Land of the Lustrous – Episode 1
I want you to know that the first draft of this review was written entirely in caps-lock. This anime, you see, was made for me.
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Code: Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~ – Episode 1
Here it is, folks. I found it. A fun otome visual novel adaptation with smart pacing, a solid plot, strong aesthetics, and good boys. THE UNICORN.
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TWOCAR – Episode 1
The trick to the Obscure Sport genre is always in the passion with which the writing embraces its subject, and TWOCAR is on the right track in that regard.
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DYNAMIC CHORD – Episode 1
C’mon. Just look at that header image. This show put sunglasses on a cat. It can’t be all bad.
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Recovery of an MMO Junkie – Episode 1
I considered making this a one-sentence review: “Watch it and decide for yourself.” Which would, if you were wondering, be the exact opposite of the definition of “review.” It would be a non-review. But that’s my position right now. I am a non-reviewer of Recovery of an MMO Junkie.
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Girls’ Last Tour – Episode 1
The trouble with this premiere is that so very little happens in it. Not in the sense that “this is a mood piece and you’re meant to soak up the atmosphere” (although I think that might be what it’s aiming for), but in simple lack of coherence.
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Kino’s Journey – the Beautiful World – Episode 1
Curious newcomers might be excited to hear that Kino’s Journey – the Beautiful World – looks to be more remake than sequel.
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King’s Game – Episode 1
King’s Game isn’t just a murder dwindling story like Royale—it wants to be the classic guro manga so hard it hurts, down to stealing the gimmick of X-ing out dead students’ faces on a class photo.
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Just Because! – Episode 1
The little things are the best part of Just Because.
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TsukiPro the Animation – Episode 1
A uniformly bland singing show that would very much like your money and is about as raw and unvarnished as that time Justin Bieber put out a tour movie.
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KONOHANA KITAN – Episode 1
This premiere begins with a one-two punch of fanservice and “comical” assault, immediately souring me to a series I think I’d have otherwise found at worst harmless and at best kinda charming.
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Infini-T Force – Episodes 1-2
I’m sorry, Infiniti-T Force. I don’t get your 1970s superhero references.
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URAHARA – Episode 1
This is one of the most frustrating sorts of premieres: the kind that’s a slog until the last five minutes or so, at which point a promising hook tries to tempt you back in spite of the 15 miserable minutes prior.
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SENGOKU NIGHT BLOOD – Episode 1
Have sympathy for those tasked with visual novel adaptations, dear readers. And if ever you find yourself in a position to write the premiere for such an adaptation, think back to the first half of Sengoku Night Blood—and do exactly the opposite of what they did.
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JUNI TAISEN: ZODIAC WAR – Episode 1
Do you like guns? How about blood? How about murder poison and empowered bunny men in high heels? Then Grimdark Fruits Basket Royale is for you!
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Black Clover – Episode 1
In trying to come up with a pithy way to introduce Black Clover, all I could think was “It sure is a shounen.” And yep. It sure is.
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[Links] 27 September – 3 October 2017
Life after failure, female role models (and the lack thereof), and stereotypes on Fuji TV.
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Chatty AF 25: Summer 2017 wrap-up (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Dee, Vrai, and Peter look back on the summer 2017 season. Vatican LOLs, 18wtf, Abysscourse, Princess Principallin’ around, and more!
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Fire Balls & Ice Rinks: How My Hero Academia reflects inequality in competitive sports
When I watch these heroes-in-training attend U.A. High and compete in an elaborate sports competition, I’m much more impressed with its commentary on the inequality sports competitions breed, particularly in regard to gender.
