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| this is a weird combination of really fantastic storyboarding with visuals that look like a PS3 cutscene, i'll probably get over it but there's CGI shows from 5 years ago that look better than this and it's hard to look past that |
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| That was awesome. It's been a while since I've seen CGI this smooth while also being detailed and full of expression. The music sounds great as well. I feel like this is going to be one of my highlights this season! |
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| Looks better than Bang Dream CGI. This doesn't feel laggy like Bandori and CSM CGI. |
| Pretty decent start. Some of the dialogue was a little weird to me. Are there people in parts of Japan that are afraid of cats? CG looks decent though I feel maybe it's presumably missing some motion blur since faster movements look a little too crisp, and lack of motion blur is what tends to make 3D animation look "cheap" but it seems it has maybe a little but im not sure just from looking. That aside aesthetics are good since it has some nice finishing touches added. Also the faces have some nice rubberiness to them for larger gestures so they dont look too stiff when being expressive which is a problem some 3D animators have. I also noticed occasionally you see polygon shapes in the hair of some characters in some frames as if their model didnt have enough added but it's subtle so it's not a big deal. Ishitateso said: Pretty good CGI animation, but there was not a line drawn by hand here at least not in the old way. I mean I would have liked it better if at least the main characters and the cat have been hand drawn or shaded, blured whatever in a way that would gave the illusion of an old hand drawing like they do it in other series. We definitely will lose something in this decade, maybe see the last generation that does it the old way. Otherwise it was crisp, the backgrounds would have been seen only in movies a decade ago. Storywise the main girl brought Sayuri to my mind who had been a street musican before she became famous when her music was used in anime openings / endings. Very promising start, I will definitely follow this. Eh idk I think CG works good only for stationary objects in hybrid animation. Hybrid animation looks bad when there is CG background characters and cars. I explained above what I think is missing. I think trying too hard to make 3D look 2D often doesnt have very good results unless it's actually hand drawn on top of it. Why CG often doesnt look so good in Japanese stuff is because they try too hard to make it look 2D a lot of the time and use low frame rate, though this uses a higher frame rate so it looks better. |
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| Wow, went in with no expectations and that was a really damn good episode. The 3d animation really fits here and I like how expressive the characters are. Honestly liked this one quite a bit more than the Jellyfish anime from today |
| I really wanted to like this but the visuals are just too distracting/off putting. Shame really |
| Idk how everyone else feels, but I thought this was pretty adorable. I like how chill the first episode is. Despite being CGI, which I typically despise, I actually think the animation looks extremely good. If you don't pay attention to the background characters, I think the main characters move quite well—they're expressive—the art style's gouda. The dialogue felt pretty grounded. I can't think of any reason to rate the first episode lower than a 9/10—pretty high, I know. But to accurately assess the series, I'll need to see more episodes. |
| At first, the animation was kinda throwing me off, but it grew on me. It's not that bad. First impressions, I think it'll be good, but I need to see more. |
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| The lighting and backgrounds look a bit off in some places but the CG really helps with smooth movement and character expressions. Story's also a bit cheesy/overdramatic and pacing is a bit weird, but otherwise the show is OK, probably a 6/10 for now. |
| Unlike most of you i watched this BECAUSE of the CGI good anime cgi is rare and from the trailer, this seemed to have it. Episode 1 was great. I feel like at some points the movement was a little wonky, but other than that, i liked it more than i thought i would. that said, after blue giant, i dom't think there is going to be any anime performance that impresses me. that shit raised the bar too damn high lol |
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| The MC seemed to embody the "If there is offense to be taken I will take it as such." stance. Aside that it seems quite okay for its first episode. |
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| Loved their first song. People shouldn't avoid this just because of CG, which is VERY good here! Definitely watching more. |
| not gonna lie !! this episode 1 is very promising and so gooodd to watch |
| This is not at all what I thought it would be. THIS IS WAY BETTER. |
| The whole episode felt like a video game cutscene (this is a compliment). It looks really nice! Another girl band show for me to watch, I'm in. This'll do for now to fill my need for a Bocchi the rock season 2, hope this will be just as promising! |
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| i like the first episode. even though i hate 3d anime, the animation in this series looks good and i really liked the characters, the atmosphere, the style and, of course, the music. rock is not dead! |
| Didn't really read any of the forums yet, but I can already hear weebs complaining about the CGI despite it looking good |
| Ok this was fire I’m not gonna lie. The main girl has such perseverance so I am already into her. These songs had me bumping like god damn. I can’t wait for the full band to be assembled and to hear more music. Can’t wait for the next episode! |
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I actually thought this looks better than most CGI anime out there, especially when comparing this to Bang Dream's CGI. The expressions, fluidity, and environments looked pretty nice!
| @Azukano Something cool that makes this even more interesting is the fact that the people playing these girls aren't even known VAs, they were literally brought together to create a band irl that would perform songs together while acting the roles in the anime. How cool is that?? Universal Music Japan announced they would initiate a new project which would combine animation with real band activity. In the same year, Agehasprings, with the assistance from Toei Animation and Universal Music Japan, held an audition called "Girl’s Rock Audition" for the vocalist, guitarist, bassist, drummer and keyboardist of the all-female band which would be the core of the project.[4][5] An original anime project titled Girls Band Cry and produced by Toei Animation was later announced So we're basically getting K-ON but the band actually exists for real. What a time to be alive. To be fair there was an anime about AKB48, but I feel like it's kind of different cause that group already established itself long before the anime got made, and the anime was made because the group is popular. In this case the anime will be people's introduction to these girls. |
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| I had absolutely no intention of watching this anime like an hour ago. Watched the first episode and I am already hooked. I'm not one to usually try out 3DCG anime like this but it really didn't bother me at all. Matter of fact I actually liked it quite a bit. The music was good and the animation was pretty interesting to watch. I'm gonna keep track of this one casually and see if it turns out to be something. |
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After the success of CloverWorks' Bocchi, it's no surprise that other studios would want to replicate that same success. The first to do so is none other than Toei Animation.
In March, at the age of 17, in her second year, Iseri Nina dropped out of high school and started living alone in Tokyo. It's a big city where she doesn't know anyone. She came here because she was inspired by a song she heard on the internet. At that moment, Nina meets a street musician playing that song.
Nina Iseri quits high school in her second year and sets her sights on entering a university while living alone in Tokyo. Betrayed by her friends, she feels lost and unsure of what to do. Another girl, abandoned by her parents, struggles to survive in the city through part-time jobs. The world constantly disappoints her, and nothing goes as planned. Yet, she yearns for something she can hold onto, believing there's a place where she belongs. That's why she sings.
Complain all you want about this being CG, but honestly, this premiere was pretty solid. I'm totally onboard for an emo Bocchi. Count me in!
In March, at the age of 17, in her second year, Iseri Nina dropped out of high school and started living alone in Tokyo. It's a big city where she doesn't know anyone. She came here because she was inspired by a song she heard on the internet. At that moment, Nina meets a street musician playing that song.
Nina Iseri quits high school in her second year and sets her sights on entering a university while living alone in Tokyo. Betrayed by her friends, she feels lost and unsure of what to do. Another girl, abandoned by her parents, struggles to survive in the city through part-time jobs. The world constantly disappoints her, and nothing goes as planned. Yet, she yearns for something she can hold onto, believing there's a place where she belongs. That's why she sings.
Complain all you want about this being CG, but honestly, this premiere was pretty solid. I'm totally onboard for an emo Bocchi. Count me in!
| @IzanaSolos this literally has nothing to do with bocchi. This project exists for 3 years already and it wouldn't be made after bocchi. Girl band is a real phenomenon in japan and exists for a decade, the anime that happen are based on this not on bocchi or any other anime |
| This anime was oddly comforting. I don't want to say it was perfect, but it gave me a very comforting feeling. There were some points I'm not super fond of, but I feel like it's something I can watch every week as a nice relaxing treat. The animation has this really nice, soft, fluffy and bouncy feeling. It's really great to look at. |
| this might not have a good art/animation parts of it might not even make sense but as expected from the title/synopsis, this a really fun anime deep story, fun interactions, nice music, cute girls also, think i never saw so many middle finger shots in one episode LOL |
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| Damn, it is such a shame noone licensed it on English. And the only fansubs is some horrible meme MTL from reddit. |
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| This was a great premiere! I love the little gags they added everywhere, but also the sweet part where the punker girl asked Nina if she was okay, even though they didn't get along before. And the best part is the story between the girls, of course. Reminds me of Shiroi Suna no Aquatope (the first part, where it was still good) and Lycoris Recoil. This show appealed to me in so many diffrent ways. I hope it stays on this level all season! |
| A lot of people are going to immediately dismiss this anime because of ir being cgi and maybe the expressions coming off as a bit jarring but once you get past that you not only realize that it is well made but that the music rocks. Seriously though, one episode and there's already two/three good rock tracks to jam to. Even the guitar beats between scenes were. And the humor, the character have more chemistry between them that some of the other shows I've seen recently combined. Sure, it has a lot of lucky and fateful events but I can let them slide as long as what they show is interesting and so far that's the case. I only hope this doesn't turn out to be another Super Cub. |
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A lot of people are going to immediately dismiss this anime because of ir being cgi and maybe the expressions coming off as a bit jarring but once you get past that you not only realize that it is well made but that the music rocks.
Seriously though, one episode and there's already two/three good rock tracks to jam to. Even the guitar beats between scenes were. And the humor, the character have more chemistry between them that some of the other shows I've seen recently combined. Sure, it has a lot of lucky and fateful events but I can let them slide as long as what they show is interesting and so far that's the case.
I only hope this doesn't turn out to be another Super Cub.
Seriously though, one episode and there's already two/three good rock tracks to jam to. Even the guitar beats between scenes were. And the humor, the character have more chemistry between them that some of the other shows I've seen recently combined. Sure, it has a lot of lucky and fateful events but I can let them slide as long as what they show is interesting and so far that's the case.
I only hope this doesn't turn out to be another Super Cub.
| @rasterman7 Check out their yt. They already have many songs before the anime's release. |
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@rasterman7 Check out their yt. They already have many songs before the anime's release.
| @NameLess_NEET Will do, thanks |
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| The CG looks better than I expected tbh. Smoother and more natural than MYGO from the previous year. Just hopefully the shows give us something unique like MYGO and Bocchi, not another bland and generic band anime |
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@rasterman7
In what sense?
rasterman7 said:
I only hope this doesn't turn out to be another Super Cub.
I only hope this doesn't turn out to be another Super Cub.
In what sense?
| @Romax24245 In the sense of having all the elements to be good but ending up disappointing. In that series case it had good animation, soundtrack and a mysterious main character whose story they could have focused on but instead the approach was way off and without spoiling the dialogue ended up being mindnumblingly bad. Here, the only iffy things in one episode are the quick pacing and some uncanny expressions so as long as nothing goes wrong this shouldn't be the case. |
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| Watch anime on pirate sites they said. So you can get "accurate" translations they said. Yeah right... |
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| This is how you do a first episode, Looking forward to the songs and the CGI is really fluid and characters are so expressive. I'm sold. |
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@delta5 You are a superficial viewer.
| @Sorachin They're a dime a dozen. But well, people are entitled to have their shitty opinions, so it's whatever haha Anyway, good first ep. The animation took me some getting used to, but it's not Toei's first rodeo with this style. It's pretty good. Seems like CGI-style animation is pretty popular with girl bands anime nowadays, Bang Dream does it all the time if I recall. Also, I guess this is based of an IRL band, like Bang Dream anime are? The FMC's seiyuu/musician is also a 17 YO. Pretty talented. Liking the vibes so far on this anime, I hope it keeps up with this quality. |
| Very strong first episode. I was very hyped for this and it definitely exceeded my expectations with this first episode, the cg is incredible, the music is incredible, I loved the first episode. |
| Stupid crunchyroll for dropping the ball on so many series this season, this one included. First episode was quite enjoyable. |
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| I enjoy the story and characters. But that animation style is just god awful. I will never get used to it, it just sucks. |
| did anyone else's subs use the word "joever"? I guess that's part of the fan sub experience lol. I really enjoyed this first episode though. Gave me a kinda similar vibe to A Place further than the Universe. I like the characters already and I don't even mind the cgi here at all. looks pretty good and I'm usually the type who's put off by fully cgi series. |
| Apparently the script writer for this series is the same as A Place Further than the Universe's, I guess that's why it felt similar to me. It's got the same sort of hopeful dream-chasing characters who are a bit in over their heads. Makes me even more excited to see where this is going to go. might be the dark horse anime of the season. |
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