There's some things here that pique my interest, but the whole package isn't quite there somehow. Read more
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First Impressions – Ooyukiumi no Kaina
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Second Impressions – Baraou no Souretsu
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Second Impressions – Hikari no Ou
This is why we can't have nice things. Read more
Second Impressions – AI no Idenshi
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Second Impressions – Oshi no Ko
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Second Impressions – Saihate no Paladin
What's striking about these first two eps is as much what's absent as what's present. Read more
Second Impressions – Koukyuu no Karasu
The bubble was invented for shows like Koukyuu no Karasu. Read more
Second Impressions – Bartender: Kami no Glass
The symbolism of all this isn't exactly subtle, but there's a reason bars and bartenders are such a timeless and integral part of fiction.
Second Impressions – Kyuujitsu no Warumono-san
I'm the first to admit that Kyuujitsu no Warumono-san isn't going to be for everybody. But it's kind of working for me.
Second Impressions – Tonari no Youkai-san
I don't think this is going full despair, but you definitely saw that little hint of a darker side grow into full-on expectation.
Second Impressions – Heion Sedai no Idaten-tachi
Anime that were weird for the sake of weirdness used to be a lot more common. Read more
Second Impressions – Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon
Things gained an air of authenticity by being liberated (along with Miyo) from the Saimori estate. Read more
Second Impressions – Hakozume: Koban Joshi no Gyakushuu
I wouldn't say this episode moved the needle much either way for me. Read more
Second Impressions – Yuzuki-san Chi no Yonkyoudai.
The subtitle fiasco finally behind it, Yuzuki-san Chi no Kyoudai steps up its game with a strong episode full of realistic family drama.
Second Impressions – Arte
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Second Impressions – Dorohedoro
I gotta be honest here - I still don't know what the hell to make of Dorohedoro. Read more The post Second Impressions – Dorohedoro appeared first on…
Second Impressions – Pet
Well, that was certainly an improvement on the premiere for Pet in every way. Read more The post Second Impressions – Pet appeared first on Lost in Anime.
Second Impressions – SK∞
So far I think SK∞ is succeeding very handsomely at being exactly what it's setting out to be. Read more
Second Impressions – Bakuten!!
I must confess I've seen few second episodes that did less to change my impression about a series. Read more
Second Impressions – Mononogatari
I see a lot more potential here than I did after the premiere. Read more
Second Impressions – Deaimon
Deaimon is triggering the cynic in me in a big way. Read more
Second Impressions – Helck
It's the same joke but at least it's a good one. Read more
Second Impressions – Bucchigiri?!
If the production could possibly maintain the level of the first two episodes this show could wind up as a real banger.
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Second Impressions – Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-Hen
Talk to the hand. Read more
Second Impressions – Housekishou Richard-shi no Nazo Kantei
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Second Impressions – Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai
Another episode in, I'm still not sure just what I'm watching with Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai.
Second Impressions – Ryman’s Club
Because this world of corporate athletics is so new to me, I find it oddly fascinating. Read more
Second Impressions – Horimiya -Piece-
I don't know why food analogies always seem to suggest themselves with Horimiya. Read more
Second Impressions – Mars Red
This series may be my top pick this season in terms of the acting. Read more
Second Impressions – Isekai Ojisan
I see a lot of comic potential in this trio. Read more
Second Impressions – Shadows House
Most seasons have at least one series that I find myself wanting to like more than actually liking. Read more
Second Impressions – Heike Monogatari
Turn it into an anime and not even Heike Monogatari is immune to the curse of filler. Read more
Second Impressions – Blue Lock
Any time the subject comes back to soccer I just want to yank my hair out. Read more
Second Impressions – Metallic Rouge
I can’t shake the feeling that this is all very prefab, like a kit house - a Bones mecha series as designed by ChatGPT or Google Bard.
Second Impressions – Fuuto Tantei
I don't understand all that much of what's happening in Fuuto P.I., but I am enjoying it. Read more
Second Impressions – Paripi Koumei
I can already see the bubble forming with this one. Read more
Second Impressions – Odd Taxi
I still haven't quite figured out Odd Taxi. Read more
Second Impressions – Uramichi Oniisan
I love black comedy but this isn't even really black comedy. Read more
Second Impressions – Deca-Dence
Well, there ya go. Read more
Second Impressions – Astro Note
This second episode of Astro Note was clearly better in my book - and not just a little better, but a lot.
Second Impressions – The Fable
There's clear potential in this premise, though for me it's more potential than realization at this point.
Second Impressions – High Card
I’m not expecting to take much away from the experience but for what it is, High Card is pretty enjoyable so far. Read more
Second Impressions – Mushoku Tensei
Right now this series is staying on that tightrope with Rudy, but there's a crocodile pit waiting below it. Read more
Second Impressions – Kitsutsuki Tanteidokoro
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Second Impressions – Sabikui Bisco
Any show that gifts us with "The bastard released the damn hippos!" has got something going for it, that's for sure. Read more