New Anime Releases 9-4-12

A surprising and unexpected release for everyone this week. Fresh out of the oven, we have the new Natsuiro Kiseki OVA. Here's hoping that this OVA somehow clears up the loose plot ends present at the end of this series. Roughly a six minute video, all the same it is a welcomed treat to revisit Natsuiro Kiseki and their lovable cast.

In other updates we have, Tari Tari Episode 10 and Kokoro Connect Episode 9. Sket Dance Episode 73 also released, with 74 due out tomorrow more likely than not. I have to say, Sket Dance is one of those series that takes some patience to stick with it. However for me, it has been an enjoyable ride so far. The thing about it is, the series has many individual stories to tell, so the viewpoint, or direction so to speak, jumps around quite a bit. There are some filler episodes that are somewhat of a drag but, as a whole, the series has been an worthwhile experience. The opening and ending songs (all six iterations so far) have been quite memorable and catchy.

Concerning the length of our featured shows at the moment, I have no idea when Sket Dance will end to be honest. It seems to be quite successful so I assume it will keep airing until further notice. Regarding Tari Tari and Kokoro Connect, I heard that Kokoro may be extending itself to 17 episodes or so (a pleasant surprise to me), Tari Tari could end in 12 episodes if all the plot is presented sufficiently by that point.  I feel that Tari Tari could very well be rushed as a result, but I suppose the final verdict is still out there.

Stay tuned for more inspiring anime coverage here at AI.

Natsuiro Kiseki OVA
Sket Dance Episode 73
Kokoro Connect Episode 9
Tari Tari Episode 10