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deadlight · 2009-10-10, 01:03

Spoiler:

kujoe · 2009-10-10, 01:42

Yeah, I think I know why the music sounds familiar to me. The soundtrack sounds as if it were derived from the music of the JRPGs I've played in the past. A little bit of Star Ocean, a Chrono Trigger here and there, and so on. All in all, the soundtrack is quite reminiscent of past works I've heard before, at least from my point of view.

As for the second episode, Luke is still tsundere (of course), while he reveals a little bit of his character.

Spoiler for Episode 2:

So yeah, a decent episode overall, though I feel that it ends too soon when things are just about to get interesting.

Menthuss · 2009-10-10, 04:54

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Originally Posted by kujoe

Yeah, I think I know why the music sounds familiar to me. The soundtrack sounds as if it were derived from the music of the JRPGs I've played in the past. A little bit of Star Ocean, a Chrono Trigger here and there, and so on. All in all, the soundtrack is quite reminiscent of past works I've heard before, at least from my point of view.

As for the second episode, Luke is still tsundere (of course), while he reveals a little bit of his character.

Spoiler for Episode 2:

So yeah, a decent episode overall, though I feel that it ends too soon when things are just about to get interesting.

Aw man I was hoping Luke wasn't one of THOSE characters. Nosebleeds are so cliché nowadays.

Cirrostratucat · 2009-10-10, 12:11

Ya know... I just noticed something. Maybe this is just me, but does anyone else feel that they made all swords in this show easily breakable?

Spoiler for ep1:

Midonin · 2009-10-10, 13:09

At least Luke's not a total unfeeling broody [insert third disparaging term here]. He's got some trace of a libido in him. Though again, I'm still pushing for Cecily to be an upstanding swordswoman. From my experience, most of Ayumu Fujimura's characters have a cute exterior but, by all means, can beat you up without a second thought. And I love that in a woman.

justinstrife · 2009-10-10, 14:54

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Originally Posted by Midonin

At least Luke's not a total unfeeling broody [insert third disparaging term here]. He's got some trace of a libido in him. Though again, I'm still pushing for Cecily to be an upstanding swordswoman. From my experience, most of Ayumu Fujimura's characters have a cute exterior but, by all means, can beat you up without a second thought. And I love that in a woman.

I can't see Cecily getting that good with a sword in the short amount of episodes we're getting, unless through some special powers granted to her.

X10A_Freedom · 2009-10-10, 16:07

Luke is pure win!

We finally get the 4th character! Walking sword eh...a further evolution of the intelligent sword (ala ZnT)?

OkamiNoKaze · 2009-10-10, 23:41

Wow, watched episode one, this is a pretty good series. Plenty of action, and interesting characters.

billborden · 2009-10-11, 00:30

I get the sense that Luke may be the make or brake character in this show. There's a lot of gushing about him, but--after watching the first eps--he's the main reason I may not go on to the second. I see him described as a male tsundere, but in his case that could just be read as as***le. I spend entirely too much of my time at work dealing with people so full of themselves that I need a (verbal) crowbar to remove their heads from their posteriors--even for a short time; I see no reason to subject myself to that personality-type in my anime, which is--in theory--how I relax.

I truth I like Lisa and Cicely enough, and the art is good enough, that I will watch #2, but if there's no attitude adjustment, I'll probably stop there.

SuperKnuckles · 2009-10-11, 00:31

Hmm. I bet this is about the time the "NO ORIGINALITY, NO ORIGINALITY" harping anime fans get out of the room so the people who can enjoy a somewhat cliche show can just go on with it. I think I have a good idea how this show is going. Yeah, cliche and all, but definitely not Zero no Tsukaima level of crapness.

billborden · 2009-10-11, 00:37

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Originally Posted by SuperKnuckles

Yeah, cliche and all, but definitely not Zero no Tsukaima level of crapness.

Umm, I actually liked ZnT myself

Shiroth · 2009-10-11, 04:49

It's good to hear Akimoto Yousuke yet again, and this time in a role that suits his voice. Quasar is a decent role for him.

Mizuno · 2009-10-11, 06:35

Good anime so far after 2 episodes. A keeper for this season.

TCman · 2009-10-11, 09:31

Well, just watched the second episode. It was a fine episode, but I find the progress of the plot a little bit too slow; the animation is not dynamic enough and feels abit uninspired. Good thing is they introduce a new character, Aria, who can contribute to a more interesting plot; I must say Aria is beautiful and she's well designed, her background story may be interesing when it got unwrapped in the next episodes.

lightbringer · 2009-10-11, 10:42

Well, this episode seals the deal. The bullshit level in this show is just too high to bear. It's really a pity, since some of the girls were cute.

satomianzaki · 2009-10-11, 11:56

just watched second episode with subs and i think its not bad...so far, i think it has potentials...

the characters are nice and i enjoyed watching the interactions between cecily, luke and lisa...btw, lisa is really cute and adorable...loved the ed theme...aria has already been introduced and now that the main characters are complete, hoping the plot will get better and more enjoyable...

justinstrife · 2009-10-11, 12:18

Yeah I really don't like Cecily. I find her extremely selfish and annoying.

No problems with Luke or Lisa. Still need to see more from Aria to make a decision with her.

But Cecily is just bleh. This is 2 episodes in.

animeboy12 · 2009-10-11, 12:21

new pics

http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/6537/52182629.jpg

lets hope this doesn't foreshadow anything.

Anh_Minh · 2009-10-11, 13:57

I don't like Cecily. She sucks - which is forgivable - and she wants the best sword in the world? What for? Does she think it's going to solve the problem? Instead of, you know, getting a standard issue and practicing just like everyone else? Who does she think she is?

And she dares to call Luke cheap when she's the one who wanted expensive materials and the more expensive time and effort of the best blacksmith she's ever seen for free? Her only redeeming quality is that she does try to protect people. Though I find it odd she was so quick to try and protect the cargo instead of tending to the wounds of her fellow knights.

Not too sure how I feel about the Katanas Are Just Better thing, either. Oh, well. It's not like they're really comparing katana and European swords. They're comparing magical katanas with molded swords made by people who've apparently forgotten how to pound metal into shape.

cry · 2009-10-11, 14:44

i like luke & lisa but cecily is reallly annoying, she talk too much about knights. she should just shut up and make luke her master. practice, practice!

2009-10-10, 01:03	Link #321
deadlight バカ　うさぎ Join Date: Jan 2009	Spoiler: Glad there wasn't self-intro speech this episode...

2009-10-10, 01:42	Link #322
kujoe from head to heel Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada Age: 42	Yeah, I think I know why the music sounds familiar to me. The soundtrack sounds as if it were derived from the music of the JRPGs I've played in the past. A little bit of Star Ocean, a Chrono Trigger here and there, and so on. All in all, the soundtrack is quite reminiscent of past works I've heard before, at least from my point of view. As for the second episode, Luke is still tsundere (of course), while he reveals a little bit of his character. Spoiler for Episode 2: Luke finally agrees to forge Cecily a sword, and in response the young knight excitedly swears to protect the city with the sword he will make. This surprises Luke a bit, as if Cecily's enthusiasm reminds him of something; but he brushes it off, leaving it there before discussing the matter of payment. I wonder if some tragedy occurred in his past, involving a katana he once forged for someone..? At the end of the episode, Cecily is assigned to act as guard escort to Aria. Typical stuff happens too. Luke getting a nosebleed at the sight of Cecily's boobs; Cecily hitting him for it... some talk about chest envy from Lisa. The usual. So yeah, a decent episode overall, though I feel that it ends too soon when things are just about to get interesting.

2009-10-10, 12:11	Link #324
Cirrostratucat 絶対領域 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hinamizawa	Ya know... I just noticed something. Maybe this is just me, but does anyone else feel that they made all swords in this show easily breakable? Spoiler for ep1: I mean, Cecil's sword broke because its too old, Luke cut that old-knight's sword just like a butter, and then their sword all broken during the last minutes of first episode... And seeing the way Luke "create" his sword... It makes me wonder if somehow he will pull some kind of "Unlimited Blade Works" or whatever, sooner or later...

2009-10-10, 16:07	Link #327
X10A_Freedom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Neo-Venezia...I wish!	Luke is pure win! We finally get the 4th character! Walking sword eh...a further evolution of the intelligent sword (ala ZnT)? __________________ Updated 11th May 2009: The Challenges of Creating a Neo-(something) Warning - Spoilers http://veniceorigination.blogspot.com

2009-10-10, 23:41	Link #328
OkamiNoKaze Senior Member Join Date: May 2009	Wow, watched episode one, this is a pretty good series. Plenty of action, and interesting characters. __________________

2009-10-10, 13:09	Link #325
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	At least Luke's not a total unfeeling broody [insert third disparaging term here]. He's got some trace of a libido in him. Though again, I'm still pushing for Cecily to be an upstanding swordswoman. From my experience, most of Ayumu Fujimura's characters have a cute exterior but, by all means, can beat you up without a second thought. And I love that in a woman.

2009-10-11, 00:30	Link #329
billborden Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Age: 57	I get the sense that Luke may be the make or brake character in this show. There's a lot of gushing about him, but--after watching the first eps--he's the main reason I may not go on to the second. I see him described as a male tsundere, but in his case that could just be read as as***le. I spend entirely too much of my time at work dealing with people so full of themselves that I need a (verbal) crowbar to remove their heads from their posteriors--even for a short time; I see no reason to subject myself to that personality-type in my anime, which is--in theory--how I relax. I truth I like Lisa and Cicely enough, and the art is good enough, that I will watch #2, but if there's no attitude adjustment, I'll probably stop there. __________________

2009-10-11, 00:31	Link #330
SuperKnuckles Anime Hobbyist Join Date: Dec 2004	Hmm. I bet this is about the time the "NO ORIGINALITY, NO ORIGINALITY" harping anime fans get out of the room so the people who can enjoy a somewhat cliche show can just go on with it. I think I have a good idea how this show is going. Yeah, cliche and all, but definitely not Zero no Tsukaima level of crapness.

2009-10-11, 04:49	Link #332
Shiroth Beautiful fighter. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: England, UK Age: 37	It's good to hear Akimoto Yousuke yet again, and this time in a role that suits his voice. Quasar is a decent role for him. __________________ MyAnimeList Twitter

2009-10-11, 06:35	Link #333
Mizuno Undefined Join Date: May 2004 Location: With the gods Age: 40	Good anime so far after 2 episodes. A keeper for this season.

2009-10-11, 09:31	Link #334
TCman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009	Well, just watched the second episode. It was a fine episode, but I find the progress of the plot a little bit too slow; the animation is not dynamic enough and feels abit uninspired. Good thing is they introduce a new character, Aria, who can contribute to a more interesting plot; I must say Aria is beautiful and she's well designed, her background story may be interesing when it got unwrapped in the next episodes.

2009-10-11, 10:42	Link #335
lightbringer M9000 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SBC Gurokken	Well, this episode seals the deal. The bullshit level in this show is just too high to bear. It's really a pity, since some of the girls were cute.

2009-10-11, 11:56	Link #336
satomianzaki Senior Member Join Date: May 2009	just watched second episode with subs and i think its not bad...so far, i think it has potentials... the characters are nice and i enjoyed watching the interactions between cecily, luke and lisa...btw, lisa is really cute and adorable...loved the ed theme...aria has already been introduced and now that the main characters are complete, hoping the plot will get better and more enjoyable...

2009-10-11, 12:18	Link #337
justinstrife Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Galt's Gulch Age: 44	Yeah I really don't like Cecily. I find her extremely selfish and annoying. No problems with Luke or Lisa. Still need to see more from Aria to make a decision with her. But Cecily is just bleh. This is 2 episodes in. __________________

2009-10-11, 12:21	Link #338
animeboy12 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	new pics http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/6537/52182629.jpg lets hope this doesn't foreshadow anything. Last edited by xris; 2009-10-12 at 02:20. Reason: Please do not use the Spoiler tag to "hide" huge pictures, use thumbnails instead!

2009-10-11, 13:57	Link #339
Anh_Minh I disagree with you all. Join Date: Dec 2005	I don't like Cecily. She sucks - which is forgivable - and she wants the best sword in the world? What for? Does she think it's going to solve the problem? Instead of, you know, getting a standard issue and practicing just like everyone else? Who does she think she is? And she dares to call Luke cheap when she's the one who wanted expensive materials and the more expensive time and effort of the best blacksmith she's ever seen for free? Her only redeeming quality is that she does try to protect people. Though I find it odd she was so quick to try and protect the cargo instead of tending to the wounds of her fellow knights. Not too sure how I feel about the Katanas Are Just Better thing, either. Oh, well. It's not like they're really comparing katana and European swords. They're comparing magical katanas with molded swords made by people who've apparently forgotten how to pound metal into shape.

2009-10-11, 14:44	Link #340
cry Berry Bunny Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: france Age: 41	i like luke & lisa but cecily is reallly annoying, she talk too much about knights. she should just shut up and make luke her master. practice, practice! __________________ my deviantart i'm trying my best to make decent posts in english language... sorry ifit 's not really good^^