The last few years have seen a boom in the English-language yuri market, with more and more manga about queer romance between women making it to shelves. The rare yuri titles of the 2000s either tended toward the Class-S genre (stories set in high school that are mostly about emotionally intense relationships presumed to be “practice” for romances with men), as re-popularized … [Read more...] about [Feature] The Beginner’s Guide to Yuri Manga
[Review] SARAZANMAI – Episode 1
CONTENT WARNING: NSFW images What’s it about? ERROR 404 FILE NOT FOUND. Probably a metaphor or some shit (definitely a metaphor or some shit). Hold on, let me try that again. … [Read more...] about [Review] SARAZANMAI – Episode 1
[Review] The Helpful Fox Senko-san – Episode 1
What’s it about? Nakano Kuroto’s soul is infected by darkness from the stress of daily life. Fortunately for him, he has some heavenly help on his side; namely, the fox god Senko-san, who’s arrived to make his life a little easier. … [Read more...] about [Review] The Helpful Fox Senko-san – Episode 1
[Review] ROBIHACHI – Episode 1
What’s it about? Robby’s life has been plagued with misfortune: every investment has fallen through, and now he’s up to his eyeballs in debt. In a last-ditch attempt to find his fortune, he charts a course toward Isekandar, a planet where your dreams supposedly come true. Fortunately for him, the debt collector on his heels switches sides in hopes that Robby will show him … [Read more...] about [Review] ROBIHACHI – Episode 1
[Review] Midnight occult civil servants – Episode 1
What’s it about? Miyako Arata has just been transferred to the Shinjuku Nocturnal Community Relations Division, which is dedicated to keeping the ward’s peace and making life better for its citizens—or so the paperwork says. What it doesn’t mention is that the division specifically deals with supernatural beings. Initially unaware that he had powers at all, Miyako quickly … [Read more...] about [Review] Midnight occult civil servants – Episode 1
[Review] Fairy gone – Episode 1
What’s it about? The War of Unification ravaged the land for many years, with the secret weapon of the winning side being “Fairy Soldiers”—individuals who became hosts for fairies and thus gained the ability to summon them in battle. As a child, Marlya’s village was burned and she was separated from her childhood friend Veronica, and joined the mafia in hopes of finding her … [Read more...] about [Review] Fairy gone – Episode 1
[Review] Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu – Episode 1
What’s it about? All through elementary school, Hitori’s only friend was Kai. When it turns out they’re going to different middle school, Kai gives Hitori a challenge: she won’t be Hitori’s friend again until Hitori has made friends with every person in her homeroom class. … [Read more...] about [Review] Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu – Episode 1
[Creator Spotlight] Soubi Yamamoto: This BL Auteur Makes Her Own OVAs
Soubi Yamamoto is a wunderkind who could fit right in as an anime protagonist: premiering as a director at just 20 years old, Yamamoto hit the ground running and hasn’t let up, becoming well-loved among fans of indie BL for her This Boy… series of OVAs. She describes herself as trying her hand at a little bit of everything, from manga to radio dramas and movies, but ending up … [Read more...] about [Creator Spotlight] Soubi Yamamoto: This BL Auteur Makes Her Own OVAs
[Review] The Magnificent KOTOBUKI – Episode 1
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