(L) A Channel

[Lord of Fire]

I got very strong K-ON! vibes from the last two episodes, especially with Yuuko falling face-first and exposing her underwear, just like Mio did during HTT's first concert and the constant reminder that Run and co. would become third-years, and that Tooru would have to part ways with them.

In the end, this show wasn't always hilarious, but it always gave off a nice, warm atmosphere and the characters were likable. I liked how each episode had its own insert song that fit the mood.

9/10 for me. Second season, please.

[Soconfused]

I didn't think I'd end up watching this after the first 2 episodes, but it turned out to be pretty entertaining. I'd actually quite enjoy a second season.

[Bonta Kun]

Durian burger?!

God I hate the smell of those things, ain't bad but smells like hell.
Yea I'd be one of them people that doesn't like the smell>__<

Never went through that emotional farewell phase at school even tho I had friends in the upper years but then I'm male so that says alot

This series never really got me excited for it but I still enjoyed it alot more than alot of other series, a very pleasant show to watch.

The girls don't really stand out a great deal but aren't exactly forgettable.
However I do love Yuuko, her clumsy side was a joy to watch, loved how she spoiled the book for Nagi(I ship Yuuko X Nagi)

[Endless Soul]

I didn't think I would stick it out for the entire series, but I'm glad I did. A nice, simple, clean series that leaves one feeling rather good after viewing.

[ars89]

nice finale ep. That durian burger looked interesting. Lol at Tooru's dream, surprised Run was able t carry her home.

[andyjay729]

Does the real-life Mos Burger (yes, it's a real chain) sell durian burgers? If so, wouldn't they tell people to eat them outside like I've heard Southeast Asian eateries tell customers? :P (And now I'm going to have to try durian someday. I can handle stinky Brie cheese...)

In the end, this series wasn't great, but still good. I liked how Tooru was obviously sad that her friends would eventually graduate, but she didn't have a full-blown breakdown. The writers had a good grasp of subtlety there.

[Master_Yoma]

Sure a good ending but kinda sad come one second season


8/10

[demonkevy666]

alight I'll be the pervert once here I want to yuuko's white lace panties damn it >_<! LOL.
I thoroughly enjoyed and would enjoy a second season too.

[Tiberium Wolf]

Yutaka with eyes open freebie!

[FireChick]

Are all these insert songs gonna be released? On the OSTs?

[Midonin]

They've already been released, and will continue to be. They're bonuses with the DVDs.

[Qpax]

I really enjoyed this series a lot and so I'm a bit sad to see this series ended with lack of episodes. I hope we could see second season soon. I'm glad this sort of moeblob slice of life series exist just like this one. Because they serve as tranqulizer and takes all of your stress from your body. I giggled quite a lot while watching. Moreover if you have been reading or going through a long period of reading angsty manga and these sort of series are in need to take quick break from gloomy and heavy mood. I love how modern life is so stressful yet they are creating something that is super sedative just to wind it down. Like I said before I really loved the world of this series and it was a paradise, a world where everything was right and things were the way they were supposed to be. So it gets 8/10 from me and can't wait to see more episodes in the future. *goes and listens opening theme, Morning Arch <3*

And also they indeed made good parody of Mio’s Shimapan moment in the last episode. Well Yuuko is cute version or lets say twin of Mio but in Kansai dialect and I can't wait to see uncensored version of this moment:



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[Kaoru Chujo]

I enjoyed this series a lot. Maybe not as much as I hoped, having seen a bit of the manga, which seems a bit weirder than the anime. But the whole thing worked for me. The characters, the situations, the animation, the music.

True, there's no need to compare it to Nichijou, but I'll just say that I somehow lost interest in that show, but eagerly awaited each new episode of this one. For some reason. Maybe it's just that I liked these characters more as people. The characters there are more unique, more hilarious, and less like real humans.

The main cast here recorded a brief video that was posted on the official site just before the final episode aired. I'm sorry, the NicoNico version didn't come with the ability to embed it in a web page, so here are links:

NicoNico (requires registration).
official site (slow).



Left to right: Kotobuki Minako (Yuuko), Fukuhara Kaori (Run), Yuuki Aoi (Tooru, with baseball bat), Uchiyama Yumi (Nagi).

[Dawnstorm]

Unexceptional content + Excellent execution = very enjoyable show!

I liked the subtelty of the show. Nothing's in your face. You can tell that the staff knew and liked their characters. The characters were the main draw for me. I'm going to miss them more than any other ensemble this season.

But I also liked the way they animated scenery: from falling cherry petals, to fireworks, to cracking ice puddles. It was all very pretty.

And Nagi's vision of Run standing under her "zebra" is an image I'll never forget.

I'm really happy I watched this.

[Sol Falling]

This show eventually became my most consistently enjoyable watch of the season. I'd end up always winding down the other series I picked up with it. I picked this up with a bit of uncertainty, thinking there were already so many other shows with more ambition this season and that I might have already seen it all anyways having read the manga, but in the end I can't regret watching A-Channel at all. Like others have said, a second season would most certainly be welcome.

[Salt]

It's over...

When I first started watching, the first thought that came to mind was "This feels kind of like K-ON!.", probably due to Yuuko and Run who at first glance resemble Moi and Yui, but nevertheless the show came into it's own and developed a unique feel.

This show has growth into the highlight of my weeks. Kind of sad now that it's over.

PS: I for some reason find it easier to "accept" Yuuko more than Moi for some reason, despite their similarities.

[Raiga]

Originally Posted by Salt

PS: I for some reason find it easier to "accept" Yuuko more than Moi for some reason, despite their similarities.

I admit, Mio felt a bit "forced" to me, too, while Yuuko's moe attributes somehow seemed more natural.

Gotta say, I greatly enjoyed following A-Channel this season. Sure, not the next great masterpiece of Japanese television, but it put a smile on my face week after week, and what more could I ask?

I also gotta say, the attention to detail in this series is pretty surprising. Not necessarily mind-blowing, but there are lots of little things to notice upon rewatch. For example, I thought it was odd when Nagi hesitated before accepting the candy in episode 1, until it all made sense with her diet shenanigans a few episodes later. Similarly, you'll notice Tooru diligently taking notes in ep. 1 before Run mentions she's an honor student later in the series. Something else I didn't notice until it was pointed out-- in the last ep, Tooru is staring at the burger place's poster because it mentions "limited time offer," reminding her that her time with her friends is also limited.

It's little stuff like that which shows the care that was put into production.

[Decagon]

I enjoyed watching A Channel, but I think I would have enjoyed it more if they had different visual direction--something with more vibrant colors and backgrounds (like what you see in the scenes without realistic backgrounds), or a pallet of washed out pastels--to draw out the healing, lighthearted waffy-ness of the series. The manga seems lighter in tone even with a lot of deadpan jokes, though in contrast with the anime it doesn't have the enjoyable lead-ins and in-betweens that the animators added in. The current visual style would have fit better if they'd added more story to go with it outside of Tooru's worries in the last few episodes. Maybe they could have axed the dekophile and used the time he took up for more character development.

Edit: (a series I think did the emotional story comedy mix really well with a similar visual direction is Kanamemo)

[Salt]

Originally Posted by Raiga

I admit, Mio felt a bit "forced" to me, too, while Yuuko's moe attributes somehow seemed more natural.

I think it might be Moi's level of intelligence. Moi is just too smart!
Yuuko on the other hand is basically your average girl, with Nagi as the brainier of the pair, which I suppose makes it a bit more believable.

I also gotta say, the attention to detail in this series is pretty surprising. Not necessarily mind-blowing, but there are lots of little things to notice upon rewatch. For example, I thought it was odd when Nagi hesitated before accepting the candy in episode 1, until it all made sense with her diet shenanigans a few episodes later. Similarly, you'll notice Tooru diligently taking notes in ep. 1 before Run mentions she's an honor student later in the series. Something else I didn't notice until it was pointed out-- in the last ep, Tooru is staring at the burger place's poster because it mentions "limited time offer," reminding her that her time with her friends is also limited.

It's little stuff like that which shows the care that was put into production.

/KeanuReevesVoice{ Woah. }

[Peanutbutter]

One of the most soothing series I've watched.

If there's ever a time I'm stressed, frustrated or whatever, I'll use this to calm myself down.