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Oct 16, 2014 7:55 AM
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Oh the director...he be so fired up for some things.

Overall, decent episode and I thought it conveyed the main themes well such as character designs. I like how some of them debate ideas but are having fun while doing so. Moe designs? :p and holy shit, that last scene this episode was quite something. Even I'm somewhat surprised by the imagination.
Oct 16, 2014 9:07 AM
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That director is such a perfectionist! Nice character :)

This anime is pretty sweet so far.
Oct 16, 2014 9:07 AM
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In both episodes now I've been initially overwhelmed by the huge cast of characters but then get drawn in to what's going on anyway. :D
Oct 16, 2014 9:16 AM
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Oh! My! These seiyuu!
I can't! >.<
Oct 16, 2014 9:19 AM
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YEAH!
It was awesome!
I love P.A. Works.
5/5
Dub = fake crap. Always.
Oct 16, 2014 9:36 AM
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better than 1st episode. i loved the 'arupin is here" scene, bgm was superb 5/5
Oct 16, 2014 9:42 AM
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DAMN! I wonder if every anime studio staff meeting is like that (my guess: no).
This show is hilariously meta: "how do they pick the voice actors?" "auditions" "really!?"
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Oct 16, 2014 9:42 AM
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This series give such realistic vibe until they put that "arupin is here" scene.
I wonder what they take? xD
Oct 16, 2014 9:42 AM
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Not a bad episode. The characterization slighly improved from the last one. Since the cast is huge, that seems to be the only way to make the characters stand out.

Didn't expect the OST to be anything special, but the tracks they played during some of the conversations were nice.

I guess I'll continue watching this for now.
Oct 16, 2014 9:45 AM

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PA Works has really come back since Glasslip. Also that piano piece at the end of the ep was really great.
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Oct 16, 2014 10:05 AM

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That seiyuu joke, keep up the parodies PA Works!! XD

Oct 16, 2014 10:19 AM

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Wow, I really enjoyed this wayyyy more than I expected XD Was quite absorbed in the way the ep was going :O

Loved seeing how hectic everything goes when the director has spontaneous spurt of emotions to change a scene XD

The characters are all quite fun too ^^

Nxt ep About recaps? Awesome!! Can't wait to see how that goes :3
Oct 16, 2014 10:32 AM

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wow it just goes to show how much thought is put into the character designs -- how they speak, how they interact with other characters, and how they express their emotions. i also like how the voice actors can make very subtle changes in the tone of their voice to completely change how a sentence is being conveyed. overall im really enjoying this show so far and feel like it'll be a good learning experience.
Oct 16, 2014 10:54 AM

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ARUPIIIIIIIN!
That director was burning with passion.
So the girls have a monthly meeting, i hope it happensbefore episode 5.
Oct 16, 2014 11:03 AM

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waitwhat? Arupin is 29?

Damn that director, I'd probably be pissed at him no matter what his reasoning was.
Oct 16, 2014 11:22 AM

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It was so interesting to see them arguing about how a character should be. And I lowkey wanna see that Exodus anime lol

CyanElekid said:
waitwhat? Arupin is 29?


Right, I couldn't believe what I read. No wonder she tells people she's 17.
Oct 16, 2014 11:37 AM

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This episode was hilarious they way they where arguing about the characters was great, and it's still great to see how much work they put in the animation.
And off course everything that happens in anime it's also nice to see that the others girls are working hard as well.
I wonder if we get to see their careers as well.
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It was so interesting to see them arguing about how a character should be. And I lowkey wanna see that Exodus anime lol

CyanElekid said:
waitwhat? Arupin is 29?


Right, I couldn't believe what I read. No wonder she tells people she's 17.
I used to have a co worked who was 30 but she was often mistaken for a 17 year old because of her looks.
Oct 16, 2014 11:57 AM

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Nice episode, better than the first one, still has that initial d moe opening.
Arupin is 29, wat????? That's a bit weird...
But after I watched that "Arupin is here" scene I was like WAT?????? Seriously P.A?

Watching an anime production inside an anime is cool and different. P.A.Works surely is trying to improve after their Glasslip failure.
Definitely I want to watch more from this show.
I'm learning English so maybe I make mistakes :)
Oct 16, 2014 12:06 PM

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I don't feel like I've been watching the same anime as the rest of the people that have already posted.
I've dropped this, as I personally don't think it's funny or entertaining at all.
Just feels like I'm watching paint dry.
Oct 16, 2014 12:08 PM

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Why did it look more like an otaku meeting than a reasonable work schedule discussion? Because it was :). The director deserves to be pushed from the fifth floor several times. I didn't like how trying to resolve his personal drama made the character more appealing, but intimate instead. The "intelligence" part was brilliant, though.
The best part perhaps was that they are humans like us in the end.

A monthly girl meeting next. At least three of the girls indeed work in the anime industry. Let see what is to come, in the year 300 000 000 AD :)
Oct 16, 2014 12:09 PM

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y123y said:
Kunagi7 said:
Nice episode, better than the first one, still has that initial d moe opening.
Arupin is 29, wat????? That's a bit weird...
But after I watched that "Arupin is here" scene I was like WAT?????? Seriously P.A?

Watching an anime production inside an anime is cool and different. P.A.Works surely is trying to improve after their Glasslip failure.
Definitely I want to watch more from this show.


Why is age 29 weird? Is that the forbidden anime age?


It's weird because she looks like she's around 16. xD
Oct 16, 2014 12:11 PM

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This was a really charming episode, and much better than the first. I liked seeing everyone get passionate about their work and have a good time. More of that, and I think this show will really start to grow on me. :D

The "Arupin is Here" scene was a bit jarring though.

4/5
Oct 16, 2014 12:25 PM

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Lol that ending ^^" They are so into it...

y123y said:
Kunagi7 said:
Nice episode, better than the first one, still has that initial d moe opening.
Arupin is 29, wat????? That's a bit weird...
But after I watched that "Arupin is here" scene I was like WAT?????? Seriously P.A?

Watching an anime production inside an anime is cool and different. P.A.Works surely is trying to improve after their Glasslip failure.
Definitely I want to watch more from this show.


Why is age 29 weird? Is that the forbidden anime age?


Well also found it weird cause she more looks like she's 10... or at least not more than 15 xD
Oct 16, 2014 12:47 PM

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Oct 16, 2014 12:52 PM
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Another nice episode though I did not like the "Arupin is here" scene,which made me cringe a little and the car chase in the OP is way to cheesy.

And it's a shame it showed the anime industry in such light-hearted way so far. It is enjoyable,but I would prefer if it were more down to earth.
Oct 16, 2014 12:55 PM

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Another great episode.

This Anime is my truly a hidden gem this season.
Oct 16, 2014 12:59 PM

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I really do not like the director and the blond-haired guy. lol.
The opening seems too long and not really to-the-point. And I just cannot take the "moe, moe, moe" thing. I freakin hate that word right now. I hope they could be just a bit more serious about making an anime.
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Oct 16, 2014 1:17 PM

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bastek66 said:
-awesome pic-[/URL]


Thanks, didn't realize that was supposed to be Tanaka Rie.. lol

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I hope they could be just a bit more serious about making an anime.

They are serious, and first and foremost this is an anime not a f-ing documentary so they are trying to make things entertaining to the viewers.

Honestly, who wants to watch "an uncut" version of how "real" animation studio works.

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Oct 16, 2014 1:32 PM

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Damn, that director is awesome.
Oct 16, 2014 1:38 PM

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I really do not like the director and the blond-haired guy. lol.
The opening seems too long and not really to-the-point. And I just cannot take the "moe, moe, moe" thing. I freakin hate that word right now. I hope they could be just a bit more serious about making an anime.
STOP TALKING DIRECTOR.


What did you expect? They are making a "moe" anime, of course moe would be mentioned a lot.

lel this episode was awesome. PA works did a great job at showing how hectic anime production could be on a light-hearted way. This show is slowly winning my heart.

5/5
Oct 16, 2014 1:43 PM

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This "ironic" documentary about making an anime is pretty awesome learning about crunch times, voice acting, key animations, and even a studio's take on a moe character. I gotta say that this is a definite watch for all anime watchers to enjoy and understand.


Imagine this type of stuff happening every time in Kyoto Animation Studios when they make their "moe" characters. I bet even Nintendo's head quarter's can even see the pink light emitting from that small office in Kyoto. (Of course I know this isn't the studio)
Oct 16, 2014 1:56 PM

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Directer-san, I approve. *thumbs up*
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Oct 16, 2014 1:59 PM

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I thought THAT scene was hilarious, the perfect way to convey how a studio feels when they find a way to bring out a character's full potential.

I'm enjoying this a lot more than I thought I would. I think it'd be even better if it stayed solely focused on Miyamori and the staff, but we'll ultimately have to have the obligatory cute group of girls at the center of the focus.
Oct 16, 2014 2:02 PM

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I can't believe it took me that long to notice the director was voiced by Nobuyuki Hiyama... only he can be so hot blooded!
Oct 16, 2014 2:29 PM

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the anime industry is pretty taugh
Oct 16, 2014 2:33 PM

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manamana6671 said:
y123y said:


Why is age 29 weird? Is that the forbidden anime age?


It's weird because she looks like she's around 16. xD

That's what I wanted to say :).
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Nice to know they chose real stuff.
I'm learning English so maybe I make mistakes :)
Oct 16, 2014 2:55 PM

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They are serious, and first and foremost this is an anime not a f-ing documentary so they are trying to make things entertaining to the viewers.

Honestly, who wants to watch "an uncut" version of how "real" animation studio works.
I would love to see something like this.
Especially parts from the very start with Production Committee making decisions and despair of staff on how to implement those. it would be also rather educational for some people here.

also first good anime from P.A. Works in a long long time, so far it was entertaining.
Oct 16, 2014 3:11 PM

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reckon this is garbage so far.
Oct 16, 2014 3:18 PM

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omg the seiyuu have their own character in the anime while they also have an other role in the cast :O

I think the director can be pretty annoying, but I just like his voice from the weird sensei from SKET Dance

The 'Arupin is here' scen was weird though, only in dreams anime characters com to life. We can only wish that they were here. I'm not into moe characters that much though
Oct 16, 2014 3:39 PM
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Arupin is 29 years old. That is a bit weird.
Oct 16, 2014 4:28 PM

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Lol the director. I was just thinking "What a pain in the ass" during the entire ep.
Rinko Ogasawara catching the takoyaki like it's nothing.
Oct 16, 2014 4:44 PM
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Aoi is supposedly one of the MC, but her activities are more like side characters'. I do like how optimistic and energetic she is, even in such a hectic situation.

Director Seiichi was hilarious! He way too into Arupin's character! Well, I guess that's how directors should be. Nah, maybe not as lively as him though. XD

Rinko is one cool girl; not even showing any sign reactions to all the changes being made and she just agreed with the plan. & She caught that Takoyaki plate like a boss!

Decent episode. Those short jokes among the staffs were pretty funny too.

Oct 16, 2014 5:05 PM

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An anime about making anime,in which the anime their making actually seems more interesting than the actual anime.
Oct 16, 2014 5:17 PM

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Loving this show ha would not be surprised if the actual Director hes based off acted like that.

The recording session was trippy too
Oct 16, 2014 5:30 PM

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Trippin balls. 5/5.
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Oct 16, 2014 5:50 PM

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The ending was a little bizarre, and it felt very fast-paced. Then again, it IS a show about making an anime. The characters seem very fun, though, and I like them!

4/5 for this episode!
Oct 16, 2014 6:41 PM

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The president reminds me so much of Masao Maruyama and his name is so similar too!
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Oct 16, 2014 7:26 PM

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Another solid episode! :) I think im really gonna enjoy this :) XD
Oct 16, 2014 7:47 PM
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Another fun episode! That director though, making things so complicated, but he's also very passionate about the character(s). Mostly Arupin though XD I like the part with the VAs, Kayano Ai's character looks really just like her. It was nice seeing how the VA tried to get the right feel for her character's line. I also love how positive Aoi is, she seems like a good balance for the production team.
Oct 16, 2014 7:51 PM

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I really like the big Director. When somebody has that much passion for the characters and show, you listen and trust what he says. The music was pretty epic as well.

This show just went from a 7 to an 8 for me.
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