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Jun 19, 2021 5:06 AM

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Weird but in a good way. Can't wait for more!
Jun 19, 2021 5:38 AM

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R0rack said:
If it maintains that "show, don't tell" approach, this will easily be my anime of the season.


I a hundred percent agree. The fact that we know so little because the characters themselves know so little and we are following /their/ point of view, makes it a lot more immersive. Also makes me incredibly curious of what's to come. I have high hopes for this!
Jun 19, 2021 5:45 AM
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This looks interesting to me and I like the dynamic of how the characters interact with each other in an unknown world. I'm definitely going to keep my eye on this when it starts airing next month.
Jun 19, 2021 6:27 AM

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What was with the choppy framerate, it even managed to make dizzy at one point. That aside, I don't really trust Japan with giving a satisfying resolution to a "weird" story like this, but I'll keep an eye on it just in case it goes somewhere.
Jun 19, 2021 6:28 AM
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hmm a manic pixie dream girl series?

either the main character is the one who caused all of it or it's another Infinite Ryvius with a primarily observer type main character.
Jun 19, 2021 6:43 AM
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Sitting here and wonder wtf just happened lmaoo. This is going to be an interesting show. I'm looking forward for next episodes!
Jun 19, 2021 7:11 AM
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After watching it 2 times, I can say that this will continue to be really good.
First it's an anime by Madhouse and I recognize the voice actors, they have all been in Boogiepop and others.

I really like stories about teenagers relying on themselves to be organized. The story looks pretty interesting with another dimension, life and powers.

About the animation, the choice of color is really good and it looks almost as an old style of anime. Also I really like when they focus in the eyes of the characters.
The lack of soundtrack is also really giving an interesting vibe to it.
Jun 19, 2021 7:23 AM

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the animation style is quite segsy great first ep


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Jun 19, 2021 7:54 AM

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the first episode gave the vibe of Drifting Classroom, a classical work of Umezu Kazuo sense. Let's hope the story develop. The work is like new adaption to the Umezu sensei's work.
Jun 19, 2021 8:10 AM

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interesting
i like the art style


Jun 19, 2021 8:16 AM

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Looks like we're in for one hell of a ride lads and lassies!

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Jun 19, 2021 9:15 AM

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I don't know what just happened lol this is weird but interesting. The student who has a star on his face looked evil and dangerous.

Jun 19, 2021 9:32 AM

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This show is going to be a mind boggling one, can't wait for more!
Jun 19, 2021 9:47 AM
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This appealed to me in so many ways, the first episode felt so refreshing and I love the girl MC. The setting is interesting and the characters being explored all seem like they will have interesting moves, wonder how the power struggle will play out.
Jun 19, 2021 10:23 AM

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aimless direction, awful pasing.
Jun 19, 2021 11:00 AM
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Kind of felt like they started with a 3D model of a school and just tried to come up with a story to fit around it as some kind of project for a class
Jun 19, 2021 12:00 PM

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Alright, definitely a really interesting start to the anime, I like the art to it, I find the premise to be interesting, and I find the characters to be pretty interesting as well, definitely curious to see what's next!
Jun 19, 2021 1:30 PM

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While the show's overall aesthetic is nice the choppiness of some of the animation and lack of movement in some crowd shots means I'm not sold on the visual side just yet.

The overall set-up feels lord of the flies-esque so it is a bit like danganronpa (or infinite ryvius) in that regard.

The overall visual style and way the plot progressed reminded me of some Yuasa anime.

Definetly interested in seeing where this goes.
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Jun 19, 2021 2:23 PM

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pretty good start actually tough I was having an "as the God's Will" vibe. looking forward for this
Jun 19, 2021 3:58 PM
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I'm liking the premise of this anime so far.

I wonder what happened to them in the real world. From what was shown, it looks like a fire? or something of that sort. Their bodies looked charred by fire or something.

Also, this is giving me huge Lord of the Flies vibes with the plot.
Jun 19, 2021 4:02 PM

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Fingers crossed this is going to be a new classic.
Jun 19, 2021 4:26 PM
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Thank you Madhouse, the animation is Bu** F*** Insane!!!!
Jun 19, 2021 4:58 PM
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Honestly after watching the first eps I felt the Monogatari series vibes, it's not about the story but how the animation style of the two is similar. I hope that in the future there will be many surprises and for this first eps it's been so amazing.
Jun 19, 2021 5:57 PM

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I don't have an opinion but I'm interested
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Jun 19, 2021 9:38 PM

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Lord of the Flies with powers. I’m a sucker for stuff like this because it really shines a light on analyzing the psychology of the characters & natural hierarchies. It looks like this anime has got that much down.

However, the sound design is glaringly bad and the art is pretty inconsistent. Should be one of the most interesting new series this summer.
Jun 19, 2021 9:49 PM
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definitely cooking up to something good. i think the star dude will be an antagonist to some sort, the baseball dude kinda reminds me of junpei iori and madhouse is back at it again.

will probably be top 3 on my seasonals alongside vanitas and jahy-sama
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Jun 19, 2021 10:25 PM
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I dig it. What caught my eye was the art and animation. The art is like a mix of Yuasa and Kon. Really dig the strategically placed closeup shots.

The animation is where it really shines, more like old-school anime, the animation is a bit choppy in lull moments, but fully fluid in important moments. I personally like that over the consistently somewhat choppy animation of many shows.
Jun 19, 2021 11:46 PM
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wow this was extremely interesting, very unique plot and story/characters and all. production quality is really good too so i've got some high hopes and expectations for this, this style is quite to my liking. kinda reminds me of lord of the flies, and also really didn't expect to see a reference of one of the oldest manga i've read - hibari-kun here.
Jun 20, 2021 1:50 AM

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This was a very good start. I already hate that manipulative dude, he is a provocative character. I really like the voice acting, animation style, and the ending. Lets he how this goes
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Jun 20, 2021 10:11 AM
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Doesn’t anyone know if we will be getting episode 2 in a week, or is it going to come out later?
Jun 20, 2021 11:04 AM

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HDR_JPTFM said:
Doesn’t anyone know if we will be getting episode 2 in a week, or is it going to come out later?

What we saw the other day was a temporary early showing. The official air date for ep1 is July 16, so ep2 will come out a week after that date, not a week from now. Unfortunately u.u
Jun 20, 2021 12:21 PM
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Tbh, the plot is confusing. Everything's just happen suddenly, without any explanation. It's not bad anime tho. This is not my cup of tea.

Anyway, I'm still love the art style.
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Jun 20, 2021 1:40 PM

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My first thought was that it was a cross between something by Yuasa, and ACCA, which makes a little sense, since Natsume is the director. Not that impressed with it, don't care for any of the characters at this point.
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Jun 20, 2021 5:05 PM
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Man this year’s anime originals are killing it.


Seriously!! I can't believe we are getting Wonder Egg, Megalobox 2, Vivy, and so many great anime originals this year... maybe this will be a trend for a while??
Jun 20, 2021 6:00 PM

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Masterpiece potential, reminds me of Drifting Classroom and Drifting Net Cafe. Art style and animation is amazing and the story is very interesting.
Jun 20, 2021 8:48 PM

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that was some trippy ass shit. can't believe that was only 20 minutes? you can do and fit so much in 20 minutes? really interesting, i honestly wouldnt have mind if it just ended like this (lots of unanswered questions, but idk id be fine with it lol), looking forward to next week for this
Jun 20, 2021 9:16 PM
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I wasn't expecting a story like this AT ALL. Not sure if that's good or bad but I'm curious to see where the story is headed from here on out.

It's nice seeing madhouse return after what feels like forever and the art fits the show pretty well



Jun 21, 2021 6:35 AM

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It looks interesting but I'm not sold yet. This episode felt weird to me, in both good and bad ways. It seems like it could be a bit pretentious? But well, wait and see.
Jun 21, 2021 6:44 AM
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Good to see Madhouse for comeback. I love the animation and I have no problem with it.
Jun 21, 2021 8:17 AM

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OMG I love the Animation but the main problem is why is the background music so fucking loud?It sometimes takes away the enjoyment because you can't hear what the characters are saying and you have to increase the volume but after sometime a noise suddenly comes and I have to immediately lower the volume.
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that was some trippy ass shit. can't believe that was only 20 minutes? you can do and fit so much in 20 minutes? really interesting, i honestly wouldnt have mind if it just ended like this (lots of unanswered questions, but idk id be fine with it lol), looking forward to next week for this

Tbf,these type of anime can just end with a movie don't you think?

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Jun 21, 2021 9:32 AM

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The animation looks like a mix of Kimi ni Todoke and Ping Pong the Animation imo
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Jun 21, 2021 9:57 AM
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Lord of the flies meets Talentless Nana? or is it a sci-fi version of school live with super powers?


Jun 21, 2021 10:12 AM
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R0rack said:
Didn't expect another anime to blow me away so much with its first episode in the same year. The other one was Wonder Egg.
But seriously, though. I feel like if you know about the Lord of the Flies, this isn't anything new to you. But the EDITING damn. The direction, music, and animation are top-notch, plus I love how weird-looking it is. It really makes you feel you haven't seen anything like it before (sort of like a Yuasa anime in that way). And I also love how you are not explained how the world or the powers the kids have work. They just happen, and you're just as shocked as everyone else experiencing for the first time.
If it maintains that "show, don't tell" approach, this will easily be my anime of the season.


THIS, preach it my man!!! The first episode was a masterclass on anime direction.
Jun 21, 2021 12:05 PM
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This is just a guess of mine but I feel like they are running through the levels of hell the first level is limbo and they are surrounded by nothingness and no one knows what's going on.
Jun 21, 2021 4:52 PM

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This is gonna be this generation's version of Lain/Perfect Blue I can feel it, the whole anime gives the mindfreak vibes. The animation is so similar to the two too.
Jun 21, 2021 5:08 PM
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I liked it, despite understanding absolutely nothing of what I saw, it looks interesting and there may be something good
Jun 21, 2021 8:47 PM
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I really like the art style, and the fact that we don’t know nothing that it will be in the next ep, like... it’s kinda weird and is really a unknown thing

(Sorry from my English, I’m not that fluent, it’s not my first language)
Jun 21, 2021 9:11 PM

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That was a fantastic first episode. Really intriguing premise with great directing, animation, and color design. Really hope this doesn't fall apart.
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Jun 21, 2021 10:55 PM

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Scordolo said:
Tbf,these type of anime can just end with a movie don't you think?
honestly yeah it'd definitely still be great as a movie, interested to see how this'll go as a show tho
Jun 22, 2021 12:54 AM
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Interesting. I thought the whole anime was about how they would get out of there, but it seems I'm wrong. This anime has a lot more potential.
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