This series just broadcasts on my frequency. Read more
First Impressions
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 – 01
This premiere was a reminder of everything I love about this series. And everything that frustrates me about it, unfortunately. Read more
First Impressions – Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals
It’s glorious to see Vigilante on the screen at long last, in Bones’ supremely capable hands. Read more
First Impressions Digest – Shin Samurai-den Yaiba, Witch Watch, Shoushimin Series 2nd Season
Expectations exceeded, more or less. Read more
First Impressions – Lazarus
Watanabe Shinichirou sits on a different shelf than most everything else in anime. Read more
First Impressions – Kuroshitsuji: Midori no Majo-hen
As long as Kuroshitsuji and Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun want to play GFantasy tag team with the anime schedule, that works for me. Read more
First Impressions – Anne Shirley
Do we really need another Anne-ime in 2025? Well, I don’t see the harm in it. Read more
First Impressions – Kowloon Generic Romance
Sometimes even shows with high expectations can surprise you in a good way, and this one did. Read more
First Impressions – Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de (The Dinner Table Detective)
This show has all the hallmarks of a successful old-school comedy-first mystery. Read more
First Impressions Digest – Ballpark de Tsukamaete! (The Catcher in the Ballpark!), Your Forma
A ballpark slice-of-life could certainly work for me, and I enjoyed this premiere a fair bit. Read more