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Kanon · 2019-04-06, 18:37

Old man invites the MC to stay at his house and tells him about demons and MC's family is killed by demons the very same night. That's a damn big coincidence, unless that guy knew a demon was lurking around and someone had been sent to dispatch it. I mean, it was strongly implied his family was killed by demons so it wouldn't be surprising if he had ties with demon hunters. Or maybe I'm giving the author too much credit and this was a case of bad exposition.

Animation looked really good (what was up with that super realistic CGI bird?

) as expected of Ufo, but I'm not sold on the story yet. Well, it is a shounen, they usually take a while to get going.

Going by the fact he has a super sense of smell and his scar is different in the OP, I guess the MC is from a special lineage, which also explains why his sister can maintain a bit of sanity. I guess it would be more surprising if the MC wasn't special.

Guardian Enzo · 2019-04-06, 19:07

I was worried this production would be taxing for ufo, but apparently they don't worry about such things.

Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2019-04-06, 22:08

I've been wanting UFO (& Kajiura) to do anime in serious classical Japanese setting (instead of wasting their talents for something like Token Ranbu) and it does not disappoint so far. Let's hope the quality will be as consistent as it possibly can.

zztop · 2019-04-06, 23:57

More of a WSJ publishing-related question.

I understand that Kimetsu's mangaka is female. To date, have there previously been any other female mangaka who've gotten popular serialized manga on Weekly Shounen Jump?

Because I've seen most of the big WSJ names that have gotten published are male (or appear to be male), while most female mangaka tended to debut on shoujo magazines, Pixiv, or shounen/seinen magazines targeting female readers.

(Exempting Akutami Gege because she's fairly recent too.)

Guardian Enzo · 2019-04-07, 00:10

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Originally Posted by zztop

More of a WSJ publishing-related question.

I understand that Kimetsu's mangaka is female. To date, have there previously been any other female mangaka who've gotten popular serialized manga on Weekly Shounen Jump?

Because I've seen most of the big WSJ names that have gotten published are male (or appear to be male), while most female mangaka tended to debut on shoujo magazines, Pixiv, or shounen/seinen magazines targeting female readers.

(Exempting Akutami Gege because she's fairly recent too.)

Ao no Exorcist certainly qualifies, just off the top of my head.

p-kun · 2019-04-07, 00:21

Also Hikaru no Go, Death Note, etc. because the writer of the duo was female.

Back to the episode, the OP seems to indicate that the 13 eps will cover up to the beginning of train arc (by showing a certain someone's fortress). So we'll definitely get the prostitute district arc.

serenade_beta · 2019-04-07, 01:15

Spoiler for ep1:

Applehell · 2019-04-07, 01:48

Overall not a bad start. The strongest part of episode was definitely the visuals which helped constipate heavily for the rather clunky dialogue, slightly too drawn out scenes and over reliance on exposition. The basic premise is something that has been done hundred times but there is a strong emotional core behind it that can hopefully be better presented if the other issues of the writing are balanced out in coming episodes. It's got potential otherwise in spite of it being a bit rough some areas.

Haak · 2019-04-07, 02:10

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

I was worried this production would be taxing for ufo, but apparently they don't worry about such things.

How long were you waiting to make that joke? XP

Guardian Enzo · 2019-04-07, 03:47

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Originally Posted by Haak

How long were you waiting to make that joke? XP

When the moment grabs you, you gotta roll with it.

Guardian Enzo · 2019-04-07, 03:49

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Originally Posted by p-kun

Also Hikaru no Go, Death Note, etc. because the writer of the duo was female.

Back to the episode, the OP seems to indicate that the 13 eps will cover up to the beginning of train arc (by showing a certain someone's fortress). So we'll definitely get the prostitute district arc.

Obata's writing partner was different for Hikaru no Go. Ohba Tsugumi has never been positively ID'd but most theories point to it being a man.

Tenzen12 · 2019-04-07, 03:58

I will pass on this. I decided check manga after this episode though. It could be pretty good.

zztop · 2019-04-07, 04:00

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

Ao no Exorcist certainly qualifies, just off the top of my head.

Blue Exorcist's original Japanese releases are in monthly magazine Jump Square.
I meant as in a (confirmed) female mangaka who got a serialization in the Japanese issues of Weekly Shounen Jump, who handles both the story and art.

Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2019-04-07, 04:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by zztop

More of a WSJ publishing-related question.

I understand that Kimetsu's mangaka is female. To date, have there previously been any other female mangaka who've gotten popular serialized manga on Weekly Shounen Jump?

Because I've seen most of the big WSJ names that have gotten published are male (or appear to be male), while most female mangaka tended to debut on shoujo magazines, Pixiv, or shounen/seinen magazines targeting female readers.

(Exempting Akutami Gege because she's fairly recent too.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by zztop

Blue Exorcist's original Japanese releases are in monthly magazine Jump Square.
I meant as in a (confirmed) female mangaka who got a serialization in the Japanese issues of Weekly Shounen Jump, who handles both the story and art.

D.Gray-man by Katsura Hoshino should fit the bill:

Shonen demographic?: check
Popular?: check
Debut & Serialized in WSJ?: check (May 31, 2004 – May 11, 2009)
Female mangaka?: check
Handles both the story and art?: check

frodonk · 2019-04-07, 05:28

Heh, I can see why some people are excited about this, at least it made me want to watch the next episode.

I just hope this doesn't turn out to be another black clover!

Cosmic Eagle · 2019-04-07, 05:48

Either LiSA's singing has changed a lot or my ears are failing....couldn't tell the ED was her at all

Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2019-04-07, 06:07

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Originally Posted by frodonk

I just hope this doesn't turn out to be another black clover!

Black Clover kinda turned me off from the beginning. I, for one, hope Kimetsu doesn't turn out like Gangsta or (to an extend) Kabaneri: hyped first episode only to go downhill for the rest of the show.

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Originally Posted by Cosmic Eagle

Either LiSA's singing has changed a lot or my ears are failing....couldn't tell the ED was her at all

Really? I recognized her voice the moment she started singing. Probably helped that I recently saw Gundam Narrative where she sang one of the theme songs.

Anh_Minh · 2019-04-07, 08:57

That Demon Hunter was pretty nice, all things considered. Not the most approachable, but he went out of his way to give the MC a leg up in his new life.

Haak · 2019-04-07, 15:52

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Originally Posted by Kanon

Old man invites the MC to stay at his house and tells him about demons and MC's family is killed by demons the very same night. That's a damn big coincidence, unless that guy knew a demon was lurking around and someone had been sent to dispatch it. I mean, it was strongly implied his family was killed by demons so it wouldn't be surprising if he had ties with demon hunters. Or maybe I'm giving the author too much credit and this was a case of bad exposition.

Can't actually remember whether the manga confirms it or not but that guy really does look like he's seen some shit

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blakstealth · 2019-04-08, 19:22

First episode is lit. I had no idea that ufotable was behind this. Now it explains why the swords glisten the way they do lol. I'm looking forward to the next one!

2019-04-06, 18:37	Link #21
Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	Old man invites the MC to stay at his house and tells him about demons and MC's family is killed by demons the very same night. That's a damn big coincidence, unless that guy knew a demon was lurking around and someone had been sent to dispatch it. I mean, it was strongly implied his family was killed by demons so it wouldn't be surprising if he had ties with demon hunters. Or maybe I'm giving the author too much credit and this was a case of bad exposition. Animation looked really good (what was up with that super realistic CGI bird? ) as expected of Ufo, but I'm not sold on the story yet. Well, it is a shounen, they usually take a while to get going. Going by the fact he has a super sense of smell and his scar is different in the OP, I guess the MC is from a special lineage, which also explains why his sister can maintain a bit of sanity. I guess it would be more surprising if the MC wasn't special. __________________

2019-04-06, 22:08	Link #23
Obelisk ze Tormentor Black Steel Knight Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indonesia	I've been wanting UFO (& Kajiura) to do anime in serious classical Japanese setting (instead of wasting their talents for something like Token Ranbu) and it does not disappoint so far. Let's hope the quality will be as consistent as it possibly can. __________________

2019-04-07, 01:15	Link #27
serenade_beta そのおっぱいで13才 Join Date: Dec 2006	Spoiler for ep1: Wow, this quality is amazing. This sure has a great budget. In fact, this quality is almost... criminal... you could say? Anyways, so it's like they took Shiki and made it into a shounen battle manga. You got vampires that can turn others into vampires... if they are lucky and do not die. 'Kay? I guess the people in the old days were better at stopping zombie outbreaks than the current times? It doesn't help the vampires that people in the old days had magical powers too. Since I think vampire Nezuko is cuter, I'm glad she seems to survive the story. More importantly, I thought every character was blind or something, but it looks like that is just the way the eyes are drawn. ... And that's it, I guess. Hmm, story and character cuteness is always more important than just being pretty. So it will need to try a bit better. __________________ -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)

2019-04-07, 03:58	Link #32
Tenzen12 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012	I will pass on this. I decided check manga after this episode though. It could be pretty good. __________________ "I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it" (Charles R. Swindoll)

2019-04-07, 05:28	Link #35
frodonk Master of Killing Time Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Makinohara Service Area	Heh, I can see why some people are excited about this, at least it made me want to watch the next episode. I just hope this doesn't turn out to be another black clover! __________________ Just my MAL profile, I'm putting this here for no particular reason.

2019-04-06, 23:57	Link #24
zztop Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013	More of a WSJ publishing-related question. I understand that Kimetsu's mangaka is female. To date, have there previously been any other female mangaka who've gotten popular serialized manga on Weekly Shounen Jump? Because I've seen most of the big WSJ names that have gotten published are male (or appear to be male), while most female mangaka tended to debut on shoujo magazines, Pixiv, or shounen/seinen magazines targeting female readers. (Exempting Akutami Gege because she's fairly recent too.)

2019-04-07, 00:21	Link #26
p-kun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009	Also Hikaru no Go, Death Note, etc. because the writer of the duo was female. Back to the episode, the OP seems to indicate that the 13 eps will cover up to the beginning of train arc (by showing a certain someone's fortress). So we'll definitely get the prostitute district arc.

2019-04-07, 01:48	Link #28
Applehell Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016	Overall not a bad start. The strongest part of episode was definitely the visuals which helped constipate heavily for the rather clunky dialogue, slightly too drawn out scenes and over reliance on exposition. The basic premise is something that has been done hundred times but there is a strong emotional core behind it that can hopefully be better presented if the other issues of the writing are balanced out in coming episodes. It's got potential otherwise in spite of it being a bit rough some areas.

2019-04-07, 05:48	Link #36
Cosmic Eagle 今宵の虎徹は血に飢えている Join Date: Jan 2009	Either LiSA's singing has changed a lot or my ears are failing....couldn't tell the ED was her at all __________________

2019-04-07, 08:57	Link #38
Anh_Minh I disagree with you all. Join Date: Dec 2005	That Demon Hunter was pretty nice, all things considered. Not the most approachable, but he went out of his way to give the MC a leg up in his new life.

2019-04-08, 19:22	Link #40
blakstealth Les Pays Bass Join Date: Jun 2011	First episode is lit. I had no idea that ufotable was behind this. Now it explains why the swords glisten the way they do lol. I'm looking forward to the next one!