Series Introduction – Page 85

Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle – 01

By Stilts January 12, 2016

「朱の戦姫」 (Shu no Senhime)
"The Crimson War Princess"

This season's standard magical-fantasy-action-harem anime. But that doesn't mean it's bad. So, how does it rank?

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

Muv-Luv Alternative: Schwarzesmarken – 01

By Zephyr January 11, 2016

The early years of the BETA fight are certainly a sight to behold.

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

Mahou Shoujo Nante Mou Ii Desukara. – 01

By Stilts January 11, 2016

「1」

It's a four minute long short about a magical girl who wears a swimsuit. That's it so far.

Dimension W First Impressions Series Introduction

Dimension W – 01

By Passerby January 11, 2016

「回収屋」 (Kaishū-ya)
"Collector"

Dimension W is all set up to be a sci-fi blockbuster---in more ways than one. Anime is about explosions!

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

Rainbow Days – 01

By Stilts January 10, 2016

「#1」

It's a story of four boys and their girlfriends---they hope. Combine half a of shot idealized male friendship, half a shot goofy romantic fun, mix with something sweet and serve with a smile.

First Impressions Hai to Gensou no Grimgar Series Introduction

Hai to Gensou no Grimgar – 01

By Samu January 10, 2016

「ささやき、詠唱、祈り、目覚めよ」 (Sasayaki, Eishou, Inori, Mezame yo) "Whisper, Chant, Prayer, Awaken"

A lot of people have been calling Grimgar the next Sword Art Online, but this is a premiere that sets the two apart.

Durarara!! First Impressions Series Introduction

Durarara!!x2 Ketsu – 01

By Cherrie January 10, 2016

「袖すりあうも多生の縁」 (Sode Soriaumo Tasyou no En)
"Even a Chance Acquaintance is Decreed by Destiny"

My my... a lot of happened since I last visited Durarara!! way back when.

First Impressions Monogatari Series Series Introduction

Koyomimonogatari – 01

By Passerby January 10, 2016

「こよみストーン」 (Koyomi Sutōn)
"Koyomi Stone"

It's just as it sounds: the story of a boy, and a rock. That's a pitch right there.

First Impressions Luck and Logic Series Introduction

Luck and Logic – 01

By Jig January 10, 2016

「英雄か群衆か」 (Eiyū ka gunshū ka)
"Hero or Mob"

Wasn’t expecting to enjoy that as much as I did.

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

Bubuki Buranki – 01

By Stilts January 9, 2016

「魔女の息子」 (Majonomusuko)
"The Witch's Son"

Bubuki Buranki builds a mythology in its first episode, then does its best to pull us in. Its rough, and the potential isn't realized, but the potential for a good original story is absolutely there.