With a new year comes a new stream of anime, and while I’m only psyched about the newest Hajime no Ippo, my initial impressions on the first episodes of Akikan!, Maria†Holic, and Kurokami are generally positive, and I look forward to another season despite how lukewarm the last few were.

A new year also means the end of a season, so enjoy some samples of why last season doesn’t get any strong note from me.  Sorrow-kun reviews another generic eroge inspired trope-fest Akane-Iro ni Somaru Saka and AC reviews the fun but chronically clichéd Rosario + Vampire Capu2.