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| I really wasn't expecting much and was shocked at how much I liked it. I will most definitely be following this one. |
| EPIC cast AND Chiaki Kon? Do like. |
| Don't forget. Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. As long as you remember her, you are not alone. |
| It was ok.. can't say anything more.. chant was good.. hope it gets better for the next episodes.. |
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| This is probably the best well drawn series this year. Beautiful effects, scenery and attacks. The story is so so atm tho. |
| I am the light and the darkness tossed away by fate. I am hope and despair needed by all and to none. I am CuresDestiny. Fear me or Not it is all the same to me. <insert maniacal laughter here>  |
| it was good. reminds me of Ouran in some parts. the OP/ED was also good. |
| I believe this episode was pretty good. I loved the chanting, the over-mentioned toilet scene, and the secondary full chant at the end ^^. It's good and love the character interactions. I don't see the need to crap on this Anime. If you don't like it don't watch it? Just move on? |
| Wasn't particularly great though some parts were quite lovely. But I can see this getting old, fast. I've only read the one chapter that has been scanlated so I'm not sure about the rest of the material. Hopefully it'll develop into something more than a generic fantasy shoujo. |
EuroSubstance said: I don't see the need to crap on this Anime. If you don't like it don't watch it? Just move on? Man, if I had a nickel from every time I heard the "Don't like don't watch" argument... then I'd wonder why the hell I was using foreign currency. But that's besides the point. These are DISCUSSION threads. We are supposed to DISCUSS these series. It's the first episode. There is absolutely no reason to not bring perfectly valid faults to the table. |
Lind_L_Tailor said: EuroSubstance said: I don't see the need to crap on this Anime. If you don't like it don't watch it? Just move on? Man, if I had a nickel from every time I heard the "Don't like don't watch" argument... then I'd wonder why the hell I was using foreign currency. But that's besides the point. These are DISCUSSION threads. We are supposed to DISCUSS these series. It's the first episode. There is absolutely no reason to not bring perfectly valid faults to the table. While you do have a point, it's rather difficult to discuss merits and flaws of a series based on the first episode. Not that it's supposed to happen this way, but I've seen many a show be bashed into the ground for being "generic" or "boring" or "cliche" in the Episode 1 thread. Same thing applies to praisers: a show isn't "best evar" or "best in season" or "LIFE CHANGING" based on episode 1 either. Personal opinion for first episode: Pros = Great cast, great animation, seems like a fun show Cons = Not much in terms of conflict outside the romantic lulz, hoping it won't turn into an UGH-worthy fantasy shoujo |
| Don't forget. Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. As long as you remember her, you are not alone. |
| Great into episode, got more than I had expected out of it, and looking forward to more. |
| I absolutely loved it. I can already tell it's going to be my favorite of the season. You can't go wrong with Sakurai Takahiro. <33333 |
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| good start 4/5 |
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| Okay that was eh... Strange. O.o |
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Lind_L_Tailor said: Admittedly, the Seinen tag is the only reason I'm watching this. However, there isn't the slightest hint of Seinen here. EXPLAIN, MAL! This. Meh. 2/5 |
| over the top comedy i'm in :P |
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| Ahh, This is a better version of Occult with a better version of Bunmei =P |
| Got my second fav series for this season XD |
LaAmaya said: Unexpectedly good one, I think. I liked the exorcism song. Indeed. A lot better than i thought it would be. The guy was hilarious using bishonen tactics to hide his cowardliness. Lol at the moment he played the hero saving those pumpkins thing and then he couldn't move from fear. I liked the art and the coloring. They where made very well. OP and ED where also very good. It seems we are gonna have some spirit fighting romance and am fine with it. The guys seem fun and the girls are cute and all. Our little tsundere and mr.bishounen are both from the non annoying sympathetic type of there category so i liked them. MorningGlory said: Ahh, This is a better version of Occult with a better version of Bunmei =P And a more sweet instead of dark atmosphere. |
| Well that made a pretty good impression.. I like it! |
| exorcism song before opening was really beautiful >.<. |
MorningGlory said: Ahh, This is a better version of Occult with a better version of Bunmei =P Huh?Occult's characters were actually interesting and somewhat funny.Hopefully these characters will achieve their level of ''compellingness'' till the end of the series. Still,it was oddly dynamic and the exorcism scenes were gorgeous. |
Urufuzu_reinOct 5, 2010 6:54 AM
| "This Forest isn't going to reveal all its secrets for the likes of you." |
| A very bad start for this series. The characters were absolutely terrible (except the tall guy), the attempted comedy failed, and on top of that it was just plain boring. I actually had decent expectations for this, but now it's definitely a strong candidate for my worst of the season. Starting at 3/10. |
Rhypo said: Meh, it was ok but I don't think it can compete with the other animes that recently started airing. True, It's good but not good enough. I love the fact that the male character is a wuss in a otome game adaptation . I hope the comedy keeps up . |
| LOL, the male characters in this anime are simllar to those from Ouran ! And the whole youkai/demon, hanyou/halfdemon thing reminds me of InuYasha. |
Don't talk to me about character development if Kaizuka Inaho or Slaine Troyard are in your favorites. |
Lind_L_Tailor said: I don't think that is a serious failing point here unless you came here with a mindset that you are expected to see something big from this show which I did not.Not necessarily, but here it's a serious failing point. As for Deen, both of the previous shows I mentioned were by Deen, the animation feels a lot like their style, and overall this seems like the kind of crap Deen so often produce. I like both Deen and J.C. Staff but do I know both of them making shitty show? Yes I do, so do other companies. Linalee-Stratos said: There is nothing wrong to say what you like or don't like, or more like to compare/compete how ever you want. And I have no right to disallow it. But to come out of blue and say:Why is it so wrong to say that you like other shows better than this. Its the same as saying 'I like Ouran way better than Air'. Its a personal opinion or are we not supposed to have these nowadays on the forums. Seriously, I watch random shows. If one is less entertaining than the other, I will keep that in mind and say it out loud. What's the problem in that? Meh, it was ok but I don't think it can compete with the other animes that recently started airing. Don't you think it feels wrong? I mean, are we watching anime or are we playing a game? |
 "A Legend is but a tale of a beautiful lie." |
| Loved it! Can't wait for the next episode! |
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| To those who want to discuss crap, I will highly recommend to go here. -_-" Anyways, as for the anime, I totally enjoyed the first episode. Yeah, it might be just another shoujo anime to many, and the comedy not being of the top notch but I liked the setting which is pretty innovative if you asked me. The girls are absolutely kawaii~ and I already fell for Zakuro (Nakahara Mai) and Hotaru (Hanazawa Kana) and two of my favourite seiyuu actually gave their voices. Not to mention Hino Satoshi, Sakurai Takahiro and ever awesome Horie Yui. I am crazy over romance anime, so yes, if I decide on Kuragahime, this very one is pretty much all that I need to round up my fall anime quota. already picked Bakuman, Hakuouki 2, Ore no Imouto, Shinrei Tantei Yakumo and Star Driver. and I am absolutely happy ^_^ |
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Siva said: Ok, I just checked if I might have used the wrong word because you apparently didn't get the meaning of what I said but fortunately I used the right one. I'm not into tl;dr so you'll have to deal with a simple explanation: In my fucking humble opinion Otome Youkai Zakuro, after the first impression, does not look like that I'll enjoy this as much as the other animes that recently started airing and I don't think the crowd will either, this does not mean, by no means, that Otome Youkai Zakuro is an anime that isn't even worth being watched.Linalee-Stratos said: There is nothing wrong to say what you like or don't like, or more like to compare/compete how ever you want. And I have no right to disallow it. But to come out of blue and say:Why is it so wrong to say that you like other shows better than this. Its the same as saying 'I like Ouran way better than Air'. Its a personal opinion or are we not supposed to have these nowadays on the forums. Seriously, I watch random shows. If one is less entertaining than the other, I will keep that in mind and say it out loud. What's the problem in that? Meh, it was ok but I don't think it can compete with the other animes that recently started airing. Don't you think it feels wrong? I mean, are we watching anime or are we playing a game? |
Lind_L_Tailor said: EuroSubstance said: I don't see the need to crap on this Anime. If you don't like it don't watch it? Just move on? Man, if I had a nickel from every time I heard the "Don't like don't watch" argument... then I'd wonder why the hell I was using foreign currency. But that's besides the point. These are DISCUSSION threads. We are supposed to DISCUSS these series. It's the first episode. There is absolutely no reason to not bring perfectly valid faults to the table. You are right about that, but you actually used the words "shit" and "crap" in every sentences, so it seemed like you had no intention to discuss the anime, just wanted to troll. And there is a BIG DIFFERENCE. You know, BIG DIFFERENCE. |
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Siva said: ]I don't think that is a serious failing point here unless you came here with a mindset that you are expected to see something big from this show which I did not. I expected to see characters that were remotely original and not be hit with a long string of annoying clichés and archetypes. viral_hun said: You are right about that, but you actually used the words "shit" and "crap" in every sentences, so it seemed like you had no intention to discuss the anime, just wanted to troll. And there is a BIG DIFFERENCE. You know, BIG DIFFERENCE. I said the word "crap" once. And having a dissenting opinion is not tantamount to trolling. :/ |
| I'm quite happy that they're finally starting making romance that does not have harem or a lot of guys and a single girl.... It's fun 'coz every character has it's own love problem and so on >-< I' m waiting for the enxt ep !!so thumb Up !!! |
| Generic and cliche-filled it might be... but I don't think I've actually seen a "generic" show so I can't tell. xD I did enjoy it, though. More than Star Driver, anyway. |
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| I really liked it. I wasn't sure what to expect but it turned better than what i imagined. Not regretting choosing it this season. Can't wait to see the rest. |
| @Rhypo: Well I never expected a lot of people to watch this show either. Lind_L_Tailor said: LOL with that poster art, I think you expect thing way too much.I expected to see characters that were remotely original and not be hit with a long string of annoying clichés and archetypes. |
"A Legend is but a tale of a beautiful lie." |
| I didn't really have high expectations when I decided on it, but it turned out a lot, lot better than expected. I really liked the first episode, and seriously can't wait for more! |
Siva said: Lind_L_Tailor said: LOL with that poster art, I think you expect thing way too much.I expected to see characters that were remotely original and not be hit with a long string of annoying clichés and archetypes. Feel free to accuse my expectations rather than actually explaining why I'm wrong. |
| Base on word Seinen alone, do you expect this to be somewhere near as good a Saraiya Goyou or what? Why do you set your standard so high that a show like this will never get a chance to shine even a little in your place? Well it is not like my problem anyway. |
"A Legend is but a tale of a beautiful lie." |
Siva said: Base on word Seinen alone, do you expect this to be somewhere near as good a Saraiya Goyou or what? Why do you set your standard so high that a show like this will never get a chance to shine even a little in your place? Well it is not like my problem anyway. No, I do not. I really don't tend to expect things to be as good as Saraiya Goyou. But this falls short of the passing grade by being utterly generic and cliché. I don't set my standards that high or anything, but I generally expect shows to at least do something that will make them worth watching. I don't think that's too much to ask. |
| Well I guess maybe the reason is that you carefully pick few shows to watch with some some expectation from them while I pick almost anything that is subbed and then drop what I don't like later on after a few episodes. Honestly before I watched this show I have no expectation from it only one thing in mind that I will drop it after the first episode because I expected to see some long boring talking about ancient past with a lot of cliché fanservice(Kanokon, Wagaya no Oinari-sama, etc...) but no this episode doesn't have that. And I don't mean this episode is anything great but rather entertainment, at least for me. |
"A Legend is but a tale of a beautiful lie." |
| Except that's not really how I do things at all. If something looks like it has a shot at being god, I watch it. Also, this seems terribly irrelevant. |
Superluccix said: And to all you people who are complaining that this show is cliche. That seems like a pretty stupid thing to say. First off, every original idea that is used in anime means that there is 1 less original idea out there. So obviously as the years go by, anime is going to seem to be having the same concepts of the anime before them. When anime first came out no one ever complained because there were a ton of ideas that could be used. Oh and by the way, if you say something like "There are a ton of ideas that can still be used", Ill bet you there was an anime that has already done it, and if it didnt, then it probably is some stupid wacky idea in the first place. In conclusion, complaining that an anime is too cliche or whatever is just flat out stupid. Also about the whole comparing this anime to other animes. yea its perfectly fine to say you like 1 anime over the other, but to actually compare an anime to another anime of different genre's is stupid. And dont use a Code Geass or a Clannad After Story to compare these new anime that comes out. Enjoy the anime for what it is. If the anime has entertained you, then it has served its purpose. I swear there are so many people here that have to be nitpicky about every thing in anime and just cant sit down and enjoy it for what the anime is wut Haha, no. Nobody made any specific comparisons to any anime they expected this to be. Upon watching, I judged this to be a clichéd shoujo, with unlikeable archetypes that have been used over and over and over. It's just going to be a one-dimensional love story with a bunch of magical girl action spliced inbetween. And here's the thing, I'm not expecting every anime to do everything in a completely new way. Everything in media is simply made up of tropes, but it's nice to see them used in a new way, which this does not do in the slightest. It's going over a bunch of tired clichés that weren't good in the first place, and have only decayed from overuse. |
Superluccix said: Um, yes they did. One person mentioned this being an enhanced version of Occult Academy, but thats not the point. Im saying that a bunch of people, once they see a great anime like Code Geass, will use that a the standard for judging anime. Ok you judged it to be cliche, so its cliche, the majority of anime is cliche, its not something to be used for say bad things about a series. Its dumb. Its not just anime that deteriorates on originality, its all types of mainstream media. Code Geass? Great? Mwuhahaha! Sorry, I know that's irrelevnt, but I still find it funny that that would be standard used here. And no, the majority of anime is not cliché. The majority of anime is made of parts that have been used before. It becomes cliche when so many of the same parts are used in a ludicrously familiar manner, making the show pointless, as is the case here. |
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