Anime Spring Season 2014
I’ve always really liked Lucky Star. There’s no plot to follow, no conflict to worry about, nothing deep to think about. It’s just relaxing. When I’m feeling down, or have a little May sickness, Lucky Star isn’t a cure, but it’s more like advil. There are other shows that work to the same effect, but Lucky Star’s always my first pick. Some charming, light hearted anime humor to get through a long day. So, with it playing in the background, I think it’s time to take a look at the 2014 Spring anime season.
Fall 2013 was the first season where I paid attention to new anime as it came out, and though in the end Kill la Kill was the only series I kept up with, it was a fun experience. This Winter I’ve been following a couple more, and I think I understand the appeal more. The anticipation built up over the week waiting for each episode, and the time it gives you to think about them one at a time makes your really love the show you’re watching. And I’m not just following the shows, I’m also following other people’s blogs/thoughts on each episode so it’s not just me experiencing a show alone, but with a whole fan community. It’s been fun the past two seasons, but with Kill la Kill ending soon (already over for most people, but free legal streaming puts you a week behind) I’m looking to find some new shows to replace it in the Spring. So, here are my thoughts on the shows that caught my eye.