271. Spring 2026 Anime First Impressions

We discuss our spoiler-free Spring 2026 anime first impressions. We’ve got another promising season for the romance fans, and several unexpected moments from premiere episodes. We discuss how to pronounce “atelier” in Witch Hat Atelier, the trope of gyaru and nerd romances, and what is literally happening in Daemons of the Shadow Realm.

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