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Apr 10, 2021 2:14 PM

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The doll and her clumsiness is so cute. I really liked the music in the episode. Loved the ED.
Apr 10, 2021 2:22 PM

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Lungs blacker than a coal miner.
Ridiculous premise, ridiculous world. Very little happened in the first episode.
Apr 10, 2021 2:27 PM

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Was expecting something darker in vibe.
Didn't really like it. The doll was cute but her clumsiness annoyed me. Wanted to give up halfway through. Will probably watch one more episode still cause I'm still curious about the others.
Apr 10, 2021 3:08 PM

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The opening isn't bad, but damn - that ending slaps. q_q
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Apr 10, 2021 3:35 PM

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Was strangely less dark than I took from what looked that would be. The whole episode I thought "something horrible will happen".

Of course that this anime can be about kidnapping children to slave them. If my interpretation of the beginning is right.
Apr 10, 2021 3:42 PM

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Wow, this was gooooooood! Needs more fame though.
Apr 10, 2021 3:43 PM

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so far this series is pretty weird and fun, nothing too crazy but it's okay.

i really hope there is a twist or something, like yeah shadows and dolls slice of life isn't that bad but give us evil like that girl before the ED, speaking of the ED tho i liked it a lot! maybe one of the best this season?
Apr 10, 2021 3:47 PM

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Hmmm a pretty surreal idea for a story. It seems pretty dark (pun aside) under the surface despite painting it as light hearted for the introduction.

It seems to me that those living dolls are not actually dolls but humans (if hunger is anything to go by), and the stuff they drank at the beginning seemed suspicious as well.

Not to mention there was a scene where it seemed like someone turned into a shadowy figure.

Definitely will be keeping an eye on this.
Apr 10, 2021 4:35 PM

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Off to a very good start!
I wasn't expecting the intro to show that many shadows, I wonder if there are already plans for a second cour.
Apr 10, 2021 5:11 PM
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This was pretty awesome! I enjoyed the animation and OP/ED. Watching this was a friend was really enjoyable because there's some nice foreshadowing going on that added some nice touches if you know what's going to happen.

I'm curious to see how more anime-onlys are going to react to this. I feel like original stuff and the structuring of the opening would help ease things along if they continue at this pace.

Only things I personally disliked is Emilyko being called Emilico.
Apr 10, 2021 5:15 PM

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Really solid adaptation. They did a great job capturing the theme of the manga, with the ambiance and the atmosphere. However, the soundtrack is average.
Apr 10, 2021 5:20 PM

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I liked the lingering creepy, mysterious atmosphere the episode had despite how bubbly and obnoxious the doll was. It worked in making me intrigued to know more about the world, and how and if it'll get darker later. Though I don't want to trust Cloverworks so soon after last season's disappointments, I feel there's good potential here, but maybe I'm just being hyped up the crazy good OP and ED, which are both the top contenders for my favorite ones for spring season.
Apr 10, 2021 5:35 PM

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liking the characters and setting of this anime, the scene near the end has me thinking that this is gonna be good

Apr 10, 2021 5:43 PM

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Is this Shadow family a coal supplier? Got a stupid impression from the frst scene and shoveling that their residue seems like coal and it's being used for trains lol
Apr 10, 2021 5:44 PM

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Excellent closing theme with ReoNa

It will be difficult to treat a child servant issue with the progressive vibe, but at least in Japan it is not as advanced as in the West

The quality is fine, it is almost at the level of Black Clover, let's see how this anime develops!

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Apr 10, 2021 6:18 PM

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TheSpeedAngle said:
so far this series is pretty weird and fun, nothing too crazy but it's okay.

i really hope there is a twist or something, like yeah shadows and dolls slice of life isn't that bad but give us evil like that girl before the ED, speaking of the ED tho i liked it a lot! maybe one of the best this season?


I loved the ed too, but the instrumental op isn't so bad either!

also what do you mean, evil, it's a precious cinammon roll! Look at this adorable face radiating kindness and warmth!

Apr 10, 2021 7:02 PM
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Aw sweet. The shadow Kate was not an angry master afterall, considering her va also the cute one. Now that was surely a nice attraction. Not gonna mentioned her living doll maid, called Emiliko. Even though Emiliko was clumsy af, but her cheerful and positive attitude really bring a better mood. So, i really think, They still can make such a good combination. I can see an adorable chemistry dynamic between them in these first episode.

But, well, this show really give me such a strange vibes, even from this premiere. Despite having a wholesome moment surrounding Emiliko cheerful first circle of lifes as Kate's maid. Idk if she was truly a living doll, or human, or another twist. One thing for sure, that there must be were quite a darkness, or a lot of mysteries, surrounding their whole world. Idk whats the exact matters surrounded them, more importantly that soots thing origination. But, yeah, the element of surprise mostly become my anticipation toward the series. So i hope its not backstab me, like the previous season anticipation one. Lets see how far this series goes.
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Apr 10, 2021 7:34 PM
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Both pre OP sequence have rather lacking animation, part of it is unnaturally sped up to try to hide how choppy the animation is.
The first sequence show a large amount of spoilers regarding intrigue of the story, it's likely that all of this will be "revealed" again when the characters find out about it, tho the viewer will already know about it(2:08 if you want to skip).
The second sequence fit within the rest episode, but pacing and animation is not very good.
The main part of the episode doesn't have the noticeably choppy animation it had earlier on, the pacing issue are also fixed. Fully translating the early slice of life portion of the manga in a largely non-slice of life story into anime is probably impossible but I think they did a decent job at it.
Apr 10, 2021 7:36 PM

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Has a sense of style, but I was totally disinterested. Might be good, might be bad, we'll see.
Ending is reeeeealy nice.
Apr 10, 2021 8:46 PM
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Although I have my issues with the way they handled the first 3 or so minutes of the show, what's done is done, and I thought they handled the pacing well in the rest of the episode. I was concerned that it would rushed to where you see the next cast of side-characters, so I'm pleased they kept the pacing similar to the manga. ED song slapped and I really enjoyed the bizarre, yet fitting OP. Overall, I'm relieved that it's not rushing like I anticipated. Can't wait for EP 2!
Apr 10, 2021 9:10 PM
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sasuga cloverworks, beautiful visual as always
Apr 10, 2021 9:16 PM

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OP and ED are banger, it fits the theme. VA's are also good, love Kate the most, will watch till the end for sure, i love this mysterious, unusual vibe.

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Apr 10, 2021 9:20 PM
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good, they replicate the creepiness of the house and shadows quite perfectly

mildly optimistic for this adaptation


Apr 10, 2021 9:21 PM
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Just hanging in there, totally unsure of what is going on. Hey, it's anime so anything is possible. Just tone down the squealing blonde doll. Yikes........
Apr 10, 2021 9:30 PM
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I've read the manga beforehand and this was nice. I'm hoping cloverworks doesn't ruin it but the visuals + op/ed give off good signs.



Apr 10, 2021 9:58 PM
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An intriguing start, almost gave me The Promised Neverland feels (though it's not), not just because it's CloverWorks.

Shadows and Living Dolls, a fascinating master-servant relationship between the dark shadow Kate and clumsy-cum-wonky Emilyko.

From doing housework to making sure that Kate is satisfied with Emilyko's work, Kate is one fine master who doesn't get angry at Emilyko even for the seemingly trivial of works. And before you ask, this is NOT Yuri.

A pretty good adaptation of the manga, but I'm worried for pacing issues since the manga chapters are literally short romps.
KANLen09 said:
An intriguing start, almost gave me The Promised Neverland feels (though it's not), not just because it's CloverWorks.

Shadows and Living Dolls, a fascinating master-servant relationship between the dark shadow Kate and clumsy-cum-wonky Emilyko.

From doing housework to making sure that Kate is satisfied with Emilyko's work, Kate is one fine master who doesn't get angry at Emilyko even for the seemingly trivial of works. And before you ask, this is NOT Yuri.

A pretty good adaptation of the manga, but I'm worried for pacing issues since the manga chapters are literally short romps.
the short romps are only for the first few chapters of the manga to tell you more about the world, but after the begin the debutante it becomes more like a serious manga like promise Neverland. I assure you it's worth the wait, one of the best series I've ever read in a long time!
Apr 10, 2021 10:09 PM

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So can any Manga readers tell me if it did justice to the Manga?

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Apr 10, 2021 10:10 PM
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Apparently this season Aniplex/Funimation bet on interesting anime; Bishounen Tandeidan, Shadow House and Vivy, the truth is satisfied with the result of these 3 anime. Having the first chapter does not say much, but I think it is a correct decision, seeing the shadow and the doll called 'Kate' interact is interesting, also in the OP it shows very well as the cast and their different personalities, I hope to see the next and make it equal to or better than the first episode!
Apr 10, 2021 10:20 PM

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So can any Manga readers tell me if it did justice to the Manga?


it did! I was worried, but so far its great!
Apr 10, 2021 10:43 PM

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Glad. I can watch this at Bilibili
A very original setting and story.
I love OP and ED
But the pacing kinda rushed i think
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Apr 10, 2021 11:02 PM

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Great first episode. I will admit, however, that it felt way more light hearted then I thought it would. Although, I get the feeling that this show may not stay this light hearted for long based off the vibes I got from the intro.

The ED was also incredible.

Looking forward to see where this show goes.
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Apr 10, 2021 11:12 PM
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Now this is the most unique one of this season!

The artstyle is really creepy but really good that it fits perfectly on the atmosphere of the anime. And we got an new human-doll relationshio this time. Also that OP though. ReoNa rocking it with her perfectly deep and creepy voice. This gets my fav OP of this season. Now I'm really hype to see how will this roleplay the other's human-doll relationship :)
Apr 10, 2021 11:28 PM
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Wow, I really loved the mysteriousness to this! Cannot wait to see what the plot is and the development of the show!
Apr 10, 2021 11:34 PM

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The OST is sure damn wonderful!
and since its from CloverWorks, expectations are high...
5/5.


Apr 10, 2021 11:51 PM
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oh wow this episode was pretty amazing, this anime seems extremely interesting and i really love the uniqueness of it. character designs are super nice and digging this victorian style stuff a whole lot, artwork and animations are wonderful (as expected from cloverorks) and the soundtrack is quite decent as well. the story is very intriguing and can say the same about the characters as well. love the mysterious vibe this anime gives off very much, cant wait to find out more about the world and stuff next episode.
Apr 11, 2021 12:09 AM
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I have not read the manga, but I found in this anime a very strong reference to Carl Jung and his work on the unconscious. I see in Emilyco the personification of the ego and in Kate all the "negative" emotions (the shadow) that a person have (The intro and outro animation reinforce this). I think this could be my favorite anime of the season!
Apr 11, 2021 1:31 AM

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That was really good! It was really interesting and very unique, I like it. There's also a lot of mystery in here, like what are the shadows or how the dolls were made and all that. OP is pretty good but the ED was a straight up banger.

Definitely thought something bad was gonna happen somewhere in the episode, but it was just creepily wholesome... for now probably. Well this has a lot of potential, looking forward to the next episode.
Apr 11, 2021 1:41 AM
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Interesting first episode. This is one of my anticipated anime this season
Love the animation and character design and also the OP/ED. Emilico is very cute I wonder who and how did they create the other dolls like her.
Looking forward to the next episode.
5/5
Apr 11, 2021 3:22 AM
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This anime has a slightly dark and horrific atmosphere. It feels like it could go the direction to be a psychological horror anime.
Apr 11, 2021 3:54 AM
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I actually liked how they clumped the first few chapters together and added extra plot to it (like Emiliko's first day and her getting named by Kate). Pacing seems fine enough given the number of episodes we have and the arc at which this is most likely going to end. Excited for the rest of the crew to get introduced.

The OP/ED were both fantastic and I think for me were easily one of the best for this season.

I think they did a good job with this episode, but I do think they fucked up some things to be honest.

Apr 11, 2021 4:03 AM

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Wow that's a really interesting premise. Will probably watch this 'til the end. Plus that ED was a banger.


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Apr 11, 2021 4:35 AM
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can anyone explain to me what's the appeal of this show?
because so far im not sold for the story, i'll give it one more episode if its going dark or not.
liked the ED visual and song tho.
Apr 11, 2021 4:35 AM
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kawaiitea said:
I actually liked how they clumped the first few chapters together and added extra plot to it (like Emiliko's first day and her getting named by Kate). Pacing seems fine enough given the number of episodes we have and the arc at which this is most likely going to end. Excited for the rest of the crew to get introduced.

The OP/ED were both fantastic and I think for me were easily one of the best for this season.

I think they did a good job with this episode, but I do think they fucked up some things to be honest.




That part annoyed me too tbh but after reading a few comments on this forum, I think to the anime onlys it didn’t really matter much. I’m sure a lot won’t really join the two dots together during the later scenes and still feel surprised.
Apr 11, 2021 5:18 AM

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Every bit as brilliant as I expected it to be . Just loved the atmosphere . Nothing mind-blowing happened , but my god the dark underlying tones all the scenes gave away . I love it when they actually spent time me to give the characters a...... Life. And the ed song is just brilliant . The op was .... Nothing special to me . I dunno why , I was expecting a banger of an op for an anime like this.

probably because of anime's theme . Ending should have been opening, opening should have been ending. Actually I like this switch



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kawaiitea said:
Zanbaka said:

I think they did a good job with this episode, but I do think they fucked up some things to be honest.




That part annoyed me too tbh but after reading a few comments on this forum, I think to the anime onlys it didn’t really matter much. I’m sure a lot won’t really join the two dots together during the later scenes and still feel surprised.

That's because they don't know how important it is, but it is actually one of the most important things in the series so far
Apr 11, 2021 5:33 AM

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I watched the first episode only because I was bored but I actually liked the first ep already. I hope I'll end up liking it even more.
Apr 11, 2021 5:36 AM

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Having read 3 volumes of the manga yet, it's an excellent episode as I had imagined! The chara-design is super neat, while resembling Yakusoku no Neverland, who himself recommended this manga/anime. No wonder from CloverWorks. The opening and the ending are INSANE!
Apr 11, 2021 5:38 AM

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Positive first impressions. The backgrounds are really nice in this series. I am interested to learn more about this world. OP and ED are both really strong too.
Apr 11, 2021 5:43 AM
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so when does this turn into a freudian ego vs. id symbolism flic or some sort of lovecraftian cult horror?
really hoping to get some nice scares in :P
Apr 11, 2021 6:24 AM

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I must say this was one of the most intriguing episodes of the current season. I wonder how they will take this further.
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