(L) S.A. (tv) ~Special A~

[FuzzyWuzzy]

Haven't watched it yet but looking at the synopsis, it definitely has that Kare Kano feel to it.

[qtipbrit]

Originally Posted by DragoonKain3

I always thought that shirt rip was to give some service to the ladies, much like some adaptations of shounen-aimed mangas exaggerates certain scenes in the name of fanservice.

Most anime-watchers are males though, and are used to skirts that allow full views of girls' undergarments. When a male's chest is revealed, it makes most guys gag for lack of the oversized breasts usually found on revealed chests of characters in anime.
haha, I though of Hosaka too, though it was more of a momentary thing, since Hosaka almost always has his shirt open.

Vote Hosaka in SaiGAR.

Originally Posted by DragoonKain3

As for the legs, what's wrong with them? I guess people hasn't seen xxxHolic.

'twas something like this amirite?

Originally Posted by Jobrill

Spoiler:

and his "Ni-san" teasing seemed almost too malicious at times, but watching him defend Hikari from the other students in the staff room, and sort of melting when she wished him Happy Birthday... Yeah, I think like him too. A Male Tsundere is fine too, I guess! Well, not in THAT way. But he's cool.

I thought it was funny but a bit overused (thrice in one episode? Or was it more?) though it'll probably drift away in a couple of episodes.
And Kei and Hikari vs. three guys was a pretty great scene.

Originally Posted by Jobrill

So yeah, this makes at least 3 shoujou series I will be following this season. I am not sure what that means.

It's just that this season has more shoujo series than most others have had. I'm following three and I may pick up another (or two.)

Originally Posted by sangofe

This show sucks. After having timed ep1 I'll never ever watch any more of it.

I lol'd.

[hanseo]

Originally Posted by sangofe

This show sucks. After having timed ep1 I'll never ever watch any more of it.

agreed, where is the action?

[LKK]

Originally Posted by DragoonKain3

Welcome to the world of the childhood friends turned lovers archetype. That pretty much summarizes it in a nutshell how the majority of such relationships are handled in manga/anime.

Well, yes and no. Although Kei and Hikari met when they were little and sort of knew each other because their fathers are friends, I wouldn't say that they were childhood friends.

Spoiler for small manga info about the S.A. group as a whole.:

With the exception of Hikari, the other members of S.A. have been friends and classmates since elementary school. Hikari didn't join the group until this school year. That's why everyone else knew about Megumi's singing and she didn't. So if you go solely by Kei's childhood friends theory, then actually Hikari is the least qualified of the 3 girls to become his girlfriend.

Originally Posted by Molenir

Spoiler:

Didn't they have the birthday party before going on vacation? Just going from memory on this, didn't actually look it up, but I really thought the birthday party was first. Am definitely looking forward to Hikari and the rest of the girls in their party dresses.

Spoiler for response, Kei's birthday manga version:

Kei's birthday party was at the end of the vacation chapter. They almost went home early because of the unpleasant atmosphere at the vacation home, remember? But they were talked into staying and celebrating Kei's birthday there. I'm disappointed because I fear it means we won't get the vacation chapter. Like you, I wanted to see the girls in their party dresses too.

Originally Posted by hanseo

agreed, where is the action?

Action? You mean like fighting or adventure action? You do know this is a screwball romantic comedy, right?

[SuperKnuckles]

I loved it. It is a strange mix of Itazura na Kiss and Ouran. The whole inferior girl syndrome + super elite school complex.

Gonzo-isms aside (animation fluctuated a bit, but not enough to be distracting at all), there were a lot of cute little moments that made for a very light and fun atmosphere. In the end, that's all these school comedic romances really need.

I actually saw a bit of the original and it's SICKENINGLY shoujo. The extreme glossy hair, the extremely lengthy limbs, the works. I'm glad they toned it down a bit for the show, though the long limbs continue!

[Azuma Denton]

Just watched the first episode... Quite hilarious. Especially when Kei called Hikari nii-san..

[BigGimp77]

Definatly gave me off a Ouran highschool host club vibe... Just not as funny. Still not a bad first episode. I'll probably stick around this for a while and see how it goes. Seems like a good watch at this point.

[DragoonKain3]

*sigh* I really do think people are comparing this to the wrong show. While that isn't so bad itself, it might create expectations that the show wasn't meant to fulfill. Particularly talking about comedy here; I really don't see how they're going to make this lol funny, nor do I see the animators actually trying to do so. Of course, I might be wrong since this is only the first episode...


@LKK
Dunno about manga, won't even read spoilers. But from what is shown so far, Kei definitely thinks of Hikari as a friend (in fact, more so than one, but that's not the point). And Hikari, despite her obssession with beating Kei, was the one who remembered, got the idea and planned for Kei's b-day party. While yeah, it was unsuccessful, it's the thought that counts and proves at that point, she definitely thinks of Kei at least as a friend (one can even argue as a very good friend, if not her best friend, but that's not the point).

Now the question would be is when Hikari thought of Kei as a friend. While surely she wouldn't have thought of him as one when she first met him, I think it's reasonable to say that despite the rivalry, her friendship with Kei grew overtime. Maybe in one or two years from that time, I dunno, but it certainly isn't a stretch to say they became friends when they were still kids. Hence, childhood friends.

[Westlo]

Originally Posted by DragoonKain3

*sigh* I really do think people are comparing this to the wrong show. While that isn't so bad itself, it might create expectations that the show wasn't meant to fulfill. Particularly talking about comedy here; I really don't see how they're going to make this lol funny, nor do I see the animators actually trying to do so. Of course, I might be wrong since this is only the first episode...

Going off memory there is a few laughs but it's nowhere near Ouran when it comes to comedy and it doesn't try to be anyway.

[hanseo]

ok * sigh this show seems like a good watch at this point.

[Chaos2Frozen]

^
It leaves a good impression on me

[Molenir]

Seriously first thing that came in mind when Kei opened his shirt was... Hosaka.

lol, you're right. When I saw that, my first thought was how wrong it was. (I knew it wasn't like that in the manga) And my second thought was, wheres the sweat.

[Deathkillz]

Originally Posted by DragoonKain3

*sigh* I really do think people are comparing this to the wrong show. While that isn't so bad itself, it might create expectations that the show wasn't meant to fulfill. Particularly talking about comedy here; I really don't see how they're going to make this lol funny, nor do I see the animators actually trying to do so. Of course, I might be wrong since this is only the first episode...

I do believe that the comedy in this series will less likely be "muhahaha" and more likely "heh that's a cute moment" (much like Ouran for me). Even if this series isn't like Ouran, the theme it gives off is definitely similar.

Now the question would be is when Hikari thought of Kei as a friend. While surely she wouldn't have thought of him as one when she first met him, I think it's reasonable to say that despite the rivalry, her friendship with Kei grew overtime. Maybe in one or two years from that time, I dunno, but it certainly isn't a stretch to say they became friends when they were still kids. Hence, childhood friends.

Still raising the childhood flag I see

Comeon the easy answer, they grew up together = childhood friends.

[White Manju Bun]

Ok finally watched epi 1, I dont read the manga (minus 1 chap and its wasnt the first ) so I didnt really know what to expect less what Ive read here so far.

Originally Posted by Deathkillz

I do believe that the comedy in this series will less likely be "muhahaha" and more likely "heh that's a cute moment" (much like Ouran for me). Even if this series isn't like Ouran, the theme it gives off is definitely similar.

Yeah there are similarities though I find Ouran funnier. Style is kinda the same too. But again its shoujo, you can only do so much w/o nearly copying others.

Ok..I still like Hikari's voice. Kei's fits him though what can I say, I hear Lulu mostly. Kei going into "zero tone" against the 3 guys made me LOL which I probably shouldnt have since he was defending Hikari but what can I say, FukuJun's in like 4 anime Im watching right now.

As good looking as Kei is (oh how I love that arrogant stare~) Im also leaning toward Ryuu, he's a cutie!

[FlareKnight]

Honestly didn't even notice the shirt coming open thing . Oddly enough I probably watched that part of the episode a few times. My observation skills really weren't too sharp yesterday.

[Sinestra]

This was a pleasant surprise i didnt have any real expectations for this but i ended up loving the first episode. Some pretty good humor with everyday school life and romance thrown in. My concern is the comedy will get repetitive and the oh i love her but she doesnt know but everyone else knows will drag and drag and DRAG. Im going to follow it though since i like what iv seen so far.

The animation seemed weird to me but i cant put my finger on what exactly it was.

[Deathkillz]

Originally Posted by Sinestra

The animation seemed weird to me but i cant put my finger on what exactly it was.

Long arms and legs?

But then I look at XXXholic XD

[Slice of Life]

More shoujo rom-com.

I could list at least four ways in which Gonzo screws up their anime. However, all of them seem to be absent or don't apply. I have high hopes for this show.

[OMchan]

Originally Posted by Deathkillz

Long arms and legs?

But then I look at XXXholic XD

At first the long arms and legs caught me off guard (especially the scene where Hikari goes to school) probably 'cause I never expected to see it in an non-CLAMP series.

[elite-dreams]

lolz but they werent that long in the manga ToT.
overall, 1st eps was good :]