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razisgosu said: Stark700 said: UnbornMVs said: Of course I did it because out of all the other Winter shows this one kept me the most entertained . It had a great start and even though that drama was a bit lost throughout the series the end was still great . Also , I don't put so much weight on my scoring , only if the series I followed disappointed me completely and it ends up as a FAIL , just like Amnesia . Amnesia and this show has no similarity. Again, point out some valid facts about Kotoura-san that you enjoyed and I might agree with you. If all you can come up with is "I enjoyed it", then your entire "argument" is invalid. Since UnbornMVs isn't pointing out his reasons for liking it, I will, just to get a discussion going. If we look at the genres for the show and grade the series based around that - Comedy, Drama, Romance, School. For me, the comedy was there, the constant teasing of the ESP group to Kotoura was amusing and for me Manabe's perversions were funny. I felt the comedy was well done. Drama, I think this is where a lot of people are dropping the score so far. I think a lot of people wanted to see a massive dramatic series like School Days, Mirai Nikki, or Another. There were episodes that focused around drama, in the beginning mainly, but even during the attacker arc, it didn't really feel dramatic for me. The most dramatic thing was Moritani being brought in and Kotoura being caught by the cop. Romance, I feel the romance between Kotoura and Manabe was well done. It was very blatant that they liked each other, the only thing that could have been better was a kiss. We also got a confession scene by Moritani and a look into Mifune's thoughts about Muroto. School, the setting was at a school, and did have a slice of life feel to it in some episodes. For me the animation quality was good enough, the story was enjoyable, the characters were very loveable, the opening song was amazing, the voices for the characters were good (especially Mifune), and I really enjoyed the show itself. For me, my rating mostly comes from my enjoyment of the show. I looked forward to seeing this every week and enjoyed it a lot, thus my score of a 9. If there was a kiss between Manabe and Kotoura, it probably would have been a 10 for me. Personally I disagree with some of the things you've said, but the fact that you were able to state legitimate reasons and back 'em up without flaming anyone or just saying "I enjoy it," I can respect that. I applaud you. We need more people like you in the forums. |
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| I thought Kotoura-san was a good series. Not great but not bad either. I actually liked some of the dramatic elements. My biggest beef with it is some of the things about this series seemed illogical. For example, if the girl can read minds (which is obvious), wouldn't it just be easier to tell her not to say what others are thinking out loud? A simple bit of parenting and poof, this doesn't become an issue. Then again, Haruka's parents don't seem like the sharpest tools in the shed. It was pretty solid for an AIC series. They don't exactly have a lot of good animes to speak of. I did enjoy Acchi Kocchi but that's not a groundbreaking anime. Just a pretty simple comedy that's good for a few laughs. |
| It's a shame really, this show had so much potential. :( |
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| This isn't a "perfect" anime that I've seen this season, but it's really one of the best. It had such a strong beginning, then it went to the middle which was really nothing relating to the story. The whole investigation part about finding a criminal was interesting to see only to be disappointed at how it ended. But then this ending gave out the important parts of this show and it was portrayed in such a good way. It gave me a tear or two watching this episode but everything was resolved from this episode. Kotoura and Manabe are now officially a couple, the mother still cares for Kotoura T___T, Mifune and Muroto are like a couple.... (oh that means Moritani is forever alone :( ), and best of all we know Kotoura will have a great life with her friends by her side. I have to say this show has it's ups and downs, but it was exciting to see an anime like this. I've never seen an anime where you laugh ur ass off at one moment and then bawl out tears the next. I can't control my feels! Overall it's was good. Nothing that is like extraordinary from this anime, but I liked watching it. 9/10 |
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razisgosu said: Since UnbornMVs isn't pointing out his reasons for liking it, I will, just to get a discussion going. If we look at the genres for the show and grade the series based around that - Comedy, Drama, Romance, School. For me, the comedy was there, the constant teasing of the ESP group to Kotoura was amusing and for me Manabe's perversions were funny. I felt the comedy was well done. Drama, I think this is where a lot of people are dropping the score so far. I think a lot of people wanted to see a massive dramatic series like School Days, Mirai Nikki, or Another. There were episodes that focused around drama, in the beginning mainly, but even during the attacker arc, it didn't really feel dramatic for me. The most dramatic thing was Moritani being brought in and Kotoura being caught by the cop. Romance, I feel the romance between Kotoura and Manabe was well done. It was very blatant that they liked each other, the only thing that could have been better was a kiss. We also got a confession scene by Moritani and a look into Mifune's thoughts about Muroto. School, the setting was at a school, and did have a slice of life feel to it in some episodes. For me the animation quality was good enough, the story was enjoyable, the characters were very loveable, the opening song was amazing, the voices for the characters were good (especially Mifune), and I really enjoyed the show itself. For me, my rating mostly comes from my enjoyment of the show. I looked forward to seeing this every week and enjoyed it a lot, thus my score of a 9. If there was a kiss between Manabe and Kotoura, it probably would have been a 10 for me. First of all, I want to say thank you for this post for the time you spent on addressing your points. Although I do not agree with everything you've said, you were definitely able to back them up with some facts and observations based on what you've watched rather than just a plain "oh, I like the series" from what that other guy has presented, or rather just stating some opinion. I agree that the show is pretty funny with the random gags and delusions that Manabe-kun has regarding those thoughts of Kotoura. In fact, I lol'd @ that several times. However, I'm not too sure on the romance, drama, and the other point you mentioned related to story. I felt that part was quite blend with the penultimate episode being a backlash of what the pilot episode presented. I also find the story to be a bit predictable and the thriller like suspense to be easily picked out. I won't go too much on the animation/sound since those can be covered in a review and I'm probably not going to review the series. Anyways, I've definitely got some respect for you on this post and some opinions on what you've thought of the show. |
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| now he's a millionaire thanks to inheritance. life's good for manabe. |
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| I give the episode a 8/10 and the anime a 7/10. Great start, but disappointing ending. Honestly the season was pretty good up until the police arc. Once the police arc started the anime went downhill. The way the police arc ended was just pathetic. 3-4 episodes trying to find a culprit and at the end the female cop turns herself in such a relaxed manner. Total waste of episodes in the police arc. Honestly it would have been much better to see Kotoura's mother character develop, and see more of Kotoura/mother. Good to see Kotoura back to good terms with her mother. During the credits we see Kotoura's mother at Kotoura's house again. She's eating in a blushing feeling i believe. |
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| Sure the whole thing with Kotoura & her mom making up was kinda forced but I thought it was still pretty heartwarming. especially how her dull bitch eyes started shining like they did before. And that confession scene was very sweet too. Manabe & Kotoura saying they both love eachother, sharing a cute nose kiss and then just holding hands & looking happily at the Christmas tree WITHOUT being ruined by a random perverted thought from Manabe. I loved it. I actually thought it would end with Unresolved sexual tension but thankfully it didn't. I'll give this series a 9/10. Not perfect, but ALMOST. |
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| It's was ok overall, not great but good. 6.5/10 |
| So they put the solutions of two problems in this finale. Kind of rushed, but was ok. |
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| Was enjoyable most of the time, but would have been better without that awful "police arc". |
Dalek-baka said: Big disappointment here - with staff like this (people behind YuruYuri and Mitsudomoe among others) it felt lacking. It's not entirely the staff fault as it is an anime adaptation of the manga. I would rather say that they quite successful to get people watching this far, given the poor material they had to work with. As for me, this whole series is not all that bad, the problem is people has high expectation of it from the get go. I don't blame them, as this themes (ESP) is rarely done in anime with 'ordinary' MC, where her strength is her big weakness. However, the poor plot and execution, misplaced ecchi jokes, heel turns, mary sue, and everything else has made this show become nearly-unbearable for people looking for real drama. 6/10 for me. "One's expectation always leads to one or two harsh realities. Expectations born from anxiety often result in fearfulness, while high expectations often result in betrayal." - Narrator, SoreMachi |
| The most important things in life is the people that you care about |
| The last 2 episodes and the beginning saved the show for me :) 8/10 |
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| The soundtrack is really good, I must say. I felt the ending was quite rushed, and probably needed 13 episodes instead. Overall, an alright show |
| show had a strong start and finish the rest was alright 7/10. |
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Mumble200 said: Good finale, drama throughout was pretty bad apart from in the first episodes. For that reason 7/10. My thoughts exactly. |
| The show started really nicely with some strong first episodes (especially the first half of the 1st episode), but then it just become an alright watch. Even so, going to keep my 8/10 for now. |
| Kotoura-san ended up being my greatest disappointment of the season. It had such excellent opening episodes, but after a while the show just seemed to replay itself on the same concepts. Plus EVERYONE knew what was going on in the detective arc. And as much as I like the Kotoura-san OP, a lot of times it was a really harsh change in pace in the more serious episodes and ruined the mood. I actually liked the last episode because it seemed to wrap the show up well, but I still have to give the show a 5. |
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| 8/10 This final episode really saved this show for me. It had a strong start, then started to go slightly downhill from there, but this finale really brought it back up. It wrapped up the series very well. Kotoura confessed to Manabe, and he did likewise. Kotoura and her mother getting along, it was just very well done.  I mean, look at this scene. This rarely happens. Usually something intervenes to AVOID this kind of scene. Us fans got what we wanted. I would have liked to see them kiss, but there was good enough. Really bold of Manabe. Also, her evil eyes are gone! This scene moved me. |
KoshiiMar 29, 2013 4:08 AM
| As said here,strong start and then downhill. I will give it a 6/10 |
| aaaaaaaaa this last episode gave me too many feels. I overall loved this series, i don't think any other Anime has given me feels like what Kotoura-San did for me~ |
| ITT: people rating based on what the show should have been instead of what the show actually was .. "i rated this show a 2 because i didn't get what i wanted" is what you guys are saying.. i mean just how biased can you be.. just stop, please. sigh, i feel so bad for the people who are going to read the 3- rated reviews and get turned away from this anime even though it fits perfectly into their category. whatever |
| The ending is pretty good. I liked this anime :) 9/10 |
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| I really enjoyed this show all along. The strong start left me with wanting more, and it payed off at the end. The finale was good too, so this show was really special to me. Therefore i give it a 8. |
shadowsteveMar 29, 2013 7:13 AM
| it was funny and nice anime and I liked it :) |
Casperkid15 said: ITT: people rating based on what the show should have been instead of what the show actually was .. "i rated this show a 2 because i didn't get what i wanted" is what you guys are saying.. i mean just how biased can you be.. just stop, please. You rated every anime you've seen a 10. I don't think we have any lesson to receive on how to rate an anime from someone like you. |
| Great start..weak in mid and ended pretty good too.I think that this ending was as good as the start.So a 8 from me:) |
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| Moritani was the reason of the downhill. 5/10. |
| 8 out of 10. Saddly no chance of a S2 really. Everything seems resolved minus minor things. I would score it higher but parts of the middle were meh. Solid start, solid in. I can see part of why the scores are low from some folks as it wasn't what they were expecting. But you should judge something by what it is. Not what you wanted. Lol'd at the pillow fight. |
| Meh..... First episode was golden then began the exponential decrease of writing quality.... One thing to learn from this anime.... Forced Drama x Forced Comedy doesn't mix well.... Final episode - 2/5 Series - 6/10 |
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| Well, I liked it and found it enjoyable so 7/10 in my books. It is good, but not great. |
Casperkid15 said: That's kind of true, but hey, that's what expectations do. Which is probably why a show shouldn't necessarily leave a great impression at the start, and end with a lot to be desired, or else people will be left disappointed, and give it a bad score. But if it weren't for the strong start, this show might not have had as many viewers.ITT: people rating based on what the show should have been instead of what the show actually was .. "i rated this show a 2 because i didn't get what i wanted" is what you guys are saying.. i mean just how biased can you be.. just stop, please. sigh, i feel so bad for the people who are going to read the 3- rated reviews and get turned away from this anime even though it fits perfectly into their category. whatever |
| PG-13 - Teens 13 or older, nuff said. What do you expect? I enjoyed Kotoura-san a lot. The finale was really touching and I loved the comedy aspect too. Gotta say it was a bit weird with comedy/drama in this one but I think it stood out. |
Casperkid15 said: ITT: people rating based on what the show should have been instead of what the show actually was .. "i rated this show a 2 because i didn't get what i wanted" is what you guys are saying.. i mean just how biased can you be.. just stop, please. sigh, i feel so bad for the people who are going to read the 3- rated reviews and get turned away from this anime even though it fits perfectly into their category. whatever Or more of the fact they just didn't really like the melodrama, and Kotoura's linear thinking with all the shit happening around her. But you think everything is a masterpiece, so you have no credibility on what is good or not. And this show is probably going to get rated 6-7 on front page reviews, it's not a weird case like SAO. |
| 8/10 only because the detective arc was poorly managed, otherwise I would have rated 9/10. |
leesan said: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older, nuff said. What do you expect? Thank You for saying that before I could. I tend to judge shows based on writing and execution. Based on that, this show did have a rather anti-climactic ending, but due to the fact that this show is meant for teens, you couldn't expect anything else other than the type of ending you got here. I'm just glad it dealt with the bullying issues with the seriousness it deserved, even if it was wrapped in a sweet candy shell!! |
FifthAveSenseiMar 29, 2013 1:24 PM
| Too Much ANIME......Not enough LIFETIME!!!!!! |
leesan said: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older, nuff said. The rating doesn't usually correspond to what to expect in a show :P |
| Well atleast Kotoura and her mom on the path back to reconciling even if it came out of nowhere. Series started out strong but went downhill after awhile, still enjoyed it. |
| Very strong start. Ended weak. I knew they gonna go forgivey to each other. Still despise the mom. LOL Just to give up on her like that. |
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| Fantastic ending to a fantastic anime. That's all that needs to be said. |
| 8/10 i enjoyed this anime started very strong with what happened with the mother and father but after that it was a mixture of comedy and bad things happening to kotoura at least I liked the ending and wouldn't mind a second season but i guess there hardly anything 2 cover so i doubt that will happen... |
| This anime should have been called Kotoura-chan; because she is to cute. Comedy was decent; drama was ok but nothing great. So 7/10 |
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