Seeming lack of reviews... Vraxx appologizes

With work being what it is for me atm and the fact that really few newer releases have caught my eye I've mostly been watching a back-catalogue of titles. So here's the ultra-fast and totally non-helpful review of some of the random anime I've watched over the last few weeks.

Angelic Layer -- 6/10 Fairly good voice acting doesn't spare us from the fact the series is geared towards younger children. Some of the themes border on more adult fair but all in all it's a basic 'battle' story much like Pokemon, but this time centering round a female protagonist and her journey to reunite with her mother.

Comic Party (TV) -- 6.5/10 I wasn't expecting much and that was probably a good thing. The premise is good and for novices to manga the series provides a lot of nice snippets at the world of doujinshi. A little fan servicey at times the title is enjoyable but the conclusion of the TV series and the path changes that occur with the spin/sequel Comic Party Revolution don't mesh very well.

Gravion/Gravion Zwei -- 7/10 It doesn't get more fan servicey than this. However Gravion is done in such over the top theatrics that you can't help but laugh. From the gravity defying breasts, the socially awkward protagonist, a host of busty maids and a leader so charismatic that you can't help but think Liberache is back, the Gravion series is a fun ride. Voiced by a stand up cast from ADV Films (Chris Patton, Luci Christian, Kira Vincent Davies, Greg Ayres just to name a few) and drawn with great attention to detail the series is a great distraction.

Shadow Skill Vol 1 -- 5.5/10 Normally I can't wait to hear Luci Christian in a role, but this series just felt a little oddly paced (at least in this volume). While I totally see Ms. Christians voice being well suited to the often yelling lead Elle Ragu, somehow the scenes just felt awkward. Even with the help of a strong support cast which includes Greg Ayres in the role of Gau her 'like a brother' side kick throughout her misadventures.