Which anime should i watch in the weekend?
Thought
Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden
Episode talk · Episode 1
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Episode 1 of Nia Liston was honestly much more fun than I expected. The opening immediately tells you what kind of person is inside Nia now — a complete battle maniac who wants nothing more than to fight someone strong enough to kill her. Seeing that personality trapped inside the body of an adorable four-year-old noble girl is such a ridiculous contrast, and it works really well. 😂
I liked that Nia doesn’t suddenly act like a normal child either. She’s constantly analyzing everyone around her, thinking about fighting them, and learning how to control her new body. Lynokis trying to manage her while Nia discovers things like Magivision made their scenes especially funny.
The biggest surprise was the entertainment angle. I went in expecting mostly fights, so seeing Nia potentially become some kind of child star was definitely not where I thought this story was heading.
The animation looked better than I expected too, especially during the action. Really entertaining premiere, and Nia already feels like one of the more memorable protagonists this season. ⚔️🔥
The Cold Sato-san is Only Sweet to Me
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Episode 1 of The Cold Sato-san Is Only Sweet to Me was exactly the kind of soft romcom premiere I was hoping for. Koharu’s “cold” reputation at school completely falls apart once Sota sees how shy and awkward she actually is, and that gap between how everyone sees her and who she really is is already really cute. 😄
The café scene worked especially well for me. Sota helping her with photos gives them a natural reason to spend time together, and their conversations never felt forced. I also liked that Sota comes across as genuinely kind instead of just being nice because he likes her.
The episode is definitely low-stakes, and I can see some people finding it too simple, but I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. Koharu being terrible with the camera, Sota’s family, and all those little awkward moments made the premiere feel warm without trying too hard.
Nothing dramatic happened, but the chemistry is already there. If you like slow, cozy romance with shy characters gradually opening up, this looks very promising. ☕💙
Super Psychic Policeman Chojo
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Episode 1 of Super Psychic Policeman Chojo was honestly a really fun premiere. 😂 The whole setup is simple, but Chojo and Ippongi already have great chemistry. He has ridiculous psychic abilities and could probably solve crimes in seconds, yet half the time he seems more interested in using them for completely useless things.
Ippongi was probably my favorite part of the episode though. She’s strong, straightforward, and reacts to Chojo’s nonsense exactly how I would expect a normal person to. Their dynamic feels like it’s going to carry the series.
The humor is definitely the kind that either clicks with you or doesn’t, but for me, the ridiculous psychic tricks, police station chaos, and random jokes worked pretty well. The animation also looked solid, especially during the more exaggerated comedy moments.
It’s not trying to be a serious police anime at all, and I think that’s exactly why it works. If the show keeps building on Chojo and Ippongi’s buddy-cop relationship, I can see this becoming a really easy weekly watch. 👮♂️⚡
The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life
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Episode 1 of The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life was way more entertaining than I expected. The whole “kicked out of the party” setup is nothing new, but Rein immediately taking back every enchantment he ever gave them was honestly so satisfying. 😂
That one move completely sold me on the episode because instead of just accepting being treated like dead weight, he basically proves how much the guild depended on him the second he leaves.
I also liked how unserious the show can be. Rein dumping all those recovered enhancement points into basic clothes and a cheap sword is so stupid that it somehow becomes hilarious, and the group he starts attracting already looks like absolute chaos.
The animation looked surprisingly good too, especially for this kind of fantasy series. It feels like the anime knows the premise is ridiculous and is leaning into it instead of pretending to be overly serious.
Definitely one of the more fun first episodes from this season for me. If it keeps this mix of absurd comedy, satisfying revenge, and fantasy action, I’m in. 🔥
So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin?
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Episode 1 of So What’s Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? was a lot more fun than I expected. Akira dying while saving a kid and waking up as a goblin sounds like standard isekai territory, but the seven-day goblin lifespan immediately makes the setup feel different. 😅
The biggest twist is obviously Akira getting “Human 80 Years.” Watching everyone around him accept that goblins normally live for only a week while he suddenly has decades ahead of him is both funny and kind of sad when you think about it.
I also liked that the goblins here aren’t treated as mindless monsters. They actually feel like a little community, which made the episode much more charming than I expected. Then Akira starts inheriting skills, and you can already tell he’s going to become completely broken sooner or later. 😂
It’s not reinventing isekai, but the goblin lifespan idea, lighter tone, and Akira’s personality gave the premiere enough identity for me. Fun start, and I’m curious to see how quickly this weak little goblin turns into something everyone has to fear. 🔥
PSYREN
Episode talk · Episode 1
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Episode 1 of Psyren was a really strong start for me. The whole thing has this old-school shonen feel, but the mystery around the red phone card and the word “Psyren” gives it a darker edge almost immediately.
Ageha made a good first impression too. He’s reckless, stubborn, and clearly the type to jump into trouble without thinking twice, but that works here because his concern for Amamiya feels genuine. Her sudden disappearance is what really gives the episode its hook.
I also liked how the first half feels almost normal before everything starts getting more unsettling. The payphone, Nemesis Q, the strange calls, and the idea that people are disappearing because of some hidden game all build tension pretty well.
Visually, it isn’t the flashiest premiere I’ve seen, but the direction, music, and atmosphere carried it for me. More than anything, Episode 1 made me curious. I want to know what Psyren actually is, where Amamiya went, and just how dangerous that card really is. Definitely watching Episode 2. 🔥📞
Hello, I am a Witch and my Crush Wants me to Make a Love Potion!
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Episode 1 was a really pleasant surprise for me. I expected a cute fantasy romance, but the opening has this quiet, almost lonely atmosphere that makes Rose’s situation feel more emotional than funny at first.
Her four-year crush on Harij becoming painful the second he asks her to make a love potion for someone else is such a simple setup, but it works because Rose feels genuinely awkward and human. Instead of refusing him, she starts stretching out the ingredient hunt just so she can see him again, which is both adorable and a little sad. 😭
Harij was also more entertaining than I expected. He comes across as blunt and serious, but their conversations already have this dry chemistry that makes even small scenes enjoyable.
What I liked most is that the episode doesn’t rush the romance. It lets the uncomfortable silences, misunderstandings, and little expressions do the work. Cozy fantasy setting, likable leads, and a romance that already feels like it could be genuinely sweet.
Really charming first episode. 🌿✨
I'm Dating a Dark Summoner
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Episode 1 of I’m Dating a Dark Summoner was way more chaotic than I expected, but honestly that’s probably the whole appeal. 😂 Amona and Roni are supposed to be complete opposites, yet instead of slowly building toward romance, the show basically skips every normal step and throws them straight into a secret relationship.
What made it work for me was the chemistry between them. Roni trying to act like the serious, disciplined priest while clearly losing all self-control around Amona is hilarious, and Amona knows exactly how to push his buttons. Their constant arguing somehow makes the whole situation even funnier.
The Imp might already be my favorite character though. Every time things get awkward, it feels like he’s there just to make it worse. 😂
This definitely isn’t a normal fantasy romance, and the fanservice is very obvious, but the episode knows exactly what kind of show it wants to be. Short, shameless, ridiculous, and surprisingly entertaining. I’m curious to see how long these two can keep pretending there’s “nothing going on” between them. 😭🔥
Magical Explorer
Episode talk · Episode 2
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Episode 2 of Magical Explorer was definitely more entertaining than the premiere for me. 😂 The show fully embraces the fact that Kousuke is living inside an eroge now, and between the bath misunderstanding, Marino’s reactions, and everyone suddenly moving into the same house, the harem chaos has officially begun.
Hatsumi was probably my favorite part of the episode. She’s confident and straightforward, but her cooking might genuinely be more dangerous than any monster in this world. Watching Kousuke force himself through it just to be nice was hilarious. Then Ludie getting emotional over instant ramen after surviving that disaster somehow made the whole thing even funnier.
There’s a lot of fanservice here, maybe too much depending on what you’re looking for, but at least the episode knows exactly what kind of show it wants to be. It’s silly, self-aware, and doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Episode 2 felt much more fun and lively than Episode 1. If the series keeps balancing the comedy with the magic and game-world stuff, I can see this becoming a really enjoyable guilty-pleasure watch. 😂✨