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?
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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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Winter 2023 Anime Season Preview, Site Updates or Why I Stopped Posting on Twitter
With the year almost over, it’s time to look at what I plan to watch in the winter. I will also go over some plans for this blog. Also, I will share the reason why I stopped posting anything besides blog posts on Twitter.
As always, this list is subject to change
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Midseason Impressions – Uchi no Shishou wa Shippo ga Nai and Kantai Collection, and Twitter Alternatives
Now we are at the halfway point of the fall season. So with that, I will share my mid-season thoughts on Uchi no Shishou wa Shippo ga Nai and first impressions for Kantai Collection Second Season.
Also, I will share what I am working on for the Twitter alternative, as things have been going downhill since Musk took over. Given the rising amount of hate speech and chaos with advertisers pulling out and layoffs over the past week, some are concerned that the downfall of Twitter is near. I thought of that and started to create an alternative to it.
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Bocchi the Rock – Episode 1 – Resolving Social Anxieties with Playing Music?
Gotou Hitori is a very introverted girl who has no friends. However, seeing something on TV sparked her interest in playing the guitar. However, joining a band seemed like a pipe dream, given her crippling social anxieties, until someone invited her.
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Akiba Maid Sensou – Episode 1 – You Are An Akiba Maid
Nagomi dreams of working at a maid café with the dream of wearing cute maid outfits and acting cute to her patrons. Of course, she doesn’t realize what other things the job entails. Or how vicious the maids are in Akihabara
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Do It Yourself – Episode 1 – Serufu’s First Taste of Building Things
The girls are living in the future with self-driving buses that Elon Musk probably came up with and delivery drones. However carefree and clumsy, Serufu decides to take the safe route as her childhood friend, Miku, gets into an elite school. However, when Serufu discovers a mishap, her life is about to change.
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Shinmai Renkinjutsushi no Tenpo Keiei – Episode 1 – Studying Hard and Becoming an Alchemist for Riches
Sarasa had high hopes as her parents left to transport some goods for their business. Sadly, they didn’t make it back, but she is determined to create her own business through the power of alchemy. This sounds awfully familiar.
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Uchi no Shishou wa Shippo ga Nai – Episode 1 – Mameda the Amateur Trickster and the Rakugoka
Mameda, a female tanuki, wants to follow in her father’s footsteps and play tricks on humans. But unfortunately, it seems that her old tricks will not work in the modern era until a lady captivates her with her comedic storytelling that deceives Mameda.
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Fall 2022 Anime Season Preview and State of the Blog
With summer finally ending, it’s time to share some potential picks to watch for this season. Also, I want to address the state of this blog, as things haven’t improved since I last addressed it but have gotten worse. As a result, I became more frustrated as the season went on.
As always, this list is subject to change
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Prima Doll – Episode 1 – The Awakening
I was tired after returning home from vacation after a chaotic week. As a result, I decided not to watch Prima Doll yesterday. After all, I wasn’t quite in the mood to watch something sad yesterday. However, now that I am well-rested, I suppose now is time to share my thoughts on the first episode.
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Luminous Witches – Episode 1 – Ginny and the Special Voice
First Lieutenant Grace’s days on the battlefield are over. She tries to convince the higher-ups to expand her squadron, focusing on musical performances instead of combat. However, her efforts are fruitless until she witnesses a girl who is a witch that can sing.
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Lycoris Recoil – Episode 1 – Cheerful Girl Meets Aloof Dark-Haired Girl
Takina messed up big time by not following orders. As a result, she ends up with a fate worse than losing her position or might be a blessing in surprise.
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Summer 2022 Anime Season Preview and State of the Blog
With spring coming to an end, it’s time to look at what I plan to watch during the summer. As expected, this list is subject to change. Also, I address my continued blogging frustrations as well.
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The Rest of Spring 2022 Anime Impressions – Shachiku-san and Birdie Wing
Of course, the spring season is so packed with shows that I can’t possibly cover them all. With that, it’s time to share my short impressions on the remaining shows that I do not plan to cover.
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RPG Fudousan – Episode 1 – House Hunting in Fantasy World
Kotone finally moves to a large city for her new job. Of course, she is going to need to find a place to live first.
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Shokei Shoujo no Virgin Road – Episode 1 – The Assassin Prestress
When one ends up in another world, they expect to receive special powers and go on an adventure of some sorts. Of course, a young male student finds out that going to another world might probably not the best thing after all. Probably worse than getting hit by a truck, a usual cliche of isekai genre stories.
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