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| Setsu's performance was splendid. But that sudden change in rhythm, even though it sounded beautiful, the difference was noticeable even to a non-player, be it a small or a big difference, it's a grave thing in the ears of a professional especially when it's a competition. I knew that Setsu's placement would be something that would seem unfair to us. Setsu being third is actually pretty realistic. Him crying in the end was realistic too tho I would've liked it if he didn't let go of his emotions in the public like that...But I'm glad this anime wasn't biased towards Setsu being the mc. What Umeko did in front of the audience was really inappropriate, it hit my nerves. And that dad too...At times like these parents should be the first ones to acknowledge their kids. Setsu must've felt so embarrassed and infuriated hearing all those shitty comments after he played so wholeheartedly...when it's someone else then it's somehow bearable but it can affect you mentally in a whole different level when it's someone unfortunately closely related to you. But this negativity can also help him grow more and help him polish his skills in a more refined way. Setsu's situation was kinda relatable for me. During my A level Art exams when I found out that the ones who complemented me saying I would definitely get an A, got country and world highest grades whereas me got a freakin' D....I felt like shit.  Ok why was he crawling like that, it looked so weird ◐.̃◐ Anyway, I started watching this anime cuz I was curious about Shamisen but it actually turned out really good. This one is far better than Kono oto Tomare. They entirely focused on Shamisen with little to no romance. And their performance duration were longer and it had better backstory than Kono oto Tomare. Definitely would like a 2nd season. The animation is good but the linings are so thin and light and their hair and eyes are way darker that anything, it always bothered me. Overall 8/10 |
| At the end it was just a bad copy of kono oto tomare |
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| Amazing performances and musics overall. I loved the show, that ending broke my heart though, I really wished it'd advertise for a second season but it might just finish like this... wow that was so harsh :( |
| I think I am going to remember this one. This show has completly changed the way I look at the Shamisen. Before I thought it was an old, boring Japanese instrument but now I see it as a lot more. The final episode ended on a sour note because of the way they left it (season 2?). I was shocked personally on the outcome of the result and The series was quite good overall. I liked the soundtrack, the animation and just the feel for it, though I can't quite say the same for the characters. I just loved the performances in the show as a whole. It sent chills down my spine the way it was perfectly composed and performed. Overall I would give the show a 7/10! Good stuff, would definitly watch the sequel! |
| "The best defence is a good offence" - Kiyoshi Fujino (Prison School EP 11) |
Todoro-kun said: So this is the end huh? 3/10 Man I really appreciate Shamisen but goddamn the story and the character was so bad. That's some brutal shit in the end "You're pathetic". I feel so bad for him but still overall it's not an enjoyable anime. I was looking for words to describe this anime but yep this is what I think of this series. |
| I like to post in manga forum when I feel it is worth it, so people will think. "Shit, is her again" or something. People asked me where I read certain thing but the rules say no telling where did you read so maybe I am too boring for not saying? Or salty because you didn't check my profile that says don't ask because I hate people to ghost me after that. I love learning languages so maybe I did not read the manga in English. |
| Those are really horrible parents |
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Yellow-Man said: That's simple, the development for the characters and the plot were interesting, but I didn't like all the representations because I don't like the instrument Ashhk said: Wait what? Please elaborate because I don't understand how someone can watch an anime surrounding an instrument that they dislike.This anime is a special case for me, I really liked the story and the character development but absolutely hated the shamisen to the point that I had the fast-forward or skip all the moments they played it, it's probably my least favorite music instrument ever.. anyway I still enjoyed it and I think the writing is pretty good with all the drama (especially the family one I would say) but I wish it was about a different instrument xD |
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Yellow-Man said: I definitely prefer Koto Ashhk said: Then what sort of instruments do you like?That's simple, the development for the characters and the plot were interesting, but I didn't like all the representations because I don't like the instrument |
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| Poor Setsu having to deal with not only expressing his own sound but also everyone's expectations from him especially that of his shitty parents. Bit of a wild start with the pin-up girl and stuff but good season although its kinda disappointing to see the performances being interupted every time by flashbacks and stuff. |
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| I knew he was going to lose but I didn´t expected everyone bashing on him. I did like it a lot though, because it is a huge reality check for a spoiled kid, even if his mother is quite terrible (his dad was a little better). Also, you know that will make him better, since he simply needed to understand that is a competition, and things are not the way he thinks. Umeko is way too hot though. Outside of that, the first episodes and last ones were the best, the middle ones were quite a bore to get through. |
| Worst parents ever |
| Really liked this show, however I think this was a weird way to end it off. Still good tho. |
| That was a rather complete disappointment of an ending. 8/10 show with a 6/10 ending episode. |
| Setsu delivered a magnificent and heartfelt performance. I'm irritated that his parents expect him to be like his grandfather and criticise him for using his own sounds. Umeko had no right to do that to Setsu on stage. It was extremely insensitive and horrible. Can't they at least consider Setu's feelings? F* *** his parents. I seriously hope we have a second season. |
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| To be Frank, I'm a bit disappointed. Not because this show was bad, but the first episode was very good. The series never reached the same height, and maybe the last episode was good. Rest was just ok. I would give it a 6, but first and last episode were very good, so it's a low 7 for me. Still not close to something like kono oto tomare. |
Anime was it's best 20000 years ago, when cavemen drew art with real depth. Modern anime is all garbage. I miss great old days of anime. |
| A completely disappointing end that I can't accept. (especially if there is no second season) Why do these so-called music anime always talk over the performances?! I hate that the most, especially when it's the main character performing. I want to hear the performances more than your montages of their thoughts / feelings. Setsu's performance was powerful, strong, fluid, dynamic, and expertly done. He demonstrated that he could play multiple styles, which demonstrated his versatility. As one person said, "the rain is gone", meaning that made feel the audience feel like in a light rain and then in a light on lush greenery. His performance was better than anyone else's, and the guy that took first was not better. This is the reason why can't stand so called "judges", they stick to static rules, rather than rewarding the best performances, and it is this attitude that ruins music and art. |
Note: I don’t lazily watch 3-5 episodes, biasedly compare to other anime, or unfairly judge by surface level similarities. With every anime I start, I watch the entire series, both Japanese Sub & English Dub, then judge each anime based on what they present, to give an honest and fair rating.  |
| Tradition is like a bag of fuckin' bricks. All you gotta do is set it down. The one thing I hate most is when people try to force their bullshit onto others, be they family or strangers, and especially when it comes to expectations of shouldering family traditions or some "prestige" you're supposed to project to the world. |
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