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Jesus Christnekoff · 2007-01-19, 21:09

The music used for the ending scenes is actually a classical remix of the series's main theme. Here, if you want to listen to it.

This all turned out a lot better than I expected, although

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Haohmaru · 2007-01-19, 21:44

First episode was impressive. Loved the action and style of the first episode. Character design are great IMO. The animation was suprisingly good.
I really hope they'll keep up with the animation.

Kaijin · 2007-01-19, 21:56

Oh I can't wait for a subbed version now. I've been wanting to see this since it's been announced and with these reviews I know it'll be one of those shows I get addicted to.
Does anyone know which group (if any) is planning on subbing this series. I think I heard a rumour about Shinsen but if anyone knows for sure, it'd be nice to know.
I am now going to enroll in Japanese classes at my uni cause the wait just kills me.

Hiro SHIMONO is the seiyuu for Tatsuma Hiyuu (he's done Ayato in RahXephon; Yuuji in Gintama)

Most of the seiyuu's are relatively unknown, except for Yui Horie, who voices Aoi Misato. She's done loads of work - Kotori in Da Capo; Toru in Fruits Basket; Ayu in Kanon; Naru in Love Hina; Eri in School Rumble; Rio in Spiral and a whole bunch more.

froinlaven · 2007-01-19, 23:11

I just watched the first episode raw. It made very little sense to me, but I'm not sure whether it was because of my Japanese skills or the presentation. The animation was pretty though. And gory!

Full impressions here.

Haohmaru · 2007-01-20, 00:00

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Originally Posted by Kaijin

Oh I can't wait for a subbed version now. I've been wanting to see this since it's been announced and with these reviews I know it'll be one of those shows I get addicted to.
Does anyone know which group (if any) is planning on subbing this series. I think I heard a rumour about Shinsen but if anyone knows for sure, it'd be nice to know.
I am now going to enroll in Japanese classes at my uni cause the wait just kills me.

Hiro SHIMONO is the seiyuu for Tatsuma Hiyuu (he's done Ayato in RahXephon; Yuuji in Gintama)

Most of the seiyuu's are relatively unknown, except for Yui Horie, who voices Aoi Misato. She's done loads of work - Kotori in Da Capo; Toru in Fruits Basket; Ayu in Kanon; Naru in Love Hina; Eri in School Rumble; Rio in Spiral and a whole bunch more.

http://www.andrewlb.com/fansub/pukiw...%202006%2F2007 says Shinsen subs and static subs.

Deathkillz · 2007-01-20, 07:46

note to self...never ever ever! watch this while eating something that can be thrown right back up into a sloppy mess

ep1 ~

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Kaoru Chujo · 2007-01-20, 12:24

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...Marie Crea is a firestarter (Y'know, psychic and can create fire and whatnot) who is supposed to have a little cat named Mephisto but I do not see him and that makes me sad....

I believe she was clutching the cat painfully (for the cat) to her front in one scene. (Just after 19:00.)

This show is definitely not my deal. The pace and animation are great. And the evil imagination, lol. But unlike Monir, I like characters to show some angst. Otherwise, they seem unreal to me. Even the good seiyuu here didn't make much impression. Arai Satomi, much as I loved her as all versions of Kozue-chan in Mahoroba, seemed one-note and unbelievable. Basically, though, I just don't get monsters. But I'll be back for ep2, to see if I can begin to feel the characters.

**monir** · 2007-01-20, 12:42

Hah!

One of these days there will be a show catered to all the delicate fans such as Kaoru who will enjoy it fervently without even realising that it is a shounen genre. The overzealous angst is one of the significant reason for me to stay away from most of these monster/mecha-gundam type series. That said, I enjoy series like Kanon and Asatte no Houkou which portrays a beautiful balance of angst to enhance the character personality without overplaying the trait.

Jesus Christnekoff · 2007-01-20, 13:33

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Originally Posted by Kaoru Chujo

I believe she was clutching the cat painfully (for the cat) to her front in one scene. (Just after 19:00.)

This show is definitely not my deal. The pace and animation are great. And the evil imagination, lol. But unlike Monir, I like characters to show some angst. Otherwise, they seem unreal to me. Even the good seiyuu here didn't make much impression. Arai Satomi, much as I loved her as all versions of Kozue-chan in Mahoroba, seemed one-note and unbelievable. Basically, though, I just don't get monsters. But I'll be back for ep2, to see if I can begin to feel the characters.

Well, I posted that before the first episode aired. I was referring to the official website's artwork of her.

And hey, both Aoi and Hiyu have some angst in this episode!

Sonhex · 2007-01-20, 14:32

Yeah, I thought Komaki in particular was quite angsty, there's a degree of tension between her and Kyoichi and that added depth to their characters. She's easily the most troubled of the group and maybe the most powerful considering how much damage she did.

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Oh damn you, Sonhex! Damn you and damn you to heck and back! I was going to silently ignore this series hoping it'll just end up being a disappointment but now that I"ve read your raving review of it I just have to watch it now, don't I?

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I think perhaps episode 1 was given a lot of time in production and what may have been normally mediocre animators could do a better job (like how some so-so animators at I.G. turn into great people when it comes to movies). Either that or Jun Nakai is a genius.

He's clearly having a huge influence over the production and, considering his credits, this could be the reason for the quality. Aside from the character design/animation the camera angles and use of cinematic effects (blur, speeded up shots, tight focus pulls etc...) are all inspired. One scene stands out for me - when Kodzuno spirals to the ground, the camera pulls back through the hands of one of the priests. Shows the skill of the team involved.

kauldron26 · 2007-01-20, 18:57

aaaah... i am looking forward to a sub version.... i hope someone picks it up

Leo_Otaku · 2007-01-21, 01:00

I can't wait to see this show ^-^ I like the designs and stuff I hope it will be interesting.

Nightengale · 2007-01-21, 01:37

Hm... I wasn't all that impressed. Sure, the technical aspects were damn good and the overall presentation from the artistic flow to the out-and-in fast paced action scenes were so amazingly Jun Nakai it hurts, but putting all that aside, everything seems flat. Of course, the lack of any goddamn explaination and proper character introduction hurts, but Episode 1 was merely so-so in my opinion.

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Jesus Christnekoff · 2007-01-21, 02:46

I kinda doubt they'll delve into how the main quartet met and got together. Its okay, it wasn't that interesting in the game.

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Sonhex · 2007-01-21, 06:38

Well, this show had zero hype or publicity, so they had to make a lasting first impression. Considering there was 7 key characters to introduce, the gamble of snagging viewers with a electrifying opener vs bloating the first episode with character exposition paid off I think.

Basically episode one is about sitting back an enjoying the action, picking out the visual cues and spotting the homages to kung-fu and zombies movies. :P

masama · 2007-01-21, 11:44

ep1 was

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orion · 2007-01-21, 15:02

Haven't played the game but..

Wow!

Ep. 1 was really intense with all the action and plot that was going on. You can tell money is being pumped into this title. The prologue sequence was great with the use of classical music.

Cyprene · 2007-01-21, 19:38

Shinsen just released 01.

7Th · 2007-01-21, 22:10

I'm at awe for the style of the first episode. Bloody violence without reaching gruesome gore, not that I have anything about it thought, overall great animation, and some 23 minutes full of action. So good, I'm already fearing further entries won't live up to it.

gameboy234 · 2007-01-21, 22:59

I got pretty much confused by it. Too much character and the first episode seem rush. Couldn't enjoy it as the video quality is poor. Action packed and nice fight scene. I do hope that there will be better video quality somewhere.

2007-01-19, 21:09	Link #21
Jesus Christnekoff Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007	The music used for the ending scenes is actually a classical remix of the series's main theme. Here, if you want to listen to it. This all turned out a lot better than I expected, although Spoiler: I don't buy Marie Crea as a psycho working for Tendou. I'm sorry, I just don't. They also slipped something in the episode that made me go "HEEHEEHEE" ...is the Detective taking the place of Eri? I wonder...

2007-01-19, 21:56	Link #23
Kaijin かいじん Join Date: Jan 2007	Oh I can't wait for a subbed version now. I've been wanting to see this since it's been announced and with these reviews I know it'll be one of those shows I get addicted to. Does anyone know which group (if any) is planning on subbing this series. I think I heard a rumour about Shinsen but if anyone knows for sure, it'd be nice to know. I am now going to enroll in Japanese classes at my uni cause the wait just kills me. Hiro SHIMONO is the seiyuu for Tatsuma Hiyuu (he's done Ayato in RahXephon; Yuuji in Gintama) Most of the seiyuu's are relatively unknown, except for Yui Horie, who voices Aoi Misato. She's done loads of work - Kotori in Da Capo; Toru in Fruits Basket; Ayu in Kanon; Naru in Love Hina; Eri in School Rumble; Rio in Spiral and a whole bunch more. __________________

2007-01-20, 07:46	Link #26
Deathkillz ~ You're dead ^__^* ~ Graphic Designer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: uk, England Age: 34	note to self...never ever ever! watch this while eating something that can be thrown right back up into a sloppy mess ep1 ~ Spoiler: i see zombies...eating...killing...scary the animation is purely intense as with the story...i mean just look at the body parts fly the fighting is also epic...i was actually rooting for that old guy that got turned into a zombie...poor fellow its quite a dark and dangerous place at night...hmm reminds me of black lagoon so if i were to guess at the plot id say that zombie masters pop up here and there to cause trouble...and our guys have to find some way to battle them...good concept and the way the fight scene are handled i am really interested in what they can pull off next and just to add...LOL at the guy that got a mop to the face XD he looked soo cool catching the chalk and then bam! __________________ Siggy: hohohohoho~ \| AnimeHistory welcome to our blog ~ \| Summer2009 early review Under the radar series Summer2009: Kanamemo, GA Geijutsuka Art, NEEDLESS

2007-01-21, 01:37	Link #33
Nightengale ~Night of Gales~ Author Join Date: Dec 2005	Hm... I wasn't all that impressed. Sure, the technical aspects were damn good and the overall presentation from the artistic flow to the out-and-in fast paced action scenes were so amazingly Jun Nakai it hurts, but putting all that aside, everything seems flat. Of course, the lack of any goddamn explaination and proper character introduction hurts, but Episode 1 was merely so-so in my opinion. Spoiler for Thoughts: Easily, the most impressive thing about this right now are the camera works. Fluid scene transitions, angles that solidify the horror-equese scenarios matched along with solid action animation with shit-loads of jumping and faux-colours typical of Jun Nakai makes the visual side of ToGaCho really stand out. Not to mention the artistic presentation of very grey-broodish colours and foggish- grey backgrounds help reinforce the art style. I found the gore scenes well-handled, even if approached from a more thrilling perspective less so on the horror feel. The music used reflects a more fast-paced onkami-ish feel. The music? Good, but felt quite over-arching. It sets the mood in strongly, but at the same time, the pieces seem eiriely inappropriate at some moments. Though seeing that this is just episode 1, hardly worthy as a judge. Now... This is personal, but the character feel in Episode 1 just feels... flat. It's not an issue of character development, but rather the kind of atmosphere the characters dive into. It's interesting, but at the same time, it feels unappealing. Though I've gotta say, I like the Drake parody there by wooden sword what's his name main character. Probably will end up being a repititive gag, not knowing complicated words then being assisted by pretty face. In the end, this really feels like a one-shot giant game commercial. The way there's no OP/ED, the way it kinda semi-concludes itself without much story introduction and just a huge bunch of early thrown-in world and characters. There's no way they can continue the same thing without properly setting some answers so I'll give this 3 more episodes or 4 before I see what's in store. __________________ *Night~and~Gale: ~ The Final Mythology of the Man who Defied Destiny.* The sleeping lion shall awaken beyond the depths of time, crossing ten billion lights, come to Terra.

2007-01-21, 02:46	Link #34
Jesus Christnekoff Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007	I kinda doubt they'll delve into how the main quartet met and got together. Its okay, it wasn't that interesting in the game. Spoiler: Hiyu transfers to Magami and meets Aoi and Kyoichi and Komaki, as well as the resident punk/thug/bully guy. Later, after school, he's attacked by Resident punk/thug/bully guy and his trio of generic thugs, but Kyoichi jumps in to help out. Resident punk/thug/bully guy is played off kind of as comic relief until one of the later chapters, when he does something really horrible and it makes me really worry about Anime-Komaki. In the next chapter, IIRC, Daigo challenges Hiyu to a wrestling match, which translates to "Battle on a boxing ring map" and its painfully easy. After the battle, Daigo joins up, as it were. Later in the chapter, Aoi and Komaki are attacked by GIANT MUTANT VAMPIRE EVIL DEMON BATS FROM HELL in the old school building, and they join up in the battle. Hisui runs the game's store, and he also joins up... in one of the chapters where's he being all Ninja-fied. I don't exactly remember the circumstances... I think people were being turned into Aquatic-monsters and it was the work of Sui-kaku, the Water Oni Leader. Actually, I'm kinda sad they skipped his story because it was pretty funny, what with all the Chtulu-stuff.

2007-01-19, 21:44	Link #22
Haohmaru The Invincible Samurai Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gairyu Isle, Japan Age: 37	First episode was impressive. Loved the action and style of the first episode. Character design are great IMO. The animation was suprisingly good. I really hope they'll keep up with the animation.

2007-01-19, 23:11	Link #24
froinlaven Wanchu! Join Date: Nov 2003	I just watched the first episode raw. It made very little sense to me, but I'm not sure whether it was because of my Japanese skills or the presentation. The animation was pretty though. And gory! Full impressions here.

2007-01-20, 18:57	Link #31
kauldron26 Med Student Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 40	aaaah... i am looking forward to a sub version.... i hope someone picks it up

2007-01-21, 01:00	Link #32
Leo_Otaku Rewrite of the Life Join Date: May 2003 Location: Canada Age: 37	I can't wait to see this show ^-^ I like the designs and stuff I hope it will be interesting.

2007-01-21, 06:38	Link #35
Sonhex Not dead. Yet. Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK	Well, this show had zero hype or publicity, so they had to make a lasting first impression. Considering there was 7 key characters to introduce, the gamble of snagging viewers with a electrifying opener vs bloating the first episode with character exposition paid off I think. Basically episode one is about sitting back an enjoying the action, picking out the visual cues and spotting the homages to kung-fu and zombies movies. :P Last edited by Sonhex; 2007-01-21 at 10:49.

2007-01-21, 11:44	Link #36
masama use the fōrks ~ Join Date: Jan 2007	ep1 was Spoiler for : quite intense and really fast pace, I like the style and it has some very nice fight scenes. got a little bit confused with all those terms, characters and such, probably because I never played or even heard of the game. Nevertheless ep1 made quite an impression to me so I might keep track of this anime. btw I really like Komaki's tomboy ish voice

2007-01-21, 15:02	Link #37
orion Waiting for more taiyuki! Join Date: Jan 2004	Haven't played the game but.. Wow! Ep. 1 was really intense with all the action and plot that was going on. You can tell money is being pumped into this title. The prologue sequence was great with the use of classical music. __________________

2007-01-21, 19:38	Link #38
Cyprene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006	Shinsen just released 01.

2007-01-21, 22:10	Link #39
7Th Mixtape Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 35	I'm at awe for the style of the first episode. Bloody violence without reaching gruesome gore, not that I have anything about it thought, overall great animation, and some 23 minutes full of action. So good, I'm already fearing further entries won't live up to it.

2007-01-21, 22:59	Link #40
gameboy234 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006	I got pretty much confused by it. Too much character and the first episode seem rush. Couldn't enjoy it as the video quality is poor. Action packed and nice fight scene. I do hope that there will be better video quality somewhere.