The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done! – Episode 1
The Ryuo’s Work is Never Done! genuinely loves shogi. And sexualizing children. Reeeeally don’t want to overlook that second part.
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KOKKOKU – Episode 1
Well, this is a premiere that hits the ground running. By the end of the episode there’s been a kidnapping, a ransom demand, and not one but two pretty brutal fight scenes. Also monsters or spirits are somehow involved, but apparently that’s a kettle of fish for a whole ‘nother episode.
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School Babysitters – Episode 1
I approached School Babysitters with some trepidation—could it nail the chaos of a daycare? The answer, it turns out, is a resounding YES.
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Mitsuboshi Colors – Episode 1
I finished Mitsuboshi Colors with a deep sigh of a relief and a cry of “Oh THANK GOD it isn’t lolicon!” Based on this premiere, Mitsuboshi Colors is more-or-less a family-friendly show, albeit one with a saucy streak.
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Pop Team Epic – Episode 1
There’s a reason the most iconic image from this series is of the two girls gleefully flipping off the readers.
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citrus – Episode 1
Give me a minute to strap in, because I feel like I’m wading into a pit of snakes with this one.
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Slow Start – Episode 1
I would like to state for the record that this is the first premiere of the season to leave me feeling slightly unclean afterward, as if I had seen someone’s fetish without asking. And the last show I reviewed was DEVILMAN Crybaby.
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Sanrio Boys – Episode 1
Sanrio Boys is a shameless toy commercial about cute-boys blatantly targeted at (straight teen girls). It is also, somehow, despite all these obvious marketing calculations, packed with feminist themes and charming as all get-out.
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DEVILMAN crybaby – Episode 1
Devilman Crybaby is not for everyone. It’s got a list of content warnings as long as my arm. That said, I’ll definitely be bingeing the rest—they had me at “body horror.”
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Record of Grancrest War – Episode 1
I’m going to state it outright: my opinion of Record of Grancrest War will live or die on Siluca’s role in the plot.
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Junji Ito Collection – Episode 1
Junji Ito’s talent for disturbing atmosphere and slow burns has rightfully cemented his status as a household name. The downside is that it means this adaptation comes with enormous expectations, and it’s arguably impossible to live up to what everyone wants. Still, I think this one is off to a pretty good start.
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Katana Maidens ~Toji no Miko – Episode 1
Katana Maidens is in a hurry to get you on board. To that end, it’s willing to throw as many things at the wall as possible in the name of finding something that sticks.
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Laid-Back Camp – Episode 1
This premiere was the anime equivalent of sipping tea under a fuzzy blanket. It cured my headache and dropped my blood pressure 10 points. I wouldn’t be surprised if my doctor starts prescribing it to me.
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Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles – Episode 1
Are you into food porn shows? I hope so, because otherwise Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles doesn’t really have anything for you. I say that with a certain level of respect, mind: like its titular character, this is a gag show with a focus, and it dedicates itself to diving deep into its subject matter.
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IDOLiSH7 – Episode 1
Boy idol shows have become the new big thing these days, and it’s going to be an uphill battle for any new one to distinguish itself. The thing is? IDOLiSH7 has a chance.
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[Links] 27 December 2017 – 2 January 2018
A lot of 2017 look-backs and some discussion of heavy subjects (including sexual assault, suicide, predatory relationships, and abuse of immigrant workers). Happy 2018, everyone!
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A Place Further Than the Universe – Episode 1
2018 is putting its best foot forward with this one.
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Anime Feminist’s Top Picks for 2017
We’re ringing in the new year with a fond look back at the old! 2017 may have been a dumpster fire in the real world, but it was full of ambitious, entertaining, and emotional stories in the anime-verse.
