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Feb 19, 2008 10:02 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Alright! A new start! XD

This anime is kickassed by KAA.. lol!

Kyo-Ani + KAA Fansubs = Hell of ANIME!
Mar 17, 2008 8:28 PM
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LOL not that many people discussing this season.

Anyways great start for second season, the animation this time around seems far better hopefully it stays that way.
Apr 3, 2008 7:40 AM
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Yeah, since I've watched this show late. So, it's really late in discussing this show. But really, a great work of KAA fansubs and Kyo-Ani. They really rocks!
Jul 11, 2008 7:47 PM
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I hope it wont be as shitty as the first season



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Sep 19, 2008 9:04 PM
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-takes a nap-

I hope it gets better.
Oct 20, 2008 11:27 AM
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wow the animation is really great
nice episode
Dec 27, 2008 11:57 PM
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I liked this one, though I dont rly understand some stuff ^^; but still it was a pretty good reintroduction.
I hope it gets better.
Mar 21, 2009 2:30 AM
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well that was a nice start. hope it doesn't go down hill from here
Sep 7, 2009 7:46 PM
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Is it just me or did Tessa get hotter?
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Jan 4, 2010 9:05 PM
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Good start, but not as good as fumoffu.
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Jan 31, 2010 9:51 PM

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That was sick


Mar 4, 2010 1:21 PM

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Good beginning for the series. The part where Sousuke forgot Chidori's notes reminded me of Fumoffu.
May 5, 2010 2:51 PM

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Yeah! More FMP!!
Aug 31, 2010 11:36 PM

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I thought FMP was good. But this is EPIC! Gets a 10 from me. Hope I don't have to lower it.
Dec 6, 2010 11:25 AM

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That was the best battle I've seen in a good long time. Tactics were clearly shown and simple enough to follow, but not so much as to be patronizing, the pacing was relentless and suspense ran high, the 3D CGI was actually appropriate and cool looking. I suppose that now were going to have some time with the characters, but honestly I just can't wait for the next battle!
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Feb 3, 2011 6:34 PM

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Cool.
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Feb 9, 2011 11:02 PM
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Awesome, FMP at its best. It's been a while since I've seen the first season, but I'm pretty sure the animation improved with the transfer from Gonzo to KyoAni.
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Feb 10, 2011 3:19 PM

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Looking good, hopefully be better than the first season. And great improvement on animation.
Apr 16, 2011 6:44 AM

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Pretty damn epic opening episode. I lol'd at Sousuke forgetting Kaname's notes again too xD
Apr 28, 2011 2:38 AM

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Key knows how to make a good intro episode! This was an explosive episode, literally!

I'm looking forward to the rest of the series, it already looks like an interesting plot is developing.
Jun 7, 2011 9:35 AM
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This anime is off to a good start. You can never go wrong with a fight scene. I'm interested in how this will all play out.
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Nov 10, 2011 8:11 AM

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I thought the first ep was pretty damn good.... the animation has vastly improved!
Nov 27, 2011 3:33 AM

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Pretty good start.
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Mar 23, 2012 4:52 PM
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This was awesome. The battle is this episode was better than anything in the first season. An utterly intense and epic extended action sequence. I also love how Sosuke has to get back to his studies right after the battle: nice to see him taking school seriously. Animation is smooth as hell, too. I don't like the OP and ED as much as those from the first season, but they are a huge improvement over those from Fumoffu.

My one misgiving with the first season was the relatively dull mecha battles, which relied way too much on the Lambda Driver stuff. If this can match season one's character development and exceed its action, this will be an awesome show.

This episode gets 5/5 from me.
Oct 10, 2012 8:54 PM

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Felt like I was watching a movie! The new animation looked amazing, its even comparable to a few 2012 anime out right now. (which is sad)
Mar 12, 2013 12:13 PM

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It's not bad. Could be more interesting than the first season hopefully.
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Apr 13, 2013 8:26 PM

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Nice step up to widescreen.
Same artstyle as first season but improved animation.
May be better than Fumoffu
Aug 6, 2013 6:59 PM

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So action-y!

Sousuke still struggling with school. Who doesn't? xD

4/5

Dec 1, 2013 2:53 PM

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Better than the first season already.
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Dec 1, 2013 5:16 PM

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Oh boy, after watching the first season in mini-screen, live screen is a little too much for me to handle haha. Also, the graphics in 720p are absolutely stunning for an anime that was created in 2005. I've loving this start, hopefully it continues on like this and maybe it will become one my my favorite anime of all time!
Dec 1, 2013 5:21 PM

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Felt like I was watching a movie! The new animation looked amazing, its even comparable to a few 2012 anime out right now. (which is sad)


Totally agree, the animation was great!
Dec 29, 2013 5:25 AM

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Pretty decent start, the art sure has improved but the pacing has slown down for a reason... seems this season will be more serious and more focused on mecha than the previous season!
Jun 24, 2014 2:57 PM

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Jul 2013
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nice fighting scenes as always
meh, i just wish we had seen a bit more of chidori
Aug 31, 2014 3:51 PM
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Sawaga is really letting me down when using Lambda Drive.
They really made a ultra powerfull device but don't let us see it in action. It is really disappointing.
Series should have stayed in the lines of Fumoffu, Gag is hard to come up with but it is better than reagular action.
Dec 2, 2016 7:22 PM
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not a bad reintroduction to the shows more action side. also its good they kept the animation budget from fumo since that was a big increase to animation.
Dec 5, 2016 3:46 PM

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Well they certainly didn't waste anytime, dropping us right into the action with a refugee rescue. As a result Kaname barely appeared. :( Well the characters certainly look nice and shiny in 16x9. Teletha in particular looked extra glossy. The effect of the Lambda Driver looks much improved visually. Good re-introduction episode.
May 6, 2017 9:17 AM

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They improved big time on the animation and art.
Decent start, wonder if Gauron will return (judging from the trailer he will)
Jun 10, 2017 6:34 AM

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Original episode.. eh?

Forgot the homework? Is that Fumoffu reference? xD

I liked OP&ED from season 1 more :(
I'm hoping this OP&ED will grow on me I guess
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Mar 18, 2018 7:12 AM
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KyoAni doing Mecha?!
And fucking excelling at it?? Nice!

I loved the original art, but this new one isnt bad either, and the animation was great.

A great way to start SR I guess, alots of tension too.

Lets hope overall the story gets more serious here vs S1.
The series can deliver some realy fine quality military/mecha drama when it wants to.
Mar 27, 2018 5:20 PM

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Great start, animation doesn't dissapoint from KyoAni. Looks too good for a 2005 anime lol
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Apr 2, 2019 5:14 PM
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16:9 makes a surprisingly big difference.
May 4, 2019 8:16 PM

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Mindless action bomb explosion.
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Jan 12, 2020 5:34 AM

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well nice start...but like the school focus better
Mar 30, 2020 3:57 PM
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Oh yeah back to the war
Jun 5, 2021 5:41 PM

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I automatically like an episode whenever Tessa is in it. hehe

Anyway, I'm sure Gauron is the one behind this as always. That guy can never die ever.
Mar 18, 2022 10:58 AM
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That was insane. Way to start off the season with a bang!
Dec 24, 2023 5:41 PM

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Watching FMP in full 16:9 format feels odd after the first season.

They actually did a mission, here I thought all they do is transport Sagara to school and back to base.

Tessa got more screentime than Kadame, also unusual!

Starting strong already.
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