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Senpai ga Uzai Kouhai no Hanashi (First Impression)

Working in the office can be taxing but it has its own ways of be being rewarding as well! Follow Igarashi as she strives to be saleswoman worth her salt in this fun romantic comedy! Check out #SenpaigaUzai!

Source Material: MangaStudio: Doga KoboGenre: Comedy, Romance, Slice of LifeSynopsis: “Igarashi Futuba’s new job would be great if her senpai, Takeda Harumi, wasn’t so incredibly annoying! Futuba hates his laugh, she hates how big he is, and she really hates that he treats her like a little kid. Just because Futuba is short and looks young doesn’t make her a kid, and just because she spends so…

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Uramichi Oniisan (First Impression)

Who said the main characters have to be teens for the show to be entertaining?! Uramichi Onii-san is about having an existential crisis every other minute and enjoying life (but only when the kids aren't looking)! Check out Uramichii Onii-san!

Studios: Studio Blanc Source: Web manga Genres: Slice of Life, ComedySynopsis: “Hello, boys and girls! Do you like guys with more than one side to them?” He might be sweet on the outside, but all boys and girls are inevitably scared off whenever they get a glimpse of the adult darkness that’s the result of Uramichi-sensei’s emotional instability. This is a tragic eulogy to all the “boys and…

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Sekai Saikou no Ansatsusha, Isekai Kizoku ni Tensei suru (First Impression)

The World's best assassin is isekai'd into a fantasy world? And he has to kill THE HERO?! You won't want to miss #Ansatsu_Kizoku !

Source Material: Light novelStudio: SILVER LINK., Studio PaletteGenre: Action, FantasySynopsis: “The greatest assassin on Earth knew only how to live as a tool for his employers—until they stopped letting him live. Reborn by the grace of a goddess into a world of swords and sorcery, he’s offered a chance to do things differently this time around, but there’s a catch…He has to eliminate a…

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Sonny Boy (First Impression)

#Sonnyboy will most likely fall underneath your radar, but I do think that it'll be something worth watching. From the ambiguous story line to the unorthodox animation, there's a lot to discover if you're willing to take the leap! Check it out!

Studios: Madhouse Source: Original Genres: Sci-Fi, Super PowerSynopsis: “Empty classrooms, boring days. It was supposed to be a normal summer vacation just like any other. Suddenly, the school begins to drift through another dimension, and 36 boys and girls are left there, awakening to their supernatural abilities. Amidst the whirlpool of questions that come to mind one after another, survival in…

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Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru (First Impression)

The Detective is already dead...? Doesn't the story end there? WRONG! This is where it begins! Check out Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru!

Studios: ENGI Source: Light novel Genres: Mystery, Comedy, Drama, RomanceSynopsis: “Kimizuka Kimihiko is a crisis-magnet. From getting caught up in a crime scene to accidentally witnessing a drug deal, trouble seems to find him around every corner. So it is no surprise when his rather mundane flight suddenly enters a state of emergency with a dire need of a detective onboard. Unfortunately, his…

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Vanitas no Carte (First Impression)

Vampires? In Paris? An eccentric main character with blue eyes out to save vampires in Paris? Sign me up! Check out Vanitas no Carte!

Studios: Bones Source: Manga Genres: Historical, Supernatural, Vampire, Fantasy, ShounenSynopsis: “There once lived a vampire known as Vanitas, hated by his own kind for being born under a blue full moon, as most arise on the night of a crimson one. Afraid and alone, he created the “Book of Vanitas,” a cursed grimoire that would one day take his vengeance on all vampires; this is how the story…

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Kyuuketsuki Sugu Shinu (First Impression)

A Vampire Hunter and a Vampire walk to a bar...find out what happens next in #Kyuushi!

Source Material: MangaStudio: MadhouseGenre: Comedy, Supernatural, ShounenSynopsis: “Vampires are said to have many weaknesses such as garlic, crosses, and sunlight. Game-loving vampire lord Draluc just so happens to be weak to… everything. He dies, turning into a pile of ash, at the slightest shock. After Vampire Hunter Ronaldo learned of a castle inhabited by a vampire rumoured to have…

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Sakugan (First Impression)

#Sakugan is my top pick for the Fall 2021 season for a lot of reason but the biggest is the dynamic animation that blew me away! A combination of CGI and 2D animation that focuses on organic movement is pure eye candy! Check it out!

Source Material: NovelStudio: SatelightGenre: Sci-Fi, MechaSynopsis: “Far in the future, the human beings were pushed into the deep underground world called Labyrinth and they are living shoulder-to-shoulder. The Labyrinth has several colonies with severe settings such as one having an insanely high temperature, while another is full of gold and silver. Among those, in a colony of Pinyin, resides…

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Takt Op. Destiny (First Impression)

Madhouse and MAPPA are ready to take over this fall season with their original anime #TaktopDestiny! You don't wanna miss this one, check it out!

Source Material: OriginalStudio: Madhouse, MAPPAGenre: Action, FantasySynopsis: “In the story of the anime, one day a black meteorite fell on the world, and the world completely changed. The meteorite produced grotesque monsters called D2, which started running rampant. D2 very quickly banned all music, which was the one thing able to overcome them. But there were some people who resisted the D2.…

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Odd Taxi (First Impression)

Odd Taxi is a show that NO ONE will talk about but is, quite frankly, one of the most intriguing shows of the season. Who doesn't like a little Schrodinger's Cat action? Check it out!

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86 (First Impression)

From the PV, 86 is quite an interesting story, a utopian society where war is fought with unmanned drones. Under the rose colored glasses is a much more gruesome truth. Check out 86!

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Yakunara Mug Cup mo (First Impression)

Pottery and ceramic is a profound art. To make something as elegant as a cup with a blob of wet clay is mind boggling to me! Be sure to check out Yakunara Mug Cup mo for a wholesome treat!

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Horimiya (First Impression)

Hori and Miyamura may seem like polar opposite but each has their own secret that they holds in their hearts...that is until they find out each others secret. This wholesome story will have you smiling from ear to ear! Check it out!

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SK∞ (First Impression)

"S" A spectacle in the underground featuring dangerous downhill skateboarding races in an abandoned mine. Things take a turn when Reki and Langa are pulled into race when Reki makes a small mistake... Check it out!

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Wonder Egg Priority (First Impression)

Wonder Egg Priority is an ambiguous title and and more ambiguous story! When Ai hears a voice that calls out to hear to smash the egg, it opens up a door to a possibility that goes beyond reality. Check it out!

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Studios: EMT Squared

Source: Light novel

Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis: “Fifteen-year-old Yuna prefers staying home and obsessively playing her favorite VRMMO to doing anything else, including going to school. When a strange new update gives her a one-of-a-kind bear outfit that comes with overpowered abilities, Yuna is torn: the outfit is unbearably cute, but too embarrassing to wear in-game. But then she suddenly finds herself transported into the world of the game, facing down monsters and magic for real, and the bear suit becomes the best weapon she has!”

-Seven Seas Entertainment

First Impression:

There’s a charm to really cute characters that can also obliterate anything in their path. From the PV it looks like it might be even cuter than BOFURI! Let’s dive into it!

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Good news and bad news from this first scene…which do you want to hear first? OK, bad news first…looks like the artwork and animation will a little rough through the show, clear signs are the extremely zoomed in face of the boy and the minimal amount of background character details. Maybe some parts are simplified so that the more intense or important can get a big up in animation but as of right now the standard for the base animation is as basic as it can get. Good news, Yuna is just as cute as I imagined her to be!

I like that there’s no set tone, it’s a wide variety of colors that help set in the mood throughout the show. I also really like all of the patterns and brushstrokes  in the background, it gives it a nice punch aside from Yuna’s adorable bear onesie (I seriously can’t get over it…WHERE CAN I GET ONE?!). So looks like there are win and losses with the art, up to you to how much you can tolerate. I really enjoy it so far!

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I’m curious as to how her bear onsie actually works, are there any drawbacks at all? Can she really just attack with anything she can think of?! That’s a terrifyingly dangerous onsie…I WANT IT. Also keep in mind that this episode takes place later in the series (approx. chapters 24-27 in the manga, not sure where in the light novel…), which would explain the abrupt introductions and going straight into the action with minimal context. I would assume that starting from next episode it’ll slow down and explain things from the beginning.

Recommendation:

NO

For the majority of anime fans, I don’t think this is worth the time while there are so many other better shows this season. The art is OK and the story is cute but not something that you can easily invest yourself into. This show has is aimed towards a certain audience (me I’m audience) and will not be everyone’s cup of tea. I do enjoy the cuteness of the show and of course the bear theme! I’ll be continuing but for others…I would just suggest to pass.

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Bears, bears, and Bears?! Oh my! This Beary adorable show will have you wanting to get a bear onsie like Yuna! But remember to not underestimate Yuna and her onsie because they pack quite a punch! Check out Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear! Studios: EMT Squared Source: Light novel Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy Synopsis: “Fifteen-year-old Yuna prefers staying home and obsessively playing her favorite VRMMO to doing anything else, including going to school.