A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof – Episode 1
When ninja and assassin meet, kunai will fly and lives will end. Question is, will your laughter also perish in this kind of bland premiere?
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The Shiunji Family Children – Episode 1
Bless its heart, The Shiunji Family Children really wants me to take its “but they’re not blood related!” plot seriously.
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Apocalypse Hotel – Episode 1
A remarkably lonely premiere that uses the apocalypse to explore a Sisyphus-like absurd heroine robot.
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ZatsuTabi -That’s Journey- – Episode 1
The characters are thin, but if you like travel shows this might be a relaxing watch.
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#COMPASS2.0 ANIMATION PROJECT – Episode 1
This gacha game adaptation is probably the weakest show this season has to offer.
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Mobile Suit Gundam: Gquuuuuux – Episode 1
This new entry has a high barrier to entry to new fans, but is well worth the confusion
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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes – Episode 1
Its exploration of vigilantes has the chance to do something interesting, though the franchise is still pretty bad at writing women.
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Umamusume: Cinderella Gray – Episode 1
We’re off to the races with a rags to riches origin story entry into the Umamusume franchise that’s perfect for anyone and everyone who’s ever been vaguely interested in what this series is all about.
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Summer Pockets – Episode 1
It’s like I’ve been sent 20 years back in time in the worst possible way.
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WITCH WATCH – Episode 1
Star light, star bright. First star I see tonight. A witch I may, a witch I might, see Witch Watch and laugh tonight because this premiere is pretty okay and perfect viewing if you’re looking for something to invest in that’s low commitment viewing.
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The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl – Episode 1
On one hand, this is fairly standard “refusal of the call to adventure” stuff. On the other, there’s a gendered element that gives this a different dynamic.
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Anne Shirley – Episode 1
A gorgeous new take on a proto-shoujo classic that pays homage to older adaptation while welcoming in new viewers.
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LAZARUS – Episode 1
Step forty minutes into the future to a pain-free society that comes at the ultimate cost and sets up a story well worth engaging with.
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Maebashi Witches – Episode 1
Magic is easy when you’ve got friends, but in this premiere, Yuina is still finding her footing alongside four other magical girls tasked with helping others before they get full control of their powers.
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Kowloon Generic Romance – Episode 1
This is a rich premiere that bubbles with a mix of affection and suspicion for that thorny concept of “nostalgia.”
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TO BE HERO X – Episode 1
What sets this apart from My Hero Academia is that the series leans into exploring the commodification of heroes as a product rather than examining the deep implications of what it means to be a “hero.”
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From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman – Episode 1
This isn’t just any old harem: it’s a middle-aged man and his former/current students.
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CLASSIC★STARS – Episode 1
CLASSIC★STARS aims to strike a chord by combining European classical music stylings with j-pop rock and a hefty dose of camp, and it’s glorious.
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YAIBA Samurai Legend – Episode 1
Nostalgia is a double-edged sword, so it’s a good thing this kid knows a thing or two about swinging swords around.
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The Dinner Table Detective – Episode 1
Heiress by day, Detective by night, this premiere will have you trying to find all the clues for what went wrong with such a fun premise.
