2023 Summer Premiere Reviews

By: Anime Feminist July 2, 20230 Comments
The case of Horimiya in monochrome formal wear in a rose gardon

All the summer premiere reviews in one easy-to-find place. We’ll update the chart as more series become available, so be sure to check back in the coming days for more!

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Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout The Animation

Tao, Lent, Ryza, and Klaudia in the woods

By Toni Sun Prickett

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AYAKA

Closeup of a blue-haired boy looking in shock at a cute creature shaped like a drop of water floating by his face

By Alex Henderson

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My Tiny Senpai

Shiori accidentally presents her powerpoint...completely upside down.

By Cy Catwell

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Am I Actually the Strongest?

Haruto practices swordplaying using his barrier skills.

By Cy Catwell

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Level 1 Demon Lord & One Room Hero

Closeup of a chibi demon creature with three eyes, red horns, and pale green hair zooming towards the camera surrounded by pink energy

By Alex Henderson

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Sweet Reincarnation

A young boy with purple hair and a dreamy expression superimposed over a background of tarts, cakes, and pudding

By Alex Henderson

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The Dreaming Boy is a Realist

close shot of Sajo. "A guy who insistently chases after you, if one were to think normally, that is creepy."

By Vrai Kaiser

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The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses

Ai staring at Kaede up close

By ThatNerdyBoliviane

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Undead Murder Farce

Shunichi and Asa, a severed head in a cage, looking at each other

By Toni Sun Prickett

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My Happy Marriage

Miyo's looking shocked at the news of her arranged marriage.

By ThatNerdyBoliviane

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The Great Cleric

Luciel with exagerrated sparkly features

By Vrai Kaiser

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Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon

Big adorable anime eyes look on in worry

By Chiaki Hirai

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The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior

Mid-shot of a girl with red hair standing against a bright pink moon, looking seriously at the camera

By Alex Henderson

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The Masterful Cat is Depressed Again Today

a huge cat in an apron laying on his owner's chest

By Vrai Kaiser

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Reign of the Seven Spellblades

Oliver and Nanao fighting, with Oliver wielding a wand and Nanao a katana

By Toni Sun Prickett

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The Gene of AI

Hikaru at a computer with an oversized moniter

By Vrai Kaiser

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Dark Gathering

Keitaro, Yayoi, and Eiko in different shots

By Toni Sun Prickett

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Liar, Liar

Hiroto faces off against Saionji Sarasa, a student known as the Empress.

By Cy Catwell

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BanG Dream! It’s MyGO!!!!!

Anon picks up her guitar while pondering making a band.

By Cy Catwell

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Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead

Akira happily running away from zombies

By ThatNerdyBoliviane

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TenPuru

Akemitsu flopped over a shocked girl whose bra is exposed

By Vrai Kaiser

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Classroom for Heroes

Earmest yelling at Blade

By ThatNerdyBoliviane

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Synduality Noir

Kanata and Noir in the robot

By Toni Sun Prickett

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My Unique Skill Makes Me OP Even at Level 1

By Vrai Kaiser

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Helck

Helck's fallen brother, the human hero.

By Cy Catwell

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Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence

Cecilia blushing while holding an item while Lawrence looks on in concern

By ThatNerdyBoliviane

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