Tag Archives: Episode 1

Star Detective PreCure! Episode 1: A Single Step of Courage Becomes the Answer

Posted on 02/03/2026 by Rory

A new season of Pretty Cure begins, and with it being written by Isao Murayama, there’s no way I won’t be talking about it. His other works include Witchy PreCure! and Star Twinkle PreCure, both of which rank very highly in my personal Pretty … Continue reading →

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You and Idol PreCure Episode 1: With a Big Smile

Posted on 02/02/2025 by Rory

I was not sure whether I would post about this new season of Pretty Cure; the franchise’s twenty-first entry; for a little while there. Having ruminated on it for a little bit, I have decided why the heck not? Looks … Continue reading →

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Witchy PreCure!! ~Mirai Days~ Episode 1: Pink Diamond

Posted on 01/12/2025 by Rory

Mirai and Riko return in this sequel to Witchy PreCure!, and they’re adults now. Let me tell you, I am ecstatic to see the pair back on my screen. Let’s have a look at how the first episode of this … Continue reading →

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Otaku Elf Episode 1: Story of the Otaku Elf

Posted on 04/12/2023 by Rory

Just like Yuri Is My Job!, I’ve dug out my Otaku Elf manga, ready to compare how the anime adaptation stacks up against the original.

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Yuri Is My Job! Episode 1: Good Tidings to You, Onee-sama

Posted on 04/11/2023 by Rory

All right, I guess I am doing this after all. I’ve dug out my Yuri Is My Job! manga, so I shall be taking a look at how the anime adaptation compares to it. We start, naturally, at the beginning.

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Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure Episode 1: Hero Time!

Posted on 02/05/2023 by Rory

A new season of Pretty Cure has begun, and the main theme this time around is heroes. This first episode certainly grabbed my attention, so I shall be going back to covering the show on a weekly basis. Of course, … Continue reading →

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The Executioner and Her Way of Life Episode 1: Flarette

Posted on 04/01/2022 by Rory

All right, time to kick off the spring season of anime, and with an adaptation of Mato Sato’s light novel series, The Executioner and Her Way of Life. I’ll be comparing the anime adaptation to the original light novel. Well … Continue reading →

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Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S Episode 1: Tohru & Ilulu

Posted on 07/07/2021 by Rory

Miss Kobayashi, Tohru, Kanna and all their acquaintances return in the second season of Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid. Some new faces also come along too. In fact, this very first episode introduces us to one of those new characters.

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I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level Episode 1: A Dragon Dropped By

Posted on 04/10/2021 by Rory

Here’s my most anticipated show of the 2021 spring season of anime, I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level. I absolutely adore the light novels, so of course I was psyched to learn that they … Continue reading →

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Tropical-Rouge! PreCure Episode 1: Joyful Everlasting Summer

Posted on 02/28/2021 by Rory

Time for us to jump into a new season of Pretty Cure! I’ve been purposefully avoiding as much as I can about this season, because I want to go into Tropical-Rouge! PreCure as blind as possible. This first episode introduces … Continue reading →

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