Forum SettingsEpisode Information
Forums
Sweetness and Lightning
Available on Manga Store
New
What did you think of this episode?
DO NOT discuss the source material beyond this episode. If you want to discuss future events or theories, please use separate threads.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
Pages (7) « First ... « 2 3 [4] 5 6 » ... Last »
Jul 5, 2016 10:00 AM

Offline
May 2014
21059
Anyone else getting Barakmon vibes? :P

Regardless, really enjoyable first episode. So fucking cute! ;w;
Jul 5, 2016 10:04 AM

Offline
Jan 2016
42
going in with no information, gotta say i really liked the first episode. very focused, well presented, emotional - and Cute!
Jul 5, 2016 10:54 AM

Offline
Jun 2015
49
Since the mom died at such a young age, I think the cause of her death is that she either had a car accident or contracted some sort of terminal illness. I don't know, it's just my assumption.
Jul 5, 2016 11:34 AM

Offline
Nov 2013
20821
Absolutely sweet! I like the characters already, especially Kotori. Her eating riceballs and crying was adorable. After Flying Witch of last season this will be my weekly dose of SoL.
You're a louse, Roger Smith. - R. Dorothy Wayneright
This is my fight! No Senpai, this is our fight! - Kojou Akatsuki & Yukina Himeragi
Jul 5, 2016 12:24 PM

Offline
Jun 2010
31
Why dont they just use naru's VA??
Watching Hina's va act a cheerful toward lunatic kid feels so awkward
Jul 5, 2016 12:30 PM

Offline
Jun 2012
851
Very sweet episode, reminded me of times i spent with my late father.
Jul 5, 2016 1:22 PM
Offline
Oct 2015
25
I thought it was really cute, def gonna keep watching this
Jul 5, 2016 1:32 PM

Offline
Dec 2014
1334
Temmie said:
Anyone else getting Barakmon vibes? :P



*raises hand* Me!
Jul 5, 2016 1:33 PM
Offline
Mar 2016
1481
I wonder if there will be a possible Kotori X Kohei romance, besides, she'll make a good step mom for Tsumugi?
Jul 5, 2016 2:24 PM

Offline
Apr 2013
1286
Fantastic first episode
Jul 5, 2016 3:05 PM

Offline
Aug 2012
37
All I can hear is Okazaki Tomoya as the Kouhei and Ononoki Yotsugi as Kotori...
Jul 5, 2016 3:12 PM

Offline
Nov 2015
2364
Kawaiiiiii!!! This episode was extremely cute!

Jul 5, 2016 3:16 PM
Offline
Sep 2015
21
How good was it? it was thiiiiiiiiiiiiis good! Look! Thiiiiiiiiis Good!
You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain
-Harvey Dent
Jul 5, 2016 3:34 PM

Offline
Jul 2014
199
Only thing missing is a romance tag
Jul 5, 2016 3:44 PM

Offline
Jan 2016
1694
jesus it's just food calm tf down
Jul 5, 2016 3:45 PM

Offline
Jun 2014
155
Amazing first episode. It managed to be extremely cute, but there was always an air of melancholy after you find out about his wife. Seeing the dad cry at the end there almost brought me to tears.

Jul 5, 2016 4:13 PM

Offline
Dec 2011
6101
As soon as I saw the picture of the mother... I just know that this will be a feels anime. And I was correct. I didn't expect to get this much feels in one episode.
Signature removed. Please follow the signature rules, as defined in the Site & Forum Guidelines.
Jul 5, 2016 4:19 PM

Offline
May 2008
4064
I am surprised by this series i did not expect it to be at this level of feels that soon..
The pace of the episode was good and right on. That moment when he asked his Daughter if the rice was good and her answer was..... i got no words to describe how awesome that was..

..wow Both the OP and ED were great.
Jul 5, 2016 4:20 PM
Offline
Feb 2012
14
i think the feels hit me way more than it should have, for a first episode lol.
Jul 5, 2016 4:30 PM

Offline
May 2012
2921
Mr_Shnb said:
jesus it's just food calm tf down


I think it's more about what symbolizes though, and in this case, love—or rather, the familial bond they once had before she passed away. When the mother was around, they'd eat together as a family, but since she's gone, it doesn't really seem like that's the case anymore. It was shown that Kouhei had just given up on cooking since he sucked and bought nothing but take out since then and hadn't bothered to eat together with her. It also looked like Kouhei did care for Tsumugi, but he wasn't exactly there for her. Tsumugi also said something along the lines like "It's been a long time we've ate together" or whatever. Besides, I think most people would rather a good home cook meal than some take-out food, or maybe that's just me.

Or... maybe I'm just assuming way too damn much since I haven't even read the manga LOL

Jul 5, 2016 4:31 PM
Offline
Aug 2013
240
This was so cute and sad at the same time. I've been looking forward to this anime ever since I heard about it like 2 weeks ago, and was not disappointed. I hope it stays this good throughout.
Jul 5, 2016 4:55 PM

Offline
Jun 2013
6123
Olem said:
Mr_Shnb said:
jesus it's just food calm tf down


I think it's more about what symbolizes though, and in this case, love—or rather, the familial bond they once had before she passed away. When the mother was around, they'd eat together as a family, but since she's gone, it doesn't really seem like that's the case anymore. It was shown that Kouhei had just given up on cooking since he sucked and bought nothing but take out since then and hadn't bothered to eat together with her. It also looked like Kouhei did care for Tsumugi, but he wasn't exactly there for her. Tsumugi also said something along the lines like "It's been a long time we've ate together" or whatever. Besides, I think most people would rather a good home cook meal than some take-out food, or maybe that's just me.

Or... maybe I'm just assuming way too damn much since I haven't even read the manga LOL

As a manga reader, you're absolutely correct in your assumption.
Jul 5, 2016 5:34 PM

Offline
Aug 2013
733
Nice first episode. Though I would say it was a combination of Barakamon and Usagi Drop but without as much subtlety. The cuteness factor of his daughter was a bit too overstated for my liking.
Jul 5, 2016 5:41 PM

Offline
Jun 2010
124
Welp got diabetes from this show. The little kid is so sweet my blood turns into sugar. I just know that the father daughter bitters sweet moments of this slice of life show will be great. Getting ready for the feels train on the feels station.
Jul 5, 2016 5:48 PM
Offline
Jan 2014
304
This show is cute af, I cant wait for the next episode!
Jul 5, 2016 7:05 PM

Offline
Jul 2015
1910
Ohhhhhhh now this was one I was excited for. And it was just how I expected it to be. Feels everywhere, cute stuff all around, and sugar. Lots and lots of sugar from everything, from start to finish. This is gonna be such an emotional and sweet ride.
A Wild and Small Otaku has Appeared!
Jul 5, 2016 9:57 PM
Offline
Dec 2015
35
This show is going to be the death of me, making me Aww then cry my hearts out in the next instance.
Jul 5, 2016 10:47 PM

Offline
Dec 2012
3006
Beautiful start for the AOTS. It was very touching to see Tsumugi and her father, I got teary eyes during the restaurant part. It reminds me Barakamon, which is one of my favorites anime. Naru's VA and Kouhei's VA are so talented
Jul 5, 2016 11:43 PM

Offline
Feb 2014
705
"Did you poopies?"
"It went back in."
10/10 masterpiece

"For the sake of humankind, I forsake my humanity." - Cherry
Jul 6, 2016 12:44 AM

Offline
Apr 2015
484
Tsumugi's hair is so fluffy... i want to touch it...
Jul 6, 2016 3:37 AM

Offline
Oct 2008
452
That volume of hair feels so strange on a kid. She's only in preschool! Plus she also seems too bright for her age and overall comes off kinda unrealistic.

Came for Hayamin but might not be my cup of tea since I don't have interest in family type stories. I wouldn't mind a romance here but I think a lot of people would flame the show if it went there.
Jul 6, 2016 4:20 AM
Offline
Jan 2015
167
God. This show is absolute pure bliss and heartbreaking in many ways. Yep, we got some gem here folks. It felt like amalgamation of Barakamon, Food Wars and Usagi Drop.. This is good.

PS: Here's my bog and I began blogging Spring 2016 shows. Thank you for paying a visit!
Jul 6, 2016 4:32 AM
Offline
Jul 2014
4
i loved it, feels just like usagi drop all over again =)
Jul 6, 2016 4:38 AM

Offline
Jul 2012
48255
Yes, that void that Barakamon and Usagi Drop left with me... This show fills it. I feel so blessed.

All I ask for is no romance between the kids (Tsumugi or Kotori) and Otou-san. No romance between them, please. If they choose to put romance, let an adult woman get together with him. No more weird Japanese kinks like what Usagi Drop did.

5/5
Jul 6, 2016 6:12 AM

Offline
Jul 2010
118
Already one of the contender for my AOTS. Feels.
“Are there some unseen roles that we have unknowingly set ourselves into, dictating the rules of engagement whenever we see each other, inevitably leading to us hurting each other?”
Jul 6, 2016 9:03 AM
Offline
Apr 2009
181
Taking me back to Clannad AS Father-Daughter moment, will watch this this summer for the feels.
Jul 6, 2016 11:56 AM

Offline
Mar 2012
129
Great start, very smooth and nicely paced episode, touching with a few funny moments, I can already tell this is gonna tug at my heartstrings. I'm prepared for the feels.


Jul 6, 2016 12:34 PM

Offline
Sep 2007
515
To resume : Overload of cuteness.

Wondering if the father will end with Kotori.
.
Jul 6, 2016 1:19 PM

Offline
May 2014
3290
Such sublimeness, I never knew a first episode could be this good, almost had me crying too.
Jul 6, 2016 1:51 PM

Offline
Sep 2013
506
Ahhhh how to describe this saccharin induced of a starter episode. Reminds me of Barakamon and Usagi drop, both deeply enriched me with feels and platonic love.
Jul 6, 2016 3:02 PM
Former AMQ God

Online
Sep 2014
5548
Kouhei's VA is the same for Tomoya Okazaki, aw hell no. ;( Great cast.
Jul 6, 2016 3:32 PM
Offline
Oct 2011
31
I wasn't told it was supposed to be raining.

-edit well showing that picture incorrectly shows my noobness lol [btw its not spoilers its just a picture of a clear sunny day I just didn't want to clog up the forum with a big picture]
Jul 6, 2016 3:45 PM

Offline
Aug 2010
1150
Already teared up on the first episode, direct hit to the feels
Jul 6, 2016 3:52 PM

Offline
Jul 2013
64
An amazing first episode.

I wasn't ready for the feels though. I was crying through half the episode.
Jul 6, 2016 4:51 PM

Offline
Mar 2011
170
I need to remember to have some handkerchiefs whenever I watch an episode of this anime, I almost cried, but at the same time I smiled, I'm gonna love this anime.
Jul 6, 2016 6:32 PM

Offline
Jan 2014
76
Great episode :)
I really love the scene where Kouhei started to tear up at the sight of Tsumugi eating and another scene where Kotori ate the bento alone.


Jul 6, 2016 6:51 PM

Offline
Apr 2008
519
Oh my god. This show took all my feels and It won't give them back. I need them for things. Someone please help me get all my feels back.
Jul 6, 2016 8:16 PM

Offline
Aug 2014
17
Shinichi became a dad huh... dad-tagonist's appearance reminds me a lot of him haha
But the daughter is disgustingly cute

I liked this first episode a lot! Just hope it doesn't end up destroying me emotionally along the road
Jul 6, 2016 9:25 PM

Offline
Sep 2011
320
I was expecting this to be adorable, but daaaamn!!! Tsumugi is so cute, I love her voice. I'm in love with this already.
Jul 6, 2016 10:14 PM

Offline
Sep 2011
670
This was surprisingly emotional for a first episode. The last few moments were sort of awkward and I hope they do a good job explaining the reasoning for the request (outside of "for the plot") next week. The kid, though very hyper, is surprisingly well behaved. I now have high expectations for this series.
Pages (7) « First ... « 2 3 [4] 5 6 » ... Last »

More topics from this board

Poll: » Amaama to Inazuma Episode 12 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 )

Stark700 - Sep 19, 2016

152 by BigBoyAdvance »»
May 28, 12:57 PM

Poll: » Amaama to Inazuma Episode 9 Discussion ( 1 2 )

Stark700 - Aug 29, 2016

92 by FedeMetal »»
May 9, 5:11 PM

Poll: » Amaama to Inazuma Episode 6 Discussion ( 1 2 )

Stark700 - Aug 8, 2016

96 by FedeMetal »»
Apr 29, 9:07 PM

Poll: » Amaama to Inazuma Episode 5 Discussion ( 1 2 )

Stark700 - Aug 1, 2016

90 by Raizel »»
Mar 5, 11:59 AM

Poll: » Amaama to Inazuma Episode 4 Discussion ( 1 2 3 )

Stark700 - Jul 25, 2016

117 by Raizel »»
Feb 23, 2:17 PM

Preview MangaManga Store

It’s time to ditch the text file.
Keep track of your anime easily by creating your own list.
Sign Up Login