Series Introduction - Random Curiosity

Ultraman – 01-13 (END)

「Ultraman」
“Ultraman”

It’s always a treat to see an origin story done well.

MissSimplice April 12, 2019 April 29, 2019 Carole & Tuesday / First Impressions / Series Introduction

Carole & Tuesday – 01

“True Colors”

There’s a lot in store for us. Of that I’m sure.

Pancakes April 10, 2019 May 1, 2019 First Impressions / Kenja no Mago / Series Introduction

Kenja no Mago – 01

「世間知らず、王都に立つ」 (Sekanshirazu, outo ni tatsu)
“I Will Stand in the Royal Capital”

More fun than it has right to be.

Stars April 10, 2019 April 10, 2019 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Snapshots

RobiHachi – 01

「そうだイセカンダルいこう」 (Souda. Isekandaru ikou.)
“I know. Let’s go to Isekandar.”

It’s always a good idea to root for the loser.

Pancakes April 9, 2019 April 9, 2019 First Impressions / One-Punch Man / Series Introduction

One Punch Man 2 – 01

「ヒーローの帰還」 (Hiirou no Kikan)
“The Hero’s Return”

Fake it until you make it.

Pancakes April 9, 2019 April 9, 2019 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Snapshots

Isekai Quartet – 01

「集結!カルテット」 (Shuuketsu! Karutetto)
“Gathering! Quartet”

Isekai crossovers, so hot right now.

Stilts April 9, 2019 April 9, 2019 First Impressions / Series Introduction / STRIKE WITCHES

Strike Witches: 501 Butai Hasshin Shimasu!! – 01

「501発進します？」 (501 Hasshin Shimasu?)
“501st, Take Off?”

For the Strike Witches aficionados out there.

Stars April 9, 2019 April 30, 2019 First Impressions / Mayonaka no Occult Koumuin / Series Introduction

Mayonaka no Occult Koumuin – 01

「新宿上空の天狗と天使」 (Shinjuku Jōkū no Tengu to Tenshi)
“Angels and Tengu Above the Shinjuku Skyline”

Love blooms in the most unlikely of places.

Stars April 9, 2019 April 9, 2019 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Snapshots

Fairy Gone – 01

「灰かぶりの少女」 (Haikaburi no Shoujo)
“Ash-covered Girl”

Show of hands – Who thought the Fairy Soldiers were actual fairies?

Stilts April 8, 2019 April 8, 2019 First Impressions / Series Introduction / Snapshots

Gunjou no Magmell – 01

「拾人者(アングラー)」 (Jitsu Hito-sha (Anguraa))
“Angler”

A different beginning from the source, and probably better for it. Maybe. I dunno.

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