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Von Himmel · 2012-07-10, 03:02

Yo, Bambina~ ヽ(*´ー`*)ﾉ

Somehow I reaallly like Debito in this episode, or at least this episode is making me liking him more than the first one. He's still a bit weird, but...damn that voice is just too tempting ._.

Also poor hat-kun ;_; I guess no one tried to save him until the next episode

zeniselv · 2012-07-10, 03:21

after watching the second episode i still cant get a hang of the series, these are the kind of episodes you put as an interlude between arcs or big events, also its weird to have a series with a mafia setting, such a jolly atmosphere and yet its not a comedy(or at least it doesnt seem like one).

Salva · 2012-07-10, 04:26

I only watched first episode but couldn't stop myself from writing about it. I started the show only cause we have a deal with my brother to watch every single episode of every series that come out this season. As we discovered it's rather difficult to judge the series from some short description and many gave us pleasant surprise. So my point is I didn't even know what this show was about. Nothing at all. It still amazes me that it betrayed my expectations when I didn't even have any. That's weird. When I saw the setting something mafia like the first thing was "oh gods, cosplay paradise, I'd die to see people cosplaying this" the second one was "sceond Senkou no Night Raid?". I didn't expect it to be based on game. I also hoped for something more serious when I saw the setting. I felt kind of silly watching a bunch of guys dressed in suits fussing over little girl. I didn't get the feeling she's strong. She's a "princess" and I hardly see it as being strong and badass. I do adore her design. She's lovely!

I also didn't like how characters explained between themselves what are arcana powers and such. I mean, they weren't aware of that earlier? I would understand explaining the rules to some newbie or random rescued lady. It could have gone many fdifferent ways. But leaving it like that and only explaining to other family members... It sounded so cheap and stupid. As if they weren't aware she was actually peeking at their thoughts whenever she liked. They are supposed to know each other! Or so I understood from the whole family concept! Only one thing I liked was Papa. He seemed to enjoy the commotion he caused. He also doesn't seem to spoil his kid, he also wants her to be responsible for her action and when she's not happy about it she may fight. But she first needs to have something to fight with. That's another important lesson in life. I won't mention other male characters cause they were so plain and stereotypical. Nothing interesting. Aside from already metnioned "bambina", gods that's just simply marvelous <3 I also like the name "Felicita" it's really wonderful. I love how it sounds.

Overall I'll watch few next episodes but if it's as boring as it seems to be I'll drop it. I didn't expect it to be princesss-and-her-boys type of show. All fussing over a girl. Oh, I didn't mention Luca! Yes, he also reminded me of Gil and I love him for that <3 My favourite one, definietely.

Yui Is My Wife · 2012-07-10, 11:50

Make kittens cry and Felicitia-chan will let you have it!!

Wow, that was at least easier to make than the Dog Days 2 Gif.

Anyways, after 3 years of playing older and tougher women, it is so refreshing to see Noto Mamiko play a sweet and adorable girl next door again.

Felicitia-chan's "Eh?" and that gorgeous giggle of her's, so reminisient of Nogizaka Haruka melts this ancient heart of mine EVERY SINGLE time.

Welcome back, NotoMami-chan: You are back in good-form!!

Gotta love those quick "subliminal" cuts. They put SO much effort into them in spite of them literally being there for split seconds if not less. :heh

Bern-san · 2012-07-10, 13:55

I finished watching a broadcast of Arcana Famiglia: Vascello Fantasma no Majutsushi and loved it!
Like most fan disk, it was short but it had good doses of action and romance with more information about the characters' past. Really wish they make OVAs about this.

Oh and Felicitá is semi-voiced by Mamiko Noto unlike the original game which had Felicitá not being voiced at all. Although she just makes sounds like "uh","ah"...

EDIT: Here is the preview for the anime art book with character designs and basic info (we have a look at loli-Felicitá's face) and a short mini story with Felicitá, Jolly and Mondo.

Spoiler for artbook:

This is the character info in English taken from game description, it can work as a translation for the artbook preview. People wouldn't imagine that Luca is 29 years, right?

Spoiler for space:

Spoiler for Felicitá:

Spoiler for Libertá:

Spoiler for Nova:

Spoiler for Debito:

Spoiler for Pace:

Spoiler for Luca:

Spoiler for Dante:

Spoiler for Jolly:

Spoiler for Mondo and Sumire:

Azure King · 2012-07-12, 06:39

like many, i too find it hard to understand this series, the first two epi is a fail for me, besides the artwork it seem it doesn't have anything else too offer but i could be wrong

i think i will have this series a pass as it didn't hook me within the first 2 epi, heck it didn't give me a vibe to carry on to watch the next one

Cosmic Eagle · 2012-07-13, 11:59

Nice overall but I rather they handled the Arcana explanation differently rather than monologuing their powers like that...

ninryu · 2012-07-13, 12:13

I really hope Felicita will win in the end and become the new family end. If someone else wins and she will become his bride I'd get really annoyed.

Bern-san · 2012-07-13, 13:03

I think people should try the manga, it is more faithful to the game (by now the anime should have talked about Felicitá's childhood).
The manga focuses more on the baka-trio and a little bit on Jolly (Luca has a lot of screentime and gives hope for a Luca ending).
In fact, Libertá and Nova only appear in the first 2 chapters when everybody is gathered and it skipped the events that happen in episode 2

Also, the events that the anime skipped are covered here and at least the explanations don't seem out of place or dumb.
There's 6 chapters in English and ch7 has already been released in Japan

Kazu-kun · 2012-07-13, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bern-san

In fact, Libertá and Nova only appear in the first 2 chapters when everybody is gathered and it skipped the events that happen in episode 2

Liberta is the only male character I like so far so I suppose I'll pass on the manga...

Bern-san · 2012-07-13, 14:21

Arcana Famiglia's 4-koma (source)

Spoiler for Libertá's determination:

Spoiler for Nova and the chick, I found this quite funny and cute:

ookamigirl · 2012-07-15, 13:45

The kitchen ghost thing was kinda funny.
They making fools of themselves to entertain kids was even funnier ^^
Some of them are just meant to talk to kids.
Although Debito is kinda scary, he is surprisingly good with kids.
Flashback to childhood was nice.
Soccer ball to Luca's head was just priceless ROFL
The storm kinda ruined the fun which is a shame since I enjoyed watching them having a day out with the kids.
Nova, on the other hand is all serious on the outside, but really cares on the inside.

Bern-san · 2012-07-15, 14:12

Wow, already at the first Piccolino event, still not liking the way they're handling the adaption.
The baka trio were the ones supposed to invite Felicitá to Piccolino after she goes with them to collect some herbs from Luca's garden (manga ch6) but since the anime loves Nova and Libertá and make the baka trio scenes to a minimum replacing them with Nova and Libertá...

anime-Elmo was so uncute compared to game Elmo... Another disappointment because I love Elmo*sigh*
The Elmo scene again was supposed to be with the baka trio were Debito tells Elmo what is the reason of his sickness and Felicitá using her Arcana

At least we had many hints during the episode. Nova's talk with Sumire (because Nova is such a milf lover), Libertá's flashback, Elmo, Debito's story...
If they follow the next event (it involves Nova and Libertá so it will be strange if they don't animate it) then we should get some action, not that much anyway.

WHY DID THEY SHOW JOLLY'S EYES? It was such a giveaway

mistress_kisara · 2012-07-15, 14:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bern-san

WHY DID THEY SHOW JOLLY'S EYES? It was such a giveaway

Haha I totally agree at least the plot is moving forward unlike last week's episode

tsunade666 · 2012-07-15, 16:22

I don't get episode 3 and what's with Jolly's eyes? I don't get it either. The story is a mystery or full of holes for me that this episode left me full of questions plus they are leaning too much on Liberta on the guys side. Those foreshadowing for him makes it like we will get an ending for him and also for Nova but Liberta spends more time with Felicita that's why I think it will end with Liberta. The whole Elmo thing is also a question for me. It looks like his the ghost that Debito is talking about but I'm not sure on it and also is Elmo connected to Jolly like he is his ability or something, a part of his soul because the story said that its been split apart.

Chaos2Frozen · 2012-07-15, 18:09

Debito is surprisingly good at taking care of kids and continues to be one of my favorite guys next to Liberta- Actually base on my personal experience, those seemingly 'rough' type of people are usually good with children.

tsunade666 · 2012-07-15, 19:08

I don't like Liberta even one bit -_- I can't accept him being the arcana of a fool. His no where near the suave fool arcana of persona MC.

DragoonKain3 · 2012-07-15, 19:41

Oooh, lots of Nova screen time. Me like lots. Although to be honest, I LOL'ed when Mama said she and Papa were 'responsible' for 'stealing' his childhood away.

Enternal · 2012-07-15, 20:47

Spoiler:

orion · 2012-07-17, 08:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsunade666

I don't get episode 3 and what's with Jolly's eyes? I don't get it either. The story is a mystery or full of holes for me that this episode left me full of questions plus they are leaning too much on Liberta on the guys side. Those foreshadowing for him makes it like we will get an ending for him and also for Nova but Liberta spends more time with Felicita that's why I think it will end with Liberta. The whole Elmo thing is also a question for me. It looks like his the ghost that Debito is talking about but I'm not sure on it and also is Elmo connected to Jolly like he is his ability or something, a part of his soul because the story said that its been split apart.

This is an otome VN. So they are going to have stuff from each guy's pathway and then the final sprint to resolution.

2012-07-10, 03:02	Link #141
Von Himmel エーレンフェストの聖女 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dollars	Yo, Bambina~ ヽ(´ー`)ﾉ Somehow I reaallly like Debito in this episode, or at least this episode is making me liking him more than the first one. He's still a bit weird, but...damn that voice is just too tempting ._. Also poor hat-kun ;_; I guess no one tried to save him until the next episode __________________ 「何かが起こっても、わたくしが守ります」

2012-07-10, 03:21	Link #142
zeniselv Staring into your soul. Join Date: Oct 2010	after watching the second episode i still cant get a hang of the series, these are the kind of episodes you put as an interlude between arcs or big events, also its weird to have a series with a mafia setting, such a jolly atmosphere and yet its not a comedy(or at least it doesnt seem like one). __________________

2012-07-10, 04:26	Link #143
Salva Princess since baptism. Join Date: Dec 2009	I only watched first episode but couldn't stop myself from writing about it. I started the show only cause we have a deal with my brother to watch every single episode of every series that come out this season. As we discovered it's rather difficult to judge the series from some short description and many gave us pleasant surprise. So my point is I didn't even know what this show was about. Nothing at all. It still amazes me that it betrayed my expectations when I didn't even have any. That's weird. When I saw the setting something mafia like the first thing was "oh gods, cosplay paradise, I'd die to see people cosplaying this" the second one was "sceond Senkou no Night Raid?". I didn't expect it to be based on game. I also hoped for something more serious when I saw the setting. I felt kind of silly watching a bunch of guys dressed in suits fussing over little girl. I didn't get the feeling she's strong. She's a "princess" and I hardly see it as being strong and badass. I do adore her design. She's lovely! I also didn't like how characters explained between themselves what are arcana powers and such. I mean, they weren't aware of that earlier? I would understand explaining the rules to some newbie or random rescued lady. It could have gone many fdifferent ways. But leaving it like that and only explaining to other family members... It sounded so cheap and stupid. As if they weren't aware she was actually peeking at their thoughts whenever she liked. They are supposed to know each other! Or so I understood from the whole family concept! Only one thing I liked was Papa. He seemed to enjoy the commotion he caused. He also doesn't seem to spoil his kid, he also wants her to be responsible for her action and when she's not happy about it she may fight. But she first needs to have something to fight with. That's another important lesson in life. I won't mention other male characters cause they were so plain and stereotypical. Nothing interesting. Aside from already metnioned "bambina", gods that's just simply marvelous <3 I also like the name "Felicita" it's really wonderful. I love how it sounds. Overall I'll watch few next episodes but if it's as boring as it seems to be I'll drop it. I didn't expect it to be princesss-and-her-boys type of show. All fussing over a girl. Oh, I didn't mention Luca! Yes, he also reminded me of Gil and I love him for that <3 My favourite one, definietely. __________________ Don't underestimate the seductive power of decent vocabuly.

2012-07-10, 11:50	Link #144
Yui Is My Wife Paper-Fan of DOOM!! Join Date: Jul 2010	Make kittens cry and Felicitia-chan will let you have it!! Wow, that was at least easier to make than the Dog Days 2 Gif. Anyways, after 3 years of playing older and tougher women, it is so refreshing to see Noto Mamiko play a sweet and adorable girl next door again. Felicitia-chan's "Eh?" and that gorgeous giggle of her's, so reminisient of Nogizaka Haruka melts this ancient heart of mine EVERY SINGLE time. Welcome back, NotoMami-chan: You are back in good-form!! Gotta love those quick "subliminal" cuts. They put SO much effort into them in spite of them literally being there for split seconds if not less. :heh __________________ Last edited by Yui Is My Wife; 2012-07-10 at 12:12. Reason: OOPS!! FELICITIA NOT LUCITIA!!

2012-07-10, 13:55	Link #145
Bern-san Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009	I finished watching a broadcast of Arcana Famiglia: Vascello Fantasma no Majutsushi and loved it! Like most fan disk, it was short but it had good doses of action and romance with more information about the characters' past. Really wish they make OVAs about this. Oh and Felicitá is semi-voiced by Mamiko Noto unlike the original game which had Felicitá not being voiced at all. Although she just makes sounds like "uh","ah"... EDIT: Here is the preview for the anime art book with character designs and basic info (we have a look at loli-Felicitá's face) and a short mini story with Felicitá, Jolly and Mondo. Spoiler for artbook: This is the character info in English taken from game description, it can work as a translation for the artbook preview. People wouldn't imagine that Luca is 29 years, right? Spoiler for space: Spoiler for Felicitá: Captain of the Swords Voiced by: Mamiko Noto Age: 16 Weapon: Throwing knives. Also dual-wields them, one in each hand. Birthday: June 18 Zodiac: Gemini Height: 165cm Arcana: 6th card The Lovers "Gli Amanti" and 10th card The Wheel of Fortune "La Ruota della Fortuna" The protagonist. Also the daughter of the Papa of the Arcana Famiglia, Mondo. She’s strict on herself and others and always strives for improvement thanks to her mother’s strict upbringing, but, thanks to her servant’s influence (Luca), she’s also a bit innocent and pure in some ways. She’s more a “leap before you look” type. She’s always accompanied by her owl, Fukurota. Spoiler for Libertá: Soldier of the Intelligence Division Voiced by: Fukuyama Jun Age: 18 Weapon: Cutlass Birthday: Unknown (taken to be the same day as Dante’s) Zodiac: Unknown Height: 173cm Arcana: The Fool "Il Matto" Hobby: Collecting masks A boy who is always curious and loves new things. He believes himself to be a Man of the Sea, and he’s even more impulsive than Felicita. Thanks to that, he often screws up whatever he’s doing, but fortunately, he’s been gifted with quite a bit of luck. If he thinks he can get along with someone, then he’ll do whatever he can to help them. Spoiler for Nova: Captain of the Cup Voiced by: Yonaga Tsubasa Age: 15 Weapon: Katana Birthday: Oct. 25 Zodiac: Scorpio Height: 163cm Arcana: 13th The Death "La Morte" Hobby: Reading Felicitá's cousin. He has quite a bit of talent despite his young age and because of this, stands at the top of his division. He trusts Felicita’s parents from the bottom of his heart and, because of this, there’s a bit of friction between him and Fel. Papa had tried to push him and Fel together in the past, but that didn’t go over so well. Because of his youthful appearance, others sometimes make fun of him (mostly Libertá). Spoiler for Debito: Captain of the Coins Voiced by: Yoshino Hiroyuki Age: 23 Weapon: Two pistols Birthday: Sept. 20 Zodiac: Virgo Height: 180cm Arcana: 9th The Hermit "L’Eremita" Hobby: Gambling He has a foul mouth, but he’s actually a good big brother figure, and because of the intrigue and danger surrounding him, he’s also rather popular with the ladies. He’s a real ladies’ man, but at heart, he loves gambling even more. He enjoys the thrill of dodging a bullet (figuratively) and he has great observational skills. He hates being tied down. He’s childhood friends with Pace and Luca, so the three often hang out together. Spoiler for Pace: Captain of the Wands Voiced by: Sugita Tomokazu Age: 25 Weapon: His body and fists Birthday: July 29 Zodiac: Leo Height: 187cm Arcana: 11th card The Strength "La Forza" Hobby: Gluttonous eating Though he sometimes gets carried away, he’s the bright and cheerful moodmaker of the Family who eats a mountain every meal and somehow still manages to keep a good figure. He’s … intelligent, in his own way, and he has great instinct but he’s not well-read, and his thoughts are often startlingly simple. Because of this, if there’s trouble, he’s more liable to rely on his fists than his mouth. He’s good friends with Luca and Debito. Spoiler for Luca: Felicita’s Servant Voiced by: Nakamura Yuuichi Age: 29 Weapon: Alchemy and knives Birthday: Dec. 6 Zodiac: Sagittarius Height: 176cm Arcana: The Temperance "La Temperanza" Hobby: Experimenting with Alchemy He’s been taking care of Felicita ever since she was a child. He’s amazing at all things domestic, including cooking. He also trained Fel in knives, so he’s no pushover despite his rather clingy personality (only when it comes to Fel). He’s childhood friends with Debito and Pace. He’s more the “thinker” type, though, and loves to tinker with Alchemy, and when he does so he’ll sometimes tune the world out around him. Despite this, he isn’t on very good relations with his teacher, Jolly (understatement). Spoiler for Dante: Former pirate, executive's Chief and leader of the Intelligence Division Voiced by: Kosugi Juurouta Age: 38 Weapon: Bazooka cannon Birthday: Apr. 9 Zodiac: Aries Height: 199cm Arcana: 4th card The Emperor "L’Imperatore" Hobby: Making jokes (that aren’t very good) He’s a former pirate who was taken in by Papa, and now, he’s one of the top members of the Family. He’s very reliable and one of the most trustworthy people in the Family, and because of this, he’s very popular with the people. He dislikes things that aren’t straightforward. He’s got a great sense of humor (not) and people just have fun when they’re around him. His trademark beard hasn’t changed despite his baldness. He’s like a father to Libertá. Spoiler for Jolly: Consultant Voiced by: Yusa Kouji Age: Unknown Weapon: Alchemy Birthday: Mar. 8 Zodiac: Pisces Height: 184cm Arcana: 18th card The Moon "La Luna" Hobby: Experiments Papa’s right-hand man, and the second highest ranking member in the Family. As the Family’s Counselor, people go to him when they want problems solved, but because of his rather cold and emotionless actions, opinions, and words, almost everyone on the island avoids him as the very incarnation of terror. He’s a strange character, but he’s strong, so they acknowledge, if not respect, him. He’s also the best at alchemy on the island. Spoiler for Mondo and Sumire: M: The father of Felicitá and the head of the Family. Everyone in the Family calls him Papa. He may be harsh at times, but he’s really a frank and good-natured guy. S: The mother of Felicitá and does (accurate) fortunetelling for the Family. Everyone in the family calls her Mamma. She has a mysterious air around her, possibly because of her origin in "Giappone" (Japan). She’s very refined, and Felicitá takes after her. __________________ Last edited by Bern-san; 2012-07-11 at 10:42.

2012-07-12, 06:39	Link #146
Azure King Snr Spammer Join Date: Sep 2006	like many, i too find it hard to understand this series, the first two epi is a fail for me, besides the artwork it seem it doesn't have anything else too offer but i could be wrong i think i will have this series a pass as it didn't hook me within the first 2 epi, heck it didn't give me a vibe to carry on to watch the next one

2012-07-13, 11:59	Link #147
Cosmic Eagle 今宵の虎徹は血に飢えている Join Date: Jan 2009	Nice overall but I rather they handled the Arcana explanation differently rather than monologuing their powers like that... __________________

2012-07-13, 12:13	Link #148
ninryu It's yuri, bitches Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Israel Age: 28	I really hope Felicita will win in the end and become the new family end. If someone else wins and she will become his bride I'd get really annoyed.

2012-07-13, 13:03	Link #149
Bern-san Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009	I think people should try the manga, it is more faithful to the game (by now the anime should have talked about Felicitá's childhood). The manga focuses more on the baka-trio and a little bit on Jolly (Luca has a lot of screentime and gives hope for a Luca ending). In fact, Libertá and Nova only appear in the first 2 chapters when everybody is gathered and it skipped the events that happen in episode 2 Also, the events that the anime skipped are covered here and at least the explanations don't seem out of place or dumb. There's 6 chapters in English and ch7 has already been released in Japan __________________

2012-07-13, 14:21	Link #151
Bern-san Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009	Arcana Famiglia's 4-koma (source) Spoiler for Libertá's determination: Spoiler for Nova and the chick, I found this quite funny and cute: __________________

2012-07-15, 13:45	Link #152
ookamigirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	The kitchen ghost thing was kinda funny. They making fools of themselves to entertain kids was even funnier ^^ Some of them are just meant to talk to kids. Although Debito is kinda scary, he is surprisingly good with kids. Flashback to childhood was nice. Soccer ball to Luca's head was just priceless ROFL The storm kinda ruined the fun which is a shame since I enjoyed watching them having a day out with the kids. Nova, on the other hand is all serious on the outside, but really cares on the inside. __________________ My Blog --> ookami

2012-07-15, 14:12	Link #153
Bern-san Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009	Wow, already at the first Piccolino event, still not liking the way they're handling the adaption. The baka trio were the ones supposed to invite Felicitá to Piccolino after she goes with them to collect some herbs from Luca's garden (manga ch6) but since the anime loves Nova and Libertá and make the baka trio scenes to a minimum replacing them with Nova and Libertá... anime-Elmo was so uncute compared to game Elmo... Another disappointment because I love Elmosigh The Elmo scene again was supposed to be with the baka trio were Debito tells Elmo what is the reason of his sickness and Felicitá using her Arcana At least we had many hints during the episode. Nova's talk with Sumire (because Nova is such a milf lover), Libertá's flashback, Elmo, Debito's story... If they follow the next event (it involves Nova and Libertá so it will be strange if they don't animate it) then we should get some action, not that much anyway. WHY DID THEY SHOW JOLLY'S EYES? It was such a giveaway __________________

2012-07-15, 16:22	Link #155
tsunade666 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In my room	I don't get episode 3 and what's with Jolly's eyes? I don't get it either. The story is a mystery or full of holes for me that this episode left me full of questions plus they are leaning too much on Liberta on the guys side. Those foreshadowing for him makes it like we will get an ending for him and also for Nova but Liberta spends more time with Felicita that's why I think it will end with Liberta. The whole Elmo thing is also a question for me. It looks like his the ghost that Debito is talking about but I'm not sure on it and also is Elmo connected to Jolly like he is his ability or something, a part of his soul because the story said that its been split apart. __________________ To A certain Lonely Hero

2012-07-15, 18:09	Link #156
Chaos2Frozen We're Back Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Redgrave City Age: 35	Debito is surprisingly good at taking care of kids and continues to be one of my favorite guys next to Liberta- Actually base on my personal experience, those seemingly 'rough' type of people are usually good with children. __________________ Devil Trigger , Subhuman , Crimson Cloud , Mad Qualia

2012-07-15, 19:08	Link #157
tsunade666 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In my room	I don't like Liberta even one bit -_- I can't accept him being the arcana of a fool. His no where near the suave fool arcana of persona MC. __________________ To A certain Lonely Hero

2012-07-15, 19:41	Link #158
DragoonKain3 Osana-Najimi Shipper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Ordeals	Oooh, lots of Nova screen time. Me like lots. Although to be honest, I LOL'ed when Mama said she and Papa were 'responsible' for 'stealing' his childhood away. __________________ Yes its YOU childhood friend - source of BERZERKER RAGE since forever Childhood Friend couple STATISTICS(spoilers abound though)

2012-07-15, 20:47	Link #159
Enternal Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	Spoiler: My god... Dante looks good with his hair! Did not expect that. __________________ Falcom Collections - A Wallpaper Archives of Trails in the Sky, Ys, and Other Games by Falcom