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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Why we need you to become an AniFem patron
“AniFem is such an important initiative to me, because as a woman and fervent anime lover (and captain of the Shinji Ikari defense squad), I don’t think being a feminist and being an anime fan should be at odds.” – Molly Brenan, Publishing Associate, Kodansha USA and co-manager of AniTAY (acting in an individual capacity) […]
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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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[Review] Keijo!!!!!!!! – episode 1
Keijo is a sport where girls in bikinis stand on platforms floating in swimming pools and have to knock each other to the ground or into the water, using only their backsides or breasts. Fanservice is baked into the premise and is constant from the very start, but surprise! I don’t hate Keijo!!!!!!!!.
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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.
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WWW.WAGNARIA!! – Episode 1
It’s an entertaining four-panel comic style anime, with a quirky cast of individuals who aren’t at all sexualised.
