What’s it about? The freelancers of the Kotobuki Flight Squadron are the best there is, flying missions normal air squadrons can’t handle and taking orders from the mysterious Madame LouLou. … [Read more...] about [Review] The Magnificent KOTOBUKI – Episode 1
[Review] Bermuda Triangle ~ Colorful Pastrale – Episode 1
What’s it about? Sonata and her friends are mermaids living in the small village of Parrel, where days pass quietly. A girl named Canon’s arrival from the big city sets changes in motion, including the discovery of an old abandoned theater. … [Read more...] about [Review] Bermuda Triangle ~ Colorful Pastrale – Episode 1
[Review] Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka – Episode 1
What’s it about? The invasion of the Disas necessitated the creation of a special combat unit: magical girls who gained special powers by fusing with spirits. Three years after the Disas were driven out, Asuka is attempting to attend high school like a normal teen—but defeating the Big Bad didn’t mean the end of conflict. … [Read more...] about [Review] Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka – Episode 1
[Review] Girly Air Force – Episode 1
What’s it about? Kei and his sister Minghua were evacuating from Shanghai when their ship was attacked by the mysterious alien Xi. They were saved by a mysterious red plane, which Kei was unable to forget. Tracking it down to the Komatsu JASDF military base, he learns that the plane is part of a special program made to fight the Xi—and that he has a special calming effect on … [Read more...] about [Review] Girly Air Force – Episode 1
[Review] kemurikusa. – Episode 1
What’s it about? A group of sisters living in a dangerous post-apocalyptic cityscape spend their time looking for water to feed the tree that gives them their special powers. Their world is shaken up when they come across a human boy who seems to have extra-sensory powers. … [Read more...] about [Review] kemurikusa. – Episode 1
[Review] The Promised Neverland – Episode 1
What’s it about? Emma, Ray and Norman live with their siblings at the Grace Field House orphanage. Their lives are happy, and they love their mother Isabella very much. Every day they take tests and play tag while waiting to be adopted, and there is a gate in the forest they must never ever go near. … [Read more...] about [Review] The Promised Neverland – Episode 1
[Review] WATATEN!: an Angel Flew Down to Me – Episode 1
What’s it about? Miyako lives at home with her mother and fifth-grade sister, and her passion is creating cosplay. When her little sister Hinata brings a friend over, Miyako suddenly finds herself in love. … [Read more...] about [Review] WATATEN!: an Angel Flew Down to Me – Episode 1
[Review] Dororo – Episode 1
What’s it about? Lord Daigo Kagemitsu, in order to further his ambitions, made a deal with 12 demons that resulted in his son being born without eyes, ears, skin, limbs, or a nose. The child was cast out, surviving by the midwife’s kindness. 16 years later, a young thief name Dororo encounters a wandering swordsman with swords for arms and the ability to cut down … [Read more...] about [Review] Dororo – Episode 1
[Review] Pastel Memories – Episode 1
What’s it about? A mysterious mist descended over Japan, causing the otaku shops of Akihabara to go out of business en masse and the public to begin losing their memories of media they loved. The girls of the Rabbit Shed Shop are humanity’s last defense, traveling between dimensions to wipe out a mysterious “virus.” … [Read more...] about [Review] Pastel Memories – Episode 1
[Review] The Price of Smiles – Episode 1
What’s it about? On the day of her 12th birthday, Princess Yuki is expected to fully step into the role of ruling her country. An optimist who’s never left the capital, Yuki sends a delegation to the border of the neighboring Empire in hopes of lending aid—but her generals have been keeping the seriousness of the conflict from her. … [Read more...] about [Review] The Price of Smiles – Episode 1
[Review] Saint Seiya Saintia Sho – Episode 1
What’s it about? When they were children, Shoko and Kyoko were visited by a mysterious man in gold armor claiming Shoko was the key to an evil god being unleashed. Kyoko vowed to become strong to protect her sister; five years later, Shoko is reunited with her sister as mysterious forces begin to target them. … [Read more...] about [Review] Saint Seiya Saintia Sho – Episode 1
[Review] Back Street Girls -GOKUDOLS- – Episode 1
What’s it about? Three screw-up yakuza are forced to transition in order to perform as female idols and make money for their boss. For a while now, Netflix has had an irritating habit of branding anime that they have exclusive streaming rights to as “Netflix Originals,” even if their sole involvement with the series is as distributors. I’ve always found that a little bit … [Read more...] about [Review] Back Street Girls -GOKUDOLS- – Episode 1
[History] Flowers for Zoisite: How Sailor Moon’s iconic queer villains raised the bar
CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of homophobia and transphobia. SPOILERS for Sailor Moon Season One and romances in Please Save My Earth. Sailor Moon turned twenty-five last year and, despite a few rough edges, it’s aged remarkably well. The series has garnered deserved accolades for its strong female friendships, memorable visuals, and forward-looking representation. But … [Read more...] about [History] Flowers for Zoisite: How Sailor Moon’s iconic queer villains raised the bar
[Review] As Miss Beelzebub likes. – Episode 1
What’s it about? Hell is a kingdom staffed by fallen angels and ruled, in Satan’s absence, by the demon Beelzebub—and lower demon Mullin has recently stepped into the job of her attendant. She’s not exactly the imposing figure he imagined, but one thing he can’t get over is how cute she is. … [Read more...] about [Review] As Miss Beelzebub likes. – Episode 1
[Review] My Sister, My Writer – Episode 1
What’s it about? Yu is an aspiring light novel author, but he can’t seem to make it out of the slush pile. His sister Suzuka, on the other hand, just netted the newcomer grand prize for a novel about a little sister in love with her older brother. Worried about breaking school rules against part-time jobs and their parents’ disapproval, Suzuka asks Yu to pose as the book’s … [Read more...] about [Review] My Sister, My Writer – Episode 1
[Review] Anima Yell! – Episode 1
What’s it about? After being captivated by a cheer demonstration, Kohane enters high school determined to join the cheer club—unfortunately, her school doesn’t have one. Looks like getting a team together will be her first big challenge! … [Read more...] about [Review] Anima Yell! – Episode 1
[Review] GOBLIN SLAYER – Episode 1
What’s it about? An unnamed young healer joins her first adventuring party, hoping to save some kidnapped girls from goblins. The inexperienced group is quickly overwhelmed and one by one meet terrible fates, until by chance the healer is saved by an armored man known only as “Goblin Slayer.” … [Read more...] about [Review] GOBLIN SLAYER – Episode 1
[Review] Ms. Vampire who lives in my neighborhood – Episode 1
What’s it about? Akari goes to the woods hoping to find the “doll-girl” of local urban legend—but she finds a vampire instead! Fortunately, Sophie isn’t the people-eating type, and it isn’t long before Akari is visiting every day and dreaming about being together forever. … [Read more...] about [Review] Ms. Vampire who lives in my neighborhood – Episode 1
[Review] DAKAICHI -I’m being harassed by the sexiest man of the year- – Episode 1
What’s it about? Takato Saijyo has been the star of the entertainment world for twenty years, ever since his debut as a child actor. However, his spot as the number-one ranked sex symbol has recently been usurped by young upstart Junta Azumaya. When the two wind up working together on a drama, Junta reveals he’s head over heels for his senpai. … [Read more...] about [Review] DAKAICHI -I’m being harassed by the sexiest man of the year- – Episode 1
[Review] UzaMaid! – Episode 1
What’s it about? Master Sergeant Kamoi Tsubame has recently left military service and is looking for a job, preferably one that will let her work with a “tiny young white girl” she can dress up. She happens across a want-ad for a maid and finds herself the caretaker of Misha, a girl who recently lost her mother and managed to drive off every other maid her father has … [Read more...] about [Review] UzaMaid! – Episode 1