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. **While you’re listening to this episode, why not pair it up with a delicious snack from a #TokyoTreat box? Use code STRICTLYANIME for $5 off your first box**: https://team.tokyotreat.com/strictlyanime Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/thestrictlyseries Website: https://www.thestrictlyseries.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrictlyseries X (Twitter): https://x.com/strictlyseries Part of The Strictly Series of podcasts