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.

First Impressions: Golden Time

Light novel adaptation by J.C. Staff Simulcast on Crunchyroll Premise: Banri Tada is a freshman in law school new to Tokyo. When making friends with, a kindred spirit, he meets Koko Kaga, his new friend’s self-proclaimed fiancee.

First Impressions: Nagi no Asukara

In a world where humans live both underwater and on land, a group of underwater students transfer above ground when their school closes. Hikari has looked after Manaka since they were kids, but will he be able to keep protecting her in their new environment?

First Impressions: Kill la Kill

Honnoji Academy is ruled by the iron fist of Satsuki Kiryuin, president of the student council. Tyranny rules the day and dissent is mercilessly executed. That all changes when Ryuko Matoi transfers into the school, carrying her scissor sword and a chip on her shoulder…

First Impressions: Coppelion

Years after a nuclear meltdown leaves 90% of Tokyo destroyed, the government sends three genetically modified girls known as Coppelions. Immune to deadly radiation as well as enhanced by special abilities, they explore the ruins of the city in search of survivors.

First Impressions: Kyousogiga

Alternate titles: Capital Craze, What The Fuck is Going On Original series by TOEI Animation Simulcast pending Premise: Koto (Rie Kugimiya) and her brothers A (Noriko Hidaka) and Un (Ryouko Shiraishi) are stuck in a bizarre, parallel version of Kyoto, where demons roam the streets and the laws of physics and common sense don’t apply. Looking for a…

GLORIO Fall 2013 Anime Guide Part 2

You may now rest easy, anime fans, as part 2 of our Fall 2013 Anime Guide has arrived! We have conveniently compiled the remaining shows we’ll be taking a look at for your perusal, and if you missed Part 1 make sure to go give that a look too. What shows are you excited to…

GLORIO Fall 2013 Anime Guide Part 1

With the fun and silly shows of Summer coming to an end, it’s time for SERIOUS BUSINESS and the big name titles of Fall. Hotly anticipated shows like Kill La Kill and Beyond the Boundary (Kyoukai no Kanata if you must) headline a season of full of super powered teenagers and a lot of potential hits. There’s…