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Apr 2, 2021 7:16 PM
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Horn_dawg_2019 said:
Oh, so to put it simply, Kabbadi is like playing tag.

Too bad me not likey.....
no bro itsna bit complex. Givenit sometime. U would like it
Apr 2, 2021 7:59 PM

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Yoigoshi is such a great main character, cant wait to see more of him.

Surprised Bakugo Katsuki's character is the actual team captain, like, what, when has a character with his type ever been the captain in a sports show?! Going to be funny to see, curious what quirk he has.

Also wheres our Streamer anime, need, Yoigoshi being so concerned about his streaming life was incredible.

Also most stylish OP of the season thus far.
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Apr 2, 2021 8:01 PM

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This was really awesome. Textbook chapter on how to start an anime. Great pacing, exciting, nice characters, banger songs, fluent animation and a lot of hype.

Another anime I can feel as football matches. But now literally. 8/10 to start
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Apr 2, 2021 8:11 PM
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Hmmm really good start.

Seems like this Kabaddi sport will teach us many things. I'm already liking this.8/10 for starters. Looking forward for more :)
Apr 2, 2021 8:18 PM

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I didn't expect this to be good, but good lord, it's almost fascinating just for how badly put together it is. The main character is a misanthropic streamer who's also a famous former soccer player. He is desired by all the sports clubs and constantly being harassed to join them and always says no, but is terrified that people find out he streams, AND immediately jumps to any and all taunts. He's also bribed by the dude creating a handful of fake accounts because this will be how he hits the big time. It's like both they know nothing about the internet, nor expect their audience to know anything about it either.

The idiocy carries over to the bits where they're playing kabaddi too. They go to this big explanation of how you need to tag someone and then quickly run away, which is followed by demonstrating it. The demonstration has STRUGGLE blasted across screen, then the guys tagged simply stand there and declare "Oh, we're in struggle now. We are now supposed to stop him from getting back to his side." I'm serious. They just stand there and re-explain the rules of the game to each other. This thing happens over and over. It's possible the creators don't really understand the game either and just glommed onto "STRUGGLE" as something they could slap on screen in a still before calling it a day.
Apr 2, 2021 8:30 PM
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PongoBeast said:
Where did you people find this anime. My usual websites dont have it (yet) and i dont want to wait

It's on Crunchyroll worldwide except for the Asian region.
Apr 2, 2021 8:31 PM

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At least the enthusiastic short guy is a side character instead of the main for once.
Apr 2, 2021 9:29 PM
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iamDm4nxIlY
A close kabaddi league match in India for anyone who wants to see how intense these games can get
Apr 2, 2021 10:02 PM

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As someone who watches actual Kabaddi this show is quite goofy, but it's still quite enjoyable when it tries. I'm never not going to laugh when the "sTruGGle" thing shows up tho.
I honestly have no idea what I'm supposed to type here.
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Apr 2, 2021 10:03 PM

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RayReynolds said:

I didn't expect this to be good, but good lord, it's almost fascinating just for how badly put together it is. The main character is a misanthropic streamer who's also a famous former soccer player. He is desired by all the sports clubs and constantly being harassed to join them and always says no, but is terrified that people find out he streams, AND immediately jumps to any and all taunts. He's also bribed by the dude creating a handful of fake accounts because this will be how he hits the big time. It's like both they know nothing about the internet, nor expect their audience to know anything about it either.

The idiocy carries over to the bits where they're playing kabaddi too. They go to this big explanation of how you need to tag someone and then quickly run away, which is followed by demonstrating it. The demonstration has STRUGGLE blasted across screen, then the guys tagged simply stand there and declare "Oh, we're in struggle now. We are now supposed to stop him from getting back to his side." I'm serious. They just stand there and re-explain the rules of the game to each other. This thing happens over and over. It's possible the creators don't really understand the game either and just glommed onto "STRUGGLE" as something they could slap on screen in a still before calling it a day.

You are spitting straight facts but I just found that funny. I definitely don't think it was intended to be funny but I could enjoy the episode in like an ironic way, if that makes sense.
I honestly have no idea what I'm supposed to type here.
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Apr 2, 2021 10:07 PM
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A great start ! They introduced Kabaddi pretty well. And as a guy who likes to play Kabaddi, I think I would love this anime. There are a few tidbits about the animation but I can ignore it.
Apr 2, 2021 10:16 PM
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Loved the first episode! It was funny and quite intense. A very good start. Also I love the op and ed very much. Very hyped for this!
Apr 2, 2021 10:32 PM
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So-so start, this ep was goofy, protagonist was a bit interesting. And is the guy in last cut gonna be our typical injured ace.
Ep felt a bit a cramped with everything happening in first ep.

Though why does that gorilla has no eyes...
Apr 2, 2021 10:59 PM

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that was a good first ep !! they introduced the characters well, explained the sport we're gonna be seeing for the next 11 eps rly well too, and we have a rough idea on what the matches are gonna be like. animation could be better in some parts but its pretty good overall
Apr 2, 2021 11:00 PM
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Are they going to fix the 1/5 vote bots? Do something MAL come on?
Apr 2, 2021 11:09 PM

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Damn, that was great! This will be my first sports anime! And it is fucking Kabaddi!
I really wish someone would have licensed this anime for India, not even Muse Asia is doing it. sad...
Its easier to remember the names in the anime, I've read only 4 chapters of the manga lol.
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Apr 2, 2021 11:11 PM

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JohanJ04 said:
PongoBeast said:
Where did you people find this anime. My usual websites dont have it (yet) and i dont want to wait

It's on Crunchyroll worldwide except for the Asian region.


And Southern Asia is where this sport is from! This would have been a great chance to market Anime in India, Pak, Bangladesh, etc. But no!
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Apr 2, 2021 11:13 PM
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Much better than I originally expected. Liked all aspects like the animation, voice acting, the pacing, and the subtle music. There's even moments of comedy to give it a wholesome touch. Will surely give it a few episodes now.
Apr 2, 2021 11:43 PM
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As I know kabaddi, the reason being it is widely played here in India, so the anime was just so nostalgic in a sense, great explanations, and a good first match/practice, good op, and a great ed, excited
Apr 2, 2021 11:52 PM

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It was an interesting episode. Especially since it was very nostalgic as I used to play Kabaddi a lot in school. XD.

I couldn't help but notice how they pronounced "kabadi, kabadi". We pronounced it more frequently and the "dd" was stretched a lot more than what they say in anime. Hehe, just relating it personally that's all. No hard fast rule on the pronunciation.

Felt that the players' faces got a bit weird in the middle. Budget issues? Maybe Idk.

Overall, glad that Kabaddi is coming out there and people will get to know more about it. Very much interested in the upcoming episodes!
Apr 2, 2021 11:55 PM

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Hivoldep42 said:
As I know kabaddi, the reason being it is widely played here in India, so the anime was just so nostalgic in a sense, great explanations, and a good first match/practice, good op, and a great ed, excited


Ikr. It was very nostalgic.

I feel like as the anime progresses, I'll be flooded with more and more flashbacks from my past. I find myself relating to every moment almost.

Remember when a new guy comes in the circle and plays for the first time? Haha. Felt the same when I saw Yoigoshi play for the first time.

Good times.
Apr 3, 2021 12:01 AM
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Zettaheisinium said:
Hivoldep42 said:
As I know kabaddi, the reason being it is widely played here in India, so the anime was just so nostalgic in a sense, great explanations, and a good first match/practice, good op, and a great ed, excited


Ikr. It was very nostalgic.

I feel like as the anime progresses, I'll be flooded with more and more flashbacks from my past. I find myself relating to every moment almost.

Remember when a new guy comes in the circle and plays for the first time? Haha. Felt the same when I saw Yoigoshi play for the first time.

Good times.
Yes, seeing it with the animation. It was Great. good day mate.
Apr 3, 2021 12:11 AM
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Another great anime mashiro started airing today and i really loved it and then I watch this ep and also loved it cant wait for more
Apr 3, 2021 12:35 AM
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Bfun2468 said:
I haven't seen it yet but why are 60 out of 65 people hating this anime?


Yeah, there's something wrong with in this episode's voting system. To vote as if you really hate this premiere episode seems way out of line though in actuality, any sports series will mostly start introducing a cocky & confident first-year when he only trust himself and his skills he has. In fact, this is a generic set-up for him to go through consistent character development, but to vote "Hated this episode" choice so many times... something is definitely wrong.

Unless majority of those voters are seeing "culture appropriation" because Kabaddi is ancient Indian sport, then how come there's no outrage towards basketball series? Now that's being a hypocrite if you ask me...๐Ÿ˜•
Apr 3, 2021 12:37 AM
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Why 76% 1/5 ,the first episode was a banger๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚,I don't understand how many fmab tards are there
Apr 3, 2021 12:39 AM
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AbiSa said:
JohanJ04 said:

It's on Crunchyroll worldwide except for the Asian region.


And Southern Asia is where this sport is from! This would have been a great chance to market Anime in India, Pak, Bangladesh, etc. But no!


True. I pity for them that the hashtag "IndiaWantsAnime" is making awareness amongst the AniCommunity. They've got VPN choice, but still, there are South Asian fans who want to watch on their television set, with huge screen.
Apr 3, 2021 12:59 AM
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Why are there 600+ voters putting "Hated it" for this episode? In fact, all these hated votes should go to Plunderer's first episode if you ask me.

I can only speculate they're toxic keyboard warriors accusing this sports series for "cultural appropriation" of the sports origins. Then why didn't they do that for volleyball & basketball sports series? Now that's being a hypocrite. ๐Ÿ™„
Apr 3, 2021 2:01 AM

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Pretty good start, and for someone like me who don't know shit about Kabaddi besides the name, they did a pretty good job explaining the rules and stuff.

Yoigoshi is a pretty funny dude lmao, I feel like he's gonna be a great mc, he's also gonna become a Godly streamer.
Apr 3, 2021 2:49 AM

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Not really interested in the sport but you can feel they're trying their best make you keep on watching.
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Apr 3, 2021 2:53 AM
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Honestly, even though i’m not that big of a sports series fan. I loved it! Am looking forward to more episodes, I love the characters and their designs
Apr 3, 2021 2:55 AM
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Okay. I don’t understand why people hated it it either,,like-
Was it that bad yall I- cmon
Apr 3, 2021 3:34 AM
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Loved the first episode, TMS are doing great job with the animation part I like how they explain technical part of the sport. Actually I wanted them to go on more depth of the sport more strategical aspect of the sport. It would be more fun if they include real life moves Toe touch, frog jumb, scorpion kick,dupki, dash, chain tackle,etc.
Looking forward for the incoming episodes
Apr 3, 2021 3:37 AM

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I thought the first episode was okay, I gave it a 5/10. The characters were average, but I did like Tatsuya and Souma. Tatsuya because he played soccer and Souma because of his work ethic. I'll probably continue watching the anime, but the upcoming episodes need to be better if I want to stay until the end. Besides, I still don't understand the sport, kind of like how I didn't understand Hanebado's badminton at first. At least, I instantly liked the ending theme.
Apr 3, 2021 3:49 AM
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Yeah first episode was great
Apr 3, 2021 4:08 AM
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Very promising start. Looking forward for how it will go on from now.
Apr 3, 2021 4:16 AM
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Hated it vote at 78.92% lmfao, bots are on fire
Apr 3, 2021 4:26 AM

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Really a wonderful episode. 5/5 for me.
The characters gave me a bit of Haikyu vibe.
The animation was also good.
Apr 3, 2021 5:10 AM

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Gosh this is such a retarded sport, I can't believe they thought it was a good idea to adapt this shit.
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Apr 3, 2021 5:12 AM
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PongoBeast said:
Where did you people find this anime. My usual websites dont have it (yet) and i dont want to wait
i saw it on animerush, it's also on gogoanime
Apr 3, 2021 5:32 AM

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I had no expectations, but I loved this episode; I already like Yoigoshi.
Apr 3, 2021 5:36 AM
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alpha_shadow said:
Gosh this is such a retarded sport, I can't believe they thought it was a good idea to adapt this shit.


Instead of bashing this sports anime that clearly will not be for everyone's cup of tea, there's the option to drop quietly.

Plus, there's no such thing as a retarded sport. And don't you dare say chess is another example of it! ๐Ÿ˜ 
Apr 3, 2021 5:45 AM

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writerRichieK said:
alpha_shadow said:
Gosh this is such a retarded sport, I can't believe they thought it was a good idea to adapt this shit.


Instead of bashing this sports anime that clearly will not be for everyone's cup of tea, there's the option to drop quietly.

Plus, there's no such thing as a retarded sport. And don't you dare say chess is another example of it! ๐Ÿ˜ 

All sports are retarded to be honest, if that makes you feel any better, that's how I feel at least. Kabaddi just takes the cake for how dumb it is. There's also the option where I leave a forum post where I share what I felt after watching this.
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Apr 3, 2021 5:55 AM

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alpha_shadow said:
Gosh this is such a retarded sport, I can't believe they thought it was a good idea to adapt this shit.
I assume you never even heard about kabbadi as of today ,you sound like a kid who want too much attention, before posting anything stupid think twice
Apr 3, 2021 5:58 AM

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Amalik0029 said:
alpha_shadow said:
Gosh this is such a retarded sport, I can't believe they thought it was a good idea to adapt this shit.
I assume you never even heard about kabbadi as of today ,you sound like a kid who want too much attention before posting anything stupid think twice

I've actually known about this manga's existence for a few years now, which to be fair, is a longer time than you've even been an anime fan tbh. The only context where I enjoyed this "sport" was where it was basically mocked in the Chio-chan manga, since it was used for a comedic effect type of thing.
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Apr 3, 2021 6:03 AM
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Amalik0029 said:
alpha_shadow said:
Gosh this is such a retarded sport, I can't believe they thought it was a good idea to adapt this shit.
I assume you never even heard about kabbadi as of today ,you sound like a kid who want too much attention before posting anything stupid think twice


You got that right. Saying "All sports are retarded." is like he believes doing them will make you more stupid than doing nothing at all.

That's why genres exists in the anime/manga/LN world because everyone has different tastes. Bashing one's genre is like doing voodoo on the one loving that genre.

Sure there's a genre I least like but that doesn't mean I've the right to go bashing that said genre and calling it "retarded".

I just avoid watching or drop the genre quietly. Bashing a genre you dislike that could be someone's favourite is childish/immature I say.
Apr 3, 2021 6:28 AM

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The voice cast being amazing coupled with the fact it's a sports series made this a must try for me. And so far, I like it a lot just going by this first episode. Simple explanation of the rules, easy to get into, distinct characters. Will be interesting to see more advance plays through the show. Always happy to learn about new sports.

Okamoto's character looking a little crazy like a gremlin that hasn't slept for years, and Takepi's character being obsessed with muscles checks out. Glad they're both voicing in the main team, looking forward to their performance.
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Apr 3, 2021 6:45 AM
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Kabaddi is probably one of the most intense sport ,you will know what I mean if you have watched pro Kabaddi or the world championships. I love Kabaddi and the fact that an anime is introducing it to so many ppl makes me happy. The first episode was a good start and knowing Kabaddi,this anime can reach gr8 heights just by having intense matches,the character development can act as toppings. Looking forward to it
Apr 3, 2021 6:56 AM
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alpha_shadow said:
Gosh this is such a retarded sport, I can't believe they thought it was a good idea to adapt this shit.


That's sad, This is an anime and it's first episode at that so Kabaddi might not seem that nice to you,But as a Kabaddi fan I can assure you how good Kabaddi can be๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ƒ. Of course everybody has preferences,you have yours and I have mine,but still what you said hit a bit hard๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…. That's y some ppl are angry๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜….
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alpha_shadow said:
Amalik0029 said:
I assume you never even heard about kabbadi as of today ,you sound like a kid who want too much attention before posting anything stupid think twice

I've actually known about this manga's existence for a few years now, which to be fair, is a longer time than you've even been an anime fan tbh. The only context where I enjoyed this "sport" was where it was basically mocked in the Chio-chan manga, since it was used for a comedic effect type of thing.
smart guy you love kabbadi when it is playing by big boobs loli ,then this anime is not for you I suppose ๐Ÿ˜Œ
Apr 3, 2021 7:25 AM

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Kabaddi is such a bizarre sport, it kind of seems impossible to take seriously. This ep, however, showed that there is a competitive aspect too it. Truly fascinating. It was an okay first ep, tho I don't see it getting much better.
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