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Title in alphabetical order - number of eps if known
Summary: taken from a site or based on the 1st episode if I can't find any info
My First Impressions: I give my first impressions honestly, I do have
specific tastes and I don't expect you to think the same thing as me, but it's
there for those who know whether they have similar or very different tastes
from me.
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Summary: Akisato Konoha is an illustrator that loves beautiful girls and bishojo games. Her dream is to become a super-popular illustrator, so she is working hard at a bishojo game production company, but reality isn't that kind... With the golden age of social network games in full force, Konoha's company isn't doing well, and she works as a sub illustrator, spending her days painting the backs of random background characters. One day, the owner of a game shop gives her a classic bishojo game. With all her excitement over the golden age of bishojo games, she opens the package to "Dokyusei," and is enveloped by a bright light. Konoha then realizes that she just traveled back in time! She ends up in the year 1992! It's the dawn of the bishojo game era! Konoha ends up working at a company called Alcohol Soft. Will she be able to think about, draw, and create all the beautiful girls she's ever wanted?!
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: Momose, a 26-year-old office worke, recently changed jobs after his previous boss harassed him. He's worried his new boss will also use power harassment to make his life miserable. Momose is trying to hide his anxious stomach when he first meets his new boss Shirosaki, however he's surprised to find his new boss is such a natural airhead that he eliminates all of Momose's anxiety.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: Tokinoya Shun is a second-year high school student who lives with his mother and younger sister. After his father was killed in an accident and his sister was injured, he quit the game he loved and now works at an esports café called "FOX ONE." He spends all of his time studying and working part-time, while also socializing with his childhood gaming buddies. Suddenly, he discovers that "FOX ONE" is deeply in debt. Shun and his friends hope to win the "Xaxxerion Championship" and the prize money in order to repay their debts. With a sense of guilt, Shun returns to the world of online games, where he is confronted by Bakuretsukun, who used to play the game with him.
Unseen encounters, experiences, and fierce battles... With the occassional sense of trouble, he continues to move forward with his friends. Their world begins to move through video game.
My First Impressions: This has some of the worst art/animation I have seen in a very long time. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: Fate Graphite is one of the forsaken. Cursed with the skill "Gluttony," he is ever starving, never sated...until the day he kills a dying thief and devours the man's strength—and his soul. The true hunger of Fate's Gluttony has awakened, and if he can learn to control his power, he will at last be the master of his own destiny.
My First Impressions: I watched ep1 and it was incredibly boring. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: An unappealing otaku awakens in the body of a pig after he passes out while eating raw pig liver. Pig finds himself in the company of Jess, an innocent girl who can read people's minds, and she accepts him despite his boorish thoughts... although she does plan to eat him. When Jess is in danger of succumbing to a dark destiny, can Pig save her using only his quick wits, wisdom, and refined sense of smell?
My First Impressions: I watched episode 1 and was bored to tears. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: A young engineer named Okino Tetsurou who has developed the new robot Bullbuster is transferred to Hato Industries, a company that exterminates harmful animals. There, the company and its president Tajima Kouji are up against a mysterious lifeform named "Kyoujuu." As a small business that is always finding itself short on money, Hato must always account for every expense such as fuel and pilot labor. And of course, missed shots are not tolerated. The company is always stuck between their ideals of Kyoujuu extermination and the reality of the economy.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: A witch who lives alone in the forest picks up a child. 16 years later, she grows up bigger than expected. Unique magic and unique characters make their quirky home worth a visit.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: Humanity long lived in harmony with witches, but an advanced scientific revolution has made the powers of a witch unnecessary. Succumbing to resentment and fear, the greatest nation in the world begins a brutal witch hunt and eliminates all witches from the land. After being forced to watch his beloved teacher die, Adonis, a witch's apprentice, swears revenge on the empire that took everything away from him.
My First Impressions: After 3 or 4 episodes, the art is average to below, and the story is a bit all over the place. It almost feels like that game where someone writes a few sentences and passes it along to another person to write the next piece of story. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: Three years into her life as a shut-in, vampire Terakomari Gandesblood (Komari for short), awakens to find she's been appointed as a Commander in the Mulnite Imperial Army! The thing is, her new unit consists solely of belligerent ruffians who revolt against their superiors at the slightest hint of weakness. Although Komari hails from a line of vampires as powerful as they are prestigious, her refusal to drink blood has made her the picture of mediocrity—scrawny, un-coordinated, and inept at magic. With the odds stacked against her, will the help of her trusty (and slightly infatuated) maid Vill be enough for this recluse to blunder her way to success? Or will Komari rue the day she ever left the safety of her room?
My First Impressions: Watching 1 episode of this was more than enough. This show makes no sense and the characters are rather dumb. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: Konohoshi Umika is a high-schooler who is very bad at communicating with others. Feeling almost like an alien trapped on Earth with nowhere to belong, one day she meets a girl who claims to be an actual alien!
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: Aijou Rentarou has asked a hundred girls out and struck out every time. In desperation, he prays for guidance, only to be told by a god that his rejections were due to a cosmic mishap! Now this god will set things right by making sure Aijou gets one hundred dates. Except, as things often go with gods, there's a catch: each of his one hundred dates is Aijou's destined soulmate! Worse, if he doesn't return their feelings, they'll all die in horrible—and hilarious—accidents
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: Deep in the forest lives Allen, a misanthropic wizard. He is called "Demon Lord" and feared by those around him. One day, while living out his life as a hermit, he finds a young girl named Charlotte who collapsed in the forest. Although innocent, she was accused of committing evil deeds, had her engagement annulled and was forced to flee her country. Upon hearing that, Allen recalled the bitter experience of being betrayed by a party he once believed to be his companions. Hearing the story of the 17 year old's exploitation, Allen decides, "I'll let her live in my mansion, and I'll teach her all sorts of bad things..."
My First Impressions: Watched 2 episodes and the characters are so dumb and boring. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: This unusual duo brings the hidden truth into the light! Kamonohashi Ron, a private investigator with serious issues, and Isshiki Totomaru, a pure-hearted but dim police detective, team up to solve the most baffling mysteries!
My First Impressions: It's like it wants to be Sherlock Holmes but failing at being interesting. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: The ultimate battle royale for divinity has begun. High schoolers must use their unique powers to compete against each other for the coveted title "God." But as each brawl becomes more vicious than the last, alliances are formed and betrayals take place. Who will emerge victorious and claim their godly throne?
My First Impressions: I couldn't stand the art/animation. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: Haruo Hibiki, a former orchestra conductor, suddenly appears in front of Tenshi whose peaceful daily life suddenly turns into chaos after meeting Haruo. Although Haruo is an up-and-comer, his troublesome personality causes him to be kicked out of the orchestra. In exchange for being allowed to return, Haruo must meet certain conditions. The conditioning being to establish a new boy's choir club with only male voices at Kawagoe Academy and win the National Boys' Choir Competition. Tenshi and his friends are forced to join the 'Boys Choir Club'. The new choir members are fed up with Haruo, who has a personality that is immature, cannot read the atmosphere, and can't help but use abusive language. However, as they continue to sing and are swayed by Haruo's mysterious guidance, they eventually become absorbed in the choir. As high-level rival teams appear one after another, will the Kawagoe Gakuen Boys Choir Club be able to accomplish its reckless goal of winning the competition? A hot-blooded youth comedy filled with soulful choir songs!
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: Shadow Realms have ravaged the earth and decimated almost everyone in their way. The survival of humanity hinges upon the success of just six mages, including analytic fighter Desir Herrman. The remaining heroes make one final stand to end the bloodshed...but to no avail. Desir closes his eyes on what should be the end of his life—only to open them and see the beginning of his school days?! Desir has returned thirteen years back to the past, where he's been given another chance. A chance to see the loved ones he lost, a chance to meet his fellow warriors again, and a chance to save the world...!
My First Impressions: Watched ep1 but it's so generic, the art/animation are subpar, and the characters aren't interesting either. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: Kashima Ryuuto is a gloomy social outcast, and Shirakawa Runa is a popular girl at school. Their relationship begins when Ryuuto has to ask Runa out as part of losing a game, and she ends up going out with him after saying "Well, I'm free right now, after all." They have completely different social circles, and completely different hobbies, but as they hang out with each other, they begin recognizing and even accepting those differences as something to bond over.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: Due to a mistake during the summoning process, 30-year-old social animal Liu Enuo is accidentally summoned into the game world. In order to return to reality as soon as possible, Liu Enuo starts to help the 18-year-old "brave" Tian Enya to save the world. With his excellent knowledge, Eno, who is already a high roller, is able to take advantage of the other world. Enya also grows from a capricious young girl to a mature and reliable older girl.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: MAL
Summary: In the East, there is a land ruled by an emperor whose consorts and serving women live in a sprawling complex known as the rear palace. Maomao, an unassuming girl raised in the capital's pleasure district by her apothecary father, never imagined the rear palace would have anything to do with her—until she was kidnapped and sold into service there. Though she looks ordinary, Maomao has a quick wit, a sharp mind, and an extensive knowledge of medicine. That's her secret, until she encounters a resident of the palace at least as perceptive as she is: the head eunuch, Jinshi. He sees through Maomao's façade and makes her a lady-in-waiting to none other than the Emperor's favourite consort... so she can taste the lady's food for poison!
My First Impressions: I couldn't stand the art/animation. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: The stork brought an angel into the lives of a childless middle-aged couple. His parents are kind, their house is luxurious and the meals are delicious, but to continue to revel in this happiness Hitori must conceal a certain fact from his family...
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: Isaku never asked to be the daughter of a yakuza boss, but when her parents died in a car accident when she was 5, her gangster grandfather took her in and raised her as part of the clan. After years of being avoided by her schoolmates because of her family ties, Isaku is finally ready to make her high-school debut, live a normal life, and maybe even find love...until loyal family servant and Isaku's dedicated guardian, 26-year-old Keiya, enters high school right alongside her and vows to protect her from all of the above! Now she's got a chain-smoking, pistol-wielding knight-in-shining(?)-armor to deal with, and navigating high school besides? What's a young lady to do?!
My First Impressions: Between the art and the characters and pacing, this might be a good manga but I'm not a fan of it as an anime. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: Freelance photographer Madoka Kouya finds himself in a slump due to a certain reason. He goes to Fuji International Speedway to work on a story, and he meets the highschool Formula 4 racer Asahina Haruka. He suddenly finds his heart racing after not feeling much for a long time. With that, he starts supporting Haruka and the "Komaki Motors" youth team to help Haruka achieve his dreams.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: Saturated in hip hop culture comes the birth of a new movement known as "Phantom Live". Each of the artists have a metal accessory known as "Phantom Metal" which chemically reacts to the wearer's emotions to produce an image, setting a magnificent stage for enthusiastic youths. With legendary club "CLUB paradox" hosting the mysterious Paradox Live, four teams: BAE, The Cat's Whiskers, cozmez and Akanyatsura each receive an invitation to participate, each with their own genre of music in a race to the top. Each of the four teams go into the competition for a reason. As the competition heats up, so do the unimaginably large motives each of them hides... The curtain now rises on a swirling illusory stage battle between light and darkness–!
My First Impressions: Very Jpop concerts as an anime. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: One day, the supervisor in charge of watching over Earth was taking care of a distortion, when they made a mistake that caused Nagase Kaoru to lose her physical body. Not only that, but reincarnating her into a different, less culturally advanced world is the only thing they can offer to do for her. Not one to take this turn of events sitting down, Kaoru makes a demand: the power to create potions at any time she pleases, with whatever effect she wants it to have—and it doesn't stop there either. She asks for a magical Item Box, the ability to understand and speak every language, and the same body she had back when she was a fifteen-year-old girl. Using her newfound powers, Kaoru has to try and make a stable life for herself in a whole new world!
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: Defy fate. Seek absolute power. Slay all dragons! In a world where dragons rule sky, sea, and land, those who would fight them and win must surpass the limits of normal human strength. Set on victory at any cost, dragon hunter Ragna joins forces with the mysterious Crimson. Crimson's motivations may be obscure, but their goal is the same: to destroy the dragon monarchs.
My First Impressions: Watched the first 3 episodes and I'm not a fan of the art/animation, nor the characters. The characters are rather stereotype and annoy me. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: The life of an adventurer isn't always a glamorous one. Belgrieve finds this out the hard way when a deadly encounter robs him of his leg and the ability to pursue his dreams not long after setting off for fame and fortune. But fate isn't finished with this retired adventurer! While gathering herbs in the wilderness, he discovers an abandoned baby girl and names her Angeline after deciding to raise her as his own. Angeline grows up to become a top-tier adventurer in her own right, yet after venturing out into the world and making a name for herself, fame, fortune, and power hold no allure for the accomplished S-rank adventurer: her heartfelt wish is for nothing more than to see her father again.
My First Impressions: It's very slice of life of an adventurer and more about the relationship between father and daughter, but I like it so far, so I'll keep watching it for now.
Link: ANN
Summary: Awakening from magical stasis after a thousand years, the Dark Lord Leonis suddenly finds himself in the body of a ten-year-old boy! He quickly meets Riselia, a girl confronting the Voids, creatures that have nearly exterminated humanity. Determined to uncover the mysteries of this strange new era, Leonis enrolls in Excalibur Academy, a school that trains students to fight back against these enigmatic monsters. Could the Voids hold some connection to Leonis's past?
My First Impressions: 2 episodes in, it almost seems like just another school anime, so not sure yet. <coming soon?>
Link: ANN
Summary: Second-year high school student Hizutome Rakurou is interested in one thing only: finding "shitty games" and beating the crap out of them. His gaming skills are second to none, and no game is too bad for him to enjoy. So when he's introduced to the new VR game Shangri-La Frontier, he does what he does best—min-maxes and skips the prologue to jump straight into the action. But can even an expert gamer like Rakurou discover all the secrets that Shangri-La Frontier hides...?
My First Impressions: 2 episodes in, it's amusing enough, but not sure where it's going to go. Hope it gets more interesting. <coming soon?>
Link: ANN
Summary: Earth was on the brink of a third World War when super-powered individuals came forth from each country around the globe, ending the conflict and ushering in a new era of relative peace. Among those heroes, Japan is represented by a timid young girl known as "Shy." She may spend more time worrying about her own shortcomings than she does battling villains, but she'll show the world that despite it all she still has the heart of a hero!
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: Elf mage Frieren and her courageous fellow adventurers have defeated the Demon King and brought peace to the land. With the great struggle over, they all go their separate ways to live a quiet life. But as an elf, Frieren, nearly immortal, will long outlive the rest of her former party. How will she come to terms with the mortality of her friends? How can she find fulfillment in her own life, and can she learn to understand what life means to the humans around her? Frieren begins a new journey to find the answer.
My First Impressions: I didn't think I'd like it, but it's an interesting almost slice-of-life but with magic and battles as almost asides. The character development is better than I'd expected, so I'll keep watching for now.
Link: ANN
Summary: The Tearmoon Empire has fallen. As the flames of revolution scour the land, the empire's ever-selfish princess, Mia, is publicly executed by way of the guillotine...only to wake up in the past as her twelve-year-old self! The empire's back, the revolution is a distant memory, and sweets are once again on the table! As the bloodstained diary she brought back with her proves, however, Mia's memories of the future are by no means just a bad dream. All the horrors and indignities she experienced in that terrible timeline are bound to happen all over again... That is, unless she can shape herself up, recruit some allies, and exploit her knowledge of what's to come to solve all of the empire's problems before they spiral horribly (and lethally) out of control! Is Mia up to the lofty task of changing the future and saving her empire? Not even slightly, but it's her only choice if she hopes to spare herself from a second gruesome end at the blade of the guillotine!
My First Impressions: It's like a cross between an isekai and otome game, but without it being either. Still, so far it's interesting enough to keep going. Has potential.
Link: ANN
Summary: A new type of VRMMO called "One More Free Life Online" is out. He logs in as a young boy avatar called "Earth". Tanaka Taichi (38, single) has a regular office job and enjoys playing video games in his free time. In a world where the player is free to do as they wish, he decides to master a skill that's been deemed to be useless! He makes potions that are too much of a hassle to make, cooks food that is excessively too good, and uses bizarre original weapons to hunt monsters...
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: After World War II, Allied Command in Japan developed a new agency to help manage terrorism and violence within the Pacific region. The agency was staffed with ninja and they were initially tasked to handle domestic affairs. Eventually that program grew to its current form, managing 20,000 ninja across a range of domestic and international affairs. One of those ninja happens to be Kurou. The seventeen-year-old high school loser is now poised to be the next line of defense against a potential surge in foreign assassins invading Tokyo.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: Ordinary office worker Ohashi Rei wakes up in the body of the protagonist of her favorite otome game, Revolution. To her delight, the first person to greet her is also her favorite character, Claire Francois—the main antagonist of the story! Now, Rei is determined to romance Claire instead of the game's male leads. But how will her villainous ladylove react to this new courtship?!
My First Impressions: I've liked basically every otome game anime that's come out so far, but I watched 2 episodes and the main character is just too dumb. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: The Yuzuki family, which consists of four brothers, lost their parents two years ago. Hayato, the eldest son, is a hard worker and the pillar of the family. Mikoto, the second son, is calm and collected, but he has a soft spot for his younger brother Minato, whom he adores and thinks is cute. Minato, the third son, is energetic and adores his brothers, but he is clumsy and awkward. Gakuto, the fourth son, is a studious and mature first-grader who is often referred to as a "wise man." The anime depicts the four brothers' daily lives as they navigate their family, school, and community.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN