09 - Random Curiosity

Fate Grand Order Zettai Majuu Sensen Babylonia – 16

By Passerby February 9, 2020

「目覚め」 (Mezame)
"Awakening"

I feel like the ED would actually have been a more interesting story than this one.

First Impressions Snapshots

Housekishou Richard-shi no Nazo Kantei – 05

By Guardian Enzo February 8, 2020

「巡りあうオパール」 (Meguri au opaaru)
"Opal of Encounters"

There's nothing else airing that's telling these sorts of stories.

First Impressions To Aru Kagaku no Railgun

To Aru Kagaku no Railgun T – 05

By pancakes February 7, 2020

「信頼」 (Shinrai)
"Trust"

Always listen to what the Sphinx has to say.

First Impressions Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun

Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun – 05

By Guardian Enzo February 7, 2020

「ミサキ階段其の二」 (Kokuhaku no ki)
"Confession Tree"

We really are still at the tip of the iceberg stage – which makes the fact that the series is almost half-finished that much more distressing.

First Impressions Somali to Mori no Kamisama

Somali to Mori no Kamisama – 05

By Zaiden February 7, 2020

「揺蕩いの鳥」 (Yurai no Tori)
"The Wandering Birds"

While we've had our occasional scares, it's about time that a truly life-threatening situation was put onto the table.

First Impressions Plunderer

Plunderer – 05

By pancakes February 6, 2020

「謝るな、謝れ」 (Ayamaruna, ayamare)
"Don't Apologize, Apologize"

Yes, pudding can indeed break iron beams.

First Impressions Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu

Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu – 05

By Choya February 6, 2020

「防御特化と戦利品.」 (Bougyo Tokka to Senrihin.)
"Defense and Spoils of War"

"Somebody's poisoned the water hole!"

DEATH NOTE First Impressions Manga

Death Note Special One Shot – Tokubetsu Yomikiri

By Zaiden February 5, 2020

Death Note finally returns after 12 years. And you know what? It was absolutely glorious. Link to Chapter: https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/viewer/1006371

First Impressions Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Series Introduction Snapshots

Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Gaiden – 04,05

By Iskendaris February 5, 2020

04:「過去じゃないです」 (Kako ja nai desu)
"This Isn’t the Past"

05:「あなたが割って入る隙間なんてないんですよ？」 (Anata ga Wattehairu Sukima Nante Nain desu yo?)
"There's No Place for You Here"

In that single moment, Mifuyu exposed the limitations of Madoka Kaname's Wish.

First Impressions ID Invaded

ID Invaded – 05, 06

By Zaiden February 4, 2020

「Fallen」/ 「Circled」

This show is getting slept on, though I'm also wondering if there's meant to be a deeper allegory about society somewhere.