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Jul 8, 9:30 AM
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I expected to watch a fantasy schooling anime with protagonist having a dream to achieve, but the anime achieved that with sakuga level animation for the entire episode that is on par with some shounen-esqe anime. Definitely a hit for this season.
Jul 8, 10:13 AM
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Apr 2022
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genric power fantasy but animated well
@theInnocent that's solo leveling
Jul 8, 10:35 AM
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Aug 2022
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In a world where magic reigns, Will Serfort driven by a childhood promise made to his love, he is determined to rise up to the top of the academy and become one of the greatest mages the world has ever seen, to stand besides her.
The Problem is Will can't use magic.
But He has the potential to even surpass the magic with his only strength like a Lone Swordsman.
This is a story of a boy who would turn the world on its head.
A tale of the joining of wand and sword, Wistoria.
Wistoria: Wand and Sword.



Ricky16Jul 9, 9:38 AM
Jul 8, 12:09 PM
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Apr 2021
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No one in the first comments talks about the use of ai for the entire episode.
They have accomplished their goal implementation of AI animation without ppl noticing.
Jul 8, 12:18 PM
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Jan 2016
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I'm with most of the people here. The plot felt overdramatic (the teacher's entire speech was cringe), and generic but the animation was really fun.
There were shots that I thought were weird but whatever they are doing it's letting them overall add more style and put more work into making it interesting, so it was an eye catcher.

Hearing that this is from the same author as DanMachi makes me wish they did DanMachi instead. Not that the studio doing it is bad, the choreography seems to be on point from what I remember, but I get the feeling that I like the story with DanMachi better so having better animation to go with it would be nice.

However, this has just started so anything could still happen. The story could go crazy or the animation could fall off a cliff.
Either way, they've definitely caught more than my eye with this episode.
Jul 8, 12:34 PM

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Mar 2022
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Such overreaction, damn.
Feels way too generic but imma wait for few more episodes...
Jul 8, 12:46 PM

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Aug 2015
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Man that was so good.

The background art, the direction by Tatsuya Yoshihara, the animation which had background characters animated even when they didn't need to, the music by GOAT Yuuki Hayashi. Cute twink mc. The animation in the trailer looked pretty nice but this was way better than I was expecting. Let's just hope they keep up the same quality and it's not just first episode magic.

I'm slightly concerned with how similar this is to black clover but hey as long as the story is good we might have aots contender here.
It's only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer.
Jul 8, 12:48 PM

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May 2021
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Already seen premise and completely predictable characters but still executed well.
Jul 8, 1:10 PM

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Apr 2018
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I thought that this was a sequel for an older serie or something so I didn't bother checking it out. But it turns out not to be after I saw the incredible sakuga on twitter. This is very similar to Black Clover which I loved a lot. I can see myself enjoying this to the fullest, espically with this type of animation.


“You yourself have to change first, or nothing will change for you!”
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Jul 8, 3:57 PM
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Feb 2020
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A bit on the nose with the exposition, could have cut down on that. Stellar artstyle, by using primarily cgi backgrounds, they have put more attention on the characters and smooth animation. Ig this will be the new fantasy shounen show?
Jul 8, 5:30 PM

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Dec 2018
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This was really well done. Pulling out that massive zweihander and shocking his bully by saving him was cool to see, left me wanting more for sure. Good opening episode.
Jul 8, 5:35 PM
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Jun 2021
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An anime with very good animation and a script based on 'Black Clover' featuring a boy in a magical world who can't use magic but is very good with a sword and is the strongest. I think is this first episode is a little bit shallow and fast-paced, but it is really interesting.
Jul 8, 7:27 PM
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May 2019
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That was a pretty good start
Jul 8, 9:07 PM
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Jan 2021
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It was one of the strongest 1st episodes this season, The animation was smooth in every scene not just the hype asf fight scenes. The story might be a bit generic in the fantasy field however there is enough quirks with the credits and world history to solidify its own individuality. Music and sound design was top-notch, keeping the same fantasy motifs but sounding extremely clean and original in the genre.

If the ending song is the opening, it will probably be my favourite of the season, very shonen hype opening with a catchy chorus.

This show will end up being the best of the season if it continues along the same trajectory that the first episode has setup.

Its rare to see this level of production in a seasonal anime.
Jul 8, 9:52 PM
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May 2022
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You the fact is.. Even in trailer they never shown scenes from episode 2 or from other episodes.. We only got served clips of episode 1 as a trailer.. I hope it do not become like.. The Detective Is Already Dead.. Where they had a best episode 1 and okaies episodes rest of the season
Jul 8, 10:15 PM

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sure was one of the more generic magic setups ive seen 100 times but boy did it look good from visuals to the animation everything was top notch besides the plot

i'm giving this a chance since it's the danmachi author but hopefully it goes into something more interesting later on
Jul 8, 10:55 PM
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Mar 2019
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Now that was an explosive first episode. I'm rooting for Will. MORE.
Jul 8, 11:20 PM
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Oct 2022
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wtf, I've never heard of this anime in my life and it starts off epic like this? Take the 10 damn it, let's have more

les go chat.
Jul 9, 12:12 AM
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Feb 2024
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A generic plot like this generally doesn't get god-tier sakuga and sound design that borders on David Production-level. Definitely much better than I was expecting.

Also, that ahoge is fucking ridiculous.
Jul 9, 12:42 AM
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Aug 2021
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+great graphics
+great art
+good fight sccenes
somehow like mashle
but till now it was good
Jul 9, 1:27 AM
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Oct 2015
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Not my kind of series. Too cringe. Because some stupid promise, he wants to be the best even though he can't use magic...
Kind of predictable series to be honest but I gave 1 episode a shot and meh is the only word for it.
"You only realize the real value of something you discarded when you get the chance to pick it up again." - Rudeus Greyrat
Jul 9, 3:44 AM
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Jan 2012
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Animation is pretty nice (It's very good, but honestly - it's to be expected nowadays).
So far the plot has absolutely nothing special to it, we've seen this 'Oh I can't do magic, but it's a world of magicians, don't worry though, I'm super strong' trope before in - Black Clover, Mashle etc.
The lack of a "training arc" kinda bothered me, I mean... this is not a straight comedy so I expect there will probably be more of an explanation, having the MC start off as supa strong right off the bat is kinda lame.
I am hoping there's more to it.
Jul 9, 4:02 AM
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Jun 2024
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Very good episode, animation in fights is also very good. So far only praise.
Jul 9, 4:52 AM

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Reply to EibMoZ
No one in the first comments talks about the use of ai for the entire episode.
They have accomplished their goal implementation of AI animation without ppl noticing.
@EibMoZ

I am fairly certain eople noticed.
Jul 9, 8:54 AM

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Oct 2016
323
man wtf
i had almost no spectations for this

but what a great first episode, i might go to the manga before next episode lmao
Jul 9, 8:55 AM
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Feb 2020
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The first episode of this anime exceeded my initial expectations
Jul 9, 9:41 AM
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Feb 2023
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Sakuga
Sakuga
Sakuga
Jul 9, 10:10 AM
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Apr 2023
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Enjoyed it (I've not heard of this series before, so dunno if it's based on something very popular).

The fight scene was pretty awesome. Only thing was that it was pretty "anime" that Sion and Professor Edwards were both angry that Will managed to kill the monster and save the students 🙃 Like I get it to set a dynamic for the show, but it's a very anime kind of trope to have people who are just the kind of worst when nobody else would be.
Jul 9, 10:20 AM
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Jan 2022
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I can get over the whole "why is he in a magic school, then" thing

but seriously, a TEACHER is pulling crap like that in his SIXTH year?!?! if you want to make the kids absolute immature idiots who are still trying to bully the kid, so be it. but adults should be over it six years later good lord
Jul 9, 11:29 AM

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Aug 2022
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Waah, what a first episode!
I really enjoyed it.
The animation is superb, the sound design stunning.
The dialogues aren't great, but that's compensated by their fluidity and the depth of the shots.
Jul 9, 1:02 PM
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Apr 2020
91
it's Mashle but with sword and worst

go to magic school - can't use magic. Cringe
Jul 9, 1:13 PM
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May 2024
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So far so good. Lot of resemblance to Harry Potter. but that's not anything bad....is it ?
Jul 9, 2:27 PM
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Nov 2021
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Well the animation is the only thing good about it. In my opinion, I am too exhausted with the underdog who want to reach the top because he is special than anyone else.
Everything is just so cliché. We got the MC who is weak but actually strong, we got a “noble” who has an ego and a weird motivation or obsession to kick out the MC without a reason. And the only girl who supports the MC even when in rough times. Oh yes and lastly the childhood friend.
Can you make it more cliché so i can watch the same kind of anime over and over again?
Jul 9, 3:07 PM
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Sep 2021
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Don't get me wrong; I love trash, but so much about this anime surprised me so far. It's definitely shallow in some aspects, but the animation/choreography and the fact that the MC isn't a 1-dimentional ultra kind-hearted moron really has made me excited to watch more.
Jul 9, 4:20 PM
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May 2016
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It was an amazing first episode. The pacing and the setup were well made!
Jul 9, 4:34 PM
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Oct 2021
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love the art style, the characters are likable
Jul 9, 8:57 PM

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Jul 2014
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I wasn't even planning on watching it until I read a couple of comments and my god that was amazing.

I already like Colette a lot, she's pretty cute but it's obvious who the main heroine is... poor Colette. That said, Elfaria is gorgeous <3.

Quite a surprising premiere, I'm looking forward to more.
Jul 9, 9:16 PM

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Jul 2013
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typical Shounen with great graphics...
heuh....
Jul 9, 9:53 PM

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Apr 2018
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Pretty insane budget
Jul 9, 10:46 PM
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Nov 2023
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REALLY GOOD ANIMATION!!
Jul 9, 11:47 PM
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Apr 2024
12
Nice episode, Will showed the strength that he is hiding even if he doesn't have any magic altitude. Ngl the red hair guy is still mad at him idk why but hopefully they could hopefully get along together even with the other students.
Jul 10, 5:43 AM
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Mar 2020
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The character and environment designs are beautiful. The writing makes me wanna pull out my teeth so far
Jul 10, 6:02 AM
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Jul 2017
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ogmamskmdksamdksamd
Jul 10, 6:25 AM
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Aug 2018
15
Black clover : the blue hair guy edition
Hafez_SenseiJul 13, 7:09 AM
Jul 10, 6:42 AM
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Jul 2024
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animation is great and the music is great too
Jul 10, 7:25 AM
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Dec 2013
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Would've been satisfying if he told the bully that he was thinking of just letting the monster kill him after all the times he bullied him, but decided not to.

Yeah, good first episode, but I'm keeping my expectations low because of the low score/ranking the manga has. The manga's score is even lower than Kaiju No.8's manga score.
Jul 10, 9:22 AM

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May 2022
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Here it is again, an amazing fantasy anime with animation quality that is not messing around made, maybe with a story that we have commonly seen in other fantasy anime, which is underestimated and then wants to achieve a certain goal, but this one seems worth looking at in the future. great.

I didn't read the manga, but I look forward to seeing this in the future, especially since this is the same author as Danmachi.

ReksionoArtJul 10, 9:29 AM
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Jul 2022
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Pff, I loved the battle, the sword clashes are incredible
Jul 10, 12:58 PM

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Jan 2013
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The animation was fire, omg
the battle was so good
Jul 10, 2:23 PM
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May 2024
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Beautiful art and animation! The story building is kinda interesting, and the character designs are absolutely GORGEOUS. Lots of characters caught my eye, and I can't wait to see more!
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