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| Pretty funny this episode. Hope that the rest of the episode aill be funny as this. |
| haha dat bird :D As expected of KyoAni :) |
| dont know what to make of this first ep. wasnt what i was expecting, but it wasnt bad either. ill just have to let the show continue before i start cementing any thoughts, though |
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| Very cute anime. That bird was annoying has hell though. And the OP and ED are pretty awesome. |
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| Pretty funny and cute first episode though a bit silly, but that's to be expected from this type of anime. I especially like the prospect of Kanna's crush on Tamako, even though it'll probably be an one-sided one like with Fujishima and Iori from Kokoro Connect. It'll still make for some darn cute scenes though :3 Damn, that bird is one hell of a charmer; at least when it comes to making adorable faces. The rest of the time Dera (was that its name?) is just hilarious XD Rabi said: Is the flowershop owner a woman or a man ? She looks like a woman but sounds totally like a man. Pretty sure it's a man, but it's an anime we're talking about, so you never know. |
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| The first episode kinda weird, but fortunately I watch sasami-san earlier so its not that weird lol 3/5 for the episode, hope it will get better |
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| Cute and fun, great, totally what i was expecting. Can't say much. Loved the OP. |
| Glad I picked this up. I usually hate moe, but that was super adorable. The bird creeps me out too. XD Mochizou is adorable. Pretty sure flowershop owner is a guy. Wouldn't be surprising, because this anime seems like it can get really weird. |
| Reeeally cute and fun!! Love is obviously in the air but all the characters are friendly and heart-warming! Definitely can't wait for the next episode! The bird's prince is also interesting.. |
| I can't believe the bird's voice is Kayneth....... |
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| Picked this up because I like mochi and interested to see how a show about mochi would turn out. Well okay, it's not exactly about mochi but close enough. Liked the interactions between characters so far, except the bird. I find him to be quite annoying. Art and animation are nice, although it looks much like K-On. Oh, and the ED is better than the OP in my opinion. Overall it was an okay first episode. |
Rabi said: Is the flowershop owner a woman or a man ? She looks like a woman but sounds totally like a man. Obviously it's male (seen to many gay/trap characters in my life to even pay attention to them anymore). Meddigo said: I really hate that bird. I'll give it another episode just in case it improves, but having the bird just do crazy random stuff is not my cup of tea. That bird just ruined somewhat mediocre plotless gag series to the level of low tier animes (imho it's 2 or 3 in the scale if nothing changes). My hopes was set for Rakisuta with K-on chara design, I feel betrayed now ( `•` o `•` ) |
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| Loved it <3 10/5 |
| Hey. People. I was skimming through the OP and the skipping scene reminded me of Clannad: After Story ED. For example. (fast forward to 0:23 on Tamako video) Clannad: After Story I dunno. Just thought I should point it out. |
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| Chitanda clone. Other than that, I'm enjoying it. Woot woot more Kyoani! |
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| i don't know man, i think this probably could be the most interesting kyoani anime, its surreal weird and hilarious!! Awesome!! i love the shopping district setting and the characters!!! i hope the anime will focus more on the shopping district than the school setting.. i love the color, i love DERA!! omg he's so fabulous, i love the florist, lol i have no idea that she's actually a he!! He doesn't seems like a generic trap tho, she act like a real transexual that we usually see in real life, which is a good thing, haha so far this is 9/10 for me, i hope it will get better wackier and crazier !!! |
| the funny thing is, the ED was the best part of this episode, catchy as all hell. mawaru mawaru recordo its nearly as catchy as azumangas daioh's OP. i hope they can make the rest of the show meet the standard that the ED set also, tamako looks exactly like chitanda in the ED with her hair down. |
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| This is one of those animes where I have no idea why the hell I love it so much, but I do. Tamakos facial reactions are so freaking hilarious. And the seiyuu does an amazing job at sounding pitch perfect believability. 4/5 so far, lets see where the anime goes. |
| I was not very convinced at the beginning of the episode but after a while has become very interesting. Enjoyable. |
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| I like the bird but wth is it?! Looking forward to more though ^^ |
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| cute tamako + moe Anko = WIN pretty decent opening,definitely on my watchlist ^^ And, just what the heck is that bird..... |
| Kyoto Animation...if you find a stash of illegal drugs that reads SHAFT, you have to turn it in to the authorities next time. The girl reminds me of Mugi, and that's not bad, I always wanted her to have more screen time. I can't decide yet if I like the bird or hate it. Not a bad first episode, definitely sparked my interest. 4/5. |
| What is this I don't even... Despite the ridiculous plot this was really entertaining once the introduction was over. I don't know why though, the comedy wasn't that funny imo, instead it gave me a "...wut?" feeling. The OP is decent but I just love the ED, I hope it actually gets released in vinyl quality though... please don't be over-compressed. |
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| It's very cute. The bird is funny and eccentric. Nice ending. So far, my favorite character is Mochizou; he's so cute and the crush he has is so cute c: |
| Well this was certainly original. A bird with an ego, I'm gonna give this a go. xD |
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| Other than the bird, I found this to be very dull. I certainly expected a better start for a KyoAni endeavor. I'll probably watch it to the end but it seems to be a bit disappointing in comparison to other anime of this season. |
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ownosourus said: Rather funny and exciting. Looking forward to seeing more of this. Pangeaa said: Loved the first ep! Hilarious! kevsterr95 said: ILL BUY THAT BIRD Jeison said: Really enjoyable first episode, can't wait to see more. It looks beautiful as expected from KyoAni and the OP/ED are great! Solkiskey said: Didn't expect this, kinda enjoyable too. Will stick with it. |
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| I feel like this show is going to be one of my favorites! I FREAKING LOVE THIS ART STYLE SO MUCH!!!!! Everythime Kyoto animation does something my heart melts al ittle inside. The bird is so funny too xD |
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| Lol well it was pretty fun The bird is just so weird... I thought it was a chicken before seeing the ep... ^^' |
| Interesting start to the series. Looking forward to see how the ride goes over the next 3 months. |
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| KyoAni just loves to show the moe down our throats. I've enjoyed their works in the past but it can only work for so long. |
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| That was a really strong introductory episode, as it skillfully wove an abundance of characters into the established narrative, while rarely faltering into a lack of compelling focus. As such, the seemingly mundane, but very enjoyable, developments throughout were exceptionally well-paced. The market is superbly atmospheric, riddled with a plethora of subtleties that directly assist in capturing the immense liveliness of the setting, which, in itself, is excellent, since it nicely differentiates itself from the school setting that KyoAni typically adheres to. Of course, the actual narrative is rather straightforward, but there are several complexities and lingering mysteries that allow it to be suitably intriguing. Though lacking characterization, Tamako is a really likable protagonist, since she possesses a thoroughly endearing personality, illustrated most noticeably by her numerous and relatively affectionate interactions with nearly every character that appeared. Mochizou, though not nearly as interesting as Tamako, is a pretty good character as well, so I’m hoping that, if he’s to be prevalent throughout the remainder of the narrative, he’ll actually be developed in a substantial manner, rather than isolated to some tangential worth, marked by intermittent appearances of an insignificant nature. Of course, the most likely and potentially most satisfying direction to take his character would be a methodical focus on the development of his foreshadowed romantic interest in Tamako. Dera’s antics were surprisingly hilarious throughout, as I initially expected him to be one of the worst and most insufferable characters. Thankfully though, his involvement only elevated the effectiveness of the comedy. However, I’m not entirely certain that this peculiarity will manage to remain consistently enjoyable, since, though highly effective throughout this episode, it did occasionally linger on the vague precipice of irritation. The narrative, though satisfyingly established, is rather simplistic and quite indistinct. However, that’s not necessarily a significant flaw here, or, at the very least, it hasn’t yet appeared to be one, since the element that seems to be most essential to the quality of the show is the wonderfully enjoyable and compelling interactions among the excellently differentiated characters. Of course, as the story progresses, I would greatly prefer the narrative to be increasingly suffused with a complex depth, rather than perpetually maintaining it’s cheerfully straightforward origins. Though it’s very subtly foreshadowed, I’m really hoping that some form of a thinly veiled romantic triangle won’t be filtered into the narrative as the story progresses, since it will likely be detrimental to my enjoyment of the show, as, above all, the prince doesn’t seem to be even marginally integral to the story‘s development, aside from his worth as the eventual romantic interest for what I assume will be one of the characters that has already been introduced. It would be quite disappointing if a romance is included solely in order for the ancillary prince to succeed in establishing a romantic relationship with Tamako, when, by the time he does appear, if at all, Mochizou will have likely been developed in a far more significant fashion. As such, I’m hoping and expecting that the girl Dera is searching for will be one of Tamako’s friends, as the alternative is far too predictable and needlessly conventional. The subdued direction was consistently fantastic, as it deftly balanced a plethora of characters and their individual introductions, as well as showcasing a particularly nuanced delicacy within the framing of several moments, in which it deftly accentuated an abundance of subtleties within the immensely engaging interactions between characters. It also complemented the distinctly surrealistic nature of the show and, in turn, it’s comedic aspects. As such, the humor, for the most part, really worked in establishing the lighthearted atmosphere that pervaded throughout this episode. Musically, this episode was wonderfully complementary, as each selection seemed perfectly suited for the moment it accompanied. The OP is pretty great, due largely to it’s superbly energetic style. Though the song is quite nice on it’s own, the ED particularly excels with it’s exceedingly naturalistic imagery. Visually, this episode was spectacular and wonderfully energetic, and, similar to Hyouka, the artistic elements are exceedingly superb, displaying a tendency for striking imagery. The background art, in particular, was exceptionally detailed, depicted most thoroughly by the numerous exterior shots within the market. The vibrant aesthetic really illuminated the details within the many disparate environments. As such, the colorful artistry is one of the most effective aspects of the show, as it thoroughly accentuated the inherent liveliness within the setting. The animation was terrific throughout, as it was skillfully able to illustrate an abundance of complexities within a plethora of exaggerated movements and nearly imperceptible flourishes of emotive expressions. This, of course, has always been one of KyoAni’s strengths, but, even so, this element rarely failed to amaze. All in all, Tamako Market is one of the most promising shows of the season, as it possesses immense potential, particularly with it’s character interactions and their eventual development. As such, though not exactly saying much given the thoroughly weak competition, this will very likely to be my favorite show of the season, as long as it satisfyingly develops the narrative and characters as the story progresses. For a wholly original premise, KyoAni certainly appears to be meticulously constructing nearly every element of the show, and, so far, this masterful execution is comprehensively impressive. |
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| The whole bird thing and small market place seem to give a slightly different environment than the usual school moe slice of life so maybe it won't be boring. At least for now we have a different setting than a school. Lets hope the moe antics won't be the same old Kyoani K-on stuff. ahneeme said: SurferDude said: Another KyoAni anime that looks like K-On... -__________- get used to it because KyoAni is never letting go of that animation style Why? Isn't it time they try something different? On the other hand otaku's love it so easy money, yeah i guess i know why. |
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| Targeted towards a younger Audience, but I still like it despite the phat bird I like their focus on the market/mall already Hope Tamako doesn't copy Yui's treats 1:1 |
| Well...that was an interesting experience... Will keep watching. Only because of the bird. |
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| Tamako Market seemed so good, so I decided to see the first episode. It seemed pretty good at first, but now...it feels so...no, not boring, but, just...normal and casual. This looks like something I'd watch when I have nothing on my hands to do, or something to entertain me when I'm drawing. |
| I expected the cute characters, but not such a unique quirky interesting bird, which was surprisingly really entertaining and funny. I think I'm going to love this show a lot more compared to K-ON! and Kokoro Connect, etc, which I have on hold for various reasons, they didn't always catch my attention as much as this show has. Love the opening, love the ending, love everything so far<3 |
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| Enjoyed the first episode! The bird is funny and I like the whole market setting. Should be a good watch, hopefully. |
| Wait, what? Why is everyone OK with the fact that the bird can talk? Why is the florist an obvious drag queen? Why did a projection come out of the talking bird's eyes? Lol, I guess it's better just to "roll with it". |
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