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Apr 10, 2017 12:39 PM

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Good episode. Nice fantasy setting. Interesting with the witch hunts. Reminded me a bit of Hitsugi no Chaika. There was some witch-like girl as well - and some mercs protecting her. And it was that traveling/adventuring-type of anime.

I guess this will be similar. But the chars seemed a lot better. I liked the beast-guys and Zeros personality. Was fun to see them interacting. With this + some action in the future episodes the show should be fun to watch.

(Better than Re:Zero. And that other fantasy this season ... that "Shuumatsu Nani Shitemasu ka? Isogashii desu ka? Sukutte Moratte Ii desu ka?" seems a lot less interesting going by description on MAL here.)
Apr 10, 2017 12:40 PM

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Looks like a dull rip-off tbh... Who knows, maybe they will be able to squeeze out some value out of this.
Apr 10, 2017 12:40 PM

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Well i liked it a lot.

The beastmen seems to be interesting since he suffered from his condition, thought I must say for a guy who feared witches and their powers he was quick to put his faith into one.

Well, I'll keep watching anyway, seems like a good show.
Apr 10, 2017 12:40 PM
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Oh another Loli to Older man....or cat plot.
Apr 10, 2017 12:56 PM

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Dam not bad at all for a first episode
Apr 10, 2017 12:59 PM

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First episode was good, Enjoyed it <3
Apr 10, 2017 1:01 PM

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It actually wasn't too bad, this could end up being the surprise of the season. This seems pretty interesting so far, so I'm looking forward to more.
thebrentinator24Apr 10, 2017 1:05 PM
People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime.

Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait.



Apr 10, 2017 1:04 PM

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Hmmm, that turned out better than expected.
Decent start
Apr 10, 2017 1:12 PM

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Witch Shimakaze a cute and that beastman mc beastly :)
Apr 10, 2017 1:15 PM

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Been looking forward to this since the trailer, and it didn't disspoint. Zero is cute, i like her alot.
Apr 10, 2017 1:22 PM

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Quite a good start.

Looking forward to the next episodes :D

inb4 Witch's True Name is Satella
Apr 10, 2017 1:30 PM

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I love this episode, The MCs are charismatic.
Cute ending.

VanishingKira said:
inb4 "Is this related to Re:Zero? Is this a prequel to Re:Zero?" comments. It's not.


Well as far as I know Zero Kara is just a generic title for light novels.
Apr 10, 2017 1:34 PM

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pretty OK I think, but pretty boring fantasy world setting

problem:
- it looks like the story is serious
- it's an LN adaptation
- it's 12 episode
- it reeks so much chuuni with this magic stuff

still fine and could be pretty solid 6/10 anime
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Apr 10, 2017 1:39 PM

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I like the setting of the story and characters (soundtrack is nice too). looks like i'm not the only one who noticed pacing issues on the story, Things just pops out of nowhere and changes between scenes are so sudden imo

come on white fox, Once again, i have hopes for you again, don't dissapoint ;)
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Apr 10, 2017 1:42 PM

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GangsterCat said:
pretty OK I think, but pretty boring fantasy world setting

problem:
- it looks like the story is serious
- it's an LN adaptation
- it's 12 episode
- it reeks so much chuuni with this magic stuff

still fine and could be pretty solid 6/10 anime


- it's an LN adaptation

Where's the problem?
Apr 10, 2017 1:45 PM

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Such a good art and animation wasted on series like this.
I'm disappointed. Characters are not bad, but setting seems to be boring and generic as f***. Not dropped yet tho, Zero stops me from doing it for now. .
rsc-plApr 10, 2017 2:14 PM
Dub = fake crap. Always.
Apr 10, 2017 1:46 PM

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D4XT3R said:
GangsterCat said:
pretty OK I think, but pretty boring fantasy world setting

problem:
- it looks like the story is serious
- it's an LN adaptation
- it's 12 episode
- it reeks so much chuuni with this magic stuff

still fine and could be pretty solid 6/10 anime


- it's an LN adaptation

Where's the problem?


combine point 1-3. it's fine if it's generic rom-com, but this seems to be serious plot. an incomplete serious plot is the worst.
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Apr 10, 2017 1:51 PM
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Tora and Red Chaika The Anime...
Apr 10, 2017 2:15 PM

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This was a lot better than what I expected from the PVs. Actually looking forward to how this will go.
Both the characters and the world/setting seemed well made, and the production quality is decent.
Apr 10, 2017 2:30 PM

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Must say this is good. I love. The heroine is refreshing, too. Love how she's not a violent Goddamn tsundere but got personality. Sorta like a better Rory from Gate. The visuals could be better but I am not gonna complain. The staff seems to be working fairly hard.
Apr 10, 2017 2:32 PM

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Very nice 1st episode!

The last time that I watched an anime starring a half-beast lookinbg protagonist was.....hum....eh looks that never hehe. I remember Inuyasha but he looks just a human with pointy nails, long silver hair and doge hears. Also Komamura from Bleach but he is just a secondary character.

Like the ending :3
Apr 10, 2017 2:41 PM

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Interesting first episode episode. I'm liking the chemistry between Mercenary and Zero so far. Might end up being a good ride, this show.

So far, so good.


Apr 10, 2017 2:42 PM

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This is every bit as good as I thought it would be.

I am already loving Zero, badass main character.

Good character development between her and mercenary.

Looks like it's going to be a long rough ride for them being hunted down each episode. by pretty much everyone.
Apr 10, 2017 2:45 PM
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GangsterCat said:
D4XT3R said:


- it's an LN adaptation

Where's the problem?


combine point 1-3. it's fine if it's generic rom-com, but this seems to be serious plot. an incomplete serious plot is the worst.


It still really doesn't make sense in terms of the points.

I mean what's wrong with maybe trying to have some comedic factor on it? Just saying. That's what I'm getting the vibe around.
Apr 10, 2017 2:48 PM

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Symphyon said:
GangsterCat said:


combine point 1-3. it's fine if it's generic rom-com, but this seems to be serious plot. an incomplete serious plot is the worst.


It still really doesn't make sense in terms of the points.

I mean what's wrong with maybe trying to have some comedic factor on it? Just saying. That's what I'm getting the vibe around.
it might be an incomplete adaptation of a serious plot. how is it so hard to understand.
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Apr 10, 2017 2:50 PM
*hug noises*

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Well that was interesting enough. Pretty likable main character duo

Symphyon said:
GangsterCat said:


combine point 1-3. it's fine if it's generic rom-com, but this seems to be serious plot. an incomplete serious plot is the worst.


It still really doesn't make sense in terms of the points.

I mean what's wrong with maybe trying to have some comedic factor on it? Just saying. That's what I'm getting the vibe around.
He's just saying that if it's something with a progressive storyline then it'll be cut short due to being an incomplete 12-episode adaptation, whereas a light-hearted/episodic anime wouldn't really have this problem

Or at least that's how I interpreted it at least
Apr 10, 2017 2:56 PM
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GangsterCat said:
Symphyon said:


It still really doesn't make sense in terms of the points.

I mean what's wrong with maybe trying to have some comedic factor on it? Just saying. That's what I'm getting the vibe around.
it might be an incomplete adaptation of a serious plot. how is it so hard to understand.


Well it's not "hard" to understand I just probably got confused a bit.

HaXXspetten said:
Well that was interesting enough. Pretty likable main character duo

Symphyon said:


It still really doesn't make sense in terms of the points.

I mean what's wrong with maybe trying to have some comedic factor on it? Just saying. That's what I'm getting the vibe around.
He's just saying that if it's something with a progressive storyline then it'll be cut short due to being an incomplete 12-episode adaptation, whereas a light-hearted/episodic anime wouldn't really have this problem

Or at least that's how I interpreted it at least


Well that would clarify a bit more. Just got a bit confused at what he meant that's all... but when its put into that way then makes sense.
Apr 10, 2017 3:03 PM

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That was surprisingly good. Count me in.
Apr 10, 2017 3:05 PM

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The series looks enjoyable, but this episode seemed rushed. The scenes were executed too quickly for my taste.
Apr 10, 2017 3:32 PM

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This anime is pretty interesting. The art and animation were good, I liked the mc. And there was some funny scenes.
Apr 10, 2017 3:36 PM
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This has some potential and its also unique as well.
Apr 10, 2017 4:16 PM

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Well this is one of the more interesting pilots of the Spring season next to Re:Creators. I'll give it a go. Inb4 rule 34 hits and all the beast x loli doujinshi.
Don't believe the hype.
Apr 10, 2017 4:19 PM

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The_Deceiver said:
replace the main brat with the hot witch-bitch and you get AOTS candidate..
but I guess they need to please ((those people)).


I don't see the problem. Stop overreacting.

Apr 10, 2017 4:24 PM

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HaXXspetten said:
Well that was interesting enough. Pretty likable main character duo

Symphyon said:


It still really doesn't make sense in terms of the points.

I mean what's wrong with maybe trying to have some comedic factor on it? Just saying. That's what I'm getting the vibe around.
He's just saying that if it's something with a progressive storyline then it'll be cut short due to being an incomplete 12-episode adaptation, whereas a light-hearted/episodic anime wouldn't really have this problem

Or at least that's how I interpreted it at least



Episode count is irrelevant really.

Apr 10, 2017 4:31 PM

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Wow, I loved this. I thought they would pull some kind of furry-loli nonsense, but this was surprisingly decent and I'm glad to see it took itself seriously. Really felt like some high fantasy here. I like that it's not just a guy accompanying a helpless girl, and that they're both badass.
Apr 10, 2017 4:40 PM
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Nice first episode, did not expect that much from this show, seems like it will be something with it's light moments, but isn't afraid to be a bit dark at times.

Loved that he just runs away at intial meeting and they don't do any sort of contract, so Mercernary is pretty cool character. Zero has potential, I like it when she teases him and acts silly, and her being the author of a Grimoire is nice flavor, I just hope they add some more stuff to her to make her unique amongst other OP female MC types.

Definately something I'll be following this season, here's hoping it's a breakout hit.
Apr 10, 2017 4:45 PM

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Why is this Thirteen dude looking for Zero's book without her? O.o
Apr 10, 2017 5:01 PM

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I think I'll have some expectation for this series. I quite like Zero already. :)
Apr 10, 2017 5:08 PM

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Fucking furries. Pretty interesting though.
Apr 10, 2017 5:25 PM

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Somewhat of a slow paced start, but I guess that's the beauty of these LN adaptations.
Love these slow build ups.

Already we've got our two MCs, one a furry and the other a witch. Merc sure has it bad though, being hunted by both humans and witches alike. Makes his situation so bad that I cannot empathise with witches being hunted (since they're doing the same thing).

Zero is cute and all, but the premise is a bit sketchy right now. I mean, how the heck did her Grimoire get stolen from a witches sanctuary in the first place, to be used to teach the masses sorcery, I'll never understand. Given all the persecution, shouldn't witches be banding together to protect each other? Why steal another witches stuff?

In any case, this show is giving me a bit of Spice and Wolf vibe, more talk than actual action. Looking forward to seeing what happens next.
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Apr 10, 2017 5:47 PM

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Not a bad start. Feels like this season's Hitsugi no Chaika in terms of overall vibe and straightforwardness of the story. The direction and transition to and from scenes could use some work though. The first felt like patchwork in some cases and hopefully there won't be so much exposition in future weeks.
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Apr 10, 2017 6:03 PM

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seems interesting knowing White Fox i was expecting a bit of blood but geez that was quite brutal of a scene hard to picture such a baby face beastman doing all that D:


After playing Beastria i can't stop thinking about the similarities between Zero and Magilou just you know Magilou being her in all her greatness
Apr 10, 2017 7:49 PM
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Pretty good start.. Youhei & Zero are quite likeable characters.
Apr 10, 2017 8:32 PM

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Decent beginning. I really the mercenary and Zero as characters. Blonde kid is already meh.
Apr 10, 2017 8:47 PM

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Good start, definitely a surprise since I really expected it to end up as a dissapointing show. I love the magic and fantasy areas of entertainment too, so this is kind of right in my area. Definitely perked an interest to watch more too.
Apr 10, 2017 8:58 PM

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Well I loved it. The world setting is very interesting and I already like the mercenary and Zero <3
Apr 10, 2017 9:01 PM

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Enjoyable episode, good pacing, not an unnecessary info dump at the start.
Apr 10, 2017 9:04 PM

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Schenfel said:
Great start, I like it ^-^
I love that ending <3
I just think the animation is... I don't know, mediocre? But well, I've seen worst animation with worst plot, so no biggies.

Knowing that this was animated by White Fox (aka the ones who animated Re:Zero and Stein's;Gate)
Im pretty sure they are saving the animation budget for the later episodes since it looks like many things will happen in the future.
Apr 10, 2017 9:32 PM

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This anime feels so good.


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Apr 10, 2017 9:34 PM

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Damn i love so much..zero is soo cute
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