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| Was a decent anime, the start was kinda meh, but it picked up the 2nd half. Also ... where the hell did Asa get that long hair from, as I remember she had short hair. Anyway, everything was wrapped up nicely :) 7.4/10 |
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| Yet another series in which I found the manga version considerably superior to the anime. And this will likely be undetailed cause I'm really bad at explaining why I like or dislike something. I feel bad for Kaede but even worse for Primula. She escapes the devil world to seek out Rin, the one person she wants to be with. Hell, Rin even risks his life to help Primula & bring her back, then ups & moves out leaving her at the house w/ Kaede. I give the anime a 6/10... I seem to be the opposite of a lot here, in that I enjoyed the first half more than the second. In fact, by ep 23 & the dramatic scene I was so disappointed, bored & uninterested that I was completely unmoved. It also doesn't help that I found Rin to be particularly unlikable... Oh! Primula was awesome this episode! I find myself wondering if she hadn't planned the rooftop scene where he passes out on her. *Laughs* Ugh. I wish I had a computer so that I could play the visual novel! *Mine broke'ded* |
CasyleOct 8, 2014 1:21 PM
| Man... i felt/feel so bad for Kaede..... she suffered (and i think she is still suffering) a lot about everything that happened since her past. Anyway, i think if he had stayed with Sia, things could have been different. I mean, in the world of gods, polygamy is allowed, so, he could have ended with more than 1 girl. However, the other girls have to accept the polygamy... it has to be reciprocal between the girls involved and the main male. For most of the girls (Sia, Nerine, Primula, Kareha and Mayumi) is not a problem... I think for Kaede and Asa is a little complicated seeing their personality and what they think. If it had ended like a TRUE HAREM, would have been wonderful... since I'm badly searching for an anime that ends in a TRUE HAREM END. |
Vi-Feb 1, 2015 1:04 PM
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| Rin slitting his wrist was really well executed. When a series that hasn't had a single drop of blood suddenly starts to pour it out, even a wrist's worth of it can make a more profound impact than other shows that dedicate themselves to bloodbaths. Although with that said, the aftermath felt kind of underwhelming and it felt like the whole situation was just completely swept under the rug. So now I want to ask what on Earth happened to the art in the second half of the episode. The character designs looked extremely funky and I just couldn't get behind the sudden shift which distracted me from immersing myself into the conclusion. Putting aside that gripe though, I thought the conclusion was very "Shuffle" like, although unfortunately for me was rather underwhelming. I can't say I was a fan of everyone still being head over heels over Rin either, it just feels like no one really grew from any of the arcs that focused entirely on developing the characters. Anyway as a whole I found Shuffle to be a mildly enjoyable bit of harem fun. The first half was filled with fun and hilarity while the second half brought in some moving drama. I wasn't that invested into Nerine, Sia, or Primula's struggle but Kaede and Asa's arcs felt very strong and well done. I do wish there had been more relevance and world building related to the fantasy set up though. None of it really seemed that important and it was just like "Hey there's a world of gods and a world of devils and magic, but let's all chill!" Another mixed thought regarding Shuffle was the harem itself. I really liked Asa and found her to be the most enjoyable character in the show right off the bat (which is why I'm extra happy that she was chosen and expanded on the most). The other girls, however, felt a bit monotonous. They had distinct personalities and the differences were there, but none of them really added any flare for me and sometimes Nerine, Sia, and Kaede could only be distinguished by their hair colors with the constant "Let me cook and clean for Rin" submissive mannerisms. I did develop an appreciation for Kaede thanks to her arc though and could understand where she came from more in that regard, but it doesn't change how I wish there had been more diversity. 6.5/10, that Sia x Kaede moment in the credits was a huge win. Somehow I just thought "they're gonna go gay for each other" early on as a joke and wham, what do ya know? |
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| Asa ftw 7/10 |
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| Damn what a waste of time. Boring anime with dumb characters. 1/10 |
| Looks like this episode has three or four different animations and also some hidden gems (Tsubomi was reading Shuffle on the last scene). lol THAT YURI KISS!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO It was a very enjoyable series and a nice ending indeed. |
| i found it weird how this series had a big thing for "worst girl winning" but in all honestly i was for her all the way i was soo happy she won man. this was a dope ass anime id rec it |
| Most of this series was pretty typical. The only parts I really found interesting were Sia's split personality and Kaede's breakdown (episodes 16-21). The "twist" of Asa being half-demon I felt was kind of silly & far-fetched, even for this story... Also, did I miss something, how did Rin know that she had healing-type magic? The ending was unexpected though I didn't feel it was unexpected in a good way. Ratohnhaketon said: So now I want to ask what on Earth happened to the art in the second half of the episode. I was thinking the same thing! The budget/time ran out at the end? |
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| Enjoyed this anime pretty well, it depresses me that he chose one of them though T-T i really wanted them to all be together, be a nice big happy family, having nice orgies, no one left out T-T. |
| Finally , MC was able to do something , only he can do . I commend you for it . Perfect episode . With that ending , I'm with , at ease ~ . This show is good in making faces . like literally , Personality-wise . So many ups-and-downs that ends up in a really bad situation , which makes it hard to watch . “Don’t bite off more than you can chew .” Just an advice but meant to take it ‘seriously’ . Nevertheless , they managed to patch things up with a good amount of drama and sorts that all looked well up until this point :D |
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| Decent, 7/10. Didn't like how dramatic some parts where, also at the end Asa not using her magic was incredibly annoying. |
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| Rare to see the MC not ending up with one of the main girls early in the show, so this was refreshing. Asa was awesome and super cute anyways. So glad everything went back to normal, 2nd half had too much drama and yanderes for my taste, but all went well, 6/10. |
| Noooo, dont use the wrist, instead use it on neck for sure kill. In the end, he ended up with Asa after all. Asa long hair is sexy though. This is my final ranking: 1. Primula 2. Mayumi 3. Kaede 4. Nerine 5. Sia 6. Asa This is why I love harem genre than ordinary romance genre because we dont know who will end up with who. Shuffle is special because I cant predict who will Rin choose but other harem anime is predictable. Not to mention, Oreshura was the worstest of harem anime -_-* 3.5/5 Overall: 5/10 |
Raijin-sama619Dec 15, 2016 6:44 AM
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| I'm sure a number of harems have addressed this in the past, but actually deciding on an end is pretty difficult. You can have the one true end that burns every other bridge (though friendship might still be maintained). Or, you can have the harem end that has its own issues in its noncommittal indecisiveness going towards its logical conclusion, as well as the issue of polygamy not being really socially acceptable in a lot of places. Plus, with the waifu/husbando culture about, it's difficult, from a creator's standpoint, to give portions of their shows' fan base hope that their favorite characters can win. This is even more pressing in titles where the main character is a stand-in for the viewer. Shuffle! for the most part was fairly vanilla as far as harem titles go. In fact, the magical elements that tries to spin the story in different ways? For the most part, they seem to be second to the real-world antics and felt quite underutilized. The supernatural elements are definitely crucial to a number of the characters, but they seemed more driving specific character plots or explaining back stories, but the core of the show seemed to be the love polygon. There were some definitely standout moments, such as Asa telling Rin off at the amusement park, Sia and Kikyou both breaking down in their room, and the explaination behind Kaede's and Rin's relationship. Most of the show did, however, feel inconsequential, but I suppose they were set in place to let us know the fun side of all the characters, if just to let the viewers feel sympathy for when bad things happen to them. This narrative flow reminds me of a number of other similar titles with lighthearted and comedic beginnings, offset by harshly dramatic ends. I prefer shows that establish and maintain a strong initial image compared to shows that change to try and draw viewer investment. With regards to characters, I want to care about them not because of what happens to them (suffering, trauma, etc), bu rather, just simply who they are. This is why the slice of life aspect of this anime functions adequately enough, but I don't necessarily feel the dramatic portions hold up consistently. For the ones that do, they were because they, in isolation, were actually interestingly written, as opposed to me feeling an emotional attachment to the character in question. This is particularly problematic when Rin, the central connective point between the entire cast, doesn't really have much of a presence, which is kind of a shame really. By virtue of being voiced by Tomokazu Sugita, Rin certainly has some personality, but the character spends most of his time reacting to everything in his world, choosing to maintain neutrality and indifference over making any commitments. And, of course, when he's forced to take action, it's done through self-sacrificial, self-destructive means which, somehow were the correct choices to make. This may be an artifact of the show's visual novel roots, where the multiple choice routing lends to a middle ground of touching on every girls' story, limiting the amount of possible depth and investment any one character could possibly get. That being said, for what the show had to work with, it's actually did quite well. |
| Wow, that was a hell of a ride. I expected a mediocre harem but then it turned into something else near the end. It was good, but not satisfying. I dont like how Kaede simply went from broken and unstable to sane in an instant as if everything was fine. It makes it feel like all the built-up suspense was for nothing. And I didnt like who Rin ended up with too. Tbh, I didn't like Asa initially (b'cos of her hair color, shallow I know) but then grew to like her after seeing her personality. She was who I shipped the mc with. Then she had to refuse to use magic 'for the sake of her mother'. That was the turning point that made me dislike her again. She should have some inkling of what it is like to helplessly watch a loved one disappear before her eyes knowing there was nothing that can be done( her dad was gone). Yet she brought that torture upon her mother and avoided magic to 'avoid' bringing her grief. What. The. F#@*. As if watching your daughter die wont bring you grief. As if knowing she can be saved yet watching her die anyway wont bring grief and regret. What kinda sick logic was that? And the moment Rin brought on the prospect of him dying and her watching with their roles reversed, she immediately resolved her own fear and worry without hesitation. I just...just. Damn. Selfish bitch. Holy... I rarely feel so negatively strong regarding fictional characters but she takes the cake. Either she's fine with torturing her loved ones or she lacks the basic intelligence to even comprehend that her death would sadden her mother the most. |
| The last 7 episodes were really good. I'm glad I managed to get through this. I liked that there was actual romance, and on-screen kissing. The MC was sometimes boneheaded, but not utterly impotent. I agreed with the choices he ultimately made. Some of the magic stuff was a little shark-jumping. As an ecchi/harem, it was generally satisfying. Not bad at all. |
~Onii-chan~ < - Prim wears glasses   The emotionless loli, apparently now is very expressive   she ended up using magic and exploiting the place haha  Step in the ending, I guess they insinuate that in the novel there is a yuri route ... but I do not think it was necessary to show it, it made the final ends up with a bitter taste |
FireCrauterNov 22, 2017 10:37 PM
| The question isn't "What anime do you like?" That is merely a list. The question is "Why do you like it?" That tells a story. Your story. |
| well they still made it look like harem in the end...nice end altogether... I really enjoyed it |
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Sugram22 said: after seeing this i wonder dose Kaede starts to date Sia or what, cause in some anime's romance starts from a accident like this one, it happend in Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi between mane guy & girl, fall like that & kiss, after showing this kind of videos in the end they shod make season 2 or OVA'S, after story wold be nice :) Oh, you underestimate the "impudence" of anime fanservice, especially in an anime based on visual novels. Moreover, it would be rather rash to "turn" into lesbians two of the most famous heroines of the series, one of which even has her own sequel. On the other hand, the reaction of girls to a kiss is so unclear that it makes it difficult for me talk about, what they wanted to say with this scene, especially after their words in the last episode. |
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| I am confused. How did she know healing magic if she never used it before? How did he know she can use healing magic? Pretty stupid resolution if you ask me. Anyway, I am glad Asa won. She was my favorite, second is Kaede. I still think he does not deserve any of the girls as he is a trash MC. One of the worst MC in a harem imo. I would give it a 5, but I enjoyed the Kaede backstory and drama. The rest of the drama seemed forced. 6/10 series. |
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| Had a feeling Asa would win because Kaede was too yandere, and I already knew the other girls weren't going to win when Rin barely gets any 1 on 1s with them + them being side lined for most of the second half of the series |
| it was a fine anime i guess. The start was kind of boring for my taste and its was rly slow but im glad i didn't drop it and continued until the end. One problem thought, in the Recommendations section of anime its compared to "School Days" witch is wrong as it give a wrong impersonation about the ending, hell even i was w8ting for something to go wrong until the last episode! So overall ill give it 8/10, it had a mix of everything and it was fun. |
| I wanted to like this anime but it was really boring and I pretty much forced myself to finish it. Main problem were the shallow, almost non-existent personalities for most of the characters and all the pointless and illogical things that happened in the story. |
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| They really did Kaede dirty on this anime, tho Asa's route is one of the best in the game (Next to Primula) so I'm not really that bummed out. Also Rin VN > Rin Anime, Kaede VN > Kaede anime. |
| they really threw this show in the damn dumpster half-way through just to try and pluck it out at the end, slap a bow on it, and pretend it's all good now no, it's a terrible show. horrible execution and writing all around. |
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| First pragmatic decision Rin made. Solved all that drama with Asa in an instant. Impressive episode. Was pleasantly surprised to see it finally giving Primula some attention. Not only did she get to narrate a portion of the episode, but she had plenty of emotive and comedic moments in some of the later scenes as well. I obviously would've preferred to see her date Rin, but this isn't bad either. Better late than never, so to speak. Primula alone stopped this anime from being entirely mediocre, as any best girl does. |
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| Decent ending (although quite badly animated). Gotta say, for a harem protagonist Rin isn't the worst, he actually makes his mind up in the end, and I'm not just talking about picking a girl - he moves out, gets a job and starts standing on his own feet instead of constantly depending on the friendzoned girl?? Honestly props to that. Other than that it wasn't particularly good series though, I didn't really like any of the girls that much other than Primula. I enjoyed how her and Kaede's relationship grew into something sister-like, that was cute. 6/10 |
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| Shuffle was an enjoyable anime for what it was. At first, I was a bit "scared" to watch it since its a two-cour (20-26 episodes) harem-anime with comedy-ecchi in it, and those are anime are only good for like for one cour (10-13 episodes). But the anime has great graphics, great voice acting, VERY NICE FANSERVICE, and a nice flow to it, that its an easy watch. Male MC was a bit on a doormat side, but he was saved since he has a great voice actor. I loved episode 18-26, especially with Kaede. These episodes were INTENSE. I also liked how in this episode 26 in the end, the two dads and Asa's mom made peace with each other; that was nice. And that Yuri-kiss on this episode 26 on the ending credit between Kaede-RedHair girl. |
oooo3333Sep 26, 2024 8:02 AM
| Epic suicide mission 😭😭😭 Asa senpai no baka!! |
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