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| to tell the truth, i wasn't really going into this anime with high expectations due to the interesting art style. however, the animation was actually a strong point imo and after watching it i must say that this is one of the better animes out this season thus far. can't wait for more. op and ed songs were also fantastic. |
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| yes yes yes. this is the thing i like! hope the story will stay sloppy.. or i might end up normal.. |
| Words can't describe its greatness. |
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| Definitely a contender for best anime of 2008. The opening is godly, and the animation is fantastic as well. I can't wait to see more. |
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| i loved the show and the animation (pretty unique) can't wait for the second episode! |
| Wow, I was tentative about starting this, but I loved it. Totally exceeded my expectations. It has a really nice tone to it I think, the OP and ED are amazing, and the animation...which I thought was gonna be a weak point because of its differentness...is also good. One of the best I've seen this season. |
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| THE best I've seen this season. If I had to abandon them all to follow only one, it would be this one... Everything here fits perfectly : the animation, the godly music, the mood, the characters, the ideas, the voices, every damn thing... |
They are neither plants nor animals. They differ from other forms of life such as the micro-organisms and the fungi. Instead they resemble the primeval body of life and are generally known as Mushi. Their existence and appearance are unknown to many and only a limited number of humans are aware of them. |
| The animation looks different for the sake of being different. It's not that good either... and this episode was kind of boring. Let's see how the next episodes fare. |
| definitely something different, guess will continue watching it since its only 12 episode long. |
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| I'm interested in the story, not quite decided about the art style yet. I'll definitely keep watching |
| Loved this episode. Also, seeing as how the show only has 12 episodes scheduled, there's a good chance they'll keep this up. Really looking forward to seeing more, I might rate it a 9 if it's as good as I hope it will be. Originality should be rewarded after all. spiesc said: The animation looks different for the sake of being different. It's not that good either... and this episode was kind of boring. Let's see how the next episodes fare. You have a point, but I think it's a good thing this show looks so different. The anime's theme is likely to be something like "don't judge a book by its cover". After all, characters in this show are not limited to the look they're born with. Anyone can be anything. I think the art style does put a lot of people off, because they judge this show by its artstyle and not by its overall content. So the show's theme also applies to the show itself. I'd say that's pretty crafty. |
PBz0rApr 24, 2008 8:51 AM
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| The Spring Season is just continuing to impress me. Kaiba was probably going to be the most 'out there' show of the lot, and its first episode was brilliant. Probably the best first episode of the season. Best OP this season so far, great art style and there is going to be a lot of mature themes throughout these 12 episodes. |
| Whoa that was pretty trippy. I'm definitely interested in the story, and the OP and ED's are beautiful. |
| Somehow reminded me of Zettai Shounen... |
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| Wow, that was even more wtf than I expected. That said, I really like the premise and it's very stylish, so I have a feeling it will go from wtf okay to wtf awesome. |
| Great anime as expected, even better than Kemonozume for now :D If you don't understand what you are watching, begin by watching some other Masaaki Yuasa stuff like Mind Game or Kemonozume, you'll find it highly disturbing but really rewarding in the end. I'm not his biggest fan myself, but I understand he does awesome series/movies, very personnal and complex. He's like the UFO of japanese animation, and that what makes him interesting ! |
 In every age, in every place, the deeds of men remain the same. |
| What ... The ... F**k I think this episode is giving me flashbacks and I've never dropped acid. Definitely unique whether it's for better or worse. I'm looking forward to seeing where they go with this. |
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| I have to say that this was really weird (especially the art/animation), but I still enjoyed this first episode. |
| That was really refreshing. Though, the emu/type-thing at the end made me sad, just the look it had when it couldn't get in. Strange show. Must watch more. |
| Wha-? This episode made me feel like I was tripping or something, it must be one of the weirdest anime I've ever seen... Despite that, or perhaps even because of that, I enjoyed it. The artwork was a bit of a disappointment, I thought it would be really outstanding and it was, but it didn't interest me at all. I did like the pace of the anime, though. Overall, it reminded me of a mixture of The Jetsons, Brave New World and anything apocalyptic. |
| Really good start. Nice sci-fi, unique animation, lovely music. What I loved most was the lack of endless exposition. Instead, we see the way the world works as observers along with the main character, there was only minimal explaining involved. Poor below, rich above is stale, hope the story turns into something else later on. |
"I'm starting to think mal is run by Xinil generating electricity on a bicycle." - idklol |
| THIS IS HOW you do a SF story... The use of estrangement right in the first episode was disorienting but extremely WELL DONE... very very unique....I should have started it earlier.... |
bla bla bla The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.Niko-kun said: On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard? |
| It seemed to be a bit slow and rather uninteresting at first, but once it picked up, I was glued on the screen. It has this sort of strange appeal with its art style that makes it eye catching, but at the same time, having to think while watching this and forming theories about the story makes this the type of science fiction I want to watch. |
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| This show is awesome. It feels like some of those animated shorts / movies except it's a full sized serie. Great OP&ED too. 5/5 |
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| I don't like the art style, it just looks like a cheap Flash animation, I'm surprised everyone's so positive about it. |
| I didnt like the style at first, but then the action started and I started to like it a bit more. I got used to the style. It really fits the anime and makes it unique. It kinda reminds me of really old fashioned mickey mouse cartoons. They did the mystery well with this main character. I'm looking forward to the story unraveling |
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| Wow, I'm really impressed by the art style!! On top of that everything feels so surreal, and atmospheric. Music is great too! A really unique combination. I'm starting to love this anime! |
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| The word that will characterize this anime very good is weird. I think we have really interesting psychodelic trip to the depth of our mind. I like it. |
| I thought this was a wonderful way to open the show. Loving the art direction, and music. The episode went by so fast, which is a sign of a very good show. I'm hooked! |
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| The best Op/Ed combination I've heard in a long-ass time! and seriously, amazing first ep |
| "...our faces marked by toil, by deceptions, by success, by love; our weary eyes looking still, looking always, looking anxiously for something out of life, that while it is expected is already gone – has passed unseen, in a sigh, in a flash – together with the youth, with the strength, with the romance of illusions.” - Joseph Conrad ('Youth') |
| Some people think this is weird; I think it's refreshing! I mean, there's nobody who says that you have to follow the style of other anime. Taking a few artistic freedoms isn't being different for the sake of being different, it's just expressing yourself. It's not even that weird to me, to be honest. Maybe I've just seen too many arthouse films, but this still seems relatively mainstream. If you guys would quit focusing on how strange it is, you would notice all sorts of brilliant and groovy going on here. I have such high hopes for this show, it looks like if the plot lives up to the quality of direction, we could have a masterwork on our hands. |
| “Money can't buy dere” |
| holly mother of God!i'm speechless i don't know what the **** is going on but this is awesome,i loved the abstract humor :),otherwise nothing made any sense 5/5 |
Sayonara,papa! "Just how a mirror reflects you,people will also reflect your heart." ~Athena Glory,Aria "Whatever happens,happens" ~Spike Spiegel's thoughts on dying(Cowboy Bebop) |
| Its interesting. |
| I'll stick with it just for the sake of being oddly interesting and different. The main character's artwork is awesome. |
| I just started watching this and have to say something about the character design and strange world reminds me of the game The Neverhood. I love it. And it may seem like a weird thing to say but I also enjoy the sound effects... |
| BGM is very nice! It started out slow but at the end it got interesting enough to get on to the next episode. It had some humor in there and i laughed a couple of times. |
| Wow, what an very interesting World, the Character Design is unique. I Think I'm going to marathon this tomorrow. |
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| Wow. An intriguing first episode!! As expected from the director of Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei. My eyes are adjusting to the artstyle at the start of the show but in the end, it already find it interesting and compelling. I loved how it gives off dark, sci-fi, and futuristic vibes. The concept of memory-transfer is great. Also, got some laughs from it. XD |
StormViruzNov 5, 2011 11:33 AM
| With one word; fuckingamazing. |
| I definitely have superpowers. I can feel it in my balls. |
| What the FUCK was that? |
StormViruz said: My eyes are adjusting to the artstyle at the start of the show but in the end, it already find it interesting and compelling. I loved how it gives off dark, sci-fi, and futuristic vibes. The concept of memory-transfer is great. The Artistic--Style Is That Of Astro Boy Indeed Still A Difficult Concept Also Lacking Of Memory And Interactions With Persons Because Of That Are Difficult To Realize Unfortunately |
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| Loved this ep, have a feeling I'm going to love the series as well. |
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| THAT was SOMETHING strange. But I can't say if I liked it or not. For now, the design is strange, even childish, but the realm showed in the series doesn't seem to be a friendly place at all. We'll see further on. |
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| Strange first episode especially regarding the animation but the concepts are interesting imo along with the catchy OP song. |
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