Battle Programmer Shirase

 

Here is a funny one as hell, mainly for those who like programming and computing.

The story of BPS revolves around a "freelance programmer" named Akira Shirase. He's a very talented, yet mysterious computer programmer. Because of his incredible abilities, he's contacted by several individuals to do all sorts of strange computer-related hacking/security jobs. He's a very quiet guy who lives alone in a small apartment near his niece's house, he is more like a hikikomori guy.

Directed by Hiroki Hayashi
Animated by G Plus
Episodes: 5 story arcs across 15 episodes of 12 minutes each.
Genere: Shounen / Comedy


Rating: 7/10

Bartender - on holding

Yep, exactly it's a story about the nightlife of Ryu Sasakura, a bartending prodigy who is said to mix the best cocktails anyone has ever tasted. Sasakura bides his time in a bar named Eden Hall, hidden in a nook of the Ginza district in downtown Tokyo. It is said that normal people cannot simply find and enter Eden Hall, but they must be invited in by the host. Over the course of the anime, various figures of high and low stature, all of who share unusual troubles and heavy burdens, are "invited" into Eden Hall and are treated to Sasakura's fine drinks, which, with guidance from the young bartender, lead the customers to reflect on their lives and decide on a course of action to tackle with their problems.

I'm still watching and like it very much, it's a different view about how to appreciate a drink and to know why to get drunk is not a way to feel better about the problems in life.

Written by  Araki Joh
Directed by Masaki Watanabe
Animated by Palm Studio
Episodes: 11
Genere: Senien / Slice of life story


Rating: 9/10

Bakemonogatari - on holding

Bakemonogatari centers on Koyomi Araragi, a third year high school student who is almost human again after briefly becoming a vampire. The series tends to introduce only one new heroine per chapter, each involved with a different "apparition". Most of them have an item which symbolises their spectres, such as Hitagi's stapler - the claw of a crab, Mayoi's back pack - the shell of a snail, Suruga's leggings, and Nadeko's big hat and baggy jacket - the head and skin of a snake.

I'm still watching the anime, besides the moe thing, the animation is really neat and there are some good action scenes. There are a lot of novels, btw.

Written by  Nisio Isin
Directed by Akiyuki Shinbo
Animated by Shaft
Episodes: 12
Genere: Senien / Comedy-Romance


Rating: 7/10

Baccano!

Oh yeah, a great anime created by a great writter, Ryohgo Narita. The story looks dificult to understand, but that's why this anime rocks so much, every episode it's going clear and better.
The actions scenes are awesome, as always, animated by Bones Studio!


Illustrated by: Katsumi Enami
Directed by: Takahiro Omori
Animated by: Brain's Base and Bones Studio
Genere: Senien
Episodes: 13 + 3 OVAs


Rating: 10/10

Azumanga Daioh

Here is a good comedy that you MUST see if you didn't yet. Just do it now. The anime is the adaptation from the 4koma.


Written by Kiyohiko Azuma
Directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori
Animated by J.C. Staff
Episodes: 26
Genere: Comedy / Slice of life


Rating: 9/10

Avatar: The Last Airbender

I don't really need to say much about this one. The story could look cliche, but it's not. Actually, it's full of interesting myths and ideias about life and the way to live respecting other lifes.

Most parts of the animation are made in a korean studio, but I don't know the name. That's why it looks so japanese styled. The action and fighting scenes are awesome by the way.

Created and Produced by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko

Animated by ?

Episodes: 61

Genere: Senien / Shounen


Rating: 9/10

Angel Heart - on holding

A young Taiwanese professional assassin codenamed "Glass Heart" committed suicide by jumping off a building, and her heart was pierced by a metal fence. Miraculously, her life was saved by heart transplantation. During her recovery she began to experience strange dreams, which led her to Japan looking for the donor of her heart, who happens to be Kaori Makimura, former partner of C.H.

I can't say much about the anime because I'm in the 10th episode, but it's getting even more interesting, the story is pretty neat and I'm liking this one. Great character design by the way. 

Written by  Tsukasa Hojo

Directed by Toshiki Hirano

Animated by TMS

Episodes: 50

Genere: Senien / Supernatural / Investigation

Rating: 8/10

Air Master

Behind the scenes of the hustle and bustle of every-day life in Tokyo, there exist many people who strive to become stronger by competing against each other in street fights. The main protagonist is Maki Aikawa, a 16 year-old high school student. A former gymnast, Maki adapts her skills to a different way of life — street fighting. The only thing that truly makes her feel alive is the rush and pressure experienced while fighting. With amazing power and grace, she fights opponent after opponent, repeatedly demonstrating the gymnastic talent that earns her her street name, "Airmaster".

Looks like a tipical shounen, and it is! The story sucks, the drawing/character design sucks as well, but the actions scenes are very well done. If you like to see a lot of fighting with a lot os movements, you'll like this one. Also, MTH is featured in the ED!!


Written by Yokusaru Shibata
Directed by: Daisuke Nishio
Animated by: Toei Animation
Genere: Senien / Shounen
Episodes: 27


Rating: 6/10

Afro Samurai

Afro Samurai follows the life of Afro Samurai who witnessed his father (owner of the No. 1 headband) being killed by the hands of a gunslinger named Justice (owner of the No. 2 headband) while he was a child. As an adult, Afro sets off to avenge his father's death and kill Justice.

Everybody thinks that’s a american animation, but not, it’s  written and illustrated by Takashi Okazaki.

The anime itself is not that original for us who are familiarized with the shounen stories, but you got to know the manga was made in 1999, so, yeah, you know. By the way, it shows the great potencial that Gonzo Studio had, with a great animation in the action scenes.

The move is called “Afro Samurai: Resurrection” and follows basically the same premise about the anime.

Directed by: Fuminori Kizaki and Jamie Simone

Animated by Gonzo Studio

Genere: Senien / Shounen (paradoxal? No, it’s just a way to differentiate the action fights itself from the story part)

Episodes: 5


Rating: 7/10

Yugo the negotiator

"Negotiation means you turn words into weapons." - these are the words of Yugo Beppu, a top Negotiator who has never lost a case. He has vowed to complete any mission he undertakes, regardless of the situation. His only weapons are "words". Yugo doesn’t kill people, nor does he threaten them with brute violence. He uses his extensive knowledge and calm judgment, and believes in the person’s true self. Following these beliefs, Yugo has accomplished numerous dangerous negotiations successfully, but things starts to change.

Written by Shuu Akana, this is a really good anime, must be seen for those who like seniens. The anime comprises the manga's first two major arcs, which fit within 13 episodes.

Directed by Seiji Kishi and Shinya Hanai

Animated by Artland and G&G Direction Studios

Genere: Senien / Psy / Investigation

Episodes: 13


Rating: 9/10