Haruka Sakura is a tough guy who only values strength. Bullied all his life for his differently colored eyes and hair, Sakura has enrolled in Furin High School, a low rank school filled with miscreants and fights everyday. Sakura’s goal is to become the top dog at the school and fight his way to the… Read More First Impression: Wind Breaker
A group of adventurers are in over their heads against a swarm of monster-sized fire ants and aphids. Cue mysterious heroes, here to save the day! Our protagonists have arrived…or maybe not. Cut to an urban setting where another, much flashier guildmaster and crew face off against even more of the giant formicidae in a… Read More First Impression: Solo Leveling
There’s something a little off about two of the most devastating anime of recent years to have a joyous fanart piece like this, but 時島シクカ captures a bit of “what if” with his lovely illustration. And Nobara playing Power on the Switch? Just perfect! ★ 【時島シクカ // twitter】「 jjk x csm 」 ☆
Welcome to Academy Island, a maritime complex owned by the stark and merciless Mr. Saionji, a Silicon Valley-type mogul who sits cross-legged on the top of a skyscraper, looking down on a web of boarding schools he has built. Every last schoolboy and schoolgirl on the island owns a phone created by his company and… Read More First Impression: Liar, Liar
Part two of the “Thousand-Year Blood War” arc opens with a baby—revealed to be Yhwach—being lifted up in the air and worshipped by thousands of reaching arms. As the episode proper begins, Yhwach in the current time looks out at the Quincy and announces that it’s time to destroy the Soul Society—and one more thing… Read More First Impression: Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 2: The Separation
There do be dragons in these hills! And plenteous magic among the folk too. The setting is Ye Olde Fantasye Land, and ’tis a world so steeped in wands and wizardry that everyone bears a Harry Potter-esque mark upon the face, bespeaking their magical lineage. Everyone except, that is, for Mash Burnedead, which is why… Read More First Impression: Mashle: Magic and Muscles
The arc that properly introduced us to the amazing cast of Naruto characters is still a great watch today, and not just because of its action and humor. The “Chunin Exams” arc of Naruto is filled with inspirational stories and even further, models of how one should be living out a life of faith. Paris,… Read More Tangle x Cast 12: Walking by Faith Through the Chunin Exams
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