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Dec 8, 2012 2:55 PM

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omg@animation feels like a damn movie
Excellent first episode. Yes it's like a more mature version of Eureka 7, but something in the atmosphere also reminded me of Memories. Truly a potent combination. Hope they make the best of it.
Dec 24, 2012 5:59 PM

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The animation! :D

Wow. That was great.

Though honestly, I didn't expect him to turn into the white thing.
Apr 9, 2013 3:52 AM

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What an impressive first episode, great development in the first episode already with a nice calm atmosphere but with a wonderful pace in the episode! And already ending of this great first episode with a cliffhanger!

Really impressed by this first episode, great action and character development already so I'm looking forward for what's next!
Apr 11, 2013 2:15 PM
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Nice animation. The intro is catchy too. Enjoyed the setting. Reminds me of Eureka 7's but more "fantasy" based rather than scifi.
Apr 19, 2013 12:59 AM

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Great 1st Episode, Loving that OP
Jun 8, 2013 2:54 AM

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A rather impressive first episode.

Jun 16, 2013 12:12 PM
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Very awesome start here.
I'm Loving this already.
Feb 22, 2014 9:27 PM

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Woah that was awesome O__O
"May those who accept their fate be granted happiness."

"May those who defy their fate be granted glory."
Aug 17, 2014 1:06 PM

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Well... that certainly didn't go in the typical direction. That dude's transformation was a bit... gross.
Dec 28, 2014 10:21 AM

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QFT. It has a mix of Eureka Seven and Last Exile vibes going on and just a dab of RahXephon. Put it all together and it seems like we could get something amazing out of this. I'm eagerly awaiting the next episode.


I was also thinking the same about it having a eureka seven vibe (absolutely love E7!) time to binge watch all 26 episodes in a row!
May 19, 2015 1:28 PM

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I loved this show. Fucking epic.
May 27, 2015 2:10 AM

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Pretty dam good first episode. I might marathon this if it keeps it up. I liked the op song as well.
Jul 30, 2015 7:47 AM

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lawl wtf is this nausicaa ripoff
Oct 17, 2015 2:01 PM

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wtf was that a condom with green sperm,that's not how u use it

Apr 22, 2018 8:58 PM

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Looks promising. Also that ED track is awesome
Sep 17, 2019 12:18 AM

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Holy SHIT the production values!! The complete lack of CGI or cheap direction on all the complex objects, shots and movements is sorta weirding me out. I'm so used to the usual corner-cutting but there was absolutely NONE of that here. They honestly seem to even almost make a point of animating as many movements as possible. It's so refreshing. Sasuga Bones.

Really liked this first episode. Dunno how the rest of the show will be, but this was at least great. There seems to be a very colorful cast of characters, with fun characterization, and some great mystery. It doesn't seem like anything especially new or unique, but it's very snug and enjoyable.

And the OP and EDs are so good ahh
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Jul 9, 2020 4:19 AM
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Very impressive. Great production values and pretty good directing. One thing that was off putting was them putting soundtrack in every scene. I'm willing to see how it goes.
Jan 10, 2022 9:27 PM

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I have no idea what the plot is about. This is giving me eureka 7 vibes. The opening is a banger. Off to a good start.
Jun 23, 2023 12:32 PM

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The art and animation of this anime is really great.
Jul 2, 2023 4:44 PM
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I heard this anime doesn't deliver on what the story promises, but I'm gonna give it a shot anyway. I love Star Driver and Captain Earth, Even if they aren't as great as they could be. Hopefully I will love this show too.

The last english dubbed anime I watched was Hunter X Hunter 1999. I guess it's time to go dub again. I like the dubs from this time period. Unlike like the dubs from 2010 onwards, these VA's have more heart and quirkiness. I'm all in for it. But I'm gonna watch Xamd like my rewatch of Cowboy Bebop. Every other episode I'm gonna alternate jp dub and eng dub. Let's see how it goes!

BTW what a great blast from the past reading about the PSN store video. I remember when they wanted you to pay 70 to 100 dollars for each INDIVIDUAL episode of the Gundam Unicorn OVA. Those were some wild times. Thankfully I am a proud member of the Straw Hat crew. Pirating for Life!
Aug 13, 2024 7:00 PM

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No expense was spared with the animation, I see. Akiyuki's transformation wasn't too impressive though; he just stood there until some undisciplined soldier shot him, which seems to have rendered him immobile.


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Apr 7, 2025 6:35 PM

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An action protagonist whose parents are both ALIVE at the start of the story? Color me impressed.

Seriously though the animation and character designs were pretty good this episode. This show is giving me very, very, very strong "Eureka 7" and "Last Exile" vibes right now. Eager for what is to come.
Apr 13, 2025 9:15 AM

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A slow paced introduction to the world that slowly lets you acclimate to the non-standard setting and understand the basics of the status quo without any exposition or giving away of any mysteries, with a gripping hook near the end. I hope all of them are as well executed as this.
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