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| I thought it was just okay. More style than substance, but pretty to look at. I'll watch the next episode, but this one wasn't as good as I thought it would be. |
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| Oh man, I didn't expect her grabbing that shirt and smell it right away. I was like: How the hell he would react? Considering he is just that clumsy old man xD |
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That is exactly the ones thing on my mind every time he showed up. He's identical! Even got the same laid back style. It cannot be a coincidence. Maybe the mangaka had a crush on Gotou? I hope the story is not just all the fluffy, feel good aspects to a relationship like this, but that they tackle the downsides and negative sides to it too. |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
| amazing first episode, I absolutely adore the main character but all the other girls are also lovely I even like the manager. First time I've ever rewatched an individual ep the same day omg I love it |
| Feeling down? You may already be a charge target. |
| While I am a bit concerned by the age gap romance of this show, it still grabbed my attention with it's more artistic and colorful moments. When this show wants to, it looks fantastic. Too bad it looks pretty drab and dull normally. I that suppose that dichotomy is kinda the point though since it's a generally romantic idea that the world looks brighter and more beautiful after a good rain. |
| inb4 ppl dropping the show because it "makes them feel uncomfortable" when the age gap is the entire point |
| >Hirata as the main excellent choice Was interesting how the episode deftly captured that first love atmosphere. Still, it's a risky/risqué topic that can escalate into grossness quickly, I just hope it stays subtle until the end. |
EratiKJan 12, 2018 3:54 PM
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| Art is a bit weird, especially the girls with the long neck/arms but I got used to it near the end. A pretty charming show so far. Usually these sniffing scenes are pretty awkwardly done but this one was done in a real chill way lol. Tachibana has mesmerizing eyes. Definitely gonna stick around until the end. |
MomoSinXJan 12, 2018 5:18 PM
| fuck i'm smitten i must have grabbed the front of my shirt like 5 times during this episode. so cute |
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| Pretty good start. The Animation was great and the manager was funny. And of course, that ED by Aimer... amazing. |
| I actually like the age gap, feels really interesting haven't seen anything like it before. |
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| hmmm... it's smell like ebola |
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| The art is nice, except the ugly characters, I don't like when they do that... and the opening maybe, it's too crazy aha. But seriously, it's like they only try to make her eyes perfect but don't care about the rest. Age gap ? MEH. Don't care. And he's kind of sexy, don't you think ? I understand her feelings *go away* |
TitadouJan 13, 2018 2:21 AM
| Weird... they didn't point out the manager's bald spot, I honestly got turned off by him when I read the manga but he looked more decent in the anime |
I started to see this anime because of these eyes. |
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| I'm not sure why, but I'm really enjoying this anime so far. |
| I think I'm in love with her |
| smell-of-old-man's-shirt/5 Not sure what to make of this one yet. It's definitely not a show written for kids. Stalker-type high school girl after a 45yo dude... not creepy at all. |
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| This episode was the most wide-ranging episode I've seen so far in an anime. Weird, funny, creepy, interesting, deep and beautiful on the same time. I mean: This 2 characters are total different. During this episode, I couldn't feel any romantic bond. He is like a divorced too-much-nice-guy who is unsecure. She is a tsundere-like which goes to school. She falls in love with him, I start thinking of a father-complex or that she likes men which she can control easily. But specific scenes and with the help of the very beautiful music, the episode emphasized that these 2 characters are connected by something. Despite being so different.That's what I liked most about this episode. Their difference is probably their biggest thing in common. And I'm so damn interested to see how this bond will continue and what will be the key scene/part where you unterstand why love connects these 2. And I hope also to see how certain parts will be thematized (age gap, the reason why she is keen in such a "loser"). Beautiful animation btw. I think that Tachibana has the most beautiful drawn-animated eyes I've ever seen. This show has imo a huge amount potential that will be hopefully be used. |
rumbleanimeJan 13, 2018 3:50 PM
| "If the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." - Jimi Hendrix |
| Man, that shirt smelling scene. So, it is something that is usually portrayed as weird and I would normally also think of it that way. But the way it was handled was oddly sweet, pretty excellent writing/directing because it told us so much about Akira. Great first episode. One of my favorite moments was the brief bit where Gotou saw himself as a young guy. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
| really enjoyed this first episode the animation rivals some of films i've seen, and although the character design put me off at first (i'm used to the typical big-eyed anime characters), by the end of the episode i actually really enjoyed it - it gave a sense of realism op is super cute, i could tell it was honeyworks from the start! can't wait for next ep |
| Randomly found this; why do we always randomly find gems? |
| Lie until what you want to be true becomes truth. Lie until you can't remember what's a lie and what isn't. Lie until you aren't lying anymore! Figures  |
| Yeh, this is gonna be fun. |
| I got to say this first episode was actually a lot more pleasant than I thought. It has this pure touch to it, and I think they did a great job with making Kondou's character just so likable. I think that's what is helping me give in a lot more because when I saw the age-gap it was a huge no no to me; however, getting to see the kindness Kondou shows for everyone definitely gives him some huge browny points. I think it's hilarious though that his VA is the voice for Mutta from Space Brothers. I almost feel like it's just him inside a different person. Kondou acts the same, and they even give him those inner-monologue bits which Mutta's character was all about. I'm actually curious if the manga tells us Kondou's thoughts as well, or if this was something they added themselves. |
Touch me, you filthy casual~ |
Maika grew up with scary glares!!!! (Of course she's still working in a cafe, still purple eyed, still in love with the manager and smells...) scruffykiwi said: wt89 said:  Is she supposed to look teary-eyed? Looks more like she's sweating from her pupils. This is not how tear ducts work. No its supposed to look like rain on a glass window. Feels like reflection, usually used for artistic effect. In this case the rain theme gets emphasized at the right moment (Akira's flashback of her first meetup with Kondou). There's nice animation subtlety or shownottell with mc pausing after a jog while track team keeps running (only later we learn her injury), quick tap dance before the office, and the deliberate sock removal. A single shot leaving chiropractor without words tells us enough she's going thru rehab. All the music is amazing...& perfect with Wit visuals. So far mc's peculiar with depth already, & Kondou's quite funny with oldman humor. There's a few rather mean dialogue against old age was uncomfortable but will weigh on mc later. |
| Hmm I gotta say the age gap is making me a bit uncomfortable but this was the best first episode of the seasonals. Really liked the melancholy vibe and the art. I really feel for the poor guy who's in love with Akira though lol. Looking forward to exploring the characters even more |
| I expected it to be bad and it failed my expectations. It's worse. At least the visuals are good, except for those stretched necks. Still gonna watch it till the end, because I am god damn completist and masochist :( P.S. I wonder if they will make a whole episode out of chapter 19. Just for the sake of fan-service. Won't happen anyway. Though chapter 26 might make it to the anime. And that would be the grossest moment ever. |
Jaanhelm said: For this you should be grateful that this manga gets published in a seinen magazine, otherwise it'd be your average, shitty shoujo with an abusive male lead. EXCUSE YOU, SIR. NOT ALL SHOUJO ARE LIKE THAT. >:( Not even the majority of the ones I've read and watched. In fact I could probably name at least 20 where the male lead is NOT abusive....really how dare you make a stupid generalization like that. |
ChiibiJan 14, 2018 9:48 PM
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| Sweet and heartwarming episode. The age gap doesn't between the Manager and her doesn't matter me but find it interesting. The quality and animation is tops. MC's eyes is beautiful, but the male eyes puts me off. Aimer doing the ED is nice, but I was expecting it to be sweeter. Definitely added on my watchlist. Looking forward for more. |
| This show is really pretty, as expected of WIT. The reactions of her thinking he was married and then finding out he was divorced were great haha. RIP plates :P I really like the ED. I love Aimer :) |
| wow this is actually pretty good i'm surprised they managed to make the age gap thing minimally creepy if that makes sense lmao it's actually feels realistic way better than citrus |
| I like the characters although the story is a bit typical the art style is very calm and pretty. Ed theme by Aimer is heavenly! |
| Very good first episode. I really liked the animation style, the music and the characters + the story seems promising. I'm really looking forward to the next episode! |
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| Beautiful animation and a lovely soundtrack. I'm really looking forward to how this plays out. |
| The main girl IMO is adorable, also the animation is amazing. This will probably be my hidden gem of the season. Honestly, I didn't expect much from it at all, but I really enjoyed the first episode. We'll see where it goes from here on out. Also I mad cringed at that shirt smelling scene when he walks in on her. |
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| I liked it. Lots of rain. Realistic characters. Cozy atmosphere. And age gap. Mhmm, this is one anime worth considering. |
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| It was a good episode! That's all for now... Raito said: That is true my friend... That is true... Aimer nailed it!Really positively surprised! The animation was great and DAMN that ED by Aimer... amazing. |
| After teasing me and not a little, the curiosity was so great and I would say I'm happy to have started this anime series. Amusing and touching storytelling, beautiful backgrounds, as well as the eyes of the protagonist Akira. The characters for now have been roughened a bit, but already the style of design are well characterized at least at the level of graphics, as a beginning is not bad. I like the soundtrack very much, I wait for the next episodes. Now that you make me think, the person in charge of Character Design, is busy or has been in several interesting anime series, what a surprise! |
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| Absolutely loved it. I thought I wouldn't like the animation and even that it'd be boring but I'm happy I was so wrong. There's something really especial about this anime. The art, colors, music... it's just beautiful to watch. |
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| That was pretty kawaiii |
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