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Apr 8, 2012 4:35 AM

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And we're off to a promising start. This might just turn out to be one of my spring season favorites.
Apr 8, 2012 4:48 AM

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Good first episode...really makes you wanna watch the next episodes also.
Apr 8, 2012 10:51 AM

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At first I was thinking something along the line of creepy and rather lame however, I LOVED IT!! Thought it was so good I went and started reading the manga! O.O
Apr 8, 2012 11:46 AM

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Didn't expect this to be so great. 5/5
Apr 8, 2012 11:53 AM

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mdz said:
I liked the first episode, main protagonist is essentially awesome. Not the cliche perverted necrophiliac the synopsis made him out to be; more of the apathetically awesome guy.


Thanks, that was the push I needed to give this anime a shot. I was afraid the protagonist would turn out to be the 'cliched perverted necrophiliac' type.
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Apr 8, 2012 12:18 PM

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VictimOfFate said:
Didn't expect this to be so great. 5/5


Stole the words right out of my mouth

I thought we might have gotten the same f*ck up transition that Boku wa Tomodachi went through, where everything got generic, and it was all about the sex & cleavage.

Thank god that Sankarea got a proper transition to anime with faithful character designs, colorful animation, and a faithful-to-manga plot so far.

Let's hope it keeps this up.
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Apr 8, 2012 1:23 PM
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I have to say, the pilot episode went far above my expectations.
Did anyone else find the man with the shotgun very similar to the protagonist in the old British zombie film "Let sleeping corpses lie"?
Apr 8, 2012 1:52 PM

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For some reason, I thought Furuya would have a more annoying voice.
I guess it's better than expected already!
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Apr 8, 2012 2:51 PM

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WTF did I just watch? o.o Good job Deen!.

I loved the opening (Nano.Ripe *0*) and the ending (annabel *0*) . I think furuya and Sanka are extremely weird but interesting xD. I don't really like zombies but I'll give this a chance.
Apr 8, 2012 3:23 PM
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pilipino101 said:

I mean I have see dead bodies and have dissected them (anatomy, yay!) but being that someone would fall in love with the dead body itself and to actively seek it out? Makes my skin crawl... I'll keep watching, but the notion of that undead love will always come knocking back from the back my mind.


Well the fetish of being eaten alive too...(zombies so duh!)
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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.
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Apr 8, 2012 3:24 PM

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going into this one ... very cautiously ... not sure what to expect :p But first ep was pretty interesting...
Apr 8, 2012 3:41 PM

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this was probably the anime i was most excited for this season!
having been one of the first manga i've read turned into an anime, i'm fairly happy so far! Rea is super cute in this and i still lovelovelove Chihiro~!

first episode was promising and i really hope it doesn't go downhill.
Apr 8, 2012 8:46 PM
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Lame, I still don't understnad this episode
Apr 8, 2012 9:22 PM

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this is pretty interesting, furuya says he only likes zombie girls, but i see otherwise (for now at least, sanka's a zombie for the rest of the story)

i like mero and ranko, pretty likable characters so far

i LOVE the animation, reminds me of SHAFT's work on the monogatari series, especially with the characters movements

i think ill start the manga, this series looks really good overall

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Apr 9, 2012 12:35 AM
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This was really good. So far I've loved the manga.
But the beginning seemed a little bit rushed. But okay.. 12 Episodes..
I am really looking forward to this and Tasogare Otome x Amnesia.
Apr 9, 2012 1:45 AM

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Except for what I'd call a "prologue"before 9:30, where chapter 1 actually began, this was pretty much very faithful to the source. Oh, the joys of finally seeing Rea-chan animated. While I still think Chihiro's voice is a bit too deep for him, I think I'm going to have a very easy time adjusting to his voice by virtue of Ryohei Kimura's great performance. Studio DEEN's did a pretty good job for the first episode, and even gave me some Shaft vibes there. Also, I loved the ED.
Apr 9, 2012 9:41 AM

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Not actually complaining but what's with his hair style, he looks like a cat too! I thought I had my fill of anime zombies with Highschool of the Dead and Kore wa Zombie Desu ka? in recent years and now this... ah heck as long I got entertained I'll probably watch the next upcoming episodes of this anyway. XP
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Apr 9, 2012 11:51 AM

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it took a bit long to get started.......some might drop it within the first 10 minutes.
Apr 9, 2012 1:42 PM
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kisami said:
some might drop it within the first 10 minutes.


Well then again, people suffer from attention span issues.

In the current mentality of "now now and now", I am not surprised.
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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.
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Apr 9, 2012 4:14 PM

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That was actually pretty damn good! I really enjoyed the characters, especially the main dude, and basically everything. I am so excited to see how the heck this all goes!
Apr 9, 2012 6:38 PM

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Huh, I expected more horror judging from the opening scenes but it's quite fruity so far.

Some scenes actually reminded me of Nisemonogatari with the slow motion close ups of (female) clothing and especially when Furuya told Sanka to be a zombie and he switched on his cartoon face.

He's kinda got strange tastes, a zombie-only relationship? But Sanka Rea is right there! I look forward to seeing their relationship develop.

I like the cleanliness of the OP and love the mood of the ED. On standby for next week's ep.
Apr 9, 2012 7:50 PM
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This kid has cat ears for hair.
Apr 9, 2012 9:13 PM

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Super pumped for this show, will be interesting seeing how he kills/rezes her as a zombie xD
Apr 9, 2012 10:16 PM
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Valkama said:
This kid has cat ears for hair.

You don't say?

Good episode though.
Apr 10, 2012 1:36 AM

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I was surprised at how good that first episode was. It didn't come off as fanservicey overmuch and didn't over creepify the main character's love of zombies. You can kind of get the feeling that it may be somewhat related to issues he has dealing with death in general. The female lead does a good job of being cute without appearing to be too pigeon-holed into a moe stereotype.

Overall this is showing some promise. Already feeling some sliminess/hate for the girl's father, though. It seems like he's harboring some indecent motives toward his daughter. If it is what it appears to be, I wish the worst fate will allow for scum like him.
Apr 10, 2012 6:10 AM

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After watching this episode I can't help but think that the main character needs to be in a mental hospital. Hes into necrophilia and dug up his cat and is trying to resurrect it through some pagan magic book.
Apr 10, 2012 9:34 AM

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So necrophilia & incest sexual abuse. Not sure what to expect.
Apr 10, 2012 10:11 AM

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Hmm I like this start, the characters looks very interesting and I love the art. Instead of a girl having cat ears and being moe, its this weird kid with an obsession of necrophilia lol. And I am very intrigued as to what the hell happened with Rea.

Gunna really be looking forward to this show the rest of the season.
Apr 10, 2012 10:32 AM

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Wait, was this really done by DEEN? That's impossible.
Apr 10, 2012 10:34 AM

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Damn that cat boy is just too cute I might turn gay.
I like anime.
Apr 10, 2012 11:41 AM

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Multiple people have said it, but Furuya's hair is the best thing ever. Rea's character design is also lovely. I just don't understand how such an attractive girl is giving herself up to a boy she just met u.u

I wrote a full review of this episode on my blog~
Apr 10, 2012 2:27 PM

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Guy with zombie girl fetish?

lololol must watch

Loved it where the girl who lends zombie video's ( forgot the name loL) said to him that he would get a special treat if he comes by !

That skirt
Apr 10, 2012 5:35 PM

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I liked the anime episode a lot but i didn't like the opening at all :-/
Apr 11, 2012 4:22 AM

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Wow.

I ... am satisfied. The character designs are simple, but the females are lovely. Those legs, oh my, oh my, oh my.

Looks like I'll be blogging again.

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Apr 11, 2012 8:20 AM

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OMG I can already tell this is gonna be awesome !! >_<
Apr 11, 2012 10:32 AM

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Wow, this anime is Shaft? I couldn't even tell because usually those animes aren't as great as this one seemed. POOR POOR BABU! I was sooo upse when that little baby died but then I calmed myself because of the opening showing clips of his cuteness.Great first episode I have a feeling it will end up in my top three iof the season. :D
Apr 11, 2012 12:03 PM

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femalegoblin said:
Wow, this anime is Shaft? I couldn't even tell because usually those animes aren't as great as this one seemed. POOR POOR BABU! I was sooo upse when that little baby died but then I calmed myself because of the opening showing clips of his cuteness.Great first episode I have a feeling it will end up in my top three iof the season. :D


No, this is by DEEN.
Apr 11, 2012 3:43 PM

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Hit very hard exactly where Tasogare Otome flaws.
Betther beginning that the mangá.

The mangá don't earn me, the anime yes.
Apr 11, 2012 5:52 PM

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antonn said:
So necrophilia. Not sure what to expect.
It's not! The body is not dead, it's still alive. I think we need a new term coined Zombifilia.

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Apr 11, 2012 9:31 PM

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Dako said:
Huh, I expected more horror judging from the opening scenes but it's quite fruity so far.

Some scenes actually reminded me of Nisemonogatari with the slow motion close ups of (female) clothing and especially when Furuya told Sanka to be a zombie and he switched on his cartoon face.

He's kinda got strange tastes, a zombie-only relationship? But Sanka Rea is right there! I look forward to seeing their relationship develop.

I like the cleanliness of the OP and love the mood of the ED. On standby for next week's ep.


Everything u said is on point. really interesting show.
Apr 12, 2012 12:10 AM

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Amazing so happy the manga got an adaption,
the animation is such an eye-candy, my opinion on Deen definitely bettered~
Having high hopes for this series ~
Rea~
Apr 12, 2012 1:24 AM

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Studio Deen!? Are you sure this isn't Shaft?

I liked it. Zombies WOoop woop
Apr 12, 2012 7:03 AM
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They both need a psychologist and the girl needs child protective services (whatever japans equivalent is)

>_>but damn id love to find some old papers with a formula like that on them
Quite impossible since the father is very powerful but later he'll realize his mistakes and works together to find a cure nothing wrong with loving zombies don't know why they need psychologists
Apr 12, 2012 10:52 AM
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After watching the first episode, i can say i feel this sankarea will shape up to be one of the best of this season.
The art is beautiful and it is a wonderful take on both a love story and zombies. Quite original and if it pans out to be what i am expecting, this will be very enjoyable.
Apr 12, 2012 11:01 AM

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That was a very good first episode.
Very unique show, I really like it.
Looking forward to the next episode.
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Apr 12, 2012 3:12 PM

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This was even better than I had expected.
And I like both nano.RIPE and Annabel and their songs are good as always so it's even better.
Apr 13, 2012 7:58 AM

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When she was screaming at the well the second time and she was bending more and more i thought she's gonna fall in it and die and come out of it as a zombie in a Ring kind of fashion.

Loved his cousin. Nice enthusiastic sexy girl full of youth energy.

Hate the main guy's hair. I guess they wanted to do something that doesn't make him seem common to go with his necrophilia fetish(that's one i will never get0 but it just looks stupid.
Apr 14, 2012 4:08 PM

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Awesome first episode. Wished I watched it last week but better than never. I love the relationship so far between the boy and the girl. I think they will become one of the best anime couples. And its so werid that he only has interest in Zombie Girls. I wonder how exactly will she turn herself into a zombie.
Apr 15, 2012 5:46 AM

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I love this! It was better than what I expected. ♥ The art is eye-candy and the plot is quite interesting. Zombies! Yaaay.

And Kimura Ryohei! Loved hearing his voice again. (Now I miss Shouma & Yuuki.)

Also, Rea/Furuya's pretty cute. :>
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Rea is soo cute~
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