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Turns Out the Dark Horse of the Season is…

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Popularity: 7% [?] Published by tj_han May 22nd, 2009 in Anime

You know how we tend to write off certain shows based on the premise or other attributes, before we even watch it? For example, 07 Ghost might be the new awesomemest show on Earth but because I think it is gay yaoi shit I won’t watch it much. Some people hate harem etc etc.

A dark horse is one where everyone thought before the start of the season that’ll be trash, but turns out to be addictive and enjoyable. While you all should have your own dark horse penises, I’m going to go with….

Hatsukoi Limited!

Other potential candidates include Souten Koro, Phantom, Queen’s Blade etc, but the HL is really one of the best shows this season. It’s great because it has beautiful character design, really attractive fanservice, sweet youthful nostalgia and did I mention hot girls?

For me, the two main draws are the hot girls who are presented really sexily, unlike stupid loli smut or cartoony sluts, as well as the pleasing nostalgia that arises from the concept of first love. School Rumble was a huge success due to the latter reason as well.

I had no expectations for this show, and even thought poorly of it since the mangaka is the guy who did Ichigo 100%. But I’m looking forward to new episodes every week!

For people who are disappointed with this season, you must be either dumb or greedy because there are quite a few good shows. The much-acclaimed Eden, much-maligned FMA, Dragonball revisited, the excellent 3 Kingdoms spin Souten Koro and plenty others!

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8 Responses to “Turns Out the Dark Horse of the Season is…”

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1 dm00 3 comments May 22nd, 2009 at 3:48 am

I really expected this to be yet another reference to the semi-surprise Suzumiya Haruhi episode.
2 Omisyth 8 comments May 22nd, 2009 at 3:49 am

^That’s exactly what I was thinking.
3 omo 137 comments May 22nd, 2009 at 4:02 am

Today is Hilariruhi Day

But yes, Hatsukoi Limited ftw
4 XT 17 comments May 22nd, 2009 at 9:03 am

Hatsukoi Limited was indeed a pleasant surprise. didn’t think it would be that good given how short the manga was.

On the other hand, Queen’s Blade is just as terrible as everyone thought it was, but I’m still watching though to see how low they can go.
5 ghosltightning 23 comments May 22nd, 2009 at 10:09 am

Souten Kouro… It’s good, it’s good. I’m enjoying it a lot.
6 Michael | Low on Hit Points 2 comments May 22nd, 2009 at 1:30 pm

My vote for dark horse is split between Hatsukoi and Hayate 2. I know Hayate is an established anime, but season 1 fizzled out for me big time. Having season 2 come back with a vengeance has certainly impressed me.

However, the surprise of the season hands down goes to Haruhi. And yes, I am so happy right now!
7 Nya~n 20 comments May 22nd, 2009 at 9:22 pm

I haven’t watched HL, having only read the series last year, but at least from what I’ve read in animeblogs, at least the anime didn’t butcher up Kawashita’s other animated work. Like that pathetic excuse of an Ichigo 100% anime. Manga was great, that Ichigo 100%. The anime just… *sighs*
8 mellow_bunny 5 comments May 25th, 2009 at 6:48 pm

Dragonball revisited?

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