We discuss our spoiler-free Winter 2025 anime first impressions. It’s the season of romance anime with several on our list, alongside highly anticipated shows like Solo Leveling and Sakamoto Days. Join us as we discuss these anime, as well as a sleeper hit about planetary movement, an isekai Karl is actually watching, and the return of everyone’s favorite apothecary.

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