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Flashdance · 2009-04-11, 18:26

Those graphics were transcendent!

Lets see if they can keep it up.
Story seems ok so far. Havent read the books the anime is based on.

Nukerjsr · 2009-04-12, 03:00

Pretty good series so far from what I've seen. 4 out of 5, but I can see many changes. My various thoughts are as followed:

-Action was the best part. You can't deny how awesome Guin himself is.
-Lemus was a little annoying. Not despicable but could use a little work. I'm with most of you guys on him.
-LOVED the ED. It very enchanting...
-The dialogue feels a little repetitive. (When they meet up with Guin, it feels like they repeat themselves)
-I didn't get the first half. Couldn't the parents of saved themselves? ^^; It feels like that it went to waste when you hear them getting killed and the door exploding...

Blaat · 2009-04-12, 04:40

The Garness of Guin is just epic.

I foresee a lot of Lemus hate though weak young male characters always tend to be hated by anime fans (see Raki)

Anyway this show is a keeper, an enjoyable first episode.

Mizuno · 2009-04-12, 08:29

Could Nobuo be a fan of the novel himself to play a part in this? The ED is absolutely FF-ish and that makes it awesome. Great animation and scenaries as other have said. The pacing seems to be fine too and the story is off to a decent start.

MafiaSoldier · 2009-04-12, 14:47

I just watched the first episode and was really impressed with the fight scenes and the character designs, I felt it was a good episode and this is yet another anime I will stick with and see where it takes me. I liked the design of Guin, he definatly looks like "King" from the Tekken games like everyone mentioned, he seems to be great in a battle as well, which always makes for a great lead character. Hopefully this series continues to impress me and like I mentioned before, there are rumers of Cartoon Network looking to pick up this series for their network, which would be great.

Sheba · 2009-04-12, 15:43

From the raw of the second episode:

A rather eventful episode. A new character, my favorite, appeared but the casual viewers will remember two words:

Spoiler:

The OP theme is what you heard in the trailers, the score immerses you into the anime and I did not notice a drop in animation or character design quality. So far, it is a keeper for me.

And Guin likes to punch things.

cloudninja · 2009-04-12, 18:34

It's been good through 2 episodes so far, I'm hooked. It gives me the feeling of building up towards being an epic fantasy, hopefully it gets that far.

BiFr0st · 2009-04-12, 19:11

Looking epic so far ^-^ Definitely one of my most looking forward anime of the week.

OpenDoors · 2009-04-12, 23:08

Subs cant come out fast enough haha. Anyone know when the full version of the ending is going to be released?

mageormike · 2009-04-13, 07:24

^ I would like to know that as well. I really, really want that ending ^_^;;

Well, I was already in love with this after episode one, this just clinched it for me.
As has already been stated, the pacing and animation is great. The build up is excellent. You can tell that the director understands the source material even without having read the books myself. There is a big world out there and you can just feel the atmosphere.

Spoiler for ep 2:

Hurray for this show, and hurray for this season. I've found at least 3 or 4 new shows that I really enjoy this time around, and that's a rarity

Mizuno · 2009-04-13, 08:34

I wonder how much material has the first two episodes covered? Anyone read the book and can draw a comparison?

Sheba · 2009-04-13, 08:44

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Originally Posted by Mizuno

I wonder how much material has the first two episodes covered? Anyone read the book and can draw a comparison?

A good portion of the first book book is already covered. They should be in book 2 by episode 3. The general Amnelys, the blonde lady you see in the OP should appear in episode four if the pacing goes well. So far, the pace had been steady so I don't have any reason to complain. I hope they can keep it up.

Voitan · 2009-04-13, 12:59

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Originally Posted by mageormike

Well, I was already in love with this after episode one, this just clinched it for me.
As has already been stated, the pacing and animation is great. The build up is excellent. You can tell that the director understands the source material even without having read the books myself. There is a big world out there and you can just feel the atmosphere.

Combined with great soaring musical epics = instant <3

Mizuno · 2009-04-13, 22:49

I wonder how many books do they intend to cover. There's over 100.

But if every episode is at this quality, I don't mind it goes on forever.

Burner of Anime · 2009-04-13, 23:14

Just saw ep1. Leopard man is so GAR his punch causes fire

Anyway, pretty obvious Linda will wear the pants in the relationship. In the first hour of meeting Guin she's already ordering him around >_< Brother needs to grow some iron balls in the meantime.

AnimeFan188 · 2009-04-14, 11:28

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Originally Posted by Burner of Anime

Just saw ep1. Leopard man is so GAR his punch causes fire

Anyway, pretty obvious Linda will wear the pants in the relationship. In the first hour of meeting Guin she's already ordering him around >_< Brother needs to grow some iron balls in the meantime.

The show reminds me of:

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/ency...me.php?id=6177

You get a pair of white-haired twins tossed into a surreal, unforgiving
forest after their parents are murdered. With one weak twin and one
strong one. Though in this case, the strong one is a girl, and the setting
is fantasy, instead of SciFi.

qmeister · 2009-04-14, 11:36

^ Except technically Guin Saga began first. The first novel was published in 1979, while the first volume/chapter of Jyu Oh Sei was published in 1994.

golthin · 2009-04-14, 12:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnimeFan188

The show reminds me of:

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/ency...me.php?id=6177

You get a pair of white-haired twins tossed into a surreal, unforgiving
forest after their parents are murdered. With one weak twin and one
strong one. Though in this case, the strong one is a girl, and the setting
is fantasy, instead of SciFi.

It wouldn't be the first time someone copied a concept. It is like the troupe of the guy or girl that has a great skill at something. there is a club, team or company that wants the person to join and the person at first resist to at the end ALWAYS end joining. current season example is Saki.

Aquillion · 2009-04-14, 22:31

It reminds me more of Utawarerumono, what with the whole mysterious amnesiac stranger in a mask with superhuman capabilities thing. Of course... when did the book come out? It could be that the other things were inspired by this.

Quote:

I foresee a lot of Lemus hate though weak young male characters always tend to be hated by anime fans (see Raki)

Anyway this show is a keeper, an enjoyable first episode.

I think he wouldn't get such a nasty reaction if it weren't for his sister... who is the same age as him, in the exact same situation as him, but is actually competent and non-whiny about it.

Plus, the scene where she draws her dagger to defend herself against an entire troop of armed soldiers is awesome.

orion · 2009-04-15, 00:42

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Originally Posted by Aquillion

Plus, the scene where she draws her dagger to defend herself against an entire troop of armed soldiers is awesome.

I thought it was stupid. A couple of archers could have finished her off easily just like they did her older brother.

2009-04-12, 15:43	Link #86
Sheba RUN, YOU FOOLS! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Formerly Iwakawa base and Chaldea. Now Teyvat, the Astral Express & the Outpost Age: 44	From the raw of the second episode: A rather eventful episode. A new character, my favorite, appeared but the casual viewers will remember two words: Spoiler: Spoiler: Spoiler: Spoiler: Giant Swing The OP theme is what you heard in the trailers, the score immerses you into the anime and I did not notice a drop in animation or character design quality. So far, it is a keeper for me. And Guin likes to punch things.

2009-04-13, 07:24	Link #90
mageormike Resident Gaijin Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Age: 40	^ I would like to know that as well. I really, really want that ending ^_^;; Well, I was already in love with this after episode one, this just clinched it for me. As has already been stated, the pacing and animation is great. The build up is excellent. You can tell that the director understands the source material even without having read the books myself. There is a big world out there and you can just feel the atmosphere. Spoiler for ep 2: All I can say at this point, is that Guin is a very frustrated guy. All he wants to do is find out about himself and everyone just keeps throwing soldiers and giant monkeys at him. What can the guy do? Hurray for this show, and hurray for this season. I've found at least 3 or 4 new shows that I really enjoy this time around, and that's a rarity

2009-04-11, 18:26	Link #81
Flashdance Tower Join Date: Jul 2006	Those graphics were transcendent! Lets see if they can keep it up. Story seems ok so far. Havent read the books the anime is based on.

2009-04-12, 03:00	Link #82
Nukerjsr Baka Inu~ Join Date: Sep 2008	Pretty good series so far from what I've seen. 4 out of 5, but I can see many changes. My various thoughts are as followed: -Action was the best part. You can't deny how awesome Guin himself is. -Lemus was a little annoying. Not despicable but could use a little work. I'm with most of you guys on him. -LOVED the ED. It very enchanting... -The dialogue feels a little repetitive. (When they meet up with Guin, it feels like they repeat themselves) -I didn't get the first half. Couldn't the parents of saved themselves? ^^; It feels like that it went to waste when you hear them getting killed and the door exploding...

2009-04-12, 04:40	Link #83
Blaat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004	The Garness of Guin is just epic. I foresee a lot of Lemus hate though weak young male characters always tend to be hated by anime fans (see Raki) Anyway this show is a keeper, an enjoyable first episode.

2009-04-12, 08:29	Link #84
Mizuno Undefined Join Date: May 2004 Location: With the gods Age: 40	Could Nobuo be a fan of the novel himself to play a part in this? The ED is absolutely FF-ish and that makes it awesome. Great animation and scenaries as other have said. The pacing seems to be fine too and the story is off to a decent start.

2009-04-12, 14:47	Link #85
MafiaSoldier Member of the Anime Mafia Join Date: Apr 2009 Age: 43	I just watched the first episode and was really impressed with the fight scenes and the character designs, I felt it was a good episode and this is yet another anime I will stick with and see where it takes me. I liked the design of Guin, he definatly looks like "King" from the Tekken games like everyone mentioned, he seems to be great in a battle as well, which always makes for a great lead character. Hopefully this series continues to impress me and like I mentioned before, there are rumers of Cartoon Network looking to pick up this series for their network, which would be great.

2009-04-12, 18:34	Link #87
cloudninja Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006	It's been good through 2 episodes so far, I'm hooked. It gives me the feeling of building up towards being an epic fantasy, hopefully it gets that far.

2009-04-12, 19:11	Link #88
BiFr0st Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009	Looking epic so far ^-^ Definitely one of my most looking forward anime of the week.

2009-04-12, 23:08	Link #89
OpenDoors Member Join Date: Oct 2008	Subs cant come out fast enough haha. Anyone know when the full version of the ending is going to be released?

2009-04-13, 08:34	Link #91
Mizuno Undefined Join Date: May 2004 Location: With the gods Age: 40	I wonder how much material has the first two episodes covered? Anyone read the book and can draw a comparison?

2009-04-13, 22:49	Link #94
Mizuno Undefined Join Date: May 2004 Location: With the gods Age: 40	I wonder how many books do they intend to cover. There's over 100. But if every episode is at this quality, I don't mind it goes on forever.

2009-04-13, 23:14	Link #95
Burner of Anime Illegal Additives Join Date: Jun 2004	Just saw ep1. Leopard man is so GAR his punch causes fire Anyway, pretty obvious Linda will wear the pants in the relationship. In the first hour of meeting Guin she's already ordering him around >_< Brother needs to grow some iron balls in the meantime.

2009-04-14, 11:36	Link #97
qmeister Tsukkomi power! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: For great justice!	^ Except technically Guin Saga began first. The first novel was published in 1979, while the first volume/chapter of Jyu Oh Sei was published in 1994.