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Jul 13, 2015 6:29 AM

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Nice start. This show will be an interesting ride. Liking the elegant style of this show. And also nice hearing Hayami Saori again <3. Looking forward to it!


Jul 13, 2015 7:57 AM
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Wow, this is an amazing start, really nice art and animation, fantastic OST and great characters!
Jul 13, 2015 10:32 AM

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The show should have been called "Apple Red and The Z Prince" instead :(

Good start, that rape vibe at the beginning is gonna be a constant thing isn't it? :(
Jul 13, 2015 1:59 PM

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Wonderful stuff. This is nothing like Yona, but <3 red-heads.

Something about this anime gives me a nostalgic feeling - the art or mood, for example; I can't really explain it. Just reminds me of anime from the past.
Jul 13, 2015 2:29 PM

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I came in with 0 expectations, but the minute I looked up this season's anime I had a feeling this would be the one. A very solid start, the art is gorgeous. I like how pragmatic and cunning Shirayuki is, especially when she used Zen's scabbard to wound herself to prove her merits. Zen's way of thinking..or rather, way of living is certainly noble and intriguing. It makes sense he was building an immunity to poison given his status, although that part where he bit the apple to comfort Shirayuki was great.

I didn't think they would resolve this conflict in one episode which makes me all the happier that I have no idea where this adventure plans to unfold.
Jul 13, 2015 4:53 PM

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Yes! I've been waiting for this come out for months, when I discovered the manga. Not a disappointment at all, the art and animation is beautiful and smooth. And the voices suit the characters very well(SO glad Shirayuki isn't squeaky-voiced), and it's funny and cute too. X3 Can't wait to see a certain someone too tho, he'll be hilarious. owo Looks like I'll be watching each episode as soon as I can, I have to wait for Hulu to allow commoners to watch. XD Or maybe I should check Funimation.... they're the ones subbing it, huh? It would be so awesome if they would dub it eventually too, they're the absolute best at dubs.

Also, I saw that AnS is already scheduled to have a second season,which is great! ^o^
Jul 14, 2015 4:03 AM

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NotJizzyHitler said:
I was kind of apprehensive about starting this series but this first episode was alot better than i was anticipating.

I do worry the series could feel aimless in the future but hopefully that will also prove me wrong.

HybridMBL said:
Shirayuki-hime has a much more engaging start between the two than Akatsuki no Yona. It's in large part to Shirayuki being so headstrong and rational from the get go. Yona took a bit of time to build her up to that point so I'm interested to see how Shirayuki grows as a character if she's already this interesting on episode 1

Other than that, the banter between Shirayuki and Zen was on point and the art is easy on the eyes. Probably my favorite premiere of the season so far


This plus, I love the directing this episode.
Jul 16, 2015 11:04 AM

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Very first thought: "pretty colors!"
Very second thought: "pretty music!"
I was afraid it would be a lot like Yona (I liked that one but I don't want to watch a repeat), but it has kept its distance and pretty much the only smilarity is vague setting and the hair. Overall, looks like another good one this season. This and Gangsta are probably my favorites so far.
Only complaint I would have would be that it seemed a bit rushed? Anyone else get that? Anyway, hopefully they can keep a solid pace. I have faith in Bones.

Jul 17, 2015 10:50 AM
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This is alot better than Yona. Thats for sure.
Jul 18, 2015 7:15 AM

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ichii_1 said:
The show should have been called "Apple Red and The Z Prince" instead :(

Good start, that rape vibe at the beginning is gonna be a constant thing isn't it? :(


Nah there's not going to be dw
Jul 18, 2015 4:33 PM

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Better than i thought, although the animation was a little awkward at times
Jul 19, 2015 12:33 PM
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Akagami <3

First episode wasn't bad, but I like Shirayuki in the manga more.
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Jul 19, 2015 12:45 PM
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I feel like first ep. was the last ep. Can't wait to next ep. ^^
Jul 19, 2015 8:02 PM

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Wow, a fantastic start. Amazing visuals and beautiful animation. Compelling and interesting characters. I'm really liking Shirayuki's character. I'll definitely be coming back every week to watch this onne

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Jul 22, 2015 4:46 PM

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This was much, much better than I expected.
There was actual character development, like... holy shit.
Pretty art and good characters, although recognizing 2 of the VAs was a bit durp.
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Jul 23, 2015 7:26 PM

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Looks pretty good!!!

Glad I picked it up, it wasn't even on my radar until I saw someone comment about it on the forum for Non Non Biyori....so....I guess I'm super happy I read that comment.

Anyway, looking forward to more ^^
Jul 25, 2015 9:33 AM
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Quite different from Yona that I expected.
Surprisingly good animation detail for a romance shoujo. Sasuga Bones style combat!
What cute voice, Hayami Saori again. This strong orchestral Disneyish ost and snow white references are quite amusing. Can't believe I enjoyed a shoujo more than shounens this season.
Jul 25, 2015 2:01 PM

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Glad Zen saved her from that back prince, looking forward to see more!
Jul 25, 2015 9:17 PM

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I'm really glad this FINALLY got an anime, I've been waiting years. Also yes to the second season.

I know it's not going to be exactly like the manga, but is it just me, or does Shirayuki look younger in the anime than the manga? I think it's just the art style, but for some reason it bothers me.

I keep thinking that the manga was a much slower pace, but then I went back and read the first couple of chapters and I realize that it really is a fast paced manga.
Jul 27, 2015 5:11 PM

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I absolutely LOVE the animation and atmosphere. Positively elegant and enchanting.

Glad I picked this up.
Aug 8, 2015 11:30 PM

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The way the exposition was played out was amazing. Everything about the way the scenery was colored and how they set up the composition screamed a majestic dreamland to me, as befitting of "Snow White." :p The development was certainly many times more smooth and tied in than the manga.
Aug 11, 2015 4:53 PM

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My nitpicking so far:

Art: I know they can't fully recreate the manga-style in colors, but I miss how much more beautiful the manga is :( The characters don't always resemble themselves :/

Voices:
- Shirayuki: REALLY not what I imagined. Though I can't explain the voice that was in my head, as I can't really compare it to a seiyuu. I like Hayami Saori's voice a lot, but I don't think it fits Shirayuki's personality. At least she should have gotten a bit younger voice. But who knows, maybe it will grow on me :)
- Zen: I guess I can live with it, but I think the perfect voice for him would have been Ishikawa Kaito (e.g. Ledo from Suisei no Gargantia, Kageyama from Haikyuu). I was reading it in his voice from the very beginning :D
- Raji is spot on. He is great.
- Mitsuhide: Not what I imagined, but okay. He should have gotten a bit more mature voice.
- Kiki: No problems, she is good.
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Aug 12, 2015 9:26 PM
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Ok, why did she immediately run away? Like it seems kind of spoiled. "I don't wanna meet the Prince so I'm gonna run away!!!!!" Like really? I think Yona of the Dawn was so good, it just ruined all anime for me
Aug 13, 2015 2:18 AM

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Melody_Shine said:
Ok, why did she immediately run away? Like it seems kind of spoiled. "I don't wanna meet the Prince so I'm gonna run away!!!!!" Like really? I think Yona of the Dawn was so good, it just ruined all anime for me

Raji wanted to make Shirayuki his concubine :'D Who would want to be forced to be used as a tool for sex...? :/ And she knew that their prince is an idiot, he kind of has a bad reputation.
Aug 20, 2015 9:23 PM
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Not many would do what Shirayuki did. That is hurt themselves to prove a point. In this case, Shirayuki hurts herself to prove to Zen that her medicine is not poisoned.

I like her name as well. Shirayuki

Pince Raj got owned by Zen and Shirayuki.

I only began watching this show due to hype it was getting. So far it's been good, the environment of the show is quite refreshing.

Aug 22, 2015 9:10 AM

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Very nice, reminds me of all the princess stories.. I like that Shirayuki isn't the ordinary damsel in distress however, but is brave herself.

I like her seiyuu a lot too. The voice gives Shirayuki great tone, unlike many squeaky-voiced characters.

Man, the prince is annoying >.>
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Axernea said:

Man, the prince is annoying >.>


Prince Raj or Prince Zen?
Aug 22, 2015 4:05 PM

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loving the attention to detail they've put into the ep...

Aug 30, 2015 9:06 PM

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Shoujo has pretty decent scenery to the eyes.
Hahaha I've put the manga on hold for so long the anime came out already.
Not a bad start.. the characters are likable.. I'll be enjoying this.
Ahh.. I'm glad this has a sequel unlike Soredemo Sekai.
Aug 31, 2015 11:55 PM

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Wow, Zen doesnt accept her aid due to fear of poison but he readily eats an apple sent from the nation trying to capture Shirayuki? Seriously?

God, this episode was awful in the second half. The forest speech was not so amazing, and none of the characters outside Shirayuki are memorable.
Sep 3, 2015 12:42 PM
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Wow, Zen doesnt accept her aid due to fear of poison but he readily eats an apple sent from the nation trying to capture Shirayuki? Seriously?

God, this episode was awful in the second half. The forest speech was not so amazing, and none of the characters outside Shirayuki are memorable.


He ate the apple because he knew it was poisonous. It's reckless to know that and eat the apple, but saying that it's poisonous wouldn't be 100% believable. He would rather eat the apple in her place.
Sep 6, 2015 2:37 PM

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It was all right. It's not as similar to Akatsuki no Yona as I was expecting, so that's good. The setting is nice and Shirayuki is already likeable. Zen, on the other hand, appears to be a carbon shoujo male protagonist. I do hope that changes.



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Sep 12, 2015 9:12 AM

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NowOrNever88 said:
Wow, Zen doesnt accept her aid due to fear of poison but he readily eats an apple sent from the nation trying to capture Shirayuki? Seriously?

God, this episode was awful in the second half. The forest speech was not so amazing, and none of the characters outside Shirayuki are memorable.


He ate the apple because he knew it was poisonous. It's reckless to know that and eat the apple, but saying that it's poisonous wouldn't be 100% believable. He would rather eat the apple in her place.


Really? Why not nibble on it then? Or try to detect it some way like how Shirayuki rubbed it on her hand? Or at least tell her beforehand and then taste it if she doesnt believe him?
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He ate the apple because he knew it was poisonous. It's reckless to know that and eat the apple, but saying that it's poisonous wouldn't be 100% believable. He would rather eat the apple in her place.


Really? Why not nibble on it then? Or try to detect it some way like how Shirayuki rubbed it on her hand? Or at least tell her beforehand and then taste it if she doesnt believe him?


Maybe he doesn't have a good of a nose as Shirayuki to sense the abnormality of the apple? It's not like he studied poisons and knows what kind of smell it makes.

I read the chapter again and all he knew was that the apples were from Tanbarun (Which probably has a stable relationship with Clarines). He did not know about the relationship between Shirayuki or Prince Raji. No one would really assume the apples were poisoned nor would anyone probably attempt to think that A PRINCE would go that far to poison an apple.
Oct 1, 2015 11:42 PM

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Pretty good first episode. Wouldn't be surprised if Prince Raj shows up again.
Oct 6, 2015 10:44 AM

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This sure was a great start I must say, and I do wonder what kind of story this anime will offer us as it's based or at least iterated from the Disney classic Princess Snow White so I'm definitely interested!
Oct 23, 2015 3:18 PM
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No, no, no...
Why Shirayuki is voiced by Hayami Saori?!
Eh... I was waiting for this series and...
I gonna cry...
Damn it!


o.O Saori is te perfect pick for Shirayuki, you are the first person i see displeased with this.

Nooooo she doesn't fit the character at all, or maybe im just too used to her voicing kuuderes not danderes or whatever shirayuki is..
Jan 20, 2016 7:36 AM

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The beginning is really nice, I would not say too much to say that it was love at first sight, but we close. Studio Bones does not disprove the expectations that I put in it, beautiful designs and animations, also good scenery. The characters are cute, Shirayuki is already one of my favorites.
Jan 22, 2016 10:14 AM
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The art. The colors, the character design omg I fell in love with it immediatly... My eyes are very pleased.
Nice start, Shirayuki is awesome and Zen is cute af.

Oh please I hope it doesnt have poinless drama or love triangles in later chapters. Please, please.
Jan 22, 2016 12:10 PM

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Kinda good episode, and the art is very nice. I love the colours the most.
The opening episode was very rushed, since I hoped to see more before she cut her hair.
And I personally don't like her hair colour since it isn't a beautiful red. Morelike magenta or something.
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Jan 30, 2016 7:23 AM

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What a coincidence! He's a prince too!
Well FukuJun it's your lost! xD
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Pretty good episode. A lot has happened in one episode. Hopefully the pacing is a little better next time. Shirayuki and Zen are great!

4/5
Feb 9, 2016 11:32 AM

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I had this on my watch list for quite till someone actually said to me that it was awesome so I started it. And when I saw Shirayuki I was instantly in love. So beatiful damn.

Anyways really nice episode.
Mar 4, 2016 11:10 PM

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it's been ages since i last watched shoujo...

i see prince's got a little booty... <3
Apr 5, 2016 6:37 AM

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Love Bones' animation.

Zen's "I'm not a dwarf" part had me laughing.

So where doe the story go on from here? Snow White is a pretty short story in itself. Is Shirayuki just Clarines' royal herbalist or something from now on?

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May 23, 2016 3:29 PM

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LOL I would've been happy with just this one episode. It already seems complete on its own ahhaha. Love it!
Jul 21, 2016 6:02 PM

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Man, this is just really, really sappy and cliche, and I was actually laughing at how dumb some of the lines were (unsure if that was intentional or not)... but it's good. The show looks very nice and colorful, and the animation is really good, some of the most fluid I've ever seen from an anime.

We'll see how this goes.

4/5
Dec 20, 2016 12:18 AM

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All of this anime is magnificent, soundtrack, drawings and story. It has really excited me.
Mar 31, 2017 12:49 AM

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well, the first episode got me hooked c:
loving the two main characters, the art is gorgeous, and the this twist to snow white is so enjoyable!

So glad to see that there is a second season out already xD
I will be binge watching this!
Jul 9, 2017 2:22 PM

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Excellent first episode. I was already sold in the first scene, by the visuals and the narration courtesy of Hayami Saori. Colorful forest scenery, and we're shown just how much our protagonist loves what she does for a living, complete with an adorable leap on the way to town.

Shirayuki is like a younger version of Claire from Outlander, minus the time-traveling aspect. Not just because they're both healers, but because they both have to struggle to retain their agency and freedom in a place and time where it sucks to be a woman, or just sucks more than it does now, depending on who you ask. What seems to be different so far, is that Zen's kingdom is implied to be better in this aspect, or maybe it's just Zen who is an oddly open-minded ouji.

This seems like a fairy tale so far, and if you're gonna do a fairy tale, you might as well stick to your guns, using castles, sword fights and a dashing prince. The central theme seems to be freedom and fate, the latter of which is a staple of Disney stories. In fact, it was Zen's remark that compared her hair to the red string of fate that evoked newfound respect in Shirayuki, regarding the prince. The question is, what will Shirayuki do with her new life?
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