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ID555 · 2014-04-07, 09:32

I like this a lot. Seemingly simple theme and very slow-moving story, but has your attention the whole time.

MgMaster · 2014-04-07, 09:45

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Originally Posted by Kanon

That was wonderful. ef: a tale of memories is one of my favorite anime of all time, so I knew I would love Isshukan friends which had a similar premise so long as it was well executed. And it was. The premise is more unrealistic than I thought (I was under the impression she forgot everything like Chihiro in ef, but her amnesia is apparently extremely selective) but it makes for a very sweet story so I have no problem suspending my disbelief. When something is this good, I don't care all that much about realism.

Yup,same here. I'm not expecting it to be as good as ef but just coming close to it will be more than enough for me.

zztop · 2014-04-07, 09:52

Has the author, Hazuki Matcha, produced any works prior to One Week Friends?

ReinZwei · 2014-04-07, 10:26

Just wow, this made my spring complete alongside with Mushishi.... A heartwarming series that can fill you in instead of the usual harem/ecchi trope out there.

Easily one of my fave this spring

Guardian Enzo · 2014-04-07, 10:36

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Originally Posted by zztop

Has the author, Hazuki Matcha, produced any works prior to One Week Friends?

She's only 23 so unsurprisingly, nope.

Tranhieu · 2014-04-07, 10:44

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

She's only 23 so unsurprisingly, nope.

In fact, yes. Her previous work is Kimi to Kamihikouki to, which is also a school life/slice of life/romance manga similar to Isshuukan friends.

Houreki · 2014-04-07, 16:12

I wasn't sure to pick up this one this season but, I'm glad I decide to watch it, the first episode is really good.

Guardian Enzo · 2014-04-07, 18:28

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Originally Posted by Tranhieu

In fact, yes. Her previous work is Kimi to Kamihikouki to, which is also a school life/slice of life/romance manga similar to Isshuukan friends.

My mistake, I hadn't noticed that one. She must have still been in high school when she published it.

mangamuscle · 2014-04-07, 18:35

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Originally Posted by Kanon

... her amnesia is apparently extremely selective) but it makes for a very sweet story so I have no problem suspending my disbelief. When something is this good, I don't care all that much about realism.

It might be just a convenient plot device, but down the line it could have some kind of psychological (or magical?) reason for said condition. It is a feature (not a bug) of the human brain to forget, so it is not far fetched to think that she is deleting all those memories herself; weirder things happen in real life (like multiple personality disorder where memories of one personality can't be acceded by other personalities).

HandofFate · 2014-04-07, 18:40

She says she's okay with remembering family.
So one solution is for her to have sex with the MC and marry him. Then he be part of the family.

Random Wanderer · 2014-04-07, 18:45

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Originally Posted by HandofFate

She says she's okay with remembering family.
So one solution is for her to have sex with the MC and marry him. Then he be part of the family.

...Having gotten to know him within the space of one week? That's asking a lot.

mangamuscle · 2014-04-07, 18:50

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Originally Posted by Random Wanderer

...Having gotten to know him within the space of one week? That's asking a lot.

1. Go to Las Vegas, Nevada
2. Get her drunk
3. ???
4. Marriage!

MCAL · 2014-04-07, 18:54

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

My mistake, I hadn't noticed that one. She must have still been in high school when she published it.

According to MAL, it was first published on October 2008, so yeah. Quite young and already quite talented.

whitecloud · 2014-04-08, 05:55

Usea diary...or a film...adam sandler could do it over a period of several month, even when the memory only last 1 day? The MC at least fare better, lasting a week...

R.LocK · 2014-04-08, 07:17

Stop mentioning that actor already. It's unsettling.

Well then, I liked the first episode. It struck the cord, so I'm fine with adapting to art style.

Gan_HOPE326 · 2014-04-08, 09:18

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Originally Posted by mangamuscle

1. Go to Las Vegas, Nevada
2. Get her drunk
3. ???
4. Marriage!

"Be my friend!"
"That's impossible."
"Then come with me to a city known for its shadiness on the other side of the ocean even though we're minors and can't possibly even have the money for that!"
"...I'm okay with that."

(really, we're just saying all this because we want to avoid the feelz that are clearly going to befall al of us before this series is over

)

FredFriendly · 2014-04-08, 10:33

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Originally Posted by R.LocK

Stop mentioning that actor already. It's unsettling.

Especially when attempting to compare him to the really nice guy that is the MC in this show.

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Well then, I liked the first episode. It struck the cord, so I'm fine with adapting to art style.

The mangaka's art style has a certain appeal, evoking innocence and youth, equally so in her previous manga, Kimi to Kami Hikouki to, which is also a wonderful read (but way too short).

Tranhieu · 2014-04-08, 11:47

Finally got round to watching the anime, and much as I'd been a big fan of the manga way before the news of its adaptation came out, I couldn't bring myself to fully enjoy the 1st episode. It seemed fragmented and disconnected at times, something to do with the screenplay I guess. The ending was particularly good though, Hase's wholeheartedness was really delivered here, much better than in the manga.

RPG_Fanatic · 2014-04-08, 12:28

Watched the first episode without reading the manga, and only vague memories of the synopsis. My heart was not ready for this. I really like the characters and I hope a happy ending can be found.

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Originally Posted by mangamuscle

1. Go to Las Vegas, Nevada
2. Get her drunk
3. ???
4. Marriage!

If they are married then he will technically be family so she shouldn't forget him. The perfect plan.

kyp275 · 2014-04-08, 13:38

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Originally Posted by RPG_Fanatic

If they are married then he will technically be family so she shouldn't forget him. The perfect plan.

I don't really think memory loss cares much for technicalities.

2014-04-07, 16:12	Link #87
Houreki Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Age: 29	I wasn't sure to pick up this one this season but, I'm glad I decide to watch it, the first episode is really good. __________________

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HandofFate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	She says she's okay with remembering family. So one solution is for her to have sex with the MC and marry him. Then he be part of the family. __________________ ...

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whitecloud Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	Usea diary...or a film...adam sandler could do it over a period of several month, even when the memory only last 1 day? The MC at least fare better, lasting a week... __________________ Friends are nice.......

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ID555 Kamaboko smash & grab Join Date: Nov 2009	I like this a lot. Seemingly simple theme and very slow-moving story, but has your attention the whole time.

2014-04-07, 09:52	Link #83
zztop Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013	Has the author, Hazuki Matcha, produced any works prior to One Week Friends?

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R.LocK My turn Join Date: Feb 2012	Stop mentioning that actor already. It's unsettling. Well then, I liked the first episode. It struck the cord, so I'm fine with adapting to art style.

2014-04-08, 11:47	Link #98
Tranhieu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013	Finally got round to watching the anime, and much as I'd been a big fan of the manga way before the news of its adaptation came out, I couldn't bring myself to fully enjoy the 1st episode. It seemed fragmented and disconnected at times, something to do with the screenplay I guess. The ending was particularly good though, Hase's wholeheartedness was really delivered here, much better than in the manga.