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| Sure are a lot of swords. Well, seems all right so far, but nothing spectacular. Very amusing, I find. But it seems like they're going to focus on Liberta and Nova? Ehhh. Nevertheless, I shall root for Luca. Hoping for the common route true end though. ( Which would work really well, and the whole common route is good. ) But man, clunkiest info dump ever. "Here, let me explain the powers to everyone even though we should already know." Oh yeah, those seiyuus. |
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Nasty001 said: I wonder if the bambina (female lead) is wearing a skirt or shorts? Btw, Bambina is actually an Italian pun referring to a cute girl. Thanks I wondered what that meant. |
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| .....................their pronunciation, oh gods. I have nothing against this show, I really don't, but it was made for native Italian speakers to cringe at. 27CansOfTuna said: Nasty001 said: Btw, Bambina is actually an Italian pun referring to a cute girl. Thanks I wondered what that meant. That's the one that gets me cringing the most, he just can't get it right. Either way, it means little girl, but yeah, it's used by stereotypical flirts much like "baby" is used in English. Not sure if Debito is flirting or if he thinks that Felicità is still a brat. Maybe both. |
tsunashisJul 3, 2012 5:06 PM
xx_mirai said: LOL,.....................their pronunciation, oh gods. I have nothing against this show, I really don't, but it was made for native Italian speakers to cringe at. Just curious, what language are you using to watching it? raw Japanese, English subs, Italian subs, English dubs, Italian dubs? |
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Cratex said: xx_mirai said: LOL,.....................their pronunciation, oh gods. I have nothing against this show, I really don't, but it was made for native Italian speakers to cringe at. Just curious, what language are you using to watching it? raw Japanese, English subs, Italian subs, English dubs, Italian dubs? I watch all anime in Japanese with English subs, unless the Italian sub groups are way better. But I prefer English since I'm used to it. |
| Trash. :| I was really excited for another reverse harem, but I won't be wasting time on this one. |
| Very interesting . Seems nice till now and good thing it has action <3 Waiting forward for the next episode . |
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| Even though the beginning was quite action-filled, it didn't get me hooked. It was really dull and plain, and I didn't really like it. I don't know if I will give episode 2 a try. |
| Great opening & ending songs & a very good start.Seems like it will be a good series. |
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| I really like the op, the cast and that Italian feel to it. It make me want to go to Rome again~ Maybe the story is a bit cliche, but it's still enjoyable, so I'll keep watching! ;D |
| Was okay~ Didn't find the first episode that great but it does look promising to say the least. Will keep watching for now! |
| Badges here :) |
| Cheese to the death. Please a better reverse harem is needed.... |
bla bla bla The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.Niko-kun said: On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard? |
| Can't wait till the next episode! <3 |
| Woah the action packed opening was a dynamic way of introducing the characters and their relationships with each other. Supercool personalities and names to boot. Love the timeframe in which its set in and the fact that they're all one big family. Didn't expect it was going to be an internal feud to win the title of king. Nova gives me Persona 3 vibes with his power too. I thought it was a very interesting first episode. |
wakka9ca said: Keep praying, don't stop, never.Cheese to the death. Please a better reverse harem is needed.... |
 "A Legend is but a tale of a beautiful lie." |
| it's okay 3/5 |
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| This show seems to me like it has potential to be very good. It reminds me of Reborn and the tarot cards remind me of Persona, one of my favorite RPGs. I felt it had a pretty strong opening episode. |
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| I'm unimpressed. The dialogue sounded unnatural, the characters are easily to distinguish with their different gimmicks but rather onedimensional and the art style and direction dull. A completely average and forgettable action series at first sight, therefore not worth my attention seeing how much better titles there are this season. |
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| Started out decent, probably gonna end up being average. The pairing looks like a foregone conclusion... the rest of the cast seems to play to fujoshi fetishes ~_~ |
| Don't forget. Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. As long as you remember her, you are not alone. |
| This episode was... Lol, just... LOOOL!! First 4 minutes was sooooooooo random, I just was thinking - "WTF IS GOING ON?!" Fragmentary scenes which presented every character, senseless chase (they did not say exactly what they wanted), stupid fight and - after that - indescribable joy of the crowds. LOL!? I know, I know - it's based on otome game. But PLEASE! If they really want chase, they should make it with clear reason! NO for "action because there must be action". Stupid 4 minutes. Felicità annoys me a little. But I usually do not like the main characters in reversed harems, so NVM. Nice animation in the OP. I'm impressed because of these details. Good work. And song... is so-so... I even like it. In sum: ...I'll watch it. YES - just for FUN and stupidity and... for hot bishies, OF COURSE! |
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| This was good.. not the best... |
| This seems fairly interesting plot wise hopefully it won't turn sour and become aimless, I'm hoping for some character development but from an otome game adaption MEH. |
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clicheforfun said: I just prefer Liberta (Fukuyama jun bias here) over Nova. GuiltyKing said: Libertà all the way. Amazing character and on top of that Fukuyama Jun is lending him his voice. Can't possibly ask for more. :D |
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| Why Japanese choose the most boring routes (Nova and Libertà)... I love Luca and Debito's routes... ;-; |
| english isn't my native language... ;) |
| Such a splendid cast of voice actors. |
| This looks kinda interesting. I hated the power introduction, that was too forced. Aside form that, it's an interesting concept, it keeps shoujo cliche and it completely turns it around. Guys literaly fighting over the girl yet it's not completely about her. That's why I'm not really sure how I feel about this. It has perfect chance to be both a typical cliche shoujo and its exact opposite so only time will tell. Anyway, I like the charcters' design and I don't hate the female lead (that's VERY rare in shoujo for me) so it might be entertaining. I wish I could play the game, it looks like it would be much more fun that way. The only thing I fear about this so far (aside from turning into a stupid romance crap) is that it will end up either with the girl winning the tournament or her marrying Liberta. I mean, I may dislike stupid, annoying and childish characters but still those two endings are WAY too predictable and regardless of how well there're done, my rating will drop just for them. |
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| The story seems interesting but jeez reverse harem is as bad. I only wish the heroine is not useless like usual already her power is not that impressive. I am still hoping though |
| This actually seems pretty interesting as do the characters and the way this whole system works. Felicità can be very cute and I like what I saw in her personality. Plus having a specialty with kicking is ftw. Looks like outta all of the guys the one that I am gunna support is Libertà. Gotta say Luca and Pace seemed pretty cool too. |
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| Suddenly hearing Tsubasa Yonaga voice a non-comedic character feels a little awkward. Would have been better if he and Jun Fukuyama switched places in voicing....but guess it can't be helped. This is a reverse harem, but it's pretty interesting. J.C. Staff did a good job on those action scenes. Looking forward to the next ep. (cosplaying as a member of Arcana Famiglia seems interesting too...) /adds to cosplay plans |
| THIS IS MY FAVORITE OF THE SEASON! It's sooo good! I love the art, characters, plot, everything! It's so amazing. Can't wait to see episode 2 today. See my full review of this episode here: http://animeordie.blogspot.com/2012/07/episode-review-la-storia-della-arcana.html |
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| Not a bad start though I'm not really that impressed either. I'm wondering if all the rest of the 22 tarot Major Arcana will show up for the duels? |
| You see there's no need to wonder where your god is, Coz he's right here! ...and he's fresh out of mercy. |
| There's only one female main character here? But she's a cute tsundere eh.. :D looks an interesting series but I guess most of the viewers of this show might be girls.. haha Well I just hope there will be some other girls here so it will be more fun to watch.. |
| Looks pretty promising, I hope it delivers. |
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| It's interesting actually. Hopefully it doesn't get boring. I like Liberta the best right now. |
| Horrible exposition, bland OP and ED, some rather irritating delivery from the VAs...things aren't looking too good. I hope it improves, some of the characters were likable. 3/5. |
phoenixalia said: There's also animated porn and I definitely have the right to say plot sucks in pretty much every series labeled as hentai. Same with shoujo, I don't bash the genre, I bash the horribly written series with non existent plot and shallow characters. Not my fault that series for girls can usually be described as such. And by the way, kid's shows are also terrible ;]Antanaru said: Oh, I completely missed the 'shoujo' tag. Now I know why it sucks. Not like you can expect another Hatenkou Yuugi or Ghost Hunt. just cuz something's shoujo doesn't equal it will suck. -_- I dunno where you got that notion. or shoujo animes would have made stopped being made ages ago. shoujo is not meant for everyone nor is seinen....both have lovers and haters. but that still doesn't give you the right to bash the genre. |
Ii tenki desu ne... |
| This anime is for fat-ugly otakus, obviously not for me. I can imagine those otakus masturbating over Felicita Action Figure. |
| Hm... what i can say, i just noticed that is a shoujo anime when i first played the episode and i was like THE F***; well maybe this will be my first shoujo anime as a anime watcher( im saying this for not counting card captor sakura and the likes of childhood), papa's a true boss, he's right, why felicita joined just to complain later? I expect some good battles, and i liked jc staff anime besides some faults, so i think i'll still watch this; the only thing that i rally dislike that the nova's voice sounds like a ripoff of araragi's stlye voice, because i cant imagine him in this kind of anime, and man, sugita tomozaku, nakamura juichi, and tiffania's voice, is really temping, idk... Inuxboku ss looked like shoujo at first, but when i read it was shonen i watched it, and i ended really liking it; if all shoujo and shoujo like animes are all about the DEM CHARACTER'S LEGS(like Felicita and Ririchiyo)... then i'll like them in the future... |
| Nice episode, wtf bazooka at that point in time? This show is pretty gay though, but I'll watch it since it was pretty funny. ReZA171 said: This anime is for fat-ugly otakus, obviously not for me. I can imagine those otakus masturbating over Felicita Action Figure. Or for retarded people who watch just about anything like me. |
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| The character designs and the voice actors are gorgeous. ♥ And I love mafia-themed animes. Hooray! ALSO, DEBITO'S VOICE. HNGGG. |
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| I enjoyed this first episode. Clean character design hoping it gets better. |
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