A young samurai hopeful is taking cover in the forest, tracking the bandits whose defeat at his hands will bring him one step closer to becoming the heroic swordsman he is so desperate to become, when a couple of kids step in and…confront the bandits?! Telling them to cease their brigandry and get decent jobs?!?… Read More First Impression: Sengoku Youko
We open with a catastrophic airplane crash. Cut to Aoi Takamoto, a highly skilled surgeon who has saved countless lives. Her friend and colleague Shouko calls her the “Surgeon Queen.” Aoi and Shouko grab dinner with a younger colleague who is starstruck to meet the great Surgeon Queen, and later she runs into the daughter… Read More First Impression: Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp
Alicia Ehnleit is a sweet girl, but sometimes that kindness of hers can be a hindrance, like when stopping to heal someone makes her late to the magical academy she’s due to attend, meaning she gets locked out as the curfew bell rings. Then again, it’s that sweetness that keeps her mood cheery and charms… Read More First Impression: Villainess Level 99: I May be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord
Tsubasa is a high school boy from Tokyo who has moved to Hokkaido, the cold northern part of Japan. The moment he steps out of his taxi, he is immediately confronted with the ice-cold weather. Surprisingly though, the first person he meets there is wearing a short skirt with bare legs. He is almost completely… Read More First Impression: Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!
A mysterious transfer student is coming to class, and everyone is excited. Will he be cute? Will he be interesting? The poor devil, though, seems to be trembling with nervousness as he waits behind the door while the teacher introduces him. And no wonder: our protagonist is… balding at 16! Something or other about this… Read More First Impression: The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil
Somewhere in Arizona The Imperial Army is caught on the back foot when a gargantuan monster suddenly bursts onto the scene, but the Princess who commands them is undaunted: that big green guy’s just saved them half a day’s walk coming to him! She strides out confidently and slays the beast in a single blow.… Read More First Impression: ‘Tis Time for “Torture”, Princess
As Makoto approaches Rotsgard Academy to open a new store, his life in this fantasy world doesn’t seem so bad. He’s learned to use his incredible powers, has a home filled with friends on the demiplane, and is served by powerful, loyal friends in the lich Shiki, spider demon Mio, dragon Tomoe, and others. He’s… Read More First Impression: TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2
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