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Rikei ga Koi ni Ochita no de Shoumei shitemita (First Impression)

Posted on January 29, 2020 by KiritoNarukami Leave a comment

“Yukimura Shinya and Himuro Ayame are two scientists that want to find out if love can be solved by a scientific theory. These two scientists also have feelings for each other and want to be able to solve their feelings through similar theoretical facts. With this perfect opportunity, these scientists will attempt to solve the theory of the love they express for each other.” – Rikei ga Koi no Ochita no de Shoumei shitemitai (manga)

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Haikyuu!! TO THE TOP! (First Impression)

Posted on January 29, 2020 by KiritoNarukami One comment

The fourth season of Haikyuu!!

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Kyokou Suiri (First Impression)

Posted on January 24, 2020 by KiritoNarukami Leave a comment

“At the young age of 11, Kotoko Iwanaga was abducted by youkai for two weeks and asked to become their “God of Wisdom,” a mediator between the spirit and human worlds, to which the girl quickly agreed but at the cost of her right eye and left leg. Now, six years later, whenever youkai wish for their problems to be solved, they make their way to Kotoko for consultation. Meanwhile, Kurou Sakuragawa, a 22-year-old university student, has just broken up with his girlfriend after he fled alone when the two encountered a kappa. Seeing this as her chance to become closer with him, Kotoko immediately makes her move, hoping to get married to Kurou one day. However, she quickly realizes there is something more to Kurou. With this knowledge, she asks for his help in solving the various issues presented by the supernatural, all the while wishing her newfound partner will eventually reciprocate her feelings.” – MAL Rewrite

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Runway de Waratte (First Impression)

Posted on January 21, 2020 by KiritoNarukami Leave a comment

“Chiyuki Fujito has a dream: to become a Paris Collection model. The problem is, she’s too short to be a model, and everyone around her tells her so. But no matter what they say, she won’t give up. Her classmate, a poor student named Ikuto Tsumura, also has a dream: to become a fashion designer. The two decide to combine their dreams and overcome the naysayers.” – Runway de Waratte (manga)

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Infinite Dendrogram (First Impression)

Posted on January 20, 2020 by KiritoNarukami Leave a comment

“In the year 2043, , the world’s first successful full-dive VRMMO was released. In addition to its ability to perfectly simulate the five senses, along with its many other amazing features, the game promised to offer players a world full of infinite possibilities. Nearly two years later, soon-to-be college freshman, Reiji Mukudori, is finally able to buy a copy of the game and start playing. With some help from his experienced older brother, Shuu, and his partner Embryo, Reiji embarks on an adventure into the world of . Just what will he discover and encounter in this game world known for its incredible realism and infinite possibilities?” -Myanimelist

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Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun (First Impression)

Posted on January 19, 2020 by KiritoNarukami Leave a comment

“At Kamome Academy, rumors abound about the school’s Seven Mysteries, one of which is Hanako-san. Said to occupy the third stall of the third floor girls’ bathroom in the old school building, Hanako-san grants any wish when summoned. Nene Yashiro, an occult-loving high school girl who dreams of romance, ventures into this haunted bathroom…but the Hanako-san she meets there is nothing like she imagined! Kamome Academy’s Hanako-san…is a boy!” – Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun (manga)

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Hatena☆Illusion (First Impression)

Posted on January 18, 2020 by KiritoNarukami Leave a comment

Makoto Shiranui wants to become a magician and so he seeks to be the apprentice of Mamoru Hoshisato, a famous magician as well as a friend of his parents. Making his way to Tokyo Mamoru reunites with his childhood friend Hatena Hoshisato, who is also Mamoru Hoshisato’s daughter. Upon realizing that Makoto is, in fact, a boy and not a girl their relationship sours and Makoto is put in an awkward position. Amidst the excitement, a series of burglaries are taking place that lead to a greater problem.

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Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu (First Impression)

Posted on January 16, 2020 by KiritoNarukami One comment

“Kaede Honjō is invited by her friend Risa Shiramine to play a virtual reality MMO game with her. While Kaede doesn’t dislike games, what she really, truly dislikes is being in pain. She creates a character named Maple, and decides to put all her points in VIT to minimize pain. As a result, she moves slowly, can’t use magic, and even a rabbit can get the best of her. But as it turns out, she acquires a skill known as “Absolute Defense” as a result of her pumping points into VIT, as well as a “Counter Skill” that works against special moves. Now, with her ability to nullify all damage, she goes on adventures.” – Anime News Network

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Tenki no Ko [Review]

Posted on January 16, 2020 by KiritoNarukami Leave a comment

Looking back at the successful (and not successful) elements from his past work, Makoto Shinkai rises to new heights with Tenki no Ko. While similar to Kimi no Na Wa, Tenki no Ko takes a different approach to story telling and surpasses all expectations

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Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na! (First Impression)

Posted on January 14, 2020 by KiritoNarukami One comment

“Asakusa Midori wants to create an anime, but she’s too disheartened to make that first step by herself. By pure chance, she meets Mizusaki Tsubame, an up-and-coming socialite secretly dreaming of becoming an animator. Together with Midori’s money-loving best friend Kanamori Sayaka, the energetic trio slowly work towards making their “ultimate world” a reality!” – Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na! (manga)