A Couple of Cuckoos
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| Got what I had expected from this episode with the colorful OP theme song, cast, and MC. Nagi takes some time to get used to in terms of personality but he seems like a normal guy for a protagonist. His meeting with Erika looked like a surreal moment at first but quickly turned into a comedy fest. And honestly, he deserved that smack. Fun episode imo and was entertaining. |
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| Mangaka Miki Yoshikawa is back from her esteemed series Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo a.k.a Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches, but hearing this being to the likes of Kanojo mo Kanojo and Koi to Uso just honestly give me Kanojo, Okarishimasu vibes. Sangatsu no Phantasia's ED is miles better than the OP. The story of switched mistaken children from birth, that's the story of 16-year-old super scholar Nagi Umino and Erika Amano "committing suicide" for an Insta video (because she's that famous and rich), meeting their true parents after growing up and only to be bound by a marriage that for first impressions, didn't set off well. Erika's weird request for Nagi to be her boyfriend to call this arranged marriage off, it's only because of her blackmail to him that he can't back out of this. Erika literally taking Nagi on for a tour to look and act the part of the boyfriend, it's alright and sure improved their relations slowly but surely. Erika has immense fans, but will have some stalking her, and Nagi is smart and senseful enough to protect her like a real partner world, and that changed her perspective to think that this could be a real date that leads to marriage. The eventual meeting between the real parents from both sides, and seeing Erika being VERY surprised to see Nagi as her marriage partner, it just clicks. And Nagi has another rival: his classmate by the name of Hiro Segawa whom is the No. 1 scorer in class. This ain't a love triangle anymore, it's fate and destiny intertwined to make this epic love story. Alright, this is how I remembered starting to read this manga eons ago, but left it on-hold. But this 2-cour, 24-episode venture will be a long and strenuous one for manga readers. |
KANLen09Apr 23, 2022 11:24 AM
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| To be honest the start felt as weird as it was in manga, or maybe a bit more as now they've voices. Anyways, being switched at birth and both of them living with the parents the other one was supposed to be, and now having a meetup after all this time with the sole purpose of marrying both of our leads out, is definitely something you’d see every other day in any harem world, also them meeting each other out straight up after landing a foot outside was within the expectations too. Well we already have things in place for a loudy run and that too being 24 episodes long, which for some reason is a lot for a harem, given how the author's last work was butchered within a 12 episode adaptation, so good for them. Also kinda want to know the brains behind this ED though. |
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| Oh i remember reading this a while ago and finding this hilarious. But 24 episodes is quite long and i might wait for it to finish airing, then binge it. If i remember correctly i liked Sachi the most. |
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| Segawa's reveal at the end is hilarious after all that 'build up' with Erika. It kinda sucks how the hardworking MC gets to live poor in the wrong family while Erika becomes a spoiled brat. |
| So this is what a match made in heavens means? They were destined for each other since birth? As a guy who's been reading this manga since it came out as a oneshot, I'm quite excited to finally be able to watch this animated. |
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| Heh not so bad after all, seems like the type of show I would enjoy, though I can definitely see why some would dislike it. That ending sequence was crazy, he just suddenly bumps into that girl and says he will confess to her, like no development whatsoever, just throwing that information to us in our faces and thats it. The production isn't that bad either, everything looked really beautiful and I liked the character design, OP and ED were really good too. |
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| Why did this air so late into the season? Something to do with it being two cour I guess? Ah yes, walking to school, meet insanely attractive girl who has somehow never had a boyfriend or anyone be romantically interested in her, grab her tits, have her ask to be your girlfriend. Average Saturday in Tokyo, lol. Episode was fun, art looks nice, harem. No complaints from me. All I can ask for in an anime. Probably won’t have a very high MAL score but I’m sure I’ll love this. Friday’s and Saturdays are insanely packed this season. |
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| Imagine being raised by former delinquent parents. To be switched at birth was the best thing that could've happened to Nagi(especially since he still gets to inherit the millions in the end) Surprisingly nice so far. I fuck with Nagi and Erika. Hiro seems also pretty cute. |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| Nah fam I had higher expectations than this It's not bad but not good either So many clichés in just episode 1 tho I want to see how the harem turns out... Also they could have made the mc a bit more pretty he looks way too generic (which I know common in harem anime but still-) It's like a dumpster fire anime or a guilty pleasure type of seasonal I feel a lot of people will drop it on half way through Also also ....how tf did this get 24 episodes XD |
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MegamiRem said: So this is what a match made in heavens means? They were destined for each other since birth? As a guy who's been reading this manga since it came out as a oneshot, I'm quite excited to finally be able to watch this animated. Can you try to describe on how the harem is going to turn out and does something interesting happen like drama stuff ? without spoiling much that is I want to know tbh |
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| Surprisingly good first episode. Cliche moments here and there yet enjoyable to watch. Erika’s character design and personality seem generic, but it still has its charm. Let’s see where this goes. |
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| It was pretty nice. The only real disconnect for me was that it seemed like he was going to meet his new parents and left him early but somehow ended up spending the day with a random girl he met? Like, if the meeting was in the evening why did he leave so early? Anyway, it’s anime so I guess we don’t ask these questions. Erika and Anahi are both very likable. The sister seems cute too, could be a fun show. |
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| i've always liked and enjoyed reading this series and don't understand why so much hate towards this and the manga especially by most of the reader. after watching this first episode, i will say that this series doesn't deserve to be hated that much, the effort to deliver its quality is decent, it's not something that great but also not bad, i mean it's just like a typical fun and enjoyable romcom. i just hope the anime-watchers can enjoy and rate it better.. also erika is so pretty in here :0 |
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| first impressions: this could be a sweet romcom impression after last 10 seconds of episode: ah, i see now. so that's the path you've chosen. |
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| The first episode was so good, even the plot story already same followed in the manga version... I really hope that don't ruin in the story by skipping... |
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| I liked Erika even though I don't actually like her type usually,as a waifu at least. The fact that they would end up like that in the end was pretty much predictable, however I found their bonding wholesome...more like bffs though so far. Idk how they're gonna build the harem,the topper girl plus the sister who's not blood related...I really hope this doesn't turn into NTR or something. Manga readers,pls say it would be better than that. |
| I love this so much....Still my favorite OP of the season too But man I really like all 3 girls in this one so I can't even root for one TwT and I'm glad that the MC isn't lame either EDIT: Just saw that this is from the creator of Yamada and the Seven Witches....No wonder I like these girls so much already lol |
TokoyaApr 23, 2022 1:53 PM
| The ending slaps so hard, that I can forget about the rest of the show... Not like I've remembered something from such an already forgettable first episode. |
| Great episode! Was nice to see Nagi meet Erika and the reveal of how they were the ones switched at birth finally animated I guess dattebayo! I am a manga reader so let's just say...the early parts will be pretty good but don't hold hope for the later parts xD. Looking forward to the next episode! |
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| We got somewhat of a Nisekoi situation here with something of an arranged marriage between two characters who don't exactly love each other yet, along with the chick that the MC already has feelings for. However this time, we have what is essentially a step-sister in play. Alrighty then. Dude looks like the guy from Kanojo mo Kanojo and should honestly just follow in his footsteps and DATE ALL OF THEM. Dude is definitely not a unique mc at all but having him not be a wimp is already a huge win. He barely let that guy talk before breaking his jaw. I definitely wasn't feeling this at first, especially with the huge oppai and the typical accidental oppai grab. If it can reach even half the level of comedy that Kanojo mo Kanojo had, this watch will be worth it. So far it doesn't seem that promising at all, but I for one will give it a chance with a couple more episodes at least. |
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MugenNoShirayuki said: Oh :/Pred8r said: Can you try to describe on how the harem is going to turn out and does something interesting happen like drama stuff ? without spoiling much that is I want to know tbh No drama. It gets even worse in terms of "cliches" and "nothing happens" and even when something DOES happen, the moment is usually forced and unearned because the characters aren't progressing. It's a romance where the "romance" is more like a slide show of romantic "scenes" than anything actually developing progressively. Damn that's sad The fact that it got 24 episodes adaptation surprises me Also if you have to rate the 3 main love interests based on their personalities how would you rate it ? |
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| And so begins this story xd. I had seen that they were talking about this manga and when I saw that they confirmed its anime I was curious, I liked the first chapter. Let's see how it continues The opening is nice and the ending is very good! |
Tamer2002Apr 23, 2022 3:59 PM
| Ngl, this seems like a bit of an inferior Kanojo mo Kanojo, except that show was hilarious. Idk, let’s see what becomes of this. Also, I’m not a big fan of the bratty fmc |
| did you notice that the guys on the sides looked exactly like kensuke and toji from evangelion lol, might be a reference to the show |
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| very good start to me. Although its kind of predictable, I still had fun watching it. Cant wait of what this show would bring. |
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| Very enjoyable first episode, I have been following the manga since pretty much day 1 and it's always a fun read, seeing it getting a 2 cours adaptation is not something i was expecting, but that I gladly welcome. I replayed both OP and ED multiple times... because listening to them over and over those last days on youtube was not enough haha, both songs are crazy good! I love so, so much how the first half of the OP reflects the separation between them until their first meeting, the animation of the two cuts joining together pleases me immensely. I had a very nice time with the meeting and first interactions between Erika and Umino. Their ways to be are completely different, and it's always so interesting to think how different things could have been for both had this mix up when born had never happened, but now they are together... and in what a way, those parents are really something lmao. Also some Hiro at the end <3, she's my favorite, the fact they also got my favorite female VA Nao Touyama to voice her is crazy, I can't wait to see (and hear!) more of her. Neat start. |
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| Poor Nagi. Engaged to his sister's sister. |
| It's finally here. One of my most anticipated spring 2022 anime. The OP might be one of the best opening songs of this season, if not the best. It's almost like I'm watching Nisekoi, only now instead of pretending going out, our protagonist and heroine are stuck in an arranged marriage. It was a very enjoyable first episode, and there are 23 more so this should be a blast. I've got a question though: does anyone feel like the voices don't match the characters' looks? Or am I the only one? |
"Nobody could laugh at someone who's trying their hardest" -Machio- |
| It’s better than what I had initially had expected: but it is weird knowing that SynergySP is co-animating a late night anime. Hopefully it remains entertaining hroughout its 2 cour run. |
| Erika best girl, i fell in love with her so hard. She is so beautiful!! <3 |
| The show is rather comical than I expected and I didn't think that mix-up babies issue was exposed from the start. Although the composition of the ED is average, the performances of instruments are cool. (Probably session musicians played them, but no description was found.) |
| All the girls are very special, u will love all of them. And the male protagonist is really good too |
| yall already know what this show is by the opening , while i did get a few laughs for a harem romcom can't say im the biggest fan or fan at all of having non blood related girls apart of the ship the biggest "twist " for the arranged marriages that they were mixed up as kids Kageyama VA as a harem protag is funny as hell though ED had a interesting punk vibe to it completely different from the op will give this a try of all days its not like the weekends didnt already have enough stuff airing |
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| So we got a fiancée who you were switched at birth with, your crush that serves as your rival that you plan to confess after beating her in the grades and your fiancée's sister who's also your stepsister. I love how Erika plans to punch Nagi as promised at the end. Whoever runs the hospital nursery should be fired for that mix-up. |
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