Title: Inu x Boku SS Release Date: Jan. 12th 2012 Studio: David Production Genre: Supernatural
Initial Thoughts: Based on a manga by Cocoa Fujiwara, this anime follows Ririchiyo Shirakiin, a half-demon, half-human girl who moves into a dormitory run by youkai for youkai. Ririchiyo is followed by Soushi Miketsukami, a half-fox demon who proclaims himself her ever-loyal servant. I am a tad bit skeptical since David Production is such a new studio, but they did produce one of my favorite anime from last year: Ben-to. They also collaborated with Studio Pierrot on the hilarious but under-appreciated Level E. So far, if they're making comedy, it seems David Production can do no wrong. i'm willing to see if they can keep it up.
Post-credits Verdict: This seems interesting enough to merit a second look. Ririchiyo's tsundere tendencies are a little grating at first, but whoever designed her did a good job of making her humorous enough to still be likable. Soushi is also easy to like as a doting manservant, like a more polite version of Black Butler's Sebastian. The interaction between these two, as Ririchiyo balks at Soushi's over-the-top attempts to appease her, is fun to watch, and the peripheral characters all sport distinctive personalities. David Production's saving grace is once again the comedic elements, and the presence of the supernatural adds some much-needed action. These two traits are enough to prevent the show from seeming tired and overdone. Be sure to watch with the lights off!
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