Problem Children Are Coming

Mondaiji tachi ga Isekai ga kurusou desuyo?

Long title is long, but interesting show is interesting. 3 playable characters, we have

Toyosatomimi no Miko.... guy version. Whose name has Izayoi. Very intentional

Ojou who has the voice and Geass.

Friend to all animals.

The first Host we see has the eyes and ability of Reisen. Also intentional.

The premise is.... well, they have special powers and they get a teleportation letter each. They end up in a game world of stakes. What are your thoughts on this?

edited 16th Jan '13 5:14:14 AM by Cassie

It tickles my fancy. It's a setting that basically lets superpowered beings face off against other superpowered beings in all sorts of contests.

already watch ep.2

turn out "friend of all animals" is able to copy power of any animals she is friendly with.

will continue to watch this, it looks like will be mediocre anime, the story and character seems standard shonen, on the other hand there is nothing bad either.

Mmm. People were saying of Vividred Operation that just because it's generic doesn't mean it can't be good. That's an equally good description of this show, if you ask me. It's not doing anything particularly original, and while I can't say there's been nothing I've had a problem with, it's been holding together quite well on balance.

You missing important point. This show doesn't have not any panty shots of elementary school girls! Of course it's fated be mediocre!

But I like it anyway.

The show is interesting but it really me the main character (Izayoi?) for some reason.

He's pretty much a Marty Stu so far. He's so powerful that no one knows what his power is, and he defeated a demon/god thing without knowing what it was.

I'm much more interested in the girls, and the quiet one with the necklace, her power is really interesting.

He rubbed my the wrong way in the first episode, but the second one showed that he understands the importance of letting other characters contribute, so that improved my opinion of him. But then he got an magically unidentifiable power, so that puts us back to square one.

edited 20th Jan '13 8:44:31 PM by Gilphon

Ewww. Using "Yes" as if it were "Hai", there's something just wrong about that. Horizon's "Tes" was a different matter.

But you know this infinite use Geass is pretty cool to see in action.

Like the rest of the powers I guess. Once in a while god mode is actually pretty entertaining and makes a nice change.

edited 21st Jan '13 4:51:51 AM by UltimatelySubjective

I would totally watch a show that's centered around You and her animal-Mega Manning powers, with Asuka as her sidekick.

(Not sure if that's actually spoiler-worthy, but whatever, just in case.)

I wonder if her power extends to other powers. Like, now that she's made friends with Asuka, can she use Asuka's power?

Well, I realize the answer to that is 'probably not, because that would make her overpowered in a way that marginalizes the other characters', but it would still be cool.

I'm pretty sure her power only applies to non-human animals.

Not that that keeps her from being overpowered. But then again, the other two problem children are overpowered as well, so whatever.

Also, I love Asuka and You's simultaneous, deadpan "We got mad and picked a fight without thinking of the consequences. We have no regrets." line.

Episode 2: So yeah, still generic, but I am enjoying this show very much. It has its charm.

• The powers are interesting. Okay, arguable for Izayoi, who had to have an unidentifiable ability because he's just that awesome (/roll eyes). Still, infinite-use Geass and being able to use powers that your animal friends have are pretty neat abilities. Especially the latter power: Kasukabe could acquire a combo platter of Legendary Zoan-esque superpowers.
• I also like how the trio is starved for "entertainment". First reaction to a demon lord? Challenge her to a duel.
• I'd discuss the plot points, but then they're pretty much what you'd expect. Except the Parallel World Intersection Theory, which was a mild surprise even if it's trivial. For now at least.
• Really liked the two girls' conversation with that tiger guy, and how that ended. "We were mad and we picked a fight without thinking about the consequences. We regret nothing." Delivered deadpan, to boot. XD
• Izayoi backing out of a fight? Cool. I was kinda hoping he'd get his ass kicked.
• That griffin challenge was cooler than I thought it would be. Kasukabe saying "I will bet my life" with a smile on her face got me cheering a bit. The flashback inserts could have been placed better though.
• The ED is utterly adorable.
• Forgot to mention this last time, but I think it's cool that these people-transported-to-another-world take said fantasy world in stride. Though I suppose that's because they had powers in the first place.

edited 22nd Jan '13 7:37:17 AM by fillerdude

I'm unsure if it should be called generic, but it's not unexpected either...which, in this case, isn't bad at all, the series knows where it's comfortable and is making the most of it. It's just a good, fun time to watch, lighthearted adventure even when the stakes are high. The mood also reminds me of Kyouran Kazoku Nikki somehow. Or maybe it's just the color palette. But it also seems like it should be really popular and well-received (and troped) while it's airing, and largely forgotten soon after. And have really serious themes that nobody gets too upset over because of the bright colors and adventurous adventure.

You's dad must be suspiciously knowledgeable, and it looks as if this parallel worlds thing will become important later on.

edited 22nd Jan '13 8:53:17 PM by Ruise

I supposed calling it predictable would be more appropriate, but yes, this is not a bad thing at all.

Right now it does give off the vibe of being ultimately forgettable, but there's still time to improve.

It has a main character that looks like the Taoist Prince Paladin DJ! How can it be forgettable anytime soon?

Well I'm going to remember it if only for the ED.

A bit of a Darkhorse idea struck me that won't let go that I kind of secretly hope is true. While we have yet to see our OP male lead's powers defined, I'm actually wondering if he's really some sort of cyborg. It would explain a lot, from the strength to the perfect recall, and would toss a high sci-fi element into what is so far strictly fantasy despite the supposed many worlds people are coming from.

edited 27th Jan '13 12:59:48 AM by TannimFodder

Well that was...strange. Jin and Ojou-san abandoning Yu was strangely pragmatic and cold. P.s. what was male lead headphones-jerk doing at the time?

And the whole "right now you have the ability to command, but you have the potential to control" thing...meh.

I feel as though headphones-jerk is singlehandedly causing Jin's Character Development.

edited 27th Jan '13 7:21:15 PM by Ruise

Nothing? He wasn't participating so he was forbidden from interfering (or even getting closer). They didn't quite specify, but it seems that they were limited to 3 participants in this game and he gave his spot to Jin.

He consciously chose not to participate last episode, actually. He said something about not wanting to take part in a fight picked by the girls, but the real reason was probably that the author didn't want him to hog the screentime. Which is a cause I can get behind.

Episode 3: Honestly? The battle could have been cooler. Vampiric tiger up against the two girls' powers? Yeah, could've been better. Kasukabe (I am going to avoid using You, because it'll get confusing) looked like she had one hell of a fight, should've shown more of that. The Ojou shifting gears from "command" to "control" lacked punch too, which is unfortunate because that is one awesome ability.

Otherwise, it was a decent watch. Some bits of worldbuilding and character development. Izayoi sure has a knack for stirring up trouble; this time though, it's part of the plan.

No decent hook to excite me for the next episode, but we'll see.

EDIT: Apparently this part wasn't good in the LN too.

edited 28th Jan '13 7:06:51 AM by fillerdude

Episode 4:

• The vampire from before turns out to be the Demon King that the No Names were friends with. Good girl, that one. She even sold her Gift just to go meet her friends and make sure they're alright.
• Not that it was ever in doubt, but Kurousagi's really strong.
• Kurousagi's sexy clothes are thanks to Shiroyasha. Izayoi-approved!
• Speaking of Izayoi, he's doing too much. I might be biased though since I thought the girls' fight from the previous episode was lacking (specifically, You screentime). Well, this much is still fine. I hope You and Ojou get to do the cool stuff next episode though.
• Next episode should be fun. Jerkasses like that Perseus guy exist to get beaten and humiliated.

Episode 5: Okay. That's it. Izayoi is too damn strong. It's nice that the girls got to do something, but ultimately it was to allow Izayoi to do the punching thing. I wouldn't be this miffed if it was a difficult fight, but no he just punches it all away. Or in the case of the beam, ax kicks it in half. He does thank the girls for what they do, and I have to admit that it's kinda refreshing to see a powerful character be cocky about it, but still. The Games should be designed so they can't just be Izayoi'd (though I suppose this Game is a step towards that direction).

Everything else was good, though. Ojou's water magic was kind of out of left field and I kinda wish she just used her actual Gift somehow. You-chan had a far better showing. Also the three problem children unanimously deciding that Leticia should be a maid was amusing.

EDIT: Just to be clear, Izayoi's overpoweredness isn't bad, I actually did enjoy his feats. Just that a little challenge would have made it considerably better.

edited 12th Feb '13 7:55:43 AM by fillerdude

She wasn't using water magic, she was controlling the water tree. Controlling trees is exactly what she did in her previous fight.