(L) Rinne no Lagrange: Flower declaration of your heart (seasons 1 & 2)

[DXMichael]

Spoiler for Episode 1:

An interesting first episode.

I like Madoka because she isn't always serious. She finds ways to make unusual events humorous and she isn't one of those "Must always be fully focused and serious when in battle" kind of people. The German Superlex (Which was just great!) and doing the wrestling count is a perfect example to show her goofy, fun, non-serious side. Also, that little ponytail (Is that was it is?) that she just randomly tied at the top of her head...obviously she saw the giant robot fight as another sport she was ready to compete in. I like her.

Giant Robot that looks like a vehicle, alien friend, driver that doesn't know how to work it or know what she's getting herself into...anyone else seeing Megas XRL here, or is that just me?

Action was ok, no doubt we'll see more. Story has yet to be fully told. That fan service is...fair, and just what exactly is on Madoka's butt

[Master_Yoma]

Not to bad and but wrestling moves with a robot

[suguru]

Good first episode, I'm definitely hooked - the mix of mecha, some comic moments, and a little fanservice is reminding me of Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo a little. Madoka has an amazing ability to adapt to crazy situations too, a trait usually reserved for harem leads...

[Dahak86]

hm, not particularly digging the chara-designs. but, for a first eppy, I guess it was 'ok'. a bit too much by-the-book for my tastes, though.
It comes as no surprise that the only "good parts" (ie: the only ones to get a laugh or two out of me) were the fanservice bits. the robo-wrestling stuff only managed to make me /facepalm.
at any rate, let's give this another 2-3 eps. who knows... if they'll manage to step up their fanservice-game, I might even stick with it. otherwise, they'll lose me.

[Flower]

Ummmm ... well ... not quite my cup of tea. :\

Not horrible, mind you, and I do like the Madoka's personality and all, and I kinda like the deadpan alien friend Fin but ... hmm.

Well, let's give it a try with a few more eps - maybe things will pick up.

[Tom Bombadil]

Originally Posted by suguru

Good first episode, I'm definitely hooked - the mix of mecha, some comic moments, and a little fanservice is reminding me of Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo a little. Madoka has an amazing ability to adapt to crazy situations too, a trait usually reserved for harem leads...

Sora wo Kakeru shoujo was pretty bad, especially toward the end, too much wasted potential. Shows with female leads are fresh, especially if there is Yuri involved. But so far Madoka seems too cheerful. This type of leads generally goes two directions, either they stay too cheerful and clueless, which is annoying, or they goes to the completely opposite direction and become too depressing and useless. Well, at least she has the name Madoka on her side, and let's hope the she pulls another Madoka Magica on us. The first episode is good, but her first battle was too easy to be very impressive.

[Fnights]

The beginning of a x (x=generic) mechan tv serie is so clichè that everytime i start to watch a show like this seems the same thing over and over. Hope we will see something different in the next episodes, but all the characters are so much clichè too (the sister, the enemy, the partners, the hidden organization, etc...). Meh.

ps: for a 50% of the episode i was hoping for a female only cast (like Blue Drop), the entrance of the enemy ruin everything.

[Om Nerabdator]

Not too bad for a first episode.

Might be a decent watch aslong as the bad guys are interesting and not not a bunch of psychos who like to kill stuff

ps. the fan service is also pure win

[wandering-dreamer]

Has Viz announced yet when they will start releasing episodes? Their website is a bit lacking in information about the show.

[Vena]

I think this has promise.

An interesting personality for a lead in this genre type, the art is pretty good (I really like the mech designs I've seen in the PVs, and the fights could be great), and it looks like a big chunk of the show might actually be a romance story with giant robots fighting in the background.

Let's hope for the best; first episode was not great, not bad, so somewhere in the decent to good range. I could do without the fanservice but I'll let it fly for now.

[Stevie_Nix]

Originally Posted by wandering-dreamer

Has Viz announced yet when they will start releasing episodes? Their website is a bit lacking in information about the show.

They said they would simulcast when the show starts... on 8 January. So I am kind of confused why there is lots of talk about episode 01 now, and why the thread has been moved to the current series discussion section already.

[pinoscotto]

Originally Posted by Stevie_Nix

They said they would simulcast when the show starts... on 8 January. So I am kind of confused why there is lots of talk about episode 01 now, and why the thread has been moved to the current series discussion section already.

there was a preair

[Haak]

Holy crap, this girl doesn't let anything get her down does she? OMG that guy's drowing! No worries, I have my swimsuit on! Some dick steals her uniform and she's like "no probs I'll just wear my track suit". She has a schedule full of all sorts of shit and she just breezes through the whole thing. Some random chick in weird clothes shows up and she's like "OMG lets be friends!" Then the random chick takes her to a huge ship and tells her she's an alien and she has to pilot a huge freaking robot whilst some bad guy starts shooting at the ship she's on and she just gets into the robot and fights the guy in the other robot like this happens every other day...

[Stevie_Nix]

Originally Posted by pinoscotto

there was a preair

Ah justpassingby mentioned something about episode 01 on NicoNico. Still off hand I don't remember AnimeSuki moving the thread so early.

[justpassingby]

Quick translations from Official Site

Spoiler for Characters:

Kyouno Madoka (Ishihara Kaori)
17 years old who is proud of her cheefulness and dynamism. The only member of Kamogawa Girls High Jersey Club
with a personality of helping those in needs. Her munificence leads her to pilot Vox Aura after being asked by Lan

Lan / Fin e ld si Laffinity (Seto Asami)
She was sent to Earth with a mission. Although she requested Madoka to pilot the Vox, she's in fact the pilot for Vox Rympha herself. Ran doesn't shows her emotion but since joining the Jersey Club, bit by bit she's beginning to open to her surrounding. 16 years old.

Muginami (Kayano Ai)
She is from different organization than Ran and sent to infiltrate Earth. Easily make up to people, but behind there lies an objective. She actively participate in Jersey Club, and selfishly/forcefully becomes the pilot for Vox Ignis. Muginami stands out with her behavior. 17 years old.

Kirius (Nojima Kenji)
One of the three who pledged themselves to Princess Yurikano and came to Earth. His skills with the sword won't lose to anyone, but his serious
character is his weak point. Pilot of the customized Obidd, Libertas. 19 years old.

Izo (Yoshino Hiroyuki)
He came to Earth with Kirius and Array. Though his behavior is wild and can be seen as belligerent, he is taught to appreciate and to take care of his friends by Princess Yurikano. Pilot of customized Obidd, Voluntas. 18 years old.

Array (Matsuoka Yoshitsugu)
A genius pretty boy and shares the same intentions as Kirius and Izo as they came to the Earth. A little spoiled and likes to
act arbitrarily. He is the pilot of customized Obidd, Teneritas. 17 years old.

Moid (Okitsu Kazuyuki)
He is Ran's supervisor and they were dispatched together to Earth. While having a cool attitude, his favorite is Le Pudding a la mode.

Nakaizumi Youko (Noto Mamiko)
Madoka's cousin and foster parent. She is a researcher for marine archeology lab. Being well versed in pro-wrestling, she often exchanges techniques with Madoka.

Nakaizumi Hiroshi (Hamada Kenji)
Owner of the Surfing Shop-cum-restaurant "B.W.H." He is Nakaizumi Youko's father and Madoka's uncle. Big hearted and good in taking care of others, and Madoka relies on him. 44 years old.

Serizawa Souta (Iguchi Yuuichi)
Marine Archeologist and Youko's assistant. Though he is an excellent researcher who is the talk of various countries, he is in love with Youko. 23 years old.

Todokoro Shouzou (Yasumura Makoto)
Commander of Earth defense front line base, Pharos which is stationed with the Vox-series. He is bad with formalities, and hate to do his necktie. 30 years old.

Watabe Eri (Tanaka Rie)
Captain of Pharos as well as the team leader for Navigation and Reconnaissance. She was a Superior to Todokoro during her time
in JSDF, and she is the oldest on the Pharos' bridge. 49 years old

Uehara Haruka (Fujimura Ayumi)
Another personnel at Pharos' bridge. Though she is the youngest, she is the team leader for Vox Control division. She is good
at doing household chores. 18 years old.

James Row (Kawada Shinji)
Team leader for the Pharos' Communication . Although both of his parents are foreigners, he was born and raised at
Fuchu, Tokyo, and his English is terrible. His hobby is collecting figures. 27 years old.

Nogami Sachi (Yamaguchi Rikako)
Member of Kamogawa Girl High Surfing Club. Madoka's childhood friend. Her vigor won't lose to Madoka's. 17 years old.

Kondo Michi (Mimori Suzuko)
Madoka's classmate. Member of the Astronomy Club. A mature girl compared to Sachi and easily interested in things. 16 years old.

Iwabuchi Machiko (Asakura Azumi)
Kamogawa Girls High's P.E. Teacher. A strong-minded woman who carries a shinai, she's also an ally for Madoka's Jersey Club

Takakura Erika
Madoka' one year senior. 18 years old. The Student Council President and Kendo Club President. A level-headed "THE Student Council President"

Igarashi Shouko
She's in the same year as Madoka. 16 years old. Kendo Club member and has great respect for Erika.

Kuzuhara Tomoe
Madoka's one year junior. 15 years old. Member of the Movie Research Club. She produces self-made movies about high school life.

Iwa Ayane
Same year as Madoka. 17 years old. Member of the Tennis Club.

さあ,始まる丸で

[Endless Soul]

Some comments/observations for Episode 1

Spoiler for episode 1:

Looks rather interesting. I like how the controls are motorcycle inspired. I hope it's explained later why she was chosen to be a pilot. I mean is there another reason than her saying something about it as a kid?

Did Madoka actually pull a tennis ball out from her pantsu? And what was the deal with the pantsu check at her Uncle's place?

Endless "Perfect!" Soul

[Triple_R]

My take on Episode 1

Spoiler for Episode 1 Thoughts:

This show has a pretty interesting mixture of elements. It made for a fairly unique viewing experience.

Mecha, space-ship, high tech-HQ, and background/setting designs are reminding me a bit of classic sci-fi anime shows from the 90s, and maybe even the 80s. There's certain "throwback" or retro elements here, to be sure.

There's also just the slightest touch of Gundam in the air, given the overall feel of the conflicts in this episode, and how they were organized by the two sides.

On the flip-side, the show is very much conventional modern anime in other ways.


The plot really jumps around a lot in the first half, making it slightly disorienting but also nicely lively. Simply put, I'm not even given a chance to lose interest because the plot is constantly pushing me from one scene to the next to the next, and they're not always smoothly interlocking.


So far, I like Madoka. A good, colorful, up-beat action heroine. Someone who really goes with the flow, and just wears her emotions on her sleeve. Definitely a likable character so far for me.


The dialogue is a good mix of serious with short, quick, witty comedy. Nothing is wasted, as every line feels like it serves an useful purpose.


The yuri subtext in this brought a grin to my face, as it's presented in a bit of a fresh way.


The visuals and bgm come together beautifully, adding a lot of pomp and circumstance to the key action/drama scenes.


A Super Robot fight resolved by a Suplex into a three-count pin. Bret Hart would be proud!


All-told, I thoroughly enjoyed watching that, but it was rather different, so it'll probably be a few episodes before I know for sure how I feel about it.

I'll give 9/10 for Episode 1. Excellent pilot episode.

[Arya]

Originally Posted by Endless Soul

Some comments/observations for Episode 1

Spoiler for episode 1:

[...]
Did Madoka actually pull a tennis ball out from her pantsu? And what was the deal with the pantsu check at her Uncle's place?

Well for that part I guess it was a way to show us she is a semi pro, I mean, I usually see female players on sport channels who put their spare balls under the skirt. So I don't think there is a real connection between the two events.

For episode 1, nothing impressive, I will watch first episodes, but I hope for a strong (normal I mean, no yuri things) interaction between the male and female cast.

[Endless Soul]

Originally Posted by Arya

Well for that part I guess it was a way to show us she is a semi pro, I mean, I usually see female players on sport channels who put their spare balls under the skirt.

I see. I guess I don't watch enough tennis.

[User165949]

A M A Z I N G O.S.T.,

one of the best I've ever listened to during a single episode

never imposing, always enhancing the episode, always present, always changing styles,
if some musician is here can elaborate on the style and references, but in the continuous flow I heard really tiny bits and pieces of free jazz, classical, pop (but not your usual trivial pop: frequently unconventional and unpredictable, quite refined, sometimes warm, sometimes ethereal, sometimes slightly dissonant), everything fused with cinema music, military style band, etc.; at some point I'd swear I heard a nice reference to Morricone-style themes (during the cockpit transformation sequence)


seriously, it might be the late hour, but I'm sincerely in awe ... well it might really be the late hour ;P

It's been since Ghost Hound that a soundtrack has not thrilled me this way.


yeah, the OP is darn pretty, but the OST is several other leagues better.


who's the author?



..."tantaliazing".