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JetFury said: Im about to start watching this after I finish psycho pass....but 9001 episodes....what the hell? lol mal has been hacked or something. It's only 13 |
| I really like this anime. This episode in particular isn't anything groundbreaking or new, but it's a good introduction to the series as a whole. Each country has its own story, some better than others, and each country presents a theme. Though there are some episodes where you can't help but feel the story a bit forced and unbelievable, I still like each country's individual story. I suppose it's the episodic nature itself, but Kino's Journey has something special, though I can't put my finger on it. Anyway, this episode in particular isn't one of my favourites, and I think it may be one of the blandest episodes this series has to offer. Though, it's been a while since I've seen the series, so I might be wrong. There wasn't anything particularly deep about this episode, but I feel that's the reason it makes such a good episode. It throws you into the world of Kino no Tabi and allows you to get a feel for it. It's not overbearing or anything like that, so it makes a great first episode, even if it is a bit stretched out and feels a little inconsistent or slow-paced. Well, I'm going to enjoy re-watching this series. Cheers. |
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| This anime reminds me of Mushishi, but I feel like this one will be better than it. I did like the first episode, the concept of mind reading leading to people isolating themselves from others was nice. I feel like this is an anime I will have to take slow. |
| I always had this pegged as the weakest episode, but revisiting it has made me appreciate how it helps to establish the adventure Kino's Journey has to offer. This first episode really does a great job at portraying the sanctity of the human mind and how our thoughts are protected from being peered into by others. It's interesting how they bring up the idea of wanting to understand one another in order to end conflict as the result of their attempt has reinforced my belief that humans will always be the factor that throws the entire equation out of balance. The story of the man, although brief, had a very bittersweet theme of longing and regret behind it. Both the man and the woman took up each other's hobbies as a means of trying to hold onto their love. It's sad because there's a possibility they could reconcile, but will never know since they are now frightened of having their minds read. I'm definitely looking forward to this rewatch. |
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| Pretty good first episode, tragic to know how knowing each others thoughts like that backfired so much. Was nice seeing they both still do the one thing they didnt like of each other, the female listening to the music and the male raising flowers. Kino looks very young, wasnt sure if Kino was a male or female but I presume female - mainly because of Hermes' comment on the last scene. |
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| As I rewatch this first episode, I think they made it too slow and hard to get into. Which sucks because I recommend this show to a lot of people and they get turned off by episode 1 :( I like the next episode a lot more, and the one after that EVEN more. |
| ~ The world is not beautiful, therefore it is. |
| Hmm interesting. Looking forward to the next Episode. |
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Feorg said: Did anyone notice that before drinking the solution everyone seemed to be chanting "Sieg Heil" (at least in the Japanese version) and the way they raised their glasses looked like the Nazi salute? I noticed :) I just noticed recently after rewatching it. It made me lol |
| Decent first episode, seems like a very atmospheric series with a pretty great opening. |
| The sense of adventure, discovering something new, especially those weird sci-fi/fantasy like places - I love that. And then they even picked up a very interesting topic: Not understanding each other as the source of pain in this world. I liked how they approached this. Simple thought reading isn't going to help the problem, it makes it worse. People need to bring in effort by themselves to try and understand people and get their message through. Not only by words but by actions. Understanding a person has nothing to do with knowing teir thoughts but with actually actively understanding why they think or feel that way. Man that was beautiful. |
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| This is a weird show. I like it. |
BurntJellyMay 20, 2016 4:15 PM
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| This first episode had a really nice atmosphere but I don't really care for the opening :/ |
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| Didn't expect this anime to be dark, it is also depressing. Great first episode. |
| Ok opening , lol at first I was like what he is talking with a bike but yeah i got somehow that mushishi vibe here , song at the end was good (she still listen to it) next ep i am coming |
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| Aww that was like bittersweet ending They live still in a same town but different house I mean if your husband/wife don't like what you like and you don't like what he/she like... What's the problem? It's not like they'll destroy what you liked and force to like what they liked But yeah being able to read other people's mind is pretty sweet Not each other's mind, that'll be a hell of world |
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| Nice start, the atmosphere and color palette are reminding me at Haibane Renmei. |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| The first half was pretty boring, but the rest of the episode was nice, let's see if I like it. |
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| Guess I thought I should watch this before watching remake... well, it wasn't bad but it was extremely slow and boring for the most part although the story of two lovers was nice indeed. So it seems this would be such episodic stories then. Can say I don't like Hermes much (maybe due to his VA) but I guess those type of stories had to sink in first before they grow on you. Few more episodes then. |
Mich666 said: Guess I thought I should watch this before watching remake... well, it wasn't bad but it was extremely slow and boring for the most part although the story of two lovers was nice indeed. So it seems this would be such episodic stories then. Can say I don't like Hermes much (maybe due to his VA) but I guess those type of stories had to sink in first before they grow on you. Few more episodes then. If I had to recommend this series to anyone, I'd tell them to watch up to episode 2 at least. |
Bunnyflower said: If I had to recommend this series to anyone, I'd tell them to watch up to episode 2 at least. Yeah, I plan to watch it whole gradually. I noticed the ratings are low for the first episode. Is the new series better or actually worse? (and does it tell the same stories or different ones?) |
Mich666 said: Bunnyflower said: If I had to recommend this series to anyone, I'd tell them to watch up to episode 2 at least. Yeah, I plan to watch it whole gradually. I noticed the ratings are low for the first episode. Is the new series better or actually worse? (and does it tell the same stories or different ones?) Depends on you. The first series is difficult to recommend because of it being slow but the people who do like it love it, the director of it was also the one who did directing for Serial Experiments Lain and Ghost Hound if that gives you an idea in terms of weird atmos/presentation. I'm biased because I loved the first, despite its imperfections it's just one of those anime that stays with you, but the second I'm not sure if I can take away anything from it, if that makes sense. If I could describe it better, the first felt like it took its time while the second so far felt like it has the same concepts but says too much in one go. Some people like the design of the second, some people don't. The second actually follows the light novels better but it's up to ya whether that accounts for better execution. The second tells different stories for the most part but the stories that do overlap with the first are the Coliseum (Episode 6/7 in 1st, episode 2 in 2nd) and probably Land of Adults in the future (Episode 4 in 1st). |
| Most of the time, characters are talking to the audience clearing things up or explaining their irrational ideologies. The map scene is an unnecessary conversation for example. |
Contemporary0091Mar 1, 2018 5:38 PM
| And still, Bill will live on. He will befriend the next inhabitants of the earth, beings of light who revere him as a god. And Bill will outlive them all... for millions and millions of years...exploring, learning, living, until the earth is swallowed beneath his feet. Until the sun is long since gone. Until time loses all meaning and the moment comes that he knows only the positions of the stars and sees them whether his eyes are closed or open. Until he forgets his name and the place where he'd once come from. He lives and he lives until all of the lights go out. |
| A long time coming to start this. Interesting subject matter. So simplistic yet thought provoking. Really hooks you and love the aspect of the town as well. Kino and Hermes are both quite interesting so I hope to see more of their journey and insight. |
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| Exemplary, in the style of a Chekhov story. Shows what a difference good writing can make in an anime |
| The first episode was nice, very adventure poi and very talking motorcycle. The way Kino slaps her 1000cc motorcycle around like it's a bicycle is a little bit ridiculous, but this isn't a motorcycle anime so I'll let it go. Plus it's a motorad, not a motorcycle, there may be aspects of it's handling that I don't understand. Whichever villager thought it was a good idea for everyone to hear each other's thoughts deserves a smack to the face. I mean, the reasoning behind it is ok; If you feel other's pain, you won't be mean or whatever, but feeling somebody's pain and hearing their every thought are entirely different concepts. Unless of course you are Protoss, they can accomplish this because they are superior to Terrans in every way. I really like the way they wrapped up the episode with Kino just leaving after seeing what she needed to see. No heroics or anything, just Kino passing through a freaky ass town. The scene with the wife listening to that song was a nice subtle resolution. |
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| This anime started off with a decent first episode. Reading each others minds huh. It is a scary thing and I see why the people in that 'country' decided to live alone. Too bad the relationship of that man didn't last because of this "curse". Thought-provoking episode and I can't wait for more! |
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| Amazing! I loved everything about this episode, the characters, the concepts, the designs, the music. Beautiful. |
| Good first episode. Not a fan of how things were established regarding the country going for the machine potion, it warrants more nuance than displayed. Still, the way it emphasizes the beauty in our flawed ways of communicating and emphatizing by the rose/music sequence close to the end, damn. Presentation is nicely done, though this early 00s air isn't one of my favorites aesthetics. Overall solid episode. 4/5 |
| Wow. What a beautiful first episode |
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| Really good first episode, Looks like there will be a lot of diversity in the world |
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| The ending made me both happy and sad, but I'm glad that the man and the woman he loved still cared about each other. |
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| ok episode about mind reading consequences. Moral of story: Don't opt to something just because everyone does it. |
 Without change,we end up becoming the very person we hate. I was dead until the moment I met you. I was a powerless corpse pretending to be alive. Living without power, without the ability to change my course, was bound to lead me to a slow death. |
| I wonder, if with the motto of not getting involved, that Kino's gun will be important to the story. If you're interested in the topic this episode covers, look into Kiznaiver. |
IndochinaOct 29, 2020 4:05 AM
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| It spent most of the episode slowly building a mystery and the blurted out all the answers in a monologue. Not unpleasant but I hope the series is uphill from here. |
Fronzel said: It spent most of the episode slowly building a mystery and the blurted out all the answers in a monologue. Not unpleasant but I hope the series is uphill from here. Yeah I thought that was frowned upon in storytelling, yet here most seem to enjoy it. |
| Kinda creepy with that music and scary country to live in, I thought this anime would more brightful setting, has that kinda dark setting like Mushishi but not like it. |
Ero-Camel said: Fronzel said: It spent most of the episode slowly building a mystery and the blurted out all the answers in a monologue. Not unpleasant but I hope the series is uphill from here. ...I thought that was frowned upon in storytelling... By literature critics and scholars. |
Contemporary0091Jan 6, 2021 12:13 PM
| And still, Bill will live on. He will befriend the next inhabitants of the earth, beings of light who revere him as a god. And Bill will outlive them all... for millions and millions of years...exploring, learning, living, until the earth is swallowed beneath his feet. Until the sun is long since gone. Until time loses all meaning and the moment comes that he knows only the positions of the stars and sees them whether his eyes are closed or open. Until he forgets his name and the place where he'd once come from. He lives and he lives until all of the lights go out. |
| The world is not beautiful, and that in a way lends it a sort of beauty. Interesting words, also the connection to Facebook and other social media in the message and metaphor of the episode. What was meant to connect us together, as the internet was, has driven us far apart. Who knows if it's because we understand each other's pain, and it drives us insane. Rather it is knowing others' thoughts on such a magnitude, their absolute truth, which we cannot stand. It's one of those anime series that perfectly symbolizes what the internet would become and its infinitesimal problems twenty years later. It's so sad to think of those who cannot abide the doubt of others. I guess we all live in that world now, it is a magnification of psychology in a way. The internet is a magnifying glass on emotions, and those emotions are naturally out of control. But hopefully none of us go insane from this. The internet can drive some to despair but I hope that people realize that it is simply one avenue for communication. It is not the end all be all, it is not politics, the law or love. It is not the state. It is literally just a hunk of plastic. |
| Very interesting and unique feeling giving first episode. This show really is something that feels like it stands out from the rest of anime in it's own interesting ways. Kinda gives off certain Mushishi vibes Also didn't knew that Serial Expieriments Lain director also directed this, that makes this even better and I even more look forward to the rest of the show than before |
| fantastic premise and opening episode |
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