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kobester11 · 2013-04-05, 21:58

Hmm. Why do people think that this series is a harem? I'd label it more of an anti-harem...

Spoiler for Hehe:

backbone · 2013-04-05, 22:02

Kinda nitpicking, but when Hachiman called Yui "bicchi", why the sub translated it as "slut", and not simply "bitch"? Perhaps it's just me, but unless Hachiman intended to seriously insult Yui, there's no way he would call her "slut"

Midonin · 2013-04-05, 22:07

Just because something's in katakana doesn't mean it's in English. Words carry different connotations between cultures.

Entravity · 2013-04-05, 22:39

Might be interesting, but we'll have to see later I suppose.

Clarste · 2013-04-06, 01:25

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Originally Posted by backbone

Kinda nitpicking, but when Hachiman called Yui "bicchi", why the sub translated it as "slut", and not simply "bitch"? Perhaps it's just me, but unless Hachiman intended to seriously insult Yui, there's no way he would call her "slut"

Because otherwise her "No, I'm a virg-" response wouldn't have made any sense. Obviously in Japanese the loanword "bitch" has strong sexual connotations. You'd have to be a pretty poor translator to screw up something like that.

DragoonKain3 · 2013-04-06, 01:52

Yeah, it's not the first time Japanese has completely bastardized english words (or how us English speakers do the same.... "hentai", "bishie", or even "anime" comes to mind

). Another example would be the word "Mansion". To the typical english speaker, you're thinking a grand, or extraordinarily large house. To the typical Japanese speaker, that pretty much means a high class apartment/condominium.

So yeah, literally she did say bitch. But the way she meant it, it's closer to the english word slut.

Sumeragi · 2013-04-06, 03:22

Yankee = Juvenile delinquent

Traece · 2013-04-06, 04:10

You know, initially I didn't see a lot of value in this show (the description on MAL really doesn't describe what you're getting very well). The assumption was a Keima-like character being thrown into a RomCom harem. I was glad that this was not the case.

In fact, I'm quite glad I watched this because I found it to be a pretty interesting premise. As long as maintains the idea it started out with, I think it has good potential.

Mostly though, it reinforces the fact that I'm really good at choosing anime that I'll actually like. :P

Spoiler for Episode's Ending Talk:

jeroz · 2013-04-06, 05:10

I think it's the tone that draws me in.

That bitterness of highschool life. Tastes so good.

YourIdeas · 2013-04-06, 06:26

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Originally Posted by backbone

Kinda nitpicking, but when Hachiman called Yui "bicchi", why the sub translated it as "slut", and not simply "bitch"? Perhaps it's just me, but unless Hachiman intended to seriously insult Yui, there's no way he would call her "slut"

It can depend on the subber. The one I got (forgot which) translated it as "bitch".

larethian · 2013-04-06, 07:30

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Originally Posted by backbone

Kinda nitpicking, but when Hachiman called Yui "bicchi", why the sub translated it as "slut", and not simply "bitch"? Perhaps it's just me, but unless Hachiman intended to seriously insult Yui, there's no way he would call her "slut"

The loanword 'bitch' in Japanese refers to a woman who's loose with men in a sexual manner.

Looks like we gonna get a love triangle?

Haiprbim · 2013-04-06, 07:36

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Originally Posted by larethian

Looks like we gonna get a love triangle?

A triangle would mean that Hachiman would have to point in one direction as well, which I expect will be quite hard to see, haha.

Sides · 2013-04-06, 11:16

Just watched the first episode, and i kind of enjoyed it. It kind of feels like it is something different and refreshing.

Haiprbim · 2013-04-06, 11:22

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Originally Posted by Sides

Just watched the first episode, and i kind of enjoyed it. It kind of feels like it is something different and refreshing.

It'll probably get very energetic, so have all your brain usage focused into the anime.

justinstrife · 2013-04-06, 14:15

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Originally Posted by Haiprbim

It'll probably get very energetic, so have all your brain usage focused into the anime.

This show wont require that much brain power. Just sit back and enjoy the character interactions. Your brain can go on auto-pilot.

Gundamx · 2013-04-06, 14:36

by the way, LN chapter one already out in Baka-tsuki

Tenzen12 · 2013-04-06, 14:38

As well as chapter nine

and on internet there is whole first volume of machine translation (Terrible stuff).

ElMikkino · 2013-04-06, 14:49

Meh, that was a fine episode, but not really spectacular. It certainly continues the trend of one or two animes having absurdly long names every season, though. I'll continue watching, but I'm not expecting much out of it.

Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2013-04-06, 16:25

Seen first ep. I actually like our snarky “rotten” MC. He’s not just cynical but somewhat smart even though socially awkward. I enjoy his verbal exchanges with Yukino as well as his “solution” to Yui’s problem through his “self sacrifice” by telling his own failure in the past

. The “solution” ended up worked for both Yui and Yukino even if only a bit. I’ll put this series to my follow-list.

Tenzen12 · 2013-04-06, 17:12

It wasn't him. It was "Friend of his friend". So by no means Hikki himself! Definitely not!

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kobester11 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Take a wild guess	Hmm. Why do people think that this series is a harem? I'd label it more of an anti-harem... Spoiler for Hehe: Well, I did tag it as harem in batoto to lure some people to read it... I guess it's kinda my fault too XD

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Entravity Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012	Might be interesting, but we'll have to see later I suppose. __________________ My Anime Blog: http://www.entravity.com Episodic Overviews of the latest anime.

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DragoonKain3 Osana-Najimi Shipper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Ordeals	Yeah, it's not the first time Japanese has completely bastardized english words (or how us English speakers do the same.... "hentai", "bishie", or even "anime" comes to mind ). Another example would be the word "Mansion". To the typical english speaker, you're thinking a grand, or extraordinarily large house. To the typical Japanese speaker, that pretty much means a high class apartment/condominium. So yeah, literally she did say bitch. But the way she meant it, it's closer to the english word slut. __________________ Yes its YOU childhood friend - source of BERZERKER RAGE since forever Childhood Friend couple STATISTICS(spoilers abound though)

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Traece :cool: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Idaho Age: 32	You know, initially I didn't see a lot of value in this show (the description on MAL really doesn't describe what you're getting very well). The assumption was a Keima-like character being thrown into a RomCom harem. I was glad that this was not the case. In fact, I'm quite glad I watched this because I found it to be a pretty interesting premise. As long as maintains the idea it started out with, I think it has good potential. Mostly though, it reinforces the fact that I'm really good at choosing anime that I'll actually like. :P Spoiler for Episode's Ending Talk: I was kind of impressed the direction they were taking for, at least, this first episode. Rather than the MC ultimately being the one changed and rehabilitated, it was the person supposed to be helping him that ultimately gained. To begin with I found the premise a bit strange because the MC isn't maladjusted, really, insomuch as he's just a tad awkward and dwells on his failures too heavily. Honestly, I drew a lot of parallels from that personality since that isn't too far off from how I have been at times. If I could recommend any change for the MC, it would merely be acceptance of a social life. So as far as the end of the episode is concerned, it was a sigh of relief for me to see that the MC wasn't the focus of change. __________________ Last edited by Traece; 2013-04-06 at 05:17.

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2013-04-05, 22:02	Link #122
backbone Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: East Asia Age: 31	Kinda nitpicking, but when Hachiman called Yui "bicchi", why the sub translated it as "slut", and not simply "bitch"? Perhaps it's just me, but unless Hachiman intended to seriously insult Yui, there's no way he would call her "slut"

2013-04-05, 22:07	Link #123
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	Just because something's in katakana doesn't mean it's in English. Words carry different connotations between cultures.

2013-04-06, 03:22	Link #127
Sumeragi Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dai Korai Teikoku	Yankee = Juvenile delinquent

2013-04-06, 11:16	Link #133
Sides Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edinburgh Age: 42	Just watched the first episode, and i kind of enjoyed it. It kind of feels like it is something different and refreshing.

2013-04-06, 14:36	Link #136
Gundamx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010	by the way, LN chapter one already out in Baka-tsuki

2013-04-06, 14:38	Link #137
Tenzen12 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012	As well as chapter nine and on internet there is whole first volume of machine translation (Terrible stuff).

2013-04-06, 14:49	Link #138
ElMikkino Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013	Meh, that was a fine episode, but not really spectacular. It certainly continues the trend of one or two animes having absurdly long names every season, though. I'll continue watching, but I'm not expecting much out of it.

2013-04-06, 16:25	Link #139
Obelisk ze Tormentor Black Steel Knight Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indonesia	Seen first ep. I actually like our snarky “rotten” MC. He’s not just cynical but somewhat smart even though socially awkward. I enjoy his verbal exchanges with Yukino as well as his “solution” to Yui’s problem through his “self sacrifice” by telling his own failure in the past . The “solution” ended up worked for both Yui and Yukino even if only a bit. I’ll put this series to my follow-list. __________________

2013-04-06, 17:12	Link #140
Tenzen12 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012	It wasn't him. It was "Friend of his friend". So by no means Hikki himself! Definitely not!