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| That was...........Awesome.....i think. |
fuck everything and rumble |
| so i'm confused... what part of this entire episode gave off a yugioh vibe? other than the word "card" being used, which is an ATM card might i add. not trolling, just seeing the specks of "yugioh" throughout this discussion got me wondering. |
| I love the Fukumoto-tier unimportant side characters. |
| Alright, they fixed the horriblerific animation. Though I still find the art questionable, at best. I bet this'll turn out to be on the top 2-3 of this season. It's too bad the only notable seiyuu is Tomatsu Haruka. I totally approve of both OP/ED though, btw. And I lol'd at the "goat servant". Or whatever he was. |
| Protip: I don't really check the forums anymore, so if you want something, take it on my profile. Is it time for my long-awaited return to the forums? щ(ﾟДﾟщ) Nope™, probably not. |
| Whoa. My hype for this since the announcement of this show was really paid off by the 1st ep. Everything really caught my eye including the OP and ED. Liked the Pinkhaired Hat guy. Definitely following this. |
| as its said on the first episode conflicting interest i mean they will give you money but in return youll surrender your future, but people wants money for them to control and secure their future lol not surrender it XD |
| Honestly I almost stopped watching after the first 3 minutes. But they really picked it up and I cant wait for the next ep! Looks like it will be a pretty interesting anime |
| interesting first ep. |
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| I love it! Everything was really interesting and weird. Also, Masasaki was awesome in the whole episode and Kimimaro too. Plus, nice OP & ED. |
| It really was amazing, as many others said. The idea is quite original and even though I'm usually not into shows with card game themes, this has catched my interest. Masakaki is truly awesome and kinda creepy, wich does make him seem like Break Xerxes and well, who doesn't love Break? Also, Sakurai Takahiro is voicing him! I hope he has a big role, it would definitely be enjoyable to watch him. |
| Felt like money and intelligence from bakuman iq is important and gained by money here it is like money is important gained by fighting? ^_^ 9/10 |
TweeApr 15, 2011 3:07 AM
| That was cool. The taxi drivers were quite cool too. |
| Umm, what? What I expected was more realistic series on money and business, but now it is about superhuman-psychic battle anime? I really don't know if I can buy that. Let's hope it does better in next episode. For now, it is just one big mess. |
| hum...it was so weird and confusing... and somehow a bit creepy. But it definitely is not cliché... i still dunno what i think of it, so im gonna wait for next ep... |
ワンダーランド花 ♥ |
| Nice new card game + psychological anime ^ ^ |
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ringoo4 said: For now, it is just one big mess. It's only to be expected. We're only 1 episode in and considering what type of story this is, I wouldn't expect a massive amount of information till later in the show. I personally liked the first episode. We have a decent/good protagonist and Nakamura's direction is almost as good as ever. |
Urufuzu_reinApr 15, 2011 5:26 AM
| "This Forest isn't going to reveal all its secrets for the likes of you." |
| Interesting, to say the least. Probably one of my favourites this season. |
| Love from first sight, definitely! I am impressed right now. Loved the direction and the music. Episode - 5/5 Anime from the first ep. - 8/10 |
| Interesting, to say the least. Definitely a watch for me. EDIT: Wtf I posted this through MAL Updater and somebody said exact same thing a few posts above ._>. |
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| OMG! I don't think I'll be able to wait a week for each episode of this. This first episode was amazing in almost every way. 5/5 Definitely one of my highest priority shows for this season. |
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| Great start, hooked from the beginning. Nakamura stays close to Mononoke in terms of direction (visual overload) and it's nice to see he brought Sakurai Takahiro (the medicine seller from Mononoke) with him as Masakaki. |
| Ara ara. |
| A series about money and investments eh? Pretty original, but pretty hard to follow as well! o.o So you'll have to give up your future in return for unlimited money. Looks like you don't even have a choice once you're "chosen" anyway! I guess I'll give it a chance. OP and ED are nice as well. All sorts of currency came along in the OP. |
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| The start reminded me of Yu Gi Oh. CHILDREN'S CARD GAMES |
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| Its promising .... and i bet this will be 26 episode long xD |
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| that was quite interesting, very unusual. |
| LOVE IT. Plus I heard the OP song before the anime started in NICO touches the walls' newest album - when I found out it was this anime's OP theme I was so happy as its my favourite song on the album. |
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| I did feel the Higashi no Eden vibe... |
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| This seems really good. It is a definite watch for now :D |
| Very interesting, but the first fight in the "C wolrd" was very confusing... Need moar D: |
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| Very interesting first ep, Masakaki owns faces\o/ I hope the series'll be just as enjoyable as this first ep, if so, it'll kick ass. |
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| Living in a country on the brink of financial collapse (Portugal), I can relate. I had some expectations for this, and it didn't let me down. |
"Tonight, I sit in the eye of the storm. As fire boils around me, I press forward, winds and lightning lashing my wings. I am no match for what I face. Yet I will not back down, and though fear may place it's stranglehold on my heart, courage will see me through. With tears in my eyes, I hit full throttle. My engines become an inferno, and my weapons light up, awaiting my command. If I die tonight, I will do so fighting for everything I believe in."  |
| Two words - Willy Wonka! |
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| This was the only anime I really wanted to watch this season and it didn't disappoint me. Not yet at least. I wonder what kind of character Mashu will be. |
| Ah so that's it. I thought Masakaki resembles someone and it's kinda Willy Wonkish. LOL This looks promising. The intro was so hype though I'm curious how the game is played. My only gripe is the love interest. There's many reasons a story can begin from. Oh well, I'm just hoping it will be better than Higashi no Eden in that area. Execution of love stories/interests in Durarara feel more natural to me than in Higashi no Eden. |
| Incredible plot and mystery, looks like this anime could be worth watching !! |
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| Pretty interesting first episode. So far the plot seems intriguing. I like the art-style & the music is nice as well. Oh, and yeah, the OP & ED are great, especially ED<3 |
| Wow, that was episode one and im already begging for the next episode. You could not have started an Anime better! I want episode 2 now!!! Can't wait till next Friday. |
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| Fantastic first episode, Nakamura is a really good director, the main character is excellent and the concept is great too. So much potential there ! I'm amazed at the number of great shows this season (I expected it though), far more than in any season these last two or three years. |
 In every age, in every place, the deeds of men remain the same. |
| This was a good episode. I really liked Masakaki..he's a pretty interesting character, as well as everyone else. The anime looks pretty interesting as well. |
I am a sucker for romance!!!! ] |
| A bit like Eden of the East... not exactly in story of course, but the feeling's there. |
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| Freaking awesome. Very excited about this anime so let's see: The beginning was fairly good. The "battle" foreshadowed a bit of how the financial District systems work but the strange focus on money was really intriguing. But THEN! That whole part with that Masakaki slowing baiting the protagonist into joining the fray was just so exciting! My tension was so high when it ended. If they keep this up, this is gonna be awesome. I am really happy that there was such promising anime in this season.. I couldn't wait to watch the next episode of. Now to the part where it hurt me, That part where Hanabi reveals her boyfriend to the viewers and how HARSH THE REALITY IS :( :(... I wonder if she really is going out with the guy just because of his money? What will happen to her and the protagonist? I can't wait to know about that part. |
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stickymochi said: A bit like Eden of the East... not exactly in story of course, but the feeling's there. Well both are noitaminA works so it ought to have their touch. |
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| Hmm... i really don't know what to think of it. Certainly not very typical but with a show like this i have to see more development to form an opinion. Not a bad start but as it is, it can develop to a masterpiece or complete crap. I like the artwork though. It seems quite nice. Btw can anyone give me one of those cards? I'm broke. |
| Dropped. |
| I've just finished Eden of the East (and I loved it), it's true that it feel a bit similar. Anyway, does somebody noticed that thing in the ED? : "ED sequence of noitamina 26th episode..." I know what is noitamina, but I can't understand the meaning of this sentence... |
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