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Jul 7, 2012 4:31 PM
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Just finished the first episode and I looooved it. Can't wait how this will turns out ;)
The ED song is beautiful too.
Jul 7, 2012 10:13 PM

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Why are protagonists who have default evil/glare faces an archetype these days in anime O.o?

Loved the OP/ED; didn't realize that was Jun Fukuyama as the ghost
Jul 7, 2012 11:54 PM

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Daaaaaaaamn, so good!
Rokka looks more cute here than in the manga...
I really like it. Oh, and Hazuki and Shimao's seiyuus are perfect too. c:
Jul 8, 2012 3:48 AM
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I kinda felt like the drawing's similar to Sakamichi no Apollon.

Well, for now, i'll stick around and see what happens, great start.
Jul 8, 2012 6:56 AM

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Really good first episode. Waiting for more.
Jul 8, 2012 10:30 AM

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Looks quite lovely so far. Loving the animation style, and Rokka seems like a loveable character.
Jul 8, 2012 1:09 PM

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So good..:D even though i don't love shimao-san's design:p
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Jul 8, 2012 7:59 PM

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I have high hopes for this series, hopefully it will focus on the drama and romance and not the comedy.
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Jul 8, 2012 10:42 PM

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All I can say is WOW. This will definitely shape up to be one of my favourites this season. The OP is the best OP I've heard for a long time, and the ED is great too. What good song choices!

I love Atsushi and his way of talking. The interaction between Atsushi and Hazuki is also very enjoyable to watch. Had me cracking up! Rokka is beautifully drawn. I get the feeling that maybe she cut her hair so short to mourn her husband, since she had longer hair in the OP.
Jul 9, 2012 9:44 AM

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Such a great romance! I loved the op, ending, and the art is beautiful. I enjoy the ghost. Atsushi is so cute.

To see my full review of this episode go here: http://animeordie.blogspot.com/2012/07/first-impressions-natsuyuki-rendezvous.html
Jul 9, 2012 1:21 PM

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Amazing, I really like the idea with a ghost.
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Jul 9, 2012 6:53 PM

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Wow.

My expectations for new shows this season are just all completely wrong it seems. I was completely expecting Natsuyuki Rendezvous to be a cliched rom-drama with a ghost element. I was not expecting well defined and interesting characters with a lot of nuance to them. Nor was I expecting such a rapid development of the plot. Sure it'll probably pull back in the next episode and nothing will come of that confession, but I can't help but be pretty hopeful of being proven wrong now.
Jul 10, 2012 12:09 AM

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OMG WOW.

this anime came out of nowhere for me, I'd never heard of it, or seen any previews, but damn, if it continues at the mature no nonsense pace its been keeping it could easily fall into my favorites as a romantic scfi like Ano Natsu de Matteru did. an adult romantic meoldy out of nowhere wow wowie!!! @///@
Jul 10, 2012 9:46 AM

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I just liked this anime and I have high hopes and I hope not not to disappoint for the series.
Jul 10, 2012 3:47 PM

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A really nice follow up to 'Kids on the Slope'.

Always nice to get adult main characters. Really looking forward to the rest of the episodes. The show was both visually and emotionally charming. Characters were believable and likable, and their interactions were humorous and engaging when they needed to be.

5/5 - The best I've seen from this Summer season so far. Always nice to get a good Josei show.
Jul 10, 2012 10:00 PM
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so watching this ok then give let see we have in seiyu joke yea we have the ghost of watanuki keep watching to see if tomoya tried to steal his wife yuko?

yea hmm got wonder if expect rivalry between kyousuke vs ghost of lelouch to see if who will get Irisviel?

hmm might hang around what else to happen.
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Jul 11, 2012 12:12 AM

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Wow...Very good first episode I have to say.

I am looking forward to the next episodes..
I like Hazuki and the way he flies all around the room lol XDDD...

And...and...Yuuichi Nakamura!!!Omg my fav.seiyuu along with Fukuyama Jun!!!*___*
Jul 12, 2012 6:49 AM

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That was very cute :3 I really like the MC!
5/5
Jul 12, 2012 5:50 PM

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i think i might get into this
Jul 12, 2012 6:24 PM

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This could be a good one, looking forward to more.
Jul 14, 2012 7:36 PM

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This episode was so good. I love the pure love that Hazuki has for Rokka. Wow, I have high hopes for this.

Not to mention the ending theme was so, so pretty. <3
Jul 15, 2012 8:42 PM

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"I love the roundness of her forehead" LOL. I loved the first ep! really excited about this one..
Jul 18, 2012 12:51 AM

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this one will be good! was gonna put this off so i could watch it all at once. but .. it's too good to pass up for 3 months like that.
Jul 18, 2012 10:35 PM

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I see a favorite show possible making its way into my heart.~
Jul 21, 2012 4:28 PM

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The art is beautiful. There's so much potential with this one. I think this may become one of my faves this season.
Jul 30, 2012 7:26 PM

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Wow, im really going to like this if it continues like this. Great atmosphere
Aug 1, 2012 8:12 AM

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Nice first episode really liking the concept. Nice to have an anime that revolves around adult relationships every now and again.
"What has two arms, two legs, and is alive? Not your favorite character lol! xD"
Aug 2, 2012 10:56 AM

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Loved the episode, probably the only anime i'll get into this season.

We got Lelouch and Tsuchimi Gai in an anime and the lead female is Ichigo's mom!
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Aug 2, 2012 1:32 PM

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This episode was much better than I had anticipated. Also, I'm love with OP & ED songs.
Aug 5, 2012 4:03 AM

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After watching this I want to...Buy flowers?
Aug 10, 2012 9:37 PM

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Wow great first chapter!
Aug 21, 2012 10:24 PM

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Beautiful OP song tbh as well as the ending.

First 5 minutes and already a "silent war" and a ghost huh?

Very interested in this series now and good episode 1.
Sep 14, 2012 12:55 AM

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Seems like an anime I would enjoy. Pretty good first episode! :D

ED song was just beautiful. Sounds familiar... probably the singer.
Oct 19, 2012 4:56 AM

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very very good, loved the ending, so beautiful may have to try and learn it at some point, needed some inspiration to sit down and play the piano again!!!

Loved the mix of humour and romance just blended so well. Also just to get such a powerful confession in the first episode was quite shocking but a nice take.
Nov 27, 2012 11:34 AM

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Jan 2012
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easy watch...

male lead looks like a delinquent and female needs to grow her hair out

lots of anohana vibe

let's hope this doesn't disappoint
Feb 5, 2014 11:31 AM

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May 2012
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Very interesting start of this series, I really like the concept and well I do think this story has huge potential so let's see what happens next!
Jul 29, 2014 12:57 AM

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The opening theme song is beast!!! Nice ep btw.
Feb 21, 2015 10:31 AM

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Aw man, I should have watched this on Valentine's Day. This is certainly a unique one. Loving the OP and ED, both invoked strong emotional responses from me despite knowing nothing about this.
Apr 2, 2015 1:56 AM

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ahaha so many unfamiliar faces here.
One of the best romance animes ever :)) it gotta be
Love that ghost character. Wonder why he's not mad at Hazuki for liking his wife? well...i guess it's cuz 3 yrs have past, and he doesn't want his wife to continue alone, he wanted her to be happy.

oh well, anyway, the conversation between the ghost and hazuki is hilarious xDD The ED's really good too

by the way is hazuki's cast Spanner/lampo/teen lambo from KHR?
Jun 24, 2015 12:09 AM

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Enjoyable first episode, looking forward for more! XD

I thought it would be the wife who would see him, interesting how it's the main guy instead lol
Jul 4, 2015 8:02 PM

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i'm not really familiar with this series before but this is really interesting, i need to see more ep
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Jan 1, 2016 6:12 AM

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wow i actually enjoyed it. Rokka could have been prettier with long hair tho
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Jan 25, 2016 7:04 AM

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"You could have an affair with me." Doesn't sound very romantic. Or maybe there's something wrong with the subtitles.

Anyway, the opening was quite boring but I'll forgive that since I'm pretty sure there won't be any kind of tense mood etc. Just being in love and trying to win someone's love, even when that someone is still mourning over her dead husband.

But the show seems interesting, so I'll keep watching.
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Mar 7, 2016 5:20 PM

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If a ghost put his/her hand through my chest, I'd die from a heart attack.
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Mar 13, 2020 6:39 PM

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Just took a few seconds and this show clicked with me, the rest of the episode further cemented my initial reaction. There's the melancholic atmosphere while still being ligh hearted. This is a combination I have a thing for. The cast is nice, I can kinda relate to the Hazuki and I enjoy the dynamic between him and Atsushi.

Great start overall and I love the OP/ED.

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I enjoyed the episode, and then was pleasantly surprised to realize that Aimer sings the ED. I've listened to that song often and never knew it originally was from an anime.
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Oct 4, 2020 8:22 AM

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I actually found the first episode to be a little rushed. Then again, it’s only 11 episodes. The premise is beautiful - I’m expecting it to emotional, let’s see......

Also the ED was lovely!







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Feb 26, 2021 3:24 PM

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Not gonna lie, I was kinda annoyed with Hazuki not having balls but thankfully, it seems he found them in the end with that abrupt confession of feelings. Okay start overall.

Also yes, I'm watching this merely because Aimer sings the ED. Not to mention it's one of my favorite songs from her.
Apr 5, 2021 11:24 PM

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So far I love it,
The OP and ED are really good, but I especially like the ED. It fits well <3
Jun 9, 2021 12:59 AM

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Their wedding anniversary is the same as the wife's birthday.. and it was the husband's idea.. maybe because the husband knew that he would "go" first, so he wanted his wife to continue to remember all memories with him in a happy atmosphere (because it is celebrated together with her birthday) ...that's sweet, but in this case, of course it's sad.

And I really liked that bold move. He really said he loves her, in the first episode, and right after they talked about her late husband.

This is so good, more than what I expected.

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