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Jan 7, 2015 3:25 PM

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This seems like one of those rare series that manage to come up to my expectations
Jan 10, 2015 12:58 PM

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Holy shit, Mugen - what a monkey xD + Hijikata's seiyuu. Jin is cool too.
Now this is the action that even I liek.
Feb 11, 2015 6:39 PM

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I'm starting to rewatch the show for the fourth time and this episode delivers the awesomness just like the first time.
Mugen and Jin are the shit, but Fuu takes first place by being the brains behind all. After watching the entire show I have to say that this episode is the best way to start one of the best shows ever. By the end you can tell that the quality of the art, style and plot didn't diminished one bit.

Thank GOD I found a Blu-ray dubbed copy from Philoshopy-raws, 44 GB of pure awesomesauce. It's going straight to my "never forget and never delete" collection. Believe you newcomers to this show, the 44gb are worth it.

EDIT: Oh, and by the way, the dubbed version is fantastic. Hearing Jin say "you little shit" and Mugen to say "I'll take all you little biitches on" its kinda priceless. Not because they curse, but because they do it with style, proper to the characters. I highly recommend the dubbed version, even though you're a subbed purist.
PeterRois91Feb 12, 2015 4:51 AM
Mar 14, 2015 2:34 AM

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Nov 2014
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Seeing Zoro in a different face :D They have similar personalities both Mugan and Zoro from one piece
Seems like a promising series =)
Jun 19, 2015 10:04 AM

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I wonder who is the samurai the girl wants to fins.
Aug 19, 2015 8:06 AM

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well damn.

what a great way to start off a show.
Oct 19, 2015 11:46 AM
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Yep, looking awesome so far.
And yeah, good music just like I heard.
Jan 6, 2016 11:38 AM

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All i have to say is, Mother effin Steve Blum. I love the bits at the begginning, and end.
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Jan 14, 2016 9:06 PM
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I love listening to Nujabes's work so this was always on my "To Watch" but I'm a lazy shit. But now Toonami is airing it so there's no reason to pass up on it anymore.

First off, holy shit, it's been 12 years since this originally aired? The animation definitely stood the test of time, it doesn't look too bad for something that old.

And wow, hearing younger Steve Blum and Kirk Thornton is amaze balls. Especially Kirk Thornton as Jin, fucking on point.
Mar 9, 2016 10:27 PM

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May 2012
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i can already tell im gonna love this one haha
Mar 26, 2016 7:06 AM

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Holy shit, why didn't i started this earlier !
Mar 28, 2016 2:22 PM

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Nice to see Zoro is the main character.
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Jun 21, 2016 9:29 AM

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So far, so good.

4/5
Jul 12, 2016 8:35 AM
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Nice first épisode: 9/10
Oct 14, 2016 9:28 AM

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I'm one of the few Cowboy Bebop haters out there so not going to get my hopes too high, but this was a great start nonetheless (i though Bebop was as well), in particular i think they got the balance of the characters right.

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Nov 27, 2016 10:00 PM
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Awesome beginning for this series.

The Wolf of Nebu and Spike Spiegel killed Jet Black.
Feb 5, 2017 4:12 PM
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Excited to start this show and happy that it met and exceeded my expectations. And bless you, Nujabes.
Feb 16, 2017 3:43 PM

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Nov 2016
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Wow great first episode. After finishing FLCL earlier today and feeling slightly let down because I didn't think it's quite as good as people say it is this one seems to have come up to my expectations. Let's hope it is on a level of consistency.
Feb 24, 2017 3:37 PM

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ye sadly its not really tho. the next few episodes really dip in quality imo but it takes up speed in the mid teens again big time.
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Aug 31, 2017 1:37 PM

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So much action and epicness!!!

One of the best first episodes to a series I've ever seen!!! <3

I literally love it already! the characters and plots!!!
Oct 11, 2017 6:01 AM
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Jul 2017
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A very strong first episode!
Oct 19, 2017 11:06 PM

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Mar 2016
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What a badass episode, I like it
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Nov 13, 2017 4:39 PM
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Look like I'm gonna enjoy the anime a lot unlike Cowboy Bebop which I found very bad.
Samurai and bboying is the perfect mix.
Dec 13, 2017 9:06 AM
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Jul 2018
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Ugly character designs. Mugen and Jin are just sticks and bones. At least Jin is somehow handsome. Too many old people around with disgusting faces, ugh.
Jan 6, 2018 2:33 AM

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Fun first episode. Definitely reminiscent of Cowboy Bebop with all of its cool factor despite the setting difference. I liked Mugen's fight style that looks like break dance and I love the soundtrack.



Mar 1, 2018 12:35 PM

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Whaaaa!!! This is soooo good! why haven't i heard of this before now?!
Mar 11, 2018 9:15 AM

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I knew this show couldn't let you down, and the good think about Mugen is his voice actor is the same as Hijikta and as badass as him.
May 4, 2018 5:10 PM

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I'm a sucker for things that are really stylish.
I've watched this series on and off when it was on Toonami, but never watched it from start to finish. I'm eager to watch it in order, aha.

I remember this episode, though. An incredibly strong first episode with memorable characters, that's for sure.

May 19, 2018 8:28 AM

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So, it's just another Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann all over again but with shameful samurai style, pathetic. First episode looks like typical bait for teenagers with all these "cool" moves and average action scenes, typical "badass" characters, typical girl for funny moments, parody on music - hip-hop, animation quality is cheap. Absolutely generic anime for generic teenagers.
Aug 21, 2018 6:51 PM

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Far from the perfectly animated fighting choreography , the story telling moving back and forth with changes in perspective and the rather curious mix of soundtrack with era, I highlight the humor; always present, banalizing the violence.

Amazing first episode.

PS: And here I was wondering how and why her "tits" were bouncing around like that xD
I laughed a lot after finding out why heh.
Sep 16, 2018 3:10 PM

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This anime was recommended to me by a friend. I was sooo hoping it wouldnt disappoint cuz i just came from watching another anime that was utter crap.
Luckliy, we are off to a good start!!! Loving the action and mugens attitude. the "stick and bones" character design is actually attractive to me, no complains at all. I hope the pacing and amount of action stay like that
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Oct 14, 2018 10:26 PM
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Haha, I was wondering "what was the point in making her boobs so big and "bouncy" for one shot ffs?" She had a couple of bombs...

Good start.
Dec 23, 2018 10:06 AM

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One of the best first episodes i 've ever watched
Great comedy,characters,action,art and animation ...
4.75/5

Watching it in french dub btw
Jan 11, 2019 4:31 AM

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Amazing first episode. The directing is so unique, I like it a lot. Soundtrack is great, ED is god tier.
5/5
Feb 16, 2019 7:45 PM

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Doin a rewatch of this series after getting the blu-ray. The hype for this show has rekindled lol
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Mar 2, 2019 11:17 AM
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Final watching this. I saw bits in pieces in the old toonami days.

What's with flash forward to modern times? I don't remember anything like that. Are they still going to be around? So far all of the leads are great. I remember Fuu having a mixed reputation, but so far she fits right in.
Mar 4, 2019 11:23 PM

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Good start, but that OP and ED are trash
Apr 5, 2019 7:43 PM
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Seems really interesting so far, dunno why I didn't start on this years ago. The fights were awesome.
May 18, 2019 6:24 AM

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Crazy fights, I'm loving it so far.
May 22, 2019 7:09 PM

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I feel like this is the inferior version of Cowboy Bebop, but it is still the first episode, so I cannot really judge.
Nov 2, 2019 7:08 AM
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The ending theme <3 <3 <3



Long overdue, finally started watching. Here we go :)
Jun 8, 2020 11:33 AM

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I'm finally getting to this, and what can I say - I really like the setting, it's what I've actually been looking for all this time, the irony. Let's see where this goes.

I really thought that Fuu sold her bra there though, lol.
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Sep 9, 2020 4:10 PM

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What in the fuck is this? Goddamn, I am so late to the party! I've been waiting so long for this to be available in Netflix but fuck that. Another swordsman is voiced by Zoro huh. Anyways, this is so good. I love how the show is directed. I can't believe this show is 15 years old.
Sep 16, 2020 2:24 AM
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Great first episode. Lots of action and excitement
Nov 10, 2020 5:54 AM

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A lot of action on the first episode, this gonna be good I hope. And Mugen’s seiyuu is the same as Hijikata’s from Gintama! I immediately recognized the voice XD.

Mugen, Jin, and Fuu are an interesting bunch.

The background scoring style were not the usual ones you hear in a series but it’s fine and make the scene feels realistic I guess.
Nov 12, 2020 5:28 AM

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the first epi ended before i even knew it lol. time flied
Mar 21, 2021 2:47 AM
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I am already loving this. Fuu, Mugen, and Jin started off so strong and their compatibility with each other is humorous. The action and comedic side really helped start this episode of smoothly, already a 10/10
Mar 21, 2021 10:43 AM
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Looks like I'm gonna love this. Already the main charcters chemistry is quite good. Definitely want to see where the series goes. That OP is sick.
Apr 13, 2021 1:16 PM

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Wow, that was an amazing first ep, never have I been that hooked into an anime from the very first ep! This looks very promising, love the action, the art style, and haha Mugen seems like a character I'll like, esp with the same VA as Zoro!
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Aug 8, 2021 10:36 AM

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Underrated. luckily I came across this Unique Anime.

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