(L) Rental Magica

[dahl_moon]

Guess I'm in the 'pretty satisfied' camp. Was first drawn in by the seiyu list (Ueda Kana talks a lot, yay!), but the battles seem well done. Can't say much about the plot yet; I heard the story so far is an anime original.

Witch girl is definitely top on the list; she gets to coolest attacks at the moment, not to mention a broom that can run empty And Kugimiya Rie doesn't sound like Nagi/Shana/Louise, so extra points there.

[Kaoru Chujo]

Surprisingly enjoyable. The magic worked, for me. And this is a Fukuyama Jun voice I like. I like him softer, rather than fake-hard as in Code Geass. Of course it was good to hear Takahashi Mikako, Kugimiya Rie, and Ueda Kana, as well as Suwabe Junichi, but I also really liked the voice of the client, played by Nasu Megumi, who was Sae in Peach Girl. Here's her blog. This a show I enjoyed more than I expected to.

[niwasatou]

I prayed, please don't let this be a Harem in disguise, please.
Of course, it turns out it is one. *sigh*

Aside from the hideous quality the RAW I watched had, the whole thing seemed okay to me. I guess I'll watch a few more episodes, if just for Kana-chan.

[UPR]

I liked it. Especially the last part with them at the school.

[S_K]

Originally Posted by UPR

I liked it. Especially the last part with them at the school.

Agreed! oh that punch made my day
I need to wait for the subs as their was alot of talking
But im looking forward to more of this series

[changeup]

Both of those two witches may have a crush on the male protagonist... according to their conversation, each questions the other's motive to stay beside him...

And that punch... poor $@#$@!( I forgot the name of him)... what he did was just smiling at another girl, and got that...... even if this is a harem anime, the male protagonist is pretty miserable.

Originally Posted by UPR

I liked it. Especially the last part with them at the school.

[UPR]

Originally Posted by changeup

even if this is a harem anime, the male protagonist is pretty miserable.

well he did look miserable. That is until he saw that girl and smiled.

[Midonin]

The first of the fansubs are out!

Just finished the first episode. I think I'm going to like this series. The characters are appealing to me, and there's a lot of elements that I like - the rivalry between Honami and Addy, a Rie Kugimiya character who's not a tsundere (as far as I know), and lots of magic action from the world over. The ED (which was actually the OP), wasn't too bad either. Can't wait to see what animation they put to it. Even if it appeared like a routine episode from any given point in the series, I liked it. Ready for more.

[Prince of Chronics]

After watching the first episode, this definitely seems like a harem-type anime in disguise =/

[S_K]

Originally Posted by Prince of Chronics

After watching the first episode, this definitely seems like a harem-type anime in disguise =/

I can actually picture this series as being a harem in disguise
Lets go Honami, shes better than Addy, just because she can ride a broom that shoots fire

[Shouta]

It's a rocket broom!

This series sure is filled with tons of Translator Note material. I had came across 3 instances in this episode although that could've been at least 6.

[Midonin]

Originally Posted by S_K

Lets go Honami, shes better than Addy, just because she can ride a broom that shoots fire

Originally Posted by Shouta

It's a rocket broom!

This could be the toku fan in me speaking, but I got Magiranger vibes from that.

[UPR]

Im actually rooting for the non magical girl. I think he needs some normalcy in his life. If not then the blond is the best.

[toxic_trance]

Whoa..Eclipse sure is workin overtime. 4 series in a season is surely something..plus releasing them so quick.

I think I m more inclined to see this series now just because fav subber has taken it up. And plus if its a harem..all the lore reason

[Forbin]

Hmm, it doesn't quite feel like a harem. See my rules

[FlareKnight]

Seems like it hit a few points on the harem list .

But really I enjoyed the first episode and was fairly impressed with things. Was a solid start to the series and this could be a fun one to follow. Itsuki looks like he'll have a rough time with those two girls around. Seems like the magical dangers out there will be coming from sources a lot closer to him.

Thought the mix of magics were pretty good and this could be a solid series for the season. Have to give Eclipse props for the load they put on themselves yet still release in good speed and quality.

[Blaat]

The only element of the show that puts me off is the "harem in disguise" approach, besides that it was entertaining ;P

[S_K]

so if people have to pick in between eclipse and shinsen, who would you guys pick?

[Shadow X]

Personally, Eclipse.

Well I might start watching this series but I will wait till more eps is release before I watch it. :3

Computer space is kind of tight currently. x_x

[Mentar]

Originally Posted by S_K

so if people have to pick in between eclipse and shinsen, who would you guys pick?

This is a REALLY ill-suited question for a forum like this, because it leads to flaming and bashing so quickly. Please just download both versions and make up your own mind. ^_^