(L) Junketsu no Maria (Maria the Virgin Witch)

[D-Joe]

Originally Posted by kuromitsu

The "armies" were really really really tiny, though. I know it's money and everything but it was like there were 50 people on the field.

I don't think the tiny armies is because low budget issue(is this what you mean?)
In fact i don't think this is low budget show.

[AceTrigger]

Japanese otakus seem to like the first episode~ http://blog.honeyfeed.fm/junketsu-no...view-spoilers/

[Avaricia]

This is literally shitting on Vanadis right now

[MisaoFan]

Spoiler for Episode 1:

It was nice so far. Production I.G is really putting enough love and care regarding the animated effort shown in each scene, especially during the battle between two opposing forces of France and England, followed by Maria throwing witch-based magic to stop it, is amazing at least. I liked Yuriko Chiba's own take of Masayuki Ishikawa's art, the lines are slightly sharp with rounded eyes, I can even keep looking at Maria's refined nudity!

The best part so far, is the opening theme by ZAQ at the end of the episode, curious to see it being finally animated around the next episode I guess. Overall, this is giving me strong Vanadis vibes right there, has to see where it goes. However for the love of god, I really wish Goro Taniguchi won't butcher the source material with his forced anime original content too much!

[Kusaja]

As far as I'm concerned, all the changes and original scenes included during the first episode have been positive.

Not only did they re-arrange some parts, the battle itself was essentially new to the anime, since none of the supporting characters who interacted with Joseph are from the manga. I liked that Viv was introduced right from the start too, which is an interesting choice.

What Taniguchi and Kurata, who is actually writing this after all, want to do is create an experience that will be different from simply repeating the source material. I think they have been very transparent about this, and even Ishikawa himself has accepted that isn't a bad thing, even if he obviously prefers his own work by default. I do believe that the overall picture will be very similar, but the road to it will probably take a few turns along the way. So far so good.

[Kaengel]

Damn. This one was great.
I wonder how it's going to evolve. More Battle ? More Silly Maria ? More vulgar speech ?

[shmaster]

Wow, a rare occasion the original portion of the show is not bad, or should I say, made the experience better.
Though, still have some hard time swallowing the change of character design.

Oh, and WTF!? at 17 using her villainess voice for the Archangel Michael. Whose idea is this?

[Tenzen12]

Finally subed and first episode was as great as I hoped to be. I hope it will keep its quality.

[Stark700]

Funimation got it

http://www.funimation.com/blog/2015/...m_nooverride=1

[itisjustme]

Yeah the battle wasn't what you'd see in an epic movie or something but the episode was okay otherwise, not sure about the series as a whole yet though.

[Top Sergeant]

Production I.G. doesn't stint on knowing its details! I wonder which member of English royalty was at the battle (that English flag on the ground were the Plantagenet Arms). Perfectly period, though! Glad to see they showed the Cross of St George (English) and Cross of St. Denis (French) banners as well. Nice collection of pole-arms that Joseph and his buddies were carrying.

Good first episode! I'm enjoying the Maria's character. She's going to turn beet red when she figures out why her succubi's jaw was tired....

[Kismet-chan]

Oh, from only the first few minutes I saw of the unsubbed episode, I know I'd like it. Now that I've seen the whole thing subbed, I love it. This is definitely one of my main series this season.

[MCAL]

This is the kind of show you probably would never give a look if you just read the description, but it ended up being a pretty decent watch. Not a show that lends itself to discussion though. Excellent soundtrack too.

[Go0gleplex]

This was pretty well done IMO. Nice art, good VAs, good action and story flow.

[MgMaster]

A virgin witch eh? Where's Geralt of Rivia when you need him(any gamers should know who that is). After all, witchers solve problems - not always with a sword. They both hate war so they'd get along perfectly too

On a more serious side this was totally not what I was expecting based on that preview picture but boy am I pleased. Please let this one of those rare gems of the otherwise mediocre winter season.

[Rokumonsen]

Liking the show, so far.

And Maria is hot, IMO.

[cupumanager]

Do some of you got a bit dissapointed the English missed a well-executed Feint on the right flank?

Originally Posted by Top Sergeant

Production I.G. doesn't stint on knowing its details! I wonder which member of English royalty was at the battle (that English flag on the ground were the Plantagenet Arms). Perfectly period, though! Glad to see they showed the Cross of St George (English) and Cross of St. Denis (French) banners as well. Nice collection of pole-arms that Joseph and his buddies were carrying.

Good first episode! I'm enjoying the Maria's character. She's going to turn beet red when she figures out why her succubi's jaw was tired....

Yeah, good eye on details, on how the Longbowmen throw a V sign insult. Also on the Longbow drawing technique.

Heh, After watching the Subbed one, One of the most fun part is how Maria is sooo oblivious to sexual remarks from her much-more experienced Familiar...

[Sacredus]

Originally Posted by Stark700

Funimation got it

http://www.funimation.com/blog/2015/...m_nooverride=1

This feeling when you turn on PC, check news and first thing you see are such bad news...

[RPG_Fanatic]

Originally Posted by cupumanager

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Yep, they depict the war seriously. Functional Plate Armor that is not just for show (That's why they rather bash them with maces). Infantry taking cover from Longbow Arrows under Pavise Shields. Voulgiers, Halberdiers, Billmen and Pikemen advancing in Spearwall Formation.

Well, you just convinced me to try watching the first episode.

[cleo]

I had 0 expectations and expected an ecchi-fest, so I was pleasantly surprised by ep 1. It has a genuine medieval feel, likeable characters and a good battle. So overall a very entertaining start.