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| WTF!=( They scrapped so much in the anime! I'm just gutted. So many fabulous jokes and scenes were just thrown away(the humor-part in anime is seriously lagging in the 1st ep). I can't believe they didn't include the first meeting between Tatsuo and Yuri("i'm a future-oriented person") or a scene in the car when Tatsuo actually remembered her("why did you have to remember THAT"). It was really nice and funny. I just don't get the animators/director. What possibly could be easier? Just follow the manga... Also the animation is average at best, but that's kinda expected. Although they could have done a better Yuri design. Overall the series is ok, but could have been so much better really. |
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| Hmmm they've watched Portsmouth v. East Ham and East Ham is the lower-league club lol T'was based on West Ham, but became a team on some other town. I'll be watching this since it's football, but I'm an Arsenal fan, we're the giants lol |
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| I can definitely see this one having a great story, it sure has me hooked anyways. Too bad this episode was so poorly executed though...it could have been made so much better. To go along with that, minus points for the noticeably bad background music throughout. |
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| anime already got me hooked, sport animes are awesome, intense action. Eyeshield 21 and Hajime no Ippo were epic winners. Lets see how this legend soccer anime get out. ill minus some points for the graphics on female eyes. They seem corny |
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| the only thing I don't like about this show is the way they draw some of the characters ( the woman and the coach's brother). but other than that I have no complaints. it's pretty good imo. I always like characters that have special strategy or unusual way to win over things. from my perspective (who had not read the manga), this show has a potential I may or may not continue watching it if they can keep this up. |
| Okay, just started watching the episode. The opening was killerrrrr. What the hell? This English-accented man is the shittiest excuse for a voice actor. He's so monotone. Alright, I'm sucked in. I just finished the episode. I dig the animation and art style sooooo much. Tatsumi is a total badass (there's always gotta be one badass character). I'm really looking forward to see how this show will turn out. I have a feeling Tatsumi is going to play some kickass mind games (very reminiscent of One Outs). We'll see. Great episode though! :D Oh and the ending was sick, as well. I gotta check out this band. |
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| Awesome! I was a bit dissapointed by the animation but it's clear that the producers made their research. FA Cup, some English Clubs similarities, the brittish english accent it's decently spoken; good production job. The soundtrack it's appropiate and very pleasant. It's been a while since I watched a sport-football anime and by that, I don't even mean a decent one. Hope that the strategies are intelligent enough (One Outs) and that the anime doesn't dissapoint at the end. EXTRA: Jacut said: I'm dissapointed at Man U's elimination as well. And, I too, feel that the opposite team (Bayern München) didn't deserve the win. Well put all fault on Rafael lol. Anyway Barsa or Inter will win the Champions League. Whoever denies this must be blind or it's simply stupid.By the way, as we're talking football, I'm feeling a bit down tonight since my team Bordeaux just won the second leg of the Champion's League quarter finals but lost on aggregate to an extremely lucky Lyon team that didn't really deserve to qualify (thanks mainly to an incredible goalkeeper - thankfully he's also France's goalkeeper - and a huge mistake by the referee in the first leg). And that's quite sad. But well, our friends from Lyon will have a shot at defeating the Bayern in semi-finals so I wish them good luck :) entropy13 said: After losing 4-1 (and the Arsenal's only goal was totally invalid due to a foul commited previously) to the greatest team in the world, Barcelona, you can be London giants. Actually Chelsea's on top at the moment so you'd be giants of... nowhere? Of your mind? lolbut I'm an Arsenal fan, we're the giants lol |
vault2049Apr 7, 2010 9:13 PM
| I thought this show was about manly men and football, not that sissy footsie tootsie soccer stuff. Dropped. |
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| I was pleasantly surprised by this episode. I'm not a big fan of sports anime, but this one caught my attention. The premise is interesting and I already want to know more about the characters. Looking forward to the rest! |
| This was actually really good. I was interested since Sports Animes always seem to be at least good and I haven't seen a soccer Anime before. I quite like the idea of this. The main character being a manager is interesting instead of him being the best player in the team. I don't like he character designs much and the animation seems like a mix of good and bad but the content seems like it will be quite enjoyable. |
| Wow, I'm so surprised this anime uses some real life English team names, and even mention the FA Cup and the Premiership. And the main character is the manager of the team, instead of a player... Awesome, I'm totally hooked! :D |
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| lol man all i can say is "WOW"... such an interesting anime... i was seriously on the edge of my seat wanting to watch the second epi right as epi 1 ended. ^_^ |
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| I am not a big fan of sports anime, but they are not bad most of the time. This episode wasn't either. Good to see some mature characters for a change. Moreover since it's football I actually know the rules. Might stick with it since I like the underdog setting and that badass main guy. A little pearl between all those ecchi/harem/moe shows. |
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| They left some stuff out from the manga, but still a good episode. Tatsumi does remind me of The Special One. On that note, FORZA INTER!!!!! any other inter fans on here? |
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entropy13 said: I'll be watching this since it's football, but I'm an Arsenal fan, we're the giants lol Too bad my squad, Barça, knocked them out. This seems interesting, being my first sports anime. Looking forward to the match in the next ep. Only hoping that this doesn't become very predictable. New coach goes to bad team, has tough time getting team on track, coach turns team around, team wins league title, end of anime. |
| well maybe this will be the eyeshield 21 of soccer |
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| Like this show :) |
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| Man, there are too many good shows this season, I can't decide what to watch. This was fun, I love how they brought the "Fanatic" aspect of the game into the show already. Because, if you're gonna do a show about Soccer(Sorry, I know a lot of you just died inside, I'm American), you've got keep a lot of focus on the Fandom!!! The main character is awesome, kind of reminds of Onizuka or something. I'm not a huge fan of the art, but it was already starting to grow on me by the end of the episode. The character designs overall are lacking but the main character is awesome, and the chick he keeps telling to make him food looks like Ippo's mom XP Not 100% sure, but I think I'll be watching this one, can't ever pass up a Seinen sports anime!! Urahara Out!! |
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| It was okay, but we have yet to see what the show is actually about; the actual football. At least the background information was okay, sort of uneventful when you watch so many dramas that a mostly happy history is weird and boring. |
| Not bad for 1st episode imo. Although i didn't like the art. Glad we have anime about soccer, and this one show us about the managerial aspect. But i hope they make the match looks interesting like show us the player technique, movement, etc (realictically off course). Also, i like their uniform because their uniform is just like Milan XD. Although their shirt badge resembles MU a little. |
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| This... is.. awesome. :D Tomokazu Seki just went from ending Nodame to doing the voice of another awesome character! :) The action is great and playing the kids?! The next episode should be interesting. --- Randy |
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| Ah, first time I've seen a show of this type. |
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havsie said: Don't really understand why you dropped immediately... I know the animation is horrid and the chicks look like jello but... that ain't a good reason to drop this awesome looking Anime!I thought this show was about manly men and football, not that sissy footsie tootsie soccer stuff. Dropped. I know the graphics look horrible, but man, the story will be awesome for sure... so far only 19 chappies of around 100 available of the manga are scanlated... so far the story is pretty interesting... I do agree they are taking it too fast but I dunno what else could happen here, so I expect a bit of speed for the anime since it will be 26 episodes long... there are details that have been ignored, but they're not that useful for the manga so far... later on they'll be, meanwhile I love the idea of the producers to focus first of all on the Club and Tatsumi... Tatsumi is the soul of the Anime/Manga so it's logical they give it that attention... which is good since he's awesome... and he's a great coach too... He really is like the perfect mix between Jose Mourinho and Hiruma Yoruichi XD Can you imagine a 5th level Team to hold on against a 1st Level team and almost win?! Man that guy is really something ... okay Portsmouth isn't exactly the stronger team but hey it's a Premiership Team.... So far what this episode covered of the manga is enough to keep me hooked... but I can't ignore that there might be a second season... well whatever it is, I'll keep on watching this till it ends :D Signs, Green |
rebwatersApr 13, 2010 9:11 PM
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| It's been a while since i seen a sports series I'll give it a shot. The OP and End are good and the background story that showed so far is good the animation is ok.. |
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| It was pretty decent first episode. I was hesitant whether to start it or not, and I don't really like soccer either, but then I'm glad I did watch it...I'll keep this up for sure :D |
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| Couldn't think of any animes too watch, so I decided to give Giant Killing a try, and omfg! This show pumps me up! |
| just wen i was dying for a football anime , i find this...im soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo happpyyy..... |
| so far looks good to me. |
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| nice. hope i'll like it |
| Holy crap! I haven't been this optimistic about an anime series in a while, especially of of a series that is rated below an 8. He made quite an impression on me. I love how he came out late while eating a sandwich and made an incredibly bold decision. I am looking forward to seeing the growth of this team, Tsubaki especially. |
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FOEbulous-max said: As a casual football (that's soccer for any Americans here) fan who has played some Football Manager I play :D I thought the same thing: "this seems an footbal manager anime" |
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| Pretty good first episode. They even actually used an English VA to voice an English character. I already like this show. |
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| that guy at the beginning talking to the two japanese spectators he kinda looks and sounds like Arsene Wenger (manager of Arsenal) |
kmfcmOct 7, 2012 7:17 PM
| This anime already makes me want to play Football Manager again and lead some Conference team to the Premiership. |
| Too much talk, not enough playing. Has potential though. Interesting premise. 3/5 Hope the next episode is better. |
| pretty good. I rather liked it. Did feel it was a bit fast but thats ok it got straight to the point. If we missed some important details maybe they will elaborate on them later...who knows. but for now, I like it. This is my first soccer anime, so I'm kind of excited! :) onto the next episode! |
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| Looks like a promising series that seems to be taking a different and refreshing approach to sports anime. Tatsumi is growing on me quickly, he's pretty cool. I think he did those sprints to determine who could consistently run the fastest times. It means he'll have a team with more speed + endurance. Looking forward to the practice match, that grin at the end was great. |
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| It was a bit slow but interesting start. I'm surprised that the main character is the coach, instead of an overpowered player. |
| Having watched Ginga e Kickoff and Area no Kishi, I expect this show to be just as good if not better than those two. That Tatsumi is a boss. |
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| ok, i'm already hooked, as a soccer fan myself :D 5/5 |
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| I think I'm going to like this more than Days. Not your usual high school sports anime. |
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| usually i don't mind art like this if the story is good, and that sure was delivered in this ep. i really wondering if i would be able to like a soccer sport after couple of other sport anime, but it seems to me good for now. the first ep set good setting for the series and the pace was well. |
| decided to watch this off a whim but wow that was a great first episode. the BGM was especially great, the op gives a scottish vibe. love the realism so far. as an actual football fan, i have high hopes now. |
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