A Certain Magical Index (light novel)
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kuroshiroi said: This show sure is interesting and I stick with my earlier catchphrase: "Shana for grownups." This actually looks much better than Shana so I'm definately watching till the end. i fail to see how Shana is 'kiddy' >_> great episode, awesome action, animation and music <3 cant wait for more |
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| The battle was awwwsome =D Animation at its best This is getting very interesting |
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kuroshiroi said: This show sure is interesting and I stick with my earlier catchphrase: "Shana for grownups." This actually looks much better than Shana so I'm definately watching till the end. Lol, this show is just as "kiddy" as SnS is. In fact, SnS was even darker at the beginning than this show. |
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Veronin said: Is that a good thing? I always found that the underlying plot of SnS offended my logic. Not that it didn't make sense, and the first few eps were good, but no suspension of disbelief would allow me to subconsciously accept someone simply didn't exist anymore.kuroshiroi said: This show sure is interesting and I stick with my earlier catchphrase: "Shana for grownups." This actually looks much better than Shana so I'm definately watching till the end. Lol, this show is just as "kiddy" as SnS is. In fact, SnS was even darker at the beginning than this show. TAMnI isn't dark right from the beginning, so the story will be able to progress in a much more natural fashion. |
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| If Index is for adults, Shana is for teenagers. Not kids... This was just a catchphrase and as we all know, catchphrases are often stone-cold lies :) Facts to support my catchphrase
I'd like to hear some facts on why Shana is not for kids, please :) |
kuroshiroi said: I'd like to hear some facts on why Shana is not for kids, please :) Well for one, SnS is a seinen and is meant to appeal to an older audience than shounen. It's darker, the whole torch aspect of the show is not something that most kids would enjoy. Overall, it's a pretty dark show, and it's definitely not kiddy, nor is it exactly on the same level as something like Evangelion either, but it is definitely a lot more mature than most shounen. I'd say SnS is something that was probably aimed at 15-30 year olds. It has its light hearted aspects, but overall, it's not a kiddy show. Same goes for this show, they're both not meant to appeal to little children. Also, I know I'm lacking more evidence, but I'm too lazy right now =P . Still, I don't really see how it can be considered a kiddy show. |
VeroninOct 13, 2008 6:37 AM
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| the artwork kinda reminded me of bleach... anyone aware of that? well, the eyes is more attractive though |
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| Holy fucking shit, this episode kicked some MAJOR ass. The animation was simply amazing, the music was great and I gotta say, I absolutely loved the punch scene. I'm having a hard time choosing the best show of the season, this or Clannad: AS. They're pretty damn close to eachother in awesomeness. |
| loving it so far. the fight was intense and well done. i like the pacing also. i havnt read the manga yet but i like the pacing. they can slow it down a little and it would still be good. i wonder if touma will be able to develop his cancelling god arm to do other things. |
kuroshiroi said: If Index is for adults, Shana is for teenagers. Not kids... This was just a catchphrase and as we all know, catchphrases are often stone-cold lies :) Facts to support my catchphrase
I'd like to hear some facts on why Shana is not for kids, please :) For the love triangle I can really foresee the psychic girl from the first eps, Index and the guy. Well tough I'm a Shana fan I must admit that this show look a bit more mature but don't be fooled by only 2 eps, it can always turn into something less mature. Shana at start was way darker than Index and way mature, it's not because a character is whiny that it's for kid. Yep To aru majutsu no index and Ef ~ A tales of melodies are the two best show this season for me. |
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| I looked up the phrase "omfg incredible EPIC SHIT" in the vocabulary, and the title of this show came up. I mean goddammit this episode was huge or what?! Amazing fight, gorgeous animation, superb music, great characters (smoking-drinking bunny ftw!!), and I love it how they show the negative aspects of the godhand(tm). Oh and can't get enough of that OP! I said it once, I'll say it a few more times: BEST SHOW THIS SEASON! Pure awesomeness! 10/10 so far. Ehh, I gonna get some pills to chill down.. |
cyruz said: I love this. Animation was great, the fight looked really good. I can't wait for more. The loli teacher makes me crack up everytime she's on screen, so moe. seconded everything there. sensei was just unbearably moe in that bunny pajamas >3< |
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noelhoi said: cyruz said: I love this. Animation was great, the fight looked really good. I can't wait for more. The loli teacher makes me crack up everytime she's on screen, so moe. seconded everything there. sensei was just unbearably moe in that bunny pajamas >3< who just happens to be a chain smoker and an alcoholic all at the same time. :D |
| Awesome, love all the red haired prettysexiness =3 The fight was amazing, even though i totally didnt expect Touma to come up with something this smart XD |
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| God, I will watch the rest of this series simply for the drinking and smoking loli teacher in bunny pajamas. Fuck. Yes. Do want. |
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| THIS. SHOW. IS. EPIC. - epic fight(although that punch in the end was a bit of a let down. dude, you just dodged his first punch easily :| why get knocked out by his second?!) - epic loli. loli teacher smoking and drinking beer is epic. - index reciting lines from books right off the bat is epic @_@ - hot girl with katana and hot legs is hot. - as for the love triangle, i foresee a tsundere air with misaka so she might be part of that triangle(not that i'd want a love triangle or even a love story to begin with. but if they can pull it off, why not? :P) - no whiny weaksauce male lead. he does whine about his powers, but he does something about it(although that could be said with yuuji too...but still) in any case. EPIC SHOW IS EPIC. |
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Eternal_Blaze said: Great episode. Maybe I should start reading the manga... Now I'm glad I actually decided to give this one a try. Same here, wasn't expecting much from this series. Really good so far. |
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| GOLDEN episode. It was really great. The loli teacher is a bit annoying but still, great. |
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YumeNoTsuzuki said: Well, we've already seen that he's quite a bit more reliable than your typical protagonist-in-the-first-few-eps...The fight was amazing, even though i totally didnt expect Touma to come up with something this smart XD corroded said: ... and unlike Yuuji, Touma manages hold his own in battle by episode 2, rather than episode 15+.- no whiny weaksauce male lead. he does whine about his powers, but he does something about it(although that could be said with yuuji too...but still) [bored, thus lurking] |
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| awesome. easily, one of the best anime this season. the animation was really fluid, the art was awesome, and the fighting/fire scenes were superb. the action was so good, my pc wasn't able to keep up with it, and lagged for a lot of scenes. JC staff is doing a really good job on this one. it also gives me some shana feelings. now, that's the way action scenes should be done. the guy had a badass look on his face right before punching Styl magnus innocentus looked awesome i smiled at the loli teacher being so viscious index was interesting this episode though. it really makes me wonder how things will play out. and i also wonder how the guy's hand will become more useful other than dispelling stuff... cannot wait till necessarius. |
TsundereRicOct 13, 2008 2:23 PM
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| this the best anime so far this season!! |
Veronin said: Someone pointed out the whole "simply dissapearing" thing as something that brought the SnS experience down but think of it this way. Isn't the dissapearing from existence thing more disturbing to the victim (and the watcher)? People who were "eaten" in SnS didn't die to be mourned by their loved ones. They simply ceased to be, like they never existed at all. No one would cry for them, honor them, curse them. Nothing...they just didn't exist in the world. kuroshiroi said: I'd like to hear some facts on why Shana is not for kids, please :) Well for one, SnS is a seinen and is meant to appeal to an older audience than shounen. It's darker, the whole torch aspect of the show is not something that most kids would enjoy. Overall, it's a pretty dark show, and it's definitely not kiddy, nor is it exactly on the same level as something like Evangelion either, but it is definitely a lot more mature than most shounen. I'd say SnS is something that was probably aimed at 15-30 year olds. It has its light hearted aspects, but overall, it's not a kiddy show. Same goes for this show, they're both not meant to appeal to little children. Also, I know I'm lacking more evidence, but I'm too lazy right now =P . Still, I don't really see how it can be considered a kiddy show. I think this presented a far more darker ambience to the show, as the main character struggled to accept the fact he would "dissapear" one day, like he never really existed. Sadly this was later toned down in favor of mindless action and stupid love triangles. Not to mention, the anime completely shattered the notion by turning Yuuji into a Deux Ex Machina who could fix everything and everyone who were killed as long as they were inside of those time freeze things. |
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| Leon-Gun and everybody else that mentioned the ceasing to exist aspect of SnS: That was indeed pretty grim so I guess SnS is really for adults. They sure stopped mentioning it though in season 2. So... SnS1 for adults, SnS2 for kids? ;) |
| Excellent episode, definitely proving to be the best show of the season so far. Loli-teacher was neat, habits no so much so but the bunny outfit just made me smile. Reminded me of the cat-sleepwear in Moetan. Just hope Index is better soon so we can have more of the moe moments practically promised from the first ep. Oh, and fire-guy was cool. Name was a bit odd, but I've gotten well used to that out of anime. Just remember, folks: it could always be worse. At least it pretends to be unique. |
 "A magical girl does not -make- love, a magical girl -is- love." |
pirates01 said: Its following the manga a bit fast... I rather think this is based after the Index light novel. Cool fight by the way. And interesting stuff as well. |
kuroshiroi said: So... SnS1 for adults, SnS2 for kids? ;) Agree tough I still liked both season of SnS a lot And yep Index is based off a light novel and not a manga... It's funny how lot of people think that most show are done from manga when it's the other way around, only a little number of show are based on a manga. |
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corroded said: THIS. SHOW. IS. EPIC. - epic fight(although that punch in the end was a bit of a let down. dude, you just dodged his first punch easily :| why get knocked out by his second?!) - epic loli. loli teacher smoking and drinking beer is epic. - index reciting lines from books right off the bat is epic @_@ - hot girl with katana and hot legs is hot. - as for the love triangle, i foresee a tsundere air with misaka so she might be part of that triangle(not that i'd want a love triangle or even a love story to begin with. but if they can pull it off, why not? :P) - no whiny weaksauce male lead. he does whine about his powers, but he does something about it(although that could be said with yuuji too...but still) GOT TO ADMIT I LOVE YOUR COMMENTS AND STYLE OF THEM! LOLI TEACHER------>SMOKING AND DRINKING A LOT.........EPIC, EPIC AND EPIC! in any case. EPIC SHOW IS EPIC. |
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| I quite enjoyed this episode. The fight was well done. lol'd at the teacher. "Do you like women who smoke?" And then those pajamas... I think that Touma tends to focus too much on the disadvantages of his power (though I can't blame him, what with the bad luck). Sure, he can't help with magic, but at least he can fight. |
| A very nice fight, and a good strategy by touma. Touma reminds me of Kuzumi from Mx0. |
| That fight was great, Especially that fire spirit. The thing he said after he defeated him was awesome, "If you won't follow them to the depths of hell then drag them out from it" |
Edgard2Oct 14, 2008 2:46 AM
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maxime1007 said: Yes, I definatel agree here. People complain for the wrong reasons. Complaining that it isn't following an "adaptation" of the original works is a folly. Now, complaining about not following the light novel (like in the case of Zero no Tsukaima) is a more fair point to bitch about. Either way, adaptations are not meant to follow the original works 100%. I'm okay with the anime doing things it's own way, as long as the main plot isn't butchered.kuroshiroi said: So... SnS1 for adults, SnS2 for kids? ;) Agree tough I still liked both season of SnS a lot And yep Index is based off a light novel and not a manga... It's funny how lot of people think that most show are done from manga when it's the other way around, only a little number of show are based on a manga. As for the SnS thing... I'd say SnS 1 is for teenagers and young adults who like grim subjects and lots of action along with some tsundere love triangles. Now SnS 2 failed to appeal to anyone but the tsundere loving side. But I guess that's what happens when you run out of material (since they can't move on to the last arc until the last few light novels come out). |
Leon-GunOct 14, 2008 10:03 AM
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| Its nice that the male lead isn't wimpy for a change~ ...but Touma should really use a weapon. |
Leon-Gun said: I didn't have a problem with that. I believed that happened, but I simply could not 'comprehend' it. Having surprisingly little impact on the story, I just ignored it.Someone pointed out the whole "simply dissapearing" thing as something that brought the SnS experience down but think of it this way. Isn't the dissapearing from existence thing more disturbing to the victim (and the watcher)? People who were "eaten" in SnS didn't die to be mourned by their loved ones. They simply ceased to be, like they never existed at all. No one would cry for them, honor them, curse them. Nothing...they just didn't exist in the world. Ugh, what are we talking about here again? SnS or TAMnI? |
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| I'm so glad I picked this up. Very good episode. Maybe Touma will learn how to control his ability later on. Index is awesome. |
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Leon-Gun said: Veronin said: Someone pointed out the whole "simply dissapearing" thing as something that brought the SnS experience down but think of it this way. Isn't the dissapearing from existence thing more disturbing to the victim (and the watcher)? People who were "eaten" in SnS didn't die to be mourned by their loved ones. They simply ceased to be, like they never existed at all. No one would cry for them, honor them, curse them. Nothing...they just didn't exist in the world. kuroshiroi said: I'd like to hear some facts on why Shana is not for kids, please :) Well for one, SnS is a seinen and is meant to appeal to an older audience than shounen. It's darker, the whole torch aspect of the show is not something that most kids would enjoy. Overall, it's a pretty dark show, and it's definitely not kiddy, nor is it exactly on the same level as something like Evangelion either, but it is definitely a lot more mature than most shounen. I'd say SnS is something that was probably aimed at 15-30 year olds. It has its light hearted aspects, but overall, it's not a kiddy show. Same goes for this show, they're both not meant to appeal to little children. Also, I know I'm lacking more evidence, but I'm too lazy right now =P . Still, I don't really see how it can be considered a kiddy show. I think this presented a far more darker ambience to the show, as the main character struggled to accept the fact he would "dissapear" one day, like he never really existed. Sadly this was later toned down in favor of mindless action and stupid love triangles. Not to mention, the anime completely shattered the notion by turning Yuuji into a Deux Ex Machina who could fix everything and everyone who were killed as long as they were inside of those time freeze things. Yeah, it definitely was pretty damn dark at the beginning, but the second season ruined that, considering half of it was about a silly love triangle. The second season didn't have that dark or depressing mood that the first season had, it was mainly some moe crap harem gone wrong. Less love triangle stuff and more action from the third season would be great. Also, I will be pissed if they pull another "Oh, what's that, I didn't hear you admit that you love me" when season 3 starts, like last time. Shows like these are MUCH better when they're more serious. Hoping all goes well with this show and it doesn't turn into another SnS second season. So far, all looks good. I have high hopes for this show. |
VeroninOct 14, 2008 1:13 PM
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| The second season of SnS didn't feel so good because there was alot of filler material [all of the Konoe Fumina stuff], and another anime-original ending arc that wasn't as good as season 1's...at the time, I didn't like how JC Staff was deviating from some of the most epic material in the novels. Looking at it now though, its obvious that it was a good idea to leave it be so that the third season can be focused on the final arc [assuming that the novels will end soon]... So rather than being let down too much by season's 2's fillers, I'd rather see it as preparing for a really good 3rd season...hehe~ |
| I'm more interested in this series rather than SnS. SnS battle scenes aren't that special for me. It's like firing all bullets randomly, I think that's the best way I can describe SnS battle scenes. I hope this series is more of mind games rather than brute force. Well, looking forward to the series' progression. |
| Anyone know where i can find doujinshi's of the girl that uses electricity? I'd like to Rail my Gun up her Rail ramp |
| actually when i think about it, the battle was a bit boring and the clue with the sprinklers was lame, but hey, while watching i'm all excited about the graphics, so for now im gonna keep watching this. |
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| The battle was good and there is a lil' sense of humours?...xD Poor Index!!...T_T |
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| awesome fight. wow lots of drama and action! TONS of characters as well. its really cute, i love the developing romance!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| Animation was great and remarkable! That fight scene was awesome! I lol'd at the sensei's bad habit of smoking and alcohol even though, she is loli. I can't wait to watch the next epiosde! |
| I agree to the main opinion here in case of animation and moe-factor. That alone makes me giving this episode 5/5. But as someone already mentioned, the fighting scene was a bit long. In addition to that, personally I had a hard time recognizing our hero from the first episode. Where is the rather clumsy, unfortunate and ironic guy? From my point of view his punch at Magnus shouldnt have succeeded so well. It would have been more like him if he missed (right hand remember?), slipped, and somehow knock out Magnus by accident. :p |
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| Lol sensei-chan drinks and smokes. |
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| I hope Touma has also some skills except his right hand - martial arts would suit him since he can't use magic or ... |
| Oh yay, A mention of Runic!:D I thought her injuries looked severe.D: And loli is just getting more win with every episode.:O Now from teaching to chain smoking and beer drinking. heeeeeeeeeeeeeh...*drool* *relaxed face* Soooo dreeeamy. Yeah..I've forgotten what else I was going to say. Too fixated on the loli. She just shot up in my book from 7/10 to OVER 9000!!!! Where's her club so I can go join it? |
ukonkiviOct 20, 2008 11:12 PM
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| This episode was awesome. I'm starting to really get into this series now. |
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| Another excellent episode ! This anime is starting beautifully. The fight was really excellent, Touma was really cool and scary when he came back. But i didn't expect he would go see the loli sensei to help Index^^ |
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