| I have a feeling that the show is very underrated, judging by the number of people who currently watching the show. And as a romance lover, I can see that its score in MAL can be consired "low" even with so much potential, good directing, likable characters and so on. If WA2 keeps heading in the right direction. Or at least what it has been doing from the first episode till now, no doubt that WA2 will have its place in my most favorite romance shows like True Tears, Toradora, Spice and Wolf, Amagami, or even Ef and Clannad(although i have to admit they are in different league). So any thoughts, guys? |
| Underwatched, maybe. 7.8 is the score I'd give it as well, though that's on my own metric and not the one seemingly used on MAL, where 7 = Average. |
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| We'll see if it's underrated or no when the last episode airs. Right now W.A.2 is underwatched if anything. My score so far is 8/10. |
| I think it's about where I'd expect it to be for something of a sleeper hit. Personally I can't comment much on it's relation to other romance series and MAL's scale is way off of mine anyway, but Romance is among my least preferred genres of anime and I've found this show pretty great so far. Decently written characters make such a huge difference. |
| In comparison to other higher series rated higher than it, it's underrated. I won't score it on MAL until it's finished but right now I'd say it deserves to be in the low 8s. I am a little biased though as romance is right up there as one of my favourite genres. I haven't watched it, but judging off ratings and reviews of White Album 1 that anime seemed mediocre at best, may have resulted in people becoming more reserved when it comes to rating WA2 high. |
| They might not know that WA2 is not related with the first season at all. Perhaps the same title causes some sort of misunderstanding, they check the first season, it has a low score and people rant about a lot, even in those reviews, so they might afraid to pick up WA2 this season. Judging from things so far, I enjoyed every episode, this has the potential to be top tier romance. I haven't seen any romance shows which made me really want to feel for the character for several seasons. It felt like I'm happy when Touma and Haruki have a proper conversation, meanwhile there was some sort of bitter taste when I saw Setsuna's jealousy and bit her lip at the end, let's just hope that she won't regret suffering cause she has fallen very hard for the main char -> feels like that categorize romance tiers in my list. The bad one is just meh, okay, no feelings at all. |
Takana_no_Hana said: They might not know that WA2 is not related with the first season at all. Perhaps the same title causes some sort of misunderstanding, they check the first season, it has a low score and people rant about a lot, even in those reviews, so they might afraid to pick up WA2 this season. Definitely agree, and I was one of the people. I afraid to watch this before because of WA rating, but after watching episode 1, especially the last moment (when Setsuna start singing and Haruki tries to find who sings the song), that's the moment I'm instantly love with this anime. Currently 9/10 for me. |
ExOsc2 said: I'm almost afraid of the heartbreak and pain to come...at the same time though, I can't wait to experience what WA2 has in store. WAT THERE'S GOING TO BE HEARTBREAK AND PAIN ;___; |
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| It's based on a top 10 rated visual novel so anything's possible |
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HaXXspetten said: It's based on a top 10 rated visual novel so anything's possible In erogamescape it's rated number 1. <3 |
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| It is underrated but wait till it finishes airing. I suspect it will go over 8 maybe even before that. HaXXspetten said: This adaptation won't actually reach the parts that made it so high rated, though.It's based on a top 10 rated visual novel so anything's possible |
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| I don't know, it seems kinda boring. I don't see myself giving this anything above an 8 at this point. The music isn't that great either. |
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| Underwatched, because of the whole "I have to explain to people that WA2 happens 10 years after WA1, and doesn't have anything to do with it except a recurring theme and music."... |
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| Probably 'cos everyone doesn't want to bother watching WA 1. I almost skipped this series myself until (thankfully) I did some research and found that this has nothing to do with WA 1 except for some small references. In any case I think most people watching this would give this show between 7-8 at most. Some would probably bump it up 1 point depending on the ending. I'm currently rating this 8 but it has a good chance to go to 9 if things keep progressing like this. |
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| Under-watched like a lot of romance dramas. Can't really say underrated until it finishes. Although, I think it is well executed with even with all of the cliches. |
| You know White Album 1? it was utter shit and most people tend to avoid '2s' of such series most have no clue that its got nothing to do with it,they should've given it a different title ;c (even i almost skipped it) |
| Can't be sure about underrated until all the episodes have aired, but like people have said, it's definitely underwatched most likely because it looks like a sequel to White Album. I nearly skipped both this and Yozakura Quartet: Hana no Uta for exactly that reason. |
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| It definitely has to do with the first white album, which was horrible that had a lot of things go wrong for it. As like others have posted in this thread, people usually rate a series that looks like a sequel to the original or first series. Now whether it's underrated in another question that is best left when the anime series is done. To others that look past that, or romance genre lovers would really get a treat with this series so far. |
| I think a lot of people might be assuming that it's a direct sequel and they need to have seen the first White Album to enjoy it. |
ftghb said: criminally underrated. I think the first white album left a bad taste in everyone's mouth. This one is more innocent, the mc is less of a 6 timing douchebag, yet it still retains that subtle charm in the delivery that the first white album had. Unlike the case with a lot of other romance animes, the writers don't beat you over the head with redundant dialogue, everything is pretty much to the point. lol is sort of resemblance of certain main character in school days. Makoto.... |
| Well, no one can tell before the season ends, and we'll have to see how the drama unfolds, but based on its performance thus far, it really doesn't deserve any rating below 8. The characterization is superb. The romance is well orchestrated. The scenario feels quite realistic. And there's no sappy drama. This has basically hit every major goal of a romance series. I think what's turning people off is mostly the anticipation of bad things to come...not to mention most people might not have even attempted to pick this up given its title. A lot of people tend to assume WA2 is a sequel to WA1, and WA1 doesn't have the best reputation. |
| As a visual novel reader it's a good adaption so far. But I think the characters sometimes act in fairly unrealistic ways, and sometimes they will act dumb for the sake of drama fodder. It's no NANA but it's certainly much better than most romance anime. Also the main character gives me cancer at the point I've read up to. |
Thanos_ said: hyperknees91 said: As a visual novel reader it's a good adaption so far. But I think the characters sometimes act in fairly unrealistic ways, and sometimes they will act dumb for the sake of drama fodder. It's no NANA but it's certainly much better than most romance anime. Also the main character gives me cancer at the point I've read up to. I dont think WA2 is similar to NANA to be compared. Both have music and bands, yes, but the similarities stop there. NANA is a josei manga with much less focus on romance than WA2. And you read the entire Closing Chapter and CODA? Because then any resemblance to NANA completely disappears (and better too). I agree they are dumb, but not unrealistic. I know this personally. People can be pretty stupid when dealing with romance. I consider more realistic than the average anime, manga and visual novels. Not finished with closing chapter. Only mildly into it so my opinion is subject to change. I compare this to NANA and honey and clover because of the character depth and slice of life. Not due to the story similarities (plus the mature tone is similar). And yeah I guess your right about the realism. I mean I'm not complaining too much because at least the characters all have good reasons for their actions (except for Haruki, he's just a dumb***). But hey it's possible I'll like this more than NANA by the end. Depends on if the main character can redeem himself. |
hahailham1 said: thats the problem. it would be troublesome to tell everyone that this show is nothing related with WA. rather that underrated, this show is actually underwatched IMHO. But keep in mind that it will revolve on the same story theme which is a Love Triangle Drama, So expect Haruki to do something you will totally dislike and before judging him, try putting yourself into his perspective. |
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kaimax said: hahailham1 said: thats the problem. it would be troublesome to tell everyone that this show is nothing related with WA. rather that underrated, this show is actually underwatched IMHO. But keep in mind that it will revolve on the same story theme which is a Love Triangle Drama, So expect Haruki to do something you will totally dislike and before judging him, try putting yourself into his perspective. I'm pretty sure most people will be judgmental. As for me, I'm cool with it as long as his actions make sense in character. |
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kaimax said: hahailham1 said: thats the problem. it would be troublesome to tell everyone that this show is nothing related with WA. rather that underrated, this show is actually underwatched IMHO. But keep in mind that it will revolve on the same story theme which is a Love Triangle Drama, So expect Haruki to do something you will totally dislike and before judging him, try putting yourself into his perspective. |
| I was waiting for this since it was announced. I may be one of the few here when I say that I kinda liked White Album 1 and was kinda excited for this. But when the first episode came around I saw that the ratings were kinda low so far so I gave it a pass. But now, episode 7 going to episode 8 it's almost an 8 which was very far from the first episode which I think stuck around 7.5 or something so I guess it's packing up pace. |
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Score: 7.92 Ranked: #5562 Popularity: #1578 Members: 10,758 Favorites: 63 Nope, it seems pretty suitable. |
| i watched White album and white album season 2 before watching this one(white album 2) they are totally different, and white album 1, the Mc is totally douchebag, stupid,ect...(i rarely seen a Mc so bad at all) and the story about these girls who still love him, lol seriously...... white album 2 is a master piece if you compare it to the white album 1, its totally different story, you dont need at all to have seen the white album 1 |
| At this very moment, it's a 7.96 on MAL. That's a pretty decent score by MAL standards. If it is underrated, I'd say it's only slightly underrated. I'd say it should be ranked in the low 8s and who knows, maybe after these last two episodes, it might get there. |
Toucanbird said: At this very moment, it's a 7.96 on MAL. That's a pretty decent score by MAL standards. If it is underrated, I'd say it's only slightly underrated. I'd say it should be ranked in the low 8s and who knows, maybe after these last two episodes, it might get there. With the majority playing the "blame game" and playing "who do you ship"... I doubt that. |
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| one of my best romance aswell atm of all time, i just think this show is underwatched as well, because of WA1 that was total crap and have absolutely no ties with WA2 except music and theme.... |
| Personally I would say IC is the 8.5-9 range, CC - 7.5-8 range and Coda in the 7 range. But quite honestly I wouldn't be concerned about ratings. They mean nothing other than how popular it is really. It's all subjective anyway so hey if you enjoy it like a 9, isn't that good enough? |
| Definitely underrated. Episode 12 was one of the best scenes in a anime i have ever seen. |
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| 7.98 currently, quite a decent rating on MAL, but I still think it's underrated. It has everything you can ask for from a romance anime, great art and music, likable characters, well-executed drama. I'm only at episode 8, but I already give it a 9 ( and I'm not a romance fan ) |
| I'm didn't watch this anime, but how does this compare to Golden Time ? I'm not a big fan of romance animes, but Golden Time is one of the few that I liked. |
| Well way worse romance series are rated above it, so it's underrated in that sense. |
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| This anime is honestly really good. I have no idea why its overall score is sub-8; MyAnimeList is crazy. |
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thepath said: I'm didn't watch this anime, but how does this compare to Golden Time ? I'm not a big fan of romance animes, but Golden Time is one of the few that I liked. Golden time isn't good as WA2, trust me. |
| At least the two visual novels of WA2 is god-tier level. xDDD I also think WA2 has become one of my most favorite romance animes ever. Nevermind just better than Golden Time, I think it's best romance of the year... Still, I want to see how far better it is in the second part of this story that won't be in the first season. I'm pretty excited about this. XD |
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