No question about it, between these two bubble babies Goodbye, Lara is the more interesting in terms of story. Read more
Digests
Third Impressions Digest 07/20/2026 – Sayonara Lara, Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku: Eureka Evrika (Sparks of Tomorrow)
It’s not a season that’s heavy with bubble series for me, but these two definitely feel like they’re in that zone. Read more
Second Impressions Digest 07/13/2026 – Sayonara Lara, Tetsunabe no Jan!, Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku: Eureka Evrika
Two animation studios of this caliber in one post is notable, but each calling to mind an even bigger studio is especially interesting. Read more
Second Impressions Digest 07/12/2026 – Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen, Black Torch
Once again Black Torch serves up a pretty solid episode. This is obviously formulaic battle shounen, but if that were a disqualifier, well…
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Fist Impressions Digest 7/09/26 – Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi, Mebius Dust
Not a glass slipper in sight. Read more
First Impressions Digest 7/08/26 – Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku: Eureka Evrika (Sparks of Tomorrow), Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori (Red River), Koukaku Kidoutai THE GHOST IN THE SHELL
Each of these series are kind of a big deal in their own way. Read more
First Impressions Digest 7/07/26 – Toumei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita., Honoo no Toukyuujo: Dodge Danko
It’s no news flash to say Miyu is freaking great, but he really is freaking great. Read more
First Impressions Digest 07/05/2026 – Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen, Oni no Hanayome, Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan, Black Torch
I suppose if I added it up, the hit rate on these “Modestly Interested” wing and prayer series is probably about one in three or four. Read more