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| Am i the one who thinks that Izumiko´s got a pretty nice haircut? Loved it! |
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| Not a big fan of shoujo but this is good, Being Miyuki is suffering, i did not like him btw. Some weeks until episode 2. |
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makouz789 said: Not sure if you can call it shoujo. It is adapted from a fantasy novel (not Light Novel, just to stress) written by a female writer, so perhaps this gives some shoujo vibe, but there is no categorization of shounen, shoujo, seinen, josei etc for novels.Not a big fan of shoujo but this is good, |
| 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. |
| Here are some reference links related to "Shoujo": Shoujo : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sh%C5%8Djo Shoujo manga : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sh%C5%8Djo_manga Shoujo demographic : http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ShoujoDemographic My impression is that this story is going to defy ordinary categorization. I can see a number of genres making an appearance. The big challenge is whether this story is going to work or else be a big mess. So far, my guess is that it will work. |
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NihonFalcom said: LOOKS LIKE And I spilt my drink all over myself, thanks. KingLear said: Okay first episode, although it felt kind of boring at times. The heroine seems pretty nice, I feel quite sorry for her since (almost) everyone treats her like shit. And what's wrong with everyone bitching about the fringe...? It fits her pretty well. I liked the ED. Too bad there was no preview for next week, but we'll see. ^ This. I see no character I like in this ep (except MC's friends-- she has great friends), so hopefully we get to see how on earth they became so unlikable. And maybe I'll come to like them a little if its reasonable. Also, there's already a raw for episode 2, I just saw. |
| xmm it wasn't bad but neither that great but i'll keep watching it , hope it will get more interesting :) |
| Da fug? I need to watch this...... |
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| Izumiko's fringe is cute! Nice first episode. The thing with the water was really weird - guessing she has some sort of powers? That's why she's a "goddess"? I really like the ED, not too sure about the OP yet. Looking forward to the next episode! |
symbv said: makouz789 said: Not sure if you can call it shoujo. It is adapted from a fantasy novel (not Light Novel, just to stress) written by a female writer, so perhaps this gives some shoujo vibe, but there is no categorization of shounen, shoujo, seinen, josei etc for novels.Not a big fan of shoujo but this is good, Also, the manga adaptation of the novel is being serialized in the monthly magazine Shounen Ace...sooo it's definitely not shoujo. |
| Not a big fan of the cast of this anime. This first episode was really boring because of them. I don't think I will like this anime. |
4kicks said: Amarrez said: Miyuki is a douchebag, and Izumiko is a doormat. It's like I'm really watching a generic shoujo! The premise was interesting enough for me to want to keep watching though. ^This. Miyuki...what a dick. Kids like him need a kick in the crotch...regardless of how old he is. I can't stand bullies and pricks. I hope he gets what's coming to him. And that part about him falling down a cliff; I could care less if he fell down, or was beat up by his father, or sodomized by a bear: he could use some more time as a sack to be thrown around. This and this. xD |
| That guy sure got an attitude problem, I mean he may hate her for whatever reason but that doesn't mean he can bully and hurt her !! |
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| ....a next Kaze no Stigma? Finally, FINALLY!!!!!! we had an alpha male lead character, I was excited, really excited! Was I finally gettting another anime like Kaze no Stigma? Slave? Fuck no! Miyuki took no shit from no one, did what he wanted when he wanted, spoke what he thought and didn't care about anything..., YES FINALLY an anime I could rate over 3 since summer of 2012! Beastly alpha to beta shit..., please not again Then it all went to shit...., I should have known Japanese men could never be like that. Apparently Miyuki is neither badass nor has any kind of power. Basically went from beastly alpha to beta faggot in one episode. Reminded me perfectly of OreShura. ....will continue to watch till completion Setting expectations to the lowest of lows, my OCD will deemed it impossible for me not to watch it to completion, so heres to hoping the romance between the 2 mains makes up for this bullshit start. Episode Naxcore: 2 out of 5 If Alpha, Naxcore: 5 out of 5 |
NaxrrhidMar 25, 2013 9:40 AM
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Naxrrhid said: I don't think the comparison is valid. Kazuma certainly had a Bad Attitude, but he wasn't a prick.....a next Kaze no Stigma? However, you're free to see Miyuki in whatever light makes you happy. |
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Cratex said: Naxrrhid said: I don't think the comparison is valid. Kazuma certainly had a Bad Attitude, but he wasn't a prick.....a next Kaze no Stigma? However, you're free to see Miyuki in whatever light makes you happy. The comparison to me feels more than perfect. Mayuki is like Kazuma, just more vocal. I only wished there were more animes with male leads like him. |
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Naxrrhid said: If you say so.The comparison to me feels more than perfect. Mayuki is like Kazuma, just more vocal. Naxrrhid said: More male leads who are pricks? Really.I only wished there were more animes with male leads like him. |
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| Hmm, very interesting! If it weren't so late here, I'd go straight onto the next episode, but I gotta wait. I can see I'm really going to enjoy this. I loved the calm theme, even though there was a fairly strong bullying theme in the episode. Oh and the part when she was sat at the computer was really weird, definitely looking forward to finding what that was about. |
| Well, that was kinda boring. I think I'll drop RDG. |
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LEGOF said: Well, that was kinda boring. I think I'll drop RDG. Not that I don't agree with you, but dropping an anime after just 1 episode is kinda stupid. You should always give any series atleast 3 episodes to get going and then if it still feels like a chore, drop it. Thats just my take. |
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| So far, this looks like I will really like this show. I like the atmosphere and pacing, as well as the designs and background art. So far, the story is rather mysterious. I don't trust Miyuki's "Dad" (I am not convinced that he is actually his father from the way they interact) and I am pretty sure that Miyuki's chip on his shoulder will be falling off pretty soon... Izumiko's character design is wonderful, and I like that the first thing you see her doing is trying to "shake things up" in her life by trimming her bangs. As for the story, it is based heavily in shinto mysticism and legends, which I always love. I expect that I will end up googling things each week to learn more about the various aspects of the show, which always makes a show more enjoyable for me. I like to learn more about Japanese culture... The video quality on the pre-air version is horrible! I can't wait to re-watch this once it hits the airwaves, and hopefully Crunchyroll (please, please, please!). |
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| That opening attracted me. 3/5 |
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| Bored. Well, quality didn't help much, so i will give it another chance. |
| I just watched a bit of the other fansub group's version and the video quality was a bit better, but some of the subtitles seemed like it wasn't even the same show! They translated "warrior monk" as "mountain hermit"? WTF? |
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| zensunni wrote: They translated "warrior monk" as "mountain hermit"? The Japanese term they use is "yamabushi" = 山伏 = やまぶし Here are two relevant Wikipedia pages: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamabushi http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%B1%B1%E4%BC%8F My impression is that there is no precise specific translation of "yamabushi" and that both "warrior monk" and "mountain hermit" are more or less reasonable. |
okanagan said: zensunni wrote: They translated "warrior monk" as "mountain hermit"? The Japanese term they use is "yamabushi" = 山伏 = やまぶし Here are two relevant Wikipedia pages: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamabushi http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%B1%B1%E4%BC%8F My impression is that there is no precise specific translation of "yamabushi" and that both "warrior monk" and "mountain hermit" are more or less reasonable. OK, but, from the perspective of getting across the idea of what these protectors of the Himegami are, the image of a hermit in the mountains doesn't seem as imposing as a warrior monk... LOL |
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| This is surprisingly very interesting. Main guy is suck a douche though. |
zensunni said: I like the atmosphere and pacing. Yeah, the atomosphere between the characters was great. But seriously though. It feels like there is way to common these days to have character that acts like a complete douche. The character this douche is directing all his hate towards just bluntly accepts the words. She just stands there and takes his shit straight into her face. |
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HeavenlyUser said: bt-kun said: MidnightPride said: Seems interesting despite some mild hate for Miyuki I think there may be some reasons behind the way he acts. Though to be honest if I forced into moving, becoming a servant for a ignorant girl I to would be pissed to all hell. I too think Miyuki has his reasons for acting like that. There is something wrong with that Yukimasa guy, seriously. I hope I'm not the only one who thinks so o__o And did her father just say that she was his girlfriend when she "talked" to him through the pc?? Ya but I think it was meant as a joke. which is why he said "ya we've been together for 15 years" (she looks like a young girl). Get it? japanese people don't really get sarcasm, as they dont use it. so that scene is suppose to show the dad being sarcastic, but since 1) seiyuu can't really speak english 2) doesnt even know how to be sarcastic |
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| A strong mysterious atmosphere for the 1st episode which I like. Willing to stay, this is only the beginning and the suspense is slowly building up. Plus, Miyuki is the biggest douche in anime I've ever seen. Wonder why he choices to act like that? |
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| As a big fan of PA this seems Okay..it could be interesting but for now it's okay i don't like any of the characters shown so far but hopefully that changes when the rest of them show up. Miyuki gonna have to do a lot of shit to redeem himself, yeah you could say he has a reason for being an asshole but the kids been like that since he was little. And what was up with all the pre airs this show had like 3 episodes out already lol. |
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| While it's fairly clear that Miyuki has a bit more of a clue about what the deal is with Izumiko than she does, it also appears that he hasn't really been told all that much. So picture yourself in this situation: You've been called out into the boonies by your "Dad", who you have so much respect for as a father that you call him by his first name. He tells you that you're going to be transferring to a school here in the boonies so the mousy little girl across from you can "get used to you" and that "You live to serve her." When you get angry and walk out on the conversation, he follows you and beats the living crap out of you, telling everyone that you fell down a cliff. Do you think you might have a bit of a chip on your shoulder as a result? Oh, and sure, he was a prick that threw balls at a girl who wouldn't even stand up to get out of the way when he was about 5 years old. When I was 4, I had a friend tell me he wanted to "bury the hatchet" after an argument and throw a rock in my face (several stitches). Kids do stupid things. But, if it makes a difference, one translation that I saw gave me the impression that he told her that he was trying to prepare her for the way kids would treat her in school when he did that. The other fansub didn't leave that impression, but the first one I saw did. So perhaps he was actually trying to help her. It doesn't seem that he was very far off from the way the kids at her school treat her. Even her friends say things like "You should try to be more normal". In addition, Miyuki has tons of room to grow as a character, no? |
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| Miyuki is definitely a prick..for now. I think he'll be nicer to Izumiko as the series progresses. |
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| Can't say I liked the way the first episode looks. Izumiko is a typical meek girl who can't stand up on her own. Miyuki is a typical jerk who hasn't gotten over his teenage rebellion stage. But for whatever reason, I think this series has some promise. There's a decent amount of room for character development and I'm curious as to see what exactly this is all about. Kind of hope it doesn't just turn into a supernatural series though. |
| Well, that was a boring episode. Is this a shoujo? Slice of life? I don't get the goal of this series. I hate the characters. I guess I'll give it 2 more episodes before I decide if I'm going to drop it. |
-MgZ_ said: No and no, and I wonder how you got the feeling that it is a slice of life.....Is this a shoujo? Slice of life? I don't get the goal of this series. |
| 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. |
| Wow I think this is the first opening I actually like on the first viewing. I knew Miyuki didn't just fall down a cliff when it showed him covered in blood and dirt just from his father's attitude when they came back. That underwater webcam was tripping. |
egnaro15Apr 4, 2013 2:02 AM
| another anime with a sad condition for the girl. i sense a shoujo sense here but why MAL only shows fantasy genre??? is this worth watching?? |
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| Just watched ep1 (didn't bother with preair) and I gotta say, I'm intrigued. I dunno what direction the story will take, but I think there's quite a bit we don't know yet. Also, I like Izumiko (I have a thing for shy girls). Miyuki acted like a prick. Sure, he's angry, but maybe he shouldn't lash out at her like that. |
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zensunni said: Do you think you might have a bit of a chip on your shoulder as a result? Sure, I'd be pissed as hell, but I wouldn't let out my anger on a frail little girl that had done nothing wrong. zensunni said: Oh, and sure, he was a prick that threw balls at a girl who wouldn't even stand up to get out of the way when he was about 5 years old. When I was 4, I had a friend tell me he wanted to "bury the hatchet" after an argument and throw a rock in my face (several stitches). Kids do stupid things. Yeah, kids do stupid things. But when we grow older and recall those thing, we usually reflect upon our actions and say "Yeah, I really was a real asshole as a kid." and not zensunni said: But, if it makes a difference, one translation that I saw gave me the impression that he told her that he was trying to prepare her for the way kids would treat her in school when he did that. "Let's bully the fuck out of this little girl so she stars crying and might get traumatized. That'd be a great way for her to be prepared when she will get even more bullied in school and lets not dealing with the root of the problem instead." zensunni said: In addition, Miyuki has tons of room to grow as a character, no? Yeah, I guess this was the real intention from the very beginning. This leaves huge room for him to develop. I'd say that's a pretty wuzzy way to do it though. :I |
Pettersson said: zensunni said: Do you think you might have a bit of a chip on your shoulder as a result? Sure, I'd be pissed as hell, but I wouldn't let out my anger on a frail little girl that had done nothing wrong. And every 15 year old boy is mature enough to direct his anger at the person who deserves it and not innocent bystanders or people whom he has been told he "lives to serve", even if the person who deserves the anger threatened to kill him if he didn't comply. Pettersson said: zensunni said: Oh, and sure, he was a prick that threw balls at a girl who wouldn't even stand up to get out of the way when he was about 5 years old. When I was 4, I had a friend tell me he wanted to "bury the hatchet" after an argument and throw a rock in my face (several stitches). Kids do stupid things. Yeah, kids do stupid things. But when we grow older and recall those thing, we usually reflect upon our actions and say "Yeah, I really was a real asshole as a kid." and not Ah, but here is where the difference in translation really comes in. The other fan-sub group (FFF) translated that line as: “There are some pretty horrible and mean children out there. I thought I’d prepare you for that.” No mean spirited insults about her being ugly, dumb, or having braids. Not vague. Just a statement that kids are mean and she needed to be able to handle it. From the way her classmates act, I'd say it was sound advice. Were his methods a bit off? Yeah, sure. But he was 4 or 5 years old! Regardless, you have to admit that the difference in translation is glaring and huge. This isn't something as small as "Warrior Monk" vs "Mountain Hermit" vs "Mountain Monk". (Which Commie settled on for the HD version, BTW, and is probably the best translation. It gets across the monk part and the fact that mountains, and the inherent isolation of them, are important to that group.) I would absolutely love it if someone who speaks Japanese could clarify that (hpulley? :) ) Pettersson said: zensunni said: But, if it makes a difference, one translation that I saw gave me the impression that he told her that he was trying to prepare her for the way kids would treat her in school when he did that. "Let's bully the fuck out of this little girl so she stars crying and might get traumatized. That'd be a great way for her to be prepared when she will get even more bullied in school and lets not dealing with the root of the problem instead." zensunni said: In addition, Miyuki has tons of room to grow as a character, no? Yeah, I guess this was the real intention from the very beginning. This leaves huge room for him to develop. I'd say that's a pretty wuzzy way to do it though. :I As I said, "If it makes a difference." It probably won't for many of you. I saw the FFF translation first and there, at the end of the episode, it seemed that this teenage kid with all that anger built up wasn't actually that bad. If I'd seen the Commie translation first I would have probably been in the "Insufferable Jerk" camp. I hope that RDG gets picked up by a "simul"-caster (near-caster?) and we get a professional translation to complain about! BTW, if you want to read my full episode review and highlights post, it is on Nabe!. |
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zensunni said: That fan-sub (in the pic) translated that dialogue as that ?!?!?!? That is most unforgivable, because it absolutely changed the context of the conversation!! FFF got the translation right. He said he wanted to prepare her to be able to stand up and fight. I am angry at bad fan-sub ruining a show and got the show or its characters undeserved criticism. Pettersson said: Yeah, kids do stupid things. But when we grow older and recall those thing, we usually reflect upon our actions and say "Yeah, I really was a real asshole as a kid." and not Ah, but here is where the difference in translation really comes in. The other fan-sub group (FFF) translated that line as: “There are some pretty horrible and mean children out there. I thought I’d prepare you for that.” No mean spirited insults about her being ugly, dumb, or having braids. Not vague. Just a statement that kids are mean and she needed to be able to handle it. From the way her classmates act, I'd say it was sound advice. Also, Yamabushi is neither "warrior monk" nor "mountain hermit" but a bit of both. It is better to leave the term alone. |
| 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. |
| Impressive difference in translation...and meaning :( |
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| I disliked the MC, she was too shy and indecisive. It's always a bit hard for me to put myself in the position of such MCs, because I often have to rage at their behavior. :/ But well, everything else was nice. The part with the pcs was very confusing, I hope her power will be explained soon. |
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