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Oct 22, 2023 1:58 AM

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Dec 2022
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I know nothing about this anime, just heard some of the hype. They had me from the OP, the art and vibrant colours are a visual feast. The story and characters are very interesting so far. The tone is more upbeat than I expected from the synopsis. Maomao is a wonderful protagonist, her calm demeanor reminds me of Frieren.
Oct 22, 2023 2:34 AM

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I'm very surprised by how much I enjoyed this first episode. Definitely the biggest surprise of this season for me.
Oct 22, 2023 2:52 AM

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Maybe one of the episodes of the year. I liked all, animation, the beggining of the history, the characters. It was a long of time since I didnt watch an opening and an ending complete to be honest.
Oct 22, 2023 2:56 AM
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I loved the art and how smooth was the animation. Looking forward to the upcoming episodes. Maomao, is such a cutie.
Oct 22, 2023 3:04 AM

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@ryzxgum I read the manga as well and it's always been Lihua and Xiaolan for me.... I guess it must be because I read the volumes published by Square Enix. But yh really solid episode. They really nailed Mao Mao's wanting to live a stress-free life attitude and how it conflicts with her "poison fanatic" attitude lol.
@samsince04 Lihua and Xiaolan is also how it is in official Light Novel translation and how the author presumed the names to be transliterated. Same with a bunch of other characters.
Oct 22, 2023 3:45 AM

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One of the popular japanese pop rock band Ryokuoushoku Shakai! 🔥
I'm glad they've been in charge with this shows' opening theme. As expected it's really good. ❤️

And Maomao dancing ❤️❤️

And studio OLM 😭❤️

Aside from Pokemon, Inazuma, Yokai Watch etc... They've been getting in charge with amazing shows this past years (Komi-san, Odd Taxi, Summertime Render etc.. And now this!!

Thanks google 🙃😭

Eunush
castrated man, especially (the past) one employed to guard the women's living areas in an Asian court.

there varieties
clean-cut both penis and testicles were removed
testicles only were removed
testicles were bruised and/or crushed.
Oppai check!

111 cm: Hancock
110 cm: Zoro
100 cm: Robin
Oct 22, 2023 3:53 AM

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Jan 2016
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One of my most favorite LNs finally has an anime and what a brilliant adaptation this is!

I had the widest grin on my face throughout the episode. OLM really delivered
Oct 22, 2023 4:00 AM

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Mar 2011
307
Not gonna lie but they had me with the opening. What was that? And then this (amazing) first episode. Usually it takes me a while to see if an anime is for me but I already love this (and Maomao is awesome ♥). But I feel like I will end up disliking Rifa. I giggled when Maomao thought Jinshi was a girl :D
You're the light shining over The black and gloomy nights
So long I've been waiting To run into your arms
Oh, my only one desire You're the one I need
Through the thousand years ~ Evermore

"Midnight Sun" by AleXa


Oct 22, 2023 4:11 AM

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Nov 2022
540
Great episode but Maomao had such a calm reaction to being kidnapped. Her sitting in that cage thinking "Mondays, amirite?" Lol
Oct 22, 2023 5:18 AM

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Oct 2022
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For a girl who got kidnapped and sold off, Maomao sure doesn’t seem too bothered. If she was just gonna keep her head down and work her way out of this servitude, she probably shouldn’t have gotten involved with the princes and their illness.
Oct 22, 2023 6:18 AM
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Oct 2017
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1 ep in and its already my favorite series, this coming from a person who's critical of every anime he watches. same with maomao, the moment she opened her mouth i was intrigued, along with her cynical attitude and comedic facial expressions.
Oct 22, 2023 6:43 AM

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Dec 2022
521
So far so good. This was a solid premiere and I dig this ancient China-esque aesthetic.
Oct 22, 2023 8:02 AM

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Feb 2023
332
It's literally the plot of The Night Angel Trilogy
Oct 22, 2023 8:41 AM
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Oct 2019
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Excellent first episode, just like what i am expected from watching the Trailer.
Music by Kevin Penkin, you know it's gonna be good.

and we got 24 episodes airing back to back?
Hell YES!!

also they released first 3 episodes for the Premiere?
More Anime should keep doing this trend.
Oct 22, 2023 9:23 AM

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Aug 2021
1924
solid first episode. not sure how sold i am but let's see how the other two episodes of the premiere play out and see
Oct 22, 2023 11:27 AM
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Jan 2023
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Really Loving This Anime
Oct 22, 2023 12:36 PM

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Dec 2022
16
Interesting. A little bit scared at first with bo*bs fanservice AHHAh but the main character is <3
Oct 22, 2023 2:16 PM
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May 2017
1766
Excellent first episode! I am in love with Maomao.
Mene, mene, tekel, parsin
Oct 22, 2023 2:46 PM
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Jan 2019
31
Can someone spoil whether this is a romance?
Oct 22, 2023 3:14 PM

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Mar 2007
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Soundtrack is awesome, we have a good OP, ED and Kevin Perkin. Nothing to complain about.

Maomao is adorable. And that beautiful Eunuch. Are we sure he's ... actually an eunuch?

Starts out with an interesting story about the toxic minerals found on cosmetics, most likely lead as that also killed a lot of nobles in Eurupe back when folks didn't realize the price of beauty was death.

Oct 22, 2023 4:26 PM
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Dec 2014
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I loved the first episode, maomao is amazing.
Oct 22, 2023 4:48 PM
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Jan 2009
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feels like a Saiunkoku Monogatari remake.
Oct 22, 2023 5:43 PM

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Aug 2022
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This show has a great vibe. I’m gonna forget everyone’s name’s except mao’s 😂😂😂
Oct 22, 2023 7:20 PM
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Apr 2022
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I loved this, it was the anime i was most looking forward this season along with Pluto
Oct 22, 2023 10:24 PM

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I didn't know rhodedendrum was at a time used in whitening makeup. I did know that in China they were first to use white lead makeup though.
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Oct 23, 2023 1:29 AM
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Jun 2020
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it was good this is exactly my type of anime
Oct 23, 2023 3:25 AM

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Apr 2021
312
The manga is pretty good, but I'm not convinced by the adaptation so far. I don't like the color palette, I don't like the music, the animation is average and the direction is uninspired. No doubt many people will like it since the stories are really good, but as of now, this show doesn't bring much on top of the manga, apart from the voice acting which is fine.
Oct 23, 2023 4:10 AM
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Feb 2020
38
im speechless actually ??? i went into it blind...i knew it was popular and i know why now ...10/10
Oct 23, 2023 5:25 AM
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Oct 2023
8
1rst episode was great. It has an unique storytelling for anime which is revolved around apothecary, and the main protag is quite good selling her personality. And i kinda like the chinese aspect to it, we don't se a lot of chinese setting in anime. Honestly i give it an 8/10 for an opening act.
Oct 23, 2023 6:01 AM
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Aug 2016
2
I'm a huge fan of the manga and this seems to be doing it justice :)
Oct 23, 2023 4:53 PM
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Jan 2023
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I'm already really excited for this show. Going to watch the next 2 eps now.
Oct 23, 2023 8:45 PM

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Jul 2016
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For someone who got his dick cut, this Jinshi dude sure likes to act like he's the big deal.

OK start, I guess. Honestly watching this only because of the colourful visuals, Kevin Penkin and Aoi Yuuki.
Oct 24, 2023 5:11 AM
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The art was really beautiful. The setting definitely sets this apart from most other shows I have watched recently. Maomao is equally as refreshing. To the point where her character felt very odd at times. Not in a bad way, but like others have pointed out, she didn't seem too fussed about getting kidnapped. She also had several other atypical reactions throughout the episode. I enjoyed it quite a bit even though it was mostly just introduction and set-up. I'm mostly looking forward to more Maomao screen time. Not really feeling the rest of the characters yet.

Also, found it interesting that there were so many health concerns with the traditional face powder. I never knew that was the case.
KingYoshiOct 24, 2023 5:17 AM
Oct 24, 2023 3:29 PM

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Jan 2021
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Premier with a 3 episodes worth, and it's number 1 trending in japan right now. Truly MAOMAO SUPREMACY!
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Oct 24, 2023 7:51 PM

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Dec 2019
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what is Getou doing ❕❓❕🔥🔥
Oct 25, 2023 7:14 AM

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Jan 2021
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Is it possible for a man to become an eunuch without ever being castrated? I mean MaoMao is right, he's too beautiful and it's a pity he can't have offspring. The ladies are fangirling over him, hahah.

To be honest, it's a bit weird to see MaoMao just give up when she was kidnapped, why didn't she try to scream on the way to the palace? Oh but maybe she tried and no one noticed.... anyway, it's only the first episode so I haven't found anything interesting for me yet but I like the color palette, and it's very popular too so I'll keep watching it.

Oct 25, 2023 8:27 AM
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Jan 2023
957
A good first episode, really enjoyed it. Maomao's character seems to be pretty well done, at least so far. The animation is pretty good, feels pretty similar to Dark Gathering, not a surprise though as OLM are involved with this show. Maomao's VA is good too, fits very well.

I was really looking forward to this show, and it was well worth the wait.
Oct 25, 2023 8:28 AM

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Jun 2016
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i just watched eps 1 , and already loved this show !!!!
Oct 25, 2023 1:36 PM

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Nov 2013
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A bit too fast-paced feel to it, but definitely a very promising show.
Oct 25, 2023 5:33 PM
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Mar 2019
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Kidnapped and sold to the Palace.
I Love most Anime with a Palace setting.
Oct 25, 2023 9:24 PM

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Nov 2019
273
This.... this is great! I love it already!
Oct 26, 2023 1:00 AM

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Feb 2021
40
I like the animation, it's beautiful. The opening was so beautiful. The OP and ED songs were also good!!
Oct 26, 2023 2:21 AM
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Feb 2015
455
this anime is stunning and love maomao already. Condolences to the consort and baby
Oct 26, 2023 5:04 AM

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Oct 2018
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An intriguing script along with consistent AD work. Aoi Yuuki is perfectly doing it too. Good start.
Oct 27, 2023 10:53 PM

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Feb 2019
88
Anime of the season!?
Oct 28, 2023 8:46 AM
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Dec 2020
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El mejor anime de esta temporada
Oct 28, 2023 1:07 PM
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Sep 2023
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Interesting Intro, Great Story, Beautiful Art Style, Enchanting Music, Huge Progress . . .
What else we need for a masterpiece?
Oct 28, 2023 2:35 PM
🥊 CHAMPION 🥊

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Apr 2016
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Interesting first episode about a girl, in the Chine Medieval, intelligent, very intelligent!!!
Adventures, mysteries and laughs!!!1
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Oct 28, 2023 4:51 PM
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Nov 2022
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Looking forward to watching the rest...
Oct 28, 2023 10:57 PM
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Sep 2022
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Great story tell about historical genre
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