NieR: Automata Ver 1.1A – Episode 1
Nier: Automata is not a work that should be adapted into a passive medium. But here it is, and so we must proceed.
Winter 2023 Tag
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The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World – Episode 1
Surprisingly enjoyable due to the effort it takes establishing a more interesting background for its lead than “modern teenager or salaryman.”
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Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World For My Retirement – Episode 1
Intentional or otherwise, the colonial spirit of the heroine’s endeavor—in which an enlightened traveller improves the sorry lives of the locals by bringing them “proper” technology—screams off the screen.
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TRIGUN STAMPEDE – Episode 1
An easy recommendation for action fans with some odd quirks for returning viewers.
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Giant Beasts of Ars – Episode 1
The problem ultimately is the entire episode felt completely disjointed and it’s not entirely sure what kind of tone it wants to convey.
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Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte – Episode 1
A certified delight adapted by one of the most veteran shoujo anime writers in the game.
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Spy Classroom – Episode 1
Spy Classroom has all the makings of a pretty good show, but unfortunately, doesn’t use its spy cast to steal the secret to making a memorable premiere.
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The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World – Episode 1
The Iceblade Sorcerer might be full of magic, but unfortunately, none of that translates to its shoddy animation nor the cast at large.
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Farming Life in Another World – Episode 1
It’s weird to see what’s effectively a hobby anime so disinterested in what makes the genre tick.
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Sugar Apple Fairy Tale – Episode 1
Sugar Apple Fairy Tale is a promising premiere that’s complicated as hell from a feminist analysis perspective.
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ONIMAI: I’m Now Your Sister! – Episode 1
Gender antics abound in a show that could have been the opposite of what it is: a fetishistic romp about one sibling forcibly feminizing the other for their own good with no nuance about actual trans experiences to be found.
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Revenger – Episode 1
It nails the vibe of the 00s fantastical revenge drama, but it remains to be seen whether this is going to be Urobuchi on or off his game.
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The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague – Episode 1
Cool Girl meets Actual Cool Guy who Can Make Snow in a premiere that feels like a Wotakoi-esque successor with yokai and a cozy, relatable plot centered around falling in love.
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Tomo-chan is a Girl! – Episode 1
Girl likes Guy and Guy like Girl…as a best bud because he can’t perceive her femininity. And yes, that’s the joke, which really undercuts a show that has potential to be very cute.
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The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady – Episode 1
A dazzling yuri fantasy series with a lot of potential to grow.
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Ningen Fushin: Adventurers Who Don’t Believe in Humanity Will Save the World – Episode 1
Generally competent with one big shadow hanging over it.
