Fall 2016 Anime Series Guide

Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-blooded Orphans

The continuation of the first season. Gundam Iron-blooded orphans tells us a story about a mercenary company Tekkadan with a noblewoman of Mars fighting for the independence of Mars from Earthsphere and Gjallarhorn powers.

In my opinion, we can end Gundam Orphans in the first part. However, “we are not fighting the guy in the mask yet”. So, here we are. Titled as “No Beams Allowed” Gundam, the emergence of new characters, new weapons and more mobile suit will make this series go bigger than ever! (Naufalbepe & Shofa Pranata – KAORI Newsline)

Monster Hunter Stories Ride On

Lute is a cheerful boy who aims to be a Rider. A Rider should have a partner monster which hatched from a monster egg. To do so he decided to search for monster egg in the forest accompanied with his friends, Lilia and Cheval and also a talkative felyne named Navirou. But suddenly Lute and his friends got lost in the forest and he trespassed the forbidden forest. Things getting worse when they were being chased after a wild monster.

Monster Hunter Stories Ride On is an animated kids show, just like the game which is marketed for children segment. This anime presents the colorful visual and childish character design. There are also the mix of fluid 2D animation and detailed 3D animation. But there is some flop in the mix of 2D and 3D animation in this anime. Talking about the monsters, there are some iconic monster from Monster Hunter franchise starred in this first episode such as Arzuros, Congalala, Yian Kut-Ku, Rathalos, Rathian and also Nargacuga. In this anime the monster naming used the Japanese version naming, so instead for Arzuros they mention it as Aoashira and Liolaeus for Rathalos. There are also the MH-esque aesthetic in this anime such as the Now Loading Screen, item combination and character pose after consuming item. This anime really suit for all MH fans out there and also for children audience. Monster Hunter Stories Ride On might be some alternative for you who look for some refreshing anime in this season. (Rafly Nugroho – Editor in Chief KAORI Nusantara)

Nanbaka

In a certain place, there is a secret prison called Nanba prison. This is a prison with highest security level and created for the worst criminal in the world. Between the inmates there are 4 prisoners who dubbed as the best escape artist in the world, prisoners no. 69 named Rock, prisoners no. 11 named Uno, prisoners no. 25 named Nico, and prisoners no. 15 named Jyugo. Enjoy the daily life of these prisoners in Nanbaka!

Aside from overuse “blink” visual effect (which is already become the signature of their webtoon version), Nanbaka successfully deliver a fun gag comedy show. Directed by a comedy veteran Shinji Takamatsu (one of Gintama director, who also voicing Elizabeth there), Nanbaka narrative structure seems random and messy, yet execute with good comedic timing. A plot twist comes in the end of first episode where one of the prisoners quartet explains his mysterious past, gives hint to viewers that while the show is focused on comedy, more serious plot probably revealed later. (Dany Muhammad – The Indonesian Anime Times)

Natsume Yuujinchou 5

Takashi Natsume granted the ability to see the spirits around him. As a result of his grandmother, Reiko Natsume’s annoyance, Natsume have to deal with the ghosts that made contract with her grandmother in a book called Natsume’s book of Friend so they can live in peace.

The title as the number one most anticipated anime this fall proved in this first episode despite running in his fifth season the fans are really excited to see this anime. Takashi Natsume and Nyanko-sensei are back together again through the days in which they interact with humans and ghosts. In the first part of the episode, there is a monologue from Natsume about how the series goes so far, refresh the memory of the audience who may watch the previous seasons before. Still the same as the previous seasons, in the beginning of the episode there is a conflict section and the conclusion at the end. Highly recommended for those who like anime with light plot, and for those who new with this series, you do not have to worry because this anime is episodic and can be enjoyed even if you not read the manga or watch the previous seasons, however it is strongly recommended to watch the previous season. There is no harm in providing time for the anime series that highly awaited by the anime lovers in Japan, isn’? (Dirman Sugito – KAORI Newsline)

Occultic;Nine

Yuta Gamon was a NEET, otaku, and a virgin who ran a mystery blog called Kiri Kiri Basara. In doing so he accompanied by two of his schoolmate, a cheerful girl Ryoka Narusawa, and a fortune-teller idol, Miyuu Aikawa. One day Yuta went to some investigation to look up for some writing material for his blog. In that investigation, he was shocked when he found a mysterious corpse.

In this first episode, I personally really like the Science vs Supernatural theme in Occultic;Nine. Did the paranormal activity can be explained scientifically? Or did the paranormal activity is just a wild imagination so it can’t be explained scientifically? Aside that science vs supernatural theme, I also really like the cheerful pastel color in its visual with some pop art aesthetic in it. The movement in animation and also the angle of the frames in this anime also took my interest. For me in this first episode the story is really vague, I can’t really tell how the story will go. The story is still very unclear in this first episode because in this episode it emphasizes more on the character introduction. If you need some mystery anime, anime with pop art-esque pastel color visual, or for you who look for some anime with amazing jiggling breast animation, you may watch Occultic;Nine for this season. (Rafly Nugroho – KAORI Newsline)

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