Crunchyroll Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun (My Little Monster) [Archive]

MisaoFan

2012-05-22, 06:34

http://i.imgur.com/zNxkQ.jpg

Original creator : Robiko
Plot summary : The romantic comedy centers around Shizuku Mizutani, a girl who has absolutely no interests except for school and her plans for the future. A boy named Yoshida would be seated next to her in class, but he has been constantly absent for one reason or another since the first day of school. By chance, she is sent to deliver class printouts to him, and that leads Yoshida to believe they are friends.

Note : Robiko launched the manga in 2008, and Kodansha published the ninth compiled book volume this past March. Dessert is also announcing that Kanae Hazuki's Suki-tte Ii na yo (Say "I love you".) manga is getting an anime.

Pocari_Sweat

2012-05-22, 07:28

2 shojou announcements in one day? Sheez. That's rare :heh:.

Unfortunately this is a romcom, so I think I'll pass on this since it's not really my thing. Josei romcoms can be good, but shojo ones tend to go overboard with da sparkles and slapstick comedy. :heh:

ahelo

2012-05-22, 11:04

Accidentally made another thread due to over excitement. Mods please delete!

We have a manga thread (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=104464) too so you can look in there.

Personally, I have been waiting for an adaptation of this since I started reading this a year ago. Not much of a following internationally, but it has been steadily selling more and more in Japan.

Besides it's been awhile since we got ourselves a good shoujo series.

2 shojou announcements in one day? Sheez. That's rare :heh:.

Unfortunately this is a romcom, so I think I'll pass on this since it's not really my thing. Josei romcoms can be good, but shojo ones tend to go overboard with da sparkles and slapstick comedy. :heh:

As much as it is a romcom, it's fairly subdued and it really focuses more on the romantic side of things than anything else.

Johnny

2012-05-22, 13:40

It's a great manga with not only great MC's, but great side characters as well...

Tworble

2012-05-22, 19:05

In my experience shoujo series based on manga, especially in this art style, tend to be good. It is all those idiotic reverse harem series that get on my nerves.

leokiko

2012-05-22, 22:33

Most shoujos aren't that good. Gladly, this one is good. Looking foward to this.

Leo_Otaku

2012-05-22, 23:44

Really looking forward to this :) As others said shoujo is rare! I love the art style too!

Sackett

2012-05-23, 00:02

Oh cool!

This was an interesting manga. I know it's supposed to be shoujo, but it came across to me as a shoujo story with a more shounen style.

duckroll

2012-05-23, 00:20

Fall 2012

Staff:
Director - Hiro Kaburaki
Series Composition - Noboru Takagi
Character Design - Tomohiro Kishi
Animation Production - Brains Base

Katapan

2012-05-23, 00:56

Fall 2012

Staff:
Director - Hiro Kaburaki
Series Composition - Noboru Takagi
Character Design - Tomohiro Kishi
Animation Production - Brains Base

Woah. This is too beautiful to be true! Shoujo manga on TV lives on and can still get a good treatment! :o

They know their priorities too - Brain's Base for the one that looks more promising, and Zexcs for Sukitte Iinayo. (I have no idea how the latter's even going to work...)

Kakkou

2012-05-23, 01:05

Brains Base? I'm in. They should be able to translate the manga art quite well too.

Guardian Enzo

2012-05-23, 01:06

Well, that's certainly a safe shoujo choice for the director.

ahelo

2012-05-23, 01:06

BRAIN'S BASE?!?!?!?! With the director of Kimi ni Todoke?!!? It's like god really heard my prayers or something.

Oh god this is really turning into a recipe for success.

Katapan

2012-05-23, 01:16

Interestingly enough, they've changed a good chunk of the drama CD cast. What used to be a Suzumura Kenichi x Ise Mariya lead combination has turned into Suzuki Tatsuhisa x Tomatsu Haruka. Other new cast members include Tanezaki Atsumi, Ousaka Ryouta (!! it's time to make it big after Tsuritama), Terashima Takuma, Hanazawa Kana, Nakamura Yuuichi and Higuchi Tomoyuki. Basically, they swapped a lot of big names for other big names, so it's not like they're cutting corners.

Guardian Enzo

2012-05-23, 01:19

Not a huge fan of Suzuki Tatsuhisa but any lead for Haruka-san is great news.

ahelo

2012-05-23, 01:28

I'm not really familiar with Suzuki Tatsuhisa besides being on Baka to Test, but Haruka's a nice fit. Side character's VA are looking good too.

Kakkou

2012-05-23, 01:31

Katapan

2012-05-23, 13:58

Another bit of information - checking the information behind the upcoming website, http://www.tk-anime.info (which hasn't opened yet, clearly), shows that Aniplex is behind the production. It won't be the case for Sukitte Iinayo, as you can tell just by reading the URL: http://www.starchild.co.jp/special/sukinayo/

Flower

2012-05-23, 14:08

Mm hmm ... looks interesting.... I think I will see if I can give the manga a look as well.

Fevvers

2012-05-24, 20:40

Ah, this is one of those "safe" shoujo to animate. Not that I'm complaining, the manga's load of fun with characters easy to root for. A big plus that the lead female is a badass nerd.

Leo_Otaku

2012-05-24, 22:12

Good director and Brain's Base? I'm in!

Flower

2012-05-26, 12:19

Okay - just finished reading the first 5 volumes of the manga, and I must admit I kinda like it. I will definitely give it a try when it is released.

Hmm ... am hoping they will stick as close to the manga as possible.

Excorsism

2012-06-06, 02:48

Hory cow, yesssssssssss! I have all of the volumes in Japanese right now and I love this series. One of my favorite shoujos next to Taiyou no Ie. Looking forward to all four of the main cast animated and in motion.

MeoTwister5

2012-06-06, 03:00

I can't remember anymore which chapter I stopped reading. Mang.

NoemiChan

2012-06-06, 03:02

Some of our favorite seiyuus are here again.

Cast

Shizuku Mizutani – Haruka Tomatsu (Ichika Takatsuki/Ano Natsu de Matteru, Yuka Hanaki/Natsuiro Kiseki)
Haru Yoshida – Tatsuhisa Suzuki (Shinichirō Tokizane/Blood C, Ranmaru Kurosaki/Uta no Prince-Sama 2)
Asako Natsume – Atsumi Tanezaki (Da Capo and Tayutama games)
Souhei Sasahara – Ohsaka Ryouta (Yuki Sanada/Tsuritama)
Kenji Yamaguchi – Takuma Terashima (Amagase Touma/The Idolmaster)
Chizuru Ooshima – Kana Hanazawa (Mato Kuro/Black Rock Shooter, Nadeko Sengoku/Nisemonogatari)
Yuuzan Yoshida – Yuuichi Nakamura (Houtarou Oreki/Hyouka, Gray Fullbuster/Fairy Tail)
Mitsuyoshi Misawa – Tomoyuki Higuchi

Additional info.. . .linkz (http://animephproject.wordpress.com/2012/05/24/news-sukitte-iinayo-tonari-no-kaibutsu-kun-manga-to-be-animated/)

Excorsism

2012-06-06, 03:14

Asako Natsume – Atsumi Tanezaki (Da Capo and Tayutama games)
Souhei Sasahara – Ohsaka Ryouta (Yuki Sanada/Tsuritama)[/URL]

Well then, I hope these two do these two characters justice. Awwright.

webkid94

2012-06-06, 17:21

I did a "View Page Source" in Firefox for the series' website and I believe this may be something important:

meta name="description" content="TVアニメ「となりの怪物くん」の最新情報・作品紹介など。2012年秋、アニメ化決定. I have no clue what the rest says but the first part does say "TV Anime Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun"

Plus, Aniplex is involved with this one from the keywords:
meta name="keywords" content="となりの怪物くん,ろびこ,アニメ,デザート,アニプレックス,aniplex,講談社" />

Excorsism

2012-06-07, 05:04

Katapan

2012-06-23, 10:11

First anime key visual:

http://i.imgur.com/DFDhul.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/DFDhu.jpg)

Excorsism

2012-06-28, 21:25

Christ, can Fall not come any sooner? :(

RainbowMagnet

2012-07-12, 09:08

First anime key visual:

http://i.imgur.com/DFDhul.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/DFDhu.jpg)

The art in the key visual is quite different than the art from the manga. A downgrade imo and something about the color palette is really bugging me, especially Shizuku's hair.

Kimidori

2012-07-12, 18:04

i guess they don't have much budget to make better visual

fertygo

2012-07-12, 22:34

i guess they don't have much budget to make better visual

Budget is determined when they move in animation, chara design can pretty as hell but if only their lips that moving in motion, you can call that cheap.

Just wait till we got the animated footage geez.. Chihayafuru's anime chara design was also lost many detail that in the manga, because its almost impossible to keep those detail in animation... What more important is they look good enough in motion.

Reckoner

2012-07-13, 04:19

^

Though if taken to an extreme you get K-ON blobs. Granted it does have to be simplified but sometimes it gets TOO simplified. I think it looks fine in this case tho IMO.

Katapan

2012-07-24, 05:24

The official website (http://www.tk-anime.info/) has been updated with a new look, key visual, and the character designs for the main cast.

http://i.imgur.com/ptx9zl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/ptx9z.jpg)

I find the look really appealing - colorful, dynamic, and whatnot. Brain's Base will make this work! :D

It'll be a TV Tokyo series, so I guess it'd make sense for it to replace UtaKoi on an usually fairly female-oriented timeslot. Since it's an hour-long block, Sukitte Iinayo might just replace Yuruyuri too.

Pocari_Sweat

2012-07-24, 05:41

mistress_kisara

2012-07-24, 05:57

Kakkou

2012-07-24, 06:26

My interest in this just rose quite a bit.

ahelo

2012-08-08, 20:24

Those key visuals look really pretty! Justice is served (at least in terms of character designs)! I can hardly wait for fall for this.

RainbowMagnet

2012-08-24, 12:14

http://www.tk-anime.info/news/index.html#news14632

According to this, the opening will be sung by Haruka Tomatsu (Shizuku). 9nine will be singing the ending.

http://www.tk-anime.info/character/index.html

They've also updated the character page!

ahelo

2012-08-25, 08:01

Oh god I'm so pumped up for this. I really can't wait for the trailer for this.

Can't October come any faster!?!?!?!?

Katapan

2012-08-25, 09:22

There was apparently a DVD released with this month's Dessert, containing trailers for both Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun and Sukitte Iinayo. I haven't been able to find the videos yet, but there are some snapshots available for the Kaibutsu-kun PV:

http://blog-imgs-51.fc2.com/y/a/r/yaraon/vlanime080493.jpg

I'm so weak when it comes to such colorful stuff. Someone find the trailer! :(

RainbowMagnet

2012-08-25, 11:44

AdamEndless9

2012-09-03, 04:43

The site now has a PV up: http://www.tk-anime.info/movie/index.html

RainbowMagnet

2012-09-03, 06:52

The site now has a PV up: http://www.tk-anime.info/movie/index.html

I don't remember seeing this in the manga, but the animation looks really good!

Shizuku's english on the other hand.. :heh:

totoum

2012-09-03, 07:00

Man if bad engrish could kill Tomatsu Hakura would be a serial killer :heh:

And wow,looks like aniplex gave Brain's Base quite a budget!

mistress_kisara

2012-09-03, 07:10

The site now has a PV up: http://www.tk-anime.info/movie/index.html

Nice animation! Don't disappoint us Brainsbase! I hope October 1 would come soon!

Kirarakim

2012-09-03, 07:19

This sounds like it could be cute. I tend to not be a big fan of Shoujo when it's a straight romance but as many people are praising the manga on here I feel like I should give it a try.

Pocari_Sweat

2012-09-03, 08:10

Just saw this trailer and lolwut? Also Tomatsu Haruka. Guess it caught my attention now so it's a definite try. :D

On another where's the damn trailer for the other KC Dessert Manga, Sukitte Ii Na Yo :(. That's the one I'm more interested in!

ahelo

2012-09-03, 09:27

Itadakimasu. Lol the skits feel like they came out from a Nichijou short or something. I LOVE IT.

Marower

2012-09-03, 11:05

The trailer has music from Fortune Summoners

mlY-o8SrOO8

That was odd.

Since it's a show from Brain's Base, I'm interested.

MisaoFan

2012-09-03, 11:13

Although I know the premise, the trailer is totally lolwut and ultra-random as I have random feelings for this. And the animation is pretty slick with lots of sparkles and the scenarios going across the PV reminds me of live-action movies. Will try the first episode.

leokiko

2012-09-03, 12:02

The manga is quite good, but gets a bit boring later on. Hoping Brains Base changes that for me. With that said, that was quite the creative preview. Also...DAT ENGRISH...=X

Leo_Otaku

2012-09-03, 12:47

LOL that was amusing! Will be watching! So much shoujo 0_0 this year

Irenicus

2012-09-04, 03:02

DAT ENGRISH indeed! I hope the real Shizuku isn't as bad with English as her Haru-dreamself, or I worry for her grades.

For the strangest reason this PV and Haru's anime design makes me think of Gintama (don't worry, I know the premise). It looks good, IMO.

Does anyone know if this is one or two cour?

RainbowMagnet

2012-09-25, 10:12

MisaoFan

2012-09-26, 12:04

Trailer can be found over here : http://6109.jp/tk-asako/

Not that much new footage though.

I watched both the new PV and the CM. The animation and colors reminds me of Sengoku Collection (which is also animated by Brain's Base), but I still have random feelings in my mind literally.

andromeda0201

2012-09-27, 01:09

Count me in! I haven't been into a good shoujo romcom for ages and reverse harem game adaptations are starting to make me lose faith :heh:

The cover reminds me of Beast Master and hearing that the female lead is a badass nerd definitely adds heaps of bonus points..
I'm sold!

mistress_kisara

2012-09-28, 03:01

http://s16.postimage.org/af9y1i2vl/thumb01_06.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/af9y1i2vl/)

http://s16.postimage.org/4fm6xui35/thumb01_05.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/4fm6xui35/)

http://s16.postimage.org/e1fre598x/thumb01_04.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/e1fre598x/)

http://s16.postimage.org/vsrdslonl/thumb01_03.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/vsrdslonl/)

http://s16.postimage.org/3tx81qn0x/thumb01_02.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/3tx81qn0x/)

http://s16.postimage.org/v5sh32rrl/thumb01_01.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/v5sh32rrl/)

Cut scenes from the 1st episode

RainbowMagnet

2012-09-29, 14:56

More images over here : http://ascii.jp/elem/000/000/730/730707/index-2.html#eid730041

I really love the backgrounds.

http://i.imgur.com/HR4Dt.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ucpDJ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/B3pCf.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/G43qR.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/aGnpU.jpg

leokiko

2012-09-29, 14:58

FUCK, she's cute :heh:

RainbowMagnet

2012-09-29, 15:04

I should've probably included this in my previous post, but a new CM came out : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs0Fqsmvju8

It features a snippet of the opening song. All the animation is re-used though

mistress_kisara

2012-10-01, 10:20

Crunchyroll just grabbed airing in a few hours :P

RainbowMagnet

2012-10-01, 10:23

Crunchyroll just grabbed airing in a few hours :P

They're naming it My Little Monster? lol what.

mistress_kisara

2012-10-01, 10:30

They're naming it My Little Monster? lol what.

IKR!? It should have been "The Monster Next to Me" :heh:

Utsuro no Hako

2012-10-01, 11:29

IKR!? It should have been "The Monster Next to Me" :heh:

What do you expect from the people who translated the latest episode of SAO from "Naraku no Fuchi" (The Depths of Hell/The Pit of Hell) to "The Edge of Hell's Abyss"? I don't know which is worse -- letting the Japanese translate titles (Horizon on the Middle of Nowhere) or CR.

RainbowMagnet

2012-10-01, 13:01

Holy shit, has this ever been confirmed for 13 episodes or something? It's like they're trying to pull a Sakamichi no Apollon (not really, but you know what I mean)

So far they've adapted the first two chapters, which is ~100 pages in 1 episode

Oh well, atleast the opening looks great. Voices took some time to get used to, but other than that the episode was perfect.

miroku2192

2012-10-01, 13:04

What do you expect from the people who translated the latest episode of SAO from "Naraku no Fuchi" (The Depths of Hell/The Pit of Hell) to "The Edge of Hell's Abyss"? I don't know which is worse -- letting the Japanese translate titles (Horizon on the Middle of Nowhere) or CR.

You know why it got translated into "The Edge of Hell's Abyss"? Because they were lazy and used google translate --> ならくのふち [naraku no fuchi] --> gives you "The edge of the abyss".

Get it? They were LAZY.

leokiko

2012-10-01, 13:25

Kinda rushed, but still good. Beginning of the manga is entertaining so it's not like I wasn't expecting that. The backgrounds are beautiful.

ars89

2012-10-01, 13:36

Count me in, thoroughly enjoyed the first 1.

Witch of Uncertainty

2012-10-01, 13:45

Loved the episode. And the ending song was AWESOME!! :D
Can't wait for the next episode..:cool:

ookamigirl

2012-10-01, 13:46

Shizuku & the forever absent Yoshida.
Haru looks like the most interesting character of the all.
That guy seems to have a lot of mischanneled energy.
The dry ice girl meets volcano hot guy. They'd make a good couple.
Haru is really weak & naive when someone mentions the word Tomodachi.
Weird guy + weird girl = even weirder relationship.
Their love <-> hate relationship is just awesome!!!
The Haru character really looks like Oreki from Hyouka though..

EroKing

2012-10-01, 13:58

http://i.imgur.com/o8Aol.jpg
This had more events than 2 seasons of Kimi no Todoke combined imo and sometimes I really like this kind of pace :p

Haak

2012-10-01, 14:37

That was very rushed but still incredibly enjoyable.

I have to say that Shizuku is one incredibly patient girl for putting up with that much jackassery on a daily basis but as long as she's fine with it. Haru can be pretty funny in his own way too.

totoum

2012-10-01, 15:01

http://i.imgur.com/o8Aol.jpg
This had more events than 2 seasons of Kimi no Todoke combined imo and sometimes I really like this kind of pace :p

Same thing here,I admit I wouldn't have minded if things were a bit slower but I can overlook it and I much rather have this rushed pace than something like kimi ni todoke.So even if I imagine it won't suite everyone it's fine by me.

Anyway I look forward to watching these two every week,they're a riot!

Sackett

2012-10-01, 15:08

From what I've seen, shoujo typically is either a "twice shy" couple slowly gets to know each other, or "good girl redeems bad boy."

"Guy is an idiot, girls are confusing" is usually a shonen romance thing.

This one has some of those "good girl redeems bad boy" vibes, but it isn't really, it's "guy is an idiot" told from the girl's perspective.

Irenicus

2012-10-01, 15:13

That's...a lot of things to happen in one episode.

But for some reason I'm okay with that.

Mura

2012-10-01, 15:19

Pretty entertaining first episode, that ending was great. Wonder if that was her first kiss.:heh:

Blaat

2012-10-01, 15:33

I feel like they just condensed a single season into a single episode. I really hope the pacing slows down in the next episode because while I thought the episode was okayish I feel like I would have loved this if it were drawn out more.

kuromitsu

2012-10-01, 16:09

I haven't read the manga so I don't know if it's the same there, but in this episode the pacing was totally off. :/ Things were moving way too fast, and I don't mean the last part (that wasn't surprising, Haru is supposed to be weird, after all) but their whole relationship, especially on Shizuku's part.

Also, this is totally subjective, but I'd been expecting something more than "lonely, overly-serious girl meets lonely, rough-talking boy with a temper and an unexpected soft side, they make each other come out of their respective shell." Like, something new? more interesting? When I heard the first "temee" come out of Haru's mouth I automatically went "oh no, don't tell me he's one of those"... :/

At this point I feel I already know everything about these two characters, and I'm more interested in the others, who unfortunately didn't appear much. :/ I hope they'll have more substantial roles in the next episode, if not I'll probably end up dropping this series. (Then again, I can already tell that the blond guy is going to be the resident ateuma rival for Shizuku's affections, of course without any real chance.)

That said, I really want to continue this series because Tomatsu Haruka was pretty good as Shizuku, and I want to hear all the other seiyuu, too.

blakstealth

2012-10-01, 16:23

My gawd, the art and animation are so pretty and vibrant in colorz.

Dr. Casey

2012-10-01, 16:24

That's...a lot of things to happen in one episode.

But for some reason I'm okay with that.

:heh:

It was certainly a whirlwind of an episode, to the point where some of the emotional moments fell flat (I think this might've been better served as two episodes)... but incredibly entertaining just the same. Definitely roped me into being a fan right off the bat.

sudolicious

2012-10-01, 16:29

blakstealth

2012-10-01, 16:57

I looked at a larger version of the key art again, and noticed that the rooster is laying a baseball lawl. Gotta love the small things...

Dop

2012-10-01, 17:18

Well, we could have done without the rape reference, but on the whole that was a refreshing change in as much as the guy kisses the girl in the first episode rather than um-ing and ah-ing about it for an entire series (or two).

The thing that strikes me about Haru is that they reveal how he's not stupid. He pointed out the mistake in Shizuku's work, and was the guy who got the highest score so was supposed to give a speech in the opening ceremony. I get the impression he's possibly one of those people who are 'book smart' but are socially inept and have little in the way of common sense.

So yeah, one negative point but other than that I really liked it.

Sakanaka Shouko

2012-10-01, 17:38

I loved this first episode, it was cute, entertaining and warm. I'll definitely follow this series.

iCK

2012-10-01, 17:38

Pretty entertaining first episode, that ending was great. Wonder if that was her first kiss.:heh:

Considering that Haru was the first one to confess love to Shizuku, it is probably her first kiss.

Arya

2012-10-01, 17:55

Same thing here,I admit I wouldn't have minded if things were a bit slower but I can overlook it and I much rather have this rushed pace than something like kimi ni todoke.So even if I imagine it won't suite everyone it's fine by me.

Anyway I look forward to watching these two every week,they're a riot!
Yep, definitely something in-between would have been better, but having to choose, I'd choose this fast pace over kimi ni todoke everyday of the year. :)
Hopefully they will slow down just a bit now they introduced the characters and setting.

HandofFate

2012-10-01, 19:00

Interesting episode.
Look the main girl and her inner monologing, guy kind meh.

Character designs are very well done, even the background characters have unique features. Feels a lot like kare kano.

I laughed how Shizuku seems to always keep being kidnapped, be funny if that's a recurring gag.

I liked when those random guys grabbed her near the middle of the episode, and those girls tried feeding her lol.

Not a bad 1st episode. I didn't find any particularly huge problems with the pacing. There was an intro. to characters, buildup of time spent, climax at end. Pretty standard.
Took a brief look at the a few manga chapters, imo, this is one of those series where the anime improves on the manga. The manga design and flow is so sloppy imo. Anyway, looking forward to the next episode, and hopefully some new cast members.

Excorsism

2012-10-01, 19:36

Liked the brief appearance Asako and Sasayan got. Asako's so cute with her reactions.

Chaos2Frozen

2012-10-01, 19:43

Lightning Bolt Shoujo Romance :D

Damn that kiss at the end :eyespin:

Kirarakim

2012-10-01, 19:57

The plot line in the ep was a bit iffy for me but I have to say I really liked both the main leads, and that is as good of a start as any for a romance series for me.

Amoiro Nguyen

2012-10-01, 20:35

I enjoyed the episode, the characters are interesting and looks like it's gonna be a nice anime to follow. I'm fond of these light-hearted animes. :smile:

firetiger027

2012-10-01, 21:14

I liked the first episode and I don't think it moved too fast. I don't think about two chapters an episode seems like they're moving too fast? Obviously other stuff happens because the manga goes on for 9 1/2 more volumes at least.

DragoonKain3

2012-10-01, 21:30

I always have high regard for guys who has guts to steal a forceful kiss. Yes I know it's wrong, but man, I respect the male lead for having balls of steel. That alone made the episode for me.

Pacing? I kinda like it actually. I prefer romance on a faster note, if only because most others just take their goddam time. Just taking for example, this season's Bakuman or heaven forbid typical harem anime like this season's Hayate... not that those aren't enjoyable, just want a change of pace. :heh:

So first confession and first kiss in the very first episode? Yeah, I'm in.

NoemiChan

2012-10-01, 21:46

Good first episode. The Kissing was great!!!

Sackett

2012-10-01, 21:52

Kirarakim

2012-10-01, 22:00

I expect that there will be a reaction next week with a feeling that they moved too fast resulting in them backing away again, and then spending the next 11 episodes in relationship stasis because they're afraid of moving too fast.

Either that or they will stay together but other characters will come in making them jealous & distrustful.

Well I am sure there is going to be drama and that is usually where romance series fail for me. Hopefully this series will come through because I really want to enjoy it.

RegalStar

2012-10-01, 22:43

Haru actually kind of reminds me of someone I know, who is not the easiest person to deal with =( But they're good people. And Shizuku's reactions are really funny, so this is pretty entertaining. Not bad first impression.

garbage

2012-10-01, 23:31

hay! what's MAKA doing with OREKI??? :P

they're different of course just looks
but seriously this could really be very good, first episode was quite funny. no complaints here

Johnny

2012-10-01, 23:50

Pacing wise was right along with how it went in the manga, too. It covered chapters one and two. Also stayed true throughout with only switching a few things here and there...

Liked the voice actors for both since it's a hit or miss type thing for me. Definitely will be watching this one...

Asahi

2012-10-02, 00:38

Definitely a must watch for me. I love how it stays true to the manga. After all, this is a manga about accepting one's flaws and other's, and what it means to truly love and treasure someone.

The kiss looks great in the anime.

serenade_beta

2012-10-02, 01:05

The times my eyes become glazed when I wonder why men(otaku)-aimed manga are so boring and shojo-manga are interesting. At least I felt that way when I watched this anime (the other Kamisama one brought me back to reality though).

Anyways, the pacing was lightning fast and tried to introduce the setting from start to finish in one episode, which I can't really say I liked. However, I did like the anime.
Original? Maybe not so much, but I did feel some attraction to the anime and female character and it feels like a good light-hearted series, so a thumbs-up from me. (The guy was too much of a lunatic though)
Definitely will watch this.

Tenoia

2012-10-02, 01:48

The pacing for this first episode was so fast it made my head spin, which makes me definitely interested in the upcoming episodes. I also really enjoy the art and visuals. Music wasn't too notable, but that's nothing to worry about really.

I think I'm hooked, guys.

Julio C

2012-10-02, 02:05

That was the fastest paced show I ever seen so far. I'll give it two more episodes.

Guardian Enzo

2012-10-02, 02:37

Romance anime with roosters - we have a good precedent there.

~Yami~

2012-10-02, 04:25

just watch the first episode.... laughed too much....

Shizuku's monologue remind me with Araragi Koyomi from Monogatari series...
while Haru is truly a beast... put the collar on him!!! :heh:

that hugging... that kiss... hahaha....

ahelo

2012-10-02, 06:15

Tomatsu's portrayal of Shizuku completely hits all the right notes. My god, this adaptation looks absolutely gorgeous!

blewin

2012-10-02, 06:43

oh, I like this. The art is great! and the monologue too. Haru is weird... like a little kid not knowing much about anything, though Shizuku is kind of the same but only in a different way. Can't wait to see how their relationship develops and how other new characters will come into play here.

Kanon

2012-10-02, 06:57

There was enough content in this one episode for a full cour :heh:

That said, I didn't mind the fast pace. It was quite refreshing not to see them tiptoe around each other for 13 episodes, in fact. I enjoyed both main characters, whether it be their designs or their personalities. Haruka Tomatsu did a terrific job as Shizuku. She never fails to impress me even after all these years.

I'm curious to see where the story is going to go now. I hope they won't backtrack.

Qilin

2012-10-02, 07:47

It's been a while since I've seen shoujo romantic comedy done straight. That said, I'm enjoying this one so far.

It's pretty upbeat so far (disregarding Haru's multiple acts of indiscretion). I just hope that this won't be dragged around by meaningless drama. Also, the main pair seems likable enough. Haru is innocent and relatively clueless (not to mention prone to sexual harassment), and Shizuku is a cold, serious study freak. But mainly, I like how refreshingly frank they both are with their feelings. Where other shows in the same genre wade around the pond for ages, this one goes straight for the kill.

But then again, I'm just not liking the "Shizuku narrates everything" approach. Her thoughts just aren't all that interesting, though I do like her as character. I'll guess just wait an see if this improves. I already know how things will turn out since I've already caught up to the manga, but the question here is the execution.

Insane

2012-10-02, 08:00

LOL why do i like this anime? I,ve seen this kind of weird combination between hilarious dude and overly serious girl before, but to say that this anime is good would be an understatement. In fact this anime is EPIC! Man, my opinion about shoujo manga changed drastically after watching this super hilarious episode!

halibonga

2012-10-02, 08:25

damn that first ep was incredibly enjoyable, and fast-paced haha, lot of you are referring to the manga, but since i m totally satisfied with this adaptation, guess theres no need to check out manga.

n120cky

2012-10-02, 09:45

This an anime that has power on character personality, I only hope they can deliver the characters development well, especially Shizuku (as main narrator) she got great personality to build. To me it's like watching Suzumiya Haruhi but with lack of plot.

articuzwolf

2012-10-02, 09:56

renari

2012-10-02, 12:33

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb8yutdBCP1rta6jko1_500.gif

renari

2012-10-02, 13:01

http://s3.zerochan.net/Tonari.No.Kaibutsu-kun.600.1258408.jpg

kuromitsu

2012-10-02, 13:39

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb8yutdBCP1rta6jko1_500.gif
^
Aaand there goes what little interest I had in the main romance. :heh: Let me guess, Yamaken first thought Shizuku was plain and boring, and he treated her coldly, but then he had to spend time with her and he started seeing her in a different light, eventually realizing that she's a great person? :heh: The turning point, hm, maybe she she stood up for someone against him again? (Though if Yamaken managed to get to this point that means he's doing better than most "love rivals"...)

I really hope he and the side characters will be interesting, I really want to hear Terashima Takuma, Oosaka Ryouta et al...

Excorsism

2012-10-02, 15:25

a very very good start, I tried to read the manga couple weeks ago but I decided not to since shoujo/josei art in manga doesn't really appeal me

heck my decision was correct, now I can fully enjoy this series till the end

however the problem is how they are gonna end it later? Original Ending? End it normally with open ending faithfully to manga?

unlike last season natsuyuki rendezvous, the manga is still ongoing and we will probably only have 1-cour series

not to mention Brain Base rarely make a sequel for other series than Natsume :(

PS: now I have no doubt that Haruka Tomatsu will be able to voice Morgiana perfectly in Magi ;)

If they want to end the note on a Shizuku/Haru note, there are a couple spots down the road that would make for a good place to end the first series. And doing an original ending in this kind of series won't affect much at all anyway.

Now that this series is adapted, where's my Taiyou no Ie adaptation Brains Base!?

For me, the characters make this series and if Brains Base decides to emphasize only Shizuku/Haru's relationship, I'm going to be real disappointed. I have faith they'll give our other two the same amount of spotlight as well! :D

dredmorte

2012-10-02, 16:56

HandofFate

2012-10-02, 18:33

its not rape if the girl is fine with it.

mistress_kisara

2012-10-02, 18:39

Sackett

2012-10-02, 18:40

I kinda liked the episode, even though it was disturbing in a weird, unusual, kinda of way.

It's not a romance between a boy and a girl.

It's a romance between a geeky obssessed girl with stockholm syndrome and an autistic psycothic rapist kidnaper genius boy... I actually had a lot more adjectives in my mind but I figured you guys get the idea. There is something seriously wrong with the MC's head.

Well... it is probably the most positive attention she's ever gotten from a boy. That has to be flattering on some level.

Irenicus

2012-10-02, 22:47

For me, the characters make this series and if Brains Base decides to emphasize only Shizuku/Haru's relationship, I'm going to be real disappointed. I have faith they'll give our other two the same amount of spotlight as well! :D
Don't you dare forget Yamaken!

Everything is better with Yamaken.

It's a romance between a geeky obssessed girl with stockholm syndrome and an autistic psycothic rapist kidnaper genius boy... I actually had a lot more adjectives in my mind but I figured you guys get the idea. There is something seriously wrong with the MC's head.
Whoa, easy. Haru ain't so bad. He's got a few screws loose, but IMO Shizuku can just kick his ass and tighten them right back in. She doesn't give out that typical doormat shoujo heroine feel at all. Also not getting the "obsessed" part; what is she obsessed about?

Dr. Casey

2012-10-02, 22:49

Also not getting the "obsessed" part; what is she obsessed about?

Studying. :p

Irenicus

2012-10-02, 22:51

Studying.
Okay, you win. :heh:

Though we can just consider Haru's intrusion to be an opportunity to loosen her up.

Insane

2012-10-02, 22:53

There must be screw loose in that guy's brain. Heck, he had no qualms to strip himself in public!

Quadratic

2012-10-03, 01:40

Aside from the rape threat and bloody nose knockdown (was a bit WTF for me), this show definitely looks like a hit for me.
Like Usagi Drop & Chihayafuru, lovable characters and lovable interactions (though those shows were josei targeted whereas this is shoujo targeted).

"That's probably not a stray!"

On my must watch list now.

ahelo

2012-10-03, 01:42

Don't you dare forget Yamaken!

Everything is better with Yamaken.

HELL YEAH TO THIS.

Anyway, there's been a lot of talk with regards to Haru's character and actions in this episode. The fact that he literally said "I'm going to rape you" to Shizuku (translation is correct) is very unnerving in many levels . But yeah, he is supposed to be creepy and socially awkward (and he probably doesn't have much distinction with regards to treating males and females differently) so it does justify things a bit. And it's not like the entire episode reveled on Haru's sexual intentions. . . just his overall creepiness.

Shizuku's portrayal in this adaptation is pretty darn awesome though. Tomatsu's awesome voice acting is really shown in Shizuku's internal monologues. I laughed at the scene where she couldn't hit the baseball (I remember her Tomatsu Haruka voicing Aoba so I lol'd a bit).

Anime needs more shoujo.

OceanBlue

2012-10-03, 02:04

I kinda liked the episode, even though it was disturbing in a weird, unusual, kinda of way.

It's not a romance between a boy and a girl.

It's a romance between a geeky obssessed girl with stockholm syndrome and an autistic psycothic rapist kidnaper genius boy... I actually had a lot more adjectives in my mind but I figured you guys get the idea. There is something seriously wrong with the MC's head.

Haha, I actually kinda was thinking the same thing :heh:.

Overall, the episode was kinda too fast-paced for my tastes, but it was still good. I'm definitely interested enough to watch the next episode now that I have a good sense of the two main characters.

justinstrife

2012-10-03, 02:22

Aside from the rape threat and bloody nose knockdown (was a bit WTF for me), this show definitely looks like a hit for me.
Like Usagi Drop & Chihayafuru, lovable characters and lovable interactions (though those shows were josei targeted whereas this is shoujo targeted).

On my must watch list now.

Those were the only two parts I didn't like about this episode. The rest of it was awesome. Looking forward to future episodes.

NoemiChan

2012-10-03, 02:44

.... bloody nose knockdown (was a bit WTF for me),

I want to punch him for not caring...:heh:

Aesthetic Shampoo

2012-10-03, 04:52

I want to punch him for not caring...:heh:

I think the point was that he was so intent on "saving" her that he didn't notice.

Von Himmel

2012-10-03, 06:04

I think the pacing is still fine. I mean, it's faster than the original manga but it isn't that messed up and still easy to follow. I was a bit troubled with the beginning part where Natsume was crying though :(

Also, who voiced Shizuku? She did an excellent job at it.

Sumeragi

2012-10-03, 11:57

The first episode was rushed, but I figure they did it to make room for some of the interactions that will come up after the first stage.

Kirarakim

2012-10-03, 12:03

I have to admit, I didn't even notice the rape line until people started mentioning it. But if I had noticed I would have been unnerved by the line.

Obviously it's a small thing & we know Haru wasn't going to rape her & yes he's socially awkward, but certainly there were better ways to show this. In general I don't like when rape is used in fiction. And certainly not when your main guy mentions it to your main girl.

I will look at it as a small misstep in writing, not a reflection on Haru though.

Sumeragi

2012-10-03, 12:16

I would say it reflects on how socially inept Haru is in the first place.

Kaioshin Sama

2012-10-03, 13:09

Romance is usually a pretty tough genre for me but I checked this out anyway. I definitely have to agree that it was pretty fast, it was almost like 3/4 of a shojo romance arc in one episode. You had the initial dislike and portrayal as being at odds, the common ground phase, the treats her like shit phase, the finds out he's a really interesting guy phase and the awkward sort of breakup phase all within 22 minutes. Other that that I'm not really sure what else to say other than I'm at least interested on seeing the second episode because I literally have no idea where they'll go from here given how much of the typical ground got covered in one episode.

Kirarakim

2012-10-03, 13:13

I would say it reflects on how socially inept Haru is in the first place.

Yes I get this is what the writing was trying to do but I think there are less offensive ways to this. Certainly many other things Haru did clued me in on this.

Anyways to clarify what I meant is its an unfortunate line but it doesn't change my feelings about Haru (that he is a good guy). So that is what I meant when I said its a reflection on the writing not the character.

Guardian Enzo

2012-10-03, 13:18

I totally get why people are offended by the rape reference. And it really does seem shocking and out of place. I'm going to give the series a chance to show where it's going with this before I dismiss it altogether, both - selfishly - because I liked the episode, but also because I think that comment represented an unwise choice of words rather than a trivialization of the issue. I think the point is to show that Haru is seriously messed up, totally clueless socially and operates with the mindset of a grade-schooler in the body of a high-schooler. He's like an idiot savant, as I see him, probably with some sort of behavior disorder or even possibly a disability in the Aspergers family (not that I expect a serious exploration of this). I think the intent was to show the audience early on that this kid was seriously off, but the chosen method was unwise.

That said, anyone that wants to drop it is certainly justified in doing so. I chose not to for the reasons stated above.

Kirarakim

2012-10-03, 13:32

I am not planning to drop the series over it either. I don't like it but its one unfortunate misstep. In general I liked the interaction between the two main characters.

Lukeman1884

2012-10-03, 13:36

Utsuro no Hako

2012-10-03, 14:21

Midonin

2012-10-03, 14:29

They do have a way for you to provide feedback and point out errors in their translation.

SQA

2012-10-03, 17:08

Someone on another forum suggested the rape line is a bad translation -- apparently the term he used can mean rape but also has a more general meaning of, "I'll mess you up." And given the quality of Crunchyroll translations...

From the work of a few people around, "rape" in this translation would be acceptable for what he said. I don't think it's quite as accurate as that, given the implications. From an American English perspective, "Or you'll get f***ed" would probably cover the contexts better.

Even given the dictionary definitions, and the likely colloquialistic nature in Japanese, there is ambiguity but it's a bad outcome and violent, in result. Switching from "rape" to "f***" would add that ambiguity back to the English. Which is something of a hilarious proposition, as I'm arguing the translation would have been "better" if it was, generally considered, more inappropriate to say.

Still, it's mostly beside the point. The point was to shock the reader/audience with Haru's statement and contrast it against his actions right after that. It worked perfectly. So, mission accomplished there. It'll also probably increase CrunchyRoll's viewership of the specific episode. Might even give it enough notoriety that it gets licensed for DVD release (though I don't think the kerfuffle is that big).

alluka

2012-10-03, 17:28

Yeah, the rape statement was a bit too over-the-top, but when you put it in the context of being said by a guy who thought that gym=naked time, it kinda makes it slightly less disturbing. And it seemed like the girl didn't really believe him either, or else she would've turned tail and ran the second he went solid snake on her. (The box, not the innuendo)
True. It's like he doesn't think before speaking or acting. I hope he overcomes this after.

I loved this episode. It's so beautiful, so colorful and the animation is fantastic :love:
As for the characters, Shizuku is interesting. Haru is kind of dumb (hilariously dumb) so I'm looking forward to the evolution of their relationship (and a character develpment for Haru's part, and I WANT THEM TO EXPLAIN WHY THIS GUY WHO'S NEVER AT SCHOOL MADE IT 1ST PLACE IN EXAMS!)

Looking forward to the next episode!

Gomenasai

2012-10-03, 17:46

Good first ep. I like how he was asking for help because he was being robbed, yet he was the one beating the guys up.

nojay

2012-10-03, 18:57

Easter Egg -- the textbook Mizutani-san was working on when she got punched in the face is an English study book, open at lesson 3 entitled "The next monster - episode 1". It looks like a script from the anime in bad English along with her written notes. 20:23 into the episode.

Bismut

2012-10-03, 22:00

i liked the episode very much!.
Indeed, it has been a long time before I watch an awesome first episode of an anime.

Master_Yoma

2012-10-03, 22:03

Well this is odd a delinquent guy and a girl that studies to much it just seems like the odd couple

topboy

2012-10-03, 23:17

So this is Hyouka 2,Oreki is now man up ten folds.

FlareKnight

2012-10-04, 07:37

Well this episode proved how easy it is to kidnap people. Just grab someone and nobody notices.....

But what an odd first episode there. Almost seems like this guy needs that kind of weird personality though. Otherwise he'd be an overly athletic person who also happens to be a genius. I'd have to hate the guy if he wasn't absolutely bizarre :heh:.

zeniselv

2012-10-04, 15:37

i decided to watch this just because this season seem very poor to me and some of the premiers had dissapointed me, and i got a very pleasant surprise.

thundrakkon

2012-10-05, 16:22

It's a nice show so far, with a few shocking elements that have been mentioned on this board. As long as it keeps up this pace, it should be a joy to watch.

I WANT THEM TO EXPLAIN WHY THIS GUY WHO'S NEVER AT SCHOOL MADE IT 1ST PLACE IN EXAMS!)

It seems like he is a natural genius or autistic savant. He does not normally study, apparently, but understands things very easily. Hence, his comment that it is not that hard.

ThereminVox

2012-10-05, 19:48

It seems like he is a natural genius or autistic savant. He does not normally study, apparently, but understands things very easily. Hence, his comment that it is not that hard.

It wasn't really clear, but I got the impression that his top marks were from when he entered the school, meaning that his high placement and speech happened before he left school. Of course, given the sort of character he is, I wouldn't be surprised to learn that his little sabbatical completely failed to lower his grades at all, if only because it would probably infuriate the lead girl.

Sackett

2012-10-05, 22:31

My guess would be that he never even needed to go to highschool, he's so far advanced. But he wanted to make friends so he decided to go to highschool- and then it all ended in disaster on the first day.

Deliciously ironic

totoum

2012-10-06, 02:10

Of course, given the sort of character he is, I wouldn't be surprised to learn that his little sabbatical completely failed to lower his grades at all, if only because it would probably infuriate the lead girl.

Well she beat him at the midterm exams,he was still second though.

Excorsism

2012-10-06, 02:19

Someone on another forum suggested the rape line is a bad translation -- apparently the term he used can mean rape but also has a more general meaning of, "I'll mess you up." And given the quality of Crunchyroll translations...

The kanji in particular used in the manga was 犯す (okasu). And it just so happens that this could mean to rape; to violate. I imagine if they author wanted to imply "messing someone up," they'd go with 侵す (okasu) instead but that's just based on what on the definitions I've seen. Need a real authentic Japanese speaker to clarify it in the end. This language, man... :heh:

mistress_kisara

2012-10-06, 07:34

Screencaps for episode 2 :D

http://www.tk-anime.info/story/img/thumb02_01.jpg

http://www.tk-anime.info/story/img/thumb02_02.jpg

http://www.tk-anime.info/story/img/thumb02_03.jpg

http://www.tk-anime.info/story/img/thumb02_04.jpg

http://www.tk-anime.info/story/img/thumb02_05.jpg

http://www.tk-anime.info/story/img/thumb02_06.jpg

Kaoru Chujo

2012-10-06, 16:29

I like the manga, and this is a pretty good adaptation so far: very quick, but that works for me in this case. Tomacchan is conveying the lead girl pretty well. And the guy is as in the manga.

I didn't like the "rape" thing, but it was so outlandish that I could manage not to take it seriously. And I suspect it feels different in the Japanese. It did get across how out of it the guy is.

royrbff

2012-10-06, 20:31

Pretty good first episode! this is gonna be my dose of shoujo for the season.
There were little things in the episode that made me remember Karekano.

Shimapan

2012-10-06, 21:25

Just watched the first episode today and didn't expect much, but liked it much more than I thought I would :D

Haru is really hilarious. I think that he might be a savant, getting super grades without doing much for it and even after missing school for some time. Behaviourwise though, he's still very childish and naive.

Shizuku is just as anti-social as he is, but for a different reason, she's a study-a-holic.

I think what Haru said, while drastic, fit its purpose very well to outline Haru's mental state. He's got serious issues, and having him use such drastic terms underlined that very well.
犯す can indeed men "rape". Here's the full entry from Kiten (http://edu.kde.org/applications/language/kiten/):
犯すおかす (v5s,vt) (1) to commit (e.g. crime); to perpetrate; (2) to transgress; to contravene; (3) to violate; to ravish; to rape; to deflower

I think his rough manner of speaking and such is just something he copied from the "friends" he used to hang around with before, which seem to be some nasty delinquents. Being as naive as he is, he probably tought nothing of it adapting their manner of speech and mannerisms, without having any ill intentions.

Anyway, Together, they make for a very interesting couple :D
I'm curious to see how this will develop.

Interesting tidbit: Read the Engrish that Shizuku wrote in her notebook when she was kidnapped by those thugs. Comedy gold! :D

http://t.imgbox.com/adx2Mz31.jpg (http://imgbox.com/adx2Mz31)

Mizutani Shizuku is batting which does not enter usually
It was coming to the center.

"that me although I am Mizutani Is Mr Yoshida here?"
If it is right "Haru?" The look turned in order that
the man in char- acter (sic!) with an employee may show the
place of "Yoshida Haru" The man has rolled with a blunt
sound from the point. It has bled from the nose
Since there is likely to be no intention to rise, roll
somehow Seemingly, it has fainted as it is.

Also while looking at a man, there is nothing, and angry voice.

If *that* is the English of the girl who is the best in her year, I really don't want to see the English of those who are worse than her XD

KaoruAoiShiho

2012-10-08, 08:37

Based on the supposed ambiguity it sounds like violate would've been the better word to use?

aohige

2012-10-08, 09:10

^there's no room for ambiguity.

犯す means "rape" when a man is saying to a woman. There is no alternative.
The context of commiting a crime is used when it's said in such contextual manner, such as an statement of action of crime is being commited.

But when it's used as a verb for an action done by individual to another, it means "rape".
Just because a word has multiple meanings doesn't mean they apply disregarding context.

tl;dr, yes, it means rape. No alternative meaning in the way it was used.
There's no ambiguity, none.

BTW, loved the first episode, though a little too heavy on guy-moe for my taste. :heh:
Hilarious episode, but I was half expecing some Fujiko Fujio A references due to the title completely taking its name from his work. :uhoh:

ookamigirl

2012-10-08, 13:21

That guy is a total good-hearted airhead.
She is sooo totally in love with him it's ROFL!
Haru & Shizuku such a weird, yet really well suited couple.
Hope this isn't turning into Sket Dance....
Looks like Shizuku was going through all the hoops of being in love.
That sure was a new and unusual experience for her.

Haak

2012-10-08, 13:46

Episode 2

God these characters are hilarious. I'm totally over that rape comment in the last episode. These characters have already won me over.

RainbowMagnet

2012-10-08, 13:46

Fuck yeah my favourite characters have arrived!

Great episode. I'm glad they slowed down the pace this time.

Natsume's chicken song at the end and the fried chicken bit were my favourite parts, although I thought that the whole episode was hilarious.

ars89

2012-10-08, 14:00

Glad they slowed the pace down. So Shizuku is beginning to change. Really liked the at the end when Haru didn't wake her and let her sleep on his leg. Oh man Natsume is another crazy one. The rooster is awesome.

EroKing

2012-10-08, 14:03

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e208/trunks101/tn.jpg

Fuck yeah my favourite characters have arrived!

Great episode. I'm glad they slowed down the pace this time.

Natsume's chicken song at the end and the fried chicken bit were my favourite parts, although I thought that the whole episode was hilarious.

No kidding :heh:
Chicken, chicken, chicken~ Chicken, chicken~ ITADAKIMASU~!
:heh: :heh:

blakstealth

2012-10-08, 14:34

That chicken song at the end. xD

She seems like a pretty cool character, and so is the rooster. Episode 2 Definitely worth the wait.

Blaat

2012-10-08, 15:06

Episode 2

God these characters are hilarious. I'm totally over that rape comment in the last episode. These characters have already won me over.Exactly how I feel.

Kanon

2012-10-08, 15:09

Haru's "I would totally do you" almost made me choke. That guy is so spontaneous, he just speaks whatever goes through his mind.

The pace has slowed down a bit from last week, but things are still progressing rather fast. I didn't expect Shizuku to acknowledge -much less confess- her love to Haru so soon. So, what now? The best way to the show going is to bring in more characters, rival characters to be exact.

Speaking of new characters, the new chick was pretty funny. I hope she will be a regular. She was apparently voiced by a newcomer, she made a nice impression on me. She has a great voice and her performance was fairly good. Looking forward to hearing more of her.

HandofFate

2012-10-08, 15:31

Natsume was pretty funny. Many facial expressions, and changes in tone of voice was really enjoyable to listen to.

Anyone catch the glimpses of the japanese pages of the online community natsume belonged to? Any hints on what kind of community it was from the visible japanese text on the website?

Mizu girl enjoyable as usual. Her character is really developed and she feels authentic so far. Not sure about Haru though, he doesn't really have the presence of a real character yet, just a device to get reactions and growth out of the main girl. Wonder if any future episode will focus on conflict centered on him that isn't joke-oriented.

kuromitsu

2012-10-08, 15:59

Anyone catch the glimpses of the japanese pages of the online community natsume belonged to? Any hints on what kind of community it was from the visible japanese text on the website?
It was too small for me to read properly, but from what I could see it was just a regular blog-type community.

I liked episode 2 more than ep 1, mostly because of the two new characters - Asako was cute and funny and Sasahara was voiced by Oosaka Ryouta whom I really want to hear more. Shizuku is also a nice character though for me it's mostly because her seiyuu is doing such a great job with her... otherwise her development in this ep was a bit too fast (I mean the last part -_-) how much time passed between her freaking out just by the thought of the kiss and being upset about realizing her budding feelings, to her lying with her head in Haru's lap without feeling nervous, and then confessing to him without batting an eyelash?)

Haru, though, is pulling the show down, at least for me. He's just... I don't want to say "unrealistic" because this is an anime after all, but he's so unreal. Sometimes he reminds me of Morita from Honey&Clover, but even he, easily the most outlandish character in Honey&Clover, felt much more real than Haru.

Arya

2012-10-08, 17:27

Nice episode, Natsume is hilarious :heh: when she puked ... :heh: I really liked her voice actress. And I'm liking Shizuku quite a bit, too. But I have to agree with HandofFate and kuromitsu about Haru, (even the Morita part). So far I can't feel him, he doesn't seem a real character so far, and for that reason I can't feel the romance part of the show either.
Anyways I liked the episode more than episode one.
I don't know if I got it right, but it seems that Shizuku started to have feeling for Haru (I can't take her confession too seriously anyways), but on the other hand Haru doesn't so much, or it's more that he is not truly well aware of his feelings. Anyways it's hard to say given the kind of character he is. :heh: Maybe it's like they are confessing their feelings in advance, due to their lack of experience (?), sort of.

sikvod00

2012-10-08, 17:35

The expression on Shizuku's face after Haru said he'd totally do her was absolutely golden!:D

Amoiro Nguyen

2012-10-08, 17:59

This series is so cute. It's one of my favorites from this season.

FredFriendly

2012-10-08, 18:25

Episode 2 is chapter three of the manga in anime form, and very well done, indeed. Very faithful to the source, including Mitty's barb at her math-challenged father, as well as the half-price sticker offender, and, of course, her confession. If anyone felt that the pacing of the anime was still fast, it's due to the pacing of the manga itself, which the anime was simply reflecting.

My favorite bit of the episode, much improved over only two frames in the manga, was Mitty and Haru quick-stepping away from a Asako vomiting on the sidewalk.

On the other hand, like others, it did seem to me that that confession was pretty quick out of the gate for someone who had never had any friends, let alone a boyfriend.

mistress_kisara

2012-10-08, 18:45

LOL at the chicken song at the end!

DonQuigleone

2012-10-08, 18:52

Just watched the first episode, and I have to say it's probably the best 20 minutes of Shojo I've ever seen. However, I'm a bit worried about how the series will continue from here. The problem I always have with Shojo is that the plot ends out losing direction and starting to meander aimlessly, all the while keeping the central relationship on a slow burn with no progress. I hope the same doesn't happen here. Otherwise, the first episode really impressed me, and managed to thaw this jaded heart.

zeniselv

2012-10-08, 19:25

wow, those characters are amazing and absolutely hilarious, i have absolutely enjoyed every second of both episodes, im so glad i gave this anime a try.

Insane

2012-10-08, 19:36

No point in watching any more episodes of this wonderful series. It’s all done except for the wedding bells.

Holy cow! What a choker ending. Completely unexpected confession from her. Haru is, deep, very deep down inside, a good person – a good man who (appears) to understands Mizu, or rather cherishes her. He’s strong enough to guide her to do something that he know will be for her benefit, but he’s not overpowering her to do those things (like skipping class). This is a delicate balance attempted by many with their female companions, but few actually succeed in (and, yes I include myself in that bunch). It’s easy to intimidate someone to do something, but to gently persuade, to gain their trust and cooperation, very cool indeed. I’m not saying this is a perfect example; each character has their flaws. But there’s some genuine thoughtfulness to this series’ writing and it showed quite well in this episode.

I thought the chicken would be more of a stupid gag, but it showed Haru taking care of it, protecting it. I don’t know if Natsume was just for this episode, but, again, her particular dysfunction is/was acted out on-line with strangers. Like Haru’s fighting, Mizu’s obsessive studying, Natsume found her escape though anonymous meetings with strangers – a non-life if you will. With no real personal dynamics in her life, I wonder if Haru intentionally ruined her off-line meeting as his way of protecting her, too? To help her, in the only way he knew how, to grow?

I know, I know, it’s only two episodes. But I gotta say that some of the other highly-hyped shows this season have had much weaker starts than this series. Hopefully, this series will continue – now that we have a mutual confession between our main characters, I’m really curious where this will go!

My prime concern however........will that chicken survive this season?

Sackett

2012-10-08, 19:40

Haru, though, is pulling the show down, at least for me. He's just... I don't want to say "unrealistic" because this is an anime after all, but he's so unreal. Sometimes he reminds me of Morita from Honey&Clover, but even he, easily the most outlandish character in Honey&Clover, felt much more real than Haru.

It seemed to me that the romance isn't going too fast. It's been a few weeks at least.

Your comments on Haru made me suddenly realize- this is a gender switched Manic Pixie Dream Girl (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ManicPixieDreamGirl) plot.

Excorsism

2012-10-08, 20:23

I really adore Sasayan and Asako's voice actors. They fit their characters perfectly. Next week time machine where?

Natsume's chicken song was hilarious too. So adorable.

KyriaL

2012-10-08, 20:24

Gotta love the ever-important chicken. Thus far this show has a nice, light-hearted feel to it, which feels kind of similar to Amagami in a way, but just a little more 'detailed' and serious.
Surely this could be one of those gems of the season, unless it suddenly takes a turn for the worse.

Kirarakim

2012-10-08, 20:48

Another cute episode

I am thinking the series could work well if it doesn't just focus on Haru/Shizuku (I think the reverse pixie romance is spot on here) but focuses on widening their circle of friendship.

That is why I like the addition of Natsume. She is an interesting element to the group and I think just romance could get old. We will see where they go with this.

I realized Shizuku reminds me very much of Yukino from Kare Kano. Thankfully Haru does not remind me of Arima.

GDiddy

2012-10-08, 20:56

'Chicken chicken chicken...'

Wasn't expecting to watch this, but did after hearing how good it was.

Wacky bully loves straightlaced girl in a high school romance that doesn't make me facepalm? Sold. :D

Along with pretty gal who would be a NEET if she were a dude....and a chicken....

Damn, I might start getting back in shojo...between this and kamisama..

Insane

2012-10-08, 21:10

So can we expect Haru to bring in a cow and say it is lost next time?

Dr. Casey

2012-10-08, 22:16

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e208/trunks101/tn.jpg

"I would totally do you"

That makes two of us, Haru. That makes two of us.

And don't worry Don, this is most certainly not a Status Quo is God type of series.

Eclipze

2012-10-09, 00:54

Wacky bully loves straightlaced girl in a high school romance that doesn't make me facepalm? Sold. :D
Don't think Haru qualifies as a bully considering that he got suspended on the first day due to HITTING a bully.

Lota

2012-10-09, 00:57

I loved this episode :) And for those scared that there is nothing more for the characters to do, trust me, there are soooo many things left :D And I think Haru will become a true character soon enough, well at least he has in the manga.

Anyway, I wonder... those who have read the manga know... while it is cute and fun and stuff, it also has that... I can't really put my finger on it... melancholy feel to it. It never attempted to be deep or anything, but it does go to some... sad (?) places, and I just can't help but wonder if the anime will manage to convey that.

And I love Natsume, I'm glad that other people like her too :) I love Sasayan even more :D

Anyhoo, I hope the rest of the episodes will be just as enjoyable!

Archon_Wing

2012-10-09, 01:57

Well emotionally distant but competent and caring girls tend to appeal to me, though Monster-kun is a bit too wacky atm.

Also there's that random chicken. Hmm...

Lukeman1884

2012-10-09, 04:07

1. The confession from Shizuka was pretty unexpected this early on in the anime. I'm curious at this stage as to how this relationship is going to work though, I can't really see them as a normal couple holding hands and going on dates.

2. Haru's certainly got his sexual predator face sorted. That scene on the roof was creepy. It looked like he'd just drugged her or something.

3. How is 32/100 a pass?

kuromitsu

2012-10-09, 05:07

It seemed to me that the romance isn't going too fast. It's been a few weeks at least.
It still went by pretty fast, with not enough development. The episode went from Shizuku freaking out and being upset then nervous to her being completely OK with being intimately close to Haru and then confessing to him just like that. There were not enough scenes that show her getting used to her feelings and such. (I suppose this worked better in the manga, I've found that this sort of thing is usually easier to express in manga.)

Your comments on Haru made me suddenly realize- this is a gender switched Manic Pixie Dream Girl (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ManicPixieDreamGirl) plot.
You're right - it really is. :D Thing is, though, Haru is just too conveniently perfect, the way Manic Pixie Dream Girls usually are. Not in the sense of being flawless (obviously), but he's cute, he's crazy smart, he's utterly devoted (and pretty possessive from what I can see, I wonder if they'll address that or just play it as most other manga do, as a sign of how much the guy loves the girl and nothing more), laid-back and does things his own way, is tough and talks macho, but has a "surprisingly" soft side, confident enough to "lead" the relationship, I'm sure he also has an angsty past/family situation that will make us feel sorry for him, etc, etc etc... so far the other characters feel relatively realistic, but Haru is like a walking fantasy. :heh:

2. Haru's certainly got his sexual predator face sorted. That scene on the roof was creepy. It looked like he'd just drugged her or something.
Yeah, I'm sure it wasn't intended as such but it had all the wrong overtones. :heh: I wasn't bothered by the rape line in the first ep (soooo not getting into that debate, though) but that rooftop scene in this ep was pretty creepy, especially since it came out of the blue... for a moment I thought he really was doing something bad to her.

~Yami~

2012-10-09, 07:14

some points from episode 2 :

Natsume.... lol! I really like the seiyuu... it's matched with Natsume's character
Sasayan is also make his appearance
Shizuku's moe face.... ^^

about the confession, I believe in manga the confession should be in later chapter...
Is the anime following manga or this is original timeline/stories?

time flew fast... last episode = midterm exam... now the final exam already near (or maybe Shizuku just over exaggerates it?)

Insane

2012-10-09, 07:19

Two episodes, two confessions.

Confession is indeed a most common thing in all shoujo manga, but if it was done excessively.......makes the romance feels kinda awkward to me.

mitsuganae

2012-10-09, 15:24

I really hope this series doesn't go the same route as Kaichou wa Maid-sama, where an admirable heroine is constantly bested and rescued by an utterly possessive ass with a laughably unrealistic skill set. The whole exam score issue raised some alarms in this respect.

Otherwise, I think this series is a great ride so far. The characterization of the two leads is touching (and no tsundere, thank Amun!), and the comedy is enjoyable without being too gaggy. I like the use of love(/confession) as a starting point rather than a culmination -- it opens up a lot of possibilities not accessible to conventional love-as-goal directed romances.

hussien-11

2012-10-09, 15:40

am I the only one who didn't like this show ? after 2 episodes I feel it's medicore at best
characters ( especially Haru ) felt unrealistic to me, there's too many things that doesn't make any sense.

wandering-dreamer

2012-10-09, 18:54

Cute comparison between the anime and manga. (http://squiddyeli.tumblr.com/post/33224590262)

FredFriendly

2012-10-09, 19:27

about the confession, I believe in manga the confession should be in later chapter...

Although they are few and far between, there are other manga/anime series where there is a confession near the beginning of the story, which allows the series to explore different aspects of relationship building than the usual plot. And it's nice to see something different once in a while.

Is the anime following manga or this is original timeline/stories?

As I said in my earlier post, episode 2 is chapter three of the manga in anime form, including the confession. I recommend you look at this:

Cute comparison between the anime and manga. (http://squiddyeli.tumblr.com/post/33224590262)

Thanks for this! It does show just how closely the anime team is following the manga.

FlavoryFantasy

2012-10-09, 20:51

So that's how the chicken is part of the story? Good job Haru! Wonder what else he'll save...

Seriously though, this chicken song. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhvyJV_GGHg&feature=youtu.be) :heh:
Cute comparison between the anime and manga. (http://squiddyeli.tumblr.com/post/33224590262)
That's pretty neat, thanks for the share!

wandering-dreamer

2012-10-09, 21:08

FredFriendly

2012-10-09, 21:14

Same person did one for episode one as well (http://squiddyeli.tumblr.com/tagged/thanks-for-all-the-notes-%E2%99%A5), guess I'll keep linking to them if they keep doing it (never seen anyone do a manga to anime comparison quite like this).

Thanks a bunch! And thanks to whoever created the pages!

Kirarakim

2012-10-09, 21:20

Wow that's a really cool comparison. And from those scenes it seems the anime is doing a really good job of capturing the same feel as the manga. I am impressed.

Flower

2012-10-09, 22:37

Although I have only watched ep 1, I found myself enjoying the adaptation - it felt like it plain "worked" for me and somehow had an "unpretentious" quality too it. As far as manga source material I find that while I enjoy the written story proper and actively follow it, I enjoy Kamisama no Hajimemashitte the most and then Suki Iitayo after that, but for me the first ep of the adaptation of Kaibutsu had more impact on me than Kamisama did ... well, fwiw. :heh:

Johnny

2012-10-09, 23:14

Just got around to the second episode and it was just as good as the first. Natsume was adorable with her reactions. I hope they keep this pace up throughout...

am I the only one who didn't like this show ? after 2 episodes I feel it's medicore at best
characters ( especially Haru ) felt unrealistic to me, there's too many things that doesn't make any sense.

Nope, don't share those views in the least. Maybe I'm biased since I like the manga, but there's some manga that I liked when went to anime were crap.

As for Haru. There's a reason he acts the way he does but I doubt it'll get explained this season unless they fast forward a lot source material since it's just now being explained in the past few recent chapters of the manga. To each his own I suppose...

Terizent

2012-10-09, 23:40

This show really isn't doing it for me.

To be frank, the problem is with Haru. He's so pants on head socially retarded that he doesn't even come across as a likable character. I mean, one moment, he's needy for companionship and the next he's beating the snot out of random people and the next he's exposing his genitals. That's just, well, randomly autistic.

Although I have to admit that the chicken (rooster?) was the cutest chicken that I have ever seen in anime.

whitecloud

2012-10-10, 00:56

Wow...shizuku ate a lot...all girl that I know except the one that overweight don't eat that much... Do any of you know anyone like that?
is MONJA that good?isnt it just a fried omelette with topping?...

Anyway...natsume sure is interesting...

Sumeragi

2012-10-10, 01:23

Eating food: I used to be able to eat more than that. Not anymore since I started working.

Monjayaki: It's closer to a runny pancake with toppings. I personally prefer okonomiyaki (which is firmer), but then it might be my Kansai bias.

thundrakkon

2012-10-10, 01:41

Wow...shizuku ate a lot...all girl that I know except the one that overweight don't eat that much... Do any of you know anyone like that?

A few girls I knew back in their teen days could eat as much or even more than a lot guys and still are as thin a needle. It is what happens when some are blessed with ultra-high metabolism. :) As a side note, the girls that I know that don't eat usually don't exercise either, so there might be something there.

I'm wondering if they are introducing a new person an episode, since Shizuku mentioned so many different people in the intro to episode one? The show has been fun and entertaining so far, even if it has not stood out. Actually, I think they have introduced 2 new characters an episode.

Spectacular_Insanity

2012-10-10, 01:52

Very cool comparison between manga and anime. You can clearly see how the director tweaked the scenes just enough to make them more dynamic but stayed faithful to the overall positioning and feel of the scenes.

Animators are really amazing.

Lota

2012-10-10, 04:42

A few girls I knew back in their teen days could eat as much or even more than a lot guys and still are as thin a needle. It is what happens when some are blessed with ultra-high metabolism. :) As a side note, the girls that I know that don't eat usually don't exercise either, so there might be something there.

I'm wondering if they are introducing a new person an episode, since Shizuku mentioned so many different people in the intro to episode one? The show has been fun and entertaining so far, even if it has not stood out. Actually, I think they have introduced 2 new characters an episode.

Well, about the food, I have been blessed with ultra-high metabolism, so I can eat as much as I want (though I also do excercises... sometimes). Ever since I started going to University, it's like I'm constantly hungry, so I know that when I have the chance, I can eat a LOT. I know other people like that as well, so it's not that much of a surprise that a girl can eat that much and still look slim :D

About the characters... Yes, two very important characters were introduced this episode: Natsume and Sasayan. While it's clear who our main characters are, I think calling these two "supporting" would be sort of wrong, they're... "main-ish" :D They will appear in, well, almost every episode I think and they each have their own story line and such, so they're important. At the beginning of the first episode 5 characters were introduced (I won't count the chicken XD ) Natsume, Sasayan, Haru and two others (one of them was in the very first episode btw). The other two are supporting and we will get to know them better soon enough :)

On a side note, when I watched the beginning of the 1st episode, when they showed Natsume, it was a scene from the 26th chapter... 1 chapter = 1 episode, so, if they are gonna show that, exactly how many episodes will there be? :confused:

Kirarakim

2012-10-10, 08:36

I am glad to hear Sasayan is going to have a bigger role. From the brief scenes we got of him, I really had a good feeling about him.

Guardian Enzo

2012-10-10, 09:41

Heh - Ohsaka Ryouta playing Haru's best friend again...

Very impressive debuts by the two new characters.

Master Chibi

2012-10-10, 15:03

Usually I'd be shitting all over someone like Haru or a show for thinking it could get away with making someone socially moronic but intellectually smart.

Too bad I don't care! Two episodes in and they've already both said those three words?

Sign me up, I'm in for the long haul.

thundrakkon

2012-10-10, 16:23

Usually I'd be shitting all over someone like Haru or a show for thinking it could get away with making someone socially moronic but intellectually smart.

Well, geniuses in real life tend to lack social skills as well at a young age, since they see things in a different perspective than most other people, and they do recognize that they are different. The biggest thing, however, is that they usually are not in the position of beating up other people. :heh:

Guardian Enzo

2012-10-10, 17:45

Does the "Mitty" thing just come from Mizutani, or is there a deeper meaning?

Akarin

2012-10-10, 18:47

Natsume's site: http://6109.jp/tk-asako/

Shimapan

2012-10-10, 21:06

Episode 02 - Chickens are serious business :D

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e208/trunks101/tn.jpg

Yes, those were the best scenes :D
"I would totally do you" XD
While Haru is really well-meaning, he has no sense of tact whatsoever.

Asako is a good addition. She seems to have a serious problem though, when 32 (out of 100) is the best grade she ever had... Also, that's already enough to pass the make-up test?

I am thinking the series could work well if it doesn't just focus on Haru/Shizuku (I think the reverse pixie romance is spot on here) but focuses on widening their circle of friendship.

That is why I like the addition of Natsume. She is an interesting element to the group and I think just romance could get old. We will see where they go with this.

Yes, while they're an uncanny pair, focusing on the two only could get a bit stale.
It's good that there are more characters introduced, and I hope there will be more still besides Asako.

Natsume's site: http://6109.jp/tk-asako/

What, they made the site for real? That's crass! XD
Although I can't see the last entry that Asako wrote at the end of the episode, which sounded a little strange, almost like Voodoo or something...

Dr. Casey

2012-10-10, 21:10

Same person did one for episode one as well (http://squiddyeli.tumblr.com/tagged/thanks-for-all-the-notes-%E2%99%A5), guess I'll keep linking to them if they keep doing it (never seen anyone do a manga to anime comparison quite like this).

Just coming by to say that the anime version of the bottom left picture is my favorite scene from the series so far. :heh: So funny and cute.

mitsuganae

2012-10-11, 18:07

Well that sucks . . .

I thought I could have a glance at the TV Tropes article on this franchise without spoiling myself, but one of the first tropes listed reveals how the next episode will begin.

I hate myself. Utterly.

Let this post serve as a cautionary tale.

I might as well start reading the manga. Sigh . . .

blewin

2012-10-12, 07:47

Sound of Azure

2012-10-12, 08:00

She's a smart girl! Kinda refreshing for a protagonist, when it comes to the heart.

FredFriendly

2012-10-12, 08:43

I just watched episode 2. The pace is so fast! already, our main heroine is falling for the guy. Is the pace that fast in the manga too? It seems unreal that for someone who is so much into studying and not feeling the "need" to have people to suddenly feel like wanting to be with people in just one episode!

Yes, as I have already stated in a previous post (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=4389402&postcount=200), this episode is virtually identical to chapter 3 of the manga, including the confession.

alluka

2012-10-12, 08:49

Great episode. The short guy is likeable, and oh, Natsume, she's my favourite! :D I love her personnality, her looks and her voice (thought she was voiced by Kana), Tanezaki Atsumi's voice is so cute and it's her 1st role in anime (Hope we hear more of her)

It seems like he is a natural genius or autistic savant. He does not normally study, apparently, but understands things very easily. Hence, his comment that it is not that hard.
That's the thing I don't really like in shoujo manga/anime. The smart protagonist who shows no effort in doing things like studying. It's just too much used in shoujo. But this anime is so funny I forget about it:D

Mura

2012-10-13, 09:42

http://i47.tinypic.com/mjs8jl.jpg

mistress_kisara

2012-10-13, 20:04

Preview for Episode 3

http://www.tk-anime.info/story/img/thumb03_01.jpg
http://www.tk-anime.info/story/img/thumb03_02.jpg
http://www.tk-anime.info/story/img/thumb03_03.jpg
http://www.tk-anime.info/story/img/thumb03_04.jpg
http://www.tk-anime.info/story/img/thumb03_05.jpg
http://www.tk-anime.info/story/img/thumb03_06.jpg

blakstealth

2012-10-13, 20:11

Love the facial expressions, especially in the 2nd pic. xD

Cyrogen

2012-10-13, 20:30

Great show so far, looks to have a very nice mix of characters.

justinstrife

2012-10-13, 23:11

Loved the second episode a little bit more than the first. The new addition to the cast worked too I thought. I am in this for the long haul.

Ravenblitz

2012-10-14, 00:18

https://yande.re/data/preview/68/d9/68d95b7b8993d21f84008862751a7c20.jpg (https://yande.re/post/show/228211/kondou_natsuko-mizutani_shizuku-natsume_asako-sasa)

Lota

2012-10-14, 04:11

https://yande.re/data/preview/68/d9/68d95b7b8993d21f84008862751a7c20.jpg (https://yande.re/post/show/228211/kondou_natsuko-mizutani_shizuku-natsume_asako-sasa)

Is it so wrong that when I saw the picture I could only see Sasayan? :D I love all the characters to death, but Sasayan is just so darn... cute and likable :D

Ahhhh, can't the next episode come sooner? XD

RainbowMagnet

2012-10-14, 04:26

Is it so wrong that when I saw the picture I could only see Sasayan? :D I love all the characters to death, but Sasayan is just so darn... cute and likable :D

Ahhhh, can't the next episode come sooner? XD

Not at all! Sasayan is my favourite character too. He's just so down to earth and a great advisor.

I'm also glad they chose Ohsaka Ryouta to voice him. One of my favourite newcomers :D

ookamigirl

2012-10-15, 13:48

Shizuku confessing to Haru & then taking it back was like wtf??
Of course she was beating herself up afterwards.
Haru is seriously impressive in fights but he's just way too easygoing.
Building a chicken coop was a nice group effort ^^
Haru staying at her house, now that was a surprise!
He was enjoying it though ^^ Shizuku was affected by his presence.
Nice episode!

RainbowMagnet

2012-10-15, 13:53

Good episode. Animation took a huge dump this week though, lots of QUALITY.

Also the music that was playing during the Yuuzan scenes was kind of jarring.

Just noticed this, but the next episode is titled "summer break", which means that they will probably pick up pace and adapt two chapters next week.

blakstealth

2012-10-15, 13:56

Good episode. Animation took a huge dump this week though, lots of QUALITY.You kidding me? NOOOOOOOOOOO

RainbowMagnet

2012-10-15, 14:07

You kidding me? NOOOOOOOOOOO

It still looks pretty decent. Just not up to the standards of the first two episodes.

The close-up shots look nice.

HandofFate

2012-10-15, 14:34

wow, lots of content in episode 3.
cast of characters grew a decent bit as well. It was kind of nice that the bunch of people felt guilty and wanted to make peace with Haru.

Kind of refreshing to see they're weren't just the standard 'scummy group of people'

I thought it was funny when Mizutani confessed, then immediately took it back. It was a pretty natural scene I think for her. Haru getting more characterization. Still doesn't feel like a realistic character yet. The carefree smart-with-no-effort, character, who naturally says lines that makes the female MC heart jump every minute is pretty standard in shoujo that I just can't take them seriously.

The girl from episode 2 was great, even though her role this episode wasn't big. The way she talks and forms around the group is very natural.

The end with Haru adds another point to me seeing this series being similar to Kare Kano, where the male lead has some kind of issue with parents or some effect.

Lota

2012-10-15, 15:24

Episode 3.... ok, it was a great episode, imo, but I spent half the time laughing at how warped everybody's faces looked (especially Sasayans) XDD God that was funny. Though I noticed that Shizuku's face (especially her eyes) were really beautiful throughout the whole episode.

Anyway, the episode itself was really fun and interesting to watch, with the group expanding.

Oh, and someone above called Haru carefree... I wouldn't call him that. While it's true that he's really awkward and doesn't always think about the consequences, he really thinks a lot about some things and he definitely has things to worry about, so carefree is a very incorrect word to describe him, imo. And anyway, I don't remember if I liked Haru from the very beginning when I read the manga, but now at least he is a well written character and I think we'll see that soon enough. I don't know, I really like him now and I know a lot of others do as well, so, hopefully, many of you will come to like him too :)

Kanon

2012-10-15, 15:36

The comedy was really excellent in this episode. The timing of the jokes was perfect. I enjoyed it a lot.

At first I was really disappointed Shizuku took back her confession but it didn't take long for her to confess again so everything's all right in the end. I didn't really get what Haru meant when he said their love was different, especially since he claimed he has dirty thoughts about her (lol, always so blunt). And there's no doubt Shizuku loves him romantically.

It seems like there is some drama focused on Haru incoming. The guy he is scared of looks a lot like him, so I guess it's his older brother. This should provide good character development for Haru. He needs it.

Bern-san

2012-10-15, 15:49

Funny episode.

Haru's antics crack me up, I laughed when he hit the blondie everytime the latter touched Shizuku
Seems like we will eventually get some information about Haru's background.

Sasayan's reaction to Haru's "friends" was great too. He's a nice character

sikvod00

2012-10-15, 15:51

Another very enjoyable episode, yet Haru still remains the weakest link in the cast.

Ruby Princess

2012-10-15, 16:43

Hmm... so I guess it seems from this episode that Shizuku doesn't forgive as easily as Haru does?

blakstealth

2012-10-15, 16:53

It still looks pretty decent. Just not up to the standards of the first two episodes.

The close-up shots look nice.Alright, it wasn't too bad. And yeah, the close-ups are good-looking as usual.

Another awesome episode. I really thought that things between Haru and Shizuku were gonna get serious, but I guess not. What was I thinking! Also loved the chicken coop. Dunno what Natsume's talking about. It's cute as hell. xD

Chaos2Frozen

2012-10-15, 17:50

A very cute and hilarious episode :D Definitely looking forward to this every Tuesday morning :)

Ah-haa~ it seems that Sasayan and Natsume seem to be getting along just fine as well...

Dunno what Natsume's talking about. It's cute as hell. xD

Haru wanted to buy an expensive chicken coop but they don't have the budget for it.

He then demanded that they borrow money by taking out a mortgage to which Natsume counter by saying Roosters can't get a job :heh:

blakstealth

2012-10-15, 18:15

Wait, I was referring to the one that they made lol.

shinigami99

2012-10-15, 18:35

Great anime, definitely a keeper for me. That ED reminds me of Christmas :D :D, and melody is great too. I would watch this series just for that ED lol. However, the show itself is great and I look forward to watching this every week.

Haru is a strange character for me. A genius who acts like the stereotypical delinquent (to a certain extent) is something I have not seen in many anime before (if any). Could be a welcome change to wimps who constantly have to worry about their grades. But Shizuka is the strongest female lead I've seen since Haruhi (Ouran) and so far she's the one who has really stood out to me.

Can't wait to see how this progresses ^_^