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**Klashikari** · 2012-10-11, 17:20

I can't say the first episode was any exciting. Production wise, it was quite good, with a very smooth design and animation, although music direction is sort of flat (with completely silent sequence as well).
The real problem with the first ep of R;N is really the content, which is downright boring: Kaito is really deadpan, hardly giving any appealing aspect of his personality yet, while Akiho is the complete opposite and really is way too pushy for everyone's good, including herself.

Really, nothing really happened (which is understandable for a first episode I guess), but what's alarming is really the mood and characters interactions, which are nearly absent. Not really a good start, hopefully getting more steam within 2 episodes.

Marcus H. · 2012-10-11, 19:03

Honestly, Psycho-Pass appears to only cater the likes of people who had enjoyed the Ghost in the Shell series. And I'm not one of them.

Lenneth4 · 2012-10-11, 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by leokiko

Bland character designs/trailer + negative reviews of the VN are the reason I think.

Plus, people always get mad whenever there's a high-school setting on noitaminA.

Well well, there is a ton of useless slice of life with high-school settings those late years thanks to the help of ... !

Julio C · 2012-10-11, 20:13

Well the subs are out, now to see what this is about.

FlareKnight · 2012-10-11, 21:54

Well that club certainly has both extremes covered. Kaito giving Houtarou (Hyouka) a decent run for his money in terms of energy conservation. Akiho really brought all the energy, though I suppose you could argue a bit too much. Still, considering this is a two person club and the other one won't do much unless you beat him at a game where he's ranked 5th best on the planet....she kind of has to be all fired up. Will be good when they grab those members at the start of the episode and create some dynamics.

Visually I thought it looked great. Plus I give props to the app that made Akiho look like a neko maid

. Too much fun could be had with that kind of thing.

serenade_beta · 2012-10-11, 22:01

Spoiler for ep1:

RegalStar · 2012-10-11, 22:07

I do remember that Steins;Gate didn't REALLY draw me in until the end of episode 12 (Mayushii kept my interest in the show long enough until then). I don't know if Robotics;Note will have a twist like that, but I do like Aki and I'll give the show some chance to really grab me.

Nvis · 2012-10-11, 23:11

At least the OP song is good.

Good OP song, = good show, right?

leokiko · 2012-10-11, 23:28

1:

It was great. The main characters are likable, the animation is above average, and the incoming competition is a great hook to end the first episode with. They will have to gather new members obviously, and I'm excited to see that blond girl. I bet she's the one that fought Kaito in the game, the "creator" who thought he was cheating. I lol'ed at the message.

There was a heavy focus on the EXOSKELETON on the TV, wonder if that will come into play at some point further into the story.

That girl at the end was weird, she had a mark on her forehead and was holding a feather. She was reporting the present time/date/location, and further saying that the situation remains unchanged. Maybe she is a time-traveler? She was the only character to appear on the ED, so we will see more of her.

Lenneth4 · 2012-10-11, 23:45

01
That shit was so great

Loved the music at 20'30 and in the very beginning of the anime
jesus i want to see the next one right now.

I'm just following the old series chaos head and the girl in the end kinda said the same stuff , pretty weird.
Maybe the line story is chaos head , robotics notes and then steins gate ?
Anyway great anime , cool animation sometimes , great characters , enjoyable plot (the last episode of gunvarrel never released yet)

Op and Ed are ok , But the OST is magestic.

Want to see more .

creb · 2012-10-12, 01:18

I can't make my mind up. It was a solid episode, but nothing particularly grabbed me. I mean, I love robots, but more the Isaac Asimov variety (ie: Time of Eve), than Big Robot variety (ie: Mazinger Z).

Then the ending hinting at a time traveler. Now, I don't know what to think.

Other than I'll continue to watch.

SQA · 2012-10-12, 01:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by RegalStar

I do remember that Steins;Gate didn't REALLY draw me in until the end of episode 12 (Mayushii kept my interest in the show long enough until then). I don't know if Robotics;Note will have a twist like that, but I do like Aki and I'll give the show some chance to really grab me.

Considering it's in the same universe as Chaos;Head & Steins;Gate, I'd put "mid-series major twist" odds at 1.5 to 1. Especially as they flashed up the World Lines percentage at the very beginning.

Utsuro no Hako · 2012-10-12, 01:29

The first episode was surprisingly straightforward compared to the other Science;Adventure series, without a single WTF moment.

The MC is mildly amusing, but by the end of the ep I was wishing he'd get lost so the story could focus on Aki who's actually, you know, doing stuff instead of playing a video game all the time.

Kaioshin Sama · 2012-10-12, 01:47

This is a show for me that's about people like me so needless to say I quite enjoyed it even if it's looking to be a slow build like Steins;Gate. All the mecha love made it pretty fun for me at the get go though as well as some of the references and shout outs to classics like Gundam, Gaogaigar, Nadesico and the like. Also the game version of Gunvarrel was like a perfect reskin of Gundam vs games. It even looked to play much the same.

Really looking forward to seeing where this goes. The excellent production values for the first episode were nice too. Lot of really good looking stuff coming out this season, there's obviously a lot of money getting tied up in anime again.

Julio C · 2012-10-12, 01:59

This show is off to a good start with a steady pace. The main characters are likable which is great.

jeroz · 2012-10-12, 02:08

Dream LARGE!

quite enjoyable really, especially the dynamics between the two main characters. You have Akiho dragging Kaito everywhere while Kaito follows without any complaints. I wouldn't be surprised if the real leader is Kaito within the pair. The slightly immature antics from Akiho is quite cute to watch without feeling too forced (I'm looking at you, eyepatch girl). At the same time I can also relate to Kaito's socially withdrawn behaviour since he's more focused on the game stuff.

laughed at the part where Akiho *opens* the gate and then runs off to pull the lever.

calorie · 2012-10-12, 04:15

Hmm, that was nice.

The first episode showed a lot of promise. I thoroughly enjoyed this story's unfolding, the characters may not be original but I did find them rather likable, seeing as how they're geeks. Also, that tablet technology was pretty neat and fun to watch, I wonder when we will see something similar in reality.

Will keep watching.

NoemiChan · 2012-10-12, 04:24

I need another episode to decided about this... Its relation to Stein;Gate was the reason that urged me to watch the series....

KeithKurogane · 2012-10-12, 04:31

Could that girl in the end of the episode...

Spoiler for Speculation:

Insane · 2012-10-12, 04:57

Nothing interesting have been reveal yet. It’s still early to judge if this anime will live up to it’s hype. Considering the bar set by Stein gate, the expectation will be high (even though those two are fellow 5pb and Nitro+ productions). Does anyone know if this is 1 cour or 2 cour show? This kind of anime usually work better with 2 cour.

BTW, who the heck that long purple haired mysterious girl? She seemed like an alien for me.

2012-10-11, 17:20	Link #221
Klashikari 阿賀野型3番艦、矢矧 Lv180 Graphic Designer Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belgium, Brussels Age: 37	I can't say the first episode was any exciting. Production wise, it was quite good, with a very smooth design and animation, although music direction is sort of flat (with completely silent sequence as well). The real problem with the first ep of R;N is really the content, which is downright boring: Kaito is really deadpan, hardly giving any appealing aspect of his personality yet, while Akiho is the complete opposite and really is way too pushy for everyone's good, including herself. Really, nothing really happened (which is understandable for a first episode I guess), but what's alarming is really the mood and characters interactions, which are nearly absent. Not really a good start, hopefully getting more steam within 2 episodes. __________________ [Sig art: Kagura Yuu, Nunukko, Maku Rako & Mishima Kurone] / [Twitter]

2012-10-11, 19:03	Link #222
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	Honestly, Psycho-Pass appears to only cater the likes of people who had enjoyed the Ghost in the Shell series. And I'm not one of them. __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.

2012-10-11, 21:54	Link #225
FlareKnight User of the "Fast Draw" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada	Well that club certainly has both extremes covered. Kaito giving Houtarou (Hyouka) a decent run for his money in terms of energy conservation. Akiho really brought all the energy, though I suppose you could argue a bit too much. Still, considering this is a two person club and the other one won't do much unless you beat him at a game where he's ranked 5th best on the planet....she kind of has to be all fired up. Will be good when they grab those members at the start of the episode and create some dynamics. Visually I thought it looked great. Plus I give props to the app that made Akiho look like a neko maid . Too much fun could be had with that kind of thing. __________________ Anime-Evo

2012-10-11, 22:01	Link #226
serenade_beta そのおっぱいで13才 Join Date: Dec 2006	Spoiler for ep1: Ah~... Umm~... Guess I kind of felt the same way I did with Little Busters. It doesn't immediately drive me away with head-aching settings or stories, but at the same time, not much really happened. Just introductions. I guess the story will be about getting the club officially recognized, but then we have some mysterious girl with an anime voice saying the catchphrase for CHAOS;HEAD, which only brings up more question marks. However, it has more potential than K at least. So I'll gladly welcome this anime in that slot. (Was looking for a reason to not watch the 2nd episode) ED doesn't have the main characters! __________________ -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)

2012-10-11, 23:28	Link #229
leokiko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012	1: It was great. The main characters are likable, the animation is above average, and the incoming competition is a great hook to end the first episode with. They will have to gather new members obviously, and I'm excited to see that blond girl. I bet she's the one that fought Kaito in the game, the "creator" who thought he was cheating. I lol'ed at the message. There was a heavy focus on the EXOSKELETON on the TV, wonder if that will come into play at some point further into the story. That girl at the end was weird, she had a mark on her forehead and was holding a feather. She was reporting the present time/date/location, and further saying that the situation remains unchanged. Maybe she is a time-traveler? She was the only character to appear on the ED, so we will see more of her. Last edited by leokiko; 2012-10-11 at 23:36. Reason: added details

2012-10-11, 20:13	Link #224
Julio C Bury My Shell Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara	Well the subs are out, now to see what this is about.

2012-10-11, 22:07	Link #227
RegalStar Mishaguji-sama Join Date: Oct 2010	I do remember that Steins;Gate didn't REALLY draw me in until the end of episode 12 (Mayushii kept my interest in the show long enough until then). I don't know if Robotics;Note will have a twist like that, but I do like Aki and I'll give the show some chance to really grab me.

2012-10-11, 23:11	Link #228
Nvis Where are the good animes Join Date: Dec 2003	At least the OP song is good. Good OP song, = good show, right?

2012-10-11, 23:45	Link #230
Lenneth4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dakar Age: 39	01 That shit was so great Loved the music at 20'30 and in the very beginning of the anime jesus i want to see the next one right now. I'm just following the old series chaos head and the girl in the end kinda said the same stuff , pretty weird. Maybe the line story is chaos head , robotics notes and then steins gate ? Anyway great anime , cool animation sometimes , great characters , enjoyable plot (the last episode of gunvarrel never released yet) Op and Ed are ok , But the OST is magestic. Want to see more . __________________ http://lenneth4.deviantart.com/ http://hermannkayode.wix.com/star-and-light

2012-10-12, 01:18	Link #231
creb Hiding Under Your Bed Join Date: May 2008	I can't make my mind up. It was a solid episode, but nothing particularly grabbed me. I mean, I love robots, but more the Isaac Asimov variety (ie: Time of Eve), than Big Robot variety (ie: Mazinger Z). Then the ending hinting at a time traveler. Now, I don't know what to think. Other than I'll continue to watch. __________________ http://myanimelist.net/animelist/creb http://myanimelist.net/mangalist/creb It feels like years since they've been updated, btw. Also, cake.

2012-10-12, 01:29	Link #233
Utsuro no Hako Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011	The first episode was surprisingly straightforward compared to the other Science;Adventure series, without a single WTF moment. The MC is mildly amusing, but by the end of the ep I was wishing he'd get lost so the story could focus on Aki who's actually, you know, doing stuff instead of playing a video game all the time.

2012-10-12, 01:47	Link #234
Kaioshin Sama Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Neither Here nor There Age: 39	This is a show for me that's about people like me so needless to say I quite enjoyed it even if it's looking to be a slow build like Steins;Gate. All the mecha love made it pretty fun for me at the get go though as well as some of the references and shout outs to classics like Gundam, Gaogaigar, Nadesico and the like. Also the game version of Gunvarrel was like a perfect reskin of Gundam vs games. It even looked to play much the same. Really looking forward to seeing where this goes. The excellent production values for the first episode were nice too. Lot of really good looking stuff coming out this season, there's obviously a lot of money getting tied up in anime again.

2012-10-12, 01:59	Link #235
Julio C Bury My Shell Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara	This show is off to a good start with a steady pace. The main characters are likable which is great.

2012-10-12, 02:08	Link #236
jeroz Art Block Specialist Join Date: Jun 2007	Dream LARGE! quite enjoyable really, especially the dynamics between the two main characters. You have Akiho dragging Kaito everywhere while Kaito follows without any complaints. I wouldn't be surprised if the real leader is Kaito within the pair. The slightly immature antics from Akiho is quite cute to watch without feeling too forced (I'm looking at you, eyepatch girl). At the same time I can also relate to Kaito's socially withdrawn behaviour since he's more focused on the game stuff. laughed at the part where Akiho opens the gate and then runs off to pull the lever. __________________ [TAC]

2012-10-12, 04:15	Link #237
calorie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tannhäuser Gate Age: 35	Hmm, that was nice. The first episode showed a lot of promise. I thoroughly enjoyed this story's unfolding, the characters may not be original but I did find them rather likable, seeing as how they're geeks. Also, that tablet technology was pretty neat and fun to watch, I wonder when we will see something similar in reality. Will keep watching.

2012-10-12, 04:24	Link #238
NoemiChan Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philippines Age: 36	I need another episode to decided about this... Its relation to Stein;Gate was the reason that urged me to watch the series....

2012-10-12, 04:31	Link #239
KeithKurogane Recorder of World Lines Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Flonyard, Divergence 1.0458586%	Could that girl in the end of the episode... Spoiler for Speculation: a time-traveling female version of Shogun? Or someone from the 1.048728% Divergence? __________________

2012-10-12, 04:57	Link #240
Insane Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Cairo, Egypt Age: 28	Nothing interesting have been reveal yet. It’s still early to judge if this anime will live up to it’s hype. Considering the bar set by Stein gate, the expectation will be high (even though those two are fellow 5pb and Nitro+ productions). Does anyone know if this is 1 cour or 2 cour show? This kind of anime usually work better with 2 cour. BTW, who the heck that long purple haired mysterious girl? She seemed like an alien for me.