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Fripside :3
Well nice OP song. And that really escalated quickly in the beginning. OST is pretty decent on most parts and sticks with the premise well. Still, Kagetane gives me the creeps..
The transformation scenes were more disgusting though. Enju is a bit close to the MC tbh but I like Kisara better so far. The first episode sets up a lot of things so it felt fast. We'll see how far it develops. But seriously, that virus...
let me warn you all readers in advance (i have read the summaries of the following LN):
this is not a happy go little children show. people die when they are killed, and really fast. also, get ready on the feels train.
it gets really dark soon, so dont get fooled by the first episode. there will be despair.
only thing we have to worry about is the amount of censoring, which will come (or not)
EDIT: the manga should cover to around anime episode 4-5 [chapter 15 translated] with a massive cliffhanger, but you might give it a try. there might some scene differences since the manga added few additional scenes.
UrekApr 8, 2014 10:57 AM
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Death March kara hajimaru isekai kyousoukyoku translated here
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This was a really interesting start, looking forward for more! Hope it won't become like some generic LN show.
How did the main character not even mention the masked man to anyone though. That's really, really out of place and weird. Interactions between main character and the loli reminds me of Raishin and Yaya from Unbreakable Machine Doll.
There are guns, violence, monsters, and a loli. On top of that, Nagi does the ED and fripSide the OP.
I did not expect that much from this series, but damn. I'm sold. Looking forward to see more from this series. Unfortunately, I did not read the LN so I have no clue how well they adapted.
OP song is a bit different because it has the choir part. The huge bug is the enemy that can make humans be part of them later, and only black bullets works. The main guy's little partner, a part of "Cursed Children", is too passionate towards him.
That BGM from the first PV...
ED is ok so far since it's not clear from the conversation overhead.
I ♥Two Syaorans from Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE and TRC!!!
^ she will have her first battle in the second arc, which is later
still hoping it is 2 cours, otherwise it would be rushed as hell >_>
also the anime cut out tons of the comedy which was originally in the manga/LN... oh well...
for missing jokes, click on spoiler
1.
(rentaro and enju)
The girl turned towards the voice.
"Rentaro!"
"Enju, are you all right?!"
Enju started running. Rentaro also ran up to the girl with spread arms.
Under the slowly setting evening sun, these two people who became separated for but a little time, flooded with emotions, embraced each oth—— well, no, Enju just kicked Rentaro in his groin.
"Ghaaaaaa—"
Rentaro fell on his knees holding his groin with both hands and touched the ground with his forehead. Writhing on the ground in great agony, totally unknown to women, Rentaro lifted his head, clenching his teeth.
Enju Aihara, a girl of 145cm height, with hands against her waist, arrogantly looked down at him.
"How dare you show up in front of me as if nothing happened after your threw me off the bicycle?"
"A-are you mad?"
"Of course I am."
"But I had no choice. If I didn't take this job, Kisara would've kicked my ass, you know?"
"Since you abandoned me, I will kick your ass too."
"So what am I supposed to do then?!"
"Just produce your butt, like a grown-up. Then you'll be beaten by both of us. Perhaps, you can choose the way we'll kick you."
"You're silly, there must be an alternative."
2.
(rentaro, enju and police officer)
"I also want to tell you something."
Enju was beckoning him, so he had no choice but to lean towards her, making eye contact. He seemed to let out a sigh of grief, thinking that she'll say something like "I slacked off towards the end" or "I want to become stronger."
She swiftly wrapped her hands around his neck and he suddenly felt a warm touch on his lips.
——Mwah!
Her body stiffened and she rapidly moved away. She stood abashed at a distance, her hands behind her back.
"Heh-heh, this is my "thank you". You haven't been my partner for a long time, but you bravely confronted the enemy by yourself, when I was off guard."
"Y-you..."
"Huh, you want more? Well, since it's you, I'll allow you the other things."
"S-stupid! Stop saying that, although it's a mere joke. What if someone misinterpre——"
Feeling a sudden chill behind his back, Rentaro turned around. Tadashima took handcuffs out from behind his back, and sidled up to him.
"...You've got good taste, you swine."
Whoosh – the greasy sweat poured from him. Tadashima gazed fixedly at Rentaro.
"Recently some idiot started messing with girls around here. He is about your height, and about your build... What can you say to that?"
"Screw you! You've got it all wrong, it's false accusation! I plead not guilty!"
"You'll explain this at the police station."
"You bastard!"
Rentaro and Tadashima were racing against each other, as if they were drawing a circle around Enju.
"E-Enju, I beg you, tell him something!"
Enju threw out her chest, thanking him for asking.
"We have an intimate relationship that I can't express in words."
Tadashima cocked his revolver.
Eh? Is he going to shoot me?
"She is just lodging at my place!"
"I can't sleep because of him."
"It's because I roll about while I sleep!"
"Will you pledge yourself to me for life?"
"No way!"
For some time Tadashima was looking first at Rentaro then at Enju, comparing them. After a while he put the handcuffs away.
"Tch. I should've cuffed both your hands with these stylish bracelets."
"Oh, come on, inspector, that joke really hurts."
3.
(rentaro and doc sumire)
"By the way, have you had your dinner yet?"
"Huh?"
"I'm asking if you had dinner."
"No... not yet."
"In that case you should try my cooking first."
She stood up, took out a plate from a microwave and unwrapped it. At first glance it seemed like a pure white gruel, but it had a form of an oatmeal being half-solid. She spooned it up and it made some strange sound typical for a sticky liquid substance. It smelled like it had gone bad. What the hell was it?
Large beads of sweat broke out on his ignorant face.
"...Sensei, do you know that 'Tasty Wheat' from the Matrix movie?"
"Yes, they seem to be delicious. Guri and Gura pancakes, Laputa pans and Tasty Wheat – these three meals from 2D world are the ones that people want to eat the most."
"What weird mix is this?"
"Hm? Look, no matter how flat the TV screen is, Matrix is a live-action movie, so what about 3D treatment? What do you think?"
"Let's talk about work instead!"
"Eat it quickly. If you won't eat, I won't talk."
"A-are you serious?..."
Rentaro looked at the dimly-lit ceiling and being in dilemma, looked at the Tasty Wheat. As though in mockery of him, the air bubbles appeared on its surface and gurgled.
Good God! He put it in his mouth.
To his surprise it was really good!
——Well, no, there wasn't any hint of such a dreamy thought. The next moment an atrocity started and he felt as if his taste buds were struck with piercing pain.
"Guooo, my throat itches!"
"So how is it? Delicious?"
"...Do I seem like a person who just ate something delicious?"
Sumire connected index fingers and thumbs of both hands, making an improvised camera frame. Looking through it, she hummed:
"If I were a photographer, I would call this 'Agony —Between hell and purgatory—'."
"In addition to being extremely sweet, it has some nasty sour flavor. What the hell is this?"
"Ah, it's almost melted, but it was a donut once. I took it out from the corpse's stomach."
Rentaro put his hand to his mouth.
"If you need a washstand, it's right over there."
He stuck his fingers down his throat and threw up the contents off his stomach.
"Barf, ga-ha!...... But it's a piece of evidence!"
"Not anymore, the incident has been resolved. I've asked the detective in charge if it can be eaten and he gave willing consent."
"It's a blatant lie!"
"You are so focused on picky little details."
"No! Not at all!"
"Oh, yeah, look. Finally there are three people in this catacombs. What about taking an Oath of the Peach Garden like in 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'[7]? 'Though we were born on different days, we seek to die on the same day and at the same time.'—— Uh, but Charlie is already dead. Kha. Aha-ha-ha!"
Now I really want to get out of here.
"If we have to assign roles, then Charlie would be Guan Yu, you will be Liu Bei and I will be Zhang Fei. How's that? Hey, such a tragic face doesn't fit Liu Bei, I don't feel even a hint of his virtue. This role doesn't suit you at all."
"...And Zhang Fei who can love only corpses is OK?"
[...]
"Well, I'm off, sensei."
Sumire smiled ironically and saw him off waving her hand.
"Till your next visit, FBI Agent Mr Starling."
"......See you later, Hannibal Lecter."
4.
(rentaro and enju)
At this moment he noticed a small cardboard lying near Enju.
"Enju... What is this?"
"Ah, it's a new notebook! It was delivered not long ago."
"...How much did it cost?"
"I found the cheapest place, so I was able to buy the newest model for 180000 yen."
"One hundred eighty thousand..."
Rentaro felt dizzy when he stood up, and covered his head with his hands.
Since Enju also was a member of Tendo Civil Security Company, she was well paid by Kisara, but her salary was quite big for a child pocket money. Enju, who was always madly buying various things, ignoring the fact that Rentaro was pinching pennies, was the source of his troubles.
Enju noticed Rentaro's wistful gaze, a broad grin inappropriate for a child appeared on her face.
"If money is a problem we can always get a loan."
"You little devil. Because of you I always get in trouble..."
Once, when they were on the edge of poverty and were almost evicted from the apartment, Rentaro borrowed money from Enju, who reluctantly gave it to him, and paid the rent. The next day, due to the fact that Enju advertised their conversation exaggerating it and putting it in an amusing way, he was presented with a blunt nickname from their neighbors: "Lolicon gigolo, financially supported by a ten year old girl" (people living in the same apartment building were also informed about this). After this incident he desperately tried to manage on his own salary.
[...]
"Well, the daily work is finished. The dinner is also over. When I satisfy my appetite, I don't want to do anything else."
Enju shyly hung her head and spread her arms, as if saying "Take me".
"Yeah, good night."
Rentaro pulled the cord of electric lamp twice, lay and put a quilt over his head. A moment later he was hit on the top of his head so hard that the skull creaking was heard.
"Guooo!"
"What's the meaning of this ignoring? When a lady wishes something, a gentleman ought to yield to her wishes without a word!"
"Screw you! A "lady", when you're just ten year old. Stop talking nonsense."
"Then tell me why I'm not a lady?!"
Enju threw out her chest.
"Well, first of all ladies are discreet and prudent. Plus you are flat-chested."
"Huh?!"
She clenched her fists and flamed red.
"Enju, a person must know when to give up."
"Kisara is evil. When I'll be her age, I'll have a big breast!"
"She doesn't have any strange demonic powers! I guarantee this, because we bathed together when we were kids."
He was surprised at himself for such a perverted remark he just made.
"Whaaat?! I shouldn't have bought the notebook, I should have saved the money for my future breast enlargement surgery."
She thought that it's a bad idea to have thoughts of breast implants for an elementary school student, and then she regained her balance.
"But! I've heard there are plenty of pitiful people like you, who can't have relationship with women. You love hearing things like "Hey, give Enju a love injection", don't you? Sumire said that. That's gross."
His head ached and he felt the pressure in his temples.
"Please, don't entice me into the path to Hell. And where do you even learn such words?"
Enju threw out her chest self-importantly.
"I used Google."
"Google is bad! Look where it might lead you."
"Come on, let's become man and wife. Let's do it right now! And then I can fulfill all of your perverted wishes."
Enju started jumping on the floor, so that this sound could be heard at the lower floor, making people think that Rentaro was not only a lolicon, but also a sexual pervert. The resident at the lower floor, who was roused from his sleep, became furious and started thrusting a bamboo spear into the ceiling. It became even more annoying.
Rentaro held his head covered with his arms. Leaving this aside, she was a cute girl.
He tilted his head, looked at his watch and sighed. When can I go to sleep today?
She blushed and turned her face with clear-cut features at Rentaro.
"Alright, I'll undress!"
"Don't!"
well, on the otherhand they make the anime more serious. or as serious as the later parts.
UrekApr 8, 2014 10:32 AM
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Death March kara hajimaru isekai kyousoukyoku translated here
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Hey, Rentarou. You forgot to report the most important thing to the president.
It was about the masked man, the masked man and the masked man. Was it something like joke?
Anyway, I enjoyed it well. Diction of Enju is only one thing I dislike.
Using "Warawa" (I) isn't cool nowadays.
fripSide for the OP and Nagi Yanagi for the ED… That already makes this one of my favorite series from this season.
On a more serious note, this episode was pretty good. The action and OST are nice so far, and Enju is really cute.
Been waiting for this anime for some time now and the first episode was very good. Defiantly gonna start reading the manga. The opening song kinda reminds me of the Attack on Titan theme, the ending song is pretty cool as well. Can't wait for the next episode!
That was a pretty awesome beginning. Outlined what's going on and everything. And they really nailed it with Enju, shes even more awesome in the anime.
"All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players"
Shakespeare.
that borderline loli is not is atleast funny. that random kiss made me laugh :D
pretty good beginning episode. we know what gastrea is and what is happened in the past and what is going on in the present.
i dont think he forgot to report about the masked man. i guess it was intentional cause he was the only one who saw him and and who would belive him? the cops didnt look like they did (jumping out of the windows 4 floors down)
So far I'm not impressed. It's pretty much the usual trite fantasy stuff with some supposedly grand and ambitious setting but gets bogged down by inane comedy bits and awkwardly inserted exposition. Even the action scenes didn't look as polished as the PVs suggested as they are neither particularly dynamic nor do they contain interestng fight choreography. The colour filters used for them don't add anything except making them look slightly smeary. Even the OP looks uninspired combined with unremarkable J-Pop.
Btw, am I the only one who thought that "If you do not want to die, survive!", the first coherent sentence uttered in this show by a dramatic voice from offstage, was absolutely hilarious? The masked villain wasn't much better in this regard. With this kind of writing I have very little hope for the rest of the series no matter how much blood is spilled and how many people turn into monstrous creatures.
It doesn't have the same thrill as when I read the manga... There's just something off which I can't explain. But still, a pretty alright episode with some terminologies explained. Will expect more since its OP and ED are impressive, even though I can't really hear the ED well >.>
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I've always... always been watching you... This whole time... Because you were there... That's why I was able to try hard. So you could have some balance! So you wouldn't treat me like a kid! So you would see me as an actual girl! Even while you were gone... You were right here! You were right here in my heart!
Nice first episode, nice opening and ending songs, although i found enju to be slightly annoying. I like Kisara's character, and although there isn't a strong feel of romance in this anime, hope she ends up with rentaro.
endnote: death to anyone who say enju's annoying >:l she's adorable ttm
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I've always... always been watching you... This whole time... Because you were there... That's why I was able to try hard. So you could have some balance! So you wouldn't treat me like a kid! So you would see me as an actual girl! Even while you were gone... You were right here! You were right here in my heart!
Not bad. Kinda had SnK vibes at the end with how humans have surrounded themselves with "Walls" (well technically) to prevent the invasion of those Gastrea.
Quite some good amount of gore there.
Interesting knowledge about the Cursed children, poor kids. Seems like we'll be having lots of loli's here :P
The characters aren't bad either. Rentaro seems like a slightly above average MC.
Enju isn't as annoying as I thought she'd be. She's quite a cute loli. I'm sure she's had quite the difficult childhood.
Loving the masked dude. Koyama seems to be having fun with him XD He seems BA! Dat head twist XD
And Kisara is looking really cute and quite hot too. Quite the BA she seems already as well. Loving her already. Lol'd at her "Most importantly why didn't u tell me about the sales" XDXDXD
Seems like she's ill though with needing Hemodialysis and stuff. Hope nothing bad happens to her.
Well balanced first episode, this show has a lot of potential. Animation and action was fairly good and the characters like-able. The only downside was the story was not very good but its only the first episode.
Not a bad episode and for now it seems like it won't be a let down. I feel bad for the Cursed Children, hopefully there is a cure for the Gastrea virus.
That masked man has got skills. Shoots a gun while not looking at Rentaro or the other armed guys.
Yup, pretty much how I felt. Though I don't usually mind trite fantasy, the writing just felt off to me, like it can't decide what it wants to be. I'll give it three episodes, see if the first one was just a fluke.
Been looking forward to this for a while now and it lived up to my expectations!
Putting up a wall to stop the giant things getting in... does sound pretty familiar to another anime?
"Even if we lose by 100 points, there's still a chance a meteor will strike the other team's bench in the last second"
"If you don't wish to die, survive"...ehm, yes, I won't comment on that.
Episode was ok, but neither good nor bad, just ok. MC seems fine, but his initiator, Enju, is exactly the type of character I hate. I don't mind loli as long as they at least act semi-normally. This one is not of that kind.
Acting all cutesy and sweet and being worried over stupidities while fighting creatures that kill humans is exactly what I can't stand.
OP was great. I'll give it a try. Enju might make this painful though.
It was a decent first ep, like a few people here something felt a little off watching it though. It might have just felt like they were trying to cram in a whole bunch of backstory quickly into this episode to give an idea what the characters and environment is like.
The Animation was fantastic, The Gastrea and that masked dude are quiet an interesting villian roles looking forward to more.
A tsundere Loli lol why am not suprised still loved her reactions and that random kiss woot didnt see that to just show up. the otehr characters look interesting too.
the opening was fantastic best one i have heard yet and if somebody else is going to say there were better releases dont ok its my opinion so respect it ok.
Looking forward for more episodes hope its 2 cour.