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Apr 12, 2012 12:38 PM

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It's an okay anime but I will keep watching it since people in comments are saying there is more martial in the manga and it should be longer than 12 eps.
Apr 12, 2012 1:33 PM

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So from 40-something it went to 12 episodes? Funny how unconfirmed lenghts can vary so much.
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Apr 12, 2012 1:38 PM

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Enjoyable.
Apr 12, 2012 2:28 PM

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I can actually see that most old-timers left Gainax - it's almost tangible, really. I usually drop shows when the first episode is crappy, but hey - it's that Medaka everyone's talking about, right? So there's no way it could be that bad, right? ...is what I thought after the first episode. It seems that I hadn't been in the wrong though - the second episode was even worse than the first one.

I do understand that it becomes an action shounen after the current arc, but those several episodes of utter garbage before that happens are just too much for me. And I'm not really a fan of tweaked Haruhi rip-offs - especially cheap ones.

Dropped.


Apr 12, 2012 3:02 PM

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This Anime jUst went from Huh? To Wtf? Status real quick. i still will watch it damn me for liking stupid things lol that outfit was to much.

Overall Enjoy it
Apr 12, 2012 3:14 PM

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Second episode was slightly better than the first but I am still not overly impressed.

Somehow I can't believe that Medaka Box will ony get 12 episodes. Was there ever a WSJ Anime Adaption that short?
Apr 12, 2012 3:20 PM

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Omniknight said:
Ugh... The panty shot...
Score dropped instantly by 2 points...

I was hoping from my episode 1 test that this wouldn't emphasize too much crude fanservice...
It still has its comedic moments. Please no more panty shots...

Complaining from fan service in a Gainax anime is like complaining about being gifted chocolate during Easter...
Apr 12, 2012 3:36 PM
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Shiranui is the troll of this show. Literally all she does is troll when she pops up, and it's hilarious. Her and the guy are the only things that are making me come back. Other than that, this show doesnt really jump out at me.
Apr 12, 2012 3:38 PM

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Hmm, interesting stuff.
Apr 12, 2012 5:22 PM

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Amusing, nothing spectacular. 3/5
Apr 12, 2012 5:24 PM

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Aww hope it ends up being longer than 12 episodes. I'm actually enjoying these little arcs.

I reaaally wanna see how it lives up to the hype everyone's been giving it.
Apr 12, 2012 5:30 PM

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I liked it. But nothing interesting is happening so far.
Apr 12, 2012 5:32 PM

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Prefer this episode than the last one. Poor Medaka
Apr 12, 2012 5:52 PM
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Shiranui, you're really cute evil!!!

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Apr 12, 2012 6:01 PM

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It a pretty fun episode but really during it I couldnt helpp but feel like nothing was happening. Zenkichi needs more moments, really, he is the star of the anime. Cant wait to see what happens next.
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Apr 12, 2012 6:04 PM

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This episode was really fun. I like the first episode, about the shoes. When mdaka jumt was epic.
Apr 12, 2012 6:17 PM

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damn, a lot of people hate medaka eh. YOU GUYS JUST JELLY.
people like her, and characters from special a, and kaichou wa maid sama are the best characters. LONG LIVED PERFECT PEOPLE.
Apr 12, 2012 6:50 PM

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I don't think there's any way this series only gets 12 episodes albeit simply through more episodes or another series

Anyway, ehh not bad. I wish I could have my own pet Medaka though...
Apr 12, 2012 7:19 PM

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The first part of the episode was good, but by the second part, things were getting bleh.
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Apr 12, 2012 7:32 PM

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Shiranui is so evil and cute! Animating the series makes her even cuter and more evil.

Apr 12, 2012 8:29 PM

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I wanted to love this anime adaptation of Medaka Box i really did, but really if you have not read the manga you should just go read it to really enjoy what Medaka Box should be. Found a random comment which sums up my thoughts on whats wrong with the anime.

"The pacing of the anime is all around the place, it's like a high speed train without any stops in between.
The character designs are way off, the coloring of the chars is ugly as well.
Bland boring backgrounds.
Gainax wasted too much money on useless effects like those in ep 1 with the bar graph, character name boxes; if they had the money to do those they should've used it for something better.
The background music is way too loud, doesn't fit the situation and there's rarely a quiet moment; no added value at all.
The opening is full of useless stuff.
Transitions between scenes almost non-existant.
Toyosaki doesn't fit Medaka; She sounds as if she's trying to sound like Hikasa Youko too hard.
It's almost like the sound director was like: Get me that person who voiced that guitarist chick in K-on and his subordinate got Toyosaki instead of Hikasa."

Also to add on to his points i dont know but there is something else missing in this anime version that is not letting the Medaka Box manga magic shine through but i can't place my finger on it. Also most of the VA sound wrong to me so that really is bugging me.

Read the manga you will be fully able to enjoy Medaka Box, i will keep watching the anime since i want to see how it ends up. The manga is by far better and should be read if your even trying to watch this anime so you can see this at its best.
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Apr 12, 2012 9:56 PM

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Kinda weak. Not much to like about it so far. Well, there's always another week.
Apr 12, 2012 11:03 PM

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Not enough fans ervice to make up for how boring this anime is.
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Apr 13, 2012 1:26 AM

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It was better than the first episode...that's for sure
Apr 13, 2012 1:31 AM

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well at least i know i'll be picking up the manga after this is done.
Apr 13, 2012 2:25 AM

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I really hope that those 12 episodes are just the 1st season. After all, lately it's been a common thing to air next season of an anime several months after the previous one ends. Probably, hey are unsure about the popularity.

Anyway, this epsode was rather good and interesting. Medaka is showing to be even more human which is a good thing. I was worried they'd make her another Chuck Norris (or Bruce Lee). Although, I'm still kind of annoyed at her being able to do everything (even better than people that train it daily, e.g. running, in this ep). The animals thing really touched me, especially because I'm much of an animal person (not literaly) and I seriously couldn't imagine what would I do if animals felt that way about me. Poor Medaka. :-(

I don't get why are so many people complaining about fanservice. I'm an ecchi hater but I don't have a single problem with fanservice in this. Most of it are physics laws or it's made for laughs. Not to mention that there are like 10 seconds of fanservice per episode. I've seen shows with much more overdone fanservice, much more often shown, it had no explanation at all and it was a serious business (aka no laughs).
Apr 13, 2012 4:42 AM

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Sad Medaka is cute =D. Zenkichi wearing jersey under the uniform is cool =D. Dog is dog.Shiranui is short. That sums up the episode.

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Apr 13, 2012 6:25 AM
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The show's slowly growing on me. I like the theme of Medaka and her friends supporting and helping other students. Plus this episode focused somewhat more on the other characters which is always a good thing. Looks like we'll get a new character next week and another episode centered around a different person.
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Apr 13, 2012 7:39 AM

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Noting serious happens but I do a like the humour
Apr 13, 2012 8:30 AM

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Medaka doggy Style Funny xDDDD LoL
Apr 13, 2012 3:37 PM

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1 more episode and I'll dropt it. This is ridiculous. First ep. was ok for what it was dumb comedy, but this went too far, too 'dummy' for my tastes. I wish I liked better, Medaka is hot as hell...
Apr 13, 2012 3:51 PM
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elcastillo said:
1 more episode and I'll dropt it. This is ridiculous. First ep. was ok for what it was dumb comedy, but this went too far, too 'dummy' for my tastes. I wish I liked better, Medaka is hot as hell...


Fair enough but the episodes are still at the introduction phases, the more serious arcs should start around episode 8
Apr 13, 2012 4:59 PM

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I've really been disappointed with just about every aspect of this series. I haven't read any of the source material but knowing the names involved with this series I was expecting so much more.

The characters are flat and boring. The dialogue is particularly witty or even well that written and the plots have been so generic. This anime has shown me nothing interesting at all.

But my biggest problem with the show so far is Medaka. I hate this kind of flawless genius type of character. They are too inhuman and not relatable at all and Medaka is even worse than usual. She just leaves me feeling cold towards her. And no "she's so awesome animals don't like her" isn't a real flaw.

Now I do recognize they did make other attempts to humanize her this episode but it felt forced and contrived. These characters don't have enough depth to really get any kind of good development and with only 12 episodes I guess this is just going to turn into a big fanservice parade.
Apr 13, 2012 6:46 PM

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We got no plot but only some funny events.

Is she the troll of the show?


Medaka was very cute as a puppy, in the end being sad under her desk and moving her tail like that was cute overdose.
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Apr 14, 2012 5:00 AM
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Marius2005 said:
I've really been disappointed with just about every aspect of this series. I haven't read any of the source material but knowing the names involved with this series I was expecting so much more.

The characters are flat and boring. The dialogue is particularly witty or even well that written and the plots have been so generic. This anime has shown me nothing interesting at all.

But my biggest problem with the show so far is Medaka. I hate this kind of flawless genius type of character. They are too inhuman and not relatable at all and Medaka is even worse than usual. She just leaves me feeling cold towards her. And no "she's so awesome animals don't like her" isn't a real flaw.

Now I do recognize they did make other attempts to humanize her this episode but it felt forced and contrived. These characters don't have enough depth to really get any kind of good development and with only 12 episodes I guess this is just going to turn into a big fanservice parade.

Agreed and I have to add that the animation is so bad, I sure hope the animation improves once fights come in for the fans, it's not terrible but I guess i was expecting more, then again we're only 2 episodes in, I'll give it a couple more episodes.
Apr 14, 2012 6:07 AM

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Had a laugh from the recurring gym clothes joke and the twist on the pets was a nice touch. I'm still not warming to any of the characters though so far.
Apr 14, 2012 9:17 AM
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Loved this episode. And Zenkichi is a really good childhood friend. xD
Apr 14, 2012 12:52 PM
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Marius2005 said:

But my biggest problem with the show so far is Medaka. I hate this kind of flawless genius type of character. They are too inhuman and not relatable at all and Medaka is even worse than usual. She just leaves me feeling cold towards her. And no "she's so awesome animals don't like her" isn't a real flaw.

Now I do recognize they did make other attempts to humanize her this episode but it felt forced and contrived. These characters don't have enough depth to really get any kind of good development and with only 12 episodes I guess this is just going to turn into a big fanservice parade.


But that was the whole point of the series: Medaka is surhuman.
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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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On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard?
Apr 14, 2012 3:27 PM

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hihhi funny
Apr 15, 2012 12:58 AM
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one more episode like this and i'll be dropping it for good ...i've had enough Generic Ecchi fanservice ..hell, even the jokes aren't funny ....even the so perfect character of medaka gets on my nerve..like when she caught the runner..so how'd i be watching this ...even the art and the music are so lame and nothing interesting

this one won't get more than 12 episode ...i am sure ..it won't even gather any enough fans...it would end like ao no exorcist..which i blame myself for watching too !
Apr 15, 2012 2:04 AM

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What's with Zenkichi's derpy face before the ED played? QUALITY on the second episode? Oh come on...

And I guess they'll be sticking with all the bouncing and pantsu for Medaka here. For the record, I still don't buy Aki Toyosaki's voice. Still not fitting for Medaka.
At least there was a lot of Shiranui in this episode. Emiri Katou nailed the role well.
And it was enjoyable at least, these first chapters of the manga so I still liked the episode.

So this is just for 12 episodes huh.
Just Unzen then, as should be obvious in the OP.


Agree. You can't even call this Anime "Medaka Box" if they are just going to show 12 episodes. They won't even reach the flask plan where all action begins. Aki Toyosaki's voice is definitely 100% incompatible with Medaka. She is a good seiyuu but this role doesn't just fit her. Did the staff even read the whole Manga? I bet they just read the first chapters and got the impression of Medaka from it.

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I'll just post this again for the people who are still thinking this is a rom-com.



I can only say Fuck the staffs for ruining Medaka Box. One of the Anime's goal is to promote the Manga so that it's sales will increase. A lot of people will buy and read it when they saw the Anime. But in this case they are just trashing Medaka Box's reputation. Damn, I wish somebody will remake Medaka Box. Good director Good Studio and Good Staff. Not trashes.


Agreed on Aki not being compatible with Medaka, in fact i was wondering why they chose her as the VA the whole time while watching the episode
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Apr 15, 2012 7:50 AM

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Ok. Some funny scenes but this ep wasn't so good.
Medaka being jealous was cute *.*
Apr 15, 2012 9:22 AM

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She's so smart she turned stupid!

Indeed. xD

Apr 15, 2012 12:37 PM

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Lmfao I am loving Medaka. So cute when she got jealous, its great to watch the relationship between her and Zenkichi. Gahhhhhh too cute when shes acting like a dog. Lol I can see why she got voted president so easily, that personality.

This better be some wrong info and not actually 12 episode or already have more seasons planned.
Apr 15, 2012 5:42 PM

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love when she appears from behind and does the same pose.
and yes zen you looked bad@$$


Apr 15, 2012 8:51 PM

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She has very nice proportions

I'd droll over it but that'd be awkward
Apr 15, 2012 11:06 PM

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Let me say 4 points.

1. rofled so hard at the part where they asked " why u wearing a jersey inside ur uniform " LOOL

2. both medaka and shiranui has a strand of hair that wiggles. very original

3. the comedy is everlasting.

4. that doggie costume on medaka was so cute ;p
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Apr 16, 2012 12:43 AM

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wakka9ca said:
Marius2005 said:

But my biggest problem with the show so far is Medaka. I hate this kind of flawless genius type of character. They are too inhuman and not relatable at all and Medaka is even worse than usual. She just leaves me feeling cold towards her. And no "she's so awesome animals don't like her" isn't a real flaw.

Now I do recognize they did make other attempts to humanize her this episode but it felt forced and contrived. These characters don't have enough depth to really get any kind of good development and with only 12 episodes I guess this is just going to turn into a big fanservice parade.


But that was the whole point of the series: Medaka is surhuman.



Yeah, I tend to dislike the genius perfect kind of characters to... Not exactly my favorite type but her jealousy was her saving grace for me. When I saw her getting jealous over Zenkichi and Shiranui just messing around I was just like "yeaahhhh!" Don't know why but having the "perfect" girl jealous over her so called "average" normal childhood friend like that took the cake for me. Plus they try to emphasize she can be pretty stupid to actually.. The jealousy factor made me a happy camper though.
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Apr 16, 2012 2:32 AM

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Medaka is a boring Mary Sue who's stupidly perfect at everything. It's just dumb. Having a character excel at everything "just because" is horrible.
Apr 16, 2012 2:34 AM

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Medaka is a boring Mary Sue who's stupidly perfect at everything. It's just dumb. Having a character excel at everything "just because" is horrible.


Oh she has plenty of flaws. Too bad the anime won't get to showcase them all.
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