I thought this episode was a lot better than the first one and I didn't notice the QUALITY quite as much either. Some great laughs in this episode too. KonoSuba at its finest!
Hurray! Great to see more Gintama, even if it's only a couple of OVAs. And featuring Tsukuyo too? You spoil me!
I'm not sure I have anything to say about this one, other than "Oh Japan".
Really enjoyed this episode, felt like a worthy pay off to all the strife up until this point. Rem was especially lovely at the end. Considering that I groaned slightly in episode 4 when the "twin loli maids" were introduced, and initially couldn't remember which one was Ram and which one was Rem, the series has done a great job of developing both of their characters and showing their individuality and struggles.
Hopefully Subaru will finally get his date with Emilia-tan now! Both him and us have both waited long enough!
I thought we were heading into Kill la Kill territory after those familiar looking life fibers.
DON'T LOSE YOUR WAY!
So that Emilia was pretty adorable this episode. I would say it's good to finally see her name revealed but I already stumbled into it somewhere. Pretty easy to find spoiler, even if you're not looking.
Still, a decent episode. Lots of interesting plot points going on, it'll be fun to see where they all go.
Super chill. I love how laid back Kei and Makoto are.
Cute first episode. Pretty laid back. Looks like this will be a pleasant slice of life... with witches!
Also lol at the mandrake.
Not sure I fully bought the second half of this episode. I have no problem with him skipping forward again (judging by who's in the opening It was only a matter of time), but for the whole second half things felt a bit awkward and oddly paced to me.
Hopefully just a minor blip in the series. Maybe I just need to get used to the "future" characters again? It just felt a bit jarring after several episodes in the past that seemed a lot better paced and directed.
The song that plays during Mugen's flashback might be my favourite bit in the series. Beautiful song.
Not a bad conclusion I suppose. The last few episodes have felt very rushed and a bit disjointed though. Not to say this one would have been better as 24 episodes because I actually don't think it would have been. But I couldn't call it a masterpiece by any stretch.
Oh well, it was worth it just for best girl Nao.
I just love Candy Store and Ren-chon. This episode warmed the heart :)
Wubba lubba dub dub! We're back! And a great first episode back too.
That last 10 minutes though...
Not the best of first episodes to be honest. MC so far has been one of the most despicable and unlikable characters I've seen. Glad he got some comeuppance this episode but he has a LONG way to go before I have anything resembling a positive opinion of him. What an arse.
Studio feel? More like studio FEELS.
Still pretty amazing that the same studio who did the likes of KissxSis would do such a great job here. Bravo guys!
Also, 8man says what we were all thinking about sensei. You smooth operator, you.
With this series, you'll know very quickly whether it's for you or not. It's a series primarily driven by one type of comedy, and that's lots and lots of sex jokes. Surprisingly, the actual content of the series isn't that explicit, just the dialogue. The jokes can be hit and miss but they're delivered at high speed so it doesn't really matter if a few fall flat.
The quality of animation is pretty high overall and makes for a pleasant watch.
The protagonist isn't the most charismatic lead in the world but he's also not a complete pushover and acts as the all-important straight man to the constant onslaught of the girls' dirty jokes.
Overall an enjoyable watch as long as you enjoy this kind of humour.
From start to finish - an absolute joy to watch. In what I would consider a not particularly impressive anime season, this series really shines out as an example of what you can really do with a bit of creativity. The series (if you don't include the OVA and the Net Episodes from Season 1, which you don't really need to see) is only 10 episodes long but it still manages to tell a fantastic and touching story.
What really amazes me is how good this is compared to what I was expecting. Having watched the OVAs and web episodes that "aired" prior to the TV series itself, I found myself thinking "Looks cool, but doesn't really make any sense or go anywhere". The TV series was able to flesh out the previous content and weave it into a very compelling story. What's even more amazing is that from what I understand, this started out as just a small little collaberation between Toei Animation and a friggin' toy maker (Banpresto)!
I get the feeling that not everyone will be quite as smitten with the series as I was, but it just worked for me. I liked the characters, the fantasy setting, the music, everything. This absolutely shines out as my anime of the season, and possibly the whole year.
Oh, and Koto is love.
A surprisingly engaging and emotional drama. Despite appearances, this really isn't just another standard "high school romance" and I would recommend giving it a few episodes before deciding if it's for you or not. The story is a little "soap opera"-ey but I still found myself caring for all the characters involved and hoping for a happy resolution. I won't spoil how the series ends, but personally I was satisfied.
Awesome series. Some people accuse it of getting stale and repetitive but I never found that to be the case. A great mixture of dark humour, unusual art style (of which studio SHAFT is well known for) and social commentary - some of it only really applies to Japanese/Otaku culture but there are still a lot of things that ring true no matter where you live.
Definitely a "for fans" series. If you're a huge Key fanatic (like I am), you'll probably find humour in this one. It's almost entirely "in-jokes" for Key series, so if you don't know that many (or any) then I doubt you'll get much out of this.
Still, at a breezy 4 minutes per episode, it's not like it's a huge time sink either way.
Oh, and a second season is on the way, with the Angel Beats cast joining in on the silliness :D
Nyanpassu!
I can't begin to tell you how happy I am that this is back. Pure relaxation, direct dopamine.
The fact that this and Yuru Camp are airing in the same season is an absolute treat. My only concern is whether I can ration these episodes for when I truly need a pick-me-up, which given the state of the world at the moment, is often.
Oh god that was intense, and hurt a lot. 3 seasons and 9 years of build up.
I'm glad that this season Chihaya has finally actually realised how the people around her feel and is actually responding to it. But it hurts to see all these characters I love so unhappy :(
I saw this in the cinema twice and I regret nothing.
Y'know, maybe it's just me, but this show is really frustrating me. It's a cool idea and I feel it could be very interesting, but there's something about the pacing and mood of it that just feels off to me. The conversations often just feel stilted and weirdly-paced and there are some pretty questionable uses of animation as well (not just talking about the overall quality although that isn't great either). It feels like this studio is being more ambitious than they actually have the time/skill to pull off.
Quite a sweet and well-done ending that bookends the series quite well.
I liked this series but wasn't blown away by it. It felt to me like the middle of the series dragged on a fair amount - I actually wonder if a story like this may have worked better as a movie.
Found the first ep pretty entertaining. I know Isekai shows have been done to death already but hopefully this one will have enough unique ideas to at least be a fun romp. Seems there are a lot of characters still to meet but I did like the Tsundere dragon intro!
Quite liked the first episode. Very soft and relaxing style to it. Both main girls seem pretty sweet and the supporting cast seems pretty fun too. Certainly got a far better impression from this one than I did from Citrus (no nightmarish CG crowds either).
Hoping for a nice fluffy Yuri romance series to soothe the soul here.
Just as I was kinda losing interest they introduce the Naoya/Kou dynamic, which I really enjoyed and wished we could have seen more of.
Fairly cute series overall and certainly more grounded than other recent series' attempts at referencing otaku life. Animation was prety bad at times and of course being an A-1 show they couldn't help but plaster their other shows advertising everywhere (something I'm noticing more and more). Not a masterpiece by any means but if you enjoy the couples you'll get at least some enjoyment out of this one.
Probably the episode where the series finally "clicked" for me. I really enjoyed the banter between the couples, and the cute moments later in the episode.
And as @deanzel says, some great derpy faces this episode. Always the mark of a fun series those.
