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Yamada II · 2017-01-06, 22:55

Episode 1, 2

Well this was pretty generic. There was some stupidity which was supposed to be funny but instead felt incredibly stupid. Then there's Fuuka who's weird in many ways. Not the fun kind of weird though. And Yuu is kinda lame. And that blonde dude was gay lol. Didn't see that coming. Yuu has nothing to fear from that guy. He isn't going to be stealing any of his girls. Tama-chan was kinda okayish. I didn't quite find the animation and character designs that good, but the backgrounds and the overall use of colors were nice. And there sure was a lot of random fanservice. I mean, his sisters were half-naked just for the sake of it.

Not really sold on this show. Not even sure if I want to go any further with this. But I probably won't be missing out on much if I drop this here.

DragoonKain3 · 2017-01-06, 23:29

On one hand, I finally see Koyuki animated. On the other, it's Hayamin who's voicing her. Like I get it, she's probably the best A tier actress that can actually carry a tune, but still, her voice is very distinct and it's hard for me to separate her other roles (particularly one) from this series.

Man, if the show just wasn't named Fuuka... Goddamit, this is like Suzuka again.

magnumcyclonex · 2017-01-06, 23:29

Lol...Krispy Kreme got copied in this anime. And wow, I never thought there'd be a sequel of sorts to Suzuka (I don't read manga, and only have time to watch anime).Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

Darthtabby · 2017-01-06, 23:31

Episodes 1 and 2:

My impression of this one generally improved as it went along and Fuuka softened a bit. The start with her treating the male lead like a perv was kind of cliche and annoying.

Its cool that the show has a gay character, but I would have preferred it if he wasn't seemingly the only significant male character besides the lead. That just gives things a cheap harem vibe.

Also I've found the "sister who doesn't care about modesty when she's at home" gag funny in another show, but here it was pretty blatantly being played for fan service.

I second Triple R on the prominence of cell phones being a nice touch that helps the show seem a bit more real.

Overall I find this one a bit of a mixed bag. There are things I liked about it and things I don't like, but overall I found it a reasonably pleasant watch, so I think I'll give it a chance.

serenade_beta · 2017-01-07, 06:15

Spoiler for ep1+2:

IceHism · 2017-01-07, 06:39

Some how the MC can't even talk to his best friend from childhood without being awkward. Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. This guy is literally making me stop suspending disbelief.

Everyone else in the cast is good though so far. But the MC just kills me with how really awkward he is.

Triple_R · 2017-01-07, 07:28

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Originally Posted by IceHism

Some how the MC can't even talk to his best friend from childhood without being awkward. Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. This guy is literally making me stop suspending disbelief.

Everyone else in the cast is good though so far. But the MC just kills me with how really awkward he is.

Well, the MC hasn't seen his childhood best friend for awhile, and she's become a big celebrity in the interim. He probably put too much weight on the celebrity thing, but I can understand why he did.

His verbal conversations with Koyuki are kinda awkward, but his purely text-based conversations with her flow a bit better and seem Ok to me. This seems to reflect his personality in general - He's more comfortable conversing through his cell-phone than he is through spoken conversation.

IceHism · 2017-01-07, 08:22

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Originally Posted by Triple_R

Well, the MC hasn't seen his childhood best friend for awhile, and she's become a big celebrity in the interim. He probably put too much weight on the celebrity thing, but I can understand why he did.

His verbal conversations with Koyuki are kinda awkward, but his purely text-based conversations with her flow a bit better and seem Ok to me. This seems to reflect his personality in general - He's more comfortable conversing through his cell-phone than he is through spoken conversation.

I don't really. If he was friends for years, I expect him to treat her as such like old time's sake and maybe even tease her becoming a big celebrity. They don't act too familiar with each other despite the story just telling me they were.

I expect he could at least speak out his mind pretty quickly if he is good enough to come up with 140 character messages in a very short time instead of beating around in the bush and assuming things. Just look at his conversations with fuuka in the first few days. Some awkwardness is inevitable but I find it hard to believe that he Just got pushed around like that in the Convo.

Flo · 2017-01-07, 10:44

So how long before we go full SEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO?

serenade_beta · 2017-01-07, 14:45

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Originally Posted by Flo

So how long before we go full SEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO?

Well, he did write the lyrics for the OP, so we did get some of him already.

AB079 · 2017-01-07, 16:02

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Originally Posted by Flo

So how long before we go full SEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO?

I feel bad for the poor souls that started to like this thanks to the anime. May the force be with them.

RX-78GP04G Gerbera · 2017-01-07, 17:12

I'm glad that they quickly had Fuuka move out of her tsundere bitch mode rather than have it be a completely regular thing, so now I'm actually hard-pressed on deciding who to root for between her and Koyuki.

Wandering Soul · 2017-01-07, 18:52

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Originally Posted by RX-78GP04G Gerbera

I'm glad that they quickly had Fuuka move out of her tsundere bitch mode rather than have it be a completely regular thing, so now I'm actually hard-pressed on deciding who to root for between her and Koyuki.

This. Things really did improve as Fuuka lightened up and lost the bitchy attitude. Both girls seem pretty likable now, so not being pick one is understandable.

germanturkey · 2017-01-07, 19:59

i thought their date was adorable. the handholding was especially funny. they cut out a lot of character development, but that's expected when you're not getting an AAA adaptation. either way, i'm enjoying the show so far. i'm looking forward to finally hearing the music they play.

i'm also going to reread half and half now. i really wish they'd make a 3 ep OVA of it or something.

Boukenxha · 2017-01-08, 02:37

So, the Suzuka connection brought me here, just caught the first 2 eps..

Agree as Triple_R said, the cellphone habits of the MC are a nice reflection of modern can't live withouts, interestingly Fuuka doesn't carry one so I guess they still can play the ever classic trope of two romantic leads missing each other in a crowded place.

And so Fuuka suddenly have a goal now, when it was kinda obvious that's where she's heading as soon as she starts singing, but no matter as I just hope we'll get to hear more nice insert songs from this series.

Last but not least... Hayamin! Hayamin!

Benigmatica · 2017-01-08, 06:10

Episodes 1 and 2:
Wow, Fuuka Akitsuki inherited her parents' athletic talents and it's nice to see both Suzuka and Yamato doing well! Still, it would be better if Fuuka has a cellphone...

On the other hand, I wonder if Yuu Haruna can still play the bass guitar? Although he gave Koyuki Hinashi the reason to follow her dreams, I feel that Yuu-kun has time to improve on playing the bass. BTW, what happened to his phone after Fuuka slam it to the ground?

Psyco Diver · 2017-01-08, 08:01

I'm getting a White Album 2 vibe here already lol

MgMaster · 2017-01-08, 13:38

I haven't started reading the manga and had mixed feelings about his last work, Kimi no Iru Rage(the manga, god forbid we mention the anime) but it was entertaining enough in it's own way and liked it for the most part ~ guess that's how Seo's works go. You know it's gonna be cringey, but once you get into it you're hooked enough to see it through anyway and eventually get attached to it, at least that was my experience.

Maybe I'll finally be interesting in reading Fuuka after the anime ends now. Anyway, just get me to the SEEOOOOOOOOOO!!! part already

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Originally Posted by Psyco Diver

I'm getting a White Album 2 vibe here already lol

Knowing the author of Fuuka, you shouldn't expect anything near that quality

serenade_beta · 2017-01-08, 15:27

We'll probably have to wait several weeks before Seo Seos. It's too long to wait in sarcastic anticipation.

Ulin · 2017-01-08, 16:48

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Originally Posted by MgMaster

I haven't started reading the manga and had mixed feelings about his last work, Kimi no Iru Rage(the manga, god forbid we mention the anime) but it was entertaining enough in it's own way and liked it for the most part ~ guess that's how Seo's works go. You know it's gonna be cringey, but once you get into it you're hooked enough to see it through anyway and eventually get attached to it, at least that was my experience.

That's precisely the reasons I don't wanna read the manga... I know I'm going to want to keep reading and then I'll be Seoed

2017-01-06, 23:29	Link #22
DragoonKain3 Osana-Najimi Shipper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Ordeals	On one hand, I finally see Koyuki animated. On the other, it's Hayamin who's voicing her. Like I get it, she's probably the best A tier actress that can actually carry a tune, but still, her voice is very distinct and it's hard for me to separate her other roles (particularly one) from this series. Man, if the show just wasn't named Fuuka... Goddamit, this is like Suzuka again. __________________ Yes its YOU childhood friend - source of BERZERKER RAGE since forever Childhood Friend couple STATISTICS(spoilers abound though)

2017-01-07, 06:15	Link #25
serenade_beta そのおっぱいで13才 Join Date: Dec 2006	Spoiler for ep1+2: I was actually surprised how well that turned out. Yeah, it was generic, but anime these days try to add in toxic waste like ojou-samas who are popular despite publicly shaming people and narcissist pigs to put "color" to the generic story, creating a mix that just isn't normal. On the other hand, this was normal. But a good normal. Aside for the beginning part with her destroying his cellphone and seemingly never paying him... or in fact, I don't think they ever cleared up that he is innocent, it was a good start. Except the childhood friend isn't going to win. Duh. And you get fanservice of the protagonist's family roaming around naked all the time. Which is good. Probably. Just one problem. This is the sequel to Suzuka. I'd like to not take this anime too seriously, though I admit the 1st two episodes were good. Except it's the sequel to Suzuka. That said, I like the fanservice of using Suzuka's VA from the original anime, despite that she really isn't good (from the looks, she's not really a regular VA). __________________ -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)

2017-01-07, 17:12	Link #32
RX-78GP04G Gerbera Whoosh! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Albany Age: 38	reply I'm glad that they quickly had Fuuka move out of her tsundere bitch mode rather than have it be a completely regular thing, so now I'm actually hard-pressed on deciding who to root for between her and Koyuki. __________________ "I'll show you that a superior mobile suit has its limits when it goes up against a superior pilot!" - Char Aznable, The Red Comet "Come on! I don't feel like losing!" - Johnny Ridden, The Crimson Lightning "Hatred is the root of all war! That's common sense, boy!" - Anavel Gato, The Nightmare of Solomon

2017-01-07, 19:59	Link #34
germanturkey Udon-YAAAAAAAA Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 35	i thought their date was adorable. the handholding was especially funny. they cut out a lot of character development, but that's expected when you're not getting an AAA adaptation. either way, i'm enjoying the show so far. i'm looking forward to finally hearing the music they play. i'm also going to reread half and half now. i really wish they'd make a 3 ep OVA of it or something. __________________ Aria is the best series EVER. Rewatch Origination with me. Blessed are those who listen to headphones, for they listen to the sound of heaven.

2017-01-08, 15:27	Link #39
serenade_beta そのおっぱいで13才 Join Date: Dec 2006	We'll probably have to wait several weeks before Seo Seos. It's too long to wait in sarcastic anticipation. __________________ -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)

2017-01-06, 22:55	Link #21
Yamada II Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Pakistan Age: 28	Episode 1, 2 Well this was pretty generic. There was some stupidity which was supposed to be funny but instead felt incredibly stupid. Then there's Fuuka who's weird in many ways. Not the fun kind of weird though. And Yuu is kinda lame. And that blonde dude was gay lol. Didn't see that coming. Yuu has nothing to fear from that guy. He isn't going to be stealing any of his girls. Tama-chan was kinda okayish. I didn't quite find the animation and character designs that good, but the backgrounds and the overall use of colors were nice. And there sure was a lot of random fanservice. I mean, his sisters were half-naked just for the sake of it. Not really sold on this show. Not even sure if I want to go any further with this. But I probably won't be missing out on much if I drop this here.

2017-01-06, 23:29	Link #23
magnumcyclonex Cyclone Magnum Join Date: Apr 2004	Lol...Krispy Kreme got copied in this anime. And wow, I never thought there'd be a sequel of sorts to Suzuka (I don't read manga, and only have time to watch anime).Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

2017-01-06, 23:31	Link #24
Darthtabby Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009	Episodes 1 and 2: My impression of this one generally improved as it went along and Fuuka softened a bit. The start with her treating the male lead like a perv was kind of cliche and annoying. Its cool that the show has a gay character, but I would have preferred it if he wasn't seemingly the only significant male character besides the lead. That just gives things a cheap harem vibe. Also I've found the "sister who doesn't care about modesty when she's at home" gag funny in another show, but here it was pretty blatantly being played for fan service. I second Triple R on the prominence of cell phones being a nice touch that helps the show seem a bit more real. Overall I find this one a bit of a mixed bag. There are things I liked about it and things I don't like, but overall I found it a reasonably pleasant watch, so I think I'll give it a chance.

2017-01-07, 06:39	Link #26
IceHism Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014	Some how the MC can't even talk to his best friend from childhood without being awkward. Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. This guy is literally making me stop suspending disbelief. Everyone else in the cast is good though so far. But the MC just kills me with how really awkward he is.

2017-01-07, 10:44	Link #29
Flo The Necessary Evil Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Peeing on Stinku's Grave	So how long before we go full SEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO?

2017-01-08, 02:37	Link #35
Boukenxha Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	So, the Suzuka connection brought me here, just caught the first 2 eps.. Agree as Triple_R said, the cellphone habits of the MC are a nice reflection of modern can't live withouts, interestingly Fuuka doesn't carry one so I guess they still can play the ever classic trope of two romantic leads missing each other in a crowded place. And so Fuuka suddenly have a goal now, when it was kinda obvious that's where she's heading as soon as she starts singing, but no matter as I just hope we'll get to hear more nice insert songs from this series. Last but not least... Hayamin! Hayamin!

2017-01-08, 06:10	Link #36
Benigmatica Deadpan Rambler Join Date: Nov 2012	Episodes 1 and 2: Wow, Fuuka Akitsuki inherited her parents' athletic talents and it's nice to see both Suzuka and Yamato doing well! Still, it would be better if Fuuka has a cellphone... On the other hand, I wonder if Yuu Haruna can still play the bass guitar? Although he gave Koyuki Hinashi the reason to follow her dreams, I feel that Yuu-kun has time to improve on playing the bass. BTW, what happened to his phone after Fuuka slam it to the ground?

2017-01-08, 08:01	Link #37
Psyco Diver Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014	I'm getting a White Album 2 vibe here already lol