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| Looks really promising so far. I just didn't expect it to be so depressing for a first episode. But, I definitely liked it. |
| Those parents, especially the mother. I've never wanted to strangle anyone this badly before. |
| Wow, I agree with everyone, this was definitely a surprise. Never saw a comedy start with such heavy drama. Seems really interesting, looking forward to next episode! |
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| Didn't really like the animation style, but the rest was quite good. |
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| That was the saddest start to a comedy I've ever seen--but also one of the best. Having established just why Kotoura is the way she is so thoroughly, I hope we never have to go through that again. I see that the grandfather and the priest made a reappearance in some of the scenes under the ED, but was that also her mother shown there? If it is, she has a lot to make up for. And a big reminder that discretion is a cardinal virtue for telepaths, empaths, and anyone with powers out of the ordinary. |
Please don't feed the trolls! In my next life I want to collide at the corner with the cute transfer student carrying a piece of toast in her mouth...rodac |
| Everything was going so gloomy at first then half way through it did a complete 180 and made me laugh so hard. That guy is a total idiot that its great he is one for Kotoura. |
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| Wow. I didn't expect that level of awesomeness. |
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| Wow. I stumbled on this show just checking out new releases by HorribleSubs, and OMG what a great find. I actually got the feels during the first half seeing Kotoura's past. Very few anime/shows that I've seen have pulled that off. I know this show is first and foremost a comedy and we likely wont see this level of darkness for the rest of the season, but I like the somewhat unique premise of the show. Definitely one to watch for this season. |
YveseJan 10, 2013 1:36 PM
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EvilRobot said: Those parents, especially the mother. I've never wanted to strangle anyone this badly before. lmfao felt the same way! |
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| Generic School Life anime with a interesting twist. This looks really promising |
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| A very enjoyable start, totally surpassed my expectation. |
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| Not bad |
| I don't...what? Where in holy hell did that come from? It was far from the greatest executed drama, but I was so taken aback by it coming from what I thought was going to be a dumb cutesy fluffy comedy that it ended up getting beneath my natural cynicism barrier. |
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| I knew it that this anime hold something special Glad it met my expectations I like Manabe a lot and glad that Manabe be friend with Kotoura I really hate Kotoura's mom For now, this is one of the best first episode of the season |
Firixizu_MintJan 10, 2013 5:40 PM
| Did not like the first episode very much... I'll probably drop it after two-three eps. |
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| I like the boy here, doesn't care about Kotoura's power. This should be fun watch. |
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| A pleasant surprise. Wasn't sure whether to even watch the first episode but glad I did. |
rafi160 said: Holy Sheet, what a great first episode, Freaking mother and father! how you do that! resentment and misdirected hostility. Father was a loser for bailing on the problem. Most likely do to the fact that he was a stereotypical sexist douche to begin with. Mother, at first you could simply say was run ragged by dealing with it on her own. Given Japanese intolerance towards "tough issues". In the end she just lost patience and turned on the object of her agony, Haruka. I think by the end. Their marriage was one big lie. Neither loved each other anyone. Haruka just could see the lies and called them on it. I guess instead of realizing it wasn't working and dealing with it. They tried the sugarcoat method. And when that failed. The one who blew it up was the one to receive the most vitriol. Still, I can never forgive any parent who says what she did when she left. megucas said: This is supposed to be a comedy? That intro was way too dark for any show, let alone some comedy. Then it flips on a dime into this generic comedy. I have no idea what it's trying to be at this point. It's just too depressing for me to like. I really think the beginning agony is character development. You needed to see how Haruka came to be the way she is. In order to understand how she'll act throughout the series. Even in this episode the beginning part let you understand why Haruka got angry over the MC saying that her ESP was awesome. To her it's a curse. |
CirrisJan 10, 2013 2:36 PM
| So, who else thought of Satori Komeji? |
| holy crap only episode one and I managed to tear up xD The second half made up for it though :) Manabe's so hilarious hahah. I'm glad gave this anime a chance cause I'm definitely watching the next episode! |
| So this girl has Mind reading abilities and then this random boy has some weird ass animation of purple shit...and she comes to her senses? L0lwut. |
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| ...My heart strings were not ready for this. |
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| Fucking beautiful. mind-reading/10 DraconisMarch said: EVEN Draconis is on board. ...My heart strings were not ready for this. Tyrel said: If you took that literally I don't know what to tell you. So this girl has Mind reading abilities and then this random boy has some weird ass animation of purple shit...and she comes to her senses? L0lwut. |
LoneWolf said: @Josh makes me sad to call myself Canadian. |
| Pervert's mind surely pure . Love really is blind xD |
| This anime is so bad that it ends up being good. I don't even understand. |
| OMG I DIDNT WANT IT TO END THE CHEMISTRY WAS PERFECT the beginning was so creepy she was acting just like chrona from soul eater and the eyes |
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| An excellent first episode for sure. I watched the PV last week and had good anime vibes especially since I am no fan of school life type animes. I am glad I trusted the vibes and watched this one...8/10 for the first episode. Looking forward to more of the same and may well prove to be my favorite for this otherwise mediocre Winter 2013 anime season. ^^ |
Tyrel said: And probably "L0lwut" factor was something that brought her back - after being used to hearing nasty things about her it was rather surprising thing to see in someones mind.So this girl has Mind reading abilities and then this random boy has some weird ass animation of purple shit...and she comes to her senses? L0lwut. It was bit exaggerated. But now this series will move into comedy, with some bits of drama here and there - like other people thinking it's something awesome, her knowing it's nightmare and her mother's issues... probably. It worked just fine with Mitsudomoe (same staff here) |
Dalek-bakaJan 10, 2013 3:12 PM
Post-Josh said: Fucking beautiful. mind-reading/10 DraconisMarch said: EVEN Draconis is on board. ...My heart strings were not ready for this. Tyrel said: If you took that literally I don't know what to tell you. So this girl has Mind reading abilities and then this random boy has some weird ass animation of purple shit...and she comes to her senses? L0lwut. YES OF COURSE I DID. Lol, no. I wrote that while I was watching the episode. |
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| This was ten times better than I thought it would be. I kinda teared up during the first ten minutes. The comedy is hilarious though, this season is great. It's really sweet. Can't wait for the next episode. |
| Those facial expressions. |
| Poor girl.. having a tragic childhood.. i like the guy's character.. |
| Man, I hate those parents! Some man tears were shed... 11/10 for the first episode. I smell anime of the season...no maybe YEAR! |
| "I left everything I own in One Piece" ~ Gol D. Roger |
| It's rare for me to shed a tear but the beginning was able to do that to me. I just wanted to hug Haruka after all the crap she endured. As soon as the comedy aspect was introduced and quite suddenly, I couldn't stop laughing. This anime feels like it will be one of the hidden gems of this season. |
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| This was much better then i expected!! I feel sorry for Haruka though i can understand the mothers feelings a bit especially after what the father did that guy is a sexist relic from a different period. He didn't do anything to help out his family the moment trouble started he ran and on top of that he was fooling around with another woman. He really is the worst kind of trash! Haruka's mother tried at first but it got to much for her she had to handle everything all the trouble around her daughter. The thing that was most sad about it was that she loved Haruka so much at first Haruka meant the world was her but after all the things that happened she ended up hating her till the point where she said that Haruka should never been born. That scene was heartbreaking. I hope Haruka's mother will make up with her a child needs her mother. |
Aversa said: I feel sorry for Haruka though i can understand the mothers feelings a bit Same. Felt really bad for Haruka, but you think she would have realized soon enough that she was reading peoples minds and that perhaps she shouldn't be saying their innermost thoughts out loud. Great show though. |
niaxatoJan 10, 2013 3:51 PM
| ^ It is very hard to make friend knowing what they think.It is more difficult to stay with them knowing that one's friend are black hearthed all the time .Most people just wearing different kind of mask all the time. She just failed to learn to deal with it XD but at least someone learn to deal with her ability lol |
| Kotoura parents such assholes. Its not like she knew what she was doing. But then again, she should have learned how to shut her trap >.> Anyways lovely episode. Perfect mix of sadness and comedy. Harukas dirty thinking is really going to make this show shine. Can't wait for more ^_^ |
DarkjollyJan 10, 2013 6:38 PM
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| Amazing. What a powerful opening scene. |
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olboyfloats said: ALL OF MY FEELS!!! So far favorite of the season. Without a doubt!!! |
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| Man, i almost cryed with the first 8 minutes. Those where strong |
| Holy...shit. Based on the artwork and synopsis I was expecting some light hearted stuff like acchi kocchi. Like I know I read she caused her parents to split but I was not expecting something THAT heavy at the beginning. Jesus have never felt so much rage before... Even now after watching the whole ep I have some anxiety/rage -_- cannot wait to watch this whole thing, hope there is a coupling by the end ^^ |
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