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The "noses and lips" issue is not a question of style. If you look at XIX centure Japanese prints of foreigners, you'll notices many similarities with this "style". 8)
The one thing that put me off was the "defeat the monster" storyline. I am guessing that since the show uses such an unfamiliar setting and no usual anime archetypes, that they needed some familiar hook to make viewers more comfortable with watching Red Garden. Other than that, I found the episode quite perfectly attuned to my expectations and emotions.
It goes without saying that I will be following it. First of all, it's stunningly beautiful in it's disregard of ideal symmetry that is commonly pervasive of anime. Think of it as the most aesthetically pleasing superflat anime ever. The ultimate Anti-Gloss, despite all of those Parakiss vibes.
Second... well... no seconds yet, we'll see where the tale takes us. 8)
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