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Old 2007-10-23, 10:49   Link #61
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Lots of people have commented on light similarities to Mushishi, but I also keep getting reminded of Binbou Shimai Monogatari.
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Old 2007-10-23, 12:30   Link #62
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Just saw the second subbed episode and it was better than the first. Maybe because the family had less screen time. I doubt that it will stay that way however since it's supposed to be a story about two sisters if the synopsis isn't misleading. I hope they'll give Shizuru at least some depth beyond being the perfect onee-san. Second problem is that the anime is a bit too educational. I'm wondering if I'm supposed to take notes or something.

All in all I'm a bit disappointed but that's probably just because my expectations were higher. So far this anime is nowhere near the top of my "to be dropped" list.
aye, I'm having trouble wanting to fire up the latest episode ... the grandparents are really making it a bit hard to get excited, and not because they're *there* but because the character designs themselves are annoying. So far, its the younger sister's frequent animated facial deformations that keep my interest since, as you say, Shizuru is just a model citizen.
It does seem a bit documentary-ish (Pokemon type exposition echoes?). Kamichu! was a bit better at just letting the supernatural *be*. Maybe someone decided the Old Myths were falling into limbo and education was needed
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Old 2007-10-24, 05:16   Link #63
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Damn this show is cute. Not much to comment on, though. I think I'm enjoying this anime because it's my "something different" series for the season, more than anything else. That's probably the best way to put it for now.
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Old 2007-10-25, 11:44   Link #64
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After the second episode I have to say... this is not quite what I was expecting.
The episode is based on the third chapter of the original manga and, as the first one, has some significant difference respect the original. If I usually tend to like when an adaptation take a different route from the original (indeed I tend to drop early the anime of the manga I've read, even when they're good, if too similar), I'm not too fond of the changes so far. Too much simplifications, not that all the long explanations about youkai are essential to the story (especially in a format like an Anime), but a lot of other thing seem to have toned down a bit too much. Too much sugar! Who is this Mizuki? So cute and dependent of her sister I can barely stand her. Her relationship with Shizuru is more natural and "equal" (and she is more the rascal type). It's really not a good thing that the show remember Bimbou Shimai Monogatari -__-.

I fear I can't just watch a series for a VA and the beautiful scenery (I just have to hope for a restart of Mokke's serialization in my country).
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Old 2007-10-25, 12:33   Link #65
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Spoiler for Episode 2:


Lots of people have commented on light similarities to Mushishi, but I also keep getting reminded of Binbou Shimai Monogatari.
I would say that, it has some slights similarities with Mushishi, Denno Coil and My Neighbour Totoro.

Nevertheless, promising show.
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Old 2007-10-27, 23:32   Link #66
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I am watching this show and I am up to episode four. Unlike CLANNAD, my Japanese here isn't even remotely up to the necessary level, so I'm waiting for the subs. Nevertheless, I am through fully enjoying this. A lot. As mentioned ealier, you can think of this as Binbou Shimai Monogatari meets Mushishi, meets Figure 17. A really endearing and scenario rich series, with fairly realistic characters, and quite a nice depiction of Japanese traditional folklore. Highly recommended.

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I'm not too fond of the changes so far. Too much simplifications, not that all the long explanations about youkai are essential to the story (especially in a format like an Anime), but a lot of other thing seem to have toned down a bit too much. Too much sugar! Who is this Mizuki? So cute and dependent of her sister I can barely stand her. Her relationship with Shizuru is more natural and "equal" (and she is more the rascal type). It's really not a good thing that the show remember Bimbou Shimai Monogatari -__-.
Really? I get more the feeling that they are going the show rather than explain route. Which isn't a bad thing by itself, people who are interested will do a little research by themselves, so the animation can concentrate on the overall feeling instead of spending precious minutes on lenghty explanation that can be found, for example, in the manga. And I am a Binbou Shima Monogatari lover myself, so I experience the exact opposite feeling when realizing the parallels
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Old 2007-11-01, 16:32   Link #67
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It's an outrage to even mention this *show* in the same sentence as Mushishi.

Last edited by monir; 2007-11-01 at 20:26. Reason: *show* sounds better than "crap!" Besides, one must show sensitivity to fans who are enjoying the show. :P
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Old 2007-11-03, 20:13   Link #68
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I think it's a pretty enjoyable series. Not very flashy or dramatic. But I guess, this is more of a learning-lesson anime. The ghost is like a problem in our own lives.
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Old 2007-11-15, 02:17   Link #69
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Just got around to watching Mokke. I polished off the first 6 episodes in a single viewing. It's just a wonderful show. I've always had a soft spot of good slice of life anime. I also love shows that use Japanese folklore or otherwise add magic into a modern setting. It goes without saying that I find it delightful to see a folklore based slice of life show.

On top of that, the characters are interesting, the story is well paced and the scenery of rural Japan is well drawn. Yup, I'm going to hope this show lasts as long as possible.
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Old 2007-11-15, 04:04   Link #70
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NSW's points pretty much match mine positive points for the series plus its almost instructional as jinalbert says ... I can't quite put my finger on what bothers me about the show though ... I do know the grandparents seem "off" somehow <shrug> ah well, I'm still watching.
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Old 2007-11-15, 04:28   Link #71
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the grandparents are really making it a bit hard to get excited, and not because they're *there* but because the character designs themselves are annoying.
The only think that comes to my attention as "off" about their character designs is grandpa's hair. It's rather weird looking.
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Old 2007-11-24, 04:04   Link #72
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ep 7 has been subbed :3
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Old 2007-11-24, 22:13   Link #73
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Another good episode. It is noce to see some character growth from Mizuki, confronting minor spirits instead of relying on her sister or grandpa's help. As usual, a nice and relaxing episode.
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Old 2007-12-12, 15:24   Link #74
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Slow subs, but I'm still following this ^^
ep 8
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On another note. The full OP song is just beautiful! (just as expected ).
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Old 2007-12-15, 23:27   Link #75
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Slow subs, but I'm still following this ^^
ep 8
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On another note. The full OP song is just beautiful! (just as expected ).
I thought the moral of this story was: buy a digital camera. At least if you break it somehow, you could probably still salvage the memory stick. And, hell, most are made fairly shock proof these days, so they're not easy to break.
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Old 2007-12-16, 15:42   Link #76
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I thought the moral of this story was: buy a digital camera. At least if you break it somehow, you could probably still salvage the memory stick. And, hell, most are made fairly shock proof these days, so they're not easy to break.
I don't know if such things exist in that area
But for fashion's sake she likes it retro

ep 9 has been subbed recently...
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Old 2007-12-16, 15:53   Link #77
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I thought it was more on the lines of getting to deep into anything can backslash of you, since you lose sight of other important things around you, and you lose perspective of the very subject you are interested in. aka it is good to pause and look around once in a while
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Old 2007-12-17, 15:54   Link #78
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I've seen 4 episodes subbed and I need to catch up. The show's really cute and sweet. Shizuru is cool, Mizuki is cute and the opening is just so addicting! In fact, I'm listening to it right now! Oh! What I like most about it is that it doesn't have any of that messed up "fan-service" that everyone likes. That's great because there haven't been many children's anime lately. Mokke seems like a children's anime.
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Old 2007-12-17, 20:46   Link #79
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I by no means wish to say "you're wrong!", b/c your feeling about the anime is just as valid as anyone's. But I did want to point out that it's interesting you feel that way since Mokke runs in a seinen magazine, Afternoon (Kodansha). Now that the semester's over, maybe I can finally watch more than ep 1 of this. sigh...
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Old 2008-01-20, 12:32   Link #80
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Up to Mokke 12 have been released by SubsAnon. Really, this series is just endearing to say the least. A nice, peaceful exploration through some aspects of Japanese traditional folklore mixed with a Japanese rural settings and a peaceful, overall calm environment coupled with very likable main characters makes me wonder why this series isn't getting attention from the slice of life lovers crew
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