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Haigakura Episode 1 Review – Musical Shamans With Their Gods
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First Look: Haigakura
There are lots of pretty boys and they’re gods, and they have to stop other gods who are probably not as pretty.
First Impression: HAIGAKURA
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I wish things were explained a bit more…
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Episode 1: Akira Vol 1
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Joshiraku – Episode 1
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Yuyushiki – Episode 1
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Once again I am faced with a title that should be extremely relevant to my interests—in this case, a lesbian vampire romance with a pretentious artsy streak—only to…
Re:Monster – Episode 1
The opening is impressively bad, and the rest of the episode has the gall to settle into mediocrity.
SHIKIZAKURA – Episode 1
If you're in the mood for a very safe, very standard, CGI shonen anime that tackles every trope in the genre, than look no further than SHIKIZAKURA, a…
Yasuke – Episode 1
Yasuke is the Black, SFF historical anime we all needed, but didn't expect to get in such a gorgeously animated package.
BULLBUSTER – Episode 1
A strong entry in the "fantastical infrastructure" subgenre, though the creative team raises a few eyebrows.
Plunderer – Episode 1
What’s it about? In this world, everyone’s body is emblazoned with a number. This number could denote anything, such as how many kilometers you’ve walked or how many…
BACKFLIP!! – Episode 1
Like a siren song, BACKFLIP!! called out to me from the veritable ocean of anime, begging me to watch what might be my favorite new sports anime for…
Helck – Episode 1
Umm… it’s just a Gag manga? The first episode of Helck has aired. This and Reign of the Seven Spellblades are my current shows to watch for the Summer, so I’ll…
RahXephon – Episode 1
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Gleipnir – Episode 1
I have a certain soft spot for ridiculous gorefests with over-inflated estimations of their philosophies. Gleipnir, unfortunately, also comes right out of the gate smelling of the genre’s…
CHIMIMO – Episode 1
Not gonna light the world on fire, but it's a soothing watch.
Pet – Episode 1
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GIBIATE – Episode 1
Gibiate is not, how you might say, good. I can’t wait to watch more of it.
Listeners – Episode 1
Listeners is the best kind of pastiche. It takes a number of familiar elements--a young man stumbling on a mysterious young woman, a post-apocalyptic setting, and the sense…
SAKUGAN – Episode 1
9-year old, Memempu wants to explore the Labyrinth, but overprotective dad, wants to keep her safe from the strange creatures lurking around.
Kakushigoto – Episode 1
Kakushigoto is sweeter, softer, and gentler than the mangaka's previous work Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, and the first episode was a delight to watch. The post Kakushigoto – Episode 1…
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Episode one of the podcast is out! It’s roughly 40 minutes, probably shorter than the normal podcast will be. Next time we’ll also pump the audio up a…
Tonbo! – Episode 1
Head to the course with Tonbo and Igarashi, a child golf prodigy and a man down on his luck who happen to meet when the latter leaves traditional…
Dorohedoro – Episode 1
I’ve heard plenty about Dorohedoro's wit and charm punctuated by graphic ultraviolence, about the ensemble cast and their dynamics, about just how danged good it is. As of…
SSSS.DYNAZENON – Episode 1
While fans of SSSS.GRIDMAN will immediately recognize the director/writer duo's signature style, this premiere is perfectly friendly (and perfectly gorgeous-looking) for newcomers to the Gridverse.
Horimiya – Episode 1
A teenage love comedy that's got a few problematic beats to an otherwise solid premiere.
Arte – Episode 1
What’s it about? Arte, a young noblewoman during the Italian Renaissance, loves to draw. She longs to be an artist but after her father dies, her mother burns…
Orient – Episode 1
Musashi and Kojiro are determined to overthrow their demon overlords and liberate their people from tyranny.
Koikimo – Episode 1
I hated Koikimo, and I’m going to hold fast to that because there’s no world in our infinite galaxy---not any culture on this planet, including Japan---where an adult…
Gekidol – Episode 1
I don’t want to be so harsh on this series, but idol fans deserve a better story than this.
Horimiya – Episode 1
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SPRIGGAN – Episode 1
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Ishura – Episode 1
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NekoparA – Episode 1
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Helck – Episode 1
Helck starts strong with a premiere that holds the potential for more if the series leans into its most interesting aspects and really runs with the source material.
BLUELOCK – Episode 1
There’s some interesting stuff going on with masculinity in BLUELOCK.
Overtake! – Episode 1
Even if cars going zoom isn't your thing, the intriguing characters and highlight of financial barriers to competing make a good hook.
Noblesse – Episode 1
Apparently the market for manhwa adaptations is considered unreliable enough that we are now here, staring down the barrel of a 2020 anime based on a series that…
BUCCHIGIRI!?! – Episode 1
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Aoashi – Episode 1
Do you like Black Clover? This is basically Black Clover, but soccer.
Revenger – Episode 1
It nails the vibe of the 00s fantastical revenge drama, but it remains to be seen whether this is going to be Urobuchi on or off his game.
Exception – Episode 1
Philosphy and questions about the human soul abound in a bland premiere that has a lot of promise, but just doesn't hit the mark despite having a fascinating…
Yuyushiki – Episode 1
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Backflip!! – Episode 1
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SHY – Episode 1
Shy is an endearing protagonist, and I hope we get to see her outgrow her embarrassment and show that heroic pizzazz in her everyday life
Uzumaki – Episode 1
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