GATE: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri – 13
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「開宴」 (Kaien)
“The Banquet Begins”
GATE returns like it’s never been gone, with a set-up episode for the Flaming Dragon Arc and its battles to come.
Dagashi Kashi – 01
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「うまい棒とポテフと…／コーヒー牛乳キャンディとヤングドーナツと…」 (Umaibou to Poteto to… / Kouhii Gyuunyuu Kyandi to Yangudounatsu to…)
“Umaibo and Potato Fries and… / Coffee Milk Candy and Young Donuts…”
Dagashi Kashi combines two things I love: Zany comedy, and shipping.
Sekkou Boys – 01
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「私の芸術的人生の7年間を要約する現実的寓意」 (Watashi no Geijutsu Teki Jinsei no 7 Nenkan o Youyaku suru Genjitsu Teki Guii)
“A Visceral Allegory of Seven Years of My Artistic Life”
Sekkou Boys – The tale of a 22 year-old art school graduate who suffers trauma from marble statues and is assigned to be the manager of a new idol group comprised of four talking marble statues. It’s just as ridiculous as it sounds, and it’s kind of amazing.
Shoujo-tachi wa Kouya wo Mezasu – 01
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「夢を追う少女」 (Yume wo Ou Shōjo)
“Girls Who Chase After Their Dreams”
Pleasant charm, natural exposition, and hidden potential—it’s all a pilot can ask for.
Boku Dake ga Inai Machi – 01
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「走馬灯」 (Soumato)
“Flashing Before My Eyes”
And cliffhanger. Bum bum bum…
Active Raid: Kidou Kyoushuushitsu Dai-Hakkei – 01
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「File 1: コード No. 538」 (File 1 : Kō do No. 538)
“File 1: Code No. 538”
Anime future police sentai. It’s as flashy as it sounds.
Haruchika ~Haruta to Chika wa Seishun Suru~ – 01
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「メロディアスな暗号」 (Merodiasu na Angou)
“Melodious Cipher”
I think people are talking about the wrong things with this series, but I guess that’s to be expected.
NORN9: Norn + Nonette – 01
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「空を征く船」 (Sora wo Seikufune)
“The Ship That Sails in the Sky”
You know what? This show is actually pretty fun!
Ojisan to Marshmallow – 01
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「日下さんとマシュマロ」 (Kusaka-san to Mashumaro)
“Kusaka-san and Marshmallow”
Finally, the Paul Blart: Mall Cop anime that we all deserve. But there’s a twist – it’s actually really good! It’s sweet and addictive, just like marshmallows, and a serious contender for the best short of the Winter season.
Musaigen no Phantom World – 01
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「ファントムの時代」 (Fantomu no Jidai)
“Age of Phantoms”
Kyoto Animation’s first foray into the magical-fantasy-action-harem light novel adaptation is… visually interesting?