Anime 2013: Second Quarter Season Roundup

Now this post has been delayed for such a long time. It feels like ages since the anime Spring, but due to real life matters that needs my personal attention my review for the First Look and Final Notes from the last season and this season were basically impeded. The third quarter is going to wrap up soon so I might as well do this entry before that day comes. P.S. My apologies for the absence of description for my other choices.

BEST ANIME - SPRING 2013

Hands down to this series. Maybe we didn't get as much character interactions and revelations from our lead triangle compared to the first season, but honestly, I don't care. I love Chihayafuru and the whole reason that keeps me glued each week are the intense karuta matches. And for its entire 25 episode run that's exactly what I get. Just pure, unadulterated, blissful, extensive and at times torturous Karuta. Mizusawa clinched the best team trophy. Taichi finally made it to class A. Desktomu and Tsukuba also won in their respective classes. Chihaya got a fair beating from Megumu. Then there's the showdown of the Karuta Gods: Shinobu and Arata, just in time before the season closes.

FAVORITE MC

I am completely torn between these two. But it's all about the connection and their extraordinary character appeal that is always consistent and never generic in spite of their seemingly typical lifestyle.

BEST GIRL

The kickass level 5 "biribiri" of Academy City has always been my best girl. Her long overdue comeback is very much needed and welcome by us Mikoto fans. I don't think there is enough words (to express) why I love her to bits.

BEST SUPPORTING CHARACTER