Soaring Sky demonstrates what it means to be a hero in a solid premiere that sets the tone for another fantastic entry into the Pretty Cure franchise.
Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure – Episode 1 — Anime Feminist
Chiaki leads Vrai and Cy on a look back at the first half of Abe Yoshitoshi’s third series, Haibane Renmei!
Chatty AF 177: Haibane Renmei Retrospective – Episodes 1-7 — Anime Feminist
One background character. One foreground character. One rom-com plot…that may or may not put your off if relationships built on teasing aren’t your thing.
Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible! – Episode 1 — Anime Feminist
Bob the Builder asked us, “Can we fix it?” Handyman Saitou asks “Can we fix it…in a dungeon?!” and readily says yes with its down-to-earth protagonist and his motley fantasy crew.
Handyman Saitou in another world – Episode 1 — Anime Feminist
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten is all fluff and sweetness and… gender roles. So many cis gender roles.
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten – Episode 1 — Anime Feminist
UniteUp! combines beautiful animation with a well-paced debut to provide one of the best idol anime premieres in the genre.
UniteUp! – Episode 1 — Anime Feminist
My actual thirties are more exciting than this premiere that has a relatable premise, but dull execution.
Chillin’ in My 30s after Getting Fired from the Demon King’s Army – Episode 1 — Anime Feminist
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel – Northern War adapts what might be the most specific instance of storytelling in a video game for an audience that needs to be in the know to enjoy what is otherwise a bland premiere.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel – Northern War – Episode 1 — Anime Feminist
Buddy Daddies proves that even assassins have trouble rearing a child in a comedic romp that’s one of the Winter 2023’s best premieres.
Buddy Daddies – Episode 1 — Anime Feminist
Spy Classroom has all the makings of a pretty good show, but unfortunately, doesn’t use its spy cast to steal the secret to making a memorable premiere.
Spy Classroom – Episode 1 — Anime Feminist
Backlit Pixels 