Osomatsu-san, Anime

First Impressions – Osomatsu-san 4th Season

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

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

Vive la différence… Read more

Nyaight of the Living Cat, Anime

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

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

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

CITY, Anime, Arawi

First Impressions – CITY The Animation

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

Two Japanese cultural institutions together again. Read more

Gachiakuta, Anime, viewS, Rudo, trash

First Impressions – Gachiakuta

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

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

Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun, Anime, Kou, Nenee, Amane

Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun (Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun) 2 – 13

July 6, 2025Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun, ReviewsAnime, First Impressions, Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun, reviews

Hanako-kun accepts the baton back from Ciel, a tag-team I can definitely get used to. Read more

Ame to Kimi to, Anime, You, Fuji

First Impressions Digest – Busu ni Hanataba wo. (April Showers Bring May Flowers), Fermat no Ryori, Ame to Kimi to (With You and the Rain)

July 6, 2025Guardian EnzoAme to Kimi to, Anime, Digests, First Impressions, ReviewsAme to Kimi to, Anime, Digests, First Impressions, reviews

OK look, that’s clearly a tanuki. Read more

Sono Bisque Doll, Anime, Marin, Wakana

Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru (My Dress-up Darling) Season 2 – 01

July 6, 2025Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, Reviews, Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo SuruAnime, First Impressions, reviews, Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru

This premiere happily was a reminder of everything I loved about My Dress-up Darling and almost none of what annoys me. Read more

Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu, Anime, Hikaru, Yoshiki

First Impressions – Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu (The Summer Hikaru Died)

July 6, 2025Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu, ReviewsAnime, First Impressions, Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu, reviews

Whatever “it” is, Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu has it. Read more

Yofukashi no Uta Season 2, Kou, Nazuna

First Impressions – Yofukashi no Uta (Call of the Night) Season 2

July 5, 2025Guardian EnzoAnime, First Impressions, Reviews, Yofukashi no UtaAnime, First Impressions, reviews, Yofukashi no Uta

Is what’s missing from this relationship really necessary in order to validate it? Read more