Tribe Cool Crew - Episode 1
This show is surprisingly energetic and conveys the tone of dance really well. It's a bit odd how there are like 50 eyecatches during the episode though. It breaks the pace up and makes it feel like a series of 4koma shorts, but at the same time it's a very linear narrative. I really like how bold the colors are, how fluid a lot of the movement is - both 2D and 3D, and the characters are pretty natural. The designs are really unique too, giving the show a really distinctive look. I was originally planning on checking out just a single episode, but I think I'll watch more of it just to see where things go.
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Mysterious Joker - Episode 1
This is a much more conventional kids show, but it isn't half bad either. They packed a lot of gags into a single episode, and as a kiddie version of Lupin it's somewhat entertaining. It's nice to see oldschool 2D animated vehicles which don't really conform to mechanical style designs too. Overall though, I don't think I'll be continuing with the series because it seems way too conventional and episodic. There's way too much to watch this season as it is. If there are interesting episodes along the way I'll probably check them out, but it's not something that catches my attention enough for regular viewing. I don't regret checking it out though!
