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| Best comedy Winter 2018. The first episode was great and I enjoyed it quite a lot but hopefully we get more horror in the next episode |
| My name's Jeff |
| I went in with extremely low expectations so I came out pleasantly surprised. I didn't think the first episode was that great but it certainly wasn't terrible. |
| OP is crap. The ED works pretty well. The art style is really good for this horror. However, the story itself was kind of boring. I guess I was hoping for something a bit more eerie or at least a good twist at the end. I left thinking that was it? |
| i always found souichi weirdly funny so no wonder his episode felt that way lol |
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| I'm not really one to be creeped out by body horror (or any at all, cause I prefer my horror to be interactive). I hadn't read much from Junji's work (only Uzumaki, Slug Girl and some other manga whose title I can't remember right now). But if they keep the Souichi funny crap I'm definitely watching this. Screw the horror, more funny pranks from the voodoo brat! |
| That was... weird. Souichi's voice made him older than he was supposed to be but it's ok I guess. Also that moment where he was meowing. xD |
| I wasn’t expecting it to be this good. Really funny and entertaining, and the Junji Ito style is all there! The short story at the end was a bit brief but I’m glad they included it. Well paced too, it didn’t feel like time was wasted. That’s probably due to the fact that the supernatural element is ambiguous and implied, nothing is outright explained. |
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| Definitly not what i expected but i didn't hate it. Wasnt really amazing either. Idk. Solid 6/10 for the first episode i guess. |
STOP SLEEPING ON ODD TAXI |
| Starting with comedic one was an odd choice, shouchi with his curse pranks get caught. The doll at the end becoming a monster. |
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AnimEva said: Then just read some his iconic manga works dude, problem solved. As respectable as this adaption seems to be, absorbing his works in manga form is still the peak way to experience his stories. I wouldn't bother watching this series if you haven't first read a decent amount of his stories, but that's just me. Also the fool who said Uzumaki is Ito's worst work: GFTO it's a damn masterpiece. The thing is, in more cases anime is supposed to be a promotion for manga, and Ito hype aside, this episode didn't make me want to read more. My point is, I'm sure there are a lot of Ito's works that could have been better hookers and I don't get why they chose this one, considering Ito's reputation online is the best horror mangaka out there. Not saying the episode was bad (some things were pretty funny), but I didn't really expect this kind of start. |
holiday498Jan 5, 2018 12:39 PM
| The first episode showed a lot of what the anime is capable for, i guess. The way that it show us the narrative of the two types of recital most commom of the autor was great. and oh god what is that op! i loved the mix of images, and the colors, worked completely well. Most of the comedy in this episode is from the Soichi's stories. It's hard to adapt any junji ito's manga in anime 'cause it's so replete of details in they faces and bodys totally deformed. I guess it was a great animation of your work, and i expect so much for the next episode. |
| I love the ED, perfect for the show. I was expecting this to be really scary but it's the opposite. Men Souichi got me really good, he's so creepy yet hilarious that even made me laugh my ass off. Great start though and keep the pace. Looking forward more of him in the show. Eek |
Rhaenya said: the VA who's voicing Souichi is 63 years old (not really what i expected but ok .-.)EtoileSosso said: That was... weird. Souichi's voice made him older than he was supposed to be but it's ok I guess. Also that moment where he was meowing. xD This.. Soichi's voice didn't suit him, he sounds like a grown man .. his meow was hilarious af tho. |
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| For a first episode it was decent, it shows what Junji Itos works are about and works as a good starting point, since it's not too scary nor fucked up. The opening is pretty good and the ending feels really good aswell and both fit perfect in the atmosphere. I am surprised that the artstyle looks so good animated and from what we saw in the preview the gory part looks good aswell. |
| Expected something more scary, but it ended up being funny. I think we are just getting started though. I'd like to point out that no one was seriously creeped out with Souichi. There were the 2 girls in class that seemed pretty disturbed, but I didn't notice anything else. |
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| decent to bad first ep hope we get better stories or i shall lower my expectations and enjoy it for what it is |
  "When the time is yours, the future is waiting, The person you become, and the people you're creating." |
| Decent start,not really creepy,but entertaining. I also like the subtle humor thrown in there. |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| I'm actually a huge fan of Souichi's diary, so I was happy they dedicated the first episode to him. I agree that a Souichi chapter is an odd choice for the beginning of a horror show, though, especially since he is meant to be more hilarious than creepy. I'm fine with it personally, but I can see why some people are disappointed or confused. Many stories contain a grotesque humour, but I'm pretty sure that Souichi isn't everybody's cup of tea. |
Haptism93Jan 5, 2018 2:04 PM
  I will show no mercy for you You had no mercy for me The only thing that I ask Love me mercilessly |
| Studio DEEN is going all out with this one! No one died this episode, but one thing that I enjoyed about Junji Ito's style when I read Uzumaki was just how uncanny and creepy it is. I can't wait for the next episode! |
| The Souichi story was pretty much exactly how it's depicted in the manga. I loved it, but that might be because I really loved Souichi's chapters in the manga. I kind of wish they did more with the Doll story, since they cut a lot of that out. But it was a nice end for what's to come and it had Ito Junji's trademark body horror. AIDs_KONg said: I liked this episode, I was a bit surprised they would start with something more comedic, but overall it was alright. The cackling got on my nerves and the nail biting made me cringe from the sound. The doll thing genuinely caught me off guard, though. Even though Ito Junji's mangas are horror, there's tons of dark humour in them. Souichi is probably the most comedic out of the bunch, since he's a weird kid who tries to be creepy but everyone puts him in his place. When you realize that this is the guy who grows up and becomes....it's a nice contrast. |
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| Like.... are you sure that was horror? I mean, yeah the atmosphere maybe but... |
| Good start, weird and funny first episode Junji Ito style and a creepy close. The animation is very limited, so we shouldn't expect big scenes. A shame. |
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| The Souchi chapters weren't my favorite tbh, but for some reason I really liked this first episode. I guess I don't find Souichi that obnoxious here lol |
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| Nice start, but so far not too creepy. So far a solid 7/10. Damaera said: As a side note, does anybody have any idea what's next? The preview just says Collection 041 and 084 but I don't think those stories are actually numbered as anything in the mangas. Story No. 84 should be The troubled/anxious woman from the Collection Vol. 15 if I'm not wrong, sadly I have no clue at all how the chapters are numbered, they probably numbered them by the original release date while MAL has it as the compiled volumes. |
valoonJan 5, 2018 3:06 PM
| Trying to watch all available anime series so you won't have to anymore, the list of anime I can recommend is still in progress, tho |
| The second story, when the girl transformed in a doll and after in "parasite", was short but cool!! |
| Seems more psychological/supernatural than a horror. Was pretty funny, actually. |
 Three things cannot be long hidden.. ...the s u n, the m oo n, and the tr u th. |
| I enjoyed it quite a lot, I'm a huge fan of Juni Ito's work so this anime adaptation is pretty awesome. Souichi's character is portrayed so well to me, he's such an asshole for no reason and I love his weird ass character lmao. I wonder how they'll portray some of his more well-known manga such as Tomie and Uzumaki? the OP is great and I'm so excited for the rest of the series!!! |
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WieczornyKac said: This show is terribly boring :v If other stories have similar level, I drop this... Well, Souichi is more focused in... dark humor, but the next episode will be a huge more darkness, so how about you give other chance to the anime? |
| I want the name of the mangas where the stories that were adapted are, please |
| Couldn't stand the Shouichi episode. He was just going around playing pranks on people for no reason. The doll segment is definitely what I came here for. Those 5 minutes were better than the entire episode. |
| Quite enjoyed it but starting with Souichi is quite a bad move in my opinion. It's that one manga Ito's done that's more a comedy than a horror so for them to start with that for episode one is kinda risky. Though I suppose if you want to build up tension it works like that. |
eso-JAR said: Everything is bad in this title. op,ed, the voice of the Soichi its like from a 40 years old man, stupid pranks(curses), etc...dropped and marked with 1. Well ... at least your score not count |
| Everyone else seems to mostly like it but the truth is I was super unimpressed. I have been wanting more horror horror animes. We have Another and Shiki and both are alright. So I was hoping to get something out of this. (Edit: Corpse Party also but I prefer the game) I had a feeling after watching a trailer that it would be budgety but I was hoping it would make up for it with artistic style. However after seeing the first episode I can say that it just looks cheap with bland artistic direction. Looks like an older anime with limitations if I'm being honest. I'm super super sad. Not trying to start any fights though but I just say all this as someone who reeeeeeally was wanting a new horror anime |
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eso-JAR said: FixedCamera said: Everyone else seems to mostly like it but the truth is I was super unimpressed. I have been wanting more horror horror animes. We have Another and Shiki and both are alright. So I was hoping to get something out of this. I had a feeling after watching a trailer that it would be budgety but I was hoping it would make up for it with artistic style. However after seeing the first episode I can say that it just looks cheap with bland artistic direction. Looks like an older anime with limitations if I'm being honest. I'm super super sad. Not trying to start any fights though but I just say all this as someone who reeeeeeally was wanting a new horror anime oh, i also want more horror anime, at least something scary. Try this one - Corpse Party: Tortured Souls - Bougyakusareta Tamashii no Jukyou it is kinda a slasher horror 4 ova I'm already familiar Corpse Party, Shiki, Another, etc. There isn't enough actual horror animes period. I want more. And hell the ones we do got aren't particuarly good. Corpse Party Tortured Souls was pretty gorey but the contrast in the visuals was so bad at times that you couldn't make details. I prefer the game anyway |
Damaera said: I'm a little bit confused about some of the reception towards the episode. If you haven't followed Junji Ito it makes sense, but I'm seeing some surprising comments from people who have followed him. Souichi's chapters have never been too scary, they've always been the lighter side of of Junji Ito's stories and are basically black comedy with a side of horror. And if you didn't know that before, now you know. It was a good introduction to the series and I thought the episode was a fantastic opener, especially with the end (which is a good preview of the type of actual horror that you would see in later episodes). As a side note, does anybody have any idea what's next? The preview just says Collection 041 and 084 but I don't think those stories are actually numbered as anything in the mangas. MonoJuMal said: Souichi has always been a kid though, him grown up was just a made up story from him.The Souichi story was pretty much exactly how it's depicted in the manga. I loved it, but that might be because I really loved Souichi's chapters in the manga. I kind of wish they did more with the Doll story, since they cut a lot of that out. But it was a nice end for what's to come and it had Ito Junji's trademark body horror. Even though Ito Junji's mangas are horror, there's tons of dark humour in them. Souichi is probably the most comedic out of the bunch, since he's a weird kid who tries to be creepy but everyone puts him in his place. When you realize that this is the guy who grows up and becomes....it's a nice contrast. I know, but it was still a pretty great representation of what lies in his future. |
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| OP and ED were solid, I like those, but everything in between was a bore. I hope it gets better, I've been wanting something like this for a while. |
| Was thinking about dropping it until I saw all the comments saying Souichii is supposed to be a more black comedy story. It might be 1 or 2 episodes before I really decide. At least I can say the short at the end was pretty good |
| You have shit taste, and then I have taste so shit it makes your taste look good |
| Got seriously triggered by the spiders. |
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