it to my watchlist, I don't know. I usually like shows that have an interesting plot too. 
(ID #230053) Posted on 2008/07/05 00:07
hked in Sydney
Student
Registered on 2008/06/08 13:09
bit too ecchi for me, so ill pass, btw has the rocker trooper video been uploaded? or have i just been blind again =X 
(ID #230056) Posted on 2008/07/05 00:11
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
Sorry - me still working on it during my free time.
(ID #230324) Posted on 2008/07/05 09:58
tetrflare in Singapore
Spellcaster
Registered on 2007/11/24 18:34
From the screenshots, for a moment I was thinking of the similarities with Kaze no Stigma. Minus the eyes of course.
(ID #230061) Posted on 2008/07/05 00:18
jjjlmx in México
Registered on 2007/07/10 01:43
They actually manage to adapt the manga in well manner with a good animation, and a decent seiyuu cast (exept for the protagonist) i'm hope for the Kazehana entrance for hear Yukana in action.

I was looking for less but after read the manga i can continue seeing this
(ID #230064) Posted on 2008/07/05 00:32
MumMum in Maryland
Retail
Registered on 2007/08/03 11:17
I think the first eps. was done really well. The voice acting was very well done as well and I hope they keep the pace for the anime high. Get the manga when you can, it is really good but remember you'll be ahead if you do read it.
(ID #230065) Posted on 2008/07/05 00:41
G-Unit in Earth, Asia, Malaysia
Student
Registered on 2007/12/25 11:09
I got a LOOOOOONG list of animes to watch...
(ID #230070) Posted on 2008/07/05 00:53
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:17
Another fanservice anime *yawn* :P

I might be picking it up just for the lolz.

And to answer to you question, I have more than 10 backlogged anime that I want to watch and that also include some old ones ^___^

I'll be rewatching Chobits, Angelic Layer and Magic Knight Rayearth. I wanted to do some nostalgia tripping lolz XDDD
(ID #230074) Posted on 2008/07/05 00:59
duckie in U.S.
Engineer
Registered on 2008/06/19 10:12
I currently have about 25 shows (of various lengths)that I seriously aim to watch in the near future. LOL as for the show you mentioned here...I'm not the target audience for this show and will most likely be avoiding it.
(ID #230086) Posted on 2008/07/05 01:24
jowy in philippines
vendor
Registered on 2008/01/23 08:25
I'm have to watch that anime but in my law is "Finish one/two anime series to complete". Especially some bouncy boobs and some panty shots. I can't wait to see louise again. >O<
(ID #230090) Posted on 2008/07/05 01:32
Ryoujin in Panama
Graphic Designer
Registered on 2008/06/01 05:40
Wow, that's a bunch of screen shots. Ironically speaking, I also had Sekirei in my watch list ^^
(ID #230104) Posted on 2008/07/05 01:52
tick tock in Tokyo
Full-time student へへ
Registered on 2008/05/21 23:18
Code Geass, Macross Frontier and To Love Ru.... aren't those all like... late night anime ^^
(ID #230111) Posted on 2008/07/05 02:05
radical anime fan in Singapore; starting to freeze up. Mmm, end-of-year weather.
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
Registered on 2007/01/25 21:20
I see a strong similarity to Maken-Ki XD
(ID #230113) Posted on 2008/07/05 02:05
Steve Keys in Toronto, Canada - トロント, カナダ
Web Developer
Registered on 2007/06/12 06:34
Far, far less ecchi than the Manga.
(ID #230124) Posted on 2008/07/05 02:34
FatBastard in active space monkey
Professional Speech Writer
Registered on 2007/11/04 18:16
Judging from the pics I can practically hear Danny muttering "Mmm... Big eyes" every 6.25 second intervals
(ID #230135) Posted on 2008/07/05 03:04
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
lol
(ID #230325) Posted on 2008/07/05 09:59
Syrah in Argentina, Buenos Aires
Graphic Designer
Registered on 2008/06/29 11:29
http://i31.tinypic.com/sw5r3b.jpg
the recent ones i've added 
(ID #230136) Posted on 2008/07/05 03:04
chun in home
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
Registered on 2007/01/09 14:33
oppai oppai~

lol
(ID #230144) Posted on 2008/07/05 03:17
futaba_tan in the Arcadia
student
Registered on 2008/02/27 10:22
I am not watching Sekirei. I'm getting tired of the female fanservice. Anime on my list: Chocolate Underground, Blade of the Immortal, Detroit Metal City, Antique Bakery, Natsume Yuuji-Chou, Batman: Gotham Night, Birdy the Mighty Decode, Telepathy Shoujo Ran, and Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu.
(ID #230149) Posted on 2008/07/05 03:22
Ejlan in Sweden
Student
Registered on 2008/01/07 05:31
Since im reading it already im definitely going to watch it :D
(ID #230162) Posted on 2008/07/05 04:01
Panimono in 日本
学生
Registered on 2008/05/25 05:59
The voice actors are more calm sounding compaired to most ecchi anime. However...i will still not watch this XD
(ID #230168) Posted on 2008/07/05 04:07
amasero in usa, maryland
anime junky
Registered on 2008/05/14 04:35
i usually choose around 4 per season, unless i read up on other anime that interests me and add them to my watch list. jason from AOMM definitely influences my anime watching a lot ;o!
(ID #230170) Posted on 2008/07/05 04:10
cloudduel_13 in San Antonio, Texas
Worker
Registered on 2007/10/11 09:51
work always pushes anime to the watch later list.
(ID #230171) Posted on 2008/07/05 04:11
Kururu_luva in Richmond, BC Canada
Registered on 2007/01/20 17:05
Only 12 episodes? That's way too short. -o-
(ID #230178) Posted on 2008/07/05 04:28
soulstaker in Brazil
Full-Time Otaku!
Registered on 2008/05/20 22:12
I'm with ~30 animes on my watchlist. Will finish a heavy load of then this week, btw.
(ID #230182) Posted on 2008/07/05 04:38
ginkatana in In the middle of nowhere
Being a one-eyed samurai!!!!
Registered on 2008/03/03 09:52
I have about 3 which are seeing the rest of Haruhis Suzumiya, the Batman OVA coming out this month, and Emma. This might be one I would watch. The animation looks nice, and the show looks to be humorous.
(ID #230185) Posted on 2008/07/05 04:46
necrophadian in Cocytus
Stigmata Martyr
Registered on 2007/04/22 12:13
seen the first episode and not so thrilled, the fan service kind of killed it for me (same case applies to To-Love-Ru).
(ID #230198) Posted on 2008/07/05 05:29
jediwannabe in New Orleans, USA
Jedi...in training
Registered on 2008/04/05 09:32
Very bouncy. Lol.
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