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Oct 6, 2016 5:21 AM
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Well that was kinda entertaining.

Papika is the most amusing character in the show so far. We got some strange robots and sci-fi elements as well. Pretty fun start so far. Kokona and Papika has a lot of chemistry even in the first episode. And that ED theme song is kinda catchy.
Oct 6, 2016 5:33 AM
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Oct 6, 2016 6:35 AM
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I predict some nice fighting and epic scene in this anime.

1st ep was cool.

I will check next episodes.
Oct 6, 2016 6:54 AM
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And the underrated show of the season title goes to...
Oct 6, 2016 6:59 AM
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Yeah so this is definitely not a show that one should watch with a rational mindset.

It's better to not question the "How?" and "Why?" here but just let yourself be immersed in this world of magical wonders and surreality.

Personally I got major fairy tale ( not the show ) vibes like I was constantly reminded by stories from the Brothers Grimm like the Red Riding Hood. That's probably due to the involvement of Studio Ghibli staff.

The animation is consistently fluent and I love the contrasts between the dull and melancholic atmosphere at the beginning and the vibrant colors and forms shortly before Kokona and Papika enter this "world" as well as inside the world.

If you couldn't tell already I love this, like A LOT. Give me more :3
Oct 6, 2016 7:25 AM
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well the art in this episode looked pretty at least. not sold on the characters and story yet, i'll have to see a bit more to find out what's even happening here.
Oct 6, 2016 7:30 AM
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Please correct me if I'm wrong



Jesus, It kind of remind me of Denou Co--
Key Animator and Animation Director of Dennou Coil

no wonder.


And also that ED.
Got a "click" with its similar-but-different Jinrui ED
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Oct 6, 2016 7:38 AM
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I feel like story was made just to justify all this crazy animation. Most of it didn't make much sense. Still good I guess.
Oct 6, 2016 7:50 AM
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Well a lot of FLCL going on here... with sailor suits, swimsuits and yuri. So far so good!
Oct 6, 2016 8:03 AM

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Even though a lot of weird shit happened, I wasn't really confused by it. Instead of constantly asking questions, I was easily brought into the Pure Illusion. It's a good start.
Oct 6, 2016 8:04 AM

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Kinda reminds me of Space Patrol Luluco in a way, just completely wacky, but I enjoyed that quite a bit. I'm liking the art style, sometimes gives me some Madoka vibes, probably going to be the really underrated anime of the season.
Oct 6, 2016 8:06 AM

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Nice Soundtrack, especially the OP. Somehow it remind me of Amanchu but with younger character and some sci-fi stuff add into it. But well, it's okay.
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Oct 6, 2016 8:10 AM

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Well as expected the visuals and animation were top notch. The story, I'm guessing, won't remain quite as random as it felt this week. Cocona and Papika make for a very fun duo...plus Bu! XD
Oct 6, 2016 8:10 AM

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A satisfying first episode, It's worth the wait and the hype!. Animation, characters, music everything is very good so far. This'll probably be my underrated anime of the season.

I think I'm gonna earn some good points on my FAL :3
Oct 6, 2016 8:12 AM
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I wonder if i'll get tired of all this quirky. I'll never forget that Studio 3Hz bought us the nicely animated, yet clusterfuck and not worth anything, Dimension W.

But Papika a cute. Her dopey eyes take up 2/3 of face and when it's not her eyes it's her mouth taking up that same space. How does that even work? :>

That ending. I got Jinrui goodness vibes omg.
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As a first episode I truly enjoyed it. Pretty entertaining and a nice chemistry between Cocona and Paprika to be honest, and we haven't seen like the other stuff from the sakugas since this is just the start, but so far with this, the music, the art, the two main characters, I love them shit ton.

I think this will satisfy me a lot for the day as expected. Hopefully it delivers a lot more than what we got later on. Pretty interested of course. By the way, OP is fucking fire imo.
Oct 6, 2016 8:16 AM

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The trailer and strange title made me interested in this anime. Sadly though I didn't see much in this first episode and I doubt I'll continue watching.
Oct 6, 2016 8:18 AM

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So much screaming and high pitch voices. Animation reminds me of Studio Ghibli/ Its beautiful

Oct 6, 2016 8:20 AM

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Surprisingly I liked this a lot. Make sure you watch after the credits.

The animation was amazing, and the atmosphere felt really relaxing and comfortable. I don't know if anyone else noticed but sometimes when they were doing full body shots and the characters were walking, the frame rate looked a little low. Another scene is when cocona sonic booms across the the ice to save papika, and the falling snow looks really weird because of the frame rate. Nonetheless the animation was still really good.

I also like how papika kept trying to get close to cocona, and cocona would push her off like "Bitch, I aint about no yuri undertones!"

Also why are they fighting small frosty alaskan bull worms? Someone needs to call sandy.
Oct 6, 2016 8:31 AM

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I like the sound of the um...hover surfboard? Remind me of Jetsons family flying car sound effect.
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Oct 6, 2016 8:42 AM

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Really quirky character Papika is. Really like the close up shot of their faces.

No idea what was going on but it was pretty enjoyable. Dem be sum gud yuri vibes.

Also cute ending. Rofl at the screaming animation.
Oct 6, 2016 8:59 AM
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Papika has to be one of the best characters of the season.

Wacky as hell, i really liked it, no need to question logic atm since this is just setting up stuff obviously and will probably be explained.

Really reminds me of Mob Psycho 100, the artstyle. So many sakuga scenes are possible with this art, it's interesting.
Oct 6, 2016 9:09 AM
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That was absolutely ASTOUNDINGLY terrible. I don't think I've seen a first episode this bad in years. Dropped.
Oct 6, 2016 9:37 AM

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So much adventure and imagination. I didn't understand half of what happened, but I didn't care because it obviously didn't matter. It's a roller coaster that's not meant to be taken too seriously. Just get on and enjoy the ride.

The premise is clear enough to understand without leaving the viewer too dumbfounded. The whimsical music, FLCL-style animation, and yuri trolling were fun, too.

5/5
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Oct 6, 2016 9:40 AM

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wow pretty awesome, i didn´t think that it was so good
Oct 6, 2016 9:51 AM

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Wtf was that. Most random anime iv seen since maybe punchline. It was ok
Oct 6, 2016 10:42 AM
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Loved it but I doubt it'll be great in the long run. We still don't know anything about the story other than it's a crazy and goofy adventure (which is why I was excited for this anime). Will definitely continue watching this and if it provides a some more exposition in the next episode and keeps being fun (and NOT some Madoka Magica bs), it's gonna be my AotS.
Oct 6, 2016 10:46 AM

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I actually enjoyed it way more than I thought. The characters seem colorful, fun and wacky. The story doesnt take itself seriously which I am completely ok with. Getting lots of vibes from FLCL, Gurren Lagann and Kill La Kill. I think this is going to be one of my favorite anime this fall and underrated. Definitely looking forward to more.
Oct 6, 2016 10:47 AM

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Beautiful animation, this is without a doubt one of the most interesting anime of this season for me. Just hope I don't get disappointed. Only time will tell
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Oct 6, 2016 10:54 AM

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Loved this first episode. Great animation, a fantastically brilliant world, and a charming cast of characters.

Has a shit ton of potential to be a visually unique story with a lot of extra oomph. Like Mob Psycho last season. Or it could go the route that Rolling Girls did, which wouldn't be awful (I liked that show overall despite all of its story problems), but a severe let down.
Oct 6, 2016 11:10 AM

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This is 100% hand-drawn isn't it? I couldn't spot a single polygon of CGI.

It has the fantastical, creative and surreal setting that I really like. I lol'd when it turned out the robot was actually a human brain and awkward silence ensued.

@FFandMMfan Lol why?
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Oct 6, 2016 11:14 AM
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Earlier I was thinking that I was sick of cute transforming girl series, but this one was pretty enjoyable for some reason. The visuals are awesome and I just enjoyed it instead of thinking of what the story is or will be, or anything, really. :)

4/5 I'll keep watching.

Oh, and no CGI is a huge bonus. Reminds me of a spectacularly hand-drawn Ghibli film.
Oct 6, 2016 11:15 AM
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Wow, this was really interesting and I really like both of the characters. How were they not freezing when they were in the snow? lol and the snow being sweet as well.
Oct 6, 2016 11:22 AM
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Alot of good shows with Yuri undertones.. this one.. hibike eupho... izetta ... Yuri on Ice.
Good show, liked the animation that ED is adorable. Definitely seems a little confusing and overwhelming but I like the enthusiasm it has.
Oct 6, 2016 11:23 AM
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Love it. Really looking forward to this
Oct 6, 2016 11:30 AM
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I really liked that first episode, the music, the animation and music were fantastic, and the nod? to the Girl Who Leapt Though Time at the beginning was cool. I'm unsure about how good the overall plot will be but I like the two main characters so far, but neither of them have much depth yet. I'm torn between an 8 and a 7 rn, but since the average seems pretty low at the moment I think I'll stick with an 8 for now. Hibike Eupho is still my fave this season so far.
Oct 6, 2016 11:37 AM

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Nice first episode a blast of fantasy looking forward the next episode
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Oct 6, 2016 11:40 AM
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Grandma (Kubota Tamie) is in this series too..

I got a rather strange flashback when I heard that voice.
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Oct 6, 2016 11:49 AM

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And the underrated show of the season title goes to...
Yuri on Ice!!! & Bloodivores!!! Imo.
Oct 6, 2016 11:52 AM

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I went into this expecting a normal mahou shoujo and suddenly I have a secret lovechild between Kyousogiga and the 90s FLCL Gainax before my eyes - a VERY pleasant surprise.

This is def. one of the more interesting shows of the season.
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Oct 6, 2016 11:53 AM

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Am I the only one who loves the animation in this anime? Not the best this season but still pretty good.
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Oct 6, 2016 12:00 PM
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Am I the only one who loves the animation in this anime? Not the best this season but still pretty good.

You are never the only one.
Oct 6, 2016 12:04 PM

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too much sakuga, i hope they can maintain that level of high quality animation through out the series and not just like most anime where only the first few episodes have awesome animation
Oct 6, 2016 12:08 PM

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All I could see in this show were wacky adventures of a loli Nono (Diebuster). Would watch more.

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Oct 6, 2016 12:42 PM
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Noragamigami said:
Am I the only one who loves the animation in this anime? Not the best this season but still pretty good.


Which show this season has had better animation?
Oct 6, 2016 12:50 PM

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KingOfPop said:
Noragamigami said:
Am I the only one who loves the animation in this anime? Not the best this season but still pretty good.


Which show this season has had better animation?


In my opinion, Bungou Stray Dogs 2nd Season, Shuumatsu no Izetta and Yuri!!! on Ice so far.
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Oct 6, 2016 12:50 PM
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Noragamigami said:
Am I the only one who loves the animation in this anime? Not the best this season but still pretty good.


Which show this season has had better animation?
Oct 6, 2016 1:08 PM

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The art, story, ost and ed very unique i must say. Adventuous feel.
Oct 6, 2016 1:33 PM

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Best show this season.
Oct 6, 2016 1:35 PM

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weird, cute, weird, pretty, oh and did I say weird? The OP was amazing. Curious about that green rabbit thing...
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