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| Hmmm... I'm already interested. But I don't know what to expect from this. Let's see... |
| this series is already very cryptic; doesn't it make your mind float? (already gave it a 10/10) |
| that was disgusting |
| How interesting! |
| Such junk... |
| Very interesting indeed. My only problem so far is that everyone except Reki and Rakka annoyed the hell out of me every time they opened their mouth. I hope there turns out to be more likable and interesting characters than just the two. It was just one episode, of course, the others might very well be great and all once we get to know them a bit more, this is just the impression I've gotten so far. |
SirAd said: Very interesting indeed. My only problem so far is that everyone except Reki and Rakka annoyed the hell out of me every time they opened their mouth. I hope there turns out to be more likable and interesting characters than just the two. It was just one episode, of course, the others might very well be great and all once we get to know them a bit more, this is just the impression I've gotten so far. Felt the same way but I got over it by the 5th ep. Or maybe they just stopped being annoying. |
eyerokSep 2, 2010 9:39 AM
| "...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') |
| Wow, this was really nice. It reminds me of Lain somehow - and its not because Abe Yoshitori. Symbolism, maybe? Still, I love it. |
| perfect first episode :),this has a lot of potention,i hope it will not let me down 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) |
| What an interesting start of an anime. I have a feeling I am going to like this one. Music and art seem very fitting. The characters are likeable so far as well. |
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| So lovely. :3 |
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.~ |
| Been waiting for this anime.. but.. though the 1st episode didn't impress me.. I might still see whether episode would be interesting.. but this is a low priority to watch |
Live well - Laugh often - and Love much |
| Wow, the episode was full of emotions. From being scared, to calmness and curiousness and later being answered and confused. After that it turned scary and cruel, but in the end it was a huge relief that everyone went fine. Great episode. |
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| great ep, very interesting. im glad i picked this series up |
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| Interesting, rather clam first episode, yet attention grabbing. Looking forward to this series. |
| I can honestly say that there hasn't been a first episode that has captured my attention this way in a long time. Highly impactful episode, and the wing scene simply couldn't have been done any better. Incredible :-D |
| "Ah yes, the demon drink...'Nature's Alzheimer's' they call it" |
| Well, that was beautiful. To die and then not being able to remember your own name or your old life, it's kind of scary to think about. When Reki was explaining how they don't know what their purpose is, and how they can't leave, etc, I could just cry for them. I like how they make the Halos like waffles or something, lol. And them having to wire the Halo in order to make it stay made me laugh. I can tell I'm going to love this series. |
| Intrigued. |
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| Great english voice acting, interesting characters and a unique world. I will definitely keep watching this. |
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| That was unexpectedly dark and depressing. Hopefully it gets a bit more positive... |
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| very nice opening episode there, characters all seemed very interesting... the wing scene was quite intense and unexpected but i liked it, overall very nice start, moving onto the second one straight away, hopefully this can be a nice little series. |
| OWOWOWOW!!! Was all I could think when the wings grew. >< Interesting so far. Need to watch a few more episodes before I can judge though. Need to know more about this world! And it reminds me of Sora no Woto for some reason. o.o |
MirorinJun 25, 2012 2:58 PM
| When you rewatch episode 1, there are certain phrases that become more significant. Like: or Also, when Reki is cleaning Rakka's wings, it seems as though she's handling them a little too carefully for...something that you who have not finished the series need to see to find out. |
| A good author leaves the audience enough material to be satisfied with, yet yearning for more. |
| She's falling...she's falling...she's falling from the sky. Wow, what a way to start off the series. The way those wings popped out of Rakka was wow..just wow, must of been fucking painful just by looking at it. Wonderful first episode, 5/5. |
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| Quite awesome start, a ting of dark atmosphere and quite a nice concept! I wonder what the story will be like! |
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| The first few minutes started me off slightly confused and put off by the angelic themes. I thought it was going to be some pointlessly weird angel anime. Then when they showed her inside the cocoon and I started to become interested. ... then the wing scene came. Wow, that was freaking amazing. Dark and bloody, but amazing how much detail was put into it. It seemed as realistic as such a fictional thing can get. Then once the mysterious and slightly ominous backstory was set up in the conversation between Reki and Rakka while she was cleaning her bloody wings, I was pretty much hooked. This looks like its going to be a great series. |
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| I just started this. I think the animation is simply beautiful, and the music is atmospheric too. The wing scene was simply gruesome, and the detail amazing. I've taken a liking to Reki already, she is quickly established as the responsible badass sister type. |
| I'm liking it so far. Feels like a slice of life though. |
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RediceRyan said: I'm liking it so far. Feels like a slice of life though. It uses the slice of life feel as a foil for something much deeper, I think. And I thought this place would be a ghost town since no-one had posted in months :D |
| I'm rewatching this series for the third time. It's one of my all time favorite anime. I personally like it better than Lain because it has the symbolism but has a cast of characters. Lain's abstract flow is sometimes hard to follow and Lain is the only character you really get to know. The scene with Rakka's wings sprouting was bloody to show the excruciating pain. Without it, the scene wouldn't have been as realistic and relate-able. I also encourage anyone watching this the first time around to try to see the wings and halos as an atheistic and spiritual appeal rather than a religious one. |
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| WOW what an beginning for a series. That part when the wings were ripping trough the skin was like "Ouch!" :o Now I wonder if she really fell from the sky or was it just a dream? Anyway's that was a good start. |
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| I've heard good things about this series so here I am. A promising first episode although I hope it focuses more on the supernatural/symbolism than slice of life. |
| "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 |
| Impressive first episode. I really like those end-of-the-world settings, but what's more the use of the greyish atmosphere is very interesting, not good, not evil, just undecidable. In a way there is no difference between limbo and the real world. It's refreshing for once to have a series placing itself beyond the black/white duality right from the start. |
EratiKNov 13, 2013 12:23 AM
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| A strong first episode, loving the atmosphere. |
| Powerful eyebrows. |
| Great start. Seems unique. Loving the backgrounds as well. |
| Come visit my town // I apologize in advance for my second-rate English Join my fan club // Improve the transport network |
| Very interesting first episode. Growing the wings looked painful. |
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| I've never seen anything like this before. The scene of the girl growing wings was truly shocking. I have high expectations for this anime. |
| "Me ni wa me wo, ha ni wa ha wo, aku ni wa aku wo." |
| can't help but cringed when the wings are out. |
| "If you reject me, I'll blast a hole in you!" Kanzaki H. Aria Just kidding.  |
| Well, this sure is very interesting. I fully enjoyed it. Seems like a big mystery's behind the whole thing. |
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| The falling scene combined with the music was very beautiful. I hope to see more scenes with the similar feeling. |
| Unsure what to expect from this. The wing scene was unexpectedly dark/bloody and looked painful as fuck. Definitely intrigued by this so far,hope this doesn't disappoint. |
| What a beautiful opening, loved the instrumental music, loved the first episode, I intend to keep watching ^^ |
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| the opening was good is she an angel |
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| Pretty excited to see how this show plays out, loved the wing scene. Apparently the creator made Lain as well? Should be interesting at the very least |
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| Very intriguing first epidose, normally I have to watch a couple before I'm sure I want to continue. But this was so unusual. It's ethereal in almost an eerie way and the animation is stunning. I like the score as well, I hope it continues this well. |
| An angel smoking cigs lel The scene of growing wings was painful to watch decent first episode |
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