Seasonal Anime
Stay up to date with seasonal anime with what’s airing right now and what’s just around the corner! This section covers seasonal previews, first impressions, watchlists, and ongoing reactions to currently airing anime. From winter premieres to summer standouts, discover what’s worth watching every season.
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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 -
Isekai Office Worker: The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter Episode 1
Isekai Office Worker episode 1 trades swords and stats for spreadsheets and burnout, delivering a sharp, dialogue-heavy opener packed with workplace satire. With strong world-building and subtle BL hints, it sets up a refreshingly different isekai that quietly promises deeper emotional stakes ahead.
4–6 minutes -
Hana-Kimi For You in Full Blossom Episode 1 and 2
Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom opens with two confident, nostalgic episodes that balance romcom chaos with growing emotional depth. Episodes 1 and 2 lay a familiar shōjo foundation while smoothing out early awkwardness and teasing deeper character arcs ahead.
4–6 minutes
By Otaku for Otaku