Meiji Gekken: 1874 – Episode 1
Meiji Gekken: 1874 transports viewers to the Meiji Era where plots abound, schemers are scheming and…historical fiction really leans into the fictional aspect at times.
Posts by Cy Catwell
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The Weakest Tamer Begins a Journey to Pick Up Trash – Episode 1
Tame your expectations in this premiere that has promise but might split your opinion on weather it’s iskeai trash or truly treasure.
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Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable – Episode 1
Hokkaido girls get their time to shine in this genuinely sweet premiere that’ll have viewers looking for a high school romance yearning for more.
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Tales of Wedding Rings – Episode 1
Tales of Wedding Rings has genuine potential, if it can avoid tripping over its tendency to toss in fan service any time the plot can get away with it.
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The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic – Episode 1
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My Instant Death Ability is Overpowered – Episode 1
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Kawagoe Boys Sing! -Now or Never- – Episode 1
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Undead Unluck – Episode 1
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UNDER NINJA – Episode 1
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16bit Sensation: Another Layer – Episode 1
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Berserk of Gluttony – Episode 1
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MF GHOST – Episode 1
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The Family Circumstances of the Irregular Witch – Episode 1
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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – Episode 1
Find quiet, impactful humanity with Frieren , a renowned elven hero who, despite her aged intellect and general wisdom, still must puzzle out what it means to relate to others.
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Helck – Episode 1
Helck starts strong with a premiere that holds the potential for more if the series leans into its most interesting aspects and really runs with the source material.
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BanG Dream! It’s MyGO!!!!! – Episode 1
BanG Dream’s newest entry kicks off its premiere by bringing the band in proximity, though not together, setting the foundation for a music-focused series that seems to be taking its time on the rise to being pretty great.
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Liar, Liar – Episode 1
I won’t lie to you: Liar, Liar is just okay, and based on its overall premise, will likely stay that way for viewers who aren’t already invested in the source novel series.
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Am I Actually the Strongest? – Episode 1
Am I the Strongest might be the weakest isekai premiere in a long, long time, and that’s saying something.
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My Tiny Senpai – Episode 1
My Tiny Senpai continues the small girl tall guy trend by…doing exactly what you expect of a series like this.
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Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure – Episode 1
Soaring Sky demonstrates what it means to be a hero in a solid premiere that sets the tone for another fantastic entry into the Pretty Cure franchise.
