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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: After a beloved king unleashes a brutal massacre, Ming loses everything and vows revenge. But as he sets out to kill the tyrant, he discovers the true King Lie has been forced from his own body. With only 100 days left to reclaim the throne, the king and his would-be assassin must join forces to expose an impostor before the kingdom falls into darkness.
My First Impressions: I tried watching this but it seems rather dumb, and the art and animation aren't great either. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: Azuma Jirou is not your average high schooler. Hailing from a long line of ninja, Jirou has been brought up by his grandfather in the ancient warrior art of the shinobi. Jirou also happens to be a particularly skilled communicator able to converse with the animal world. But life takes an abrupt turn thanks to a mysterious encounter in the forest with an injured black cat named Ragou. Only, Ragou's feline appearance is deceiving... It turns out the "ordinary" cat is the stuff of mononoke legend–the Black Star of Doom! Swarming in the shadows are more mononoke, eager to exploit Ragou's uniquely immense powers. To fight back against the tide of dark spirits, the undercover Bureau of Espionage is poised to seek and destroy. Of course, everyone has their motives when it comes to Ragou's powers. But Jirou and Ragou are ready.
My First Impressions: Despite the amount of action, I found this rather boring. Also, the characters are annoying and rather non-sensicle. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: Elizabeth Leiston, daughter of the influential prime minister, is a picture-perfect lady on the path to becoming the future queen of the Kingdom of Haldoria. But her life takes a sudden turn for the worst when her fiancé makes a show of publicly calling off their engagement. Soon after, he throws her in jail and starts spreading nasty rumors about her. The encouragement Elizabeth receives from her loyal waiting maid, Mireille, and her inner fury are all she needs to reconsider her goals. Why should she continue devoting herself to a country that doesn't respect her when she can trample over it instead? She will get even with those who wronged her and bring down the damned kingdom, even if it's the last thing she does! Luckily, Elizabeth is no damsel in distress and has seven powerful magic grimoires she won't hesitate to use. Get ready because this ruthless lady is out for blood!
My First Impressions: After 2 episodes, it's hard to tell whether this is going to go anywhere. At least it's different from your usual otome-game prince-fiance-breakup scenario. And the main character seems kind of ruthless. It has potential.
Link: anidb
Summary: In the Kingdom of Ei, five clans put forth their maidens as imperial consorts—but only one will be crowned empress. Just when frail and beautiful "court butterfly" Kou Reirin seems poised to marry the crown prince, jealous "court rat" Shu Keigetsu steals her body! Reirin wakes up in the dungeons as the conspirator, and things look dire...or do they? Now that she's got a robust new body, not even the looming threat of execution can stop her!
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: Step right up to 1950s Japan! The postwar economy is booming, but the Sunflower Circus is not. Led by ringmaster Maria, the cash-strapped troupe tours the country in desperate competition for a spot in the Circus Collection–an elite global festival. When circus prodigy Mizuka Tsurumaki joins their ranks, the Sunflower Circus's fortune shifts, finally giving them a shot at big top glory.
My First Impressions: This looked like it could be good, but I'm not a fano of the characters, or the forced nature of her employment. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: Narukami Ryuusei is a NEET by profession. He spends his days hiding and playing video games, but he was actually a demon king in a world other than this one. Here, the hero who once defeated Ryuusei and is now a high school girl, Hanaori Mitya, arrives to visit him...
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: Meet Melody, a Japanese maid fanatic reincarnated into a new world where she lives out her dream as an all-purpose maid. From brewing luxury tea out of cheap leaves to transforming a run-down mansion into pristine perfection, she's got it all covered! But here's the twist: Melody has no idea she's in an otome game, destined to be the heroine with near-invincible powers. All she cares about is becoming the best maid in the world! Can Melody uncover the truth behind her incredible abilities while staying true to her maidly passion?
My First Impressions: Only 3 episodes in, but it's cute. The otome game part is needless, but I like most of the characters, and it has potential.
Link: anidb
Summary: 1910s, Japan. A town with mysterious black snow. Iwamoto Kodou, a student at a military school dedicated to studying the paranormal, is sent to investigate. There, he meets a boy who believes he’s sick, but Kodou recognizes the illness as something else: supernatural abilities. Kodou recruits the boy to the school and sets off across the country, chasing mysteries and searching for others like him.
My First Impressions: I watched ep1 and was somehow utterly bored. It wasn't the story, so must've been the characters. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: Death lurks behind a mysterious orphanage where children train to become magical weapons of war. Among them is Sheena, who longs to stop the fighting and end the conflict. On one gruesome night, Sheena meets a strange girl covered in blood, with a smile on her face. The mysterious girl turns out to be a secret weapon—an immortal child soldier named Mimi. When the two become roommates, there is growing tension and attraction. How will the peace-loving Sheena live with someone who welcomes death?
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: Elsa, the daughter of a fallen aristocrat, receives news. It was a marriage proposal from Julius, a very elite nobleman. Elsa wondered why such a distinguished man would propose to her. But after the wedding, Julius, who had been kind and gentle up to that point, changed completely. In a cold voice, he tells her, "I have no intention of loving you."
My First Impressions: This seems like your typical "main character is super nice regardless of the male lead's reactions and eventually he'll fall in love with her because of her positive personality" kind of stories. I don't mind that sort of thing though, so I'll keep watching for now.
Link: ANN
Summary: With no other options, Luck makes the choice to hold the line against the unending demonic hordes alone, to make sure his comrades can escape with their lives. However, through a combination of fortune, skill, and ingenuity, he holds that line for ten straight years, eventually coming out on top singlehandedly. Now he has to tackle the dilemma of how to occupy himself in a world where he holds a myriad of roles: that of a legend, that of a veteran, and that of a brand new face.
My First Impressions: It's not bad, and seems like it could be fun.
Link: anidb
Summary: First-year high school student Yasumi Ai lives on the island of Izu Oshima and loves reading manga. But after a certain turning point, she sets her sights on creating stories of her own! As she dives into the world of manga-making, Ai faces challenges, growth, and the excitement of chasing her creative dreams. Where will her creative journey take her?
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: A nameless man who is six times more afraid of ghosts than the average person gets swept up with the supernatural. The trouble begins when he crosses paths with Mechako, a fearless girl who runs the Kaiki-gumi, an organization that polices the supernatural. Mechako ropes him into helping her revive the organization. Hilariously strange events and spooky shenanigans abound!
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: In Earthclear, everyone is born into a fixed role, and villagers are the weakest of all. Most never rise above Level 5—except Kagami Kouji, who is Level...999?! On a monster hunt, he meets Alice, the Demon King's daughter, and discovers they share an impossible dream: coexistence between humans and demons. In a world destined for conflict, they charge into battle to defy fate and shatter the rules.
My First Impressions: I watched 2 episodes and part of the 3rd. The characters are just too dumb for me to keep awtching. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: On February 29, 2000, the Möbius meteorites fell on Earth. These meteorites brought a new form of matter known as Möbius Dust to Earth. The dust permeated Earth's atmosphere, leading to a miracle. The day the meteorites fell, nicknamed "2.29," accelerated the economic disparity in Japan. Before long, the Bloody War Alliance, discontent with this disparity, began committing acts of terrorism. Amidst all this, the police established the anti-RC special mobile unit and a joint anti-RC training school for the initial training of the unit members.
My First Impressions: I tried watching ep1 and was bored by the story and characters. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: Lady Carolina, the overlooked daughter of a powerful duke, has always believed herself to be the black sheep amid her illustrious kin. Her father is the distinguished prime minister; her elder sister, a prodigious mage destined to become their nation's next Saint. In comparison, Carolina resigns herself to a quiet existence in their shadows until a sudden and unexpected royal decree alters her destiny, thrusting her into a political marriage with the formidable "Bloodthirsty Prince" of the neighboring Empire of Malcosias. Determined to prove her worth, Carolina takes a bold step into a world fraught with both political and mortal peril. As royal obligations intertwine with hints of true love and the stirrings of her own latent power, Carolina moves ever closer to understanding what it truly means to be exceptional.
My First Impressions: This seems like your typical Cinderella story, but we've skipped straight to the part where she leaves the family and gets married off. I'm afraid it may turn into the typical "it turns out she's super powerful and amazing, and everyone in the other country loves her" kind of story, but I'm also hoping there's more to it than that.
Link: anidb
Summary: An orphan since hatched, a lone dragon named "Uncle Wings" is taken in by a family of magic-wielding cats and raised as one of their own. As Uncle Wings grows, he becomes the cats' protector, determined to keep them safe from humans. But as he watches the cats connect with humans using their magic, Uncle Wings slowly starts to warm up to humans in this heartfelt, bittersweet tale.
My First Impressions: Even 3 episodes in, I'm not sure if this is going to go anywhere. It feels like a bunch of short stories about the cats stitched together to form an anime. It's not bad though, and definitely kind of cute, so I'll keep watching for now.
Link: anidb
Summary: The ayakashi and humans coexist in harmony. The ayakashi, having superior abilities and beautiful appearances, sometimes find their partner among human women, making them their "bride". The bride, in exchange for bringing prosperity, receives absolute love from the ayakashi. Yuzu is constantly compared to her sister, a bride of a demon fox, and is resented by her family every day. One day, when Yuzu just couldn't take things anymore, a man appears before her on a bridge. This man is the most beautiful man Yuzu has ever seen... and he's calling her his wife?! "Just be quiet and let me hold you." The most powerful, "cold-hearted" ayakashi is pouring his heart out for Yuzu?!
My First Impressions: I started reading the manga and it's pretty bad. The anime also seems really slow? Ep1 only covers ch1. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: Akaishi Kuroe just wants a normal high school life—but that's impossible with a rare condition that turns her into a giant kaiju whenever her emotions spike! Things get even worse when she falls for Minami Arata, the most popular boy in class. Now every blush, heartbeat, and crush could trigger a monster transformation. Can Kuroe survive high school love before it destroys everything around her?!
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: The Sage of Wind, Ephtal is a reincarnated human, coming from modern Earth. Reincarnated in a new world where magic is real, he decides to devote the entirety of his life in the pursuit of magic. Despite his efforts, though, he discovers that he is absolutely talentless in magic, and breathed his last in anguish. ...But it isn't the end for him just yet! He reincarnates once again bearing the same name, Ephtal, 400 years later. Having retained his knowledge and power, he steels his resolve and once again sets his sights for the peak of magic! However, in a surprising turn of events, he discovers that magic has terribly declined. In this era where powerful spells is a rarity, his talentless self is now completely unmatched!
My First Impressions: So far, seems pretty typical OP reincarnation, so not sure this is going anywhere, but it has potential.
Link: anidb
Summary: Two young children stand before the veil of life and death, and a many-armed terror opens a breach, stretches wide its many-fanged maw...and invites them in for a sleepover! And that's not all, folks! Dara-san's gonna have some fun in the sun at summer festivals, try toy-model making, and more! Somehow, an unknowable horror from beyond the black woods of untold history has ended up as the straight man in this silly spookfest!
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: Dias finally returns home after decades of war. He's hailed a hero and promptly rewarded with his own domain...which turns out to be little more than empty plains. Population: zero. Dias, who has only ever known battle, finds himself at a loss. How is he supposed to survive, let alone cultivate his territory into a thriving, prosperous dominion when there's nothing but grass as far as he can see? Fortunately for Dias, a horned girl by the name of Alna is about to show him there's more to the plains than meets the eye!
My First Impressions: I watched part of ep 1 but the characters are just too dumb. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: A high school boy, Tomonari Itsuki, gets involved in a kidnapping and ends up taking care of Konohana Hinako, a young lady from one of Japan’s largest conglomerates. On the surface, Hinako seems to be a brilliant and charming girl, but in reality, she is a lazy girl with no life skills. However, due to family reasons, Hinako has to play the role of the "perfect young lady" at school. Wanting to protect her, Itsuki takes care of her in a very caring manner. Eventually, Hinako begins to fawn on Itsuki with all her might... "Now...if Itsuki isn't around, I would hate it." This is a love story that begins with a cute young lady with a gap that transcends the master-servant relationship.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: Arnold, the seventh Imperial Prince of the Adrasia Empire, is called "The Insipid Prince" among people since his twin brother is genius and respected by all people. However, he has a secret identity -Silver, one of the only five -SS-rank adventurers in the continent. When his younger brother Leo decides to aim for the throne, Arnold starts running things behind the scenes to support his brother. Unexpectedly the most beautiful lady becomes his assistant. The secret struggle of the strongest prince begins!
My First Impressions: The set up is a bit too contrived, especially with how she discovers his secret. However, it combines politics and adventuring, so it could be fun to watch.
Link: anidb
Summary: Long, long ago, there lived a mermaid princess named Lara. She was raised with love by her father, the king of sea and her sisters. One day, Lara fell in love with a human prince who lived on land. It was a forbidden love—one that was not allowed in the world of mermaids. Still, Lara journeyed to the surface. With a potion, given to her from the witch Grace, she became human. But the potion came at a cost—fail to find true love, and she would turn into foam and vanish into the ocean. Though she was a princess of the sea, Lara chose love. Yet, her wish went unfulfilled and she vanished into the sea. Two hundred years later, Lara awakens once more, in Lake Biwa to finally search for her true love.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: Corporate slave Arihito Atobe's death in a freak bus accident marks the beginning of his new life as a kind of adventurer called a Seeker. Reborn into a fantasy world, he settles into a previously unknown job class called "rearguard," capable of providing his (all-female) party with critical attack, defense, and recovery support. And it comes with an added bonus: Simply being at the back of the party line increases his companions' fondness for him! Freed from the shackles of corporate life, Arihito is eager to start fresh as a newly minted Seeker!
My First Impressions: I watched ep1 but the characters were dumb, and the story is so slow. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: Yuri, a pretty Japanese girl, is ecstatic after passing her college entrance exam and having her first kiss with her childhood friend-turned boyfriend. However, her luck soon changes. She starts to notice that water becomes agitated whenever she goes near it. One night, hands appear out of a puddle on the street and drag her into the water! Transported to an ancient village in the Middle East, she is then captured by armed troops and taken to the Queen's palace for a human sacrifice.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: At age forty-five, office worker Sasaki has had enough of the corporate grind. His only solace is smoking-and the friendly smile of supermarket cashier Yamada. When Sasaki can't find Yamada after a particularly trying day, a striking woman invites him to smoke with her. The despondent man thinks he's made a new smoking buddy in the cool, teasing Tayama, but Sasaki doesn't realize he already knows her!
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: Late 20's caregiver Takanashi Rin has been summoned as a saint, only to then be dumped alone in another world. Equipped with just her ridiculously overpowered god-like skills, Motor Home aka "Mochan" and Survival, she decides to indulge her love of solo camping and cooking in this strange new place. Thus begins Rin's journey: one filled with gourmet cuisine and an array of wonderful companions along the way.
My First Impressions: This is just cute and fun, though some of the side characters are unnecessarily stereotypical. If you like the "cooking for my wolf and other pets", you'll probably like this one too.
Link: anidb
Summary: Aya transferred into Kuromi Girls Academy a month ago with the goal of changing herself into a proper lady. After meeting the breathtaking Shirayuri, Aya is blown away by her elegance and posterity. Imagine her surprise when she finds Shirayuri after school playing... a fighting game?! And if that wasn't perplexing enough, she is challenged to a duel by the unladylike Shirayuri!
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: In an age when spies act behind the scenes in every land, Chloe spends her days successfully carrying out even the most difficult missions due to her unparalleled disguise skills and martial arts abilities. However, after the betrayal of her boss, she suddenly disappears-as Chloe plans to redo her life as the ordinary citizen Victoria in the neighboring kingdom of Ashberry, striving for a "normal" life. However, Victoria's peaceful life is abruptly cut short as she begins to get involved with many people. In this new land, her experiences and abilities from her days as a spy come in far more useful than she ever expected!! On the other hand, the second prince and the pursuer of the organization amongst others take an interest in Victoria's strength, and many shadows close in on the one with all the cards in her hand...!
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: Seven years after making a childhood promise to always be friends, Hayato is reunited with his formerly tomboyish pal Haruki at a city high school–only now, Haruki has transformed into the girl every guy dreams about! While Haruki's looks may have changed, with Hayato, she's still the same pal he remembers. Despite years apart, their promise and feelings remain and deepen into something stronger.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: The time: the thirteenth century. The place: Yeke Mongol Ulus, the greatest empire the world has ever known. The woman: Fatima, hailing from Persia, where medical technique and scientific knowledge have been perfected beyond all precedent. Fatima's desire for a stage where she can put her knowledge to work has brought her to the palace of the Mongols, where she falls under the wing of Töregene, the sixth wife of Ögedei, the second Great Khan—a mighty woman with complicated feelings about the direction of the empire. These two women are the axel upon which the politics of the palace, and soon the very world, will turn...
My First Impressions: I could not stand the art. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: Young, arrogant Jan, determined to be named the best cook, competes in local and nationwide competitions and does not lose his focus, even when his cooking makes some sick and other chefs sabotage him.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: Pyontaro is a middle schooler whose little sister, Futaba, simply adores him. One day, he and his buddies—the so-called "Small Three"—decide to watch a weird disc their teacher lent them. Little do the boys realize this disc is linked to another universe...and while they aren't looking, Futaba gets sucked in! Can Pyontaro and his friends find Futaba? And just what is this other world they've discovered?!
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: Fortune favors the opportunistic, and when mysterious Tombs housing ancient Relics started to appear, those lucky enough to first discover and harness the supernatural powers within them established a new world order. Others rushed to join the playing field, just to find that the only option available to them was to be a pawn for the elite. Jooheon Suh was one such latecomer but still a talented raider in his own right, too talented to die in some random Tomb after falling into a trap—and clearly, a higher being out there agrees because instead of dying, he finds himself waking up fifteen years in the past. Armed with years of experience and foresight, Jooheon’s determined to pave a different path for himself as the Tomb Raider King.
My First Impressions: I watched ep1 but the pacing was so slow, and the art/animation were difficult to watch. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: ANN
Summary: On an April night in Tokyo, still too early for fireworks, university student Sorano Kakeru meets a woman named Fuyutsuki Koharu. She is a beautiful girl who stands out from the crowd, laughs a lot, and exudes a warmth that contrasts sharply with Kakero's own introversion. But there was something Kakero didn't know at first—she can't see. Unlike Kakero, Koharu hasn't given up on anything, even with her blindness. She attends university daily, shows interest in clubs, makes friends—and dreams of launching fireworks one day. Kakero wonders why, when she can't see them...but maybe it doesn't matter. And maybe he can start moving forward, too, for the girl who's always been by his side.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: Born into a prestigious family of master swordsmen, Elymas Edvaughn's future shatters when he awakens the so-called "defective" Heavy Knight class. Disowned and cast out, he regains memories of another life—and realizes this world mirrors a VR game he once mastered. Armed with knowledge no one else possesses, he sets out to rewrite his fate and prove the strength of the "weakest" class.
My First Impressions: I tried watching this but the art and animation were so bad, I had to turn it off. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: High school sophomore Ito was excited for a new dad when her mom remarried, but she may have gained more than she bargained for when she found four younger stepbrothers waiting at home. There’s blunt but secretly caring Gen, calm Raku, reclusive Syu, and cheerful little Rui. Now, Ito must go from the quiet of being an only child to learning how to be the eldest sister of a lively household.
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: In 1374, during the turbulent age when the Northern and Southern Courts were locked in conflict, the Northern Court's shogun, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, was becoming an increasingly dominant force. Born the son of Kan'ami, head of the Kanze troupe of sarugaku performers, Oniyasha drifts through his days with a hazy question lodged in his heart: Why do people dance? His spirit remains clouded, until the day he encounters a dance that is truly "good." Curious, sensitive, and strikingly beautiful, the boy meets people, laughs, cries, confronts his own weaknesses, and slowly begins to shape a new form of dance for a world steeped in impermanence.
My First Impressions: I tried watching episode 1, but found it boring and the art and animation goes from not great to terrible. <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb
Summary: Welcome to Yani's apartment. Please don't mind the smell. Yani is a catgirl with a seriously bad smoking habit. Every time she tries to quit, she becomes weak to the cravings and gives in almost instantly. Behind on her rent and unable to hold down a job, her friends and sister rally around to help her out. But when she's using her pee to put out cigarette fires, they may just have their work cut out for them. Will she ever get her life together, or is she doomed to live as a chainsmoking slob forever?
My First Impressions: <not watching unless recommended>
Link: anidb