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winhlp32 · 2014-01-14, 22:55

http://www.fujimishobo.co.jp/sp/201302amagi/

YES! Shoji Gatoh(author of Full Metal Panic series, screenwriter of Hyouka's anime adaptation) 's light novel Amagi Brilliant Park with illustrations by Yuka Nakajima gets anime adaptation.

Studio: Kyoto Animation

Summary by ANN:

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The "slapstick drama" begins with Seiya Kanie, a high school boy who is invited on a date in an amusement park by a mysterious beautiful transfer student named Isuzu Sento. He is introduced to Ratifa, a "real" princess and the park's manager, and is asked to be the acting manager of this "disappointing amusement park in the Tokyo suburbs."

This is probably the Yasuhiro Takemoto project that was hinted at back at CTFK last November. Can't wait!

MisaoFan · 2014-10-06, 14:12

Spoiler for Episode 1:

Vallen Chaos Valiant · 2014-10-06, 14:23

I have only one comment so far, which is that it is faithful to the book at this point. But that

Spoiler for raw spoiler:

Looks like we are definitely getting book 2 animated.

Stark700 · 2014-10-06, 14:47

I laughed more than I had expected but not exactly in the right way. Well, at least the theme songs are catchy and the setting has some creativity around it. Fan service was more than I had expected though..

**Klashikari** · 2014-10-06, 16:11

Crisp and clean animation. Nakajima's design was more or less kept as it was (including the appealing... curves I guess

) and so on.

That said, the first half of the first episode was utterly boring (which is not usual, since I'm a fan of tsukkomi, moreso with KyoAni series). I understood they wanted to nail how crappy the theme park became, but it awfully lacked any punch whatsoever, and the pacing was as slow as a snail.
I just hope it was done on purpose to reflect the dull atmosphere in the theme park, otherwise I'm not sure if the series will be any entertaining if it keeps this way.

At least, things went way better on the last third part of the episode, with a very quick tease regarding Seiya's past with Latifa.
Likewise, the fact Seiya and Isuzu (and probably more "merry" Amaburi employee) can use magic might actually lead to fairly interesting situations.

Suffice to say, this series need to pull out its A game next week pronto, otherwise it will be a disaster.

Pablete · 2014-10-06, 17:46

Not bad, I guess I'll take this show foot more days. At least is better than that shitty second season of Chuuni-something and. its dead boring "romcom".

all_flying · 2014-10-06, 18:16

Whatever, mane...

Spoiler for raw:

RAW 5/10

RRW · 2014-10-06, 18:20

Kusano · 2014-10-06, 19:25

The shaky roller coaster made me laugh but they spent way too much time on showing the viewer how crappy the theme park is. It just went on and on and none of them were particularly "funny". I thought Kyo Ani was usually pretty on point with their comedic timing, but not in this episode.

Vallen Chaos Valiant · 2014-10-06, 19:33

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Originally Posted by Kusano

The shaky roller coaster made me laugh but they spent way too much time on showing the viewer how crappy the theme park is. It just went on and on and none of them were particularly "funny". I thought Kyo Ani was usually pretty on point with their comedic timing, but not in this episode.

Amagi isn't really a comedy, it is a business and economics anime revolving around the behind the scenes activities of the employees. With some magic thrown in.

Kusano · 2014-10-06, 20:04

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Originally Posted by Vallen Chaos Valiant

Amagi isn't really a comedy, it is a business and economics anime revolving around the behind the scenes activities of the employees. With some magic thrown in.

I felt like those scenes were portrayal of what they call "tsukkomi" humor in Japan.

Marcus H. · 2014-10-06, 20:09

^ Should "occupational humor" be more appropriate for this? Well, it isn't at the level of Working! and Servant x Service, but it's there.

Also, dat Sento ass.

DorkingtonPugsly · 2014-10-06, 21:29

Sento did her hair real quickly huh. Skills.

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Originally Posted by Marcus H.

Also, dat Sento ass.

I'm glad it wasn't censored.

serenade_beta · 2014-10-06, 22:37

Ep1:
It just felt half-hearted. Not really cute or moe, but the story is not really that interesting. I would have taken a 2nd season of Fumoffu over this. Is it too late to switch?

Marcus H. · 2014-10-06, 22:41

It is a story about a boring amusement park. What do you expect?

Benigmatica · 2014-10-06, 23:33

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Originally Posted by RRW

"Eat your heart and muskets out, Mami!"

Seriously, an anime about saving a theme park from closure, what could possibly go wrong?

Still, I hope that it gets better in future episodes...

Darthtabby · 2014-10-07, 00:53

I actually enjoyed the first episode well enough, but count me among the group that wants to see this show pick it up a bit. At least the male lead isn't totally generic what with his being a massive narcissist.

The wall of photos at the sweets shop would have been the perfect place for a FMP cameo.

dark998 · 2014-10-07, 00:59

Amagi sure is much, much better in animated form and it even had early cameo of the elemental fairies. Sento/Latifah are lovely and Kanie is not bad at all, his "special ability" looks great too.

OP video and song both excellent. ED standard stuff and OST normal stuff too so far. Yep, Kyoani is back in the game.

Go0gleplex · 2014-10-07, 01:04

I like this. The art was good. It seemed to stay on storyline. And was refreshingly different from most of what I've seen this last year.

Marcus H. · 2014-10-07, 01:06

Princess Latifa: Kanie Seiya. Years ago you served the entertainment industry. Now the industry begs you to help the theme park in the struggle against foreclosure. I regret that I am unable to convey the complete extent of my request to you, but the theme park has fallen into disinterest, and I'm afraid my mission to bring you to become the theme park's manager may still fail. I have placed a special magic vital to the survival of the theme park into the memory systems of your brain. I'm sure you will know how to use it. You must see and evaluate the attractions of Amagi Brilliant Park as soon as possible. This is our most desperate hour. Help me, Kanie Seiya. You're my only hope.

Sento Isuzu: [to Seiya] You must learn the ways of the Manager, if you're to come with me to Amaburi.

Kanie Seiya: Amaburi? I'm not going to Amaburi, I've gotta get *home*, it's late, I'm in for it as it is!

Sento Isuzu: I need your help, Kanie Seiya. She needs your help. She's getting too distressed for this sort of thing.

Kanie Seiya: Look, I can't get involved. I've got work to do. It's not that I like being cooped up in school; I hate it, but there's nothing I can do about it right now... It's all such a long way from here.

Sento Isuzu: That's your ego talking.

2014-10-06, 14:23	Link #3
Vallen Chaos Valiant Logician and Romantic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Within my mind Age: 43	I have only one comment so far, which is that it is faithful to the book at this point. But that Spoiler for raw spoiler: they got 83 days instead of two weeks? Looks like we are definitely getting book 2 animated. __________________

2014-10-06, 14:47	Link #4
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	I laughed more than I had expected but not exactly in the right way. Well, at least the theme songs are catchy and the setting has some creativity around it. Fan service was more than I had expected though.. __________________

2014-10-06, 16:11	Link #5
Klashikari 阿賀野型3番艦、矢矧 Lv180 Graphic Designer Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belgium, Brussels Age: 37	Crisp and clean animation. Nakajima's design was more or less kept as it was (including the appealing... curves I guess ) and so on. That said, the first half of the first episode was utterly boring (which is not usual, since I'm a fan of tsukkomi, moreso with KyoAni series). I understood they wanted to nail how crappy the theme park became, but it awfully lacked any punch whatsoever, and the pacing was as slow as a snail. I just hope it was done on purpose to reflect the dull atmosphere in the theme park, otherwise I'm not sure if the series will be any entertaining if it keeps this way. At least, things went way better on the last third part of the episode, with a very quick tease regarding Seiya's past with Latifa. Likewise, the fact Seiya and Isuzu (and probably more "merry" Amaburi employee) can use magic might actually lead to fairly interesting situations. Suffice to say, this series need to pull out its A game next week pronto, otherwise it will be a disaster. __________________ [Sig art: Kagura Yuu, Nunukko, Maku Rako & Mishima Kurone] / [Twitter]

2014-10-06, 18:16	Link #7
all_flying Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Heroes	Whatever, mane... Spoiler for raw: Sento's voice: purrfect! It was exactly how I imagined her voice when reading the manga. Far before VA announcement. Kanye's voice: well, okay I guess. I'm still thinking Houtaro's voice is a perfect fit tho. Latifa's voice: slightly disappointing. It just doesn't mix with her loli appearance and her status as a Queen. Spoiler for kissu rant: SHOW IT PROPERLY!!! both LN and the manga explicitly showing it. Why KyoAni is always doing it. Just show some juicy kissu moments side-by-side by your symbolism or whatsoever! Its not that often we'll see it anyway. Make it more memorable or something! Jeez!! RAW 5/10

2014-10-06, 19:25	Link #9
Kusano Member Join Date: May 2014	The shaky roller coaster made me laugh but they spent way too much time on showing the viewer how crappy the theme park is. It just went on and on and none of them were particularly "funny". I thought Kyo Ani was usually pretty on point with their comedic timing, but not in this episode. __________________

2014-10-06, 17:46	Link #6
Pablete Banned Join Date: Jan 2014	Not bad, I guess I'll take this show foot more days. At least is better than that shitty second season of Chuuni-something and. its dead boring "romcom".

2014-10-06, 20:09	Link #12
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	^ Should "occupational humor" be more appropriate for this? Well, it isn't at the level of Working! and Servant x Service, but it's there. Also, dat Sento ass. __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.

2014-10-06, 22:37	Link #14
serenade_beta そのおっぱいで13才 Join Date: Dec 2006	Ep1: It just felt half-hearted. Not really cute or moe, but the story is not really that interesting. I would have taken a 2nd season of Fumoffu over this. Is it too late to switch? __________________ -Blog --> http://tdnshumi.blogspot.com/ (Mainly about video games) -R.I.P. Hiroshi Yamauchi, Gaming wouldn't have been the same without you (9/19/13)

2014-10-06, 22:41	Link #15
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	It is a story about a boring amusement park. What do you expect? __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.

2014-10-07, 00:53	Link #17
Darthtabby Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009	I actually enjoyed the first episode well enough, but count me among the group that wants to see this show pick it up a bit. At least the male lead isn't totally generic what with his being a massive narcissist. The wall of photos at the sweets shop would have been the perfect place for a FMP cameo.

2014-10-07, 00:59	Link #18
dark998 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009	Amagi sure is much, much better in animated form and it even had early cameo of the elemental fairies. Sento/Latifah are lovely and Kanie is not bad at all, his "special ability" looks great too. OP video and song both excellent. ED standard stuff and OST normal stuff too so far. Yep, Kyoani is back in the game.

2014-10-07, 01:04	Link #19
Go0gleplex The Old Guy Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Oregon, USA	I like this. The art was good. It seemed to stay on storyline. And was refreshingly different from most of what I've seen this last year. __________________ "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.

2014-10-07, 01:06	Link #20
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	Princess Latifa: Kanie Seiya. Years ago you served the entertainment industry. Now the industry begs you to help the theme park in the struggle against foreclosure. I regret that I am unable to convey the complete extent of my request to you, but the theme park has fallen into disinterest, and I'm afraid my mission to bring you to become the theme park's manager may still fail. I have placed a special magic vital to the survival of the theme park into the memory systems of your brain. I'm sure you will know how to use it. You must see and evaluate the attractions of Amagi Brilliant Park as soon as possible. This is our most desperate hour. Help me, Kanie Seiya. You're my only hope. Sento Isuzu: [to Seiya] You must learn the ways of the Manager, if you're to come with me to Amaburi. Kanie Seiya: Amaburi? I'm not going to Amaburi, I've gotta get home, it's late, I'm in for it as it is! Sento Isuzu: I need your help, Kanie Seiya. She needs your help. She's getting too distressed for this sort of thing. Kanie Seiya: Look, I can't get involved. I've got work to do. It's not that I like being cooped up in school; I hate it, but there's nothing I can do about it right now... It's all such a long way from here. Sento Isuzu: That's your ego talking. __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.