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Clarste · 2009-10-03, 20:22

Direction is actually something that this series handles a lot better than Index did. Even this seemingly meaningless introductory episode contains quite a bit of foreshadowing for the first major arc, if you know what to look for.

MeisterBabylon · 2009-10-03, 20:37

I might be nitpicking, but Saten is phononymic to Kill Heaven. Even more foreshadowing perhaps?

BlueDo · 2009-10-03, 20:54

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Originally Posted by typhonsentra

Besides the awesome theme song, I didn't find much to like here. Forgettable characters, over the top (Pedo-esque) fanservice, and most importantly, no real direction for where they're going with this spin-off. Why are we watching the day to day life of this side character? What does she do that's so important that it deserves her own separate series? I won't write it off quite yet but.... meh.

It's only been the first episode.
While there is a large slice-of-life factor, there are still arc-driven stories.

Haruyasha · 2009-10-03, 21:10

If I was her, I would have blown that car up into smithereens.

Nochgo · 2009-10-03, 21:38

Is it just me, or did Kuroko's VA change? It really lowered my enjoyment of this episode. Beside that, it was pretty good first episode. Hope its a bit better than the first season.

So Touma is not going to show up at all this season?

Random Wanderer · 2009-10-03, 21:56

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Originally Posted by Haruyasha

If I was her, I would have blown that car up into smithereens.

Those coins of hers are launched at 1030 meters per second. I'm amazed it didn't rip the car in half.

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Is it just me, or did Kuroko's VA change?

It's just you.

According to all sources it's the same voice actress.

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So Touma is not going to show up at all this season?

According to manga readers he'll show up soon enough. He's just nowhere near as important a character.

Anyway. I haven't watched Index because it received generally mediocre reactions in the places I frequent, but I found the first episode of Railgun to be interesting and fun. It works well for me thus far. Judging from that OP/ED/whatever thing the drama's going to spike a bit as we go along, so I'll have to see if I still like it as much when the girls have a real chance of dying.

Anyway. A good start for the uninitiated.

LaoED · 2009-10-03, 22:52

Ok, completely saw the episode, great recited version of the manga bit. Good pacing, and I loved Misaka's reaction at the end.

Is it me, or does Uiharu look cuter in the anime than the manga?

kite11 · 2009-10-03, 23:38

I love the opening song! (Right now it's repeating on my speakers for the last hour or so)

Railgun scene was cool.
It's a bit sad that this is the best (current) anime (In terms of animation) I'm watching right now... (Totally beats out Umineko...) Which studio does this one again? I watched some of Shana, but got bored...

8 for me. I save my high scores for the really good scenes.

serenade_beta · 2009-10-04, 00:44

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Originally Posted by Random Wanderer

I'm amazed it didn't rip the car in half.

I think the coin was aimed at and hit the ground?

SoggySoyBean · 2009-10-04, 01:12

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Originally Posted by kite11

I love the opening song! (Right now it's repeating on my speakers for the last hour or so)

Railgun scene was cool.
It's a bit sad that this is the best (current) anime (In terms of animation) I'm watching right now... (Totally beats out Umineko...) Which studio does this one again? I watched some of Shana, but got bored...

8 for me. I save my high scores for the really good scenes.

JC staff I THINK. Someone correct me.

Tamad · 2009-10-04, 01:15

No you're right, J.C. Staff is the studio working on Railgun.

Nvis · 2009-10-04, 01:24

When I think railgun, this other person keeps popping up.

I wonder who has the stronger railgun?

Spoiler:

Anh_Minh · 2009-10-04, 01:50

When in doubt, bet on the loli.

Shinji103 · 2009-10-04, 01:54

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Originally Posted by Keroko

There is a main line present in the story, even with the arc approach.

If you're talking about what I think, I believe that problem was concluded in volume 2. After that we went into more arcs, although Railgun does focus and put more development on a certain part of the Index anime. (even Index-watching non-Railgun readers should know what I mean) But then again, that's only expected (and should be required) of a series focusing on Mikoto after all.

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Originally Posted by Anh_Minh

When in doubt, bet on the loli.

For which Train loads his special Burst Bullets in his railgun.

Haak · 2009-10-04, 04:29

I liked this episode. A bit cheesy but hey, as long as the do it well then I have no problem.

Fnights · 2009-10-04, 04:52

Very good start. 10/10.

Kyral · 2009-10-04, 04:55

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Originally Posted by typhonsentra

Why are we watching the day to day life of this side character?

Errr... Mikoto is NOT a side character, she is one of the main heroines of To Aru Majutsu no Index.

Well, it was pretty much how I remebered it in the manga, so that's a good point.

To bad this side story is timeline wise more or less back to square one and so is the Mikoto x Touma development. Damn she was cute blushing around Touma in Index.

Keroko · 2009-10-04, 05:23

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Originally Posted by Shinji103

If you're talking about what I think, I believe that problem was concluded in volume 2. After that we went into more arcs, although Railgun does focus and put more development on a certain part of the Index anime. (even Index-watching non-Railgun readers should know what I mean) But then again, that's only expected (and should be required) of a series focusing on Mikoto after all.

And that part is where the main line of Railgun lies, though I don't know if that changed after chapter 23... it's been very quiet on the manga front lately, and I haven't been able to find any raws after 23.

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Perhaps we should carry this over to the manga thread though, before we start posting any spoilers.

Shinji103 · 2009-10-04, 05:36

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Originally Posted by Keroko

And that part is where the main line of Railgun lies, though I don't know if that changed after chapter 23... it's been very quiet on the manga front lately, and I haven't been able to find any raws after 23.

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Perhaps we should carry this over to the manga thread though, before we start posting any spoilers.

Agreed, since I don't think we can be on the same page unless we speak spoilers, because the thing I'm talking about has been solved and done.

ac195 · 2009-10-04, 05:55

Decent first episode.

Mixed feelings are bouncing around though... but I also liked the first Index episode and it had some highs and some pretty damn bad lows.

Anyway... no matter what ビリビリ will always be win

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2009-10-03, 20:37	Link #82
MeisterBabylon ~ Your Smile ~ Author Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 346Pro Age: 38	I might be nitpicking, but Saten is phononymic to Kill Heaven. Even more foreshadowing perhaps? __________________ 白露型駆逐艦の４番艦、夕立です。第三次ソロモン海戦では、けっこう頑張ったっぽい★？

2009-10-03, 21:38	Link #85
Nochgo iceman Scanlator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CO, USA	Is it just me, or did Kuroko's VA change? It really lowered my enjoyment of this episode. Beside that, it was pretty good first episode. Hope its a bit better than the first season. So Touma is not going to show up at all this season? __________________ Korean-Manhwa My Anime List

2009-10-04, 01:15	Link #91
Tamad デゲソ！！ ( ・_・）ノ Join Date: Oct 2008 Age: 34	No you're right, J.C. Staff is the studio working on Railgun. __________________

2009-10-04, 04:29	Link #95
Haak Me, An Intellectual Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Age: 33	I liked this episode. A bit cheesy but hey, as long as the do it well then I have no problem. __________________ MAL \| AnimeSuki Choice Awards 2020 Winners

2009-10-03, 20:22	Link #81
Clarste Human Join Date: Aug 2004 Age: 37	Direction is actually something that this series handles a lot better than Index did. Even this seemingly meaningless introductory episode contains quite a bit of foreshadowing for the first major arc, if you know what to look for.

2009-10-03, 21:10	Link #84
Haruyasha 名前は？ Scanlator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington Age: 35	If I was her, I would have blown that car up into smithereens.

2009-10-03, 22:52	Link #87
LaoED Member Join Date: Aug 2009	Ok, completely saw the episode, great recited version of the manga bit. Good pacing, and I loved Misaka's reaction at the end. Is it me, or does Uiharu look cuter in the anime than the manga?

2009-10-03, 23:38	Link #88
kite11 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009	I love the opening song! (Right now it's repeating on my speakers for the last hour or so) Railgun scene was cool. It's a bit sad that this is the best (current) anime (In terms of animation) I'm watching right now... (Totally beats out Umineko...) Which studio does this one again? I watched some of Shana, but got bored... 8 for me. I save my high scores for the really good scenes.

2009-10-04, 01:24	Link #92
Nvis Where are the good animes Join Date: Dec 2003	When I think railgun, this other person keeps popping up. I wonder who has the stronger railgun? Spoiler:

2009-10-04, 01:50	Link #93
Anh_Minh I disagree with you all. Join Date: Dec 2005	When in doubt, bet on the loli.

2009-10-04, 04:52	Link #96
Fnights Yoku dekimashita! Join Date: Jun 2006	Very good start. 10/10.

2009-10-04, 05:55	Link #100
ac195 Koh nara dekiru!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: August 17th - 31st	Decent first episode. Mixed feelings are bouncing around though... but I also liked the first Index episode and it had some highs and some pretty damn bad lows. Anyway... no matter what ビリビリ will always be win