[…] worse is that it’s even been compared to KyoAni’s previous works. No offence, Lupus; so basically you liked Haruhi, an adaptation of a light novel, arguably the […]

Har Har Haro!… Need to see why the flame is so hot for myself first though…

Lol, I cannot agree with either statement. I think that the thing about Lucky Star is that it has to fulfill the “Kyoto Animation” tag of excellent graphics and brilliant storyline (which is not really there in Kanon). To brand it as a failure as episode 1 will be a very judgmental and dangerous step to look forth.

I cannot argue the fact that when something sucks, it will suck no matter how much you watch and it’s probably the case here at the very least. Yet, to flame it as so feels a bit like trolling for the sake of it.

For my own view of Lucky Star, I actually enjoy it decently. It is definitely not extremely funny, exciting or even superb, but it is quite a competent series in term of characters who are quirky and strange. The first episode possibly did not do much justice to the characters but as stated, what do you expect with the first episode?

Kyoto Animation is never known to really start with a bang in terms of story plot for most of its series. Perhaps, if it is not a kyoto animation, it will never be flamed so badly by all bloggers. It’s just its luck, you can say.

It’s perhaps required to move back objectively to take a look at the series rather than going with the “KYOTO ANIMATION DID IT, IT SUCKS”. I bet if this is done by Bones, no one would have complained and while people can argue that there is no such thing as fairness, I do believe that there is some leeway for accessing a series at the very least, especially if it is only the first episode.

Humor is also very subjective and I did laugh once or twice. It’s not the best but …not that bad. However, to put a word onto it, I did not like School Rumble, one of the best comedy series for many people. I found it totally boring. Maybe it’s just me but I am sure that beyond the rabid fans, ask someone who is a rational blogger and he will have neither extremely kind or malicious words about Lucky Star for now. Disappointed, perhaps, for those with high expectations.

Kamichama Karin is perhaps hit or miss for most. The fact is that I can understand the rating if you have only watched the first six minutes to give it such a rating since it’s supposed to be a bad parody of mahou shoujo. That is the intention of the mangaka and it’s translated here.

After that transformation, it’s actually a very cute, sweet and funny show to be honest, and I do have vibes of CCS, which is definitely a good thing but unique enough to have its own name. To give it a totally unqualified 0/5 is uncalled for.

For a joke of sorts, William Shakespeare won’t be somersaulting in his grave, he’s actually in the actual show for comedy relief.

Done ^^

Welcome to my bandwagon

Lupus:

[Lucky☆Star is] not as beautiful or detailed as Haruhi or Kanon.

Perhaps Lucky☆Star is ‘filler’ while they work on making Clannad the prettiest, most detailed thing you’ll ever see from KyoAni?

Naruto had worse. O:) You can shrug it off, if you like.

I think the only reason why people are trashing it is because it has no hype, compared to previous works.

Fine, granted there was Haruhi, but after watching the first episode, weren’t there fickle-minded people who trashed it, then praised it to the high heavens after watching the next 4 episodes.

For me, to make sure that my comments will not cause people to get the wrong idea, I’m always in favour of following the anime for 5 episodes before commenting.

Its always good to comment on the blogs where all the vicious rumours about anime/manga start/originate. So, somewhere down the road, if I hear about fillers and Clannad, I’ll know where to point the person to for the origins of such a rumour. LOL.

“just watched Lucky Star episode 1 and I have a few words to say to everyone out there.

Fuck ‘Moe Kyoto Animation’.”

Now that’s what I call hardcore blogging!

Haruhi: you didn’t expect it to be good. Lucky Star: you expected something HUGE :).my point(not to offend you or something and I’m not comparing haruhi to lucky star it’s just an example): don’t expect huge things and maybe. you will be surprised:). (don’t kill me I think haruhi was awesome:))

I usually watch like three episodes and only then I decide about the show. the first two episodes can be different from the rest of the show. they can be bad and after that the show is good. they can be very good and suddenly episode three is crap. the show can turn to a different style/story plot than you had thought. I just say don’t judge the series only by the first episode.

PS: I’m with you when you say bring on more FMP!. I just don’t think Lucky Star is so bad. and don’t worry. we will surly see in the future more FMP!(haruhi and CLANNAD are sure to come so be happy:))

“Touka Gettan
I don’t get it. (2/5)”

Totally agree. LOLOL Nothing concrete except for the graphics, and I still can’t figure out if the main character is a guy or gal.

Darker than Black is good too. Will it get blogged here?

Moe alone isn’t going to sell a show to me, and I hope there aren’t enough shallow people out there to finance more shows like Lucky Star.

Well, there’s one here, at least.

Time to hijack’s lupus post!

For all who are asking about “Darker than Black”, the answer from Impz (and not for his other bloggers because contrary to common belief, I don’t command my bloggers), I am not very impressed with Darker than Black.

As I have already grabbed my top 3 picks (Bokurano, Seirei no Moribito and Saimono), it is highly unlikely that I have time for other series unless I have hell tons of time, which I don’t ;_;. Go bug Crusader or Shokkeru for blogging “Darker than black” if you want to…

Ho ho ho…

I am evil desu…

I hum to the tune “1 post of fame (infamity) lalalalalala…”

My list for spring season now will include Darker than Black and Bokurano :”>
I’m still waiting (not so patiently)for Seirei no Moribito to be subbed. It’s got a lot of difficult words T_T.
Yay for FMP the 3rd raid or something like that :D. I know many people want it so hopefully the people in KyoAni will realize this truth sooner.

Mitsuki Hayase: Actually, to me, Lucky Star is quite hyped, based on the track record of KyoAni and their wonderful work on Fumoffu. I often make judgements based on one or two episodes of anime because that’s all the time I have for them - in a season with many other outstanding works, I don’t think I’ll bother with an anime that doesn’t grab my interest early. I’m not saying the whole series will suck, but the first episode is terribly unfunny and I’m not having much hope for the rest of the series.

As for one post of infamy, I’ve written many, many flame inducing posts =P

Fuuka: I wouldn’t say this is a waste of resource - it’s clear that KyoAni isn’t spending as much money on this show as Kanon or Haruhi. But I think (so far) KyoAni’s talent isn’t pulling its weight, and I’m terribly disappointed in their picking of a show so clearly targeted at otakus, its entire appeal based on moe and Izumi’s otaku-thinking. Hell the OP is even called Serafuku.

I’m not worried about the 4koma transition very much, because of Azumanga’s extremely successful precedent. And you can tell that Lucky Star takes a leaf out of Azumanga’s book, with its pacing and frequent eye-catches.

I actually really liked the first episode of Romeo x Juliet. The reason I rated it so lowly (even though I consider 3/5 to be quite good) is because I believe it’s a perfectly competent story in its own right, and the Shakespeare references are completely unwarranted and unnecessary. All it does is generate hype and that’s a retarded reason to tread on great literature.

ZeusIrae: The OP is catchy, that’s all. Not a particularly great song. The animation sequence is nice, but it stinks too much of “let’s ride on Hare Hare Yukai’s success!”, though there isn’t exactly anything wrong with that.

arcanes: I did expect a lot from Lucky Star, considering it’s made by Kyoto Animation (which did the superbly hilarious Fumoffu) and, because of its 4koma origin, I was hoping for another Azumanga Daioh.

On the point about judging shows early… it’s my habit. I don’t watch very many shows until the end, so unless it really grabs my attention at the start, I’ll drop it quickly. I’ll also drop a show halfway through if its promise doesn’t become fulfilled.

MarsBattyAngel=^-^=: I didn’t find the first Haruhi episode to be bad. I didn’t find it outstanding, either, but definitely not bad.

Briar: Haha yeah, I want to know whether Touka is guy or a girl! The primary reason why I’ll keep watching this heh.

As for Darker than BLACK, I’m not good at blogging anime, so I most probably wouldn’t be doing it. I don’t know if any of the other bloggers will pick it up - bug them enough and they just might!

D.J.: Full Metal Panic is just so well done, both on the high school side and the military side, largely thanks to Sousuke and Chidori. I really want to see more, especially since there is so much source material already sitting around waiting to be animated.

DKellis: I’m your anti-thesis.

Alkan: Oh no don’t you DARE give them any funny ideas.

iwubanime: I love gag shows, and comedy in general. Which is why this season is kind of disappointing for me, since none of the gag shows have grabbed my interest. But Hayate seems to be on the rise, so that’s good, and Nodame and Lovely Complex will provide the slice-of-life comedy that I so badly crave.

I beginning to wonder if the emoness in certain animes are taking it’s toll on anime bloggers. Now it seem they think it fine to put on their best emo face contortion and spit incoherently at any show that is cool to bash on.

I never understand why there is the claim that Lucky Star is “hyped”. KyoAni released the series announcement and a one-minute (or fourteen-second) trailer of muuUUUuuUUuuu. I don’t think that really counts as “hype”… and blaming the studio for the fans is more than a bit unfair, I think.

Besides, the show is already being animated and shown. It’s a bit late to start complaining, I think.

D.J.: I’ve edited it.

Mikemi: ouch, that hurts. Except I don’t see how I was being emo and I’m bashing not so much the show, but Kyoto Animation. If I was crying about “OMG KYOANI YOU DON’T LOVE ME ANYMORE /wrist” then I guess I would be emo.

OMG KYOANI YOU DON’T LOVE ME ANYMORE /wrist

DKellis: I hyped it for myself, based on Fumoffu and Azumanga Daioh.

Diedrupo: So the show has no universal appeal. Then it’s easy (and I believe, perfectly valid) to say that’s it’s worse than shows that have universal appeal isn’t it? If it’s shallow to dislike something that you don’t understand, and thus don’t find funny, I guess that makes everyone who don’t understand the in-jokes I share with my friends, and that includes you, shallow.

No problem DJ, I was actually spoiled already by someone else on an IRC channel when we were talking about getting the novels, but I had managed to forget it until you reminded me.

And thanks, it’s comments like yours that fuel the blogging lobe in my brain =D