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| 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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| Amazing soundtrack. I'm really liking this already |
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| Well this sure was really interesting, the atmosphere, art style and just the whole setting is really unique! This anime sure has potential and the art style reminds me of astro boy! So lets see what this anime has to offer! |
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| Intriguing. I love concept of memory transfer... Can't wait to see what this unravels. |
| that was so enchanting |
| I came here after hearing people mention Kaiba on that one episdoe discussion in Space Dandy. And this didn't disappoint me at all. I was immediately sucked in by the mesmerizing OP (the ED was beautiful as well). It felt relaxing yet had a sad tone to it, and it made me wonder what I was getting into. This was rather intriguing. Can't say I love it yet, but it definitely gave me a good first impression. The art style will take maybe one or more episode to get used to, it's not terrible, but it's not something I'm familiar with in the anime medium. It does kind of remind me of Astro Boy/Tezuka's art style. Like others said, the concept of memory transfer and having different bodies is quite interesting. The first episode in, and we're already seeing some societal issues such as class difference/discrimination/power. I can already tell there's going to be some depth here. I'm also very curious about that hole in his chest... |
RafaelDeJongh said: Well this sure was really interesting, the atmosphere, art style and just the whole setting is really unique! This anime sure has potential and the art style reminds me of astro boy! So lets see what this anime has to offer! Oh yea right, Astro Boy! It looked kinda familiar to me.. thats why x) I love this "Anime" already, I dont know what "boring" parts there were, I had a good laugh :D Also, I like it how you explore the world together with the protagonist. Art style, creativity and soundtrack= applaudable! Can't complain yet. |
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| Wow, that was slow. Probably shouldn't have came in here right after I finished Ping Pong. Still, the OP and ED are great, nice vocal as well. As for the content, hmm hmm, most of it is still a mystery, can't wait for them to unravel Kaiba's lost memories. Had a few chuckle along the way too. |
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| Okay that was wonky...if you were able to keep up than congrats you're good. |
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| not sure how I feel about the art style, it's definitely different, very cartoony. the tone and some of the concepts are a bit dark after the first episodes, I'm left with quite a few questions, but i like that, it keeps me intrigued. |
| Nice, so far. Music is awesome. |
| Good, weird episode. Enough to keep me going. Setting was well established for a first ep. Fitting and good music, nice OP & ED. |
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| Ok this is my type of anime. I'm intrigued to see more of the world. |
| What in the world is this? It's so weird and the art style is so awful. I just... I don't even know anymore. |
| Not sure what exactly this was but it was cool. I can sense some Tezuka inspiration went into the designs. |
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| I honestly didn't know what the heck were I watching at some parts... The show has some points that I liked anyways. The ost, the art style, this whole new world, the fact that they explained some facts about the plot in that scene where the main character was just listening... I'm kinda curious about what will happen next. If that's the point of this first episode, then they've succeeded. |
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| My reaction to the show: wtf |
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| Does anyone know what Popo meant when he said 'you better had not scanned her memories'. What does scanning do? Also, what's the point of stealing their memories? I thought they were only interested in bodies. |
dissipatedNov 27, 2015 6:36 AM
| Holy shit! What a great way to start things off. Immediately interested in the universe and these characters. The art is really incredible as well, despite it's simplicity. The character design is certainly giving me a bit of a Tezuka vibe, although it's not completely copying his style, either... Really interested in seeing where this goes. |
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