Rewrite (Anime)

[Stark700]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CXYamlMUQAA9Umw.jpg
YES it finally happened!

Visual novel Rewrite is getting a TV anime adaptation! It was announced after the Charlotte's final episode. The studio will be 8-bit. Other staff includes:

Director, Series Composition: Motoki Tanaka
Composition & Script Assistance: Romeo Tanaka
Original Character Design: Itaru Hinoue
Character Design: Masayuki Nonaka

Cast
Kotarou Tennouji: Masakazu Morita
Kotori Kanbe: Chiwa Saitou
Chihaya Ootori: Saya Shinomiya
Akane Senri: Eri Kitamura
Shizuru Nakatsu: Keiko Suzuki
Lucia Konohana: Risa Asaki
Kagari: Kana Hanazawa


Source:
http://otakomu.jp/archives/303717.html

Official site:
http://www.rewrite-anime.tv/

Announcement preview:
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[Stark700]

It's confirmed as a TV anime adaptation btw, not an OVA or movie.

The domain address is up
http://www.rewrite-anime.tv/

[Izumo]

Staff:

Director: Tensho.
Script: Tensho with Tanaka Romeo and kai.
Character design: Masayuki Nonaka.
Original design: Itaru Hinoue
Studio: 8-Bit

[Stark700]

The announcement video:
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[relentlessflame]

I just want to remind all the source readers again, as usual, to avoid spoilers in this thread. I'll allow the previous one because... well, yeah... but if you want to get into in-depth speculation about how they'll adapt the anime based on your game knowledge, please go to the game thread instead.


All in all, while I'm sure some won't agree with every direction they decide to take (no matter what they do), I'm quite sure that Visual Art's is incredibly aware of fan demands and expectations, as always, and wouldn't have greenlit the production if their basic expectations weren't going to be met. With Visual Art's staff working directly on the story planning, they're taking as much of a roll in ensuring its success as anyone might expect. For now I think all anyone can do is wait and see.

[Stark700]

I know it's not very clear but this looks like a key visual for Rewrite from Comiket.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CXAPgh7UQAEsBe3.jpg

Edit: I think it's coming Summer 2016.
Yup it is.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-12-24/rewrite-tv-anime-slated-for-summer-2016/.96906

[Stark700]

Clear key visual
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CXYamlMUQAA9Umw.jpg

Character PV:
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Cast:
Kotarou Tennouji: Masakazu Morita
Kotori Kanbe: Chiwa Saitou
Chihaya Ootori: Saya Shinomiya
Akane Senri: Eri Kitamura
Shizuru Nakatsu: Keiko Suzuki
Lucia Konohana: Risa Asaki
Kagari: Kana Hanazawa

[Stark700]

Probably in prototype format for now but character designs for Rewrite without colors:

http://i.imgur.com/a83mGsB.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/maftpwU.jpg

[Stark700]

Preview #2 is out (might be region blocked though)
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[Stark700]

The new key visual
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ce90wf1UIAAZDkD.jpg

[marconii2002]

PV Not region blocked

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[Klashikari]

The animation doesn't look exactly fantastic by any mean. It is mostly smeared animation for gag scenes, and doesn't represent properly what it will be for other scenes. For instance, the profile shot with Akane around 0:38 is awkward for a simple movement.

More importantly, for what's worth, the design is particularly plain considering the very bland colors and the absurd absence of "texture", which is quite evident with the character hairs.


The website has been updated (http://www.rewrite-anime.tv/character/), and the character cuts are...as dry as the PV was.

[ukulelembo]

As expected, director just confirmed (https://twitter.com/tensho_tw/status/715931215140761600) that anime will contain anime original route, developed a supervised by Romeo and Kai.

[Stark700]

The complete staff:

Director, Series Composition: Motoki Tanaka
Composition & Script Assistance: Romeo Tanaka, Kai
Script: Takashi Aoshima, Tatsuya Takahashi
Original Character Design: Itaru Hinoue
Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Masayuki Nonaka
Art Setting: Yoshinori Shiozawa
Art Director: Kazuhiro Inoue
Color Design: Tomomi Murakami
Director of Photography: Katsuto Ogawa
CGI Director: Masato Takahashi
Editing: Mutsumi Takemiya
Music: Shinji Orito, Maiko Iuchi , Soushi Hosoi, Ryou Mizutsuki, Jun Maeda
Music Production: Visual Art's
Sound Production: Magic Capsule
Studio: 8bit

[ukulelembo]

According to recent (http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/001/247/1247248/) interviews (http://gs.dengeki.com/news/66831/) with Romeo Tanaka, the series was originally planned to be a direct adaptation, but over time the direction shifted toward a more liberal adaptation as original developments were introduced.
Tanaka mentions that the early part of the series will closely resemble the original visual novel, but toward the middle of the series it will begin to deviate significantly from the original story.

Chihaya's supernatural strength will receive more focus.
Akane will be relatively unchanged.
Shizuru may appear a little more mature.
Lucia will receive a never-before-seen combat outfit.
Kagari will feature a more central role in this adaptation than before, with a more developed personality.

[Stark700]

The anime will feature a 6th route that is not part of the original game according to this tweet earlier today.

https://twitter.com/tensho_tw/status/721442598670340096

[Dark Paladin X]

Although somewhat related, but there has been confirmation that the Rewrite visual novel has been licensed for English release (http://anitay.kinja.com/visual-arts-announces-plans-to-release-rewrite-in-the-1778000315).

Also, has anyone noticed the Aniplex logo in the Rewrite website? Do you guys think that Aniplex USA will license the Rewrite anime?

[Stark700]

First episode is going to be 1 hour long.

https://twitter.com/rewrite_tv/status/739019357418754049

Latest key visual:
http://i.imgur.com/UXvWiNB.jpg?1

[Kakurin]

1 hour long? when is the airing date? this reminds me of re:zero but even if they stretch it to 1 hour. There isn't much that happen in the early part of the game though, they did rearrange or change it. I wonder how they will present it.
Airing date is Saturday 23:30 JST, starting from 2nd July.

[hyl]

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still the old opening but from the offical VA youtube channel

[moodie]

live stream for first episode today

idk if i can link it or not but im just letting u guys know

[tsunade666]

Live stream?

Is this license by funi or crunchy? If not. Pm me please the details. I watched it.

[moodie]

Welp the nico live stream was just VAs talking. There was an audio only stream of the episode.

Gathering from 30 minutes of the stream (since it got disconnected at the 30 min mark), there is great BGM throughout the entire episode. The pacing was a bit fast. A couple of gags were omitted. Im guessing something like random ambulances wouldnt have been a good idea in TV format. Great voice acting and it was really fun. There was a couple laughs from the crowd so they were digging it.

Overall it sounded like the first episode is going to be good but a bit rushed with a couple of things trimmed.

[Stark700]

Apparently will be 13 episodes....

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-06-25/rewrite-anime-to-have-13-episodes-4th-home-video-release-to-include-pc-game/.103612

[Dark Paladin X]

I actually found this magazine cover scan:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClyXWU0XEAAlcK0.jpg:large

A happy loli is a cute loli (Sizuru).

[Stark700]

Rewrite coming to CR

Rewrite launches Sunday, July 10 at 10:00am PT for Crunchyroll members in the following territories: North America, Central America, South America, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2016/06/28-1/crunchyroll-adds-rewrite-to-summer-anime-lineup

[Stark700]

Preview #3
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[Stark700]

Episode 1 (1 hour special):

Better than I had expected. We got introduction of the main characters and the mysterious vibe of the setting already.

Lucia is awesome. I also kinda like the chemistry between Tennouji and Yoshino. Felt quite rushed but I'm fine with it so far. I hope the soundtrack improves a bit though. In the meantime, I think the show captured the atmospheric setting, premise, and character expressions quite well.

http://i.imgur.com/JLmhhGd.jpg?1

[AB079]

In terms of animation was really great, the story seems instesting so far so I'll keep watching this. My issue here was the voices, really not fitting the characters, especially the voice of the MC.

I'm gonna keep this testing for a while, at least until episode 4, there is something a bit off about this anime.

Now, a question for the ones who knows about the source, I've seen a lot of people on different places complaining about this being rushed as f**k, is that true or not?

[dark998]

Excellent premier, those 48 minutes felt like 15, makes me a bit sad the others will be normal length. Designs and music are spot on, the animation is quite decent in general spiking up to great in certain parts (Kagari's ribbons). Story-wise will be interesting even for those that already read the VN thanks to the original material.

[tsunade666]

I just finished the first episode and bam. what a first episode! the flied action of the characters are beautiful. From the flow of the hair to the sleeves of the dress. My only problem is the art itself.... I almost even cried when the scene with Chihaya carrying the desk with one hand. its like they didn't even bother and just put it together with the background.. :T_T:

Loved the first episode. I played the game for sometime now and I still enjoyed the jokes. The paced is fast. I watched this after love live sunshine but unlike that one. I come here with knowledge and I still loved it. Minus the visuals that almost me me cry. No... I'm already crying when Kotarou said mammoth :T_T:

I think that even the people who played the game will enjoyed this series. Totally recommend it but just don't nit pick on the crappy art..... >_> okay I'm nitpicking. I'm just.... ugh..

nice key coffee. Reminds me of key coffee in angel beats scene with Yuri and Otonashi.

The events had been rearranged and some are altered to fit the anime but its still nice.

But unlike sunshine that a lot of things that happen inside the 20 minutes. Here, I can feel it. The jump or transition from each scene is just too fast or sudden. Especially the nightly visits of our friendly ghost to Koutarou. They didn't elaborate it much for me. As a gamer. I understand what's happening but if I'm just an anime viewer. That scene would be a bit confusing. A hunted ghost or something? that would be my first reaction and my first question is who is she? plus the prolong of the episode reminds me of re:zero that reminds me that this is not the beginning. It just solidifies it as the episode go.

So the main point here is the question. Myself or the World.

[Harry Dresden]

Well....this was a confusing mess. Felt like I accidentally hit fast-forward button.

Let's see:

Directing is flat out bad. Bad camera angles, no build up, no atmosphere. Felt like watching a recap episode.
The pacing seems to be break-neck speed. We are jumping from character to character to character, from scene to another scene without even getting a clear grasp on what any of those characters are or what is going on. Not good.
Plot-wise this reminds me of Angel Beats mixed with Chaos;Head. Pretty typical episode and plot set up so far from what I could gather from utter chaos this episode was. Typical japanese schoolkid gets involved in some mess, gets super powers and harem, saves the day, etc.
Animation quality is...baaad. Like 2006 bad. This seems to want to do action and I just can't see that happening with this kind of animation.
The character designs....Well this is a Key show alright.


Will watch maybe one or two more episodes but so far this is not grabbing me and feels very dull.

[Seihai]

The jumps to the next skit with the Re:write logo are sudden and kinda disconnected, I agree, but I don't really mind because I'm sure all of those strange events things and implications that have happened will become relevent to each other sooner or later and I'm interested in finding out more. I've always liked key's lighthearted yet exaggerated humour like Chi-chan literally falling down the hill and ending up on a freaking tree. I actually expected for her to land on the tree while trying to save a cat who got on a tree but couldn't get down or some basic situation like that but nope, haha. Also I thought that eyepatch girl has asthma and she has a dangerous illness that's infectious which is why she cleaned her whistle but I guess she's just whacky and nothing else. :heh:

OST is too tacky, they probably try to invoke nostalgia with people who played the game, but it doesn't fit too well with the situations sometimes. I can still let it slide since they seem to be intentionally going for a game event~ish feeling, I guess.

[frodonk]

I was thinking about how this first episode is somehow very familiar, then I remembered why when I heard the hauu~ of Chihaya when she was stuck in that tree. It was confirmed when I saw that it was from Key :D

[drawr]

First episode was okay till the last quarter or so. The pacing issues were more apparent and it became confusing. All I know about the VN is that it's very long so I expect there's gonna be a lot missing.

[Nachtwandler]

I really don't get your critics. It took me around 2-2,5 hours to read this part of VN and I'm a really slow reader. So adapting it in 48 min ep even with some additional scenes is just fine. And I don't see why some people don't like the voice acting or direction. The only bad things here is really average 3d in 2 scenes and general chardesigns.

[MCAL]

If you can can get past the middling art (Not animation. That was actually pretty great), this adaption is going just fine for now. Just give me more Chiwa Saito.

Also spot the Kanon reference? Even Romeo Tanaka knows what the best Key work is.

[Flower]

Ep 01

Okay ... as someone coming into the series nothing nothing about the VN other than its name and some of the art of the charas (and pv for the anime) this first episode as a whole made very little sense.

Not that I did not enjoy it, mind you. I was just ... lost ... especially at all parts related to oddness (weird oddness, not humorous oddness - the latter was quite effective for me) and invariably bound up with the nocturnal arm chewing ribbon-wielding gothloli girl.

The cgi was kinda clunky for me, but I am hard to please with cgi, so no surprise at my reaction there.

I did feel like it was a bit fast paced. Not painfully so, but I noticed it, and it yanked me out of the narrative at times. But hey, when you do not have a lot of time such things happen.

Well, on the whole I am willing to give the next few eps a try, I think. ^^

[Peanutbutter]

Almost felt very generic at times, and the episodic parts of introducing each character felt really disjointed, but production values look to be decent (although the art at some parts....ya. :heh:)

A one-hour special is suitable for such a premise. If the exposition had to be done in 3-4 episodes before the real meat comes, viewers will be bored by then. :heh:

Realised this is Key, and it's from a VN (though I never see the source), it looks very Key-formulaic. But I'm along for the ride. :p

[erneiz_hyde]

I played the game so there's not much I can say regarding the plot, but my god, I actually enjoyed that first episode! I wasn't expecting much because I didn't like the ribbon girl's route compared to the rest of the girls, but we'll see if they can do this since it's supposedly an original route. Best buchou is kinda left out but that's alright, makes me more excited about the next episode.

[dearfuture]

Will Mr. XX show up ?
http://dumpt.com/img/files/dpc6t09eh3lagtgmx7bq.jpg

[serenade_beta]

It was... really... Key. Fantasy world (loop? Rewriten world?), mental disorder-heroines, and a mysterious and sad (attempt) atmosphere with fairly cold jokes(attempt?).
Though at least it will stay at 24 minutes from now on, so it should feel less "long" from hereon. And surely, it will eventually explain everything so that even anime viewers will understand the situation.

However, the part where the TV captions about a murder occurring just as the protagonist dies was pretty funny. I'm sure that caption wasn't part of the anime itself though. Or is it?! That's be pretty genius.

[Archon_Wing]

God, I love Chiwa Saito's voice acting, just skipping around in a borderline trololol kinda way. :heh:

[com_gwp]

Jeebus, I can't imagine this first episode making much sense to anyone who didn't previously play the game. What an odd mish-mash of the game's opening chapter with story beats taken from all over the game.

At least there's no need for any further pretense; Rewrite is the most fantastical Key production there is, and in a very meta way, the most unlike of the typical stories they tell. I'm intrigued by this new take on the game even if it is, at first glance, looks like a bit of a mess. (A very fun, watchable mess.) It was always going to be difficult to make the story work in a TV series, and I don't mind the anime-original route they are taking; I only hope, based on this first episode, that Tanaka has a plan to this madness.

[Alf]

As an anime only audience, I think the first episode worked quite well to introduce the characters as well as showing what kind of story is to be expected. Right from the start we got a monologue that seems to hint a loop type of story, and then there's a mysterious girl of clearly supernatural being seemed to have killed the MC and ended up like a dream. All the Key's usual character introduction comes after that.

This arrangement got me prepared for the supernatural part near the end, and the one hour first episode allowed the school life plus character introduction part to be done in the middle of the episode without feeling too rushed. This is a pretty good start and hope they keep it well handled.

[Yamada II]

Episode 1

Koutaro is a fun guy. He was messing with the Yoshino, pissed him off, and then was like "why u mad bro?" lol. Why wouldn't he be mad?

So Koutaro is a mysterious guy. He has this ability to change his body strength according his needs which allows him to jump around from building to building or gives him super strength etc. The newspaper girl's notes on him made him even more mysterious. Lol mysterious loli enters his room and starts eating him. Kotori was cute. Ohtori's voice acting didn't feel up to the mark here. Ohtori and Kotori are related through the occult club. And Kotori is probably related to the witch. She did know that there was supposed to be a light switch over there with the weird sound switches. And that ribbon loli was weird, eating Koutaro and all.

They've gotten the introductions good I guess. Lol it started off with creation of the world to dinosaurs to humans first coming to the making of this harem. The visuals were nice too. The ribbon loli is a bit interesting. The supernatural part where Koutaro was running away from the loli and then ending up in some weird place with the chibis was interesting. Gonna give it some more episodes. At least.

[Seihai]

^It's not a new thread, your post can still be viewed just 1 page back at: http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?p=5887716#post5887716
Care to backtrack etc.

[Marina2]

Also spot the Kanon reference? Even Romeo Tanaka knows what the best Key work is.

This? It is quite well hidden unless you remember characters surname :heh:

http://i.imgur.com/HmTmOGA.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/LsMr0dZ.jpg

[Benigmatica]

Episode 1:
It was an okay episode with all the character introductions and stuff. Can't wait for the next episode to unravel the mysteries surrounding this series!

[Kanon]

I think they did a pretty decent job with this first episode. Got all the character introductions out of the way and introduced mystery elements to give viewers a better idea what the series really is about.

If the series is truly only 13 episodes long though, there's no way it won't end up being a disaster.

[tsunade666]

I don't know what to say for the first episode pace but its fast. I liked the common route of the game but its slow.... if its not that funny, it would be boring. the mystery is too spread out in the common route that it would take you hours before something mysterious to happen. Here, the mystery was already presented. I liked it? this way... not sure but the first episode is indeed good.

[felix]

Didn't understand a thing, but the MC is pretty okey.

The girls on the other hand... its like their characters came out of a cheeze grinder. Those school uniforms are pretty crazy too considering the tone of the rest of the school life parts.

[orion]

This? It is quite well hidden unless you remember characters surname :heh:

http://i.imgur.com/HmTmOGA.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/LsMr0dZ.jpg


Go Ayu! :heh:

[Klashikari]

Well, I'm not exactly too sure about how fast they went, especially with Pani and Gil stuff there, but at the very least, it doesn't beat around the bush.

While I understand what they tried to do, certain changes are a bit weird, presentation wise (nothing to do with the plot whatsoever)

The ribbon girl isn't supposed to be plainly visible during her intrusions in Kotarou's room, which is the reason why his paranoia and uneasiness skyrocketed. Not being able to identify what was approaching made those scenes actually creepy in the game.
I guess it is sort of ok, but the "adaptation" seems like it is destined to VN readers than actual anime watchers (which makes sense with their announcement that it would be original stuff).
Then again, aside of the relatively fast pacing, I'm still bugged by the washed out colors, smearing design and absolute lack of texture overall. Animation has no issue whatsoever though.

[Seihai]

I guess it is sort of ok, but the "adaptation" seems like it is destined to VN readers than actual anime watchers (which makes sense with their announcement that it would be original stuff).
Can you explain why you think it's more for VN readers than anime only viewers because of it having original stuff? As an anime viewer myself, I figure it doesn't make a difference whether it's something original or a faithful adaption of a specific route. In fact, if it includes stuff that not even VN readers know/knew then I'm all for it since it will less likely invoke spoilerific posts.

[Klashikari]

In general (and not going to mention them otherwise it would be hint-spoiler), there are elements that don't bear any meaning except if you know the original story already.
Unlike usual foreshadowing, the meaning of those points/scenes is arguably not possible to guess.

Thus far, they mashed elements from the game with "some sort" of anime only scenes to serve as a bridge since the timing/context of those scenes was different in the original game.

[Wandering Soul]

The first episode worked out well. Introduced the characters while also setting up a mystery that gives some hints as to the plot.

[Master_Yoma]

Well the girls are cute but and theres one way to get a girl to your place

Why is he freaking out do a cute girl sucking on him in his bed

[orion]

Well the girls are cute but and theres one way to get a girl to your place

Why is he freaking out do a cute girl sucking on him in his bed

I think he's pretty lucky that it was his arm, given the marks that she leaves behind. :heh:

[Benigmatica]

I think he's pretty lucky that it was his arm, given the marks that she leaves behind. :heh:

Agreed, and it seems that the girl loves to drink Key Coffee and can't do any harm towards Koutarou... except for that dream sequence when she stabbed him with her ribbons!

[ronelm2000]

Man, that episode.

It's a real defintiion of: "what just happened and why is it over already"

[orion]

Agreed, and it seems that the girl loves to drink Key Coffee and can't do any harm towards Koutarou... except for that dream sequence when she stabbed him with her ribbons!

I didn't know that Key Coffee is a real brand.

https://www.keycoffee.co.jp/e/story/

[Benigmatica]

I didn't know that Key Coffee is a real brand.

https://www.keycoffee.co.jp/e/story/

Yeah, but I feel that both companies should collaborate in the future!

Also, Key Coffee was featured in Angel Beats! back then.

[DragoonKain3]

Wow, I was blown away. Maybe because I haven't seen a VN romance adaptation that's decent recently, maybe because I didn't enjoy the director's Grisiai, or even Tanaka Romeo's last VN adaptation... but I loved the pilot to bits. Lots of mysteries that has came up, but it isn't so much in the forefront that it leaves you confused.

If there's a word I can sum this up with, it would be charming. The best friend is hilarious, the female characters were cute (Kotori in particular was so goddamn adorable), and while the animation looked rough at times, it still had that pretty yet serene feeling to it. Only thing I dislike is that you don't know the transition to the dream from reality, but considering they've done multiple times in the pilot alone, I think it's intentional (maybe even related to the plot?).

"I feel like I've seen that girl before..." So, the character of HanaKana is the forgotten childhood friend? Seems like she even knows Kotori, reacting to her name... or maybe even her alter ego? In any case, it seems she has a past connected to Kotarou even before the dream, and like last cour's Kiznaiver, I can't wait to find out what it is. XD

[orion]

Apparently will be 13 episodes....

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-06-25/rewrite-anime-to-have-13-episodes-4th-home-video-release-to-include-pc-game/.103612

I am bummed that this is only 13 episodes.

[tsunade666]

Well the girls are cute but and theres one way to get a girl to your place

Why is he freaking out do a cute girl sucking on him in his bed

its not sucking.... its biting. the teeth marks are there. anyone would freak out if a ghost (it supposed to be a ghost) start biting you. Originally, he can't see it. it starts with walking, then loud noises, until typical ghost left over scene would be shown in his room. He can't see it but he can feel it. He can't sleep and he is stress because of it. the anime skip it and had shown the kawaii loli as hunting? him and sucking? him even though its biting. That bite marks hurts you know.

there's more to it but his reaction is justified.

[Nachtwandler]

I am bummed that this is only 13 episodes.


As was said before there is a high chance it will be a split-core.

[Haigi]

As someone going in completely blind, I find the latter half of the story really mished mashed with the scenes just jumping too quickly for my taste. Well, I'm more surprised at how the MC is taking in all these weird situations so calmly....like, ok it's over, what's next? Then get chased around and freak out, later to calm down and...ok it's over, what's next?

Character personalities are kinda interesting and I love their interactions with each other. Will keep an eye out on this. The little flashback loops has got me interested. Hope the ending won't be a trainwreck.

[videoman190]

https://66.media.tumblr.com/a2c17cc54a42a7d152b3b987f663430f/tumblr_o9papbLRgX1rl6w9fo3_1280.png
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Hi

[grecefar]

mmm I don't remember that much when I read the novel (just finished the common route and part of chihaya, I want to wait for HF), but I didn't mind the chapter in fact it had good comedy as always Key.

[GDB]

Man, that episode.

It's a real defintiion of: "what just happened and why is it over already"

Pretty much this. I'm still not entirely sure what I just watched.

[Julio C]

That was one crazy first episode, and it was better than I expected it to be. The witch girl is cute.

[tsunade666]

Lucia had become more cute. Especially her voice. When touks blow into her ears. Her voice send tingle on my spine. Too cute Lucia!!!!

[Archon_Wing]

Episode 1: Smarmy MC meets girls that act too young for their age and weird hijinks happen

There, you don't ever have to watch the first episode of any Key animu ever again. Ok, i should play nice. Anyhow, I thought it was a good introduction for the characters; although the somewhat fantastical setting was a bit confusing.


We start out with some obscure scenery and some extistential thoughts on the person that's most likely the main character. Nothing too special.

http://i.imgur.com/r8O920k.jpg
The moon is very big. Just remember that

Our main character is a fan of long walks at night.... in destroyed cities? Or ones with really poor maintenance.
http://i.imgur.com/ufWMZJr.jpg
No, this is not San Francisco after some budget cuts

http://i.imgur.com/LUKSWl1.jpg?2
Hey look a mysterious white haired girl in a shadowy place. What should I do?

http://i.imgur.com/WT07KAH.jpg?1
You're not from Angel Beats are you?

But this is totally different, since our poor main character gets stabbed by really sharp... ribbons.

http://i.imgur.com/iBPqk8b.jpg
Oh man. Well, it's not that bad
http://i.imgur.com/NrOGRmY.jpg
ARRGGGHHH... Never mind

Fortunately, it was merely a dream as you could tell by how unworldly the whole thing is. I like how they set this atmosphere up as the episode continues as it seems that it might not be totally a dream.

http://i.imgur.com/3ZIeaSB.jpg

Well, he must either have a messed up love life in the past, or he's really kinky and into that kind of stuff. Like getting stabbed.

Like most games, you start with a fetch quest. Kotarou's friend's mom asks her to locate her daughter, because only main characters can find people.

http://i.imgur.com/dKuGMMw.jpg
Shouldn't you call the police?
Well, I don't want to be arrested for being negligent
I suppose I can't turn down a hot milf.
Wait what...
Nothing!

He faces many hazards though...
http://i.imgur.com/0lVC0eK.jpg
Shit, I'm out of poke balls and this pokedex doesn't work for unknown pokemon!

Fortunately he does find Kotori; she's just conveniently sleeping in the forest

http://i.imgur.com/JmDmCoe.jpg
But she's knocked out! How will I get her to move. That's it! Change!!! We need change!
http://i.imgur.com/2sQ3oUD.jpg
CHANGE... Anyone got some change??

With Kotori sent back home, weird stuff seems to happen in the middle of the night including ghosts sucking on his... hand. Until it starts bleeding. Okay, I'm not into that kind of stuff, and nor is Kotoraou. Other hazards await him at school though.

http://i.imgur.com/KQg9p86.jpg
Wait, who are you?
My name is Yoshino, and I AM VERY ANGRY!
Wait why?
You broke the promise.

Apparently they were supposed to have an epic showdown of epic destiny, complete with stills. And corny lines.

http://i.imgur.com/4nIjtqn.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/PdSpg0U.jpg
Once you have a still like that, you can't go back on it

However, this causes too much noise in the classroom, and thus this conflict is interrupted by the class rep.

http://i.imgur.com/vZFzfEw.jpg
My name is Lucia Konohana, and I am incredibly angry. That is all you need to know.

Anyhow, before she can pimp slap anyone, the teacher comes in to interrupt the commotion. But it doesn't last long as they go at it again. Then Kotori gets too excited.

http://i.imgur.com/qoewz81.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/YqWJW4x.jpg
Hmm, I wonder why?

Anyhow, in the middle of this stupidity, it becomes clear that despite all of this these three seem to have some kind of relationship going on.



Meanwhile, Kotarou goes out to mess with hall monitors.
http://i.imgur.com/vFb1vMy.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/VP9Tcb3.jpg
I'm watching you, Kotarou.
Okay.

He also meets girls stuck in trees, because the plot always demands one of these.

http://i.imgur.com/UfISxCT.jpg
How DID you even get up there?

We also meet Chihaya's whose gimmick is that she is really, really strong, as shown by carrying boxes that Kotarou can't even lift.

http://i.imgur.com/bHmq8Lg.jpg
Yea, I only put one anvil in this for today

We also get some panty jokes and falling, because they haven't gotten old by now. To display her disdain for this trope, Chihaya threatens Kotarou with a desk
http://i.imgur.com/3ffYd2o.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/BXGnaTZ.jpg
No put it down!
Okay.
AHHHHHHH

Also she's a transfer student, so people obsess over it.

http://i.imgur.com/MB5PT7l.jpg
Also, what kind of teacher dresses like that?

But it turns out there's much more to Chihaya as she talks to someone surrounded by tons of bright lights, which means they're very mysterious.

http://i.imgur.com/YtuHv8e.jpg
How many desks did you lift today?
Just one.
Just one?

Kotarou apologies to Chihaya about the nonsense, and Kotori notices...oh my god they're on a first name basis. In anime terms that's like losing your virginity!

http://i.imgur.com/JtHdDJE.jpg
Kotori on Key works.

Of course, Kotarou insists its nothing but since Kotori likes to ship each every way she just trololols out of this episode. The only thing to increase that level of troll is to tilt the screen Shaft style-- ugh the only time they could be useful...

http://i.imgur.com/pxiK63E.jpg

There's also a thingy about finding a witch. I don't know man, these things are generally kept away for a reason

http://i.imgur.com/pFDsxo6.jpg
... and the last two hundred people that tried to find the secret died horrific deaths. Oohhh... sounds like fun!

So he sneaks in at night, and good news! It's the girl of his dreams. Bad news... it's the girl in his dreams.

http://i.imgur.com/P3a76om.jpg
So about that coffee...
HERE TAKE THE COFFEE!

He runs and runs, yet reality seems to be distorting itself so he can't go anywhere. He ends up falling into a weird labyrinth with blood sucking pixies. Or something. They work together in trying to get out.

http://i.imgur.com/dyD06Fr.jpg
Well, some people used it to train and get stronger. One day here equals a year on the outside. I hear your power level will exceed 9000 if you survive.

http://i.imgur.com/iXhnMlO.jpg
Not even. This is just an intro boss.
Ahh, easy stuff right?

http://i.imgur.com/iSBQLOD.jpg
What kind of game puts a boss like that at start?

Kotarou hints on unleashing some power, so either the situation has driven him mad, or he's been hiding something that explains all this weird stuff. At this point the mysterious girl shows up and... proceeds to drink coffee.

http://i.imgur.com/pCiVnl3.jpg
DONT YOU NOTICE THE GIANT MONSTER BEHIND YOU?

But she doesn't and the Kotarou saves her because.... I don't know, I guess that's what main characters do. The coffee did not survive though.

http://i.imgur.com/ImaemzW.jpg
/tear

She seems to take it well by using ribbons to neutralize the beast.

http://i.imgur.com/JeQDOW0.jpg

And then she blows it up.

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

Okay, maybe she didn't take it that well.

At this point the whole place explodes, because that's what stuff does, and Kotarou falls back into school only to find out where the true evil is.

http://i.imgur.com/ukEH100.jpg
Man what was in that coffee?
What the....

It's the KFC Colonel!

http://i.imgur.com/BU4sB3a.jpg
Maharajah! I will sell everyone unidentified crappy meat masquearing as chicken!

But it's merely a mannequin. Now who would do such a thing?

http://i.imgur.com/wasPtxi.jpg
Wait, are we really bringing this thing home?
Yes we are.
But I don't think it's a good idea.
You really don't think it? Really Really?
....... Uhh, we can

Fortunately, it came with instructions and that leads to end of the first part.
http://i.imgur.com/KZxMOI5.jpg
Also, this isn't meant to frustrate you in any way. Not!

And now to a shrouded figure. Remember, if you want to look 50% more ominous, bring a tablecloth.

http://i.imgur.com/PIQUtC9.jpg
Welcome. Do you find this mysterious enough?
Well, considering all the monsters and explosions, I think this is pretty drab.
Well, you'll just have to see.

On to the next episode....

PS Kotarou is hillarious. Kotori is just as much.

[IceHism]

I feel like this isn't made for anime only viewers in mind lol. at least the first episode gives me that vibe. Not that i disagree, people should play the game anyways. Rewrite+ i think is coming out soon so this is perfect to promote that.

[OkamiNoKaze]

From the people that brought you Key AIDS, proudly present Key Coffee

[wuhugm]

Wui, the ending song is from Rewrite Harvest Festa

That means...

[tsunade666]

Thud thud thud..... Ugh....w hat did I just watch? Did I travel to the moon and back to Terra?....
.. As a gamer. Its a good game adaptation but as an anime adaptation, It fails. Bad. Too much fast pace if you ask me. The punchline is still there and it made me laugh but... As an anime adaptation. The jump between each scene is too jarring. The introduction felt shallow and without prior nowledge? I don't know if it can fully be appreciated.

Akane was given too much fan service shot too. I know she's sexy but too obvious low angle shots and the game is lacking of those. Heck, kotarou needs to thread carefully because of Lucia. Then kotori outright rejects it.

Back to the episode. I find the scene with kagari.... Bland? Is it supposed to. Be funny? I can't help but feel that its not meant to be that. An anime viewer would probably dins it funny and cute but its kagari.....

All the cast are introduced but its felt to rush for me. From the interview its half half? They trying to squeeze the common route for the first half of the series. Then later for route. Tsk. Bad pacing..... I find the scene with tomoko as cute. I was actually surprised on who's she is in the PV but I didn't expect it to be tomoko. Tomokoooooooooooo!!!

Edit.

I forgot about the ending. It scrams harvest festa. Heck, the whole flower bed scene screams of it.
If anyone askbke about rewrite anime. I will answer with a simple as promotional anime. The anime is bad for an anime but its good in promoting the new game. Rewrite +.

[SeaDoor]

Whoa! That episode felt like it flipped past very quickly as though I was watching it on fast forward. :eyespin:

So it took grinding through the first two episodes to make it through the introductions?!?

This does not bode well. :uhoh:

[AB079]

I really don't know what to think about this series, the humor doesn't work, the characters aren't interesting and even the pacing feels really fast almost to the point they jumped from one topic to another without a proper introduction.

I'm going to give this 1 more episode, if it doesn't work then dropped.

[dark998]

Great episode again, compared to the first which got kinda hectic and mysterious this was more laid back and featured tons of jokes. When Kotarou said flat chests also have demand he totally said it for himself considering his close encounter with Kagari last night.

OP visuals are really good and match the music perfectly, no complaints there. ED was less impressive but still is serviceable enough.

[MCAL]

The opening and ending songs are still as good as I remembered.

[felix]

Watching this series feels like grinding in games... the bad kind.

I think the main problem is that for all intents and purposes it feels like we're somewhere at episode 16 if this was any other series.

[MCAL]

I didn't think the pacing was THAT bad. Sure I would have liked everyone joining the club to happen a little slower, but I think they just wanted to get to this point by this episode. I'd give it another episode or two before we should really start worrying.

[DragoonKain3]

Kotori is so adorable! The voice combined with her mannerisms is just so HHHNNGGGG!

Yeah, Kotori definitely is connected to white haired girl as well. But how? Alter ego projection, fellow childhood friend, her alternate dimension self, or something else? Man, I really want to know but I don't want to spoil the story lol.

Interesting though that the ED shows all the girls as kids. Is this like Kanon where practically every heroine is connected to the main guy in the past? I personally wouldn't mind it. Would be funny though if the MC is the tree... wait a minute, the ED showed us the tree then sudden replacement by the MC. Don't tell me the MC is really a fucking tree? O_o

[Stark700]

Episode 2:

That Lucia uppercut is awesome.

I thought the episode was rather funny but the storytelling lacking. Tennouji definitely still has some chemistry with some of the other girls imo including Shizuru. Kagari still gave me the mysterious vibes though while the teasing between Akane and Tennoji is pretty priceless.

The OP song is alright, pretty catchy. I might have to listen again to it later.

[dearfuture]

Koutarou has dejavu... It is strange.

that is only happened in Moon Route

[Haruyasha]

proudly present Key Coffee

Angel Beats and Charlotte had it as well.

[jeroz]

The pacing and the scene transition improved in this episode, though it's clear that there are still some moments cut out from what's happening here. Everything just flows better this time round, and the jokes do get more time to develop.

TOMOKOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Draco Spirit]

From the guys that did Angel Beats (a touching story about the afterlife and love) and Charlotte (a mess of overall narrative who individual episodes are pretty good) comes the most chaotic and unrealistic school setting I've ever seen, but don't think too hard and you probably enjoy it!

Anyhow the show is batshit crazy fun, even if the setting and characters don't make much sense. You know all these girls are going to have weird powers and romantic subplots with the MC, as more and more strange stuff happens in a completely crazy way, so it seems to me the shows running on dream logic for its plot.

[Benigmatica]

Episode 2:
We'll miss Tomoko as she sacrifice her life to save Koutarou from being bitten by that girl and her deadly ribbons!

On the other hand, seems that Akane Senri wasn't a bad witch as everyone think. She looks gorgeous, but of course Akane-san knows more about that female ghost. Can't wait for that!

[Harry Dresden]

Okay I am even more lost than in the first episode and it still skips around and is weirdly paced. This is so bad lol.

Hopefully next episode makes at least some sense. So far don't see what all the hype was about.

[ronelm2000]

Episode 2: "GOTTA GO FAST"

Man, that was incredibly fast. That was faster than Little Busters did their intros. I mean, did he just hook 5 girls in 1 room in 2 episodes?! That's some pace, Kotarou.

As a gamer, essentially the problem isn't the fact that that pace is too fast. I mean, considering it's essentially LONGER than Little Busters and if you want to quickly get to the main meat of the series you have to rush it like that, and it still works since the scenes still ... somewhat work. Somewhat... there are a few problems with it:

(1) So many of the good fillers have been cut out, just like that. "It's because essentially if you add in the filler, not only will the watchers be bored, but it doesn't have any connection with the story. We can't wrap up the Common Route in 12 episodes with these fillers." is a big fat lie, except the last part. Sure, this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va1hSqk-69w) (note the game spoilers, but it doesn't matter, they already passed it...) would have easily taken up an entire episode, but these make up the foundation of why the later episodes would have so much impact. ;-;

(2) However, as a gamer, it DID win it over by having me realize what the hell really happened on the shikigami. But I feel that for the sake of the anime, these precious 5 minutes should have been spent on better things... like better transition scenes.

(3) The main problem went on the 13th minute, when suddenly Kotori is recruited. Okay, not much of a problem with that, but suddenly Chihaya comes for a visit... okay... then Night Time again? Wait, he had no more shikigami? What happened to the 3rd shikigami?! Okay, after massaging the President, suddenly encounter with Inoue. Then Shizuru/Lucia is recruited.

That.
Was.
Fast.
And pretty much really cutting it. It's like I hit the Skip button.

Okay, I think that's the end of my rambling. In essence though...
since they're aiming for (I think) 13 episodes (with what I assume to be split-cour), they should be able to end the Common Route in 13 episodes. Assuming they do not follow the Little Busters route, which honestly CANNOT happen in Rewrite.

PS: I was trying to capture the Kotarou Paradox Factor.

[Wandering Soul]

I don't think the pacing is too bad. Everyone joining the club should have taken a bit longer, but I'm not too worried at the moment.

[ronelm2000]

It's not bad; it works but it is considerably fast. Not to mention some scenes just... don't connect.

I blame the budget. It's not enough. This should have been at the least 15 episodes of fun, and games. (And 11 episodes of mystery) There's a damn reason this VN is long.

[com_gwp]

For this second episode though, no, I didn't really feel that the pacing was particularly off. I can concur that some scenes are oddly placed, chiefly the random Inoue declaration, but it had a clear focus on bringing the club together, and Kotarou's rationale for it. In any case, this line of discussion also relies a bit too much on one's experience with the game, which we should probably refrain from.

From the guys that did Angel Beats (a touching story about the afterlife and love) and Charlotte (a mess of overall narrative who individual episodes are pretty good) comes the most chaotic and unrealistic school setting I've ever seen, but don't think too hard and you probably enjoy it!


I get what you mean, but let's not forgot that Maeda didn't write this.

[Haak]

So got to about the 20th minute of the first (double) episode before giving up. The character interactions just felt stale and the comedy wasn't working for me at all. Does it actually get better or should I give up now?

[felix]

So got to about the 20th minute of the first (double) episode before giving up. The character interactions just felt stale and the comedy wasn't working for me at all. Does it actually get better or should I give up now?Give up, try again when its all over IMO. Apparently it also works if you played the game from what I see.

The comedy in this series doesn't stick to me either, and it seems to be a recurring comment on the show. Honestly it feels more like its just fanservice for a lot of other shows. Same with the character designs. I don't particularly mind it but everything else being so opaque makes it a bit dull overall because of it—like it's just an imitation of other shows and nothing else. Not a general criticism, just the way it looks for me.

[Archon_Wing]

Episode 2: Club is formed with the devious Akane, and boob jokes

It's literally just that, so there will be no summary.

At least Lucia has a reason to hit him, and Akane is hillarious.

I think the pacing was too fast, and at the same time they had so many fucking boob jokes. Like all of them in existence. Because anime needs more boob jokes. And it had to be the worst ones. It's kinda like okay, I think our priorities are messed up. Key perv is just pointless >.> Maybe they're just cramming them into 1 episode so we don't have to deal with it again? Maybe?

Just a few of the more notable moments....


http://i.imgur.com/tkTrxWr.jpg
I look edgy! Wait it's not that edgy? Damn plebs.

http://i.imgur.com/tDBRIqe.jpg
And witches too!

http://i.imgur.com/ly9JR7z.jpg
Actually you should be arrested for causing this overly cliche scene

http://i.imgur.com/hlLzfX7.jpg
By saying it out loud?

http://i.imgur.com/9mNLLCZ.jpg
A truly tragic moment.

http://i.imgur.com/hWzkoTV.jpg
He flies off again. Somehow I'm starting to side with Lucia on this.

http://i.imgur.com/yXTALyQ.jpg
I bet she says that a lot.

http://i.imgur.com/vM1XlEK.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/Fo7L5U3.jpg?1

That's amazing.

http://i.imgur.com/WEYjyr9.jpg?1
Sensible, but then they grow up. Then I guess many don't.

http://i.imgur.com/ID0p9EN.jpg?1
I need more screentime. I don't want everyone to think I'm always angry.
What would make people think that?

http://i.imgur.com/EYIFvqW.jpg?1
I hate you people.
http://i.imgur.com/RiCrgBh.jpg?1
I'll be back for the next episode, after you fucks are done.

I mean breast jokes are already kinda passe, but mocking (multiple) people for not having them is even worse.

http://i.imgur.com/3VoO1iX.jpg?1
Grr.... you left me out again

[grecefar]

the comedy is still good so it's buying me, let's see how it goes when they get serious.

[tsunade666]

Pale blood. There faces are too white. They are lacking in iron. Simple coloring.... bland color palate and too bright faces... :T_T:

[Peanutbutter]

Those hands in the ED. Oh dear...

On the other hand, the harem is much to my taste. If I hadnt know, I would have thought Taneda Risa and Mayaa Uchida voiced Lucia and Shizuru. :heh:

[monir]

Here for the fart! :cool:

[Hakai]

This might just be my anime of the season.

[tsunade666]

Hmm there isn't much competition for new anime this season so even if the anime's quality is sub par it's still better. Especially if fujoshi baits plague the season. Though seriously, I can't understand this anime timeline to Canon.

[Hakai]

I think I'm officially addicted to the OP

Damn T_T

[Leo_Otaku]

Really NOT impressed with the animation. It reminds me of of early to mid 00s, yikes. Such a shame.

The pacing is okay so far but the transitions between scenes are weird and don't blend together nicely. The OP visually I didn't like. Not only did it feel out of time with the song and the logo placement looked so cheap, the animation was so lackluster as is the rest of the show quality. The ending theme was better than the opening but again suffers from really low quality animation.

[Dark Faith]

Watching this for Akane...

...and the faint hope that


Oppai ending gets animated. Especially after the bet on ep2 was actually animated

[Yamada II]

Episode 2

So Senri Akane is the witch-senpai and Koutaro asks her to use her witch powers to save him from the ribbon loli who eats him at night. Akane doesn't believe that there's such a loli and that there's some weird gigantic monster and that there's little palm sized girls with wings. Despite being in the Occult Research Club, she doesn't really believe in superpowers and other supernatural stuff. Then why the hell is it the Occult Research Club when you don't even believe in that stuff and don't want to research it either? Anyway, Koutaro takes on a mission to show proof of supernatural mumbo-jumbo and he's doing it all for the boobs. Would be pretty cool if he ends up winning and then does obscene stuff to her as part of the deal lol. And too help Kotarou in his mission to get his hands on some nice oppai, he gathers his harem. And now with the harem assembled, he will now embark on his mission. He should simply just show Akane his own rewrite power and get those boobs. That would be pretty effective. He has gathered all the misfits he knows in one place except for Yoshino. Poor guy must be feeling lonely. Lol Koutaro's prank on him backfired and he had to eat it all up to prevent the class rep from getting engulfed in flames even though she wasn't feeling the spiciness at all.

[jcdietz03]

Well all the supernatural stuff is real. At least to him it's real. Like most VNs this is presented in first person, so you have to think about "narrator reliability," maybe MC-kun is insane or something. Eh, that doesn't seem likely based on the crumpled talismans.

Because the supernatural is real, he has a real shot at proving it. It might be a little hard, though. If the power is named "rewrite" (just speculation) and MC-kun has ripple-effect proof memory, the others won't remember that anything is out-of-place.

I did like the parfait switch scene. Does that class rep girl have no sense of taste? I thought she ate the spicy one and it didn't faze her. Tsunderes punching MCs just never gets old.

[tsunade666]

Episode 2
Then why the hell is it the Occult Research Club when you don't even believe in that stuff and don't want to research it either?

Didn't Akane answered with "she just took over it?" if you observe the room. The room is obvious VIP level accommodation. If Akane can remodel the room, it meant she's rich and has connection to allows it. The occult research club is probably just cover story. The research club is pretty obscure and no one is likely paying attention to it which leads to her having more freedom in movement.

Shizuru!!! your're so cute

[ronelm2000]

Well all the supernatural stuff is real. At least to him it's real. Like most VNs this is presented in first person, so you have to think about "narrator reliability," maybe MC-kun is insane or something. Eh, that doesn't seem likely based on the crumpled talismans.
I have watched enough anime to know that can easily be "retconned" with the MC actually sleepwalking and tearing the talismans itself. I suggest don't always assume, and don't quote me. :heh:
I did like the parfait switch scene. Does that class rep girl have no sense of taste? I thought she ate the spicy one and it didn't faze her. Tsunderes punching MCs just never gets old.

The official title given by Kotarou for Lucia is Queen of the Extra-Spicy World (http://www.heartofthecards.com/code/cardlist.html?card=WS_RW/W15-042). Take it as you will. :heh: (and DO NOT even look at the bottom part of the page -- unless you play Weiss Schwarz. Rewrite is a walking spoiler.)

[frodonk]

I'm completely hooked.

I'm a sucker for shows like this, especially the ones from Key (except little busters, and I don't know why) and the "dated" animation style is perfect for me.

[tsunade666]

I know I said before that the animation and the visuals are crappy and I still believed it but after watching it again and again. I've become used to it. I even felt that its fitting for some part of the story. I've just wish that they put more effort on it. Its already low budget anime but some parts are just too much cringe worthy. I like the facial expression of Kotori. It fits. The same for Kotarou.

[SPARTAN 119]

Watching this for Akane...

...and the faint hope that


Oppai ending gets animated. Especially after the bet on ep2 was actually animated


I have not actually played the VN, but I am familiar with the plot, including the infamous route of which you speak. After they not only animated the bet, but also lingered on it by having Akane bring it up multiple times, I almost wonder if you might get your wish in an OVA.

[tsunade666]

That is probably indeed the best ending. Lol. Joking aside. Its indeed best if you compare it to the others. Lest bloodshed. Rewrite is key not being key.

I'm more interested the later part where it would be anime original or the so called 6th route. I'm looking forward for the first part but I've been doing the common route for lots of time already but its still funny. The combo of koutarou and kotori is always nice.

[Requiem-x]

I'm actually considering watching Ange Vierge over this. What the hell?

Why does it look so bad!? Why does everyone's faces look like they're melting?!

And much more importantly: WHAT'S GOING ON!?:eyespin: It's not my first time being confused over something from Key, but this is on a whole new level.

Also, this is not the anime staff's fault, of course, but something I want to mention: I don't like those female uniforms at all. They look like something a girl would wear while playing a fairy in a recital. Just look at Chihaya's outfit by comparison.

On the plus side, and to be fair, this is actually a big plus, I feel the girls have more of a, how to put it, "spark" this time around. Lucia and Chihaya are obvious, but even Kotori can be snarky and funny, and that's awesome. Shizuru is also an adorable little thing, and I loved her deadpan reply to Lucia regarding breasts. Akane... well, do I really need to say anything? One hell of a girl :D

I guess you can also say its nice to see how differently the supernatural element is being handled this time around, and it looks like it could be interesting, but so far its only been confusing.

And fart jokes? Really? And again, because its worth repeating, WHAT'S GOING ON!?:confused:

Oh yeah, and it feels rushed, like, the member gathering was done in a single episode? OK, sure.

[tsunade666]

I don't know if I should also blame the anime staff here. they have done good job from what's given to them but the problem here is time.

Rewrite is LONGER than LITTLE BUSTER.

its suicide to do it in one cour. Especially the mystery and slice of life are all jumbled up. They tried to introduced it up early but its messed up.

I'm actually surprised because this is the first key work that's been turn into hunted house. Very few people even post or bother to watch it. Charlotte even has more viewers and posters but to be fair. I liked the first few episode introduction of it. It has more impact and more budget but seriously.... I'm sad for it.

[Stark700]

Lucia's just so fun to watch.

http://i.imgur.com/0OUgxfR.jpg?1

So Tenouji got attacked this episode and we got a strange ending quote as well. Meanwhile, I think the comedy is much more than I had originally expected. Tennouji is fun to watch with his interactions with the other girls including Shizuku.

OP and ED theme songs are still among one of my favorites this season.

[tsunade666]

gasp! they made Shizuru a lot more cuter! ore no kokorooooooooooooooooo!!!!

love the episode. It still had problems with the pacing and terrible animations and visuals but I will just rant about it every week while watching it. I just feel it. I still like it.

They already mentioned harvest festa but they didn't explain in much. They probably won't tackle it. Sakuya was introduced but seriously... that guy has red eyes >_> Fartarou-kun!!! comedy golden with YO-SHI-NO

I still find it funny no matter how many times I read/watched it. Especially the Chu2 part with Yoshino and Unkotarou-kun.

Lucia part is also nice. Lucia was also a lot cuter, heck they improved the girls overall appearance to me. Though they made too many fan service shot from Akane. Its like they are turning her into walking fan service instead of gaming hikki living inside the club room.

Tsuchinoko-lady. lol, first mission.

Mystery was shown in the later part of the story but still terrible pacing. They even shown tsundere midou as villain that summon the huge dog that chase down Ahotarou-kun.

Esaka and the old timers was also shown. More cute Shizuru moments are nice. Also loved the scene under the tree...

I just wished that Rewrite was handled better...... :T_T: :T_T: I'm loving every minute of it but I know it could be done better but why..... :T_T: :T_T:

[grecefar]

it pass with comedy but this chapter was in my opinion too fast.

[larethian]

Did they just cooked the beast?
The guy who killed the beast looked like the butler especially given how his face darkened when Kotarou met him again in the park, like the show is trying to tell us that.
Looks like all the heroines have supernatural powers and Shizuru is a healer. I bet the occult prez has it too even though she acts like she is kidding.

Btw, I have not played nor looked up any info about the VN at all.

[Harry Dresden]

Episode 3

This show reminds me of Kyoukai no Kanata in a lot of ways. Both use highschool setting to try to tell some sort of supernatural action story but end up being highly incomprehensible messes with poorly developed characters. At least Kyoukai no Kanata had fights full of sakuga. This on other hand. Not only the 2D art is inconsistent and has dozens of animation mistakes, but the CGI is literally 2016Berserk's Horse level.

Pacing and storytelling also has lots of Angel Beats vibes - as in it makes no sense.

Yeah. Three episodes in and still lost as hell at what is going on, could not care for any of the characters, the pacing is just awful and now suddenly everyone has powers out of nowhere.

I guess people hyped up Rewrite too much for me, claiming that it will be "different" from rest of key's "THE FEELS" works. Really don't see what the hype for this was about. Dropped.

[dark998]

Almost no Kagari this week but we finally get to see Sakuya, his banter with Kotarou was one of my favorite parts in the VN and it was left mostly intact here so all is good. We also got a glimpse of Tsukuno (who was faceless before the anime) and others characters like Esaka.

Another of the neat things was the effect they used for Kotarou's rewriting ability, will be interesting to see how they adapt the other stuff in stock.

[Hakai]

I kinda guessed he had super powers from his reaction back when Akane asked him if he had any.

So his ability let him rewrite his physical abilities to almost superhuman levels? But he can't go back to normal once he's done it.

Really liked Kotarou's interactions with Sakuya, I hope we see more of him

PS: Shizuru's 3cute5me!!

[IceHism]

Ahhh sakuya. I'm looking forward to what he does in the original route.

I wanna get this common route over and done soon though. Fun episode in the end so I'll let it take its time

[Yamada II]

Episode 3

Koutaro is such a ginormous bastard lol. He purposely said "Chihaya" in front of Sakuya even though it pisses him off. And then he starts to tease the poor Yoshino. Nekoing leave that guy alone lol. And then he started to call Lucia Earth Rep after her little speech lol. That bastard. Fun guy.

Things were pretty confusing here. Some supernatural stuff ha happens whenever the ribbon loli appears. Some people show up, some's true selves are revealed (I think that was Sakuya who saved Koutaro), Koutaro even takes evasive action and gets hurt – but in the end, it all turns back to normal as if nothing happened at all. Only Koutaro remembers the events but he has no proof that said event even occurred. That's the weird part – why is everything turning back to normal? Koutaro even got himself a cut and that went back to normal. That's the part which needs answering. The old guys probably weren't computer gamers and could be one of those who know about the supernatural stuff going on. Eyepatch loli was also with those people so she could have also experienced that stuff. Akane could also have experienced that stuff. But the two could have been subjected to the effects of things being rewritten after they happen. These things are interesting but really confusing right now.

[tsunade666]

So his ability let him rewrite his physical abilities to almost superhuman levels? But he can't go back to normal once he's done it.

PS: Shizuru's 3cute5me!!

The rewrite ability is an important plot related ability. Just by looking at the title is enough to give reasons but its not really rewriting physical abilities. its more important that that. Rewrite is rewriting himself. Its spoiler to give more info but its not just that.

Got to agree with Shizuru is just sooooooooo muuch CUTE!!!!

[MCAL]

I do think it's time to watch this VN adaption for what it is rather than what it isn't. And I'm relatively enjoying it for what it is.

I'll say this though. Don't always assume an adaption is representative of the source material, because sometime it isn't.

[ronelm2000]

I do think it's time to watch this VN adaption for what it is rather than what it isn't. And I'm relatively enjoying it for what it is.

I'll say this though. Don't always assume an adaption is representative of the source material, because sometime it isn't.
Which is kinda sad because a lot of people put off good series because the anime sucked. It's been for Little Busters, and probably Rewrite suffering the same fate.

In the end, VN adaptation's worst enemy is the budget.

[tsunade666]

Which is kinda sad because a lot of people put off good series because the anime sucked. It's been for Little Busters, and probably Rewrite suffering the same fate.

In the end, VN adaptation's worst enemy is the budget.

Little busters has better art than rewrite. Just seeing the initial visual images would put off any viewer that has high expectations. its a low budget anime but they are doing good even if the visuals are lacking. heck, it actually fits with Kotarou's wackiness :heh: :heh:

[Master_Yoma]

Can Kotarou go to school with out getting punch by Lucia

[Alf]

He's probably enjoying it :heh:

I don't really mind the art. It may seem pale before the common production quality today, but if you still remember what anime is like 10 years ago it's by far above the cabbage quality common to those years.

It's the series contruction that worries me a bit. It's episode 3 now, and sure the supernatural part is getting heavier and things are quite interesting for casual watching. But it's a bit weak for getting people really interested. Still, the arrangement so far seems to be aware of the problem so perhaps it will be good enough.

[tsunade666]

Its really weak in making new comers to commit their time in watching it. It has lots of problems as stand alone if you ask me. I appriciatebit more because. I played the game but just watching it alone is kinda... To fast pacing and the transition from one scene to another left a lot hanging. The events are also all mixed up into one which leaves it a bit confusing and disappointed.

[Benigmatica]

Episode 3:
This is interesting as Koutarou Tennouji can "rewrite" his body to have superpowers. Yet I don't know how he got it, was Koutarou receive it from Akane Senri?

In any case, I wanna see answers on the next episode!

[Hiro Hayase]

I haven't seen the VN, but I still like it. I like these types of quirky characters and the comedy.

Ichigo's VA being the MC makes me interested too lol.

I can think of a few theories from watching the first 3 episodes:

1. An apocalyptic world where the MC creates his own world to enjoy
2. The scenes where we see flashbacks could be glimpses in the future
3. There appears to be a secret society behind the scenes of slayers
4. The city is supposedly an experimental city with plant life
5. All the characters have subtle hints of their own secrets or powers (eyepatch girl healing his arm slyly?). It's everyone has supernatural powers and they are each trying to hide it.

Kotori saw the ribbon girl and they both really look like. So is KFC a sponsor of this anime and VN with his multiple cameos?

Also in anime whenever they drop their bags/luggage during a chase, how do they manage to get it back the next day?! Is there a return spell on that bag or something.

[Klashikari]

I'm quite disturbed by the severe budget dive already occuring in episode 3.
I mean, even casual discussions are not exactly good looking (that part with Lucia and Chihaya eating next to the former is quite meh), but even the action is subpar.
The chase on the buildings was the worst: they used a "unlimited staircase" cheap trick to give the "impression" the chase lasted across several buildings. not only the buildings were quite hideous and obviously out of place, but the ribbon girl and the dog were literally running on the same building, barely moving. Hell, they screwed up and made the ribbon girl "chasing" the dog, swapping their places for no damn reason.

As for the episode itself, it is again some mixed feelings. I'm quite surprised they introduced Kotarou's powers like that and out of the blue, instead of the VN scene were he went in length in explanations (which would also answer some people questions regarding why he didn't do it a second or third time when he was in a pinch).
Hell, they forcefully combined 4-5 different scene in a single 20 min episode... even as a VN reader, this looks quite disjointed.

[GDB]

I do think it's time to watch this VN adaption for what it is rather than what it isn't. And I'm relatively enjoying it for what it is.

I'll say this though. Don't always assume an adaption is representative of the source material, because sometime it isn't.

I'm still not entirely sure what I'm watching, so I couldn't even say what it's trying to represent at the moment. :heh:

I'm quite disturbed by the severe budget dive already occuring in episode 3.
I mean, even casual discussions are not exactly good looking (that part with Lucia and Chihaya eating next to the former is quite meh), but even the action is subpar.
The chase on the buildings was the worst: they used a "unlimited staircase" cheap trick to give the "impression" the chase lasted across several buildings. not only the buildings were quite hideous and obviously out of place, but the ribbon girl and the dog were literally running on the same building, barely moving. Hell, they screwed up and made the ribbon girl "chasing" the dog, swapping their places for no damn reason.

As for the episode itself, it is again some mixed feelings. I'm quite surprised they introduced Kotarou's powers like that and out of the blue, instead of the VN scene were he went in length in explanations (which would also answer some people questions regarding why he didn't do it a second or third time when he was in a pinch).
Hell, they forcefully combined 4-5 different scene in a single 20 min episode... even as a VN reader, this looks quite disjointed.

While I agree with most of this, I don't really feel like his powers came out of the blue. He mentioned he had them back in episode 1, and he said he COULD do it again here but he can't change back and it'd already be a pain in the ass to hide his new prowess as it is (without even considering a second boost).

On an unrelated note, I can't stand Lucia. At least so far, since all she seems to be used for is slapstick violence. Chihaya seems like a completely different character from episode 1, too. Not quite sure what happened to her.

[SPARTAN 119]

On an unrelated note, I can't stand Lucia. At least so far, since all she seems to be used for is slapstick violence.

But, on the plus side, with the accidental ass grab, we can now hope for an Oshiri Route to go with the Oppai Route.

[Spica]

Chihaya seems like a completely different character from episode 1, too. Not quite sure what happened to her.

I have no idea what you mean by this. She just feel the same to me.

If you think of her as a Tsundere like many do from her first meeting with MC and the word "I hate you" which I am pretty sure she picked up from Sakuya. Unless this had another meaning in VN.

Please remember the conversation between Chihaya and Akane in Episode 1. After that she immediately try to hang out or make friend with Koutarou and Kotori. I am sure that was a hint to her character.

[Stark700]

Episode 4:

Lol Sougen is cool, what a gentleman.

Looks like Tennouji got a good scare from Kagari. What a cute bite!
Shizuru is adorable this episode too. Not my favorite character in this series but kinda glad to see the show focus on her more. Good way to develop her character and showing her past, which isn't quite pleasant...

On another note, I heard pacing is bad for this episode. (I'm not too surprised though with it being 1-cour)

[Klashikari]

I'm not sure what they are trying to do, but as far as it goes, their "original route" is basically a merge of several ones, and I'm not exactly impressed by it.
It isn't even the cut (which are actually okay here), but the way they shoehorned Shizuru's backstory there (especially due to the organization topic). Well, it isn't like it is an event that is far in the plot, but it is kind of early.

EDIT: well, they somewhat merged 2 scenes between Chihaya and Lucia at the end, although it looks a bit awkward since both reactions are even more exaggerated in the anime than in the game (the ball incident escalated that way because of a certain incident the day before).
So yeah, they are really trying to squeeze as many girls routes elements as possible.

[com_gwp]

Wow, this was just...wow.

This was just silly, forcing the whole backstory into one episode, with zero build up, zero context, and just being out of place in general. Are we really going to continue this for each girl? I can't see this working out very well at all.

[dark998]

Shizuru is not exactly my favorite heroine but I liked how the anime presented that part of her backstory, of course the OST helped a ton. That track in particular (when her parents appear) is not one of my favorites for nothing.

Already moving up to Lucia next week, at this pace the original path will start around episode 8-9.

[frodonk]

I'm not really a fan of one episode heroine arcs (one of my major complaints about the adaptation of photokano) but since this is Key I'm willing to accept it.

Looks like Shizuru also got the losing end of that deal though, the MC told her a very inconsequential secret about his rebellious younger days while Shizuru told him everything about her life. If the MC told her of his superpower then it would've been a fairer deal :heh:

[Kakurin]

So yeah, they are really trying to squeeze as many girls routes elements as possible.
Sounds like what was done in Grisaia no Kajitsu. Well, same studio and same director after all.

[Brother Coa]

This was just silly, forcing the whole backstory into one episode, with zero build up, zero context, and just being out of place in general. Are we really going to continue this for each girl? I can't see this working out very well at all.

What can you expect from 12 episode anime series?

If they had 24 on the other hand maybe we woudl get 2 or 3 episodes per heroine. At this rate they will do it in the same way Griasia was done.

But as someone who didn't read VN I have no problem with this, I already know when I see episode count that buildup was going to be sacrificed for the sake of prioritizing important plot points.

About this episode, not bad. Although I still have no idea what his power is, who is that ghost girl, who is this organization and how all of that leads to city being destroyed in the end. And this is more than enough to hook me up for more.

Shizuru is cute and her story is tragic, hope it will be resolved by the end.

[IceHism]

Man i don't know what they are doing anymore with this adaption. It's like doomed at this point if it doesn't have any more episodes.

[com_gwp]

What can you expect from 12 episode anime series?


What I expected was what Tanaka Romeo seemed to proposing in the interviews at first; a merged, original route focusing on that one particular character, without getting into the specific details or backstory from the other routes. A hypothetical 6th route, if you will. I still believe this is how the second half will play out, but I cannot agree with their handling of the common route section, if we're just to go through the cliffs notes of every girl like this. I can only hope if they continue with this, it flows better with the ongoing story, unlike the abruptness of this episode.

[Yamada II]

Episode 4

So Koutaro finds out that the dude he teases so much, is actually well known around town and has many followers. Koutaro is lucky Yoshino hasn't had his wolves sent after him. Lol when Koutaro found out that the intimidating one was a year junior to him. The dude who bumped into Koutaro said something interesting. Either he was one of Yoshino's boys and Yoshino has told some pretty messed up stuff about Koutaro, or that person knows something about Koutaro which is probably related to his big secret.

The ribbon loli returns lol. And right in the middle of class to start eating Koutaro. And Shizuru captures him before he can go to Akane for help. We get Shizuru's sad story told here and the rest will probably follow in pure typical harem VN adaptation style. Shizuru had an encounter with the supernatural which changed stuff for her. Her house was destroyed, her parents almost died, she lost an eye which surprisingly healed on its own and ended up a different color. A memory erasure power manifested in her and it went out to control when her parents got too much money after sending her to some special institutions. Her ability is more of a resetting power since it was also used on her eye and on Koutaro's scratch. But why was she denying that any supernatural thing could have happened to him? She did go to that institution which deals with supernatural stuff like what happens to Koutaro. And that old antique man is part of that group and isn't just an old guy into computer games. Maybe Shizuru resets things related to the supernatural after they happen on a large scale. Or there could be someone with similar abilities doing it. Or the supernatural stuff is programmed to be reset after happening or something.

And now we'll get the class rep's past. She probably has some problem with her touching anything. Touching something probably damages it beyond repair in some way which is why she is wearing gloves and didn't want to destroy those flowers because she would touch them while trying to get the ball.

And I think things are starting to make a little bit more sense here. Big problem, though, was that things felt a bit too fast here and somewhat out of place.

[tsunade666]

We get Shizuru's sad story told here and the rest will probably follow in pure typical harem VN adaptation style. Shizuru had an encounter with the supernatural which changed stuff for her. Her house was destroyed, her parents almost died, she lost an eye which surprisingly healed on its own and ended up a different color. A memory erasure power manifested in her and it went out to control when her parents got too much money after sending her to some special institutions. Her ability is more of a resetting power since it was also used on her eye and on Koutaro's scratch. But why was she denying that any supernatural thing could have happened to him? She did go to that institution which deals with supernatural stuff like what happens to Koutaro. And that old antique man is part of that group and isn't just an old guy into computer games. Maybe Shizuru resets things related to the supernatural after they happen on a large scale. Or there could be someone with similar abilities doing it. Or the supernatural stuff is programmed to be reset after happening or something.

And now we'll get the class rep's past. She probably has some problem with her touching anything. Touching something probably damaged it beyond repaioy those flowers because she would touch them while trying to get the ball. r in some way which is why she is wearing gloves and didn't want to destr

And I think things are starting to make a little bit more sense here. Big problem, though, was that things felt a bit too fast here and somewhat out of place.

The episode is sooooooooooooooooo messed up I don't even know what to comment with.... ugh.

Its too fast. That's for sure because this part happens after a almost whole month of bonding with the club. They had build up in their club meetings and club activities. I liked the previews episode more than this rushed episode.

I don't know what to say anymore but this part is still from common route and still not locked up in one route but it's nearly there... urg. They even used the ending song for Shizuru's route.

There are lots of things to comment but I liked it? somewhat but I prefer if they do the normal common route than present the introduction for the girls and ignore all the build up for it. It just didn't make much sense with this kind of set up. 1 cour messed up adaptation.

They are going to do lucia next but that scene in the end, even if they shave up the ending song to put more into the scene, it just lacks the tension because the scene before it was not animated.

As for the secret organization thing. It's meant to be kept secret and would be kept secret. Shizuru's power is not resetting, that is for sure.

[Benigmatica]

Episode 4:
Quality aside, I liked how the staff focused on Shizuru Nakatsu and her tragic story of being forgotten by her parents. Then again, I feel that her powers will resurface at one point, but will she control it since Shizuru has both healing and memory-altering powers?

Anyways, I'm curious to see what's next now that both Koutarou and Shizuru has powers. Speaking of next week's episode, it'll be focused on Lucia Konohana and her compulsive hygiene.

[wuhugm]

Wa? They are doing heroines' route without actually showing any fighting, wtf...

[Requiem-x]

As someone who knows nothig about the novels, I enjoyed Shizuru's backstory this episode.

Then we jumped right into Lucia before the episode was over, and not even in a cliffhanger worthy moment, it seems.

That's a first to me, and I've watched quite a few VN adaptations. Oh boy... :uhoh:

[Wandering Soul]

It really does seem like they are just mashing together the routes without even trying to make them flow well together. I say that as someone with no knowledge of the VN. Though, I did enjoy Shiruzu's backstory.

[Master_Yoma]

Finely get to see Kagari and her biting Kotarou again Well its Shizuru turn but the backstory felt a little rushed

[ronelm2000]

I don't know about you guys but i feel that these 2 eps coincide with one another. Most of the set up for the teaser at ep4 is really, from 3. Plus, they've actually made a lot of scenes normally disconnected feel a bit connected (it still feels like way too much was happening though and Kotarou is one oneminded brat that he forgets to do one thing for another kek). If anything I feel this is Romeo's screenwriting actually leaking off.

[Klashikari]

I disagree. If anything, Romeo's screenwriting is based on events happening with their own pace instead of putting everything in a single moment.
This is quite obvious with other works like Jintai but also in RW itself with the routes he has written.

I will give you that a third of the ep is directly connected to Kotarou's quest of finding occult stuff, but the rest of the episode had scenes that don't even connect properly. Shizuru's backstory was introduced that way despite the extremely minimal interaction Kotarou had with her: met once in the hallway (ep1), joined the occult club (ep2), lunch, tsuchinoko's hunt and ramen (ep3). That's about it.
But the biggest issue was how they just jumped from Shizuru to Lucia with barely any transition between the two "routes", moreover, having Chihaya complaining about Lucia's obsession is quite off when this was barely covered in the anime (Yoshino telling about the rumors in ep3 sort of make sense, but it wouldn't make sense for Chihaya to learn about them, hence her complaint is a bit weird in this situation).

[ronelm2000]

But the last scene was literally the epitome of Lucia's entire character in 30 seconds.. So...

Heh, I rest my case. We'll see in the next episode.

[tsunade666]

The last scene is indeed the core part of Lucia's route but the problem there is that it lacks build up. Sure, it was mentioned in episode 3 that she was clean freak but for her to not even touch the flowers? the reaction of Chihaya too and Lucia's reaction to her. The are confrontational without prior reasons. Plus, what is the relationship between those two? how close are they? or how close are the member sof the club are.

The scenes are just jumping from one scene to another and is just using the source material main content without proper transition in between.

[SPARTAN 119]

Ep. 4 definitely felt rushed, but on the other hand, the whole plot with the organization and the implications of some sort of underground conflict between a military organization and those monsters does at least give the possibility things might get interesting. Yes, I know about the basic plot of the VN (even if I haven't read/played/whatever you do with a VN it), but I'm going to avoid mentioning it because spoilers.

Also Kagari seriously needs to work on her communication skills, and more dialogue that makes me hopeful for an Oppai Route OVA.

[Stark700]

Episode 5:

Well this episode gave some background story about Lucia...although I feel that it was pretty rushed in general. I did like their character chemistry on most parts though as Tennouji shows that he is there to support her as a friend.

The whole thing about the curse and Guardian is also revealed as well. In the meantime, I guess the episode did some decent job at capturing Lucia's emotional expressions.

[Klashikari]

*Sigh* I know they had to make changes in order not to make Lucia's "arc" incompatible with the rest of the heroine routes/general plot but... this is really too much.
Past the very bland and tame execution of the Asahi Haruka investigation, the lack of scenes for Lucia (especially the missing parfait showdown) completely waters down the backstory explanations. The revelations sound like an afterthought instead of a powerful, borderline soulcrushing, breakdown.

And as expected, the transition between Shizuru and Lucia's arcs is nearly inexistent, with just the mention "ho wait, you mean the same organization?" stuff. I'm not even sure what to think about the ending considering it screams like a heroine route conclusion, but arguably doesn't match the end of the episode. This is probably my own bias regarding Lucia, but that's a major short end of a stick right there.

Like com_gwp, I didn't even expect the heroine routes to be adapted due to the fact they planned an "original arc". Considering their respective backstory, adapting all of them without a 2 cour budget (so accounting a third cour for the sixth route and conclusion) was just madness. Rewrite is longer than LB, and LB sometimes struggled with its pacing despite the 3 cours schedule.
But this? I really wish they could just be done with "that character" and "some" characterization for the other heroines to avoid such mess.

*Sigh* 1 heroine route ep is just the worst.

[tsunade666]

ugh............. this is a nightmare season. I felt that this happen before on tsukisomethinghimesomething. This DIDN'T HAPPEN.

urgh.... Lucia's route :T_T: :T_T: :T_T: Its a mixed of horror and heavy drama that would made your heart stop pumping.

darn... what are they doing to REWRITE! its one of my favorite vn game!

they finished the guardian introduction... and there is no pv that said anything but its probably going to gaia's side introduction but...... :T_T: :T_T: I've waited for long for Rewrite anime but when it happens, it didn't happen.

[Jaden]

Haven't read the VN, but I heard Lucia's route is written by Ryukishi07, whose specialty is psychological horror stuff. Too bad the anime couldn't do it justice. I'm guessing the plan is to blitz through the heroines' stories and go straight to the "true ending". Those kinds of anime adaptations are never great...

[larethian]

The scale suddenly became a little big. :heh:
So let me guess, Kotarou is the so-called Key? (so meta :heh:)

[Yamada II]

Episode 5

So we get some background on Lucia. She's cursed. Whatever she touches rots away and dies. She had a pretty sad story and whatever. But I honestly don't see myself caring about her enough. Same goes for Shizuru. I couldn't care less about either girls. Their depressing backgrounds aren't working for me at all. I could care a bit about Kotori and Chihaya (mainly because I suspect her butler of being the one who saved Koutaro a couple of episodes back), but not really that much so far. Looking forward to find out about the ribbon loli and Koutaro.

Anyway, they did explain some stuff about the world here. That sensei is part of an organization, Guardian, which gathers kids with special powers like Lucia and Shizuru to save the world from being blown up. There's something about the Key who can be used to destroy the world or whatever. And Koutaro is getting involved deeply in this neko. And that ribbon loli could be the Key especially considering there were people chasing her a couple of episodes back. And what was up with the two girls holding weapons in the end? Having the power to rewrite stuff and the ability to make things rot upon touching also come with fighting skills? That ending bit felt extremely weird. What was more weird was how they gave this episode a different ED. Was this episode's event very important to the overall story or something? No one answer that question because it'd be a spoiler...

[mangatron]

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[Hakai]

Things are starting to feel rushed, well at least I don't (slightly) hate Lucia anymore.

[Dark Faith]

Didn't really care much for Lucia's route in the VN so this episode didn't do much for me either. However the pacing is horrible, as expected.

I felt the trainwreck coming when I saw the anime announced for 1 cour only, but part of me was relieved when I heard they'd go for "that girl's" original route instead...
...sadly they decided to animate all the other routes anyway, with these results.


I don't think I'll keep insulting the memory of that wonderful VN by continuing to watch this adaptation.

[Archon_Wing]

8-bit you can go fuck yourselves for thinking this is possible in 13 episodes and yes I glanced enough of ep 5 to know where it's going. Key you can go fuck yourselves for considering the same thing. I liked Shizuru very much (her voice really helps) but having the one eps per girl backstory DOES NOT WORK especially in the span of 13 episodes. Did Kanon 2002 teach you anything, and even that shit had 2 episodes for the best girl. And all kinds of bad ecchi jokes are great when time is limited? Not.

This is becoming the worst Key anime ever, although I suppose I never finished Charlotte so there's that. I guess? I suppose unlike Charlotte, I like the characters, but there's no way I can watch it like this.


Please remake this in 4 years or some shit.

Souvenirs before I go

http://i.imgur.com/KtdNd8Q.jpg
I will just phone the rest in, and hope everyone gets distracted by... sigh boobs.

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Okay, I'm ready!
You only get one episode, and not the entire episode.

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In that case, Please play the game

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Completely pointless

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My parents appeared in a flashback, and it was sad

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>.<

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Well, at least I get something nice out of this

Final Rating
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[Reckoner]

Yeah. I hope you ass holes who ragged on JC Staff during Little Busters endlessly can truly appreciate what a train wreck of an adaption actually looks like now. 8bit quickly hit my shitlist for one of the worst studios in the industry right now. The adaptions of Grisaia and this are HORRIBLE.

Dropped and never coming back.

[Iby]

You can keep blaming 8bit and director all you want but those who decide the length of anime are the producers. It was the same with Grisaia no Kajitsu where director and writers had to limit themselves because Frontwing producer decided that 13 episodes would be enough for that adaptation.

[grecefar]

this chapter just make me want the game more, I need to still wait for rewrite+, I don't want to play the original because I know that the end of kotori route so I'll wait for the complete version. I'm enjoying this anime maybe because I didn't finish the VN.

[Peanutbutter]

I think if Clannad had one episode only for every heroine, the reaction will be the same as what's going on here.

Even though I never read the VN, it was obvious that key plot points were being rushed to its ending. And the result is not pretty.

[SPARTAN 119]

A thought on studio 8-bit and VN adaptations. Now I have not played the full VNs, so maybe I'm not qualified to talk, but based on observations of the anime, online chatter, and scenes from the VN I have seen, here are my thoughts on Grisaia, tying in also to Rewrite. I thought Grisaia no Kajitsu was rushed in its plot, a problem Grisaia no Rakuen did not have, possibly because while Grisaia no Kajitsu has five girls routes, Rakuen, in essence can almost be considered "Yuuji's route". Essentially, Kajitsu goes into the backstory and psychological issues of the all five girls, and the anime that into 13 episodes. On the other hand, Rakuen focuses mostly on Yuuji himself, and one person's story is more easily fit into 12 episodes.

Rewrite is clearly more like Kajitsu than Rakuen, having multiple routes for multiple characters, and once again, studio 8-bit is cramming all of these into 13 episodes (although in ths case, according to this thread, Rewrite and Grisaia's developers mandated a 13-episode format). Now, that's not to say you can't do a well-written multi-character series in 13 episodes, however, many examples of this were written from the ground up as anime, Madoka Magica being an example of such a story type. When writing an original anime, you can control the pacing more to make it not seem rushed. when adapting a VN or other longer source material, you are forced to cram a large amount of material into a smaller time frame, thus making it diffiult to pace properly. Of course, pacing can be a problem in original anime if not done properly- I'm looking at you Charlotte.

The one thing I will say about the Rewrite anime is that, as a non-player of the VN, it does get me interested in playing the VN to see more of these characters backstories.

[Benigmatica]

Finished watching Episode 5 and I was wondering if Haruka Asahi was all made up by Lucia Konohana? Still, it's interesting to see that Koutarou's powers as well as Shizuru and Lucia are involved in a grander scheme of things regarding the Earth's destruction.

[Alf]

It feels like galgame adaptations done 10 years ago that you get a bit of every girl's route. That's not a good way, but the execution is at least good enough to be entertaining.

Considering they trying to get to the 6th route, I guess it's perhaps showing how this route can be reached. But as an anime only audience, I wouldn't know how to interprete it without knowledge about meanings of those scenes. Now let me guess what is it all about:
Kagari is the key existance they mentioned, and by choosing between different routes Koutarou takes different stances between Guardian(Shizuru & Lucia) and Gaia(perhaps Chihaya & Akane). Both of these organizations will do something about Kagari, with a third stance toward her in perhaps Kotori's route. But probably none of these stances are actually following the will of Kagari herself, so there comes the Kagari route.(all of these are just my wild guess from the context so far, so it can be very wrong)

So in order to solve the issue between Kagari and all other parties, it's necessary to get into backgrounds of each party to understand the underlying structure, and connections to both sides are needed for a resolution. This is perhaps why there are individual routes shown rather than going straight to the point.
In any case, 13 eps is really too short and more time for build up is desirable. I wish they have more budgets to make a 2 cour series, but there probably isn't enough commercial value to this adaptation to support such budget.

Actually it could have been far worse than this by such compression ratio, so I wouldn't be too hard on the arrangement. But I wouldn't expect it to be particularly good, just hope that it keeps entertaining and the theme is well presented.

[watisit]

The scale suddenly became a little big. :heh:
So let me guess, Kotarou is the so-called Key? (so meta :heh:)

Him, the witch, or both. But I'm betting he rewrites the world.

[Reckoner]

You can keep blaming 8bit and director all you want but those who decide the length of anime are the producers. It was the same with Grisaia no Kajitsu where director and writers had to limit themselves because Frontwing producer decided that 13 episodes would be enough for that adaptation.

I wish people like you would stop treating these studios as mindless robots who are contracted to work for producers at their whim. Studios maintain certain quality standards, attract the right talent, and have their own culture. A Kyoani or a Madhouse production is often very distinctively their work. Yes, a given production can have its own set of issues depending on producers or the staff in general, but that reflects on the reputation of the studio as a whole.

And as far as reputation goes, 8bit has a pretty shitty one. If they consistently get productions with too little time to do anything, it means something about them specifically. I don't excuse them for garbage like this.

[MCAL]

To add to the beat down, the director really can't help mentioning Kotarou wanting to touch Akane's breasts. It's mentioned like maybe two or three times in the VN (And leads to a hilarious omake ending if you pursue it) but here it just keeps happening. Considering the Grisaia's anime perchance for badly placed panty shots one wonders if the director has some sort of fetish.

[tsunade666]

yes, in the game, it was only mentioned by Akane to Kotori and Lucia, when they are joining. After that, I don't remember ever it being mentioned aside from pursuing the (true) route ending. Its annoying to add useless fan service on it. It makes Kotarou a perv and only has intention of groping the oppai goddess, instead of actually doing the club activities. The club activities was highlighted in the common route because it shows Kotarou's real feelings.

[Benigmatica]

Say, does anyone want to answer regarding Haruka Asahi on whether she's an actual person, or a figment of Lucia Konohana's imagination just to hide her curse?

[SPARTAN 119]

To add to the beat down, the director really can't help mentioning Kotarou wanting to touch Akane's breasts. It's mentioned like maybe two or three times in the VN (And leads to a hilarious omake ending if you pursue it) but here it just keeps happening. Considering the Grisaia's anime perchance for badly placed panty shots one wonders if the director has some sort of fetish.

yes, in the game, it was only mentioned by Akane to Kotori and Lucia, when they are joining. After that, I don't remember ever it being mentioned aside from pursuing the (true) route ending. Its annoying to add useless fan service on it. It makes Kotarou a perv and only has intention of groping the oppai goddess, instead of actually doing the club activities. The club activities was highlighted in the common route because it shows Kotarou's real feelings.

Dammit, 8-bit, if you are that interested in breasts, just animate the Oppai Route!

Say, does anyone want to answer regarding Haruka Asahi on whether she's an actual person, or a figment of Lucia Konohana's imagination just to hide her curse?

The anime seems to imply Lucia Konohana was formerly named Haruka Asahi. Not sure about the VN.

[Master_Yoma]

Well that kind of felt rushed but getting to know all about Lucia Well that that is a reward Kotarou got

[tsunade666]

Dammit, 8-bit, if you are that interested in breasts, just animate the Oppai Route!

The anime seems to imply Lucia Konohana was formerly named Haruka Asahi. Not sure about the VN.

Haruka Asahi is her real name... darn adaptation.

There was more to that its all been shafted off too just put the important ones but it lacks the information regarding it. Also the development of the characters.

The VN Kotarou is different from the anime Kotarou. The inner monologue was left behind and just focus on the interactions of characters. The inner feelings of Kotarou being alone and wanting to change or have his daily life change wasn't highlighted.

the question in episode 01 about what to change. Myself or the World is very important plot wise so I won't go deeper on it but Kotarou always felt that he is missing something which is why when he starts the idea of the occult research club. He finally starts to act real or alive. The research occult daily lives is very important to him and its been given long development on the game (its kinda too long and boring but its fun) which was discarded by the anime to put the individual initial route of the girls.

I thought that anime would focus on the 6th route of the girl which is why I'm fine with it but they are basically butchering a good story here with a 1 episode per route. this is just plain BAD. Its even worse than Grisaia.

This anime is such a let down that after watching this series. I would forever sealed it in my memories as "it didn't happen" memories. There isn't a rewrite anime -_-

I just hope that the later half of the series would at least salvage it. Kagari isn't my favorite because she lacks substance in the game but she is still very important and I hope that it won't be turn into something stupid.

Then again, that was already shown when the she just shows up in the middle of the room. lol. that is practically impossible if you know the game.

[Brother Coa]

So... this was basically an entire route done in a single 20 minutes episode? Wow... 0_0

I haven't read VN and I can tell it was rushed. No wonder people are so disappointed...

I have a feeling that either Kotarou is the key or that girl that sucks his blood...

[tsunade666]

So... this was basically an entire route done in a single 20 minutes episode? Wow... 0_0

I haven't read VN and I can tell it was rushed. No wonder people are so disappointed...

I have a feeling that either Kotarou is the key or that girl that sucks his blood...

Not entire route but the introduction of the route.... rewrite is one heck of a long vn. some said it's about 100 playing hours to at least 80 playing hours.

I played it for days before I finished it.

There is more to it to the each route but that is basically the whole introduction point. After that, it would be less romance and more to the core point of the story/route which is why the introduction part is important. That is where the feelings/emotions starts to blossom and take root but the anime just trashed it with 1 episode per route. Crappy adaptation.

Rewrite anime didn't exist.

[Brother Coa]

I see, but to anime credit it made me into wanting to read the VN itself.

And Griasia did that so much better...

[MCAL]

I suppose this is the time where I mention the (Spruced up version) VN will be available on Steam one day.

[~Yami~]

to be honest, I think this is good enough
I expected a lot from Shizuru's story because I love Koibumi OST very much
so far, Shizuru's and Lucia's stories are neatly adapted for anime-only viewer. Even though MC didn't do anything in Shizuru's route, I think he has done pretty well in Lucia's story

I like Koutarou so far.. He is more trollish than Tomoya and more manly than Naoe Riki.
Based from what I saw in Grisaia, producer tended to leave the best route as their last one.. I really like Lucia's backstory so it gave me high expectation considering that Lucia's route might not be the best one in Rewrite
I also probably someone who didn't believe that they have adapted all their routes considering that preview at the end of episode 5

In Grisaia, you could really feel that it is rushed but it's not like that in Rewrite.. the OSTs are godly, the comedy is also fun.
Lastly, it would be funny if the President is the only one without superpower.. still waiting for the time when Koutarou got privilege to do some fondling to that delicious b----

[tsunade666]

You can feel that its rushed in grisaia? I didn't notice that at all. It didn't feel on jumping from one scene to another unlike here in rewrite. plus having a 1 episode per route is really pushing it. The first few episode is nice but when they hit the route part, its disaster if you ask me.

[~Yami~]

You can feel that its rushed in grisaia? I didn't notice that at all. It didn't feel on jumping from one scene to another unlike here in rewrite. plus having a 1 episode per route is really pushing it. The first few episode is nice but when they hit the route part, its disaster if you ask me.


Probably because MC didn't really need to do much in solving all the routes *do nothing in Shizuru's route because Shizuru solved them by herself*
I agreed that Lucia's route would be better if solved in two episodes, instead they just take 1-2 minute slot from previous episode and solved everything in episode 5 :heh:
well, I do think that I have to play the VN but so far I'm enjoying it :heh:
I feel bad for VN-player but I'm sure anime-viewers saw this in different way (more positive for sure)

[tsunade666]

I don't know because I'm sure that even anime only viewers would complain on how they did the adaptation.

[Stark700]

Episode 6:

Lol, the investigation stuff was funny. Until of course, when they discovered they went to investigate the forest and found some disturbing stuff at work..
Wonder what happened to Inoue. I got a bad feeling about that.

On a lighter note, Lucia in a maid outfit?! I think I'm in heaven.

Oh and I noticed the episode had more flashbacks relating to Tennouji, hope the show explores more than that..

[tsunade666]

This show is really killing me.

Terra gone bad.

They put the good stuff together and mashed it together with a blender and turn it into a shake of unknown.

its good?

its bad?

I can't tell because as a gamer, I enjoyed the scenes I loved to be animated BUT. As an anime viewer. its bad. too rushed but its still funny, and so-so. I blamed the source material of being that good to be salvageable but really... they've open the pandora's box with that stunt in the forest.

[larethian]

For whatever it's worth, as an anime-only viewer, the anime at least makes me interested in wanting to read the VN.

[AB079]

^I feel exactly the other way, this adaptation is going really bad and that is just as anime-only viewer. There are some funny moments that keeps me watching this but overall there is literally no development or even a little explanation of what is going on, it just feel like they skip a huge amount of content and put the less important parts in here.

The only reason why i would read the VN is to know what the hell is happening here because the adaptation is really bad.

[Yamada II]

Episode 6

"It's a maid outfit! Got a problem with that?"
"Absolutely no problems whatsoever." should have been Koutaro's response, but "Should I take you to the infirmary?" works well too lol.

The investigations were quite amusing. Lol Chihaya pulled out Kazamatsuri's Excalibur so easily it broke lol. Poor Yoshino though. And the ogre in the school turned out to be Yoshino too. And the extremely bizarre "dog" is as strong as three Yoshino's. I really feel sorry for him.

The forest adventure ends at some rainbow river which has mutating abilities which is supposedly because of toxins. The river is resulting in two headed mice (yikes) and possibly other creatures which are the "supernatural" creatures. But things aren't probably that simple here. Koutaro didn't want to get more involved in this weirdness so he calls it a day.

And that ribbon loli shows up again and Koutaro runs after her. It appears that something involving Koutaro, Akane, and possibly Kotori happened with the ribbon loli at some point in time. That incident resulted in Koutaro losing his hand(s) and possibly dying. And if he died then this is Koutaro getting another shot at life. If he didn't die than it could be a result of his or Shizuru's powers to erase all evidence relating to that incident. Or someone from Guardian did it.

The world is getting confusion with all the things they're introducing here, but nonetheless, it's quite interesting try and guess what exactly is going on here. The girls don't interest here. Although I'm a bit curious about Akane after her appearance in that flashback.

[Eater of All]

I'm ok as long as I get to see Yoshino. \o/

[MCAL]

I'm ok as long as I get to see Yoshino. \o/You see Yoshino was actually the true best girl all along.

Anyway looks like we'll be ending the adaption of the (10 PLUS HOURS LONG) common route next episode.

[Pen3]

Although I'm a bit curious about Akane after her appearance in that flashback.

Oh, the other girl in his flashback was Akane? I had the impression that they only met after episode 1.

[Yamada II]

Oh, the other girl in his flashback was Akane? I had the impression that they only met after episode 1.

That was most likely Akane because of the hair color, and because she wasn't Kotori because Kotori was running towards Koutaro after he got hit by the ribbon loli.

[wuhugm]

Kotarou is a Pedophile :heh:

[Benigmatica]

Episode 6:
I have a feeling that Akane Senri is part of Gaia after hearing about the contempt speech on humanity's abuse with mother nature. Of course, it's just speculation!

Meanwhile, is it me or Koutarou Tennouji died once before?

[grecefar]

man lucia got a lots of waifu points in this one.

[tsunade666]

Kotarou is a Pedophile :heh:

They really did it with the last episode. Terra gone bad and Kotarou is the best lolicon.

[wuhugm]

^Hehaha~ Those who played the game knows what I'm talking about~

[Master_Yoma]

Lucia win this round with her kidnapping of Kotarou and with her in the maid outfit

[Benigmatica]

@Master_Yoma
Let's not forget that Lucia made him a lunch box too. It's a flawless victory! :heh:

[tsunade666]

@Master_Yoma
Let's not forget that Lucia made him a lunch box too. It's a flawless victory! :heh:

too bad her dere side had extinguished. fast.

[Brother Coa]

Rushed as hell is how I would describe this episode.

Also, why tie him up when you are going to release him 1 minute later? xD

I get the sense that the central plot of anime has begun - something tied to environment vs Mankind?

[~Yami~]

whoa.. Lucia got so many heroine points

well, those cases were funny :heh: I do hope they'll do it in Little Busters pace but it seems like they did it differently (but still good enough for me)

so what route is it right now? Akane? since Inoue is the one that disappeared, I can't really guess anything

the environmental message in this episode was heavy though :heh:

[Stark700]

The CGI stuff is really weird...not sure I can get used to that more.

So we got the revelation about Gaia this week.
Tennouji found out the truth about their club president and Chihaya. Meanwhile, Lucia and Shizuru did a nice job at cleaning up those monsters.

I'm more curious about Tennouji's special abilities though, in particular that wolverine-like claw on his arm.

[wuhugm]

Finally the aurora blades~

[tsunade666]

ugh combination of bad graphics and bad animation.... :T_T:

This scene finally happen but the dramatic speech of Kotarou doesn't inspire anything on me because they lack the time to develop the occult club. They are seriously lacking on exploration and do they want us to believe that the panel picture last episode would be enough?

ugh..... :T_T:

The action scenes >_> :T_T: <_<

why did they used the dinosaurs? aren't those the ancient class familiars? it would be okay to see them at the moon route but here in terra gone bad? Shizuru and Lucia won't be strong enough to take them down .... >_> okay anime viewers won't probably know that but a single one of those dinosaurs needs an actual team to take down. A single one. its f*cking fast and agile. Not dinosaurs in movements at all.

Nice to see that annoying leaf dragon again.

The aurora blades looks bad -_- it doesn't have a shrill aurora borealis vibes.

I don't know how will they proceed from here.... the so called 6th route from here?

the only reason I'm still watching this... this...... >_> thing.

is for that so called 6th route. I haven't tried on playing rewrite+ yet. I will just wait for the english version than bruteforceatlas the game.

[Yamada II]

Episode 7

So Inoue got a bit too curious and that's about to kill this kitty. The adults have given up on the search after 5 unsuccessful days and to please the media and everyone else, it's all Koutaro's fault she's dead. So to do what the adults couldn't, Koutaro and his band of misfits decide to find the journalist for themselves.

I like how all the girls went to pee together so that Koutaro stays alone to make for a perfect situation where he gets attacked and has to search for everyone after they all get separated. And Koutaro gets attacked and gets his hand almost bitten off but he goes Wolverine and kills one which scares off the rest. And shouldn't Lucia just touch the monsters or whatever? Wouldn't that be easier than swinging around sharp objects? Koutaro meets the fighting duo of Lucia and Shizuru and then leaves the winged dinosaurs to them while he goes to rescue Chihaya, Akane and Kotori. The ribbon loli shows up again to protect Koutaro from the weird flying whatever. And Kotori can supposedly see the ribbon loli now.

Akane, Chihaya and Sakuya are part of Gaia and thus are Lucia and Shizuru's Guardian's enemies. Well, Sakuya was already suspicious ever since he saved Koutaro when he was falling while being chased while he was chasing the ribbon loli and Akane had her suspicious aura. And since Chihaya knew both Sakuya and Akane she was suspicious too. And it appears that maybe Kotori is the only relatively normal person here, unless she has some power and isn't part of any organization like Koutaro. Curious to see if anything is up with Kotori or not. The forest was set up as a Gaia base and Inoue was probably deemed a threat which is why she was eliminated or captured. The rescue party was also deemed to be trespassing which is why they were attacked.

We now know about Akane and Chihaya's true identity. We were previously told about Lucia and Shizuru too. Now Kotori remains. Why did Kotori stop him from swinging at the ribbon loli? Was it simply "don't hurt anyone" or was there some other reason? Interested in seeing how Koutaro became a Wolverine.

That CGI though.... Good job 8bit. The action was okay I guess but that CGI was yikes.

[Benigmatica]

Episode 7:
So the occult club will suspend activities over the disappearance of Inoue-san, huh? On the other hand, this episode made so many shocking revelations like Kotori seeing the ribbon girl other than Koutarou, Lucia and Shizuku having combat training, and lastly Akane-san and the Ohtori siblings are part of Gaia!

Still, it's sad that Koutarou is all alone again now that the club has shut down.

[AnimeFan188]

This whole Guardian vs. Gaia situation reminds me of the Heaven & Earth Dragons from "X":

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=95


BTW:

First the Ghost girl chops off his right arm with her ribbons, then later
she bites him on the (right?) arm.

In this episode, both the wolf monster, and the plant-dragon go after
his right arm too.

Why do the antagonists hate Tennouji's arm so much?

[~Yami~]

too many events in single episode
Inoue's disappeared for real, the threat of occult club disbandment, Koutarou's badass wolverine claw, Lucia and Shizuru's brutal mode, Koutarou vs Final Fantasy-like boss, and shocking revelation

who the heck is the ghost girl? who is Kotori? what is Koutarou? @___@

I didn't expect Rewrite to be like this.. it is certainly delivers something different in VN-realm
I like the action but dumping too many mysteries might bring headache

[wuhugm]

^This is supposed to be heading to the true route of the VN, the one that can only be played after finishing all the other routes, of course it looks so unnatural.

Rewrite's main charm is the subtlety. Starting like a normal school story, gradually turning mysterious, and ended with epicness.

The anime fails so hard man...
Still gonna watch it though~

[BloodyKitty]

And shoulders Lucia just touch the monsters or whatever? Wouldn't that be easier than swinging around sharp objects?

The scene was anime original so even a VN-reader like me sort of wondered about it here. The best reason I can come up is that Lucia despises her destructive power to bits and she also isn't very good at controlling her power which could go wrong, so she wouldn't use it unless push come to shove.

[ronelm2000]

why did they used the dinosaurs? aren't those the ancient class familiars? it would be okay to see them at the moon route but here in terra gone bad? Shizuru and Lucia won't be strong enough to take them down .... >_> okay anime viewers won't probably know that but a single one of those dinosaurs needs an actual team to take down. A single one. its f*cking fast and agile. Not dinosaurs in movements at all.

Nice to see that annoying leaf dragon again.
Into my knowledge:
(1) They're Ancient-class but they aren't Boss-class. Also, as far as I'm concerned, their speed and attack power are more from Scouts than actual attack familiars.
(2) And mind you they easily catch up to Kotarou in post-rewrite, which supports my claim.
(3) And mind you Shizuru is there. You do know what Shizuru can do, right?

Just my innings.
In my opinion the episode itself was well-paced, but it suffered from an obviously rushed Common Route.

One last thing, RIP all the masters of the Leaf Dragon. o7

[Klashikari]

And shoulders Lucia just touch the monsters or whatever? Wouldn't that be easier than swinging around sharp objects? One word: range.
It is quite unpractical as she has to directly touch it, and it still require a certain time before the poison is effective unless she prolongs her grip to the target. So against a horde of raptor-like ancient class monsters, that would be suicide.

Can't say much about this episode aside of the fact the pacing felt again completely silly mostly because the build up from previous episodes failed really hard, so there isn't much to say regarding the revelations and all that stuff.

[ronelm2000]

Other word: Uncertainty.

Those familiars aren't exactly living things either. For all we know they could be born from garbage like Gil and Pana. Oh and did I mention they dissipate into nothingness?!

[tsunade666]

My problem with the dinosaur familiar is the number and efficiency. It's still an ancient class which means it's old and probably high rank. Higher than leaf dragon? I'm not sure but leaf already cost 20. Imagine how many will those dinosaur cost and the number of dinosaur. They number to high and it's not even the time for Gaka to make a move. Which is why it's more natural to see the wolf familiar or some small scale familiar. They don't cost that much.

[Julio C]

Wow, this show makes Charlotte look very good, although I actually do like Charlotte. Is it just me or is this show starting to get very terrible? The only reason why I'm still watching it because it's a Key show, and I'm already this far. Planetarium did a far better job at developing the character, the plot and setting, and that ending which got to me, and that was only 5 episodes!

This is episode was just bad action with terrible CGI. I did not feel anything about the fact that the Occult club is disbanding. That whole speech just didn't work. The group splitting off like that just didn't left any impact. I'm very disappointed now.

[Botan_TM]

For me this is much better than Charlotte, which was a complete unfixable mess. I even think what a pity, with Charlotte budget we could get nice two cours of Rewrite.

[tsunade666]

For me this is much better than Charlotte, which was a complete unfixable mess. I even think what a pity, with Charlotte budget we could get nice two cours of Rewrite.

I would like to agree on this but that is because I played the game and I knew what SUPPOSED to come but the anime felt terrible for me that I can understand if its disappointing to the majority.

For me, Rewrite is the best Key work and I played most of their game, except the new ones who aren't translated yet. Rewrite is the most ukey work where key magic didn't work. Its nice but the anime is really screwing it up which is why to me, there is no rewrite anime. this is one good average anime that is not connected to the novel rewrite -_-

[MCAL]

This would have made for a pretty good episode, you know, if it weren't for the six that preceded it.

[tsunade666]

This would have made for a pretty good episode, you know, if it weren't for the six that preceded it.

If they focused on the club development. This episode would have bigger impact but they decided to do 1 episode per route and tried to cramp the 1 month development of the club into 1 episode too. Which basically crashed down the development of the characters.

[grecefar]

I'm seriously going to read the novel...

[ronelm2000]

I'm seriously going to read the novel...

You could at least wait for Rewrite+ since that one adds some things from the original.

[grecefar]

You could at least wait for Rewrite+ since that one adds some things from the original.

of course i'm waiting for rewrite+ because kotori's ending in the original was horrible (didn't get that far but I was infomed).

[wuhugm]

^Shizuru end is even more horrible

but Rewrite+ is not in english yo~

[Xiammes]

The anime is failing to really hook people who haven't read the VN. The game spread out the events with the Occult club for over a month, lasting 8-12 hours depending on your reading speed. You probably had another 2-3 hour for route specific flags to unlock and even longer if you wanted to 100% the common route. Cramming 15 hours of content into a span of 3 hours, the common route deserved its own cour at the very least.

They have also explained to much and gave to much of the plot out already, I feel like Rewrite is best experienced as a clueless idiot who gradually uncovers the world. However the major spoilers that keep getting thrown around every episode is a nice touch and adds some of the confusion back.

Rewrite was always going to be the hardest Key work to adapt and they took the easy way out and decided to pander to people who read the VN rather then make a decent anime to entice people to buy it.

[tsunade666]

A clueless idiot. That's true. I feel that I was Kotarou while playing that game. I was clueless until the end.

As for the anime pandering to the gamers who played the game. I disagree.

I played the game but I disliked the anime.

Sure it has nostalgia value on it and it nice to see it move. Especially Lucia doing that bang move in the ED for her episode. But man, they are messing it sooooooooo bad, I don't want to see it.

[Stark700]

So they got Kana Hanazawa to voice Kagari. Interesting.

I thought some of the segments in particular the one with Yoshino to be funny. Also interesting to see more from Akane and Chihaya's side from this episode considering the previous episode's events.

New OP song is alright, personally liked the first one better though.

[Klashikari]

Rewrite was always going to be the hardest Key work to adapt and they took the easy way out and decided to pander to people who read the VN rather then make a decent anime to entice people to buy it.I can't call that "vn reader pandering" either considering they just squeeze as many scenes as possible without much cohesion or proper narrative. If anything, the fact you need VN knowledge to piece things together is more annoying because knowing the original scene makes me regret the anime treatment altogether.

And speaking of regret, I'm sort of pissed off they didn't use Rewrite by psychic lover for the second opening considering the plot shift. Well, one might argue it can be used for the second season (very likely, but not announced yet so), but that's still questionable.

That being said, episode 8 just made me abandon any hope for an actual "good original route" simply because everything regarding Kagari is being shoehorned to the point that I just can't believe Tanaka had any significant input in this. While I will leave the inconsistency aside as it would be some major spoiler, I just can't believe they used a moronic amnesia trope on Kagari, even moreso considering the context at hand.
Moreover, the pacing was again all over the place with Gaia and Guardian scenes being thrown there for... the kicks? I mean it isn't like the audience is supposed to be aware of Akane's role as Gaia's saint. And frankly, the way how Shizuru 'avenged' her parents felt so soulless that I wouldn't have known it was for her parents if it wasn't outright spelled out by Lucia.

Seems like "yet another VN reader unreasonable rant" but the problem isn't even "what they didn't adapt or what they changed": they are just not doing any effort whatsoever, and it is absurdely painful.

[tsunade666]

wel fuuuuuuuu are we going harvest fest now? (I haven't played it because its not translated) But man, Seeing Kagari in school uniform... :heh: :heh: :T_T: :heh:

That.. character change... kagari-chan >_> I was like. Are we going oppai ending here! mixed character that I can't understand what's happening. WTF!!!! is my reaction to her introduction. Love Kana Hanazawa as always.

I want to choke them on some scenes that made me want to bash my monitor. Seriously... its a mixed match scenes with Kotori's route that I was under the impression, are we going to Kotori's route?

When I heard of new OP, I thought I would hear rewrite but I hear a totally new one? New song exclusive from the game/anime? end of the world is very fitting title for any rewrite stuff.

the animation and visual quality..... :T_T:

That scene with Akane and Chi are fun but that scene with Lucia and Shizuru?... ugh why bother to complain.

I will just wait for rewrite+ and harvest fest english release and put my effort on it.

And I have high expectations for the other half where new stuff should happen >_>

Nice seeing Kotori at the end of the episode. That one man army girl.

[wuhugm]

Kagari-chan best girl~

[EroKing]

Kagari being voiced by HanaKana with that kind of personality just stole the show for me, heck she took the show from a 4 to a 9/10 in my books, in just one episode. Thank you HanaKana for breathing some life into the show! :heh:

[watisit]

Just to check, we didn't see anything that could've caused Kagari to lose her memory right? The last we saw of her was her turning around and leaving in the forest with Koutaro and Kotori?

[Klashikari]

Well... that meteor debris. That's why it doesn't make any sense whatsoever.

[wuhugm]

Umm, maybe she doesn't have a memory in the first place? hehe~

[SeaDoor]

This is very strange. Kagari's voice seems really off to me and I can't figure out why. I like the VA but in this one case it doesn't quite seem to match with the character. Maybe it's a problem with the vocal track mixing that gives it a feeling of being an over-dub.

[Klashikari]

Her voice is off in a deliberate fashion: it was pretty much the same in the game. If anything, they did it to reinforce the otherworldly aspect of her.

[grecefar]

yeah kagari-chan was really funny, but what surprise me was kotori at the end... the final boss?, didn't see that coming if it's true.

[tsunade666]

Kotoei is one girl army. Seriously. She made Edo tensei stuff for kids.

[MCAL]

That was... odd? Yeah, let's go with that.