First Impressions: Tokyo Ravens

Alternate titles: Onmyodo Teen Squad Light Novel Adaptation by Studio 8-bit Simulcast on FUNimation Premise: In a world where onmyodo is an accepted part of reality, a descendant of the great Abe no Seimei who has no powers of his own gets dragged into ANIME STUFF when his cousin/childhood friend/whatever shows up.

First Impressions: Blazblue Alter Memory

Ragna the Bloodege is the world’s most wanted criminal. Wielding a power known as the Azure Grimoire, he travels from city to city on a path of destruction until he encounters a variety of powerful fighters with their own agendas… at least that’s what I got from playing story mode in the game, you’re not going to get anything out of this.

First Impressions: Walkure Romanze

Visual novel adaptation by 8bit Simulcast on Crunchyroll Premise: In a world where jousting is an important sport, a young woman offends a knight and is challenged to a duel. Her childhood friend must show her the ropes.

Monogatari Series 2nd Season Episode 14

Nadeko has a heart to heart with Tsukihi, which makes her think about why she really loves Araragi. Between her romantic frustration, the burden of helping Kuchinawa, and pressure at school, she finds herself reaching a breaking point.

First Impressions: Gingitsune

After the death of her mother, Makoto meets Gintaro, a messenger to the gods, and is told that she is the next Oracle. Now Makoto is in high school, and likes using Gintaro to help people with small problems.

First Impressions: Yozakura Quartet ~ Hana No Uta ~

Alternate titles: Yozakura Quartet ~ Song of Flowers ~ Manga Adaptation by Tatsunoko Productions Simulcast pending Premise: Hime Yarizakura (Misato Fukuen) is the young mayor of Sakura Newtown, a homey suburb where humans and Beasts (youkai), humanoid creatures with all sorts of awesome powers, live together in harmony. Together with her friends at the Hiizumi Life Counselling Office,…

First Impressions: MEGANEBU!

Alternate titles: Glasses Club Drama CD Adaptation by Studio DEEN Simulcast on Crunchyroll Premise: A bunch of glasses-wearing guys are in the Glasses Club, trying to make x-ray specs to ogle girls.

First Impressions: Ace of Diamond

Alternate Titles: Daiya no Ace Manga Adaptation by Madhouse, Production IG Simulcast on Crunchyroll Premise: Eijun Sawamura dreams of taking his Junior High baseball team to the Nationals. Despite playing on a subpar team, he continues to inspire his teammates through the close bond they all share. However, when a talent scout invites him to play…

First Impressions: Hajime no Ippo: Rising

Manga Adaptation by Madhouse Simulcast on Crunchyroll Premise: The long running manga series makes its long-awaited return to the screens, picking up after the events of New Challenger and Champion Road. Having defended his title as national champion multiple times, Ippo continues to strive for his goal of discovering true strength. However, some tough challengers aren’t…

First Impressions: Yu-Sibu

A hero in training is forced to take a job at an item shop after the demon lord is defeated and his skills become obsolete. It’s a pretty boring gig until the manager hires an unusual new employee.