The second you press play, “Playback,” the new opening, instantly fills your senses. The first seconds are a brief recap of things we’ve seen, but soon the gang is back, smiling at the audience by turns as the shadow of Tokiyuki runs. I’m not sure it is quite as iconic as “Plan A” by DISH//,… Read More First Impression: The Elusive Samurai, Season 2
With more than 100 productions to her credit, Anastasia Muñoz may be one of the most prolific voice actors in anime, having built an impressive resume over 15+ years that includes memorable roles in series such as Fruits Basket, Death Parade, Strike Witches, Jormungand, and, more recently, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, where she voices the… Read More Something Genuine Season 2, Ep. 5: Anastasia Muñoz on Teaching, Storytelling, and Anime
One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about Something Genuine this season is how different each conversation has been. We’ve talked football, overcoming setbacks, and animation with Mike Golic, Jr. We’ve discussed creativity and mentorship with voice actor Ben Stegmair. We’ve explored cosplay, faith, and family with Ani. And we’ve spent time with musician Hana… Read More Something Genuine Returns This Thursday
Reirin is the highly esteemed “butterfly” of the inner court, loved by all who know her. Keigetsu, on the other hand, is detested by everyone and given the unsavory nickname of “court sewer right.” When talk spreads that there will be a special comet appearing, Reirin hopes everyone’s wishes come true on that special night.… Read More First Impression: Though I Am an Inept Villainess
Ryusei is NEET who spends all his time holed up in his room playing video games. He’s also a reincarnator from a fantasy world, where he was known as Demon Lord Scarlet Eyes. Then one day Meteor Hanaori, a self-proclaimed “rich, popular, beautiful young woman,” bursts into his room and declares she’s going to kill… Read More First Impression: Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life
After her mother’s death, village girl Miya Nakamura is sent to live in her father’s household, the noble Kounokura estate. Being an illegitimate child, she expects the worst from her new stepmother and stepsisters. However, while they look scary, Miya’s new family members immediately endear themselves to Miya and waste no time pampering and spoiling… Read More First Impression: My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked
Two superpowered teams of teens compete in a parkour-style capture the flag game, and the territory goes to the winner. This time, fortune does not smile on young Araki’s team, the “Polis Hoppers” (is this a reference to the polis, the ancient Greek city-state, or to the police, or to something else?), and their insignia… Read More First Impression: Mebius Dust
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