Licensed Rinne no Lagrange: Flower declaration of your heart (seasons 1 & 2) [Archive] - Page 2

Stevie_Nix

2012-01-16, 17:20

Rather enjoyed episode 02 of Blue Genesis Largrange.

First I am really loving Madoka's onee-chan. That was one of the best Bright Slaps I have seen. ^_^

Also that base's security sucks. It took until she was practically standing in from of the NERV bridge to call Madoka that they noticed she was there.

So the key to Madoka kicking ass is being excited and motivated since the Vox control system seems to be partly in the least emotionally based. I rather like that idea.

Heh, still loving Madoka's and Lan's chemistry together. So poor Lan apparently can't use her Vox to its full ability and Moid thinks its because of some legend about the Vox she fears. That in turn is putting more pressure on her because Madoka has to fight alone so far.

Speaking of Moid, who else thinks what while he might not actually be the big bad of the series, he will at least be the Ikari Gendou?

Muginami looks like she is going to be really fun, though I wonder if she is as air headed in battle?

Anyway next week looks like Madoka's battle with APB 02 and 03 is going to go to the ground and Madoka is going to continue being the battle pragmatist (looks like she is going to start hitting the APBs with bits of Kamogawa). From the title and the previews, its looks like Lan is going to get over her fears and doubts and come roaring to the rescue of Madoka.

http://i.imgur.com/HBcRml.jpg
Full size here (http://i.imgur.com/HBcRm.jpg). I don't recall seeing this image anywhere in this thread, but if it already has been posted, then I apologize.

I found the second to be really enjoyable, and I look forward to seeing Lan pilot her robot. I think Lan might be my favorite out of the trio shown in the OP; her hairstyle reminds me of Kaine from Nier, and I loved Kaine’s character design so yeah. xD

So Madoka's, Lan's, and Muginami's plug Vox suits are solid one pieces when they are not in the cockpits I am guessing. I really can't wait to see Lan in action next week, I think she might actually be my favorite character too.

Physics doesn't apply in Anime~ We've been taught this multiple times.

In mecha anime, physics gets punched in the face.

totoum

2012-01-16, 17:43

Don't remember this being posted

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abc0716

2012-01-16, 18:27

This series / episode is pretty amuse to watch, because of the random jokes over the entire series / episode.

The part where Madoka searches for cellphone signal and the phone conversation between herself and her cousin (sister?) are the funniest part on this episode.

Also, I laughed for a while after hearing the voice of Menma (Kayano Ai) as the 3rd pilot of the squad, Muginami. Somehow I feel like Menma is reborned to Muginami. (after N amount of years) :heh:

Stevie_Nix

2012-01-16, 18:29

One question about the Viz's streaming: How do you feel about them subbing Madoka's signature "Maru" as "Perfect?" I'm assuming they are going for an equivalent to the meaning she is using, which is "correct."

djmaca

2012-01-16, 21:31

^Actually I kinda assumed her "Maru" as something like "Victory!" or "Alright!" or "Success!" anything that exclaimes a success.

Akarin

2012-01-17, 03:03

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Full size here (http://i.imgur.com/HBcRm.jpg). I don't recall seeing this image anywhere in this thread, but if it already has been posted, then I apologize.

I found the second to be really enjoyable, and I look forward to seeing Lan pilot her robot. I think Lan might be my favorite out of the trio shown in the OP; her hairstyle reminds me of Kaine from Nier, and I loved Kaine’s character design so yeah. xD

Uh oh, I hope the alien boys wont join to Madoka's team and become a love interest for the girls :uhoh:

ImagineThat

2012-01-17, 08:02

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Uh oh, I hope the alien boys wont join to Madoka's team and become a love interest for the girls :uhoh:

Well according to the latest...

Director Sato Tatsuo tweeted that he has excluded all the romance elements from Moretsu Pirates and Rinne no Lagrange. He said it's an experimental approach to compose the scrips focusing on the friendships without romance, but he believes something unexpected will be created in such an old fashioned way.
Mal (http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=390445&show=0)

While i'm happy there isn't going to be any guy x girl its not all welcomed news. Things seemed like they might be heading in a Madoka x Lan direction:sad: what a pairing they would have made.

djmaca

2012-01-17, 09:28

pinoscotto

2012-01-17, 10:12

totoum

2012-01-17, 10:32

While i'm happy there isn't going to be any guy x girl its not all welcomed news. Things seemed like they might be heading in a Madoka x Lan direction:sad: what a pairing they would have made.

You can still ship them even if it's not canon,hat's what yuri goggles are for :p

sa547

2012-01-17, 11:28

Well according to the latest...

While i'm happy there isn't going to be any guy x girl its not all welcomed news. Things seemed like they might be heading in a Madoka x Lan direction:sad: what a pairing they would have made.

A friend clarified that issue to me with this:
http://forum.evageeks.org/post/518585/News-of-Anime-in-Japan/#518585
No, no, no... after the 2ch calmed down, the Yuri fans are actually hopeful - now that Tatsuo Satoh made clear that romance is excluded in the two anime he directed this season (Chief Director for Rinne no Lagrange, Director for Moretsu Space Pirate), it actually means yuri is more likely rather than the other way round, because in anime yuri is rarely shown explicitly as such (what happens in Nanoha, Madoka or even "Maria-sama miteiru" is depicted as deep friendship and bonding, but is interpreted by many from yuri angle anyway). Getting rid of the possibility of the three guy "villains" of taking the three female protagonists as love interests in Rinne means the bonding between the three girls will get more focus and make it easier for yuri fans to fantasize about yuri (because no guy is involved now). In fact, some suspected the discussion of why there are 3 guys on the other side that seems to conveniently match the 3 girls on Earth's side may have prompted Satoh to quench any speculation about love and romance will become the main theme in the coming episodes. Needless to say, I am quite hopeful too (being a yuri fan myself) :-)

ImagineThat

2012-01-17, 12:00

A friend clarified that issue to me with this:
http://forum.evageeks.org/post/518585/News-of-Anime-in-Japan/#518585

Well fingers crossed. I was thinking "old fashioned" in the translated tweet could have been synonymous with unconventional in this case.

Seriously the signals having been flashing all through out the first two eps especially from Lan. When you factor in that there is literally one guy for each of the girls, bishounen no less, it would just make any possible relationship between Madoka and Lan the more sweeter. Personally what would have been the icing on the cake was if Madoka wasn't at an all girls school.

Normally i'm not one to care so much about the romantic elements of an anime but Lan x Madoka rubbed me the right way and the set up seems perfect for it. If nothing happens in S1 then hopefully S2.

Triple_R

2012-01-17, 13:21

A friend clarified that issue to me with this:
http://forum.evageeks.org/post/518585/News-of-Anime-in-Japan/#518585

Excellent argument there. Yeah, as a big yuri fan myself, I'm more hopeful given what Tatsuo Satoh made clear there.

Stevie_Nix

2012-01-17, 13:21

Well according to the latest...

While i'm happy there isn't going to be any guy x girl its not all welcomed news. Things seemed like they might be heading in a Madoka x Lan direction:sad: what a pairing they would have made.

True, while this might mean Madoka X Lan won't be on screen cannon, at least we won't have to worry about random guy X girl.

A friend clarified that issue to me with this:
http://forum.evageeks.org/post/518585/News-of-Anime-in-Japan/#518585

That that line of reasoning really makes me hopeful.

Well fingers crossed. I was thinking "old fashioned" in the translated tweet could have been synonymous with unconventional in this case.

Seriously the signals having been flashing all through out the first two eps especially from Lan. When you factor in that there is literally one guy for each of the girls, bishounen no less, it would just make any possible relationship between Madoka and Lan the more sweeter. Personally what would have been the icing on the cake was if Madoka wasn't at an all girls school.

Normally i'm not one to care so much about the romantic elements of an anime but Lan x Madoka rubbed me the right way and the set up seems perfect for it. If nothing happens in S1 then hopefully S2.

First I'm extremely happy that one thing I worried most about this series, it that they would jam the APB's with Madoka, Lan, and Muginami, will not happen. While I am disappointed that the show may not explicitly go to cannon Madoka X Lan, I'm hopeful that at the very least we will get something on the levels of the relationship between Nanoha/Fate. I also hope that like ImagineThat, that maybe we will get unconventional love in this story.

totoum

2012-01-17, 13:24

Of course this could go the other way too,we might also get shonen ai undertones between the guys :p

*runs away*

pinoscotto

2012-01-17, 13:34

i think we are giving too much importance to a tweet, he answered to someone, it's like hearing two guys talking in the middle of the conversation. most importantly he is the dirctor, he isn't the writer of the series...

Triple_R

2012-01-17, 13:36

Of course this could go the other way too,we might also get shonen ai undertones between the guys :p

*runs away*

A show that tries to simultaneously appeal to yuri fans and yaoi fans would be kind of mind-blowing, actually. I can just imagine the fanart wars. :heh:

Stevie_Nix

2012-01-17, 13:59

Of course this could go the other way too,we might also get shonen ai undertones between the guys :p

*runs away*

I am completely fine with that couse of events because: Yaoi doesn't bother me. It will help eliminate the threat of them pairing up the guys with Madoka, Lan, and Muginami and there by protecting the Yuri.

A show that tries to simultaneously appeal to yuri fans and yaoi fans would be kind of mind-blowing, actually. I can just imagine the fanart wars. :heh:

That would actualy be a great thing if Yuri and Yaoi fandoms could join forces to get better series for both.

Also why would there be fan art wars? Wouldn't it be in the best interest of the Yuri and Yaoi fandoms to support each other against the hetero pairings.

totoum

2012-01-17, 13:59

most importantly he is the dirctor, he isn't the writer of the series...

The director generaly can guide the writer in a direction he wants the writer to go.
For exemple in Ano Hana director Nagai had Okada do rewrites because he wasn't satisfied with early versions of the script.

So if he doesn't really want romance I guess he told the writing staff to not put any.

edit:

I'm surprised nobody has brought up the preview at the end of episode 1

"What do you want to go eat Lan?"
"I want a bento prepared by a loving wife"
"I'm not a loving wife"
"you're not?"
"I don't think....actualy,absolutely not"

So I think there'll be Yuri but like djmaca said Madoka will be clueless about it.

Triple_R

2012-01-17, 19:53

That would actualy be a great thing if Yuri and Yaoi fandoms could join forces to get better series for both.

Also why would there be fan art wars? Wouldn't it be in the best interest of the Yuri and Yaoi fandoms to support each other against the hetero pairings.

Well, by fan art wars, I just meant that you'd see massive amounts of yuri and yaoi fan-art resulting from it, and it would be interesting to see which type of the two would end up dominating. I'm not saying that the two sides would necessarily try to "outdo" one another. It would just seem like a competition based on how much artwork both sides would put out.

Shimapan

2012-01-17, 20:31

Ahh Madoka, you have yet to seize my smile whenever you act goofy and wild in situations that are meant to be serious, but thats what I love about you :p

As soon as that guy told Madoka "The future of our planet rests in our hands" I immediately thought "Thats a lot of pressure to put on her!" and right after, Madoka said "I can't handle the kind of pressure right now!" I snickered quite a lot after that :heh:

It was pretty stupid to put that much pressure on her right at the beginning. It caused trouble for her, beginning to soubt herself, and without her cousin's pep talk, she would've been in serious trouble.

I wonder who that girl was that Madoka ran into in the hangers. They were both lost, but the blonde haired girl seemed less worried XD As for Lan, it appears she wants to be more help towards Madoka. It was actually quite surprising to to her begin to tear up since from what we have so from her so far, she''s pretty emotionless. Aww Lan, you big softy ;) However, I guess something happened to Lan since she was stopped by that guy and he mentioned that she may not be able to accept the Vox in her current state.

You could clearly see how Lan was surprised at how easily Madoka could pilot her Vox mech. It seems she still has problems there, but Madoka can probably help her there.

In the end, all it took was Madoka's cousin to annoy her to the point that she would want to beat something up, thats a perfectly reasonable way to get the robot moving :heh: But, to her misfortunes, it appears that it is a handicap match now (Sorry, after that superplex from last episode, I can't help but use wrestling terms for this anime now :heh: )

Good overall, we learned a bit more about Madoka.

Lan will probably overcome her reservations to get out there with her Vox and help Madoka.

The enemy waiting for the conversation to end before he bothered to attack proves that the enemy aren't bad people, but are just in a bad position. How unfortunate!

No, that's not it at all. He didn't care about her call and continued to approach her all the time. He just didn't attack her because there was no point, seeing that her mech was powered down. He talked with that other guy beforehand that they want to seize the Vox mechs for themselves, so for that it's best if they only attack (and possibly damage) the Vox mech as little as possible.

I love these physics!

http://i.imgur.com/MYl4D.jpg

I think the helicopters are only there for guiding it - they obviously can't carry it like that.

Very good observations. I strongly agree with all three, and I do think they help the show a lot. The mecha and tightsuits in particular could not be designed any better, imo. The tightsuits do indeed hit just the right balance.

Yes, the tightsuits are very well designed indeed :D

I am completely fine with that couse of events because: Yaoi doesn't bother me. It will help eliminate the threat of them pairing up the guys with Madoka, Lan, and Muginami and there by protecting the Yuri.

That would actualy be a great thing if Yuri and Yaoi fandoms could join forces to get better series for both.

Also why would there be fan art wars? Wouldn't it be in the best interest of the Yuri and Yaoi fandoms to support each other against the hetero pairings.

No problem with any Yaoi either, as it makes the road clear for the Yuri! :D

ramlaen

2012-01-17, 21:49

Whats this, a show with great potential might focus on its plot? Heaven forbid.

Its not like there will not be doujinshi to fill your desires.

djmaca

2012-01-17, 22:10

Yuri please... but watch the yaoi: I'm allergic to the stuff.

asaqe

2012-01-18, 02:28

As line it is completely platonic I am absolutely ok with this announcement. If not well...

Tempester

2012-01-18, 05:49

It seems to me from episode 2 that Madoka's robot has
marufunctioned.

sa547

2012-01-18, 07:43

Gonna check this show out tonight.

Marina2

2012-01-18, 08:08

Madoka character's design reminds me of one of my favorite girl from Index light novel. The only different is their personalities.

So,........I will watch this show for the sake of Madoka. ^^ (and story, of course)

sa547

2012-01-18, 10:29

DAMN, THIS SHOW HITS THE RIGHT SPOTS! :D Surprisingly fabulous, even if some of the characters are reminiscent of those from a show years ago, except for ebullient Madoka.

Stevie_Nix

2012-01-18, 15:44

It seems to me from episode 2 that Madoka's robot has
marufunctioned.

What happened was Madoka started to get unsure of herself, and since the control system seems to be partly based on the pilot emotions, the Vox shut down because of it. Remember after Yoko's Bright Slap Madoka got fired up again. Which rebooted the Vox system, and then allowed her to toss APB-02.

DAMN, THIS SHOW HITS THE RIGHT SPOTS! :D Surprisingly fabulous, even if some of the characters are reminiscent of those from a show years ago, except for ebullient Madoka.

Like I said before, Madoka is the anti-Shinji.:D

ReddyRedWolf

2012-01-18, 16:13

I do wonder if the boys would be shocked after a couple of fights that the one who handed them their asses is a girl.

Kaioshin Sama

2012-01-18, 17:26

It may come as a surprise to a lot of posters, but when it comes to anime I really don't expect or ask for all that much anymore. Honestly the bare minimum that I ask for is that a show not meander and waste time, not be boring with it's subject material and not pander too blatantly and aggressively to that certain subsect of fans in Japan who share nothing in the way of common interest with me...oh that and too have a good solid mecha TV series at least once or twice a year.

Lately this has been something of a problem, because other than the Sunrise stuff I feel that the industry has been dropping the ball in a huge way lately when it comes to mecha/sci-fi shows and leaving me extremely disappointed. When I look back, realistically I don't think there has been a good non-Sunrise produced mecha TV series since around 2009 when we had Shin Mazinger. I had placed a lot of faith in both Star Driver and then Guilty Crown based on the trailers at least making it look like they would have solid mecha action only to have both shows blow up in my face by in Star Drivers case wasting epic amounts of time on high school bullshit all throughout the entire show and ultimately suffering from repetitive and formulaic battle engagments that would last 2-3 minutes and a plot that went all over the place episode to episode and then eventually nowhere. In Guilty Crown's case I was forced to endure an incredibly unsympathetic cast and a plot that seems to be making an outright mockery of any faith anybody might have placed in it AND the mecha aspect actually turned out to be barely there at all.

Needless to say as a result of all the crushing disappointment I've faced I was a little hesistant to put too much faith into the sci-fi shows that are airing this season, even though it feels like this should be my time and have been approaching the shows I've watched this season with a bit of a sarcastic hopeless attitude, but Rinne no Lagrange's second episode have given me reason to hope again, even if just a little that I can finally have a decent mecha show that carries the spirit I've come to expect from the genre throughout it's 80's and 90's incarnations to go along with Gundam AGE. Here's just a few small reasons why I kind of have hope and feel that Rinne no Lagrange has the best chance of being the first non-Sunrise mech show in a while to not suck and leave me completely unfulfilled:

An opening that actually seems related to the show and on top of that is pretty good and catchy. Plus 1 on the effort front for the overall sound/music production as well Likeable characters as opposed to dull caricatures that seem to have clear cut personalities and motivations that are being built upon even in the first two episodes. Shows like Star Driver and Guilty Crown have had a bad habit of leaving their early runs devoid of much plot progression and character development such that they've struggled for the rest of their runs for it in trying to make up for lost time and defining what exactly each characters role and personality is supposed to be and keeping their actions within the confines of said role and personality. Please anime industry, maybe take something from the way Rinne is handling itself and stop wasting so much bloody time early in shows runs Actual focus on mecha battles. Like holy smokes really?! :twitch: we get to see 2 pretty good looking sorties 2 episodes in a row complete with the gorgeous battle over the sparkling sea in the latest one. This shouldn't be this hard and should be something one would just expect out of a mecha show so I don't know why it took so long to see something like this again. Maintaining focus between episodes, again something that shows like Guilty Crown and Star Driver struggled with mightily. Those shows didn't have much in the way of connectivity between episodes, but here one of the first shots we see is Madoka bringing the Vox Aura back into the hangar and then going for a mission debriefing and pinch me...the plot actually continues from where it left off last episode and the alien dude goes to look for his missing comrade which leads to a battle AND there's even foreshadowing about the nature of the conflict and that the Japanese military may be fighting a proxy war for some alien race that isn't quite on the level with them. No effort to keep the viewer completely in the dark assumedly because the writers don't want to lock themselves down a certain path early on here....it's like they may have actually though their plot out ahead of time 0.o 24 episodes to work with. Not 12, not 21, not 22.....24! Granted Star Driver had 25 episodes and could barely manage to fill them with enough content for a 6 episode OVA, but considering Rinne is light years ahead of where that show was even 10 episodes in by it's second episode in terms of plot exposition I'm thinking that might not be a problem barring some epic time wasting during the middle which is always a possibility Sharing the same name as a pretty epic hockey player is never a bad thing. Triple_R probably knows what I'm talking about :D

sa547

2012-01-18, 19:03

Like I said before, Madoka is the anti-Shinji.:D

Maybe I'm overstating this, but this show is one of the many bottles of morale-boosting tonic that Japan needs in these trying times; makes you feel real good, from start to finish. :)

Bar none, with a girl like Madoka being a total sweetheart, I'm gonna follow this show.

I do wonder if the boys would be shocked after a couple of fights that the one who handed them their asses is a girl.

And a clumsy one at that, but still a girl with positive thinking (oh, does this reminds you of a character in a tracksuit and slippers, except he's very cocky? :heh: ).

djmaca

2012-01-18, 19:19

I do wonder if the boys would be shocked after a couple of fights that the one who handed them their asses is a girl.

Shock then Stockholm Syndrome. Then they fell for her.

OK! Yaoi and yuri fans, come at me. *runs*

Kazu-kun

2012-01-18, 19:47

Shock then Stockholm Syndrome. Then they fell for her.

That would be the typical route, but for this series the director already said there won't be that kinda thing.

sa547

2012-01-18, 19:54

Shimapan

2012-01-18, 19:54

I do wonder if the boys would be shocked after a couple of fights that the one who handed them their asses is a girl.

As the boys are probably gay for each other, they'll be deeply shocked XD
It will only make them more gay.

djmaca

2012-01-18, 20:33

As the boys are probably gay for each other, they'll be deeply shocked XD
It will only make them more gay.

No proof that they are gay though.

Sol Falling

2012-01-18, 22:22

Normally, in previous years, all that I have associated Mamiko Noto with is her soft, breathy voice... but with this show, I think she's not going to let herself be pigeonholed, I mean, it was a pleasant shock for me she was talking almost like Kotono Mitsuishi at her prime.

Mamiko Noto is Madoka's cousin!? Whoa...I don't really follow seiyuu, but after recognizing her voice in Mawaru Penguindrum I realized that Shimako is still my fetish. I wouldn't have guessed that she was Youko, as the voice she's using is indeed pretty different here, but that is pretty cool. Youko's one of my favourite elements of this series already.

Bonta Kun

2012-01-18, 22:44

Mamiko Noto is Madoka's cousin!? Whoa...I don't really follow seiyuu, but after recognizing her voice in Mawaru Penguindrum I realized that Shimako is still my fetish. I wouldn't have guessed that she was Youko, as the voice she's using is indeed pretty different here, but that is pretty cool. Youko's one of my favourite elements of this series already.

Eh really?
I know somethimes some VA can totally catch me out but Noto here was an easy catch.

Altho I'll tell you what caught me out is Muginami, Muginami = UmeUme......UmeUme = Muginami?!
Ridiculous!!!

On the note about VAs, bang up job so far, really liking the work being done here especially Ishihara Kaori.

Oh and Madoka totally rocks the pineapple do, usually I find it maybe cute but generally a silly do but Madoka totally makes it work!
Not even Mirajane(from Fairy Tail) could make it work and I do consider her a much prettier character.
A rather unexplainable mystery, what I love about anime!:D

EDIT: Totally forgot but I NEED to know what the music is when Noto goes off the deep end on her got-the-fate-of-the-world-on-her-shoulders imouto!
Absolutely love it!

totoum

2012-01-19, 05:24

On the note about VAs, bang up job so far

I figured I'd add in Seto Asami who voices Lan,so you've got Chihaya ( from chihayafuru) = Lan.

Really a great cast of up and commers on the female side,not as impressed with the males so far though.

winhlp32

2012-01-19, 07:21

Episode 2:

- The OP and ED in this series still classy stuff 2 episodes in. Seriously, I still find it hard to believe this show is actually animated at XEBEC. A good use of color palette and typography made all the differences between this and something like Softenni.

- The alien enemy guys are unfortunately, the stereotypical "I wish I was anywhere but here", "I lean on walls because I'm too lazy to stand like a proper person" teenagers. Hope they'll get better later on, and probably get befriended.

- And where are the other personnels on their ship? Ah, I guess that explains the guys crankiness.

- Always like seeing futuristic gadgets in anime. Madoka's cellphone interface reminds me of the modern smartphone UIs like iOS or Android. One problem: when getting an incoming call from Yoko, there is an "music" and "photo" option button at the bottom. Talk about bad inefficient interface design.

- "Moid" sounds like the genus for those sticky amalgamation accumulated under the carpet of a typical middle-class home. Suspicious guy with suspicious name and suspicious look, who looks like he's blind but actually can see perfectly well to the point where he doesn't need glasses.

- Madoka remains a likeable character. Minor complaint: Talks to herself too much.

- Technology in the future: Wearing a dress with parts that disappears without warning. Popular with balls and box socials.

- Really like the music used in this show which are disco music influenced, theres also the battle track I enjoy that mixes the orchestral strings with elements of indie rock.

- ED is legendary: it made Comic Sans MS look good.

sa547

2012-01-19, 11:06

Fact: One of Megumi Nakajima's favorite musicians is the band Earth, Wind & Fire, which may explain for the 70ish disco flavor of "Try Unite!". :)

Stevie_Nix

2012-01-19, 12:49

I do wonder if the boys would be shocked after a couple of fights that the one who handed them their asses is a girl.

I think they would be more shocked that an untrained EARTHLING who just got into the cockpit of the Vox that day kicked there asses though the power of hot blooded determination!

Maybe I'm overstating this, but this show is one of the many bottles of morale-boosting tonic that Japan needs in these trying times; makes you feel real good, from start to finish. :)

Bar none, with a girl like Madoka being a total sweetheart, I'm gonna follow this show.

I really hope Japan starts making more upbeat, happy series. I am really enjoying the mood, and upbeat, positive Madoka is the best. Even if we might not get cannon Yuri, I am really, really enjoying Lagrange.

sa547

2012-01-19, 22:02

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange_ghosn.jpg

TinyRedLeaf

2012-01-20, 00:29

I really hope Japan starts making more upbeat, happy series. I am really enjoying the mood, and upbeat, positive Madoka is the best.
I am TinyRedLeaf, and I approve this message.

Maru~ O

Shimapan

2012-01-20, 20:21

No proof that they are gay though.

There are only guys on their space ship, and the second guy was very quick to rush to the defence of the first guy. My instinct tells me they like doing buttseks :D

Ravenblitz

2012-01-20, 22:12

I really hope Japan starts making more upbeat, happy series. I am really enjoying the mood, and upbeat, positive Madoka is the best. Even if we might not get cannon Yuri, I am really, really enjoying Lagrange.

Heh true, true... tired of emo animes and emo protags

Stevie_Nix

2012-01-20, 22:53

Heh true, true... tired of emo animes and emo protags

Especially in mecha series.

sa547

2012-01-20, 23:49

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/th_GoogleMaps-MozillaFirefox_2012-01-21_11-51-36.jpg (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/GoogleMaps-MozillaFirefox_2012-01-21_11-51-36.jpg)http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/th_GoogleMaps-MozillaFirefox_2012-01-21_11-54-48.jpg (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/GoogleMaps-MozillaFirefox_2012-01-21_11-54-48.jpg)
These maps I brought out just for informational purposes, to answer the question: "Where is Kamogawa?".

sa547

2012-01-21, 03:37

Try Unite!...

Piano Version
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Percussion Version
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Electric Bass Guitar Version
JFIDsIYGEIU

I'd like to see the drum cover of Hello! (ED)

klare

2012-01-21, 11:09

the 3rd pilot girl appeared, Lan seems to be more than just a normal pilot

Madoka's robot needs some weapons, maybe next eps?

sa547

2012-01-21, 21:50

^
That'll happen soon, as the specs on the Vox include the use of optional combat weaponry: ranged, close-in and melee.

RX-78GP04G Gerbera

2012-01-21, 22:57

As mentioned, it's great to a see a far more upbeat and positive protagonist pilot who so readily accepts piloting rather than an emo who's all, "I don't want to be involved! This doesn't concern me!" and stuff like that. So it will be interesting to see how this all plays out.

Of course, gotta love the OP and ED too.

Yui Is My Wife

2012-01-22, 00:52

A Good Reason to visit The Beach in the Cold Winter..... :)

http://forums.animesuki.com/picture.php?albumid=3484&pictureid=42302

mangatron

2012-01-22, 08:43

*PA speaker crackles*

will Totoum and Yui's 3D husband please come to the principals office

*clears throat*

Ahem. The two of you, look at what you've done. You both goaded and pressured I, mangatron, into viewing this series despite my crowded schedule. You both have done it now....... LOOK AT MY AVATAR LOL its your fault! It's you guys' fault that I fell in love with this series! That I fell in love with the crotch shots, shower scenes and MUGINAMI :heh:

*pricks a medal onto the both of you*

You two did a fine job ruining my life even more :heh: heck, I see some of you calling Madoka-chan the "anti-shinji", I say to hell with that whiner baby. I'm just glad Madoka didn't pass out after her first mission, I find it so hilarious when that happens *cough*Aquarion*cough*.

AAAAAND...... anytime the female pilots wear zettai ryouiki suits to battle is a plus in my book. And that book of mine be a very ecchi book, I tells ya :naughty::heh:

But seriously..... the way Madoka gets onto that cockpit.... bends over..... grasps the handle and..... ah, why didn't they install a camera at the rear of this cockpit!?!? I need to see a butt shot now......:heh:

Uh... yeah. So anyways, ep 03 isn't out yet, ja? I'm really out of sync with air times lol. I'm basically like "screw it" on RSS feeds and the like :uhoh::heh:

A Good Reason to visit The Beach in the Cold Winter..... :)

[IMG][i]*An image of 2 cute girls wearing the wrong clothes at the beach*[IMG]

Cold winter? Forget that, I'm the weather wizard and I'm turning up the heat to the point where these girls will have no choice but to str- *gets kicked by Madoka's neesan*

ThereminVox

2012-01-22, 09:08

As mentioned, it's great to a see a far more upbeat and positive protagonist pilot who so readily accepts piloting rather than an emo who's all, "I don't want to be involved! This doesn't concern me!"

I suppose in situations where you're asked to save the world with a giant robot, "can I go to the bathroom first?" is a pretty reasonable request by comparison.

sa547

2012-01-22, 09:22

I suppose in situations where you're asked to save the world with a giant robot, "can I go to the bathroom first?" is a pretty reasonable request by comparison.

Commander: The future of our planet rests on your hands.
Madoka: Huh?!
Commander: We're counting on you.
Madoka: What? Wait a minute! I can't handle that kind of pressure right now! The whole planet? But I've never even been to Tokyo!

God, you young lady, you remind me of Agent J on his first time. :heh:

totoum

2012-01-22, 10:01

*PA speaker crackles*

will Totoum and Yui's 3D husband please come to the principals office

Oh crap,the principal's office :uhoh:

LOOK AT MY AVATAR LOL

Maru!

That I fell in love with the crotch shots, shower scenes and MUGINAMI

No disrespect to k-on fans but Muginami is best mugi

*pricks a medal onto the both of you*

I shall wear it with honor

But seriously..... the way Madoka gets onto that cockpit.... bends over..... grasps the handle and..... ah, why didn't they install a camera at the rear of this cockpit!?!? I need to see a butt shot now......:heh:

There's doujins for that :D

Yui Is My Wife

2012-01-22, 10:16

:twitch: Noto Mamiko is the voice of Madoka-chan's Cousin Now? :twitch:

That coarse, gravelly, smoking 10 packs a day truck driver voice is belonged to the kind, soft, sweet and gentle Nogizaka Haruka!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! :heh:

I almost thought it was Toyuguchi Megumi walking into the wrong room on a recording day for that spiteful-and-masculine he-bitch Revy from Black Lagoon or Ichika's sister from Infinite Stratos!!

NotoMami-chan, you never cease to surprise me!! :heh:

Midonin

2012-01-22, 11:15

Whether the Voxes Aurases are really evil or not, the names given to them, Midori and Orca, I'm totally okay with. The Jersey Club anthem is sufficiently catchy, too. More things need anthems.

Yui Is My Wife

2012-01-22, 11:36

Well Hot Damn, Episode 3 is out!!
(Ties note of news to arrow and prepares to shoot it at Principal Mangatron with a bow from a treetop so he can't give me a detention if I hit him. :heh:)

sa547

2012-01-22, 11:49

:twitch: Noto Mamiko (Shimako Todou) is the voice of Madoka-chan's Cousin Now? :twitch:

That coarse, gravelly, smoking 10 packs a day truck driver voice is belonged to the kind, soft, sweet and gentle Nogizaka Haruka!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! :heh:

I almost thought it was Toyuguchi Megumi (Sei Satou) walking into the wrong room on a recording day for that spiteful-and-masculine he-bitch Revy from Black Lagoon or Ichika's sister from Infinite Stratos!!

NotoMami-chan, you never cease to surprise me!! :heh:

Rosa Gigantea... always. :)

Episode 3... Gonna Get!

Crimson Cloud

2012-01-22, 12:17

I really hope Japan starts making more upbeat, happy series. I am really enjoying the mood, and upbeat, positive Madoka is the best. Even if we might not get cannon Yuri, I am really, really enjoying Lagrange.

Indeed, and sa547 thanks for the links of the openings, especially piano version. It's really nice. ^^

sa547

2012-01-22, 12:36

No disrespect to k-on fans but Muginami is best mugi

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/th_6b8e4f8ae06101b5ff137b16099f9706.jpg (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/6b8e4f8ae06101b5ff137b16099f9706.jpg)

Now here's the awesome combo:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/th_sample-1e9a93f1b724e39c7899557329682e10.jpg (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/sample-1e9a93f1b724e39c7899557329682e10.jpg)

ars89

2012-01-22, 14:23

Liked how Madoka was protecting the city, especially by landing and finding places that were uninhabited and were okay to get destroyed. Like how she saved her friends and they knew it was her by her sign. Kirius was funny thinking about all the weird moves Madoka was doing. Glad Madoka cheered up Lan and she was able to transform. For a second i thought the guy in charge (forgot his name) was asking Madoka's cousin how to get Lan to be able to transform the vox. His is indeed a nice guy, he even gave her cousin and that guy passes into the facility.

totoum

2012-01-22, 15:28

Warning,this episode contains massive amounts of Madoka awesomeness.

I was going to list all the awesome madoka moments I would end up listing everything that happened in the episode.

What's weird is that even if she's a female protagonist I get GAR and BRO vibes from her.

Anyway glad to see Lan's vox system was activated thanks to the power of yuri love friendship.
Next up is Muginami.

Though with that legend we might be in for quite a lot of drama later on.

TinyRedLeaf

2012-01-22, 16:15

Madoka definitely carries the show. :D I have to say that this is the first time in years that I've been swept along by the sheer infectious vibe of a voice actress. Massive kudos to Kaori Ishihara.

Cliched, templated or not, the episode had me grinning from beginning to end. It's fast-paced where it needs to be, kooky when it's fun to be, and always self-deprecating whenever it veers close to being serious. Loved the Jersey anthem, especially. Rinne is turning out by far the best of the three mecha shows this season where I am concerned.

DXMichael

2012-01-22, 16:18

Hmm, it's probably just me, but I can't think of much to say about this episode.

It was good. I like the looks of all the Mech suits being used including the newest one which Lan is now able to use. I guess she couldn't use it before because she was afraid of it or something? Afraid of it's legend

At the end, the blonde pilot who was captured in the first episode (Array) says something about an old tail:

"It's an old tail, from Ancient Times. The Giant Green Demon will rip the heavens...The Giant Blue Demon will devour the stars...The Giant Orange Demon will spew out darkness...Through countless sacrifices, they will rule the land. Feeding off a tainted heart, they awaken from within the mind. And the demons shall rise. Do not let them loose. Do not let them, ever".

Giant Green Demon = Madoka's green Vox Midori
Giant Blue Demon = Lan's blue Vox Orca
Giant Orange Demon = ???

This may be the reason why Lan was scared of activating her Vox mech, because of this tail. If so, then what secrets are hiding within these mech suits that only certain people can pilot? Why did the other pilots Izo and Kirius want Madoka to go to their planet? Perhaps they know a way to stop this tail from coming true?

This episode raised a lot of questions. It had some good action however.

felix

2012-01-22, 16:45

Hmm, it's probably just me, but I can't think of much to say about this episode.Counterintuitive, that's what makes good episodes (and manga chapters). When the experience is more important then some philosophical spoon feeding you got a good formula. :)

~BC~

2012-01-22, 17:32

Greatly enjoying this series so far. Can't say I'm bothered by the 'no romance' subplots thing. Give me honest and natural character interactions and that's all the fodder I need to keep me interested.

Nice that they've already given us an idea about the legend regarding the Voxes. I was worried they were going to drag that out for half the series.

I liked how they resolved Lan's fear of piloting her Vox and how that ties into Yoko's talk with Madoka last episode. Speaking of "Big Sis" I wonder if there's another reason behind Moid giving those two passes to the facilities.

Fight scenes weren't spectacular but still highly entertaining for the character exposition it gave us. Kirius seems honorable enough by at least giving Madoka the chance to hear his side of things. Perfectly understandable she didn't agree with his request though. As far as she's concerned Kamogawa may as well be the whole earth and he's trashing it (though that might not have happened had she followed orders to draw him away, oh look a character fault:p).

Edit: Also Madoka's methods and Kirius's reactions to them were hilarious.

Anyway, looking forward to Muginami next episode. I suspect she's not as airheaded as she seems if the preview, and how she got away from Madoka last episode, are anything to go by.

Flawfinder

2012-01-22, 18:18

Don't have much positive things to say about this episode (or the show in general). While not exactly on autopilot, the pacing and story is pretty cheesy. I know a lot of people like the cheerfulness, but I find it soulless. The song Madoka sang also disagreed with me.

wxyz

2012-01-22, 18:24

the best-received series of the season,
I think it could deserve its own subforum (seriously: if not this one, what else?)

ep 03: maybe a not-really-flashy episode, but - here and there - plenty of nice details and story buildup.

Madoka is again the center the stage, and she did pretty well (it's "some lines and colour" and not an actress - but shows a strong individuality and consistency - this tells a lot about how well written, directed and voiced the characters are)

probably Madoka will yield a bit to the other young "comrade" ladies in the following episodes, and that's possible because Lan is a bit recessive but really nice to follow, and Muginami has been hinted to be quite a cunning, manipulative and - well, a bit troubled - character, and thus very versatile, as a tool to weave a story.

ReddyRedWolf

2012-01-22, 19:05

Oh great now everybody at school knows she's the pilot of that robot.

The other pilot can't put head or tails about Earthers as his thinking is too provincial.

LOL at Madoka trying a bare handed block twice. Only she can't do it but Lan can once she gets out out of hang ups.

Really where the heck did Lan pic up Woof as a response.

Madoka is bringing in the Gar while her interaction with Lan is so Moe. I guess that's cute girls doing cute things while piloting robots.

Rayrah

2012-01-22, 19:12

ReddyRedWolf

2012-01-22, 19:37

I loved episode 3; it just felt like it hit all of the correct notes.

I can’t get over how pretty the opening is. It’s just shiny, vivid, and well, brilliant. It helps that an awesome song accompanies the animation.

And of course, Madoka steals the show with her Vox and her piloting skills.

Lan is easily my favourite character. Her woofing (http://i.imgur.com/yW8io.jpg) is just too damn adorable. I’m glad she was able to overcome her fear towards the legend that apparently the pilots of the Vox robots essentially become a source of malevolent intent that the Vox feed off of in order to work? At least that’s the impression I got from the bit about the legend at the end of how the Vox are basically supposed to end the world. If my assumption is correct, then I wonder if the Vox turn their pilots into evil beings, or this legend is just one hell of a fallacy.

Looking forward to Muginami in the next episode. She came across as an airhead, but I have a feeling that was all an act.

Likely it is something that depends on the user/pilot.

If say persons like the boys controlled the Vox then yes it could be a bringer of destruction.

But with pure maidens like Madoka it would be a power for good.

Thing is Kirius and Array were expecting to get killed right there. They haven't recognized the Vox's pilots lack killing intent.

Array thinks his buddy was downed underwater when in fact he was German supplexed and lost consciousness ending up a prisoner of Earth.

djmaca

2012-01-22, 19:55

Warning,this episode contains massive amounts of Madoka awesomeness.

I feel that anyone named "Madoka" from now on will be awesome.

What's weird is that even if she's a female protagonist I get GAR and BRO vibes from her.

Anyway glad to see Lan's vox system was activated thanks to the power of yuri love friendship.
Next up is Muginami.

LOLZ, Ma-bro-ka: Even girls want her.

Though with that legend we might be in for quite a lot of drama later on.

Pray it won't be something that will cause deconstruction.

@Flawnalyst

My god! You are so negative. Like I never saw you say anything good to any anime yet. D:

totoum

2012-01-22, 20:16

LOLZ, Ma-bro-ka: Even girls want her.

lol,mabroka,I like that!

Pray it won't be something that will cause deconstruction.

I really really hope I'm overthinking this but those damn chairs in the ED have been reminding me of bokurano,I shook it off at first but now there was a shot of them in this episode :uhoh:

edit:

woof!

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m559/Elite_60/RinneEpisode3EndCard.jpg

maru!

http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly7umh88jG1qmzn3po1_500.gif

Shimapan

2012-01-22, 20:33

But seriously..... the way Madoka gets onto that cockpit.... bends over..... grasps the handle and..... ah, why didn't they install a camera at the rear of this cockpit!?!? I need to see a butt shot now......:heh:

Nice to see you've caught up to the Madoka and Lan goodness :D

Liked how Madoka was protecting the city, especially by landing and finding places that were uninhabited and were okay to get destroyed. Like how she saved her friends and they knew it was her by her sign.

Yes, fighting off the other guy and at the same time making sure that she's on empty ground, that was pretty good. Or batting away that vending machine like a baseball.

Anyway glad to see Lan's vox system was activated thanks to the power of yuri love friendship.

The Vox liked the Yuri love, that's why it activated :D

About the guy that was fighting Madoka, he must've thought that Madoka was pretty damn stupid.
"I'm stomping around all over your town while fighting you, not giving a damn about the buildings I destroy, people that might get in the way or vending machines etc. sent flying that might hit people, but I mean you no harm." Yeah right XD

Likely it is something that depends on the user/pilot.

If say persons like the boys controlled the Vox then yes it could be a bringer of destruction.

But with pure maidens like Madoka it would be a power for good.

That's as I see it, too. The Vox are neither good nor evil, they'll become what their pilot makes out of them. In the hands of the girls, they're used to protect the city and its citizens.
In the hands of the boys, it could turn out quite different.

djmaca

2012-01-22, 20:43

Ahem. The two of you, look at what you've done. You both goaded and pressured I, mangatron, into viewing this series despite my crowded schedule. You both have done it now....... LOOK AT MY AVATAR LOL its your fault! It's you guys' fault that I fell in love with this series! That I fell in love with the crotch shots, shower scenes and MUGINAMI :heh:

You two did a fine job ruining my life even more :heh: heck, I see some of you calling Madoka-chan the "anti-shinji", I say to hell with that whiner baby. I'm just glad Madoka didn't pass out after her first mission, I find it so hilarious when that happens *cough*Aquarion*cough*.

AAAAAND...... anytime the female pilots wear zettai ryouiki suits to battle is a plus in my book. And that book of mine be a very ecchi book, I tells ya :naughty::heh:

But seriously..... the way Madoka gets onto that cockpit.... bends over..... grasps the handle and..... ah, why didn't they install a camera at the rear of this cockpit!?!? I need to see a butt shot now......:heh:

You know, the easiest way to show appreciation is post all your ava works here. Rather than giving these two gentlemen imaginary medals. >_<'

LOLZ to this episode. I wonder if the ship-base would do a Camp Big Falcon and just dock there, since their best pilot lives there.

Offtopic:
BTW, what do we call you now? BouncyBreastron?

Bonta Kun

2012-01-22, 21:24

God I love this show, it really is just wow!

I'm a massive fan of Bakemonogatari even more so than Madoka and I think Nisemonogatari is even better than Bakemonogatari but then I think this is just oh so more lovable than Nisemonogatari.

Usually a series will have that initial flare to it but end up losing some of that fire as it goes on or the fire will slowly build as the series goes on but this was ablaze from the get go and has only grown stronger.
I just love the feelings and vibes I get from this series, can't even remember last time a anime got me soooooo riled up!

I believe some have said before that Lan is their favorite character and going by character design I'd say she is my favorite in that regard but Madoka rules this series, theres no doubt about that.
And I'd say it's probably mostly down to Ishihara Kaori, she's amazing!
Loved her singing the song in ep 3 and she's just been outstanding through out so far.
I can see Ishihara Kaori going places after this.
But then the VA has been pretty damn good across the board.
I find that the bigger the cast the better the fits of the VA to their roles compared to series with relatively small casts, which end up with some roles not fitting so well.

Still stand by this being the anime of the season for me.
Can't express enough how much I'm loving it!

Midonin

2012-01-22, 21:33

Nice to see that both Kaori Ishihara and Yui Ogura are moving up in the world. Though their debut wasn't that long ago. Still, I never would've pegged the singers of the kiss x sis ED to become leading ladies.

Master_Yoma

2012-01-22, 21:49

Wow Madoka really now that town and what to destroy

sa547

2012-01-22, 22:05

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/th_7988f24f7e8b87175bd3903a51253472.jpg (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/7988f24f7e8b87175bd3903a51253472.jpg)
"Oh, you're mad because I'm styling on you? MARU!"

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/th_606aa8528b7c1705fdd73b8ba335fb14.jpg (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/606aa8528b7c1705fdd73b8ba335fb14.jpg)
Woof!

ZGMF-X10A

2012-01-22, 22:42

Madoka has so much energy I love it. And her maruu is so cute.

Triple_R

2012-01-23, 01:29

Just watched Episode 3. This has definitely become my pleasant surprise of Winter 2012.

Don't get me wrong, Lagrange was one of a handful of Winter 2012 shows that I had listed as a definite try, but I never imagined it would be this good. My hope was that it would be a decent, fun watch with passable mecha battles and appealing yuri subtext.

Instead, it has exciting mecha battles with some twists to them, appealing yuri subtext, and an exceptionally well-done female lead with a good supporting cast. It also manages to be refreshingly upbeat without seeming silly to me. Genuinely upbeat tone mixed with intense drama is a tricky thing to pull off, but there's probably no combo I like to see more than that one in action-oriented shows. It's a big part of the reason why Gurren Lagann is amongst my five all-time favorite anime shows.

Now, one twist to the mecha battles in this episode was the degree of concern that Madoka showed over collateral damage, even including property damage and crushed farms. You almost never see that in explosive action-oriented anime shows. Heck, even in American comic books and Hollywood movies this often is a side-issue at most. Here in Lagrange, it was a constant focus for Madoka, and I think that adds a welcomed dash of realism to everything that is going on, making it more immersive. As upbeat as Madoka is, there's still a down-to-Earth quality to her in that she never loses sight of "the little guy" or what she is fighting for in a practical sense. It makes for a neat contrast between her and the more proud and vaguely aristocratic male antagonists that she fights against. Madoka comes across as a warrior of the people whereas they come across as having a certain air of nobility to them.

Anyway, 9/10 for Episode 3.

sa547

2012-01-23, 01:40

Oh, gawd, after watching it now, I can agree with the guys who said much about Episode 3. The story never fails to solidly maintain the positive, humorous tempo.

All those extracurricular activities Madoka does really turn out to be very handy. You go, girl!

http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-6764.html#more

And yeah... :)
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/th_1327238316988.jpg (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/1327238316988.jpg)http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/th_lib479950.jpg (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/lib479950.jpg)
Possibly the best new pairing of the season, if not of the year, in this potential sleeper hit.

And for laughs, I think she's too eager here (http://danbooru.donmai.us/post/show/1081770/2girls-beach-blood-comic-fin_ay_ludo_sui_lavinty-h). (NSFW)

Oh... when mentioning Lagrange on your Tweet, use #kamojo (official) or #lagrange. Interestingly, #kamojo has become the hottest tag of the moment (http://tr.twipple.jp/hotword/2012/01/22/22/45.html).

bigdeath

2012-01-23, 01:50

Triple_R said it best, I feel the same way he does. I never imagine this show would be this good. In fact, I thought that there was going to be no new shows from this season that would interest me. Glad to see that this and Senki Zesshou Symphogear have surprised me.

Flower

2012-01-23, 02:39

http://circvsmaximvs.com/images/smilies/happy/lol.gif

I really did think Ep 3 was extremely funny ... as so many others have said, Madoka really DOES make the series imo. I just loved her conversation (and singing) with the black mecha robot throughout their entire fight. She is so down-to-earth and above all normal (as strange as it may sound) that she really "rises above the pack" and baffles her opponents (and allies).

Mecha really doesn't do much for me tbh, and it never has. But I am liking Madoka and the other characters some as well. Lan was kinda kawaii in the last 1/3 of the ep too. :)

I will give ep 3 a 8/10 vote. Really good stuff.

leokiko

2012-01-23, 02:56

Wow. I have nothing to complain about this series so far. It's entertaining, the characters are great, the fights are awesome, the animation is awesome. Basically everything is positive.

Reckoner

2012-01-23, 04:56

This series just has such an irresistible charm to it. Madoka's character and the flow/tempo of the show is such a nice, positive and enjoyable watch. It's also nice to see how this series maintains some mecha sensibilities to it.

The music and visuals continue to be outstanding, and the series really makes me hoping to come back for the next episode. Couldn't ask for more really.

I had some positive impression when I saw the trailer, just had this sort of X factor, but man I think this could be a dark horse of the winter season for me because of just how much it has exceeded my expectations. Hopefully it continues going strong because I'm really enjoying it.

sa547

2012-01-23, 06:28

Gonna be frank now, after a certain friend got me irked for calling the show as lame. I beg to disagree on his views. For that matter, some mecha traditionalists hate it.

He nitpicked on the combat sequences ("oh, her butterfly return, it's so lame"), mecha design, story, and what else? Geez, can't he just let go of his mecha puritanism (he claims he's not a purist) and have a laugh?

Finally, I admit that I'm more of a character-oriented fan, that is, I like to see the personality behind the controls.

The fine basic lesson this show gives to us is to grin and bear it, even in what appears to be insurmountable difficulty and grave danger.

No, I regret nothing.

mangatron

2012-01-23, 08:49

this AS-exclusive idiot review is brought to you by the principal

http://mangatron.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/buttgrab.jpg
WHAAA?!?!? Stupid red head guy grabbed my Ran's butt! No one else is allowed to grab her butt but me!!:frustrated::heh:

http://mangatron.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/stupid-censor.jpg
GRRR Stupid censors, I can't see her butt. Waiting for the BD's :D:heh:

http://mangatron.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/nicebutt.jpg
Nice butt, Ran! Oh, poor girl. You conked your head on the dashboard too. But unlike Madoka, your head is made of steel! :heh:

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m559/Elite_60/RinneEpisode3EndCard.jpg

:love::love: MY FAVORITE PART OF THE EP AWHOOOO I LOVE THOSE LEGS I JUST WANT TO LICK EM, TAKE THOSE STOCKINGS OFF WITH MY MOUTH AND JUST BLEAAAAAGH LICKY LICKY :heh:

Ahem.

Right. This series is about Madoka? Oh yeah, sorry about that :heh: I have to say something about Madoka, right? Ehm..... Ah, when she landed on that peanut grove it made me laugh. Girl, you're in a fight with an Unknown Enemy (ha, take that AGE! Here's a UE too!:p), and the thing you're worried about most is some old man's peanut farm? Get your head on straight, girl! Grandpa or not, I'll show you how to fight battles and worry about my pen- *gets his head drilled into the ground by Youko-neesan* Wait! It was an honest typo! O-obviously m-my "a" key is b-busted *gack*:heh:

*clears throat* Ah yes, I am definitely enjoying this series. I awoke to a severely crippled internet speed, and to decide between LagRanger, ZnT, GunAGE, AquaRiot, etc it took me the whole day for LagRanger and I just finished it now. NO REGRETS. Well, I do have one regret............NO BOUNCEY-CHAN IN THIS EP WHAAAA WHERE IS MY WAIFU :upset::heh:

Oh, I absolutely love the music when these girls unlocked their robots for the first time. Such a pleasant feeling I feel seeing these girls succeed. I end this review with "Maru!" :D

Nice to see you've caught up to the Madoka and Lan goodness :D

I think my brain deserves to be in the category of "madness" rather than "goodness" :heh:

Offtopic:
BTW, what do we call you now? BouncyBreastron?

It's bounceytron apparently :heh:

Gonna be frank now, after a certain friend got me irked for calling the show as lame.

Your friend didn't call this show lame, he just indirectly admitted that it's lame that he can't enjoy this show :heh: *runs*

djmaca

2012-01-23, 09:07

^End card by Tony Taka.... I know many of you people here know that name.

@sa547
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/th_7988f24f7e8b87175bd3903a51253472.jpg (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/7988f24f7e8b87175bd3903a51253472.jpg)
Do you know who is its artist?

sa547

2012-01-23, 09:24

Okay guys, here's my more thorough defense of the work.

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In Defense of Rinne no Lagrange (and the Revitalization of the Japanese Collective Psyche)

“Lame”

Just a single word provoked me to write down a more solid defense of a newly-discovered passion, so let’s begin with me quoting an exchange:

Me (after watching the first episode): DAMN, THIS SHOW HITS THE RIGHT SPOTS! http://forums.animesuki.com/images/as.global/smilies/biggrin.gif Surprisingly fabulous, even if some of the characters are reminiscent of those from a show years ago, except for ebullient Madoka.

Stevie_Nix: Like I said before, Madoka is the anti-Shinji.

Me: Maybe I’m overstating this, but this show is one of the many bottles of morale-boosting tonic that Japan needs in these trying times; makes you feel real good, from start to finish. http://forums.animesuki.com/images/as.global/smilies/smile.gif

Stevie_Nix: I really hope Japan starts making more upbeat, happy series. I am really enjoying the mood, and upbeat, positive Madoka is the best. Even if we might not get cannon Yuri, I am really, really enjoying Lagrange.

From Animesuki Forums (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?p=3956980#post3956980)

A Crisis of Lowered Morale

Japan, as I understand, is still currently having to live with the aftermath of the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami, followed by the failure of the No. 1 Fukushima nuclear power plant, and then later the resignation of the previous Prime Minister.

The end result is a populace forced to scrutinize their farm produce for radioactive contamination, to cut down on electrical consumption and shut down their remaining nuclear plants, to abandon their homes in the danger zone around the damaged plant, to clean up the damage and find the remains of their loved ones; many are traumatized by the living nightmare, some have sunk into depression, and worse, some are obliged to surrender in life with their own hands.

So what is being done to remedy the morass of mass demoralization? To me it appears that the Japanese entertainment industry has an obligation to save their country’s morale by going in and do many works of charity, and of course, perform pop songs to evacuees in crowded school gyms and civic centers.

Anime, it seems to be, isn’t far behind in attempting to invigorate a demoralized nation. Among many that tries to cheer its younger generation (and perhaps even the older generation), one example is the new 2-cour series Rinne no Lagrange.

Angsty Hero Pilots Revisited

By my own understanding (and I apologize should I be wrong), perhaps the precedent of the typical reluctant would-be hero pilot is Amuro Ray.

In this famous sequence since memorialized throughout the years, and beloved as a transformational scene, we see Amuro being confronted by Bright Noa, who was trying to persuade the former to take up arms against the attacking Zeon.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/vlcsnap-2012-01-23-21h08m14s101.png

In reaction Amuro objects angrily, refusing to take Bright’s orders. Nonchalantly Bright slaps him twice to turn Amuro around, effectively giving notice that his time has come to make the right choice.

Fast forward to October 4, 1995, when Evangelion came into being.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/vlcsnap-2012-01-23-21h14m59s89.png

In here, Shinji Ikari came with the mistaken assumption that he would be just watching the war by the sidelines, only at the very moment he meets his father does he is being asked to pilot Unit-01. He refuses, but then Rei is wheeled in and suddenly debris crashes around them.

And Shinji’s hand finds blood from Rei’s wounds, which impels him to pilot the Purple Angel Eater, and the rest is history.

Madoka Kyono: The Combo Breaker

Now, why do I have to bring out and mention about those young, reluctant men? Because they represent a very long line of reluctant heroes who initially balk at being pressed into warfare, not wanting to leave their comfort zones.

But then came along Madoka Kyono, which I am now referring to as the accidental pilot, or more preferably, the combo breaker.

Madoka represents the anti-thesis of those pilots, for she possesses a cheerful, confident personality with no skeletons in her closet, but she is not necessarily a Mary-Sue, only a girl who has that simple interest of helping out people in need.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/vlcsnap-2012-01-23-21h33m37s235.png
Now the funny thing about this is, well, Madoka was not persuaded by force or threats to become a would-be pilot for the enigmatic Novumundus agency. Instead, she innocently thought Lan was needing help, and being the sympathetic girl she is, Madoka is choppered to Pharos Base.

However, once hell breaks loose as the first of the Ovids assault the base, you’ll be surprised that Madoka didn’t cower, or looked scared and trying to find the nearest bomb shelter.

She didn’t. She merely watched those Arleigh Burke destroyers unleash Harpoon missiles at the Ovid, and calmly asked Lan what in the world she was doing right with this strange machine that just almost psychically kicked her ass minutes ago.

All she knew was to ride a bike, but never something this complex. She also knew to play kendo, tennis and baseball, and yet…

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/vlcsnap-2012-01-23-21h41m04s129.png
Looking back at the Vox that she was imprinted with many years ago, probably saving her from drowning, Madoka felt she has a duty to perform, no matter how difficult it could be, even if confronting Array and his Ovid.

Time to saddle up.

Why?

After three episodes, it dawned upon me as to what sort of a message Lagrange wants to bring to the world.

It’s a very positive one, embodied in Madoka’s never-say-die, cheerful personality, even if one of the Ovids struck her Vox twice on the head as she tries to defend her hometown.

Funnily, Madoka also sings even while in combat, trying to reduce as much collateral damage as possible, even going as far as to repay a peanut farmer’s ruined plot with a free dinner.

Now you feel compelled to ask what’s the connection between this and the tsunami/earthquake trauma? As I said earlier, Japan is in dire need of a morale boost, to keep on going despite national hardship.

With a surprisingly positive feel (from the OP/ED, the music, color palette, styling, to the likeable characters, save for the sourpuss anti-heroes), and despite some tiny issues with the plot/story, Lagrange is indeed one of those shiny bottles of morale boosters that literally and figuratively leaves anyone watching the show with a smile afterwards, and also indeed, Madoka Kyono acts like a species of a cheerleader who can be relied on to restore one’s faith in life and outlook.

And in a Japan whose citizens are trying to regain its former strength, the introduction of Lagrange is very timely, and hopefully the show should maintain its capacity throughout 24 episodes, to inspire its audience to keep their heads up high.

Like many of its new fans, I can’t but say this loud:

MARU!

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Postscript: I have nothing to regret with my decision to embrace this show with enthusiasm, having understood its very underlying message: be confident in life.

sa547

2012-01-23, 09:56

@sa547
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/th_7988f24f7e8b87175bd3903a51253472.jpg (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/7988f24f7e8b87175bd3903a51253472.jpg)
Do you know who is its artist?

It's from get9:
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=24427290

Maybe in further episodes, I might expect some more WWE-style mecha wrestling. :D

mangatron

2012-01-23, 10:13

Postscript: I have nothing to regret with my decision to embrace this show with enthusiasm, having understood its very underlying message: be confident in life.

Yep. It's not often that there will be many viewers who can see the underwear er I mean underlying messages in Anime. Never mind the part where all I see are boobies, legs, butts and insertnextbestfemaleparthere:heh:, butt even I know when to enjoy the atmosphere of a series, and Madoka's enthusiasm is like, powering me to enoy the show. How about that, this character is actually reaching out to my- er I mean me, her positive look at life is contagious :heh:

djmaca

2012-01-23, 10:21

It's from get9:
http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=24427290

Maybe in further episodes, I might expect some more WWE-style mecha wrestling. :D

Ha thx for the info. And I don't remember anyone saying Lagrange is lame.:heh:

And you shouldn't lose your head over such comments too. If they watched and they rant how they don't like it, they're the ones who wasted precious time, not us.

Never mind the part where all I see are boobies, legs, butts and insertnextbestfemaleparthere, butt even I know when to enjoy the atmosphere of a series, and Madoka's enthusiasm is like, powering me to enoy the show.

Yeah, that's just like you, GrassRolltron :P Powered by " boobies, legs, butts and insertnextbestfemaleparthere". XD

BTW like I posted before, the end card is by Tony Taka, did you know? I never thought I'd see him in work again.

Candyshark

2012-01-23, 12:45

@djmaca
It is not Tony Taka but Misaki Kurehito or Suiheisen.

ookamigirl

2012-01-23, 12:53

Pretty nice fight, but she still has a lot to learn about fighting.
Her stubborness is just amazing at times.
Pretty good episode.

Dop

2012-01-23, 13:03

Okay guys, here's my more thorough defense of the work.

(snipped for brevity - go up the page to read it in full)

Postscript: I have nothing to regret with my decision to embrace this show with enthusiasm, having understood its very underlying message: be confident in life.

That was well thought out and well written. Thanks.

I was a bit dubious about this show at first, but Madoka Kyono is like a breath of fresh air.

Yui Is My Wife

2012-01-23, 13:46

Funny how it has to take a cataclysmic tragedy to bring out the collective decency in a community of human beings.

Reminds me of how it took Hitler flattening London into a sea of burning ruins for England to FINALLY let go of its inhumane class-system and FINALLY embrace universal-education and free-health care.

But as the old Lakota-Sioux saying goes:

"If there are no tears in one's eyes, there can be no rainbow in one's heart." :)

By the way, D.O.P. what series does that adorable "YES/NO" avatar hail from? :)

ThereminVox

2012-01-23, 13:52

Madoka's secret technique of crashing in unoccupied spaces, and her reactions to doing so made this one of the single funniest episodes of anything I think I've ever seen. She pilots her giant, crashing robot ass into a vacant lot, and then comments that the owners must be doing very well for themselves to have such a nice big parcel of land. I fuckin' howled.

"Oh no! Old Man So-and-So's peanut farm!"

Lan's "wan" is adorable. She can follow me home any day. In fact, I think the only way it could be any cuter would be if someone were to edit a pict-

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/th_606aa8528b7c1705fdd73b8ba335fb14.jpg (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d135/soulassassin547/lagrange/606aa8528b7c1705fdd73b8ba335fb14.jpg)
Woof!

HNNNNGGGGGHHH..

RX-78GP04G Gerbera

2012-01-23, 14:01

Funny how it has to take a cataclysmic tragedy to bring out the collective decency in a community of human beings.

Sadly, that's how it tended to be throughout history; taking some big tragic event to get people to actually set aside differences and work together.

Even back in the late 1700s with the Revolutionary War; taking the Bloody Massacre to get the small, insignificant 13 colonies to truly band together to fight off the British and establish themselves as an independent nation.

Dop

2012-01-23, 14:56

By the way, D.O.P. what series does that adorable "YES/NO" avatar hail from? :)

Morita-san wa Mukuchi, it's from the second season episode where she's got a cold and her mother is asking her what she'd like to eat, to which she answers using the pillows.

ImagineThat

2012-01-23, 16:28

This series truly is a breath of fresh air. While the mecha battles may not be as flashy as other series, its still pretty griping due to how unorthodox Madoka's fighting style is. It was great how she spent the majority of the battle trying to prevent damage to the city as well as protecting its inhabitants.

So Muginami is a princess hmm, atleast im assuming that remark about the princess was refering to her.

It looks like Lan's got alot of fans;). Cant blame anyone, she is so f'ing cute & adorable, probably my fave character for this season so far. Almost had the same reaction as mangatron when Izo grabbed her Vox. On one hand its like "how dare he & without my or Madoka's permission" but on the other its totally understandable:p.

Rayrah

2012-01-23, 16:41

Likely it is something that depends on the user/pilot.

If say persons like the boys controlled the Vox then yes it could be a bringer of destruction.

But with pure maidens like Madoka it would be a power for good.

Thing is Kirius and Array were expecting to get killed right there. They haven't recognized the Vox's pilots lack killing intent.

Array thinks his buddy was downed underwater when in fact he was German supplexed and lost consciousness ending up a prisoner of Earth.

Perhaps. But if the Vox robots have bonded with their pilots, that means that only the pilots they bonded with can control them. Kirius and Array would be unable to pilot the Vox robots even if they want to.

It can also be argued that a purer something is, the easier it is to corrupt or taint. I’m wondering if this is the case here.

Honestly speaking, I didn't see any reason for either of the girls to exhibit any form of killing intent; all they needed to do was either beat their opponents into submissions or simply scare them off.

chaos_animagic

2012-01-23, 17:21

ReddyRedWolf

2012-01-23, 17:39

<--- still a bit confused about the "plot" LOL

From the summary, it's suppose to be something about fighting "space invaders"... but those "space invaders" looks just like regular humans piloting Robots too...
BTW, I wonder if they'll ever say anything about how those robots like Vox came to be... (cause they were just there from the beginning... did they build it? or did it also came from outer space?) Donno....

About that it'll be revealed eventually.

Presently there are two factions fighting. One got first dibs making an alliance with Earth.

But this isn't the front line. Moid promises reinforcements would come once they've won. That's isn't very reassuring... It sounds like they are the loosing side.

djmaca

2012-01-23, 18:59

@djmaca
It is not Tony Taka but Misaki Kurehito or Suiheisen.

Oh? I thought it was T2. Or raether, I was told it's his. :P

Shimapan

2012-01-23, 20:12

Now, one twist to the mecha battles in this episode was the degree of concern that Madoka showed over collateral damage, even including property damage and crushed farms. You almost never see that in explosive action-oriented anime shows. Heck, even in American comic books and Hollywood movies this often is a side-issue at most. Here in Lagrange, it was a constant focus for Madoka, and I think that adds a welcomed dash of realism to everything that is going on, making it more immersive. As upbeat as Madoka is, there's still a down-to-Earth quality to her in that she never loses sight of "the little guy" or what she is fighting for in a practical sense. It makes for a neat contrast between her and the more proud and vaguely aristocratic male antagonists that she fights against. Madoka comes across as a warrior of the people whereas they come across as having a certain air of nobility to them.

She's indeeda clear contrast to the boys, wh have a haughty and arrogant air to them, and they didn't care about the town (and the people in it) getting destroyed either, despite pretending to "mean no harm".

Triple_R said it best, I feel the same way he does. I never imagine this show would be this good. In fact, I thought that there was going to be no new shows from this season that would interest me. Glad to see that this and Senki Zesshou Symphogear have surprised me.

This turned out better than expected for me as well. Symphogear has also surprised me, but quite opposite to this, only in a very bad way. I don't like getting massively trolled, right in the first episode even :mad:

Om Nerabdator

2012-01-23, 23:40

is this show also a 1 cour series? i hope not 12eps wouldnt do this justice and id hate if they rush the ending

Midonin

2012-01-23, 23:42

Yes and no. It's a planned split cour, so both halves should be viewed as a cohesive whole, even if they're split by a few months.

Om Nerabdator

2012-01-23, 23:49

Yes and no. It's a planned split cour, so both halves should be viewed as a cohesive whole, even if they're split by a few months.

i hope its months and not years

Midonin

2012-01-23, 23:55

It's months. The first season and the second will only be separated by a one-cour (three month) break, and then the action starts back up again.

winhlp32

2012-01-24, 03:49

Episode 3:

- Kirius mistaking Madoka's reckless move to try and catch the blade twice as some Earth ritual was cute. Nearly as FOB as Ichika from AnoNatsu.

- I laughed at the "Madoka and Lan holding hands among a midst of sparkles" scene. It was both cliche and kind of adorable at the same time.

- Animation continues to be solid. The robots are very sleek and pretty, If I had any minor gripe its that the scenery can stand to improve a bit. Not asking for Star Driver but its been a little plain so far.

- Episode was very much enjoyable. Madoka continues to talk too much but she's still very likeable. The foundation for the series has pretty much been laid, and I'm excited to see where this is going next.

- Really like the Misaki Kurehito endcard. Too bad she isn't more prolific.

FateAnomaly

2012-01-24, 04:04

An unexpectedly good show (the title is totally misleading). The fanservice is somewhat out of place though. There is no plausible reason Madoka's uniform has to be so exposed.

Kaisos Erranon

2012-01-24, 04:09

Madoka is the best female mecha lead since Noriko. That's really all I have to say. :heh:

sa547

2012-01-24, 04:39

The fanservice is somewhat out of place though.

Nah, IMHO, the fanservice is kept at a proper amount, rather than at over-the-top quantities.

Om Nerabdator

2012-01-24, 05:03

Nah, IMHO, the fanservice is kept at a proper amount, rather than at over-the-top quantities.

the way this show is, fanservice doesnt ruin it, hell the only fanservice ive seen so far is in the 1st episode.

I am hoping for more Yuri though or at the bare minimum some MadokaxKirius moments.

Anime without romance seems really flat and boring to me

totoum

2012-01-24, 05:10

.Anime without romance seems really flat and boring to me

The director has stated there'll be no romance,only thing you might get is yuri undertones so keep your yuri goggles on because you're going to need them.

FateAnomaly

2012-01-24, 05:11

I didn't say the fanservice is too much though. I said it is out of place.

Om Nerabdator

2012-01-24, 08:52

I didn't say the fanservice is too much though. I said it is out of place.

3 hot girls piloting robots..........it seems the perfect setting to have fanservice to me lol

ttdestroy

2012-01-24, 09:03

Fan service leads to blushing leads to yuri and yuri leads to the dark side.

Haak

2012-01-24, 10:53

Other than Madoka and Lan somehow managing to have a conversation free of problems whilst being underattacked, this episode was just fantastic. My favourite bit was definitely Madoka singing that song. She really is just the sweetest girl. :heh:

Setsuryuu

2012-01-24, 17:03

Fun anime so far. Nice main character. And amazing scene of "she's trying to choke the robot that doesn't breath, is that a technique of this planet I don't know of?" XD

Vena

2012-01-24, 17:26

The director has stated there'll be no romance,only thing you might get is yuri undertones so keep your yuri goggles on because you're going to need them.

Watch this turn out to be true only for the first cour. ;) :heh:

djmaca

2012-01-24, 22:21

Watch this turn out to be true only for the first cour. ;) :heh:

Season two will have the guys form a reverse harem for Madoka. *runs*

.:Jason:.

2012-01-24, 23:54

http://oi40.tinypic.com/3010mlg.jpg

djmaca

2012-01-25, 00:30

^Chest too big...

sa547

2012-01-25, 00:31

^Chest too big...

Looks like someone has to make a chest chart. :P

Om Nerabdator

2012-01-25, 00:53

Season two will have the guys form a reverse harem for Madoka. *runs*

i actually wouldnt mind that

ReddyRedWolf

2012-01-25, 02:36

Lan has the ass, Muginami has the boobs, Madoka despite being not big in both departments has nice proportions... I just sounded like perv didnn't I?

Anyway good thing Madoka's school is an all girls one. I can imagine a lot of poor rejected sods.

Yui Is My Wife

2012-01-25, 12:08

But 12 months ago, ANOTHER Bright-kind-and-positive Madoka was lured into a sparkling world of Magic and Adventure, only to watch her loved ones and friends die one by one, and was doomed to martyr her very soul to bring hope to a hopeless world..... :upset:

At least this time we are given fair advanced warning to the tragedy, with that nasty prophecy at the end of this Episode.

Please do NOT pull a Puella Magika Madoka Magi on us, IG Productions. DON'T light the torches in our heats bright with hope, only to douse it with cold and cynical nihilism. :(

All said and done, the "Jersey Club Anthem" really rubbed me the right way.
Be Brave, Resolute and Kind.

MARU!! :)

sa547

2012-01-25, 12:33

I have a feeling the director and the screenwriter here aren't like Shinbo and Urobuchi (I think he can play the troll card if he wanted to), as this is a very different work.

Something struck me while lurking around the Blood-C thread: does anyone remember that Production IG got a government grant of sorts several months back? Well, rather than bank-rolling Blood-C, I think that said grant has now diverted right here.

totoum

2012-01-25, 13:02

I have a feeling the director and the screenwriter here aren't like Shinbo and Urobuchi (I think he can play the troll card if he wanted to), as this is a very different work.

Both Sato and Shuga have been associated to darker stuff before though,so we'll see,in the end I expect some drama but with a heartwarming ending.

Well, rather than bank-rolling Blood-C, I think that said grant has now diverted right here.

The city of Kamogawa helped fund Lagrange,and considering how much Madoka mentions how great the city is,they're getting their money's worth.

Might also be a clue that their won't be any deconstruction going on,I doubt the city would want to be associated with a tragedic anime.

ImagineThat

2012-01-25, 13:41

The city of Kamogawa helped fund Lagrange,and considering how much Madoka mentions how great the city is,they're getting their money's worth.

Might also be a clue that their won't be any deconstruction going on,I doubt the city would want to be associated with a tragedic anime.

Unless they donated an substantial amount to Production I.G's budget, i cant imagine them having that sort of creative control in what the studio can and cant do. I'm also having a hard time imagining that if by chance they did, They would use it to prevent the studio from showcasing such a common & uncontroversial theme in storytelling.

While i do hope none of the three girls die, personally, i'm cool with any dramatic shifts this series may take if they are written well. This series would grow tired fast if it stays too light hearted for its 24 ep duration.

sa547

2012-01-25, 19:27

Shimapan

2012-01-25, 20:29

http://oi40.tinypic.com/3010mlg.jpg

Lovely pic :D

I have a feeling the director and the screenwriter here aren't like Shinbo and Urobuchi (I think he can play the troll card if he wanted to), as this is a very different work.

I sure do hope so. I already dropped Symphogear, which looked promising at first, but then had massive trolling right in the first ep... yuck.
I seriously hope this one will forego the trolling.

djmaca

2012-01-25, 21:20

Lovely pic :D

I sure do hope so. I already dropped Symphogear, which looked promising at first, but then had massive trolling right in the first ep... yuck.
I seriously hope this one will forego the trolling.

Symphogear is nice and it isn't trolling; they already warned people right off the first episode that the MC isn't gonna survive the series. Madoka isn't trolling either; Faust is dropped and there are massive signs that tells one "this isn't a happy Mahou Shoujo", also with Gen Urobuchi, who did Requiem for the Phantom anime.

Now this: There is no sign of sad ends or death, except a legend and Madoka's dead Aunt(or was it her Mom?) and Bokurano style chairs, both of which had been seen in many mecha animes before.

This should be a happy anime, like Star Driver.

ReddyRedWolf

2012-01-25, 22:13

Now this: There is no sign of sad ends or death, except a legend and Madoka's dead Aunt(or was it her Mom?) and Bokurano style chairs, both of which had been seen in many mecha animes before.

This should be a happy anime, like Star Driver.

Moadoka's mother. Youko promising her aunt she'd not let Madoka pilot some robot suggest Madoka's mother has a connection to the Vox Aura.

Madoka doesn't have a father also as she is living with her uncle, Youko's father.

Om Nerabdator

2012-01-26, 08:13

Lan has the ass, Muginami has the boobs, Madoka despite being not big in both departments has nice proportions... I just sounded like perv didnn't I?

no, you sound perfectly reasonable to me ;)

Dark Wing

2012-01-27, 04:13

I just finished all the episodes so fare and I have to say I'm very impressed. This has been a really enjoyable surprise this season and it just came out of no where.

teja208

2012-01-27, 04:43

Unknown Soldier

2012-01-27, 04:48

Muginami got lost inside the floating base too like Madoka did. Clearly, they are soulmates!

mangatron

2012-01-27, 04:49

^Chest too big...

Is that supposed to be a bad thing?:heh: I for one am happy to finally see her butt. That cockpit of theirs needs to be fixed :naughty::heh:
Lan has the ass, Muginami has the boobs, Madoka despite being not big in both departments has nice proportions... I just sounded like perv didnn't I?

Naw, you sound quite tame there. On the other hand, this is how a pervert sounds:

Lan has the ass:love:, Muginami has the boobies:naughty:, Madoka despite being not big in both departments has nice proportions:D, but the best thing of all: all three girls' pilot suits have mini-skirt ZZZZZZETTAI RYOUIKI legs :love::love::heh:
Well, since much has been said about Len and Madoka, I'm personally looking forward to what Muginami has installed for this series. I suspect she may have a Yangire side, so better prepare myself. She seems too much of a ditz to pilot a Vox. I don't think I've ever seen any female with personality similar to her piloting a macha before.

Oh I'm sure there's been some girls like her who have piloted a mecha, if I'm remembering it properly :heh: But yeah, I too am looking forward to Mugi's side to her story in this series, who is she, why they chose her and what's her speciality :D

teja208

2012-01-27, 06:21

Well, since much has been said about Len and Madoka, I'm personally looking forward to what Muginami has installed for this series. I suspect she may have a Yangire side, so better prepare myself. She seems too much of a ditz to pilot a Vox. I don't think I've ever seen any female with personality similar to her piloting a macha before.

After further inspection, Yangire maybe a little too strong of a word. The actual word I'm looking for is Obfuscating Stupidity (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ObfuscatingStupidity). Her scene at the end of third episode shows that she has taken interest of other two Vox pilots and has been stalking them from afar. In previous episode, she pretended to get lost to get closer to Madoka.

Om Nerabdator

2012-01-27, 07:31

Well, since much has been said about Len and Madoka, I'm personally looking forward to what Muginami has installed for this series. I suspect she may have a Yangire side, so better prepare myself. She seems too much of a ditz to pilot a Vox. I don't think I've ever seen any female with personality similar to her piloting a macha before.

Muginami defintely wasnt lost in ep 2 she was doing something down there in the dark.
When it actually first showed her in ep2 she was putting on her boots, why was she walking around the dark hanger with no boots on(or different boots)

Dark Wing

2012-01-27, 14:01

Muginami defintely wasnt lost in ep 2 she was doing something down there in the dark.
When it actually first showed her in ep2 she was putting on her boots, why was she walking around the dark hanger with no boots on(or different boots)

She may be a spy from another country?

Just think about it the Japanese forge an alliance with an alien race and nobody from the other nations aren't going to notice...:rolleyes:

She was most likely snooping around trying to find out what they were doing there in secret and used the enemy attack as the perfect opportunity to sneak in when while everyone else was focused on the battle at hand.

Now it goes without saying this futuristic top of the line looking military base has to worst security every if anyone can just walk in...:heh:

ttdestroy

2012-01-27, 17:39

Ahh I love this feeling, a promising new show gets off to a great start, but will my hopes and dreams be dashed once more?!

Shimapan

2012-01-27, 21:08

Naw, you sound quite tame there. On the other hand, this is how a pervert sounds:

Lan has the ass:love:, Muginami has the boobies:naughty:, Madoka despite being not big in both departments has nice proportions:D, but the best thing of all: all three girls' pilot suits have mini-skirt ZZZZZZETTAI RYOUIKI legs :love::love::heh:

Straight and to the point :D

blakstealth

2012-01-28, 08:18

Any news on Try Unite's release?

totoum

2012-01-28, 08:22

Any news on Try Unite's release?

Being released february 1st along with the ED

blakstealth

2012-01-28, 09:11

Oh! Just a few days away. :D

sa547

2012-01-28, 09:16

Oh! Just a few days away. :D

Just 3 days. Probably Megu's best single ever since Macross Frontier.

blakstealth

2012-01-28, 10:22

I effin love it; I find it easy to bump to. :P

seiftis

2012-01-28, 12:30

I'm not sure how to say it... but from the first episode I watch the series, I feel as if the characters interaction is a bit forced, and the story doesn't really flows smoothly.

blakstealth

2012-01-28, 22:45

Just watched ep3.

lawl, the three mains are adorably funny.

Om Nerabdator

2012-01-29, 02:07

does anyone have a good quality version of the pic im using in my sig?

Rayrah

2012-01-29, 06:56

does anyone have a good quality version of the pic im using in my sig?
I'm assuming you want the image in the background, correct? This (http://i.imgur.com/L4BHm.png) is the best quality and highest resolution version of that pic I could find.

sa547

2012-01-29, 10:30

Episode 4 and coming... Oh, we'll be having some real fun here in between skirmishes, eh? Yeah, with Muginami! :naughty:

.:Jason:.

2012-01-29, 10:53

Episode 4 and coming... Oh, we'll be having some real fun here in between skirmishes, eh? Yeah, with Muginami! :naughty:

Viz's subs are already up on Hulu if you're in the US and want official subs to watch.

Om Nerabdator

2012-01-29, 11:17

I'm assuming you want the image in the background, correct? This (http://i.imgur.com/L4BHm.png) is the best quality and highest resolution version of that pic I could find.

thanks mate

Im looking forward to ep 4 ^^

~BC~

2012-01-29, 11:40

Episode 4 was rather silly and fanservicy. Was hoping Muginami would be more interesting.

The way Youko and the teacher were digging on Tadoroko at that meeting seemed wholly unnecessary and demeaning to his character.

The way Lan was handled also left something to be desired. She's a mega-clutz now? Cuz that's cute and brings heads to the bar?

Not even going to touch the moving in with Madoka nonsense...

Maybe I'll have something more positive to say on a second viewing.

ars89

2012-01-29, 12:07

Like how the teacher was ripping on that guy. Muginami definitely isn't from earth if she knew about Lan. Also that personality seems to be a show. Best part was her and Lan working at Madoka's uncle's place. Looks like Muginam iis trying to steal Madoka away from Lan. Glad Lan is fighting back. So we get a little info on the villain's past. I wonder why hey let the enemy escape. I'm assuming its the guy who keeps his eyes closed that let him out. Man i really have to learn their names.

sa547

2012-01-29, 12:10

I'm watching this and laughing my ass off. Gonna give out a full report as soon as I'm done.

EDIT: Okaaaayy... Here's a few things despite this episode seemingly filled with blatant, fun "service":
* The De Metrio mothership has apparently suffered damage from an attack by a hostile ship while orbiting the Moon.
* Due to her being a member of Le Garite nobility (she is formally addressed by Moid as "Lady"), Lan can't swim, or able to do common chores (i.e. serving food, cleaning, etc.); she is also really clumsy doing those duties.
* The girls have those strange tattoos called Memoria and could be linked closely with their Vox; Madoka has hers close to the butt, Lan by the left side of her chest, and Muginami... well, it's located close to her crotch.
* Apart from providing Le Garite protection for their Vox fleet from the De Metrio faction, Novumundus has been extensively collecting and studying alien artifacts related to the Vox. Apart from Kamogawa, they have also obtained such artifacts from the Caribbean and near Madagascar.
* Initially, it turns out Muginami doesn't belong to Novumundus or Le Garite, and is possibly linked to the De Metrio faction.
* There is indeed a third party in the Le Garite-De Metrio conflict.

MARU! (^^)O

Rayrah

2012-01-29, 15:13

The lax atmosphere was nice for a change. I usually find klutzy characters to be dull, but my god, Lan had me laughing until my sides began to hurt. I just had to keep re-playing her waitress scenes. So yes, more klutzy, woofing Lan!

TinyRedLeaf

2012-01-29, 15:20

I miss the hijinks of the previous three episodes but the change of pace was probably necessary for character development, particularly that of Muginami.

Hmm... naughty places for interstellar tattoos. And, oh, Lan gave her first kiss to Muginami. :heh:

I chortled during the restaurant scene. It's all stereotypical but, somehow, the voice actors made it work for me. They're all adorable, especially jealous Lan. Looks like she's already getting all possessive over perennially dense jock Madoka.

I hadn't realised that the Vox names were Latin for wind, water and fire. I suppose they're meant to correspond with their pilots' personalities as well, which would in turn suggest that the "real" Muginami is a lot more fiery than she appears...

Dark Wing

2012-01-29, 16:40

A cool down episode is very much welcomed after 3 straight episodes of action. Plenty of fun and funny moments and loved the envy in Lan's eyes as Muginami tries to get closer to Madoka.

So this episode raises a couple of questions...

Who was the guy that attacked the bisho trio's ship and what is his adjective?

Who is Muginami really and what is she hiding?

wandering-dreamer

2012-01-29, 17:24

So it looks like De Mertio guys are being bullied by another group, makes sense in the last episode it sounded like they didn't want to take over the Earth or such yet Lan's race seems to be under threat by someone. Oh, and is it just me or does the new villain look a bit like Tiger from Tiger & Bunny?
http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyknl8xLyQ1r13fx8o1_500.png

Ravenblitz

2012-01-29, 18:18

http://i.imgur.com/ik4SQl.jpg (http://imgur.com/ik4SQ)

http://i.imgur.com/qaMAZl.jpg (http://imgur.com/qaMAZ)

Rayrah

2012-01-29, 18:32

Dat Megami. Lan's bikini is slipping off, and I love how the seemingly oblivious Madoka is rejoicing in the background. :heh:

DXMichael

2012-01-29, 18:34

Hahaha, I loved the entire scene when the principal confronted Madoka, her sister and that other guy about Madoka being in the giant robot. As soon as the principal said that "A student can fight inside a robot" in their school regulation, i knew the was going to say what he said about it saying that it doesn't say that she can't either in the regulations :p Then, to top it off, we get that wonderful scene of Madoka's sister gives that the evil looks and shifts herself over to him menacingly when he mentions the cell phone conversation she had with Madoka :heh:

I loved that guy who was on the controls "I only collect guy figurines, that doesn't make me a pervert!" Yeah, right. If that's the case, then I don't find Rias wonderful to look at ;)

That was a pretty silly thing of Muginami to do. Then again, it was also stupid for Laffinty to go out on a small boat on her own if she can't swim. At least Muginami undid her wrong doings and saved Laffinty. Now the question is, is Lan afraid of losing Madoka as a friend, or is she afraid of the suspicions about Muginami?

Lan was great at the end, getting jealous of Muginami and trying to compare herself to her XD She just ended up hitting herself in the face with a pan and walking into some wood :p But she was so cute at the end! Woof! I want someone like her in my college class! :heh:

leokiko

2012-01-29, 21:32

Great episode. When Muginami threw Lan off the boat I was like ''what a bitch'' but then she was just trolling around :p

Also, at the end: I CALL YURI! :cool:. Also: Woof! (damn you make me melt Lan).

Unknown Soldier

2012-01-29, 21:33

Looking forward to this Yuri love triangle! :heh:

sa547

2012-01-29, 21:57

Has anyone noticed that the cafe customers were tweeting about the girls? That was another nice touch, reflecting the sign of the times. :)

CrowKenobi

2012-01-29, 22:10

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/71/woof.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/337/woof.jpg/)

Master_Yoma

2012-01-29, 22:18

Lan is such a klutz and overly energetic but she just so cute Woof

Om Nerabdator

2012-01-29, 22:40

Looking forward to Modakas talk to this guy next ep

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyknl8xLyQ1r13fx8o1_500.png

excellent ep 9/10

djmaca

2012-01-29, 22:41

....bets that the white dude trolled her into thinking that yes = woof? Anyone?

Unknown Soldier

2012-01-29, 22:52

Has anyone noticed that the cafe customers were tweeting about the girls? That was another nice touch, reflecting the sign of the times. :)

The result was a pretty impressive flashmob around the coffee shop by the end. And now Lan and Mugi are going to be working them part-time, so they are going to be the most popular coffee shop in all of Kamogawa by the end of the week!

~BC~

2012-01-29, 23:30

....bets that the white dude trolled her into thinking that yes = woof? Anyone?

My guess is she just mis-interpreted how someone else used it. I liked that there was at least one sane person in class who seemed confused by her use of it.:heh:

julez

2012-01-29, 23:35

I was pretty surprised that Lan's the ditsy type and not Muginami. I was sure it would be the other way around :P I like it better this way though, puts a different spin on things and shows appearances can be deceiving...
I liked the scene where Tadokoro, Yoko and the teacher were discussing Madoka's involvement with piloting the Vox. I can see him having chemistry with both Yoko and the teacher... it was funny when he zoomed the camera in on her at the beach lol

Om Nerabdator

2012-01-29, 23:36

I dont know if i find the woofing cute or just annoying lol

justsomeguy

2012-01-29, 23:49

Looking forward to Modakas talk to this guy next ep

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyknl8xLyQ1r13fx8o1_500.png

excellent ep 9/10
...So the big bad is General Grants from Tales of the Abyss?

I can swear I've seen his face in another show this season, too.

ReddyRedWolf

2012-01-30, 01:58

I guess Muginami and Lan got themselves male fans.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c111/ReddyRedWolf/ReinWeissRinnenoLagrange-04Underwater-Modifiedmkv_snapshot_1812_20120130_140359-1.jpghttp://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c111/ReddyRedWolf/ReinWeissRinnenoLagrange-04Underwater-Modifiedmkv_snapshot_1834_20120130_141332-1.jpg

Om Nerabdator

2012-01-30, 02:14

~BC~

2012-01-30, 02:19

Something tells me that track suit of hers wouldn't be that popular with the guys. Plus she's too capable.

Om Nerabdator

2012-01-30, 02:25

Something tells me that track suit of hers wouldn't be that popular with the guys. Plus she's too capable.

i beg to differ

http://i42.tinypic.com/dbm88.gif

djmaca

2012-01-30, 02:40

i beg to differ

http://i42.tinypic.com/dbm88.gif

Yeah, she's a sell out to guys... if they can see all that under the jersey.

TinyRedLeaf

2012-01-30, 03:09

Lol, I don't know about you hot-blooded teenagers (or young adults, as the case may be), but Madoka immediately comes across as a favourite-little-sister or the fun-loving girl-next-door type to me. She's the kind of girl I'd love to hang around with for fun, but dating her would be way too tiring. (Not to mention, illegal where I come from! :heh:)

winhlp32

2012-01-30, 03:25

Episode 4:

- Transfer students. Two of them. XEBEC you guys are geniuses.

- Though that pair of red leather jeans with prints of chains were horrible. The bad guys in this series all need some serious growing up.

- I feel bad for her:
http://img861.imageshack.us/img861/6143/feelbad.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/861/feelbad.jpg/)

I hope she finds happiness one day.

djmaca

2012-01-30, 03:25

DRAGUN H.E.X.

2012-01-30, 08:35

...So the big bad is General Grants from Tales of the Abyss?

I can swear I've seen his face in another show this season, too.

Kotetsu T Kaburagi from Tiger & Bunny?

Dop

2012-01-30, 08:50

Muginami is definitely more than she appears so far, although it seems tipping Lan's (nice) boat was more a prank than an attempt to cause harm.

It seems like the 'jersey club' is some old school tradition thing.

Madoka expands her harem.

TinyRedLeaf

2012-01-30, 11:45

It seems like the 'jersey club' is some old school tradition thing.

I have a hunch that Machiko-sensei and Yoko were the original members of the Jersey Club, as the two women seem to be familiar with each other. It would also explain Machiko's leniency towards Madoka's less-than-orthodox activities. And I'd further guess that the club originated as some kind of beach life-saving team, given Madoka's interest in recruiting members with such skills.

I also expect an omake episode sometime in the future to explain how Lan came to confuse "woof" with "hello". Most likely her first encounter with a Earth-based lifeform was with a dog. :heh: (Apparently, she loves killer whales because of a prior visit to the aquarium, hence Orca.)

Kaioshin Sama

2012-01-30, 11:53

Muginami got lost inside the floating base too like Madoka did. Clearly, they are soulmates!

They're almost the same character in many ways so I think it goes further than just being like soulmates.

Rayrah

2012-01-30, 12:21

...So the big bad is General Grants from Tales of the Abyss?

I can swear I've seen his face in another show this season, too.
Genjurou from Symphogear, perhaps?

http://i.imgur.com/SHZia.png
http://i.imgur.com/nsgXG.gif
http://i.imgur.com/0alBu.png

Conan-san

2012-01-30, 13:45

Stuff happened in this episode? Sorry, my attention went the moment Lan Successfuly pulled a crash, bang, wallop in the space of 30 seconds.

ReddyRedWolf

2012-01-30, 14:08

Would it be funny if Madoka turned out to be a bit of a oji-kon?

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c111/ReddyRedWolf/ReinWeissRinnenoLagrange-04Underwater-Modifiedmkv_snapshot_2328_20120130_142403.jpg

inisipis

2012-01-30, 17:11

Eps. 4 is a fun fan-servicey episode after the big brawling giant robots from last episode, plus finally introducing the essential characters and their behaviors. I can understand why the commander would have the base's hi-tech voyeur screens accidentally zoom in at the that teacher, she indeed have a nice bod.

We can now easily guess on what Madoka's older cousin is looking for when she pulled Madoka's underwear in Eps. 1, judging by the strange glowing marks/tattoo in their body that can be only seen by Muginami's goggles.

I guess her cousin, like Magunami, knows a lot more of Madoka's power and the things that are happening around than she let out.

Bonta Kun

2012-01-30, 17:41

First off, I know it's said there would be no romance in this series but when Youko and Tadokoro showed up at the school my shippoing radar pinged!
And then the following scenes just made it ping even more:p
When Youko finds out about the eavesdropping and confronts Tadokoro, it's like they are already a couple:heh:

Don't care if any series does or does not have romance, won't stop me from shipping for my own amusement and the Youko X Tadokoro ship has set sail now, hell maybe even throw in the teacher for more stupid grin inducing amusement:D

I never really gave much thought to Youko before but damn she's hot stuff, Noto Mamiko is perfect here.
About Tadokoro I like a guy in an authoritative postion but when it comes to certain woman he has "trouble" dealing with, it's played rather nicely here, he's not beaten to a pulp but simply strong armed by them.
It almost feels like Youko and Tadokoro are meant for each other:heh:

Ep 4 was some very nice downtime after the great start to this great series, this would be the point where stuff started to "drop" but it didn't, felt solid throughout.
Muginami is introduced and quite like her, altho like some have said she isn't as she seems altho think that was obvious to a degree.
Digging deeper into the characters now the biggest reveal was Lan's clumsy side, didn't quite expect that:heh:

This is just too cute, nothing like a girl worried over another girl:p
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/2490/underwaterrinnenolagran.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/688/underwaterrinnenolagran.jpg/)

Can only hope this anime can keep up with the awesomeness but I do suspect there will be a point where it will drop the ball altho I have faith at that point it would still be better than all the other nonsense at their best we get.

I'm still singing songs of praise (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-ZnPE3G_YY) here, it's not letting me do otherwise!:D

Nerroth

2012-01-30, 18:14

Has it been said how far in the future the show is set, or is it meant to be the present day?

Depending on how far forward it is, the "aliens" could themselves be rival factions of humans. (In the Stargate TV franchise, the word "alien" was often used not just to describe non-human life forms like the Asgard, but also humans who were not of the Tau'ri.)

Although, I can't help but wish this show and Mouretsu PrivateersPirates were two sides of the same story. If only there was a New Kamogawa on Sea of the Morningstar; then we really could have a Bentenmaru!

abc0716

2012-01-30, 18:36

Quite an average but fun episode, in my opinion.

Somehow Chihaya Lan becomes a stalker after Menma Muginami transfered to the highschool. Before she do the same action (joining the school) on the end of episode.

Not really like the cafe segment, however the Tweeter things are pretty amuse to watch.

And the new villain guy looks very similar with TotA (Tales of the Abyss)'s Van. This almost make me ROFL. :heh:

Triple_R

2012-01-30, 20:45

Episode 4 was a pretty good and relatively lowkey episode.

I like the all-yuri love triangle being developed here between our three female leads. You don't see that every day! It's also interesting how the Rei/Yuki Nagato "type" here is the clutzy one, while the more Mikuru-esque girl appears stronger/more competent so far. That's a neat twist.

Finally, I think that this anime is doing a better job than most in combining typical anime-style high school hijinks with serious giant robot warfare/combat. The fusion comes off a bit more naturally here than it did in Star Driver, and in most Guilty Crown episodes.

Flower

2012-01-30, 21:12

Hmm ... I did not expect to giggle at what I did throughout ep 4. It was quite refreshing, actually - almost like a "return to earth/humanity" in a way.

I still can't get over the 'Menma all grown up" image with Mugi, though. :heh:

All in all it was enjoyable, but "light" watching.

I think the OP is beginning to grow on me a little.

7/10 vote for ep 4 from me. :)

FateAnomaly

2012-01-30, 21:28

I feel so sorry for Lan. How can Madoka be so insensitive. :(

Om Nerabdator

2012-01-30, 21:34

:P Lan did trick her into piloting the vox to begin with so its her just desserts ^^

Triple_R

2012-01-30, 21:41

I feel so sorry for Lan. How can Madoka be so insensitive. :(

I think Madoka's weakness is her obliviousness when it comes to implicit/understated emotions in others. I don't think she gets how Lan feels about her, or how Lan is viewing all of this.

totoum

2012-01-30, 21:44

I think Madoka's weakness is her obliviousness when it comes to implicit/understated emotions in others. I don't think she gets how Lan feels about her, or how Lan is viewing all of this.

So this is like watching a yuri version of Chihayafuru,with chihaya's VA playing the Taichi of the show :p

~BC~

2012-01-30, 21:45

I don't think it's a matter of Madoka being insensitive so much as it's Lan not wanting to share her friend. Least of all with someone she seems to dislike (and is under suspicion).

Triple_R

2012-01-30, 21:47

So this is like watching a yuri version of Chiayafuru,with chihaya's VA playing the Taichi of the show :p

lol! :heh: That's a great and funny way of putting it. Now Chihaya knows how Taichi feels! :p

Om Nerabdator

2012-01-30, 21:48

just have an argument to get it all out then kiss and make up ;)

Ok i just threw that in there lol

blakstealth

2012-01-30, 21:56

Omfg, Lan got the fuckin shaft this ep. ;__;

I felt so bad for her.

JayF

2012-01-30, 22:10

I'm sure that Lan will want the shaft...provided it's Madoka giving it of course.

justsomeguy

2012-01-30, 22:37

Kotetsu T Kaburagi from Tiger & Bunny?
Genjurou from Symphogear, perhaps?
There's also Izumo from Aquarion Evol.

leokiko

2012-01-31, 02:53

just have an argument to get it all out then kiss and make up ;)

ok i just threw that in there lol
+1 for that

:D

ttdestroy

2012-01-31, 04:55

I'm sure that Lan will want the shaft...provided it's Madoka giving it of course.

I get the same feeling. ;-)

Haak

2012-01-31, 04:58

Lan's klutziness was pretty funny but if they're going to emasculate every male character like this then I'm going to be hard pressed enjoying this show.

ttdestroy

2012-01-31, 11:55

Lan's klutziness was pretty funny but if they're going to emasculate every male character like this then I'm going to be hard pressed enjoying this show.

Why? I'm not sure if I'd act much differently in this case.... well instead of chasing Mugi and Lan I'd be in the Madoka fanclub!

Kaioshin Sama

2012-01-31, 12:47

Lan's klutziness was pretty funny but if they're going to emasculate every male character like this then I'm going to be hard pressed enjoying this show.

Yeah that was pretty frustrating what they did with the base commander considering he was otherwise pretty cool in the previous three episodes. I'm hoping that was just a once off thing since this episode was a little bit of fluff filler.

I don't think they've done it to every character though. That blue haired guy pretty much fought Madoka to a draw in their first encounter and they only really got rid of him cause it ended up 2 on 2 and Madoka and Lan had superior machines so it's handling itself better than it could have, though I'm not going to lie that it's one of my continuing concerns. Getting kind of tired of male character getting treated as stage props to make the female characters seem more cool and desirable by comparison in anime of late. I see it as little better than having female characters as acting like little more than damsels in distress all the time.

Also just as an observation, when I think about it all the new sci-fi/mecha/action shows this season are pretty much dominated by spunky female characters with an otherwise unexplained level of skill, which to be honest is something I've really never seen before. It might be that literally all of them are being done by Satelight and they love to focus on their female/idol characters and putting them on display, but I'm starting to wonder when I'm going to see a male protagonist piloting something outside of Gundam again and not being showcased as somehow inferior for being a male character. :uhoh:

Haak

2012-01-31, 12:49

Why? I'm not sure if I'd act much differently in this case.... well instead of chasing Mugi and Lan I'd be in the Madoka fanclub!

Like Kaioshin said, it was more to do with the base commander and how he was treated.

Flower

2012-01-31, 12:55

Like Kaioshin said, it was more to do with the base commander and how he was treated.

Post Hanasaku trauma perhaps? :heh:

Anyway I had the feeling while watching the scene that it was not (at least I hope will not be) a common approach to the anime as a whole, but was a device used at the moment that was thrown away afterwards, so I didn't think much of it.

But if it becomes a repeated comedic device then yeah ... it would be a pity for me as well.

Haak

2012-01-31, 13:07

Post Hanasaku trauma perhaps? :heh:

Lol. I did actually get strong Mari Okada vibes, so much that I had to double check the staff involved in this story. :heh:

Well lets hope those male pilots do get to be more than just characters that the girls can frequently upstage, like Kaioshin said.

totoum

2012-01-31, 13:12

Lol. I did actually get strong Mari Okada vibes, so much that I had to double check the staff involved in this story. :heh:

That is not nearly Okada level,Okada level emasculation is the ending of aquarion evol episode 3,this is peanuts next to that :p

Haak

2012-01-31, 13:17

Kaioshin Sama

2012-01-31, 13:25

You mean the super robot apology bow? I didn't actually find that emasculating because I was too busy laughing my head off. At least it protrays most of the male characters as "protector"-types always willing to "bear the pain" and have female characters just as perverted as the males. But this is getting a little off topic now...

Yeah, but I have just one last thing to say. I have nothing wrong with antagonist characters that serve as foils for the main since that's something like a staple of mecha anime (anyone remember Jerid Mesa), but the idea of doing it in a way where it's 3 girls vs. 3 boy rivals somehow just feels a little....trite. It's like something I would expect to see out of a fluffy cheesy romcom, not a sci-fi mecha series about aliens running amok on Earth and a pilot basically falling into the cockpit and trying to adjust to the change in lifestyle as this has been about so far.

Speaking of change in lifestyle, I'm kind of hoping that something happens along the line where Madoka has a crisis of faith in her Jersey Club Spirit being the catch all for saving the day. That'd make for some interesting drama ala:

Flit realizing that with all the power the Gundam and AGE system granted him that he was still unable to protect the one he cared about the most or to really make a difference in the conflict and how its drastically affecting the way he's become in the second generation.

That is not nearly Okada level,Okada level emasculation is the ending of aquarion evol episode 3,this is peanuts next to that :p

lol thanks for reminding me she wrote that incredily silly plotline cause when I think about it in that context it really adds up.

blakstealth

2012-01-31, 14:54

Let's do a replay.

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Rayrah

2012-01-31, 14:58

Let's do a replay.

http://ist1-1.filesor.com/pimpandhost.com/5/7/2/9/57291/X/s/l/A/XslA/1327937693071.gif
Oh god. :heh::heh::heh: All we're missing are the sounds.

sa547

2012-01-31, 20:50

Megu's single is out today, and I'm listening to it. :) DAMN! :D

djmaca

2012-01-31, 20:55

Is the OP and ED out?

sa547

2012-01-31, 20:57

Both on a single. Ah, it's the equivalent of aural sex.

Title (Single) : TRY UNITE! / HELLO!
Release Date : 2012.02.01

Tracklist

1. TRY UNITE!
2. Hello!
3. TRY UNITE! -Rasmeg Duo-
4. パンプキンケーキ
5. TRY UNITE! -Instrumental-
6. Hello! -Instrumental-

blakstealth

2012-01-31, 21:00

hahahahahaha

I second that. The full version is worthy of bumpin.

Triple_R

2012-01-31, 21:28

Yeah that was pretty frustrating what they did with the base commander considering he was otherwise pretty cool in the previous three episodes. I'm hoping that was just a once off thing since this episode was a little bit of fluff filler.

Strongly agreed. I'd like to have at least one strong male on the protagonist side, and I think the base commander is probably the best character for providing that (note: I still don't quite trust the alien intermediary/adviser here, so I'm not sure if he's exactly a protagonist or not).

I don't think they've done it to every character though. That blue haired guy pretty much fought Madoka to a draw in their first encounter and they only really got rid of him cause it ended up 2 on 2 and Madoka and Lan had superior machines so it's handling itself better than it could have, though I'm not going to lie that it's one of my continuing concerns. Getting kind of tired of male character getting treated as stage props to make the female characters seem more cool and desirable by comparison in anime of late. I see it as little better than having female characters as acting like little more than damsels in distress all the time.

Agreed. After watching Mawaru Penguim Drum, Steins;Gate, and even Mashiro-iro Symphony do good-to-great jobs in balancing strong male characters with strong female characters I don't see any excuse, really, for an anime to completely shaft either gender.

I liked Hanasaku Iroha, but I can do without its style of emasculating male characters.

Also just as an observation, when I think about it all the new sci-fi/mecha/action shows this season are pretty much dominated by spunky female characters with an otherwise unexplained level of skill, which to be honest is something I've really never seen before. It might be that literally all of them are being done by Satelight and they love to focus on their female/idol characters and putting them on display, but I'm starting to wonder when I'm going to see a male protagonist piloting something outside of Gundam again and not being showcased as somehow inferior for being a male character. :uhoh:

Well, in fairness, female ace mecha pilots are still something of a rarity overall, compared to male ace mecha pilots. I still think it's a bit early for the novelty value of that to wear off.

As I wrote on this thread before, it's kind of nice to see a vaguely Gundam-esque show with a spunky genki girl ace pilot. I've sometimes wondered what Gundam would look like with a female in the main ace pilot role.

sa547

2012-01-31, 21:34

Strongly agreed. I'd like to have at least one strong male on the protagonist side, and I think the base commander is probably the best character for providing that (note: I still don't quite trust the alien intermediary/adviser here, so I'm not sure if he's exactly a protagonist or not).

As an Eva aficionado, I thought of Moid as more like of a Gendo type (for he appears that he has some secret motives, and that he's trying to keep Lan on leash), as Base Commander Todokoro is probably the Fuyutsuki equivalent (mixed in with Bright Noa's lighter side i.e. Bright grabbing a loose chicken (http://ghostlightning.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/gundam-zz-07-bright-noa-chicken.jpg?w=640&h=480))... but we'll never know until Todokoro shows his true colors.

djmaca

2012-01-31, 21:40

Also just as an observation, when I think about it all the new sci-fi/mecha/action shows this season are pretty much dominated by spunky female characters with an otherwise unexplained level of skill, which to be honest is something I've really never seen before. It might be that literally all of them are being done by Satelight and they love to focus on their female/idol characters and putting them on display, but I'm starting to wonder when I'm going to see a male protagonist piloting something outside of Gundam again and not being showcased as somehow inferior for being a male character. :uhoh:

Well there was Star Driver, but I know you don't like the show. Aquarion perhaps? I didn't watch it but the preview was pretty.

Rather than rare male mecha genre protagonists, I think that sci-fi/mecha shows is what's rare instead. I can't even remember one last month.

ImagineThat

2012-02-01, 03:16

So Lan is the princess, she really doesn't seem the type. Also loved how Muginami apparent 'ditzyness' is just an exterior she uses to mask her perceptiveness. She fooled me good, when she was in the hangar i thought she really was just lost.

I felt letting the blond haired guy escape like that was a lost oppertunity. I felt an interrogation scene or a brief confrontation between Madoka and him would have been well placed to shed more light on the guys motives. Then you could have still had him mysteriously set free in the end.

fertygo

2012-02-01, 04:08

Godsake the adults on this series is so cool, when the last time that happened in anime :D
What the commander looked weak? got bullied by 2 former female yankee isn't weakness :p
That part make me laugh, so far the comedy was great. btw talk about cool male chara's the new enemy look badass.

totoum

2012-02-01, 07:16

The single is out!Great stuff all around!

The full version of both try unite and hello! don't disapoint.
There's also an accoustic version of try unite that doesn't disapoint.

Also Lan is holding a baseball bat backwards in the PV,that is just .....adorable.

mangatron

2012-02-01, 11:04

Ah, I really liked this ep. But I just knew some of you would be rather iffed about the treatment of males in this series, like the fetish guys in the cafe or Mr commander guy. The cafe customers, I'm not going to comment on them considering I.... you know:heh: but Commander guy, I thought his interactions with Oneechan-san and Sensei was rather fun to watch, I got the feeling this was a guy inbetween 2 women he somewhat has the hots for, kinda like that shy guy on that group date :heh: So I did not see this ep as degrading on males, because at the end of the day he's still the leader of The Island and.... he likes sensei in a swimsuit :heh:

Ahem anyways, I was totally laughing the way Muginami kept saying her name when she was introduced to the class, funny girl :heh: dojiko Lan was a surprise, seems like she's not trained in the ways of a commoner, looks like a job for me :naughty:

ahem, when she transferred herself into Madoka's class, I was so hoping she'd be in her swimsuit uniform, man I can't get enough of her crotch ahem I mean Muginami wore her cute clothes into class, how come Lan didn't wear her swimsuit!!?!?!?:frustrated::heh:

And that endcard pic, HNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH if they keep this up, I'll be out of blood before the season ends. And no transfusion is going to save me, for my sacrifice will be a lesson to us all: bleed your noses, for it is the way of mankind :p:heh:

ookamigirl

2012-02-01, 12:13

Kaioshin Sama

2012-02-01, 12:57

As I wrote on this thread before, it's kind of nice to see a vaguely Gundam-esque show with a spunky genki girl ace pilot. I've sometimes wondered what Gundam would look like with a female in the main ace pilot role.

Probably a lot like this (http://gundam.wikia.com/wiki/Mobile_Suit_Gundam_École_du_Ciel) :p

teja208

2012-02-01, 13:53

*sigh* transfer student... such a cliche.
It was still interesting watching Muginami infiltrate & spy.
Madoka sure is naive and kinda oblivious to her surrounding.
Guess her kind heart makes her that way.

It wouldn't be that hard to pass Madoka of as a guy recent example would be Takuto from Star Driver. Being naive and kinda oblivious is one of the most common characteristic of your typical shounen lead especially harem series, luckily that is not the case since we have a female protagonist here. Her expressions and feelings for others are genuine which draws a lot of people to her side unlike that guy whose eyes always shut and name I didn't bother to remember have facade written all over him. I bet fifty bucks this guy will face turn heal before the series end.
Len who appears to be cool and compose at first turns out to be a dojikko is very surprising for me. It is actually makes her character quite unique and refreshing. She is actually a princess which helps explain why she is like that, but she needs some work in order to catch up with the other two leads. She also has the highest potential for character development out of the three.
Like I said before, Muginami seemed too much of an airhead to pilot a Vox. Just as expect that her ditzy part is just an act. I wonder how much genuine she is regarding her friendliness toward Madoka, however, she doesn't display any signs of hidden personality so far giving an air of mystery about her that is lacking in other two female leads. It wouldn't be exciting if her cover got blown this early in the series which is a good thing for me. The downside of this is her lack of character flaw in terms of look, personality, and capabilities meaning she won't receive as much of character development compare to Madoka and Len later in the series.
I like commander Todakoro though. He may not be able to stand up to Youko and the teacher, but it would be boring if he is portrayed as some full-time serious commander.