12 - Random Curiosity

First Impressions Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid

Shinigami Bochan to Kuro Maid Season 2 – 01

By Guardian Enzo July 12, 2023

「坊ちゃんとアリスと魔法のプール」 (Botchan to Arisu to mahō no pūru) "The Duke, Alice, and the Magic Pool"

For me, this adaptation is always a tug of war between appreciating what it is and lamenting what it could be.

First Impressions Series Introduction

Helck – 01

By pancakes July 11, 2023

「勇者ヘルク」 (Yuusha Heruku)
"Helck the Hero"

It's tough being the manager

Dark Gathering First Impressions Series Introduction

Dark Gathering – 01

By Choya July 10, 2023

「寶月夜宵」 (Houzuki Yayoi)
"Yayoi Hozuki"

Because it’s two-cour, this’ll be peak once Halloween rolls around.

First Impressions Jujutsu Kaisen Series Introduction

Jujutsu Kaisen S2 – 01

By FJ Freeman July 10, 2023

「懐玉」 (Kaigyoku) "Hidden Inventory" Survival of the Weakest; The weak help each other and discourage any who are too strong.

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

Dekiru Neko wa Kyou mo Yuuutsu – 01

By Choya July 9, 2023

「デキる猫は今日も憂鬱」 (Dekiru Neko wa Kyou mo Yuuutsu)
"The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today"

There is another…

AI no Idenshi First Impressions Series Introduction

AI no Idenshi – 01

By Guardian Enzo July 8, 2023

「バックアップ」 (Bakkuappu)
"Backup"

The philosophical dilemma here is as classic sci-fi as it gets

Bleach First Impressions Series Introduction

Bleach: Sennen Kessen-hen – Ketsubetsu-tan – 01

By Choya July 8, 2023

「THE LAST 9DAYS」 They have the opportunity to do the funniest thing for Episode 09.

First Impressions Rurouni Kenshin Series Introduction

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 01

By Guardian Enzo July 7, 2023

I’ve been waiting for this for a long time so good luck trying to shut me up about it.

First Impressions Series Introduction

Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai suru – 01

By pancakes July 7, 2023

「セレモニー」 (Seremonii)
"Ceremony"

So when does Oliver wind up getting the lightning bolt scar?

First Impressions Oooku

Oooku – 02

By Princess Usagi July 7, 2023

"Episode 2"

The prologue over, we now start with an unexpected beginning