TRIGUN STAMPEDE – Episode 1
An easy recommendation for action fans with some odd quirks for returning viewers.
Posts by Vrai Kaiser
-
-
Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte – Episode 1
A certified delight adapted by one of the most veteran shoujo anime writers in the game.
-
Farming Life in Another World – Episode 1
It’s weird to see what’s effectively a hobby anime so disinterested in what makes the genre tick.
-
Revenger – Episode 1
It nails the vibe of the 00s fantastical revenge drama, but it remains to be seen whether this is going to be Urobuchi on or off his game.
-
The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady – Episode 1
A dazzling yuri fantasy series with a lot of potential to grow.
-
The Little Lies We All Tell – Episode 1
Elephant in the room aside, this is a pretty funny premiere.
-
Chainsaw Man – Episode 1
Hey kids, do you like Devilman?
-
BLUELOCK – Episode 1
There’s some interesting stuff going on with masculinity in BLUELOCK.
-
The Eminence in Shadow – Episode 1
Nice comedy isekai you got there. Shame if it turned into yet another edgelord fantasy.
-
The Human Crazy University – Episode 1
This anime made me think about the big questions.
-
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – Episodes 0-1
Do you want to see Revolutionary Girl Utena with a mecha hat?
-
My Master Has No Tail – Episode 1
There are a few things guaranteed to get the AniFem staff’s attention, and this show has three of them.
-
I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss – Episode 1
Taming the Final Boss is an extremely endearing premiere, with a great heroine and solid table-setting for its central romance. It’s also almost certain to get lost in the wave of Fall titles, for reasons that are not its fault.
-
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure actor Tiana Camacho discusses her favorite shoujo and systemic casting hurdles for actors of color
Vrai sat down with Camacho at Otakon 2022 to ask her about her influences, her dream role, and the expectation put on marginalized public figures to act as educators.
-
Carole & Tuesday director Hori Motonobu on the series’ writing process and trans characters
The series saw praise for its well-characterized Black heroine, optimistic outlook and its swing-for-the-fences tale of pushing back against injustice (including a spot in our 2019 recs list). At the same time, it’s received its share of criticism for the way that core optimism lends itself toward over-simplification of fraught issues, as well as its stumbles in portraying Black masculinity and queer and trans characters.
-
Zeno Robinson, My Hero Academia star, talks favorite roles, fighting harassment, and voice actor unionization
Discussion about wages and working conditions have exploded to the surface of the anime industry over the past few years. Anime Feminist had a chance to talk with Zeno Robinson, acclaimed actor and vocal supporter of the unionization movement, at Otakon 2022.
-
Uncle from Another World – Episode 1
The premiere seems determined to squander its good ideas with a combination of misdirection and persistent inconsistencies.
-
SHINEPOST – Episode 1
A pretty strong offering for fans of the idol genre.
-
Vampire in the Garden – Episode 1
The script’s predictable but the execution is superb.
-
Bastard!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- – Episode 1
An escapee from another era that feels every inch of it.
