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Mar 2, 2010 12:52 AM
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This is different from what I expected. It's somewhat interesting....I wonder where this will go...

I wonder if she was always like that or if she became like that after their relationship started....guess we might find out next episode.
May 25, 2010 10:02 PM
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Well, I am a little late, but here is the answer on when it became like that, After their relationship started, as she went home alone, they must have modded her body, and the bandaids were one indication. Also, when he hugs her after the bombs, he says her heart wasn't beating, so it had to have happened somewhere in between the kiss, and the hug.
Apr 19, 2011 11:29 AM
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haha, the ending was hilarious
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Sep 8, 2011 8:52 PM
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Some would consider this a Spoiler so here it goes:
Aug 5, 2012 5:50 PM
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It's so doused in sadness. I can tell I'm going to cry a lot throughout these 13 episodes. *grabs tissues*
Nov 8, 2012 12:13 AM
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Oh wow. Pretty damn good, not gunna lie.
Apr 11, 2013 11:23 PM
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From the first few minutes, I'm guessing this is a flashback series. He says everything past tense, then looks at the diary. This shows a flashback. It looks like the rose quartz jewelry was powering her. It feels like a dystopia novel. There are military patrols, they can't use cellphones or the internet, and television shows are limited to reruns.
Sep 26, 2013 10:41 PM
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I'm in love.
I love anime that start out with 2 characters, one boy one girl, just interacting. Plus it has some sweet romance. Rare to see an anime start with them already dating, and a kiss scene the first episode. What more could I ask for?

Nice twist as well.

I like where this is going.
Jan 7, 2015 10:43 PM
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That's...really a very powerful first impression. I have a feeling this might turn out extremely tragic, and I am worried.

And I am also kind of curious who is the douche enemy country attacking Japan. If it is something like Murica I will really be laughing my ass off.
5/5
"If you reject me, I'll blast a hole in you!" Kanzaki H. Aria
Just kidding.

Apr 22, 2015 7:58 PM

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Really great first episode! I can already tell this is going to make me cry though
Apr 23, 2015 6:53 PM

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Whoa this looks ugly, but this is Gonzo so no surprise there.

Anyway that sure escalated quickly
Jun 10, 2015 5:57 AM

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Hmm decent first episode, I'm guessing she became a weapon when those men followed her, when she was walking home alone.

The voice acting felt a bit ... off, maybe it'll improve.

This could be a very interesting story though.
Aug 6, 2015 11:02 PM

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Just came here to say that this is probably one of the best first episodes of any series I've ever watched.
Aug 15, 2015 5:10 AM

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I feel huge amount of drama incoming.
Very interesting start.
Dub = fake crap. Always.
Oct 4, 2015 10:23 AM
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Interesting!
Feb 21, 2016 11:25 AM

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Loved the start I must say, quite loving the romance and dramatic parts already from the get go! The pacing is also pretty decent so I sure am looking forward to see what this anime has to offer us!
May 19, 2016 7:17 AM

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Start lying close to the schemes of an anime series belonging to the romantic genre, everything goes like clockwork until the end, when everything seems to tip, giving a different atmosphere to the narrative. Comedy simple but nice, the drawing and scenarios are the only obstacle a little tough this anime series, but when one begins to love the characters and developed a passion for history, just listed defects disappear. Excellent soundtrack, ending catchy.
Jul 6, 2016 9:22 PM

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From 2002 anime, pretty sure the art is impressive. I like Chise already and she is one of want to be her lover list. Character design for Shuuji is well done too.

At first I thought they were going to break up on 1st episode? But their relationship became sweet and it is a nice opportunity for kiss as well.

Awww, she became weapon at the end. Stay at her side, Shuuji!

4.2/5
Jul 9, 2017 3:51 PM

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Well just from the first ep I can tell this series is definitely not what I had expected it to be! It seems even better.
I remember everybody raving about this years ago, so I'm really excited to be starting it!
This was a powerful beginning, hopefully the plot doesn't fall through! I can already tell it isn't going to be a happy go lucky anime.
May 17, 2019 5:58 PM

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Ah, this seems right up my alley. The beginning was very light hearted, I enjoyed the character interactions and comedy bits a lot, but you could also tell there was sense of dread in the air. I'm really interested to see how this will play out.

Regarding the art, it's simple and I can see why someone would think of it as aesthetically unpleasing, but imo it adds some charm. I like the color palette too, warm, but not too bright, enhancing the great atmosphere. And Chise is a cutie.

All in all, promising start.

One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron


Mar 10, 2020 11:13 AM

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FMmatron said:
Ah, this seems right up my alley. The beginning was very light hearted, I enjoyed the character interactions and comedy bits a lot, but you could also tell there was sense of dread in the air. I'm really interested to see how this will play out.

Regarding the art, it's simple and I can see why someone would think of it as aesthetically unpleasing, but imo it adds some charm. I like the color palette too, warm, but not too bright, enhancing the great atmosphere. And Chise is a cutie.

All in all, promising start.
Irs a great change from all these fully saturated shows of these last years, and the story is also great thanks for the recommendation.
Mar 10, 2020 11:29 AM

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Raizel said:
FMmatron said:
Ah, this seems right up my alley. The beginning was very light hearted, I enjoyed the character interactions and comedy bits a lot, but you could also tell there was sense of dread in the air. I'm really interested to see how this will play out.

Regarding the art, it's simple and I can see why someone would think of it as aesthetically unpleasing, but imo it adds some charm. I like the color palette too, warm, but not too bright, enhancing the great atmosphere. And Chise is a cutie.

All in all, promising start.
Irs a great change from all these fully saturated shows of these last years, and the story is also great thanks for the recommendation.


You're welcome and you're in for quite the ride.

One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron


Mar 14, 2020 11:13 PM
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This is my first time watching, so regardless how good this anime ended up (saw that score), I still have to applaud the first episode.

Shuuji, our male protagnist is hesitating about getting a girlfriend and make her happy, he came straight to the point that he is tired and wanting to end the relationship. Unlike some other boys in anime or in real life use tiredness as excuse to date other girls while still having a relationship, Shuuji is more likable and I appreciate that.

Chise, on the other hand does not like Shuuji as much as she portrays and is trying hard to maintain the relationship. When Shuuji ask for a breakup, Chise burst into tears and admit that she isn't actually wanting a boyfriend.

At this point, Shuuji notice his feelings for Chise. Both of them are just too young to understand b/g relationship but they came to be truthful to each other. And then, they decide to start afresh.

At the end of the episode, Shuuji found out that Chise has turn out to be different from normal human, and unlike most protagonist who scream and question why, Shuuji feels her sadness and walk over to give her a hug.

I really like episode, its refreshing.
Jul 17, 2022 6:09 PM
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never really know what to expect from some of these older anime but this was decent

the intro makes it pretty obvious that chise either dies or is no longer able to be with him. and it looks like most the world has died off? is he the last survivor? what is the war about? who is it between? and what happens to chise? just some questions i'm expecting to have answered as i continue watching

probably a 6+/10 first episode
Oct 9, 2022 1:32 PM

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Not bad! It started pretty strong.


Decide once every certain number of years which members of the ruling class will oppress and crush the people in parliament: this is the true essence of bourgeois parliamentarism, not only in the constitutional parliamentary monarchies but in the most democratic republics
- The State and Revolution (September 1917), Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov "Lenin".
Jun 16, 2023 12:50 PM

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Main character has a cyborg girlfriend now. Pretty sweet deal, if you ask me.

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