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Originally Posted by relentlessflame

Spoiler for Episode 1:

Awesome! They're doing exactly what I wanted! Tons of game hints in the OP and opening act... That was indeed why the first season was set in the fall -- so it wouldn't interfere with the existing game material. I thought so.

Edit: After watching the whole episode, knowing the game story, I'm completely happy with the way things are heading. I like how they blended in the first season with Koko, and made reference to the band. But of course the real story is Otome, Yume, and especially Sakura. I was suprised by how much foreshadowing they were leaving! They're definitely making what's going on a little bit more obvious right from the get-go, but I can see why (mostly time management).

In terms of the production, I love the music as usual. ED is great as they all are -- totally love it. The OP... I like the song, actually, but I'm not a big fan of what they did animation wise with it in the beginning -- it gets better as it goes though. Art and animation continue to be much like the first season, which makes sense since this really the same production split in two parts.

All in all, this is looking like it's going to be the game adaptation I wanted it to be, so it makes me happy.

Spoiler for small game reference:

If I remember correctly, I think you said that Otome was your favorite char. So maybe that's why you are so pleased to where the story is going. But you never know what kinda twist they might do and change it toward Yume, they haven't even started getting into her character (at least not much compared to Otome) in the anime. Now I must admit, Yume is my favorite character, but so far, it seems the story is going straight for Otome. As long as Yume get enough screen time, I'll be happy .

Yes I would have to agree there are lots of game hints in the OP . It seems they are mixing Yume and Otome's route, I just hope it's done properly. And also, I couldn't help laughing at the dream Yoshiyuki was having , it's practicly right out of the game lol.

One thing I am surprised about though... They technically started the story over and at the same time, are giving hints of the end. I don't know if that's such a wise decision on direction...