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Nov 11, 2008 4:42 AM
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No idea what the hell was going on but of course it'll be explained in future episodes. Looks interesting so far.
Nov 11, 2008 9:21 AM
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Wee!!

Im glad you like it.

I find this a phenominal series. And its at least making you wonder what happens next :)

I enjoy this episode because you are kinda feeling as Mai is feeling. Everything is being thrown at you and you don't know what is happening. You learn as she learns, and I think its very effective.

Nov 11, 2008 10:02 AM
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True True .

Also the plots are good but i dont want to spoil you here so i'll leave it only like this . So you should be expecting some good stuff + good animation , romance / drama and comedy also .
Nov 11, 2008 10:53 AM
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Yup, looks pretty good so far. I'm liking the blend of comedy/school life with darker action.
Feb 18, 2009 3:02 PM
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hmm hmm not particularly impressed by this first series, but looks interesting enough to continue.
Mar 18, 2009 6:18 AM
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Didn't know what to expect from this series but quite like it so far.
Jun 16, 2009 6:12 AM
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God, I hate being so late to shows. But, this was a very well done first episode. Action packed and, just like Mai, I have no idea what is going on.

Cool fight scenes.
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Jul 23, 2009 4:06 PM
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This is promising... it's been a while since I've seen such an interesting anime. ☆☆☆☆☆ for me so far and a big 10 rating!
Nov 22, 2009 7:51 PM
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meneope said:
This is promising... it's been a while since I've seen such an interesting anime. ☆☆☆☆☆ for me so far and a big 10 rating!


Agreed, this first episode was REALLY good. Can only hope the rest is like this.
Dec 16, 2009 8:11 PM

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Really interesting episode they jumped straight into it seems I'm going to like this series :3
Feb 8, 2010 7:57 AM

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Seeing this came out in BD..though of taking a quick look. It was amazing! From the beginning's action to some ecchi situation like Yuuichi with Mai to Kuga with her Duran in action here=>
it was incredible! That red star.....something to do with Mars? Something else? A legend? Fuka academy sure looks mysterious and that sword looks crazy...is it alive on its own? O_O What in the world? Sure would like to have a girl that loves me and is a Hime that protects me......already like Shiho here=>
I like of course Kuga Natsuki=>
and of course Mai Tokiha is incredible especially the body=>
but also here when her powers awaken partially to protect Mikoto=>
Overall gets to the point of a incredible serie this will be with hopefully lots of drama!

In spoiler my anime list for now.
Mar 25, 2010 7:39 AM

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I expected not to like it or be impressed, but I found it really interesting. I just hope the sexual things are handled realistically or tastefully, or at least aren't too in my face.
Sep 7, 2010 8:18 AM

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O yeah this will be great loves the mai otome
Sep 17, 2010 12:08 PM

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Nice action, I'm curious how this anime will continue.
Jun 23, 2011 2:13 PM

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Nov 2010
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good first episode, hmmm ...
Apr 25, 2013 9:03 PM

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lol for the first half of the thing that jumped i was like "Its a pony!"
second half was like "its a panther!"
does that mean its a ponther?
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Feb 24, 2014 6:31 PM
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Like I said in my tag, I was looking for something exciting to wake up, and this delivered in spades.

Looking forward to more.
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May 23, 2015 4:22 AM
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Funny show, at least in the first episode. The silly humor reminds me of Card Captor Sakura, for some reason. And I like Mai a lot, seems like she is a great lead. The action scenes are great too. That said, this show looks really bad. Like... damn.
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I just hope the sexual things are handled realistically or tastefully, or at least aren't too in my face.
Same.
May 29, 2016 6:50 PM

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This'll be my first time rewatching. I'm super pumped! This is my favorite series! :D Haha Mai sure freaked out a lot that episode (understandably so)
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Jun 8, 2016 4:17 AM
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I first had contacted with May Hime when I got around to hear all of Yuki Kajura's OST, back in 2014, and ever since then I have enjoyed some of May Hime tracks, and I finally got around to see it, and what a great first episode it was.
I got the 720p version, but for an anime of 2004, I have to say I m pleasantly surprised with the animation, and everything got my attention and I want to go an see more right way. Good stuff.
Jul 5, 2016 1:35 PM

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I liked the later episodes when they finally arrived at the school and introduced more characters. This episode set up the whole story for the series though.
Jul 13, 2017 1:13 PM

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@VanishingKira Even if this ends up as a waste of your time in term of entertainment, you'll still have watched a piece of recent history (it was the "SAO" of its period).
Also, if you think to drop it, remember that there are two distinct parts in the series, the first being merely a preparation.

Have a nice watch.
Aug 3, 2017 10:02 PM
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Exellent first episode and fanservice was gold. Nice MC (and her brother kinda cute). Overall I think this has great potential uphead!
Aug 26, 2018 2:45 AM

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A good first episode! It was sexy, funny and most of all: exciting! I like how the series looks and hope the animation quality won't drop in the action sequences. The story (if you can call it that) seems like kinda dumb action schlock stuff without much substance, but as long as the rest is good, I don't mind. I wouldn't say I am hooked, but I'll give it a few more episodes.
Apr 17, 2022 8:47 PM

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2000's HYPEEEEEEE BABYYY
Jul 19, 2022 1:27 AM

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Good first episode, probably won't be as well-animated as these fight scenes on a consistent level, but we'll see.
Sep 13, 2022 12:52 AM

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funny face factory
Nov 25, 2022 9:02 AM

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Damn this is a really nice episode.

The OP and ED are bangers.

As a medical professional, I can vouch that it was the proper way to do CPR.

Damn you dont see shots like these in todays anime


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Nov 28, 2023 9:25 PM
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Definitely one of the most anime starts to a show I've seen in a fat minute.

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