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Jul 8, 9:20 AM
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Mr_Sai said:
finally a bind show that isn't weird

what is bind show?
Jul 8, 10:35 AM

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Limi said:
Major plot hole though is why the fuck the kid randomly goes around with an adult into the middle of nowhere...?


For the same reason they can roam around cities, go back and forth between other universes and ours, or be members of secret organizations or have laboratories which overtake half their house. The same as it is and always has been in most any other anime/cartoon/live action TV series or movie since time immemorial where kids are part or all of the main protagonists: Parents either don't notice or care so that the plot can happen.

As opposed to if they asked permission early on into the show, but they had strict or involved parents so they are told no. They comply. Roll credits. Show is over.
Jul 8, 1:00 PM

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Great, this reminds me of when I was studying Geosciences. That said, I've never found a place so enchanting. *sigh*
Jul 8, 2:49 PM

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Reply to Limi
Animation is great. Chick looks fine too.
Major plot hole though is why the fuck the kid randomly goes around with an adult into the middle of nowhere...?
@Limi

OR...

when the thicccc lady comes to pick Ruri up with her car, she meets her mom, bows, introduces herself as a geology major, gives her cake and her contact info, and because she seems very nice the mom is relieved her kid is doing something else than browse tiktok all day, like going into nature and learn and search for rocks.

You know, like, stuff so normal that people do it can happen offscreen.

PS: This show about minerals has no business being animated as spectacular as it is. Also, thiccc, god damn.
Jul 8, 3:54 PM

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A pretty nice first episode!

Jul 8, 6:51 PM
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This visuals were Stunning
Jul 8, 7:15 PM

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nah, i don't think so
Jul 9, 2:18 AM

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Cute Girls Collecting Rocks.

I always love it when my CGDCT makes me obsessed with one particular subject for a whole season. This time, it's geology.
The visuals and sceneries are so beautiful, and sure has a lot of thicc shots lol, I mean it's from the same studio that did Mushoku, Onimai and Hanashura, it's bound to be good!
Jul 9, 3:11 AM
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if they don’t stop trying to give that poor girl a colonoscopy every time she tries to talk about rocks I’m gonna have a fit dude. I like ass and titties as much as the next few thousand people but there’s no reason to have almost every shot constructed perfectly to place fan-service in frame so the gooners don’t lose focus while you talk about plate tectonics and crystal formations in the mantle. Also Ruri, the main character, could stand to suck like 10% less, cause every time shes on screen I just want Nagi to take that hammer to her instead.
Jul 9, 5:43 AM

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they really need to go this hard on the animation for the mineralogy anime? XD
I mean, not complaining, it's great

I usually already love the "cute girls doing random activity" genre, but adding a hot oneesan on the mix is welcome
Jul 9, 11:45 AM

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@SuperJohnDoe

I somehow haven't noticed the Mini Cooper in the episode, thank you pointing that out, I'm a big Mini fan!
@Joshhhp Everyone loves car cameos! Like Lupin's Fiat 500 or the Jaguar from Gunsmith Cats!

Doubt they'll have more cameos like this one, but I'll be happily surprised if they do!

Jul 9, 12:26 PM

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four words, boobs.
Jul 9, 8:01 PM

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BRO THE ANIMATION??? they got that mushoku tensei money… or i just watch too much shoujos idk
Jul 9, 11:33 PM
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I really love this show so far. It's a 10/10 for me so far!!
Jul 10, 12:17 AM

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liking the premise of this show but damn did they have to make like half the cast stacked, not that I mind though
Jul 10, 3:53 AM

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Maybe I'm gonna catch some quartz soon, a very nice surprise for this season!
Jul 10, 11:09 AM

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Finally, anime for real Dwarf lovers

Jul 11, 7:26 AM

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omg this is so wholesome. the graphics are stunning. the artstyle i like very very.
Jul 11, 1:54 PM

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Studio Bind is so cultured
Jul 12, 3:14 AM
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Retarded high school girl and talking boobs get rich by finding BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN RUBIES UNDER A WATERFALL!
Jul 13, 1:13 PM

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four words, boobs.
@HibiChika Thighs, Buttox, curves, THICK

Behold of my awesomeness~
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But my feels.
Jul 14, 12:42 PM

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Loving how Nagi was animated, they for some reason made her butt huge LMAO
Jul 15, 8:16 AM
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loooov da cute ruri girl :) cute ruri yuayy
Jul 15, 7:22 PM
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So, a girl digs bling bling.
Then, she went to DIG the bling bling.
Very nicely executed.
Jul 16, 3:59 AM
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Many people have been talking about Nagi's assets on social media, and that made me curious about this anime. However, when I watched this anime, I enjoyed Nemoto Miyari's voice acting more than Nagi's assets. I think Nemoto Miyari really got into her acting as Tanigawa Ruri, her naughty little girl aura was really there. Furthermore, the animation of her expressions was very varied, which kept me from getting bored of her mischievous antics.

I also liked the lesson given to the audience about rocks. It brought me back to memorizing types of rocks in school to prepare for final exams. The visuals of this anime are also very good, with the character designs being very soft. Overall, I really enjoyed this first episode. 5/5
Jul 16, 8:00 AM

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I'm not going to lie: this anime caught my eye as soon as Nagi appeared in the trailer. And seriously, I have no idea how that shirt and pants hold up 👀.

"Fanservice" aside, the story itself is calm, relaxing and even educational. The friendship and charisma between the waifus is charming and heartwarming. The animation is colorful, fluid and impressively detailed. It has a lot of potential, and I think it will be worth following to unwind from the daily grind.

Honestly, I loved it. And I'm killing two birds with one stone: watching Nagi and learning some mineralogy and geology along the way.
Jul 22, 8:06 PM

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Bind's logic is asinine. Enhance Nagi's tits, ass, thighs and show her crotch close up but Ruri's pantyshot gets censored.

@sonictoryuiai Well Nagi is a young adult probably in her 18 to 20ish age while Ruri is just a kid. Frankly I don't give fck about fictional characters' ages but the studio maybe needed to do this to avoid unwanted internet outrage.
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Jul 24, 12:06 AM
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Very cool 1st episode, rocks are sure interesting and it was fascinating to hear all of Nagi's explanations around it, I can't wait to see them finding more rare minerals.
Jul 26, 2:30 AM

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I like the topic but the MC is very unpleasant. I also don't really appreciate how they unnecessarily focus on Nagi's body, and those girls are doing some physical work in the woods, it would be pretty uncomfortable without tying the hair. But I guess whatever looks good in the anime… There is potential for MC to grow and change her annoying behaviour so I'll see how it goes.
Jul 26, 10:43 PM

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Love rocks and gems so this was such a fun and informative episode. Also love the art. The character design is adorable and the backgrounds are so detailed and beautiful. Ruri is a bit annoying but Nagi’s calm demeanor makes it a nice balance. Will definitely continue watching. 💎
Jul 29, 6:11 PM
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At first, this wasn’t an anime I planned to watch, but after seeing episode 1, I think I’ll end up watching it to the end.
Watching the first episode left a calming impression — the beautiful visuals, the wealth of knowledge about rare stones, geology, and more.
This anime has great potential.

Jul 29, 6:12 PM
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At first, this wasn’t an anime I planned to watch, but after seeing episode 1, I think I’ll end up watching it to the end.
Watching the first episode left a calming impression — the beautiful visuals, the wealth of knowledge about rare stones, geology, and more.
This anime has great potential.
Aug 4, 3:14 PM

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It seems that Ruri has caught his interest in something in particular.
This anime caught my attention, and I really liked the first episode.
Ruri is pretty, and Nagi is very beautiful.
I'll keep watching it.
The animation is beautiful.
The opening is very good and the ending is very nice and visually they are beautiful.





Aug 5, 8:19 AM

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It reminded me of my childhood interest in rocks.

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Aug 6, 7:03 AM
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it was great!!!!!!!!!
Aug 10, 3:41 AM

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I've always been a massive fan of Geology, so I naturally liked it. If anything I was a little questionable on the entire lake of Garnet, which somehow ruined my suspension of belief.
Aug 10, 11:47 AM

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Ho-ly heck! Now THIS is how you do presentation!
I'm halfway in and already know I'll be watching this till the end. Every little bit of the anime is visually interesting, from the oddly realistic nature backgrounds, to the subtle little animations whenever Ruri or Nagi move or talk, to the glittering of the garnets in Yuri's hand, or the SFX like the water splashing when she jumps up and down. Last time I'd seen this much attention to detail was in Pon no Michi and I loved it so much it won over any of my other dislikes.

Not to mention that calming opening + the topic is really reminding me of Koisuru Asteroid (one of my fav CGDCTs). I think I have my anime of the season right here. Well done studio Bind.
Aug 10, 1:56 PM
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@animefanftw123 Do studios not get to choose what they adapt now..? Like I know it's not always up to the whole staff or whatever but someone is actively picking something to adapt, no?
Ankibank said:
Do studios not get to choose what they adapt now..?

Ghibli gets to choose what stories they adopt, while original anime projects are only realistic for large studios, like TOEI, who own several long-established money printing franchises. That financial security lets them experiment with hyperactive bratty girl meets rock theme...
Other studios are at the mercy of production comittee system, where 95% of time Kadokawa the publishing zaibatsu dictates which manga / LN gets adopted.
Aug 12, 4:24 PM

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So, if you want to learn, where do I enroll in the Geology degree?

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scientia exitus

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Try-to-find-a-shot-with-no-movement-challenge


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whiskey tango foxtrot

Aug 20, 7:18 PM

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The details on their clothes and mini movements are amazing! As expected from the studio that brought Mushoku Tensei S1 and Onimai. It's the first I'm seeing correct details on button up shirt on women. The fold near her chest area is legit.
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