Nekopara – Episode 1
It is I, Anime Feminist’s resident catgirl and catgirl-respecter Chiaki, and I am here to tell you Nekopara is exactly what I thought it would be and I fully endorse it despite all its faults.
winter 2020 Tag
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If My Favorite Pop Idol Made it to the Budokan, I Would Die – Episode 1
I’m decidedly side-eyeing this one, but I am contractually obligated by my own brain to give any queer-leaning and non-pedophilic anime at least three episodes to prove itself.
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Uchitama?! Have you Seen my Tama? – Episode 1
Do you like cute animal videos on Youtube? Then you’ll like this show.
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Sorcerous Stabber Orphen – Episode 1
It’s hard at this point to suss out whether it’s mostly inoffensive, aggressively ‘90s light novel trash, or whether the narrative plans to do something genuinely interesting.
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Hatena Illusion – Episode 1
Hatena Illusion spends its first episode ignoring its most interesting portions on magic to instead do a by-the-numbers middle school romance plot.
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The Case Files of Jeweler Richard – Episode 1
If nice-looking, quiet episodic stories are your thing, this has the makings of a better-than-average example.
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BOFURI: I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense – Episode 1
MMO meets iyashikei in a laid-back premiere that’s profoundly fine.
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Pet – Episode 1
An escapee from the edgelord days of 2005.
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Seton Academy: Join the Pack! – Episode 1
Subpar production, sexual harassment, and an abusive and spiteful lead will likely place Seton Academy in the back of the pack for this season.
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Somali and the Forest Spirit – Episode 1
Cute and charming with a hint of darkness, this gorgeous fantasy is a welcome addition to the growing single-dad-and-child subgenre.
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Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! – Episode 1
The rest of the winter season is going to have to work hard to keep up with this one.
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ID: Invaded – Episode 1
A sci-fi detective thriller that’s a touch derivative, but stylish and restrained enough to check out if you’re a fan of the genre.
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Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story – Episode 1
Don’t let the unwieldy title fool you; this one is welcoming both to returning fans and new viewers alike.
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Darwin’s Game – Episode 1
Despite a doubleheader premier, Darwin’s Game fails to say much aside from proving it’s going to get gory.
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Asteroid in Love – Episode 1
Hey, I get to review a Doga Kobo series that doesn’t make me want to dig out my eyeballs out with a headphone jack!
