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| I have to echo the majority's sentiment. It honestly didn't feel like the final episode, and 12 probably would've made a better spot to end the first season. Sort of a weak episode too. That being said, I did like how they decided to randomly focus on these three "unique" characters. Never change, Arakawa. XD All in all, a consistently funny anime from beginning to end, with such a great cast of characters. This show had me dying at times. Usually, comedy in anime never works for me, but Arakawa delivered in spades. 8/10 Can't wait for the next season! |
| Seeing the Chief in a creepy pink squirrel costume nearly killed me with laughter. Oh my god. Cannot wait for the 2nd season!! |
| A warming finale to a good comedy. I came into this expecting some romance but they seemed to focus more on Riku and his father..and jokes sometimes got dragged out too long or were just lame like Riku's assistant oh man he makes me sick.. Also felt there could be more development..I wanted to see more of the Chief without his suit and Hoshi seems like a chick magnet without his mask..and of course more Riku and Nino.Guess il be checking out season 2, invested too much into these unique charss XD |
| this didn't feel much like an ending really. The episode was kind of mediocre too. And kind of late introducing new characters aren't we? Maybe all this is because of a second season. |
| Noiseless computer for the win. So he does know about Takai disturbing love. Some amusement park that is. Second season YAY |
| Oh a second season thans all for this news. I love all characters of this anime. Wonderful, Have a good week-end ;) |
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| Was a little annoyed about the apparent "oh hey it's a throwaway episode so here is some leftover crap" way the episode started, but the amusement park segment was nice and left the show off on a good note. |
| I love this anime!! it made me laugh like crazy ...hahha well looking forward to the second season ...i want to know more about the other character's past ...huhuhu ^^ |
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| I had been looking forward to enjoying this series, but I was sadly only disappointed by it. The only reason I persevered through all 13 episodes was I found the character of Nino at least to be mildly interesting. I was hoping to find out about her past, or at the very LEAST, some interaction/progress between her and Riku. But, nothing. And I can't seem to care at all about any of the other characters. The whole series left me with a very empty feeling. I'm hoping the sequel will be much more tolerable and will give the fans what they really want (i.e. the topics already stated). This isn't really a rant and certainly not meant to bash (in other words, no need to lash out. >_>), just my sentiments upon finishing the series. |
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| i don't get this FREAKIN SERIES |
| This show is garbage. Its just random shit that sometimes fails and is sometimes funny. It shows no plot what so ever and is consisted of a majority of fillers. They should have focused more on the romance aspect with nino as well as finishing what they start. Seriously wtf is with the ending to the whole the bridge area is not for sell. Like honestly im assuming that shady character was the kappa without his suit but literally you exspect them to continue the main story but the next episode is bullshit filler that showcases random characters after the situation is over. WTF |
| Nice nostalgic moments. :) |
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| Sister was real fun! and gag contests too. I don't expect any story or nice plots because its SHAFT. This is like a calmed down version of Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei. Seiyuu's are the same too. And they're awesome:D |
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| cant wait for season 2 |
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| This anime was fine,kinda weird but interesting.Ko and Nino are very pretty cauple xD when will the 2nd season be relised? |
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| well nice ep and this series was funny but i wish they would have shown more about how the people got to be so crazy and how it came that they all life unter the bridge. i hope that in season 2 they show more about it. |
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| 3D theatre ftw. |
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.~ |
| Lol Billy Lol Mascot Lol 3D theater Nice Nino in a wedding dress The ending wasn't that impressing.. So finished this series for around 250+ days.. dropped it at ep 2.. but it was quite a show after ep 3.. so thank God I've given it another chance 6/10 |
Live well - Laugh often - and Love much |
| Billy was an interesting character |
| The mascot has to be pedo-bears rival o_o |
| Great ending! 3D theatre LOL. Well, I've got to say, this anime was so much better than I expected it to be... Looking forward to season 2, it's already out, lucky me lol. 8/10 |
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| Second season here I come. I don't get people who complain about the lack of plot. There was never an intended one to begin with, the whole show's one big joke. And I'm loving it. |
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| i thought the birds and bees were th other way around, did my mom lie to me?!!? 3D theater was awesome nice to see nino in that dress again On paper this anime doesn't sound amazing. However i thoroughly enjoyed it. Anime like these can just go off of series of interesting events, rather than a long drawn out plot. 7/10. can't wait for the second season |
| Wow. Awesome show... I liked how the world, although INSANE, was simple. There weren't too many characters/plot lines & I liked how you got to connect the dots yourself in some respects. Although I don't think I can give this a 10/10... (It's near-perfect, minus an episode and some anti-climactic moments).. it's a solid 9/10 for me , and it would be a 9.5/10 if that were possible. Bravo Shaft. With this show and Madoka, you can add me to your fan-base :) |
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| The ending was OK. I still don't know WTH am I watching, actually I wanted to drop this anime since episode 2 but I can't because I've never dropped anime before. Sometime it was boring. The people at the bridge are abnormal. Well... Ko is rich, smart, genius etc... but he stayed at riverbank. I think it was wasted. (maybe not) He could have everything. He should go back. The reason why he didn't go back because he finally found his happiness (I think) I enjoyed this show somehow ,it was enjoyable. I'm now gonna watch the second season. |
| finish awesome anime 8/10 from me |
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| Probably going to go down as one of my all time favorite comedy series, because it stayed consistently hilarious and had a great cast of characters, good music, nice voice work, very good art and animation, and so on. It also had a message, such as Riku's troubles with his father and so on. I'm going to wait on the second season for now, until I get some other series finished up. 8/10. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| "the dont even have the will to scream!!!" lol this was one weird show, i have to take a break from it for a while, too much randomness and lack of plot isnt good for my health,lol |
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| I got a few chuckles out of this show. 6/10 Will watch the second season. Great 3D theatre and I want to try out the Iron Maiden coaster. |
| 6/10. Had a few moments of enjoyment and laughing, not a terribly bad show, and I liked the plot concept, as short-lived as it was. But it just didn't click with me so well, was bored a lot of the time. Not sure if I'll bother with the second season. |
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insan3soldiern said: Same here.Probably going to go down as one of my all time favorite comedy series, because it stayed consistently hilarious and had a great cast of characters, good music, nice voice work, very good art and animation, and so on. It also had a message, such as Riku's troubles with his father and so on. I'm going to wait on the second season for now, until I get some other series finished up. Except I'll be giving it a 10. It was like watching Honey & Clover with Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei. Both of which I gave a 10 for. Overall I felt Arakawa was exactly what I wanted to watch and every bit of what I expected. It feels great when a show comes that fits your current taste perfectly - it's a fantastic moment to be in. The comedy sequences aren't really that memorable, but I laughed out loud in every episode, even though I watched the whole thing alone. It also had a nice mix of romance that didn't feel too corny with melodrama and coincidental misunderstandings and stuff you've come to expect in your usual romcoms. |
| Fucking love SHAFT, well I enjoyed this quite a bit and I'm looking forward to 2nd season |
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| This season gave me a lot of laughs. I really enjoy the characters in this series and I can't wait to move onto the second season. 8/10 for this season. |
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| Great series tbh and Shaft did an excellent job once again. Now to watch season two. P.S. Creative final scene for the puzzle. |
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| Genuinely interesting and funny as expected of Shaft. I wished there was more romance between Rec and Nino but the comedy more than made up for it. Let's see if the 2nd season can deliver the same. |
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| Felt more like a filler, tbh. |
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| Unique anime this one. Loved the characters, the humour and the subtle message of being able to have a good life despite living in poverty. Episode 12 felt more like the finale than this one though. |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
| I don't want to make any comments on this series and I won't give them any mark. It was just a bit unexpected for me and very non standard. I can`t say that I liked this show, though it was sometimes funny, but I definetely not going watch the next season in the nearest future. |
| It started really well... but was declining in the last episodes gave the feeling of awesomeness but in the end I get afraid that the second season won't be very good |
| LOL the horse scene was freaking hilarious! Overall, pretty enjoyable series. =p |
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| 7/10 series. Needed more romance between Rec and Nino. Also more P-ko. and more drama |
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| the samurai guy is amazing lol XD he is fighting sister bravely XD btw billy and jacquine are a stupid couple -_- but funny :p |
| amazing episode :D im glad we got to see some screentime with Last Samurai, Jacqueline and Billy!!! im glad we got to see Sister's full hair :) Last Samurai is such a fast barber XD Maria is sadistic as always!!! i really laugh the hell out in the Star Wars 3D Movie XD i freaking knew they would use real swords and gun bullets XD and wow Sister making a Maria impression? :) the girls looks soo lovely and gorgeous! Nino is definitely the star of the show :) lol the guys are scary as hell XD Poor Hoshi the only one pushing the cart and who's the Hokuto Female character XD could it be that the missle underground is the one from Venus? Nino coming home T__T Nino and Ric looks lovely :) glad season 2 is confirmed and im gonna watch it now! more Arakawa FTW!!!!!! 9/10 =) |
| This is soo funny. Now on to watching the second season. |
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| LMAO That parade Definitely a 9/10 now its time to go enjoy the second season :D |
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