Series Introduction – Random Curiosity

Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals – Episode 01 Review

By Guardian Enzo April 9, 2025

「俺がいる」 ()
"I'm Here"

It’s glorious to see Vigilante on the screen at long last, in Bones’ supremely capable hands.

First Impressions Kuroshitsuji Series Introduction

Kuroshitsuji Midori no Majo-hen – Episode 01 Review

By Princess Usagi April 8, 2025

「その執事、探訪」 (Sono Shitsuji, Tanbou)
"His Butler, Doing Fieldwork"

This arc very much channels The Wizard of Oz meets The Wolf Man.

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

Lazarus – Episode 01 Review

By Guardian Enzo April 8, 2025

「Goodbye Cruel World」

Watanabe Shinichirou sits on a different shelf than most everything else in anime.

Anne Shirley First Impressions Series Introduction

Anne Shirley – Episode 01 Review

By Princess Usagi April 8, 2025

「世界って、とてもおもしろいとこね」 (Sekai tte, Totemo Omoshiroi Tokone)
"It's Such an Interesting World"

As a longtime fan, I was very moved by the care that was put into this premiere.

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

Sakamoto Days – Episode 01/02 Review

By Guardian Enzo January 17, 2025

「伝説の殺し屋」 (Densetsu no Koroshiya)
"The Legendary Hit Man"

「VSソンヒ・バチョウ」 (Baasasu Sonhi・Bachou)
"Vs. Son Hee and Bacho"

Rumors of Sakamoto Days’ demise have been greatly exaggerated.

First Impressions Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun Series Introduction

Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun S2 – Episode 01 Review

By Princess Usagi January 12, 2025

「三人の時計守」 (Sannin no Tokei Mori)
"The Three Clock Keepers"

This has been a long 5 years in coming.

First Impressions Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Series Introduction

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – Episode 25 Review

By Princess Usagi January 11, 2025

「猫猫と毛毛」 (Maomao to Maomao)
"Maomao and Maomao"

Knowledge is power.

First Impressions Rurouni Kenshin Series Introduction

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – Episode 01 Review

By Guardian Enzo October 10, 2024

「京都へ」 (Kyouto e)
"To Kyoto"

We’re revisiting what’s probably (along with Evangelion) the single-most formative story in animanga for me as a fan.

Dandadan First Impressions Series Introduction

Dandadan – Episode 01 Review

By Princess Usagi October 5, 2024

「れって恋のはじまりじゃんよ」 (Sorette Koi no Hajimari jan yo)
"That's How Love Starts, Ya Know!"

Take me to your banana - I mean leader

First Impressions Series Introduction

Ao no Hako – Episode 01 Review

By Princess Usagi October 5, 2024

「千夏先輩」 (Chinatsu-senpai)
"Chinatsu Senpai"

Shoot for the stars, or at least some hoops.