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Cyz · 2011-04-02, 19:58

For people who love animal tails and ears

and do I see a chocobo in there too?

Avvesione · 2011-04-02, 20:17

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orion · 2011-04-02, 21:04

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Originally Posted by Keroko

I'm... not sure what to think of this anime yet. The twist in this episode was definitely a spectacular one, I'll give them that, but on the other hand... I'd kind of hoped for -and expected- a serious story.

Thery're at war for a reason. As long as it doesn't descend into Madoka territory, I'm happy. It was a light and fun 1st ep.

asaqe · 2011-04-02, 21:10

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Originally Posted by Avvesione

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Well it was hinted to be that when it was revealed that even though the leaders of both armies are on opposite sides, they were good friends/rival was an indication it wasn't going to be dark. Just be careful of any "newcomer", I can bet he/she will be much darker and try to subvert the system, making it violent and brutal as they actually get injured or killed.

Also, now seeing how long before we get a girl floating inside a glass jar sequence

Kagura89 · 2011-04-02, 21:24

Spoiler for Dog Days 1:

MeisterBabylon · 2011-04-02, 21:27

Japan just got trolled with Walpurgisnacht, then a then had a earthquake-tsunami-nuclearmeltdown triple-whammy that made 2012 appear REALISTIC. The timing of some simple fluffy non-Nanoha non-Madoka non-ZnT non-TSUNOVERLOAD is just right.

So I ask those who are shaking their heads at Dog Days about 'being trolled'...

Why. So. Serious.

Reckoner · 2011-04-02, 21:29

If I was the main character, I would've been like ,"What the hell is this?!"

The first episode wasn't too bad, but I am quite worried about the direction this anime is set off to take. I mean, I don't think it was quite appropriate to troll the audience the way they did. I was gearing up for a possibly interesting serious anime, with the first few minutes, and then in turned into THIS?!?!

Ugh. I don't know. They'll have to convince me that this is going to be interesting. I give this episode a 7/10.

TrueKnight · 2011-04-02, 21:29

I find myself amused and grinning in the entire episode. A boy who could jump probably 3 feet from rooftops in the 2nd floor then land in concrete without getting injured. Cats (?) and dogs countries engulfed in war with each other....only to find that they’re actually just sparring with each other in an athletically ways. No one dies, they just become plushies...The war events are being broadcasted live with commentator in each side. If one of them loses, their citizens just become depressed...so they desperately try to win. The maids of the castle trained like Formula 1s pitstops capable changing outfits less than 30 seconds.

Finally a healthy young boy being summonned and hailed as a hero, in a group of dog people whom most of them are moe females...Harem scene bound to ensue sooner or later.

Actually I was expecting a more serious tone.... But I guess the show’s premise was meant to be light hearted. At least the main character is sorta likeable...and if I saw a kid trying to pull out stunts like he did (jumping from the 2nd floor) I would definitely have him grounded lol.

Imo the message of the show was obvious...make love through sports, not wars.

Midonin · 2011-04-02, 21:32

See, this is what I mean. The term "troll" is really starting to lose all meaning.

Keroko · 2011-04-02, 21:37

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Originally Posted by MeisterBabylon

Why. So. Serious.

Because just as how you are of the opinion that this is a good premise for the show, others are of the opinion that it is disappointing. That is called 'having an opinion' and no amount of "oh but Japan just had an earthquake and a tsunami" is going to make your opinion any more justified. The advertising gave us the illusion of a relatively serious 'boy gets summoned to magical kingdom to fight a war' story, and that's what many were expecting. Not presenting what is expected has a 50/50 chance of the people watching to be disappointed. Some of us are part of that half.

MeisterBabylon · 2011-04-02, 21:41

In that sense, I much prefer to be disappointed in this manner than be ultimately let down by ZnT long ago.

Calca · 2011-04-02, 21:55

The violence of Utawareumono kind of caused me to think that this would be a bit more violent.

Even a similar colorful anime, MAR had quite a bit of blood in it (especially the manga)

asaqe · 2011-04-02, 21:56

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Originally Posted by TrueKnight

I find myself amused and grinning in the entire episode. A boy who could jump probably 3 feet from rooftops in the 2nd floor then land in concrete without getting injured. Cats (?) and dogs countries engulfed in war with each other....only to find that they’re actually just sparring with each other in an athletically ways. No one dies, they just become plushies...The war events are being broadcasted live with commentator in each side. If one of them loses, their citizens just become depressed...so they desperately try to win. The maids of the castle trained like Formula 1s pitstops capable changing outfits less than 30 seconds.

Finally a healthy young boy being summonned and hailed as a hero, in a group of dog people whom most of them are moe females...Harem scene bound to ensue sooner or later.

Actually I was expecting a more serious tone.... But I guess the show’s premise was meant to be light hearted. At least the main character is sorta likeable...and if I saw a kid trying to pull out stunts like he did (jumping from the 2nd floor) I would definitely have him grounded lol.

Imo the message of the show was obvious...make love through sports, not wars.

The question is once the "NEW CHALLENGER" Comes in who plays hardball, actually fights for real and then killing one of Izumi or Leonmittel's friends in cold blood all with the intent of claiming both kingdoms. I can almost expect that to happen at some point.

nicky_008 · 2011-04-02, 22:27

Spoiler for Really, This is what you call troll?:

But I think it's so great. lol

serenade_beta · 2011-04-02, 22:29

Spoiler for ep1:

karuroso · 2011-04-02, 22:41

The major impression i had with this first ep was a light and colorful version of Utawarerumono. So was i disappointed? At first yes, i was like "what the? is this really war?come on..." but then the princess explained everything and Shinku seemed cool + great ratio of bishoujos make up for that to me.

Elestia · 2011-04-02, 22:41

Just looking at the soldier's faces was a huge tip off on what kind of anime this series was going to be. I don't know why people were so surprised, the mood and tension of the first few minutes didn't paint a dark, grim, or terribly serious story driven plot.

Calca · 2011-04-02, 22:47

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Originally Posted by Elestia

Just looking at the soldier's faces was a huge tip off on what kind of anime this series was going to be. I don't know why people were so surprised, the mood and tension of the first few minutes didn't paint a dark, grim, or terribly serious story driven plot.

Neither does MAR but later in the story you have people getting their heads cut off fully shown.

orion · 2011-04-02, 22:52

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Originally Posted by Elestia

Just looking at the soldier's faces was a huge tip off on what kind of anime this series was going to be. I don't know why people were so surprised, the mood and tension of the first few minutes didn't paint a dark, grim, or terribly serious story driven plot.

Tis true. I don't believe that generals drink wine the night before going into battle.

With all the death in anime now, it's nice to have a light hearted title.

Fawx9 · 2011-04-02, 23:14

Shin Izumi, a Brit from Cornwall (ok thats weird, moving on) gets sucked into a magical world of cats vs dogs(oh fantasy war this may get better). Turns out to be an elaborate game of Wipe Out(Uhh ok this is different...)

Mostly girls, generic pink haired princess, childhood friend that is irrelevant, superior female warrior as rival

Oh wait its the same as everything else.

At least the MC look interesting this time, will probably depend on just how they expand this latest version of Wipe Out.

2011-04-02, 20:17	Link #162
Avvesione Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009	Spoiler: DogDays is adorable (and that's not just my weakness saying that). Everything about it from their 'war', to their injuries, to their whole world is cutsy and light-hearted. If it stays like this, I'm fine with the series the way it is. The first episode wasn't anything spectacular but it was fun to watch and left me pretty satisfied. The animation/art was above my expectations, too, but not by a whole lot. And the voice actors do a good job with their characters. So far, so good. __________________ Anime Blog: http://avvesione.wordpress.com/ Twitter: @Avvesione

2011-04-02, 21:24	Link #165
Kagura89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Malaysia	Spoiler for Dog Days 1: Welcome to Arf world Tamaki, no i mean Shinku! I was amazed that at first the "war" thing is like SRZBZNZ deal & suddenly Takeshi Castle-eque battle complete with commentator, interesting. This gonna be a fun ride to me.The VA is doing their good job voicing their characters, particularly Miyano & Horie. Boy, Milly appearance & her soft mannerism really similar to Caro doesn't it __________________

2011-04-02, 21:27	Link #166
MeisterBabylon ~ Your Smile ~ Author Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 346Pro Age: 38	Japan just got trolled with Walpurgisnacht, then a then had a earthquake-tsunami-nuclearmeltdown triple-whammy that made 2012 appear REALISTIC. The timing of some simple fluffy non-Nanoha non-Madoka non-ZnT non-TSUNOVERLOAD is just right. So I ask those who are shaking their heads at Dog Days about 'being trolled'... Why. So. Serious. __________________ 白露型駆逐艦の４番艦、夕立です。第三次ソロモン海戦では、けっこう頑張ったっぽい★？

2011-04-02, 21:41	Link #171
MeisterBabylon ~ Your Smile ~ Author Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 346Pro Age: 38	In that sense, I much prefer to be disappointed in this manner than be ultimately let down by ZnT long ago. __________________ 白露型駆逐艦の４番艦、夕立です。第三次ソロモン海戦では、けっこう頑張ったっぽい★？

2011-04-02, 22:27	Link #174
nicky_008 Fate-Chan FC Join Date: Aug 2007	Spoiler for Really, This is what you call troll?: What I watched: The another days of 7Arcs when they don’t do Nanoha. What I expected: RPG spin off game for ZnT. What I got: Star Driver castle battle with commentators. But I think it's so great. lol

2011-04-02, 21:29	Link #168
TrueKnight Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004	I find myself amused and grinning in the entire episode. A boy who could jump probably 3 feet from rooftops in the 2nd floor then land in concrete without getting injured. Cats (?) and dogs countries engulfed in war with each other....only to find that they’re actually just sparring with each other in an athletically ways. No one dies, they just become plushies...The war events are being broadcasted live with commentator in each side. If one of them loses, their citizens just become depressed...so they desperately try to win. The maids of the castle trained like Formula 1s pitstops capable changing outfits less than 30 seconds. Finally a healthy young boy being summonned and hailed as a hero, in a group of dog people whom most of them are moe females...Harem scene bound to ensue sooner or later. Actually I was expecting a more serious tone.... But I guess the show’s premise was meant to be light hearted. At least the main character is sorta likeable...and if I saw a kid trying to pull out stunts like he did (jumping from the 2nd floor) I would definitely have him grounded lol. Imo the message of the show was obvious...make love through sports, not wars.

2011-04-02, 21:32	Link #169
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	See, this is what I mean. The term "troll" is really starting to lose all meaning.

2011-04-02, 21:55	Link #172
Calca Expressionless Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Walking on the path known as life	The violence of Utawareumono kind of caused me to think that this would be a bit more violent. Even a similar colorful anime, MAR had quite a bit of blood in it (especially the manga)

2011-04-02, 22:29	Link #175
serenade_beta そのおっぱいで13才 Join Date: Dec 2006	Spoiler for ep1: I hear some talking about being trolled in above posts?! Yeah... That's how I feel. I was looking forward to something more serious, but it turned out to be so... stupid... Well, it isn't so surreal and stupid that I couldn't handle even half of the episode like a certain other new anime today, but I definitely didn't find it interesting. So far... Very... average? Anyways, if I expressed how I felt after the first episode in a picture, it would be a flat line. Maybe it will get better... I'll give it a little more try, but today was a bit... disappointing overall... __________________ -Blog --> http://tdnshumi.blogspot.com/ (Mainly about video games) -R.I.P. Hiroshi Yamauchi, Gaming wouldn't have been the same without you (9/19/13)

2011-04-02, 22:41	Link #176
karuroso Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009	The major impression i had with this first ep was a light and colorful version of Utawarerumono. So was i disappointed? At first yes, i was like "what the? is this really war?come on..." but then the princess explained everything and Shinku seemed cool + great ratio of bishoujos make up for that to me.

2011-04-02, 22:41	Link #177
Elestia Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California	Just looking at the soldier's faces was a huge tip off on what kind of anime this series was going to be. I don't know why people were so surprised, the mood and tension of the first few minutes didn't paint a dark, grim, or terribly serious story driven plot.

2011-04-02, 23:14	Link #180
Fawx9 Member Join Date: Oct 2009	Shin Izumi, a Brit from Cornwall (ok thats weird, moving on) gets sucked into a magical world of cats vs dogs(oh fantasy war this may get better). Turns out to be an elaborate game of Wipe Out(Uhh ok this is different...) Mostly girls, generic pink haired princess, childhood friend that is irrelevant, superior female warrior as rival Oh wait its the same as everything else. At least the MC look interesting this time, will probably depend on just how they expand this latest version of Wipe Out.