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tsunade666 · 2014-01-24, 04:00

ugh... I shouldn't have checked the manga. It spoiled some important information <_<

there is no preview episode in the end of the episode isn't it? I watched the whole episode and the ending is just the manga skit being shown but not an episode preview.

bakAnki · 2014-01-24, 08:00

Watched the first 3 episodes. Not really make me laugh that much nor it has great romance (at least yet, I hope) but definitely go into my watch list this season.

One thing that stuck in my head is the first 22 seconds of the opening. That intro is sooo addictive, and complete with really nice scenes too

As for Mashiro, I agree she turns out to be really cute, but I hate her voice. To me it just sounds like she's trying hard to be... moe, but in the end sounds kinda unnatural

And still related to seiyuu...

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Originally Posted by sikvod00

Hakuya's VA is so terrible; I have never liked the guy's performance in any work. There's a difference between playing the role of a quiet, subdued character and just being flat out uninteresting. I'm not sure how he keeps getting work.

THIS

I don't have any personal grudge against him, but damn does he sounds so bland and really really uninteresting. In paper Hakuya should be perfect for him, but I actually like him="1"]slightly[/SIZE][/I] better when he's voicing Papakiki's Yuuta or Mahiro's friend on Nyaruko

**Klashikari** · 2014-01-24, 10:26

After 3 episodes, I can say that Mikakunin is definitely one of my favorite show this season.

The presentation and execution overall is a good balance of slice of life, cuteness overload and comedy. The characters chemistry is quite effective (save perhaps Hakuya's blandness a bit overkill at times, but let's cut him some slack), without relying too much on one trick poney, which is refreshing.
In fact, I didn't even notice the series is actually a 4koma adaptation (despite it is usually quite obvious in general), so it tells a lot about how well blended the series composition is.

I was afraid I would be annoyed by Mashiro, but she surprisingly grew on me. And whereas her seiyuu is definitely just debuting (which felt a bit off early in the series), she pretty much clicked on the clumsy but adorable little sister position without abusing her to-be-step-mother attitude she had back in the first ep.
Following the seiyuu trend, even if I find Benio well defined, somehow, I really think Shizuka Ito would have been perfect, but that's nitpicking

Meanwhile, I find Kobeni quite pleasant as a lead heroine and protagonist: she isn't the "perfect wife" with a lot of down to earth appeal, and despite not having any extreme quirks like Benio or Mashiro, she isn't "bland" so to speak. Yet, she isn't a mere "tsukkomi" either: quite a very good all rounded character.

Speaking of "round"... I really have hard time to describe the aesthetic direction of the show... it is... "blobish"/"bouncy" without overdoing it: it compliments well the cuteness but also that lively impression of the series.
And surprisingly enough, I can't help but notice Kobeni's "assets" despite it is nowhere as "big" as anime standards... I mean, she is well endowed, but the series doesn't slap that on your face (even the opening sequence has some... "tastefulness" in there, instead of shoving skins left and right), YET it is noticeable, in a non-lewd way.... I have trouble to explain that but you get the idea I think...

I also got surprised, in a good way, for ep3 revelation. They won't beat around the bush for so long. We can expect early developpments between Kobeni and Hakuya, so definitely refreshing.

Esclair · 2014-01-25, 17:06

In a lot of school life anime everyone always seem to eat a full breakfast before going to school/off to work. Is that really how it is in Japan? How early does everyone wake up? Especially when you have to cook such a full meal too. Seems like such an alien concept lol. I think most Americans just grab a cup of coffee and a bagel before rushing off.

Tenzen12 · 2014-01-25, 18:27

As person from central Europe, it's white common for me, even if our school start sooner, than japan one.

wontaek · 2014-01-26, 00:51

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Originally Posted by Esclair

In a lot of school life anime everyone always seem to eat a full breakfast before going to school/off to work. Is that really how it is in Japan? How early does everyone wake up? Especially when you have to cook such a full meal too. Seems like such an alien concept lol. I think most Americans just grab a cup of coffee and a bagel before rushing off.

Wait until you need to pack your kid's school lunch.

EroKing · 2014-01-26, 02:32

Eclipze · 2014-01-26, 04:02

^ Dem child bearing hips.

NoemiChan · 2014-01-26, 04:51

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Originally Posted by Eclipze

^ Dem child bearing hips.

Hayst, if only "all the girls deserves to have them".

FlareKnight · 2014-01-26, 10:28

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Originally Posted by Eclipze

^ Dem child bearing hips.

Not to mention those two rocket launchers

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frodonk · 2014-01-28, 10:38

After 3 episodes, all I can say is that everything is so lighthearted, bright, sweet and fluffy and I can't really describe it in one word, "cute" isn't really enough to describe it.

I think i'm developing diabetes just by watching this show. It has no real substance in it, and yet I think I've never seen a show that I don't like to watch because it's too ... cute.

hakuya might as well be just a potted plant in the background at this point (a life saving potted plant), but I think he'll have a bigger role in the coming episodes, i think.

ices · 2014-01-28, 17:55

Going to the official site of this anime (http://mikakunin.jp/) and surprised with the background. It has Mashiro's cute dance. Well, that was unexpected.

Here the link of the video that playing in the background: http://mikakunin.jp/movie/top_140123.mp4
And the previous one: http://mikakunin.jp/movie/top_140116.mp4

lightbringer · 2014-01-28, 18:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esclair

In a lot of school life anime everyone always seem to eat a full breakfast before going to school/off to work. Is that really how it is in Japan? How early does everyone wake up? Especially when you have to cook such a full meal too. Seems like such an alien concept lol. I think most Americans just grab a cup of coffee and a bagel before rushing off.

It's not only Japan, we did this in Europe in the nineties too. You'd get up around seven and have about an hour to wash up and eat, although cooking breakfast was the mother's domain. You know, those creatures so often conspicuously absent in anime families.

SuitUp · 2014-01-28, 18:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esclair

In a lot of school life anime everyone always seem to eat a full breakfast before going to school/off to work. Is that really how it is in Japan? How early does everyone wake up? Especially when you have to cook such a full meal too. Seems like such an alien concept lol. I think most Americans just grab a cup of coffee and a bagel before rushing off.

I can't remember a single time that I have had a full breakfast before going to school since 2002...

ices · 2014-01-28, 18:49

^ I've always had breakfast before going to school. It's some kind of custom in our family. Since the school start at 7 o'clock, we always had breakfast before 6. Our mother usually start preparing the foods at 4 o'clock.

Hence they have full meal for breakfast in the episode doesn't seem like a strange concept to me.

greensoulreaper · 2014-01-28, 19:14

Technically everyone should be having breakfast if they want to function at 100% at the beginning of the day. Nothing strange about having a proper meal before school or work.

felix · 2014-01-28, 19:45

Show is good.

Pesti13nce · 2014-01-28, 20:28

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Originally Posted by greensoulreaper

Technically everyone should be having breakfast if they want to function at 100% at the beginning of the day. Nothing strange about having a proper meal before school or work.

Yea you gotta have breakfast in the am.. Tho for last 15 years it's been..toast...coffee..and cereal... go go cheerios

SuitUp · 2014-01-28, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by greensoulreaper

Technically everyone should be having breakfast if they want to function at 100% at the beginning of the day. Nothing strange about having a proper meal before school or work.

I work just fine with my morning liter of coffe, thank you very much.

Myssa Rei · 2014-01-28, 20:38

These are growing teenagers though, so yeah, a full breakfast is much more advisable for them.

2014-01-24, 04:00	Link #181
tsunade666 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In my room	ugh... I shouldn't have checked the manga. It spoiled some important information <_< there is no preview episode in the end of the episode isn't it? I watched the whole episode and the ending is just the manga skit being shown but not an episode preview. __________________ To A certain Lonely Hero

2014-01-24, 10:26	Link #183
Klashikari 阿賀野型3番艦、矢矧 Lv180 Graphic Designer Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belgium, Brussels Age: 37	After 3 episodes, I can say that Mikakunin is definitely one of my favorite show this season. The presentation and execution overall is a good balance of slice of life, cuteness overload and comedy. The characters chemistry is quite effective (save perhaps Hakuya's blandness a bit overkill at times, but let's cut him some slack), without relying too much on one trick poney, which is refreshing. In fact, I didn't even notice the series is actually a 4koma adaptation (despite it is usually quite obvious in general), so it tells a lot about how well blended the series composition is. I was afraid I would be annoyed by Mashiro, but she surprisingly grew on me. And whereas her seiyuu is definitely just debuting (which felt a bit off early in the series), she pretty much clicked on the clumsy but adorable little sister position without abusing her to-be-step-mother attitude she had back in the first ep. Following the seiyuu trend, even if I find Benio well defined, somehow, I really think Shizuka Ito would have been perfect, but that's nitpicking Meanwhile, I find Kobeni quite pleasant as a lead heroine and protagonist: she isn't the "perfect wife" with a lot of down to earth appeal, and despite not having any extreme quirks like Benio or Mashiro, she isn't "bland" so to speak. Yet, she isn't a mere "tsukkomi" either: quite a very good all rounded character. Speaking of "round"... I really have hard time to describe the aesthetic direction of the show... it is... "blobish"/"bouncy" without overdoing it: it compliments well the cuteness but also that lively impression of the series. And surprisingly enough, I can't help but notice Kobeni's "assets" despite it is nowhere as "big" as anime standards... I mean, she is well endowed, but the series doesn't slap that on your face (even the opening sequence has some... "tastefulness" in there, instead of shoving skins left and right), YET it is noticeable, in a non-lewd way.... I have trouble to explain that but you get the idea I think... I also got surprised, in a good way, for ep3 revelation. They won't beat around the bush for so long. We can expect early developpments between Kobeni and Hakuya, so definitely refreshing. __________________ [Sig art: Kagura Yuu, Nunukko, Maku Rako & Mishima Kurone] / [Twitter]

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2014-01-28, 10:38	Link #191
frodonk Master of Killing Time Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Makinohara Service Area	After 3 episodes, all I can say is that everything is so lighthearted, bright, sweet and fluffy and I can't really describe it in one word, "cute" isn't really enough to describe it. I think i'm developing diabetes just by watching this show. It has no real substance in it, and yet I think I've never seen a show that I don't like to watch because it's too ... cute. hakuya might as well be just a potted plant in the background at this point (a life saving potted plant), but I think he'll have a bigger role in the coming episodes, i think. __________________ Just my MAL profile, I'm putting this here for no particular reason.

2014-01-28, 19:45	Link #197
felix sleepyhead Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: event horizon	Show is good. __________________

2014-01-25, 17:06	Link #184
Esclair Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013	In a lot of school life anime everyone always seem to eat a full breakfast before going to school/off to work. Is that really how it is in Japan? How early does everyone wake up? Especially when you have to cook such a full meal too. Seems like such an alien concept lol. I think most Americans just grab a cup of coffee and a bagel before rushing off.

2014-01-25, 18:27	Link #185
Tenzen12 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012	As person from central Europe, it's white common for me, even if our school start sooner, than japan one.

2014-01-26, 04:02	Link #188
Eclipze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore	^ Dem child bearing hips.

2014-01-28, 17:55	Link #192
ices Working Hard Join Date: Sep 2012	Going to the official site of this anime (http://mikakunin.jp/) and surprised with the background. It has Mashiro's cute dance. Well, that was unexpected. Here the link of the video that playing in the background: http://mikakunin.jp/movie/top_140123.mp4 And the previous one: http://mikakunin.jp/movie/top_140116.mp4

2014-01-28, 18:49	Link #195
ices Working Hard Join Date: Sep 2012	^ I've always had breakfast before going to school. It's some kind of custom in our family. Since the school start at 7 o'clock, we always had breakfast before 6. Our mother usually start preparing the foods at 4 o'clock. Hence they have full meal for breakfast in the episode doesn't seem like a strange concept to me.

2014-01-28, 19:14	Link #196
greensoulreaper こんにちは Join Date: Nov 2011	Technically everyone should be having breakfast if they want to function at 100% at the beginning of the day. Nothing strange about having a proper meal before school or work.

2014-01-28, 20:38	Link #200
Myssa Rei Moderate Haruhiist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Metro Manila, Philippines Age: 42	These are growing teenagers though, so yeah, a full breakfast is much more advisable for them. __________________