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Mar 18, 2023 11:49 AM
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Really loved the old-school style of this series. I'm surprised it's getting 2 cours considering how much of a niche project it is, but I'm happy to have more of something that looks and feels so distinct from anything else airing alongside it.
Mar 18, 2023 11:54 AM
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So am I. Didn't think it would get one haha
Mar 18, 2023 12:21 PM
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Mamoru Oshii wrote the script, so... Extra based.
Mar 18, 2023 1:12 PM
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There were rumors of it being 2 cours to begin with.
https://twitter.com/htgoiw/status/1494598725100269568

When you look at the credits, you'll see just how much of the show is outsourced with only one man carrying the production. With full outsourcing studios and a bunch of Korean animators listed under the "key animation" section on certain episodes, it isn't really surprising to make it a split.
Etherius_ZSJan 17, 5:44 PM
Mar 18, 2023 4:32 PM
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It would be difficult to cover 4 whole novels without 2 cours unless they rushed it, I feel.
Mar 18, 2023 6:47 PM
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Definitely am suprised, i didn't know episode 10 would be the last one until today
Mar 18, 2023 8:31 PM
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These big names in the anime industry have too much pulling power, Oshii, Nishimura, etc, this old man circle jerk. Only reason this shitty, patent novel advertisement is getting a second season. Get these has-beens out of here already.
Mar 19, 2023 7:04 PM
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hope the animation gets...different? i like the design but not the fluidity.
Mar 20, 2023 11:31 PM
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It could be so much better if it was by more decent Animation Studio.
Mar 23, 2023 11:06 PM

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Lets go! This show is wonderful; Gorgeous art and aesthetics. Fascinating plot, world, monsters, and characters. The characters in particular are relatable and pretty grounded. Some are otherworldly and thats interesting too! All that said my favorite part of this show has to be the beautiful soundtrack by the maestro Kenji Kawai. A very prominent composer, and understandably so!

TLDR: Hell yeah this show deserves a second cour.
LordKirkisMar 23, 2023 11:09 PM
Mar 27, 2023 11:03 PM
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So happy they are giving this more room to breathe and let this amazing world shine
Mar 30, 2023 3:15 PM
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I'm so happy!
First cour was my absolute favourite this season. So old school artsy in every way that it showed me how much I've been missing it.

Splendid!
Apr 23, 2023 7:16 PM
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Only a second season can cure the void the first one left, I feel like im living a post breakup situation, it has already finished but I still can't forget they, at this point Im closer to a dependet than a sane  normal person, please, just give me more, I NEED IT.
Oct 27, 2023 2:23 AM

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teaser pv & visual
https://natalie.mu/comic/news/546834

PV2
OP: "Hikarakka (飛花落花)" by Cocco
ED: "Dakishimete (抱きしめて)" by Maaya Sakamoto
https://natalie.mu/comic/news/554181
tsubasaloverDec 21, 2023 1:53 AM
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Nov 30, 2023 2:29 PM
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This show leaves a bitter aftertaste considering how good it could have been, I mean compare it to Seirei no Moribito and the first season was pretty bland in all aspects except the story and the world building. But considering what the season brings I guess we just have to be happy to get anything like this.
Jan 1, 6:13 AM
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First season was a disaster, this one looks to be as bad or even worse. Shame on them for releasing this show in this state.
Jan 10, 10:46 PM
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I'm excited for this for cour 2. I know alot of people aren't info the art but I find the world building amazing and I like the characters and want to see how they develop
Jan 13, 10:27 PM
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Reply to LordKirkis
Lets go! This show is wonderful; Gorgeous art and aesthetics. Fascinating plot, world, monsters, and characters. The characters in particular are relatable and pretty grounded. Some are otherworldly and thats interesting too! All that said my favorite part of this show has to be the beautiful soundtrack by the maestro Kenji Kawai. A very prominent composer, and understandably so!

TLDR: Hell yeah this show deserves a second cour.
@LordKirkis The main issue I had with it was just that the animation itself was often pretty bad in the "we're starved for budget" kind of way.

Otherwise though I'm super happy this got a second cour. I liked the feel of the show a lot.
Jan 13, 10:50 PM

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@LordKirkis The main issue I had with it was just that the animation itself was often pretty bad in the "we're starved for budget" kind of way.

Otherwise though I'm super happy this got a second cour. I liked the feel of the show a lot.
@CalorieEnchilada Its certainly unfortunate about the animation looking starved. Thats how i would describe it as well. That said I also agree the feel of the show is superb. I think they nailed the atmosphere really well.. which is not an easy thing to make do, to make so engaging that is.
Jan 20, 1:52 AM
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Reply to GakutoDeathGlare
These big names in the anime industry have too much pulling power, Oshii, Nishimura, etc, this old man circle jerk. Only reason this shitty, patent novel advertisement is getting a second season. Get these has-beens out of here already.
@GakutoDeathGlare

I do wonder how Oshii has a career though. He hasn't put out anything good in like 20 years. At least Nishimura can still occasionally put out acceptably okay stuff.
Jan 22, 8:44 AM

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Watched the first cour when it was already clear that there would be a second one, and enjoyed the world and the visuals so so much!
I'd agree that the animation looks so much weaker (less-existent?) in the second cour with so many stills, and even the stills looking unprecise(?) from time to time
It's a shame such an interesting project is visibly underfunded

Will definitely stick around for the story though. Even worldbuilding aside, this has such strong 'found family' vibes that I just can't imagine dropping it

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