Upbeat poppy music tinkles in the background as a cheery teenaged girl goes about her morning ritual, brewing coffee and narrating about what a delightful world we live in, with such kind Japanese people. Perfect setup for a heartwarming slice-of-life about working at a traditional café, right? Well, maybe…if it weren’t for the troubling images… Read More First Impression: Lycoris Recoil
(And yes, it does actually have all those exclamation points.) Ambitious for a life of manzai stardom, budding comedian Yayoi Sakamoto took the entrance exam for Kagetsu High School in Namba, a city known for its steady stream of new talent. There, by sheer coincidence, she ran into her childhood friend Yomogi Takahashi, with whom… Read More First Impression: TEPPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laughing ’til You Cry
Private security companies are in demand in Bayron City, but not to assist with common activities like guarding large sums of money or for bodyguard work. Instead, these firms bid on the right to fight and dispose of “D-Hazards,” demons who are able to call forth minions as they run amock and cause violence and… Read More First Impression: Engage Kiss
As one-half of the idol group ZINGS, Niyodo must put in the practice, effort, and love that will please the duo’s fans and lead them to popularity. Unfortunately, he refuses to do any of it. After all, Niyodo only became an idol because he thought it would be easy money; he doesn’t care to put… Read More First Impression: Phantom of the Idol
While the spring 2022 anime season was chock full of highly anticipated series, with a number of those absolutely living up to expectations, the summer season is a bit more under-the-radar. Typically featuring fewer series than the other seasons and often those of lesser quality, summer 2022 seems to buck the trend (at least the… Read More Summer 2022 Anime First Impressions
This series premiered with the first three episodes combined into one huge episode, but I’ll break my summary up into separate “normal length” episodes here. Ruby Rose visits her mom’s grave to report that her big sister is going to attend Beacon Academy to become a Huntress, a warrior who defends humanity from the malevolent… Read More First Impression: RWBY: Ice Queendom
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