An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride – Episode 1
Sometimes you experience a piece of media that’s just ideologically rancid all the way down, despite it loudly singing that that’s absolutely not so.
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The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases – Episode 1
If it were a more competent production, I might feel slightly conflicted about how to respond to it. Luckily, it’s the kind of piss-poor execution that could ruin even the most brilliant, creative idea, so I can just kind of point and laugh.
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I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Skill – Episode 1
Gatekeep, Grimoire, Guy Boss! We’ve got another protagonist centered on getting want they want with a commoner reincarnated as prince who just wants to read and study magic. Hip hip hurray!
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Re:Monster – Episode 1
The opening is impressively bad, and the rest of the episode has the gall to settle into mediocrity.
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Train to the End of the World – Episode 1
This is an anime-original project written by Yokote Michiko. With this one sentence, a non-insignificant number of you will be able to make up your minds about whether to check out this premiere.
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Gods’ Games We Play – Episode 1
Play a game with the gods and take a gamble on this just okay premiere about gods playing games and humans playing against gods that debuted with a day one dub in multiple languages.
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Spice and Wolf: MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF – Episode 1
It’s slow-going and softly-spoken, which means Spice and Wolf won’t be for everyone. But honestly, for me it’s a refreshing change of pace.
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Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included – Episode 1
Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included is a magical girlfriend anime with absolutely no thoughts in its head.
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2024 Winter Three-Episode Check-In
This has been a season of reversals so far, with strong premieres stumbling and wobbly starts finding their stride. Check out the shows in need of a second look!
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Anime Feminist’s Favorite Films of 2023
We’re trying something new this year! Folks have requested more coverage of films, and we aim to please. Welcome to our first year-end film recommendation round-up!
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Anime Feminist’s Top Picks for 2023
2023 saw some massive franchises retire, others make history, and old favorites return. Settle in and check out our favorites from the year that was!
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Anime Feminist Recommendations of Fall 2023
We close out another Fall with something for just about everyone, from superheroes to work rom-coms to conspiracy thrillers.
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2024 Winter Premiere Digest
Get out of the winter chill and enjoy some cozy food and cool ladies.
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Brave Bang Bravern! – Episode 1
Take to the skies and fight for humanity with Bang Brave Bravern, a premiere that’s got a lot of potential and spunk.
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Meiji Gekken: 1874 – Episode 1
Meiji Gekken: 1874 transports viewers to the Meiji Era where plots abound, schemers are scheming and…historical fiction really leans into the fictional aspect at times.
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BUCCHIGIRI!?! – Episode 1
BUCCHIGIRI!?! has so much going on that it’s hard to really nail down anything except that I had a ton of fun watching the first episode, and I can’t wait to see more, problematic or not.
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The Weakest Tamer Begins a Journey to Pick Up Trash – Episode 1
Tame your expectations in this premiere that has promise but might split your opinion on weather it’s iskeai trash or truly treasure.
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Delusional Monthly Magazine – Episode 1
The ghost of an ’80s American cartoon has appeared in the seasonal lineup.
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Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! – Episode 1
Cherry Magic is a sweet, low-key little BL romance that I’m interested in exploring more of.
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The Witch and the Beast – Episode 1
There’s already a lot to unpack from just the first episode of this gritty and stylish fantasy. Witch burnings! Ritual sacrifice! Complicated questions of gender! A shark kaiju!
