First Impressions – Darling in the FranXX

January 13, 2018Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, ReviewsAnime, First Impressions, reviews

Trigger’s series have never come close to capturing the Gainax magic for me. So would this one be any different? Read more

First Impressions Digest – Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens, Hakyuu Houshin Engi

January 12, 2018Guardian EnzoAnime, Digests, First Impressions, ReviewsAnime, Digests, First Impressions, reviews

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I’d say “you had me at Kaji Yuuki as a cross-dressing Chinese assassin” but – well… Read more

First Impressions – Miira no Kaikata

January 11, 2018Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, Miira no Kaikata, ReviewsAnime, First Impressions, Miira no Kaikata, reviews

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I kind of sense that the viewer will either find the second half of this episode charming or they won’t, and that will decide whether Miira no Kaikata is for them. Read more

First Impressions – Violet Evergarden

January 11, 2018Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, ReviewsAnime, First Impressions, reviews

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I don’t think there’s an ounce of doubt that Violet Evergarden was the most anticipated series of Winter 2018. Read more

First Impressions – Koi wa Ameagari no You ni

January 10, 2018Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, Koi wa Ameagari no You ni, ReviewsAnime, First Impressions, Koi wa Ameagari no You ni, reviews

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I’m of two minds of where to start this piece. Read more

First Impressions – Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san

January 8, 2018Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san, ReviewsAnime, First Impressions, Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san, reviews

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To say that I was looking ahead to the premiere of Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san with mixed emotions is a bit of an understatement. Read more

Yowamushi Pedal: Glory Line – 01

January 8, 2018Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, Reviews, Yowamushi PedalAnime, First Impressions, reviews, sports, Yowamushi Pedal

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No question about it, Yowamushi Pedal is an old friend at this point. Read more

First Impressions – Gakuen Babysitters

January 7, 2018Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, Gakuen Babysitters, ReviewsAnime, First Impressions, Gakuen Babysitters, reviews

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Yep, check your cynical bastard at the door with this one… Read more

First Impressions – Kokkoku

January 7, 2018Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, Kokkoku, ReviewsAnime, First Impressions, reviews

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For one week at least, Kokkoku exceeded my expectations.
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First Impressions – Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card-hen

January 7, 2018Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, ReviewsAnime, First Impressions, reviews

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So it’s 2018, there’s a Madhouse series directed by Asaka Morio. And it’s Cardcaptor Sakura. That’s a thing. Read more