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Jul 11, 2019 8:55 PM
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Cinnamon_toast said:
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Why in the world does this have a score of 9.77??
The first episode is decent enough, but there’s nothing ground breaking about it AND it just started. I’m sorry, but I’m calling so much bs in this apparent “score.” I won’t give full judgement until this series is completed. This is certainly not a 9 or even a 10.


It went down to 8.11
Cinnamon_toast said:
galaxykitten95 said:
Why in the world does this have a score of 9.77??
The first episode is decent enough, but there’s nothing ground breaking about it AND it just started. I’m sorry, but I’m calling so much bs in this apparent “score.” I won’t give full judgement until this series is completed. This is certainly not a 9 or even a 10.


It went down to 8.11


Thank goodness. Too many fans hyping this way too much. It’s a good start, but to be seen as a masterpiece already? No. Even with the original manga.
Jul 11, 2019 8:57 PM
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galaxykitten95 said:
Why in the world does this have a score of 9.77??
The first episode is decent enough, but there’s nothing ground breaking about it AND it just started. I’m sorry, but I’m calling so much bs in this apparent “score.” I won’t give full judgement until this series is completed. This is certainly not a 9 or even a 10.

it was rated that high because proly only 100 ppl or less had rated the episode
how is your account more than a year old and you are barely noticing this? that's the real bs

it always happens right when an episode comes out and then throughout the day as more watch and rate the score begins to settle
the anime might as well be overrated in the long run but never focus on the score in the very first hours of release day
Jul 11, 2019 10:13 PM
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I have no words to actually express how awesome GIVEN is....episode 1 nailed it! Cnat wait for the next one(probably wont sleep for days)
Jul 11, 2019 10:32 PM
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I LOVE THIS ANIME! IT WAS INCREDIBLE! YOU MUST WATCH IT!! :D
Jul 11, 2019 11:32 PM
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Eiralyndel said:
Haha, I didn't know Karasuno had started a band! Kageyama, Tsukki, Asahi, and the presumably new member Hinata.
I loved the episode, and really, I couldn't stop seeing the MC as Kageyama. So cool and adorable at the same time xD I can't wait for the next episode!


Actually the author of this manga is a big Haikyuu fan and draws Haikyuu doujinshi by the name of Gusari lol. She primarily draws Iwaizumi x Oikawa djs.
Jul 12, 2019 12:21 AM

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Satou sure looks like a puppy. I still don't know what to think about him since seeing him acting so passively wasn't really that engaging, honestly. I'm a bit intrigued about his past tho.

Anyways, interesting start overall. The premise is simple yet interesting enough.
The main duo and the other members of the band also seem to be quite likeable so far. Not to mention that the little performance they did was quite impressive as well.

That said, I'm looking forward to the next episode!
Jul 12, 2019 12:30 AM

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OST is incredible.

I really liked the song they played to Sato and I'm curious why he want to learn playing guitar so much.
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Jul 12, 2019 1:00 AM

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DAAAANG! Lerche is killing it this season, with mysteries of space and musical BL (luckily not the rapey kind). Plus, with this series being Fuji TV Noitamina's 1st BL series, I can foresee this is gonna be great.

So, Uenoyama's VA being last season's Kono Oto Tomare's Chika, comedic sessions are in place, along with Yuuma Uchida's track record of mixing seriousness and comedy. Plus, Satou's VA being Tsurune's Nanao, plus one for doggy-wagging comedic effect.

Absolutely love the E.T. moment of idiotic show-off.

Great OST, Uenoyama's band's intro, slick and perfect. Great OP and soothing instrumental ED (piano ver.).

Summer 2019 really is kicking into high gear in surprises, and this is one of the many unexpected surprises. Onward next episode!
Jul 12, 2019 1:17 AM

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Finally! I've waited for three years for this to become anime, I'm SO HAPPY. Mafuyu is so cute and Uenoyama is like another Kudou (Kono oto Tomare) just their looks are different XD Haruki looks so beautiful (っ´▽`)っ. Can't wait to listen Mafuyu sing...
Jul 12, 2019 1:19 AM

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that was just a fine great start of a first episode! bromance!? yaoi!!? to hell with that! this 2nd show from Lerche has a smooth feeling to it!
5/5.


Jul 12, 2019 1:53 AM
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This is currently my potential anime of the season, it put a smile on my face so much despite BL cliches being used here and there. I always know that Studio Lerche can make a great BL anime and this is the first solid evidence!
And the other two members in the band somehow low-key shipped, I hope they'll eventually be a couple!
Now, I'll see if 'Try Knights' can dethrone 'Given', though it's fujobait and not full BL like 'Given'.
Jul 12, 2019 1:56 AM

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Eiralyndel said:
Haha, I didn't know Karasuno had started a band! Kageyama, Tsukki, Asahi, and the presumably new member Hinata.
I loved the episode, and really, I couldn't stop seeing the MC as Kageyama. So cool and adorable at the same time xD I can't wait for the next episode!
lmao, good post...
Jul 12, 2019 2:02 AM

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Damn, that was good. I think I'm gonna put it on hold, at least until Carole and Tuesday finishes, but I'm definitely picking it back up again at some point.

Also, I don't know why, but I always immediately fall for the women in yaoi shows. There was Gou when I watched Free, Yuuko in Yuri on Ice and now Yayoi in this one.
Jul 12, 2019 2:13 AM
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Mafuyu is sooooo precious and cute I must protect. I've been anticipating this show a lot and I was not disappointed in the slightest, the first episode was really good. I'm really looking forward to more and this'll definitely be the show I look forward to the most every week.

Also, I just noticed the characters names have the seasons in them. Mafuyu (winter), Haruki (spring), Akihiko (autumn) and... erm... (-_-;) I can't find 'natsu' in Uenoyama's name. Maybe the others are just coincidence after all.


Ritsuka (立夏) means "The First Day of Summer" and 夏 is kanji for 'natsu' so yeah their names are all have the seasons
Jul 12, 2019 2:25 AM

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I remember reading the manga before but I think it was just so so. But wow, the anime adaptation is really good. Good choice of VAs, the comedic scenes and reactions are on point and that band jam session was awesome! Looking forward for more!
Jul 12, 2019 2:57 AM

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Very nice first episode.
Jul 12, 2019 5:05 AM

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I didn't realize it until someone pointed it out and I went back to check again but Sato very clearly walked in on someone hanging themselves. That explains why he snapped the string and gives Uenoyama's fixing of it all the more meaning.

So if this adds an element of acceptance over someone's suicide into the story then I'm all for it.
Jul 12, 2019 5:12 AM

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Start of episode 1 were like :O

Then it went quite calm till end of the episode, not bad at all for a first episode.

"A half moon, it has a dark half and a bright half, just like me…", Yuno Gasai
Jul 12, 2019 5:15 AM

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Loved every minute of it. Satou's silence was a bit awkward at first though, no wonder Uenoyama just went and fixed his guitar at once, but they are just so precious. Satou was taken by him as soon as he heard his sound, and Uenoyama-kun is so kind that he just couldn't leave Satou and his puppy eyes alone. I also really liked the other two members of Uenoyama's band.

The way they wanted hard to look cool was so cool. xD Their rehearsal was amazing, and the coolest one was Uenoyama no doubt. And teaching people can be hard so I understand why Uenoyama hesitated after being asked to, but Satou just wouldn't leave his mind, and I love how he was in fact learning how to maintain his guitar during the days he didn't appear in their spot. And I loved the OP, it's pretty cool, and the ED is just adorable with Satou's puppy. It was all lovely, can't wait for more.
Jul 12, 2019 5:20 AM
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I love both the opening and the ending a lot! The animation and art style look really good and the characters are interesting as well. The OST's are really good as well. I'm really excited for this anime and i can't wait to see where this is going to end up!

(I didn't look trough the genre tags before watching this, so when i saw the interactions between Mafuyu Ritsuka i was like ''i feel like there's going to be some yaoi'', and now that i looked at the tags it seemed my thoughts were right xD)
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Jul 12, 2019 6:07 AM

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I thought this was gonna be like Dokyusei but it turned out pretty good. Feels like Sato has more than what meets the eye.
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Jul 12, 2019 6:08 AM
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Great first episode. It does all the things you want this type of anime to do. It sets up a strong connection between the main characters, gives you excellent music, hints and deeper layers to get you hooked and does it all with charm and subtlety. Hopefully in continues in this direction.
Jul 12, 2019 6:25 AM

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never thought i would see this get animated
and i'm very pleased
Jul 12, 2019 6:29 AM
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Solid first episode! I'm hooked already, it feels like kids on the Slope, with all the jam sessions & all that, Gonna start reading the Manga.
Jul 12, 2019 6:51 AM

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Nice start, I liked the music and characters, there were quite fun and cute moments too. Looking forward to the next episodes.
Jul 12, 2019 6:57 AM
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I thought it was a good first episode but something did feel a little... off. I'm in it for the long haul though.
My favorite part was in the OP though

I read enough of the manga to know how important this is.
Jul 12, 2019 7:36 AM

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What nice pace and direction, like a work of art.
I rlly like it so far. Uenoyama reminds me of Kageyama from Haikyuu n Sato is soft yet smooth, they got nice chemistry, too.
Jul 12, 2019 8:17 AM

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I loved everything about this first episode. The characters and design were great. The jam session was heaven! This anime looks like a slow burner to me, so I am bracing myself for some serious drama. Can't wait to see how the romance between Mafuyu and Uenoyama will unfold. The ED is wonderful by the way. This little white dog already has my heart. I am looking forward to next week for sure!
Jul 12, 2019 8:41 AM

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I really related to not being as excited about guitar anymore. I can't even remember when I tried to practice and not just jam some shit lol

Really promising first episode, probably one of my favorites this season so far
Jul 12, 2019 10:13 AM

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Nice OP
Pretty enjoyable episode,but im kinda worrying about genre : shounen ai
Seems promising
Jul 12, 2019 10:37 AM
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Breh....

Just

Breh





It amazed me, the episode was SO WELL ADAPTED IT'S INSANE.

I'm in love with the characters, the music, the feelings the characters have shown and the expressions they made.

It's stunning and beautiful. This is gonna my "Anime of the year" no doubt.



The opening almost had me crying because of the scenes and references to what we'll be seeing more of further into the story. It was emotional, very emotional.



The episode was emotional too but wow, the funny moments had me laughing through most of the episode. Overall, the first episode was stunning and it left a BIG and positive impact on me.



Another amazing animated adaption of a Manga has kicked off!

I'll enjoy it from start to finish and even after finish.


Huge thumbs up!

Jul 12, 2019 10:41 AM

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I haven't read the manga, but I totally love the anime. The visuals are amazing, the music is lovely and the action doesn't feel rushed at all. In fact, I like how characters interact, especially Matsuyu and Ritsuko.
Can't wait to see how the anime will develop.
Jul 12, 2019 10:56 AM
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This will be my first dive into a Lerche production; having briefly scrolled through their catalog there isn't anything that really stands out to me as something I'd particularly enjoy (although Assassination Classroom is on my PTW purely out of interest from the raving reviews it constantly receives).

This is probably one of the worst times for this anime to be released since it has to outshine the critically acclaimed Carol and Tuesday from this past spring season; but personally not having watched C&T yet, I have an open mind going into this series.

First impressions of the protagonist Satou are rather weak. His actions lack logic and is outright dimwitted at moments (particularly his "realization" that guitar strings can be replaced). His blank expressionism plays a foil to Uenoyama who is much more outspoken and defined in his personality traits

The colour palette is soothing and the character designs are suiting to the atmosphere, even though they are quite over saturated in modern anime. The supporting cast is as equally uninspired as the main protagonists.

OP is pretty bland, not much to say here, just simply don't like it

The AM album, nice touch. I genuinely laughed at "artistic monkeys"

The first set was pretty kick ass, though the CG guitar stood out really poorly. OST for this first episode seemed to fit well, but will have to see if it holds up through this season.

I think this show's redeeming qualities will lie in narrative and character development and probably in atmosphere as well. Unfortunately I don't think we'll have many particularity outstanding animation cuts but I hope I am wrong.

Based on next episode preview it looks like Sarou will find his singing voice; I'm excited for that
Jul 12, 2019 11:26 AM

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How much BL can i expect?
im more interested in the music/band aspect of it. Gives me a reason to use my best headphones with the new amp/dac combo i got ;)
Jul 12, 2019 11:46 AM

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For some reason I love the whole concept, the soft atmosphere with good amount of humor. Also the dog is very fluffy, for some reason this made me very happy??? The animation was a bit awkward at times but overall it is pretty and well made.
I haven't read the manga so I don't know what to expect and how well it is adapted but, for the first time in ages I hope this week would go faster so the second ep comes out
Jul 12, 2019 11:51 AM

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Not bad. Finally a shounen-ai with no sexual assault or child grooming. Basic plot so far, it basically writes itself from the first scene. I haven't seen enough of these animated to be tired of it. The jokes were standard but the reactions were funny. Decent animation, loved the music.

Exactly! I want to see some gay romance but everything besides Doukyuusei is pure garbage so my standards are really low. So low, that this first episode really surprised me. I liked the characters besides Mafuyu. He seems a bit annoying. Oh look at me I'm a cute helpless twink, what's a guitar? But I'm sure we're going to see some growth from him. The animation was nice, especially for a shounen-ai. I liked the music as well.
Jul 12, 2019 11:57 AM

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Loving this already. Mafuyu, Ritsuka, Kaji, and Haruki are all very compatible with one another. Art is fairly good. Also, Mafuyu is a precious cinnamon roll and is absolutely best boy of the season, hands down.
Jul 12, 2019 12:50 PM

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That was a really good first episode. Since it's a BL I'll stay cautiously optimistic since Doukyuusei is still the only BL anime to not be completely wretched but at least it started off better than pretty much any BL I've seen.
Jul 12, 2019 1:43 PM
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How much BL can i expect?
im more interested in the music/band aspect of it. Gives me a reason to use my best headphones with the new amp/dac combo i got ;)

Not many, but still something will happen ;) In the manga, the author was focusing mainly on characters and the fact the boys are gonna make the band, I don't think in the anime there are gonna be lots songs, but there should be many scenes with them playing here and there :)

I love the manga soooo much and I liked this first ep, it won my heart! Still, I was also listening to drama CD before and still I'm little upset the seiyuus are completely different here, but still, those other seiyuus are doing the good job here; cannot wait until the second ep will be released!
Jul 12, 2019 1:48 PM

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Did they animate the fingering with CG? That looks pretty nice and natural
Jul 12, 2019 2:03 PM
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i was expecting a bit more but what can i say, great first episode though, the animation is alright. i’ll still watch the whole anime because the manga itself is one of my favorites out there and i got so excited when i found out they were going to release an anime
Jul 12, 2019 3:44 PM

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Wish I can rate this anime 100/10, that's how happy I am they picked this to animate. Read the manga a few months back and thought it was really good. Never thought they'd actually make it an anime. I've been disappointed in the BL genre in anime for a while now. Especially after Super Lovers and Love Stage. But with this and Ten Count, they are definitely redeeming BL. So excited. <3
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Not the most mindblowing of first episode but it was solid.

Definitly will try the second episode.
Jul 12, 2019 4:50 PM
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Definitely my new favorite summer anime *^* It’s too adorable
Jul 12, 2019 5:34 PM
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The first episode was so adorable that I went into a coma, and then the ED with the white puppy pulled my life support. RIP too precious for this wretched Earth 10/10. I'm not gonna read the manga until the anime is finished because I don't want to spoil myself....probably.
Jul 12, 2019 6:06 PM

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Very nice, loved the introduction of the characters
Jul 12, 2019 7:42 PM

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if you microwave a frozen pizza, youre dead to me.
And what the hell was with that explosion effect in the end scene?.....
Jul 12, 2019 7:52 PM
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I love this sooo much. The music really really good. I cant wait the next episode.
Jul 12, 2019 9:23 PM

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is there gonna be explicit gay sex?
just asking, so I can watch it
I'm okay with boys love as long as there's no explicit tongue kissing or sex.
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anikevin said:
is there gonna be explicit gay sex?
just asking, so I can watch it
I'm okay with boys love as long as there's no explicit tongue kissing or sex.


so far as i much read in manga, won't be , beside a kiss or two, nothing explicit
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