Yano-kun no Futsuu no Hibi, Anime, Yano, Yoshida

First Impressions – Yano-kun no Futsuu no Hibi (Yano-kun’s Ordinary Days)

October 1, 2025Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, ReviewsAnime, First Impressions, reviews

I see some of the potential that made me call Yano-kun no Futsuu no Hibi a sleeper, but it’s too early to say how much of it is going to be realized. Read more

First Impressions – Cat’s♥Eye

September 27, 2025Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, ReviewsAnime, First Impressions, reviews

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It’s kind of ironic that the first First Impressions of Fall – sort of – is actually the last First Impressions of Summer. Read more

First Impressions – Muchuu sa, Kimi ni. (Captivated, By You)

August 22, 2025Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, ReviewsAnime, First Impressions, reviews

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Karaoke Iko can’t get back too soon for me. Read more

First Impressions – Karaoke Iko! (Let’s Go Karaoke!)

July 25, 2025Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, ReviewsAnime, First Impressions, reviews

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Wayama Yama is one of the hottest names on the “literary” side of the manga business. Read more

First Impressions – Futari Solo Camp (Solo Camping For Two)

July 11, 2025Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, ReviewsAnime, First Impressions, reviews

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Sigh. Read more

First Impressions – Osomatsu-san 4th Season

July 9, 2025Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, Osomatsu-san, ReviewsAnime, First Impressions, Osomatsu-san, reviews

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For me at least, Osomatsu-san is one of the most surprising kaijuu in anime history. Read more

Dekin no Mogura, Anime, Mogura, Magi, Yaeko

First Impressions Digest – Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku (The Fragrant Flowers Bloom With Dignity), Dekin no Mogura (The Earthbound Mole)

July 8, 2025Guardian EnzoAnime, Dekin no Mogura, Digests, First Impressions, ReviewsAnime, Dekin no Mogura, Digests, First Impressions, reviews

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Vive la différence… Read more

First Impressions Digest – Nyaight of the Living Cat, Hotel Inhumans

July 7, 2025Guardian EnzoAnime, Digests, First Impressions, ReviewsAnime, Digests, First Impressions, reviews

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It’s no exaggeration to say one of the things that instantly appealed to me about this country is how deeply obsessed with cats it is. Read more

First Impressions – CITY The Animation

July 7, 2025Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, ReviewsAnime, First Impressions, reviews

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Two Japanese cultural institutions together again. Read more

First Impressions – Gachiakuta

July 7, 2025Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, Gachiakuta, ReviewsAnime, First Impressions, Gachiakuta, reviews

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I have a history with this title in more than one sense. Read more