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Spring 2016: First Impressions (apologies for the double post) If there's any single season that will be credited for saving anime, it's this one. This is probably one of the most stacked anime seasons we've had in years, with significantly more impressive shows than unimpressive ones. Hopefully all of them can maintain their quality even by the end of the season. Also, I've decided to use spoiler tags because the sheer number of shows I'm watching this season is insane and I didn't want to make this post too big. There are no actual spoilers; just quick first impressions and gifs. As always, these 18 shows are listed in a rough order of most impressive to least impressive.

I sent someone this in a message, but I suppose it is relevant here. My opinion is that the boss will be male. Gosho follows a simple rule 3 times out of 4: a woman will have a man in her circle of people who interact with her who is on average more competent. Competence is measured as the ability to solve cases, make plans, outsmart opposition, or command a dangerous situation. Proves the rule Ran <-- Shinichi Ai/Shiho <-- Conan Ayumi <-- Conan Sonoko <-- Kaitou Kid, Makoto, Shinichi Yukiko <-- Yuusaku Kazuha <-- Heiji Sumiko <-- Shiratori Azusa <-- Amuro, Kogoro/Conan Masumi <-- Shuukichi, Shuuichi, Shinichi Yui <-- Kansuke, Koumei Jodie <-- Shuuichi Kir <-- Shuuichi, Ethan, Shinichi Chianti <-- Gin Aoko <-- Kaito Chikage <-- Toichi Akako <-- Kaito About even or in violation (and note that for all of these but Naeko, the woman has been in trouble more times than the man has and needed rescuing.) Eri <-- Kogoro Sato <-- Takagi Naeko <-- Chiba Vermouth <-- Gin, Akai, Bourbon Character pairs we don't know enough about: Shizuka and Heizo, Mary and Mr. Akai/Shuuichi Vermouth is likely less competent than the boss, so to prove the rule that boss would be male. If the boss is top in competency then only a male boss would avoid violating the rule.

There are subs out for this "no laughing detective agency" episode now. Also this clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmZgVdqZgKY