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Jan 20, 2013 7:47 AM
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A meh episode imo but those clothing the girls were wearing were cute. That performance by the trio was well done so good work there :p
Jan 20, 2013 8:07 AM
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That was a great live even though there wasn't that many audience ^^'


Jan 20, 2013 12:25 PM
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Well, you gotta start somewhere and their first performance wasn't half bad at all. Just need more exposure.
Jan 20, 2013 4:56 PM
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Well, you gotta start somewhere and their first performance wasn't half bad at all. Just need more exposure.


Yep, I really loved their performance so I'll be waiting to see them improving further as their group grows bigger XD
Jan 20, 2013 10:41 PM
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Bah, why the hell do they think that using such abnormally high pitched voices is a good idea? Don't get me wrong: I am not foreign to seiyuu pitches, and how high they can go. However, that glasses girl (who looks trashy, might I add) and silver haired idol (don't care what her name is; if she's worth knowing I would know her name) sound like someone chipmonked their already high pitched voice.

Bah. On the plus side, I liked the music and visuals. Black twin-tailed tsundere loli looks like she'll be my favorite. But of the 3 current idols, Mio 2 takes the cake. The other two are ****-tier idols.
Jan 20, 2013 10:47 PM
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Decent episode. Umi is the best idol so far IMO. 4/5
Jan 20, 2013 11:02 PM
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FUCK YEAHH!!!
FROM THE GROUND UP; THAT'S WHAT IT TAKES!
Jan 20, 2013 11:06 PM
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LEGOF said:
Bah, why the hell do they think that using such abnormally high pitched voices is a good idea? Don't get me wrong: I am not foreign to seiyuu pitches, and how high they can go. However, that glasses girl (who looks trashy, might I add) and silver haired idol (don't care what her name is; if she's worth knowing I would know her name) sound like someone chipmonked their already high pitched voice.

Bah. On the plus side, I liked the music and visuals. Black twin-tailed tsundere loli looks like she'll be my favorite. But of the 3 current idols, Mio 2 takes the cake. The other two are ****-tier idols.


Ladies and gentlemen, we have ourselves a critic. Judging anime idols must be a prerequisite for being the next Simon Cowell.
Jan 20, 2013 11:14 PM
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Great ep.

Was expecting there to be almost nobody in the audience. Glad I was right lol. It's much better when they start from the ground up. Makes the journey that much better in the end.

The fact that the other girls that eventually join the group were in the audience just made that performance special. The song was pretty good as well, though I'm still not a fan of the CG but hey, not every idol show can be like idolm@ster :P

Overall I love the path the show is taking so far. I can't wait to see them fill all the seats :)
Jan 20, 2013 11:24 PM

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Good episode. Nice to see that they'll go through some problems and not immediately make a breakthrough.

I preferred the route they took (no one coming) instead of the making a mistake or getting shy route, so I'm glad they took this one :)

Umi is the best til now, and I also want to see more of the twintail tsundere XD
Jan 20, 2013 11:29 PM

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Hnnnnnng, twintails! I can't wait to see all the girls come together and perform. They are so cute in the OP and ED! Lovin' this show :P
Jan 20, 2013 11:30 PM

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awesome episode, waiting all that was way worth it such a cool song and catchy to, along with the voice and dance transitions, they had me going for sec heart were omost broken (not like this) i thought but it worked it self out in the end.

and as of yet the prez is still there number one hater... for now.

idk why but i loved Minami voice, there was just something about.
Jan 20, 2013 11:49 PM
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iI FUCKING LOVE IDOLS!!!~~
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Jan 21, 2013 12:28 AM
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good episode, Honaka's my favorite :) my heart kinda sank for them when there was barely an audience...at the same time, it makes it more interesting and the CG hurts a little but not as bad as Aikatsu! "shudders" >_<"
Jan 21, 2013 1:08 AM

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Why can't somebody just enjoy this as a different show instead of keep on comparing it with other series? :)

The plot is well expected. How many idols out there started off to be a superstar initially? Popularity has to slowly builds up when the idols are always doing their best with the thought of giving their audiences an awesome performance! It's true that the stage was lonely. But "THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING OF THE BEGINNING". Well done gals! You did great :D lol at the "everyone's a vegetable" part, that always works huh? xD

Put that aside, it looks like we will have another idol group next ep ^^ who else is excited? :3
Jan 21, 2013 2:09 AM

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I expected more of an audience, but still the song was good. Anyway, loved the episode.

Jan 21, 2013 2:46 AM

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The part when the curtain is raised and no one is there was so sad T_T... I'm glad it ends well though! Looking forward to the next episode.
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Jan 21, 2013 3:04 AM

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iI FUCKING LOVE IDOLS!!!~~

haha! I'm with you! AKB, Aikatsu! and this. The girls are damn cute and I enjoy those songs too! Still that song from the other school the girls watch in emulating get's stuck in my head, it's so catchy.

I didn't expect an almost empty audience, I said in my head "n-no way!..." but I am glad it turned out well, liked their cute dance and song can't wait for the next episode.
Jan 21, 2013 6:36 AM

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no one watch!? man that was sad to see but at least in the end it went well, I think the song is ok and they're so cute.


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Jan 21, 2013 6:43 AM

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Kinda expected, but the girls were so cute in that outfit :D
Jan 21, 2013 7:00 AM

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"Someday we'll definitely...fill every seat in this auditorium!"

- Best quote from Honoka right there.

Damn, I almost teared up when the auditorium is empty, until the girl with glasses came and all future members went to the concert. That's right girls, never give up! It's just the start of it all.

Seems like the three first years are forming an idol group.
Jan 21, 2013 7:05 AM

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I saw it coming, I really did, but when they opened the curtains and no one was there.... ouch, I felt so bad. Oh god my heart.

It had an optimistic end, but man, that moment had more affect on me than any of the forced melodrama in Kotoura-san, good job Love Live.
Jan 21, 2013 7:33 AM

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That concert was great. CG was still a little iffy but blended well with normal animation This is the way musicals should be done, with lots and lots of songs xD
Jan 21, 2013 8:50 AM

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Damn... This show is just getting better......

Concert scene was awesome......

4/5
Jan 21, 2013 8:58 AM

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LEGOF said:
Bah, why the hell do they think that using such abnormally high pitched voices is a good idea? Don't get me wrong: I am not foreign to seiyuu pitches, and how high they can go. However, that glasses girl (who looks trashy, might I add) and silver haired idol (don't care what her name is; if she's worth knowing I would know her name) sound like someone chipmonked their already high pitched voice.

Bah. On the plus side, I liked the music and visuals. Black twin-tailed tsundere loli looks like she'll be my favorite. But of the 3 current idols, Mio 2 takes the cake. The other two are ****-tier idols.


Ladies and gentlemen, we have ourselves a critic. Judging anime idols must be a prerequisite for being the next Simon Cowell.


^ this, but I have to agree that Mimori as Umi-chan's Seiyuu has the best singing voice so far. I can tell that she is suppressing her singing to be in the same tune with others. Not to say others are bad, but Mimori's vocal ability is definitely better. If I were Simon Cowell, I would pick her :D
Jan 21, 2013 9:22 AM

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at least they will have 100% success rate in geting people who came to event to join the group :3

kind of predictable concert but nice in showing they are serious and will fight

great/adorable show so far
Jan 21, 2013 9:44 AM

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That was a very nice episode. Shame they didn't have a big audience at first, but I know they'll do better later on. Very nice performance regardless. My opinion of this show has turned around somewhat despite the fact that I still don't have a lot of care for any of the characters.
Jan 21, 2013 9:45 AM

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I thought it was great. I love this show.
Jan 21, 2013 10:33 AM

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That was a very nice episode. Shame they didn't have a big audience at first, but I know they'll do better later on. Very nice performance regardless. My opinion of this show has turned around somewhat despite the fact that I still don't have a lot of care for any of the characters.


It's a musical, not a drama so I don't care much as long as it keep being cheerful, care-free and have good musics.
Jan 21, 2013 10:36 AM

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Didn't notice in the ED the girl with the black pig tail during the piano part was cute as hell.

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haha! I'm with you! AKB, Aikatsu! and this.


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Jan 21, 2013 10:50 AM

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They remind me of the Powerpuff Girls in their outfits.




Jan 21, 2013 10:57 AM

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Those empty seats broke my heart SO MUCH.
Well their show was really good, better than I expected actually.I'm a fan.
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Jan 21, 2013 11:14 AM

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this episode was so cute (´ω`♡)even though every other episode from here on out is gonna be cute. oh well, it works for the show. and their song was nice, even if i'm not an idol fan. umi's singing-voice is really great even though she was the one who was worried the most. she's definitely my fav ♡ (even though i love honoka and kotori as well)
Jan 21, 2013 11:25 AM
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I, as well, didn't expect the auditorium to be filled completely but for it to be utterly empty was a surprise to say the least. You can imagine how happy I was when the girls decided to keep performing, not letting their effort go to waste. A sweet episode with nice animation being shown during the performance (I expect no less from Sunrise).
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Jan 21, 2013 12:29 PM

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Are there going to be more girls singing in the idol group - or is it just going to be those 3?

Anyway, who do you guys think is the best or worst singer? I loved Umi's voice, but, on the other hand, Kotori's voice was terrible. It sounds so childish.
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Jan 21, 2013 1:16 PM

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I'm more and more suprised how i enjoy this anime. It makes me smile, feel sad and it left hearthwarming feeling at the end.
Jan 21, 2013 2:01 PM

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Quite enjoying this anime. There's actually progression...
Jan 21, 2013 3:47 PM

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LEGOF said:
Bah, why the hell do they think that using such abnormally high pitched voices is a good idea? Don't get me wrong: I am not foreign to seiyuu pitches, and how high they can go. However, that glasses girl (who looks trashy, might I add) and silver haired idol (don't care what her name is; if she's worth knowing I would know her name) sound like someone chipmonked their already high pitched voice.


I noticed the voice change too.

But my feelings are much much much less enthusiastic than yours.

"meh"
Jan 21, 2013 4:02 PM
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God damn you legalities, I had no clue crunchyroll was two days behind on this show. I wish that they would be moreopen in saying when there shows are like that :S Out of curiosity can anyone tell me if any more of crunchy's shows this season are delayed on streaming?
Jan 21, 2013 4:44 PM

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knew it wouldn't go as well as they thought but when it was completely empty
all i could do was ;_;
Jan 21, 2013 4:53 PM

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I really want them to succeed :) glad the producers make us feel this way
Jan 21, 2013 7:06 PM

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So far the director is doing a good job.

Honoka is energetic, and bit clumsy, but she shows a lot of energy and optimism. I really admire her for that. That's the start of their new idol adventure, and I'm gonna have fun watching them go through hardships and fun moments.

Go girls!
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I figured they might fail or something and that will show their true determination, but it was still saddening anyway. Still, the performance (for the few that watched it) was great, as if it wasn't their first performance. It sounded great, and I really liked the choreography. I thought they would fill the whole episode preparing for the concert, but I'm glad it wasn't so. Interested to see what happens next.
5/5.

Jan 21, 2013 10:40 PM

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I really enjoy their song. You know it's a good idol show when you enjoy the opening and their first serious song.

Too bad about the auditorium, I figured they'd have maybe gotten ten random people that weren't in the opening but no, not even some stock face characters. But, ground up. Can't wait for the next episode.
Jan 21, 2013 11:56 PM

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Almost tearjerked when i saw the empty auditorium, at least about 10 people came, thats a start.

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Jan 22, 2013 3:28 PM

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Good Episode,I really enjoyed their performance the song was good even though only a few came for their concert.

Can't wait for next week's episode Possibly New Members
Jan 22, 2013 10:46 PM

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God damn you legalities, I had no clue crunchyroll was two days behind on this show. I wish that they would be moreopen in saying when there shows are like that :S Out of curiosity can anyone tell me if any more of crunchy's shows this season are delayed on streaming?

I believe Vividred Operation is delayed. That is all I am aware of.
Jan 23, 2013 2:42 AM
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Well, you gotta start somewhere and their first performance wasn't half bad at all. Just need more exposure.

Agreed, All in all Still a enjoyable episode.
Jan 23, 2013 3:22 AM

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I think the animation was better than the 3D. It looked atrocious. Well I did not like it. In general 3D is kind of lame. It’s a easy way out of effort in general. So I kind of liked when they switched from 3D to anime and all.

Back then you go to Macross the first movie and the Frontier, don’t get me wrong each series has its power points but to the most all know Macross the first movie took much more effort in drawing it than using any computerized stuff. Suffice to say this all is part of my rant. If anyone also noticed the 3D jumped by over 50% usage in series this season and who knows how much more will be used.

That being said I still think the 3D is killing the anime world. Somewhat. I must admit that UMI in the following,

Got over exaggerated but exposed nicely in terms legs.
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Jan 23, 2013 9:00 AM
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3D(u cant call that 3D...) CG is lame n that is why i drop other similar series, and i still think CG is lame in this anime. but that doesnt made any different to me now, i m hooked, thanks to the good direction of this anime.

p.s. i would have seriously drop this series if the auditorium was actually full with audiences
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