Sunrise X Clamp

I was about to give up on new mecha shows, with the recent disappointment like 銀色のオリンシス and news about Genrei... Then out of nowhere, it comes "Code Geass". Thanks to the extra hour, I finally took time to watch what seems to be just another mecha anime. I'm in for a big surprise! Finally, a anime that show you why mecha is still my favortie genre. Code Geass actually has an involving plot and more fantastic battle scene. Yup, no stupid minute-long speechs before actual fighting begin, or one single super robot destroy an entire fleet of enemies in 2 seconds with its mega-hyper-planetary-destruction-cannon (I do enjoy some breast-o fire type super-robo action occassionally). I couldn't help but finish all 4 episodes before I could go to bed. There is so much going for the show that no doubt I'll crown it as my favorite anime of 2006, even though I've only finished the first four episodes. I'm not going to spoil it for you folks, so wait for the subbers to pick this up.

The talented ladies at "Clamp" helped make the original character designs for the series. Is it another attempt from Sunrise to draw more female audience? I don't really care... But I'm surprise that Sunrise can crank out all these anime yet still maintain good quality for each one. I'll find time to get screencaps later. Don't miss this series!!!