Comments on: Itazura no Kiss Episode 1 - “The avalanche of shoujo series is here!” http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/ THAT blog of various wonders! Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:23:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Saruwatari http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-206038 Saruwatari Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:02:06 +0000 http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-206038 @all who have been skeptical of the graphics: actually if you look at the manga, the graphics of the anime have improved a bit on the manga (it was a very old series!) The story is really amusing - stupid people being able to manipulate really smart people is something I always find funny. However, I would definitely recommend the manga over the drama - they make Kotoko's character over-the-top BAKA in the drama, to the point where you start screaming in agony while beating your laptop then tear your hair out and yell unintelligible gibberish at the screen until you realize that your roommate is staring at you agape and all your apartment neighbors can hear you... maybe that is just me. *coughs* Anyway, I think that those who continue watching will not be disappointed as long as they like the shoujo style. I know that this is one of the series I have been eagerly anticipating. @all who have been skeptical of the graphics: actually if you look at the manga, the graphics of the anime have improved a bit on the manga (it was a very old series!)

The story is really amusing - stupid people being able to manipulate really smart people is something I always find funny.

However, I would definitely recommend the manga over the drama - they make Kotoko’s character over-the-top BAKA in the drama, to the point where you start screaming in agony while beating your laptop then tear your hair out and yell unintelligible gibberish at the screen until you realize that your roommate is staring at you agape and all your apartment neighbors can hear you… maybe that is just me.

*coughs*

Anyway, I think that those who continue watching will not be disappointed as long as they like the shoujo style. I know that this is one of the series I have been eagerly anticipating.

]]> By: Impz http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-205921 Impz Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:42:35 +0000 http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-205921 @Briar: What's wrong with old school T_T? To me, as long as the series is decently animated (Most series are all right now), I do not mind the shoujo at all. I wonder what is so wrong with the animation. I guess I am not too crazy over animation in the first place, or the need for great quality and designs. If they are like normal animation, I am fine. @Linya: Lol, cos being average is so dull? I do not know, but ya, I do get your point. I prefer Koukou Debut's main lead by the way. She is average but she works very hard at the relationship and is so likable. We need more of such strong-attitude leads in shoujo. However, since this series has its manga roots in the early 90s, there is nothing really new or innovative that you should expect. It's like the mother of all the recent shoujo series we have watched or read. @Briar: What’s wrong with old school T_T? To me, as long as the series is decently animated (Most series are all right now), I do not mind the shoujo at all. I wonder what is so wrong with the animation. I guess I am not too crazy over animation in the first place, or the need for great quality and designs. If they are like normal animation, I am fine.

@Linya: Lol, cos being average is so dull? I do not know, but ya, I do get your point. I prefer Koukou Debut’s main lead by the way. She is average but she works very hard at the relationship and is so likable. We need more of such strong-attitude leads in shoujo. However, since this series has its manga roots in the early 90s, there is nothing really new or innovative that you should expect.

It’s like the mother of all the recent shoujo series we have watched or read.

]]> By: Linya http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-205749 Linya Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:51:29 +0000 http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-205749 I enjoy shoujo--it's my favorite genre--but I'm getting a bit tired of the "stupid girl" characterization. It's fine to have a normal girl, but don't normal girls get average grades at least?! I enjoy shoujo–it’s my favorite genre–but I’m getting a bit tired of the “stupid girl” characterization. It’s fine to have a normal girl, but don’t normal girls get average grades at least?!

]]> By: Briar http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-205551 Briar Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:51:23 +0000 http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-205551 The character design and general shape of the anime is so old school. And I adhor old school design. :( It's just a matter of whether the interesting story and characters are enough to overwhelm my sense of ickiness at the visual designs... I'll probably need a couple of episodes to decide. (Sorry, I just don't like old school...) The character design and general shape of the anime is so old school. And I adhor old school design. :( It’s just a matter of whether the interesting story and characters are enough to overwhelm my sense of ickiness at the visual designs… I’ll probably need a couple of episodes to decide.

(Sorry, I just don’t like old school…)

]]> By: Impz http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-205484 Impz Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:57:49 +0000 http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-205484 @Leviathan: Oh, I see, i see. So you are the type who enjoys a bit more focus on the gals. Well, the issue with shoujo is that it is generally pandering to a more female audience (bah, they should focus more on the gal) but I am quite sure that it will turn out fine. Yes, I am also hyped for Special A. Now, if I can get my hands on it... @Ricaryx: Yep, the mangaka passed away on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaoru_Tada" rel="nofollow">March 11th 1999</a>. I doubt there is much emo yet, until a long time later. A bit of emoness is standard fare in shoujo series, is it not ? *wink wink* @Leviathan: Oh, I see, i see. So you are the type who enjoys a bit more focus on the gals. Well, the issue with shoujo is that it is generally pandering to a more female audience (bah, they should focus more on the gal) but I am quite sure that it will turn out fine.

Yes, I am also hyped for Special A. Now, if I can get my hands on it…

@Ricaryx: Yep, the mangaka passed away on March 11th 1999. I doubt there is much emo yet, until a long time later. A bit of emoness is standard fare in shoujo series, is it not ? *wink wink*

]]> By: Ricaryx http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-205414 Ricaryx Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:37:36 +0000 http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-205414 I'm pretty much ready to bang my head on a padded wall with all the amount of harem shows lately. Shoujo saved the day lol I guess I was too numb with all the cliche storylines during 'harem season' that I didn't even notice the cliche twist in the story. In fact, I incredibly enjoyed the first episode. The characters are funny like Kin-chan and Naoki's miniature self. Cute and funny and everything light. That's my overall impression of this show. Also, no emo people to boot, no dramatic girls who like to cry true tears. Joy. ^.^ I'm just curious. The original author didn't properly end the story because he/she died? Is that really true? I’m pretty much ready to bang my head on a padded wall with all the amount of harem shows lately. Shoujo saved the day lol I guess I was too numb with all the cliche storylines during ‘harem season’ that I didn’t even notice the cliche twist in the story. In fact, I incredibly enjoyed the first episode. The characters are funny like Kin-chan and Naoki’s miniature self. Cute and funny and everything light. That’s my overall impression of this show. Also, no emo people to boot, no dramatic girls who like to cry true tears. Joy. ^.^

I’m just curious. The original author didn’t properly end the story because he/she died? Is that really true?

]]> By: Leviahan DarklyCute http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-205174 Leviahan DarklyCute Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:31:55 +0000 http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-205174 No don't get me wrong! I love romance, I just think shojo usually has it's focus on the male characters and little focus on the girls (which are usually less attractive than in seinen romance) so I may not like this show, but I would watch Special A! No don’t get me wrong!
I love romance, I just think shojo usually has it’s focus on the male characters and little focus on the girls (which are usually less attractive than in seinen romance) so I may not like this show, but I would watch Special A!

]]> By: Impz http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-205158 Impz Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:49:53 +0000 http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-205158 @Ten: A pity though, the shoujo genre has never seen much graphics. Just remember Kare Kano and the insulting lack of funds at the end. From the comments I have read on other sites, it seems that Itazura no Kiss is like a very old manga that sprouted the other shoujo series. I don't think that there will be huge plot twists, even though that is not the point of a shoujo series. It's character development. @Calawain: Screw you and your Code Grease! @Nagato: Lol, i am very sure that it is very common in shoujo series. Fighting fog that is. Did you get my email? I tried to get your comments out of spam failure karma. @Emmi: Arrr, the story will be quite good, if it is as cool as the drama. I think that the character design is nothing to be proud of, but it's not too awful too. @Michael: ya, shoujo. It's also an old school manga, so you might like it, Mike. @Ten: A pity though, the shoujo genre has never seen much graphics. Just remember Kare Kano and the insulting lack of funds at the end. From the comments I have read on other sites, it seems that Itazura no Kiss is like a very old manga that sprouted the other shoujo series. I don’t think that there will be huge plot twists, even though that is not the point of a shoujo series. It’s character development.

@Calawain: Screw you and your Code Grease!

@Nagato: Lol, i am very sure that it is very common in shoujo series. Fighting fog that is. Did you get my email? I tried to get your comments out of spam failure karma.

@Emmi: Arrr, the story will be quite good, if it is as cool as the drama. I think that the character design is nothing to be proud of, but it’s not too awful too.

@Michael: ya, shoujo. It’s also an old school manga, so you might like it, Mike.

]]> By: Michael http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-205155 Michael Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:31:57 +0000 http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-205155 /me cashes in I'd agree, the visuals aren't something to be proud of. :( But since it's shoujo, I'll try it anyway. /me cashes in

I’d agree, the visuals aren’t something to be proud of. :(

But since it’s shoujo, I’ll try it anyway.

]]> By: emmi http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-204777 emmi Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:37:01 +0000 http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-204777 The character design of the female lead doesn't really look gud... abt animation I haven't watched it yet, so don't know... the male lead is ok, but oh well, after a long time probably I will watch shojo. The story seemed to be a good one. The character design of the female lead doesn’t really look gud… abt animation I haven’t watched it yet, so don’t know… the male lead is ok, but oh well, after a long time probably I will watch shojo.
The story seemed to be a good one.

]]> By: Nagato http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-204578 Nagato Sat, 05 Apr 2008 18:07:51 +0000 http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-204578 Hadn't really looked into this, but after reading I'm interested now... =DD Hoping none of the characters resort to 'fighting fog'. That is, paranoia about something that's not actually there. Hadn’t really looked into this, but after reading I’m interested now… =DD Hoping none of the characters resort to ‘fighting fog’. That is, paranoia about something that’s not actually there.

]]> By: Calawain http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-204536 Calawain Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:53:41 +0000 http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-204536 Where's my ten foot pole? Where’s my ten foot pole?

]]> By: Ten http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-204535 Ten Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:43:20 +0000 http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-204535 Ah. The shoujo genre deserves better animation. Especially Itazura na Kiss. I;m biased since this is one of my favorite manga series. Based on the first episode, it looks like it's your standard high school romance. BUt if it sticks with the manga storyline, we'd see the progression beyond high school lurv. (The manga didn't end 'properly' because of the unfortunate passing of the mangaka.) The character design isn't to my liking, though. I wish they used more of the original artwork. I'm cringing a bit with the bishi-fied Naoki. Hopefully, the studio shows proper respect for the series. I'm crossing my fingers. Ah. The shoujo genre deserves better animation. Especially Itazura na Kiss. I;m biased since this is one of my favorite manga series.

Based on the first episode, it looks like it’s your standard high school romance. BUt if it sticks with the manga storyline, we’d see the progression beyond high school lurv. (The manga didn’t end ‘properly’ because of the unfortunate passing of the mangaka.)

The character design isn’t to my liking, though. I wish they used more of the original artwork. I’m cringing a bit with the bishi-fied Naoki.

Hopefully, the studio shows proper respect for the series. I’m crossing my fingers.

]]> By: Impz http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-204491 Impz Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:59:32 +0000 http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-204491 @Leviahan: LOL, I do know of many guys (non-trappy) who likes shoujo too. But ya, anyone who is more inclined toward the GAR side of life should not apply here. It's not a show for you. @Rieu: Time to figure out the theme: 3 hours. Time to correct the faults of the theme: 3 days. Time for a break due to illness: priceless. Anyway, the first episode looks good enough for a shoujo title. Needless to say, I am going to watch it keenly. @Leviahan: LOL, I do know of many guys (non-trappy) who likes shoujo too. But ya, anyone who is more inclined toward the GAR side of life should not apply here. It’s not a show for you.

@Rieu: Time to figure out the theme: 3 hours. Time to correct the faults of the theme: 3 days. Time for a break due to illness: priceless.

Anyway, the first episode looks good enough for a shoujo title. Needless to say, I am going to watch it keenly.

]]> By: rieuzedx http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-204477 rieuzedx Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:13:41 +0000 http://that.animeblogger.net/2008/04/05/itazura-no-kiss-episode-1-the-avalanche-of-shoujo-series-is-here/#comment-204477 Rar! Sorry Impz, about mid-way through yesterday I crashed and burned in a wave of poor health. Sucked all the energy and work motivation out of me. I am glad that it happened on a day where the write-up came down to a nice shoujo series for you though. That said, even without subs, I really enjoyed this first episode. Not that that's saying much...I enjoy everything until about 3 episodes in. Rar! Sorry Impz, about mid-way through yesterday I crashed and burned in a wave of poor health. Sucked all the energy and work motivation out of me. I am glad that it happened on a day where the write-up came down to a nice shoujo series for you though.

That said, even without subs, I really enjoyed this first episode. Not that that’s saying much…I enjoy everything until about 3 episodes in.

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