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| I thought the OP was better than most of Ali Project's newer songs. This anime seems better than anything else I've watched so far this season but that's just because the rest of them were really bad |
Mathes said: I watched Asura Cryin and Kämpfer before, this ain't that bad. At least it got some potential and looks like it could get fairly interesting if done right. Well, we'll see. Asura Cryin's first season was terrible, it's your fault for attempting to watch it's continuation. Kämpfer seems like an average 'ecchi' comedy, which usually means poor jokes, huge breasts, and sexual innuendos for the immature and lighthearted. The Book of Bantorra's first episode was basically bad on all counts. I have to agree with so many others here in pointing out that the animation is basically terrible so much so it's distracting. I was looking for a lot more out of David Production. They did a pretty good job with the animation in Code Geass LOTR r2, and an exceptional job in Ristorante Paradiso, so I don't understand what's going on with the animation in this series. The character designs are boring and cliche. The only possible hope for this series is that the story does seem to have some interesting possibilities, although already predictable and an obvious take on the movie the Librarians and The Librarian: Quest for the Spear, which are Indiana Jones knock off's. Add a little Tomb Raider with psychic powers, some Dan Brown secret religious societies and this story arc is complete. I'll just have to torture myself a few more episodes to see if anything becomes remotely interesting. First episode 3/10 |
Orion1Oct 3, 2009 8:55 AM
| First of all, that OP is pretty special different O.o and KayChan4U said: I was just thinking what the name was x)And lol @ more Ali Project. They're everywhere, but they're good. Even if all their songs sound the same. That's just what makes them easy to recognize. That Cigal guy sounds pretty ... weeeeird~ : D And that green haired guy (Volken, if I remember correctly) is cool : D (Except that he's got something for saving people) So, the guy who sank, he's someone special? I mean he looks different from all the other "meats", and he even showed up again instead of drowning. |
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| Interesting... don't know how it will pan out. I will probably stick with it for a little while since it seems like it could shape up into something. |
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TwoSoxs said: Horrible OP, very alternate and boring intro. I think they were trying to pull a SHAFT. Eh, at least the plot seemed like it was worth it.. |
| I can't agree with most of you. I got really interested in the plot and characters development and can't wait for the next episode :P |
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| seems weird, but interesting- poeple turn into books after they die, not sure about the rest |
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yumiche said: i like the thought of people turning into books after they die.. i'm seeing some potential in this anime, even thought the first Ep didn't seem that good.. looking foreword for more.. agree. story has potential so we'll see how it turns out. OP didn't interest me but the ED is fine i guess. will give it a few episodes before i make judgment so i get a better sense of the series. |
| I could figure out where my annoyance towards Volken was coming from... then realized he shares the same seiyuu as Alto-hime. On the other hand, Sawashiro Miyuki! :D I'm probably the only who cares about the seiyuu though. |
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unorfind said: madafaka said: omg i see only ppls care about animation in anime,that is horrible ,for my story is most importantstupid shit the art is also stupid that it makes me not to watch more episodes to try again LOL true, just like how obsessed gamers will always bash on a game's graphics, that's just plain stupid. By their logic, I would assume that if the graphics are good, they can happily watch an old man taking a dump for the whole 24 mins or something... <_< |
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| Seems good so far. The CGI is pretty terrible, and I want to rip off Hamutz' bow, but other than that it seems okay -- mystery, deception, cool powers, a brewing plot. The story and decent character design/seiyuu will probably keep me watching this. For those who don't like the OP you've gotta remember it's Ali Project, and they're pretty 'different' haha. I liked the ED though. |
yamakasiOct 3, 2009 7:10 PM
| If Mirepoch didn't blush I would've punched her right in the haircut, anyways Casma was an amazing guy. |
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| i like the voice casts too. :] but i don't like their opening and ending themes. >.< but i like the story, i can say that its unique. ^^ |
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Meh_93 said: Actually, I think he looks more like younger Setsuna (Gundam 00), especially in the eyes. Agreed. Now that you mention it and I notice it now too...no wonder he looks familiar...rather than just a look-alike for Zwei. lawl adamantine said: I could figure out where my annoyance towards Volken was coming from... then realized he shares the same seiyuu as Alto-hime. On the other hand, Sawashiro Miyuki! :D I'm probably the only who cares about the seiyuu though. Oh noes, you're not the only, dun worry. :'o Haha...I quote after watching this: A great cast. I can sense another Alto in Volken. Idk if I would like him or dislike him for that... o_o And heh...it doesn't help that they're voiced by the same VA. As much as I love Nakamura-san...Alto has got to be his most annoying character. >_> And yes, Sawashiro Miyuki. Love. ♥ She's getting lots more roles nowadays...I'm happy. ^_^ Btw, if you check the website for Bantorra and you check the Characters page...at a glance when you see the button for Volken, it's like a green-haired Alto. O_o Scared the hell outta me. Lawl xD And surprise surprise too when I saw his name on that same page. (Nakamura Yuuichi. Fate being ironic with me? Not funny D: Orz) |
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| i guess im only one who didnt see big deal about animation, i thought it was ok, and story seems unique and intriguing, im definatelly will follow this one..only thing i disliked about this so far is fanservice, because im really tired of seeing all those giant breasted women -_- they just hurt my eyes, afterall its not hentai or something, why put them almost in every anime? >_> |
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| Confusing beginning, but most actiony shows are like that. I like Mire...Mire...Mireboku!(nicknamed such cause she dresses like a guy) |
| In my honest opinion, this might be more shit than Asura Cryin'. He's white. Now he's powered up and he's black. What... Also just because it made me LoL He's going to be a good book, guys. |
Drybananna said: Also just because it made me LoL He's going to be a good book, guys. lol that made me laugh too. Automatic minus because of Ali Project D: Seems a little meh so far. I might have to stick around for another episode or two to decide. |
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Lija-chan said: Yeah, his lovely voice was wasted on Alto-hime.A great cast. I can sense another Alto in Volken. Idk if I would like him or dislike him for that... o_o And heh...it doesn't help that they're voiced by the same VA. As much as I love Nakamura-san...Alto has got to be his most annoying character. >_> Lija-chan said: It's the angry tsundere-like expressions. :|Btw, if you check the website for Bantorra and you check the Characters page...at a glance when you see the button for Volken, it's like a green-haired Alto. O_o |
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| Firstly the opening was really bad its sounded like the 2nd opening of phantom..the ending was wierd too... Well the storylines amazing but the art is quiet bothering....with the looks of the main characters they r definitely portraying foriegners... nothing really stood out from the first episode..they better make the plot shine or i might drop it.. |
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| Didn't really like the first episode, but I'll stick with it for a few more episodes before dropping it for certain. The OP was terrible DX |
| it was okay.. |
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| Nothing special, the art was avarage but the story seemed interesting for me. And those who complain about the OP and the ED, I thing both are good... |
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| everything about the series is either bad or at the level of "meh..." , the only thing left to watch is if the originality of the story/plot progresses well but if that too unravels into a cliche then most certainly this will be dropped by alot of people... |
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| I liked it I just watched it because I was bored but it turned out good :) |
| The CG hurt my eyes. Oh great, now I'm blind! Dropped before adding to my list! |
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| May just turn into something good, or something bullshit |
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| It's so riddiculous... I can't tell is it just senseless and random or maybe a bit interresting... I'll watch the next ep, but it seems like a drop for me. |
| ...::never knows best::... |
| Wow, that was wayy worse than my expectations The animation was so cheap I would be waay better with better animation, otherwise the plot isn't bad I still want to see more character development |
adamantine said: Definitely true. -nods-Yeah, his lovely voice was wasted on Alto-hime. adamantine said: Hahaha xD lawlIt's the angry tsundere-like expressions. :| |
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| Just watched the 1st episode and I don't know what to think about this show... I wasn't expecting much from the OP since I knew Ali Project (LOL, their songs sound identical to one another.) was doing it in the first place. Animation didn't bother me much but the storyline doesn't really catch my attention. It just wasn't what I expected... I thought this anime will be more interesting than this. I like the voice cast though. I hope it will improve in another episode or two since I really don't like dropping shows I picked up. |
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| I didn't know anything about this series yet. Just found it coincidentally. And then I'm watching it and the OP... without even knowing I heard it was ALI PROJECT. Man, they always sound identical. Worse part about this: I don't like their music too much. Well, whatever. The series has potential and I'll definitely watch some more episodes. The story is, in my opinion, great, I just hope they don't screw things up. The basic idea with the books and everything: nice. About the animation... I don't really care but I've seen better ones. Whatever, this is going to be watched. |
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| Hmm. Quite an.. interesting concept o_O The story could actually get interesting, if it turns the right way, but it could equally become a convoluted mess of silliness. The main character team seemed a little too.. dunno, X-men for my taste. But as this season seems to become a test of endurance for any viewer and all that beggars and choosers stuff, I think I'll stick to it for a few episodes at least. The girl's red uniform sucked. So did the director's big black hair bow. (A hair bow??) I didn't really mind her boobage, and I actually quite liked the little bunny on her blouse. The shiny colourful outfits of the mains didn't quite fit the darkish atmosphere the show tried to evoke especially in the first few minutes, though. And the magical sword Shlamuffen? Bwahaha! Although it fits the ever-laughing bit, if the author has actually read the Neverending Story (the Schlamuffen are the little clown moths, although I don't know if they're called that in English). |
| It can be food, it is 26 episodes so it has some time to take but don't do it too much. Also I want the green haired guy to be the lead, he seems cool, just not the director, she seems like a bitch. |
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mitamaking said: Also I want the green haired guy to be the lead, he seems cool, just not the director, she seems like a bitch. Nice, you figured all that by yourself?!! o-0 Congrats, and have a cookie!!! XD |
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| The animation looks decent, but the story is more interesting, so I will continue watching it. |
| will take me one more ep to decide if ill drop this or not people turning into books when they die makes me Lol |
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| This is.. I am not sure what to say but I think the Shindeki Church must be destroyed at all costs necessary. |
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| It was ok this episode seemed to drag a bit which is always a bad sign but this anime could turn out alright so I'm gonna stick with it. |
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| It looks promising. It was way better than any episode of Pandora Hearts imo. Ali Project haters are certainly biased about this anime :/ I admit their songs are very similar (rehashing the same tune) but that their style. Keep in mind that they sung for Code Geass and Rozen Maiden as well (their songs in these anime are actually decent) Interesting and weird concept. Reminds me of Read or Die.... |
bla bla bla The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.Niko-kun said: On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard? |
wakka9ca said: I admit their songs are very similar (rehashing the same tune) but that their style. Keep in mind that they sung for Code Geass and Rozen Maiden as well (their songs in these anime are actually decent) LOL, so you're saying that rehashing the same tune = style? I like your thinking, my friend 8-) And what if they sang for big names like Code Geass or Rozen Maiden? That doesn't change the fact that their songs hurt spectators' ears more than to please them ;p But I do admit that most of the hate this anime received is either from Ali Project or by the awful CGI, so I guess your point is still valid ;) |
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BitchMaster said: wakka9ca said: I admit their songs are very similar (rehashing the same tune) but that their style. Keep in mind that they sung for Code Geass and Rozen Maiden as well (their songs in these anime are actually decent) LOL, so you're saying that rehashing the same tune = style? I like your thinking, my friend 8-) And what if they sang for big names like Code Geass or Rozen Maiden? That doesn't change the fact that their songs hurt spectators' ears more than to please them ;p But I do admit that most of the hate this anime received is either from Ali Project or by the awful CGI, so I guess your point is still valid ;) well, their OPs from Rozen Maiden were actually good. And their EDs for Code Geass as well. That can't really be said of their other songs though. At first, I thought they were horrible, but their songs grew on me somehow and I don't remember when I started liking them <_< |
bla bla bla The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.Niko-kun said: On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard? |
wakka9ca said: I'll admit. I did like the two Rozen Maiden openings they did, however, those were the first openings I had ever heard from them and I thought they were original and stuff. Then later ones just sounded like rehashing the same music style over and over again.BitchMaster said: wakka9ca said: I admit their songs are very similar (rehashing the same tune) but that their style. Keep in mind that they sung for Code Geass and Rozen Maiden as well (their songs in these anime are actually decent) LOL, so you're saying that rehashing the same tune = style? I like your thinking, my friend 8-) And what if they sang for big names like Code Geass or Rozen Maiden? That doesn't change the fact that their songs hurt spectators' ears more than to please them ;p But I do admit that most of the hate this anime received is either from Ali Project or by the awful CGI, so I guess your point is still valid ;) well, their OPs from Rozen Maiden were actually good. And their EDs for Code Geass as well. That can't really be said of their other songs though. At first, I thought they were horrible, but their songs grew on me somehow and I don't remember when I started liking them <_< |
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| Don't really care much for OP, ED and horrible 3D... storyline seems prommising, and that will keep me watching this show. |
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neoalexys said: The first episode was great, this show surely got potential. Agreement I haz it |
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| I didn't really like it so far. The bombs and the meats were an interesting concept though. May keep watching it or may end up dropping it. Hopefully it picks up a lot. |
| People turn into books when they die? Dropped. |
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