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Zakoo · 2013-01-10, 19:04

fock yeah, best first episode in a show I have seen for years, the graphisms are very well done, Kotoura is somehow cute, and the seiyu are perfect.

Even that baka manabe kun has a good baka hentai attitude, a good male lead.

10/10, no above 10, somehow it's + infinity!

Elestia · 2013-01-10, 19:08

Not bad first episode, although the introduction about Koutora's problem dragged on for way too long.

frubam · 2013-01-10, 19:13

Starting off the 1st ep with such a heavy, depressing atmosphere really bowled me over. I'm expecting some kind of comedy, and they start it off like that. After that lady got rid of the cat, I was only wishing that somebody, ANYBODY, would give her a hug =0(. I don't think I've ever been won over on a 1st ep like this since....I can't remember when

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The dynamic relationship that starts off between Kotoura and Manabe is compassionate, yet entertaining in a funny way. Manabe really reminded me of Inukami's Keita; generally funny and silly, but strongly kind and understanding(minus the extreme pervertedness =03). I think such a character is perfect for penetrating Kotoura's defenses and insecurities, and is able to give her the companionship she needs and deserves.

Flower · 2013-01-10, 19:14

Totally agreed frubam ... very effective first ep indeed!

Am so happy the series delivered like it has, and only hope that it will be able to keep things up! ^_^

Theo · 2013-01-10, 19:52

I'm gonna be real disappointed if they just go for cliche comedy nonsense and don't elaborate or develop the grimdark stuff or develop the characters from this point on.

Midonin · 2013-01-10, 19:55

Making people laugh is just as difficult as making someone cry, so what's with the bias against comedy? A comedy can still explore the issues brought up in the first episode, it'll just do it in a different way.

gecd · 2013-01-10, 19:57

wow
didnt expect the first half to be that depressing story

I saw the mother is in OP so I hope Kotoura can rebuild her relationship with her

Kaoru Chujo · 2013-01-10, 20:01

Allow me to join the chorus. Great first episode. The sadness pierced me to the bone. Excellent work by Kanemoto Hisako as Kotoura.

The only hint for me that this was by the director of Minami-ke and Mitsudomoe was the Mitsudomoe-like character design. I didn't enjoy the few episodes I watched of either of those, but the nice flow and feeling here made me think I might have missed something.

I thought this was going to star Fukuyama Jun. It turned out to be Fukushima Jun, who has been doing voice work for 14 years, but hasn't done that many roles.

The OP by Nakajima Megumi was okay, but I loved the ED, for which no credits were given. I wonder who sings it?

Guardian Enzo · 2013-01-10, 20:19

Without a doubt the best premiere of the season (along with Ohta-sensei's alumnus, Minami-ke Tadaima). Directors really do make all the difference.

And yes, you did miss something with Mitsudomoe! I didn't like the premiere either, and grew to love both seasons. Hilarious and even occasionally touching.

kitten320 · 2013-01-10, 20:20

Oh wow, those were very depressing first 10 minutes. I felt like smacking several head there!

Though Kotoura should have tried to change her approach once she realized what she can do... try to ignore the thoughts. Hard thing to do but worth a try instead of just pushing everyone away.

Nice comedy though I do hope that we still will get some heavy moments. Like that we will have a nicely balanced show.
If only designs were slightly better...

Itlandm · 2013-01-10, 20:23

And then suddenly... TUMBLEWEED!

I intend to follow this one very closely for a while. It has potential. Not my type of character design, but storytelling is good so far. Things are developing very quickly, but I assume their relationship will be sidelined by the group dynamics starting next episode.

Theo · 2013-01-10, 20:29

...at least for the first ten minutes.

Tempester · 2013-01-10, 20:50

Cheers to the best first episode I've seen in the last two seasons yet.

The question now is: how will this show follow up? The first episode set an amazing first impression, but I can't help but feel that it'll be a very tough act to follow, especially since the focus of the show is apparently going to be on comedy from here on.

Aesthetic Shampoo · 2013-01-10, 21:00

Without a doubt the best first episode of the season. I'll be disappointed if there's only comedy from here on out, we all want the drama the first 10 minutes gave us and hopefully they'll deliver.

finalfury · 2013-01-10, 21:09

It's been a while since an anime surpassed my expectations to the extent that it became a 12 episode must weekly watch anime than a anime i would watch if i was really bored.
Anime logic tells me that the parents will come back later in the show and the drama that plagued the first 10 minutes of the anime will come back.
Manabe, please yell at the parents when/if they come back and end it with a "Please let me marry your daughter" line and that will be the epic LOL of the season for me.

Guardian Enzo · 2013-01-10, 21:19

The drama in the first half is extremely effective but undeniably it's played pretty broadly. But there's a subtler message behind it, and that's the fact that the reason Kotoura-san is such an outcast is because of the gap that exists between people's desires and what they say and do. Of course no one likes to be reminded of that gap, and that makes Kotoura a threat.

Enter Manabe. If I would describe him in one word, it would be "transparent". He says what he means and he's not ashamed of his thoughts (even the ecchi ones) and that makes Kotoura no threat to him. She's like Diogenes, searching with a lamp for an honest man for her entire life - and now she's found one. That's a fascinating basis around which to build a romance.

Flower · 2013-01-10, 21:41

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

The drama in the first half is extremely effective but undeniably it's played pretty broadly. But there's a subtler message behind it, and that's the fact that the reason Kotoura-san is such an outcast is because of the gap that exists between people's desires and what they say and do. Of course no one likes to be reminded of that gap, and that makes Kotoura a threat.

Enter Manabe. If I would describe him in one word, it would be "transparent". He says what he means and he's not ashamed of his thoughts (even the ecchi ones) and that makes Kotoura no threat to him. She's like Diogenes, searching with a lamp for an honest man for her entire life - and now she's found one. That's a fascinating basis around which to build a romance.

Agreed Enzo, exactly what I was thinking - and well expressed.

gecd · 2013-01-10, 22:05

actually the problem is not the mind reading ability
just kotoura cant shut her mouth

Flower · 2013-01-10, 22:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by gecd

actually the problem is not the mind reading ability
just kotoura cant shut her mouth

Not so easy when she is a child.... :\

But yeah ... I was thinking so too. But maybe later it was a mini way she could somehow defend herself and/or protect herself.....

Guardian Enzo · 2013-01-10, 22:11

Kotoura isn’t just an esper, she’s also naïve and honest – perhaps as a direct result of her ability, she initially sees no reason why what people think shouldn’t be what they project to the world. It’s the truth, so why hide it?

That, of course, makes Manabe an even more perfect match.

2013-01-10, 19:08	Link #22
Elestia Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California	Not bad first episode, although the introduction about Koutora's problem dragged on for way too long. __________________

2013-01-10, 19:13	Link #23
frubam simp for Lyria Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on the Grandcypher Age: 40	Starting off the 1st ep with such a heavy, depressing atmosphere really bowled me over. I'm expecting some kind of comedy, and they start it off like that. After that lady got rid of the cat, I was only wishing that somebody, ANYBODY, would give her a hug =0(. I don't think I've ever been won over on a 1st ep like this since....I can't remember when . The dynamic relationship that starts off between Kotoura and Manabe is compassionate, yet entertaining in a funny way. Manabe really reminded me of Inukami's Keita; generally funny and silly, but strongly kind and understanding(minus the extreme pervertedness =03). I think such a character is perfect for penetrating Kotoura's defenses and insecurities, and is able to give her the companionship she needs and deserves. __________________ Pure of heart, precious as life (^,^ )

2013-01-10, 19:14	Link #24
Flower Blooming on the mountain Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....	Totally agreed frubam ... very effective first ep indeed! Am so happy the series delivered like it has, and only hope that it will be able to keep things up! ^_^ __________________

2013-01-10, 19:57	Link #27
gecd Cah Gunungkidul Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jogja Age: 35	wow didnt expect the first half to be that depressing story I saw the mother is in OP so I hope Kotoura can rebuild her relationship with her __________________ Wedang Jahe Kalengan, teman anda melewati malam yang dingin dan sepi! 0% alcohol, 80% ginger syrup, 10% love, 10% GALAU!!

2013-01-10, 20:01	Link #28
Kaoru Chujo Yuuki Aoi Join Date: Jul 2004	Allow me to join the chorus. Great first episode. The sadness pierced me to the bone. Excellent work by Kanemoto Hisako as Kotoura. The only hint for me that this was by the director of Minami-ke and Mitsudomoe was the Mitsudomoe-like character design. I didn't enjoy the few episodes I watched of either of those, but the nice flow and feeling here made me think I might have missed something. I thought this was going to star Fukuyama Jun. It turned out to be Fukushima Jun, who has been doing voice work for 14 years, but hasn't done that many roles. The OP by Nakajima Megumi was okay, but I loved the ED, for which no credits were given. I wonder who sings it? __________________ YUUKI Aoi 悠木碧. b92.03.27 (age 29). 2008 Kurenai (Murasaki). 2009 Yumeiro Pâtissière (Ichigo), Kiruminzuu (Riko), Yutori-chan (Yutori-chan). 2010 Vampire Bund (Mina Tepeş), Shiki (Sunako), Samurai Girls (Juubee), Pokémon: Black and White (Iris). 2011 Madoka Magica (Madoka), Gosick (Victorique), A-Channel (Tooru). 2012 Symphogear (Hibiki). 2014 Pilot's Love Song (Claire/Nina), Nanatsu no Taizai (Diane). 2015 Owari no Seraph (Krul Tepes), Rokka no Yuusha (Fremy). 2016 Boku no Hero Academia (Tsuyu, Froppy). 2017 Kino no Tabi (Kino). 2021 Kumo desu ga (watashi), Kaizoku Oujo (Karin), Heike Monogatari (Biwa), etc., etc. Total of 513 roles in anime and games.

2013-01-10, 19:04	Link #21
Zakoo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gensokyo	fock yeah, best first episode in a show I have seen for years, the graphisms are very well done, Kotoura is somehow cute, and the seiyu are perfect. Even that baka manabe kun has a good baka hentai attitude, a good male lead. 10/10, no above 10, somehow it's + infinity!

2013-01-10, 19:52	Link #25
Theo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007	I'm gonna be real disappointed if they just go for cliche comedy nonsense and don't elaborate or develop the grimdark stuff or develop the characters from this point on.

2013-01-10, 19:55	Link #26
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	Making people laugh is just as difficult as making someone cry, so what's with the bias against comedy? A comedy can still explore the issues brought up in the first episode, it'll just do it in a different way.

2013-01-10, 20:20	Link #30
kitten320 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007	Oh wow, those were very depressing first 10 minutes. I felt like smacking several head there! Though Kotoura should have tried to change her approach once she realized what she can do... try to ignore the thoughts. Hard thing to do but worth a try instead of just pushing everyone away. Nice comedy though I do hope that we still will get some heavy moments. Like that we will have a nicely balanced show. If only designs were slightly better... __________________ My anime list

2013-01-10, 20:23	Link #31
Itlandm Porcupine Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norway Age: 65	And then suddenly... TUMBLEWEED! I intend to follow this one very closely for a while. It has potential. Not my type of character design, but storytelling is good so far. Things are developing very quickly, but I assume their relationship will be sidelined by the group dynamics starting next episode.

2013-01-10, 20:29	Link #32
Theo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007	...at least for the first ten minutes.

2013-01-10, 20:50	Link #33
Tempester Japanese Culture Fan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Planet Earth Age: 33	Cheers to the best first episode I've seen in the last two seasons yet. The question now is: how will this show follow up? The first episode set an amazing first impression, but I can't help but feel that it'll be a very tough act to follow, especially since the focus of the show is apparently going to be on comedy from here on.

2013-01-10, 21:00	Link #34
Aesthetic Shampoo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Age: 30	Without a doubt the best first episode of the season. I'll be disappointed if there's only comedy from here on out, we all want the drama the first 10 minutes gave us and hopefully they'll deliver.

2013-01-10, 21:09	Link #35
finalfury Incognito Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: At the end of the abyss	It's been a while since an anime surpassed my expectations to the extent that it became a 12 episode must weekly watch anime than a anime i would watch if i was really bored. Anime logic tells me that the parents will come back later in the show and the drama that plagued the first 10 minutes of the anime will come back. Manabe, please yell at the parents when/if they come back and end it with a "Please let me marry your daughter" line and that will be the epic LOL of the season for me.

2013-01-10, 22:05	Link #38
gecd Cah Gunungkidul Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jogja Age: 35	actually the problem is not the mind reading ability just kotoura cant shut her mouth __________________ Wedang Jahe Kalengan, teman anda melewati malam yang dingin dan sepi! 0% alcohol, 80% ginger syrup, 10% love, 10% GALAU!!