Another good episode. This episode has assuaged my worries about the main character being one note. I like that we are getting to see more of other characters as well. Also, very cool to get into the headspace of an assistant. I think it’s easy to think of assistants as playing second fiddle to the mangaka, but this shows how important they can be! Though I don’t think giving massages is always required for assistants!
I enjoyed this episode a bit more than the previous one. So far, everything surrounding the sister is a bit confusing, but in a good mystery sort of way. We all knew that Schwar-chan was not going to be staying with them, but I kind of find myself wishing that his story wasn’t wrapped up in just a single episode. I feel like a more gradual unfolding over a couple episode could have been powerful, especially as a way for Youko to find out more about the pre-apocalypse and maybe even having Airi relating to him on some level. That said, I like the way they handled it for a single episode story; how not every single thing was spelled out for us and the melancholic ending.
Wow, they really want this movie to be a success, huh? I mean, I do hope it succeeds, but dang.
This one is surprisingly good. I think the animation is shockingly solid. The scene with the stall owner putting together the food was really nice. I like how everyone accepts that the henchmen are just part of the world. It really makes me want a full length series of this kind of thing. Kind of reminds me a bit of Acro Trip from last year, but focusing on the more adult side of things. I’m sad that this show isn’t going to get credit for what it does do well.
This show is really just building up baddies to make it satisfying to watch Scarlett beat the shit out of them. But dang if it isn’t good at doing that. I think this adaptation does a pretty good job with the source material, from what I remember of it, so I’ll definitely keep watching Scarlett beat down the bastards.
Ok, that one kid is crazy. What was up with him requesting that the kiss? But now that we’re seeing what kind of world this is, I’m not surprised that the kids are all a bit crazy. The information we’re getting into the current state of the world are actually fascinating and make sense with the themes that this anime seems to be trying to explore.
Also, I was already excited to see the magical Santa, but now you tell me that there is an anti-Santa squad called the St. Nick Pursuit Unit? I’m all in.
Huh. Another episode where not too much happened. That said, I don’t know why, but the chill vibe is starting to work for me. I still might drop it, and I don’t think I would recommend it, but it’s a nice show to watch when I need something chill for now.
Still can’t quite decide how I feel about this one. I feel like the tone is all over the place. We have a fascist regime that use slavery, information control, and civilian murder but all their leaders are just wacky comic relief? I guess it is trying to keep the tone a bit lighter, but I feel like it undermines the serious shit that is happening. At least the other androids seem like interesting and credible threats. I hope we see more of that side of OWEL instead going forward.
Another great episode. Thankfully, it seems like they decided to keep the pacing of the manga. It might be a slow burn, but I think that’s the reason all the payoffs feel earned.
This episode was a good introduction to the way Miko and Shiori interact. Their animosity towards each other helps to drive the show in more ways than one. Looking forward to more of their interactions!
I can’t help but be worried that this is happening with the aid of AI. Of course it could work that way, but only if there are people proofreading and ensuring quality. I’m optimistic, but nervous that we might see a drop in the quality of translations. Fingers crossed for the best case scenario, of course.
Most recently I think the [Dan Da Dan Season 1 OP] (https://youtu.be/A1dnxXrpN-o) was something special! To be honest, any Creepy Nuts song as an OP goes hard. For example, I am also a big fan of the Call of The Night Season 2 OP. Those are the best two I’ve seen recently anyway!
"I can’t talk about the details, as that includes some very private matters,” he said. “But if you ask whether it’s a creative or business issue, the reasons stem from the creative side. Since it was an original animation, the people involved—including the creators and the animation studio, MAPPA—among the creators, on the creative side, a situation arose where it just became impossible to proceed with production.”
Dang, I guess that does happen. It would be nice to hear what the plot was going to be at least, though I doubt it will ever happen since that’s the reason it was it cancelled. At least we still have the show.
Anilist listing is up here. Looks like it could be fun! Always a fan of creepy designs. The studio seems ok, but hopefully it ends up looking good.
The more I watch of this, the more I remember the Webtoon. Honestly, I think it’ll be a fun watch in a soap opera way. Basically everything that happens is just an excuse to add more drama. I do find it funny that we have only seen the friends in the coffee shop. Really makes it seem like they just live there. I did find this episode flowed better than the first, so I don’t think I’ll drop it for now.
Oh, that’s disappointing to hear. Then again, it could work well with this premise. Just need to find it subbed now…
This was a fun start. I really like the idea of trying to change fate, though with her catching the thieving maid, it does seem like it is not a question of “if” she can do it but rather “how” she’ll do it. With the “how” seeming to be having a loving father/daughter relationship, I think this could be a really fun show.
Agreed. I think that the answer to those questions could be used in a very interesting way. Narratively, I can think of so many things they could do with it. I wonder if we’ll get the answers sooner, or if they will wait to drop it on us in a reveal at the end.
This was a pretty good premier! It definitely made me want to keep watching. Lots of questions coming up as well as some nice crumbling world shots. I’m hoping that the relationship between the two leads is able to be fulfilling for this show, because I think that could make this one of the better shows this season.
I thought this one was fun. I’m worried that the main character will become annoying if they just stick with the one joke, but at least for now I’m in. Mostly I just find the life of a mangaka to be fascinating. The whole industry is interesting, and maybe this can show a bit more of it, though I’ll bet it’ll be more office comedy than anything else.
For those who are interested in that industry, I really liked the look into the industry I got in the manga Itookashi from the writer of Call of the Night/Dagashi Kashi.
Sigh, I had forgotten how annoying this story was. The guild members are kind of fun at first, so that’s something. But unfortunately, everyone and everything have to point back to how Sam is the most important person ever. I had to laugh when they literally pulled an “and then everybody clapped” moment when they were talking. I think I’m going to drop this one now. Guess I’ll leave it at Sam airing her grievances and just assume that no more drama occurs, and it all works out.