Finished watching all the anime from ‘09? Well, get ready because the winter schedule is already upon us.
Ookami Kakushi
Studio: AIC
Release Date: 7th Jan 2010
Summary: Ookami Kakushi is based on a PSP novel game by Ryukishi07, the creator of Umineko and Higurashi series. So if you are thinking that you are gonna suffer from some Umineko withdrawl after the series ends, think again. The story follows Hiroshi Kuzumi, a student who settles in the remote village of Jogamachi, separated between the new and old cities by a bridge. The serenity of the surroundings has its own roots in ancient traditions which Hiroshi will uncover and perhaps, too, the horror that lies within.
Seikon no Qwaser
Studio: Taki
Release Date: Jan 2010
Summary: In St. Mikhailov Academy, Oribe Mafuyu meets a silver haired boy – Alexander. He is a Qwaser, a being who can manipulate iron and draws his power from breast milk (sigh).
Given the amount of fan service in this one, I am sure it will be popular with the hardcore crowd.
Sora no Woto
Studio: A-1 Pictures
Release Date: 4th Jan 2010
Summary: Sora no Woto takes place in the future where a long war between two cities brings a gradual decline of the world. Five girls guard a fortress and play brass over towns without people or seas without fish.
Hanamaru Kindergarten
Studio: Gainax
Release Date: 10th Jan 2010
Summary: The story follows Anzu who joins pre-school kindergarten and makes new friends – Hiiragi and Koume. Needless to say, the three girls try to get attention from the caretaker Tsuchida, who is attracted to the teacher Yamamoto sensei.
Hidamari Sketch x ☆☆☆
Studio: Shaft
Release Date: 7th Jan 2010
Summary: Hidamari Sketch X Hoshi Mitsu is the 3rd season of the series that’s based on a 4-koma manga. The story revolves around Yuno’s home and school lives.
Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu
Studio: Silver Link
Release Date: 6th Jan 2010
Summary: Based on a light novel series, Akihisa Yoshii is the “Baka” of the show who attends an academy that divides students based on their test results. The classes of the A grade students are filled with luxury such as air-con, which is the complete opposite of the F-grade students. The academy is also a “magical academy” where students are able to summon beasts into battle. Of course, the quality of the beasts also reflect based on their master’s grades. This is where the story gets exciting. A very smart girl – Mizuki Himeji (who got a F grade as she wasn’t able to attend the test due to fever) and Akihisa Yoshii plan on how to conquer the higher grade classes and earn the luxurious items for themselves.
Chu-Bra
Studio: ZEXCS
Release Date: 4th Jan 2010
Summary: Nayu is a middle school student who shocks her fellow students by wearing black lace panties to school. She then starts the “Underwear Club” to convince others of underwear’s merits.
Dance in the Vampire Bund
Studio: Shaft
Release Date: 7th Jan 2010
Summary: Mina Tepes is the ruler of the ancient covenant of vampires and, using the wealth of her clan, she cleared the debt of Japan and secured a special authority that allows her to create a district off the coast. I assume you already know what happens next. Indeed, this district is the haven for all vampires. Mina reveals to the world the existence of vampires and her desire for both races to live together. Naturally, factions on the good and evil side like the fearful humans and extremist vampire factions begin to interfere with Mina’s wish for peace.
Nodame Cantabile Finale
Studio: J C Staff
Release Date: 14th Jan 2010
Summary: The finale season of Nodame Cantabile series, where the story continues in Paris as Chiaki pursues his career. How will Nodame and Chiaki end up together?
Durarara
Studio: Brains Base
Release Date: Jan 2010
Summary: Ryuugamine Mikado is a boy who longs for the exciting life of the big city. At the invitation of his childhood friend Masaomi, he transfers to a school in Ikebukuro. Masaomi has warned him about people he doesn’t want to cross in the city: a champion fighter, an informant, and a mysterious gang called “Darazu.” Nervous from Masaomi’s stories, Mikado witnesses an urban legend on his first day in the city, the Headless Rider, astride a black motorcycle. From then on, the existence of supernatural cases and a gang called the Yellow Turbans will rise to the surface, and Ikebukuro will pushed to the breaking point – ANN
Ladies vs Butlers
Studio: XEBEC
Release Date: 5th Jan 2010
Summary: A school romantic comedy that focus on Akiharu Hino, an ordinary high school student who looks like a delinquent. He enrolls into an academy that was once a school for upper-class ladies, and he is placed in the school’s newly established servant training department. The students there are raised to be either maids or butlers, and Hino gets thrown into the mix.
Do yourself a favor and pass on this series!
—Dexton RS—
Katanagatari (OVA)
Studio: White Fox
Release Date: Jan 2010 – Dec 2010 (1 episode per month). First episode – 25th Jan 2010
Summary: Based on a novel, Katanagatari is an OVA series that relates a swordfighting story during the Edo era. Yasuri Shichika is the 7th head of a martial sword arts school who lives with his sister, Nanami. Under the order of a samurai general, Togame, Yasuri sets out for a trip to collect 12 treasured swords.
Harukanaru Toki ni Naka de 3
Studio: Yumeta Company
Release Date: Jan 2010
Summary: Akane Motomiya, a girl who was pulled into another world, was told by its people that she is the one who could save the world from demons. Akane has the powers of the Hachiyou, eight men with powers of their own who are sworn to protect the priestess.
Omamori Himari
Studio: ZEXCS
Release Date: 6th Jan 2010
Summary: Amakawa Yuuto loses his relatives and goes to live with his childhood friend, Rinko. He has a minor problem though – an allergy to cats. It became a major issue when a girl appears on his 16th birthday. She holds a sword and tells him that he is a descendant of demon slayers. The only thing about this girl though is that she is a cat spirit and she is excited to get close to Yuuto.
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