Arnold is seventh prince of the Adrasia Empire—but he moonlights as the elite SS-rank adventurer Silver. There is currently a bloody power struggle for the throne raging among the empire’s numerous princes. While playing the part of useless lout in public, Arnold is secretly backing Leonard, his younger twin brother. In his guise as Silver… Read More First Impression: The Insipid Prince’s Furtive Grab for the Throne
The kind and industrious Elsa comes from an impoverished noble family. She receives an offer of marriage from Julius, the eldest son of a duke. For the benefit of her family, she accepts the offer, but doesn’t meet Julius until their wedding day. The wedding and reception afterward mostly seem to go well enough, but… Read More First Impression: The Duke’s Son Claims He Won’t Love Me, But Showers Me with Adoration
Rimuru, freshly recognized as a demon lord, dines with his new colleagues before returning home. There he is greeted by various people, including the demon going by the name Diablo. The bulk of the episode is a flashback to all Diablo’s machinations in the kingdom of Falmuth on behalf of Rimuru. There’s a bit of… Read More First Impression: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Season 3)
Wein (pronounced like “wane” rather than “wine”), crown prince of Natra, epitomizes the idea of being too smart for one’s own good. With his father the king in poor health, Wein is in charge of his small, impoverished kingdom, but in his heart of hearts, he’d much rather just live a life of laziness and… Read More First Impression: The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt
The last few weeks have been rough for America. The country has taken hit after hit after hit, with these tragic events and high profile incidents only inflaming division in the country. As a historian, I’m especially aware that there were times in this country’s history that were more chaotic, times that were much worse.… Read More Be a Peacemaker. Be a Menma.
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