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Daremo Misanthrope Supreme from Parts Unknown Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: If it's you, it's okay
#201: Feb 4th 2012 at 9:36:14 AM

He's got a decent range if he can play both Kenji Kido and Origami Cyclone. I think that part will be all right.

Creed of the Happy Pessimist:Always expect the worst. Then, when it happens, it was only what you expected. All else is a happy surprise.
MyssaRei Since: Feb, 2010
#203: Mar 16th 2012 at 11:04:18 AM

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You know, I know that her VA is new and all, but I was kind of expecting something... different from Urabe. I blame this season's rendition of Mei (from Another).

Ever9 from Europe Since: Jul, 2011
#204: Mar 16th 2012 at 11:17:44 AM

Yeah, that voice sounds too... normal. If I would hear it with closed eyes, I would imagine an ordinary girl behind it.

MyssaRei Since: Feb, 2010
#205: Mar 16th 2012 at 11:21:16 AM

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I was expecting something with a low register myself, but we can't really expect much from a first outing.

edited 16th Mar '12 11:21:34 AM by MyssaRei

vandro Shop Owner from The little shop that wasn't Since: Jul, 2009
Shop Owner
#206: Mar 16th 2012 at 11:49:05 AM

She does sound normal.

Gilphon (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#207: Mar 16th 2012 at 12:04:13 PM

Definitely needs more monotone, if nothing else.

judasmartel Since: Aug, 2011
#208: Mar 16th 2012 at 2:27:55 PM

Erm, like... Misaka Sister Clones?

edited 16th Mar '12 2:28:28 PM by judasmartel

Spirit Pretty flower from America Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Hooked on a feeling
Pretty flower
#209: Mar 16th 2012 at 2:44:53 PM

Too monotone. Urabe does emote occasionally.

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Gilphon (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#210: Mar 16th 2012 at 2:49:22 PM

But it needs to be monotone enough for it to seem out of the ordinary when she emotes.

judasmartel Since: Aug, 2011
#211: Mar 16th 2012 at 2:49:48 PM

I'll just wait for the real deal. That's just the PV so Urabe doesn't need to emote that much YET.

djmaca Secret Character from Philippines Since: Apr, 2010
Secret Character
#212: Mar 17th 2012 at 3:48:45 AM

The graphics has this "old style" feel to it....

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MyssaRei Since: Feb, 2010
#213: Mar 17th 2012 at 4:06:53 AM

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It does, doesn't it? I'm a little glad that the production decided to stick with the manga designs, instead of moefying the girls (Urabe in particular).

edited 17th Mar '12 4:09:36 AM by MyssaRei

judasmartel Since: Aug, 2011
#214: Mar 17th 2012 at 5:28:13 AM

That said, we can use break off the moeblob animes we're seeing nowadays. We need more serious stories but still borders between Darker and Edgier and Hilarity Ensues.

edited 17th Mar '12 5:29:16 AM by judasmartel

DarthShrimp Since: May, 2011
#215: Apr 8th 2012 at 3:25:11 AM

I didn't really expect that kind of voice for Urabe, but I guess it fits her nonetheless. Her laugh was perfect though.

Watching the first episode reminded me of why I started reading the manga, I miss those weird dream sequences. :( Also, with the manga not having made any real progress lately, I totally forgot about that "voice" (was it ever explained who/what it was anyway ?) telling her Tsubaki would be her first partner. Guess the mangaka himself lost track of a few points in his work...

Ever9 from Europe Since: Jul, 2011
#216: Apr 8th 2012 at 3:47:57 AM

That dream sequence with the dancing totally reminded me of a similar scene in another anime.

edited 8th Apr '12 3:48:15 AM by Ever9

UltimatelySubjective Since: Jun, 2011
#217: Apr 8th 2012 at 3:51:28 AM

There's dream sequences? Yes!!!!

Are you guys watching it from a particular sub group, or did you just watch a stream?

*Watches first episode*

...

If I just watched this I would assume Urabe was on drugs.

*Continues watching*

Or maybe that the show was made on drugs.

I hope you were watching that Panty Shot closely everyone... It's actually relevant. Though they do just give the game away in the preview anyway.

I think I'll keep watching this.

edited 8th Apr '12 5:21:17 AM by UltimatelySubjective

judasmartel Since: Aug, 2011
#218: Apr 8th 2012 at 11:12:31 AM

One of the biggest surprises of the MGX anime: Ayako Yoshitani delivering Urabe Mikoto very convincingly right at the first episode.

Spirit Pretty flower from America Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Hooked on a feeling
Pretty flower
#219: Apr 8th 2012 at 11:27:45 AM

I was a bit skeptical during the previews, but I now think Urabe's voice fits.

edited 8th Apr '12 11:29:22 AM by Spirit

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Daremo Misanthrope Supreme from Parts Unknown Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: If it's you, it's okay
#220: Apr 8th 2012 at 3:54:50 PM

I must humbly apologise to Hoods Entertainment. I was expecting trash like, well, most of everything else they've done, but the first episode was wonderful. I don't expect that level of animation to keep going, but for at least one shining moment, there was beauty.

As for Mikoto's VA, I think she nailed the low end, but fizzled a bit on the high end. I liked the tone and pitch a lot, but I think she needs some time to inhabit the character. Since this isn't going to be a long running show, she might not make it, but I'll say she's at least acceptable.

Tsubaki's VA isn't outstanding in any direction, which I suppose is fitting for an 'average' like Tsubaki.

I'm keen to hear Oka.

edited 8th Apr '12 4:45:18 PM by Daremo

Creed of the Happy Pessimist:Always expect the worst. Then, when it happens, it was only what you expected. All else is a happy surprise.
asellus111 Dragon meido Since: Nov, 2011 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Dragon meido
#222: Apr 8th 2012 at 5:08:33 PM

So by the reaction I guess the show wasn't too bad. I need a little weirdness in my life so I'll watch this.

MyssaRei Since: Feb, 2010
#223: Apr 8th 2012 at 5:17:24 PM

Despite the minor changes, I thought this was a delightful start to the adaptation. While I do still think that a 'Misaki Mei'-ish voice would suit her better, the performance of Mikoto's VA is growing on me. It's just so un-anime (not very surprising given the VA's live-action background), it's refreshing in a way.

Gotta love the visceral "Oh God, ewww" kneejerk reactions some people are getting from it though.

asellus111 Dragon meido Since: Nov, 2011 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Dragon meido
#224: Apr 8th 2012 at 6:00:45 PM

Watched episode one... This is the start of a really bizarre love story, a lot of things doesn't make sense now but I guess in the next episodes they will explain some things. I'm really tempted to read the manga but I guess I'll wait until next week for the answers.

daltar (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#225: Apr 8th 2012 at 6:20:13 PM

So weird. Just like Mysterious Girlfriend X should be.

And indeed, this is an anime of another time and it truly seems to be embracing that. And yes, Urabe's VA was very weird when I first heard her, but on the episode itself she just... fit. Though still, there's something kind of different about her voice... She has a Live Action VA I heard?


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