Senpai ga Uzai Kouhai no Hanashi | First Impressions: Potential.

Senpai ga Uzai Kouhai no Hanashi | First Impressions: Potential.

Igarashi Futuba’s new job would be great if her senpai, Takeda Harumi, wasn’t so incredibly annoying! Futuba hates his laugh, she hates how big he is, and she really hates that he treats her like a little kid. Just because Futuba is short and looks young doesn’t make her a kid, and just because she … Read more

Sakugan | First Impressions: The Best Father-Daughter Duo.

Sakugan | First Impressions: The Best Father-Daughter Duo.

Far in the future, the human beings were pushed into the deep underground world called Labyrinth and they are living shoulder-to-shoulder. The Labyrinth has several colonies with severe settings such as one having an insanely high temperature, while another is full of gold and silver. Among those, in a colony of Pinyin, resides a curious … Read more

Blue Period | First Impressions: Great so far.

Blue Period | First Impressions: Great so far.

Second-year high school student Yatora Yaguchi is a delinquent with excellent grades, but is unmotivated to find his true calling in life. Yatora spends his days working hard to maintain his academic standing while hanging out with his equally unambitious friends. However, beneath his carefree demeanor, Yatora does not enjoy either activity and wishes he … Read more

86 2nd Season | First Impressions: Could it be better?

86 2nd Season | First Impressions: Could it be better?

The disappearance of the Spearhead Squadron beyond the horizon does little to hide the intensity of the Republic of San Magnolia’s endless propaganda. Vladilena Milizé continues to operate as “Handler One,” the commander of yet another dehumanized 86th faction’s squadron in the continuous war against the Legion. On the Western Front, Shinei Nouzen and his … Read more

Sword Art Online: Alicization | First Impressions

Sword Art Online: Alicization | First Impressions

I must say, getting back into watching Sword Art Online again has been refreshing. Being able to watch something else that isn’t ‘current’ and doesn’t feel like an anime that conforms to current trends in the anime world has been great. If you have followed me from the very beginning, then you’d know that SAO … Read more

Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki | First Impressions

Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki | First Impressions

After the death of his grandfather, 19-year-old Kazuya Souma—an aspiring civil servant—is left all alone with no one to call family. Out of the blue, he is transported to the Elfrieden Kingdom, a small ailing country in another world, to be a “hero.” An ongoing war with the demon army has put the entire world … Read more

5-toubun no Hanayome ∬ | First Impressions

5-toubun no Hanayome ∬ | First Impressions

Through their tutor Fuutarou Uesugi’s diligent guidance, the Nakano quintuplets’ academic performance shows signs of improvement, even if their path to graduation is still rocky. However, as they continue to cause various situations that delay any actual tutoring, Fuutarou becomes increasingly involved with their personal lives, further complicating their relationship with each other. On another … Read more

Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon S | First Impressions

Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon S | First Impressions

Just yes. There was no secret, Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon S was one of the most highly anticipated anime that was scheduled to air during the summer 2021 season. Without a doubt, it hasn’t disappointed me. As you can probably tell, despite being only four episodes in, I love this anime already. A lot … Read more

Shiroi Suna no Aquatope | First Impressions

Shiroi Suna no Aquatope | First Impressions

Kukuru Misakino, an 18-year-old high school girl working in an aquarium, meets Fuuka Miyazawa, a former idol who lost her place in Tokyo and escaped. Fuuka will spend her days in the aquarium with her own thoughts in mind. However, the crisis of closing is approaching for the aquarium, as the girls explore their dreams … Read more

Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru. | First Impressions

Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru. | First Impressions

By far, Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru, is the most interesting anime that I have the pleasure of watching. Typically I’m not one to actively seek out mystery anime (I’ve discussed my preferences plenty of times by now). However, something about this anime stood out at me and screamed “watch me”. One of the major pulls … Read more