2008-10-08, 18:11 | Link #43 |
Clockwork
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Well after seeing several meh series after some of the strong series this season it was nice to get back to something enjoyable.
The animation might not have been the greatest(And I hate non-WS...) it more then made it up with some great characters. Really wasnt a single character I can say I disliked in the main cast after seeing the first episode...Kotoha especially was very interesting not only personality and ability wise, but I quite liked her chara design aswell. Overall just a really solid enjoyable episode and I can't wait to see more.
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2008-10-08, 18:37 | Link #45 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Virginia, USA
Age: 62
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^^ I'm glad to read your post, Shiroth. Earlier, I broke down and watched the raw which accomplished two things. (1) It reminded me once again that I need subs in order to really understand what happened. (2) It made me even more eager to see and understand this show.
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2008-10-08, 18:44 | Link #46 | |
Beautiful fighter.
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: England, UK
Age: 38
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2008-10-08, 21:07 | Link #48 |
With this I'm Invincible!
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The manga? Does anyone currently translate it?
This one is by far the most entertaining show I've seen all season. Our team consists of a human with holy rites, a dragon, an enchantment user and a satori (lol Touhou) plus that's a rather straight-laced Oni. No drinking? No wonder he fails. XD
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2008-10-09, 04:21 | Link #50 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Perth, Australia
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The first episode gets the thumbs up from me. The characters seem very likeable (particularly Kotoha) and it was nice having them in positions of authority (Chief/Mayor). The animation was acceptable and there wasn't anything off putting about the style. It was also understandable without an overloaded introduction. It's nothing particularly outstanding but I have good feeling about this series. Like I'm just going to enjoy it like I enjoy Wagaya no Oinari.
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2008-10-09, 07:11 | Link #55 |
Beautiful fighter.
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: England, UK
Age: 38
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I'm glad i waited for the sub, because that was worth the wait. I knew from browsing the manga a while back that i'd completely love everything about this show, and i can say i sure do after watch the first episode. The story is set up nicely for events to come, and the characters seems like a lot of fun.
The series has that really cool feeling going for it, and the musical score (which i truly did love) plays a part in that. I plan to buy the first volume of the manga this week to compare. Sawashiro Miyuki is doing that adorable voice i love to hear from her for Kotoha, so i'm happy.
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2008-10-09, 07:39 | Link #56 | |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Production for this show could be better IMO, but the characters are nicely bouyant and KYONGSHI. Hell yes. I've been in contact with the Kyongshi in Chinese, Korean and Japanese shows all the time and finally another one in anime in a long while. I just hope they keep the youkai interesting in this one, because honestly, there's a BILLION youkai anime shows in 2008.. As for Rental Magica, while I watched that show and liked it enough, the story was a big jumble and the characters didn't connect with eachother that well to me. Also its backstory was a big jumble of whose father did what. I hope this show doesn't fall into the same traps. From ep 1 though, I already think the chemistry is better. |
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2008-10-09, 12:38 | Link #58 |
Lost in my dreams...
Join Date: Jun 2006
Age: 38
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After finishing episode 1, all i can say is ... meh. I suppose it will be a decent time-filler each week, but the first episode made it clear not to expect anything too inspiring from this beyond the usual stuff. Which is OK! All i require from a show is that it remains decently entertaining. That said, i was expecting something more from this ... although i suppose it being the usual compilation of cliches and little else shouldn't come as a big surprise either, down to the shady villain eying everyone from afar at the end, rubbing hands in anticipation. Oh well ... as long as it manages a small dose of entertainment each week, i guess i will be following it.
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2008-10-09, 17:20 | Link #59 |
Nani ?
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Emerald Forest ( yes its a real place. )
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Average show was average. IMO this would have been worth watching more if it aired last season, but in comparison to the mass win the rest of this current season has been I may just toss this show to the side. Not enough time.
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