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Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night coming out just a day after Girls Band Cry is wild. On paper these are near identical shows with their equivalent lead 2 protagonist in similar situations, but in completely different positions. What's incredibly appealing about this show, which may turn away some people, is just how modern it is. The way these characters talk and the things they reference, you 100% believe they are characters of their age in this year. Talk of doxing, getting cancelled, viral videos, influencers, none of it feels forced in the slightest, the appeal of the characters sells it all.

The show also looks excellent, sporting solid music, character designs, and art direction. The last chunk of the episode especially shines, and I greatly appreciate sticking to full acoustics for the "big" song at the end, which makes sense since this isn't pushing actual magical artsists like Girl Band Cry is (as far as I know).

While I think GBC still sticks to #1, this is pretty clearly at #2 for premiere so far, and Inhooe they get the subs fixed.

So far, the season shaking out like this for me, with the stuff above the line being locks.

Girls Band Cry
Jellyfish
Spice & Wolf
Wind Breaker
Train to the End of the World
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Astro Note
Salad Bowl

Still Upcoming:

Loser Ranger
Eupho S3
Jobless S2P2
Aristocrat (keeping expectations low)
Unnamed Memory
Mysterious Disappearances
Voice Actor Radio
Konosuba S3
Kaiju No 8
Whispers of the Heart (we'll see if it clicks this time)