Ju Oh Sei seems to be pretty good, but I do recommend you to watch Red Garden if you can stand the slightly different graphics

@Diedrupo: ok, i doubt i will read it though. Manga does not hold that much for me except shoujo series

I’ve never seen Red Garden myself, though I have heard a few things about it. I’m actually looking for another anime to watch - as I just finished Ju Oh Sei - so I might check it out.

It is heard from quite a few sources (and got myself spoiled just a tad little) that it is really different. I think the reason is exactly what you say in which the television is a much toned-down medium due to the requirements imposed on it.

Gonzo is often blamed big time for their bad adaptations, and it is quite sad that many viewers will simply not give it a chance (Red Garden being one of the good hits that people say it’s “gonzo” and refuse to watch it). However, it is very apparent that Bokurano is a decent show, but perhaps, it is catering to a slightly less deviant audience.

I guess with my weaker exposure toward anime, I am not that skeptical

I’ve not seen episode 7 myself yet, but it sounds like the anime is deviating somewhat from the manga. I don’t think in a bad way either, I think the approach is a lot less disturbing - which generally needs to happen in television programmes. You can probably get away with a bit more in the manga - but you are right in assuming that Chizu’s situation was far more disturbing in the manga.

It sounds like Gonzo are handling Chizu quite well, I’m looking forward to seeing this episode myself. She was one of the characters I liked most. I’m also quite fond of Maki and Komoda too.

If you’re interested in reading the manga at all, I can get you a link to it.

@Sara: I believe so as well. In a way, the very fact that the anime showed that she is somewhat concerned is consistent with the caring self that she originally is. That makes Chizu much more of a believable person in my humble opinion.

In the preview, I kind of like the soothing and calming feel of Chizu after what she has done. I do not know, but i can feel that it is a blast.

@Deadlyrain: I see. I do not have any comparison since I do not read the manga but I believe that the anime is definitely doing a competent job.

@Diedrupo: Yep, that is somewhat of a disparity. My explanation is that despite her hatred of the teacher, there is also somewhat of an emotional feeling that she is used to the routine of being with the teacher. Hence, even though she hates the teacher, her mind is unable to act.

Yet, my very personal thought is that Gonzo’s storyboard made quite a big boo hoo on it, and that to me is the first bad story plot mistake (not that big, but ya) that I have noted. It is not that good a sign when someone so slow like me caught me.

@Ushiro: Arr, welcome to T.H.A.T Anime Blog then, it’s a pleasure to catch your interest. I am somewhat curious because Kako’s arc is wonderful but there is somewhat of a disorientation after that and Chizu’s coming arc. I find that it is somewhat of a good transition from ignorance to knowledge of their death.

I think that Chizu cares more about her appearance compared to the other girls, but the nice figure dig at Chizu last time toward Kako, completely beguiling.

I think so far, the anime has been a faithful adaptation of the manga and eventhough I thought that Chizu’s and Kako’s story is a bit out of balance it’s still a nice anime to watch.

on a side note, i thought Chizu looks very pretty compared to the other girls, but that’s just me.