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Jan 4, 2010 1:20 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 like the feeling and the artwork of the anime. It might be pretty obvious but the characters remind me of K-ON. The opening song is very different and not quite my taste but I did enjoy the ending song. Hope the series will continue to be great and not fail my expectations.
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Jan 4, 2010 1:46 PM
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Promising
Liked the character design, the music and girls in uniform are always good..^^
Kobayashi Yuu fits perfectly as Rio's voice.
I like Klimt, but what is the connection here?

And why are there a Japanese festival, German uniforms and French songs mixed in, when it looks like Spain to me.
Jan 4, 2010 3:40 PM
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This is great! It has French in it and I am French! :D I really like Sorami Kanata and that other girl Rio Kasumia, she looks like she is some sort of priestess on top of being a soldier. Kanata's past is also interesting with that Clarion and bell necklace. Song was also in French, I understood part of it being about water and fragile things. Looks like the town specializes in glass things like dolphins and bottles.
Looks like the best to me will be to find more about this tank=>
francismeunierJan 4, 2010 8:04 PM

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Jan 4, 2010 4:03 PM
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the model cities are Cuenca and Alarcón Fortress in Spain.
I'm from Spain but I've never been to Cuenca. :)
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Moeblob main character... check
Cool masculine character... check
Twin tailed tsundere character... check
Milf character.... check
Silent moe character... check
No sign of a plot... check
Amazing backdrops... check
Above average soundtrack... check
Big fat budget... check

It sure sounds like an anime for 2010. Unfortunate that it's all about moe. It has such an amazing budget with its amazing backdrop scenery and potential to be a great anime... but it'll always be about the moe. Always. Always. But whatever, I'll bite. I'll keep watching it. Needs more plot though.

If it delves into more than just ridiculous moe girls trying to play trumpets, I'll be quite surprised.
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I hate moeshit, this looks a lot like fucking K-On!, I don't know if I should continue watching.
Jan 4, 2010 4:41 PM
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-Hei- said:
I hate moeshit, this looks a lot like fucking K-On!, I don't know if I should continue watching.


Don't. You like 5cm Per Second, you have to be a smart person. A smart person knows when a series is going nowhere and this is it. I thought I might finally find a moe show with something to offer...I didn't get it here.
Jan 4, 2010 4:56 PM
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Wasabi said:
Moeblob main character... check
Cool masculine character... check
Twin tailed tsundere character... check
Milf character.... check
Silent moe character... check
No sign of a plot... check
Amazing backdrops... check
Above average soundtrack... check
Big fat budget... check

It sure sounds like an anime for 2010. Unfortunate that it's all about moe. It has such an amazing budget with its amazing backdrop scenery and potential to be a great anime... but it'll always be about the moe. Always. Always. But whatever, I'll bite. I'll keep watching it. Needs more plot though.

If it delves into more than just ridiculous moe girls trying to play trumpets, I'll be quite surprised.
-Hei- said:
I hate moeshit, this looks a lot like fucking K-On!, I don't know if I should continue watching.


Yea, I liked the background scenery is what I meant about artwork.. The setting is good to me since it seems like a war-time period. The characters were very moe.. maybe more moe than K-ON since they, especially the main, looks like a 7th-8th grader..
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Jan 4, 2010 5:03 PM
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It's like a mix between Aria (atmospheric and slow paced) and K-ON! (character designs). I like it.
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porkypink said:


Yea, I liked the background scenery is what I meant about artwork.. The setting is good to me since it seems like a war-time period. The characters were very moe.. maybe more moe than K-ON since they, especially the main, looks like a 7th-8th grader..

In the anime world, 15 year old moeblobs like Kanata are able to enlist in the army.
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hmm, K-on char. designs..might be good
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Wasabi said:
porkypink said:


Yea, I liked the background scenery is what I meant about artwork.. The setting is good to me since it seems like a war-time period. The characters were very moe.. maybe more moe than K-ON since they, especially the main, looks like a 7th-8th grader..

In the anime world, 15 year old moeblobs like Kanata are able to enlist in the army.

She isn't really a soldier. I mean, in lots of wars in the past they had drummer boys that were like, 10 years old. She is just part of an army band.
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I probably enjoy this series, and I don't know what story looks like, but I hope the plot should start pick it up. Rio <3.
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Haylias said:
Wasabi said:
porkypink said:


Yea, I liked the background scenery is what I meant about artwork.. The setting is good to me since it seems like a war-time period. The characters were very moe.. maybe more moe than K-ON since they, especially the main, looks like a 7th-8th grader..

In the anime world, 15 year old moeblobs like Kanata are able to enlist in the army.

She isn't really a soldier. I mean, in lots of wars in the past they had drummer boys that were like, 10 years old. She is just part of an army band.

Well all the other girls are pretty much the same age as her, and are apparently part of a tank squadron. You have Kureha who is 13 years old and is the tank's gunner... or at least that's what her character page says here on MAL.
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Wasabi said:

In the anime world, 15 year old moeblobs like Kanata are able to enlist in the army.


In the American Civil War there were over 200,000 soldiers under the age of 15. More currently in WWII many armies especially the Germans towards the end used soldiers under the age of 16. As a matter of fact the Germans had whole divsions of soldiers under that age (Hitler Jugen SS who the British fought at Normandy).
Check out some Japanese films that show their army training young girls with spears to fight off the coming American invasion.

Since part of the plot of this anime is that a long, major war has just ground to a halt it makes some sense to have these young girls stuck out at some minor outpost that needs to be manned, but not with frontline quality troops.
Jan 4, 2010 5:48 PM

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Knowing all the obsess otakus in Japan. They're going to start buying trumpets like crazy -__-
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Gradation said:
Knowing all the obsess otakus in Japan. They're going to start buying trumpets like crazy -__-

oh boy ._.
First guitars, now trumpets?
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This could actually end up being really, really good, if the plot is developed and as good as the first episode implied. I'm not talking about the girl, just the world it takes place in and everything surrounding the main character. I've got my eye on this show.
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-Hei- said:
I hate moeshit, this looks a lot like fucking K-On!, I don't know if I should continue watching.


And yet Black Rock Shooter is your avatar? I honestly can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not anymore.

I'm steering well clear of this series, it honestly doesn't sound like something I'd enjoy, and for the moment, I've had my fill of moe. I'm gonna have to not watch any of it for the next 3 months if I'm gonna be able to make it through the next FAL season.

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chinlamp said:
-Hei- said:
I hate moeshit, this looks a lot like fucking K-On!, I don't know if I should continue watching.


And yet Black Rock Shooter is your avatar? I honestly can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not anymore.

I'm steering well clear of this series, it honestly doesn't sound like something I'd enjoy, and for the moment, I've had my fill of moe. I'm gonna have to not watch any of it for the next 3 months if I'm gonna be able to make it through the next FAL season.

Explain to me how this pic is moe?
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/4867/preview3fdc119f2f3f6e88.jpg

Sounds more like you are mad, gg.
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I just finished watching the first ep...

It's nearly impossible to watch this and not compare it to K-ON. While I think this series could offer more substance than K-ON, it is very clear that they are trying to capitalize on the rampant moepandemic.

I am not familiar at all with the manga, so I have no idea where the story is going, but with the military angle, i see potential for a slighly more serious series.

I figured I would read the manga and see if this series will be worth the watch, but it turns out only one chapter is out so far. I guess i will just wait and see what happens. If the story is just going to be K-ON in fatigues then I'm out.

First ep was ok; the backdrops, soundtrack and animation in general were all top notch.
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this anime got potential
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Just watched it and I think this is going to be a good anime. Not a great one but it will be a good one.

This could have a fair bit a background violence in it as well as the music which will be an interesting combination.
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This is nothing like K-ON.

The only similarities are character design style and music. On and yes, I suppose they are girls.

The two series have completely different feels to them and this should be regarded in it's own right.

Exceeded all my expectations.
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This has a potential. The BGM was good. Backdrops were indeed beautiful. Another unique plot. Moe. The episode gave a fun and historic atmosphere. I'm interested to where this is going.

Character designs, moeness and the music genre are definitely things they have in common with K-On!. But should not be compared though. Each has its own uniqueness.
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"Lol, K-ON with gunz" is what I'd like to say.

But this time I'm not going to say it. Mostly because there isn't any guns in this show. Secondly the character design might be a rip-off of K-ON's but the show seems to have a far slower pace and tries a bit to have some kind of background, I especially like this Spanish setting. Where they speak French. Yeah, anime...

Well yeah it's still kind of like K-ON, I mean Rio is just one letter away from Mio, but this might just prove to be a different experience. Lol, yeah right, who am I kidding? Still I don't mind moeblob shows when done right, I did find K-ON really entertaining for its genre (and FU if you just want to sound cool) and that's already something to be acknowledged. I hope this show proves to be entertaining too.

Overall I can't decide if this first episode is relaxing or just boring.

On a side note, I really like Kitamura Eri's voice in this.

v Wow, sig looks awful with So*Ra*No*Wo*To's special characters that can't be shown with the font I'm using. Quick, must watch some other show. :D
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I like moe so I find this to be quite enjoyable. Both OP and ED are great and the characters are sugoku moe...Hau~ kaaii Omochikaeri!! XD
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As french is my first language, I`ve been personally touched by this episode.
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Some interesting not mentioned by me:Since I am French though of doing a translation of this=>
Basically it means:Official deploiment of troops. Kanata Sorami soldier second class. Coming from 3 city of Seize. Join unite 1121General quarter of the army of Helvatia. Another thing is that this looks like the tomato festival from Spain=>
I want to more about this mysterious women from the past of Kanata in this series=>
Ok, nudity/panties check here=>
Glass workshops in the city check and very interesting element of the town=>
Rio looks like a priestess/soldier also, which is interesting to see why=>
What is this thing? What was it and its implications in the story? Another element interesting to stick around for=>

Another interesting translation: Manual of the Clarion of the signal=>
Overall a interesting story with background to find out and it has French in it!

In spoiler my anime list for now.
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I didnt skip any of it... and I was not pleased. There are only girls (ugh) where's the main guy?

The music sucks.

The story sucks.

I didnt get anything.

EDIT:

I bet its gonna turn into some sort of girl on girl thing... it always does.
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Wilio said:
As french is my first language, I`ve been personally touched by this episode.
Yeah same here! Same here! Even the song! :D
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I like moe so I find this to be quite enjoyable. Both OP and ED are great and the characters are sugoku moe...Hau~ kaaii Omochikaeri!! XD
Yeah the that is also interesting the OP and ED but we French have the advantage of understanding all of the French songs in this. :P
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This is nothing like K-ON.

The only similarities are character design style and music. On and yes, I suppose they are girls.

The two series have completely different feels to them and this should be regarded in it's own right.

Exceeded all my expectations.

Thinking maybe I should see this K-ON thing soon since I like the designs of this.
dvice said:
I just finished watching the first ep...

It's nearly impossible to watch this and not compare it to K-ON. While I think this series could offer more substance than K-ON, it is very clear that they are trying to capitalize on the rampant moepandemic.
Sure it for people that have not watched K-ON like me.
chinlamp said:
-Hei- said:
I hate moeshit, this looks a lot like fucking K-On!, I don't know if I should continue watching.


And yet Black Rock Shooter is your avatar? I honestly can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not anymore.

I'm steering well clear of this series, it honestly doesn't sound like something I'd enjoy, and for the moment, I've had my fill of moe. I'm gonna have to not watch any of it for the next 3 months if I'm gonna be able to make it through the next FAL season.

Oh please the cute stuff is always good to people. It makes you feel fluffy all inside....good point would be some blood in this.
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I bet its gonna turn into some sort of girl on girl thing... it always does.
It might but support from all is necessary in war. Would you say the same about gay if all the guys would be sticking together in war because they had to? I would not and would see it as supporting each other in times of need.

In spoiler my anime list for now.
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French is also my first language :P I was suprised when I heard the french song and saw the french letter ^^

I think that this was a good episode, maybe there is plot comming for the next episode.

I'll watch!
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Liked the character design, the music and girls in uniform are always good..^^
Kobayashi Yuu fits perfectly as Rio's voice.
I like Klimt, but what is the connection here?

And why are there a Japanese festival, German uniforms and French songs mixed in, when it looks like Spain to me.
Probably because of unique elements creation, which I like so far in this.
porkypink said:
Gradation said:
Knowing all the obsess otakus in Japan. They're going to start buying trumpets like crazy -__-

oh boy ._.
First guitars, now trumpets?

Why not trumpets? They are far cheaper than guitars I would think.
Wasabi said:
Haylias said:
Wasabi said:
porkypink said:


Yea, I liked the background scenery is what I meant about artwork.. The setting is good to me since it seems like a war-time period. The characters were very moe.. maybe more moe than K-ON since they, especially the main, looks like a 7th-8th grader..

In the anime world, 15 year old moeblobs like Kanata are able to enlist in the army.

She isn't really a soldier. I mean, in lots of wars in the past they had drummer boys that were like, 10 years old. She is just part of an army band.

Well all the other girls are pretty much the same age as her, and are apparently part of a tank squadron. You have Kureha who is 13 years old and is the tank's gunner... or at least that's what her character page says here on MAL.

Maybe you should look at Africa and the soldiers that are 13 in some places...that would tell you something maybe.
Haylias said:
Wasabi said:
porkypink said:


Yea, I liked the background scenery is what I meant about artwork.. The setting is good to me since it seems like a war-time period. The characters were very moe.. maybe more moe than K-ON since they, especially the main, looks like a 7th-8th grader..

In the anime world, 15 year old moeblobs like Kanata are able to enlist in the army.

She isn't really a soldier. I mean, in lots of wars in the past they had drummer boys that were like, 10 years old. She is just part of an army band.

No, no they are in the war as full enlists or in the reserve but if war erupts then full implications will happen in their part.
Wasabi said:
Moeblob main character... check

So why is this a bother?
Wasabi said:
Cool masculine character... check
Where? where you see that?
Wasabi said:
Twin tailed tsundere character... check
Who again?
Wasabi said:
Milf character.... check
Ok where did you see that type?
Wasabi said:
Silent moe character... check
What silent character?
Wasabi said:
No sign of a plot... check
Oh come on...first episode. It will come in a form of war most likely.
Wasabi said:
Amazing backdrops... check
Yeah they are and I love that.
Wasabi said:
Above average soundtrack... check
Amazing I would say.
Wasabi said:
Big fat budget... check
Ok how you know this again?

Wasabi said:
It sure sounds like an anime for 2010. Unfortunate that it's all about moe. It has such an amazing budget with its amazing backdrop scenery and potential to be a great anime... but it'll always be about the moe. Always. Always. But whatever, I'll bite. I'll keep watching it. Needs more plot though.

If it delves into more than just ridiculous moe girls trying to play trumpets, I'll be quite surprised.
Hey look, the cute thing is a good thing and with some blood it might be even more sentimental I would think.

In spoiler my anime list for now.
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Maximilious said:
I didnt skip any of it... and I was not pleased. There are only girls (ugh) where's the main guy?

The music sucks.

The story sucks.

I didnt get anything.

EDIT:

I bet its gonna turn into some sort of girl on girl thing... it always does.

1. This isn't harem garbage.

2. The music sucks? Did you just mute the audio and play Linkin Park over it or something? The music was the best part (apart from the ED)

3. It was the first episode. The plot probably hasn't even begun.

And there are alot of series that are like this that don't turn into girl on girl. And even if it does, what's wrong with Yuri?
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francismeunier said:
Wasabi said:
Moeblob main character... check

So why is this a bother?
Wasabi said:
Cool masculine character... check
Where? where you see that?
Wasabi said:
Twin tailed tsundere character... check
Who again?
Wasabi said:
Milf character.... check
Ok where did you see that type?
Wasabi said:
Silent moe character... check
What silent character?
Wasabi said:
No sign of a plot... check
Oh come on...first episode. It will come in a form of war most likely.
Wasabi said:
Amazing backdrops... check
Yeah they are and I love that.
Wasabi said:
Above average soundtrack... check
Amazing I would say.
Wasabi said:
Big fat budget... check
Ok how you know this again?

Wasabi said:
It sure sounds like an anime for 2010. Unfortunate that it's all about moe. It has such an amazing budget with its amazing backdrop scenery and potential to be a great anime... but it'll always be about the moe. Always. Always. But whatever, I'll bite. I'll keep watching it. Needs more plot though.

If it delves into more than just ridiculous moe girls trying to play trumpets, I'll be quite surprised.
Hey look, the cute thing is a good thing and with some blood it might be even more sentimental I would think.

1. Moeblob has been done. Multiple times. Many times. Too many times. It gets old.
2. See Rio. Cool, mature, hardass who eventually softens up. Been done before.
3. Twin tailed girl. Been done countless times.
4. Fine. Not milf. But typical girls glasses who has the "milf" aura. Been done.
5. Gray haired girl. How many times done already?
6. Only plot we got was the legend. Other than that, nothing.
7. Excellent scenery = excellent production values
8. Excellent soundtrack = excellent production values
9. See 7 and 8.
10. Anime has been saturated with moe over and over again. The character archetypes have been done over and over again. How about something fresh, and not rely on the same moeblobs to satisfy the lust of the inner otaku. An anime of this caliber could still be excellent, even more excellent probably, if it didn't factor in so much moe.
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Wasabi said:
francismeunier said:
Wasabi said:
Moeblob main character... check

So why is this a bother?
Wasabi said:
Cool masculine character... check
Where? where you see that?
Wasabi said:
Twin tailed tsundere character... check
Who again?
Wasabi said:
Milf character.... check
Ok where did you see that type?
Wasabi said:
Silent moe character... check
What silent character?
Wasabi said:
No sign of a plot... check
Oh come on...first episode. It will come in a form of war most likely.
Wasabi said:
Amazing backdrops... check
Yeah they are and I love that.
Wasabi said:
Above average soundtrack... check
Amazing I would say.
Wasabi said:
Big fat budget... check
Ok how you know this again?

Wasabi said:
It sure sounds like an anime for 2010. Unfortunate that it's all about moe. It has such an amazing budget with its amazing backdrop scenery and potential to be a great anime... but it'll always be about the moe. Always. Always. But whatever, I'll bite. I'll keep watching it. Needs more plot though.

If it delves into more than just ridiculous moe girls trying to play trumpets, I'll be quite surprised.
Hey look, the cute thing is a good thing and with some blood it might be even more sentimental I would think.

Wasabi said:
1. Moeblob has been done. Multiple times. Many times. Too many times. It gets old.

What people demand is what they is what people make to make more money because people buy logically. Yes?
Wasabi said:
2. See Rio. Cool, mature, hardass who eventually softens up. Been done before.
Ah I see but probably public wants that so they put it up. Don't think I am clueless....read the figure sales of that anime K-ON.
Wasabi said:
3. Twin tailed girl. Been done countless times.
Public demands.
Wasabi said:
4. Fine. Not milf. But typical girls glasses who has the "milf" aura. Been done.
Ok I see, public demand again so they put it up.
Wasabi said:
5. Gray haired girl. How many times done already?
Gray haired girl? You mean the tank girl?
Wasabi said:
6. Only plot we got was the legend. Other than that, nothing.
Episode 1 here....not possible to advance more....we shall see were it goes by episode 4 or 6.
Wasabi said:
7. Excellent scenery = excellent production values
I would guess.
Wasabi said:
8. Excellent soundtrack = excellent production values
Yes but in this case I saw commercials for the sountrack on the first RAW out so most of them are starters in the industry of music in all this. Might be a good chance for artist to show how good they are to climb up in the industry.
Wasabi said:
9. See 7 and 8
Ok, got it.
Wasabi said:
10. Anime has been saturated with moe over and over again. The character archetypes have been done over and over again. How about something fresh, and not rely on the same moeblobs to satisfy the lust of the inner otaku. An anime of this caliber could still be excellent, even more excellent probably, if it didn't factor in so much moe.
Let me ask you this: Do you think that this K-ON anime and its sales figures reflect all these moeblobs elements due to public demand?

In spoiler my anime list for now.
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francismeunier said:
Let me ask you this: Do you think that this K-ON anime and its sales figures reflect all these moeblobs elements due to public demand?

Because of this continued "demand", more and more anime become nothing but moefests, and before you know it, every single anime is filled with moe. The same moe. Same shit. Same generic characters. Nothing new. With this same "demand" and the way things are going, we'll be seeing K-ON version 10 in a few years.
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wow.. just wow.. i think i'm a bit moved at the first episode.. it was very scenic.. nothing k-on can ever achieve.. heck, it reminds me more of aria, and aria is the best moe show ever.. the music is also superb, of course, except when sorami plays.. so anyway, this show has a lot of potential.. so long as they continue like this, improve, or perhaps go on with a plot, and not focus on how they can make it more moe, it's gonna be a good series..


Maximilious said:
I didnt skip any of it... and I was not pleased. There are only girls (ugh) where's the main guy?
The music sucks.
The story sucks.
I didnt get anything.
EDIT:
I bet its gonna turn into some sort of girl on girl thing... it always does.
this is obviously not the genre for you.. you shouldn't have bothered..

and to all the guys arguing at how stereotypical each character is, what's the alternative? it might not work if all the characters are too eccentric.. and what's wrong with cliche characters? i'm more comfortable with them.. so long as the plot, the scenery, or the quotations are not cliche, it's ok.. not every anime is trying to become one hell of a masterpiece.. and it's a fault on your part for watching too many.. of course, some things are cliche and predictable.. most of the time, i think so as well and it distracts the enjoyment i'm supposed to feel but at least i still make an effort to watch and try to relate on any show i take my interests in.. and what about those that are just starting.. it's a bit new for them..
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I like the opening. I also like the story. I wish they had kept Kishida Mel's character design though. I'd rather not get tired of the character design before K-ON's second season starts.
Jan 4, 2010 8:38 PM
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Moeblobness cranked up to eleven!!!

Seriously though, nothing too exciting as of yet. I'll keep up with it a bit more to see if it gets better.
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wow.. just wow.. i think i'm a bit moved at the first episode.. it was very scenic.. nothing k-on can ever achieve.. heck, it reminds me more of aria, and aria is the best moe show ever.. the music is also superb, of course, except when sorami plays.. so anyway, this show has a lot of potential.. so long as they continue like this, improve, or perhaps go on with a plot, and not focus on how they can make it more moe, it's gonna be a good series..


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I didnt skip any of it... and I was not pleased. There are only girls (ugh) where's the main guy?
The music sucks.
The story sucks.
I didnt get anything.
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I bet its gonna turn into some sort of girl on girl thing... it always does.
this is obviously not the genre for you.. you shouldn't have bothered..

and to all the guys arguing at how stereotypical each character is, what's the alternative? it might not work if all the characters are too eccentric.. and what's wrong with cliche characters? i'm more comfortable with them.. so long as the plot, the scenery, or the quotations are not cliche, it's ok.. not every anime is trying to become one hell of a masterpiece.. and it's a fault on your part for watching too many.. of course, some things are cliche and predictable.. most of the time, i think so as well and it distracts the enjoyment i'm supposed to feel but at least i still make an effort to watch and try to relate on any show i take my interests in.. and what about those that are just starting.. it's a bit new for them..

To be pretty honest friend, glad I did not see K-ON yet! I will see it before the second season comes out, hoping that this will be over before that second season of K-ON comes out.

In spoiler my anime list for now.
Jan 4, 2010 8:44 PM
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Not bad, looks alright thus far. I'm looking forward to the next eppy...
Jan 4, 2010 8:52 PM
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There are 2 ways this show can progress based on the first episode.

1. It'll be like K-on, just slower, alternate setting, different instruments. and a lot of moe/slice of life.

2. Slowly progressing into a dramatic and deep plot, probably in some relation with the legend of the demon, 5 maidens and the giant spider that helped them (*cough*tank*cough*) + the war.

If it's 1 it'll be good, because i love moeshit:D. If it's 2 it'll be great, 'cause drama is great.

Art is superb btw, K-ON character designs + beautiful scenery.
Voice acting is great.
Sound is GREAT.
Story has potential.
Characters are likeable (the usual cast of personalities, but they have a potential for deep and dramatic background and development).
I cant really see anything that could go wrong here (if you don't hate moe, or shows that take their time), unless they try to force the drama part in the last 3-4 episodes without any build-up.

Japanese carneval in Spanish city, with German uniforms (as someone stated before), WWII motorbike and state of the art tank and handwatch was a bit disturbing but all is good in alternate universes:).

And teenagers in the army is usual when a war lasts too long (every war is too long even if it lasts only for a minute, but you know what I mean...)

8/10 for now, probably a 9 by the end unless they screw it up...
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I like it ^^ and I love the opening. <3
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I didn't know what to expect with this myself, but I knew that it looked interesting from when I first caught news of it some months back, and again after seeing the trailer. It was pretty good, didn't get enough from episode 1 to get a clear impression as to my thoughts on it, but I'll definitely continue with the next episode. As many have noticed, there is a definite Kyoto/K-ON! style to it so far. IDK, it seems cute. Animation is really rather good.
Jan 4, 2010 9:26 PM
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P. cool they got Mugi to guest star in this show. It wouldn't be k-on without her.

Seriously though... Really beautiful art and nice atmosphere.. If the show actually has a plot, it could be really good.

Or, it could just be moeblob shit.

Whatever, I got nothing better to do with my time.
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i didn't just love it i freeking died i have to say that all in all character designe did look a lot k-onish but thats why i loved k-on i will say it is a must watch and.........Blonde in Glasses nuff said
Jan 4, 2010 9:58 PM

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That was quite an impressive first episode. Though I can't help but notice that each of the characters are basically a mix of K-ON! looks and Strike Witches personalities. eg. Kanata= Yui's looks + Miyafuji's personality ; Kureha = Azusa's looks + Lucchini's personality

Will be expecting more wonderful music pieces and breathtaking scenaries. Kalafina and Haru-chan doing the OP and ED respectively is certainly an added bonus for me.

On the whole, a relaxing show for me to indulge in (at least it seems that way for now).
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This is already better than K-ON! because f Noel.
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Malestel said:
There are 2 ways this show can progress based on the first episode.

1. It'll be like K-on, just slower, alternate setting, different instruments. and a lot of moe/slice of life.

2. Slowly progressing into a dramatic and deep plot, probably in some relation with the legend of the demon, 5 maidens and the giant spider that helped them (*cough*tank*cough*) + the war.

If it's 1 it'll be good, because i love moeshit:D. If it's 2 it'll be great, 'cause drama is great.

Art is superb btw, K-ON character designs + beautiful scenery.
Voice acting is great.
Sound is GREAT.
Story has potential.
Characters are likeable (the usual cast of personalities, but they have a potential for deep and dramatic background and development).
I cant really see anything that could go wrong here (if you don't hate moe, or shows that take their time), unless they try to force the drama part in the last 3-4 episodes without any build-up.

Japanese carneval in Spanish city, with German uniforms (as someone stated before), WWII motorbike and state of the art tank and handwatch was a bit disturbing but all is good in alternate universes:).

And teenagers in the army is usual when a war lasts too long (every war is too long even if it lasts only for a minute, but you know what I mean...)
hmmm.. would've said something like this in my first post if i didn't have class a few minutes later.. i totally agree..
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