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Oct 3, 2020 10:30 AM
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Oh man they really went in all with the in door rock climbing lmao. Those camera shots...

The design of the structures themselves also had a colorful vibe imo. Konomi has a cool competitive attitude that I like in the show. Hope to see her make many friends and also rivals.
Oct 3, 2020 10:30 AM
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I got a lot of new experiences from this anime, such as jumping techniques, holding, and leg movements. Maybe it's my first time watching a genre like this and it's not bad either. I wonder, if Konomi has big oppai, will that oppai touch the wall? Lul

Congrats Jun, you won this game. I'm sure that Konomi will win later ... Because games are everything.
Oct 3, 2020 10:30 AM
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RIP THOSE MUSCLE ABS GIRLS!

Otherwise, a fairly cliche but intriguing start. The "newbie enters into a club" curse that's reminiscent of certain CGDCT series, and going technical all too fast and too soon. Is this gonna be another hidden CGDCT show?

Newbie Konomi Kasahara's challenge for an induction to test out each other's strengths, a puzzle solver vs. experienced sports climber Jun Uehara who can think on the spot from experience.

Never heard about studio Blade, but animation is quite stiff whilst taking tips at delving some 3DCG for added psychedelic effects.

Can foresee this as the average show of the season with low-to-decent viewership.
Oct 3, 2020 11:03 AM
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The weekly dose of culture this fall.

Pleasantly surprised that this isn't a 3 min short, but then again, now there's the chance that this might get boring quickly. As much as I was looking forward to this, it wasn't all that good. Was also hoping for more ripedness(looked better on the cover)

And rather than CGDCT I would rather say it's SGDSS

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Oct 3, 2020 11:49 AM
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Wow. That was pretty bad. I don't know what I expected, but the character designs were all over the place.
Oct 3, 2020 11:50 AM
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I really wanted to enjoy this but I just couldn't, Jun was just an ass towards Konomi

I'll keep watching but I'm underwhelmed
Oct 3, 2020 12:03 PM
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When Konomi activates her gamer mode.
Oct 3, 2020 12:06 PM
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I was sure it was a 10 min episode at most.

Not great, not terrible. It needs to do much more to hold my attention later episodes.
Oct 3, 2020 12:07 PM
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While I have no interest in the sport, and only tried it once during a camp, this does look pretty fun. I do love these kinds of shows, and a good start overall.
Oct 3, 2020 12:08 PM

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The art style and character designs are amazing. Konomi is so freaking cute. Never thought climbing could look so cool. Really intense first race between Jun and Konomi. Can’t wait for the next episode

Think this’ll be the sleeper of the season.
Oct 3, 2020 12:11 PM

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Wasn't entirely what i expected but not in a bad way it seems pretty interesting.
And i wonder how it will look after this.
The characters looked interesting but Jun looked like the regular hard head, she might under go some development tho.

The main seems like someone who doesn't know what she wants but it looks like she found something fun to do.
Oct 3, 2020 12:20 PM
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Competitive Sports Climbing is a thing in Japan and I'm going to find out why for "research purposes." I'm not really into CGDC, but this is a sports anime. So I'm going to watch it anyway and hopefully it won't be boring.
Oct 3, 2020 12:22 PM
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Wall Climbing is such an interesting sports, and even though I'd love to see an all-male cast climbing, this anime cast is not bad at all.

Though the real reason I watch this despite I'm definitely not the target population is the only male character that doesn't appear in this episode yet. I hope to see him soon.
Oct 3, 2020 12:31 PM

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This was pretty funny in a way.

Overall this looks pretty generic and cliche but honestly, I don't watch nearly enough sports Anime so I will watch this regardless. I do have to say that Konomi's way of calculating which path she has to take, was thanks to being a hardcore gamer.. Perhaps not all faith has been lost for gamers XD

Either way, I am here to stay for the sexy girls and all that muscle! I wonder how ripped Konomi will become doing all this climbing.

Oct 3, 2020 12:41 PM

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I also thought that this will be between 10 to 15 min long episodes. I don't know if it will work out well as a full episode length but we'll see.

Konomi finally found something she will enjoy. I'm actually happy for her.

Oct 3, 2020 12:42 PM
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I surprisingly enjoyed this. The concept was interesting and the characters seem good so far



Oct 3, 2020 12:51 PM

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Well... Reminds me kinda of Kandagawa Jet Girls somehow... But only with climbing.

Definitely not relatable haha. I used to played a lot but I could never solve a climbing wall and no need to mention climb it. That's just next level

Btw the blonde girl Sayo looks reminded me of Sumire-chan from Love Live Superstar... They look very similar
Oct 3, 2020 12:55 PM
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For some reason, it felt very cartoonish. Definitely didn't felt anything like Haikyuu or Run with the Wind (not that I expected it to).

I will probably just watch to learn more about the sport.
Oct 3, 2020 1:03 PM
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FMmatron said:
The weekly dose of culture this fall.

Pleasantly surprised that this isn't a 3 min short, but then again, now there's the chance that this might get boring quickly. As much as I was looking forward to this, it wasn't all that good. Was also hoping for more ripedness(looked better on the cover)

And rather than CGDCT I would rather say it's SGDSS


What does SGDSS mean?
Oct 3, 2020 1:05 PM
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Wall Climbing is such an interesting sports, and even though I'd love to see an all-male cast climbing, this anime cast is not bad at all.

Though the real reason I watch this despite I'm definitely not the target population is the only male character that doesn't appear in this episode yet. I hope to see him soon.


This is precisely why I need an adaptation of the brilliant manga "The Climber". An amazing climbing manga. But at the same time, I'm just not quite sure an animated version would give off the same vibe the manga did...
Oct 3, 2020 1:10 PM
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Last time I've checked:


Female Sports climbers don't wear something like this for training, cu'z that obviously belongs someone who is into track and field or athletics .



They would usually be in legging, to keep prying eyes from guys ogling at their butt cheeks.
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Oct 3, 2020 1:18 PM

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So far so good! Great start! So they have a competition the next day... isn't it too soon? ^^;

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Oct 3, 2020 1:20 PM

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FMmatron said:
The weekly dose of culture this fall.

Pleasantly surprised that this isn't a 3 min short, but then again, now there's the chance that this might get boring quickly. As much as I was looking forward to this, it wasn't all that good. Was also hoping for more ripedness(looked better on the cover)

And rather than CGDCT I would rather say it's SGDSS


What does SGDSS mean?


Sexualized Girls Doing Some Sports

One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron


Oct 3, 2020 1:32 PM

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Hmm yeah they know how to make us watch a show.
Oct 3, 2020 1:49 PM

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Wow, that was both boring and awful.
This is a blend of a sports anime and cute girls doing actives, which should be awesome and it's just not, which is just a shame.

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Oct 3, 2020 1:53 PM
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I came here for the plot and I'm staying for it too.
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Oct 3, 2020 2:16 PM

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As a guy who has gone for rock climbing a few times and enjoyed it myself (both indoor and outdoor rock climbing), I was hoping for just a simple and fun experience without expecting too much.

And in the end, this anime premiere felt lackluster. The visuals too feel really cheap even though I don't mind the designs. Music underwhelmed me too when going with the climbing itself. Lacked intensity nor personality that fit the experience of rock climbing, especially when competing.

It's not abysmal but the weak production and generic characters leaves it a bit dull and flavorless and lacking of any impact whatsoever. Doesn't celebrate nor sell the fun and beauty of rock climbing.
Oct 3, 2020 2:17 PM

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Twas a smooth climb can't wait for more, and I want to see how far purple haired girl goes, I do'nt like prodigies but alas it wouldn't be entertaining if she always lost ROFL I hope we see a pussy slip or nip slip every now and then kek

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Oct 3, 2020 2:38 PM

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Haha I didn't expected this, i liked a lot the first episode.

Konomi looks beautiful af and the fact she could climb so good since first due to being an "ex-pro-gamer" in the past is cool.

And people really think play games is absurd lol.
Oct 3, 2020 2:41 PM

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I might be in the minority but I enjoyed this episode, maybe because I didn't have any expectations to begin with
Oct 3, 2020 3:39 PM

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Simple as fuck and just the face value enjoyment I need. I dig.
Don't believe the hype.
Oct 3, 2020 3:56 PM

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This is the first competitive climbing anime ever made...........probably..........don't quote me on that. I've also never heard of the studio Blade so for me this show is like a total mystery.

First episode already getting into the good stuff. The soundtrack is pretty good too and holy is Jun's physique crazy. Can't wait for the competition!

Good first episode :)
Oct 3, 2020 4:21 PM

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If they can give us hype sports moments like Keijou did for me (I unironically think Keijou is a great sports anime), I will enjoy this.

While CGDCT is one of my favorite genres, this show needs to stay away from that. I've been wanting a epic sports anime with female characters, and everytime they all seem to fall flat (sans Keijou). I hope this can continue to be interesting, and doesn't end up focusing too too much on slice of life yuri bait. Save that for the shows it actually belongs in. Focus on what makes this title stand out please.

Overall the episode was pretty solid. Absolutely jumped to a bit too quick of a start though. We had multiple technical terms, and an edgy rival/teammate backstory flash by. I hope this doesn't move too quickly.
Oct 3, 2020 4:23 PM

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Don’t know why people go into this expecting some in depth analysis of rock climbing as a sport, I enjoyed it for what it is and what it is is just cute girls doing some rock climbing.
Oct 3, 2020 5:16 PM
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Episode felt a little slow and dragged out, but ripped girls help
Oct 3, 2020 5:55 PM
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Idea is cool. Climbing is a sport that is gonna give us a lot of "THOSE" shots. Works well for the genre.

Execution... not so great. The girls look stiff, bad CG, some weird fillers. Doesn't feel like story alone can carry us through either.

I'll keep watching, but I'm not impressed.
Oct 3, 2020 5:55 PM

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I really liked this. I had no idea about the intricacies of Sports climbing so the race this episode was very interesting to me.

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Oct 3, 2020 6:49 PM

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Been looking forward to this since I dabbled a little into rock climbing. Also, I dig sporty chicks.
Oct 3, 2020 7:45 PM
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Pretty interesting ngl. Not bad not incredible either.
Oct 3, 2020 8:41 PM

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Interesting, it's decent but not anything super good yet.

Though Konomi being a gamer made me like her more. And she pulled off what we call a pro gamer move lmao.

Very distracting show ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°), but overall not a bad start.
Oct 3, 2020 8:54 PM
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Its was okay and as others said not the most interesting or unique anime ever made. But for once I actually came for the rock climbing and not the anime girls because I love climbing and I've been climbing since I was young. I just wanted to see how this compares to real climbing, and its not too bad.
Oct 3, 2020 9:12 PM
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Came expecting pure CGCDT, got a very sports shonen vibe instead.
I love this show's art style at times. Waiting to see how it goes from here.
Oct 3, 2020 9:56 PM
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So, thats it a climbing club sport girl. This is definitely the same trope of CGDCT at their sports club usual anime. Well, its not so cute to be honest, just 'a well body built' of the girl. Idk why but i just laughed hard when they just went into a tournament the day after they launched a duel between Jun and Konomi. Oh, well, such a cliche plot that i don't mind it at all. Its even showed the damn funny reason for Konomi to liking the sport climb. A puzzle game? Were there any people like these before to see the damn wall as a pieces of puzzle? Well, at least its hilarious. So, really, i don't mind it at all. Its really fine per my standard. Such a funny way to introduced the MC. XD

The first chemistry between them was okay. Its really understandable. A rivalry that aroused very quickly soon can lead them into their personal motivation to get better. Such an okay way to proceed their next goals. Well, beside the art and animation were average and pretty much default, sounds at least very catchy to me. I really hope that Konomi and her team just won their first tournament next week. Its must beway too fun and hilarious to seen, if they really did into that route, rather than a normal lose, progressed, and then won that shit on their others tournament. Lets see....
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Oct 3, 2020 10:03 PM
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A pretty straight-forward genre, and I enjoyed the first episode! While I may never become emotionally invested in these characters, something about the competitive aspect of shows like this keeps me interested. I just want to know who wins lmao
Oct 3, 2020 10:15 PM

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Wow another surprise for me, I thought this was gonna be some fanservice anime but the fanservice was quite low and the actual climbing sport was really exciting.

The four club members are likeable and I liked watching them climb, it was exciting. The fanservice was pretty good quality too even thou it wasn't that much. This is gonna be a fun ride.
Oct 3, 2020 10:49 PM

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Aren't those clothes more fitting for athletics/track and field rather than climbing? Just wondering.

Overall, actually interesting first episode but man, Jun was such a pain to deal with. Just let the girl enjoy her first climbing experience for fuck's sake.
On the other hand, I found Konomi's personality rather likeable so I doubt I will have problems with her. The fact of her having such strong arms without proper training is... weird, among other aspects but considering the absurd moves some of the girls do in the PVs, I guess I will simply ignore the logic aspect for now.

Anyways, I'm interested in seeing what this series will bring us.

P.S.: Also looking forward to that Onsen/Ryokan episode teased in the ED ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Oct 3, 2020 11:44 PM

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Fanservice was great and the girls are pretty. I like the main girl.
Oct 4, 2020 12:08 AM

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the protagonist is too overpowered for a total newbie
can't like it

Oct 4, 2020 12:48 AM
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Well, I'd next to no expectation whatsoever so this episode was kind of meh-ish for me. NGL, I expected a lot more fan-service though but well we did get a decent supply of it nonetheless.

Animation quality was quite unimpressive too but not to the extent of off-putting, so I can deal with that.

God, that Jun character though... Main Character, on the other hand, was fairly entertaining to keep up with. Ballet to Hardcore Gaming and now Climbing, that's quite the resume to have. Activating her pro-game mode though, yeah that was cool xD.
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Oct 4, 2020 1:41 AM

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Not bad start. I'll continue watching it I guess.


It's Keijo actually.
競女 -> けいじょ -> Keijo. Literally a women competition (I don't know why 競 which is competition had "kei" reading here while usually it's "kyou" for competitive activities). 女/じょ which is "jo" , not "jou" (means woman).
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