2026
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Dark Moon: The Blood Altar Review: I Wanted Vampires and Only Got Pretty Boys
I went into Dark Moon: The Blood Altar expecting dangerous vampires, supernatural tension and reverse-harem drama. Instead, I found a polished paranormal teen romance carried by stylish visuals and a great soundtrack, but with surprisingly little bite behind its vampire premise.
11–17 minutes -
Love Through a Prism Review: When Love, Timing, and Reality Collide
A visually stunning historical romance, Love Through a Prism blends art, emotion, and bittersweet relationships into a deeply reflective anime experience. With unforgettable characters and breath taking scenery, it’s a slow-burn story that lingers long after the final episode.
12–18 minutes -
First 5: Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom
Five episodes in, Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom settles into a nostalgic shoujo rhythm filled with chaotic humour, slow-burn romance, and early-2000s charm. This spoiler-free first impressions piece breaks down what works, what stumbles, and whether it’s worth sticking with for the season.
7–10 minutes -
SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Episode 1
SHIBOYUGI Episode 1 delivers a chilling, restrained take on death games, framing survival not as spectacle, but as paid labour. With sparse dialogue, unsettling atmosphere, and a disturbingly calm protagonist, the premiere grips through tension rather than shock.
3–4 minutes -
Tamon’s B-Side Episode 1 and 2
Tamon’s B-Side delivers a near-perfect romcom opening, blending idol fantasy with emotional honesty and sharp comedy. Episodes 1 and 2 hook immediately, deepening character dynamics while handling parasocial themes with warmth and care. This is already one of the season’s standout romance anime.
3–5 minutes -
Journal with Witch Episode 1
Journal with Witch opens with a restrained, emotionally heavy first episode that leans into silence rather than spectacle. Episode 1 explores grief, isolation, and uneasy cohabitation through small gestures and unspoken tension, setting clear expectations for a slow, character-driven journey.
3–5 minutes
By Otaku for Otaku