I took a good look at Random Curiosity’s Preview, and the new show schedule is lacking. The only decent shows set to air are adaptations and sequels. The few original shows in the lineup don’t really look too interesting. Of course the good shows present are pretty high in quality. I acknowledge Minami-ke and Aria as worthy sequels.

Since a couple Fall 07 shows are now over (ef, Myself; Yourself, Night Wizard), those empty slots will probably be full with Gunslinger Girl 2, Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei 2, and Persona on the way. We’re really just biding our time for the next season of Haruhi at this point. I’m open to recommendations if I overlooked a potentially good show on the list.

Here’s a Hatsune picture for no particular reason. I haven’t been watching Hatsune videos on Youtube. That’s crazy talk. You’re crazy.

Sayako begins this episode with some creative storytelling. According to Saya, Satori Azuma quit Kendo because of the sudden death of her father. Saya’s classmates don’t think too highly of her fictional scenario though. Elsewhere, we get a glimpse of Seimei High’s strict training regimen under the watchful eye of Hayashi-sensei. Several of their freshmen have quit the club and we see two young girls in particular, Mei and Nozomi, that are already thinking about quitting.

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