SPRIGGAN offers a blast from the past with all its foibles, ranging from toeing the line with anti-semetism to engaging in some of the Cold War’s stereotypes and its source material’s plot weakness, with some degree of style and a lot of gore.
SPRIGGAN – Episode 1 — Anime Feminist
Prima Doll mixes the aftermath of war with second life for a group of automata for a premiere that has all the trappings of being impactful with none of the impact one may expect.
Prima Doll – Episode 1 — Anime Feminist
A magical girl slice of life that seems to be potentially positioning itself to step into the mary jane’s of many a dark magical girl series before it… after a chat about tea and snacks and being a proper lady.
Smile of the Arsnotoria the Animation – Episode 1 — Anime Feminist
A just okay premiere that plays weird sex chicken at times with its “it’s complicated” stepsibling relationship, but seems to be aware of the line it definitely shouldn’t cross.
My Stepmom’s Daughter is My Ex – Episode 1 — Anime Feminist
At best, it’s bland as a communion wafer, and at its worst, gives two thumbs up to sexual slavery.
Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World – Episode 1 — Anime Feminist
Much like ghosts, you’ll either believe in Phantom of the Idol or you’ll ignore it ratling around in the background due to its pretty okay premiere that, while not polarizing, doesn’t wow like some of Summer 2022’s other options.
Phantom of the Idol – Episode 1 — Anime Feminist
Backlit Pixels 