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Jul 5, 2016 8:57 PM

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Mahiru likes to do everything no one else wants to do, huh...
No one wanted to do the ED for the show, so he did it himself too.
Lol.
Jul 5, 2016 9:07 PM

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I tried, I really did, but I couldn't manage to force myself to watch the entire episode. It's like they looked through all the anime ever made, found the worst characters ever made, and then stole them.
Jul 5, 2016 9:17 PM

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Meh. I'm interested in the premise but definitely not sold on the execution. Hopefully it'll get better
Jul 5, 2016 9:38 PM
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The OP was...not what I had in mind from what I saw in the PV. I like Oldcodex best when they're not doing something on the more "hardcore" side, like what they did for Arata Kangatari's EDs. The OP animation was pretty cool though, it fit the song.

As for the episode itself, it was alright. My favorite part so far is the existence of Kuro and Kaji Yuuki's voice acting, the Kenma-ish voice he used in cat form especially, too cute. I do like the explanation behind Mahiru's personality, he doesn't like troublesome things, so he does them instead before it becomes more troublesome for everyone else. I can relate to that, lol. It's an interesting outlook, and Mahiru is a refreshing character in that way. He's not a pushover, but he does everything. But aside from that, I find him on the boring side.

Don't even want to talk about that annoying ass vampire. That was just terrible. I really dislike such insane evil characters. I'll continue watching for Kuro, but it might end up on my drop list.
Jul 5, 2016 9:43 PM
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Kuro was v cute. They really jumped straight into the action
Jul 5, 2016 9:54 PM

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Pretty interesting start
Will definitely be watching more!
Jul 5, 2016 10:10 PM

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Oldcodex delivers again with the awesome OP and the ED is gay well that was an okay action
Jul 5, 2016 10:56 PM

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Weird series so far. It was fine but not much above that. I guess it is mostly cuz it felt rushed, and few explanations were given. It is like so much shit happened and we don't know why.

Also this episode (along with Rakudai), confirm that Matsuoka is a pretty DARN GOOD villain voice and should be given more of those roles instead of, herp-derp main male lead character -_-
Jul 5, 2016 11:43 PM

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GrayFT said:
Mahiru likes to do everything no one else wants to do, huh...
No one wanted to do the ED for the show, so he did it himself too.
Lol.

this comment is golden
Jul 5, 2016 11:45 PM

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great comedy act.
later half was weird. you run! no. you run! you guys couldnt be separated by several meters just before that lol lol.

watching for kuro.
Jul 6, 2016 1:20 AM

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Ahhhh. Pretty solid first ep! Wasn't expecting a lot but I loved it! Nice pacing and soundtrack and Mahiru is likeable as an MC imo.
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Jul 6, 2016 2:01 AM

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I signed up for this simple because of black kitty and bonus points were KajiKaji and Terashima Takuma and I got so much more :) This looks like it could be pretty entertaining for me, I look forward for the next episodes ^^

2 unexpected things for me were opening, I was really surprised and I'm still not sure do I like it or no.. but I do like the ED very much (as expected) and the other thing was low key voice by KajiKaji which is surprisingly good :D
Jul 6, 2016 2:10 AM
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Keeping to it. I love Kuro so much! sad to say I think I've enjoyed this more than D.Gray-man Hallow's first episode... but still keeping to it. Can't wait for next weeks episode.
Jul 6, 2016 4:27 AM

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that was something..... servamp.... a little intense even for the first episode
Jul 6, 2016 5:25 AM

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First episode was good enough to intrugue me .

That Opening song.... It rocks !
Jul 6, 2016 6:46 AM

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A fairly decent pilot episode at most. The lethargic character of Kuro is what bothers me, as well as his dialogue. In fact, the dialogue of this whole episode was rather irritating, and it became an episode during which I felt my eyes rolling a multitude of times due to the unnatural speech and how queasy it made me feel.

The villain was just a tad too extravagant for me, and while I would usually accept these characters or even cheer for them, Belkia was too much. The characters I tolerate are actually the protagonist's highschool friends, who appear to have the most natural reactions and behaviour out of all.

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Jul 6, 2016 8:19 AM

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This is a very well adaptation to the manga so I would give the anime a lot of points just for that.
As someone who read both the chinese scan (56 chapters) and the english volume (31 chapters for now), i will give you guys a head up that this is a violent manga with all the bloody detail. Comedy is one of its main component too. The art style and crazy characters (they are very weird with no common sense) are what i fall in love with. Mahiru isn't annoying like a typical protagonist. Sleepy Ash is just great, lazy to the extreme. No random power boost so far, not a yaoi, at least for blood drinking scenes don't look intimating (more like painful, and unpredictable like how Mahiru just shoved his hand in Kuro's mouth).
You will either like the OP or ED, i kind of like them both but after listening for a few time I actually like the OP more.
Jul 6, 2016 8:20 AM
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Wonderful, wonderful! Much MUCH better than Scared Rider Xechs.
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Jul 6, 2016 8:45 AM

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it's something

Expected fujoshi-bait,, lazy cat delivered instead.
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Jul 6, 2016 8:47 AM

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I wasn't a big fan of some of the character designs, but overall it was pretty nice to watch.. But I don't think I'll get very into it. Unless, I do. Not too sure yet, after all.
Jul 6, 2016 10:55 AM

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The OP is amazingly refreshing, I die!! Unfortunately the espisode felt really rushed, like a lot of shit just went down and I don't know nor do I care why. It's just very... unexciting I guess? Well, basic describes this to a t.


Jul 6, 2016 10:58 AM
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Little cliche, but I really enjoyed it.

A lot of it reminds me of Blue Exorcist, though.
Jul 6, 2016 11:32 AM

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This was cool I guess
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"There are no regrets. If one can be proud of one's life, one should not wish for another chance." Saber
"No matter what happens, no matter how crazy things get, I'll always try to restore balance." Korra
"It's madness to let others take what's yours and accept it blindly." Baatar Jr
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Jul 6, 2016 11:51 AM

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At first the OP didn't sound too good at all, but after a few times, it sounds pretty decent lel. ED is cute. Actually enjoyed this first episode of Servamp! Interesting characters and they seem pretty likable so far. Kuro voiced by Kaji Yuuki fits pretty well and I love the art style and character designs in this show so far, especially Kuro. Nice action too. Excited for more.
Jul 6, 2016 12:02 PM

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Had no idea what to expect. I didn't research this title more than reading the synopsis and seeing the vampire tag. I am impressed so far. Couldn't believe the Blood already in the start, I didn't believe that guy would attack in the middle of a crowd like that.

Looking forward to more, only thing it lacks is female characters but maybe it's supposed to be that way.
Jul 6, 2016 12:04 PM

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I'm actually pretty hyped about this one since I picked up the first volume of the manga a few months back. The characters are pretty wacky and hella entertaining & I'm glad that the art from the manga translated well into anime format.

It's like a mad mix between Ao no Exorcist, Blood Lad & Soul Eater so I'm excited to see what's next ^^
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Jul 6, 2016 1:56 PM
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Kind of mediocre so far. It was entertaining in enough ways for me to continue watching it for a while, at the least.
Jul 6, 2016 2:15 PM
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heya, all of you manga readers out there who read the first book, remember on the inside of the front and back cover? the characters were dancing.. which leads me to believe that's why they're dancing in the ending ;]

super duper excited for this.
Jul 6, 2016 2:57 PM

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Hmm it was alright. I liked Kuro.

It was stupid how people were just standing like 10 meters away though. Why wasn't anyone calling the ambulance? Why didn't the friends try to call the ambulance or carry him away from that dangerous dude instead of calling his name over and over again?
Where was the crowd when the vampires were fighting? Were did the friend go when this happened?
Jul 6, 2016 2:59 PM

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Kuro will keep me watching.
Jul 6, 2016 3:43 PM

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Simply story, character designs are really nice. Hope they build on the story and characters more in the next episodes, found this episode to be really fast paced for a first episode.

Jul 6, 2016 6:35 PM

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I dont like either the OP or the ED song. The show seems really juvenile but tries to be edgy with "shock scenes" like when the MC's friend got bit by that pink-haired vampire. I prefer Kuro as a cat than his real form, they're passing him off as a "sloth" with his hikikomori-ness but he just seems like an ass.
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Jul 6, 2016 8:50 PM

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Interesting. will watch hthis show definitely. Kuro is funny af.
Jul 7, 2016 12:00 AM

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That opening was crazy ! OLDCODEX ! <3

I'm really looking forward to the next episode, the characters were interesting, and Kuro, despite being lazy, is so badass ! But, the way he changes into a cat every time is just too cute -3-
Mahiru will, hopefully, be a good protagonist~

Jul 7, 2016 2:31 AM

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It was okay I guess. Simple and straightforward plot, nothing too special. I will stick around for the vampires.
Jul 7, 2016 4:39 AM

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I'm surprised by how entertaining this first episode was. The characters are pretty good so far (besides the 2 throwaway best friends, since Sakuya from the looks of it will play a role in the show's story later), the story actually isn't all cliches, some of the voice acting was fantastic (mainly on the vampire side of things, with me double checking that Yuki Kaji wasn't actually Toshiyuki Toyonaga, and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka proving that when he's able to go over the top with his roles, it always sounds better), and I think this series still has, and has shown, some potential. Besides, there's a few more characters I'm looking forward too, aside from cute little Kuro.

To add my own two cents into the opening debate, I'm going to be honest and say that hard rock bordering on heavy metal isn't my thing, and it wasn't here, because it seems like OLDCODEX was trying a little too hard to make the song edgy, but I still liked Tatsuzisa Suzuki's voice. :3 The ending was the opposite, it being cute and sweet.

One final note, thank you Brain's Base for making the censoring after Belkia was stabbed actually look natural. That's hard to do in some cases, and you managed to make it work.
Jul 7, 2016 5:52 AM

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I hope it get better. The 1st episode was average at most
Jul 7, 2016 11:04 AM

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Mayuka said:
THE FUCKING ENDING SONG
WHY DID TERASHI SING SUCH A CUTE SUMMERY SONG FOR THIS ANIME LOOOOOL
I've replayed this ED four times and counting

Also tatsun's laugh made my day
I'm dead

I dunno if I like this show yet... It's interesting but I've never been a fan of action, blood or vampires. We will see! OCD OP so good as usual.

Dat seiyuu cast tho ooooooooo


oh my gosh...I wasn't the only one who noticed XD Love Tatsu's Tsubaki laugh haha

and I've always hated neko characters..but looks like Kuro's gonna be an exception
Jul 7, 2016 12:20 PM
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does anyone know that the background music was when mahiru first meets kuro. ITs like a xylophone type music? thanks
Jul 7, 2016 7:25 PM

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dafuq did i just watch
Jul 7, 2016 8:40 PM

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This shittt was wild af. Thumbs up for ep.1, looking forward to next ep
Jul 7, 2016 8:51 PM
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The day my Servamp 4 arrived was the day I found out the anime aired. What a coincidence! I enjoyed the first episode. As soon as I heard the OP I burst into laughter because I was caught off guard. The ED, the singing was nice to listen to and the dancing reminded me of the front and back pages of the first Servamp volume. Cute!

The art looks nice, the characters' voices are good, and I found the shaky/blurry motions to be an interesting choice for the animation. My favorite part was definitely Belkia's entrance. His swinging animations mixed with the crazy backgrounds and that voice! So fun and amazing! A complaint? The backgrounds, in my opinion, aren't as stylish compared to the manga, but that's just me.

I'm looking forward to the next episode! (Oh geez, this ended up long...)
Jul 7, 2016 9:57 PM

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I was not expecting this to be that gruesome but I am pleasantly surprised. I actually like the MC and how he always wanted to be that "someone" and that's why he volunteered to do the things that people didn't want to do.

Also, Kuro. Cute, vampire cat? What more could I ask for?
Jul 7, 2016 10:53 PM

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This was a surprising start, never saw a Shoujo that reminded me of action shounen before.
Jul 8, 2016 5:02 AM

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The metal opening was to hard for me :/. This was a good beginning with good action, even if the MC is pretty generic (reminds me of Shirou), but it's been a while that I didn't see a hero like that. Matsuoka is very good when he plays crazy character, I'm happy to hear him.
Jul 8, 2016 9:00 AM

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Good for the first ep but why the hell only 1 cour is this supposed to mean I wont be able to see...
[ spoiler] Greed arc and Kamiya Tsurugi animated as well as Kuro past/background man brain base you ruin it ,, also in recent chap the series get more and more dark that abusive stuff tho kinda bit psychological!!! [/ spoiler]

P.s At first I think op song didn't fit the series at all but in the end I get used it! Btw, haters gonna hate for those who never read the manga keep on judge the book by its cover duh...

Jul 8, 2016 3:50 PM

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5/5

I do enjoy the first episode. It's fun to see what happens next. The Opening song is quite something, but I have to say its got real at that fight, but to call the masters eve that's new.
Jul 9, 2016 5:51 AM

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Kinda blood lad feel. I think I'm gonna like it. Kuro is cute ❤❤
Jul 9, 2016 8:07 AM
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With all due respect, it was a lame start. The plot is some vampire cliche stuff and the way they developed it in the first episode felt rushed as fuck.
I don't want to drop it. Let's see what is going to happen next.


You seem to like not that great animes with cute moe girls though: http://myanimelist.net/anime/25397/Absolute_Duo This is 10?

I see bias.
Jul 9, 2016 10:58 AM

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well, I think orphanage scene won't be suited toward shoujo though..
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