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Jan 9, 2012 1:18 PM
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it's frickin' creepy, I love it
idk why I was here but I'm prob back to playing Hunt: Showdown 1896 again when you read this

Jan 9, 2012 1:31 PM

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Interesting first episode, 4/5, why does every interesting thing air on mondays fuuu
Jan 9, 2012 1:32 PM
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Great atmosphere and set-up. This has certainly caught my intrigue.
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Jan 9, 2012 1:38 PM
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imredjimmy said:
So here's my thoughts after watching the first episode. I haven't read the manga (is this a manga adptation???) so please don't confirm if I'm wrong or right xD I believe that the whole Class 3 is already dead. And so is the main character. I believe he died at the beginning when his lung collapsed and the whole thing is a big troll XD But I'm probably wrong...oh well. I like how they gave each classmate some kind of personality and different look! And strangely the thing that bothers me the most, they don't show the grandparents faces!! Either there's something really wrong with them or like I said, the main character is deceased and they're still pretending that he's alive, like they did with Misaki!

That's what I'm thinking, too. I'm sure there is more to the story though. I don't think they would make it that obvious, there has to be something else.
Jan 9, 2012 1:45 PM

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lol just notices that at about 8.30 minutes there's a scene with the elevator showing the floor and it goes; 1, 2, 3, 5, 6.


yeh i noticed this as well. i hope this series isn't a boring mystery, but one that keeps the attention, since it is only a 13ep series i don't think there is much possibility for that+ it isn't looking like that at the moment. i have high hopes for this series and i am looking forward to next week!
Jan 9, 2012 1:47 PM

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wow...

its okay...

and that ending was beautiful!
Jan 9, 2012 1:56 PM

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Appel_stroop said:
lol just notices that at about 8.30 minutes there's a scene with the elevator showing the floor and it goes; 1, 2, 3, 5, 6.


I know 4 is a bad superstitious number in Asian countries. It's known as the "death" number. So, they don't like to mark the fourth floor in buildings and skip to 5 instead. It's similar in US and parts of Europe as well; their buildings don't have a 13th floor.

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I like how this show is starting. Even though nothing happened yet, the vibe is already ripe with a dark creepy undertone. They did a good job making everything feel "not quite right" as Kouichi is trying to figure things out.

The animation is amazing. The BGM is also very good. The voices are good as well. The only thing that was out of place was the OP and ED; the OP seemed wonky and silly; the ED was a bit cheery looking and sappy. Other than that everything seems top notch.

definitely a show worth watching.
Jan 9, 2012 2:08 PM

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I'm in love with the soundtrack of this anime. The atmosphere is also just amazing.
Jan 9, 2012 2:08 PM

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Wow I loved it! The OP was alright but it wasn't bad. The animation is really amazing and the story seems interesting. Can't wait for more episodes.
Jan 9, 2012 2:10 PM

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wow that was actually kind of scary
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Jan 9, 2012 2:14 PM

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Ep was quite boring and disappointing, too many pseudo-horror-elements, which don't really let me take this serious.
OP-song was crap, all these 'ali project'-songs sound the same...
Still, at least, the ep was a bit interesting. Gonna watch at least the next ep.
Jan 9, 2012 2:14 PM

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Wow, impressive visuals. It also seems rather dark, which is a nice contrast to the rest of the anime this season.

Also, I noticed during the elevator scene that they skipped the number 4. It's pretty interesting because in the Chinese language, the number 4 sounds like "death". Hence, there are some places that don't have a fourth floor.

Cirris said:
I know 4 is a bad superstitious number in Asian countries. It's known as the "death" number. So, they don't like to mark the fourth floor in buildings and skip to 5 instead. It's similar in US and parts of Europe as well; their buildings don't have a 13th floor.

Basically this.
Jan 9, 2012 2:21 PM

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It was all right kinda boring to me tbh. Though it's interesting and I am a sucker for scary shit so I will probably stick to this unless they do something really really really stupid.

Also that bird was rather creepy. e_e
Jan 9, 2012 2:23 PM

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Wow the sounds in this anime gives me chills
Jan 9, 2012 2:26 PM

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An interesting start. Sounds and BGM feel a bit like horror films from the 80s.
Jan 9, 2012 2:26 PM

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Okay, I abso-freaking-lutely loved this. I have a feeling it's going to be my favorite anime of the season already. XD
Jan 9, 2012 2:28 PM

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Good start so far. I'll definitely keep an eye out of this.
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Jan 9, 2012 2:37 PM

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Going to love this!
Jan 9, 2012 2:48 PM

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I really don't like the OP, it sounds like it should be for a mecha anime and not a horror one.

They changed some stuff from the manga, but it's still good.
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Jan 9, 2012 2:49 PM

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Really good first episode, aside from the generic character design and some jarring camera pans. Sound effects are really top notch. I don't care much about Ali Project, I find the ED to be more out of place than the OP.
Jan 9, 2012 2:53 PM

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Wow, I really enjoyed watching this, art was so beautiful. And lovely creepy atmosphere. The only thing I didn't like was op song.
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Jan 9, 2012 3:01 PM

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> They changed some stuff from the manga

It's a novel adaptation so big chance that in manga some parts were changed
Jan 9, 2012 3:03 PM

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Good first episode,the atmosphere is awesome and me being a Mystery/horror fan i already can tell i will love this.
Jan 9, 2012 3:16 PM

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These Mystery Genres are getting better every time. I really liked the OP because its sung by one of my favorite people and the ED was great. I can't wait to know more about what's happening
Jan 9, 2012 3:25 PM

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Woah, what can I say? The first episode was pretty creepy and the atmosphere just blew me away, I'm liking it so far.

The opening was alright, sounded like Code Geass and the ending was calm, a nice way to end an episode. I love the concept and I am curious to how the plot will roll. I also like all the characters so far, Mei looks interesting and I'd love to know more, and even the classmates too.

I'm one of the many people that love thriller or horror animes so I will be sticking around to see the action! :D
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Jan 9, 2012 3:25 PM

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THAT WAS FREAKING AWESOME! My heart is almost talking because of this awesomeness. <33
I really see potential in this. And I love girls with eyepatches, damn sexy.
Jan 9, 2012 3:34 PM

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Very interesting start there. It being a horror show, can't exactly expect it to ramp up the pace any faster. First episode sets up a very nice mysterious atmosphere with class 3 and the death of Misaki.
Jan 9, 2012 3:44 PM

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As expected of PA works! i was waiting for this i have a good feeling this is gonna be a slow build up and shit will hit the fan within the last few episodes,and i like the way some people are thinking that maybe Class 3 is already dead but i think if it isn't that it's gonna be based around the deaths of them because after the creepy part when he entered class it was showing what seemed like every student in class 3 but i dunno lol i don't trust anyone in this show right now after watching Higurashi and i'm curious to see where they go with this.
Jan 9, 2012 3:45 PM

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So far, so good.
Jan 9, 2012 3:47 PM

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Not a bad start, but those doll shots are kinda annoying, the opening is meh, and the ending seems out of place. Interesting enough to keep me watching for now.
Jan 9, 2012 3:50 PM

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Has a creepy & mysterious feeling to it
so far this season is looking really good ^_^
Jan 9, 2012 3:53 PM

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The rust is certainly a nice touch.

The doll shots were a bit out of place, but I hope there's going to be more of them in general. I think those are the only things that would freak me out in this show. Dolls in general are fucking creepy.
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Jan 9, 2012 3:54 PM

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I shall share the shitz I wrote earlier.

First impression after first minutes was pretty fucking meh. Storyboard is little messy but I guess one can defend that since it's a mystery anime. Director seems to be half idiot. No idea what he is trying to do by inserting random pictures of dolls, flowers and what ever shits just to flash on the screen. Looks really forced to me. Side characters looked like emotionless dolls during first dialog, just standing there like retards. Camera angle changing randomly didn't really made it any better. "Entering to the classroom" -scene was pretty stupid to me. Everyone is like lifeless dolls and next second director decides to put fast paced dialog where they say only random shit to each others and everyone are talkative friends. First episode made somewhat interesting looking settings to it and the atmosphere is there. Oh, and the op was horrible.
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Jan 9, 2012 3:59 PM

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Karhu said:
Side characters looked like emotionless dolls during first dialog, just standing there like retards.

I really hope it was intentional, because that was the impression I got of them. Maybe the people are actually dolls and the dolls are people!
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Jan 9, 2012 4:06 PM

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drendren said:
Appel_stroop said:
lol just notices that at about 8.30 minutes there's a scene with the elevator showing the floor and it goes; 1, 2, 3, 5, 6.
I noticed the same thing! lolz


think america has the same but with the number 13 ;-) (not sure tough but somebody from america will clear it up i'm sure)
Jan 9, 2012 4:38 PM

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Good first episode, actually. I wasn't confident this would be good, but it was.

Creepy atmosphere, left me wanting more.
Jan 9, 2012 4:51 PM

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Ah, fuck yeah, I was right, that WAS Nonaka Ai. Here's to hoping Sakuragi doesn't die. I love that voice so damn much.
Jan 9, 2012 4:54 PM

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Defiantly will be tuning in for the next episode.
Jan 9, 2012 4:59 PM

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I got vibes from Ookami Kakushi, everything is hiding something, hopefully it turns better because ookami was shit.
Jan 9, 2012 5:03 PM

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Very nice first episode. I haven't seen much horror anime recently so I will definitely continue watching this and expecting more. Love the art.


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Jan 9, 2012 5:04 PM

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Not particularily scary, but very, very eerie. The random dolls didn't creep me out as much as how 'off' all the classmates seemed. The way they were totally emotionless and not doing much at all at first, and then nervous while trying to be cheerful was certainly interesting.

The OP is pretty bad (although I'm not surprised, because I very much dislike ALI PROJECT), the ED is nice but not very fitting, the rest of the music worked well with the atmosphere. The art, especially the backgrounds, is lovely.

I see someone has already added Ookami Kakushi as a recommendation, and I think I'd agree with that so far as it being what I was most reminded of by this episode... but, Another has impressed me far more so far than Ookami Kakushi ever managed to.
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Jan 9, 2012 5:12 PM

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I don't even have any hope for the horror part, because the bleak, unnatural mood is laid on far too thick and far too early. It just leaves no room for a significant increase in eeriness when one is actually necessary. I just hope there's at least a decent mystery to this.
Incredibly disappointing.
Jan 9, 2012 5:25 PM

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woow! that was great! miss this kind of anime since the ghost hunt!
5/5 for the ep

1/5 for the op!
Jan 9, 2012 5:39 PM

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After reading the manga everything in this episode seems completely wrong, the "attempt" at eerie music in particular...Really quite dissappointed.
Jan 9, 2012 5:48 PM

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...lack of sleep plus a really slow paced horror film = me falling asleep. Holy crap.
Jan 9, 2012 5:51 PM

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I love the very tone of this show hope it stays at a consistent pace.
Jan 9, 2012 5:54 PM

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it was slow. i hope it will pick up some pace starting next episode,
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Jan 9, 2012 5:56 PM

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very enjoyable
Jan 9, 2012 6:14 PM

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Decent but, it bothered me(in the manga aswell) that he was so interested in Mei from only one tiny conversation. Who in the world runs all the way to the rooftop just for a creepy girl, when they're already talking to someone? lol.

Nonetheless, decent start, hope the coming episodes keeps the "WTF is going on" atmosphere that the manga has...
Jan 9, 2012 6:18 PM

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To start off, I hated opening song. It felt completely out of place for a show like this.

As far as this episode goes, I really liked it. It felt dark, gloomy, filled with unnatural and evil, just the kind of thing I've been hoping for. I just hope they don't let go of that atmosphere for something more "childish".
If the show keeps going like this I'm going to enjoy it.

And as for ending song, I think it's fine, not really special, but not bad either.
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