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Yuutsu · 2012-04-01, 01:24

Damn... That first episode was great.

As an older brother, I can totally relate to Mutta and his desire to be "ahead"! Wow. Throw in the subject of Space, which I LOVE, and you've got me sold.

OceanBlue · 2012-04-01, 03:41

To me, it's not the whole space thing, but instead the struggle of someone who's really just down on his luck and not where he wants to be to make something for himself which is so touching.

I don't really know what it was about the first episode, but it was really nice. I'm looking forward to this.

Saturn Beaver · 2012-04-01, 04:13

Yeah, this show is excellent. For one, it's nice to have variety with an adult protagonist for a change, and Mutta is quite an interesting character. His struggle is really relatable - not just the difficulty in finding a job, but the feeling when you looked back at your past and realizes you've been far from your childhood dreams....and hopefully, a second opportunity to pursue that dream again. The ending is really touching for that reason.

I do like how they have him not that much of a failure - sure he's no first Japanese on Moon, but having his design used on something as common as a cab shows he's quite succesful (which is why I'm surprised he has to go back to his parents directly, I thought he would at least have savings. Living in Tokyo is that expensive, I guess). The brother Hibito looks great too.

The rest of the stuff is good too, the bits of humor is great and the characters look likable, the OP is unique and is growing on me, the other characters look likable too. And really, how can I hate an anime that shows that infamous Zidane headbutt, even using it against the supervisor? Just great.

Kakkou · 2012-04-01, 06:30

I really liked the first episode. The story started off in the right direction and has potential to be pretty amazing in a down-to-Earth (haha) way. Extra points for the OP. Both the uplifting song and sequence was great, especially the chorus. The OP alone made me feel that this is something special.

kuromitsu · 2012-04-01, 07:12

Great first episode! I kind of went into this without any expectations but the first ep did pretty much everything right. (Although the intro made me realize yet again how old I am... ^^;; To think I watched both football world cups referenced by Mutta... ^^;; )

And lol at the NASA disclaimer at the end. ^^;;

Sheba · 2012-04-01, 07:49

I absolutely loved that first episode. The cinematography used was a nice touch, and the whole atmosphere felt like something that Robert Zemeckis would have done, heck he would have made that if this manga get westernized. There are something I love about stories taking place on Earth, it is when they tries to weave the small history with the Big History, like shown in the opening narration. Because you feel more connected to the characters than others who you never knew what did they do on that day or what kind of comics, movies, series and books made up their childhoods and teenage years.

From episode 1, it IS a keeper. Uchuu Kyoudai did not have to go through the three episodes trial for me. GJ.

Kirarakim · 2012-04-01, 08:25

Wonderful first episode. I can't exactly identify with the brother situation but certainly being down on your luck (ah the economy).

I am also really loving how the relationship between the two brothers is portrayed. You can definitely see the love between them making my heart flutter.

I was really excited about this series & it totally met even exceeded my expectations.

ookamigirl · 2012-04-01, 10:15

Mutta sure didn't have any luck finding a job.
Guess headbutting the boss really came to bite him on the ass.
His brother on the other hand... was the one who followed his own dreams.
It's time Mutto did something with his life too and his chance just arrived!
Nice first episode, will give this anime a shot.

ahelo · 2012-04-01, 10:23

Shouldn't this be moved to the current thread?

This anime hurts a bit. The realization that people younger than you can accomplish so much more, and siblings too. I kinda felt for Mutta when he kept on saying that he should be one step ahead of his brother.

At least they love each other. Man this anime is gonna be great.

Haak · 2012-04-01, 12:45

Brilliant first episode. watching Zidane's infamous headbut in anime form was priceless but watching Namba repeat the act was even better. It really did an excellent job of establishing Namba's character as well rounded.

Dop · 2012-04-01, 13:59

Totally impressed by the first episode, this looks like the one to watch, and it runs for a year? Fantastic!

It's also a great change to have a show with adult main characters as opposed to the usual run of high-school kids.

Kaoru Chujo · 2012-04-01, 14:01

Good start. Moved as quickly as it could in one episode, even if I did feel a bit of drag.

I get the feeling they are doing this right. For the boys as kids, they got the two top seiyuu for doing young boys: Sawashiro Miyuki and Sanpei Yuuko. Tanaka Mayumi as the mother overdid it in a wonderful way. And Hirata Hiroaki (who won this year's seiyuu award for playing Tiger in Tiger & Bunny, and plays Mutta here) really is good.

Kaioshin Sama · 2012-04-01, 15:27

Somebody behind this story obviously really loves his sports culture.

ars89 · 2012-04-01, 15:54

An animated Mutta is better than the manga. The jokes had the same impact as reading the manga.

Guardian Enzo · 2012-04-01, 16:42

Pretty much perfect. I've seen flashier anime, but this was smart, witty and emotionally true. It had the air of vintage Spielberg to it, and Hiroaki Hirata may just have found another role as perfect as Kotetsu Kabaragi. He's terrific.

What a luxury to have 51 eps, both for the director and the audience. This should be a lock-cinch classic.

Yuutsu · 2012-04-01, 16:52

In this instance, I'm just slightly worried they are adapting a series that has not finished serializing.

Unless, of course, the studio decides to branch off at some point and make their own ending.

Saturn Beaver · 2012-04-01, 16:52

Oh, and I don't think anyone mentioned about Mohri, the guy they took a photo with. He's not fictional but actually a real human being, a retired astronaut who was the first Japanese to fly into space by a space shuttle. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamoru_Mohri

MUAHAHAHAHAHA · 2012-04-01, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saturn Beaver

Oh, and I don't think anyone mentioned about Mohri, the guy they took a photo with. He's not fictional but actually a real human being, a retired astronaut who was the first Japanese to fly into space by a space shuttle. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamoru_Mohri

Thanks for that link. I was wondering who the heck is he

Thought he was just a random guy.

Metalsnakezero · 2012-04-01, 16:53

Very well paced and intriguing show. Has a nice sense of humor and a developing relationship between two brothers. Also Tiger going into space

warita · 2012-04-01, 17:41

I must say I really liked the first episode. It was refreshingly different .... maybe even too realistic for an anime, but hey, why not.

Mutta is so much more likeable as a character. I loved his hairdo and the kind of faces he was pulling and the interaction with his family.

I will continue watching it.

2012-04-01, 04:13	Link #43
Saturn Beaver Home of Silent Prayer Join Date: Mar 2010	Yeah, this show is excellent. For one, it's nice to have variety with an adult protagonist for a change, and Mutta is quite an interesting character. His struggle is really relatable - not just the difficulty in finding a job, but the feeling when you looked back at your past and realizes you've been far from your childhood dreams....and hopefully, a second opportunity to pursue that dream again. The ending is really touching for that reason. I do like how they have him not that much of a failure - sure he's no first Japanese on Moon, but having his design used on something as common as a cab shows he's quite succesful (which is why I'm surprised he has to go back to his parents directly, I thought he would at least have savings. Living in Tokyo is that expensive, I guess). The brother Hibito looks great too. The rest of the stuff is good too, the bits of humor is great and the characters look likable, the OP is unique and is growing on me, the other characters look likable too. And really, how can I hate an anime that shows that infamous Zidane headbutt, even using it against the supervisor? Just great. __________________

2012-04-01, 08:25	Link #47
Kirarakim Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	Wonderful first episode. I can't exactly identify with the brother situation but certainly being down on your luck (ah the economy). I am also really loving how the relationship between the two brothers is portrayed. You can definitely see the love between them making my heart flutter. I was really excited about this series & it totally met even exceeded my expectations. __________________ Twitter MAL

2012-04-01, 10:15	Link #48
ookamigirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	Mutta sure didn't have any luck finding a job. Guess headbutting the boss really came to bite him on the ass. His brother on the other hand... was the one who followed his own dreams. It's time Mutto did something with his life too and his chance just arrived! Nice first episode, will give this anime a shot. __________________ My Blog --> ookami

2012-04-01, 10:23	Link #49
ahelo Criminal Unrequitor Graphic Designer Join Date: Jul 2010	Shouldn't this be moved to the current thread? This anime hurts a bit. The realization that people younger than you can accomplish so much more, and siblings too. I kinda felt for Mutta when he kept on saying that he should be one step ahead of his brother. At least they love each other. Man this anime is gonna be great. __________________ Traveler on Revenge / Ahelo Sigs / Saimoe Report! Signature by ganbaru

2012-04-01, 12:45	Link #50
Haak Me, An Intellectual Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Age: 33	Brilliant first episode. watching Zidane's infamous headbut in anime form was priceless but watching Namba repeat the act was even better. It really did an excellent job of establishing Namba's character as well rounded. __________________ MAL \| AnimeSuki Choice Awards 2020 Winners

2012-04-01, 01:24	Link #41
Yuutsu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: 雲の向こう	Damn... That first episode was great. As an older brother, I can totally relate to Mutta and his desire to be "ahead"! Wow. Throw in the subject of Space, which I *LOVE*, and you've got me sold.

2012-04-01, 03:41	Link #42
OceanBlue Not an expert on things Join Date: Jun 2007	To me, it's not the whole space thing, but instead the struggle of someone who's really just down on his luck and not where he wants to be to make something for himself which is so touching. I don't really know what it was about the first episode, but it was really nice. I'm looking forward to this.

2012-04-01, 06:30	Link #44
Kakkou Tch. Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia	I really liked the first episode. The story started off in the right direction and has potential to be pretty amazing in a down-to-Earth (haha) way. Extra points for the OP. Both the uplifting song and sequence was great, especially the chorus. The OP alone made me feel that this is something special.

2012-04-01, 07:12	Link #45
kuromitsu Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004	Great first episode! I kind of went into this without any expectations but the first ep did pretty much everything right. (Although the intro made me realize yet again how old I am... ^^;; To think I watched both football world cups referenced by Mutta... ^^;; ) And lol at the NASA disclaimer at the end. ^^;;

2012-04-01, 07:49	Link #46
Sheba RUN, YOU FOOLS! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Formerly Iwakawa base and Chaldea. Now Teyvat, the Astral Express & the Outpost Age: 44	I absolutely loved that first episode. The cinematography used was a nice touch, and the whole atmosphere felt like something that Robert Zemeckis would have done, heck he would have made that if this manga get westernized. There are something I love about stories taking place on Earth, it is when they tries to weave the small history with the Big History, like shown in the opening narration. Because you feel more connected to the characters than others who you never knew what did they do on that day or what kind of comics, movies, series and books made up their childhoods and teenage years. From episode 1, it IS a keeper. Uchuu Kyoudai did not have to go through the three episodes trial for me. GJ.

2012-04-01, 13:59	Link #51
Dop Mmmm.... Join Date: Sep 2006	Totally impressed by the first episode, this looks like the one to watch, and it runs for a year? Fantastic! It's also a great change to have a show with adult main characters as opposed to the usual run of high-school kids.

2012-04-01, 14:01	Link #52
Kaoru Chujo Yuuki Aoi Join Date: Jul 2004	Good start. Moved as quickly as it could in one episode, even if I did feel a bit of drag. I get the feeling they are doing this right. For the boys as kids, they got the two top seiyuu for doing young boys: Sawashiro Miyuki and Sanpei Yuuko. Tanaka Mayumi as the mother overdid it in a wonderful way. And Hirata Hiroaki (who won this year's seiyuu award for playing Tiger in Tiger & Bunny, and plays Mutta here) really is good. __________________ 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.

2012-04-01, 15:27	Link #53
Kaioshin Sama Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Neither Here nor There Age: 39	Somebody behind this story obviously really loves his sports culture.

2012-04-01, 15:54	Link #54
ars89 One-Eyed Dragon Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ, USA	An animated Mutta is better than the manga. The jokes had the same impact as reading the manga. __________________ My Anime List

2012-04-01, 16:52	Link #56
Yuutsu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: 雲の向こう	In this instance, I'm just slightly worried they are adapting a series that has not finished serializing. Unless, of course, the studio decides to branch off at some point and make their own ending.

2012-04-01, 16:52	Link #57
Saturn Beaver Home of Silent Prayer Join Date: Mar 2010	Oh, and I don't think anyone mentioned about Mohri, the guy they took a photo with. He's not fictional but actually a real human being, a retired astronaut who was the first Japanese to fly into space by a space shuttle. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamoru_Mohri __________________

2012-04-01, 16:53	Link #59
Metalsnakezero Trio Finale! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York	Very well paced and intriguing show. Has a nice sense of humor and a developing relationship between two brothers. Also Tiger going into space __________________ "When you trio to trio, if you trio, trio finale!" - Mami Tomoe, Puella Magi Kazumi Magica Animevice Profile MAL

2012-04-01, 17:41	Link #60
warita Dai-Youkai Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vienna	I must say I really liked the first episode. It was refreshingly different .... maybe even too realistic for an anime, but hey, why not. Mutta is so much more likeable as a character. I loved his hairdo and the kind of faces he was pulling and the interaction with his family. I will continue watching it.