Lorna has just been disowned by her noble family. In this world, people have skills ranked from A (the best) to G (the worst), and Lorna’s skill—the strangely named “Internet”—is SSS. Clearly a skill so far below even the lowly G-rank, it must be disgracefully worthless, right? But Lorna isn’t quite as fussed about this… Read More First Impression: The World’s Strongest Witch
Akira Yagami is the type of senpai you want to have: He stays late and works with you, and then, learning that today is your anniversary, lets you slip away while he completes the task. He’s such a solid guy, in fact, that it’s unfortunately no surprise when he protects a young boy from oncoming… Read More First Impression: So What’s Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin?
Pia Rockwell is a noble girl who, at the age of ten, suddenly remembers her previous life as a Japanese University student. These memories are nothing short of traumatizing for her, as they contain vicious betrayal and her violent death. As if that wasn’t enough, she realizes that the world she’s living in is the… Read More First Impression: Even Though I’m a Super Timid Noble Girl, I Accepted the Bet From My Cunning Fiancé
On the outside, Oji Mitsutaka is your typical section leader businessman with all that comes with it—a good-paying job with dependable employees under him, a decent apartment he shares with his college-bound nephew, and even a divorce for good measure! However, once he gets behind closed doors, our salaryman divorcee indulges in his dark secret.… Read More First Impression: Uncle’s Obsession with Cute Things
Aki made a promise to her dad that she would kill him. And nothing will stop her from following through on her promise—not even hordes of zombies. In fact, she has to “kill” the zombies in order to achieve her goal, as her dad has apparently become one. Thirteen years prior, 90% of humanity was… Read More First Impression: #I’m Looking For a Zombie
Another anime season is upon us, and that means it’s time once again for our first impressions! Fall 2026 is taking its sweet time getting started. A handful of anime will arrive before the end of September, but the season really begins to hit its stride on September 30, when the autumn schedule starts filling… Read More Fall 2026 Anime First Impressions
For Cameron Lew, the musician behind Ginger Root, anime has never been simply a visual influence or a passing interest. He describes himself as a “huge otaku”—and that enthusiasm has found its way into everything from his music videos to the aesthetic and world-building of his work. And now, that lifelong love of anime has… Read More An Interview with Ginger Root: Anime, Creativity, and the Journey to “Soarin’” from Sparks of Tomorrow
Write a little story. See it come to life! Our November writing contest’s winning entry will feature Myu’s artwork and Amanda Gish’s voice acting. No drawing skills needed!
Join our Discord and visit #november-writing-contest for details. Deadline: November 30.