25 - Random Curiosity

Hibike! Euphonium 2 – 08

By Samu November 25, 2016

「かぜひきラプソデイー」 (Kazehiki Rapusodi)
"Rhapsody in Flu"

It may not have been last season's equivalent episode, but we did get fluffy Kumiko instead.

First Impressions Flip Flappers

Flip Flappers – 08

By Passerby November 25, 2016

「ピュアブレーカー」 (Pyuaburēkā )
"Pure Breaker"

'Well, this is an interesting metropolis with some intriguing desig---LOOK OUT, LASER PARROTS!'

First Impressions Stella no Mahou

Stella no Mahou – 08

By Takaii November 24, 2016

「デバッグなめたらダメだよ？」 (Debaggu Nametara Damedayo?)
"Dont Underestimate Debuggers?"

I'm not sure if this was the best way to describe this week's episode, but to me it felt really meme-y.

Ajin First Impressions

Ajin – 20

By Guardian Enzo November 22, 2016

「クロちゃん, もう一度だけ」 (Kuro-chan, Mou Ichido dake)
"Kuro-chan, just once more please"

Shows which eloquently speak for themselves don't lend themselves to a lot of interpretation, especially when they're as straightforward and direct as Ajin is.

3-gatsu no Lion First Impressions

3-gatsu no Lion – 07

By Takaii November 21, 2016

「Chapter.13 神さまの子供（その③) / Chapter.14 大切なもの。大切なこと。/ Chapter.15 将棋おしえて」 (Chapter.13 Kami-sama no Kodomo (Sono (3)) / Chapter.14 Taisetsunamono. Taisetsunakoto / Chapter.15 Shougi Oshiete ()
"Chapter 13 Child of God Part 3 / Chapter 14 Important Things. Important Matters / Chapter 15 Teach Me How To Play Shogi"

It's hard to describe exactly how I felt, but I was in tears when a little bit of color finally entered Rei's life.

First Impressions Udon no Kuni

Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 07

By Guardian Enzo November 20, 2016

「栗林公園」 (Ritsurin Kouen)
"Ritsurin Park"

As I've noted many times, manga and anime seem to be wonderful mediums (though by no means the only ones) for using fantasy as a means to cast insight on the experience of being human.

First Impressions Shuumatsu no Izetta

Shuumatsu no Izetta – 08

By Passerby November 20, 2016

「残酷なおとぎばなし」 (Zankoku na Otogibanashi)
"A Cruel Fairy Tale | Das grausame Märchen"

So, we don't actually have the budget to sustain the war drama you were watching. How about a rom-com instead?

First Impressions Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku

Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku – 08

By pancakes November 19, 2016

「ゲリライベント発生中!」 (Gerira Ibento Hassei-chuu!)
"Sudden Event in Session!"

Two girls down, two more to go. I dare say the climax beckons.

First Impressions Fune wo Amu

Fune wo Amu – 06

By Samu November 19, 2016

「共振」 (Kyoushin)
"Resonance"

To many this was likely just another episode, albeit a heartwarming and emotionally satisfying one. But I think so much more of it. To me, it was one of the best anime episodes I've ever watched. This is going to get personal, but allow me to explain.

First Impressions Lostorage incited WIXOSS