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sapper · 2012-07-06, 12:30

ok just watched it in english and it wasnt bad i'd say a 7.5 outta 10 but i'll wait till the next eps to see what happens
btw was that love declaration to mifuyu fake or what? i got confused there

Flower · 2012-07-06, 12:33

I thought it was pretty good, but mostly introductory and low key - except for the opening moments. That was unexpectedly serious....

Will keep giving it a watch for now.

SoFarGone · 2012-07-06, 12:37

I liked the manga intro better. No contact with the student council girl in the first episode and lack of sighting in the OP suggest that she won't be end girl.

RX-78GP04G Gerbera · 2012-07-06, 12:49

Geez, she's the one who straddles him and yanks the blankets off after barging into his room to wake up him, but HE'S the one who gets slapped?

lame XP lol

Not sure what to make of it so far...looked so dark and serious at the beginning, but then...yeah... lol

Ray · 2012-07-06, 12:58

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Originally Posted by RX-78GP04G Gerbera

Geez, she's the one who straddles him and yanks the blankets off after barging into his room to wake up him, but HE'S the one who gets slapped?

lame XP lol

Not sure what to make of it so far...looked so dark and serious at the beginning, but then...yeah... lol

I was so sure that he was the one who slapped her, and not vice versa. But noooooooooo..

The first episode was good enough. It's a shame the transition of the V/Ns art style into anime form didn't work out all that well. I suppose a much higher budget would be needed for that. Oh well.

GreyZone · 2012-07-06, 16:18

Double standards striked again.... aside from that it is ok. Typical harem intro probably with a student council election battle setup... and I would give it a 9/10, but because of double standard overdosis and a clingy homosexual (?) guy mixed up into the harem (nothing against homosexuals, but please not in harem animes...) it gets lowered to 6,5/10. But I expect it to get better... or at least i hope that.

Dop · 2012-07-06, 17:21

When I saw the hit and run at the start, I did think "Hang on, I thought this was going to be some wacky harem comedy?"
Still, if the show does have a bit of a dark side, that may make it seem less generic.

Although I think the highlights were when the teacher turned up and poured herself a beer for breakfast, and when Yuuki snapped the end off Yume's 'Yaoi Stick'...

Still subject to the 'four episode test', but so far I enjoyed it.

Marcus H. · 2012-07-06, 20:03

I think the reason why Yuuki got slapped is because of Yuuki's morning wood or a similar case that was caused by Chisato grinding her hips on Yuuki.

Anyway, the first few minutes of the episode definitely remind me of Kamisama no Memochou for some reason. Hopefully they will cover that part of the story in the upcoming episodes. It's too early to judge, isn't it?

Chaos2Frozen · 2012-07-06, 20:18

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Originally Posted by Marcus H.

I think the reason why Yuuki got slapped is because of Yuuki's morning wood or a similar case that was caused by Chisato grinding her hips on Yuuki.

Judging by how familiar Chisato is with the terrain, I can't imagine this being her first...lol, rodeo.

So I'm guessing what she saw was Yuuki-Junior uncovered; that would brighten anybody's day first thing in the morning.

ZODDGUTS · 2012-07-06, 20:25

It's a tired out old anime trope. Not really funny either. But hey the Otaku's still like it so whatever.

Marcus H. · 2012-07-06, 21:17

Doesn't really matter if it is a trope, though. [/topicoff]

***relentlessflame*** · 2012-07-06, 22:20

I think the reason why it's a popular trope is because it's a quick way of communicating a lot about the relationship between the two characters in a very short period of time: the "childhood friend" closeness, their growing awareness of their sexuality, her temperament, and so on. I'm sure there are other ways of presenting the same thing... but I guess this is almost like "shorthand".

(And yeah, well, I don't know of many guys who would be so opposed to waking up with a cute girl straddling them like that, so yeah...

)

Marcus H. · 2012-07-06, 22:29

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(And yeah, well, I don't know of many guys who would be so opposed to waking up with a cute girl straddling them like that, so yeah...

)

Darn, you got me! D:

Ah screw this, I'm turning into Mangatron. D:

Iron Maw · 2012-07-06, 22:32

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Originally Posted by SoFarGone

I liked the manga intro better.

Same with me, but this episode wasn't bad. It threw too many characters without much introduction in the viewer's face though, and the pace was a bit too fast. Not sure how the VN handled everything. The character designs are fine, they don't match the VN, but their no means bad, fairly well detailed and proportioned.

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No contact with the student council girl in the first episode and lack of sighting in the OP suggest that she won't be end girl.

That is worrying, I want Satsuki to look like she at least has a chance, like in the manga.

Marcus H. · 2012-07-06, 22:49

Anyway, I admit there are a few details that needed to be explained, especially with Kana, the car "accident" in the first few minutes of the episode. Was the guy who got the info working with Satsuki? And who is the guy with the ponytail and what is his relation with Kana?

I hope that the series also touches up on the serious side of a student council, since it would be a nice contrast to Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon's own way of settling political stuff within the school and between other schools. Not that I don't like the happier moments of the series; I want to see if the series is able to manage those along with the romance factor.

OceanBlue · 2012-07-07, 03:15

It was a cute first episode. That's enough for now for me. As far as opening episodes for harem anime go, it was definitely decent-to-good in my opinion.

AmeNoJaku · 2012-07-07, 03:48

Unfortunately, the character designs were rushed in the anime, but are still pretty good, especially the childhood friend (Chisato, I think) is very expressive.

The other problem I see is that this isn't broadcasted at all by AT-X, so censoring might become an issue later.

First episode also tried to use every harem troupe in the book, but I guess as the plot develops these will become less prevalent.

Finally, @osana-najimi-shipper: First it's not a win when there is no competition to begin with (e.g. AnoHana, PenguinDrum). Second, implying a win is subjective at best. Third, about Horizon, I missed that, but don't blame me, since there were so many badly executed info-dumps that make Index a storytelling masterpiece. The few examples of conclusive anime that come to my mind are:

Spoiler for childhood friends wins/loses:

NoemiChan · 2012-07-07, 04:50

The character design reminds me of Amagami. Quite interesting female characters...

Ashaman · 2012-07-07, 06:24

So, to protect their club from the finance advisor becoming presidant and cutting all worthless clubs, they decide to make one of their own president?

Why don't they just make their club worthwhile/useful.

Start selling some of those sweets that they make or something.

NoemiChan · 2012-07-07, 06:27

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Originally Posted by Ashaman

So, to protect their club from the finance advisor becoming presidant and cutting all worthless clubs, they decide to make one of their own president?

Why don't they just make their club worthwhile/useful.

Start selling some of those sweets that they make or something.

Other than diamonds, sweets are girls bestfriends.... besides, its hard to share when your chocoholic...

2012-07-06, 12:30	Link #181
sapper 私はお尻を食べる Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hell	ok just watched it in english and it wasnt bad i'd say a 7.5 outta 10 but i'll wait till the next eps to see what happens btw was that love declaration to mifuyu fake or what? i got confused there __________________

2012-07-06, 12:33	Link #182
Flower Blooming on the mountain Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....	I thought it was pretty good, but mostly introductory and low key - except for the opening moments. That was unexpectedly serious.... Will keep giving it a watch for now. __________________

2012-07-06, 12:37	Link #183
SoFarGone H.A.M. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: somewhere on this planet	I liked the manga intro better. No contact with the student council girl in the first episode and lack of sighting in the OP suggest that she won't be end girl. __________________

2012-07-06, 12:49	Link #184
RX-78GP04G Gerbera Whoosh! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Albany Age: 38	reply Geez, she's the one who straddles him and yanks the blankets off after barging into his room to wake up him, but HE'S the one who gets slapped? lame XP lol Not sure what to make of it so far...looked so dark and serious at the beginning, but then...yeah... lol __________________ "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

2012-07-06, 20:03	Link #188
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	I think the reason why Yuuki got slapped is because of Yuuki's morning wood or a similar case that was caused by Chisato grinding her hips on Yuuki. Anyway, the first few minutes of the episode definitely remind me of Kamisama no Memochou for some reason. Hopefully they will cover that part of the story in the upcoming episodes. It's too early to judge, isn't it? __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.

2012-07-06, 16:18	Link #186
GreyZone "Senior" "Member" Join Date: Jan 2012	Double standards striked again.... aside from that it is ok. Typical harem intro probably with a student council election battle setup... and I would give it a 9/10, but because of double standard overdosis and a clingy homosexual (?) guy mixed up into the harem (nothing against homosexuals, but please not in harem animes...) it gets lowered to 6,5/10. But I expect it to get better... or at least i hope that.

2012-07-06, 17:21	Link #187
Dop Mmmm.... Join Date: Sep 2006	When I saw the hit and run at the start, I did think "Hang on, I thought this was going to be some wacky harem comedy?" Still, if the show does have a bit of a dark side, that may make it seem less generic. Although I think the highlights were when the teacher turned up and poured herself a beer for breakfast, and when Yuuki snapped the end off Yume's 'Yaoi Stick'... Still subject to the 'four episode test', but so far I enjoyed it.

2012-07-06, 20:25	Link #190
ZODDGUTS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005	It's a tired out old anime trope. Not really funny either. But hey the Otaku's still like it so whatever.

2012-07-06, 21:17	Link #191
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	Doesn't really matter if it is a trope, though. [/topicoff] __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.

2012-07-06, 22:20	Link #192
*relentlessflame* 　 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 41	I think the reason why it's a popular trope is because it's a quick way of communicating a lot about the relationship between the two characters in a very short period of time: the "childhood friend" closeness, their growing awareness of their sexuality, her temperament, and so on. I'm sure there are other ways of presenting the same thing... but I guess this is almost like "shorthand". (And yeah, well, I don't know of many guys who would be so opposed to waking up with a cute girl straddling them like that, so yeah... ) __________________ [...]

2012-07-06, 22:49	Link #195
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	Anyway, I admit there are a few details that needed to be explained, especially with Kana, the car "accident" in the first few minutes of the episode. Was the guy who got the info working with Satsuki? And who is the guy with the ponytail and what is his relation with Kana? I hope that the series also touches up on the serious side of a student council, since it would be a nice contrast to Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon's own way of settling political stuff within the school and between other schools. Not that I don't like the happier moments of the series; I want to see if the series is able to manage those along with the romance factor. __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.

2012-07-07, 03:15	Link #196
OceanBlue Not an expert on things Join Date: Jun 2007	It was a cute first episode. That's enough for now for me. As far as opening episodes for harem anime go, it was definitely decent-to-good in my opinion.

2012-07-07, 03:48	Link #197
AmeNoJaku Franco's Phalanx is next! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Little England, Europe and Asia	Unfortunately, the character designs were rushed in the anime, but are still pretty good, especially the childhood friend (Chisato, I think) is very expressive. The other problem I see is that this isn't broadcasted at all by AT-X, so censoring might become an issue later. First episode also tried to use every harem troupe in the book, but I guess as the plot develops these will become less prevalent. Finally, @osana-najimi-shipper: First it's not a win when there is no competition to begin with (e.g. AnoHana, PenguinDrum). Second, implying a win is subjective at best. Third, about Horizon, I missed that, but don't blame me, since there were so many badly executed info-dumps that make Index a storytelling masterpiece. The few examples of conclusive anime that come to my mind are: Spoiler for childhood friends wins/loses: LOSES In Mai-HiME Tate chose Mai over Shiho In SHUFFLE! Rin chose Asa over Kaede (anime) In True Tears, Ai lost In Seto no Hanayome, Mawari had no chance in hell beating Seto San Same bleak fate for Akina of UFO Princess Valkyrie In Kannazuki no Miko, Souma eventually loses to Chikane Manami of OreImou is out of the picture already In DenYuuDen, Milk never had a fighting chance with Reiner Athena is also out of the picture in Hayate no Gotoku! WINS In Kamisama Kazoku Tenko eventually won In Bible Black Imari wins (kind of since she is possessed) In Ai Yori Aoshi, Aoi clearly beats all distraction, hands down

2012-07-07, 04:50	Link #198
NoemiChan Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philippines Age: 36	The character design reminds me of Amagami. Quite interesting female characters...

2012-07-07, 06:24	Link #199
Ashaman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Age: 34	So, to protect their club from the finance advisor becoming presidant and cutting all worthless clubs, they decide to make one of their own president? Why don't they just make their club worthwhile/useful. Start selling some of those sweets that they make or something. __________________