[New April 2012] Nazo no Kanojo X

Japanese title: 謎の彼女X
Info: http://myanimelist.net/anime/12467/Nazo_no_Kanojo_X
Download: available through http://www.nyaa.eu/
Genres: Mystery
I've watched: 1 episode

Summary: A new girl transfer student came to Akira's school, for some strange reason, he was compelled to lick her drool (yuck!), then strange things start to happen.

First impression score: 83 - Err...Gross

Personal comments: Even though they were explaining what's going on in the story, but I don't think it's as simple as they were saying. There ought to be some mystery behind all these. I'd like to keep watching and see what's going on, but I don't know how long I can last without being grossed out by this constant drool licking business...

[New April 2012] Jormungand

Japanese title: ヨルムンガンド
Info: http://myanimelist.net/anime/12413/Jormungand
Download: available through http://www.nyaa.eu/
Genres: Action
I've watched: 1 episode

Summary: A story about an arms dealer and her support group.

First impression score: 90 - Action Packed

Personal comments: This is a highly action packed series that reminds me much of the style of Black Lagoon and Dogs. Weapons encourages peace rather than promotes violence, that seems to be one major point it's trying pass onto the audiences aside from the exciting gun battles. This is the action series of the season to keep an eye on.

[New April 2012] Haiyore Nyaruko-san

Japanese title: 這いよれ！ニャル子さん
Info: http://myanimelist.net/anime/11785/Haiyore%21_Nyaruko-san
Watch online: http://www.crunchyroll.com/nyarko-san-another-crawling-chaos
Genres: Scifi / Cthulu
I've watched: 1 episode

Summary: A high school boy is chased by an alien monster, then saved by Nyaruko, who is the Nyarlathotep, the Cthulhu diety of choas. Now he's stuck living with her.

First impression score: 82

Personal comments: If you haven't noticed, the voice of Nyaruko is done by the same voice actress of Poplar-senpai from Working! There are quite some 4th wall breaking in this episode. After all, this is a nonsense comedy lol

[New April 2012] Tasogare Otome x Amnesia

Japanese title: 黄昏乙女×アムネジア
Info: http://myanimelist.net/anime/12445/Tasogare_Otome_x_Amnesia
Watch online: http://www.crunchyroll.com/dusk-maiden-of-amnesia
Genres: Supernatural / Comedy / Drama
I've watched: 1 episode

Summary: In the old school building, lies the paranormal investigation club. What some of their members is not aware of, is that the president of the club is actually a ghost.

First impression score: 91 - Funny and Creepy

Personal comments: You'd never thought horror and comedy would go together. But here lies Tasogare Otome x Amnesia, a perfect mixture of comedy and horror that give you the effect of both genre at the same time. I've read some of the the manga it adapted from. It seems though, as far as the opening episode goes, they did not follow how the manga went at all. It's possible they'll reset to manga's plot line after the opening. We'll see.

[New April 2012] Upotte!!

Japanese title: うぽって!!
Info: http://myanimelist.net/anime/12317/Upotte!!
Watch online: http://www.crunchyroll.com/upotte
Genres: School Drama? / WTF
I've watched: 1 episode

Summary: A new teacher is being transferred to a school of...personified assault rifles?!!

First impression score: 72 - W? T? F?

Personal comments: While the concept sounds somewhat similar to Hetalia, somehow this just didn't come out nearly as amusing. Maybe it needs a little more time, we'll see...

[Resumes April 2012] Fate/Zero

Japanese title: フェイト/ゼロ
Info: http://myanimelist.net/anime/11741/Fate/Zero_2nd_Season
Watch online: http://www.hulu.com/fatezero
Genres: Fantasy / Action
I've watched: 1 episode

Summary: Second part of the highly anticipated Fate/Zero series. 

First impression score: 92 - Explosive Restart

Personal comments: Fate/Zero is about the best action drama from October 2011 season. The second half started with quite an explosive opening. I think this could well become the best action drama of 2012.

[New April 2012] Shirokuma Cafe

Japanese title: しろくまカフェ
Info: http://myanimelist.net/anime/12815/Shirokuma_Cafe
Watch online: http://www.crunchyroll.com/polar-bear-cafe
Genres: .......WTF
I've watched: 1 episode

Summary: A lazy panda is looking for jobs, then he ran into a cafe run by polar bear.

First impression score: 80 - W? T? F?
 
Personal comments: ......I don't get it......

[New April 2012] Acchi Kocchi

Japanese title: あっちこっち
Info: http://myanimelist.net/anime/12291/Acchi_Kocchi
Download: available through http://www.nyaa.eu/
Genres: School / Slice of Life / 4-Panel
I've watched: 1 episode

Summary: Group of friends school life.

First impression score: 81 - Cute
 
Personal comments: Another 4-panel style anime meant to be moe, and it is quite moe. It's interesting at the moment, though I don't know how long it'll last...

[New April 2012] Saki Episode of Side A

Japanese title: 咲-Saki-阿知賀編 episode of side-A
Info: http://myanimelist.net/anime/10884/Saki:_Achiga-hen_-_Episode_of_Side-A
Watch online: http://www.crunchyroll.com/saki-episode-of-side-a
Genres: Mahjong / Sports? / School Drama
I've watched: 1 episode

Summary: Story of Nodoka Haramura old school's mahjong club.

First impression score: 84 - Mahjong Excitement

Personal comments: As a fan of mahjong, I was rather fond of the original Saki. I'm hoping this is just as exciting. 

[New April 2012] Sankarea

Japanese title: さんかれあ
Info: http://myanimelist.net/anime/11499/Sankarea
Download: available through http://www.nyaa.eu/
Genres: School Drama / Zombie
I've watched: 1 episode

Summary: A dude who is hot for zombies, not the normal way, rather, the moe way. One day, his wish came true.

First impression score: 88 - WTF?!
 
Personal comments: I've read some of the manga this series is adapted from, and it was quite good. If executed correctly, this would be a great series.

[New April 2012] Natsuiro Kiseki

Japanese title: 夏色キセキ
Info: http://myanimelist.net/anime/12119/Natsuiro_Kiseki
Download: available through http://www.nyaa.eu/
Genres: School Drama
I've watched: 1 episode

Summary: Four girls, made a wish with a stone says to possess magical power to grant wishes. To their surprise, their wishes came true.

First impression score: 80 - Light
 
Personal comments: So far there's nothing special that separates this anime from all the other girl school dramas--put in plain words, I'm not impressed by it at all. However, my favorite voice actress, Haruka Tomatsu is playing a main character (Yuka), that'll be enough reason for me to see it to the end. Her voice is still playful as ever.

[New April 2012] Medaka Box

Japanese title: めだかボックス
Info: http://myanimelist.net/anime/11761/Medaka_Box
Watch online: http://www.crunchyroll.com/medaka-box
Genres: Comedy / School Drama
I've watched: 1 episode

Summary: Medaka is a first year high school student, yet she's elected as student body president with a landslide victory. She's out to build the best student council in history.

First impression score: 87 - Somewhat Unique

Personal comments: The blunt personality of Medaka feel somewhat like Haruhi Suzumiya when she was first introduced. While the concept is rather old (there are only like a thousand different animes about student councils...), I can sense some fresh ideas in this series. Most importantly, the original author of the story is Isin Nisio, the original author of Bakemonogatari, Nisemonogatari, and Katanagatari. That alone would be enough to stick around to see what this series has to bring us.