Nabari no Ou

Pas · Post by **Pas** » Fri May 09, 2008 11:59 am

No love for the greatest show of the new 2008 Spring release?

The character designs are amazing, and the backgrounds are comparable to that of Kimikiss and Honey and Clover. I also really enjoy the VAs for this show, everyone fits very nicely with their role, which is like a huge plus for me. The fight sequences are very smooth and well animated, and I enjoy the balance between the light hearted moments and more serious scenes.

Watching the first episode reminded me a great deal of multiple different anime I've seen, one of them being Code Geass, which isn't exactly a bad thing at all. However after episode 2 all traces of familiarity are lost as you get completely wrapped up in their story.

I love the OP and ED, it got me addicted so fast. Also, Ranmei is win:

So, who else is following this series? I just finished episode 3 which was filled with awesome. I presume this and Code Geass R2 will be the only new shows I will follow fanatically for this spring release.

Lastly, if a mod could move this thread to series discussion, that would be much appreciated.

angelx03 · Post by **angelx03** » Fri May 09, 2008 12:24 pm

For some odd reason the whole atmosphere is seriously giving me Loveless vibes which make me a bit uncomfortable (Rie Kugimiya playing a devious little boy doesn't help at all). I'll probably check this out when it gets licensed here; this seems to be the type of series that can do well here in the U.S.

Emotive · Post by **Emotive** » Sat May 10, 2008 5:54 am

I'm making the karaoke for a greek hd fansub of this, so I'll most probably watch it sooner or later. :p
It does seem interesting though, loving the character designs.

Sukunai · Post by **Sukunai** » Sat May 10, 2008 8:59 am

Sorry, but considering the word ninja occurred way too many times in the plot summary I read. I think I might pass on this one.

Not that I hate ninjas, but a show that focused on ninjas? Well I don't like Naruto either.

I prefer girl meets boy or boy meets girl.

Not too big on ninja meets ninjas, ninjas meet ninja.

LivingFlame · Post by **LivingFlame** » Sat May 10, 2008 11:17 am

This shall not be compared to Naruto. :\

*wanders off to d/l episode 2*

Shui · Post by **Shui** » Sun May 11, 2008 6:08 am

It is .... special ..... very special

not bad till now. But I generally don't like overpowered protagonists.

How he handles the teacher is just hilarious

Pas · Post by **Pas** » Sun May 11, 2008 6:21 am

LivingFlame wrote:This shall not be compared to Naruto. :\

Quoted for truth, this is an amazing show that really doesn't have any relation to Naruto, I mean come on, ninja =/= naruto.

@ mal shuir: What episode are you on? You'll see in episode 3 it's not Rokujou that's overpowered x'D

Also, just finished episode 5, talk about a friggen cliffhanger D:

Kevmaster · Post by **Kevmaster** » Sun May 11, 2008 6:35 am

By Looking at that first Picture I can only say that I do not like the character design at all. The 2nd Picture looks better, but I think that's just because I'm horny for angry girls. I dunno, I may check this out.

Sukunai · Post by **Sukunai** » Sun May 11, 2008 9:15 am

For the record, I wasn't "comparing" it to Naruto.

Both have too many ninjas, and not everyone obsesses over ninjas.

It doesn't have enough cute schoolgirls, thus it fails.

angelx03 · Post by **angelx03** » Sun May 11, 2008 9:19 am

But if you stare at Miharu long enough, he might become a cute schoolgirl!