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Aug 28, 2009 2:32 PM
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Ok after seeing this awesome crossover clip on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HNTpPFGI8U&fmt=18

I realized that I may have misjudged the series a bit since I currently have Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha on my dropped list.

I have to ask people that have watched the series is it worth watching?
Aug 28, 2009 2:44 PM
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The scenes used in that clip are from the 3th season, namely Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS, in my opinion the best of the 3 season, tho many will disagree with me.

The first 2 are very enjoyable as well tho, and I can definitely recommend them if your looking for a good Mahou Shoujo/moe/action show.

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Aug 28, 2009 5:42 PM
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Zer010 said:

I realized that I may have misjudged the series a bit since I currently have Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha on my dropped list.


How much did you watch? *checks your MAL* Two episodes.

You didn't even wait for Fate. Once Fate shows up, the series gets progressively more awesome all the way to the end of Season 2. Hell by the end of Season 1, the only thing "magical girl" about it is the title. Nothing beyond it can really classify as traditional "magical girl" anime. Season 3 is good, but it's not Season 1-2 quality. Go back and watch more, at least until Fate shows up.

This is what waits for you in S2 should you need any more persuasion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2itOY3kgO0
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Aug 28, 2009 6:17 PM
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You should keep on watching it. Season 2 is by far superior in every aspect than season 1. Season 3 good except of the first half of it. D=

@ Splitter.

I've seen that MAD a long time ago and I still don't get bored watching it all over again. Its definitely one of the best MADs ever made. >__<

P.S.

Do NOT let the "Mahou Shoujo" part of the title scare you away. >_0
Aug 28, 2009 6:55 PM
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You may want to read my recent miniblogreview of the Nanoha trilogy as I rewatched it a couple weeks back; http://myanimelist.net/blog.php?eid=40657

tldr; it gets better as it goes. S1 is 'okay' while S2 is 'good' but S3 is totally awesome, leagues ahead of the others.
Aug 28, 2009 7:14 PM
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Zer010 said:
I have to ask people that have watched the series is it worth watching?


It's one of the better Magical Girls out there.
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Aug 28, 2009 11:56 PM
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S1 is 'okay' while S2 is 'good' but S3 is totally awesome, leagues ahead of the others.


Finally someone who agrees with me! Would you marry me?! (JK)

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Aug 29, 2009 1:02 AM
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I didn't even care for about the first 5 eps of nanoha season one much. and yet its one of my fave series. Personally I like A's best. but its all good. its especially nice seeing how nanoha and such Grow up for strikers.
Aug 29, 2009 3:09 AM
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Zer010 said:
Ok after seeing this awesome crossover clip on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HNTpPFGI8U&fmt=18

I realized that I may have misjudged the series a bit since I currently have Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha on my dropped list.

I have to ask people that have watched the series is it worth watching?


Yes, especially the second season (A's).
Aug 29, 2009 4:41 AM

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Magical girls gone brutal and lesbian, that's Lyrical Nanoha in a nutshell. That clip with the Hellsing sounds is actually quite fitting, considering Nanoha's extreme befriending in StrikerS. Also, as mentioned above, dropping Nanoha before Fate's arrival was a bad move. You missed out on half of what makes the series good.

I don't know if you'll get to actually like the series, but I suggest you at least finish the first season.

Though, by skipping A's and StrikerS you'll miss out on a lot of brutal magical battles and heavily implied off-screen yuri.
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The scenes used in that clip are from the 3th season, namely Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS, in my opinion the best of the 3 seasons, tho many will disagree with me.

Filthy lies and slander, I agree with you. <3

In my opinion, Nanoha is one of the few series that actually get better the further it goes. Though, with StrikerS being as good as it is, I'm kinda hoping there won't be a fourth, and that the movie won't fsck the pattern.
Aug 29, 2009 9:08 AM

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I Like season 3 the best ^_^ the other two were ok
Aug 29, 2009 9:16 AM

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyAphyqW8f8&fmt=18

Nanoha A's in a nutshell.
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Aug 30, 2009 11:43 AM

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Well then i will get back to watching it then ^_^ thanks everyone!

@m-boy I can't believe they did that with God Finger lol. Internet rules are obeyed yet again.
Aug 30, 2009 1:54 PM

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I myself have only seen A's and the first season, but I can tell You that, by just watching those, I am already hooked.

The series gets better as it goes on, and when Fate shows up, it really gets good. First few episodes of Seaosn 1 were slow, but it picks up soon enough.


My advice to you, is to stick with it to the end, before making your choice if you like it or not.
Aug 30, 2009 1:59 PM

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It's a very good anime. [watched 1st and 2nd season]
Sep 4, 2009 8:33 PM

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Just finished Season 1 and I have to say it was much better than I thought. I plan on starting Season 2 in the next few days.

EDIT: Now I am done with A's I must say the increase in this season was beyond exponential. Can't wait to start Strikers
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Sep 22, 2009 12:22 PM

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Zer010 said:
Just finished Season 1 and I have to say it was much better than I thought. I plan on starting Season 2 in the next few days.

EDIT: Now I am done with A's I must say the increase in this season was beyond exponential. Can't wait to start Strikers


Thank god ^_^

I was reluctant to watch this show too, and I was soooo temping to drop it after 3 episodes, thanks for the review on MAL saying that it get's good after Fate's arrival, which is the character that I believe I'll find interesting upon seeing the opening ^_^ It's cool.

EDIT, almost dropped StrikerS, but now I got right back into it again ^_^
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Mar 13, 2010 8:44 PM

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I just finished the firest season
it was kinda boring when it began
but i became completely addicted once Fate showed up
then the action picks up and it gets a lot better
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I came very close to dropping this show about two or three episodes in. In fact, I had added it to my dropped list, but later took it off after reading some more reviews on the series. Manned up, grabbed some popcorn, and fought through the more boring episodes and then finally discovered the plot halfway through.

tl;dr: It gets better.
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Verdale said:
I came very close to dropping this show about two or three episodes in. In fact, I had added it to my dropped list, but later took it off after reading some more reviews on the series. Manned up, grabbed some popcorn, and fought through the more boring episodes and then finally discovered the plot halfway through.

tl;dr: It gets better.


I got 1/3 but stalled out, maybe its time for another sprint.

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