08 - Random Curiosity

Plunderer – 01

By pancakes January 8, 2020

「伝説の撃墜王」 (Densetsu no Gekitsui-ou)
"The Legendary Ace"

Never underestimate the power of numbers.

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

Majutsushi Orphen Hagure Tabi – 01

By Choya January 8, 2020

「追憶の呼び声」 (Tsuioku no Yobigoe)
"A Vestige of the Past"

What sorcery is this?

Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na! First Impressions Series Introduction

Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na! – 01

By Choya January 7, 2020

「最強の世界!」 (Saikyou no Sekai!)
"The Greatest World"

"If you can think it, you can do it."

First Impressions ID Invaded Series Introduction Snapshots

ID:INVADED – 01, 02

By Iskendaris January 7, 2020

「JIGSAWED」&「JIGSAWED II」

Is it possible to suffer from too many trope references? At which point does too much familiarity lead to disquiet?

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

Murenase! Seton Gakuen – 01

By pancakes January 6, 2020

「おおかみ親分ランカ」 (Ookami Bosu Ranka)
"Ranka the Wolf Boss"

Making friends the way nature intended.

First Impressions Series Introduction Somali to Mori no Kamisama

Somali to Mori no Kamisama – 01

By Zaiden January 6, 2020

「旅する親子」 (Tabisuru Oyako)
"Journeying Parent and Child"

Golem for best dad 2020.

Fate/Grand Order First Impressions

Fate/Grand Order: Zettai Majuu Sensen Babylonia – 12

By Iskendaris January 5, 2020

「王の死」 (Ou no Shi)
"The Death of a King"

Underworld may be cold and bleak, but the gameshow atmosphere is hilarious.

First Impressions Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Series Introduction Snapshots

Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Gaiden – 01

By Iskendaris January 5, 2020

「「やぁやぁ、知ってる？魔法少女のその噂」 (Yaa yaa, Shitteru? Mahō Shōjo no Sono Uwasa)
"Have You Heard? That Rumor About the Magical Girls"

Already we can see how the series is building towards a familiar theme of sacrifice.

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

Darwin’s Game – 01 (Intro)

By MissSimplice January 5, 2020

「First Game」 (Fāsuto Gēmu)
"ファーストゲーム"

Copycat? Definitely. Doesn't mean it doesn't have something up its sleeve though.

First Impressions Sword Art Online

Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld – 12

By Takaii January 4, 2020

「一筋の光」 (Hitosuji no Hikari)
"Ray of Light"

A little late due to the holidays, but god damn what a cliffhanger.