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May 13, 2022 2:49 AM

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Holy shit this was good. Entertaining af. Managed to make me laugh and cry in the same episode. 5/5.




May 15, 2022 6:02 AM

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This is amazing. Eiko's singing was superb. None of the inserts songs were bad. They were all GREAT.

Koumei and Eiko and everyone else's dynamic was so fun! And it's got a lot of comedy gold too

Man this is going to be one of my unexpected joys of the season
May 15, 2022 12:13 PM

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Knighty_IX said:
This could be a fun show to watch. For now, I'm watching it for the ending theme song thanks to Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2.


Yes!! Omg I got so much nostalgia when I heard the ed
May 18, 2022 3:37 AM

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May 2016
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This was legit fun to watch.
May 25, 2022 9:28 AM

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Neat start, Koumei thinking of the modern world as hell was hilarious. Eiko seems like waifu material and her song was nice. Koumei and Eiko is a fun duo.
May 26, 2022 3:15 AM
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This was a really interesting take on the isekai medium, with us following the Chinese Three Kingdom's Strategist being transported to modern day Japan to help an aspiring singer. I'm looking forward to seeing how Konming uses his skills from his past life in assisting Eiko on her goals. The animation and singing for this episode was quite beautiful, most notably was when Eiko was singing in her apartment room, the animation was on a whole different level.

I'm liking the characters that have been established this episode, and I'm looking forward to see how they interact with each-other. Regarding Konming, he's a very eccentric personality, and I'm really hoping the story expands more on the cultural shock he should be experiencing from going from ancient China to modern day Japan. Konming seems like a very respectable person from what we've seen in today's episode, he's someone who cares and puts faith into his allies, has dealt with a life full of hardships and violence and know wants to live in peace, and someone who knows the importance of nurturing your talent about being honest about yourself. From this minimal characterization I definitely can tell I will like this man. Also, somewhat related to Kongming, I really wonder if we'll get an explanation to why Kongming was teleported (or if we should just ignore this) or if other people from the Three Kingdoms were teleported to modern-day Japan too.

Regarding Eiko, its clear she also has dealt with a life full of hardships, with it driving her to the point of attempted suicide. Luckily though Owner Kobayashi was there to save her, with him introducing Eiko to a beautiful American singer at his club, which had a profound effect on Eiko, giving her a dream to aspire towards, and thus bringing a sense of meaning in her life. Though nowadays, that dream is fleeting for her, with Eiko dealing with the struggles of actually becoming a professional singer, getting rejection after rejection from her applications, and feeling like she should just give up all together, that she wasn't blessed with the talent of singing. Unbeknownst to Eiko though, her singing actually can have a powerful impact on people, with Konming becoming entranced in her singing after hearing it just once, and now wanting to help her in her dreams to become a singer, and spread her singing voice to several people so they can appreciate it too. I'm looking forward to seeing Eiko and Konming's relationship develop as they work towards her goal, they have a solid comedic dynamic and they've had some touching scenes together.
May 26, 2022 12:21 PM
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I was drawn into this anime purely from the OP played for this anime, but man must I say that the premise of this show is hella unique.

First of all, having Kongming, a tactician of the ancient Chinese era, being transported 1800 years into the future already in itself is unique. What's different between this story besides the rest with similar tropes is the fact that our boy right here, Kongming, eventually ends up getting a job at a club and wishes to assist Eiko, a singer, to help her achieve her ambition. From a war tactician to being an idol's manager. Though considering how within 4 hours Kongming went from not knowing what a smartphone is to talking about blockchains. I'm sure he'll manage.

One thing that I find particularly enjoyable is how excellently this first episode is portrayed, from the start all the way until the end, the chronological order of the events is terrific. It tells you how Kongming arrives here, how he met Eiko and ultimately, what Eiko's goals are and Kongming's role in this story for Eiko. This is the kind of first eps that will leave a lasting impression.

I'll be sure to enjoy plenty of the songs as well!
Jun 17, 2022 1:54 PM

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Dec 2018
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I went into this blind. What a peculiar premise...
I like the boss man
How's kongming going to get a change of clothes?
Jun 18, 2022 7:52 PM

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Blonde, Busty, suicidal and outgoing. Damn Idk if this is the right place to say this, but I wish I could pop dat cherry... jk but damn this is a great anime to watch at night.

Behold of my awesomeness~
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But my feels.
Jun 20, 2022 8:17 PM
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Jan 2022
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Absolutely loved this episode,I'm already so invested and this is the first episode. All the songs here we're so great and I'm glad they're dubbed in English that was very nice allows me to appreciate them even more
Jun 23, 2022 4:50 PM

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Wait, the guy doesn't know what a mirror is? Weren't there mirrors in China when the guy was alive?
Jul 7, 2022 8:51 PM
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talk about great first impression
might be the season winner so far



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Jul 12, 2022 9:22 PM

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Jul 2017
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That was a really sweet start. Ya boy is definitely the man lol.

Jul 19, 2022 3:22 PM

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Jul 2015
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Military tacticatian Kongming meets modern day club singer truly is an unique premise that looks promising. Looking forward what kinda strategies he's gonna pull out.

Jul 27, 2022 10:17 PM

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This first episode was so awesome! I’m excited to get to know these characters, even the club boss!
desu desu binches
Aug 24, 2022 10:59 AM
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lets see if this anime is worth the hype
Sep 14, 2022 11:47 AM
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Jan 2022
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It was good and funny, the girl is cute and funny and Kong it’s a weirdo but that’s ok, ending was great
Sep 26, 2022 10:14 PM
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Amazing episode 1. Excited to watch the journey of both the characters. Both the characters are great and the episode itself was amazing.
The way Kongming talks with Eiko is hilarious about the New technology was hilarious and his Dialogues about hell were even better.
Oct 22, 2022 4:12 AM
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Jun 2019
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Creative and Amazing!
Nov 5, 2022 6:28 AM
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Dec 2017
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fun to watch,
i really enjoyed it.
Nov 26, 2022 12:39 PM
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Nov 2022
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great show had a good laught
Dec 10, 2022 1:58 AM

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Holy shit, that was, really, really good. The characters are great, I initially thought I'd like it from hearing the premise but didn't think it could carry a whole show, but with this execution, I'm really seeing it. Awesome premiere!
Jan 18, 2023 9:18 AM

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Jan 2021
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Well, that was a banger of first episode.
Feb 6, 2023 5:27 AM
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Feb 2023
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Absolutely loved it!
Feb 15, 2023 5:57 AM
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Aug 2017
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First episode was fucking amazing. So excited to watch this anime.
Feb 21, 2023 2:42 PM
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musze sie skuoic na finansach suki i tak mam
Feb 25, 2023 7:21 AM

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Err so... I came open the opening of this show. Saw that the name was "Ya Boy KongMing!" and thought wtf. Turns out it was one of the larger anime of Spring 2022 and I never once knew it existed. The premise was so absurd I just had to give it a watch. The music, the comedic timing and the quirky characters in 1 episode caught my attention immediately.

I feel like I've entered an alternative timeline here. I swear this didn't exist. I can't possibly have missed this. Honestly so excited to watch the rest of this now!
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Apr 3, 2023 1:06 AM

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Jan 2021
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I can not believe I let this anime fly me by, but I am happy to start it now.

A solid first episode, with Hondo, Kaede delivering fantastic voice acting as Eiko. My boy Kongming did not fall behind and had a great first episode.

I enjoy these types of Isekais/animes where a historical figure interacts with modern-day technologies, and they are baffled by how far the world has come.

Fun start
Apr 3, 2023 7:24 AM

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Feb 2022
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Kongming uses his skills for bartending like a charm...

And I think the Manager & Kongming will have a great bond!
Apr 6, 2023 2:14 AM
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Amazing, how much emotion a setting so obscure and wacky can induce. The setting is amazingly incorporated and the background story weaved in so smoothly. The dynamic of the characters is something i am already holding dearly and besides those really funny conversations it had punch. Heartfelt moments that already in this first episode squeezed some tears of joy out of me. Straight on road to my favourite Anime of all time if that keeps on.
Apr 7, 2023 3:09 AM
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Dec 2020
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Im down for the Kongming!
Apr 8, 2023 10:51 AM
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Feb 2018
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chikichki bam bam
Apr 20, 2023 7:50 AM
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Nov 2022
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i cannot remember when i was last this invested in a show after just episode.
Apr 28, 2023 1:14 AM
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Apr 2017
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unexpectedly touching, made me tear up at multiple points
Sep 23, 2023 5:09 AM
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This maybe nothing, but the background music at the end when Kongming gives a pep talk to Eiko sounds ripped off from the game Death's Gambit. It sounded so similar it was distracting for me. I guess maybe it's different enough not to matter. But unless both is derived from a third source, it seems like it was inspired by Death's Gambit, it's too similar.

Ya boy Kongming - ι ‚η‚Ή 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6ROctiA6uw

Death's Gambit Afterlife - Forest Meadow 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCwhf-EGETo

Death's Gambit - Forest Meadow 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjI9zcWILB8
May 1, 2024 5:19 PM

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Nice animation also of Tokio, strange but nice idea for plot, I hope it will be funny.
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May 9, 2024 12:16 PM

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A little slow, but very fun first episode.

Batteru!



Jun 19, 2024 6:04 PM

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Reverse isekai with a strategist from the three kingdoms era. Episode started the series very wholesome. I like how the bar owner was a three kingdoms nerd and queried Zhuge Liang
Nov 10, 2024 4:44 PM
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It has a pretty good foundation for its first episode, unlike a lot of the animes over the last few years. I'm really excited to see the next ep.
Dec 31, 2024 12:29 AM

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Eiko is really cute ❀️ but they made her look really hot at the beginning tho lol
And she living alone, yet taking some drunk dude on the street to stay with her, idk what to think about that.
Her voice is beautiful.

Kongming knows japanese, and can also understand the english lyrics? wtf

I only wanted to watch this because of the ending song, Kibun Joujou οΏͺοΏͺ, I've love it my entire life lol

I have absolutely 0 knowledge on the Three Kingdoms stuff, only knew Kongming from fucking Inazuma Eleven Go where he was a woman and liked soccer LMAO πŸ€£πŸ˜‚πŸ˜­
Sorry if my english is bad (γ£Λ˜β–½Λ˜)っ~~~
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