A brief recap reminds us of where season one ended, and we are off to the races! With Yami and Vangeance captives in the Spade Kingdom, and the enemy Dante recovering as his colleagues, the Dark Triad, plot the downfall of…pretty much everyone else, the remnants of the Clover Kingdom’s forces regroup and prepare for… Read More First Impression: Black Clover S2
Satoko is the eldest daughter of the noble house of Kirigaya, and she has poured her every waking effort into living up to that role—and specifically, into preparing herself to be as marriageable as possible, so as to make a match pleasing to her father. For his part, her father is a kindly fellow, despite… Read More First Impression: Firefly Wedding
Reirin is the highly esteemed “butterfly” of the inner court, loved by all who know her. Keigetsu, on the other hand, is detested by everyone and given the unsavory nickname of “court sewer right.” When talk spreads that there will be a special comet appearing, Reirin hopes everyone’s wishes come true on that special night.… Read More First Impression: Though I Am an Inept Villainess
The third season of tomfoolery kicks off with the Rentaro Family being the subject of a candid interview TV show where they’re each asked what recent event makes them feel that their boyfriend cherishes them. Of course, this being the Rentaro Family, where they all share one dude, they all go into explanations about what… Read More First Impression: The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Season 3
Content warning: slavery; suicide. In 1213 AD, in the city of Tus, a young girl named Sitara is sold as a slave. The family that buys her is kind, even teaching her how to read the Quran and to practice Islam. At first distraught over losing her mother, Sitara eventually comes to accept her circumstances… Read More First Impression: Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia
Kagami Koji lives a simple life: He beats up monsters and collects the rewards. Apparently he’s trying to save up 5,000 gold for something, but he’s got a long way to go. In the interim, his town is visited by the Hero, who is trying to build a harem party in order to defeat the… Read More First Impression: The Villager of Level 999
The year is 2029, and the world is in the throes of cyberization as humanity upgrades itself with physical and mental enhancements. Tech corporations have extended their reach to the stars, yet the distinctions of nations and ethnic groups have not yet been left behind. And in the metropolis of Niigata, there is a high-risk… Read More First Impression: The Ghost in The Shell (2026)
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