What did you think of this episode?
5Loved it!
50.5%
564
4Liked it!
25.4%
284
3It was OK
12.9%
144
2Disliked it
3.8%
43
1Hated it
7.3%
82
Average 4.1
1,117 votes
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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. Mod Edit: This thread will be moderated and trolling will not be tolerated. Also please read the Anime Series Episode Discussion Rules here. ---------------------------------------- Swimmingggggggg OST is okay I guess. The OP song is catchy though!  Oh I expected the fan service. Anyways, fun episode! I liked it. Haruka's pretty cool I guess. Oh and I did see a girl in this :p Never mind, the OST is sick in a good way. Rin = cool as well. Decent start for this anime. I can't wait to see more~ |
LunaJul 3, 2013 9:01 AM
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| Oh yeah , I'll be waiting for subs now to watch again. After watching it subbed I only have words of praise for the first episode. -The OP was awesome -Animation was top-notch -It wasn't as bad as people were saying. Sasuga KyoAni , I hope the plot won't disappoint , I don't want to watch something like Tamako Market again , lol. Mod Edit: Only 1 screenshot is allowed per post in episode discussion threads. You don't need to post so many screenshots -- everyone has just seen the episode. |
KinetaJul 6, 2013 5:37 AM
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| Water sakuga very good. OP so so. Some character sakuga indeed looks uneven occasionally. The sister looks really cool and moe ! Anyway, I give you all the biggest highlight of this episode but you need to beware 'coz it is HOT !! Mod Edit: Removed off-topic. |
LunaJul 3, 2013 10:07 AM
| So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old? I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them? I wonder how long people would put up with this. As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series. |
| So it's basically Kuroko no Basket with swimming... alright. It doesn't seem dreadful so far but all the clothes flying off every minute made me fairly uncomfortable. |
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| OP is so cool. They got reunited, and "revisited" the pool. lol~ and feeling very nostalgic about the memory. That red hair guy suddenly showed up and wanting for match up, who is different from younger time. lol @ the girls who are talking about them, and one of the girls are that red hair guy's sister. Even that female teacher is so funny! lol @ the friend always direct the main guy using "pool". ED is pop-y comparing to OP, but nice nonetheless (comparing to BroCon's Dancing ED, which is lol). I still don't know how I feel about the anime, but I will continue watching it since I feel that it has potential for becoming better when that megane kouhai appears. |
tsubasaloverJul 4, 2013 2:58 AM
I ♥ Two Syaorans from Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE and TRC!!! |
| As expected from KyoAni, stunning art and beautiful characters. hothothot. hehe~ I loved the OP <3 so cool ~ *3* the OST is to die for~  ^ I know who my favorite is. X//D ^ Lol @ them getting all ready for the race and there was no water. XD Can't wait to see them race next episode. \^___^/ Mod Edit: Only 1 screenshot is allowed per post in episode discussion threads. You don't need to post so many screenshots -- everyone has just seen the episode. |
MermaidGalaxiesJul 3, 2013 3:52 PM
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Veronin said: It doesn't seem dreadful so far but all the clothes flying off every minute made me fairly uncomfortable. It's weird how the first show Kyoani decides to inject fanservice into is a show aimed at girls, huh? |
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Gou-chan appears more than I expected ! Great.... Hope we'll see her in each episode LOL |
| So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old? I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them? I wonder how long people would put up with this. As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series. |
| The guys sure seem to hate wearing their regular clothes, wanting to be in their swimming gear all the time. |
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| Kyoani never fails to satisfy. :D Free! Opening Free! Ending |
jesujejJul 3, 2013 9:38 AM
| キターーーー(・∀・)ーーー！！ |
| Looks like the show is off to a good start. Typically for KyoAni the animation alone elevates this series to the top anime of the season. Now just hope they can keep the the premise fresh for the rest of its run. |
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Thank you for the link. My :Q......... throughout the entire video was enough to flood the desert. At the end Haruka just burst out of his pants. omg ;_; freed from the tyranny of regular pants. |
hikoghertJul 3, 2013 9:40 AM
| Hahahha, it's like watching KuroBas all over again but with swimming instead and this time it does feel like it's targeted the female audience, not to mention that ending card hahahaha oh you silly new director. |
Elite60 said: the plot seems great.The guys sure seem to hate wearing their regular clothes, wanting to be in their swimming gear all the time. |
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Makes one wonder what if Magi is animated with this quality LOL LOL |
| So MAL finally starts locking news threads that are only a few weeks old? I wonder where was the announcement of this change? Or we are seeing yet another case of changes made that impacted users but not communicated to them? I wonder how long people would put up with this. As much as I have a bunch of information to share about anime announced recently I cannot share it in news board, and the anime series is too disorganized and chaotic to share information except with people already interested in the particular series. |
| speechless, in a weird way. but good overall. |
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symbv said: Makes one wonder what if Magi is animated with this quality LOL LOL Hahaha xDD Rin at 1:00 in the ED is just.... *Q* I love the dancing, and Nanase is so fast at taking his clothes off.. xD |
| Love the animation, and the plot seems interesting. (Not to mention the fanservice which I'm liking as well) plus the opening and ending are pretty great songs. So far I'm liking it. |
| I'll be looking forward to more episodes of ripping clothes off dramatically and diving in to pools!! Also the ED was hilarious. |
| abs' everywheeereee |
| Good, good. KyoAni went the Kuroko path instead of the Daily Life of High School Boys path so I can steer clear of this. |
| Btw am i the only one who noticed the actual anime's animation quality is kinda lower than the PV's? |
| This look interesting |
| "Currently playing the Game of of Life" Poppin Pills is All We Know - Antidote |
Downgrade355 said: Btw am i the only one who noticed the actual anime's animation quality is kinda lower than the PV's? Well of course. No way they would be able to keep the budget of that godly animation. |
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You don't know how hard I'm fan girling right now. I'm going to be patient and wait for subs (so I don't misinterpret everything they do and say. Yupp, I can totally see myself doing that) but I CANNOT even contain my excitement any longer. Can't wait to see some taking off clothes action, which by the way, left me utterly speechless after taking a look at that ED. Dang... That ED...all of them are just so groovy and hip with their outdated dance moves. Might I add that Haruka's hair flips can never be out classed. Something about them being in a desert just made is so much more hot. If you know what I'm talking about ...yeah I really need to calm myself. |
EarlCiel said: Something about them being in a desert just made is so much more hot. If you know what I'm talking about ...yeah I really need to calm myself. I see what you did there lol I really needed to cool myself down too after see that. Once I watch that episode subbed I will be freaking out and spazzing out in this discussion thread. With moderation, of course. |
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| All the girls of MAL are finally coming out of their shelter to discuss an anime, its an incredible sight! |
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| YUP, Pretty much what I expected haha |
| Clothes are just flying off, left, right and centre. Can't say I didn't expect that though. The OP is interesting. |
Sourire said: All the girls of MAL are finally coming out of their shelter to discuss an anime, its an incredible sight! Hurray! It's actually really sweet to see people so happy and excitied about this. Now I wait for people to cry and complain about the undertones and ruin it. And with that, I copy and paste this lovely statement: "You can enjoy anime with yuri undertones like Yuru Yuri and whatnot and not insult it, but the minute something panders to fujoshi it’s horrible?" |
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| Oh neat, the first episode is out! Sweet!!! |
| before i watch it this is not a Shoujo right? |
| First episode was pretty nice, can't wait for the rest ! |
| I actually missed fanservice without boobs. Thank you KyoAni! Come at me, my body is READY*.* and LOL, posting something funny I found in tumblr: |
ワンダーランド花 ♥ |
| My eyes have seen the glory....... |
| Delicious. |
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ihateeveryone said: "You can enjoy anime with yuri undertones like Yuru Yuri and whatnot and not insult it, but the minute something panders to fujoshi it’s horrible?" Yuru Yuri doesn't have the girls in constant lack of clothing though. Compare it to Senran Kagura or Samurai Bride or something. Those are horrible. Really bad comparison. |
| Delicious. EDIT: Already 11 trolls giving it 1/5. *sigh* |
Sir_LexaJul 3, 2013 1:16 PM
| Since my overflowing excitement wouldn't allow me to wait for the subs, I watched it raw. This show is definitely going to make me and my ovaries VERY happy! That ED...OMG!! Make us FREE!! Sent with Mal Updater |
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| just saw the episode subbed i didn't planned watching anything tonight but there it was couldn't not watching it might not be so great quality like the pv's but not bad neither kinda like the op song lol fanservice on my liking at last is a fashion to be dancing inthe endings part this season? |
The spider is watching |
| okay okay much better than I thought it would be (though it did seem a little rushed). And dat ED was so perfect I can't |
You do not wish to destroy others, you simply wish to destroy yourself. |
| I really loved this, it might just be my inner fangirl speaking. But I honestly enjoyed watching every minute of this episode. And that Nagisa skinny dipping, dear. The animation was great, and the fan-service was acceptable. 5\5. |
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