Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: TBA Source: Light Novel Episode Summary: Summoner Kelvin doesn’t remember anything about his former life. In exchange for better starting stats, he offered up…
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Streaming: Netflix Episodes: 6 (45 minutes apiece) Source: Manga Episode Summary: The ARCAM organization is guided by the writing on a mysterious golden tablet, imploring anyone who might…
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Summer 2022 First Impressions – Chimimo
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Summer 2022 First Impressions – Junko #2
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Summer 2022 First Impressions – Lycoris Recoil
Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: 13 Source: Original Episode Summary: Japan has been considered the worldwide #1 safest country for several years running, but while the general populace may underst…
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Summer 2022 First Impressions – Prima Doll
Streaming: HIDIVE Episodes: 12 Source: Mixed Media Project Episode Summary: Automata or “dolls” are human-shaped tools used by the military to help command large platoons of mechanical …
Summer 2022 First Impressions – Ariana #3
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Summer 2022 First Impressions – Yurei Deco
Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: TBA Source: Original Episode Summary: On Tom Sawyer Island, love is a ruling force. Or at least that’s the ideal – as people interact with…
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Summer 2022 First Impressions – Fuuto PI
Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: 12 Source: Manga Episode Summary: The city of Fuuto is a mysterious place where it’s very easy for magic to become reality. Shotaro Hidari considers…
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Streaming: HIDIVE Episodes: TBA Source: Light Novel Episode Summary: It’s been nearly a year since the idol group TiNgS was formed. Despite the apparent enthusiasm of the group…
Summer 2022 First Impressions – Engage Kiss
Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: 13 Source: Original Episode Summary: Baylon City is ground zero for the mining of the mineral orgonium. Of course, as with the extraction of most…
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Streaming: Netflix Episodes: 13 Source: Manga Episode Summary: Seventeen years ago, Takafumi’s uncle was hit by truck-kun, and while his earthly body seemed to be in a coma…
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Streaming: HIDIVE Episodes: 12 Source: Manga Episode Summary: Now that Ichigo Momomiya has entered high school, she’s become completely boy-crazy. With the help of her friends, she hopes…
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Summer 2022 First Impressions – Shoot! Goal to the Future
Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: TBA Source: Related to Aoki Densetsu Shoot! Episode Summary: Tsuji was once a star on his soccer team, but his own arrogance over his skills…
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