Winter 2011: Reviews of the New Shows

Hourou Musuko

After one episode, I was blown away by how much I enjoyed just about all of the new shows.

After two episodes, I lost interest in everything but Hourou Musuko ("Wandering Son").

Now, however, after 3-5 episodes, things have shaken out and I think that yes, Hourou Musuko is the best of the season, but Madoka Magica is an excellent show, too. And there are several other enjoyable offerings, as well. (click images to enlarge)

the best:
Hourou Musuko -- Best show of the season by far, for my taste. Subtle emotional tapestry of the lives of two middle-school students: a boy who wants to be a girl and a girl who wants to be a boy. The thirteen-year-old lead seiyuu is doing a great job, as is seiyuu veteran Nanri Yuka as a girl with a long-standing crush on him.

second best:

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Yumeiro Patissière -- Seiyuus at Wrap-up Party

After a 15-month run, the highly enjoyable (at least for the first year) Yumeiro Patissière ended in December. The wrap-up party was held last Thursday.

Fortunately, one of the seiyuus took some pictures. That was Misawa Sachika, who played the "sweets spirit" Café. Here she points to Café, and to her own signature:

Misawa-san turned 18 on January 13. She's wearing her school uniform in these pictures. She won a Kadokawa "idol seiyuu"contest in 2009, when she was 16. Photos are from her blog.

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Yuuki Aoi -- More New Photos

From the magazine B.L.T. Voice Girls, via 2channel: (click photos for full size)

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