Spring 2008 Anime Preview with PV

So, spring season has come~~ like the other 30129 bloggers, otadesho now presents you the Spring Anime Preview~ \(^_^)/ (yes, despite the fact that the first week has passed) but we won’t list out all 50 spring anime, only those that me or ron will watch or just give a try.. so don’t expect things like Junjou Romantica or Blassreiter here (we’re scared of yaoi and 3D, lol).

I also put the promo video for each anime. Click to play.

Well then, hit the jump for the previews~

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: sequel of Code Geass
Animation: Sunrise, director Taniguchi Goro (Gundam Wing, Solty Rei)
Episode: 25
Cast: Fukuyama Jun, Sakurai Takahiro, Yukana, Koshimizu Ami, Nazuka Kaori, Gotou Yuko
Story: Everyone and their cats should know. Oh well, two childhood friends Lelouch and Suzaku are now fighting each other for what they believe in. It also includes mysterious powers, cool mechas, a green-haired pizza girl, and a blind loli.
PV:

Comments:
danie: Everyone’s most-expected anime. Amisuke~~ <3
ron: I hope the story can surpass season 1, and can’t wait to see the new character introduced in the pv

Allison to Lillia

ANN Info :: Official SIte

Origin: two light novels by Sigsawa Keiichi (Kino no Tabi)
Animation: Madhouse, director Nishida Masayoshi (Mokke)
Episode: 26
Cast: Mizuki Nana, Kumai Motoko, Yamadera Kouichi, Noto Mamiko
Story: First half will cover the adventure of two orphans Allison and Wilhelm in an era reminiscent of the 1930s. The second half will be Lillia and Treize’s turn.
PV:

Comments:
danie: If I can only pick one series this season, this will be it. The character design and PV looks awesome. Too bad Nana-chan didn’t sing the OP/ED songs.
ron: Noto Mamiko! I hope she will use her soft voice in this anime <3

Kyoran Kazoku Nikki

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: light novel by Akira
Animation: Nomad (Rozen Maiden), character design Koga Makoto (Aria, sola)
Episode: ?
Cast: Fujimura Ayumi, Kondo Takayuki, Tomatsu Haruka, Hanazawa Kana, Hirohashi Ryou, Satou Rina, Gotou Yuko
Story: A family is entrusted with several children, one of them might be a monster’s descendant that almost destroyed earth 1000 years ago.
PV:

Comments:
danie: I’ve high expectation on this one. Slice-of-life/comedy to watch while eating dinner. (and Kyouka is really cute zomg)
ron: I hope this one will be good, since there’s no more Hayate no Gotoku this season =\

Wagaya no Oinari-sama

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: light novel (Shibamura Jun)
Animation: ZEXCS (H2O~footprints in the sand~, Rental Magica)
Episode: 13
Cast: Yukana, Nakamura Yuuichi, Hayami Saori, Itou Shizuka, Ono Daisuke, Mizushima Takahiro, Kano Yui, Mizuhashi Kaori
Story: Mitsuji family is protected by a 1000-year-old mischevious fox that has both male and female form because it forgets its actual gender.
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Comments:
danie: Now that Spice & Wolf has ended, more furry moe is always good. (+ more Shizu-sama love)
ron: Yah, as danie said, need replacement for Horo

Vampire Knight

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: manga by Matsuri Hino
Animation: Studio DEEN, director Sayama Kiyoko (few eps in Aria and Princess Tutu)
Episode: 13?
Cast: Horie Yui, Miyano Mamoru, Kishio Daisuke, Fukuyama Jun, Suwabe Junichi, Hoshi Souichiro, Minagawa Junko, Kitamura Eri
Story: Yuki Cross, once saved by a vampire, is now a guardian of vampire race, protecting bishonen vampires in an elite boarding school.
PV:

Comments:
danie: When I see the outstanding cast list, I know I must watch this, regardless of how many bishonens this anime will have.
ron: Not sure if I’m going to see this one, bishonens aren’t my cup of tea =\

Kanokon

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: light novel by Nishino Katsumi
Animation: Xebec (Bottle Fairy, Love Hina)
Episode: 12
Cast: Noto Mamiko, Kawasumi Ayako, Takeuchi Miyu, Chiwa Saito, Kondou Takashi, Seto Saori, Miyazaki Ui
Story: Follows life of Oyamada Kouta, a shota who transferred to Kunpo High School and met two furry moe: a fox deity with big boobs and a DFC wolf deity.
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Comments:
danie: Noto-kawaii-yo + Ayachi = watch watch watch.
ron: Another fox furry for this season! and also Mamiko-chan for the win. I hope this anime will be more than just fan service anime.

SA ~ Special A

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: manga by Minami Maki
Animation: AIC & Gonzo, screenplay by Hanada Jukki (Ichigo Mashimaro, Rozen Maiden, sola)
Episode: 24
Cast: Fukuyama Jun, Gotou Yuko, Nabatame Hitomi, Takagaki Ayahi, Shimono Hiro, Horie Kazuma
Story: Hikari and Kei are childhood friends. Both are top students in school, but Hikari never able to beat Kei in anything and consider him as a rival, while Kei actually loves her.
PV:

Comments:
danie: I’m good with shoujo (and Gotouza-sama!), but not too sure with Gonzo. Well, still on the watchlist.
ron: Not sure if I’m going to watch this, but I’m going to try at least episode 1, I want to hear Nabatame Hitomi~.

Amuri in Star Ocean (OVA)

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: manga by Yonetani Yoshitomo
Animation: Studio Hibari (Sumomomo, Venus Versus Virus)
Episode: 3
Cast: Aizawa Michiru, Saito Momoko, Makino Yui, Noto Mamiko, Kaneda Tomoko
Story: In the future, mankind has evolved to new species “adapters”. The story follows the adventure of 3 adapter lolis in outer space.
PV:

Comments:
danie: I’m a sucker for loli cute anime.
ron: like dane said, loli cute anime is the best~ this one is a must see!

Candy Boy (ONA)

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: original net animation
Animation: AIC (Tenchi Muyo)
Episode: 7 (10-mins each)
Cast: Nabatame Hitomi, Yuzuki Ryoka, Katou Emiri
Story: Yukino and Kanada are sisters who loves each other. Add a loli stalker and you have a big hit ONA.
PV? Watch the first ONA:

Comments:
danie: Yuri queen-bee Naba-sama’s back, now paired with the super-pretty Yuzuki Ryoka. I still think the title’s stupid but the original ONA was really sweet if we ignore the fact that they’re sisters. Well I’m SO watching this anyway, it’s been a while since we have a decent yuri anime..
ron: Eventho I don’t usually watch yuri, 10 minutes won’t hurt, and they are cute anyway, especially the stalker :p

Kaiba

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: original anime
Animation: Madhouse, director Yuasa Masaaki
Episode: 12
Cast: Kuwashima Houko, Noto Mamiko, Paku Romi
Story: Set in a world where memories can be stolen and put into a new body, Kaiba wakes up knowing nothing except that he loves a girl in a photo in his pendant - whom he doesn’t even remember.
PV:

Comments:
danie: 3 of the best female seiyuus + interesting concept = watch.
ron: Interesting anime style, going to try watch this, since it has quite nice seiyuus.

Toshokan Sensou

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: light novel by Arikawa Hiro
Animation: Production I.G, director Hamana Takayuki
Episode: 12
Cast: Inoue Marina, Ishida Akira, Sawashiro Miyuki
Story: Library’s special agent book soldiers vs. government information control agency that “censors” everything they don’t like.
PV:

Comments:
danie: The only anime with Marina this season + Miyuki-sama goodness = watch.
ron: Inoue Marina! this one better be good~

Itazura na Kiss

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: manga by Tada Kaoru
Animation: TMS Entertainment (D.Gray-man, Lupin III)
Episode: 26
Cast: Mizuki Nana, Hirakawa Daisuke, Paku Romi, Matsui Naoko
Story: Kotoko’s confession was rejected by Irie, her love at the first sight. Things happen and now they live under the same roof. The story follows Kotoko’s efforts to make the girl-hater Irie loves her back.
PV:

Comments:
danie: Yay for more shojo and Nana-chan. A bit curious how they gonna put 10-years worth of story into 26 eps.
ron: Shoujo anime isn’t really my thing, so I’m not sure whether I will watch this or not.

kure-nai

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: light novel by Katayama Kentaro
Animation: Brains Base (Kiminozo OVA, Ayakashi), director Matsuo Kou (Rozen Maiden, Red Garden)
Episode: 13
Cast: Sawashiro Miyuki, Aoi Yuki, Nozomi Masu, Ishige Sawa, Sanada Asami, Shintani Ryoko, Kuroda Takaya
Story: Adventure of a 7-year-old daughter of a very powerful family and her bodyguard, 16-year-old Kurenai.
PV:

Comments:
danie: Loli tsundere ojou-sama voiced by a loli-looking seiyuu~ why not?
ron: Loli tsundere = win, too bad she’s not voiced by Kugyu~

ToLoveRu

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: manga by Saki Hasemi (story) and Yabuki Kentaro (art)
Animation: Xebec (Bottle Fairy, Love Hina)
Episode: 26
Cast: Watanabe Akeno, Tomatsu Haruka, Yahagi Sayuri, Hanazawa Kana, Satomi Arai, Kawasumi Ayako, Yuzuki Ryoka
Story: Alien princess with big boobs pops up naked in a boy’s bathroom offering herself to be his bride. Lots of fanservice.
PV:

Comments:
danie: The PV kinda disappoints me, but will watch it anyway for the cast and some moe fix.
ron: Comedy and fan service! Going to see this, I hope this one is funny

BUS GAMER

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: manga by Minekura Kazuya (Saiyuki)
Animation: Studio Izena
Episode: 3
Cast: Takahashi Hiroki, Suwabe Junichi, Suzumura Kenichi
Story: Three men hired to compete in a life-staking business game that involves a lot of money.
PV:

Comments:
danie: Solid main cast and 3 episodes won’t hurt. And it’s quite funny to see people keep making fun of the Engrish title, lol.
ron: I hope those all 3 episodes have good enough story since I don’t see any famous female seiyuus to keep me watching this one =\

Soul Eater

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: manga by Okubo Atsushi
Animation: BONES (Wolf’s Rain), director Igarashi Takuya (Ouran)
Episode: ?
Cast: Omigawa Chiaki, Uchiyama Kouki, Watanabe Akeno, Miyano Mamoru, Katou Emiri, Kuwashima Houko, Sakamoto Maaya, Nazuka Kaori
Story: Shinigami technicians school students must collect 100 souls of 99 bad people and a witch to create a weapon.
PV:

Comments:
danie: I like the art style, and it has pretty awesome cast too. Let’s hope it won’t be another draggy shonen show.
ron: Story seems good, and Emiri-chan is one of the seiyuu too, I miss Kagami’s voice~ I hope the episodes won’t be super ultra long…

Nabari no Ou

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: manga by Kamatani Yuuki
Animation: J.C. Staff (Shana, Sky Girls), director Sugishima Kunihisa (still can’t forgive him for making Tekken the Animation)
Episode: ?
Cast: Kugimiya Rie, Fujimura Ayumi, Hino Satoshi, Namikawa Daisuke, Saiga Mitsuki, Suwabe Junichi
Story: A boy (Kugimiya. As a boy. Why? WHY?) with a hidden power living inside him. Since whoever has it becomes the King of Nabari (ninja world), many clans are after him. Two undercover ninjas are helping him to become stronger.
PV:

Comments:
danie: Might watch this just to cure my Kugimiya Disease.
ron: Sad.. the only Kugimiya role this season is a boy! But I have to see it anyway =\

Kamen no Maid Guy

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: manga by Akai Maruboro
Animation: Madhouse
Episode: ?
Cast: Iguchi Yuka, Koyama Rikiya, Toyoguchi Megumi, Sakaguchi Daisuke, Kanda Akemi, Katou Emiri, Fujita Saki, Kobayashi Yuu
Story: A beautiful maid and a mask-wearing maid guy was hired to protect an heiress before she turns 18 and claims her fortune.
PV:

Comments:
danie: I’m okay with trap maids, but no GAR maids please. Might try one for the great cast.
ron: I like comedy anime, I hope this one is good, since there’s no more Hayate no Gotoku for this season

Amatsuki

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: manga by Takayama Shinobu
Animation: Studio DEEN
Episode: ?
Cast: Fukuyama Jun, Yusa Koji, Paku Romi, Matsuoka Yuki, Suwabe Junichi, Suzumura Kenichi
Story: After losing an eye to a virtual reality monster in Edo-period simulation, Tokidoki’s now stuck there.
PV:

Comments:
danie: I don’t like blood and monsters. Might pick it up later coz Kuchiha looks damn cool in the PV, plus the Paku Romi factor.
ron: Not sure if I’m going to watch this, gore is not my favorite.

Chiko: Heiress of the Phantom Thief (20-Menso no Musume)

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: manga by Ohara Shinji
Animation: BONES (Darker than Black), director Tomizawa Nobuo (Futakoi)
Episode: 22
Cast: Hirano Aya, Satou Rina, Arai Satomi, Matsukaze Masaya, Uchida Yuya
Story: The hot thief Chico is the spiritual heiress to the legendary thief with 20 faces.
PV:

Comments:
danie: Finally Aaya-dama’s back doing what she’s best at: voice acting. Let’s celebrate it by watching this. We still have Satou Rina if she fails, lol.
ron: Serious anime voiced by Hirano Aya, I’m going to try this one

The Tower of Druaga ~the Aegis of URUK~

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: a Namco game Druaga no To
Animation: Gonzo (no comment), director Chigira Koichi (Last Exile, FMP!)
Episode: 12
Cast: Orikasa Fumiko, Kenn, Ishida Akira, Horie Yui, Chihara Minori, Takahiro Sakurai, Yajima Akiko
Story: A warrior and his party go on a quest to get the ultimate item Blue Crystal Rod located in the highest floor of Druaga (can’t be more RPG-ish than this..).
PV:

Comments:
danie: Considered to watch this over Blassreiter because it’s a season shorter. And it got Oririn+Hocchan+Minorin combo in it. Let’s hope this won’t be another ShiningTearsxWind (excellent cast but bad anime). >_>
ron: agree with danie, this one has good seiyuus, I hope the story will be good as well

Crystal Blaze / Glass Maiden

ANN Info :: Official Site

Origin: original anime
Animation: Studio Fantasia (Soukou no Strain), director Kase Mitsuko (Saikano)
Episode: 12
Cast: Miki Shinichiro, Ueda Yuuji, Arai Satomi, Takahashi Mikako, Kobayashi Yuu, Sawashiro Miyuki, Chiba Saeko, Itou Miki
Story: S&A Detective Agency consists of ex-policeman Shu and his assistants. An encounter with amnesiac girl Sara leads them to discover an unexpected truth involving the entire city.
PV:

Comments:
danie: Looks okay, but there are serious amount of mystery anime this season.. maybe sometime later.
ron: Well, this one seems not that convincing, however I’m going to give it a try 1st.

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Oh well, that’s a lot of anime. I think we’ll try to watch the first episodes and end up dropping half of them, lol.