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JTurner said: Originally, the concept for the show was conceived by a young Hayao Miyazaki, but it wasn't until twenty years after he first pitched the idea that animation studio Gainax and their creative director, Hideaki Anno, would launch this concept into what would become a smash hit serial. This explains a lot. The entire first episode I kept thinking, "wow this reminds me a lot of Laputa." Not at all what I was expecting from Gainax, but it seems like it could be good. |
| Just started watching this again. I saw the first few episodes a long time ago, but never found the rest of the series. What a show this is! The Miyazaki elements definitely shine through. |
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| Pretty good first episode, seems a bit cliché but I don't really mind. |
| This is one of the anime that I watched in my Childhood though I wasn't regularly watching it, you know, when I see it, I watch it. The first episode was great, apart from that French people speak Japanese, everything was brilliant. The introduction of the characters was decent. I'm eager to see the improvement in their relationship NadiaxJean A lot of people are after that blue glaring diamond Niadai owns. If I still remember, it's like a map that leads to an island. |
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 It was so plain to see the foundation of Steamboy in just one episode. And it was way more enjoyable than the whole 2 hours of it. |
| I'm so happy I read 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea before this. The Industrial Revolution, the introduction of a mysterious "creature" that was destroying a number of ships, a number of countries accusing each other of developing a secret weapon, the main characters being French, The Exposition Universelle of 1889, the love of inventions, and a plethora of late 19th Century/early 20th Century steampunk-ish technology. This is great. I'm curious of the change that Professor Aronnax of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was a researcher and marine biologist, while Jean here is an inventor. There's also the early monowheel motorcycle design which I recognized from Steamboy as well.  That's from 1869, 1931, Nadia, and Steamboy respectively. Lastly, Captain Nemo was described to be Indian, so Jean's assumption makes a lot of sense here. |
| Definitely Miyazaki-esque but with a buxom wench for the dads |
| I'm doing a rewatch of this almost 15 years after I saw for the first time. There was no MAL back then so this is my chance to share some of my thoughts of it. The Miyazaki influence on the Gainax boys is evident here. The look, the feel, the admiration for vintage technology. Really immersive too. I've always been a bit ambivalent about Nadia, but here on this rewatch I remembered about her hardships in the circus and with her dad, so maybe I've been too critical of her. |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
JTurner said: Farabeuf said: I've always been a bit ambivalent about Nadia, but here on this rewatch I remembered about her hardships in the circus and with her dad, so maybe I've been too critical of her. It was much easier for me to be sympathetic towards Nadia at the beginning of the show and even most of the Nautilus episodes. But when it went to Island/Africa territory she became less and less sympathetic and more annoying. That was a real deal-breaker for me. Yeah, I just chose to write those off. Anno going of the rails and studio's rushing to increase content. |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
| Grandis is bae but the other characters are all kinda annoying. |
GvendolineJan 29, 2018 2:30 AM
| Amid an aviation contest in 18th century Paris, a young aviator, Jean, is smitten by an attractive girl riding her bike through town with a tiger cub. He wastes no time chasing her down to woo her (a male MC who takes initiative in the first episode, what??). After their initial—somewhat bumpy—contact, Grandis, the presumed villain, intervenes to confiscate something important that Nadia posesses, marking the start of the adventure. Good pacing and characters so far. I'm liking it. 5/5 |
| this is cute and funny but i have to comment on how she lists all those countries then a whole continent as if egypt isn't a part of africa... |
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| In this first episode known as the prologue to what will come next, indicating the geopolitical situation and the atmosphere that was breathed at that time, and introducing the characters giving him a small but quite exhaustive characterization. Drawings and animations are good as quality, the soundtrack I have yet to evaluate it well. This is the first time I see this anime series after it was broadcast in my country for the first time on television. |
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| Well that was surprisingly good, and boy did this remind me just a bit too much of Yatterman with Doronjo and her gang :p Looking forwards to see what's next. |
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| This is the prettiest shit ever |
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| Great way to start things off! I'm loving the setting and the characters and the animation, and the soundtrack, and well... just everything so far! :D |
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| Yeah, A fine 1st episode. And that lil lion looks ugly as f*ck |
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| Fun fact: Jean is voiced by the same seiyuu as Noriko from Gunbuster |
| An excellent start with a very nice episode ^-^ I love the art style it looks so vibrant and colorful with each character having a nice distinct aesthetic and the animation is very fluid as well everything moves and flows very well! It also had a great atmosphere of whimsical adventurous fun as well as an element of mystery to it which I am sure will be expanded upon and uncovered more going forward. Plus the introduction to several likable characters was handled well! I like Jean's upbeat wide eyed attitude and how he still tries to pursue and help Nadia even when she says she does not need his help. Ah, to fall in love makes you do crazy things ^-^ him wanting to do the right thing and save her really was admirable! Nadia despite being closed off to Jean (although I imagine she has had to rely on just herself for a long time so it is hard for her to open up to others and has always had to earn any help she received so she is not use to aid that comes from the kindness of one's heart) was still likable and accept Jean's help eventually maybe she was also worried about getting others involved with her problems for fear they might have something bad happen to them! Even our trio of villains who are more comedic in nature seem to have a nice balance to them where they are funny but also feel like a threat to our heroes. The two henchmen even have names that are just one letter of difference Hanson and Sanson how lucky they got involved in the same business :D But, goodness gracious Grandis X3 what a beauty of a villainess 😍 from her piercing scarlet hair, expressive face and lovely voice! Not only does she look fantastic in that high society ladylike yellow dress she looks great in her red officer uniform as well plus she is not above using under handed tactics or direct approaches to accomplish her goals cannot wait to see more of her antics 🤗 Overall very fun and the technological period with Jules Verne inspirations is utilized greatly in this episode from the villains tank vehicle changing to flight mode through that piano command to the motorized wheel and flying machines very cool and creative! Looking forward to what comes next and I have heard about the filler episodes for this series but hell I survived the filler episodes from the original Naruto anime I am sure I will be fine . . . . right? Well only one way to find out :D |
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| The beginning, with a very adventurous flavor, immediately puts many expectations on what you are about to see. The narration immediately gives us a small summary to make us more easily fall into the contexts and starts immediately with a lively look and without wasting time. Excellent drawings and animations. The opening and ending are catchy and with the typical musicality of the nineties, both beautiful. |
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| This is almost an exact copy of Future Boy Conan, with a different makeover. |
| Did Grandis make up sister/guardian thing on the spot or was Nadia forced to live with her before the circus? |
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| That was goofy as hell. I liked it, I don't know if I'd be into watching nearly 40 eps though. That scene jumping on the elevator was painful to watch |
| Good first episode. Nadia has an awesome character design, and the time period gives a lot of opportunities for cool wacky technological gadgets. |
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