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Jan 11, 2016 9:28 AM
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That was really calm.

There's the atmospheric setting, soft music, and decent pace. Comedy is a bit of hit or miss tbh. Character designs is familiar with Koi to Chocolate that aired a few years ago.

A so-so start for now as I'm not really impressed by the story and seems quite generic. Cute girls though and they've got some special shoes. Kurashina needs to improve her flight skills.


Jan 11, 2016 10:22 AM
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Yeah it's finally here !

AoKana hopefully it will be good.
I have been waiting for this. :D

Nothing ventured, nothing gained (Girls und Panzer der Film ) / from Nishizumi Miho

Jan 11, 2016 10:41 AM
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Like the character designs...Gives off KoiChoco and KonoSora feelings...Will be fun...
Jan 11, 2016 10:46 AM
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I remember when I first played this VN in late 2014 when it first came out...
So far it's looking decent.

Follow mainly best girl/Misaki route please.
Not Asuka just because she is considered the 'main' like Chisato was...
この妖怪め…何度背後に立とうが俺はこの川原から立ち退くつもりはない。逆に俺が貴様を追い払…なにその顔? 
ああ…前回失礼な事して、俺に睨まれたモンだから気に病んでるのか?心配御無用。男子高校生は傷つけられるのは慣れっこッス

Jan 11, 2016 10:52 AM
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Is it me, or they switched POVs: from Masaya to Asuka?
Jan 11, 2016 10:59 AM
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Not a bad first episode, they did their best with trying to keep it interesting, which did end up feeling a little fast paced.

A number of art shifts throughout the episode with some scenes looking great and others average. Also some CGI seagulls and brief CGI moments during the match.

There's already number of differences in comparison to the VN although they basically gave characters more screen time. (except for Rika....)

They're doing a good job so far in hiding whose route they'll be doing.

Upon rewatching the episode, they did a great job (funny comedy logic going on :D). I just might've not noticed it since I was too excited and shits on my first viewing.
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Jan 11, 2016 11:16 AM
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Not bad really, and yeah I felt it went fast.
Yeah it's really sad to not see more screen time for Rika. I really like that girl, true there is a some differences cause they want to speed up they meeting in anime.
In VN protagonist was meeting Asuka alone and helping her with her flying, Asuka didn't even meet Misaki before she was introduce in class, but here she is.
I miss that scene when Rika come to protagonist house with food and coming scene when they meet like that..

I can pretty much say they will kind of put in some of characters in all routes, since all characters show up in ED.

I actually believe they will put more on Asuka route thought.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained (Girls und Panzer der Film ) / from Nishizumi Miho

Jan 11, 2016 11:23 AM
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This was nice and certainly a great way to wash of the bad aftertaste of the Bahamut crap.
The characters where nice to watch and i have seem some stuff from the game a while back so looking forward to the rest of this anime.
Jan 11, 2016 12:15 PM
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Watched it in school, lol. Overall okay episode really. A lot of the story points felt generic and overused. Also, though the art is good, yet generic. Premise isn't as interesting.

3/5
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Jan 11, 2016 12:21 PM

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Blackbird said:
Not bad really, and yeah I felt it went fast.
Yeah it's really sad to not see more screen time for Rika. I really like that girl, true there is a some differences cause they want to speed up they meeting in anime.
In VN protagonist was meeting Asuka alone and helping her with her flying, Asuka didn't even meet Misaki before she was introduce in class, but here she is.
I miss that scene when Rika come to protagonist house with food and coming scene when they meet like that..

I can pretty much say they will kind of put in some of characters in all routes, since all characters show up in ED.

I actually believe they will put more on Asuka route thought.


everything depends on if the series is going to be 1 or 2 cour. if it's 2 cour, they should be able to fit both the
in, as well as all the other side characters. 12-13 episodes though? no way.

btw, that was the opening.
Jan 11, 2016 12:35 PM

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good episode. though there are some difference between the anime and VN, especially when masaya first meeting with asuka and go to the school. I bet the anime will cover Misaki and Asuka Route. though there is a chance that they will cover Mashiro and Rika routes too.

Is it me but, i think Asuka a little more 'active' than the VN? Actually i liked a more calm Asuka in VN, but oh well.
Jan 11, 2016 12:40 PM

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Not bad, I'm looking forward to next episodes.
And Asuka, hnnng! So cute <3
Btw art and animation are amazing for Gonzo's standards.
rsc-plJan 11, 2016 2:02 PM
Dub = fake crap. Always.
Jan 11, 2016 12:53 PM
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Wow, moved along at quick pace.

blu3cru5ad3r said:
though there is a chance that they will cover Mashiro and Rika routes too.

They'll serve their purpose as cute background characters.
I hope for Misaki. Since I liked her story the most.
Jan 11, 2016 1:00 PM
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So far so good hopefully it maintains it.
Jan 11, 2016 1:06 PM

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Alright start....main heroine doesn't interest me so much but I'd like to see more of the girl who got caught undressing.

Don't really know what to expect but the male lead is decent so hopefully something gets expanded upon the next 3 episodes.

Definitely liked Misaki more than any other chick.
bobzannyJan 11, 2016 1:09 PM
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Jan 11, 2016 1:15 PM
*hug noises*

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Monty Python would be proud
Jan 11, 2016 1:22 PM

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Pretty fun. Better than I expected. I want to live there so much D:

Lol'd at Misaki's split personality between mornings and afternoons XD

I can't put my hand on my feelings toward Asuka yet ^^; On one hand I really love her energetic personality but on another it's pretty damn annoying lol
Dat air kick was friggin cool tho.
Jan 11, 2016 1:24 PM
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I kinda liked Asuka, Misaki and Hinata....This whole concept of flying + this sport things looks like it could be pretty fun

Visuals were pretty great too and there wasn't much fanservice either which is good
Jan 11, 2016 1:27 PM

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I didn't think I would like this show but the first episode was actually really cute.
Jan 11, 2016 1:29 PM

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Better than expected. Asuka was very likable.
Jan 11, 2016 1:30 PM
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I've fancied the character designs of Aokana VN for a while now. Fortunately, Gonzo hasn't deviated from the original drastically, which looks pretty decent by anime standards.

The plot however, is totally insipid. You've got the MC with past mental trauma, the nitwit newbie girl who, by sheer impulse, would manage to inspire the dude; after which some harem antics would follow involving the rest of the girls. This sort of story works well with visual novel, since every character has a route and gets proper focus; but anime tends to butcher them by either trying to handle all of them at once, or only give one or two the main focus, leaving the other characters insignificant.

Well if nothing at all, this'll at least manage to fulfill its main duty of advertising the VN, which came out 3 days ago.

Jan 11, 2016 1:32 PM
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Generic harem vn adaption shit, still i will watch it further
Jan 11, 2016 1:35 PM

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That girl really annoy me
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Jan 11, 2016 1:36 PM
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not the best first episode, oh well I'll watch it anyways
Jan 11, 2016 1:38 PM
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These competitions seems interresting. :3
I think i watch this anime. x3
Jan 11, 2016 1:38 PM

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Really good first episode. I've been excited for this one. First ep definitely delivered!
Jan 11, 2016 1:39 PM
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Not really the most intriguing story, but i like the character designs and thhe art and they totally nailed the atmospehere. I give it a 8/10 for first overall impression. Some people are too hardcore with their ratings. Like come on, Haruchika is on the same level as heavy object now? Get real! These studios work hard so don't trash them.
Jan 11, 2016 1:41 PM
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Pretty good first episode actually. I love it XD
Jan 11, 2016 1:52 PM

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Loved the first episode, felt pretty refreshing. Ending song was pretty nice too. I'll look forward to watching this one.


Jan 11, 2016 2:00 PM

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Asuka is a clumsy precious cinnamon roll. "EVERYTHING IS AMAZING!! I WILL DO MY BEST EVEN IF I SUCK!!"

Yeah, I can see this becoming a favorite of mine. Fast.



Jan 11, 2016 2:01 PM

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The first half was OK but holy shit the second half was awesome.
Had high expectations, I'm satisfied.

The VAs did their jobs!
Jan 11, 2016 2:02 PM

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The visuals were nice, but I don't like the main heroin.
Jan 11, 2016 2:03 PM

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Pretty decent, liked the visuals too
Jan 11, 2016 2:03 PM

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i really hope Gonzo can get recovered by this series since most of my favorite animes are produced by Gonzo.
Jan 11, 2016 2:07 PM
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Yes, this was full of win! There are some usual visual novel antics here and there but God I love the premise, I'm really looking forward to this show. Hopefully this is a hit for Gonzo
Jan 11, 2016 2:08 PM

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Interesting, pretty good so far. Asuka looks like a interesting character and her VA suits her pretty well. Kinda lost at why they wear skirts if they are flying :X, must be quite a view. Will keep watching
Jan 11, 2016 2:15 PM

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Kinda lost at why they wear skirts if they are flying :X, must be quite a view. Will keep watching

Haha, I was thinking about it whole episode :D
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i really hope Gonzo can get recovered by this series since most of my favorite animes are produced by Gonzo.

If it comes to me, maybe not my favorite series, but I really like thier Anime. Especially with sci fi in it.
Saikano, Bokurano, Zaion, Kimi no iru Machi for example.
rsc-plJan 11, 2016 2:21 PM
Dub = fake crap. Always.
Jan 11, 2016 2:16 PM

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I watched this for Megumi Ogata.
Jan 11, 2016 2:18 PM

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1 thing I noticed is that every girl that spoke this episode had a speech quirk, this is going to be fun!!
Jan 11, 2016 2:19 PM

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Hmm, not too bad so far. Actually, I enjoyed mostly everything this had to offer. My only concern is Asuka. Her over-hyperactiveness at anything and everything is extremely irritating and I'm worried that if it's as excessive as it was here that it might derail the series a little. At the very least, I know I would have enjoyed this even more if not for that.

I'm really liking the OP as well, but given that it's a Mami Kawada song that's no surprise.
Jan 11, 2016 2:24 PM

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This was painful to watch, I really hope it gets better beyond the first episode. All the girls seemed pretty annoying, the main one being unbearably annoying. Why did she put herself in a position to play that game when she can hardly fly?
Jan 11, 2016 2:32 PM

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Well that was very refreshing to watch after just having watched Saijaku Generic no Bullshit.

I like the concept of the whole flying sports thing. I thought it was a little far-fetched how Asuka sucks at flying but still, pretty much through willpower, was able to pull off that midair kick thing that allowed her to win the game. If those types of moments, along with that scene with Hinata that seemed like a repeat of Asterisk War/Rakudai Kishi/Saijaku, are kept to a minimum, this could be decent. I'm still not sold on the overall story yet.
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Jan 11, 2016 2:34 PM

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Pretty interesting sport to watch.
A drama romance anime, looking forward.
Jan 11, 2016 2:35 PM

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What a lovely setting...
Jan 11, 2016 2:36 PM
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Wow...loved this episode even though the pacing was a bit too fast. I also wasn't expecting the flying to come in this episode. My hype for this show (since Oct. 2015) has been worth it so far.

The soundtrack that was playing while they were flying to school though..Eargasm at its finest.

Can't wait for next week's episode

Jan 11, 2016 2:40 PM

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holy crap I didn't knew it was from a vn
that's why I had a feeling of nostalgia
girls are pretty and have pretty cute speech patterns
girls flying in miniskirts must be heaven for those boys
I expect a lot from this it got me hyped
Jan 11, 2016 2:46 PM

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Well if nothing at all, this'll at least manage to fulfill its main duty of advertising the VN, which came out 3 days ago.


The VN came out in 2014... what came out a few days ago was just the Download-able Edition. lol

edit: I guess the PSV port is out next month as well
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Blackbird said:
Not bad really, and yeah I felt it went fast.
Yeah it's really sad to not see more screen time for Rika. I really like that girl, true there is a some differences cause they want to speed up they meeting in anime.
In VN protagonist was meeting Asuka alone and helping her with her flying, Asuka didn't even meet Misaki before she was introduce in class, but here she is.
I miss that scene when Rika come to protagonist house with food and coming scene when they meet like that..

I can pretty much say they will kind of put in some of characters in all routes, since all characters show up in ED.

I actually believe they will put more on Asuka route thought.


everything depends on if the series is going to be 1 or 2 cour. if it's 2 cour, they should be able to fit both the
in, as well as all the other side characters. 12-13 episodes though? no way.

btw, that was the opening.


The anime will be 12 episodes length
Jan 11, 2016 2:57 PM
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I really liked the character designs.

Misaki has a split personality between mornings and afternoons.
Jan 11, 2016 3:06 PM
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why is she so happy? it's still 9-1 lol!! nice anime tbh!!!
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