What did you think of this episode?
5Loved it!
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4Liked it!
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3It was OK
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2Disliked it
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1Hated it
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Average 3.6
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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ----------------------------------------  WOOHO!!! OKAWARI is here XD Firstly the OP is in my opinion the best so far of the new season anime. The OP is also alot more WTF than in the first serie XD Oh it's so nice to have Minami-ke back. It's almost like it just never ended. Who has any problems with the new art now? This even has a better budget. I say this will surpass the first. |
nodoka-koiJan 6, 2008 2:25 PM
 My dear weak spacenoids. THAT LEVEL OF LOVE CAN'T BREAK MY BODY OF STEEL! |
| where the hell did u get the episode? |
| Like, all animes air on TV. It's not all that hard. |
My dear weak spacenoids. THAT LEVEL OF LOVE CAN'T BREAK MY BODY OF STEEL! |
nodoka-koi said: Like, all animes air on TV. It's not all that hard. ok?? so i assume u live in japan or have satellite right? |
| Well. I loved the first episode. Minami-ke ~okawari~ WINS. I love the opening even though it doesn't really fit the series. XD I mean it sounds like a shounen series opening theme! XDDDDD Anyways me loves this <33333333333333333 Can't wait for next week's episode, nuh-huh. :3 |
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| i didn't like it. the animation is bad. the op is just plain... bad! it's not so funny anymore and it has lots of stupid fanservice that the first season didn't.. the characters look far worse than i have imagined after watching the pv.. oh yeah, and haruka has floating saggy boobs, i don't remember those from the first season. i'm not really interested in the next episodes :< |
| I agree there was a little too much fanservice, and also Harukas boobs were too big :p But other than that it delivered good fun and quality anime, once you got used to the different (not bad, just different!) character art.. I also like the OP a lot.. even tho the OP of the 1st season might have fit a little better to the genre. Maybe the ecchi stuff will stop in future episodes! |
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| the animation is kinda of really awkward , especially in the opening ....or the ending.. But the humor is still there so that's good..i guess.. poor Mako-chan . lol . |
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| Intresting and indeed I loved the opening |
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ephemeralM said: Those are knees...oh yeah, and haruka has floating saggy boobs I found this episode really funny even though I understood 2% of what they were saying. Luckily this blog helped me understand what I missed. It shouldn't be surprising at the amount of fan-service because at the end of the last episode of the first series they showed how this episode was an onsen episode and that guarantees they'll be a lot. I like how they picked up right were the last one left off with the traps and all. The hair color change will take some getting used to but it'll be alright. The seiyuus are the same and it looks like they'll be returning to the usual school thing next episode. Its great to have more Minami-ke! I wish a subbing group would pick it up though... |
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| Ayako dropped it. And what now? |
| Right, the hell was this. The confusion at the onsen was funny but the rest was pretty average for a Minami-ke episode. I hope it picks up in the next episode. I didn't expect this much fanservice, but I like the slight changes in the animation. |
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| I actually liked the animation of the first Minami-ke series better than this one, it seems like the facial expressions in this one are a lot less detailed. Anyways this episode wasn't as funny as I was hoping but the scene where Fujioka gets mixed up with the baths was pretty funny. |
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| I was pretty disappointed. I really liked the first series and this didn't have the same comic timing or pacing, I thought. Like the way Chiaki throws the bear at Kana was just kind of sped-through and there was a really quick flash of the "adult glare" but you barely had time to see it much less have it sink in... and I did prefer the art (and the lack of fan service) in the first series as well. I thought the gender confusion was funny -- but attributable to the mangaka and not the production company... as if it would have been funnier if it had been in the first series. Does that make sense? |
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| I agree with what's been said. The first series is still tops. Except for the onsen confusion at the end, it just wasn't as funny/enjoyable. But maybe the new studio is still finding it's pace for the show. Or maybe it was the subs. And what was up with the ED? The perspective seemed off. Was Kana supposed to be crouched over sticking her butt out while she walked? It was like some deformed grandma power walking/hobbling along the tracks. |
| I for one really enjoyed this episode. I won't be comparing it to the first season since its only the first episode. Anyways, I like to new OP, its a nice song. The ED not so much. The animation was weird at times but I like the new character models. I really wasn't bothered by the fanservice cause I didn't consider them fanservice. I mean, they are at an Onsen so it's not like they are forcing shots like some of the other shows this season. I look forward to the coming episodes especially when the other characters start showing up. |
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| It wasn't that bad and I enjoyed it. Of course, it wasn't as good as Minami-Ke's best episodes, but you should remember that this is only the first episode... :\ Anyway it was funny and although I could never tell who Fujioka was if they hadn't mentioned his name, the animation is not -that- bad. OP is good (Minami-Ke's was better), ED is less so. |
| Episode wasn't too bad, the first series wasn't over the top funny to begin with so I wasn't expecting this to be. Plus there are plenty of episodes left so can't really judge much. Also, I'm kind of confused about all the fan service complaints from people... only thing I noticed was one thing at the very end with the towel sliding down Kana's back. Other than that it was just your generic "naked people in water you can't see through" hot springs episode which I never count as fan service. |
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Faust721 said: I for one really enjoyed this episode. I won't be comparing it to the first season since its only the first episode. Anyways, I like to new OP, its a nice song. The ED not so much. The animation was weird at times but I like the new character models. I really wasn't bothered by the fanservice cause I didn't consider them fanservice. I mean, they are at an Onsen so it's not like they are forcing shots like some of the other shows this season. I look forward to the coming episodes especially when the other characters start showing up. 100% agreed. I liked it alot actually, this op's better than the first seasons even if the first season fit the theme better. And as for the fanservice, there at an Onsen for crying out loud. What, their gonna go in the baths fully clothed or something? -.-'' I'll be looking forward to more!~ |
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| I guess there was something about the way it was drawn that seemed more fan service-y to me here than what I was expecting... maybe it was the degree of curves or the timing of it or the fact that the ED is just Kana swinging her ass for over a minute... but it just felt more like fan service, you know? Whereas in the first series, there was underwear and skirt grabbing and partial dress and etc. and I actually had never considered it fan service; it was always just funny. Isn't it a matter of a difference in intent/purpose or, rather, perceived intent/purpose? I'll keep on watching, out of optimism mainly, but how can you help but compare it? It's the same characters in the same setting doing very similar things. If it was the same studio doing season 2, I'd be making the same observations if this was what they came out with, no? |
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| The word of the day is "different". Hopefully they tone down the whole moving ahoge thing on Chiaki, was a bit distracting IMO. And Chiaki's hair is two toned, and blonde.. but I'll definitely get used to that. It was kind of interesting to watch the show exactly where it left off but with a different production company. It beat my expectations for the show anyway. The only thing I didn't care for were the OP and ED, it seems like some people liked them, I certainly preferred the S1's much much more. And the GC subs weren't that bad ^_^ RoadLord said: the animation is not -that- bad. Agreed, I liked the style of S1 better, especially the hair, but Okawari is certainly watchable, will take a bit of getting used to though :X GG Okawari, I'll be waiting for more. |
KonfigJan 21, 2008 4:23 PM
| I liked it, seemed to pick up right where the last one left off and I was pleasantly surprised that the bgm transfered over too. As far as the fan service goes, it didn't seem as bad as people described it. The only character that they seemed to up the sexuality of was Kana (which is pretty weird considering she is a middle schooler) and they also made her larger which just makes the series' continuity inaccurate (I remember a joke about her size compared to Haruka in the first series). I'm not a fan of the animation, but it is not terrible looking, just not the Minami-ke I remember. The jokes are still there, I'm just waiting for a Hosaka sighting! |
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| It was Ok, It not as good as the original minami, maybe my expectations were just too much... Also the only subbers are not very good, but there is no other choice... Lastly when they have facial expressions, it just looks so wrong/wierd... the first minami had it better... It was not exciting at first, but i guess seeing Mako-chan in that situation, it lifted my spirit a bit... I am no longer expecting too much from this show, just ride it out and hope it improved the art style... |
| Am I the only one that finds the opening of the show scary lol? I thought this ep was ok. It wasnt as funny as the first season but it was still pretty funny, the ending was the funniest part. So far I think the first season was better but this is only the first ep so who knows how it will be later on. |
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| I miss season 1. The comic timing isn't as good this time around and the new art kinda bothers me. Not bad overall, but not EPIC LULZ. Of course, I will still keep watching it and hope it picks up a bit. The first season wasn't so hot the first few eps either. |
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| New OP is meh (only good thing is Hosaka of course) and the ED is crap. And why is my Chiaki (yes she's mine) now blonde?! That wiggling hair on top of her head was annoying me a fair bit. First episode didn't seem to great, hopefully it will improve. |
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| Some different art indeed, was nice imo =) bit overkill on haruka boobs tho |
| I"m sorry, but I have to disagree with all of you. This was horrid, almost unwatchable. I have never watched an anime that actually bored me before. I did not laugh once and I couldn't get into it at all. I might keep watching it if more subs come out just to give it the old "college try", but... Ugh. First series was better. The OP was okay, thought; I will give it that. |
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Zarggg said: I"m sorry, but I have to disagree with all of you. This was horrid, almost unwatchable. I have never watched an anime that actually bored me before. I did not laugh once and I couldn't get into it at all. I might keep watching it if more subs come out just to give it the old "college try", but... Ugh. First series was better. The OP was okay, thought; I will give it that. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Although I think too many people come into this show (and this includes S1 as well) expecting epic lulz, such as in Azumanga Daioh for example. I think the show is going for something more along the lines of an Aria feel, just something sweet to watch with lovable characters. This is much more 'Slice of Life' than 'Comedy'. More people would enjoy the show if they realized and understood this. |
Konfig said: This is much more 'Slice of Life' than 'Comedy'. More people would enjoy the show if they realized and understood this. That about sums it up. I detest the slice of life genre for the most part just because I end up falling asleep most of the time trying to watch it (ie. Clannad) but for some reason the first season of Minami-ke set this season up to be pretty enjoyable for myself. Just enough humor to not make me pass out. |
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| i have to agree i didnt even laugh or have a smile on my face in this episode. the theme was great though. the only thing that was amusing was makochan and touma. oh, can i just say they absolutely killed fujioka?! he's completely different.... and i was expecting kana to like kick the crap outta him after he opened the door rather than her just going into the onsen. the whole onsen bit was quite overdone as well. there were quite a few "fanservice" shots. though i do love the artwork in general though <3 except for fujioka haha.... i'll just have to see how the seires comes along. but this episode was ok.nothing special, not really all that terrible or unwatchable either. |
kab3451 said: oh, can i just say they absolutely killed fujioka?! he's completely different..... ...I didn't even know it was Fujioka until someone mentioned him by name and I was like, "Really? WHERE?" |
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| I didn't like the fanservice at all, but the rest of the episode was no so bad. I think I'll watch it even if I'm not expecting anything special :D Also, I didn't like both the opening and the ending :( |
| I'm afraid I was very disappointed in the first episode. The art, the characters, the comedy, it all seemed... off compared to the first season. The first season was charminly funny, this episode was just... flat. Unless things change for the better quickly, I'm not sure if I will even continue watching this season. Sigh. |
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kasumisama said: I miss season 1. The comic timing isn't as good this time around and the new art kinda bothers me. Not bad overall, but not EPIC LULZ. Of course, I will still keep watching it and hope it picks up a bit. The first season wasn't so hot the first few eps either. Yeah, it took 3 episodes for me to really get into Season 1. And this first episode of Okawari was really iffy all over the place with little inconsistencies that bothered me. I really don't have the time to be watching a lot of Winter Season Anime (this is my 3rd one, Shigofumi will be the 4th and final one once I find time to start it) so if this doesn't improve by Episode 4, I'll most likely be dropping this. |
| ayako released theirs!(i was about to watch the GSS subs but i suddenly saw ayakos and got that XD touma was cute, and i think im the only one who's not disturbed by that wiggling ahoge and found it cute. it seems it hasb een a while since i watched the last episode and i didnt notice the color change in chiaki's hair...and to think she's my favorite of the 3 sisters XD |
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| I liked it a lot! I doubt it will be better than the first series. I liked the character designs better before but it's interesting seeing them like this, too... |
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| While the humor is still somewhat the same, I didn’t like all the fanservice. Its not what this series is about. I don’t know I could be just a stickler and need to adapt abit. |
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| That was pretty good but it lost allot of what the series originally had. I'll keep an open mind though. |
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