So I thought I'd go back and review my expectations for this season:

Inou Battle: Hoped for a reasonable harem show with plunder potential.
Actual: bad characterization and a lousy lead plus a story that doesn't seem to be going anywhere.

Trinity Seven: Likewise.
Actual: Despite a pretty amazing buildup, it turns out to be a platform for stupid ecchi jokes.

Amagi Brilliant Park: I expected it to be suitable only for plundering for the top rotation.
Actual: It was far more interesting than I thought it would be, and I got hooked.

Daitoshokan: Likewise.
Actual: Well, it isn't terrible but it isn't particularly interesting either. Meh.

Ore, Twintail ni Narimasu: I expected a complete trainwreck with lots of fan service, suitable only for plunder.
Actual: It's a hilarious comedic farce. I only hope they can keep up the energy for the rest of the series.

Madan no Ou to Vanadis: Wasn't originally on my list; rejected just from the description.
Actual: This is what a harem show should be. The women are gorgeous, the story is interesting, and Our Hero is admirable.

Girlfriend: I expected a braindead show with superb art.
Actual: Not yet watched.

So I had two shows I had good expectations of watching this season and hated both of them, but I picked up three unexpected pleasant surprises, which is more than I usually get. (Plus I'm continuing to watch Fairy Tail and DBZ Kai.)

UPDATE: So my record on predicting shows was just as good as all the people over the years who have recommended shows they think "I might like".

Which is to say, dreadful.

Posted by: Steven Den Beste in General Anime at 01:24 PM | Comments (3) | Add Comment
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