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Jan 13, 2018 1:51 AM
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oh look its edgefest the anime...
well let's see where this leads
Jan 13, 2018 2:04 AM
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Love this one, im gonna watch this series...
Jan 13, 2018 2:42 AM

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ahneeme said:
Ununpentium said:
Nobody's talked about the fact that almost every character in this episode was voiced by a very big, successful seiyuu. It's one of the best casts for an anime I've seen in a while and I just wanted to point that out.

It reminds me of Konbini Kareshi where the show was and looked like garbage but the casting was big.
Suzumura Kenichi, Kugimiya Rie, Horie Yui, Kamiya Hiroshi, Sawashiro Miyuki, Sakurai Takahiro and so many more.
Oh wow I don't think I even realized it had such a gold cast. I dropped it after 5 minutes because I couldn't stand the dialogue in one ear and the music and sound effects in the other. And it was boring garbage.


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Jan 13, 2018 3:02 AM

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I don't know if it will be good in the long run, but it was definitively fun.

I love the ost and the mood of it makes me feel somewhat nostalgic. It reminds me of an old show I really loved as a child, Get Backers. If it's anything like that at least I'm sure I will enjoy it if nothing else.

And I love the cross-dressing hit-man. He sure leaves and strong impression.
Jan 13, 2018 3:56 AM

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Haven't really watched that many anime thriller/mysteries. Don't know how good this is going to be, but if it's a door into watching the other amazing ones then I'm all for it
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Jan 13, 2018 4:51 AM

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type_XE said:
rodolfoemiliano said:
Very confusing and fast. It seems like episode 6 or 7 and not 1. They don't presented the cast and story very well.
It’s a lot like Baccano and Durarara, its a style not many shows adopt.

Edit: I looked at your list and yeah you haven’t experienced these type, I do recommend sticking through it. Its fast but eventually everything aspects collide together and turns out marvellously.


I know what you're talking about. It can be a type of script, of storytelling. I've seen similar anime such as Mousou Dairinin and Boogiepop Phantom. These animes have managed to interweave their stories. The question is if this show will do it well too. I felt a bitter taste of Occultic;Nine in it. Hopefully it will not be the same.
Jan 13, 2018 5:41 AM

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I was a bit confused because there's a lot of different groups about who's who?
and there's the part where Saitou seems like a normie which would be eventually be involved in this Hakata city!
Anywayz, looks like Banba & Shemale (lolz) will be teaming-up!
The OP by Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets was rockingly badass!
4/5.


Jan 13, 2018 5:54 AM

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Wow, I didn't expect it to be this good. It has that DRRR feel about it, but better. My unexpected AOTS so far.
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Jan 13, 2018 6:02 AM

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It's suprisingly good. I didn't expect this tho, lol, maybe because I didn't have any expectations of it. Gives some DRRR and Baccano vibes. I think I will stick to this series to see how it'll unravel itself. I hope, I won't be disappointed.
Jan 13, 2018 6:02 AM
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rodolfoemiliano said:
type_XE said:
It’s a lot like Baccano and Durarara, its a style not many shows adopt.

Edit: I looked at your list and yeah you haven’t experienced these type, I do recommend sticking through it. Its fast but eventually everything aspects collide together and turns out marvellously.


I know what you're talking about. It can be a type of script, of storytelling. I've seen similar anime such as Mousou Dairinin and Boogiepop Phantom. These animes have managed to interweave their stories. The question is if this show will do it well too. I felt a bitter taste of Occultic;Nine in it. Hopefully it will not be the same.


I see you ! Agreed, Occultic;Nine was average in the end.
Jan 13, 2018 6:29 AM

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The trap caught me just a lil' off-guard o-o

I think the show has potential, as it has already shown it is willing to go dark and brutal, this could either make the show amazing, or cold later bring on pointless brutal scenes that make it drag on unnecessarily. Here's hoping for the former
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Jan 13, 2018 8:05 AM

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Ling Xianming cross-dressing is very interesting. But then, who is the killer of murderers? Banba Zenji? Why make a little girl be a killer? That's so boring that I'm willing to drop the series.
Jan 13, 2018 8:24 AM

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So many things happened in one episode, I can hardly catch up jesus. This reminds me of Durarara. Holy shit. Calm down, show. Hahaha. But still it was a great first episode. And I have a feeling that this show will be good or great.

Having a feeling that Banba is the infamous Hitmen Hitman.

Hihi. Kaji-kyun voicing a trap--I mean a crossdresser. Pffft. Kawaii.

4/5. <3

P.S. Kaji-kyun and OnoD in one anime, and Kamiyan's missing. Hahaha. It'll be great if Kamiyan is also here, then we can have our fave trio again. Hihi.

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Jan 13, 2018 9:23 AM

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An enjoyable mixture of Durarara, Steins;Gate and 91 Days. Looking forward to the next episodes


Jan 13, 2018 11:06 AM

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Durarara vibes + dat casting... I'm going to enjoy this a lot!
Jan 13, 2018 11:37 AM

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A cross-dresser as one of the main characters? Hell yeah!
Jan 13, 2018 11:53 AM
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Oh shit this is just too gay for me.
Jan 13, 2018 12:12 PM

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I'm getting Durarara vibes from this anyway it could be decent
Jan 13, 2018 1:23 PM

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Good episode.

But I wish if the trap had more feminine voice
Jan 13, 2018 5:26 PM

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The synopsis of this makes me think that this will be pretty good
Jan 13, 2018 7:20 PM
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I was hoping for a show about ramen, but instead I got this edgy crap.
Jan 13, 2018 8:02 PM
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This was... extremely confusing, what with the various random characters, organizations, etc... hope it doesn't introduce things so quickly in the future
Jan 13, 2018 10:11 PM

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Interesting start.

This reminds me of Durarara. And yeah that cross dressing.
Jan 13, 2018 11:34 PM

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I was thinking it was another ramen anime me too aha. How wrong.
Jan 14, 2018 6:22 AM

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hitman and mystery plot this seemed a lot interesting... let's see how it goes
Jan 14, 2018 8:40 AM

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That was fucking awesome. I came in thinking this would be like Durarara and the action started up really quick. Kinda hard to keep track of all the characters so far but this seems to be one of the better shows so far.
Jan 14, 2018 8:47 AM

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ahneeme said:
Ununpentium said:
Nobody's talked about the fact that almost every character in this episode was voiced by a very big, successful seiyuu. It's one of the best casts for an anime I've seen in a while and I just wanted to point that out.

It reminds me of Konbini Kareshi where the show was and looked like garbage but the casting was big.
Suzumura Kenichi, Kugimiya Rie, Horie Yui, Kamiya Hiroshi, Sawashiro Miyuki, Sakurai Takahiro and so many more.


Most of them are supporting characters tho, only Rie Kugimiya is the big one of the four main characters
Jan 14, 2018 1:57 PM

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Damn I think I've found best girl of this season
Jan 14, 2018 1:59 PM

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Well... This looks like it'll be a fun ride. I'm on board. Plenty of blood, killing, tricks, and all sorts of other naughty things. Plus it has kind of a Durarara feel to it so that's nice.
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Jan 14, 2018 2:47 PM

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I’m really interested in the story rn...! Omg

I hope nice guy assassin does get killed :( I want more from him:/
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Jan 14, 2018 6:40 PM
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Ugh there are no hot girls as a main character, and the only one that had potential was a trap. :| And people are praising the trap too. Anime fans are getting more and more degenerate. :|
Jan 15, 2018 3:25 AM
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why this anime is titled hakata tonkotsu ramen?
Jan 15, 2018 4:40 AM

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wow seriously, this deserves more watchers. DIDNT EXPECT THAT GUY THO LIKE WTF. thought hes some kawaii badass hitgirl or something but yeah expectations dont happen sdfmkhskdfh looking forward to this i want the next ep rn >_<

5/5

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Jan 15, 2018 5:01 PM

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This one looks rly good if you ask me. Definitely above expectations.
Jan 15, 2018 5:11 PM
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Many characters & factions already, much better than pv.
Has a Hamatora/drrr mixed feel.
Less ramen than I thought.
Russian sushi!! oh wait that's the client.
Jan 17, 2018 9:22 AM

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Honestly I think this was the best first episode I have seen so far. Yes, I did watch Violet Evergarden: I just honestly think that this had a way better first episode.
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Jan 17, 2018 5:35 PM

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After reading some comments I really was expecting this to be pretty bad, but I enjoyed it. I wanna see where this story is gonna go from now on.
Still wondering how those killers manage not to get caught in a city with so many murders if they all go to shops to buy knives, ropes, duck-tape and gloves. Isn't that a little bit too suspicious or just this new sweet killer-wannabe is that stupid? I don't think they intended to make me laugh with it but they managed.
Jan 17, 2018 9:08 PM

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I get yaoi vibes from the OP
Jan 18, 2018 2:49 AM

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Doflamingo45 said:
I get yaoi vibes from the OP

Same with me!!! Ling and banba
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Jan 18, 2018 9:22 PM

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What caught me off guard is how the subject of killing someone is conveyed so lightly. Coming into this show, I expected similarities to Durarara! and while there is a lot of similarity, I think the pacing was a little too random in this episode. I have mixed reactions on it after watching, the art is pretty generic and I had trouble recognizing if characters were introduced subsequently. The premise seems to be fun, and I think I can expect more mind-twisting from this show. The only thing I'm baffled right now is how in the world did that clumsy guy (forgot his name, was it even mentioned?!) get into the profession of assassination...
Jan 21, 2018 3:42 AM

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Really confusing, :l I like the premise though
Jan 21, 2018 3:01 PM

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I surprisingly liked it! Although the "3% os the population is a hitman" thing is really stupid lol but oh well, let's see where it goes it is still the first episode.

I just want to mention that the politician's son looks kinda like Logan Paul what it's kinda ironic and he even has the same idiotic mentality and all lol

I really hope that guy has a cross-dressing hobby and it is not effeminate in any way, that would be refreshing.

Jan 21, 2018 6:32 PM

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It's nice when they introduce the tranny/crossdresser at the very beginning. Let's me know to drop it before getting invested in the characters and story.

Dropped, 1/10.
Jan 21, 2018 6:34 PM

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damn it´s a trap.....Would be more fun as a badass girl.
Agreed 100%. We could use more female MCs that aren't total idiots. Instead we get a mentally disabled man. Great.
Jan 23, 2018 9:00 AM

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What a surprise, I though this would be some lame slice of life show...
Seems to be very interesting.
Jan 24, 2018 4:27 AM
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I hear Kaji Yuki, I have found my favorite character. Yes, I am that easy.
(And I'm actually glad the 'trap' is voiced by a male)

Also lol @ Red Rum. Instantly reminds me of The Shining.
Jan 26, 2018 9:42 AM

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Kind of boring. I can't believe Durarara seems more interesting than this. Conan is better than this.
Jan 29, 2018 3:19 AM

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I so hate the mayor and his son already, they must die soon, please...shitty people treating people like shit...
Feb 15, 2018 7:36 AM

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This was an okay episode. It seems interesting though.

Feb 16, 2018 5:44 AM
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Just watched the available episodes today. The first episode was fast-paced, it felt like you have to pause and reflect so many times to digest every bit of information presented. That is quite unsual for a first episode and a bit too much for viewers who are new to the series and have no background about it. But in the end it turned out quite well. I watched this series because it has a powerhouse cast of seiyuus. One of the best shows this season.
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