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Ominae Since: Jul, 2010
#1: Jan 15th 2023 at 7:14:10 AM

Trying to find an interesting original anime for this year.

Turns out that this may be it.

Well... partly thanks to the jazzy OP.

I heard that a manga (this came first before the anime), novel and drama CD versions are being done.

thuse from see timezone Since: Oct, 2020 Relationship Status: Whoa, they're bisexual! I didn't know that!
#2: Jan 15th 2023 at 6:28:44 PM

Haven't gotten a chance to hear the drama CDs or anything like that, but I can't wait to see the next episode airing later!

Edited by thuse on Jan 15th 2023 at 10:28:57 PM

Ominae Since: Jul, 2010
#3: Jan 16th 2023 at 7:05:28 AM

The drama CD's out in Japan back last year in December.

fillerdude Since: Jul, 2010
#4: Jan 16th 2023 at 8:17:43 AM

Episode 2: The writers are trying really hard with all the card game references. Also they’ve watched their fair share of super spy movies, especially Kingsman.

Wish all job interviews were as easy as Finn’s haha. They say his power is just shooting in a straight line, but we also see him creating bullets out of thin air, so it’s probably more accurate to say he has a magic gun with vague gun-related powers.

Absolutely loving the ED where they’re all just doing a road trip karaoke session. Dorks.

Ominae Since: Jul, 2010
#5: Jan 16th 2023 at 9:45:15 AM

High Card page is already made a few days ago. Not by me BTW.

fillerdude Since: Jul, 2010
#6: Jan 23rd 2023 at 9:36:59 AM

Episode 3: Is somewhat rough. They tried to write Leo as a pragmatic, tsundere rich boy but his personality comes off as a needlessly prickly mess. And I’m not sure about the slapstick. The villain of the week was also a bit weird, I think the girl could have just taken the card as a sign of divine favor, no need to have the siblings worship that giant metal statue.

Action is still very flashy though. Like seeing the characters “break” the cards to use their powers. Never No Dollars reminds me of an ability from Joukamachi no Dandelion.

Ominae Since: Jul, 2010
#7: Jan 25th 2023 at 8:33:08 AM

Episode 3's cool with Leo doing the heavy work to get the card.

fillerdude Since: Jul, 2010
#8: Jan 31st 2023 at 8:30:11 AM

Episode 4: Wendy focus episode and uhhh I think the writing needs some tightening up. Love and Peace is also a rather boring ability. Might have been better to dole out her deal over the course of a few episodes rather than dumping it all here.

Edited by fillerdude on Jan 31st 2023 at 8:31:08 AM

Ominae Since: Jul, 2010
#9: Jan 31st 2023 at 9:43:45 AM

Well I was interested to see where Love and Peace would lead to if any.

fillerdude Since: Jul, 2010
#10: Jan 31st 2023 at 3:40:17 PM

Probably the usual spiel about learning to control the psychopathic alternate self

thuse from see timezone Since: Oct, 2020 Relationship Status: Whoa, they're bisexual! I didn't know that!
#11: Jan 31st 2023 at 6:09:23 PM

Honestly, seeing this episode, I have come to realize that I'm a little more of a masochist...

Ominae Since: Jul, 2010
#12: Jan 31st 2023 at 8:52:38 PM

My question now is "are you a masochist?"

Ominae Since: Jul, 2010
thuse from see timezone Since: Oct, 2020 Relationship Status: Whoa, they're bisexual! I didn't know that!
#14: Feb 6th 2023 at 6:29:31 AM

Episode 5:
The focus shifts to our justice-loving curious police officer Sugar Pease trying to make sense of what in hell is happening around lately. In her efforts to dig deeper, she ends up being the key to Doe's death in the hands of Ban Klondike, Doe's boss. Hell, she was even put in mortal danger, and that didn't even stop her inquisitive spirit! Will she learn that curiosity kills, literally...? We also see at bit of her boss Young's role as well, with connections to both Ban AND Theodore (Pinochle's head, and Leo's father).

fillerdude Since: Jul, 2010
#15: Feb 6th 2023 at 8:03:30 AM

I kind of didn’t like episode 5. I don’t think the more “serious”, dramatic tone really works for High Card.

Sorry but Sugar is really annoying. Being the idealistic newbie is fine but then she has to keep prattling about not being able to get her mind off things. She almost died and almost immediately bounces back. That was a bit hard to believe. Same goes for Finn who almost killed an innocent lady and a couple scenes later he’s calmly walking away, though at least in Finn’s case he’s seen some shit so his reaction was more believable.

Why did Ban Klondike decide that that charity party was the best time to off the traitor? So he’s not really hiding his mafia connections anymore? Does seem like he’s ready to turn Fourland into a warzone.

And now we also meet the Quirky Miniboss Squad. Hope that means tons of action for the upcoming episodes.

Edited by fillerdude on Feb 6th 2023 at 8:04:44 AM

Ominae Since: Jul, 2010
#16: Feb 7th 2023 at 7:56:54 AM

Subtle change with the OP for the fifth episode.

Ominae Since: Jul, 2010
fillerdude Since: Jul, 2010
#18: Feb 13th 2023 at 9:34:37 PM

Episode 6: A heist on a luxury cruise liner. Which was way too complicated. What even was the point of Vijay putting the key in the drink and passing the drink to Wendy? That made me chuckle.

Glad to know that King isn't narcissistic enough to deprive his employees of their paid leaves.

Ominae Since: Jul, 2010
thuse from see timezone Since: Oct, 2020 Relationship Status: Whoa, they're bisexual! I didn't know that!
#20: Feb 20th 2023 at 6:17:21 AM

Not gonna lie, Episode 7 got me everywhere...
It came at me with Chelsea literally making Yaoi Fangirl's dreams come true by making Chris and Finn hold hands, and then, it wrecked me with glimpses of Finn's backstory and (for the rest of the episode), Chris's via hanging out with Michelle(?), Chris's sis with a terminal illness it seems... Love how the theme of lies wraps around this episode.
Next episode is probably going to be a big one since it seems Finn's backstory will be expounded upon...

fillerdude Since: Jul, 2010
#21: Feb 20th 2023 at 9:57:27 AM

Episode 7 was terrible. Somehow Chelsea, who seems like a normal girl, gets the better of Chris and Finn for three days. How?! The ways she evaded the two all seem so contrived, then the script had to tie her to the dying little sister plot, just so someone can give exposition about how Chris is keeping up a facade. Oh and they really should retrieve the card before Klondike smashes her up.

Finn’s flashback and how he’s forgotten his past makes me 90% positive he’s actually royalty.

Ominae Since: Jul, 2010
#22: Feb 26th 2023 at 6:47:37 AM

https://vgmdb.net/product/12296

Hopefully more info on the limited Drama CD products will have the anime music.

fillerdude Since: Jul, 2010
#23: Feb 27th 2023 at 8:47:42 AM

Episode 8: Oh, Mr. Apple likes Finn in that way. D’awww.

Unfortunately for our you man, Finn has gone to visit his home. Where Bobby Ball went to wreck him. Finn finally remembers what really happened to him in the past. I think we can safely say Finn is indeed royalty, especially since he’s had the 2 of Spades since he was a kid.

Two interesting bits of information from this episode: the one who sniped Bobby could be the weapons girl from the pilot, and you can combine cards. Bobby had a pair of threes; perhaps you can combine powers of multiple cards by forming classic poker hands.

thuse from see timezone Since: Oct, 2020 Relationship Status: Whoa, they're bisexual! I didn't know that!
#24: Feb 28th 2023 at 9:29:12 AM

This wrecked me like how Bobby wrecked Finn emotionally... At this rate, I could be bawling my eyes out by next episode!

Edited by thuse on Mar 1st 2023 at 1:29:45 AM

Ominae Since: Jul, 2010
#25: Mar 2nd 2023 at 9:17:34 AM

I feel like doing a "family" joke in the 8th episode now.

Apparently, Lindsey did say that it's better that Finn didn't show up at all.

Edited by Ominae on Mar 2nd 2023 at 9:19:43 AM


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