Really great first episode! I already really enjoy Yuusuke's character and I even found myself tearing up a bit near the end of the episode at the funeral scene. Considering that this series is from the same creator as Hunter x Hunter, and I love that anime so much, I can't wait to continue with this series.
Wow. WOW! WOW! What an incredible episode! The animation, the OST, the voice acting, the hype! Once again, this season just continues to blow my expectations out of the water. Next episode is going to be incredible!
Hands down one of the best episodes in all of My Hero. This season just continues to be shaping up to be the best of the best.
What a phenomenal first episode! I really dig the art style and the OST and I am already loving the main character Junk Dog. If they keep up this quality throughout the entire series it could easily end up being AOST.
The backstory for Jousuke's hairstyle being the way that it is, and why he gets so upset when someone insults it, was unexpected but very welcome. It appears that Jousuke used some form of time travel in order to save his younger self and I really can't wait to find out how that came to happen-- whether it was the result of an enemy stand power, or some hidden ability that his own stand holds (similar to the way that Jotaro has the ability to stop time). Regardless, I'm excited and I also really hope that wasn't the end of Rohan. I really liked his ability.
So I was pretty disappointed at the end of last episode to find out they weren't going to have Roundabout as the ending song going forward, but holy crap now they are using Walk Like an Egyptian by the Bangles?! I thoroughly approve!!!
I really like Jotaro as the next JoJo so far as well. I'm not sure if I like him more than Joseph yet, but I really where they are going with him personality-wise. And the introduction of Stand to the power system could be really interesting-- I can't wait to see what they do with them and how they choreograph fights with them.
Yes!! Now that's what I am talking about!! I think this is exactly what I needed out of this anime. I already absolutely love this new JoJo and the new setting is a welcome change as well. Hopefully this show just keeps getting more bizarre!
Well, that is certainly one way to start a series...
Fantastic first episode! While I'm familiar with Yuasa's work due to the anime series The Tatami Galaxy and Kaiba, I think this series already surpasses both TTG and Kaiba as far as animation quality and directing goes. Yuasa's style is very unique and fluid, and it works perfectly for this type of story. I'm really glad they aren't holding back with the mature themes either. I can already tell I am going to enjoy the hell out of this series!
"What do I have to do to die?" - Photo
"That's easy! Just live." - Sou
This was my favorite episode so far, even with the almost complete lack of Kino and Hermes. The story was so chilling and well done. I hope we see more of Photo and Sou in future episodes!
"I might be getting a little stuck on this place--and the fun of training people despite my doubts." - Mr. Karasuma
It's okay Mr. Karasuma; I'm getting a little stuck on this place too.
I really liked getting a focus on Karasuma Sensei this episode. He is probably my favorite character right behind Koro Sensei. I also liked that they brought in this Takaoka character who tried to act like he was creating a family dynamic when it is clear that Class E already has a family dynamic going on. The characters are all growing really close, and, as the show goes on, I can definitely see there will be a struggle to follow through with the assassination of Koro Sensei.
I'm so interested in Koro Sensei's past. They've sort of mentioned before that he was previously human, with him saying that he was born and raised on Earth, but this episode Karasuma Sensei clearly stated it as fact. I can't wait to find out more about how he turned into what he is now and who that woman was in the two flashbacks we've seen. Also interested to see these two new students. The way they talked about them kind of reminded me of the Maximoff Twins, Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver, lol.
Well, this anime just took a turn... The entire second half of this episode was really brutal and hard to watch. Particularly the scene of the son drowning in a bathtub filled of his father's blood. Yeah... that scene is going to stick with me for a long while. I'm really interested to see where this anime is going to go from here though.
"The living should not envy the dead."
The more I watch of this anime... the more I fall in love with it. This episode was absolutely beautiful.
When the Chimera Ant King first showed up in this show, I didn't think it a possibility that I could regard him with any emotion other than hate. I definitely did not think I would cry for his death. Any yet... Hunter x Hunter proved me wrong.
Good night, Meruem. Thank you for being an amazing, compelling, complex villain.
Ahhh, Gon... it hurts me so to see you this way. After following his journey and happy-go-lucky attitude for 90+ episodes-- to see him so full of rage and resentment is really heartbreaking. I'm almost afraid to see how far he will go down the path of vengeance. I'm glad that Killua is able to be there to calm him down, but I'm not sure that when the time comes to actually fight Neferpitou, he will be able to.
And seeing Kite so broken is just terrible. I really hope there will be some way they can save him from the puppeteering, but I really doubt he will come back as his true self. Maybe if Ging actually showed up when times are looking dire for once he could help...
Killua: Gon... you are light. Sometimes, you shine so brightly, I must look away. But even so, is it still okay if I stay at your side?
Me: loudly cries my eyes out
I just absolutely love the bond that Killua and Gon share. Their friendship is so pure and full of love and loyalty to one another.
What a wonderful, wonderful episode. I really loved seeing Touko-san and Shigeru-san's point of view and how they were before Natsume came into their lives and how they are after. They are such sweet people, and they care so much for Natsume. I teared up a bit when Touko-san found him sitting by the river by himself and she could tell how sad he was. I've said it before but I am so glad that he found a place that he can really call home.
And wow, that final scene with them looking at the crow, or in Natsume's case crows, really makes me believe that the Fujiwara's already know that Natsume can see youkai. Or at the very least, they would believe and be totally accepting of the fact that he can.
Oh my heart, Natsume referred to the Fujiwara's as his foster parents this episode and I am pretty sure that's the first time he has ever called them that. It makes me so happy that he has really found a place to call home where people love him.
Man, that backstory for One For All/All For One was amazing! It's really interesting to see the history of quirks first appearing and how it caused a lot of unrest among society. Reminded me a lot of the themes brought up in X-Men comics, which is fitting considering that MHA takes a lot of inspiration from western superhero comics.
Also, if All Might could just stop giving off so many death flags and let me not get emotional for an episode, that would be great.
Wow... that scene where Killua killed that final prisoner was really intense. He is such an interesting character; he's my favorite right now for sure. I get the feeling that he has a darker past, besides just being a former assassin, and I can't wait to learn more about him and the family that he came from.
I also love that Gon is not afraid of Killua at all and is totally cool with being friends with him. Definitely proves the fact that Gon has a very strong naivety to him, and it will be interesting to see whether or not that will become a detriment to him in the future.
This episode was hilarious, probably the funniest episode out of the entire series so far. But by god... the second-hand embarrassment is real.
Wow I didn't expect to cry watching this anime but the scene where Kamina and Simon "reunited" and were able to talk had me bawling. I missed that damn man.
I just realized that Todd Haberkorn voices Baatar Jr. and now all I can hear when he talks is Ling Yao from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood dub.
This was just a standard recap episode and the series really could have gone without it but the part at the end with all the past villains talking on the phone together and Varrick narrating was pretty damn hilarious.
They should just rename this season, "No one is taking Littlefinger's shit anymore." Also, I'm pretty sure Game of Thrones just ruined chicken pot pie for me forever...
The scene where Natsume couldn't see Nyanko-sensei's true form brought some serious tears to my eyes. I just love their relationship and the bond that they have formed, even if they constantly deny it's existance lol.
And that brings me to another thing that I love about this anime-- how subtle and understated it is when it comes to the emotions portrayed on screen. They don't need to tell you what the characters are feeling, because you can see it in the way they act, they things they say (or don't say), and in their body language. And this lends itself to some really beautiful, organic character development because we can see it happening on screen, little by little. It's just brilliant and so beautifully done.
In which they outright acknowledge the point that I made in my comment for episode 10; that Nyanko-sensei really does care for Natsume and isn't with him only to benefit himself. I'm sort of surprised, but not complaining, that they brought it up so early in the series.
Was also nice to see what Nyanko gets up to when he isn't around Natsume though it looked like much of the same stuff he gets up to around Natsume haha!
One thing I am really loving about this series as I watch it, is seeing how Natsume and Nyanko-sensei's relationship plays out. At the end of nearly every episode, they have a small moment where Natsume sort of reflects on the themes brought up in the episode. And a lot of them have to do with losing the people you love, loneliness, and a lack of a sense of belonging. And I feel like they both can relate to that. Nyanko-sensei is very adamant about not having any love for Natsume and only being with him because he gets something out of it but I really don't think that's the case. And I think (and I hope) that as the series goes on, they will explore that more.
Also regarding this episode specifically, I loved the artistic choice to completely leave out the koto song as it was, just like she said, a song she wanted to play for only Brelly-San's ears. Beautifully done.
Honest, moving, heart-wrenching, and at times, incredibly difficult to watch-- 13 Reasons Why impacted me more than any other recently released show has. Maybe more than any other show ever has or ever will. It's not an easy watch, but I believe that everyone should give it a chance. Because it is the type of story that needs to be told.
If you are contemplating suicide, are depressed, or feeling alone, please reach out to someone.
"Sweet Christmas"
Claire, you are simply the best.
Well, the fight choreography was better in this episode but it still leaves a lot to be desired. It was cool seeing him go through the different stages though. And holy crap, Lei-Kung the Thunderer!!! I'm glad we are seeing more of him and finally hearing him talk! His voice is godly.
