The Cel Block: Anime Reviews & Analysis for the Gen-X Fan

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My Status as an Assassin Exceeds the Hero’s Episode 1 - Pinned Up Ink

Episode 1 of My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s delivers a thrilling isekai debut steeped in ‘90s anime style and intrigue. Protagonist Akira Oda’s assassin class turns weakness into power as he navigates a deceptive new world, blending stealth, strategy, and symbolic storytelling. TMS Entertainment kicks off Fall 2025 with masterful world-building and nostalgic flair.

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My Status as an Assassin Anime Brings 90s Vibe to Fall 2025 - Pinned Up Ink

My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's premiered October 7, 2025, combining classic isekai tropes with a nostalgic 90s anime aesthetic. When high school student Akira Oda is summoned to another world as an Assassin class, his abilities surpass the designated Hero's. Animated by Sunrise and directed by Nobuyoshi Habara, this action-adventure series streams on Crunchyroll, offering fans a fresh take on class-abduction isekai with vintage visual appeal.

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