first impressions

Midseason Impressions – Uchi no Shishou wa Shippo ga Nai and Kantai Collection, and Twitter Alternatives

November 6, 2022 by Chikorita157 6 Comments

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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Category: Kantai Collection, Site Updates, Uchi no Shishou wa Shippo ga NaiTag: first impressions, impressions, updates

Bocchi the Rock – Episode 1 – Resolving Social Anxieties with Playing Music?

October 8, 2022 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

Hitori having trouble making friends, this feels very familiar.

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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Category: Bocchi the RockTag: comedy, first impressions, music

Akiba Maid Sensou – Episode 1 – You Are An Akiba Maid

October 6, 2022 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

No, this is not any CGDCT maid cafe show. Far from it.

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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Category: Akiba Maid SensouTag: action, first impressions, maid

Do It Yourself – Episode 1 – Serufu’s First Taste of Building Things

October 5, 2022 by Chikorita157 1 Comment

Wait, she has a pet pig that wears sun glasses?

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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Category: Do It YourselfTag: comedy, first impressions

Shinmai Renkinjutsushi no Tenpo Keiei – Episode 1 – Studying Hard and Becoming an Alchemist for Riches

October 3, 2022 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

I admit that seeing Sarasa with overgrown bangs covering her eyes reminds me of another woman.

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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Category: Shinmai Renkinjutsushi no Tenpo KeieiTag: fantasy, first impressions

Uchi no Shishou wa Shippo ga Nai – Episode 1 – Mameda the Amateur Trickster and the Rakugoka

September 30, 2022 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

Mameda comes to a big city to trick some people. Can she pull it off?

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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Category: Uchi no Shishou wa Shippo ga NaiTag: comedy, fantasy, first impressions

Fall 2022 Anime Season Preview and State of the Blog

September 16, 2022 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

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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Category: Season Previews, Site UpdatesTag: fall 2022, first impressions

Prima Doll – Episode 1 – The Awakening

July 9, 2022 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

This pink-haired doll finally wakes up, but wonders where she is.

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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Category: Prima DollTag: drama, first impressions, key, moe

Luminous Witches – Episode 1 – Ginny and the Special Voice

July 3, 2022 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

With that light, her life has finally changed.

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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Category: Luminous WitchesTag: first impressions, idol, music

Lycoris Recoil – Episode 1 – Cheerful Girl Meets Aloof Dark-Haired Girl

July 2, 2022 by Chikorita157 6 Comments

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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Category: Lycoris RecoilTag: action, first impressions

Summer 2022 Anime Season Preview and State of the Blog

June 14, 2022 by Chikorita157 12 Comments

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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Category: Season PreviewsTag: first impressions, summer 2022

The Rest of Spring 2022 Anime Impressions – Shachiku-san and Birdie Wing

April 10, 2022 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

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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Category: Birdie Wing, Shachiku-san wa Youjo Yuurei ni IyasaretaiTag: first impressions

RPG Fudousan – Episode 1 – House Hunting in Fantasy World

April 6, 2022 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

Kotone looks forward to her new life in the city.

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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Category: RPG FudousanTag: comedy, fanservice, fantasy, first impressions, moe

Shokei Shoujo no Virgin Road – Episode 1 – The Assassin Prestress

April 1, 2022 by Chikorita157 5 Comments

She might look like a cute prestress, but she has a hidden secret.

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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Category: Shokei Shoujo no Virgin RoadTag: fantasy, first impressions, isekai, yuri

Spring 2022 Anime Season Preview

March 10, 2022 by Chikorita157 1 Comment

With winter is ending very soon, it’s time to share some shows I plan to cover. Of course, since there is a lot of shows, understandably I won’t be covering everything. As always, this list is subject to change. Also, I will share some site updates as well.

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Category: Love Live, Machikado Mazoku, Mahou Shoujo Madoka MagicaTag: first impressions, spring 2022

Dolls’ Frontline – Episode 1 – The Surprise Attack

January 9, 2022 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

AR Team is ready to fulfill their mission.

With the aftermath of the supposed World War III, fought by human like robots, Tactical Dolls, based off guns used in military. Of course, the elite AR team from the Griffin team is on a mission to get some information from Sangvis.

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Category: Dolls' FrontlineTag: action, first impressions, science fiction

Akebi-chan no Sailor Fuku – Episode 1 – The Start of the Dream

January 8, 2022 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Besides her father coming to visit, Komichi seems excited about her first day of school.

Akebi Komichi is a girl who has big dream. One of them is wearing the sailor uniform at the school her mother went to. Of course, she finds out a surprise that she wasn’t expecting.

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Category: Akebi-chan no Sailor FukuTag: first impressions, slice of life

Cue – Episode 1 – Start of the Voice Actress Dream

January 8, 2022 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

It’s obvious that Haruna is nervous when it comes to that scene.

Haruna dreams of becoming a voice actress. While she seems to have an initial pitfall, she is hopeful as she joins a new talent agency, AirBLUE.

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Category: Cue!Tag: anime industry, first impressions, idol

Slow Loop – Episode 1 – The Faithful Encounter

January 7, 2022 by Chikorita157 2 Comments

Hiyori enjoys the day fishing. Once she finally decides to go home, she meets a girl that decides to take her clothes off, revealing a swimsuit. It’s obvious where this is heading.

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Category: Slow LoopTag: comedy, first impressions, moe

Sorairo Utility – OVA Review

January 3, 2022 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

At last, Minami plays golf for the first time with Ayaka and Haruka.

Before the start of the new year, the first of the of the winter anime began airing. Sorairo Utility, while I thought was a TV series is just a one-shot 14-minute OVA. I guess it’s time to share my impressions of it.

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Category: ReviewsTag: final impressions, first impressions, moe, sports

Winter 2022 Anime Season Preview

December 29, 2021 by Chikorita157 4 Comments

With 2021 finally ending, it’s time to look at some of the shows I plan to watch in Winter 2022. As always, this list is subject to change.

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Category: UncategorizedTag: fall 2021, first impressions

Puraore! Pride of Orange – Episode 1 – The Start of the Idol Girls’ Ice Hockey Journey

October 6, 2021 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

Yep, this game is set in the future, but it shreds light what happens next.

Of course, Manaka decides to try something new after a day of embroidering. It becomes obvious what it is.

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Category: Puraore! Pride of OrangeTag: first impressions, idol, sports

Selection Project – Episode 1 – The Surprising Outcome

October 2, 2021 by Chikorita157 3 Comments

Suzune has a dream, but can she overcome her illness to do so?

Miyama Suzune despite having a chronic illness during her childhood develops a dream to become an idol. She almost has a chance to make that dream become true in the semifinals. However, something happens that might affect the outcome.

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Category: Selection ProjectTag: drama, first impressions, idol, music