hipster time; episode three

oh faithful followers, i get the inkling this might be the last hipster time list for a long while, what with so much activity coming up, and things being due.
isn't that just so sad? any way, i suppose i could get on with it, and tell you what this episode's list is comprised of.

in a mere few weeks, i will be attending no brand con, an anime convention held here in the lovely city of eau claire. in light of that, i've decided to give you a list of my top five favorite animes (either movies or series).
huzzah nerdiness!

5. gankutsuou: the count of monte cristo
i nearly had a heart attack when i found out that a studio was making one of my favorite novels into an anime. i was even more excited when i found out that it would be told from the perspective of albert de morcerf, a relatively minor character in the actual novel. this new spin is excellent, and while the graphics might give you a headache, it's still really nifty, and worth watching a few episodes.

4. loveless
i have a really hard time trying to explain what loveless is about. really, all i'm apt to say is it's about love, and perhaps memories and trust, but what i do know is that it can be veiwed as controversial since it concerns a little shounen-ai. but overall, it's a beautiful series with a deep story. the one downfall is how short it is. it could definitely go longer than 12 episodes.

3. lucky star
this is a series about nothing. really, each scenario that plays out in this anime is literally about nothing. the conversations range from how one eats chocolate cornets and other foods to reasons to visit someone when they're sick. it's funny, and adorable, and i guarantee you'll want to learn the dance to the opening song.

2. fruits basket
cutest. series. ever.
i mean really, when people start turning into animals of the zodiac when a member of the opposite sex hugs them, paired with the ever-lovable tohru, it's a reciepe for awesomeness. the manga (book) series, however, goes on far longer than the anime, leaving much to be desired from the story.

1 azumanga daioh
this is, by far, the series i could watch endlessly and never get bored with. the characters are all likeable and memorable, and the stories followed in the series are priceless. the last episode made me bawl like a baby, while the rest of it made me laugh my ass off. really, if you want to watch one anime, make it this one. it offers insight into japanese culture, humor, and cuteness all in one.