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DesolateOne said: Indeed she is. Apart from that first pose I enounced, I can tell you that yes she is.Inori is absolutely gorgeous. Goddamn. Thing is the following,  Dantalian no Shoka had the same concept so other than the art, story and setups, I don't see why would they put the gimmick of that. Moreover the same may apply to other girls and other weapons. I see lots of Dantalian no Shoka elements in this. Don't mind but just some anger with the notion of "Recycled Ideas" Besides that tell me please how the fuck will Shu handle the following,  that sword is huge and heavy. I don't remember Shu being the Hulk nor an Berserker. |
| Whoa... Lots of stuff to this anime: - RIDICULOUSLY good soundtrack - stunning animation - intense directing, always mindful of the mood - poor characterization, esp. motives of the hero - generic plot - pace a little too quick But overall, I'm really liking it. Directing's really solid. |
| Interesting! I like it! I'm excited for more! Hopefully it stays awesome! |
| Good first episode. I hope it can stay strong the whole way. |
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| OMG, Inori, OMG, could she be any more hot? Gai was pretty baddass, will definitely be watching this 'til the end. |
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| Well the only good surprise to me for the director is that it's the same as the one from HOTD so gore + ecchi may be amazing. Could be balanced out or have one episode mainly filler of it. Getting further vibes from Blassreiter and Demonbane although I only heard about it. |
Yumekichi11 said: that sword is huge and heavy. I don't remember Shu being the Hulk nor an Berserker. Sure, I can accept that he can pull a sword out of a girl's body, but using it? That's ridiculous. *selective suspension of disbelief* =p |
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| Derivative of Code Geass I got to say, and i got Utena vibes when I saw Shuu pull out that sword from HAWT girls chest. Not particularly impressed, aside from the animation. but I see potential. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| Animation was good. Main character was kind of unbelievable though considering he just charged into the battlefield at the end. Pretty stupid. Still, good start I think. insan3soldiern said: Pretty much my thoughts for the entire 2nd half of the ep.Derivative of Code Geass I got to say |
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| The 'weapon pulled out of chest' thing could be worse. It could be pulled from her body a little lower. And that's probably not a good thing. At the current height, it's like he pulled it out of her soul/power or something. Not just her chest. |
'Everything is impossible until proven possible.' - Me |
| Not having watched CG yet, I have no preconceptions and I rather liked what I saw this episode. I have three or four other shows this season that are on the verge of being dropped--this one looks like it will last for a while. That was a kick-ass OP, and I love the female lead, so even if the hero is kind of meh, I'll probably keep watching. |
Please don't feed the trolls! In my next life I want to collide at the corner with the cute transfer student carrying a piece of toast in her mouth...rodac |
| It was an ok first episode but it wasnt THAT good, i would like a more interesting power. I hope to see something interesting and not generic. Even if its not good i have the feeling this gonna be popular just because of inori (those kinds of things makes me mad but w/e) |
| Well, honestly for me, it was an amazing start to the series! A little fast paced, however, I like a series when the characters are introduced quicker then spending 5 episodes to introduce the characters when it's clearly. not. needed. Haha. Anyways, same as everyone pretty much: **art&animation is just pure eye-candy and extreme high quality **Redjuice's art in the ending theme just adds icing to the epic cake **action scenes are amazing **kept me intrigued, focused, and I couldn't keep my mouth from gaping open as I watched it **character designs are godly So, I'm sooooooooooooooooo glad FUNimation picked this up. Because, I'm sure by the end of it I'll be begging for DVDs. I won't have to wait long c': |
| I was expecting a lot better than this but anyway it was good. The song, music, animation and the art design esp. Inori <3 Also, Supercell FTW!! Will keep track on this. :) |
| Just a reminder: hating on Code Geass doesn't make you cool. |
| 1st half of episode was alright, but overall it will be as bad as Sacred Seven. Stop making attack type superpowers all the time, geass was atleast used tactically. |
| who is EGOIST? can some tell me... she really sounds like Nagi...and Ryo doing the songs, 65% sure she's Nagi... |
| Eh, thought It would be a bit better than that. Same ol' "should have protected that random girl you don't even know" and somehow roped into this from the start main character. Cliche nonsense Good production values though |
| Okay, this was fucking fantastic. Great character (not plural. Let's be honest, there's only one character so far). Good premise, just a well executed piece of work. All this talk of Code Geass, you know what I was reminded of actually? Eureka Seven. Young man trapped in his small world. There's more out there. He knows he can do more, but how does he get out there and do it? Has a severe case of celebrity worship for someone who turns out to be a terrorist. The object of his idolization suddenly turns up and gives him a chance to go out there into the wide world and do something, all that's left is for him to figure out if he's got the spine to do it. Initial bout of failure but finally he just throws it all to the wind, leaps haphazardously into the abyss and just hopes he'll find a way to catch himself. Exact premise of the first episode of both shows. Any similarities there may be to Code Geass pall by comparison. Anyway yeah, I just fucking love shit like this. We're gonna have an underground group of freedom fighters trying to take down an oppressive regime or something. Guy's gonna have a little bit of coming of age awesomeness for himself. Become a man and find his purpose in life. Not a fan of how the whole "Take my power" schtick was executed, but whatever. I've watched shows with worse faults and enjoyed them. |
| i liked the first ep looking forward to more. |
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| Some hot animation and direction from Araki/IG even though the script seemed messy at best. Shinji... huh Shu is kinda bland but will make up as a good indecisive main character. |
 In every age, in every place, the deeds of men remain the same. |
| pretty good, could've been better though |
| The biggest problem of this episode (aside from my personal hatred for its portrayer of 2ch-net-rightist argument and direct imagery to shield their war crime) is a main character. He is unlikable and cliche. Other than that, there is only 2.64% chance that this will surpass Code Geass. No way, but this will be good watching brain turned off, enjoying quality action sequences. and, Supercell = LOVE |
| Let's see if production values will hold me from dropping this... Bad pacing and storytelling was similar to 1st episode of Code Geass so it may turn better later on as well. 7/10 |
"There is a road in the hearts of all of us, hidden and seldom traveled, which leads to an unknown, secret place." |
Renton- said:Eh, thought It would be a bit better than that. Same ol' "should have protected that random girl you don't even know" and somehow roped into this from the start main character. Cliche nonsense Good production values though |
| Oh wow, that's how you do a first episode. I'm hooked already. |
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| Nooow , that was a great first episode :o. I have the feeling that it will be my another favorite anime :). But the one thing I don't like and it seems to be very popular in anime , its that main characters are almost always underage and that seems soo abstract even for an anime with mecha, magic and all other stuff like that . 16 years old , 15 years old , 14 years old - those are Guerrilla Resistance Group "Undertaker" ?! Seriously ?! And the most horrible examples are those like Gai in this Anime. HOW CAN YOU TELL US , THAT HE IS 17 YEARS OLD FFS !!! |
AlenaOct 14, 2011 4:55 AM
Alena said: Nooow , that was a great first episode :o. I have the feeling that it will be my another favorite anime :). But the one thing I don't like and it seems to be very popular in anime , its that main characters are almost always underage and that seems soo abstract even for an anime with mecha, magic and all other stuff like that . 16 years old , 15 years old , 14 years old - those are Guerrilla Resistance Group "Undertaker" ?! Seriously ?! And the most horrible examples are those like Gai in this Anime.HOW CAN YOU TELL US , THAT HE IS 17 YEARS OLD FFS !!! Post-apocalyptic stories do tend to make the kiddies grow up faster than normal ... hard to find time for adolescent immaturities when you're trying not to a) die of the plague or b) get shot by an overenthusiastic soldier for being 'infected'. Plus, it's a blatant attempt to get the teenage crowd to identify with the protagonist and attract attention ... same reason there's so many anime set in high school. |
| well from the preview notes it was obvious that this is cliche i wonder why ppl are complaining now ... u should have expected it @-) |
| Gorgeous art and animation, great music... the 'combination of several popular ideas and cliches' plot and characters are slightly disappointing, but I think, despite that, they pulled it off pretty well, and therefore it was still really enjoyable for me. I'm really curious about whether people would be calling the main character spineless and wimpy for not protecting the girl if she were a dude instead. Personally, if I got caught up in a situation like that, and was told by some soldiers 'this person is a terrorist, so we're arresting them. We'll assume you're an accomplice if you interfere', I wouldn't get involved, even if the terrorist in question was attractive xP |
| If any of my posts seem odd, it's probably because I'm tired. Sorry. I have sleeping issues. |
| After I watched it one minute: she has a beautiul voice, i like it and after I watched the whole ep: SHIT WOW THIS ANIME IS AWESOME i like this! can't wait for the next ep *_* |
ringoo4 said: there is only 2.64% chance that this will surpass Code Geass Can you please humor me as to how you reached a number that specific? |
sillyriri said: Gorgeous art and animation, great music... the 'combination of several popular ideas and cliches' plot and characters are slightly disappointing, but I think, despite that, they pulled it off pretty well, and therefore it was still really enjoyable for me. I'm really curious about whether people would be calling the main character spineless and wimpy for not protecting the girl if she were a dude instead. Personally, if I got caught up in a situation like that, and was told by some soldiers 'this person is a terrorist, so we're arresting them. We'll assume you're an accomplice if you interfere', I wouldn't get involved, even if the terrorist in question was attractive xP There was pretty clearly nothing he could do. It was what, four or five armed and armored opponents? There's having courage and then there's having a deathwish. Still, I'm thinking Gai is gonna be one of those rich and well bred types who are just better than everyone else and looks down their nose at people who don't measure up. "You couldn't take them? So you're not only spineless, but also weak". The type to say that sort of thing. With him at least it's probably just his schtick, and Shu was obviously just beating himself up. Wishing he'd been able to do something. Powerlessness feels shitty. Until I see otherwise I'm gonna assume Gai's brief bit with Shu was the equivalent of Superman asking why you didn't just fly real fast saving everyone from the bullets and explosions. |
| Actually this was rather disapointing 1st episode ... guess my expectations were little bit to high with all that hype for this show. Unoriginal and as cliche as you can get with the usual annoying and boring main male character. I wonder how many ppl would find this AMAZING if the girl wasnt almost naked with boobs sticking right into your eyes ? Seems like its almost a copy of Code Geass and pulling of some random superpower out a girls chest like Dantalian no Shoka. 5/10 for first episode but gonna give this a chance to get better. |
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| That was a good animation, I hope the story doesn't get bad as it progresses, I rate it 8/10 for now :) |
| "Kindness can bring you even bigger troubles." - Akemi Homura[/right] |
| Pretty nice flash-and-bang for a cliche story set-up. |
| Code Geass + Ghost in the Shell = Guilty Crown~~~ |
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ShoutaAzuma said: Code Geass + Ghost in the Shell = Guilty Crown~~~ +Dantalian no Shoka |
| That was awesome~ |
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| I have mixed feelings about it. The structure of episode is nice, since it is the first episode. It doesn't lose time and heads straight into action. But the series itself...I really could care less about it, for the time being. |
| Nice episode but I don't think it is SO amazing... As some others said before it is a little bit too cliche and not so special so far. But the art and the music is awesome! I'll give it a try. |
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