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CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of sexism and violence against children; disturbing imagery. SPOILERS for The Promised Neverland, Volumes 1-5 (Chapters 1-38). Since it began serialization in Viz’s Shonen JUMP, The Promised Neverland has garnered well-deserved praise for its twisting narrative, tense story beats, and compelling characters. But this series is more than a … [Read more...] about [Feature] Emma’s Choice: The gender-norm nightmare at the heart of The Promised Neverland
[Review] We Rent Tsukumogami – Episode 1
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What's it about? In Edo-period Japan, siblings Okou and Seiji run the rental shop Izumoya, but they've also gained a reputation for solving problems and mysteries (many of the supernatural kind). This is thanks to their collection of tsukumogami—old, cherished objects that have become deities over time—who can see and hear what others might miss. … [Read more...] about [Review] We Rent Tsukumogami – Episode 1
[Review] Grand Blue Dreaming – Episode 1
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What's it about? 20-year-old Iori moves to his uncle's seaside town for college, where he quickly gets roped into joining a bro-tastic diving club who primarily spend their time drinking and stripping. … [Read more...] about [Review] Grand Blue Dreaming – Episode 1
[Review] Holmes of Kyoto – Episode 1
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What's it about? High schooler Aoi works part-time at an antiques shop in Kyoto, observing and learning from the young shopkeeper nicknamed "Holmes" who has a keen eye for people and artwork alike. … [Read more...] about [Review] Holmes of Kyoto – Episode 1
[Review] Late Night! The Genius Bakabon – Episode 1
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What's it about? The classic manga The Genius Bakabon gets its first new anime adaptation since the 1970s. Is there still a place for its cast and their brand of comedy in the modern world? … [Read more...] about [Review] Late Night! The Genius Bakabon – Episode 1
[Review] Phantom in the Twilight – Episode 1
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What's it about? Inspired by the letters her great-grandmother sent home, Ton and her best friend Shinyao decide to study abroad in London. When Ton chases after a strange thief who's stolen their luggage, she soon finds herself embroiled in a paranormal battle involving three young men who all work at a cafe founded by her own great-grandmother. What is this organization, and … [Read more...] about [Review] Phantom in the Twilight – Episode 1
[Review] Planet With – Episode 1
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What's it about? After an accident that killed his parents, high schooler Soya wakes up with no memory in a household run by a girl in a maid costume and a giant talking cat. Nevertheless, his life is pleasant enough—until a UFO appears in the sky and a group of superheroes arrive to fight it. Soya's adopted family urges him to fight as well, but it's not the UFO they're after. … [Read more...] about [Review] Planet With – Episode 1
[Review] Harukana Receive – Episode 1
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What's it about? When high schooler Haruka moves to Okinawa to live with her cousin Kanata, she's quickly introduced to (and falls in love with) beach volleyball. But her cousin seems to have a complicated history with the sport. Can the two come together to form a team? … [Read more...] about [Review] Harukana Receive – Episode 1
[Review] Seven Senses of the Re’Union – Episode 1
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What's it about? In the virtual reality MMO Union, a group of six grade-school kids calling their group "Subaru" are known for being unstoppable players—until one of them dies both in-game and out of it. Six years later, Fighter Haruto reluctantly returns to the game's sequel Re'Union to help a classmate with a beginner's quest. But when he opens the chest at the end of the … [Read more...] about [Review] Seven Senses of the Re’Union – Episode 1
[Review] Yotsuiro Biyori – Episode 1
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What's it about? Four young men run a Japanese-style tea house called the "Rokuhoudo" where people in need of a break from their daily lives can come to relax, sip a warm drink, and enjoy a rotating menu of sweets. … [Read more...] about [Review] Yotsuiro Biyori – Episode 1
[Review] Cute High Earth Defense Club HAPPY KISS! – Episode 1
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What's it about? Five high school boys who belong to the "Earth Defense Club (lol)" spend their afternoons goofing around together, but all that changes when a talking otter calling himself Prince Karl appears in the local bathhouse. Karl "hires" them as his (unpaid) Magic Knights so they can bring happiness to the land—and help him become king in the process. … [Read more...] about [Review] Cute High Earth Defense Club HAPPY KISS! – Episode 1
[Review] Libra of Nil Admirari – Episode 1
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What's it about? In order to secure her family's economic future, Kuze Tsugumi's father plans to marry her off to a "new money" man she's never met. But after her younger brother's nearly killed by a cursed tome, Tsugumi develops the ability to see the "auras" of other such books—making her a valuable recruit for the Imperial Library Intelligence Asset Management Bureau, a.k.a … [Read more...] about [Review] Libra of Nil Admirari – Episode 1
[Review] MAJOR 2nd – Episode 1
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What's it about? Daigo had always wanted to play baseball like the rest of his family, but when he struggled to stand out in his first year of little league, he quit after just one season. Now, two years later, the arrival of his dad's old teammate's son may spark his love of the game again. … [Read more...] about [Review] MAJOR 2nd – Episode 1
[Review] HINAMATSURI – Episode 1
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What's it about? Mid-ranking yakuza Yoshifumi Nitta's life takes a series of unexpected turns when he becomes the (initially unwilling) caretaker of Hina, a mysterious girl with powerful psychokinetic abilities. … [Read more...] about [Review] HINAMATSURI – Episode 1
[Review] Gurazeni: Money Pitch – Episode 1
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What's it about? Mid-range pitcher Natsunosuke Bonda is working his hardest as a professional baseball player, trying to make a living for himself in a career defined by limited time and uncertain salaries. … [Read more...] about [Review] Gurazeni: Money Pitch – Episode 1
[Review] Tada Never Falls in Love – Episode 1
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What's it about? When amateur photographer Mitsuyoshi Tada agrees to take the adventurous but absent-minded Teresa Wagner's picture for her, it triggers a string of chance meetings, culminating in the two becoming neighbors and classmates. … [Read more...] about [Review] Tada Never Falls in Love – Episode 1
[Review] GeGeGe no Kitaro – Episode 1
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What's it about? When an unknown force starts turning people into trees, timid Yuta insists it's because of a yokai and that they need to call on the mythic "Kitaro" to defeat it. His friend Mana agrees to send a letter via Yokai Mail—but she never expected Kitaro to actually respond to it! We included GeGeGe no Kitaro on our premiere list with the understanding that, if it … [Read more...] about [Review] GeGeGe no Kitaro – Episode 1
[Versus] After the Rain, Ristorante Paradiso, and the delicate art of the age-gap romance
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CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of adults preying on minors. SPOILERS for the first three episodes of After the Rain and Ristorante Paradiso. At first glance, Ristorante Paradiso and After the Rain bear remarkable similarities. Both are anime adaptations of manga series written by women that center around a May-September romance. Both star a young woman and a middle-aged … [Read more...] about [Versus] After the Rain, Ristorante Paradiso, and the delicate art of the age-gap romance
[My Fave is Problematic] Fushigi Yugi
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CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of sexual assault and transphobia. SPOILERS for the entire Fushigi Yugi series. I first watched Fushigi Yugi when I was 14 years old, and it has been a consistent, even integral part of my life ever since. … [Read more...] about [My Fave is Problematic] Fushigi Yugi
[Review] DARLING in the FRANXX – Episode 1
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What's it about? From a young age, boys and girls are paired up to pilot mechas that defend their world from monsters called “klaxosaurs.” Unable to synchronize with a partner, Hiro feels as if he has no place in the world—until a young pilot known only as Zero Two arrives at his base and invites him to become her “darling.” … [Read more...] about [Review] DARLING in the FRANXX – Episode 1