• Plot starts from episode one. In the opening we're introduced to the mystery of Phillip and his ability. We're introduced to the villains already and it's neat how they're just regular humans. The Big Bads are some super rich family that work behind the scenes in the city and the public sees them as respectable benefactors. The monsters of the show are also just regular people that are found by the Big Bad's company that gives them their powers. Although Den-O was one of my favorites, most of the series was focused on random monsters until the big bad shows at the last minute, and he turns out to be a really lame character.
• Characters are likable. In Kabuto, Tendou was too cocky and even after the show ended I didn't like his character. Again, I loved Den-O but Ryotarou was frustrating to watch at first because he was too much of a wimp. Shotaro is a nice balance. He's a nice guy but still takes his job seriously. It's endearing to see him running around pretending to be a hard boiled gumshoe in a city decidedly lacking noir appeal. Akiko is annoying at first but she turns out to be semi-useful later and even gets her own "crowning moment of kick ass". Phillip, well, he's still growing on me but sometimes he can be funny in a deadpan kind of way. I also like that he has a sort of deep voice, it caught me off guard when I first heard him because his actor looks like 12 or something. Even the villains are kind of likable; Wakana is a hilariously cliched bitch at the beginning, but her change of her heart doesn't feel forced, and episode 17/18 made me like Kirihiko a lot...T_T
• World building! W actually keeps up with noir themes like the city as a character. Though the city of Fuuto is a clean, green semi-futuristic city, there's still that seedy, corrupt underbelly. There's also a nice visual aesthetic going on with all the windmills and wind chimes.
• The forumla works. The 2-episode story structure gives room for a more in-depth mystery. It's also fun to see the different kind of Gaia Memories in each story.
• After seeing it in action, W's gimmick works and I like that they do multiple form changes through the battle to match the situation.
• The jazzy soundtrack is nice, and the opening is way too catchy.

It's very slow at work right now. So slow I went through and made some changes to my schedule. Classes I'll be taking starting next week:

1. History of Psychology - A required course so I figured I'd get it out of the way now. I've had the professor that's teaching this before and he's really nice. The last class I took with him (Child Psychology) was easy and I got an A but according to him and a bunch of other people this course is supposed to be really hard...so we'll see. Also my only friend in college is taking this class as well. We've been planning classes together since last year so we always end up in at least course together so we can complain to each other. How sad, I used to know a bunch of other people when I started but they all had different majors so I never see them anymore. :(
2. Intro to Animal Behavior - Might drop this one. It's a Tuesday/Thursday class and History of Psychology is a Monday/Wednesday class and honestly I'm too lazy to get up everyday to go to class (would also rather spend those extra days doing stuff for online classes so it leaves the weekend open for errands/cleaning). Also, I've been trying to take Psychology courses that appeal to me and maybe what I want to do if I ever go to grad school, and studying animals aren't really it. The professor also has already emailed us with some info about the various projects we have to do throughout the semester, all of which involve running around the zoo (do not want).
3. Physical Geography - Need this for a core requirement whooo. At least it's an online course. I've felt that for a lot of these basic intro classes it's pointless going to to class since most of the material is exactly the same as what's in the textbook.
4. American History to 1876 - Another core requirement/online course. I would have like to take a World History class since I skipped that in high school but there weren't any that fit in my schedule. Now that I think about I forgot pretty much everything from my AP US History class...
5. World at War 1914-1945 - Ugh, I'm waitlisted at number TEN in course and I really really want to take it. :( Another online course so people don't drop these as much. I really hope the professor lets in the waitlisted people in. Jan 25th is the last day we're allowed to drop courses without paying a fee so hopefully some people will drop before then.

So that's about it. Maybe I'll make more changes once school starts because I have to take 4 classes now. I finally got some insurence but since it's under my mom at her job I have to be a full-time student to qualify. The one at my job doesn't require that but its hella expensive--$180 every two weeks and my mom's is only $90 a month for one person! Yeah, I would rather just take an extra class than pay out of the rear end for mediocure coverage. At least I can finally go the dentist now. I know it sounds funny but it's been over a year and half and since I last went and I feel soo dirty. D: