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Apr 3, 12:27 PM
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Watched 6 episodes so far and I've found it to be super bland. Hate how the MC talks and acts not a fan of shoujo either. Does this get better and when?
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Apr 3, 12:31 PM
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Trump said:
and I've found it to be super bland.


It becomes more interesting due to the many subtexts about the relationships of the different characters, but if the word you found to describe the series is "bland"... then it'll probably change absolutely nothing for you.

That seems to simply not be the type of series you like. I'd suggest you to drop it, and move on.
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Apr 3, 12:32 PM
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If you don't like it after 6 episodes, drop it. It doesn't "get better".
Apr 3, 12:34 PM
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It was good to begin with. Drop it.
If you reply back to me and I never respond, I lost interest and don't care. Sorry about that.
Apr 3, 12:42 PM
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i was about to try to persuade you that this show is good but then i looked through your drop list and saw all the genuienly great shows you dropped
all hope is lost there already
Apr 3, 12:47 PM
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In what universe is this shoujo?!
As for the question, better than 10/10? That's physically impossible.
Apr 3, 12:56 PM
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If you don't like it from EP 1. Go watch some brainrot shonen. Tik Tok attention-span
Apr 3, 1:01 PM
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I'm just curious, which part of this show looks shoujo to you?
Apr 3, 1:02 PM
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Probably the romance hints and the female protagonist sell off as shoujo but it’s not.

But the poster literally hates a lot of good shows, asking this question and answering them is literally pointless.
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Apr 3, 1:12 PM
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Kawaii_swan said:
ktg said:
In what universe is this shoujo?!
As for the question, better than 10/10? That's physically impossible.

Shoujo is a demographic. Aimed at younger girls and women that has developing romantic relationships, a female protagonist, a handsome male interest…. Stuff like that.


As for the one that posted this…. They literally hate a lot of good shows, asking this question and answering them is literally pointless.

In what universe did I ask what shoujo means?
And btw everything you described as shoujo can also be shounen. These depend on the writing and not on the MC's gender.
Apr 3, 1:19 PM

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ktg said:
In what universe is this shoujo?!
As for the question, better than 10/10? That's physically impossible.

YadisBatman said:
I'm just curious, which part of this show looks shoujo to you?

Your definition of shoujo is far too narrow if you're this bewildered. Also, the original 2012 novel is listed as "female" demographic.
If you reply back to me and I never respond, I lost interest and don't care. Sorry about that.
Apr 3, 1:30 PM

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Well, if you don’t already like it, you probably won’t find this series to be for you.

It’s a bummer, but it is what it is. Move on.
Apr 3, 1:34 PM

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judging from ur droplist u should drop it. it's already good.
Apr 3, 1:37 PM
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Trump said:
Watched 6 episodes so far and I've found it to be super bland. Hate how the MC talks and acts not a fan of shoujo either. Does this get better and when?

the setting itself is so historically rich so if you're that far in and don't like then just drop. but it certainly goes from great to insane after a few eps
Apr 3, 1:38 PM
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mobxmentality said:
i was about to try to persuade you that this show is good but then i looked through your drop list and saw all the genuienly great shows you dropped
all hope is lost there already

he already has solo levelling in his favorites. big red flag
Apr 3, 1:39 PM
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Kawaii_swan said:
ktg said:
In what universe is this shoujo?!
As for the question, better than 10/10? That's physically impossible.

Shoujo is a demographic. Aimed at younger girls and women that has developing romantic relationships, a female protagonist, a handsome male interest…. Stuff like that.


As for the one that posted this…. They literally hate a lot of good shows, asking this question and answering them is literally pointless.

josei refers to manga marketed to an audience of adult women, fuck you on about 💀
Apr 3, 1:40 PM

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Well, if you don’t already like it, you probably won’t find this series to be for you.

It’s a bummer, but it is what it is. Move on.
@FrierenSimpKing I think this is representative of a fan of the show. No need to drama about it or hurl insults, if you don't like it, you don't.

If you need your anime to have action, you won't find it here, move along.

I think this is a fine anime, but I wouldn't rate it a 10/10; I'd say somewhere along a strong 8. It's absolutely good, but it does drag a bit - character development is semi-sparse - and I'm not totally enamored by "teenie girl solves Sherlock Holmes mysteries..." but the second part might be just me.

I did however really love the final two episodes. They brought the bang for the buck.
Apr 3, 1:41 PM
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I saw this Post and the PTSD hit me
Apr 3, 1:44 PM

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LostSpectre said:
Also, the original 2012 novel is listed as "female" demographic.


To be fair, it was published under the Ray Books label, which is aimed toward women in their 20s (so that would be a Josei, with the classic demographics of Mangas). The Light Novel then got the Hero Bunko one, (primarily) aimed toward at young men, and both Mangas are classified as Seinen...

The place where the work is published is not only decided by the content of the story, but also by the space left for it in the magazine, or the ressources available by the label.
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Apr 3, 1:46 PM

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The light novel is good
Apr 3, 1:59 PM
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ktg said:
Kawaii_swan said:

Shoujo is a demographic. Aimed at younger girls and women that has developing romantic relationships, a female protagonist, a handsome male interest…. Stuff like that.


As for the one that posted this…. They literally hate a lot of good shows, asking this question and answering them is literally pointless.

In what universe did I ask what shoujo means?
And btw everything you described as shoujo can also be shounen. These depend on the writing and not on the MC's gender.

Probably the next one? Well I guess the anime info pages are all we have to look at to really know
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Spoof_490 said:
Kawaii_swan said:

Shoujo is a demographic. Aimed at younger girls and women that has developing romantic relationships, a female protagonist, a handsome male interest…. Stuff like that.


As for the one that posted this…. They literally hate a lot of good shows, asking this question and answering them is literally pointless.

josei refers to manga marketed to an audience of adult women, fuck you on about 💀

On about a typo 💀
Apr 3, 2:02 PM

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Well, you should probably drop it then, no?^^

It will continue exactly as you've seen it, this far.
Apr 3, 2:50 PM
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If you don’t already like it it's probably not for you. The mysteries do deepen but if the initial one's aren't grabbing you, I wouldn't bother pushing through the rest.
Apr 3, 3:08 PM
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Trump said:
Watched 6 episodes so far and I've found it to be super bland. Hate how the MC talks and acts not a fan of shoujo either. Does this get better and when?

Just drop than 🤦🏼
Apr 3, 4:21 PM

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Does Solo Leveling become good after 1 episode? No
Help! I need somebody. Help! Not just anybody. Help! You know I need someone. Helpppppp!

Apr 3, 4:23 PM

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It doesn't. I mean, it's pretty hard to continue rising when you already start from peak.
Apr 3, 5:30 PM
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LostSpectre said:
ktg said:
In what universe is this shoujo?!
As for the question, better than 10/10? That's physically impossible.

YadisBatman said:
I'm just curious, which part of this show looks shoujo to you?

Your definition of shoujo is far too narrow if you're this bewildered. Also, the original 2012 novel is listed as "female" demographic.

ok sure, but is shoujo really the only thing you get from this show?
Apr 3, 5:37 PM

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LostSpectre said:
ktg said:
In what universe is this shoujo?!
As for the question, better than 10/10? That's physically impossible.

YadisBatman said:
I'm just curious, which part of this show looks shoujo to you?

Your definition of shoujo is far too narrow if you're this bewildered. Also, the original 2012 novel is listed as "female" demographic.

ok sure, but is shoujo really the only thing you get from this show?
@YadisBatman That's a strawman, the original topic was you being shocked there's any relation to shoujo.

Of course, if you weren't originally being sarcastic, then... I'm completely on the wrong page here.
If you reply back to me and I never respond, I lost interest and don't care. Sorry about that.
Apr 3, 5:39 PM

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Episode 1 should be the only iffy one because its all setup. If you don't like it by 6, then drop it. It does get more serious moments or topics later on but the spirit of the series never changes
Apr 3, 5:43 PM
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bro don't ask stupid questions like this. just stop watching it. it's amazing but if it isn't for you it isn't for you.
Apr 3, 5:44 PM
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LostSpectre said:
@YadisBatman That's a strawman, the original topic was you being shocked there's any relation to shoujo.

Of course, if you weren't originally being sarcastic, then... I'm completely on the wrong page here.

lil bit of a misunderstanding but it's all good
Apr 3, 6:11 PM
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If this isnt you type of anime, probably best to drop it. I absolutely loved this anime. Drags in some parts, but is a really great watch if you really take your time, sit down and take everything into consideration
Apr 3, 7:32 PM
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Kids these days lol.
Apr 3, 7:49 PM
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Trump said:
Watched 6 episodes so far and I've found it to be super bland. Hate how the MC talks and acts not a fan of shoujo either. Does this get better and when?

its not shoujo.. the manga is seinen
Apr 3, 9:02 PM

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No, it doesn't, it actually gets worse.
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Trump said:
Watched 6 episodes so far and I've found it to be super bland. Hate how the MC talks and acts not a fan of shoujo either. Does this get better and when?

never open your mouth or type again
Apr 3, 10:50 PM
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If you don't like it after 6 episodes, drop it. It doesn't "get better".

yeah it was already so good
and i didn't there was someone out their who would hate maomao
Apr 3, 11:51 PM

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What specifically doesn’t make you like it?
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Apr 3, 11:58 PM
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mobxmentality said:
i was about to try to persuade you that this show is good but then i looked through your drop list and saw all the genuienly great shows you dropped
all hope is lost there already

Same seems this may be a case of not liking slow burners possibly due to TikTok brain and attention span a lot of the shows he has dropped are either very writing heavy or slightly confusing
Apr 4, 12:08 AM
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Trump said:
Watched 6 episodes so far and I've found it to be super bland. Hate how the MC talks and acts not a fan of shoujo either. Does this get better and when?

it is senin not shoujo...
Apr 4, 12:49 AM

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OP: I am rage quitting this show, try to persuade me to come back...you can't, because your taste is bland and I wanted to tell you exactly that!
Me: Dude, grow up and learn to drop shows you dislike, without trying to pass it as a public tragedy!
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Trump said:
Watched 6 episodes so far and I've found it to be super bland. Hate how the MC talks and acts not a fan of shoujo either. Does this get better and when?

imo first 6 episode super amazing, but the way u see i dont think it's gonna change at all. mu advice would be if u are not liking it then probably best to drop it.
Apr 4, 1:34 AM

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Can't help your shit tastes sadly, drop it imo
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ktg said:
In what universe is this shoujo?!
As for the question, better than 10/10? That's physically impossible.

YadisBatman said:
I'm just curious, which part of this show looks shoujo to you?

Your definition of shoujo is far too narrow if you're this bewildered. Also, the original 2012 novel is listed as "female" demographic.
@LostSpectre On this site? No. On this site, the manga was tagged as a seinen show. So no, it is not a shoujo.
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ktg said:
Kawaii_swan said:

Shoujo is a demographic. Aimed at younger girls and women that has developing romantic relationships, a female protagonist, a handsome male interest…. Stuff like that.


As for the one that posted this…. They literally hate a lot of good shows, asking this question and answering them is literally pointless.

In what universe did I ask what shoujo means?
And btw everything you described as shoujo can also be shounen. These depend on the writing and not on the MC's gender.

Probably the next one? Well I guess the anime info pages are all we have to look at to really know
@Kawaii_swan Which does not clarify it. On the other hand, it is clarified on the manga page, where it is tagged as a seinen.
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It took my partner at least the first 12 episodes to get involved and interested. She doesn’t like anime, but does like mysteries, and it took a while for all the seemingly unconnected threads in The Apothecary Diaries to come together enough to interest her. So for her, it got better. Whereas I was spellbound from episode one and as a result am now working through the LNs: it was a 10, but at some point got turned up to an 11. 🙂
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Attaboy. Such profound words. Didn't expect less from a fan of Makoto Shinkai Adolf Hitler.
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NathanD817 said:
mobxmentality said:
i was about to try to persuade you that this show is good but then i looked through your drop list and saw all the genuienly great shows you dropped
all hope is lost there already

Same seems this may be a case of not liking slow burners possibly due to TikTok brain and attention span a lot of the shows he has dropped are either very writing heavy or slightly confusing

"these characters are only talking and not fighting each other constantly, this shit is boring" type beat
i mean what can you expect from someone who calls himself Trump, the name already implies they might not be the sharpest tool in the shed
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It's an OK series which is massively overhyped by source readers, presumably it gets really good later?

The animation is fine, the story is OK, the side characters and plots are quite interesting, the setting isn't one I've seen explored properly before, I have a few problems with the MC but she's fine overall -- I gave it a 7.
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