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SQA · 2015-07-07, 12:48

I thought it worked well. It's not like the Manga didn't take a little bit to hit its stride. Though I was expecting a bit more sound emphasis/vocal changes on the reaction effects. I'm thinking a bit more of how it was handled in Nozaki-kun recently.

At the same time, the first part of the series has a bit more Rom to the Rom-Com formula. It isn't until certain cast members get really fleshed out that we get pure comedy for a long time. So our expectations might be skewed a bit, given where the Manga has been for a while.

I think the voice work was really well done. I wasn't sold on Shiragami at first, but after she shifted into Kansai-ben, it made a lot more sense. Some of those oddities that get lost in the translation effect, but it shone through really well in the second half of the episode. Our valiant trio of friends, though, was really, really well cast. Shima especially. Shimono Hiro was perfect for it, especially in his whiny/never-gets-the-girl voice. (Too bad THAT scene isn't coming)

The only real worry I have, at this point, is Koumoto-sensei's voice. It just seemed really flat, and she'll have a decently sized part. The voice actress (Nitta Emi) has done fine in the two roles I've heard her in before, so it might just be the way they're having her play the character for now. I imagine there will be some tone shifts. I think the OP gives away enough to know that "the other side of Akari" will be around. (I'm really looking forward to Akane. The voice work there will be hard, but it could easily be the breakout character of the series, if they do it right.)

Guardian Enzo · 2015-07-07, 19:34

Well, I haven't read the manga but that totally worked for me. Like a cross between Nazo no Kanojo X and Majimoji Rurumo. Very sweet, with a premise reminiscent of a 90's anime romcom and visuals to match.

Go0gleplex · 2015-07-07, 20:57

Could be better. A bit dull. Only negative thing I have to say about it. Was okay otherwise and the VA's weren't bad.

Master_Yoma · 2015-07-07, 21:08

Well the MC dosnt seem to have much of a pokerface

Well this seem a lot like Mayo Chiki!

Psyco Diver · 2015-07-07, 21:50

I decided to watch this on a whim and actually enjoyed it, I'll stick around and see where this goes

Flower · 2015-07-07, 23:11

Ep 01

Hmm ... well, I may be one of the few who enjoyed this anime adaptation more than the source material - at least regarding episode 1.

This first ep was just plain enjoyable. Not great or anything, but it felt kind of ... wholesome, I guess? Sort of an "old school" feel to it that is different for me than the manga comes across ... at least to me.

Was also not expecting the bgm to jump off the screen as much as it did. Good work.

Anyway - will defintely give the next few eps a try.

Lou0wnZ · 2015-07-08, 20:35

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

Well, I haven't read the manga but that totally worked for me. Like a cross between Nazo no Kanojo X and Majimoji Rurumo. Very sweet, with a premise reminiscent of a 90's anime romcom and visuals to match.

I just read your review, which made me watch this, which seemed generic at first sight.

I quite agree with your point in regards to the comedy. I thought it was pretty great. Awesome directing.

Guardian Enzo · 2015-07-08, 23:26

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Originally Posted by Lou0wnZ

I just read your review, which made me watch this, which seemed generic at first sight.

I quite agree with your point in regards to the comedy. I thought it was pretty great. Awesome directing.

Thanks, good to hear. I had a little sleeper vibe from this one, partly based on the concept art and partly on the fact that the manga has a good reputation. I think it's turned out to be a very interesting and charming show.

Gan_HOPE326 · 2015-07-09, 07:27

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

Thanks, good to hear. I had a little sleeper vibe from this one, partly based on the concept art and partly on the fact that the manga has a good reputation. I think it's turned out to be a very interesting and charming show.

Just pointing out - I did watch it on the base of your post too! Not the review which I didn't read to save myself from spoilers, just the header alone which felt positive enough. I was looking for some sweet comedic show to watch together with my gf in a season where I'm going to be torn between gritty mobsters, hot blooded shonens and pervert terrorists

. We watched it back-to-back with the new Ore Monogatari and appreciated it

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SQA · 2015-07-09, 09:51

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

Thanks, good to hear. I had a little sleeper vibe from this one, partly based on the concept art and partly on the fact that the manga has a good reputation. I think it's turned out to be a very interesting and charming show.

I've legitimately hurt myself laughing at the manga from a few chapters. When the manga is "on", it's really "on". We'll see if the anime can get there.

~Yami~ · 2015-07-09, 14:22

I like the female protag already
It is rare enough to hear Kansai accent for female lead
and I'm curious about how he is going to hold all the secret

anyway, the interaction at the classroom is heartwarming and I enjoy it
I don't read the manga yet but it looks like the animation is lots better than in manga

SidVicious · 2015-07-09, 14:40

Vampire girl + school setting + secret...

It's like Karin, but without the female nosebleeds.

ID555 · 2015-07-09, 23:37

I'm up-to-date on this manga so....

Wow they did a brilliant job bringing Youko to life. She's even more adorable than in the manga.

chaos_animagic · 2015-07-11, 01:10

my god, Youko sounds so cute... didn't expect her to have this cute-like voice, LOL

Silverwyrm · 2015-07-11, 11:22

As someone who read the manga, I am really surprised. I liked the anime version of ep1 better.

Sebazu · 2015-07-11, 14:48

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Originally Posted by Silverwyrm

As someone who read the manga, I am really surprised. I liked the anime version of ep1 better.

Yeah, i love the manga but the style of the first chapters was somewhat different.

Stark700 · 2015-07-13, 14:05

Episode 2:

Lol, did this episode remind anyone of Men in Black?

Nagisa as that tiny alien revelation was funny. I think the show retains its humor when it comes to the comedy aspect and facial expressions. Still getting used to Youko's voice though...

IRRATIONAL

ookamigirl · 2015-07-13, 14:38

Poor Asahi found himself in tough situation.
Shiragami really likes to eat...
Now even Aizawa... an alien... weirdness..
Pretty unbelievable stuff going on.
That Asahi.. he's just too nice.
Will give it one more episode before my final decision.

Gan_HOPE326 · 2015-07-13, 15:14

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Originally Posted by Stark700

Episode 2:

Lol, did this episode remind anyone of Men in Black?

Indeed

. Though the general setup - school where one weirdo pops up after another - rather reminds me of Haruhi Suzumiya. I wonder what's next - I'd guess maybe the journalist girl is a Yokai or a Kitsune? She surely looks evil enough

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SQA · 2015-07-13, 15:56

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Originally Posted by Gan_HOPE326

Indeed

. Though the general setup - school where one weirdo pops up after another - rather reminds me of Haruhi Suzumiya. I wonder what's next - I'd guess maybe the journalist girl is a Yokai or a Kitsune? She surely looks evil enough

.

Mikan is special. That's for certain.

And the "Russian Chou" scene went perfectly. They're hitting the physical comedy really well.

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Go0gleplex The Old Guy Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Oregon, USA	Could be better. A bit dull. Only negative thing I have to say about it. Was okay otherwise and the VA's weren't bad. __________________ "Integrity is the only thing that has to be abandoned before it can be lost." "No society can thrive when it puts more money, effort, and emotion into its vices rather than its virtues." Harem of choice? Uzume, Rory Mercury, Raphtalia, and Yasaka.

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Master_Yoma Nekokota Festival Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lost in the Fairy Forest	Well the MC dosnt seem to have much of a pokerface Well this seem a lot like Mayo Chiki! __________________

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Flower Blooming on the mountain Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....	Ep 01 Hmm ... well, I may be one of the few who enjoyed this anime adaptation more than the source material - at least regarding episode 1. This first ep was just plain enjoyable. Not great or anything, but it felt kind of ... wholesome, I guess? Sort of an "old school" feel to it that is different for me than the manga comes across ... at least to me. Was also not expecting the bgm to jump off the screen as much as it did. Good work. Anyway - will defintely give the next few eps a try. __________________

2015-07-09, 14:40	Link #52
SidVicious Anime addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: São Paulo/Brazil Age: 47	Vampire girl + school setting + secret... It's like Karin, but without the female nosebleeds. __________________ MyAnimeList AniList

2015-07-13, 14:05	Link #57
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Episode 2: Lol, did this episode remind anyone of Men in Black? Nagisa as that tiny alien revelation was funny. I think the show retains its humor when it comes to the comedy aspect and facial expressions. Still getting used to Youko's voice though... IRRATIONAL __________________

2015-07-07, 12:48	Link #41
SQA Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012	I thought it worked well. It's not like the Manga didn't take a little bit to hit its stride. Though I was expecting a bit more sound emphasis/vocal changes on the reaction effects. I'm thinking a bit more of how it was handled in Nozaki-kun recently. At the same time, the first part of the series has a bit more Rom to the Rom-Com formula. It isn't until certain cast members get really fleshed out that we get pure comedy for a long time. So our expectations might be skewed a bit, given where the Manga has been for a while. I think the voice work was really well done. I wasn't sold on Shiragami at first, but after she shifted into Kansai-ben, it made a lot more sense. Some of those oddities that get lost in the translation effect, but it shone through really well in the second half of the episode. Our valiant trio of friends, though, was really, really well cast. Shima especially. Shimono Hiro was perfect for it, especially in his whiny/never-gets-the-girl voice. (Too bad THAT scene isn't coming) The only real worry I have, at this point, is Koumoto-sensei's voice. It just seemed really flat, and she'll have a decently sized part. The voice actress (Nitta Emi) has done fine in the two roles I've heard her in before, so it might just be the way they're having her play the character for now. I imagine there will be some tone shifts. I think the OP gives away enough to know that "the other side of Akari" will be around. (I'm really looking forward to Akane. The voice work there will be hard, but it could easily be the breakout character of the series, if they do it right.)

2015-07-07, 21:50	Link #45
Psyco Diver Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014	I decided to watch this on a whim and actually enjoyed it, I'll stick around and see where this goes

2015-07-09, 14:22	Link #51
~Yami~ a random Indonesian otaku Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Xanadu Age: 32	I like the female protag already It is rare enough to hear Kansai accent for female lead and I'm curious about how he is going to hold all the secret anyway, the interaction at the classroom is heartwarming and I enjoy it I don't read the manga yet but it looks like the animation is lots better than in manga

2015-07-09, 23:37	Link #53
ID555 Kamaboko smash & grab Join Date: Nov 2009	I'm up-to-date on this manga so.... Wow they did a brilliant job bringing Youko to life. She's even more adorable than in the manga.

2015-07-11, 01:10	Link #54
chaos_animagic Senior Member Join Date: May 2009	my god, Youko sounds so cute... didn't expect her to have this cute-like voice, LOL

2015-07-11, 11:22	Link #55
Silverwyrm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Folsom, CA, USA Age: 38	As someone who read the manga, I am really surprised. I liked the anime version of ep1 better.

2015-07-13, 14:38	Link #58
ookamigirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	Poor Asahi found himself in tough situation. Shiragami really likes to eat... Now even Aizawa... an alien... weirdness.. Pretty unbelievable stuff going on. That Asahi.. he's just too nice. Will give it one more episode before my final decision. __________________ My Blog --> ookami