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Apr 13, 2016 7:07 AM

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alvenzo95 said:
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Is Purple Colored Oil


oh was it?? They didnt say anything about it, and it just looked like shitty colored blood to me (kinda like danganronpa, where they use pink blood) Im not too sure if purple colored oil is much better tho...

Maybe because PA work is busy about His NEW MECHA Genre lol, so they don't think about this
Apr 13, 2016 7:16 AM

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desertkona said:
alvenzo95 said:


oh was it?? They didnt say anything about it, and it just looked like shitty colored blood to me (kinda like danganronpa, where they use pink blood) Im not too sure if purple colored oil is much better tho...

Maybe because PA work is busy about His NEW MECHA Genre lol, so they don't think about this


Well its not like the mech designs are that original... Hell id say gundam designs are more original than this (and sunrise have been at it for years, compared to this being pa works first mecha anime). Im probably gonna give it one more ep (2 max probs) but i dont think this will surprise me at all (at least for the better)
Apr 13, 2016 7:36 AM

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alvenzo95 said:
desertkona said:

Maybe because PA work is busy about His NEW MECHA Genre lol, so they don't think about this


Well its not like the mech designs are that original... Hell id say gundam designs are more original than this (and sunrise have been at it for years, compared to this being pa works first mecha anime). Im probably gonna give it one more ep (2 max probs) but i dont think this will surprise me at all (at least for the better)

I am gonna continue this show because Yukina....hope this show get better onward
Apr 13, 2016 9:04 AM

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desertkona said:
alvenzo95 said:


Well its not like the mech designs are that original... Hell id say gundam designs are more original than this (and sunrise have been at it for years, compared to this being pa works first mecha anime). Im probably gonna give it one more ep (2 max probs) but i dont think this will surprise me at all (at least for the better)

I am gonna continue this show because Yukina....hope this show get better onward


Hmmm... Thats sorta the reason I'm not impressed so far... Im not a big fan of the whole "cute girl/ badass boy who's mom/dad just happens to be the biggest boss in the military and ends up being special or badass and saves the world" cliche

Its been used a lot in animes like aldnoah zero (for example), and it feels like this is sorta gonna follow the same path... I mean the mc is some cute dumb bimbo who happens to be a princess (apparently) and got her ass saved by some mysterious samurai that cut a mech with a sword just at the right time..... plus i wouldn't be surpirsed if she has some sort of special power or ability only she can use.... or there's a profecy she happens to be involved with or something

I mean, i hope this anime proves me wrong in the next couple of eps and turns out to be great, but the premise so far seems very unoriginal imo and honestly not that well executed... I don't have my hopes up for this being the next angel beats or little busters (in terms of quality, not plotwise obvs)
Apr 13, 2016 10:55 AM
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It seems alright so far!

The scenery was so beautiful! I really like that Yukina girl!
Apr 13, 2016 1:33 PM

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The samurai guy is cool, the animation is pretty good, expecting this anime to be nice !
Apr 13, 2016 4:04 PM

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im glad GG fansuibs pick this up!
Apr 13, 2016 5:58 PM

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Finally got to see it EP1 today.

Just exactly the mecha + legendary myth dosage I like in my Animes :D

Can't wait to see EP2.

This has great potential to span into a multi seasons long story if they wanted to go in depth into the back story, present and future.
Apr 13, 2016 6:59 PM
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im glad GG fansuibs pick this up!

Omg gg is back?? Glad they're subbing Kuromukuro~
Apr 13, 2016 7:41 PM

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I had to make do with some rough subs.. thank goodness gg is picking it up.
Those are some nice background and scenery.. but very standard premise for the story.
Yukina is so cute and funny. The samurai is pretty cool too. I like the characters for now.
Not that annoying guy on the mech though, so noisy. LOL.
Apr 13, 2016 7:51 PM

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I would watch this show just for the comedy and architecture. It was rad, for me at least. Surprised PA Works is doing this though.

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Apr 13, 2016 8:24 PM

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tingy said:
j0x said:
im glad GG fansuibs pick this up!

Omg gg is back?? Glad they're subbing Kuromukuro~


yep they are fansubbing 2 shows this season, the other one is Macross Delta
Apr 13, 2016 8:57 PM

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Ancient artifacts discovered, research facility established afterwards, international high-school close by, powerful being awaken that befriends the other characters, etc etc etc.... it sounds like stuff we’ve already seen many times already... Not that’s a bad thing; it’s just typical, for better or worse.

I’m not sure about this one yet. I’m still going to give it a go though since I’m a bit interested how they will handle the story, characters, and world-building.

Frankly, the 1st episode was far from being engaging and average at best. I will say between all the originals series this Spring, this one had one of the weakest starts, imo... For a 15th anniversary production, I was hoping for something more out-there (aka unusual and less typical). So far, there is nothing unique, special, or interesting about this,.... again, I’m not saying that’s bad (if handled correctly). I guess was just expecting a bit more out of this first episode, that’s all.

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Apr 13, 2016 11:42 PM

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his appearance looks like 30 year old man samurai


And a fine looking one at that. Great shots but the most obvious never happened even with him jumping all over the place. Let's see where it goes. Beautiful animation and good action but I hope we get more story too.
Apr 14, 2016 2:34 AM
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Not too bad. Looks good. I didn't throw my hands up in the air in frustration with a character.

Couldn't figure out why everyone in the poster is wearing something resembling a cow-suit.

I actually enjoyed the exchange between the mother and teacher. Given the information provided by the dialogue, I was somewhat siding with the teacher. Fights were okay. Wasn't concerned by the apparent zero friendly casualties. It's nice to occasionally see the good guys ready for the unexpected enemy. Not like a deranged, exiled mad scientist, "I just so happen to have made an Earth-defending giant robot right here!" kinda thing.

I'll keep watching it. At least it's not Hundred.
Apr 14, 2016 2:34 PM

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Ehh, this one wasn't anything special. I'm just happy gg is back.
Apr 14, 2016 5:07 PM

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pretty average for an opening episode. will give this another episode.

3/5
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Anime is Saved by gg once again!
3/5.


Apr 15, 2016 1:46 AM
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What the heck is with the score? I know MAL hates mecha with a passion and the story is something we've seen twenty times before, but the production values are extremely high and I actually rate anime original shows for having balls to be out there without having the cushion of built in fandom like so many light novel/manga offerings.
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Apr 15, 2016 12:25 PM

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Nice visuals and all but the episode was kinda boring.. Hope it gets better

Apr 15, 2016 10:09 PM

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Still has characteristic movements of PA works, which was nice to see.

Naked samurai taking down a mecha lolol. I don't know what I just watched, but it was entertaining.
Apr 16, 2016 2:13 AM

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Good to see Mikasa as mother in this anime.
Apr 16, 2016 2:34 AM

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p.a. works out of the box
Apr 16, 2016 4:26 AM

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At first I did not want to watch it because the studio usually does not make good stuff which interestes me. (True Tears, Glasslip - I dont like such anime.)

But since it is mecha and there don't seem to be much other interesting mecha at the moment I decided to watch episode 1.

Was interesting. I like the char design. Also the main girl seemed "okay". Going to watch episode 2 ... story might get boring if they only defend against the enemies. (Hopefully there will enough background story to keep it interesting.)

But I don't think it will get as bad as Captain Earth. Ha ha. Samurai char seems cool and the other intelligent young girl.

Edit: Oh and the mother was cool. I usually like the minor/support chars and older chars more than the main chars.
Apr 18, 2016 1:23 AM
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meh, never cared about the Eng Subs anyway because Indo Fansubs
Apr 21, 2016 1:37 AM

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Interesting show alright. This has got my attention.
First time seeing a mecha anime and I'm impressed with the art.
Naked man fighting with a sword all around is not a lot you see around though.
There is a somewhat truth in folklore Yukina's father was researching.
And don't forget the great battle at the start in the snow!
Apr 22, 2016 7:32 AM
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Rewatched with gg subs. Oh... now the dialogue make sense. Lots more funny now, especially the shit talking pilot.
So cube & demons found 60 years ago. Couldn't move it (too heavy? Or due to the mass driver?) so they build the lab around these relics.

Yahoo!
Banyaa!
Nyaa!
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Apr 22, 2016 9:06 AM

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Art was pretty good IMO although mech monsters having blood are kinda...odd?
Lots of potential for an overshadowed anime this season
Apr 23, 2016 4:51 PM

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So this is what happens when PAWorks does mecha. Not bad.

Pretty cliche so far, but the action is good so that's fine.
LOL at the mini mecha minions.
Jun 4, 2016 11:31 AM

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The naked action gave me higashi no eden ep01 vibes. I hope there's a jhonny hunter too :)
Jun 18, 2016 3:28 AM

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In the beginning it didn't look that interesting to me, but towards the end it started getting more interesting. I will keep watching and see where this story goes and what the characters are like.
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Jul 1, 2016 12:05 AM

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No, seriously, naked guy with sword can fight down mecha? To romanticism for me.
Everything here lame except backgrounds.
Jul 5, 2016 10:09 PM

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I love seeing the samurai in snow trope done with mecha. This show has some great characterizations to start. Solid use of music too. The expossion is a bit clunky at times but I'm glad I decided to go back and give this a shot :) at least for now
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Oct 18, 2016 10:56 PM

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I tried for a 4th time tonight to get through the first episode, finally succeeded, but why the fuck is the main character constantly blushing? Is this secretly hentai or something? Every fucking time it cuts to her in a scene i suddenly no longer have any real interest watching anymore. Can tell i'll never like her generic archetype...incredibly hesitant to move forward with this....


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Jan 8, 2017 7:58 PM

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Nice start to this one, it wasted no time getting into some action!
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Jan 27, 2017 7:13 AM

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Really haven't seen much this year and this was nothing impressive. It was just kind of meh...Not a very good start of getting back into some anime.

This show needs to have some really good development because as it is it will not impress in the least.
The whole plot is typical anime stuff that other shows already presented in better ways than this really and the girl was hardly impressive, i guess the show will try to rely on the samurai guy. We will see.

The technical department wasn't all that impressive ether, i don't know why others where impressed.
Mar 27, 2017 3:35 PM
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it was a eh first episode. We see giant robots existed in olden times most likely related to this invasion.Ill give it more time to see if I can get into it.
Apr 5, 2018 12:42 AM

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A mecha battle?
Mars? Jupiter? What kind of career plans are those?
Kaasan is mad.
LMAO Sensei said stupidity. Savage.
Mika is cute. Nice oppai.
lol Kaasan almost forgot her phone again.
Somethings coming from space?
Za Cube.
Dat light. It's the end of the world!!!!
Oh no! Its a Fafner!
Major Graham.
Yes. You see a red light from the cube and you decide to touch it.
A guy came out.
Hime?
His name is Kennosuke.
Wait...did this guy just confirm that he's into anal?
LMAO at dude asking if it lost its head giving too much head.
Kennousuke fainted.
Dat ending.

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Apr 20, 2018 5:08 AM
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This polling is support to make season 2
Oct 30, 2018 4:28 AM

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Alright another Netflix anime and hoe lee shit another mecha where pilots are a male and female in a doggy position. Common man I just finished that stupid shit Darling in the Franxx. I mean, I knew this was mecha but still. I just hope it's worth my time.
Jun 22, 2019 7:55 AM
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Best anime ever for mecha genres
Aug 29, 2022 1:32 AM
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Everything looks good other than the mecha's, Japan is really just shit when it comes to CG huh
May 23, 5:26 AM

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this might be a me problem, idunno if this is the case for other people/everyone, but for mecha anime I feel like if I don't like the mecha designs it brings it significantly down for me. I just finished Last Hope and I feel like I would've rated that higher if I had actually liked the mecha designs.

It could still be a good show, but a mecha without interesting cool designs feels like it's missing a significant chunk of the appeal mecha anime have in the first place? For me personally anyway.

The mecha in this ep looked so bland and uninteresting, if I'm watching mecha I wanna see mecha that look cool as shit. Hopefully there's some cooler designs later I guess?
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