Grimoire of Zero – Episode 1
The power dynamic between the two leads is a solid foundation for an odd couple road trip, and I can’t wait to see where they go with this.
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Tsugumomo – Episode 1
Tsugumomo’s nifty premise and bursts of charm alternate with its explosions of assault and abuse to create not only the most tonally dissonant thing I’ve seen this season, but also a premiere that is somehow worse than the unilaterally bad ones.
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Eromanga Sensei – Episode 1
This is far from the most fanservice-laden premiere of the bunch in terms of pure T&A, but let me assure you it makes up for it with a metric ton of skeeze.
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Re:CREATORS – Episode 1
There are traps Re:CREATORS could fall into, but given the traps it has consciously avoided so far I consider this premiere a statement of intent to do right by its characters and its premise.
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Twin Angels Break – Episode 1
Hey, have you ever seen a magical girl show? Congrats, you’ve seen this one too.
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Kabukibu! – Episode 1
Kabukibu! may tread very familiar ground for its entire series, but it is nailing characterisation and inclusiveness with the hook of kabuki aesthetics, and that’s enough for me for now.
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Hinako Note – Episode 1
With the exception of one totally unnecessary bath tub shot (more on that later), Hinako Note is not bad. It isn’t much of anything, really, and I’m a bit bummed about that.
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Love Tyrant – Episode 1
We are all hurtling through space on a rock, inching ever closer to our own lonely demises. But at least most of you lucky bastards won’t have watched Love Tyrant.
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Clockwork Planet – Episode 1
The double standard of using women’s bodies to humiliate an accomplished young girl while proving the worth of an undistinguished young boy is nothing new.
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Tsuki ga Kirei – Episode 1
If will-they-won’t-they is a narrative you tend to enjoy, then Tsuki ga Kirei may be a solid choice
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KADO: The Right Answer – Episodes 0-1
What we have here is a show I very much want to like: a high concept sci-fi story about first contact with the potential for a uniquely interesting protagonist. Unfortunately, this show is already setting itself up in a worrying pattern.
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Sagrada Reset – Episode 1
This premise is actually really intriguing. But the monologues. The monologues.
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Armed Girls Machiavellism – Episode 1
Armed Girls Machiavellism has misogyny baked into both premise and execution, and it soon becomes truly offensive.
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Sakura Quest – Episode 1
On top of a pretty solid foundation, Sakura Quest is also a fresh take on a princess story.
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[Links] 29 March – 4 April 2017
The Spring 2017 season has started, Hollywood takes a financial beating, and trans critics speak out against trans erasure and representation problems.
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The Royal Tutor – Episode 1
We look to have a cast of A+ trash boys on our hands.
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Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor – Episode 1
There are several moments that are pretty unpleasant, but frankly, if any AniFem readers make it past the changing room scene I suspect it’ll be for morbid curiosity and/or snarky tweets alone.
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Frame Arms Girl – Episode 1
AniFem readers: this is probably not one for you.
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The Laughing Salesman – Episode 1
It’s visually interesting but heartless, and I’m not sure who will love it.
