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Jan 17, 2016 10:43 AM

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bobzanny said:
She's in the cover of one of the CDs, I mean, the alternative to her not appearing is them fighting goblins for another 10 episodes. :3

yuiyuigahama said:
i loved it honestly if you guys think its boring then kindly take yourselves elsewhere because im glad this show takes the time for characterization. the montage was necessary from my pov especially because it was anime original for most parts and further establishes setting and character relationships

soooo glad they cut the bath scene short and used it instead for characterization. gotta hate ranta lol
Eh, I thought it was pretty obvious in the novels, it didn't have that much build up to it and was kinda weak but I saw it for sure.
It's more obvious in anime since it's a visual medium but it's equally as weak here, "oh, she blushed" = "she likes him" type of thing.
Jan 17, 2016 10:44 AM

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That goblin fight scene was so intense and eye-opening? When I play games, I never really think about the monsters I'm killing. Imagine virtual reality, the future, where you can actually feel the bones through your weapon, and blood dripping from your hands. Just wow. Much impact qq

The insert song was long, but it was nice. An escape from the witnessed gruesome reality.. as well as acceptance?

Anyways, so glad they skipped the fanservice at the end =w=;; Ranta started it, but nothing was shown. Thank goodness.
Jan 17, 2016 10:45 AM

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LETS STAND AND WATCH OUR FRIEND GET KILLED!

And no, it has nothing to do with it being 'realistic', if you're out with a friend and someone stabbed your friend and is not strangling him on the floor, would you just stand there and do shit all?
Jan 17, 2016 10:47 AM
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That was the most intense/emotional battle against a small mob I've ever seen.
Jan 17, 2016 10:47 AM
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BernieSorbet said:
Well that was an interesting directorial choice.


There have been several "interesting" directorial choices, all of which makes me think that he is trying too hard to be original/artistic. For me, this serving as a drag on a show that has an interesting premise and some very good artwork.
Jan 17, 2016 10:48 AM

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Too dramaticized...

No, just real, my man.

How was it dramaticized? I want to see you fighting and killing a goblin for the first time. 2blood4u I guess.
Jan 17, 2016 10:49 AM

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pretty good one, slow for sure, but it matches the animation style
the ost...not that the ost is bad but it just like they can't pay the VA for that 5-6 minutes
for me, the beauty of this show is because it's like watching something like Monster Hunter's in the real sense, not exact but it's there

4,5/5
Jan 17, 2016 10:50 AM

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Ehm another relaxing episode, but half of an episode filled with music is maybe too much
Ranta is annoying af -___-
Jan 17, 2016 11:01 AM

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Also, if anyone is wondering, the person who voices the goblin is...
Jan 17, 2016 11:01 AM

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Achievements:
First Kill - kill your first monster. Reward: Dramatic scene and song monologue.
Cowardly Approach - take down a goblin with an additional 3 or more party members. Penalty: Inflicts a small wound to the nearest player.

Titles: First Blood, Idiot, Sicko, Lecher, Pervert

Kill Count: 1.

Jan 17, 2016 11:10 AM

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Kill or be killed.
Hi there
Jan 17, 2016 11:12 AM

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great episode.
but...why they were so scared just to kill one goblin ?
they are taking their time to make this anime. it's a relaxing anime tbh.
the soundtrack felt nice too.
Jan 17, 2016 11:12 AM

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Music is great! I love how realistic the anime feels
Jan 17, 2016 11:14 AM

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I gotta feeling shit is about to happen really soon..
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Jan 17, 2016 11:28 AM

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Though it started off pretty strong with the goblin fight, this episode felt like it dragged on with nothing remotely interesting happening. The insert song in particular felt forced and overlong, and the dialogue was as bland as last episode's. For a show that focuses so much on its characters talking, the sub par dialogue is unfortunate.

The background art is still neat, so that's a plus. Other than that, this show feels pretty average.
Jan 17, 2016 11:31 AM

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yuiyuigahama said:
bobzanny said:



i mean the op was just reused animation so im betting they were reluctant to spend a lot of money animating it. might be just a throwaway op or a-1 mightve just expended all their budget on the backgrounds lol...

Well you may be right that it is just a throw away OP seeing as how it really isn't much.
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Jan 17, 2016 11:37 AM

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Wow this was a beautiful episode, I loved the montage bit with the insert song playing depicting the character's interactions and the world they live in now. Quite sentimental I must say~ The visuals look really beautiful too, matching well with the soothing ost, making it touching. Chars are quite likable and fun too. OP song sounds nice!
Jan 17, 2016 11:40 AM

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Well damn doesn't this make you see the reality in these sort of things. But still did they really waste money on a hair clip for that girl?

That noob battle. When they let the sword fall near the unconscious goblin i just knew it was still alive. I mean they didn't even do a proper kill, how wouldn't you think that maybe it just got knocked out? They're so noob (or just dumb/careless) If they weren't all MCs they'd be dead by the next episode. Looking forward to episode 3.

I have a feeling Manato is gonna die. :( Don't want him too, he's not as pathetic.
Hope my hubando doesn't die too. Such good husband material, sewing, cooking, sweet personality. lol.
Jan 17, 2016 11:42 AM

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Wow this show feels so chill.
this is the kind of stuff you watch in the evening before heading to bed.
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<--- Who Your Waifus Look Up To --->
Jan 17, 2016 11:46 AM

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I like this anime it's calming and somewhat realistic with the way the characters act.
The goblin fight looked interesting and it showed how hard it is to kill something, tho ones that first kill is made killing becomes easier.
And they will get more skilled at it as well so they should be able to make some more money.
Still their having a hard time with their living.

It also seems like they are going for a Yume x Haruhiro couple here.
They look nice together.
Jan 17, 2016 11:49 AM

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I'm really liking how they're showing the emotional aspects in that world. It's not just needless killing and such. When they killed that goblin it took a toll for everyone.

It's one of my favorites this season. Keep it up! :)


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Jan 17, 2016 11:52 AM
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Wow... the story was short, not much of development
if every episodes were like this, i wonder how many episode it will be... beside MAL haven't revealed the total episode
hope this series not going to be a crap
Jan 17, 2016 11:54 AM

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this fight scene was really good, liked the ost. this anime is so relaxing even when the pace is kinda slow but i dont get bored
Jan 17, 2016 11:55 AM

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I looove the art style, it's really appealing to me :D

The goblin battle was intense and something you don't see very often and two thing I noticed were that goblin didn't turn into million shiny squares that drift into the sky which was good for a change, it was real flesh and blood and with it it comes to another one and that is the goblin actually fought for it's life to a point that I almost felt sad for him haha.

The song was nice maaybe a bit too long but the scenes were all nice so it kinda evens out for me and of course little lighthearted jokes at the end ^^
Jan 17, 2016 11:56 AM

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Ashix said:
I'm really liking how they're showing the emotional aspects in that world. It's not just needless killing and such. When they killed that goblin it took a toll for everyone.

It's one of my favorites this season. Keep it up! :)

Truly agree with this ^^
Jan 17, 2016 11:56 AM

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This episode was very good. We all think that if we would got stuck in an RPG we would know what to do. But this episode showed exactly the opposite. We all will have problems at the beginning and the most important thing: we will have to take a very huge step by accepting and understanding the fact that we will hve to kill. A lot.
Also, I like that the anime is not rushed.
Jan 17, 2016 11:57 AM

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The Insert Song part was amazing, setting the mood and the universe in a really nice way, I haven't watched that many anime doing that kind of bold move early on and doing so well.

Don't know why but on the first few minutes I mixed Haruhiro and Manato's voice, Haruhiro has a deeper and more mature voice, my inner voice tells me it should be the other way around ?
Jan 17, 2016 12:00 PM

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is this a 24-ep. anime, because they really do take their time....(not necessarily bad)

nevertheless good. the world feels real and breaks with many of the usual stuff from mmorpg anime - this could also work as a normal fantasy one.

how big is the chance that one group member dies?
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Jan 17, 2016 12:03 PM
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It looks like this will be a slow paced show, but I'm certainly not bothered by that at all. I still really adored this show's realism to their situation. They're complete amateurs when it comes to fighting, surviving, and killing. It makes it all so fresh as compared to other fantasy shows where they pick it up in 10 minutes.

The insert song was really pretty, I wasn't bothered by its length like some people. It was sort of a reflection time for the group after their first kill. The kill itself was a powerful emotional moment, as they all realized how brutal it all is.

Dang, no smoking hot Barbara this week.
Jan 17, 2016 12:12 PM

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Wait a whole week and only get 5 minutes of actual episode, nice.

Episode was going okay until that completely out of place insert song came along. That's the kind of thing you'd expect to see after a major event really far into a series, or even at the finale. Not the second episode. It wouldn't have been so bad if it didn't drag on and on and on and on.
And of course we were treated to yet another spectacular conversation. This time, whether we should be a peeping Tom or not! By gosh, the writing for this is truly inspirational.
MazJan 17, 2016 12:18 PM
It's an entirely different kind of flying, altogether!
It's an entirely different kind of flying.
Jan 17, 2016 12:17 PM

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Haruhiro being a thief is going to hit a dead wall at some point. Was it ever mentioned that you can change class if you level up? He could make a good assassin if he continues to develop at the rate he is going. Damn that goblin almost done in Ranta who still has his perverted tendencies - bet he's an Otaku in real life.
All credit goes to Sacred.
Jan 17, 2016 12:24 PM

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FireEmblemIke24 said:
Haruhiro being a thief is going to hit a dead wall at some point.
Why? There's class upgrades I think though (might just be sub-classes really).
Jan 17, 2016 12:41 PM

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bobzanny said:
the "fanservice" moment at the end was pointless...

That barely counts as ecchi fanservice of any kind.
Jan 17, 2016 12:42 PM
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If they lost their memories, then how did the fat guy carve an airplane?
Illuminati confirmed!
Jan 17, 2016 12:42 PM

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The soundtrack of the battle scenes could not be worse, it's completely unfitting to what they're trying to show us. Still, it's a good episode 6/10.
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I'd love to squeeze your nipples until they look like a purple slushie, Senpai.

Jan 17, 2016 12:43 PM

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Grimzey said:
If they lost their memories, then how did the fat guy carve an airplane?
Illuminati confirmed!
The plot holes widen.
Jan 17, 2016 12:43 PM

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making me feel bad for the goblin. little guy just wanted to get some water
Jan 17, 2016 12:47 PM
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I found myself getting distracted by the poor animation of the background many times. The scenes of the market streets were really off-putting for me. Too many background people in mid-step or with mouths wide open on-screen for too long without any movement. Never bothered me that much on a show before.
Jan 17, 2016 12:49 PM

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i knew it...
people will criticize about the slow pacing...

well if you already followed the ln translation since the beginning you'll know that many people call it shit 'cause even after 7 chapter not much happened, but for those who keep reading will find themselves feel rewarded. this too will happen in the anime.

also probably next episode

Jan 17, 2016 12:50 PM

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I like the op and the episode was decent this time. Honestly that insert song really felt weird and out of place after that fight.
Jan 17, 2016 12:52 PM

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Great episode, never seen such a dramatic fight against a goblin.
Jan 17, 2016 12:55 PM

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Why dont they practice more set some dummies or spar cmon. Random song was random .
Jan 17, 2016 1:00 PM

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_YatoGami_ said:
Why dont they practice more set some dummies or spar cmon. .

implying two losers sparring against eachother would benefit either without an instructor present :p
Jan 17, 2016 1:00 PM

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Just noticed on the preview that they love to give screen time to the Hunter's/Yume's butt a lot. Silly anime.. Ugh..
Jan 17, 2016 1:02 PM

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Loved the atmosphere during the conversation between Haru and Manato at the start.

The montage scene was nice too.

But what takes the case was definitely the fight against the goblin. Not so much because it was an action scene as much as the intensity of the situation.

Damn I actually felt bad for the goblin. He was desperate for his life. I've never seen a goblin fight so intense.

They're gonna need some serious leveling up not just strength wise but mentally too if killing one Goblin made them feel like shit
Jan 17, 2016 1:03 PM
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Haruhiro and his party finally killed that goblin.
Jan 17, 2016 1:12 PM

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I really like the feel of this anime. The song was weird though. And I dont completely trust Manako. Reminds me too much of Hayato from Oregairu.
Jan 17, 2016 1:12 PM

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this anime becoming interesting
I liked how they added some brutality with killing goblin, also i liked slow paced.
when i was watching any anime with mmo or games stuff , somehow i don't feel characters being serious, u know it's game no one die , even if they can die the fact they know it's not a real world give feeling of carelessness , this was first time i feel with characters , this was just fun to watch , maybe the fact that they don't remember anything about real world was the best story build ever i seen in this types of animes , i hope they will continue at this rate.

look like there a lot Complaining about story pacing and story development , well I'm guessing it's a typical day inside MAL forms @_@
Jan 17, 2016 1:20 PM

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I'm okay with the pacing, although it's really a shame that this is only gonna be 1-cour. As a reader of the LN I wish the anime had more time to show the great LN that it's adapting but whatever, life's just like that :/

Also dang, that foreshadowing in the OP. Not that anyone other than LN readers would note it xD
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Jan 17, 2016 1:22 PM

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at least goblin bro died thinking he's the strongest monster ever
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