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Jun 14, 2015 9:21 PM
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This is... very cool!

They should make it a full cour!
Jun 23, 2015 3:18 PM

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Nice first episode, actually I wouldn't mind if they whole series of this.

I was expecting nothing but they really managed to do it with some old-school feeling yet they made it very entertaining to watch.

It definitely wasn't the best first episode out there but it was catchy enough for me to continue watching this further.
Jul 18, 2015 12:29 PM

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Idol girls suspected of murder running away from authority. Interesting concept to make a 1 cour show. I'd watch it should the idea ever fully come to fruition.

That OP and all it's CGI was a pain for my eyes, but it was funny to see not a single one from the audience giving Tracy their attention. It's a small detail but it shows how unpopular they were.

Looking forward to the next special about the other "fictional" show.
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Aug 7, 2015 12:40 PM

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I can see why their anime somewhat failed in the show, as this was pretty bad. It's one of those shows where you watch the first episode and drop it. Or even better, you don't watch it at all since it looks like shit anyway.

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Aug 10, 2015 8:59 AM

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If only this was an actual anime & not an OVA :(
Unusual genres like others have mentioned for the OVA but it think it mixed well.

Aug 22, 2015 9:03 AM

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I would totally watch this if it was a one-cour show! (o≧∇≦)o
Sep 1, 2015 1:57 PM
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I'm so glad they made this. Not only was it fun to watch, throwing a curveball after the other, but it was also a chance for me to hear Nakahara Mai voicing a main character again. Everything associated with Shirobako has been great so far.

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Sep 15, 2015 10:47 AM

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WOW! This was pretty cool!
I would not mind to see more of "Exodus" :)
Nov 23, 2015 4:45 PM

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Fairly meh episode, but it was fun in the end! Let's see what the second ova will offer us!
Nov 24, 2015 6:45 PM
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CGI dance was quite deep into the uncanny valley
Dec 21, 2015 9:38 PM
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That was a fun episode.

Revolver fired and the whole police squad just lets the girls pass lol

Jan 16, 2016 3:03 PM

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Very good, a little parodic at times and very amusing. Totally would watch a full series of this.
Apr 25, 2016 3:55 PM

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OMG What is this? jajajaja So this is what they were working on all this time.
It was kinda fun to watch. So many illogical stuff, weird reactions, but also some credible reactions.

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May 15, 2016 4:16 PM

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Wasn't expecting much from this but it was still pretty lame..At least they didn't try to cram the whole story in a single episode.

I'm curious about Alphine's real age though lol.
Jun 10, 2016 6:45 AM

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OP Animation - 2.5/5

Whats with this panty shots and bra shots, LOL?

The escape plot has lot of potentials.

I totally love their appearance without make up. Make up looks awful on them.

Judging from the last episode of Exodus, it seems the culprit is Onee-san and Tracy is still running.

ED: Animation - 2.5/5, Song - 2.4/5

Episode: 3.8/5
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Jun 22, 2016 4:47 PM

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I really liked this special episode! I was quiet fun to watch. If it where to have an actual series with 12 episodes, I would definitely watch it~
Sep 30, 2016 5:14 AM

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A show that doesn't take itself seriously. Totally unrealistic action with cliche moe colourful characters. Over the top convenient plot hole. I liked the humour a lot. Promising. More than the aerial squad story part.

And here again because it's an OVA : almost fan service "in the toilets".
Sep 7, 2018 4:23 AM

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So, the only way for Tracy to get popular is by becoming cool criminals? That’s Kaito Kid-level of fanaticism.
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Oct 10, 2018 8:36 AM
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So, in an an anime about people making anime, there's an anime where one of the characters acted for an anime.
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May 19, 2019 5:16 AM

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what a tease
I'd so watch a full series of this

The police inspector is now my favorite character, I like how over the top she is, calling an entire army of cops and a frigging helicopter over a simple murder
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May 19, 2019 5:16 AM

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what a tease
I'd so watch a full series of this

The police inspector is now my favorite character, I like how over the top she is, calling an entire army of cops and a frigging helicopter over a simple murder
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Oct 19, 2019 7:03 AM

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Funny to see what the anime they made in Shirobako was actually about. Wouldn't watch it personally though, not interested in any idol anime.
Dec 6, 2019 7:01 PM

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That was surprisingly really good and now I high key want this to be a show. Of course, Shirobako comes first and PA Works has other projects, but this is an entire cour just waiting to be written.
Jan 1, 2020 3:00 PM
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The first half was a big YIKES from me dawg. Second half was better. Not a fan of idol shows, so it’s not for me. I prefer the 3rd aerial girls episode.
Feb 20, 2020 6:11 PM

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THIS is what resurrected Musashino Animation in the series? THIS!?
Apr 21, 2020 10:26 AM

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it was mayoiga level of bad, I would've watched this only to laugh of how ridiculous it is, incredible how it was an original but musashino came with this disaster
Jan 18, 2021 7:57 PM

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That was absolutely horrendous to watch, but it's a Shirobako original anime episode that's basically blatantly a parody so while unfunny, not quite as deplorable the rating would be compared to how I would rate it if it was an actual anime. That OP song was hideous too lol. The actual cut with their vehicle just jumping on top of police cars like that was pretty fun to watch though.

To be fair, even when rewatching Shirobako, never cared for the first project and it was this portion where I felt the anime was a mixed bag in terms of my interest, and this episode did not help one bit. I'll definitely like the second one more though, a lot more after seeing this special again.
Mar 27, 2021 11:50 PM

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Hah, pretty entertaining
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Apr 11, 2022 3:46 AM
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Watched this after the original Ghost in the Shell movie and the chase scenes are ultimately much better in this show I'm not kidding.
Jul 31, 2022 1:56 AM

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LOL this was unexpectedly very good. Would like to watch a full series of this for sure.




Mar 26, 2023 3:48 PM

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I don't know, I didn't really like this that much, it was kinda fun I guess but the tone was entirely different from what I was expecting, the writing was sloppy and all over the place, and for a show that in universe the staff didn't want to use much CG this sure as hell used a lot of CG. Also, some one else called this a parody, and maybe that's part of the issue, I wasn't expecting a parody, I was expecting this to be like if the show was actually made.

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Watched this after the original Ghost in the Shell movie and the chase scenes are ultimately much better in this show I'm not kidding.

I mean it's been 20 years of animation technology advancements between that and this, that isn't exactly surprising. I love old school style anime but it had it's limitations.
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Nov 1, 2023 7:51 PM
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The fanservice scenes are highly appreciated. I could smell their sweaty and delicious bodies from my screen when they were changing their clothes. I want to screw them, especially Aya. She's the hottest of the three!

That's why some e-celebrities tend to do dumb shit. Becoming infamous is another way of becoming popular. Haha!
Did they reference Dirty Harry and his iconic .44 revolver? That's awesome! Haha!
They look tastier without their makeup, especially Aya. I want to devour them!
Intriguing turn of events. It became a murder mystery. Haha!
May 9, 12:56 AM
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Interesting setting with all the action. Nice fanservice. :)
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