What’s it about? In order to get revenge for her murdered parents, Asano Rin hires an immortal samurai named Manji to take down their killers. … [Read more...] about [Review] Blade of the Immortal – Episode 1
[Review] NO GUNS LIFE – Episode 1
What’s it about? Inui Juuzo is a relic from another age, modified during the Great War to be a literal weapon. Since the war, society has restructured itself under the Berühren Corporation. Those who take its offers of body modification are known as “Extended.” Juuzo’s aimless days are changed forever when he meets the runaway subject of Berühren’s more sinister, secret … [Read more...] about [Review] NO GUNS LIFE – Episode 1
[Review] Kandagawa Jet Girls – Episode 1
What’s it about? Namiki Rin has come to Tokyo with dreams of becoming a professional jet ski racer like her mother. Her new roommate, Aoi Misa, has lost her passion for the sport until Rin’s enthusiasm revitalizes her. … [Read more...] about [Review] Kandagawa Jet Girls – Episode 1
[Review] Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life? – Episode 1
What’s it about? Mile was once an exceptionally gifted but lonely high school student before getting hit by a truck. Given the chance to be reborn in another world, she asked that her powers be made “average” so that she could finally make friends. The powers that be granted her wish… by averaging the strength of the strongest and weakest creatures in her new world. … [Read more...] about [Review] Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life? – Episode 1
[Review] Babylon – Episode 1
What’s it about? Public prosecutor Seizaki Zen and his assistant have just been assigned a case to investigate kickbacks and false marketing by a pharmaceutical company. But in the process of investigating the files, Seizaki discovers that his case is just the tip of an iceberg. The real story points him to a political scandal with tendrils spreading across the newly … [Read more...] about [Review] Babylon – Episode 1
[Review] Actors: Songs Connection – Episode 1
What’s it about? Transfer student Otonomiya Saku is highly sought after for his vocal range, which the Singing Club is sure will help them nail the song they want to use for the upcoming competition. Other forces are interested in Saku too, and his potential as a conduit for the mysterious “white shadows” that move through the world and supposedly have the power to heal. … [Read more...] about [Review] Actors: Songs Connection – Episode 1
[Review] Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun – Episode 1
What’s it about? Suzuki Iruma thinks his life is over when his parents sell his soul to a demon, but it turns out the demon’s greatest wish is to make Iruma his grandson. Now Iruma’s starting a new life at a new school. There’s just one problem: if anyone finds out he’s human, he’ll be eaten! … [Read more...] about [Review] Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun – Episode 1
[Review] Val x Love – Episode 1
What’s it about? Ever since he was little, people have been scared of Akutsu Takuma’s imposing looks. Takuma insists he’s just fine with this, and would love nothing more than to commit himself to his studies. The problem is that his house has been invaded by the Saotome sisters, nine Valkyries who gain strength by falling in love with their wielder: him! … [Read more...] about [Review] Val x Love – Episode 1
[Review] Azur Lane – Episode 1
What’s it about? Long ago, humanity was driven from exploring the seas by creatures called sirens. To defeat this invading force, they created a battle fleet of girls and young women imbued with the “power of battle ships.” However, an ideological split has divided the four nations of the world: should humanity use the power of Sirens or not? Content Warning: NSFW … [Read more...] about [Review] Azur Lane – Episode 1
[Review] Kemono Michi: Rise Up – Episode 1
What’s it about? During the final match of his career, pro wrestler Shibata Genzo is summoned to another world and asked to wipe out the monsters there. Enraged, he suplexes the princess and dedicates himself instead to improving the relationship between beastpeople and humans. … [Read more...] about [Review] Kemono Michi: Rise Up – Episode 1
[Review] BEM – Episode 1
What’s it about? Sonia Summers is an idealistic cop who’s been transferred to Lower Town, where she faces the realities of a corrupt, uncaring police force. She crosses paths with a monster also being tracked by an otherworldly trio who hope that, by helping humans, they can become human themselves. … [Read more...] about [Review] BEM – Episode 1
[Review] The Demon Girl Next Door – Episode 1
What’s it about? Yuko Yoshida wakes up one day to find she’s grown horns and a tail! It turns out that not only is she descended from a demon, but she’s been tasked with killing a magical girl to lift the curse placed upon her family. Unfortunately, a newbie demon doesn’t stand much chance against a world-saving veteran. … [Read more...] about [Review] The Demon Girl Next Door – Episode 1
[Review] Isekai Cheat Magician – Episode 1
What’s it about? Childhood friends Taichi and Rin find themselves transported to a fantasy world, where they vow that they’re going to survive together. With magic potential off the charts, they’re conscripted as apprentices to the powerful witch Lemiya. Elsewhere, sinister forces are on the hunt for the two teenagers. … [Read more...] about [Review] Isekai Cheat Magician – Episode 1
[Review] Cop Craft – Episode 1
What’s it about? 15 years ago, a gate to another world appeared near the city of San-Teresa. Since then, the beings from the other side of that gate have mixed uneasily with humanity. Detective Kei Matoba’s partner is killed in a drug bust gone bad, and he’s forced to team up with Semanian knight Tilarna Exedilica in order to catch the killer. CONTENT WARNING for racism and … [Read more...] about [Review] Cop Craft – Episode 1
[Review] Ensemble Stars – Episode 1
What’s it about? Anzu is the first student of Yumenosaki Academy’s Production Program, making her the only female student amongst a bunch of handsome idols-in-training—all of them fighting for a chance to shine in the exhibition known as DreamFes. However, the school’s sparkling exterior belies a cutthroat ranking system that privileges only the best of the best. … [Read more...] about [Review] Ensemble Stars – Episode 1
[Review] GRANBELM – Episode 1
What’s it about? A thousand years ago, seven powerful mages sealed away the world’s magic in order to keep humanity from destroying itself. Since then, the descendants of those mages have battled in the Granbelm to see which among them is the strongest. One fateful night, a seemingly average girl named Mangetsu is drawn in and becomes the Granbelm’s newest combatant. … [Read more...] about [Review] GRANBELM – Episode 1
[Review] Wasteful Days of High School Girls – Episode 1
What’s it about? Three friends—Akane, who wants to be a manga artist; Shiori, who wants to be a microbiologist; and Nozomu, who wants to live it up and be popular with boys—are just entering their first year of high school. This is an account of their daily lives. CONTENT WARNING for a predatory teacher … [Read more...] about [Review] Wasteful Days of High School Girls – Episode 1
[Review] Dr. STONE – Episode 1
What’s it about? On the day that Taiju finally screws up the courage to confess to his crush Yuzuriha, a strange light encases the entire human race in stone. 3700 years later, Taiju’s prison erodes away, and he steps out into a world completely retaken by nature. The only other survivor is his mad scientist classmate Senku, who vows to unlock the secret to reversing … [Read more...] about [Review] Dr. STONE – Episode 1
[Review] How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift? – Episode 1
What’s it about? Hibiki joins a gym to lose weight and winds up getting sucked into the strength training program with her classmate Akemi, a full-on beefcake enthusiast. But the road to getting ripped is a long one. CONTENT WARNING for fat-shaming/fatphobia, NSFW screenshots Anime is not good with body diversity, particularly when it comes to female characters. It often … [Read more...] about [Review] How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift? – Episode 1
[Review] To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts – Episode 1
What’s it about? Hank and his unit of super soldiers known as Incarnates were key to turning the war in favor of the outnumbered North, but each faces down a ticking time clock until the experimentation that gave them their powers causes them to lose themselves. On the night before the last battle, Hank loses his best friend and the woman he cares for in one fell swoop; when he … [Read more...] about [Review] To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts – Episode 1