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kct · 2009-10-05, 03:07

Other than the references, it's funny to see the cast taking a jab at the live-action version of "a certain anime about collecting stuff".

Pachael · 2009-10-05, 03:24

The switcheroo argument gag always gets me.

Tyabann · 2009-10-05, 04:37

This show is... promising.

As long as it doesn't go for HEAVY DRAMA END I'll probably enjoy it.

Beruko08 · 2009-10-05, 04:40

Don't know why some people don't really like this show but it was a great episode to me, they even sarcasmed Dragon ball evolution when Minatsu was talking about the seven balls.
The new seiyuu cast also impressed me greatly especially the pettanko part, hope that they will also keep this up in next eps.

SaintessHeart · 2009-10-05, 05:32

Alright people, let's not argue. Repeat after me :

Pettanko.
Un-tan.
Pettanko.
Un-tan.
Pettanko.
Un-tan.
Pettanko.
Un-tan.
Pettanko.
Un-tan.

And continue until we are all calmed down.

Skyfall · 2009-10-05, 05:42

Reading a lot of the reactions here my expectations were not really high when stepping in to this, but i must say: this was one hell of an enjoyable episode. I guess it all boils down to what type of humor one enjoys, and while usually parodies and reference gags don't sit too well with me, this one somehow managed to tickle my fancy, and tickle it good. The sheer audacity of the references, the matter-of-course ease the characters integrate those within their interactions (You can tell they are used to it

) and the shamelessness of it all - for me personally, it made for a very entertaining episode.

I found all the characters quite likable as well, with their odd, if predictable, quirks. It was simply a lot of fun watching these characters interact; i don't know if they can keep it up for the course of a whole anime without going stale and getting too repetitive, but we shall see - if they can keep it up, here is one watcher sold on the show. While Nyan Koi was entertaining in a cute sort of way, this one actually make me laugh a couple of times, which is all i really ask froma comedy - to be entertaining, and entertain it did.

-Sho- · 2009-10-05, 07:17

Yeah , for all comedy anime in this season , this first episode is my fav too .
The sub said "Aka-chan" => "Little red"

Wrath88 · 2009-10-05, 09:21

Reminds me greatly of the first time I watched Hayate no Gotoku, with all the ref-ing, except MUCH more blatant.

Was the part about 'posting encouraging comments on the blog', it sounds like Koko ni Iru Yo, anyone else thought that?

bayoab · 2009-10-05, 09:37

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Originally Posted by SuperKnuckles

Wow. The HATE. The UTTER HATE for this series is on a shocking level for me. Maybe they don't like such direct jabs at their favorite anime or something, but wow. Almost every anime blog and reviewers out there slam this show more than Queen's Blade and that's saying something.

Because it just isn't really that funny to most people and it really, really falls flat after the pre-opening. The show is at it's best when it isn't trying to take itself seriously and is absolutely horrible when it does. The girls are blatantly stereotypical and they don't even do a good job at exploiting that.

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Also, I always thought Studio Deen was primed for a comedy like this one. Especially after all the funny antics in some Higurashi episodes.

No. Studio Deen should not be doing a comedy, especially a mass reference one. I can't wait for the bitching about how cheap the animation is to begin. It's hilarious to think of how cheap the animation is already in episode 1 and how it's going to get even cheaper. You can already see them cutting corners on episode 1.

uis · 2009-10-05, 09:50

Oh well Seitokai is a type an anime Love it or Hate it...
Some people really love it... comedy, gag and parody really good and all character is likeable...

But some people really hate it... Flat, boring and stereotype character...

But i agree that animation not that good... It is still watchable but i not expecting much from art...
That remind me 1st ep of Needless that some people love it and some people hate it...

Oh well the hater will avoid thread later and only fan remain here... ^^

-Sho- · 2009-10-05, 09:54

Why the animations should be great to make a good anime ?
You can make a great anime without great animation .

apr · 2009-10-05, 10:08

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Originally Posted by -Sho-

Why the animations should be great to make a good anime ?
You can make a great anime without great animation .

I'd like to think that a combination of great parts is what makes truly great anime, but I can agree that it's possible to make very enjoyable anime even if the animation is lacking.

In the case of Seitokai no Ichizon, the animation quality is yet another nail in the coffin, however.

Beruko08 · 2009-10-05, 10:25

The animation may lack its good but i don't really care since they made a good adaption anyways (in my opinion). Especially the part when Kei found something strange that the scene in anime didn't match to the novel's

Deathkillz · 2009-10-05, 10:27

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Originally Posted by uis

That remind me 1st ep of Needless that some people love it and some people hate it...

Seems like the case here as well.

I simply can't comprehend why people aren't jumping onto this right off the bat for being genius. As a parody series this was a better start than Lucky Star for me by a long shot and we all know why people are over hyped over that series *coughkyoani*.

That said, they can keep their mediocrity and I will keep my "truly funny" series

Great first episode I would say. Parodies were hilarious (gotta love the jab on Evolution being utter shit and toxic), lovable unique and cute characters...loli president and most of all, a male who is totally perverted but not in an offensive sort of way. Couldn't be better!

Tamad · 2009-10-05, 10:29

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Originally Posted by bayoab

Because it just isn't really that funny to most people and it really, really falls flat after the pre-opening. The show is at it's best when it isn't trying to take itself seriously and is absolutely horrible when it does. The girls are blatantly stereotypical and they don't even do a good job at exploiting that.

I can understand that the show won't hit the correct buttons for everyone, but the amount of hate on the series is kind of ridiculous considering their basing all of this on the first episode. I'm going to use Lucky Star as an example again... if I judged the series based off of them talking about chocolate cornets for the majority of the episode, then yeah I would have definitely been feel the same way as you do about Setokai right now. What I'm saying is that shows like these (all shows really) deserve more time to either click for those who don't like it, or begin to grow stale for those who do.

And personally, I think they did a decent enough job exploiting the characters' stereotypical personalities... some a little too much.

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Originally Posted by bayoab

No. Studio Deen should not be doing a comedy, especially a mass reference one. I can't wait for the bitching about how cheap the animation is to begin. It's hilarious to think of how cheap the animation is already in episode 1 and how it's going to get even cheaper. You can already see them cutting corners on episode 1.

Yeah the animation is cheap, but it's not like it's downright bad to the point where you vomit where you look at it.

SuperKnuckles · 2009-10-05, 10:50

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Originally Posted by bayoab

Because it just isn't really that funny to most people and it really, really falls flat after the pre-opening. The show is at it's best when it isn't trying to take itself seriously and is absolutely horrible when it does. The girls are blatantly stereotypical and they don't even do a good job at exploiting that.

I don't get you. They were exploiting the stereotypical aspects of the situation ALL episode.

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No. Studio Deen should not be doing a comedy, especially a mass reference one. I can't wait for the bitching about how cheap the animation is to begin. It's hilarious to think of how cheap the animation is already in episode 1 and how it's going to get even cheaper. You can already see them cutting corners on episode 1.

Studio Deen always has been a 'cheap' animation studio. That is nothing to gripe about especially now. Also, especially if it's a comedy anime. And what's wrong with Deen making comedies? I think they were spreading itself thin by trying to make epics and other serious stuff way too much.

HandofFate · 2009-10-05, 11:01

i found the first episdoe hilarious.
I guess I take this as my 'otaku humor' series for the season.

Shiroth · 2009-10-05, 11:28

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Originally Posted by SuperKnuckles

Studio Deen always has been a 'cheap' animation studio. That is nothing to gripe about especially now. Also, especially if it's a comedy anime. And what's wrong with Deen making comedies? I think they were spreading itself thin by trying to make epics and other serious stuff way too much.

DEEN have already done some decent comedy shows in the past. Most recent one (and it's still airing) that comes to mind would be Hetalia Axis Powers. That show pretty much shows that they can deliver with the genre.

SuperKnuckles · 2009-10-05, 11:39

True, though that show was the epitome of QUALITY.

And even shows like 07Ghost was probably best when it wasn't taking itself seriously.

Starry Dust · 2009-10-05, 12:42

Eh, StudioDeen can be great if they put enough effort into it, but otherwise, not so much. It really all depends.

And I checked this series out because of the mixed talk about it. We already know all about the bad reviews but there are some good reviews as well. Just because of that, I gave it a chance.

I didn't like it so much. Thought it was rather boring but I did catch alot of the references. I just think they were poorly executed. The jokes were like tossing frisbees, expecting the audience to go and fetch every single one & laugh about it. I've seen way funnier anime/manga series than this. I feel like this anime is going to dig its own grave sooner or later

If I have time ( or even bother to) I might watch 2 more episodes to conclude what I think.
First impressions aren't everything in a show.

2009-10-05, 05:32	Link #125
SaintessHeart NYAAAAHAAANNNNN~ Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 35	Alright people, let's not argue. Repeat after me : Pettanko. Un-tan. Pettanko. Un-tan. Pettanko. Un-tan. Pettanko. Un-tan. Pettanko. Un-tan. And continue until we are all calmed down. __________________ When three puppygirls named after pastries are on top of each other, it is called Eclair a'la menthe et Biscotti aux fraises avec beaucoup de Ricotta sur le dessus. Most of all, you have to be disciplined and you have to save, even if you hate our current financial system. Because if you don't save, then you're guaranteed to end up with nothing.

2009-10-05, 05:42	Link #126
Skyfall Lost in my dreams... Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 37	Reading a lot of the reactions here my expectations were not really high when stepping in to this, but i must say: this was one hell of an enjoyable episode. I guess it all boils down to what type of humor one enjoys, and while usually parodies and reference gags don't sit too well with me, this one somehow managed to tickle my fancy, and tickle it good. The sheer audacity of the references, the matter-of-course ease the characters integrate those within their interactions (You can tell they are used to it ) and the shamelessness of it all - for me personally, it made for a very entertaining episode. I found all the characters quite likable as well, with their odd, if predictable, quirks. It was simply a lot of fun watching these characters interact; i don't know if they can keep it up for the course of a whole anime without going stale and getting too repetitive, but we shall see - if they can keep it up, here is one watcher sold on the show. While Nyan Koi was entertaining in a cute sort of way, this one actually make me laugh a couple of times, which is all i really ask froma comedy - to be entertaining, and entertain it did. __________________

2009-10-05, 09:21	Link #128
Wrath88 Kissing... Join Date: Dec 2005	Reminds me greatly of the first time I watched Hayate no Gotoku, with all the ref-ing, except MUCH more blatant. Was the part about 'posting encouraging comments on the blog', it sounds like Koko ni Iru Yo, anyone else thought that? __________________ Okairii, Nerine-chan

2009-10-05, 09:50	Link #130
uis ... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hekiyou Gakuen Student Council Age: 34	Oh well Seitokai is a type an anime Love it or Hate it... Some people really love it... comedy, gag and parody really good and all character is likeable... But some people really hate it... Flat, boring and stereotype character... But i agree that animation not that good... It is still watchable but i not expecting much from art... That remind me 1st ep of Needless that some people love it and some people hate it... Oh well the hater will avoid thread later and only fan remain here... ^^ __________________ -It is okay if you are weak. I will grab your hand and realize your dream-

2009-10-05, 11:01	Link #137
HandofFate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	i found the first episdoe hilarious. I guess I take this as my 'otaku humor' series for the season. __________________ ...

2009-10-05, 03:07	Link #121
kct Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In the office, staring at my secretary shipgirl Age: 37	Other than the references, it's funny to see the cast taking a jab at the live-action version of "a certain anime about collecting stuff".

2009-10-05, 03:24	Link #122
Pachael 原作通り Join Date: Dec 2006	The switcheroo argument gag always gets me.

2009-10-05, 04:37	Link #123
Tyabann Homo Ludens Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Age: 34	This show is... promising. As long as it doesn't go for HEAVY DRAMA END I'll probably enjoy it.

2009-10-05, 04:40	Link #124
Beruko08 The Shadow of Twilight Graphic Designer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cursed land.	Don't know why some people don't really like this show but it was a great episode to me, they even sarcasmed Dragon ball evolution when Minatsu was talking about the seven balls. The new seiyuu cast also impressed me greatly especially the pettanko part, hope that they will also keep this up in next eps.

2009-10-05, 07:17	Link #127
-Sho- ~Omedetô~ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere between heaven and hell !	Yeah , for all comedy anime in this season , this first episode is my fav too . The sub said "Aka-chan" => "Little red"

2009-10-05, 09:54	Link #131
-Sho- ~Omedetô~ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere between heaven and hell !	Why the animations should be great to make a good anime ? You can make a great anime without great animation .

2009-10-05, 10:25	Link #133
Beruko08 The Shadow of Twilight Graphic Designer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cursed land.	The animation may lack its good but i don't really care since they made a good adaption anyways (in my opinion). Especially the part when Kei found something strange that the scene in anime didn't match to the novel's

2009-10-05, 11:39	Link #139
SuperKnuckles Anime Hobbyist Join Date: Dec 2004	True, though that show was the epitome of QUALITY. And even shows like 07Ghost was probably best when it wasn't taking itself seriously.

2009-10-05, 12:42	Link #140
Starry Dust Lurkin' in ur threadz. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Sunshine State Age: 32	Eh, StudioDeen can be great if they put enough effort into it, but otherwise, not so much. It really all depends. And I checked this series out because of the mixed talk about it. We already know all about the bad reviews but there are some good reviews as well. Just because of that, I gave it a chance. I didn't like it so much. Thought it was rather boring but I did catch alot of the references. I just think they were poorly executed. The jokes were like tossing frisbees, expecting the audience to go and fetch every single one & laugh about it. I've seen way funnier anime/manga series than this. I feel like this anime is going to dig its own grave sooner or later If I have time ( or even bother to) I might watch 2 more episodes to conclude what I think. First impressions aren't everything in a show.