The Shiunji family is a very high-class family with five beautiful sisters and two handsome brothers. That said, the oldest brother, Arata, despite being well-respected as the expected future head of the family, has yet to have any success with love. After all, it’s not like he can date one of his sisters, right? Even… Read More First Impression: The Shiunji Family Children
Hairi Takahara is an out-of-town student who has come to Torishirojima Island to help settle the estate of his deceased grandmother (I guess she was bored to death by this narrative too, bless her). Upon arrival at the house, he is met by Misaki Kyouko, the house caretaker. One night, after getting lost on his… Read More First Impression: Summer Pockets
It’s the start of a new school year and a new romance for Reina and Raido. Having finally confessed their feelings to each other, the deadpan, hyper-imaginative Raido and his clingy, quiet, diminutive girlfriend Reina Aharen enjoy their school days under the watchful gaze of their friends and teachers. Heck, even the adorable ninja Oshiro… Read More First Impression: Aharen-San wa Hakarenai (Season 2)
The world of My Hero Academia is one of schools that provide licenses and allow individuals with extraordinary powers to become public servants who partake in superhero operations. But there is also another kind of superpowered fighter: people who develop their powers and fight criminals under the radar, without authorization or public recognition. Are they… Read More First Impression: My Hero Academia: Vigilantes
Kitahara Jo is looking for a star—a racer that fans can see themselves in and cheer on to victory in the world of uma musume or horse girl racing. But he’s probably not going to find her out in exile at the regionals, right? Meanwhile, it’s the first day of school at Kasamatsu Tracen Academy,… Read More First Impression: Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray
We kick off this foolishness during a decisive battle…in another world. Yes, that’s right, friends! Our hero, Hinata, having been isekai’d to this fantasy world, has just laid the finishing strike against the final boss. Who is this bad guy? Who are the other girls in the show? How did he even get here in… Read More First Impression: Yandere Dark Elf: She Chased Me All the Way From Another World
At sixteen, people receive a blessing from the animal gods that can determine their career field. An anxious Sophia attends the ritual, just not wanting to attract excessive attention, and ends up with the blessing of the gorilla god. It turns out that the gorilla blessing is extremely rare but highly desired…for combat-related jobs. Given… Read More First Impression: The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl
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