Poco’s Udon World – Episode 1
Coping with loss through new responsibilities outside the protagonist’s comfort zone looks likely to be the path of this anime.
Fall 2016 Tag
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March Comes in Like a Lion – Episode 1
March Comes in Like a Lion has a real mish-mash of tonal shifts, but it’s handled so skillfully that it doesn’t feel jarring.
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Long Riders – Episode 1
This could turn into a pleasant slice of life show, especially if they keep avoiding the fanservice as they have.
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Occultic;Nine – Episode 1
The horror parts of this anime could work, but it’s so badly outweighed by the horrendous representations of women and gay men that it’s impossible to stomach.
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ClassicaLoid – Episode 1
Silliness is hit and miss for me, but ClassicaLoid sensibly keeps grounded Kanae front-and-centre and insists the goofier characters at least try to fit into her world rather than the other way around.
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Lostorage incited WIXOSS – Episode 1
This is either the flimsiest premise of the season or we’re about to be hit with an onslaught of backstory justifying the world’s rules.
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Drifters – Episode 1
The serious pacing and humour problems revealed in this episode could be just a good anime having a bad premiere or the sign of fundamental problems to come.
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ALL OUT!! – Episode 1
The actual anime itself is a very typical shounen sports story, playing off a similar odd couple dynamic as Eyeshield 21, only with the violent guy lacking all knowledge of the sport and the gentle guy having all the natural talent and experience.
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Kiss Him, Not Me! – Episode 1
Kiss Him, Not Me is fundamentally a comedy about how awful people can be to each other.
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FLIP FLAPPERS – Episode 1
Played right, this could be a beautiful, rewarding, and confidently queer story.
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Yuri!!! on ICE – Episode 1
If this first episode is anything to go by, Yuri on Ice will be anime of the season for me.
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Nanbaka – Episode 1
Nanbaka is fast-paced and chock-full of jokes, some more ridiculous than others.
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Matoi the Sacred Slayer – Episode 1
From its animation style to its sense of humour, the whole thing feels like a step back into the ’90s, and not in a good way.
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Trickster – Episode 1
I will probably watch more because I’m a sucker for platonic ‘opposites attract’, but it’s highly unlikely to become a favourite.
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Scorching Ping Pong Girls – Episode 1
This looks like this season’s NEW GAME! for me, where I can’t get over the blatant fanservice long enough to enjoy the likeable characters in relatable situations.
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Magic of Stella – Episode 1
This is technically cute girls doing cute things: games development, but a million miles away from its counterpart Long Riders.
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Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru – Episode 1
If you were won over by “15 attractive guys” this could be for you. If that didn’t make its own case, this is probably one to miss.
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Magic-kyun! Renaissance – Episode 1
There will be no surprises in this anime; the focus is on the journey, not the result. And I have to say, I’m on board.
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Tiger Mask W – Episode 1
This anime knows exactly what it is, and how much you enjoy it will depend on how well that works for you.
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Magical Girl Raising Project – Episode 1
Dark magical girl is a reasonably full sub-genre now, so only time will tell if Magical Girl Raising Project is bringing anything new to the table.
