Now that Spring is finally wrapping up, it’s time to glimpse what I plan to cover this summer. Thankfully, it’s not barren compared to last year. As always, this list is subject to change.
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Summer 2024 Anime Preview and Updates
first impressions
Sasayaku You ni Koi o Utau – Episode 1 – Love at First Sight?
It’s Kino Himari’s first day at school. With Miki being in the same school, Himari seems excited. However, she becomes enamored after seeing the lead singer of a light music club performing on stage. You might be wondering how things go after Asanagi Yori receives what might be a love confession.
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Seiyuu Radio no Uraomote – Episode 1 -The Gyaru, and the Serious Idol Seiyuu
Utatane Yasumi (or her actual name, Yumiko) is an idol Seiyuu who is not having much luck in improving her name recognition besides having one notable role. However, her actual side is different from her pure and innocent facade. They obviously don’t get along when she is forced to do a radio program with another girl who pretends to be an idol Seiyuu.
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Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai – Episode 1 – Mahiru and the Mysterious Young Lady
Shibuya may be the flashiest district in Tokyo. Still, Mahiru has given up her dream of being an artist because of haters. However, that changes when she visits a mural and eventually runs into a girl who is not only a fan of Mahiru’s artwork but also a VTuber singer.
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Shuumatsu Train Doko e Iku? – Episode 1 – When 7G Goes Terribly Wrong and Shizuru and Friends Starts an Adventure
It’s a typical day in Japan in the future. What happens if you get taken to activate an unproven 7G network? What can go wrong?
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Metallic Rouge – Episode 1 – The Long Haired Girl and Cheerful Silver-Haired Girl Duo
You might wonder what you will get when you combine Carole and Tuesday, Blade Runner, and Kamen Rider. You get this show. That is people’s impression, although I didn’t watch any of those.
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Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete – Episode 1 – The “Magical Girl” Utena Doesn’t Want to Become
I admit that I am a big fan of Mahou Shoujo anime. What if you recruit an ordinary girl to the dark side that opposes the magical girls she loves? Well, you get this.
…Hoshikuzu Telepath – Episode 1 – A Very Introverted Girl meets Alien Girl
Konohoshi Umika is a very introverted girl who doesn’t feel she can make friends on earth. She yearns to go to outer space and befriend some aliens. Before she knew it, one of her new classmates might be one.
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Hikikomari Kyuuketsuki no Monmon – Episode 1 – The Shut-In Vampire Girl’s Life Turned Upside Down
Komari is a shut-in vampire girl. She would rather stay in her room as she has no strengths. Of course, when Komori wakes up, she sees a maid and is now expected to participate in these war games. Well, her calm and peaceful life is about to change.
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Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou – Episode 1 – Getting Isekai’d and Rae Falls In Love With the Villainess
As expected, the moment fans of the yuri genre have been waiting for is finally here. Ever since Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou/I’m in Love With the Villainess was announced last year for an anime adaptation, I read 4 volumes of the manga in anticipation. Does the first episode live up to my expectations? Absolutely. …
Dekoboko Majo no Oyako Jijou – Episode 1 and 2 – How The Unlikely Family All Started
Alyssa, a 200+-year-old witch who looks young, was in a forest until she found a baby in a basket named Viola. After 16 years of Alyssa raising Viola after adopting her, Viola is already a full-grown woman, but with the maturity of a 16-year-old. Of course, hilarity ensures as she looks after her adopted daughter.
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Fall 2023 Anime Season Preview and Reasons to Join Mastodon/Sakurajima Now
Now that the dismal summer is finally coming to an end, ultimately, it’s time to share my Fall picks. Yes, this is a pretty busy season. Of course, there are two shows I am excited about.
Of course, this list is subject to change.
…Yuki Yuna wa Yusha de Aru – Episodes 1-4 – First Impressions
Since there is not much airing this summer, it’s apparent that I’m going through my backlog. This time, I decided to watch Yuki Yuna wa Yusha de Aru, w magical girl warrior show with slice-of-life moments, at least in the first season.
The show gets darker, especially in the later seasons. Enjoy the happy moments while they last. It gets darker in the second half. Thankfully, we are only covering brief thoughts about the first four episodes. Basically, the introduction to the whole team, the meaning of the Hero Club and what the girls are fighting.
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Atelier Ryza – First Impressions
As expected, we have yet another adaptation of an Atelier game. This time is, Atelier Ryza as Reisalin Stout decides she has had enough of being forced to do farming work and harvesting. With that, she wants to go on an adventure with her friends, which gets her into trouble.
Yes, this episode is two episodes long, clocking in at 48 minutes, but it’s almost how I remembered it. Sure, the animation is a step up compared to the first adaptation of an Atelier game, namely Atelier Escha & Logy.
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BanG Dream! It’s MyGO!!!!! – Episodes 1-2 – Anon’s Quest to Form a Girl Band
Believe it or not, three Bang Dream It’s My Go episodes were released today. However, there is no way I can possibly review three episodes in one day. With that, I’m doing two each week, which should reduce the burden. After all, I work in the office on Thursday. After watching the first two episodes, how did the spinoff fare?
Note: I will be covering two episodes a week instead of three. It’s a bit too much. If that becomes too much for me, I’ll just cover one episode at a time. This just adds to this dismal season.
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Short Summer 2023 Anime Season Picks and Plans
You might be wondering, where is the Summer season preview? Shouldn’t it be out by now? This summer is probably the worst anime season ever in recent years, excluding 2020, for obvious reasons. You can see why?
…Genjitsu no Yohane – Episode 1 – Forced Back Home Finding a New Purpose
I didn’t expect this to air today, but here we are. At last, we see Aqours in a different world as Yoshiko, also known as Yohane, tries to make it in her music career. After all, she wants to do anything but go back to her hometown.
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World Dai Star – Episode 1 – The Second Chance at the Dai Star Dream
Otori Kokona was trying to pass an audition to become a World Dai Star. Still, she feels a bit down getting rejected the first time. So is the second attempt the charm?
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Watashi no Yuri wa Oshigoto Desu! – Episode 1 – Hime Joins a Yuri Cafe to Protect Her Reputation and Same Personalities Don’t Attract?
Finally, the second hype Yuri show of the year is here as Shiraki Hime, a cute high school girl, is forced to work at an all-girls boarding school-themed café. Yes, after that unfortunate accident when she fell down the stairs.
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Spring 2023 Anime Season Preview, More Reasons to Leave Twitter/Rebuild Elsewhere, and Life Updates
With spring approaching, it’s time to glance at the packed spring season and some updates.
As always, this list is subject to change.
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D4DJ All Mix – Episode 1 – Lyrical Lily’s New Monthly Event Plan
While I haven’t finished the first season of D4DJ since I only watched two episodes. Still, it’s probably not entirely required. I can still watch the second season since it focuses primarily on Lyrical Lily. But, as the name implies, will it live up to the potential yuri aspect?
From my knowledge, the first season focused on Happy Around, Peaky P-Key, and Photon Maiden. I’m missing a bit, but I will probably catch up soon. The other two, Merm4id and RONDO, are in the OVA episode, which I will probably cover later this week. For now, I’m going primarily blind.
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Mou Ippon – Episode 1 – Tournament Blunders and Giving Judo Another Try
Sonoda Michi, with Takigawa Sanae, finally competed in their last tournament. However, how the tournament went for Michi caused her to want to quit Judo forever. However, someone tries to convince her otherwise after getting into high school.
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Rougo ni Sonaete Isekai de 8-Man-Mai no Kinka o Tamemasu – Episode 1 – Getting Isekai’d, Temporarily.
As for determining the fourth show to cover, there is two potential to pick out from. First, we will look at Rougo ni Sonaete Isekai de 8-Man-Mai no Kinka o Tamemasu. This is where Mitsuha falls into an imaginary world with no idea where she is.
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Tensei Oujo to Tensai Reijou no Mahou Kakumei – Episode 1 – How the Magical Revolution All Started
With the year of Yuri upon us, it’s time to focus on the first show of several this year. Yes, that show is Tensei Oujo to Tensai Reijou no Mahou Kakumei, and the first episode is what I expected.
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