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Somnus · 2014-04-06, 18:07

I enjoy this manga, so I was looking forward to the show. Being honest, I'm somewhat indifferent about the first episode, and I don't really think it needed the tennis match at the beginning. That said, I'm in this for the long haul either way since it's fun to see the manga animated (and the OP somewhat surprised me with all the characters included).

Tenzen12 · 2014-04-06, 18:35

That's funny, I am completely opposite. I enjoy manga enough so I didn't hold any expectation for adaptation (one medium is enough for me in most time), but first episode was fun and I might actualy give it a shot.

SinsI · 2014-04-06, 19:06

Haven't read the manga. First episode was pretty good; it looks like I now have one more new sports anime to look forward to weekly.

ChainLegacy · 2014-04-06, 21:23

I like that the main character is already shown to be talented (academically). He's still got the potential to be a bit of an underdog because of his lack of experience, but his dedication and work ethic have already been established in another area, so it will lend some credibility towards acting that way with tennis.

SuitUp · 2014-04-06, 21:29

The only yhing bothering trhough the whole episode were character desings... I don't know why exactly, but it does... on the plot itself, I think it's gonna be a good ride, even though I can already tell the romance side of it won't be any good, the history of this straight A student with less stamina than a grade schooler to become a good enough tennis player to play on a national tournament should be really good.

Utsuro no Hako · 2014-04-06, 22:01

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Originally Posted by bakaouji

Okay, first things first, why does a guy, who's got a severe case of OCD and is an honor student, have spiky hair that you'd expect a delinquent to sport? His hair alone pretty much rejects and is at odds with his entire personality not to mention it's very distracting.

Preppy kids don't wear faux-hawks in Japan?

Kazu-kun · 2014-04-06, 22:44

The first half was boring as hell. It only got interesting when the girl revealed she wants to be a pro. But that's the problem. What I got excited about is the potential story of the girl trying to go pro, and I can tell the series won't focus on that at all. And frankly, I just couldn't care less about Boring-kun and his shenanigans.

I'll give it a few more episodes but I'll probably drop it sooner than later.

DragoonKain3 · 2014-04-07, 03:15

Kinda boring to be honest, but certainly not as bad as the volleyball one for me. I can give this a chance.

Thing that bugs me the most is that the animation is pretty much stand still until you get to the play portions, where it's magnificent. It's very jarring to my eyes.

Uribatake · 2014-04-07, 09:58

What gives me confidence about this show is the fact that it's on NHK, which means the usual rules don't apply to it, so there's a chance that it could run for many seasons even if the DVDs and BDs don't sell well. And as a big sports anime fan, nothing frustrates me more than long-running manga series getting short adaptations with unsatisfying endings (Area no Kishi, I'm looking at you).

FlareKnight · 2014-04-07, 10:48

I think the good thing with the MC is the potential. While obviously need to be smart reach that top spot, that level of obsessive hard work can really be applied anywhere. Nice because it does make sense to me. The power of repetition and practice is pretty easy to see in action, just a question of being able to bring yourself to put in that work.

MCAL · 2014-04-07, 17:29

Always a good thing when you can already see what makes this very popular by the first episode. Very enjoyable start with likable characters too.

leokiko · 2014-04-07, 20:08

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Originally Posted by DragoonKain3

Kinda boring to be honest, but certainly not as bad as the volleyball one for me. I can give this a chance.

Yes, keep watching! Though I suggest you marathon it, it's much more enjoyable this way on most anime, but it is even more for BS.

yellowscarves · 2014-04-07, 21:16

I liked it. It's obvious where the bulk of the budget is going, and for a series that excels at capturing realistic tennis, I wouldn't have it any other way.

KiraYamatoFan · 2014-04-08, 01:32

I'm impressed by the quality of the first episode. I'm not quite a regular follower of tennis, but I've watched my share of high profile matches to appreciate the game itself. I haven't read the manga yet, but probably will when given time - in my case, it was the same thing for a number of series before this, lol.

Whoever animated the OP had a very brilliant idea by showing the objective of playing in the All-England Club (Wimbledon). It's by far favorite tournament.

Master_Yoma · 2014-04-09, 21:25

Well its not to bad but it seem slow and the MC seems like he should play an indoor game like chess or shogi maybe even go

dniv · 2014-04-09, 22:28

I play tennis, so I like this.

The MC is good like he should be given what he's doing.

I want to point out Inui from POT was way too ridiculous to be realistic at all.

I loved episode 1, 10/10 so I tried reading the manga. This one is amazing!

I really like it. This show is a keeper for me. I love tennis, so I think this is the first good tennis anime I might have seen.

POT derails tennis a bit... so I like this. I mean I like both... but this is way better IMO.

Anyway, I like the solid tennis strokes they showed in the opening. It's real tennis strokes. This makes this really good. The romance aspect is good too.

This will probably be my favorite show this season just because of the personal connection.

How nice!

Okashira · 2014-04-13, 06:24

Quality is still all over the place (Kageyama being like, the most consistently well drawn character is

)

Some glimpses of original content already.

hamazura · 2014-04-13, 07:28

i decided to give this anime chance by... reading the manga, and actually its really good, i take back what i said before about book worm mc shit or anything.

seems like kagami from kuroko no basket decide to play tennis

same face, same character, same hair, same expression, same genius-ness, and... yeah they are same in all thing. kagami's twin brother

yellowscarves · 2014-04-13, 09:49

Good to see they're continuing with episode 1's pacing despite the number of episodes green-lit. The one thing that really drags it down though is the inconsistency in art and animation, which is really starting to remind of everything Studio Pierott's ever laid hands on.

HandofFate · 2014-04-13, 10:47

The before credits scenes was kind of jarring, it felt like I started episode 3, and missed an entire episode of something happening, but its just some unknown days after episode 1.

Rest of the episode was alrite.
Natsu was funny in how dense(?) or oblivious on how to handle a total beginner. And it clashes well with the MC well, since it seems Natsu is a more instinct based player, based on her example "hit like this, and whoosh"

While the MC is more metric logical and date focused.

Animation was kind on a seasaw.
It looks like everyone in the show have wigs on for hairstyles.

2014-04-06, 18:07	Link #61
Somnus Eh? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Canada	I enjoy this manga, so I was looking forward to the show. Being honest, I'm somewhat indifferent about the first episode, and I don't really think it needed the tennis match at the beginning. That said, I'm in this for the long haul either way since it's fun to see the manga animated (and the OP somewhat surprised me with all the characters included). __________________

2014-04-06, 22:44	Link #67
Kazu-kun Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006	The first half was boring as hell. It only got interesting when the girl revealed she wants to be a pro. But that's the problem. What I got excited about is the potential story of the girl trying to go pro, and I can tell the series won't focus on that at all. And frankly, I just couldn't care less about Boring-kun and his shenanigans. I'll give it a few more episodes but I'll probably drop it sooner than later. __________________

2014-04-07, 03:15	Link #68
DragoonKain3 Osana-Najimi Shipper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Ordeals	Kinda boring to be honest, but certainly not as bad as the volleyball one for me. I can give this a chance. Thing that bugs me the most is that the animation is pretty much stand still until you get to the play portions, where it's magnificent. It's very jarring to my eyes. __________________ Yes its YOU childhood friend - source of BERZERKER RAGE since forever Childhood Friend couple STATISTICS(spoilers abound though)

2014-04-07, 10:48	Link #70
FlareKnight User of the "Fast Draw" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada	I think the good thing with the MC is the potential. While obviously need to be smart reach that top spot, that level of obsessive hard work can really be applied anywhere. Nice because it does make sense to me. The power of repetition and practice is pretty easy to see in action, just a question of being able to bring yourself to put in that work. __________________ Anime-Evo

2014-04-09, 21:25	Link #75
Master_Yoma Nekokota Festival Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lost in the Fairy Forest	Well its not to bad but it seem slow and the MC seems like he should play an indoor game like chess or shogi maybe even go __________________

2014-04-06, 18:35	Link #62
Tenzen12 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012	That's funny, I am completely opposite. I enjoy manga enough so I didn't hold any expectation for adaptation (one medium is enough for me in most time), but first episode was fun and I might actualy give it a shot.

2014-04-06, 19:06	Link #63
SinsI Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006	Haven't read the manga. First episode was pretty good; it looks like I now have one more new sports anime to look forward to weekly.

2014-04-06, 21:23	Link #64
ChainLegacy 廉頗 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Massachusetts Age: 34	I like that the main character is already shown to be talented (academically). He's still got the potential to be a bit of an underdog because of his lack of experience, but his dedication and work ethic have already been established in another area, so it will lend some credibility towards acting that way with tennis.

2014-04-06, 21:29	Link #65
SuitUp ¡Gracias Totales! Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Entre caníbales... Age: 31	The only yhing bothering trhough the whole episode were character desings... I don't know why exactly, but it does... on the plot itself, I think it's gonna be a good ride, even though I can already tell the romance side of it won't be any good, the history of this straight A student with less stamina than a grade schooler to become a good enough tennis player to play on a national tournament should be really good.

2014-04-07, 09:58	Link #69
Uribatake Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007	What gives me confidence about this show is the fact that it's on NHK, which means the usual rules don't apply to it, so there's a chance that it could run for many seasons even if the DVDs and BDs don't sell well. And as a big sports anime fan, nothing frustrates me more than long-running manga series getting short adaptations with unsatisfying endings (Area no Kishi, I'm looking at you).

2014-04-07, 17:29	Link #71
MCAL Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012	Always a good thing when you can already see what makes this very popular by the first episode. Very enjoyable start with likable characters too.

2014-04-07, 21:16	Link #73
yellowscarves Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010	I liked it. It's obvious where the bulk of the budget is going, and for a series that excels at capturing realistic tennis, I wouldn't have it any other way.

2014-04-08, 01:32	Link #74
KiraYamatoFan Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montreal, QC, Canada Age: 40	I'm impressed by the quality of the first episode. I'm not quite a regular follower of tennis, but I've watched my share of high profile matches to appreciate the game itself. I haven't read the manga yet, but probably will when given time - in my case, it was the same thing for a number of series before this, lol. Whoever animated the OP had a very brilliant idea by showing the objective of playing in the All-England Club (Wimbledon). It's by far favorite tournament.

2014-04-09, 22:28	Link #76
dniv I’m sorry, Kamijou-san!! Join Date: May 2013 Location: California	I play tennis, so I like this. The MC is good like he should be given what he's doing. I want to point out Inui from POT was way too ridiculous to be realistic at all. I loved episode 1, 10/10 so I tried reading the manga. This one is amazing! I really like it. This show is a keeper for me. I love tennis, so I think this is the first good tennis anime I might have seen. POT derails tennis a bit... so I like this. I mean I like both... but this is way better IMO. Anyway, I like the solid tennis strokes they showed in the opening. It's real tennis strokes. This makes this really good. The romance aspect is good too. This will probably be my favorite show this season just because of the personal connection. How nice!

2014-04-13, 06:24	Link #77
Okashira どうだろうね。ふふ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chile	Quality is still all over the place (Kageyama being like, the most consistently well drawn character is ) Some glimpses of original content already. __________________ Now sponsoring : video game analogies (ES) Last update : Chapter 25 as of 31/08/12

2014-04-13, 07:28	Link #78
hamazura whatever Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: wherever	i decided to give this anime chance by... reading the manga, and actually its really good, i take back what i said before about book worm mc shit or anything. seems like kagami from kuroko no basket decide to play tennis same face, same character, same hair, same expression, same genius-ness, and... yeah they are same in all thing. kagami's twin brother __________________

2014-04-13, 09:49	Link #79
yellowscarves Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010	Good to see they're continuing with episode 1's pacing despite the number of episodes green-lit. The one thing that really drags it down though is the inconsistency in art and animation, which is really starting to remind of everything Studio Pierott's ever laid hands on.

2014-04-13, 10:47	Link #80
HandofFate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	The before credits scenes was kind of jarring, it felt like I started episode 3, and missed an entire episode of something happening, but its just some unknown days after episode 1. Rest of the episode was alrite. Natsu was funny in how dense(?) or oblivious on how to handle a total beginner. And it clashes well with the MC well, since it seems Natsu is a more instinct based player, based on her example "hit like this, and whoosh" While the MC is more metric logical and date focused. Animation was kind on a seasaw. It looks like everyone in the show have wigs on for hairstyles. __________________ ...