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Bonta Kun · 2011-01-11, 15:43

That was pretty fun, like it's said before nothing great on the whole but some nice light fun.

Should be fun seeing what kinda chaos Rose will get up to but from the start my attention is firmly planted on Eriko

I never thought that the music from the PV was gonna be used as the OP which is great as I loved then and still love it now, very catchy indeed.

I've been in a nit picky mood like always at the start of a new season and guess I'll just throw one little pointless and useless nit pick out there but man when does someone have the time to close a boot door and then jump in the passenger side seat while being shot at?!
I'd have jumped in the back, quicker than you can say "Nani"

Now awaiting for some more Eriko!

Kaijo · 2011-01-11, 15:51

It had its ups and downs, but there were no blatant issues and it seemed a bit entertaining, if a bit cliche (even for anime). I'll stay tuned for the next few episodes to see how it develops at least. I don't mind cliches and tropes, as long as they are well executed, so we'll see how well they deal with things.

Guardian Enzo · 2011-01-11, 17:22

I agree, I don't see any Toradora here - the "Ryuuji" thing is about it. Also agree that Hiro-Hiro and KugiRie aren't necessarily the strength of the show. They're both playing themselves, basically - though at least we don't have KugiRie's tiresome tsun voice so far.

Honestly this series is an example of how one visual wizard (in this case the AD/CD) can make a huge difference for a series. There's just nothing remarkable about this show so far, but it simply has style. It looks fantastic, the character designs are great, and the music is engaging and drives the action. To be a bit hyperbolic, I think it's the most visually interesting series DEEN has ever produced.

HayashiTakara · 2011-01-11, 17:49

Hearing Rie's voice as another loli saying "Ryuji" takes me back to Toradora

Anyway, pretty good so far, though could've done without the hero of the series being so whiny. I thought he was gonna be a little more "stern" giving how he was introduced.

Kismet-chan · 2011-01-11, 22:56

I'm surprised most people like the OP. (Most people on these forums love songs I hate and vice versa.) I think this show has one of the best OPs this winter season.

As for the episode itself, I really like the style of it. On some of the characters, the eyes are a tiny bit odd. They're soulless-looking in certain color combos with the chars' hair, but it's not too distracting. Like I always say, there's much worse.

I'm a Kugimiya fan, so it's nice to hear her again. I've had a REALLY long break from hearing her (more so than most people) as I have not watched Toradora. I'm glad she's not in an overbearing role (dialogue-wise). It's also refreshing to hear her only be sweet and cutesy and not have to bust out the tsundere voice.

Despite how much the whiny-ish protagonist annoys me, I will stick with this show. Also, Eriko is awesome. I love how fun and spunky she is (without being annoying, like most girls who fill her role in anime). And magic butterfly cane is win.

Vexx · 2011-01-12, 00:37

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Originally Posted by Skyfall

At least on this forum, i don't think i have seen the comparison being made. And for a good reason - the two shows have nothing in common, said comparison is about as random as it gets.

Well, that was my opinion as well... it hit me kind of like "wow, those who remarked this really miss the mark in processing stories." I think its mostly the nanometer deep comparison of character appearance.

Anyway... I don't hate the show, just don't know if I like it yet. Giving it the usual probationary look-see because of the voice talent.

HitoriTomoyo · 2011-01-12, 01:29

The association between this and Toradora! is made purely because Kugimiya is basically doing the same thing she did in Toradora!, only with less verbal insults and a lot less verbal capabilities as a whole.

I'm seeing more similarities between Rose and Shana rather than Rose and Taiga, however. Mostly the whole "associated-with-fire" aspects besides the constant "-uuji" screams.

Also somewhat hoping that there won't be too much emphasis on any potential romance settings, as that would kind of make the series more mundane.

PzIVf3 · 2011-01-12, 02:16

I didn't expect this series so entertaining.

Kismet-chan · 2011-01-12, 02:21

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Originally Posted by HitoriTomoyo

The association between this and Toradora! is made purely because Kugimiya is basically doing the same thing she did in Toradora!, only with less verbal insults and a lot less verbal capabilities as a whole.

I'm seeing more similarities between Rose and Shana rather than Rose and Taiga, however. Mostly the whole "associated-with-fire" aspects besides the constant "-uuji" screams.

Also somewhat hoping that there won't be too much emphasis on any potential romance settings, as that would kind of make the series more mundane.

^ All of this. I agree completely.

Silverwyrm · 2011-01-12, 03:05

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Originally Posted by PzIVf3

I didn't expect this series so entertaining.

Spoiler for size:

Girl with umbrella has white scales on her hand unless my eyes mistake me, so white dragon?

In any case, I kinda get the feeling the scientist who showed up at the end was his father since he seemed to have that kind of...cliche demeanor >.> I could be wrong though.

While I can't say this has captured me in any way, it was pleasing so I'll stick around and see what happens. I had low expectations for some reason and it didn't meet those (which is good).

Love the art so far.

Chaos2Frozen · 2011-01-12, 03:06

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Originally Posted by Vexx

Well, that was my opinion as well... it hit me kind of like "wow, those who remarked this really miss the mark in processing stories." I think its mostly the nanometer deep comparison of character appearance.

It's not really a logical Assessment that can be laid out and analyzed

Beside, don't tell me, Kugimiya-san going "Ryuji!" doesn't spark some kind of feeling in that general direction deep down inside

?

P.S - I can see why JC Staff didn't take this... Not enough Tsun-power

[/joking]

faythz · 2011-01-12, 08:59

oh now Taiga is in here and what's with those Big Blue Eyes Red Dragon??
Story looks decent but , I kinda hate anime like this where Main male protagonist looks weak and such a lucky bastard who got harem without effort. And for the female character why their eyes was so big.
hopefully in the next episode the male character didn't look more weak than this

Zeroryoko1974 · 2011-01-12, 10:16

Unaru Kaze kiru
Kishi wa namida mo
Kodoku mo tsurugi de nugui
Run after Teki wa
Overtake Sekiryuu
Inochi kudakeru made
Ikari no ken de
Ikazuchi o yatsu no mune ni

* Tsuyoi zo Akai zo Red Dragon
Dakedo taosu zo Red Dragon
Makenai zo Kiba o muke
Kakatte koi Gaddemu da
Misete yaru Kono waza o
'Hiougi, Musoutensei Ken! Saucer Special!!'

Kogane no kami ga
Nabiku ga hayai ka
Aku o kiru hikaru yaiba
Remember Boku wa
Revenge you Chikau
Kono mi sakareru tomo
Ikari no honou
Yuke todoke moyase yatsu o

Chi o wari Sobie tatsu Red Dragon
Fujimi no Jashin da Red Dragon
Makenai zo Muteki demo
Kanarazu katsu Kono waza de
Kiseki yobu Kono waza de
'Hiougi, Musoutensei Ken! Saucer Special!!'

ars89 · 2011-01-12, 12:29

that was entertaining, while i enjoyed Rose's few words, i couldn't take my eyes off Eriko

wingman32x · 2011-01-12, 19:00

I liked episode 1. The OP was awesome. It was def. different from most stuff I've heard so far, in a good way. Rose was adorable and I loved how she talked in that excited tone the whole time. She wasn't just saying the words, she was exclaiming them, which was cute. The humor was good. Had to laugh at the end when the helicopter randomly popped up. I also laughed at the way he said it. "Good Morning, do you have a dragon?" lol funny. Overall I really liked the episode.

gameboy234 · 2011-01-13, 01:01

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Originally Posted by DarkWish

Hand bite?

Yea i think so.

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Originally Posted by PzIVf3

I didn't expect this series so entertaining.

The gal on the bottom left look like eriko. First spotted her during op then later on saw eriko and wondered y her eyes is normal.
With this pic then i knew they are 2 different person.

kagato3 · 2011-01-13, 10:20

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Originally Posted by Silverwyrm

Girl with umbrella has white scales on her hand unless my eyes mistake me, so white dragon?

In any case, I kinda get the feeling the scientist who showed up at the end was his father since he seemed to have that kind of...cliche demeanor >.> I could be wrong though.

While I can't say this has captured me in any way, it was pleasing so I'll stick around and see what happens. I had low expectations for some reason and it didn't meet those (which is good).

Love the art so far.

Going by the opening it's blue not white.

SoFarGone · 2011-01-13, 15:49

is this a harem or what? All the girl dragons going to love Ryuuji or something?

Hooves · 2011-01-13, 15:50

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Originally Posted by SoFarGone

is this a harem or what? All the girl dragons going to love Ryuuji or something?

Defiantly has that "harem" feeling with all these girls rounding around our male lead

Silverwyrm · 2011-01-13, 16:25

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Originally Posted by kagato3

Going by the opening it's blue not white.

ah could be, hard to tell the color in that picture its so small.

2011-01-11, 15:43	Link #81
Bonta Kun Know who you are Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Resides within the depths of Ned infested Glasgow	That was pretty fun, like it's said before nothing great on the whole but some nice light fun. Should be fun seeing what kinda chaos Rose will get up to but from the start my attention is firmly planted on Eriko I never thought that the music from the PV was gonna be used as the OP which is great as I loved then and still love it now, very catchy indeed. I've been in a nit picky mood like always at the start of a new season and guess I'll just throw one little pointless and useless nit pick out there but man when does someone have the time to close a boot door and then jump in the passenger side seat while being shot at?! I'd have jumped in the back, quicker than you can say "Nani" Now awaiting for some more Eriko! __________________

2011-01-11, 17:49	Link #84
HayashiTakara Chicken or Beef? Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle Age: 41	Hearing Rie's voice as another loli saying "Ryuji" takes me back to Toradora Anyway, pretty good so far, though could've done without the hero of the series being so whiny. I thought he was gonna be a little more "stern" giving how he was introduced. __________________ http://htakara82.deviantart.com/

2011-01-11, 22:56	Link #85
Kismet-chan The Chaotic Dreamer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In a cruel yet beautiful world Age: 32	I'm surprised most people like the OP. (Most people on these forums love songs I hate and vice versa.) I think this show has one of the best OPs this winter season. As for the episode itself, I really like the style of it. On some of the characters, the eyes are a tiny bit odd. They're soulless-looking in certain color combos with the chars' hair, but it's not too distracting. Like I always say, there's much worse. I'm a Kugimiya fan, so it's nice to hear her again. I've had a REALLY long break from hearing her (more so than most people) as I have not watched Toradora. I'm glad she's not in an overbearing role (dialogue-wise). It's also refreshing to hear her only be sweet and cutesy and not have to bust out the tsundere voice. Despite how much the whiny-ish protagonist annoys me, I will stick with this show. Also, Eriko is awesome. I love how fun and spunky she is (without being annoying, like most girls who fill her role in anime). And magic butterfly cane is win. __________________

2011-01-12, 01:29	Link #87
HitoriTomoyo Tomoe Mami Fan Join Date: Sep 2010	The association between this and Toradora! is made purely because Kugimiya is basically doing the same thing she did in Toradora!, only with less verbal insults and a lot less verbal capabilities as a whole. I'm seeing more similarities between Rose and Shana rather than Rose and Taiga, however. Mostly the whole "associated-with-fire" aspects besides the constant "-uuji" screams. Also somewhat hoping that there won't be too much emphasis on any potential romance settings, as that would kind of make the series more mundane. __________________ TOMOE MAMI FOREVER <3

2011-01-12, 10:16	Link #93
Zeroryoko1974 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006	Unaru Kaze kiru Kishi wa namida mo Kodoku mo tsurugi de nugui Run after Teki wa Overtake Sekiryuu Inochi kudakeru made Ikari no ken de Ikazuchi o yatsu no mune ni * Tsuyoi zo Akai zo Red Dragon Dakedo taosu zo Red Dragon Makenai zo Kiba o muke Kakatte koi Gaddemu da Misete yaru Kono waza o 'Hiougi, Musoutensei Ken! Saucer Special!!' Kogane no kami ga Nabiku ga hayai ka Aku o kiru hikaru yaiba Remember Boku wa Revenge you Chikau Kono mi sakareru tomo Ikari no honou Yuke todoke moyase yatsu o Chi o wari Sobie tatsu Red Dragon Fujimi no Jashin da Red Dragon Makenai zo Muteki demo Kanarazu katsu Kono waza de Kiseki yobu Kono waza de 'Hiougi, Musoutensei Ken! Saucer Special!!' __________________

2011-01-11, 15:51	Link #82
Kaijo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow, in a house dropped on an ugly, old woman.	It had its ups and downs, but there were no blatant issues and it seemed a bit entertaining, if a bit cliche (even for anime). I'll stay tuned for the next few episodes to see how it develops at least. I don't mind cliches and tropes, as long as they are well executed, so we'll see how well they deal with things.

2011-01-12, 02:16	Link #88
PzIVf3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Somewhere at Earth	I didn't expect this series so entertaining.

2011-01-12, 08:59	Link #92
faythz I.G Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Balamb Garden	oh now Taiga is in here and what's with those Big Blue Eyes Red Dragon?? Story looks decent but , I kinda hate anime like this where Main male protagonist looks weak and such a lucky bastard who got harem without effort. And for the female character why their eyes was so big. hopefully in the next episode the male character didn't look more weak than this

2011-01-12, 12:29	Link #94
ars89 One-Eyed Dragon Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ, USA	that was entertaining, while i enjoyed Rose's few words, i couldn't take my eyes off Eriko __________________ My Anime List

2011-01-12, 19:00	Link #95
wingman32x Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Age: 34	I liked episode 1. The OP was awesome. It was def. different from most stuff I've heard so far, in a good way. Rose was adorable and I loved how she talked in that excited tone the whole time. She wasn't just saying the words, she was exclaiming them, which was cute. The humor was good. Had to laugh at the end when the helicopter randomly popped up. I also laughed at the way he said it. "Good Morning, do you have a dragon?" lol funny. Overall I really liked the episode. __________________ Fans of Ai, come Join the Ai Nanasaki Fanclub!!

2011-01-13, 15:49	Link #98
SoFarGone H.A.M. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: somewhere on this planet	is this a harem or what? All the girl dragons going to love Ryuuji or something?