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ookamigirl · 2014-01-10, 09:08

Weird.
Traditional + youkai + afterlife + weird = this anime
The animation is certainly unique, especially the setting.
Plot isn't very defined yet.
Seems like they are just going with the flow..
The only thing I liked was Hozuki's seiyuu's voice.
This level of weirdness is off the charts.
Can't make any sense of this anime whatsoever.
Skipping it.

Guardian Enzo · 2014-01-10, 09:56

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Originally Posted by SuitUp

Huh, so i did know the momotarou fable, guess i'll watch it after all, thanks for the answers.

To give you an idea of the sort of series this is, I was skimming a few chapters ahead and found one where Nerubi and Karauri (the two boy oni who assist the title character) are shown as Chip 'n Dale, then on the next page as cherubs from Mozart's "The Magic Flute", and two pages later there's a version of "Funiculi, Funicula" with lyrics about tiger-skin panties. I think that's going to be pretty typical - the references are going to come from all over the map (and the calendar). I love that kind of randomness - I think Shirokuma Cafe had a bit of it - but it's not going to suit everyone.

DragoonKain3 · 2014-01-10, 10:32

That's the thing though... how can I not know about momotarou after watching anime for so long? But all I know is that Momotaro befriended those 3 animals and defeated a bunch of ogres together, and I still didn't get how the whole interaction fit together. Who the heck is Soft Bank and how is related to the dog? Then what the heck does the dog adopting Aya Ueto, a singer, have to do with anything? I don't think it was mentioned in the fable that the monkey killed the crab family (maybe another folktale?), and how pheasant was defeated is certainly beyond me.

I know I'm definitely missing SOMETHING here. I have some knowledge to what stories they are talking about, but then they reference a bunch of stuff that anime usually doesn't touch upon and I'm totally lost how all the pieces fall into place.

Kakkou · 2014-01-10, 11:19

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Originally Posted by DragoonKain3

Who the heck is Soft Bank and how is related to the dog? Then what the heck does the dog adopting Aya Ueto, a singer, have to do with anything?

SoftBank is a Japanese telecom company and their mascot is a dog called "Otou-san" (Father). CR got the "SoftBank is your father" line wrong when it should be "You're SoftBank's Otou-san!". Aya Ueto starred in several SoftBank commercials where the dog is you guessed it, her father, hence why Shiro said he wanted her as a daughter. CR could've phrased the line better than to say adopt.

Cloudedmind · 2014-01-10, 11:20

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Originally Posted by DragoonKain3

That's the thing though... how can I not know about momotarou after watching anime for so long? But all I know is that Momotaro befriended those 3 animals and defeated a bunch of ogres together, and I still didn't get how the whole interaction fit together. Who the heck is Soft Bank and how is related to the dog? Then what the heck does the dog adopting Aya Ueto, a singer, have to do with anything? I don't think it was mentioned in the fable that the monkey killed the crab family (maybe another folktale?), and how pheasant was defeated is certainly beyond me.

I know I'm definitely missing SOMETHING here. I have some knowledge to what stories they are talking about, but then they reference a bunch of stuff that anime usually doesn't touch upon and I'm totally lost how all the pieces fall into place.

I laughed way to hard at that Softbank joke.

In Japan Softbank is a fairly big electronics/technology company. Their mascot is a white dog very much like the one in this show that wears a red scarf around it's neck, kind of like how the dog in this show has a red and white rope(or something) around it's neck. Aya Ueto has been in some Softbank commercials (she may actually be their spokesperson?), and got married back in 2012.

As I mentioned a page back the persimmon monkey thing is another Japanese folktale called The crab and the monkey.

Most of these things are fairly easy to find out about online.

I have to say Hozuki's meta reason for taking a live woman to a cemetery on a date had me laughing out loud.

Haha, Kakkou beat me to it.

Dop · 2014-01-10, 15:16

I quite liked that. Yes, it's Very Japanese, and i may need to come here after watching it to see if anyone explains the references I didn't get, but it was fun.
I think this is my last best hope for something enjoyably mad this season.

As an aside, I had friends round for one of my regular anime nights. As two of them have BEEN to 'Remarkable Rocks' I decided to show this episode.
They loved it, and never expected to see that in an anime!

Haak · 2014-01-10, 15:20

The references completely flew over my head but even the second half never really made me lol so I don't really know. I certainly want to like this show since it has a very unique charm and a funny premise but the comedy just doesn't really work for me. I'll give it a few more episodes.

Dawnstorm · 2014-01-10, 16:02

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Originally Posted by Flower

Reminded me a bit of a deadpan afterlife Joshiraku in a tiny way....

Yeah, the humour definitely reminded me a bit of Joshiraku. But the mood is certainly different. I'll love it.

(I'm not fit to be a goldfishflower juror... I don't know how to judge its scream.)

LKK · 2014-01-10, 16:10

I quite enjoyed the first episode. I wasn't expecting 2 short stories though. I wonder if that's going to be the pattern for the series. (Just musing! Not looking for an answer.) The art work really caught my attention with its modern rendering of traditional Japanese paintings.

Oh. And Hozuki's seiyuu caught my attention too.

Cloudedmind · 2014-01-10, 16:46

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Originally Posted by LKK

I quite enjoyed the first episode. I wasn't expecting 2 short stories though. I wonder if that's going to be the pattern for the series. (Just musing! Not looking for an answer.) The art work really caught my attention with its modern rendering of traditional Japanese paintings.

Oh. And Hozuki's seiyuu caught my attention too.

Hozuki's seiyuu is also doing the voice of Kinjo from Yowamushi Pedal. I'm not sure if you're watching that or not.

LKK · 2014-01-10, 17:33

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Originally Posted by Cloudedmind

Hozuki's seiyuu is also doing the voice of Kinjo from Yowamushi Pedal. I'm not sure if you're watching that or not.

Kinjo, he's the team captain, right? Hozuki's voice was very familiar. I knew he had to be voicing I was currently watching.

Kaoru Chujo · 2014-01-10, 19:01

I had high hopes for this, but it didn't do much for me. I didn't crack a smile. It all seemed like rote humour well animated.

Cloudedmind · 2014-01-10, 19:44

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Originally Posted by LKK

Kinjo, he's the team captain, right? Hozuki's voice was very familiar. I knew he had to be voicing I was currently watching.

Yep, that's him.

Guardian Enzo · 2014-01-10, 19:50

Yes, the Softbank joke was great - I was on the floor, pretty much. But the problem is that as many have said over the years, jokes don't work when you have to explain them. This show is a reminder, to an extent, that anime isn't made with the audience of people watching fansubs and subbed streams in mind.

Sentai has licensed this, BTW. God knows why - but sincere thanks to them, in any case.

GDiddy · 2014-01-10, 21:09

Very disappoint. Did not amuse me as much as I hoped.

However, I'll watch a few more episodes to see if it gets better. Luckily, I've read some Japanese mythology so I was familar with Momotarou; I can imagine someone going, 'WTF?'

Didn't grab me as much as Kyouosogaiga did early on...but like I said, I'll watch some more.

Guardian Enzo · 2014-01-10, 21:25

There was, however, a good Choju-giga joke in the premiere...

Master_Yoma · 2014-01-10, 21:50

Not to bad the MC seem like he dosent want to be there

GDiddy · 2014-01-10, 21:54

You know...for a demon, Hoozuki actually sounds like an awesome date!

Of course I'm the type who likes exploring cemetaries anyway...

Cloudedmind · 2014-01-10, 22:26

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Originally Posted by GDiddy

You know...for a demon, Hoozuki actually sounds like an awesome date!

Of course I'm the type who likes exploring cemetaries anyway...

I thought I was the only crazy person thinking that. My thoughts were I'd totally go on date with you to a cemetery Hozuki.

I started to read ahead. I really hope they animate chapter 2.

Guardian Enzo · 2014-01-10, 22:42

I want the tiger-panties song chapter.

2014-01-10, 09:08	Link #21
ookamigirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	Weird. Traditional + youkai + afterlife + weird = this anime The animation is certainly unique, especially the setting. Plot isn't very defined yet. Seems like they are just going with the flow.. The only thing I liked was Hozuki's seiyuu's voice. This level of weirdness is off the charts. Can't make any sense of this anime whatsoever. Skipping it. __________________ My Blog --> ookami

2014-01-10, 10:32	Link #23
DragoonKain3 Osana-Najimi Shipper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Ordeals	That's the thing though... how can I not know about momotarou after watching anime for so long? But all I know is that Momotaro befriended those 3 animals and defeated a bunch of ogres together, and I still didn't get how the whole interaction fit together. Who the heck is Soft Bank and how is related to the dog? Then what the heck does the dog adopting Aya Ueto, a singer, have to do with anything? I don't think it was mentioned in the fable that the monkey killed the crab family (maybe another folktale?), and how pheasant was defeated is certainly beyond me. I know I'm definitely missing SOMETHING here. I have some knowledge to what stories they are talking about, but then they reference a bunch of stuff that anime usually doesn't touch upon and I'm totally lost how all the pieces fall into place. __________________ Yes its YOU childhood friend - source of BERZERKER RAGE since forever Childhood Friend couple STATISTICS(spoilers abound though)

2014-01-10, 15:16	Link #26
Dop Mmmm.... Join Date: Sep 2006	I quite liked that. Yes, it's Very Japanese, and i may need to come here after watching it to see if anyone explains the references I didn't get, but it was fun. I think this is my last best hope for something enjoyably mad this season. As an aside, I had friends round for one of my regular anime nights. As two of them have BEEN to 'Remarkable Rocks' I decided to show this episode. They loved it, and never expected to see that in an anime! Last edited by Dop; 2014-01-10 at 19:38.

2014-01-10, 15:20	Link #27
Haak Me, An Intellectual Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Age: 33	The references completely flew over my head but even the second half never really made me lol so I don't really know. I certainly want to like this show since it has a very unique charm and a funny premise but the comedy just doesn't really work for me. I'll give it a few more episodes. __________________ MAL \| AnimeSuki Choice Awards 2020 Winners

2014-01-10, 16:10	Link #29
LKK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 62	I quite enjoyed the first episode. I wasn't expecting 2 short stories though. I wonder if that's going to be the pattern for the series. (Just musing! Not looking for an answer.) The art work really caught my attention with its modern rendering of traditional Japanese paintings. Oh. And Hozuki's seiyuu caught my attention too. __________________ Avatar: Hazuki of Natsuyuki Rendezvous / Signature: flowers from Natsuyuki Rendezvous

2014-01-10, 19:01	Link #32
Kaoru Chujo Yuuki Aoi Join Date: Jul 2004	I had high hopes for this, but it didn't do much for me. I didn't crack a smile. It all seemed like rote humour well animated. __________________ YUUKI Aoi 悠木碧. b92.03.27 (age 29). 2008 Kurenai (Murasaki). 2009 Yumeiro Pâtissière (Ichigo), Kiruminzuu (Riko), Yutori-chan (Yutori-chan). 2010 Vampire Bund (Mina Tepeş), Shiki (Sunako), Samurai Girls (Juubee), Pokémon: Black and White (Iris). 2011 Madoka Magica (Madoka), Gosick (Victorique), A-Channel (Tooru). 2012 Symphogear (Hibiki). 2014 Pilot's Love Song (Claire/Nina), Nanatsu no Taizai (Diane). 2015 Owari no Seraph (Krul Tepes), Rokka no Yuusha (Fremy). 2016 Boku no Hero Academia (Tsuyu, Froppy). 2017 Kino no Tabi (Kino). 2021 Kumo desu ga (watashi), Kaizoku Oujo (Karin), Heike Monogatari (Biwa), etc., etc. Total of 513 roles in anime and games.

2014-01-10, 21:09	Link #35
GDiddy Sisterhood of the Desu Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: in a van by the river	Very disappoint. Did not amuse me as much as I hoped. However, I'll watch a few more episodes to see if it gets better. Luckily, I've read some Japanese mythology so I was familar with Momotarou; I can imagine someone going, 'WTF?' Didn't grab me as much as Kyouosogaiga did early on...but like I said, I'll watch some more. __________________

2014-01-10, 21:50	Link #37
Master_Yoma Nekokota Festival Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lost in the Fairy Forest	Not to bad the MC seem like he dosent want to be there __________________

2014-01-10, 21:54	Link #38
GDiddy Sisterhood of the Desu Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: in a van by the river	You know...for a demon, Hoozuki actually sounds like an awesome date! Of course I'm the type who likes exploring cemetaries anyway... __________________