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Apr 6, 2015 6:43 AM
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Was that the Russia Sushi guy (Kuroda, Takaya) as the evil Dr. Clawesque record company president? I was thinking Hello Kitty when I watched this, and I see in the production credits that Sanrio was involved. So it's K-On meets Hello Kitty
Apr 6, 2015 9:34 AM

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BeatlesPkmnFan42 said:
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Personally, on the CGI, I think it's some of the better CGI I have seen in an anime and it really reminded me of something you would see in a video game. I thought to myself as I watched it, that it would make a great game.

Turns out it is actually game lol.

Anyway, this anime is certainly not what I expected, but ... unlike some here, that is a good thing. It turned out to be a hell of a lot better than I thought it would be.
This was not only funny but ... holy crap is it sooooo damned cute.

Best... music anime ... EVER!


Yep it's a game. Although there's no CG in the game, in the game the characters are just shown as drawings that move up and down slightly as you play the song lol.

ThreePointer said:
The main characters (not the cg stuff) are pretty cute. But what did I just watch? Is this even a show I should watch? It looks like a genuine kids show. idk


Last I checked, kids' shows didn't have blood and what seems to be a BDSM thing going on. But no, it's not. It's aimed at older males and adults, unlike Sanrio's other work, which are actually aimed at children. This however, is not.


Yep, I know. Still shocked me that it did indeed turn out to be based on a game lol. XD

ichii_1 said:
Geezus do you guys even know the difference between CGI and 3d models? :(

The skeleton scenes were CGI and were AMAZING :O
I want a whole action movie in that quality, specifically toriko XD

The 3d models are what you have problems with.


Yep, and to me the 3d models themselves are modeled really well. What I think people have a problem with is simply the style. Like I said in my last post, the CGI in this show is the best I have seen thus far in an anime. Most of the time when I see CGI in anime it does tend to look bad because it usually is just so poorly put together. This anime though, everything was fluid and looked nice. Video game quality graphics and animation.
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Apr 6, 2015 10:08 AM

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i have no clue what the fuck is just watched nor if thats a good or a bad thing. I think im leaning more towards thinking it was good cause i cant deny there really isnt anything else like it and its said originality kept me interested the whole ep but im still not sure if i enjoyed myself or not, I think the only thing i know i disliked was some of the cutsy stuff.

Though the one take away i have, is how the fuck are people saying the CGI looks bad, the chibi's look weird but the actual animation, lighting, movement, and everything is leagues above what is the norm for CG in anime, it was fluid colorful and fast moving.

parfaited said:
Let's just say I have a feeling this is amazing, somewhere, somehow.
pretty much my sentiment, i wonder if this might become the underdog of the season for me or if it will just confuse me as to what im watching still.
JizzyHitlerApr 6, 2015 10:22 AM

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Jizzy, I know you have no idea how to argue for shit,

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Jizzy as you would call yourself because youre a dick The most butthurt award goes to you And clearly you havent watched that many shows thats why you cant determine if a show is unique or not Or maybe you're just a child who likes common stuffs where hero saves the day and guys gets all the girls. Sad taste you have there kid you came up to me in the first place making you look more like a kid who got slapped without me even knowing it and start crying about it to me

Apr 6, 2015 10:51 AM

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vodall said:
I guess the PreCure crowd'll have a fun time with this, but that's about it.

Not really, I assure you.

It wasn't terrible for me but I don't think I'm in. I'll probably go along with watching up to episode 3 to decide whether or not to drop but meh. But hey, I think the CGI was nice?
ZomiNimrodApr 6, 2015 10:58 AM
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Apr 6, 2015 11:20 AM

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Cant wait for the "fan art"
Apr 6, 2015 12:11 PM
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This anime is quite a fun ride. I would have skipped this anime altogether if it were not for the funimation trailer that gave me a hint that the anime is more then just the typical high school band story with kemonomimi as the band trait with a vapid high school story plot.

Show by Rock!! pretty much took that expectation and subverted it into a much more diverse different dimension story plot with a unique cgi art style and pretty much rode the crazy train throwing sudden exposition as to how the world kinda works. I will definitely ride this train to see where it goes and hope to see more cgi action fights using band instruments as weapons.
Apr 6, 2015 12:28 PM

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Not sure what I just watched but Im here for the seiyuu cast
Apr 6, 2015 12:43 PM

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Its weird.. I somehow really enjoyed it.
Apr 6, 2015 3:24 PM
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Blazeofspikes said:
Show by Rock!! pretty much took that expectation and subverted it into a much more diverse different dimension story plot with a unique cgi art style and pretty much rode the crazy train throwing sudden exposition as to how the world kinda works. I will definitely ride this train to see where it goes and hope to see more cgi action fights using band instruments as weapons.


I couldn't have put it better myself.
Apr 6, 2015 3:40 PM

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if you don't like this show you're a sexist
Apr 6, 2015 4:00 PM

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okay, BONES, drop the CGI and it's gonna be a great anime. If I wanted to watch Pixar-like animation, I'd watch Cars or whatever, but I DO NOT WANT to. The 2D designs' moe level is over 9000, so please, let this be the last time we see the CGI... pretty please. I just wanna stare at the nekogirl, the pyuru girl and the yuri girl. A Chuchu is fine too.

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Apr 6, 2015 6:52 PM
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Amusingly bizarre but the music and the girls' cutesy voices really got on my nerves.
Apr 6, 2015 7:50 PM

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OMG I LOVE THE MUSIC <3

I am already to used to CGI
Apr 6, 2015 7:58 PM

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I already said this in my first post here, but I really hope Shizuku Secretmind appear in the anime. They're one of my favorite bands from the game, their style of music really unique and just downright beautiful.
Apr 6, 2015 9:06 PM

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why did they turn into 3d animated furries
Apr 6, 2015 9:22 PM

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Reading replies, I feel like the only person that absolutely loved it.

The CGI feels much more natural here than the animes I've seen recently (looking at you Sailor Moon Crystal). I love the chibi furry designs.

It gives off a happy and upbeat atmosphere, and the character designs please the artist in me. I knew I'd love this when it was previewed months ago, and I'm glad I wasn't wrong.

The ONLY thing I disliked was Maple. I don't really like mascots, and I don't understand the appeal of a walking egg being their manager.
Apr 6, 2015 9:29 PM

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niohashiri said:
why did they turn into 3d animated furries


In the game, the characters are in their chibi forms (called Myuumons) the majority of the time, in fact, those are their normal forms in the game. According to an animated short to promote the game from a couple years ago, the members of Plasmagica become their human forms when excited. I don't know if that's the way it works with all Myuumons due to my lack of knowing Japanese.

The previews for the anime didn't really show the Myuumon forms, which I found very odd. From what I saw, some fans of the game weren't going to watch the anime at all if the Myuumon forms weren't going to be in it, but luckily they are.

The promotion for the anime overall was a little weird, making it hard for anyone who didn't already play the video game to know what it was going to be about. Hence all the confusion in this thread, I can assume. They probably could have done better at promoting it to people who aren't already familiar with the franchise.
Apr 6, 2015 9:30 PM

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first of all wtf did i just watch? i was expecting it to be something like k-on but no.

i didn't like the CG. yes, it was nicely done but i just felt it was really unnecessary and it weird. like, how even uses CG in anime nowadays?

i will continue watching tho, i seems kinda interesting. but, really i'm just staying for the seiyuus and cute girls. but like tsukishimas seiyuu is in this show cyaaa

3/5
Apr 6, 2015 10:53 PM

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This is ridiculous.
Apr 6, 2015 11:49 PM

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kriganime said:
Reading replies, I feel like the only person that absolutely loved it.


Don't Worry I loved it too! After one episode I'm already thinking of putting it in my top 5 I loved it that much! I didn't completely get it at first but I watched it again now knowing what was going on and it was MUCH more enjoyable, though I enjoyed it both times through. People need to realize CG isn't bad and not try to compare it to K-On. If they want K-On I have a feeling Sound Euphonium will be much more like it.

But trust me people, if you don't completely get it, watch it again. It will be much more understandable and enjoyable the second time through.

Also that ending was amazing!!!
Apr 7, 2015 12:21 AM

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Hmmm I am no fan of CGI animation, but once it turned back to 2d I gotta say I most definitely enjoyed watching it ^^
I enjoyed both the comedy and the nekomimi... one does not simply dislike nekomimi :P
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Apr 7, 2015 1:44 AM

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well its by sanrio. what do you expect?
Apr 7, 2015 2:40 AM
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Hmm, well I feel like I have a backward opinion from most.

From what has been set up on this one episode it does seem to go for the general magical girl formula, nothing really standout on there and not quite much of my interest in of itself. The actual standout for me where the cg scenes and the designs of the chibis, and I wish the show looked like so the whole time, or at least didn't switch to the nekomimi when going to 2D. Don't know why but those sections just bore me.

Might keep an eye but not likely to watch.
Apr 7, 2015 7:02 AM

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How is the 3DCG bad? This is actually the best 3DCG I've seen in an anime thus far.

All in all, huge surprise. I didn't think it would be this good, but goddammit it is. Good songs too, which is important since it's a music anime. The 2D designs are also cute as fuck. Bones is really doing a great job this season.
Apr 7, 2015 7:50 AM

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the what???? The 3d cgi was great, what the fuck are you guys smoking?
Apr 7, 2015 9:32 AM

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Everyone is so negative about this show.. Yeah, the cgi came by surprise, but despite that fact I actually enjoyed the episode and liked the art and music. The opening song will ruin me, I know it already.
Apr 7, 2015 1:30 PM

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Tienjt said:
The CGI in this show really needs more appreciation. Sure, it makes the chibi characters look like plastic, which is probably what most of the hate here is directed at, but I guess they had to sacrifice something to achieve that incredible quality of animation. The characters' movements are so smooth and lively.

People here would hate the CGI even if it's godlike so let them be, it was a great first episode.
Apr 7, 2015 2:54 PM

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Thinking back to this show a few days later, I am suddenly struck with terror at the thought that this may become super popular in Japan and will be the murderer of traditional anime.

PLEASE HATE THIS, JAPAN

(even if it's slightly enjoyable)
Apr 7, 2015 3:10 PM

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Red_Tuesday said:
Thinking back to this show a few days later, I am suddenly struck with terror at the thought that this may become super popular in Japan and will be the murderer of traditional anime.

PLEASE HATE THIS, JAPAN

(even if it's slightly enjoyable)


Lol. SB69 is already popular in Japan. How do you think it managed to get an anime adaption in the first place?
Apr 7, 2015 3:18 PM

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BeatlesPkmnFan42 said:
Red_Tuesday said:
Thinking back to this show a few days later, I am suddenly struck with terror at the thought that this may become super popular in Japan and will be the murderer of traditional anime.

PLEASE HATE THIS, JAPAN

(even if it's slightly enjoyable)


Lol. SB69 is already popular in Japan. How do you think it managed to get an anime adaption in the first place?
also one show with good CGI isnt going to change the face of anime, you should be more worried by the likes of sidonia or arpeggio if that were the case anyway

Immahnoob said:
Jizzy, I know you have no idea how to argue for shit,

tokiyashiro said:

Jizzy as you would call yourself because youre a dick The most butthurt award goes to you And clearly you havent watched that many shows thats why you cant determine if a show is unique or not Or maybe you're just a child who likes common stuffs where hero saves the day and guys gets all the girls. Sad taste you have there kid you came up to me in the first place making you look more like a kid who got slapped without me even knowing it and start crying about it to me

Apr 7, 2015 5:18 PM

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NotJizzyHitler said:
Though the one take away i have, is how the fuck are people saying the CGI looks bad, the chibi's look weird but the actual animation, lighting, movement, and everything is leagues above what is the norm for CG in anime, it was fluid colorful and fast moving.
HURR DURR IS CG WHY DO THEY MAKE WITH CG OH MY GOD MY EYES IT HURT!!!
Apr 7, 2015 7:37 PM

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3 days since it has aired have watched episode 1 3 times and watched the ed countless times. I have a problem and I don't want it to go away!
Apr 7, 2015 10:50 PM
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This show.... I can't even.... what the fuck?

It makes me feel weird.... but I think I like it O_o

Also, really can't say no to catgirls (and other variants)

The talking guitar reminds me of Mistilteinn from Kore Wa Zombie

Fuck everything, I'm watching this.
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Apr 7, 2015 11:52 PM

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My, my... So many critics... I´ve just had fun. It´s the cutest thing I´ve seen in a while.

Also Miyano Mamoru as a cute fox. So much win.
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Apr 8, 2015 2:15 AM

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it's rock .....
Apr 8, 2015 7:28 AM

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This is really fun to watch.

I didn't see a problem with 3D CG, rather trying so hard to fit in 3D CG with 2D animation, they use the 3D CG at the perfect moment, and in a proper way.

And the characters also likeable, so far my favorite is Maple-Sachou!



4/5, will continue to watch this.
Apr 8, 2015 7:49 AM

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W-what did I just watch? O_o
Apr 8, 2015 1:06 PM

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I enjoyed it, even the CG.
Apr 8, 2015 1:12 PM

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I don't know, I actually liked it :)

The 3D was a bit weird but I think it gives the sense of "another world" or rather "another dimension" more literally. It kinda reminded me of the segment in Psycho Pass with the virtual world and the strangeness of it. The OP and music seems kinda..bland, meh, especially for an anime centered on music. Will continue watching~
Apr 8, 2015 9:36 PM

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Only watching this anime because Mamoru Miyano is in it.
Apr 9, 2015 12:31 AM
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I'm not too sure what people are talking about when they say the 3D animation was bad. Not liking it isn't the same as the animation being bad. It was actually really nice.

Anyway, I can actually dig this. I wasn't sure about it at first, but it's not bad. ouo)b

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Apr 9, 2015 2:39 AM

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That is certainly different and interesting, pretty sure not everyone will like it though but the start was ok :D
Apr 9, 2015 5:14 AM
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Saw the 3DCG bullshit
Rated this a 3/10 in my MAL account.
Apr 9, 2015 10:05 AM

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The CG is only like a quarter of the episode, I mean come on people.
Apr 9, 2015 11:36 AM
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Dark_Pride said:
Saw the 3DCG bullshit
Rated this a 3/10 in my MAL account.


What right do you have in terms of giving this show a 3/10 solely based on that shallow reasoning alone? The show has just started yet you gave it a low score because of a knee jerk reaction of disliking CG? Come on man, you can at least try to be a bit more constructive in your lazy criticism to at least legitimize your score.

Everyone here who dislikes CG are so damn lazy about their criticism towards the CG that their opinion are not even remotely objective for outsiders to understand why you CG haters dislike it.
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I love CG! tbh compare to most ppl I would prefer more part in this anime to be CG.
Overall it seems pretty enjoyable!
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Apr 9, 2015 2:35 PM

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It is an adaption of a mobile game
It is so dense. Every single image has so many things going on.
Apr 9, 2015 10:10 PM
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I declare this ANIME OF THE SEASON!!

Just cut the CGI.

Seriously, this show is awesome. FANTASTIC MUSIC, lovable characters, interesting premise, top-notch animation!! And the OP!!!! OMG

DOKI DOKI!!
Apr 10, 2015 3:17 AM

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Yeah chibi CGs doesn't really fit well here

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Apr 11, 2015 3:09 AM
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it was really.. strange and unexpected..
but i kind of liked it? it was cute, so i'll probably keep watching.
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