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Zero no Tsukaima
J.C. Staff is back again with a sure to be a hit summer anime, Zero no Tsukaima. The story revolves around a failure of a witch who summons a human as her familiar, causing hilarity to ensue. A short plot rundown taken from the Anime News Network:
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THE CAST http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...imu/Louise.jpg Meet Louise, the star of the show and a failure of a witch. The rest of the students all laugh at her for it, and her "explosive" techniques often cause trouble around the school. She's got pink hair, it's cute. =o http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...imu/Hiraga.jpg Meet Hiraga, Louise's familiar. He was summend from his normal place in life to the Academy. He finds himself in a bit of peril as he seems unable to communicate with Louise and everyone else until one of Louise's silence spells backfires. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...nimu/Osman.jpg This is Osman, principal of the academy and an old pervert. His familiar is a mouse which he apparently uses for nefarious purpouses. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...ongueville.jpg This is Ms. Longueville, who keeps an eye on Osman as his seceretary, when he's not sexually harassing her, that is. I hear she wears a white G-string, but that's all hearsay. >_> http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...imu/Kirche.jpg Sup Kirche. She fills the roll of your typical huge chested lusty anime babe. She apparently spends a lot of time flirting with the boys of the academy, and hangs out with Tabitha and Montmorency in her spare time. Her familiar is a salamander. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...ontmorency.jpg This is Montmorency. Despite her strange name she seems rather well mannered, but that doesn't stop her from taunting poor Louise. Her familiar appears to be a big frog/toad. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...mu/Tabitha.jpg This is Tabitha. She's very quiet and reserved, and usually has her face in a book of some kind. Think Yuki from Haruhi. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...imu/Guiche.jpg Flamboyant and overly full of himself, Guiche is your typical lady-killer character. And that rose in his mouth, that's acutally his wand. I think his familiar is a mole of some sort. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...imu/Siesta.jpg A commoner (much like Saito) she works as a servant at the Academy and seemingly harbors feelings for our unlucky hero after he rescues her from an unsightly situation. And finally, http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1.../Henrietta.jpg ? Zero no Tsukaima presents a very colorful cast of characters and it appears the story will be very character oriented in its presentation. The animation is quite smooth and the concept certainly is appealing. Two groups are subbing it right now, FROTH-BITE (avi) and Kuroneko (mp4). Torrent Links Kuroneko - Episode 1 (avi/dixv) FROTH-BITE Episode 1 (mp4) Kuroneko Episode 2 (avi/divx) FROTH-BITE Episode 2 (mp4) Kuroneko Episode 3 (avi/divx) FROTH-BITE Episode 3 (mp4) Kuroneko Episode 4 (avi/dixv) FROTH-BITE Episode 4 (mp4) Kuroneko Episode 5 (avi/divx) FROTH-BITE Episode 5 (mp4) Kuroneko Episode 6 (avi/divx) FROTH-BITE Episode 6 (mp4) Kuroneko Episode 7 (avi/divx) FROTH-BITE Episode 7 (mp4) Kuroneko Episode 8 (avi/divx) FROTH-BITE Episode 8 (mp4) Kuroneko Episode 9 (avi/divx) FROTH-BITE Episode 9 (mp4) Kuroneko Episode 10 (avi/divx) FROTH-BITE Episode 10 (mp4) Kuroneko Episode 11 (avi/divx) FROTH-BITE Episode 11 (mp4) Kuroneko Episode 12 (avi/divx) FROTH-BITE Episode 12 (mp4) Kuroneko Episode 13 (FINAL EPISODE) (avi/divx) NEW! |
I'll probably watch this for the Yuki clone (TEH REI). I'm not too interested otherwise, but with Haruhi and PPD gone I need a new comedy.
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first episode was fairly interesting. art isn't fantastic imho, but seems pretty enjoyable. will pale in comparison to haruhi, but will do its job this season
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Meh, I actually expected more of this show. It does have some fun moments but it's not really something otherworldly.
Maybe it will improve as the story progresses (hopefully). sup tails i didnt steal your name okay |
This show is full of win for me cause...
Kugimiya Rie (Shana) as Louise = win Hino Satoshi (Yuuji) as Hiraga Saito = win Kawasumi Ayako (Yoshida, or to Fate/stay Night fans as Saber) as Henrietta = win Louise saying "URUSAI" = lol win J.C. Staff doing the animation = win Maid character = win Perv headmaster = win Obligatory silent character with glasses = win Catchy opening theme = win |
Some wins ya got there. yeah, the staffs for this anime sounds very promising, though I don't think it will make a big impact as Haruhism.
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The second episode is out by the way, check the first post for links. |
Am I the only one that thought "Harry Potter" for the first half of episode 1?
I really didn't like the music it was plain and common sounding. The characters are interesting enough for me to watch a couple more episodes before I decide if I want to keep watching it. |
I think we all thought "Harry Potter" at some point, but honestly my first thought was "gtfo fag" when Guiche first opened his mouth.
Second thought was "THIS WAND PRINTS MONEY!!!" when the teacher did alchemy. |
Someone asked me today about which version to download, and having seen both episodes by both groups, I'll give everyone a heads up.
Kuroneko's is of acceptable quality, though there are a few typos here and there. Nothing too big, but if you're picky over stuff like that you'll want to avoid them. As far as source quality goes: Kuroneko: http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...Kuroneko02.jpg FROTH-BITE: http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...rothBiteO2.jpg It's pretty clear whose subs I'm sticking with after this. |
My take: Kuroneko's encoder knows his sharpening filters :p Froth-Bite wins at color levels though.
F-B is a quality group, no doubt. Kuroneko fails at quality checking their script (just look at their OP karaoke), but their translation is still acceptable. It's all down to whoever gets the subs out faster, and regularly. Quote:
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Yeah, I enjoyed episode 2 more than 1. Things are getting interesting at least and it's starting to feel less like Harry Potter. One problem I have is that Saito so easily becomes like a slave to Louise. He doesn't show any back bone until later on and he accepts the world he's in without a fight.
I don't mind the background music. It's the opening and closing music that I disliked. Thankfully, those are easy enough to skip. |
Nice, I can see this getting better. I'm not hooked but now I'm interested on what will happen.
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Just saw episode 1...I'm a fan of Maburaho, so this was a fun watch. I like the general scenario and am interested what they do with it in the next couple of episodes.
Getting Ep 2 now. |
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Episode 3... when swords start talking I stop watching.
It wasn't so bad though. I will watch a few more. People should use spoilers as a courtesy to others.:
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SPOILERS MOTHERFUCKER, DO YOU USE THEM? |
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How the hell is that a spoiler? It was in the preview of episode 3 seen at the end of episode 2. |
How about those who haven't seen episode 2, then?
Either abide by the spoiler rules, or I'll have to start deleting posts. |
After seeing the comparison between F-B and Kuroneko, I obviously want F-B, but I can't run it on Winamp, DiVX, RealPlayer, or WMP. Winamp and RealPlayer play audio, but no video. The others keep bitching about not supporting MP4 files or the files being 'bad' or something.
Any help? |
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You can play any file media file with this easily. If you're still having trouble download CCCP. |
I just started watching this and it really didn't interest me much until near the end of episode 2. But after understanding what Louise had done to Saito, I'm more than interested now. Although, does anyone else get this feeling:
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Ahahaha man, FB finally released episode 3 (see first post) and I love it. LOVE IT. An episode with SEXY RESULTS.
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All in all very hilairous. The characters continue to be unique and extremely interesting (ahahah Tabitha using a silence spell on Kirche) and many laughs are had during the duration of the entire episode. Also, Kirche is hot. |
Episode 4 is about that maid girl Saito becomes friends with. It's just standard fun, no real advancements in the story.
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It's already starting to feel very generic after four episodes. I really hope something good comes up soon. |
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I do like the characters though, despite how Tabitha is a blatant Yuki ripoff. |
How is she a Yuki rip-off? You realize how generic that type of character is, right?
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OMG TEH REI |
This has quickly become my favorite anime this season
Louise is one of the few Tsundere characters i like at all. Only other one i remember is Shana, and i still didn't like shana as much as i am liking Louise. I don't really care for Tabitha other than her staff, because i like staves. Kirche is another favorite character of mine. And not for the Oppai effect either. Montmerency's design seriously makes me happy. I love her. She ties with Louise as best character this season and i'll hear no other opinion >:( |
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It's a case of not looking over it thuroughly before approving the translation. |
Episode 6 folks!
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...gryTabitha.jpg Hungry Tabitha is huuuuuunnnnngryyyyy. =ooooooooo We seem to be into the few episodes where they try to establish characters backgrounds a little more. I'm guessing we'll be seeing mostly Louise, Kirche (<3) and Tabitha as our main focus. As an aside: Episode 6:
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Anyway, episode 6 is pretty good. This really helps Saito out versus the whole, "Oh you're inferior, like a dog" thing. And... Spoiler:
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Louise's "SHUT UP!" reminds me of Shana from Shakugan no Shana. And I thought of her as a Shana clone up until episode 6, where she branched off and became her own character. She's still somewhat generic, but not a clone. Saito? He wins. "Your breasts are Zero" is a comment that would leave most guys in their graves. Also, he has Haxx sword skillz. All in all I enjoy it, and look foreward to the next episode.
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And this 7th episode was pretty good as well. Really liking how Louise is trying to connect with Saito. Well, at least it looks like she's trying. |
So, uh. Siesta is FAST.
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No kidding, I was kinda surprised by that little episode XD
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I have read that this series has 13 episodes, so either quite likely it will have an abrupt ending or less likely a second season.
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Well, this series is based off a series of novels, so I doubt it will have an "abrupt" ending. It'll end as per the ending of a novel (or with an original ending, a la Haruhi) and there'll be plenty of source left for a second season (WE HOPE).
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SLOW-BITE has finally put out Episode 11 (no word from Kuroneko yet), so rejoice!
I am kinda upset with the way it looks like it's going to end with Louise x Saito for good. Needs more Saito x Siesta or Kirche or something ;___;. Stupid Louise. :mad: |
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Well I'm officially done with this anime, and I only made it to episode 11. It took the wrong direction far too soon.
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well, it is only 13 episodes long so that seems about right. even thou it coulda been expanded to cover 26 or more episodes (which i wish they did), looks like they decided to throw everything together into the last 2 or 3 episodes. pretty typical of a lot of 12/13 episode series =/
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I'm just gonna toss out that Saito and Louise kiss like TWO SECONDS INTO THE OPENING ANIMATION. If there was ever any doubt about what the final coupling was going to be, well, I thought it was pretty obvious.
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Yeah, what the hell, guys. It's not as if it was out of the blue =/
"Keiichi and Belldandy getting together WTF WAS THAT ABOUT HUH?" |
lollin at the reference I made for episode 12:
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Also I hate the OP, a lot. Skip through it every time. |
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OK, just finished episode 13.
Called a wide open ending so badly. If there isn't a second season, heads are gonna roll. Spoiler:
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Oh gawd, how I don't like the ending. Truely hope there is second season to it, as the novel has gone further than that :)
LOL @ Merv's spoiler XD |
The torrent link for FROTH-BITE's sub of 12 is down & I don't see a link for 13 either. The whole series is now available as a 1.6GB torrent at a link which I would love to post, but I aparently need to have more posts before I can post urls or images. Lets see if it lets this through: tracker.danomac.org/torrents/%5BFroth-Bite%5DZero_no_Tsukaima.torrent
It's kinda annoying that it's the whole lot together, bittorrent isn't the nicest way for me to get files & that's a heck of a lot to re-download, but it works. (Edit: *facepalm* Moved some files around & don't have to redownload any now.) Also... /me munches on forum for eating his post the first time. D: I rather like this series. I'm sorta~new to anime, generally like the style but haven't seen much, and.. yeah, I like it but I can see a few of places it could be improved too. Tabitha though... I think all other characters I see like her will be Tabitha-clones to me. :) |
I agree, shouldn't they save the rather dramatic moments for the end of the series? Saito kissed Louise about 3-4 times throughout the series
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There are reports that new episodes of Zero no Tsukaima are scheduled for next fall! [ link ]
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To be Honest, I'm not exactly happy or excited that there may be a second Zero No Tsukaima in fact, i'm one of the few people who was NOT hoping for another one. But if there is i may watch it since it did have pretty nice animation an' all.
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Am I the only one angry that we don't get any background information on Saito's life on earth at all? Everytime this kind of anime where some guy gets sucked into another world/universe is done, it's not unusual for them to get a homesick feeling. Seems like Saito didn't really give a damn about his family/friends back home at all.
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Which makes him that much cooler. Fuck that sappy mess. The most he longed for was a bath, and you know what he did - he went and fucking made one.
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I'm sure there's more info about him and everything else in the novels. |
i'm looking forward to the next season...
i only wish i could read japanese to read the novel.... |
oh well i just finished it last week. hmm.. wonder what would happen to saito in the second season i wonder.....
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Hopefully more Ciesta action D:
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I might check if it's any different from the anime which is why i read manga, So i can get a somewhat different perspective of the same show.
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