First Impression: Magic Repo Man: Dumped by My Party, I’ll Cash In With a Cute Support Fairy to Become the Strongest

Like everyone else, Lent received his gift at 15. But his gift stood out, not just for being unique, but for being S-rank. Rather than fighting, casting spells, or doing anything directly, his power allows him to lend mana to his party members. At first, he was admired for his gift, which led to him… Read More First Impression: Magic Repo Man: Dumped by My Party, I’ll Cash In With a Cute Support Fairy to Become the Strongest

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First Impression: Magical Explorer

A young man is reborn as the “annoying sidekick that nobody wants,” Takioto Kousuke, from his favorite bishoujo game, Magical Explorer, also known as MagiEx. At first, Kousuke doesn’t like his chances here—the character wasn’t particularly liked in the game, had zero prospects, and was terrible at magic. Or was he? Kousuke remembers that this… Read More First Impression: Magical Explorer

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First Impression: The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom

In the middle of the eight nations that make up a continent is the Marronnier Kingdom. That kingdom’s general and one of the king’s closest advisors is Baribara, who has seven knights as sons: Insomniac, Fraternity, Feverish, Chilly, Beast-Tamer, Swordsman, and Hungry. The seven young men—whose characteristics match their names—are about to be sent on… Read More First Impression: The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom

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First Impression: The Apothecary Diaries Season 3

Jinshi and Maomao have helped end the Shi Clan’s rebellion and have gone their separate ways—Jinshi in the palace now officially as the imperial younger brother, and Maomao back to life as an apothecary and serving the Verdigris House. But signs indicate that the peace following the rebellion will be short-lived. Within the palace walls,… Read More First Impression: The Apothecary Diaries Season 3

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First Impression: The Ramparts of Ice Season 2

Momoka Kuriki, our antagonist, is reminiscing about the events of the first season and plotting how to get her way at the same time. For her part, the usually boisterous Miki confronts the day after the world-shattering love confession that ended the first season. And so, The Ramparts of Ice elegantly gets us back up… Read More First Impression: The Ramparts of Ice Season 2

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First Impression: FX Fighter Kurumi-chan

“Please, God! I cannot lose this money!” The pink-haired young woman gasps out a desperate plea as the line continues to plunge downward on her foreign exchange investment. “If you can hear me, please rewind time!” Cue the flashback. Kurumi-chan is in the final year of middle school when the world economy plunges into recession.… Read More First Impression: FX Fighter Kurumi-chan

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First Impression: A Wild Last Boss Appeared! S2

A Wild Last Boss Appeared! season two kicks off with a brief (less than two minute) summary of season one, hitting the essential plot points (with one exception, discussed below). We are reminded of who Lufas is (the main character, a gamer who was isekai’d into a game as one of his avatars) and what… Read More First Impression: A Wild Last Boss Appeared! S2

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