Akebi’s Sailor Uniform – Episode 1
Akebi’s Sailor Uniform is a beautifully-put-together show with a voyeuristic undercurrent, that doesn’t necessarily affect the overall experience but leaves it (at least, leaves me) feeling… off.
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The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest – Episode 1
I can tell you right off the bat that this show isn’t interested in reinventing the wheel.
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My Dress-Up Darling – Episode 1
This has the makings of an exceptional rom-com, with a couple of caveats.
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World’s End Harem – Episode 1
I was honestly expecting to be laughing my way throughout this premiere, because who read the synopsis and didn’t laugh? But then I had to sit through the whole thing.
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Cue! – Episode 1
Cue is a perfectly fine anime that offers up a solid enough premiere that’s well-executed, mildly memorable, and promises more in the coming weeks as the plot finds its legs.
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SLOW LOOP – Episode 1
There’s nothing wrong with Slow Loop (except some potential yellow flags in the dynamic between these soon-to-be stepsisters, which I’ll get to in a second) but it just doesn’t earn the kind of gold star I know this genre can.
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Girls’ Frontline – Episode 1
Personifying war machines (or just putting cute girls in them) is a trope by this point, and I want to say it’s not inherently harmful in and of itself. Still, I can’t shake the feeling that the very premise of this show relies on detaching killing machines from their historical (or current!) context. Yes, these girls represent assault rifles and are shooting assault rifles, but don’t worry about it, they’re only using them to shoot evil robots. And don’t they look cool?
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In the Land of Leadale – Episode 1
A simple, laidback isekai that never touches on the ableism of the actual isekai-ing of its protagonist.
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Police in a Pod – Episode 1
Police in a Pod is copaganda dressed up to look nicely animated and “funny”, but remains copaganda nonetheless.
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Orient – Episode 1
So what’s the verdict for Orient? A strong OK. It ticks off the general checklist of what you might expect of a shounen series.
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Tokyo 24th Ward – Episode 1
This episode lost and won my trust probably about six times in the course of 48-minutes, and I’m still not sure what to think of it beyond a general “alright, I’m listening.”
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Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean – Episodes 1-2
I’ve been looking forward to Stone Ocean getting adapted ever since I first dipped my toe into the sea we called Jojo’s fandom. Not only did it star a female protagonist, but the kind of heroine I crave: equally capable of anger and silliness, and prone to vulgarity. I hadn’t met her yet, but I loved her, and knew she was destined to become my favorite Jojo.
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Blade Runner: Black Lotus – Episode 1
Blade Runner: Black Lotus offers up a gorgeous premiere that has a somewhat go-nowhere premiere filled with tidbits that built the world, but don’t feel compelling.
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2021 Fall Three Episode Check-In
This is a Fall of firsts–including the tentative death of Netflix jail (kinda). Join us as we check in on some hotly anticipated adaptations.
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High Guardian Spice – Episode 1
Despite all the grief this show has attracted over the years, mostly by people appalled a show could be marketed as explicitly queer and then the relative media silence that relegated it mostly forgotten since it was announced 2017, High Guardian Spice debuts as a comfy and, above all, enjoyable show.
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Anime Feminist Recommendations of Summer 2021
This summer’s recs are definitely a case of quality over quantity.
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Komi Can’t Communicate – Episode 1
A cute normal boy meets anxious girl comedy that’s definitely gonna be a romcom that will satisfy folks looking for a charming slice of life this season, with a few issues and concerns regarding Netflix’s handling of the subtitles.
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2021 Fall Premiere Digest
This fall brings passion projects by big-name creators, long-awaited adaptations, and some unexpected surprises!
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Lupin the 3rd: Part 6 – Episode 1
Does a bromance await Fiction’s Greatest Detective and Greatest Thief? Is Watson still out there hoping his beau will save him? Is Zenigata going to get, like, supes jealous about this new inspector honing in on his man? Stay tuned to this season’s most stylish fanfic to find out!
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Ranking of Kings – Episode 1
Prince Bojji is deaf and dreams of becoming a great king someday. Despite the ridicule he gets, he continues to put a smile on his face and follow his dreams.
