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Jan 3, 2018 11:34 PM
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this show sucked

it's just another braindead where nothing exciting will happen. Four moe girls go on a vacation and get into moe anime girl hijinks. It was pretty boring and shitty and mindless

let me know if this actually goes anywhere

also the art was all paint-overs of photographs and the character designs are so generic i would never even be able to pick out the characters from a group, even after finishing the first episode 5 minutes ago. i legit thought the glasses girl at the end was her mom because that's how plain everyone looks.

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ShockedJan 6, 2018 10:05 AM
Jan 3, 2018 11:55 PM

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That's a nice pic of Mt. Fuji.
Jan 4, 2018 12:12 AM

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Wow what a great start to a very promising Anime. Everything seemed to click with this first episode to me. Can't wait to meet the rest of the cast.
Jan 4, 2018 12:14 AM

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Andy_Yang said:

It's actually written as 宇宙 and pronounced Sora in the original Japanese title.

Personally I think it's a remarkable way to present the concept, something that is indeed lost in the English translation. The title is trying to say that Antarctica is a place more difficult to reach than "the edge of space" , not really "the Universe". However, if they just used 空 (sora) , it wouldn't convey the same sense of difficulty, as anyone can by a plane ticket and be in the sky.

So instead it's written as space but pronounced as sky, perfectly balancing the idea that going to Antarctica is more difficult to going to the edge of space (but not to space itself).


The whole thing is not as grand as you imagine. Aside from 'Uchuu', Japanese word 宇宙 simply can also be pronounced as 'sora', thats how Japanese works as simple as that. Many japanese word has a few pronounciation, how it pronouces depend on the person or situation. Basically you can use 'Uchuu' or 'Sora' to your liking, even casting preview both pronounces were used. Don't use your own imagination to sproud nonsense.
valvravetruthJan 4, 2018 6:03 AM
Jan 4, 2018 12:18 AM

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First show of 2018 and Madhouse never disappoints!
Tabi again huh...
4/5.


Jan 4, 2018 1:25 AM

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Interesting set up to try to make going to Antarctica within the bounds of reason for a Highschooler to travel to without much of a plan yet.
Jan 4, 2018 2:04 AM
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Hmmm... was expecting something like Hanayamata, (but the animation more like from previous season tsuki ga kirei) since it's from Madhouse. Well doesn't look like a good one for CGDCT for me in my books. Anyway nice attempt for original anime from Madhouse.
The starting is a little messed up. So what did she want to go to Antartica because she want to search for her mother or what? The theme isn't that like everyday CGDCT sol anime that I've been watching. Probably gonna see more of the bullies. X(
Jan 4, 2018 2:12 AM

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I loved it! The art, the music and hopefully the story gets more interesting in later episodes.
Jan 4, 2018 3:53 AM

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Nyron said:

let me know if this actually goes anywhere

Yeah of course. It goes to Antarctica.
Jan 4, 2018 3:54 AM

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I genuinely loved that. Also I really liked the animation.
Jan 4, 2018 5:08 AM

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Great Build up, Great animation, Great epsd 1, Great Voice actress, Great Curve Smile, What else should i ask, now i wanna go to Antartica!
Jan 4, 2018 5:09 AM

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>Mother is missing
>Character wants to go to a dangerous place to find her

Is this Made in Abyss? I'm expecting one of the girls to lose their arm to frostbite now.

Good start. Looking forward to more.
Jan 4, 2018 6:16 AM

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shanimebib said:
omwg said:
Wonderful 1st episode. Also did anyone catch what the text says on Shirase's phone?


I could only read that it was meant for her mom. The body of the msg is too hazy for me to read.


It’s kinda hard to make out but it doesn’t look like she had typed in her message to her mom yet. It’s just a signature that says ‘sent from my phone’ :p
Jan 4, 2018 8:38 AM
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Hey, does anyone know where I can find/listen to the insert song, Haruka to Ooku by saya? I fell in love with the song instantly but can't find it anywhere.
Jan 4, 2018 9:36 AM
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awesome artstyle
Inori Minase as one of the main characters
probably a story about bettering yourself and daring to go in the unknown
cute girls

10/10, I nut
Jan 4, 2018 9:45 AM

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My cousin has spent a great deal of time in Antarctica, and I'm anxious to do see how Madhouse's depiction of conditions there correspond to what she described to the family, when she got back.

The story looks promising, I'm anxious for more.
"I am not a Mochi Monster" - Nyanko Sensei
Jan 4, 2018 10:53 AM

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The first episode really portrays the desire that everyone has at some point to break out of daily life well. Also, it's cute to see the girls become friends. I hope it will keep up :D
Jan 4, 2018 1:31 PM
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It was a good first episode. Originally I haven't planned to watch this but I read it's so far great I started watching it. I'm glad I did so, it looks promising.
Jan 4, 2018 1:36 PM

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I like the truth, animation is good.
Jan 4, 2018 2:12 PM

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I personally love to see most of the planet tht we live on and I wish I could take a step on Antartica one day... So this will be a fun ride! Madhouse doesnt dissapoint, love the art-style, characters so far are nice.

I love the looks of that ship, even more when I realised it actually exsists. Overall very good start.
Jan 4, 2018 3:31 PM

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Randomly started watching it and was quiet interesting. Was thinking that trigger was behind this one from animation but turns out its madhouse which caught me out a bit. Looking forward though.
Jan 4, 2018 3:42 PM
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hanakana, inori minase and saori hayami together in the same anime serie as MC??... hapiness
Jan 4, 2018 5:44 PM

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jal90 said:
Nyron said:

let me know if this actually goes anywhere

Yeah of course. It goes to Antarctica.


Hehehe :-)

I think this show will be a fun ride.
Jan 4, 2018 5:47 PM

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pufonD said:
Randomly started watching it and was quiet interesting. Was thinking that trigger was behind this one from animation but turns out its madhouse which caught me out a bit. Looking forward though.


You're totally right! I was thinking Trigger as well, especially as far as the MC's facial expressions are concerned. I was getting Little Witch Academia vibes just in terms of the MC of each show.
Jan 4, 2018 7:05 PM
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EcchiKingMamster said:
THIS IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO KAWAII >//////<
Yes IT IS DA WEY ME BRODDA
Jan 4, 2018 10:29 PM

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Love the artstyle in this anime, light and colorful and alot of emotion in it. 7/10 episode, have high hopes for this one, hope it'll get better as the season goes.

Also, how is Antarctica further than the universe? xD
Jan 4, 2018 11:22 PM

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im really hoping this isnt a lets end it with the girls finding the frozen corpse of the girls mom
Jan 4, 2018 11:34 PM

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It was cute. I may continue to watch it.
Shows like this i usually end up enjoying
Jan 5, 2018 1:10 AM

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Really sweet and inspiring, just lovely! Looking forward to the rest of it.
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Jan 5, 2018 2:59 AM

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a good start for the Season...


The fact that Inorin voiced the MC reminds me of the last season's Girls' Last Tour, which kinds of makes me think that this is Girls' First Tour instead lol...

Also that NGNL reference, to think this series was done by Madhouse too was kinda unexpected (then again, I remember "Summer Wars" and "Ookami Kodomo" too)... I like the Animation, and both OP/ED songs are nice too...
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Jan 5, 2018 3:32 AM

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Visually this is a great anime so far.
Not usually my style but I might as well finish it out since one episode a week isn't a big commitment.
Jan 5, 2018 5:35 AM
ehhhhhh

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Wow what a solid start. Madhouse crushes it (as per usual). Visually stunning with excellent writing and endearing characters? I'm in.
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Jan 5, 2018 8:53 AM

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so goood! cant wait for more
Jan 5, 2018 4:58 PM

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Yeah, if you watch Yuri Yuru Camp it pretty much goes hand in hand with this.

What can I say, pretty decent first episode and the voice actors are really nailing it. I will be sticking around for sure.
Jan 5, 2018 5:24 PM

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Really good first episode. I loved the music, the voice actors were really consistent, and the animation was amazing.

Also, I can't've been the only who was reminded of Tsuki ga Kirei's art style for the characters, right?
Jan 5, 2018 10:59 PM

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I have pretty much exactly the same personality as Mari so could relate

Not sure HK's voice tic fits that girl's design, even tho she is doing her deep voice

For some series you can just feel class oozing out of the scenes and this was one of them. Felt great
Jan 6, 2018 12:22 AM

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Kana Hanazawa sounds strange as Shirase, I not used to hear her as this type of character. If show was made few years ago she would've voiced the MC.
Jan 6, 2018 3:33 AM

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This is just good. Working hard and having courage to pursue an adventure..

And looks like by the intro, some others would be tagging along with them - I do wonder what reason those other people would have to go to antarctica? XD

Will keep following. I like the art style for this anime. :)
Jan 6, 2018 4:37 AM

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A pleasant surprise for me. This was on my PTW list, but I was expecting more of a CGDCT in Antarctica, not the more serious tone of this show. More serious tone = just what I'm looking for. Shirase and Mari make a good team.

Somehow the excellent cast escaped my notice when I first added this .

The journey motivated by Shirase's search for her missing mother is a classic plot device. It almost has a Jules Verne feel set in modern Japan.
Jan 6, 2018 9:08 AM

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Decent start to the new year. Love the story and the designs. What made the most impact however were the insert songs for sure.
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Jan 6, 2018 11:23 AM

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Wow, this is way better than i could of imagined, i really love the art style as well! :O
Jan 6, 2018 11:36 AM

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This was so cute! And I also felt strangely touched watching it.....
The girls were so relatable (main girl,long haired girl and glasses girl...don't remember their names yet hah)...I am strange mix of all three. Well, it's good to have anime sending you the message that you should not waste your life and that you can even go to Antarctica if you want to. And you can! why are they telling her it's impossible?
Jan 6, 2018 2:35 PM
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A bright and lovely happy episode. Feels nice. Reminds me of Hanasaku Iroha, which is a great thing.
Jan 6, 2018 2:40 PM

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It had a pleasant "charm" to it.
The OP was cute. Eating her friends, lol.
Jan 6, 2018 4:57 PM

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Pretty excited, for this, having Hanazawa Kana and Rem (Re:Zero) VC's is such a treat! Wooo \o/ The story itself does looks fun too :D ~
Jan 6, 2018 7:00 PM

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I've really fallen for that smile at the end, must watch this now.
Jan 7, 2018 12:56 AM

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I am excited to see where this anime is going to go. It is off to a great start.
Deliveries go here pls <3
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Jan 7, 2018 3:07 AM

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feel like this is gonna be one of my favorite shows :D
Jan 7, 2018 10:12 AM

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By the cover of this show, I thought this was going to be Hetalia like show, but no, this has some mystery, adventure and comedy. Really like the characters, especially Shirase. That smile at the end of the episode tho.
Jan 7, 2018 11:00 AM

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- Cute Girls
- Actual adventure with girls going to a place those pillow-fucking otaku won't even get close to
- Madhouse

This is going to be great

And I know I'm crazy but I would love to visit Antartica one day
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