Puella Magi Madoka Magica
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| It was nowhere near as bad as I thought it would be, though I wouldn't call it good yet either. The mixing of the styles was interesting, but it also felt disjointed. If a better studio than SHAFT were doing this it might have actually turned out to be good... For the first time in over a year, I have no idea what rating to start this series out as... |
| Instant 10 out of 10. |
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| Well, it's all good, music and stuff. But... DAT FACES I mean what the hell they are like footballs. It just friggin makes me want to switch the aspect ratio to 4x3. Aside from unpleasant faces, it was rather cool though. |
| Sorry for grammar mistakes(if any), english is not my native language. Feel free to correct me if you see some. |
| I'm impressed~ <3 |
| "This show is about little girls being attacked by ZSZ's opening" - lol, so true! :D The first episode bored me to hell though, a little disappointing, but it does have some potential, so I'm kinda looking forward to the next episode. |
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| Wow- cliche, yet unique at the same time I haven't seen a mahou shoujo show ever since I saw cardcaptors and sailor moon back when I was a kid, so i was kind of skeptical when I started watching this. I definitely don't regret it. The animation quality was jaw-dropping. Also, could someone explain to me what Unlimited Musket Works means? o.O |
| I love you SHAFT, I love you. |
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aznkirby890 said: Also, could someone explain to me what Unlimited Musket Works means? o.O It's a reference to Archer's attack Unlimited Blade Works in Fate/Stay Night where a bunch of swords are summoned. |
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| Very interesting start. Plenty of SHAFT in this show but done in a much more creative way than something like Vampire Bund. How this show's budget is going to be several episodes later though... |
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| I have no idea what just happened, but this show now has my full attention. This episode repilcated almost blow-for-blow my reaction to Star Driver's first episode last season. Of course, Star Driver then proceeded to do the same thing every episode until I got bored and gave up on it, so hopefully SHAFT can actually push the show forward from here while keeping the same level of quality. Also, I really like the way they colored Madoka's face. |
  The Earth King has invited you to Lake Laogai. You will be honored to accept his invitation. |
| SHAFT has once again delivered a visually stunning, darker, drugged out way of changing a magical girl anime into something completely AWESOME!!! |
| From the moment in the OP that her magic powers seemed to spring forth from the breasts of her (older?) more fortunate copy, I knew this was something special. |
| Well, it looks and sounds great, though somehow I don't feel impressed just yet since the main story hasn't really got off on its foot yet and the pace was slow. Aoki Ume's art is something I'll have to train myself to get used to. |
| weird scenario for a mahou shoujo show with lolis |
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| well the resemblance to nanoha is a bit much, but not nearly as cool . i will watch it to see how it turns out but the hype was a bit too much for this kind of show. |
| Awesome visuals, will definitely watch this. |
| awesomeness, 9/10 at the moment. really epic |
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| Senjougahara #2 <3. Man... so the Mahou Shoujo was really there, there's the transformation and everything! :L The characther designs is sooo moe blob'ish, with the abstract trippy backgrounds; it's just amazing. SHAFT always delivers, well almost always. |
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| The first half of the episode was really slow, but it really picked up pace. You could definitely see SHAFT in this, and I'm really looking forward to how this series will turn out. |
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Detective said: this thread: OH NO THIS ANIME IS A MAHOU SHOUJO I ONLY WATCH SHOUNEN Actually, I haven't seen that much hate in this thread yet. |
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| DEFINITELY SHAFT |
| Don't forget. Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. As long as you remember her, you are not alone. |
Detective said: this thread: OH NO THIS ANIME IS A MAHOU SHOUJO I ONLY WATCH SHOUNEN the other half of this thread: JIZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ I AM IN THE JIZZ FACTION 10.5/10 + 1 SHAFT I ONLY WATCH SHOUNEN AND MADOKA SO YEAH |
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| Early days but i enjoyed that episode a lot. Looks and sounds great as you'd expect from Shaft, I wish they'd thought of a more unique way to properly introduce Kyubey to the girls, that bit was almost a carbon copy of Lyrical Nanoha. Anyway, if the story is good i think we could be in for something pretty special here. |
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| It's like SHAFT just went ahead and duct taped Bakemonogatari to Hidamari Sketch. Not sure if want... or care. Still though, 3/5 for the episode, and half-decent for a SHAFT production. |
| Mahou Shoujo, the genre that don't really mixes well with me.. but since Shinbou is behind this one I'll give this a try.. so far as soon as I saw some background art I was already smiling, as I can say for sure that Shaft is already in the air.. the buildings are definitely styled like in Bakemonogatari which I really loved so that's a plus already.. the highlight of the episode didn't disappoint with the dream-like battle scene getting the appropriate Shaft treatment of weird collages.. and I've got to say that that UNLIMITED MUSKET WOKRS at the end was AWESOME!! that's saying a lot becuse of my negative affinity with Mahou Shoujo.. overall first impression looks good, and seems like the show will take a more darker side which is I am really thankful for.. |
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| OMG, I was about to say it some what reminded me of Saya no Uta; the cute girl juxtaposed with the trippy background thing and I find out it's written by Urobuchi Gen! OMG an other reason for me to go OMG on this show. |
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| well, i guess i'll watch it, i'm not feeling to strong towards liking or hating this one, though as grandad freeman said "i think they're on drugs" |
| Wow! I seriously wasn't expecting this at all after seeing the previews. I thought this was going to be some girly show but no...it's a very good cool show! I love the art a lot and the music too! Madoka is so cute! |
| lol this episode doesn't run 2 seconds before "SHAFT wuz here" gets written across the screen. i'm glad they've dropped the 'ankle to eyeline' camera pans in favour of a much more vibrant artistic sense :) |
| the masochist says "hurt me! hurt me!" the sadist replies "no" |
"Madoka Magica is about a normal teenage girl who is living a completely normal school life when she and her normal friend suddenly get attacked by the Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei opening." Surprisingly accurate. Enjoyed this ep quite a lot. Looking forward to the point in time when the show starts to make a little bit more sense, but it's nice so far to see that SHAFT is going balls out on this one. |
| Like everyone else I got the Pandora Heart's Abyss goosebumps but I will also add some Le Portrait de la Petite Cossette atmosphere. The OP is good but what's worthy is all the shots of nudity in the spoiler (NSFW) In regards to Madoka's family, it is very heartwarming, especially the brother with the mother being second, father is too plain. Sayaka is pretty good character IMO, particularly her teasing of Madoka. Art wise rather excellent and Akemi's dark expressions rather fine. Anyways I want to know the enemy more and of course the powers that can be involved on both sides to hurt/damage. In the end it goes back to Meruru inspirations from Ore no Imouto and saving the world/fighting for what is most precious to you although I can't stop thinking of Madoka being similar to someone from Hidamari sketch anyone else? Anyways loved it and can't wait for more. |
| Hurt ferret looking for a contract, where have I seen this before? |
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| I was only going to watch this because of Yuki Kajiura (did not disappoint!) but hot damn that was awesome even if I'm not entirely sure what just happened in the last several minutes of the episode. I kind of expected some Pink Floyd hammers to go marching across the screen. Anyway, I liked the characters, the overall direction was great, and loved the mood and freaky visuals. Far better than I'd imagined. |
| The first 5 minutes were orgasm inducing. |
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| Madokagatari. <3 Did anyone else expect Akemi to pull out a stapler on Madoka at the bridge scene? I did. I did not expect this series to be so hyped. Kind of sets it up for failure, but I'm quite excited as well. Let's see where this goes. =D |
Will I fall in love someday? I wonder? |
VictimOfFate said: What the hell did I just watch. I know... I was like hmmm this seems interesting then about midway im like What the hell is going on... wait Mustash Dust bunnies? errrr, I need to watch 3 more episodes of this So far I like it but so confused. |
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| DAT HIGH FIVE |
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| That was a pretty good episode. Love the soundtrack btw. Looking forward to the next one. |
Centent said: "Madoka Magica is about a normal teenage girl who is living a completely normal school life when she and her normal friend suddenly get attacked by the Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei opening." Surprisingly accurate. Totally xP |
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| Pringles dudes at the end were so moe~ |
| Shimbo decide to make personal Nanoha for Shaft in "Shaft-style". Not bad. Good scenario+typical art style looks more stylish like in old Shaft's works(such as Ef, Maria†Holic and SZS1). Maybe It's early to buty the studio and Shimbo himself. But a lot of grant goes to Gen Urobuchi and Yuki Kajiura this time. |
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| Anyone know what song was in start? (00:54-02:39) and I dont mean OP |
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| C...C...CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!....but wait....dark and serious...and...all like DUN DUN DUN....hrm....altogether simply FREAKING AMAZING.... |
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| The soundtrack's pretty damn gorgeous so far. I even liked the opening, which is something considering I normally skip 'em after 30 seconds... On topic, I enjoyed the episode a lot more than I thought I would, looks pretty solid so far. Madoka's dream was wonderfully trippy - acid is a helluva drug... Also, Kiyubee (or however it's being translated to English, correct me if I'm wrong) is really adorable looking. |
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| It was actually pretty good. I had thought that SHAFT wouldn't make it... and it seems that there's a chance we'll get something more than yet another overrated&overhyped shit like Bakemono. Good, it looks like a mixture of Hidamari, sfw Gore Screaming Show and Bakemonogatari. Will watch it for sure, but I'm well aware that it may turn out to be one of the few best shows of this season, but it can also prove to be something like Bakemono (hopefully, it won't happen). |
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Miya_F_Exia said: Iilia said: So does this show remind anyone else of Pandora Hearts? The music, the visuals, the contract deal, the weird dream sequence... it all reminded me of Pandora Hearts. Same here. Ooh... Now I understand why I didn't really enjoyed it. But the musics is pretty good, yeah. |
| I knew this was going to be awesome. I mean, it's shaft, and aniplex, and the people involved. It just couldn't fail I was a bit worried cause I've never likes Mahou shoujos, but this was pretty awesome. |
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