| Please DO NOT discuss the manga events after Episode 1! If you haven't watched Episode 1 yet, go watch it here before you spoil yourself (ᴗ_ ᴗ。) Best of Episode 1 Post your favorite scene from the first episode! You can describe it in words and/or include a screenshot :D (Please only 1 screenshot.) To post a screenshot: 1. Upload the image to a website like imgur.com or send it to a friend on Discord! 2. Get the link to the image. (Make sure it ends with .png or .jpg) 3. Click the icon on the BBCode edit and paste the URL. |
| I would not say it was my favorite, but Ai's death scene is probably gonna stick with me for a while. I'm an anime-only and all I knew from the story was from MAL's synopsis. I was absolutely shocked when I realised she was about to die. Until the last moment I was thinking "she's gonna make it, she can't die here, rigth now", cause her face is all over the promotional content. Moreover, the visuals were... gorgeous ? I don't even know how to describe them, but for me they were better than some over-the-top action-packed shonen. I was not expecting either to be this invested in a character I just met. This scene... it hit me like truck-kun hits an isekai protagonist, turning this show into something completely different for me. I was expecting a slice of life drama with a fair share of funny anime moments, which there were, but this scene... it changed the nature of the show for me. There was so much blood, but the visuals were so incredibly bright... amost blinding but I could'nt help but continue watching in horror. This scene... it will become iconic in my memories. |
 Ai Hoshino's death hit HARD, the way that scene was animated... HOLY FUCK i almost shit myself by how dark they made that was Mod Edit: Helped embed your image. |
KinetaApr 13, 2023 3:18 PM
| Damn, from introduction to the show to to the twist at the end. Everything, in every step of production, from beginning at first news of anime has been executed flawlessly. |
| It's not like I'm not responding because I'm shy or somethingbB-baka. |
There were a lot of amazing moments in the episode, given how long it was. I know a lot of people cried during the scene that leads to Ai's death (the anime really elevated the scene from the manga), however, for me, I cried at this moment: The aftermath of the death hit hard, and the moment when Miyako asked the twins if they would like become her children for real, it was incredibly touching to me, seeing how far she came from not wanting to take care of them, to eventually loving them and experiencing the painful event with them. I'm a sucker for found family, or family that isn't blood-related. The way Ruby walks towards Miyako for a hug was heart wrenching. Of course Miyako can't replace Ai, but they can still continue to live on from this moment. |
| The vital moment where she's finally able to say the words for herself, rather than for others. And then right after that, the brutal scene where life slips away and her eyes turn dark, followed by the still shot of her body in a style unused in the rest of the show. |
ikkewApr 13, 2023 4:13 AM
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 Well, I absolutely loved it. The anime (so far) managed to make me fall and root for their family just like the manga did. The scenes were beautiful and the characters captivating. And even though I knew what would happen to Ai, I still cried my eyes out watching the scene. There were many moments I loved (one of them being the scene where Ruby is too scared of falling to be able to dance and "Mama" is the one to help her), but when she finally tells the twins she loves them and realises it's the truth and she was able to love someone after all... It broke me. I believe they've done a wonderful job of adapting the manga so far and I'll be looking forward to how the anime progresses. Hopefully they keep the quality up. Mod Edit: Helped embed your image. |
KinetaApr 13, 2023 3:19 PM
literally melted my heart ❣️ |
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| There were SO many amazing moments in the first episode! It genuinely blew me away! I haven't seen such a good start to an anime in so long! My favoritre moment from the episode is 100% Aqua's moment of realizing his motive. It was amazing in the manga, but just SOOOOO well done in the anime. The way the art completely changes to show his distorted and messed up emotions and how ANGERY and DETERMINED he is?? is just?? wow. I was speechless when I saw that scene and haven't stopped thinking about it since!  |
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| Best of Episode 1 is rather simple: Her "I love you" and the Star fading... |
Someone said this above, but definitely this moment. Animation popped off here. Although the animation was really good throughout the episode and surprised me in other parts as well  |
there's a meaning to that  |
 For me, this is the most heart-wrenching moment in the first episode. Saying the words weren't a lie even in that difficult moment. my god! still gives me the saddest vibes! |
| Wow.. just wow. I loved it. The plots of the episode and the new events that unfolded, the story, the animation. Everything just wow. |
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AnimeWatcher2006 said: Same bro same. That was utterly chilling.The scene of AI’s dead body with those soulless eyes. Literally stare into my soul and made me stop thinking at that moment. |
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| My favorite part was Ruby/Sarina learning how to overcome her obstacles, especially since it was so difficult for her just to even walk in her previous life. It was nice to see that at least this new life can give her new possibilities. |
Episode 1 it was truly amazing and sad... Loved this scene so much. |
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| Episode 1 was long, lasting 1 hour and 20 minutes - wow! But despite its length, my favorite moment was when Ai smiled upon seeing her kids at the concert. This was a different from her usual constant smiling, her constant lie. For the first time, her smile was genuine. My second favorite moment was when she told her kids that she loved them. This was something she was afraid to do, as she believed that if she said those words, she might discover that she didn't genuinely mean them. I rank the smile higher because from the start, she told that her idol life was a constant lie, and people even though Ai's smile as a little off. But after all the lying, Ai was finally able to smile genuinely for her fans, her children. The "I love you" scene was more personal for Ai, as she was afraid that she would not be able to love anyone, including her own children. If she said those words and still felt nothing, she wouldn't be able to face that reality. |
| ITS A CONSPIRACY |
| I was really sad watching Ai die. I watched it 3 times and made me feel really emotional but what made me really love this series is the way it gave me the chills when Aqua wants to exact revenge. That scene was just too amazing. I really love Ai Hoshino and how episode one was mainly about Ai and her life story. I can't wait for the next episode :D |
| When I saw the poster for this Anime I thought it wasn't for me, but through a Youtube video it picked my interest. It was a major spoiler, it was the death scene and the I Love You. I knew it would be a depressing story and I would regret my decision to watch it, because it's so sad, but the story is really good and I'm going to continue with it. I will read the Manga and hope that he will kill his dad for this. |
| Doesn't matter, I love spoilers.. So nobody can ruin it for me |
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| I expected a way quicker pace that would destroy the feeling of the original material, yet the studio did it justice in a way I never expected. Yeah, it's just never going to get any better than this. Like in the story Ai was the driving force of this episode, so no matter how the story unfolds without her there will no longer be the same glimmer and intensity. Nevertheless, it's a 10 out of 10, I hope it stays in it's deserved first position on MAL. |
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 the happiness of seeing their children at the concert |
| i'm so angry and sad that she died. she was the best girl. |
 The end of an era. Thank you Wit, Mappa and Isayama. Feeling half happy, half sad. Kawaii waifus and precious best girls <3333 |
 This was definitely my favorite scene, seeing both Aqua and Ruby grown up! The one thing I really loved about the anime is that not only does it adapt the manga so well, it added additional scenes, and coupled with the excellent animation voice work and music, made it an even better experience than just reading the manga. This is one of the few shows where I'd say don't just read the manga, watch the anime too! |
 A Photograph of Ai Hoshino and Her Children |
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| I loved Ai's perform singing, but I was really frustrated that I couldn't appreciate it properly because Aqua wouldn't stop talking. Edit: babies idol dance was top tier. |
hirodakeApr 18, 2023 5:48 PM
             x5 “Good times become good memories, but bad times become good lessons.” – Uncle Iroh |
 The baby dance is definitely my favorite scene |
| Ai’s death scene made me feel the most emotions 🥺 anger at the guy who stabbed her, shock, pain, and sadness when you realize she hast to leave, and relief that her life’s wish to love came true. On top of all that they made her look beautiful through and through. |
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