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May 24, 2008 12:28 AM
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Lol, took me long enough to start watching it >_>

But anyway, good start. I love Shinku's voice and i like her character :3
The killer clown was lol! Reminded me of the pepsi ad where the toy clown had a chainsaw :D
On to the next episode!
Jun 22, 2008 1:28 PM
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Well, I can't say it's completely sucked me in, but it's interesting enough. I'll give the next few episodes a chance. =3

Although I do really like Shinku. :D
Aug 4, 2008 7:36 AM
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Not a good first impression, but lets see if it gets better.
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Aug 4, 2008 7:46 AM
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Metroid_Ex said:
Not a good first impression, but lets see if it gets better.
If you don't like it now, chances are you're not going to like it later I'm afraid.
Aug 19, 2008 2:29 AM
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The Clown Assassin was quite amusing.
Sep 1, 2008 9:29 PM
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Took me a long time to start this, but so far I'm interested, pretty moe.
Sep 9, 2008 10:28 PM
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WTFwasThat said:
Took me a long time to start this, but so far I'm interested, pretty moe.


yup & yes, the clown assassin was very amusing, cant wait to see more killer dolls
Jun 23, 2009 2:20 AM
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Took a very long time to me too!!! Why was it? Lol! Hahaha!

I think the plot seems interesting.
Sep 27, 2009 5:32 AM
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I actually expected a very mediorce episode, but it was really good! I liked it!
Jun sucked, but Shinku is really cool! I liked her voice! (I watched it german dubbed)
The thing about dolls really make it cute^^
The sister is nice, taking care of her stupid brother.
Nov 23, 2009 11:51 PM
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Started rewatching this in English dubs, 'cause I know they're out, and I wanna see the difference.
Gotta say, I'm not too fond of Jun's VA; Japanese one was better. Shinku's, I may warm up to. But Jun's is... bleh. I suppose he matches the tone of the original well enough, but he just sounds too... young? Kiddish? I dunno.
I am glad to be watching this again, though, it's got a very good story. :)
Just my two cents.
Mar 20, 2010 11:04 PM

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I like how no one cares about the broken window.
Jul 20, 2010 11:38 AM

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I really want a talking doll like Shinku nowxD.
Aug 27, 2010 9:08 AM

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Shinku's pretty cool.

The killer clown was effing awesome.
Oct 1, 2010 1:41 AM
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Yeah, Shinku is nice. Jun is pretty bossy and eccentric. I feel bad for his sister. But she's just so distracted! She didn't even notice the broken window.

Well, I guess it was good for a first episode, let's see how it goes from now on...
Oct 31, 2010 12:28 AM

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so rachel is base off shinku and mina

I lol'ed too when she couldn't reach the door knob
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Dec 8, 2010 2:48 PM

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Awe this anime is AMAZING and shes so cute! i want all the Rozen Maiden dolls!
Jan 8, 2011 12:14 PM

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Metty said:
Not a good first impression, but lets see if it gets better.

I'm not sure I like it either :-(
Jun 5, 2011 4:31 PM

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I had this show on my computer for over 4 years and I finally started to watch it now. Hope it gets good.
Jul 4, 2011 8:24 PM

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i only start watching today
May 18, 2012 6:58 AM

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just started the series, (yes i know im way behind but give me credit anime is new to me aha) but yeah an overall interesting first episode, the killer clown made it for me xD Jun was a little annoying and felt sorry for his poor sister who seems like a really nice character overall, just hope Jun's character progresses into something other than a moaning idiot!
May 24, 2013 9:53 AM

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That killer clown was funny, in the "laugh-at-him" sense. The kid should've just attacked him barehanded, considering how inaccurate the doll was maybe he would've even destroyed it without a scratch. I'd love an anime where the magical girlfriend is a partner, not a provider of all powers of the protagonist.

Still, an interesting show, gotta keep watching.
Jul 5, 2013 6:16 PM

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Great first episode.
It was never boring.
Sep 15, 2013 3:38 AM

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Took me long enough to watch this, wanted to watch this first before watching the alternative version. It wasn't bad, but need a few more episodes to see whether there is a proper plot or not. Emotionally wise, they've done well, managed to stir up my emotions, and great character development in just an episode. Hopefully Jun becomes a better character soon.
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Oct 18, 2013 9:59 PM

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Great first episode. I'm watching this on Hulu, so I get the ending song twice, YEAH!
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Nov 5, 2013 7:55 AM

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4/5

The protagonist does not listen to reason and by dint of telesales, defies fate and he gets the package! XD
Start of storytelling mysterious case of applications many few answers.
Plot still full of mystery Who is Shinku, what are those black feathers, what to do! Interesting for now.
Drawings by Kumi Ishii, cute even if it is not a young production.
But the beautiful thing I have the BGM.
A little less animations of the Nomad.
For now, a rating of 4/5 is more than enough! ^ ^ "
Oct 7, 2014 6:29 PM

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Jun better have a really good reason why he can't go to school becasue right now he is really unlikeable.
Jun 30, 2015 1:57 PM

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Wow, Jun-kun is super mean to his sister. She loves him unconditionally and cares for hime so much yet he just treats her like an outsider. I wonder why he can't go to school...

Interesting start. The whole doll aspect of it is kinda creepy actually (especially that flashback in the beginning! o_o)
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Jun 24, 2016 11:29 AM

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I'm not sure I'm liking this at all. Besides, the MC is a jerk.
Mar 15, 2018 3:00 AM

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I like the premise. Although the little "fight" scene was kinda clumsily executed with some awkward moments and a bit slow paced, I still found some enjoyment with it. The male protag is irritating though, his sister might be an airhead but at least she got her manner. The doll is funny but a bit bitchy. Anyway, this anime has got my attention for now and let's see what it's really made of.
Aug 26, 2018 1:24 PM

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The setting with the hikkikomori little brother is quite interesting. It felt frontal and not gimmicky like in more recent productions (Eden of the East, NGNL). Plus Sawashiro is bae.
May 15, 2019 12:02 PM

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It's not a bad start I guess. Jun was being an ass the entire episode but I guess I'll give him a chance.

Though the real reason I'm watching this is for the amazing OST. Battle of Rose is one of the best battle(?) soundtracks I've ever heard in anime.
Oct 13, 2019 9:14 AM
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Shinku is amazing. I love Shinku.
Dec 26, 2020 2:24 PM

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Rewatching. The little soft slaps from Shinku are hilarious. This looks a lot better than many early 2000s anime for some reason.
Apr 17, 2021 10:18 PM

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Love it, I have been planning to watch this series for over 10 years and just never got around to it. It's very unique in a cute way and has a touch of the chill Victorian vibe I wanted. I was missing the look of old school animation recently too :)
Oct 19, 2023 12:32 AM
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Oh great, another anime were the male MC is a complete and total pvssy, and the female MC is a complete and total obnoxious, insufferable, abusive little loli cvnt. Much like Gosick! Baby Jesus on a fvcking cracker!
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Jan 11, 10:49 PM

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makes me feel like a kid again, a product of the end of the best era of culture
Feb 21, 9:24 AM

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Got to say, I'm impressed with the dialogue in this anime so far. It comes across as natural, and flows well. Assuming the plot is given a bit more context later on, then this has potential.

Also, I wish Shinku would slap me like that...


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Jul 22, 4:49 PM

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Anybody here who has been on the other boards here probably knows why (cough, DesuMaiden, cough, so I'm finally watching this one.
Dec 18, 7:00 AM

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Impossible to watch this without having intrusive thoughts of DesuMaiden
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