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Oct 12, 2013 3:53 PM

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I was a bit skeptical about this series, but that fight was hella intense. Looking forward to the next episode. Yukina is awesome, can hold her own in a fight.
Oct 12, 2013 5:42 PM

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I'm glad this episode was better than the first. Some nice action and a cliffhanger.

hmmm.. loli-sensei ... you don't look 26 ... hmmm
Oct 12, 2013 6:14 PM
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Eudaimonia said:
Nope, no improvements from the first episode.
The majority of the episode was spent on standard fare superficial fantasy exposition and mundane scenes with most of the lifelessly executed jokes revolving around Yukina as a fish out of water in her new environment and lack of common sense (oh, she doesn't realize that her wet clothes are clinging to her body, arousing the man she is so eager to observe, how incredibly hilarious!).

The action scenes lack proper fight choreography and are hindered by unnatural dialogue.
Animation-wise there are much, much better action series this season.


I disagree with pretty much all of this. They are both fish out of water and this episode revolved around the subtle ways they both were reaching out to eachother. It ended nicely with him reaching out to defend her. The storyline was the perfect way to deliver background information to the audience while informing the later fight.

I didn't find the dialogue to be unnatural, but that was just me.
Oct 12, 2013 7:26 PM

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Oh this was much better than last episode, just became one of the anime I'm looking forward to each week.
Oct 12, 2013 8:48 PM

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Yukine is as cute as always. I like her green stripped panties. XD

Koujo and Yuki are getting along well and Nagisa is adorable. Things are heating up
at the end.

I'm interested about the goth loli sensei.

Episode wasn't bad.
Oct 12, 2013 9:36 PM
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This is Index all over again. Can't say I hate that though.
Oct 12, 2013 9:45 PM

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yes finally shit just getting real in this episode..
damn kojou became rage in the end? damn..
THAT POWER OF VAMPIRE! XD

btw.. I wonder if there will be some romance :3 really want some romance :p
and that teacher.. natsuki lol moe moe :3
Oct 13, 2013 12:51 AM
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Hmm... I dont know what to say about this series or this episode. Its pretty meh in my view but I'll give it more time I guess.
Oct 13, 2013 2:00 AM

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I'm only watching cuz Ayaya VA, Ririchyo VA, and Yuki Yoshida VA
Oct 13, 2013 4:05 AM

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Nice, things are getting interesting. I like there's no ecchi overload, kept to the minimum.
Goth loli! I like the animation and art even though its nothing spectacular. The OST was pretty good as well.
Nice ED.
Oct 13, 2013 4:24 AM

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layfonkun said:
This is Index all over again. Can't say I hate that though.

If Index is anything like this I might pick it up again, but having watched 8 episodes of it and then dropped it, I can't really see any similarities apart from maybe the settings...
5 main aspects I base my ratings on:
1. Did DramaEnthusiast make a thread about it?
2. Is it better than Breaking Bad?
3. Did MellowJello recommend the shit out of it?
4. Has it caused a (very entertaining) shitstorm on MAL?
5. Is it actually good?

Scratch the fifth point, it's not very relevant...
Oct 13, 2013 4:27 AM

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Things are picking up now.
Oct 13, 2013 8:16 AM

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this is getting good, can't wait to see his true form and shit go down.. I wonder how everything will go down when the word goes out that the 4th progenitor does indeed exist.
Oct 13, 2013 8:37 AM

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Average show so far ... there are more promising ones currently imo
Oct 13, 2013 8:42 AM

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Huge improvement over episode 1 :)
Yukina is so cute also
Ending was really badass! :)
Oct 13, 2013 9:49 AM

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The ost was pretty good this episode. It gave me a Fate Zero vibe... Hopefuly it remains this way.
5 main aspects I base my ratings on:
1. Did DramaEnthusiast make a thread about it?
2. Is it better than Breaking Bad?
3. Did MellowJello recommend the shit out of it?
4. Has it caused a (very entertaining) shitstorm on MAL?
5. Is it actually good?

Scratch the fifth point, it's not very relevant...
Oct 13, 2013 11:56 AM

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Way better than the 1st episode though the first part is kinda eh but that second part of the ep have great action & got really interesting.
Oct 13, 2013 1:36 PM

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Dat.....ending....omg.
really need more of this. *.*
Oct 13, 2013 5:19 PM

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No improvement over the first episode.

"Your sight, my delight. Will you marry me?"
Oct 13, 2013 5:31 PM
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Good follow-up episode. A cliffhanger is always good for new series within the first few episodes.
Oct 13, 2013 5:40 PM

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Woah! Shit got real indeed. So Silver Link can actually do a good action series. If I'm not mistaken this is their first battle-heavy series. I'm glad to see the battle well done. Can be a strong competitor to the likes of Pro I.G in the future.

Damn that episode. Too many bishoujo and more to come. The quality certainly didn't drop and I hope it keeps up the great suspense, romance, action in the future episodes. Dat wet look!

Elite60 said:
Marina2 said:

@symbv There is panty shot in this ep!? Where? I missed it!


It's for a split second as she jumps onto the train.

Looks like business just picked up here.


Lol, I needed to play that scene in slow motion just to confirm it....
Oct 13, 2013 8:24 PM

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IMO it was more than a good follow up episode and all the side characters just flowed in to the story this episode.

The lance fight was awesome! The swords were getting boring these days and there were no lengthy introduction dialogue and she moved it so intensely like she really wanted rip new hole in him XD

And glad to see a MC that isn't voiced by Yuki Kaji!
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Oct 14, 2013 4:57 AM

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this anime brings joy to my life haha. love it ever so much.
Oct 14, 2013 8:51 AM

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idk why but it feels like im watching something old from like 2008. i like it though
Oct 14, 2013 9:42 AM

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I always like it when the MC unleashes his powers... looks freaking badass.

I'm also wondering if Nagisa is some sort of demon or just a normal human.
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Oct 14, 2013 11:28 AM

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Liking it so far but we need more "Plot". a sexy samurai girl or a French maid should suffice : )
Oct 14, 2013 3:39 PM
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I thought that Yukina was going to be a strong character. Turns out, aside from the fact that she can fight, there isn't anything to her. She's embarrassed about having her panties seen but perfectly fine with having wet clothes stuck to her? That makes no sense. Plus, it's only the second episode and we've already encountered someone who can quickly defeat her. How is she supposed to be strong enough to kill Kojou? Right now, she's straddling the fence between being a strong female lead and just the main girl. It's pretty annoying. Just pick one...
Oct 15, 2013 12:04 AM

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Casperkid15 said:
idk why but it feels like im watching something old from like 2008.

Interesting that you say that. It does strangely feel like something from 5 years ago to me too.
Oct 15, 2013 5:00 AM

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That sensei! Yukina is sort of cute, and here I was thinking that she is generic from what I saw in the first episode but now it's all changed; she is great! Now he is reminding me of Ayumu from Kore Zombie. I am really liking this anime now.
Oct 15, 2013 5:44 AM

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gypsysong said:
I thought that Yukina was going to be a strong character. Turns out, aside from the fact that she can fight, there isn't anything to her. She's embarrassed about having her panties seen but perfectly fine with having wet clothes stuck to her? That makes no sense. Plus, it's only the second episode and we've already encountered someone who can quickly defeat her. How is she supposed to be strong enough to kill Kojou? Right now, she's straddling the fence between being a strong female lead and just the main girl. It's pretty annoying. Just pick one...


Isn't that make you wonder if Lion King Organization really intend to send her to kill him? Could it be that they have a hidden goal?

About the panty shot vs wet clothes.

Panty shot = not intended to let anyone see.
Wet clothes = She intended to come out like that by herself. No need to shy.
Oct 15, 2013 8:10 AM

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So yukina will be the "Girl next door" hahahaa, am now looking forward to what'll happen to those two sticking around.
Oct 15, 2013 11:12 AM

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A good amount of action in this episode but I'm still not impressed with this series. Let's just see what happens in the next episode.
Oct 15, 2013 1:55 PM

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Getting more and more impressed with the main male's voice actor, he yells and screams really well.


Oct 15, 2013 5:37 PM

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Yukina's combat skills are disappointing. Was hoping she would be a good, independent character but those hopes are dashed.
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I thought that Yukina was going to be a strong character. Turns out, aside from the fact that she can fight, there isn't anything to her. She's embarrassed about having her panties seen but perfectly fine with having wet clothes stuck to her? That makes no sense. Plus, it's only the second episode and we've already encountered someone who can quickly defeat her. How is she supposed to be strong enough to kill Kojou? Right now, she's straddling the fence between being a strong female lead and just the main girl. It's pretty annoying. Just pick one...

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Oct 15, 2013 10:46 PM

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Not bad. This episode was much more enjoyable.

Another loli sensei lol. This one is interesting n appealing tho.
Oct 16, 2013 4:27 PM

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Hm, well I guess their relationship is getting closer. Decent battle.

Oct 17, 2013 6:45 AM

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Badass fight. Badass OST. Badass OP. Decent MC heroine and hero. Decent plot. Kawaii imouto(lol).
I don't get why others are turning down the potential of this show this season. It maybe an Index clone but I don't give a damn as long as this show will hook me more.
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Oct 17, 2013 7:44 AM

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Have to say, stalker kouhai living next door is so hot (particularly when she has to run out from shower to stalk you lol)
So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old?

I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them?

I wonder how long people would put up with this.

As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series.
Oct 17, 2013 10:08 PM

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symbv said:
Have to say, stalker kouhai living next door is so hot (particularly when she has to run out from shower to stalk you lol)


+1
Oct 18, 2013 4:31 AM

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The fights are good for sure :) Guess they will show more characters from other organisations later on :)
Oct 18, 2013 7:51 AM
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Meh, this is so boring. Three quarters of this episode had me rolling my eyes and face-palming. Also, too much information dump. And from the looks of it, this is sort of going to be a harem.

Dropped.
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Oct 18, 2013 5:33 PM
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Marina2 said:
gypsysong said:
I thought that Yukina was going to be a strong character. Turns out, aside from the fact that she can fight, there isn't anything to her. She's embarrassed about having her panties seen but perfectly fine with having wet clothes stuck to her? That makes no sense. Plus, it's only the second episode and we've already encountered someone who can quickly defeat her. How is she supposed to be strong enough to kill Kojou? Right now, she's straddling the fence between being a strong female lead and just the main girl. It's pretty annoying. Just pick one...


Isn't that make you wonder if Lion King Organization really intend to send her to kill him? Could it be that they have a hidden goal?

About the panty shot vs wet clothes.

Panty shot = not intended to let anyone see.
Wet clothes = She intended to come out like that by herself. No need to shy.


That's a big stretch considering how huge her reaction was. Someone who gets mad enough to start a fight over her panties being seen and who is still visibly embarrassed about it on the next day... That character isn't bold enough to be perfectly comfortable with walking around soaking wet. the later shows either a complete lack of self-awareness or a complete lack of concern for being viewed sexually. Whether or not something happens on purpose doesn't affect your level of embarrassment to that degree. Not in two situations that are equally suggestive. And especially not for an (seemingly sheltered?) middle school girl.

LKO could be up to something. Doesn't feel like a show with that deep of a plot though lol.

I haven't watched ep 3 yet, so maybe my opinions will change...
Oct 19, 2013 6:25 AM

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I feel like I'm really going to enjoy this anime, looking forward to the next episode to see the power of the fourth progenitor!! :o

Oct 20, 2013 12:56 PM

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Elite60 said:
Marina2 said:

@symbv There is panty shot in this ep!? Where? I missed it!


It's for a split second as she jumps onto the train.

Lol never would've realized it without reading these comments.

Man they just had to end it there, grr! I can totally sense the romance already ^^ Please make it canon ^^
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Oct 24, 2013 7:05 AM
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first half was borin but then it picked up. I love the fights in this anime :) so his blood is his weapon? I guess so~
Oct 26, 2013 12:13 PM
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What is with the girl wearing her school uniforms all the time?
What is with the tsundere girl turning into a lovey-dovey "senpai!!" girl all of a sudden?

What is with that before death line? "If I die, will senpai be sad?" Really? Come on, you can do better than that. If I wasn't a guy who literally cannot drop shows I would drop this instantly at that moment. It was plain stupid. First ep was okay but this was just shit. Hope they will get their act together.
Nov 3, 2013 6:02 AM

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4/5

One more vote because the episode has a plot not far-fetched as the previous one. Instead of 3/5 I give him 4/5!
Episode made ​​much better by Silver Link, drawings and animations greatly improved! * _ *
Contour plot that takes less labile than before and even obvious narrative of characters and situations, it remains enjoyable despite not winning me.
The character design yet simple I like, the only thing that should be more intriguing is the costume design.
Color design imprinted on the blue too, not that I hate like color, but I do not love the monochrome! XD
Even though the jumble view in K! X ° ° D
Nov 6, 2013 10:04 AM

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Hmm... I think I might like this show.
Nov 9, 2013 10:06 AM

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Quite like this actually, im glad it's going to have 24 eps and not 12 :D Action was quite good and a strong female main character is always nice, seems to be a lack of in general :P
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