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FlamepriesT said: What a wholesome episode. I absolutely loved it! The execution of the story alone has more than met my expectations. And with solid production to back it up and a great first episode... I'm really glad I decided to pick this up. I hope this episode gets more people interested in the show. It would be really disappointing to see people sleep on this after such a strong start. FMmatron said: A better Tonikawa to me, albeit also slightly more melancholic. That's exactly how I feel. And this contrast between wholesome and melacholic is really beautiful as it makes both aspects stand out even more. Yeah, the contrast works in it's favor. If it was too upbeat all the time I would get fed up with it quickly. |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
Groenboys said: (...) with the whole age thing I just can't shake the feeling of uneasiness away. High school age is when most people start actively seeking relationships and possibly have their first time if they have a steady relationship. 17 and 14 is just like someone who entered high school dating someone who's in their final year. (Edit) It's hard to see why anybody would feel uneasy about this. This is very different from a grown up grooming a child. This is not pedophilia as Yuzu is 14, not a prepubescent girl. And nothing here is forceful, so this isn't sexual abuse. |
FlamepriesTOct 8, 2021 1:27 PM
FlamepriesT said: 14 is literally still in the age range of prepubescent girlsI can't see why anybody would feel uneasy about this. Nothing here is forceful and it's very different from a grown up grooming a child. Yuzu is 14, not a prepubescent girl. And even if it wasn't, it is still weird to have these minors get shipped despite the big age gap. Why is it so hard for authors to make characters the same age? Why always these weird age gaps? Geez. |
| Yuzuki is really cute and helpful (maybe a bit too much for Tamahiko). Tamahiko seems nice also. Gives me dragon maid vibes. Looking forward to the next episode! |
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| No matter how cutesy you try to make this, until you grapple with the fact that you're trying to tell a heartwarming story about a teenage girl being bought to be a depressed rich kid's sex slave, I really don't think that the rest matters. It's made even worse by the segment where she goes to school and everybody remarks on how perfectly suited she is for the slave wife life, and how she works harder than anybody else to be the absolutely perfect piece of property. The whole thing might work if you replaced her with… I don't know… a dog or a cat. Not people. Not a slave. Not a teenage girl slave. That's one hell of a hump to get over and past with not just any substantial commentary or acknowledgement of how messed up it is, but how joyful and effervescent she is about being owned by the bourgeoisie. But that's also its primary standout trait. It's just another one of the excessively saccharine shows about a melancholic dude suddenly has a doting wife dropped into his lap, the draw being a cute girl smiling in her unquestioning devotion and inexplicable love for Insert Name Here. Normally, it's just happenstance; some fox god sees a guy is hard working, or a girl sees that a guy exists. Hell, it's not even the first "sad rich dude buys a teenage girl," except this one doesn't have a magical goat-headed dude. |
Groenboys said: FlamepriesT said: 14 is literally still in the age range of prepubescent girlsI can't see why anybody would feel uneasy about this. Nothing here is forceful and it's very different from a grown up grooming a child. Yuzu is 14, not a prepubescent girl. And even if it wasn't, it is still weird to have these minors get shipped despite the big age gap. Why is it so hard for authors to make characters the same age? Why always these weird age gaps? Geez. It's not a big age gap though? Teens dating teens isn't unnatural at all. I don't think this is even close to grown-ups dating children. Allow me to rephrase this. Would you feel that uneasy if this were a relationship between a kouhai who's just entered high school and a senpai in his final year? Because not only is it basically the same thing, but also super common. EDIT: Don't get me wrong, I don't mean to tell you what you should or shouldn't feel comfortable with. I'm just saying you may be overthinking this a little. For instance, back in high school, I remember dating two 12-year-old girls who were openly interested in me. I had 2 friends in high school who dated 2 girls that were 12-13ish at the time as well. To me, that was pretty natural given our age. None of us turned into pedophiles as adults or did anything horrible to anyone. Let alone the fact this story takes place about 100 years ago. |
FlamepriesTOct 8, 2021 2:01 PM
| GARNiDELIA's opening song was great. Other than the Mushoku Tensei one, the only other opening so far from what I recall that was really damn nice to hear. Very catchy stuff, even if it's not exactly the most fitting of the series beyond the 'wholesome' vibe. As for the episode itself, I don't know. Definitely had a better start to me than something like Tonikaku Kawaii but it also did feel pretty damn heavy-handed with that wholesome vibe being forced a bit too much for my liking, but if the story's willing to explore Yuzuki's character a bit more deeply beyond the shades of her story in this episode and wanting to help clear debt, I'll see. Need to give it some more episodes to have more clarity for my feelings for this series early on. |
| By theory the guy is exiled, and the family have other 2 sons. Feel whatever if the "good-for-nothing" son is married or not. What even the family works? Even in military desk job is thing. I dont know what will be my reaction if the left hand be the solution after the drama. Almost $70k was paid for Yuzu, I think. I hope Yuzu decided to keep her hair down,her fluffy hair give more presence. |
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RayReynolds said: No matter how cutesy you try to make this, until you grapple with the fact that you're trying to tell a heartwarming story about a teenage girl being bought to be a depressed rich kid's sex slave, I really don't think that the rest matters. It's made even worse by the segment where she goes to school and everybody remarks on how perfectly suited she is for the slave wife life, and how she works harder than anybody else to be the absolutely perfect piece of property. The whole thing might work if you replaced her with… I don't know… a dog or a cat. Not people. Not a slave. Not a teenage girl slave. That's one hell of a hump to get over and past with not just any substantial commentary or acknowledgement of how messed up it is, but how joyful and effervescent she is about being owned by the bourgeoisie. But that's also its primary standout trait. It's just another one of the excessively saccharine shows about a melancholic dude suddenly has a doting wife dropped into his lap, the draw being a cute girl smiling in her unquestioning devotion and inexplicable love for Insert Name Here. Normally, it's just happenstance; some fox god sees a guy is hard working, or a girl sees that a guy exists. Hell, it's not even the first "sad rich dude buys a teenage girl," except this one doesn't have a magical goat-headed dude. Yeah man i feel ya, eat the rich. Preach brother. |
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| I have never watched Game of Thrones so I am gonna skip the latter part of your argument Oleogm said: I mean, I agree with the core of your argument. When you show a historical period, it is good to acknowledge both good and bad parts... as long if you put it in the right context. Unfortunately, if you consider this anime a true historical show that is supose to be showing both good and parts of the era, then it seems like the anime is trying to glorify the engagement of underage slaves. Yeah the anime says it is a bad thing, but the fact that Yuzu is a basically an underage slave seems to be brushed over so easily that it might as well be a minor footnote.BECAUSE IN THE FUCKIN TAISHO ERA WAS A COMMON THING TO ENGAGE UNDERAGE GIRLS AND TO BUY THEM SO IF YOU GONNA MAKE A STORY BASED IN THE TAISHO ERA THEN YOU HAVE TO SHOW THE FUCKIN TAISHO ERA, NOT A FALSE TAISHO ERA WITH OUR MODERN SOCIETY MORALS. Why is it so hard for people to understand that If you write a story a based in several ages ago, you have to show THAT age, with good and bad things? I am not saying that the anime has to be a straight up documentary about the horors of child slaves in the Taisho Era, but it at least needs to convey a good understanding of the seriousness of this subject and that it is an inherently grey area to tell a story in, because else it glorifies (or in the worst situation, fetishizes) the subject. Even Shield Hero with its slaves was able to manage that and I fucking hate Shield Hero (albeit for different reasons then its controversial elements). And even with all of that, this historical context does not make the anime any less weird. I don't care if this fits the era, it is weird to make a wholesome romance story between a 14 year old girl that basically is the slave for a 17 year old boy in 2021 (or even in 2015, when the manga came out). It is weird and even with how much I am trying to distance myself from this weirdness while watching the anime and trying to enjoy it for how it is, it makes me uncomfortable. You can like it, whatever, I am not here to waggle my finger about your taste, I just hope we can acknowledge that this anime is at least pretty weird based on both its historical context and the age gap of the characters. |
| Cute and fun episode The dynamic of the characters reminded me a little of Shinigami Bocchan, except we have a cute Taishou era girl instead of a sexy maid. Yuzuki is just so cute throughout the episode and honestly that's all I need for this show to be enjoyable. Looking forward to what this brings in future episodes. |
| So basically, our Bocchan and Alice for this season albeit with no sexy teasing and featuring a more fluffy relationship. Sweet start overall. Looking forward to seeing how Yuzuki and Tamahiko's relationship will develop from now on. P.S.: Oh man. Gotta sigh at the people using 2021's moral standards to judge a story set in 1921. |
| I actually read the manga a while back and honestly had mixed feelings about it. Same with this premiere. The sugar staple is nice and all and I tend to enjoy such shows, but it feels bit forced here along with the more grim backstories and all. The opening is nice, considering it’s from Garnidella. |
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| This episode was so sweet that it could've given me diabetes. It wasn't the best though. I hope it improves later on. |
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| That was a very warm first episode, I hope these 2 get along very well. |
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Groenboys said: 14 is literally still in the age range of prepubescent girls And even if it wasn't, it is still weird to have these minors get shipped despite the big age gap. Why is it so hard for authors to make characters the same age? Why always these weird age gaps? Geez. And why is so hard for western people to understand that these things are just a bunch of fantasy characters that don't actually exist and are drawn in a piece of paper? what is this weird and annoying obsession going on with age gap of japanese fictional characters drawn in a paper, mostly that aren't even engaging in sexual acts? how about letting authors be free and write whatever they want instead of forcing dumb censorship because people like you are way too sensitive about some cartoon characters age number? And no, the anime isn't weird, you are lol rsc-pl said: Perfect start. Itsukushimi Fukaki reminded me about Planetarian btw. Edit. Holy cow, social justice warriors wants to cancel this series too? Ahahaha. "getting more people into anime" meme at its fullest. You have what you wanted to have. GG. True, such a wholesome first episode and i end up getting annoyed because "hurr durr the age gap of fictional people, animu is weird" -_- This is the typical comment of someone who justifies that the author does not have any control of his bad habits and fetishes. It is serious because many series that could be great like made in abyss or mushoku are ruined for the pedophilia. |
| got kicked out of a house full of assholes and got a cute perfect wife instead, so who really won? liking this show a lot, only thing im kinda eh about is their age difference (?) i think yuzuki hasn't even graduated mid school and takahiko is alr out of highschool which is kinda😧 but im pretty sure this is from a time where those Were the norm and looks like their relationship will just be (mostly) some cute sol things :D |
| Even if you ignore the fact that this anime is trying to be a cute romance between a rich 17 year old and his 14 year old sex slave, it's still the same old doormat wife wish fulfillment nonsense. Not to mention how cringy the MC's dialogue is. Hard pass |
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zyke said: Ichi2sen said: That this is wish fulfillment anime made by a misogynistic pedo?wtf are you even saying If you have brain damage, yeah. |
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Groenboys said: FlamepriesT said: 14 is literally still in the age range of prepubescent girlsI can't see why anybody would feel uneasy about this. Nothing here is forceful and it's very different from a grown up grooming a child. Yuzu is 14, not a prepubescent girl. And even if it wasn't, it is still weird to have these minors get shipped despite the big age gap. Why is it so hard for authors to make characters the same age? Why always these weird age gaps? Geez. Why do people have to cry about the age gap of FICTIONAL relationships? They aren’t real. It doesn’t matter. |
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RayReynolds said: And why is so hard for western people to understand that these things are just a bunch of fantasy characters that don't actually exist and are drawn in a piece of paper? what is this weird and annoying obsession going on with age gap of japanese fictional characters drawn in a paper, mostly that aren't even engaging in sexual acts? how about letting authors be free and write whatever they want instead of forcing dumb censorship because people like you are way too sensitive about some cartoon characters age number? And no, the anime isn't weird, you are lol True, such a wholesome first episode and i end up getting annoyed because "hurr durr the age gap of fictional people, animu is weird" -_- This is the typical comment of someone who justifies that the author does not have any control of his bad habits and fetishes. It is serious because many series that could be great like made in abyss or mushoku are ruined for the pedophilia. Cry more. Nobody cares about your moral grandstanding. |
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TsukuyomiREKT said: zyke said: That this is wish fulfillment anime made by a misogynistic pedo? If you have brain damage, yeah. Someone seems upset that their fantasies are being shit on. |
| Ew another Tonikawa type anime, only this time the flawless girl that is instantly and unconditionally in love with the bland protagonist looks like a child. What an improvement! I was able to finish Tonikawa, but I highly doubt I can do that again. |
doomrider7 said: Two points, 1. Author is a woman and the manga very much shows a lot of research into the time period and what it was like. 2. Where the fuck are all of you even getting the sex slave thing from?! They want to be mad so they're exaggerating stuff to make it seem like their weird rage is justified |
| Am I the only one who was wondering why she was humming What a Friend We Have In Jesus until they had her sing the J version? |
RayReynolds said: Do you even know the definition of pedophilia? And btw, most of the pedophiles do NOT have sex with kids or watch child porn. of course, actually they are watching animes about lolis. Mate, I can enjoy a cute love story between two children without wanting to fuck little kids. Main characters don't HAVE to be self-inserts, y'know. |
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| this was actually so cute. way different from what i was expecting, but either way i really liked it. the main character is pretty relatable and yuzu seems soo sweet. i hope they don't sexualize her..including the fandom. gross. looking forward to ep 2 i understand how misogynistic this is and how its borderline pedophilia(?), but i mean theres nothing explicit (so far?) and this was the "norm" for people in this era. still kinda iffy on the relationship, but i personally just hope it doesn't end up having scenes similar to mushoku tensei, considering both , especially yuzu, are just children. makes me a little uncomfortable but ive heard good things about this, it might not be as bad as people are arguing |
subahokkeOct 8, 2021 9:04 PM
| It's nice to see one of your favorite manga getting animated. Pacing's kinda fast though. And don't be deceived by the main girl. She may be small and acting cute but... |
| My favorite manga I read 2 years ago is finally here in the anime XD At the start, he's already in a bad position right now, especially I don't know what causes them to treat him poorly ever since the accident occurs which causes the death of his mother and injury to his dominant right arm, but might be revealed soon, somehow. Well this time we have a cute waifu who will pamper him a lot. This is gonna be amazing, as a romcom fans. I'm anticipating this cute moment XD And last but not least, the anime is set during the Taisho era (1911-1926), with the episode ending, the date right now over there is 1 January 1922. Well, first impression, this will be a great anime alongside Komi-san that is airing 2 days ago. I'm anticipating for more hype next week. |
RiriHitosuyanagiOct 8, 2021 10:28 PM
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| does anybody notice Tamahiko kinda looks like Shirogane from Love is war?? |
| That was really sweet. Very melancholic start, but like with Duke of Death last season, waifu's can cure depression. This does remind me of Duke of Death a little, but without the witches and curses and set in the Taisho Era. Tamahiko's family be ass. Tamahiko legit looks like Shirogane though lmao. OP and ED are very comf I like it. Looking forward for more best waifu Yuzu. |
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doomrider7 said: 2. Where the fuck are all of you even getting the sex slave thing from?! You see, "sex salve" is a modern term used by young people to describe the wifehood. Yes, pretty misogynistic if you ask me. |
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| I saw Historical in the genre and theme section, so that was already had me attentive. Then as soon as I saw age gap romance from reading over the synopses (here on MAL and as it's described elsewhere on other sites), I was doubly all over this. Historical is rare enough, but age gap romance is always a win of some form and one of my treasures. The first episode was cozy and charming as they both thawed to their new living situation in that rustic villa. The countryside being inundated with snow and the New Year's time period made the entire setup feel more remote and intimate, as if they were the only two people in the world. Lovely. I keep my expectations low for all new series generally and this is no exception, but I'm covertly rooting for it hard as this is exactly my niche - Period piece settings and unlikely or uncommon relationship dynamics. Some of its basic elements of plot make it a bit like a fully human and more grounded (non-fantastical) version of Beauty and the Beast or Mahoutsukai no Yome and it'd be nice to see it channel even a shred of their raw emotional power. |
WatchTillTandavaOct 9, 2021 12:50 AM
| this is such a keeper! omg! so much healing heavenly show! PROTECC her!!! 5/5. also why are there so many elitist posting in this thread!? are they just being offended with the loli BS going on here!?!? |
matias067Oct 9, 2021 12:53 AM
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