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Jul 7, 2017 6:50 AM
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I have to admit, this gave me some weird vibes at first especially from the first few scenes. The OP song is rather catchy though.

A main selling point imo is the setting so far as it has a Victorian-like feel. They introduced the main characters pretty fast and we get to see a little bit of their past. I take this show as a supernatural mystery so expecting a lot of development for the story. There's also some slight fan service although I didn't find it distracting. That Kou Josef Hiraga is such a mysterious dude tbh, really hope we learn more about him.

Seems like a pretty serious show without any comedy. Some of the scenes in the second half gave me really eerie vibes.
Jul 7, 2017 7:00 AM
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This gave old anime vibes. I like how it is serious and mysterious as well.

Jul 7, 2017 8:51 AM
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Holy shit. This was soooo good. I can't wait to see the next episode.
Jul 7, 2017 9:26 AM
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It was a really weird show.
Not that it was bad, just weird. I get that they're trying to focus only on the serious side.

The OP was pretty good, the art isn't anything special though. The Hiraga guy is pretty mysterious and debunking miracles seems like an interesting plot. I don't know if they will actually bring in supernatural elements but let's wait and watch.
Jul 7, 2017 9:38 AM
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The religion theme is heavily played to the point that it's cliche, the music, the scenery (the plot is already religion). What's really new in this show is that there are two male protagonists that may make audience say 'Holy Gay' at some point.
Jul 7, 2017 9:55 AM
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Well, this was certainly not was I was expecting...

I mean, it's not bad. But it has so many problems in just a single episode. Maybe I just came with high expectations and that's all.

I'll give it 3 episodes.
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Jul 7, 2017 10:03 AM
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huh it's been awhile since i last watched something set in a church.
kinda eerie at times though.
Jul 7, 2017 10:17 AM
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holy shit that was garbage, I can't even finish this with 3.0x speed. I'd rather watch bible black, similar feels, but with better character, plot and 'action'.
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Jul 7, 2017 10:21 AM
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This was a very different anime, a type that I'm not used to... But I didn't like/dislike it. I'll give it a few more episodes and see where it goes.
Jul 7, 2017 10:21 AM

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Not really sure how to feel about this one just yet tbh, I'll probably wait a few more episodes before forming a final opinion. The OP was pretty good though, so at least it's got that going for it.......
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Jul 7, 2017 10:22 AM

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Really bad shit. Hey bros don't bother with this show 'kay?
Jul 7, 2017 10:28 AM
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That was just as unappealing as I expected it to be. The mystery elements and story building here are rather dull without being afflicted with chuunibyou. It seems like an everyday mystery just with the VATICAN slapped on top to give it a sense of identity.
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Jul 7, 2017 10:34 AM

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I was expecting a lot since it had supernatural and mystery tags. Since it's the first episode, it really can't be helped.

At least the OP is good.

Jul 7, 2017 10:37 AM

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Puuh, that was really dry, my feeling is telling me to drop this show, but might as well see another 2-3 episodes before I make my decision.

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Jul 7, 2017 10:40 AM

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Pizzaholic said:
Really bad shit. Hey bros don't bother with this show 'kay?

lol this is the kind of comment that I want to read from a 1st episode: simple and straight to the point. Thank you bro!
and it seems like most of the users here agree that this anime is shit. Oh well...
Jul 7, 2017 11:04 AM

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This was okay. I need to watch a couple more episodes before I think I can decide whether or not I'll continue with this. The manga doesn't look to be popular at all (low readership, not many ratings, etc), so I don't really know much about this series. The anime series is also has the genre tag of shounen..so perhaps we'll see more action later?

I was hoping this would be kind of like Trinity Blood... but this seems a lot more chilled. Although I don't think it would be fair to compare the two, since Trinity Blood has lots of violence and vampires. The only similarities are the Vatican and Christianity focus.
Jul 7, 2017 11:12 AM
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If there's a speed up option for watching anime then where's the slow down one? Too fast paced, things happening so suddenly, background music playing nonstop - my ears were bleeding...*sigh* where's the chill, mate?
Jul 7, 2017 11:14 AM

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The episode did a good job at setting the tone I can expect from the rest of the series. Although I'll need to see how the current case is settled to decide whether I think the anime will be good or just average.
Jul 7, 2017 11:33 AM

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Seems promising to me. I like the premise of corruption/evil versus good/purity. There's already quite a ton of mystery and a slew of shady characters wearing the robes of Catholicism. Quite a bit of infodumping but that can be forgiven if it moves us to where we need to be.
Jul 7, 2017 11:34 AM

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Very good first episode. A lot of mystery in the air. The premise is brilliant and I love the beautiful backgrounds and the European and Western settings.
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Jul 7, 2017 11:39 AM
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That was alright, i'll definitely continue thig as it's intriguing just for the fact that it's about the church.

Bit fast at the end though.
Jul 7, 2017 11:41 AM

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I was having fun watching it even though it was fascinatingly fast paced...but i am THE asshole atheist so that made it even more fun for me.
I even liked the OST.

but tbh all my expectations for this is a lot of yaoi priest doujinshi
Jul 7, 2017 11:45 AM

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Wow, it surprised me that there's so many people here who seem to not like this. :^
Personally, I love the premise and mood (even though some of the scene-changes were a bit awkward, but that's only a minor issue). The protagonists seem interesting, too - though I hope that the show won't end up relying too heavily on the supernatural elements and will, instead, offer up some of that good ol' science/realistic-explanations.

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Jul 7, 2017 12:01 PM

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lets see where it will go from here. the pacing felt really rushed.
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Jul 7, 2017 12:08 PM
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Personally I loved the first episode
I loved the characters, the story, animation and soundtrack
And one of my fav seiyuu Okamoto Nobuhiko is voicing my fav character Hiraga plus Screen Mode are doing the opening song <3 <3 <3
I like religious stuff so I will watch it
Hopefully this series will not disappoint me
Excited for next week
Can't wait to watch episode
Jul 7, 2017 12:12 PM

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tbh I've always wanted to see an anime like this, so even if I'm getting a little ahead of myself I've given it a nice 8 so far. Here's to hoping it lives up to it.
Jul 7, 2017 12:13 PM

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A decent start: decent characters designs and good background drawings, nice music (a bit annoying for me once), a fairly simple miracle case at first intertwined with murders, the mystery doesn't immediately play the supernatural card (I hope most cases will be supernatural proved false, except maybe one with a vague enough conclusion to evocate the possibility)

4/5

Based on this article, the first case won't be closed in two episodes so I guess we won't get many cases (in other words novels) animated.

@Leo_10 I wouldn't expect supernatural in the sense of purely fantastic here, maybe one or two cases will leave a doubt about it, but it will be mainly about debunking "supernatural" cases.
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Jul 7, 2017 12:30 PM

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holy shit that was garbage, I can't even finish this with 3.0x speed. I'd rather watch bible black, similar feels, but with better character, plot and 'action'.

What are your expectation on this anime to say such thing, really? :D
Jul 7, 2017 12:40 PM

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I may be in the minority here, but I found it entertaining xD I started watching it with low expectations because of the comments here, but I was pleasantly surprised tbh
Jul 7, 2017 12:40 PM

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Yay Okamoto Nobuhiko uses Karma voice! <3

I was lost on all those infodumping and the religion stuff but this anime is such an eye candy to my eyes. The OP and ED is good.

To be honest, my main reason watching this is because my favorites seiyuus plays both the main characters.

I content to just listening to the MC's talking and looking at the pretty art for now.
The ED animation is so cute (Hiraga blushing and all)! I'm loving it.

I hope more mystery and some action to come :>

I wonder how old are the MCs? and no I don't totally ship them already
Jul 7, 2017 12:47 PM

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When you're atheist it's ridiculous but fun.
Jul 7, 2017 12:50 PM

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It was okay-ish.
I found it way too fast-paced though, too much info without proper connection. The second half was better, but still overall messy. Don't know how to comment on the religious elements, not something you see in anime often. Not a fan of the nature of the first case, it was kinda weird choice for a first episode.
I hope it won't turn into gay shit and continues with the serious note. Could have potential to be a decent watch.
Jul 7, 2017 1:28 PM

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I don't know what to expect from this anime so I guess I'll have to wait and see.
Jul 7, 2017 1:48 PM
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I liked it, kinda curious where this is going, very much has a religious tone to it wich as others have said it's unsual. I did like the art style it came off well to me. This has pontential to be really good, or really bad depending on where they take it.
Jul 7, 2017 1:49 PM
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When you're atheist it's ridiculous but fun.


hehe being a atheist means I can enjoy it if it goes Christian, or it goes "christian"
Jul 7, 2017 1:52 PM

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I was rolling my eyes at all the "miracles" happening left and right. The second coming of Jesus, the stigmata, the statue crying etc. but the priest being sacrificed for satainc ritual and a possible affair between the sister and Franceso dude got me interested again.
Jul 7, 2017 1:57 PM
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The most annoying for me it was the caracthers' names. Those guys are latin americans, so they should have spanish names, but there are a lot of english, even italian, names. So feels strange.

Jul 7, 2017 2:00 PM

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It was too fast paced, but, hell, the OST was very good.
Jul 7, 2017 2:00 PM
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The church must've paid Japan to make this show. It's their newest way of converting people to christianity. Well I hope they're going to include the scenes where they purify sinner nuns.

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Jul 7, 2017 2:09 PM

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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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I have to admit, this gave me some weird vibes at first especially from the first few scenes. The OP song is rather catchy though.

A main selling point imo is the setting so far as it has a Victorian-like feel. They introduced the main characters pretty fast and we get to see a little bit of their past. I take this show as a supernatural mystery so expecting a lot of development for the story. There's also some slight fan service although I didn't find it distracting. That Kou Josef Hiraga is such a mysterious dude tbh, really hope we learn more about him.

Seems like a pretty serious show without any comedy. Some of the scenes in the second half gave me really eerie vibes.


It tries to be serious but is unintentionally funny imho. Everyone has to introduce themselves when they first appear which made for some hilarious scenes. The conversations are feel very contrived to the point it's silly. There is no flow at all.
Jul 7, 2017 2:10 PM

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The anime has a good story, great music and a well-adapted scenario, however ...

What was that rug of the 14 minutes to the end !? It seems that they accelerated the anime and did not stop anymore, like I was watching a trailer.

The characters are also very clichés and stereotyped, which does not please much, but I will continue to see why I trust the studio and the story seems interesting
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Jul 7, 2017 2:35 PM
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Only the 1st ep is out , but I already ship the mcs .
Jul 7, 2017 2:39 PM
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not as good as i expected.
OP song is nice
Jul 7, 2017 2:51 PM

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I did like it

The mystery in right on, the theme is new to me and I like the eerily mood of it all. The characters seem to have some interest too and the design is good.
Jul 7, 2017 3:55 PM

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There was so much imagery. The art and OST is pretty good. A lot of characters were introduced. Father Klaus got killed and Robert and Hiraga are going to figure out what happened.
Jul 7, 2017 4:31 PM
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I am genuinely wondering if they really know how to draw a map. South America?... Yeah, everyone is called Klaus and Thomas in Mexico, or wherever they are supposed to be. Great ambientation (note sarcasm).

The premise was appealing to me at first, but I think this is rather going to become an involuntary comedy. I found that "Virgin crying" scene (among many others) really hilarious, and I'm sure it wasn't meant to be funny.

It wasn't totally bad, though. I'll give it a chance to see where it goes.
Jul 7, 2017 6:08 PM

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Ok but why did Sister Dorothea have to eat the sausage like that doh....
Jul 7, 2017 6:15 PM
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I think it's gonna be a slightly corny series that takes itself too seriously..... but so far I love it. The music and victorian visuals are a HUGE plus, and even though the two main characters aren't super developped yet, they have a pleasant believable feel to them. I hope it keeps that same vibe going foward, and hopefully the conclusion to the mystery will be satisfying.
Jul 7, 2017 6:37 PM

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Very different. It definitely feels like it took inspiration from the 90s, both the good and the bad. Unfortunately I just found it very boring. I'm hoping I see something that entertains me more next week.
Jul 7, 2017 7:07 PM
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Lack-of-sunshine vibe. Not sure this anime was the best at pulling it off, but maybe I'm just biased because I'm not interested in that religious stuff. (Bible quotes, God this, God that... nope)
I felt like I was plucked and dropped straight into the middle of the rising action of an already-fluctuated anime, and I'm not ready to be overwhelmed by the information I still need to learn to fully understand what the hell is going on.
I'm glad the art is okay but the story is either is too dull or too complex for entertainment. The intellectuals might enjoy this one.
CardcxptorSakuraJul 7, 2017 7:10 PM
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