There's a lot more where that came from if you're willing to give the show a chance.Ĥ. But just take a look at this crazy 15 second promo reel which showcases some of the show's breathtaking animation, and gives an idea for the kind of tone the show will take. From the cutesy characters in the promotional artwork to the general premise, it doesn't really do a good job of selling itself. Set during 19th century London, the show is, at its core, a 'spy action' anime about five high school girls, who also happen to be spies. Maybe if more people knew the scriptwriter for the show was none other than the original creater of Code Geass more people would pay attention. Both are great, but Princess Principal is definitely a little more overlooked. There are two anime this season you shouldn't judge by their cover. Yep, we're calling it early so hopefully anyone too scared to get their toes wet can get the confidence to dive right in - to one of these shows! So, we've already decided on the best shows for summer 2017. For everyone else (including us), it's more about the journey. However, that's not to say there weren't a handful of amazing shows and hidden gems that were available for you to watch.ĭepending on what kind of fan you are, how a show finishes can make or break the anime experience. We're more than halfway through most 11 episode shows, but it's already obvious this season's not going down as one of the greats.

Let's be honest, it was kind of slim pickings this season.

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