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Stark700 · 2016-03-29, 13:12

Crunchyroll will be streaming it.

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Media distribution service Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it will stream the television anime of Kafka Asagiri and Sango Harukawa's Bungō Stray Dogs manga as it airs in Japan. The stream will premiere worldwide outside of Asia on April 6 at 1:35 p.m. EDT.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...-anime/.100155

Stark700 · 2016-04-06, 12:59

Episode 1:

Great start so far, loved the characters, soundtrack, action, and the way it was introduced. I also really like how the director crafted the comedy so far for the show. It just shows how entertaining it can be.

Atsushi is a mysterious character but Daizai is even more mysterious.

The premise is pretty interesting and I think the first episode lived up to its promise. And oh I just love the theme songs.

BPD Renegade · 2016-04-06, 14:58

Slightly concerning: They couldn't even fill twenty minutes of content in without the absurd amount of flashbacks and repetitive scenes, and this is only the first episode.

It was pretty obvious that the kid was the tiger as soon as it was mentioned. The orphanage scenes were too over-the-top to have any effect, and the fact that they rehashed that scene so many times was just plain annoying.

That aside, while the events of the first episode leave little to be impressed about, it seems like it will be a decent watch (thanks to the characters), so I'll probably stick around.

Best scene: "I have no such tastes in men." Dump.

Dop · 2016-04-06, 16:15

I liked that. Yeah, the concept may be a bit ridiculous, but it's just the right amount of ridiculous and I thought it was enjoyable.

Yeah, it was a bit heavy on the flashbacks, but this first episode didn't really have enough meat on its bones to fill a whole episode, I guess. Hopefully future episodes will be fleshed out more.

Wandering Soul · 2016-04-06, 18:08

It was obvious that the kid was the tiger when they first started mentioning it. No real surprise there. They also relied on the Orphanage flashback a lot.

Other than that it was an okay start. Daizai seems interesting and the other characters look like they have potential.

Flower · 2016-04-06, 18:38

Ep 01

I also thought it was an okay start. There is something about the overall feel of the series that reminds me of how I felt when I first tried to watch Durarara (s1) a fee years ago. One of those things where the impression was that the series was good in and of itself, but was not as much my "cup of tea", somehow.

Well, just an initial impression - let's see where the next ep takes us for now.

Irenesharda · 2016-04-06, 19:15

Well, I must say that I enjoyed this very much. I thought the humor was hilarious and the action was great. I've only read the first episode of the manga, and I felt this was definately an improvement. I already like all the characters and I can't wait to see more.

It was kind of funny how they had the opening, then the preview, then the ending. I don't know if I've ever seen it done quite that way before.

I unfortunately know very little Japanese literature, so I only caught one of the names as being familiar (and that was only because of that horrible Ranpo series of a few seasons ago). However, having all the characters being named after famous Japanese writers and then having that reflect on their character in the show is rather cool. I wish I knew more about the writers so I could get all the references. I'm guessing it would be equivalent to having Charles Dickens, Edger Allen Poe, Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, William Shakespeare, Mark Twain, and Mary Shelley all working together as detectives. Nice.

mweloo · 2016-04-06, 19:26

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Originally Posted by BPD Renegade

Slightly concerning: They couldn't even fill twenty minutes of content in without the absurd amount of flashbacks and repetitive scenes, and this is only the first episode.

It was pretty obvious that the kid was the tiger as soon as it was mentioned. The orphanage scenes were too over-the-top to have any effect, and the fact that they rehashed that scene so many times was just plain annoying.

That aside, while the events of the first episode leave little to be impressed about, it seems like it will be a decent watch (thanks to the characters), so I'll probably stick around.

Best scene: "I have no such tastes in men." Dump.

This was pretty much a panel-to-panel adaptation of the first chapter- with a few extra elements thrown in for comedy's sake (those faces

). It's been a while since I read the manga, but I'm fairly sure the flashbacks appeared more than once there as well. If you ask me, the series doesn't really hit its stride until the later chapters.

As for being over-the-top... I think that's just the director's style. If you're familiar with Ouran/Star Driver/Captain Earth, you'll know what to expect

xeviouses · 2016-04-06, 21:08

Love it so far, haven't seen the manga so I gotta look into it, the comedy's so-so for me but I do like its timing.

Hope they continue showing the preview before the ED though.

Master_Yoma · 2016-04-06, 21:11

Well a nice opening got to like it if someone floating down the river like that

FlareKnight · 2016-04-06, 21:15

It was alright. Though I just get the feeling that Tiger-boy is going to get annoying at some point. Dude you have no home, no job, why are you acting at all bothered at the idea of having a career?

They did rely on that flashback a lot which is slightly concerning.

It was ok though. The action segment was fine, and there is enough oddness to the personalities to this group to potentially make it entertaining. But it might not be good enough. Will wait a couple episodes.

Harbinger · 2016-04-06, 21:31

The show started a bit slow and weird. One thing that somewhat annoyed me was the overuse of "arrow" pointing towards something. Well, the sound bothered me the most.

It shows some potential but it's one of those shows I can only really judge after a few episodes.

shmaster · 2016-04-06, 22:12

Hey, they tune up the comedy! Hopefully they add more stuff like this in, and this show might have a chance to escape from being a dead average series like the original manga.

Oh, that OP and ED is amazing, as well as the VA performance in general.
Now, I pray the animation quality does not drop after a few episodes...

Wandering Soul · 2016-04-06, 23:06

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Originally Posted by Irenesharda

It was kind of funny how they had the opening, then the preview, then the ending. I don't know if I've ever seen it done quite that way before.

I have to say that I'm surprised they went from the opening to the preview to the ending there. I guess it lets us see both the OP and ED in the first episode quickly. I just don't recall any other anime doing that before.

Kaoru Chujo · 2016-04-06, 23:16

Good stuff so far. I sometimes can't take such manic efforts, but for some reason it worked for me here. The mythic quality of the weakling being the raving tiger is pretty strong.

Mamo-chan was just great. Young (age 22) Uemura Yuuto somehow made the annoying Atsushi work pretty well. And the cast includes Kamiya Hiroshi, Koyama Rikiya, Seto Asami and the now almost 17-year-old Morohoshi Sumire (her career began at age six in Advent Children) -- all voices I admire.

VTHokiePride · 2016-04-06, 23:21

Does this show remind anyone of Blood Blockade Battlefront at all? I really liked that series and if this is similar to it, I know I'm going to like this one.

shmaster · 2016-04-06, 23:39

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Originally Posted by VTHokiePride

Does this show remind anyone of Blood Blockade Battlefront at all? I really liked that series and if this is similar to it, I know I'm going to like this one.

No, this series a lot more closer to typical shounen.

Flower · 2016-04-07, 00:23

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Originally Posted by VTHokiePride

Does this show remind anyone of Blood Blockade Battlefront at all? I really liked that series and if this is similar to it, I know I'm going to like this one.

Yes, I would agree with shmaster - very little Kekkai Sensen in this series in my opinion. (To me it still feels a bit like Durarara for some reason, but that could just be me.)

Iron Maw · 2016-04-07, 00:50

Eh, the first episode was alright I suppose. It was way more comedic then I thought it would be but those moments were really hit or miss for me with more misses than hits. I'm also like Irenesharda am not familiar in much of the way of Japanese literature so most of author namesdrops don't mean a whole lot to me. Even then... I have a sneaking suspicion that it's more of gimmick for your bog-standard superpower shounen characters than anything. Aside from that the characters were okay at least the ones we got a proper introduction to.

Well in any case, I'll watch for couples more episodes, if not thing than seeing BONES' production arm in full swing. The first episode quite stylish and pretty well animated. The OP and ED are quite nice too. Hopefully I'll find something stronger to latch in the later weeks and the humor better.

Dengar · 2016-04-07, 05:43

Now THIS is a good first episode. The protagonist is not particularly skilled at this point in time, but we at least know what he can do.

2016-04-06, 12:59	Link #22
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	Episode 1: Great start so far, loved the characters, soundtrack, action, and the way it was introduced. I also really like how the director crafted the comedy so far for the show. It just shows how entertaining it can be. Atsushi is a mysterious character but Daizai is even more mysterious. The premise is pretty interesting and I think the first episode lived up to its promise. And oh I just love the theme songs. __________________

2016-04-06, 18:08	Link #25
Wandering Soul Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: America	It was obvious that the kid was the tiger when they first started mentioning it. No real surprise there. They also relied on the Orphanage flashback a lot. Other than that it was an okay start. Daizai seems interesting and the other characters look like they have potential. __________________

2016-04-06, 18:38	Link #26
Flower Blooming on the mountain Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....	Ep 01 I also thought it was an okay start. There is something about the overall feel of the series that reminds me of how I felt when I first tried to watch Durarara (s1) a fee years ago. One of those things where the impression was that the series was good in and of itself, but was not as much my "cup of tea", somehow. Well, just an initial impression - let's see where the next ep takes us for now. __________________

2016-04-06, 19:15	Link #27
Irenesharda Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicago	Well, I must say that I enjoyed this very much. I thought the humor was hilarious and the action was great. I've only read the first episode of the manga, and I felt this was definately an improvement. I already like all the characters and I can't wait to see more. It was kind of funny how they had the opening, then the preview, then the ending. I don't know if I've ever seen it done quite that way before. I unfortunately know very little Japanese literature, so I only caught one of the names as being familiar (and that was only because of that horrible Ranpo series of a few seasons ago). However, having all the characters being named after famous Japanese writers and then having that reflect on their character in the show is rather cool. I wish I knew more about the writers so I could get all the references. I'm guessing it would be equivalent to having Charles Dickens, Edger Allen Poe, Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, William Shakespeare, Mark Twain, and Mary Shelley all working together as detectives. Nice. __________________ "Someone who cannot forgive lies or secrets, will never trust another." - Major Kyosuke Hyobu

2016-04-06, 21:11	Link #30
Master_Yoma Nekokota Festival Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lost in the Fairy Forest	Well a nice opening got to like it if someone floating down the river like that __________________

2016-04-06, 14:58	Link #23
BPD Renegade Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: at port, docked	Slightly concerning: They couldn't even fill twenty minutes of content in without the absurd amount of flashbacks and repetitive scenes, and this is only the first episode. It was pretty obvious that the kid was the tiger as soon as it was mentioned. The orphanage scenes were too over-the-top to have any effect, and the fact that they rehashed that scene so many times was just plain annoying. That aside, while the events of the first episode leave little to be impressed about, it seems like it will be a decent watch (thanks to the characters), so I'll probably stick around. Best scene: "I have no such tastes in men." Dump.

2016-04-06, 16:15	Link #24
Dop Mmmm.... Join Date: Sep 2006	I liked that. Yeah, the concept may be a bit ridiculous, but it's just the right amount of ridiculous and I thought it was enjoyable. Yeah, it was a bit heavy on the flashbacks, but this first episode didn't really have enough meat on its bones to fill a whole episode, I guess. Hopefully future episodes will be fleshed out more.

2016-04-06, 21:08	Link #29
xeviouses Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Ophir	Love it so far, haven't seen the manga so I gotta look into it, the comedy's so-so for me but I do like its timing. Hope they continue showing the preview before the ED though.

2016-04-06, 21:15	Link #31
FlareKnight User of the "Fast Draw" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada	It was alright. Though I just get the feeling that Tiger-boy is going to get annoying at some point. Dude you have no home, no job, why are you acting at all bothered at the idea of having a career? They did rely on that flashback a lot which is slightly concerning. It was ok though. The action segment was fine, and there is enough oddness to the personalities to this group to potentially make it entertaining. But it might not be good enough. Will wait a couple episodes. __________________ Anime-Evo

2016-04-06, 21:31	Link #32
Harbinger Squirrel Master Join Date: Apr 2015	The show started a bit slow and weird. One thing that somewhat annoyed me was the overuse of "arrow" pointing towards something. Well, the sound bothered me the most. It shows some potential but it's one of those shows I can only really judge after a few episodes.

2016-04-06, 22:12	Link #33
shmaster オンドリャァァァ!!! Join Date: May 2009	Hey, they tune up the comedy! Hopefully they add more stuff like this in, and this show might have a chance to escape from being a dead average series like the original manga. Oh, that OP and ED is amazing, as well as the VA performance in general. Now, I pray the animation quality does not drop after a few episodes...

2016-04-06, 23:16	Link #35
Kaoru Chujo Yuuki Aoi Join Date: Jul 2004	Good stuff so far. I sometimes can't take such manic efforts, but for some reason it worked for me here. The mythic quality of the weakling being the raving tiger is pretty strong. Mamo-chan was just great. Young (age 22) Uemura Yuuto somehow made the annoying Atsushi work pretty well. And the cast includes Kamiya Hiroshi, Koyama Rikiya, Seto Asami and the now almost 17-year-old Morohoshi Sumire (her career began at age six in Advent Children) -- all voices I admire. __________________ YUUKI Aoi 悠木碧. b92.03.27 (age 29). 2008 Kurenai (Murasaki). 2009 Yumeiro Pâtissière (Ichigo), Kiruminzuu (Riko), Yutori-chan (Yutori-chan). 2010 Vampire Bund (Mina Tepeş), Shiki (Sunako), Samurai Girls (Juubee), Pokémon: Black and White (Iris). 2011 Madoka Magica (Madoka), Gosick (Victorique), A-Channel (Tooru). 2012 Symphogear (Hibiki). 2014 Pilot's Love Song (Claire/Nina), Nanatsu no Taizai (Diane). 2015 Owari no Seraph (Krul Tepes), Rokka no Yuusha (Fremy). 2016 Boku no Hero Academia (Tsuyu, Froppy). 2017 Kino no Tabi (Kino). 2021 Kumo desu ga (watashi), Kaizoku Oujo (Karin), Heike Monogatari (Biwa), etc., etc. Total of 513 roles in anime and games.

2016-04-06, 23:21	Link #36
VTHokiePride Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington DC Age: 29	Does this show remind anyone of Blood Blockade Battlefront at all? I really liked that series and if this is similar to it, I know I'm going to like this one. __________________

2016-04-07, 00:50	Link #39
Iron Maw Banned Join Date: Feb 2006	ep1 Eh, the first episode was alright I suppose. It was way more comedic then I thought it would be but those moments were really hit or miss for me with more misses than hits. I'm also like Irenesharda am not familiar in much of the way of Japanese literature so most of author namesdrops don't mean a whole lot to me. Even then... I have a sneaking suspicion that it's more of gimmick for your bog-standard superpower shounen characters than anything. Aside from that the characters were okay at least the ones we got a proper introduction to. Well in any case, I'll watch for couples more episodes, if not thing than seeing BONES' production arm in full swing. The first episode quite stylish and pretty well animated. The OP and ED are quite nice too. Hopefully I'll find something stronger to latch in the later weeks and the humor better. Last edited by Iron Maw; 2016-04-07 at 01:02.

2016-04-07, 05:43	Link #40
Dengar Kamen Rider Muppeteer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Unknown Age: 39	Now THIS is a good first episode. The protagonist is not particularly skilled at this point in time, but we at least know what he can do.