The Elusive Samurai – Episode 1
If I were to recommend a summer premiere based on visuals alone, I’d pick this one in a heartbeat.
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A Nobody’s Way Up to an Exploration Hero – Episodes 1-2
You’d think the whole child labor thing would be the worst part of this anime, but it’s the fact MC lovingly feeds a child rocks.
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SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary – Episode 1
What do you mean, you’re on a mission to become ordinary? You seem pretty normal to me as you are, kiddo—dare I say bland.
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Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools – Episode 1
It’s heartbreaking to see production issues render a solid premise almost unwatchable.
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Chatty AF 210: 2024 Spring Season Wrap-Up (WITH TRANSCRIPT)
Alex, Toni, and Peter return to wrap up a season with multiple strong anime-original titles and stellar sequels!
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Quality Assurance in Another World – Episode 1
This twist on the modern isekai has a lot of heart and definitely deserves more eyes on it.
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Dungeon People – Episode 1
Dungeon People is the story of a woman who has never relaxed in her life suddenly finding herself thrust into the role of protagonist in a chilled-out, cozy fantasy series.
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Senpai is an Otokonoko – Episode 1
There’s a lot to like in this queer love triangle rom-com, but I’m just not confident it’s going to make it to the finish line in one piece.
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I Parry Everything! – Episode 1
I’ve reviewed so many shows about overpowered male protagonists that I’d genuinely forgotten what it’s like to watch a cozy and simple adventure story.
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Pseudo Harem – Episode 1
Pseudo Harem dares to ask “is somebody gonna match my freak” through protagonists Eiji and Rin. The answer is…undecided.
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Days with my Stepsister – Episode 1
This forced family premise shows evidence of something much more. If only this wasn’t labeled a romantic comedy…
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Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything With Low-Level Spells – Episode 1
Another revenge power fantasy that will likely be forgotten before it’s finished airing.
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Ramen Akaneko – Episode 1
You’re telling me a cat made this ramen?
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Twilight Out of Focus – Episode 1
The first episode is a beautifully shot little short film that combines filmic artistry with well-executed character beats. It makes me hopeful for the series going forward.
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TASUKETSU -Fate of the Majority- – Episode 1
Whatever you call the special spark a death game needs to pull people in, TASUKETSU hasn’t got it.
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Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian – Episode 1
I’m pleasantly surprised to report that despite the tsundere schtick and miscommunication issues potentially baked into this set-up, I found Kuze and Alya’s dynamic quite fun.
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The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party, Became Invincible – Episode 1
One man dares to lift from the back and not his knees in his efforts to prove that medieval millennials can become adventurers too!
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My Wife Has No Emotion – Episode 1
My Wife Has No Emotion lays the groundwork for a romance that seems to have very little interest, at least up front, in pushing this story toward any introspection other than “robot girl cute” which…really sucks.
