This is how we recruit boy band members, huh? That's five. Last one is another cheat power thing, but it's one of those super late airing Saturday things that tend to be iffy on their appearance, so we'll see. Impressions: Someday, five minutes into one of these shows, the lead character will unhinge his […]
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Cue! – 01
「はじまりのはじまり」 (Hajimari no Hajimari) "The Beginning of the Beginning" Hopefully, this can become an inside look into the daily life and struggles of being a VA.
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「The Crushers」 (Tsubushiya) "潰し屋" Dark themes, criminal organizations and... mind tricks? I feel this is going to consume both your mind and your time this season.
Working!!! – 01
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Dorohedoro – 01
「カイマン」 (Caiman) "Caiman" I was prepared for this premiere to be great, appalling, or anything in between.
Gibiate – 01
「神隠し」 (Kamikakushi) "Spirited Away" "GiBiA-VIIIIIRUS!"
Kakushigoto – 01
「かくしごと / ねがいごと」 (Kakushigoto / Negaigoto) "Secret / Wish" “Keeping secrets has left me in despair!”
Arte – 01
「弟子入り志願」 (Deshiiri shigan) "I Want to be an Apprentice" The hope of this anime season lies in the spate of seinen manga adaptations on the schedule.
Helck – 01
「勇者ヘルク」 (Yuusha Heruku) "Helck the Hero" It's tough being the manager
Deaimon – 01
「和と一果」 (Nagomu to Itsuka) "Nagomu and Itsuka" A sweet story with a tinge of comedy in all the right places.
Gleipnir – 01
「僕の中には」 (Boku no Naka ni wa) "Something Inside of Me" “You have to be assertive! No, not INSERTIVE!”
SSSS.Dynazenon – 01
「怪獣使いって、なに？」 (Kaijuu tsukai tte, nani?) "What's a Kaiju User?" It’s such a treat to hop in this time capsule and go for a ride.
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「伝説の撃墜王」 (Densetsu no Gekitsui-ou) "The Legendary Ace" Never underestimate the power of numbers.
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「走る男」 (Hashiru Otoko) "The Man Who Races" “I know this track. I've raced it a thousand times.”
Jigokuraku – 01
「死罪人と執行人」 (Shizaijin to Shikkounin) "The Death Row Convict and the Executioner" I had a tickle in my brain telling me this one was going to be good.
Listeners – 01
「リヴ・フォーエヴァー」 (Rivu fōevuā) "Live Forever" Recalls many others of its kind but has a spark that I just can't put my finger on.
Orient – 01
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Oooku – 01
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SHY – 01
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MASHLE – 01
「マッシュ・バーンデッドと鍛えぬかれた筋肉」 (Mash Burnedead to Kitaenukareta Kinniku) "Mash Burnedead and the Body of the Gods" They call him Mash because he mashes creampuffs onto his face.
Nekopara – 01
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Revenger – 01
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Horimiya – 01
「ほんの、ささいなきっかけで。」 (Hon'no, sasaina kikkake de.) "A Tiny Happenstance" Whew.
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「起動」 (Kidou) "Activate" Not the Code Geass sequel I was expecting.
Kingdom 5 – 01
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Tsurune S2 – 01
「夏への矢声」 (Natsu e no Yagoe) "Summer Calls" An elegant premiere
various impressions – 01
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Deca-Dence – 01
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RE-MAIN – 01
「ごめんなさい、誰ですか」 ("Gomennasai, Dare Desu ka?) "Sorry, Who Are You?" I guarantee you will REMAIN intrigued.
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