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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- First episode's up on Crunchyroll today! (The second, too, if you're paying.) I was excited about this for the combination of seinen and food -- kinda like Antique Bakery, yeah? -- but it kind of fell short. Nothing in this episode made me want to keep watching. Also, love blooms in a restaurant for women with glasses fetishes? Really? Next episode looks exciting, though! |
| As a glasses fetish-ist I really enjoyed this. Just kidding, although I did like it. |
| I actually really enjoyed it, despite being a guy and all the older men with glasses... I thought the atmosphere really pulled this together, and the music complemented it greatly. The characters aren't drawing me in just quite yet, but the next episode looks quite promising. Definitely will be sticking with this, it's only 11 episodes too so I don't see much of a reason not to. |
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| The atmosphere kind of reminded me of Bartender, even if the way of telling a story is completely different. Restaurants/bars, refined gentlemen, the pace a bit laid back. Anyway, I quite enjoyed it. |
| haven't watched it but i kinda get the moyashimon feeling,i hope i'm not mistaken moyashimon is easily on my top 5 edit:watched first 5 minutes,i take back what i said |
NekuApr 8, 2009 6:42 PM
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| What can I say, I'm a guy that enjoy shojou (so why not josei?) I enjoy this kinda humor, but the art puts me off a tad... |
| When I first started watching this... I was kinda bored, but I changed my mind a bit when I was completely done with the episode. I think I'll stick with this for a while. I already went ahead and watched the second episode, and I liked that..and i'm looking forward to the third. At first, it kind of reminded me of Antique Bakery..but now I'm not really sure if it reminds me of anything. Usually in anime, you'd think the guys working in the restaurant would be young, and very cute/hot looking. But in this series, the men are old enough to be fathers and grandfathers..and I find it interesting, it's the first time I've watched an anime like this - where the main girl takes interest into someone older than her (a whole lot older - someone old enough to be her dad). The second episode was better than the first..and from the previews for the third episode, it looks like it'll be worth the watch too. |
| the preview was too funny. the ending song with the dancing bear was amusing too. at first i read the description and i was like wtf.... but it seems it might be interesting. |
| Even though this has a slower pace than what I'm used to, I have to say that I really enjoyed this episode. |
| First I was like "Oh shit this is some kind of harem with glass wearing middle age man" But after I finished the 1st episode I can honestly admit that I really enjoyed. |
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| I actually kinda enjoyed the episode o: If they don't put too much romance-drama-blahblah stuff in the anime it might become something really enjoyable and interesting ^^ |
| We're all insane |
| I enjoyed this first ep, is a different scenario and it looks it can be interesting see what will happen here. Btw second ep is good too, and better than the first |
| Wow. I'm loving this...I can't wait for more!!! |
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| Maybe will check out. ALready have 20 so maybe. |
lianayuki said: I agree whit everybody the first episode was definitely enjoyable ^^ I would've never thought that I could actually be interested in something like this but well anyway Good start ,I hope this will be interesting ^^ Exactly my thoughts. Also really similar climate to Aria, one of best series spring season, definitely keep watching this. |
Also really similar climate to Aria, It made me think of Aria as well. It's Italy, after all. I liked this first episode, mostly because it's not about a cute girl surrounded by hot guys with super-powers. |
| It was quite funny for me hear japanese people talking italian XD I was also surprised that the variuos "signs" were written correctly, except the "lista di vino" in the end |
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| the ojiisan fetish cracked me up! i thought it is going to be boring initially but turned out that i like the calm and slow pace of this episode and it is really a nice change from all the action animes this season. will keep watching this ^-^ yeah i was also reminded of antique bakery!! |
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| Haha I agree with a lot of what many people here said. :) At first, I was a little put off by all of the waiters bring older men, but the overall vibe is really nice. |
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| it was good, but the guys are too old for me... XD well, it was a really good beginning for a story. I'll watch the second ep to see if it's really good or not |
| I actually this episode. It does have an Aria feel to it. I think it's because of the pacing of the episode. lol Is it weird, if I said I was disappointed that Claudio is married? LOL The next episode preview, seems intense, can't wait to watch it. lol |
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| I guess what made people think of Aria was the way the restaurant was introduced, as a small treasure to be found lost in the center of Rome... Claudio's line describing Rome, the pacing and of course the italian setting are also similar points, but I don't think the rest of the show will continue to feel similar to Aria. |
| I enjoyed it. It was calming, relaxing. (: I also learned that older men in anime can still be attractive. P: -creep- |
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| it was enjoyable. i did like it! it's kinda weird though, since i'm not sure what genre of anime it should be. old men harem? XD anyway, the italian setting is intriguing. so i think i'll keep on watching it. ps. the italian pronunciation was quite correct ^^ thank god ^^' |
| Nice and chill. I hope it doesn't turn me gay though, but Claudio is classy. |
| This was very enjoyable. Very relaxing to watch XD Can't wait to see what Nicolette will do to Claudio in the next ep XD |
| I must say, this anime looks set to be really impressive. I'm glad for once that the staff aren't hot, young men, because that would just be so unrealistic (and incredibly cliched). Nicoletta and Claudio look good together. ^^ |
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| Eh? I on the other had was a bit disappointed at first that the staffs aren't hot, young men. But after watching further, I came to like it. Spectacle fetish... really cute. I sorta agree with "madam" with that. Guys look way cooler with glasses! >_< |
Silent_Follower said: Eh? I on the other had was a bit disappointed at first that the staffs aren't hot, young men. Maybe, but it's so overdone. Why can't reverse harem be a little different for once? :D Plus the men ARE hot in their own way. |
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Urjuan said: Silent_Follower said: Eh? I on the other had was a bit disappointed at first that the staffs aren't hot, young men. Maybe, but it's so overdone. Why can't reverse harem be a little different for once? :D Plus the men ARE hot in their own way. You do have a point there. |
| I think this is pretty interesting. Why ? Because this is different from other usual romance-slice of life themed anime. With the Italian background which was also unsual but interesting, and middle aged bishounen harem this could be very interesting. Especially the eps2 preview, i really curious with that !! |
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| Really slow and descriptive introduction, with fun and cool characters overall. Direction is good, background art is great but I found the chara-design to be quite horrible, especially Nicoletta. I usually love Josei, but this time around, we are clearly very far from Nodame or Honey & Clover in terms of setting or plot. I kinda liked it even though I don't know if I'll continue due to themes that do not appeal to me at all. |
 In every age, in every place, the deeds of men remain the same. |
| Slow, peaceful, with good music that makes the atmosphere of romantic something... Plus - there'll probably be sth 'bout food! Let's give it a chance - it may be what I was looking for to watch last days :) |
| Being based in Rome, it instantly reminded me of Aria, but with crappier background animation. As for the characters, I'll be lying if I say I wasn't slightly put off but all the mature aged men. But it was still interesting so I'll give it a chance for now. |
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| The atmosphere on this episode is somewhat good as I thought, and it has a nice background art. It was very interesting, so I will continue watching it. |
| I did find the first episode interesting. Hopefully, they can be able to maintain this kind of atmosphere. I like how the characters were introduced. Each of them has their own distinct and unique qualities which you can find very amusing. I want to know how this series will turn out until the end. Perhaps, I can learn a tip or two on how to become a first class gentleman. |
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| Actually having a fetish for men in glasses, this perked my interest at first. Though I wasn't sure how to take the fact that all the men are, just like for Nicoletta, old enough to be my father. From the start of the show, I had the feeling, from the slow pace, that it may be a series I'll drop....but after finishing it. I was surprised to have enjoyed it. And I'm a sucker for European settings. |
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| ^ Liking the setting too, especially since I visited Rome summer before last, it makes it kinda nostalgic :) Bakayaro said: This! Admit having a thing for megane characters though.. actually I understood her feelings towards Claudio too. ^^;I actually really enjoyed it.. I thought the atmosphere really pulled this together, and the music complemented it greatly. The characters aren't drawing me in just quite yet, but the next episode looks quite promising. |
nehnehnejiApr 30, 2009 3:14 AM
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| Boring!! Dropped!! Urahara Out!! |
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| Wow! This was definitely different. I found it pretty interesting. I have a weakness for original slow paced shows with a light but nevertheless meaningful plot full of subtle beauty. Since I have been in Rome, too, it's another reason to watch this, since the art and details of Rome shown are rather accurate. Yay 4 originality! |
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| Finally got around to starting this and I was not disappointed. Just the type of series I was looking for at the moment, nice and slow paced. |
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| I read about this show on ANN the other day and I was like this show was "focus group me". Glasses? Check! Uniforms? Check! Hot old guys? Check! Damn you Naono Bohra giving me an old guy fetish, lol! I also love slice of life stories. So I ended up watching four episodes last night and loved it. Even her Mother who I thought I would hate is an intresting character. I can't wait to watch more. |
| I am really enjoying it, the atmosphere and concept are so fresh. My only minor turn off is the awkward love interest between her and older man. But we'll see how it plays out. |
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| How nice did her mini birthday cake look =^_^= Yummy! |
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| I LOVE THIS SHOW <3 and I was srsly curled up on the chair screaming iyaaaaa for the next ep preview >_< |
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| I quite enjoyed this episode. I liked the atmosphere, and I must admit that I did find some of the older male characters very appealing - hell, I would frequent the place if I could. And I am really intrigued to see how a relationship between Nicoletta and Claudio develops and plays out. |
novalisAug 3, 2010 4:32 PM
| So far so good. I really didn't think the girl would go for any of the guys (well, men) but boy was I wrong. Looks like stuff will get hot in the next episode. |
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