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Apr 2, 2007 8:26 PM
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Finally it's here! I've been anxiously waiting for this one for a while now! What I love about Nanoha series is the serious amount of action and the ludicrous magical attacks that is displayed in the series (i.e. grade school girls getting knocked through buildings ... WHAT). Actually, from this new series I was wondering how long it would take for me to see another Divine Buster (my most favourite attack btw, although I just love Fate's wand) and they pulled it off right in the beginning ^_^ (actually there was two). Well from the first episode they haven't toned down the action and magic which is good to see although some new characters were introduced. I was surprised that they didn't have wands but I guess this gives the series some variety, which is nice. Oh yeah, one more thing, 26 episodes, yes! I just hope that there's a serious amount of action and magic in them, since all I want to see is hot magical girl on girl action :P (Note: the main characters from the original series have grown up now)! And a good story wouldn't hurt either :P. One last thing, I'm real happy that the cartridge system is back, I really loved that system in A's.

P.S. I hope yesy gets that high quality version released soon. And to me just like in the last two seasons it sounds like "Raging Heart" to me and not "Raising Heart."
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oh freals, I had no idea another was coming out. Let me download it and ill edit this post ;)

Dam the seasons gets better everytime. I loved this episode, can't wait til more of it. I want mooaar of Hayate D:
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Apr 5, 2007 1:19 AM
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I miss loli Nanoha and loli Fate. I have no idea how people can call the adult versions hot. Other than that, a good episode.
Apr 5, 2007 4:33 AM
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They looked great when they were lolis but judging from the OP, grown up Fate is hawt too :D.

I was disappointed though when they translated "Raging Heart" as "Raising Heart" >_< (watched the Nanoha-DGz sub btw, the yesy LQ version was just too bad to watch it) so I hope they will fix that soon.

I also really like the look of Tiana, high potential of becoming my second fave character after I've seen some Fate action ^^. And Reinforce Zwei is pretty kawaii xD . Looking forward to seeing the next episode!

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Apr 20, 2007 3:12 AM
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I liked it, it was a great episode. But it just didn't quite feel like the Nanoha I know... especially for it's 1st episode, hoping for it to get better though.

Disappointed, imo;
- A way better improved look in an older age(A's ending 'futuristic look' was abit 'zomgwtfbbq'), but the style is abit off for a 16-18 year olds.
- Nanoha's/Fate's/Hayate's/Etc voice hasn't changed much, a slightly deeper voice, but doesn't fit for that age.
- Not a unique 1st Episode unlike Nanoha & A's which both have a great start.
- I feel... *Still haven't watch Episode 2 while posting this* like this is a little Fan-Service.

D: Don't hate me for it!
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Mar 27, 2008 5:28 PM
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...gave it a 5!

Jul 23, 2008 10:39 AM
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Oh, they have big boobies now xD

Pretty good start.
Sep 12, 2008 4:44 PM
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First reactions; "Ohmigosh, Hayate...Oh my gay, Fate-san! Marry me, please" And finally I can pair Fate/Nanoha (or Fate/pretty much anyone) without thinking "But they're/she's only 9 years old" Plus Subaru and Tea seems like porentially awesome (plus pairable) characters.
Sep 23, 2008 2:44 PM
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am i feeling tsundere vibes from tea? xD
awesome episode, great that nanoha has made a come back (and great i finally started watching this -.-)
the OP is good as always, the ED is good and better too.
Fate looks awesome as always, specially in her barrier jacket
Nanoha gained a Zettai Ryouiki, which is just great, both in her barrier jacket and in her uniform it seems.
subaru and tea seems like really likeable characters, i am expecting great things from this season, too bad yesy only had ep 1 in HQ
Dec 11, 2008 2:15 AM

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I'm liking Tea so far :P
It's nice too see them grown up now me thinks.
Dec 23, 2008 10:50 PM

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Does the whole world know about mages now?
Aug 24, 2009 8:54 AM

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After seeing this episode and how Subaru says she can't fly and all, it reminded me once again how much of a monster Nanoha is. She started off being able to fly and shoot beams without anyone teaching her. Well this is a great first episode, hopefully the action continues.
Sep 15, 2009 8:15 PM

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The amount of foreshadowing done so far on Nanoha is telling me her power level is 9000 and planetary destruction is imminent ^_^ well one can hope.

More so than everything else the sheer fact of where they have steered the plot and its environment shows some very promising aspects.
Nov 8, 2009 9:33 PM

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Fate..

She isn't one of the main characters??

Nov 19, 2009 2:54 AM

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Kira01 said:


Fate..

She isn't one of the main characters??



Too many characters in StrikerS makes Fate seem like a minor character at some points...But she's still a main character.
Nov 19, 2009 7:29 AM

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I not just missed the lolis Nanoha and Fate but I already missed them in this episode be it loli or adult >.> This episode is not much about them so they don't have much screentime.. And again....
DAMIT I MISS LOLI NANOHA AND FATE!


Mar 13, 2010 12:13 AM

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WHAT, no more loli Fate and Nanoha?!?!

I'm not watching this, just kidding, at least Fate looks pretty good in her adult body.
Mar 13, 2010 9:12 AM

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I have question. You think I can start this series without watching the first 2 seasons? Or am I going to be lost if I do so?
Mar 17, 2010 3:54 PM

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I would advise watching the first two before StrikerS.
Jun 17, 2010 11:46 PM

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Compared to where this series started, this is pretty awesome. Maybe I'm just different, but I prefer the feel of this rather than the first two seasons (especially season one). I see absolutely nothing wrong with grown up versions of Fate and Nanoha. One last thing, animation just keeps getting better (kinda expected though, or at least should be expected).
Aug 5, 2010 1:26 AM

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Wow Nanoha, you needed to load 2 cartridges just to break a ceiling? Come on, you're better than that. Even before cartridges you could do that shit...

Also, just wow at this episode. I'm liking this a LOT better than the last 2 seasons. The action is actually decent now.
This first episode is somewhat similar to part of an anime/manga I have been thinking up for some years now, and to see any element of this in actual manga is a great inspiration to me. Reaally looking forward to the rest of StrikerS.
Aug 5, 2010 1:31 AM

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2nd page wont show, so double post... sorry
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sry triple post... posts wont show on next page >.>
Aug 5, 2010 1:37 AM

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urgh i have to post so many times to get the second page to show D:
Aug 29, 2010 4:10 AM

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D8 Divine Buster is for Nanoha only >.<
And ya gotta love how Nanoha still sounds like she's 9.
Jul 21, 2011 1:47 AM

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FUCK THESE BITCHES, I WANT FATE AND NANOHA.
Oct 14, 2013 3:38 AM

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I thought from various image that I have seen Subaru is a tomboy one. Anyway gotta love seing adult Nanoha, Fate & Hayate. Looking forward for Vivio as well.
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Jan 5, 2014 6:19 PM

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So far i like it. Usually time skips end with the main characters staying the same age for various reasons. But Nanoha and co are all grown up, got a job etc. And they can pat the younger characters, who end up crying, so it partially feels like "revenge".

I wondered about Nanoha using two cartridges to break the sealing, too. Especially as she had to come in somehow, why not take that way out?

And 3 accomplished mages (4 if you count Reinforce) watching a B grade exam? Don't they have anything to do?
Mar 22, 2014 6:55 AM

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Oooh Fate and Nanoha at 19? Can finally ship openly XD
"May those who accept their fate be granted happiness."

"May those who defy their fate be granted glory."
Jul 25, 2014 6:35 AM

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Pretty sweet start of this third season, with some great action and nice character development I do wonder what they'll show this time for a story!
Mar 6, 2015 5:19 PM

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It's been a while since I last connected with this series. I missed hearing the artificial voice from Nanoha's wand and her Divine Buster.
May 26, 2015 10:23 PM

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I love 19 year old Nanoha. She's beautiful. Especially with that ponytail.
Jan 15, 2016 12:48 PM
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TTHAT WAS AWESOME
May 26, 2016 2:19 AM

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Is it me or I just can't feel the characters after the timeskip.
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Jan 13, 2017 1:30 AM

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Pretty good opening theme, not as good as the A's for me but I still really liked it.

Nanoha to the rescue to begin this series, saving a child from a burning building, and she's an adult now, another time skip as seen in the opening with the 3 A's now young adults.

Cheif Master Sergeant Reinforce Zwei, quite the title she has gotten.

Fate & Hayate are also a pat of the TSB. Fate T. Harlaown now of course being adopted by Lindy all those years ago.

So what we have here is 2 Rookies Teana & Subaru trying a test to raise to Rank B, Teana uses Guns while Subaru roller skates and uses close combat plus some magical fire power, Subaru just happens to be the young girl Nanoha saved to being this series.

Teana went down but Subaru had a good speech there and really helped them both make it through to the end, Nanoha seemed to be impressed by them, she also needed to help them a bit at the end there, Subaru had the must go faster approach but unfortunately couldn't stop.

Subaru & Nanoha both remember each other from 4 years ago.

A Solid 1st episode, I already like these 2.
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Nice to see Nanoha saving people.. ;P
Exams, hm.. I like stuff like this, really..
And yeah, had a feel that Subaru and that saved girl earlier are the same.. Well, Nanoha inspired her..
And Nanoha remembers Subaru too.. Sweet and touching.. ;p
And Ending is probably by the same singer as before, I imagine.. As I recognize the voice.. ;P
Well, first episode was good.. Will see how it'll be more..
Apr 23, 2022 6:09 AM
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I feel like the setting of this series was never very well explained, it was said there are multiple dimensions and this itentity in charge of keeping the order, to which Nanoha now really works for full time, but that was never much explored. It is easy to see they are NOT on earth, no way such a change would appear in only 10 years, so I hope more is explained about the setting, and we get to see a few episodes on Earth again during this season.

Faust721 said:
I miss loli Nanoha and loli Fate. I have no idea how people can call the adult versions hot. Other than that, a good episode.


Lolicon sighted.
They are more sexy and mature now, definitly.
I like this Nanoha more, and only now realized that her VA is the same that did Rinne from Island, now that the VA can make a more natural older voice, it is quite easy to spot on, so I really like this older more mature voice of hers, it is filled of gentleness and warmth.

We didnt get to see much, but I like how they setup the new characters, giving one a backstory with Nanoha, and at the end with Nanoha welcoming her back, it was genuily adorable to see.

I like that Hayate is MC again, oh and Reinforce new version was cute!
Cant say much about Fate yet, she already had a more mature voice so outside her new very welcoming propotions it wasnt as big as a difference like for Nanoha.

Good start to the new season, but I can see it being not as good as A's, if more characters are introduced and more time is wasted on them and they are not as enjoyable as Sigmund and the other bunch on A's where.
Hopefully now that Nanoha and Fate are older, we can get a bit more intimacy going on!
Sep 17, 2023 9:30 PM
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I have question. You think I can start this series without watching the first 2 seasons? Or am I going to be lost if I do so?
@Yuffira you Probably won't understand characters and their powers so better to watch first two seasons
Sep 22, 2023 10:46 AM
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Idk why I thought they would focus on Nanoha and Fate again this season, but maybe they'll get some more interesting things to do later on.

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