The Winter 2016 Anime Season is starting to ramp up and we’ve gotten our feel for just what each show has in its hand to play. In this first of two parts of First Impressions, we tackle 14 shows and give our take on how they are panning out.

Anime discussed in this episode: Ooya-san wa Shishunki, Rainbow Days, Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash, Schwarzes Marken, Snow White With The Red Hair 2, Mahou Shoujo Nante Mouiidesukara, AOKANA: Four Rhythm Across The Blue, Dagashi Kashi, Undefeated Bahamut Chronicles, Prince of Stride: Alternative, Myriad Colors Phantom World, HARUCHIKA – Haruto and Chika, KONOSUBA – God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World, and Active Raid.