Astarotte's Toy / Lotte no Omocha Discussion Thread

[einhorn303]

Based on the manga by Yui Haga, a fantasy comedy about a succubi princess.

CrunchyRoll simulcast (http://www.crunchyroll.com/astarottes-toy)
ANN page (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=12104)
Official website (http://www.rotte-omocha.com/)

Note
As usual, please try to follow these three easy forum courtesy habits when replying:
1) If you're the first person to post about an episode in any given week, please respond to the root post (this post) and indicate in the subject line which episode you're posting about.
2) If someone has already posted about an episode before you, please respond to that post (or a relevant reply to that post). Keep in the right subthread.
3) Don't use the blue "Post Reply" button because it causes your reply not to correctly inherit the subject line of the post you're replying to. Just click "Quote" to the post you want to reply to.

[DiGiKerot]

Wow, it's been a while since I've seen something that's felt quite so incompetently directed.

I'm having a little trouble figuring out precisely what's the problem. It almost feels like they'd only actually written half an episodes worth of dialogue and had to pad out the running length out purely through the use animation. As a result, the timing of everything just felt completely off throughout, particularly in regards to the humour. Every single gag fell flat for me, and I'm not convinced it's because of what they actually were. On paper, some of that stuff would at least sound, if not original, than at least amusing. The director here just doesn't seem to understand how to time a joke.

Or time anything. Man, some of the slow-motion usage just dragged.

Oh, well, I only really watched the first episode out of curiosity, since I wasn't really planning on watching this anyway (It's Not My Thing). I really didn't expect to be saying that the material seems way better than the treatment it received...

[einhorn303]

That was pleasantly amusing, even if it's far away from the best show of the season. I laughed out loud multiple times throughout the show, so I guess people's mileage may vary on the humor. Lotte is cute (and her character design is (*´Д`)ﾊｧﾊｧ), but whether her dynamic with Naoya works won't be seen until the 2nd episode.

- The truly disturbing thing about this show is that the massive naked man in the sauna has the same VA as the principal in Hidamari Sketch.
- I don't quite understand why Lotte has to personally extract the life-seed, but...I guess I shouldn't think too deeply about it.
- I like how, even if such a thing won't occur in the show with Lotte, Judit mentions that her mother was "sucking men of their life-seed" at her age.
- I think their idea of humans is tainted by something from the Netherlands.
- The cosmology of this series is surprisingly well in line with actual Norse mythology, what with a Manheim, Helheimr, and...I guess Lotte's world would be like Álfheimr or something.
- Naoya is awfully feminine, but I guess that's all for the better in winning over Lotte's heart.

[strangefour]

-That's a neat looking tree.
-There is too much unwanted fanservice in this.

Well that was a lot of nothing. This show is like a very weird Disgaea fan fiction. It managed to be as creepy as the original description sounded, unlike the bit of the manga I glanced at.

[HitokiriShadow]

So we have Kugimiya Rie starring as a 10-year old succubus. Well, that explains all the people flipping the fuck out in the pre-season thread. But as for me, I love succubi, I <3 Kugimiya Rie and I'm not exactly adverse to loli. So this is an awesome premise as far as I'm concerned. Also, I can apparently now recognize a Kugimiya character just by the sound of her breathing, as I figured out it was Kugimiya before she ever actually said a line, and I had no idea who was in this show before I started.

Astarotte is a lot of fun. This show should be a keeper just for her, unlike the last show starring Kugimiya, which ended up mostly being a dud, particularly Kugimiya's character. Judit is also pretty fun, especially once she reached the human world. And I'm expecting good things from Asuha. I liked how she was sucking on Lotte's tail in the eyecatch. Also, I'm not convinced she was wearing any underwear when she was sitting on Judits face...

The male lead.... had like two lines in the entire episode, so the jury's out on him. But focusing almost entirely on the girl with the guy barely appearing at all is a fantastic way to start out a show like this.

Anyway, very nice start. Definitely one of the better shows I've seen this season, though its certainly not going to be a top-tier one.

[superdry]

So we have Kugimiya Rie starring as a 10-year old succubus. Well, that explains all the people flipping the fuck out in the pre-season thread. But as for me, I love succubi, I <3 Kugimiya Rie and I'm not exactly adverse to loli. So this is an awesome premise as far as I'm concerned.

Astarotte is a lot of fun. This show should be a keeper just for her, unlike the last show starring Kugimiya, which ended up mostly being a dud, particularly Kugimiya's character.

I had no idea that Kugimiya was in the show (I never watched any preview trailers). Just from the premise and the cute character designs (I really like Astarotte's hair - has twintails, but not full on twintails), I had to check it out. I was very excited to hear her voice when watching the show.

The episode was cute and very bright and colorful. Definitely a lot better than Dragon Crisis.

[TheGreenMan]

Lotte's outfit is pretty cute.
Lotte's mother was already blowing men at 10?
Lotte hates men? Don't worry, you have harem of girls already.
Ah, so the blue haired loli is the main dude's little sister.
500,000 and blow jobs included? I'm there.

[einhorn303]

Oh, now I realize why I wasn't finding much fanart on Pixiv...the tag "ロッテのおもちゃ" (without exclamation) is much more widely used than "ロッテのおもちゃ！" (with exclamation).

Also, I'm not convinced she was wearing any underwear when she was sitting on Judits face...


I thought the same thing... :sweat: Because, if she was, the animators would throw in a panty shot, right?

[Shiroi Hane]

Either way, Judit seemed to enjoy it...

[njchobitsfan]

The male lead.... had like two lines in the entire episode, so the jury's out on him. But focusing almost entirely on the girl with the guy barely appearing at all is a fantastic way to start out a show like this.

Yeah, I thought so too. I love the designs on the girls and the CGI on the tree and all that happened inside was very well done. I too think this show is one of the better, so far....(hopeing the male lead doesn't wimp out). Oh, and I didn't think she was wearing any undies either :blush:

[TheGreenMan]

I watched this without sound before and watched it again...


Why the hell does Judit have a deeper voice than Naoya (the male lead)?

[Suwako Moriya]

Ah, so the blue haired loli is the main dude's little sister.

Wait, did they actually call her the little sister? In any case, I'm getting the impression the episode made a few changes.

[strangefour]

Ah, so the blue haired loli is the main dude's little sister.

Wait, did they actually call her the little sister? In any case, I'm getting the impression the episode made a few changes.

Yeah for one Naoya looks 14 instead of +20. The manga started out odd, but more innocently cute. The anime version is blatantly loli fanservice and paced really weird. Trying to drag out the first chapter into two episodes somehow.

[Suwako Moriya]

Ah, so the blue haired loli is the main dude's little sister.

Wait, did they actually call her the little sister? In any case, I'm getting the impression the episode made a few changes.

Yeah for one Naoya looks 14 instead of +20. The manga started out odd, but more innocently cute. The anime version is blatantly loli fanservice and paced really weird. Trying to drag out the first chapter into two episodes somehow.

Actually, I think if some people read the first chapter, they'd accuse it of being loli fanservice as well. I guess it depends on the person in question and what they count.

In any case, hopefully the second episode will clear up what should have already been established in the first episode...

[Ashyukun]

Hmmm. I'm generally a fan of Kugimiya tsundere characters- and not wholly averse to them being lolils (because, let's face it- more often than not they are...). But, I have to say I find myself agreeing with the "bad Disgaea fanfic" sentiment... it just really didn't click with me. I'd likely enjoy it if I continue watching it, but there's so much this season (including another staring Kugimiya that I have high hopes for) that it doesn't stand much chance.

And count me in the group who thought 'no-pan' on the imouto crotch-face-plant...

[HitokiriShadow]

onvinced she was wearing any underwear when she was sitting on Judits face...


I thought the same thing... :sweat: Because, if she was, the animators would throw in a panty shot, right?[/quote]

We were seeing way too much of her ass-cheek for her to be wearing panties. If she was wearing panties, we would have seen some and less skin. Unless she's wearing a thong or something similar. But if she was wearing the kind of panties a girl that age *should* be wearing, we should have seen some of it instead of pure ass-cheek.

[HitokiriShadow]

Ah, so the blue haired loli is the main dude's little sister.

Wait, did they actually call her the little sister? In any case, I'm getting the impression the episode made a few changes.

They didn't say anything to indicate, it just seemed like the logical relationship between them. However, I've since discovered (since I like to read the ANN preview guides for some reason [and surprisingly, none of them ripped this show apart; even Zac's review just basically said "You'll know whether or not you'll like this based on a one line plot synopsis" and didn't say anything at all insulting] and they sometimes feel the need to mention things that aren't actually mentioned in the episode. So apparently she's actually supposed to be his daughter. Since he mentioned a job interview, I guess that would be a good indication that he's probably over 20 but that doesn't really say anything about what their relationship is supposed to be. But even so, if he's 23 (the age I saw mentioned) and his daughter is 10 like Lotte.... that mean he fathered her at age 13.

[njchobitsfan]

Ah, so the blue haired loli is the main dude's little sister.

Wait, did they actually call her the little sister? In any case, I'm getting the impression the episode made a few changes.

They didn't say anything to indicate, it just seemed like the logical relationship between them. However, I've since discovered (since I like to read the ANN preview guides for some reason [and surprisingly, none of them ripped this show apart; even Zac's review just basically said "You'll know whether or not you'll like this based on a one line plot synopsis" and didn't say anything at all insulting] and they sometimes feel the need to mention things that aren't actually mentioned in the episode. So apparently she's actually supposed to be his daughter. Since he mentioned a job interview, I guess that would be a good indication that he's probably over 20 but that doesn't really say anything about what their relationship is supposed to be. But even so, if he's 23 (the age I saw mentioned) and his daughter is 10 like Lotte.... that mean he fathered her at age 13.

:eek: I guess he wouldn't need to watch 30-sai no Hoken Taiiku.

[einhorn303]

Actually, I think if some people read the first chapter, they'd accuse it of being loli fanservice as well. I guess it depends on the person in question and what they count.


Many (most?) people wouldn't have to read past the manga's cover before accusing it as loli fanservice.

[something]

Episode 1:

- Huh. How did I miss the fact that Kugimiya would be playing Lotte? But of course she is!
- You know, Lotte, if you hate men there's another option. ::hint hint::
- Who the heck thought this subtitle font was a good idea? Why not just use the normal CR subs? This is way too big and looks really bad in italic.
- Lotte is so cute~

- Lotte hates men + scenes of Lotte and the guy's sister (I assume) in that OP + the eyecatch should = something awesome, but sadly we know it's impossible. ;_;
- Ah yeah, its his sister. And I don't think she wears panties. Also, TAMURA YUKARI! Come on, I want my Yukarin x Kugyuu. Yukarin is really getting her Mei voice on here.
- Wait, job interview? How old is he? o_O Maybe it's not his sister...

Huh that felt really short. Well, that was okay. But unless it completely shocks everyone and goes Lotte x Imouto, which it wont, there's a chance I'll end up dropping it for lack of time. About to go watch ep two though, we'll see how that does.

[something]

Episode 2:

- Cmon, seriously, just look at this OP! It's ALL Lotte x Asuha other than a little blushing at the end. Sigh, if only, if only...
- Oh god Asuha is awesome. She's selling her brother (dad?) off.
- Yeah, definitely no underwear. :sd:
- Lotte's backstory isn't half bad.

- I wasn't expecting the milk actually came from a store, not with Effie around. :sd:
- Okay, nevermind, it does come to that eventually. >_>

Wow, that was really sweet. And proof that people freaking the fuck out over "OMG LOLI" were just getting caught up in the premise, which clearly has very little to do with the actual show so far. What a complete and utter (non-)shocker! People never hastily pre-judge anime! ::rolls eyes::

I really liked this episode and look forward to watching more now. It looks like it could appeal in the same way Kodomo no Jikan does, to an extent. A bit of a problem child with no biological parents meets an older guy who manages to give her emotional support - although Rin and Lotte's approaches are in some ways diametrically opposed.

Next time, Asuha! YAAAY!

[einhorn303]

I was expecting this episode to be more comedic, but instead it's mostly heartwarming moments set to a mild piano soundtrack. Quite enjoyable, though; I'm really starting to care about the characters.

The one part where they completely dropped the ball, though, was not having Naoya hear the sound of Effie's milking.

- It feels like Effie got that milk checklist from Dwarf Fortress or something.
- Naoya is an awesome sewer. It's rather impressive to make something so complicated without any pattern in such a short amount of time. And that makes him even more effeminate.
- I seriously doubt Asuha can out-cute Astarrote.

[EmperorBrandon]

Wow, that was really sweet.

I think the second episode got me more interested in the series. Frankly, I wasn't freaking out over any loli content or the premise or such: I was just bored with the first episode. This episode was a good bit more interesting though, and yeah, kind of sweet. Still not really a favorite yet but I'm decently curious to watch more.

[Sly05]

I'm liking the direction the anime is taking this story as its actually turning out to be quite sweet. The service from the manga has been toned down in exchange for more nuanced character interaction. The Yukari Tamura and Rie Kugimiya combination is also overwhelmingly amazing and I can't wait to see when Lote and Asuha meet.

[superdry]

Wow, that was really sweet.

Yup, probably the best way to describe the episode.

Naoya is a kind hearted soul and pretty diligent and dedicated. I like that he wants to make Lotte happy and comfortable. Just like Judit, I was surprised that he acclimated to the situation very quickly.

So, Naoya met Lotte for the first time, there was a super quick flashback. Yea...why am I not surprised if they met in the past.

[HitokiriShadow]

No panties confirmed. Asuha negotiating Naoya's pay with Judit was incredibly cute. Asuha pretty much disappeared after the first few minutes, but here's hoping for a lot of her in future episodes. I have a feeling I'll get my wish, as I strongly suspect she'll become Lotte's friend and their friendship will be a significant element of the show.

The Naoya/Lotte stuff was really, really cute. He's not exactly the most amazing male lead ever, but he also avoids all of the pitfalls. So far, at least. I'm really happy with how things played out with him here.

[njchobitsfan]

The colors on this show are amazing! Love Effie's cowbell :beatingheart:. As soon as milk was mentioned I knew what was coming :bigsmile:. Lotte and Asuha meeting will overdose the cute factor, (in a good way!). Yeah, no panties, (thought I was seeing things that first episode). I may get a cavity from all the sweetness, but I'm loving it!! Looking forward to the next episode.

[Shiroi Hane]

- You know, Lotte, if you hate men there's another option. ::hint hint::
Even if the life seed from that option is viable as sustenance for a succubus, you only get one "seed" per harem member per calender month and obtaining it would be just generally... icky.

[strangefour]

-Meanwhile on the pedophilia channel... Actually have they said how old Lotte is? We could just assume she's a slowly aging 20 year old Succubus. Yeah that creeps me out less.
-*drools at Effie* Um what was I saying? Oh yeah, milk maids are the best.
-An elf penis is a frightening thing.
-"Voluptuous Milk."
-AHAHAHAHAH! Good timing Asuha. But also unfortunate timing.
-SON OF A! Did we really need to see her panties in that pan? *sigh* Fan service is a double edged sword.
-Naoya is an amazing seamstress.
-So Lotte is a spoiled brat and Naoya is Richard Pryor in this situation.

That was better. Sweeter generally more innocent. But still managed to show off Lotte's panties. I'll push this show to the back burner. I'm watching too many shows this season so far. I'll get back to this maybe for mini marathons. Maybe.

Effie needed more screen time.

[superdry]

-Meanwhile on the pedophilia channel... Actually have they said how old Lotte is? We could just assume she's a slowly aging 20 year old Succubus. Yeah that creeps me out less.

I think the show mentions Lotte is 10 or turning 10. But, she's not even human, so her age matters not.

[Fencedude]

Well...that was pretty much precisely what I expected.

Yay for YukarinXKugimiya! Always a winning pairing.

Lotte's various retainers are pretty entertaining as well, the preview and Effie's general design makes me slightly curious as to just where Lotte's milk is coming from. *cough*

Lets see where they go from here.

[Fencedude]

...so it is Effie's milk. Not surprising, really.

Anyway, this was actually really adorable and sweet.

[einhorn303]

-Meanwhile on the pedophilia channel... Actually have they said how old Lotte is? We could just assume she's a slowly aging 20 year old Succubus. Yeah that creeps me out less.

I think the show mentions Lotte is 10 or turning 10. But, she's not even human, so her age matters not.

Yeah, at least it's better than all the fapping over a one-year old that Nichijou will inspire!

[Suwako Moriya]

Nice to see a variety of characters in the opening.

Judit is awesome.

Asuha is already showing how special she is.

Not much to say, other than it was a decent start.

[zalder]

-Meanwhile on the pedophilia channel... Actually have they said how old Lotte is? We could just assume she's a slowly aging 20 year old Succubus. Yeah that creeps me out less.

I think the show mentions Lotte is 10 or turning 10. But, she's not even human, so her age matters not.

Yeah, at least it's better than all the fapping over a one-year old that Nichijou will inspire!

sweet and much like komodo no jikan looks like it has a chance to become a sweet and interesting character study that rises above loli fan service but I don't know...still the idea of a ten year old VERY human looking thing extracting "life seed" from a human male (shouldn't we really just go ahead and use the real name for it here I mean come on) is kind of icky. As well with this being simulcast they have no idea how far they may end up going...I mean even on CR if they do end up showing life seed extraction...um that might be a problem..

[HitokiriShadow]

sweet and much like komodo no jikan looks like it has a chance to become a sweet and interesting character study that rises above loli fan service but I don't know...still the idea of a ten year old VERY human looking thing extracting "life seed" from a human male (shouldn't we really just go ahead and use the real name for it here I mean come on) is kind of icky. As well with this being simulcast they have no idea how far they may end up going...I mean even on CR if they do end up showing life seed extraction...um that might be a problem..

They are not going to show her fellating anyone. This isn't porn.

Plus, I believe this episode revealed that she can get what she needs just by kissing, at least up until a certain age. Which would mean that "Life Seed" isn't actually semen, but rather something that's just contained in semen. I would assume that semen is the only way to get it in high, heavily concentrated amounts, but that tiny amounts can be obtained other ways, such as kissing, and that's sufficient for young succubi. Though I could just have misread or misinterpreted a line.

[Fencedude]

They are not going to show her fellating anyone. This isn't porn.

Plus, I believe this episode revealed that she can get what she needs just by kissing, at least up until a certain age. Which would mean that "Life Seed" isn't actually semen, but rather something that's just contained in semen. I would assume that semen is the only way to get it in high, heavily concentrated amounts, but that tiny amounts can be obtained other ways, such as kissing, and that's sufficient for young succubi. Though I could just have misread or misinterpreted a line.

Judging by the OP, she's more likely to try and get it from Asuha.

[HitokiriShadow]

Judging by the OP, she's more likely to try and get it from Asuha.

That would be so awesome. I hope you're right.

[Fencedude]

Judging by the OP, she's more likely to try and get it from Asuha.

That would be so awesome. I hope you're right.

Also, we know that Asuha doesn't wear panties, so that makes things easier to come by.

[something]

I mean even on CR if they do end up showing life seed extraction...um that might be a problem..
I take it you don't know a lot about television regulations. When have you *ever* seen that happen in a TV anime? You're worrying about nothing. This is just another cutesy fanservicey comedy, not pornography, and it's not going to go farther than other shows - nor nearly as far as some.

The premise is just shock value material, something to get attention. Not indicative of the actual material of the show. See B Gata H Kei for another example that got people up in arms until it turned out to be nothing whatsoever like the premise.

[zalder]

and then you have things like kiss x sis...

I do hope and expect you are right. I actually watched all of the first season of komodo no jikan and though it was a little to much at times it was definitely worth watching and had some very interesting characters and character development. I expect this will be the same. Not sure on the kissing, I got the idea that it started there but that didn't actually give life seed.

Hopefully will continue to be a cute lovable show.

[Fencedude]

and then you have things like kiss x sis...
Hopefully will continue to be a cute lovable show.

What about KissXSis? Other than an overabundance of peeing (something which is, annoyingly, perfectly fine to show by all appearances) it doesn't show anything explicit.

[Shiroi Hane]

I mean even on CR if they do end up showing life seed extraction...um that might be a problem..
I take it you don't know a lot about television regulations. When have you *ever* seen that happen in a TV anime?
Hellsing episode 2?

[Fencedude]

I mean even on CR if they do end up showing life seed extraction...um that might be a problem..
I take it you don't know a lot about television regulations. When have you *ever* seen that happen in a TV anime?
Hellsing episode 2?

Implied, sure.

[EmperorBrandon]

Last episode was sweet, but this episode is ultra extreme sweetness. I'm really liking Asuha's introduction. I expected her to be cute, but I'm liking her much beyond that. I like how she sticks up for her dad at the start, but is also not only willing to get to be friends with Lotte but helps her make friends at school as well. The way it played out was particularly awesome.

Also, that alpaca was pretty freaky...

[SnowfairyX]

I didn't really like the first episode that much but this episode seemed like a vast improvement. I don't know about anyone else, but I don't think I've seen another anime episode in a while that me feel like I was about to die from moe/cute-ness overload. My impression of this show so far is that it's basically Hayate the Combat Butler with demons. The two main leads are almost carbon copies of Nagi and Hayate. For me, that is a good thing though.

Episode 2:Wow, that was really sweet. And proof that people freaking the fuck out over "OMG LOLI" were just getting caught up in the premise, which clearly has very little to do with the actual show so far. What a complete and utter (non-)shocker! People never hastily pre-judge anime! ::rolls eyes::
Whichever way it actually turned out, I would still watch it because Kugimiya Rie and also blonde, loli DFC. Also, I'm actually a little surprised that ANN didn't completely trash it in their preview guide. One of the reviewers who is definitely no fan of loli even said he would continue to watch it.

[TheGreenMan]

Title here.
You DO NOT FUCK WITH Asuha. At all.
I'm sure that Asuha isn't really Naoya's daughter. I bet she's his older sister/brother's but she/he died/not around so he has to take care of her.
Lotte needs friends.
Now I know the bad guys of this show...alpacas.
Asuha kisses her wife. When will they start sleeping together?

[Shiroi Hane]

I think Crunchyroll have improved the font this episode.

[Fencedude]

Whats with Japan and Alpacas anyway?

Whatever. Asuha is exactly what Astarotte needs in her life. She's a whirlwind of energy, and no one who encounters her has a clue what hit them until its far too late.

She just needs to introduce Lotte to the benefits of Nopan. *nods*

[HitokiriShadow]

Asuha meets Astarotte! And they finally reveal that she's Noaya's daughter, not his sister.

Then we get lots and lots of Asuha befriending Astarotte and just generally being a bundle of energy and awesomeness. And most importantly, she kisses Astarotte by the end of the episode. Oh, and she really, really likes going nopan.

Alsol, LOL "Title here" Keep up the good QC work, Crunchyroll.

[strangefour]

-Shameless math!
-I do not like Lotte's nightgown. But that is one adorable hdtv she has.
-Um, no Asuha. I don't think it's healthier that way.
-Lucca is so tiny and cute.
-Eyecatch makes this show look even more like Disgaea fanfiction. Lotte is the daughter of Flonne & Etna. *nods*
-Mister alpaca has arrived.Must have been some kind of time travel accident.

Now that's more like it. Simple and cute.

[strangefour]

She just needs to introduce Lotte to the benefits of Nopan. *nods*

HELL NO! You have seen Lotte's black night dress, yes? :(

[Fencedude]

She just needs to introduce Lotte to the benefits of Nopan. *nods*

HELL YES! You have seen Lotte's black night dress, yes? :)

There, fixed.

[EmperorBrandon]

-Eyecatch makes this show look even more like Disgaea fanfiction. Lotte is the daughter of Flonne & Etna. *nods*

Well, it is the original character designer (Harada Takehito) of Disgaea drawing that eyecatch... I thought that was pretty cool.

[HitokiriShadow]

She just needs to introduce Lotte to the benefits of Nopan. *nods*

HELL NO! You have seen Lotte's black night dress, yes? :(

Well, presumably she would be going no-pan in her normal and/or school outfit, not the one that would leave her completely exposed. Even Asuha wouldn't be going no-pan if the panties were the only thing covering her down there. ... Probably. Not that I would complain if either of them did, except for the censorship it would require me to put up with.

[superdry]

Wait, so Asuha really is Naoya's daughter? Okay. Anywho...she has way too much energy for Lotte. At least they can be good playmates.

She just needs to introduce Lotte to the benefits of Nopan. *nods*

HELL NO! You have seen Lotte's black night dress, yes? :(

Her black night dress is really cute with the heart that exposes her belly button.

[zalder]

She just needs to introduce Lotte to the benefits of Nopan. *nods*

HELL NO! You have seen Lotte's black night dress, yes? :(

Well, presumably she would be going no-pan in her normal and/or school outfit, not the one that would leave her completely exposed. Even Asuha wouldn't be going no-pan if the panties were the only thing covering her down there. ... Probably. Not that I would complain if either of them did, except for the censorship it would require me to put up with.

And that is what would put it over the line for me of being fan service I can deal with for a sweet show about characters and being something I wouldn't watch. Hopefully they won't do that.

I am looking forward to finding out who Asuha's mother is, according to the people on crunchyroll it will through us for a loop.

[EmperorBrandon]

according to the people on crunchyroll

Please do not bring up spoilers or even "hints" from people that know what happens in the manga. This discussion thread is for the anime.

[njchobitsfan]

My, my, my a nice little turn of events! I'm glad this show is going in ways I wouldn't expect, (I was debating with myself about the importance of the hairpiece). It continues to be ultra cute and a pleasant series so far.

[zalder]

according to the people on crunchyroll

Please do not bring up spoilers or even "hints" from people that know what happens in the manga. This discussion thread is for the anime.

all I said is it would be surprising..which I think you could have figured out given the age...but ok will refrain from doing that again.

[EmperorBrandon]

This is the start of the episode 4 subthread (the one reply above was under episode 3 instead).

Anyway, I think this show is really starting to grip me with its sweetness. It's quite interesting how quickly the show changed for me after the vapid first episode.

I think I like Astarotte's mom so far. I expected she would have a sexy personality to go with her sexy looks, but it actually seems the personality is more on the adorable side like her daughter. The scenes with them missing seeing each other had me feeling sad.


all I said is it would be surprising..which I think you could have figured out given the age...but ok will refrain from doing that again.

Getting told of that kind of ruined the surprise for me this episode. As far as "throwing us for a loop", how else can we take that other than to think some main characters may be unexpectedly related? That's how I took it, and what (seemingly) ended up being the case. It's why I would rather not be fed any information, no matter how vague, by someone who knows stuff ahead of the anime. It's just a minor pet peeve (I don't care too much), but please keep it in mind.

Still quite interested in the seeming twist at the end regardless, though. I'm curious what details we will find out about it.

[zalder]

well I had a very different reaction to this episode....was extremely cute and sad up until the very end. I was REALLY hoping this was not the way they were going to go especially since we had been told all ready that sucubbi only gave birth to sucubbi....it may be a little bit to gross for me now....I mean the graduate was one thing this is entirely something else.

I will give it a couple more episodes but if it gets much more gross and ridiculous than this I will be dropping it.

Only five gratuitous panty shots this episode though so that is a good thing.

[Fencedude]

according to the people on crunchyroll

Please do not bring up spoilers or even "hints" from people that know what happens in the manga. This discussion thread is for the anime.

all I said is it would be surprising..which I think you could have figured out given the age...but ok will refrain from doing that again.

You have been asked to not spoil things in the past, yet you continue to do so. Why should we expect that to change?

[Fencedude]

Ahahahaha...so Lotte and Asuha are half sisters. Thats...unexpected.

Lotte's mom is also hot, and adorable. I really like that outfit she had on at the end, very sexy.

[njchobitsfan]

Ahahahaha...so Lotte and Asuha are half sisters. Thats...unexpected.

Lotte's mom is also hot, and adorable. I really like that outfit she had on at the end, very sexy.

I second the liking of the outfit :nosebleed: plus I like the little wings :beatingheart:. Now I'm dying to know how she hooked up with Naoya.

[superdry]

Poor Lotte's mom...so, busy that she can't even get a small chance to see her daughter. Well, technically, she did see her daughter...her other daughter.

Lotte and Asuha being related - that was a little unexpected. With Judet seeing the hair piece Asuha had, I thought it might have been another women in the Ygvarland. Whatever..go Naoya! Wait...so does that mean he's technically part of her harem and now is going to be part of Lotte's harem? Bizarre harem triangle!

So, it looks like the written language of Ygvarland on the invitation card looks to be Icelandic or possibly Faroese since two of the characters are only used in those languages assuming modern era. Google translate give a decent translation of the phrase assuming Icelandic, but I wonder if any one here is fluent enough in either language to see if it is actually grammatically correct.

[Fencedude]

Lotte and Asuha being related - that was a little unexpected. With Judet seeing the hair piece Asuha had, I thought it might have been another women in the Ygvarland.

After they showed Asuha's hairpin, I realized that Lotte's room has a heavy clover theme to it.

[Suwako Moriya]

Ahahahaha...so Lotte and Asuha are half sisters. Thats...unexpected.

I've been waiting for people to discover this bit of information. I'll admit that when I discovered it myself, it made the story suddenly feel more interesting. Read into that what you want.

[pathos]

since we had been told all ready that sucubbi only gave birth to sucubbi...

Hrm, I thought they said they have a chance of giving birth to a succubi, no matter what race they mate with. Perhaps I'm misremembering it though. Wouldn't be the first time :sweat:

[TheGreenMan]

Holy plot twist batman. So, Asuha and Lotte are half sisters. Awesome.
So, I guess means Naoya had sex with Lotte's mother when he was 13? Yeessh. I really thought Asuha was his older sister's daughter and he was just taking care of her because the older sister was dead/not there.

[HitokiriShadow]

So apparently Asuha and Lotte are half-sisters. I wasn't expecting the identity of Asuha's mother to be revealed so soon. Well, up until she commented on that familiar smell; I had a pretty good idea of where things were going from there. The explanation for this should be interesting.

Anyway, I loved how the stuff with Lotte and her mother played out, as well as the nice little surprise at the end. On that note, Asuha, neither Lotte nor you should have to worry your boobs being too small when you grow up. You both clearly come from a blessed genepool in that area. (Yes, yes, I know, genetic roulette means one or both of them may not inherit that "blessing" from their mother.)

Also, I love how the show makes sure to show off Lotte in her pajamas at least once an episode.

Oh, something important to consider: Which one is Onee-chan? I'm guessing Asuha. If only because I think it would be much cuter that way.

[zalder]

according to the people on crunchyroll

Please do not bring up spoilers or even "hints" from people that know what happens in the manga. This discussion thread is for the anime.

all I said is it would be surprising..which I think you could have figured out given the age...but ok will refrain from doing that again.

You have been asked to not spoil things in the past, yet you continue to do so. Why should we expect that to change?

Well just be a butt then. *Shrug* I don't remember spoiling anything in the past, as you say in another post, you didn't expect it. I still say I didn't spoil anything but what ever.

[Shiroi Hane]

I accidentally read before that Asuha was from Ygvar but closed the window before I read anything else so who her mothers was was still a surprise.

[Shiroi Hane]

So, it looks like the written language of Ygvarland on the invitation card looks to be Icelandic or possibly Faroese since two of the characters are only used in those languages assuming modern era. Google translate give a decent translation of the phrase assuming Icelandic, but I wonder if any one here is fluent enough in either language to see if it is actually grammatically correct.
The (full) names are full of the same characters - I've just been thinking of it as generic "nordic" - the whole show is rooted in norse mythology after all.

Friðmar is specifically Icelandic, as is Úrsúla, Ingólfur, Unnbjörg etc.
http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Fri%C3%B0mar
http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/%C3%9Ars%C3%BAla
http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Ing%C3%B3lfur
http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Unnbj%C3%B6rg

Judit is more generic
http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Judit

[Sly05]

I think I like Astarotte's mom so far. I expected she would have a sexy personality to go with her sexy looks, but it actually seems the personality is more on the adorable side like her daughter. The scenes with them missing seeing each other had me feeling sad.
Yeah, this episode made it clear that the Queen cares a lot about her daughter and its her duties that have prevented her from spending more time with Lotte rather than the Queen outright neglecting her. It makes the Queen a much more sympathetic character.

I'm not sure how the time frame of Asuha and Astarotte's birth adds up if they are half sisters. A really short time period between pregnancies, I guess. I'm also hoping that Asuha is the older sister though as she's illegitimate, Lotte doesn't have to worry about her claim to the throne. It will none-the-less make future interactions between Naoya, Lotte, and the Queen much more awkward.

[Fencedude]

I'm not sure how the time frame of Asuha and Astarotte's birth adds up if they are half sisters. A really short time period between pregnancies, I guess. I'm also hoping that Asuha is the older sister though as she's illegitimate, Lotte doesn't have to worry about her claim to the throne. It will none-the-less make future interactions between Naoya, Lotte, and the Queen much more awkward.

Who says that Succubi have 9 month gestation periods?

[Sly05]

Who says that Succubi have 9 month gestation periods?
That possibility crossed my mind. I also don't recall if it said that time progressed at the same rate in the human world as it does in the magic world.

[TheGreenMan]

I will never understand how characters in anime can smell each other, and know people by smell. Do they have superhuman senses? The hell?

[superdry]

So, it looks like the written language of Ygvarland on the invitation card looks to be Icelandic or possibly Faroese since two of the characters are only used in those languages assuming modern era. Google translate give a decent translation of the phrase assuming Icelandic, but I wonder if any one here is fluent enough in either language to see if it is actually grammatically correct.
The (full) names are full of the same characters - I've just been thinking of it as generic "nordic" - the whole show is rooted in norse mythology after all.

Friðmar is specifically Icelandic, as is Úrsúla, Ingólfur, Unnbjörg etc.
http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Fri%C3%B0mar
http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/%C3%9Ars%C3%BAla
http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Ing%C3%B3lfur
http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Unnbj%C3%B6rg

Judit is more generic
http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Judit

The other thing I thought, since the show is rooted in Norse myth as you mentioned, is that they are using old Norse which would be more generic and using the latin alphabet instead of runes. But, Icelandic is still pretty close to old Norse out of the modern Scandinavian languages which is why I put "assuming modern era" in my post.

[pathos]

I will never understand how characters in anime can smell each other, and know people by smell. Do they have superhuman senses? The hell?

Well, the character in question, in this show at least, isn't human, so....maybe? :laugh:

[strangefour]

-Poor little Lotte goes home knowing her mother is to busy for her.
-Creamy eyecatch!
-Asuha is concerned about Lotte's calorie intake. Planning for the future.
-Lotte is an adult now. Yeah. Right.
-Her mom did come. Far far too late.
-Confusion abounds!

Not enough Lucca being adorable. Nice to see Lotte's mom though.

[njchobitsfan]

What an appropriate episode for Mother's Day! The sweetness factor of this show is the best this season. I'm loving the Queen calling Naoya 'Honey'. I'm hopeing to see them getting closer. The Dad in me wanted to hug Lotte when she had the stuffed animal in her arms pineing for her Mom, very touching :cry:. It was nice to see the Queen make an appearance at the school raising Lotte's spirits up. WOW! That headmaster had on an extremely hot outfit...owww lala :nosebleed:! Although this series may not break any new ground, or turn heads with eye-popping animation, it continues to be a super pleasant show that makes me smile and gives me a very warm feeling every time out. I look forward to every Sunday for this series and Hanasaku Iroha.

[strangefour]

-Queen Mercelída is a child molester and deadbeat parent. Happy mothers day! :sd:
-Wait so. Asuha is a year old or younger than Lotte or her fraternal twin? *scratch head* Or succubus pregnancy is super fast.
-Judit is always prepared for cosplay.
-Happy mother's day Queeny. Though you barely deserve it.
-Meanwhile, Lotte is forgotten about.
-Mercy me. Queen looks good in a suit. Headmaster's naked apron dress ain't bad either.

So who's going to break the news to Lotte she has a sister? I'm kind of hoping Asuha does. Ended up being a good mother's day episode though. Mercy tries. She's just far too busy and flubs her emotions.

[EmperorBrandon]

What an appropriate episode for Mother's Day!

Oh, and I hadn't even thought about the fact that this aired on Mother's Day when I watched it. What awesome timing for such a sweet mother-related episode. :)

[zalder]

THIS, is how you do an episode of a show like this. INCREDIBLY sweet, made me smile and pine at the same time, and only one unnecessary panty shot. Now we can move into the MUCH less creepy father figure mode and away from where we are before.

I laughed out loud at the line "its not like you die after doing it one time" does Ashua know more than she lets on? She was obviously told her mother was the queen and told not to tell lotte, but does she know about the withdraw of life force (and can if you draw to much you kill the other person?)...and then of course comes the question of does she have to do it to, to survive?

Such questions of course miss the point of what is becoming a very sweet very nice little show. Well done!

[Fencedude]

<stuff>

Zalder. Topic titles.

And nj's first post is in response to episode 4, not the route. Everyone make sure to respond to strangefour's post instead.

[Sly05]

This show is really doing a fantastic job taking the basic story from the manga and turning it into something much more compelling. Age issues aside, I enjoyed how Naoya was able to talk things out with the Queen and they didn't hide the truth from Asuha. They still really need to let Lotte in on it as others have mentioned, but I guess the Queen did have a sympathetic enough reason for keeping Asuha hidden. I'm also really liking how Naoya is being slotted into a fatherly role for Lotte. This series is turning out to be a surprisingly sweet one.

[Fencedude]

Now that was just adorable. Though I'm a little miffed that Lotte wasn't told about the situation. That seems like it may cause problems later.

And wow at the Headmaster's outfit. That was...certainly something.

Edit: reposted for proper threading.

[superdry]

That was really nice. Even though the Queen is a deadbeat parent in a way, Naoya wasn't angry at her...I sort of liked that. It was sweet. Then again Naoya is an awesome, kind, hardworking dad.

The Queen - she really cares for her children even though it looks like she doesn't. I'm glad the episode clears things up - I like the fact the show is full of wonderful people...unless things drastically change in the next few episodes.

When the guard was looking at the notice from the Queens, I decided to run the words through google translate assuming Icelandic again, and, things, for the most part, actually made sense - when machine translated...who knows if it is grammatically correct.


-Wait so. Asuha is a year old or younger than Lotte or her fraternal twin? *scratch head* Or succubus pregnancy is super fast.


Succubus pregnancy probably is really fast - then again, it's a demon, so who really knows the gestation period of such a creature. I presume Asuha is probably older than Lotte.

[HitokiriShadow]

I love Merce. And I'm highly amused that she's voiced by Minaguchi Yuko, who also voiced Nagi's mother in Hayate the Combat Butler. Merce and Lotte making up at the end was really sweet.

Asuha is amazing as always, and I was particularly amused at Asuha watching as her dad gets groped.... while he's in maid-drag.

Also, that was a fantastic Asuha/Lotte/Merci eyecatch.

I'm pretty sure this is going to be my second import series of the season (Hanasaku being the other one).

[HitokiriShadow]

Now that was just adorable. Though I'm a little miffed that Lotte wasn't told about the situation. That seems like it may cause problems later.


Yeah, that's just asking for trouble, as you just *know* she's going to find out at exactly wrong time. And... for what? What's the point of not telling her?

[strangefour]

Now that was just adorable. Though I'm a little miffed that Lotte wasn't told about the situation. That seems like it may cause problems later.


Yeah, that's just asking for trouble, as you just *know* she's going to find out at exactly wrong time. And... for what? What's the point of not telling her?

Well if someone for once told the truth instead of evading the situation, then all anime plots would collapse in on themselves like a black hole. But yeah, someone should tell her next episode. So we can get back to the sweet storyline and not rely on cliches to write scripts.

[DiGiKerot]

This show is really doing a fantastic job taking the basic story from the manga and turning it into something much more compelling.

More or less. I think there were a few questionable choices made in regards to the first episode, but I can't think of much what's happened since then in terms of adaptation which hasn't been working out for the better.

As for the show, I think it's generally doing a far better job of representing itself when it's not trying to be a comedy. I'm alright with what it's been the last couple of weeks, but I'm kind of dreading the prospect of them possibly deciding to pad for time at some point later on...

[Fencedude]

Lotte and Naoya have a fight, and Lotte ends up in human world, so they have to find a way to get her back. She's not interested in returning.

We meet a new character, Ini-chan, the loli sage. Who grants Naoya and Asuha an audience after Asuha gives her her panties. Later Asuha kisses her, because thats what Asuha does. Not wear panties and kiss girls. NEVER CHANGE ASUHA

[TheGreenMan]

Later Asuha kisses her, because thats what Asuha does. Not wear panties and kiss girls. NEVER CHANGE ASUHA

Asuha is definitely an awesome character. This season is just full of great characters.

So, since Lotte can't open the gate...it's down to her mother...or Asuha (since she carries succubus blood). I think.

I really think Lotte should go with Asuha. Why the hell aren't they sleeping together yet? Errgh.

[strangefour]

-Judit loves bondage. Somehow that oddly makes her cuter. :sd:
-Striped. Panty. Man. *cough*
-House elves?
-Did the Doctor fix this phone so it can make long distance calls across different dimensions?
-Wait Lotte no do n-- BAD TOILET! Bad anime. :(
-DAMN IT! The one day she wears them and then this happens.
-Aww tiny sage.
-I DO NOT WANT TO KNOW WHAT THAT WAS.
-Ini has the cutest/creepiest scientific instruments.

This would be one of the cutest shows ever if it would cut back on the fanservicing lolis. *shiver* It's still cute. But too many way underage panty shots and such. Hope Ini hangs around.

[HitokiriShadow]

Haha, Asuha finally actually wears panties... and then takes them off again to solve a puzzle and open a door.

And we meet Ini, an adorable little Sage, and a new member for Asuha's harem.

[EmperorBrandon]

-Did the Doctor fix this phone so it can make long distance calls across different dimensions?

Wasn't it like that from the start? Seem to remember them making a point of Naoya's cell phone still working when he first came over and I think he was able to contact Asuha.

[Sly05]

So was panties actually the answer to the riddle or did Asuha just bewilder Ini into granting access? :sweat:

As Asuha is half Succubus herself, I wonder if she'll be able to open the gateway to the human world now that she's been in the magic world for a while? If the laws of fiction apply, she should have all the benefits of being being a succubus and a human with none of the drawbacks.

[SnowfairyX]

This would be one of the cutest shows ever if it would cut back on the fanservicing lolis. *shiver* It's still cute. But too many way underage panty shots and such. Hope Ini hangs around.
The only fan-service that bothers me in the slightest in this show is the tendency of Asuha to not wear panties. Even though it's more of a mental image more than a visual one, I feel dirtier thinking about that rather than the minor panty shots, which I approve of and actually think is cute. At least the show doesn't have a tendency to have the camera zoom up to character's crotches, which is also something I don't really like, regardless of the age of the character. Also, the cuteness that you mentioned is one of the main reasons this show so far is my favorite of the season.

As for comments about this episode. Loli Sage is win. That's all I really want to say.

[something]

Episode 3:

- ASUHAAAAAAAA!
- Heh. Judit realizes she may have made a mistake.
- 23 - 10 = !? Very interested to hear the story behind this. Asuha got quite heated when Lotte lashed out at her dad.

- Lotte is just adorable. Kugimiya's little "umu" never ceases to be wonderful.
- Asuha is anti-panties! She will not succumb to the tyranny of underwear.

- Since I'm way behind someone has probably mentioned it already, but maaaaan, Tamura+Asuha totally makes me think of a younger, even cheekier Sunohara Mei.
- I love Asuha!! Even more when she's blowing in Lotte's ear, haha.
- Aww... Asuha makes friends instantly while poor Lotte can't make any.
- HAH. Mist and Yuna are awesome. Love Mist's delusions about harems.
- Oh, huh, nobody realizes Asuha is human. I guess her hair does kinda cover her ears.

- Gah... this is so sweet. And adorable. Lotte is a great character - she already strikes a brilliant balance with the tsuntsun, since she knows when she's gone overboard and is capable of understanding others' circumstances. Great conversation with Asuha here.
- Crap, Lotte makes me moe and ;_; so hard.

- ...Fucking alpaca. Those things are the most hideous, creepiest animals in the universe. They're all evil. All of them.
- KISS! Asuha gives special service kisses! This is the cutest show of the season. <3

Wow. Episode one was okay, two was really good, and three was just fucking fantastic.

Seriously, if it keeps at this level or better it could jump all the way to 4th for this season. Damn. That said, I'm wary about the ending. I mean, with this setup I'm at least 85% sure I know what the big conflict will be: A really evil, creepy guy (maybe the king of another nation) will try to displace Naoya and force Lotte to be all his so he can use her position to take over the country or some shit like that. That's... generally annoying. I hope they don't go there.

[something]

Episode 4:

- Oh, haha, I kinda forgot Lotte's mom was still alive. I guess I just assumed she was dead. So then maybe the big drama at the end of the series will preusmably involve the jerk who caused Lotte's hatred of men in the first place, unles he's already dead or something.
- Asuha wants to meet Lotte's mother so she can ask for Lotte's hand in marriage!

- Damn, wanted Asuha to go with her.
- Shut the fuck up, Olaf.
- So much "umu"!
- Hints that Asuha's mother is from this world.
- Ah, so that woman from the OP is Lotte's mom. I was wondering what she'd be like. It's nice that she's adamant abotu meeting with Lotte. It's her advisors who are being jerks though.
- She leaves without seeing her. ;_;
- Aww... mom has the original stuffed animal.

- Haha oh wow, now Asuha looks even more like Mei with the yellow ribbons and thicker twintails.
- HEH. Gotou Yuuko as a bratty rival for Lotte.
- But of course the Queen doesn't make it in time. =/

- Nooo, crying Lotte makes me so sad. ;_;
- Oooh, mom wants to go see her anyway. And she's getting her succubus on.
- Hm will she see Naoya?
- Well more importantly than seeing Naoya...

So Asuha and Lotte are sisters. Awesome.

[something]

Oh, something important to consider: Which one is Onee-chan? I'm guessing Asuha. If only because I think it would be much cuter that way.
They seemed to skirt around that previously when Lotte asked Asuha's age, but didn't we hear that Lotte is 9? Or maybe that was just something about her mother.

[something]

Episode 5:

- Oh wow! I thought they'd brush the issue under the rug by having Naoya not be the biological father, but hey, he really is! That's... actually pretty awesome. Not in a "hur hur he had sex at 13" way but because it really raises the emotional poignancy of their relationships. And before anyone goes "omg he was only 13!", well, hell, did you see what she looked like? Any straight 13 year old male would hit that, especially if he were being all succubi-seduced.
- But man, this is awesome. Very nice scene here as Naoya confronts the Lotte's (and Asuha's!) mom... I feel for the guy.
- Wow, not the reaction I expected from mama. She and Lotte are definitely related...

- ...Oh. Riiight. It hadn't really sunk in how awkward this is. Lotte has, as a member of her harem, her half-sister's father. That's, uh, kind of weird. :sd:
- Family tree! I love Asuha's thumbs up. And Lotte's father is... oh right they said he died. Probably for the best, we don't need that complication. And it also means Naoya and Mercelida could hook up again.
- You know, Asuha is taking this remarkably in stride... but that's her personality.
- Oooooh, good, good. Naoya is telling Asuha about the situation. I was worried they'd try to hide it from her.

- Hahaha, what. So this is how they're going to see Mercelida? :sd: Asuha is a lovely maid. <3
- XD Asuha blushing as her father is violated.
- Awwwwwwww ;_;! Naoya and Asuha thanking Mercelida. God damn this is adorable.

- That was your request? Naoya you are a genius. Mercelida-senseiiiiii!!!!
- Wait why is she writing in Japanese? :sd:
- Oh my god this is so so so so so sweet.
- Fucking love Mercelida. And so happy to see her reconciling with Lotte. <3

I absolutely adore this show. Rather surprised, though - we've resolved almost everything in five episodes.

Mercelida and Naoya are reconciled.
Lotte and Mercelida are reconciled.
Asuha knows about her mother.
Lotte's dad is dead so he can't interfere.
It seems like they can travel freely between worlds.
Nobody left in the OP looks particularly evil, though the baddie isn't necessarily in it.

The main thing, then, is how Lotte will react when she finds out that her mother is also Asuha's mother. Not well, I would assume. Especially if Mercelida and Naoya get close again, and Lotte feels like she's been displaced by Asuha. That or some basic conflict surrounding anti-human factions reacting to Naoya.

But whatever comes, what's gone so far has been easily among the best episodes of the season.

[something]

Episode 6:

- "Why don't you put a collar on him?" Hahaha, Judit is awesome.
- Shimapan-man!

- ...Lotte is in the human world, served by tiny gnomes?
- Oh, heh, they're some little helper spirits left behind in Naoya's house.
- Adorable jumping Asuha! Sugoi, sugoi!

- Oh, Asuha is wearing panties today.
- Lotts gets attacked by the toilet. :sd:
- Yes! Shed your panties and you can fly!
- It worked! And now we meet that girl from the OP. It's Saitou Chiwa!
- Ini-chan! So, uh, did Naoya already forget that Asuha is part succubus? She was able to open the gate before and should be able to now. They don't need to wait for Lotte.
- Another Asuha kiss!

- Hmm. Photo album. Nothing good ever comes of those. She's going to find out about Asuha isn't she?
- Or not.

Uh oh, they can't open the gate! Oh no! ... ...Hey, Asuha. she's right there. Just ask her.

[zalder]

Episode 5:

- Oh wow! I thought they'd brush the issue under the rug by having Naoya not be the biological father, but hey, he really is! That's... actually pretty awesome. Not in a "hur hur he had sex at 13" way but because it really raises the emotional poignancy of their relationships. And before anyone goes "omg he was only 13!", well, hell, did you see what she looked like? Any straight 13 year old male would hit that, especially if he were being all succubi-seduced.
- But man, this is awesome. Very nice scene here as Naoya confronts the Lotte's (and Asuha's!) mom... I feel for the guy.
- Wow, not the reaction I expected from mama. She and Lotte are definitely related...

- ...Oh. Riiight. It hadn't really sunk in how awkward this is. Lotte has, as a member of her harem, her half-sister's father. That's, uh, kind of weird. :sd:
- Family tree! I love Asuha's thumbs up. And Lotte's father is... oh right they said he died. Probably for the best, we don't need that complication. And it also means Naoya and Mercelida could hook up again.
- You know, Asuha is taking this remarkably in stride... but that's her personality.
- Oooooh, good, good. Naoya is telling Asuha about the situation. I was worried they'd try to hide it from her.

- Hahaha, what. So this is how they're going to see Mercelida? :sd: Asuha is a lovely maid. <3
- XD Asuha blushing as her father is violated.
- Awwwwwwww ;_;! Naoya and Asuha thanking Mercelida. God damn this is adorable.

- That was your request? Naoya you are a genius. Mercelida-senseiiiiii!!!!
- Wait why is she writing in Japanese? :sd:
- Oh my god this is so so so so so sweet.
- Fucking love Mercelida. And so happy to see her reconciling with Lotte. <3

I absolutely adore this show. Rather surprised, though - we've resolved almost everything in five episodes.

Mercelida and Naoya are reconciled.
Lotte and Mercelida are reconciled.
Asuha knows about her mother.
Lotte's dad is dead so he can't interfere.
It seems like they can travel freely between worlds.
Nobody left in the OP looks particularly evil, though the baddie isn't necessarily in it.

The main thing, then, is how Lotte will react when she finds out that her mother is also Asuha's mother. Not well, I would assume. Especially if Mercelida and Naoya get close again, and Lotte feels like she's been displaced by Asuha. That or some basic conflict surrounding anti-human factions reacting to Naoya.

But whatever comes, what's gone so far has been easily among the best episodes of the season.

I still enjoy steins gate more but this is much cuter than it has any right to be given the premise. I am not sure where they will go form here not much more plot they can do without introducing something else...but yes, having your half sisters father in your harem....thankfully the whole harem part of this seems to have gone away..she doesn't spend the night with him and isn't going to anytime soon it looks like (and it isn't like HE will want to now) so we have gotten away from the gross and can just revel in the cute. Overall a good thing.

[something]

...
You don't need to quote my entire post to reply. Cut it down to the relevant sections.

[strangefour]

-Chu~ Chu~ Banzai! Fighto!
-Succubus frog vore?
-Thankfully Lotte hasn't taken to that habit of Asuha's yet.
-Oh, she did learn something cute from Asuha.
-Yugodorasil amusement park hooray~
-Asuha shaking hands with a nipple... Well udder.
-Bark bark and meow meow. Hehehe. These are such silly little children.
-Always carry a spare pair of panties. Always.
-Balloon symbolism.
-Hehehe. The Great Sage Ini moved.

Silly adorable children trying to be adults and thus sometimes creepy. Thankfully they have Naoya to watch over them. He's a great dad.

[Fencedude]

And Asuha adds yet another girl to her harem. She's smooth.

Really sweet episode all around.

[HitokiriShadow]

Gah, so much Lotte cuteness when Naoya goes to take her back from his house. Especially right before the kiss.

Elika the vampire girl returns! Unsurprisingly, Elika is actually a good girl and likes Lotte. She's in this episode pretty much entirely because she wanted to spend some time with her, her teasing of Lotte is pretty light, and is incredibly quick to help Lotte when it became apparent that the haunted house affected her a lot more than Elika was attending.

Also, Asuha wastes little time starting to work on adding Elika to her harem. Well, actually, Asuha didn't even have to really put any work into it, it just kind of happened.

And Naoya.... Asuha doesn't "forget" to wear panties.

[Fencedude]

Way too much of Sigurd, not nearly enough Helga. Also Mercelida was very blatantly flirting with Helga in that opening scene. Helga...I hope you are up for what she probably sees as "improving relations"

Probably the weakest episode, but not terrible.

[HitokiriShadow]

Sigurd was rather annoying in the first half, though he wasn't so bad towards the end, and Lotte was pretty cute in that scene. At least he has an amusing watchdog Dora, and his sister Helga is ridiculously hot. I want more of her so much.

I also liked how Asuha was acting as Lotte's guard. She'll kick you in the balls if you get to close to Lotte, and I get the impression its not the first time she's used that method of defending Lotte from unwanted guests at that event.

Also Mercelida was very blatantly flirting with Helga in that opening scene. Helga...I hope you are up for what she probably sees as "improving relations"


Yeah, this episode sent some not at all subtle hints that Mercelida swings both ways.

And yes, definitely the weakest episode so far.

[strangefour]

-Now introducing: sexy dark elves.
-BOUNCE!
-Darn it Asuha! Wear underwear when shopping.
-Yes. The smock is the best outfit. Naoya you are a genius.
-I don't know why there is a little girl with twintails, an eyepatch and Amuro Ray's outfit, but I like her.
-Wait what? The oppai lover falls for Lotte, teh hell?
-Please tell me "Evereybody marvelous" guy starts hitting on this creepy prince.
-Asuha! Lucca! Attack!
-AHAHAHA! Thank you Miina.
-Asuha waits all day to drink Effie's milk. *cough*

-Asuha will kick you square in the nuts if you threaten her princess.
-No Asuha. Don't go anywhere with the creepy man. Stranger danger!
-I was hoping Asuha would show up to make good on her promise, but Miina is fine too.
-OMG. Dora is adorable!

That was veering towards creepiest episode, but ended up serving as an object lesson to any who should pursue Lotte. Anyone but Asuha that is.

[TheGreenMan]

Also Mercelida was very blatantly flirting with Helga in that opening scene. Helga...I hope you are up for what she probably sees as "improving relations"


Yeah, this episode sent some not at all subtle hints that Mercelida swings both ways.



Good...I wasn't the only one who saw that. I was thinking their conversation had sexual tension...or more like Mercelida was flirting with Helga and Helga didn't pick up on it.
How does Sigurd go from liking the boobs to I love DFC in 30 seconds flat?

[superdry]

The episode was amusing, but that was about it. At least they introduced Helga.


How does Sigurd go from liking the boobs to I love DFC in 30 seconds flat?

Because he likes women in general. He's a playboy of sorts I gather.

[zalder]

-Chu~ Chu~ Banzai! Fighto!
-Succubus frog vore?
-Thankfully Lotte hasn't taken to that habit of Asuha's yet.
-Oh, she did learn something cute from Asuha.
-Yugodorasil amusement park hooray~
-Asuha shaking hands with a nipple... Well udder.
-Bark bark and meow meow. Hehehe. These are such silly little children.
-Always carry a spare pair of panties. Always.
-Balloon symbolism.
-Hehehe. The Great Sage Ini moved.

Silly adorable children trying to be adults and thus sometimes creepy. Thankfully they have Naoya to watch over them. He's a great dad.

Ok I will admit that this show is cute and incredily sweet. Naoya is perhaps the perfect parent. Another incredibly sweet episode and even the parts that should make me scared and upset just come off as sweet. I honestly don't understand it.

I am a bit interested in why he can give magic power with just a kiss to the forhead though...I expect that explanation will be interesting.

[TheGreenMan]

Lotte, you really need to accept Asuha's love.
GODDAMNIT! GODDAMNIT! GOOOODDDDAMMMNNIITTT! If you don't what scene I'm referring to, then hit yourself a few times
Asuha is like a sister to you? WINCEST, FTW!
Suck on that squid. Sucky sucky.
If you have a erection lasting more than 4 hours, seek immediate medical attention. I hate sick boners too, dude. Simply one of the best scenes of the series so far. Don't make Judit break out her shit, dude, you'll be sorry.

[something]

Episode 7:

- Every time I watch the end of the OP, I wonder, "So who caught Asuha?"

- "How did you get in!?" "This is my house..." :sd: Lotte is adorable.
- Haha, her repeated surprise at how easily he gets into his own house is hilarious.
- <3 her with the... thing. The thing that shakes. Whatever that is.
- So tsundere! <3 <3
- Gasp, they chuu'd! ...by kissing on the forehead. I lvoe Judit's "Che~, just the forehead." XD

- Gotou-vamp and Asuha? This should be interesting. And exhausting for Gotou-vamp.
- Aww, Lotte looks adorable. I don't like neckties but the outfit as a whole is very cute.
- Heh, Lotte is admitting to having done things she doesn't even understand.
- Ohhhhh, that's what that dripping sound effect was. As far as bathroom plot devices go, that was probably the least offensive I've ever seen. Especially because of how perfectly Naoya handles it. He wastes not a second doing what he needs to do. Doesn't yell, doesn't judge, just does the father thing very smoothly. This show can make anything sweet.
- And Elika (ah that was her name) immediately offers her panties. o_O Awww, she's actually a nice person deep down (obviously).
- Asuha might have needed those panties. :sd:

- Talk about awkward for Lotte, though. That kind of thing sure shatters any illusion of superiority.
- But god damn, Naoya is awesome sometimes. He really knows how to make Lotte feel better.

Great episode. And lol Ini-chan.

[Sly05]

I'm very glad they left out one aspect of a certain cat-eared character.

Judit attacking Naoya was hilarious. I was expecting them to use the humans can't stay too long in the magic world and vice versa plot point from a few episodes ago to explain Naoya getting ill, but I guess it was more mundane. You could certainly have dealt with that in a less awkward way, Naoya.

[something]

Episode 8:

- Mercelida is hungry... You don't need to wait for her brother, you know. I'm sure you could make Helga your own.
- Asumi Kana!

- Asuha is in a rush to get Lotte's clothes off. =D
- Nopan Asuha time again! Lots of very cute outfits.
- So that's your preferred outfit, Naoya? :sd:

- And now we meet the "plot" character. So he's going to try to steal Lotte away. Uh, good luck.
- Ahh, I had been wondering about Dora's gender. Asumi Kana is just too cute to be voicing a guy, so instead it's a (reverse) trap.
- Don't be impressed by this brat, Lotte. You have Asuha!

- Helga is damn hot in that dress.
- And will be busy "improving relations"? Shiiit, please mean what think it means.
- Haha fuck yeah Asuha. She's Lotte's bodyguard. Much more reliable than her dad in that area.

- ...Wait, what? Naoya does combat? o_O
- Okay, now I feel a little sorry for military boy. >_> That's not a good way to end your night.

That seems to wrap him up pretty quickly. I thought it was going to be some long-term plot. I suppose it still could be, but I'll have trouble taking him seriously as a rival now.

Edit: Oh right, duh, the big plot at the end has to be Lotte finding out about her mother and Naoya. Had almost forgotten.

[something]

Episode 9:

- Beach episode! Yay!
- ASUHA. <3. Let her kiss you, damnit!
- Damn, Mist out ranks everyone but Effie and Mercelida.
- Cu(thfleda) is really cute, wow.

- Oh, so the fever in the title is going to be Naoya's.
- Boo that guy is back.
- Fuck yeah Dora! Nice that she gets to wear girls' clothes finally.

- Sadly, we did not get to see Merce and Helga making diplomatic overtures to each other. But we do get all sorts of sexiness with Ursula!
- Who they blatantly state is having sex with Mercelida! YES! Now Asuha in Lotte's harem (or more like the other way around) is totally doable!
- No! Don't interrupt their sexing!
- Awwww, okay, I can totally forgive it if it results in Mercelida and Lotte spending time together.
- And Lotte describing Asuha... haha.

- Ooh, really cute eyecatch.
- You're moving around very suspiciously under the covers, Naoya.
- Hahaahha, so Asuha prepares for cooking by taking off her panties. And when you tell her not to she sounds completely shocked that you'd object to such a thing.

- ...Naoya, why are you talking like a virgin in an eroge? "It's getting hot in that spot!" GEE WONDER WHY.
- Ahaha, Judit has tasked Effie and Zelda with helping Naoya get off.
- This is fucking hilarious. Effie and Zelda are adorable.
- HAHAHAHA HOLY SHIT JUDIT.
- Then it get a bit more serious. But as episode 7 made clear, Lotte can be totally powered up from just a kiss to the forehead, so there's no need for her to have sex or anything like that.

- Cooking = fail.
- Okay, assuming Sigurd has finally given up on Lotte, I think he can be an okay character. Just as long as I'm not being asked to take him seriously.
- Awwwww. Super super sweet scene with the pudding. I love the bgm track used here and other such emotional scenes.

[EmperorBrandon]

- Cu(thfleda) is really cute, wow.

I thought she looked the best in swimsuit out of the bunch. Really cute indeed.

Merce's interactions with Ursula and then with Lotte were really awesome this episode, in completely different ways... (first very sexy, and then very sweet).

I was really amused with the scene of Judit, Effie, and Zelda "tending" to Naoya as well.

I guess given the preview next episode is going to have some more fanservice as well as some more Naoya crossdressing.

[Fencedude]

WTF. I wanted more of Merce and Ursula. WHY DO YOU DO THIS TO ME?!

Sweet scene between Lotte and Merce though. But seriously, someone is going to have to tell Lotte about Asuha.

[strangefour]

-Beach! Effie... :drool:
-To old men the beach is about phallic squid snacks,
-Hah! Sentient watermelon. Oh it ran away and looks like Takkong (http://www.artoftoy.com/ta16fireoful.html) and the Watermelon Idea (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DadtnJq8IE&) monster had a baby.
-Judit has the best small bosom I've seen animated in a long time.
-Oh crap the pervert's back. Someone light the Miina signal!
-Dora explores the high sea with a repeating crossbow.
-The queen is officially omnisexual.
-Son of a bitch! You guys had to make Lucca eat the squid didn't you.

Suck on that squid. Sucky sucky.

:(

-Wait, how to the hip strings of the queen's outfit stay up?
-Aww Mercelida is a good mom. But still doesn't tell Lotte she has a sister at the best possible time. Would it have hurt to ask, "What would you say if -Asuha was your big sister?"

-I'd like to take this moment to acknowledge how adorable Effie's pink cow print bikini is. Amen.
-Why does Naoya keep fidgeting. Is he scratching his crotch?
-Judit takes the initiative.
-Sigurd is a housewife.
-Sage Ini sees everyone ass poking out of a door way and decrees this to be a happy scene!
-Lucca finds out Mist makes a good pillow.
-Effie sleeps in the nude. :)

90% adorable sweet show. 10% creepy pedo baiting. *sigh* Atleast we got to see Merce, Effie, and Judit in bikinis.

[Suwako Moriya]

So the main lesson of the episode is that we learn milk does a body good? Wait, I can't believe I said that.

[Suwako Moriya]

Asuha, teaching us that panties are the enemy!

I like how they waste no time having Asuha be a student at school and introduce us to cute classmates.

[Suwako Moriya]

So around 16:45 or so, we get to see the three students standing next to each other in those dresses. With one having nice breasts, and one being rather short. I have to ask. Is this the magic of anime? A plot related to their species? Or are they supposed to be different ages? Should I feel wrong about noticing things like the chest?

Lotte gets to be the classic victim of having a parent who has to worry about her duties. At least, we know that her mother does care. Which is good. Also, her mom has amazing aspects.

The way the episode ended with everyone surprised and in shock was fun.

I know the "No parent would ever <insert negative here>" and "All parents <insert positive here>" is mainly used to comfort a child, but I can't help but think about how in real life (and sometimes fantasy) those statements are technically not really 100% true. Maybe I'm just thinking of these things too much.

[Suwako Moriya]

The whole relationship angle is going to complicate things. Should I even ask if the monster realm cares about such things?

Why am I not surprised that Naoya was effective as a girl?

It was nice that he was able to confront Mercedes and have a moment with her. No, not the type of moment that resulted in Asuha being born. Although I am thankful for that.

Lotte being able to bond with her mother was nice to have.

It's also good we're given valid reasons for Mercede's actions in regards to leaving Asuha with him and they didn't play the "We'll keep it vague for a dozen episodes" game that some series would pull.

[Suwako Moriya]

Yay! The lol-sage Inri with bunny ears has appeared.

Panties being the answer was just wow.

The human word is a dangerous place for Lotte.

It figures it would end on a cliffhanger.

[Suwako Moriya]

The vampire girl Erika (or was it Elika?) blesses us with her presence! This is probably the most important aspect of the episode. That and the fact we're getting more Inri.

So a vampire girl, a bunny girl, succubus, and one that I'll consider a half-breed for now until confirmed otherwise.

I wonder if there are any fairies.

[Suwako Moriya]

The good news is we had Asuha and Lotte trying on outfits. Some of them are interesting choices. Yeah, I'll just go with that.

The bad news is we had to deal with with Sigurd stuff. Can we just get rid of him and keep Dora the eye patch girl?

[HitokiriShadow]

Holy crap, now Mercelida is very, very obviously sleeping with her hot female assistant. And actually goes in for a kiss on screen before getting rudely interrupted.

Meanwhile, Asuha really, really likes hugging and kissing other girls. And Lotte thinks Asuha is kind of big sisterly. Awww.

We get a very nice scene between Lotte and Mercelida along with more Lotte/Naoya cuteness as she deals with him being sick and tries to make food for him.

And the show spends several minutes on Naoya having a boner. Between that and Mercelida/Ursula, this was by far the most sexually charged episode of the series, with the kinds of things people would expect based on the premise.... except every single one of the characters involved was an adult.

[EmperorBrandon]

So a vampire girl, a bunny girl, succubus, and one that I'll consider a half-breed for now until confirmed otherwise.

Effie seems to be some kind of cow girl, and the headmaster was a fox girl. It looks like Wikipedia (http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AD%E3%83%83%E3%83%86%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E3%8 2%82%E3%81%A1%E3%82%83!) lists specific races for some of the characters. A lot of them seem to be 妖魔族 (youma-zoku) which I guess is the kind of "neutral" race for this world. Lucca is listed as 山小人族. I guess that might be "mountain dwarf"?

[zalder]

-

90% adorable sweet show. 10% creepy pedo baiting. *sigh* Atleast we got to see Merce, Effie, and Judit in bikinis.

Hopefully it stays this way...this is the proper proportion.

[Magewolf]

And the show spends several minutes on Naoya having a boner. .

I think there was more to it then that.I suspect that Naoya was suffering from a buildup of magic energy that will turn out needs to be sucked out of him periodically for his own good.That would tie in with his being able to recharge Lotte with a forehead kiss and Judit's commit about humans in the magic world.I hope they tie it all up with him becoming the Queen's one man harem.

[Shiroi Hane]

Every time I watch the end of the OP, I wonder, "So who caught Asuha?"
Ah good, it's not just me then.

[zalder]

Every time I watch the end of the OP, I wonder, "So who caught Asuha?"
Ah good, it's not just me then.

Ashua is so amazing she does a flip lands on her hands and then jumps back down to her feet! She grows and then quickly hides a succubus tail to assist in this process. She doesn't wear panties because they keep getting shredded when her tail uncontrollably appears.





Or at least that is how I would do it ;)

[strangefour]

-Happy World Tree day.
-Why can't we have singing naked apron Mercelída?
-WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING LUCCA! You crazy little imp. I'd expect this as a confidence building activity from Asuha. But Lucca?
-Sinful breeze...
-Crossdressing is a punishment? It sure sounds like Effie is enjoying it. Don't go near Judit or she will turn it into a real punishment.
-Lucca your running while dragging a weight training might be good for the average activities of a pygmy hill dwarf, but it's not helpful for singing.
-Is this what playing Idolmaster is like?
-None of these girls wears panties now... Why the hell can't they be older! So I would not feel like a creepy old man.
-Petanko vs Tewawawa!
-Bath time is over. Effie is in danger.

-Yukata! Matsuri!
-Just when I was abut to say Lotte has never worn such concealing clothing. *sigh*
-Asuha may not like wearing panties. But I think Lucca hates all panties.
-Pervo is back for Revenge. Hooray for carnival games. Meanwhile there is much flashing from the girls. :sd:
-Stage fright results in adorable duet. Aww.

More amusing loli flavored cuteness. So many shots of naked fourteen year old parallel dimension demon girl ass. Asuha's diary must be filled with wonderful things she has seen.

[TheGreenMan]

-Stage fright results in adorable duet. Aww.



Best part of the episode...even though I saw it coming.
Asuha asks what's going to happen after summer vacation? No, you must'd leave your harem, Asuha!

[HitokiriShadow]

Oh god yes, Asuha sings on stage with Lotte! I looooooove that she was the one that helped Lotte get over her stage fright, particularly how she did it.

Lotte practicing her singing is just adorable.

Asuha continues to do her best to spread the gospel of no-pan.... not that any of her friends other than Lotte really need the help. Especially Lucca, who puts in the work to spread the no-pan love herself.

And I like how Asuha makes it very clear that's not wearing panties when she draws about singing with Lotte in her picture diary.

[strangefour]

-Lotte's tail wakes up before she does.
-Lotte's wings are starting to come in.
-Judit wants chu-chu! Well for Lotte. It does a body good.
-The world tree is experimenting with fall colors.
-The world tree is racist against humans.
-Stupid world tree making Asuha cry.
-To be continued on a mute date?

So Naoya's niceness and Asuha's pantylessness upsets the balance of the magical world so much that they have to be erased. Huh. All of which makes everyone sad. Especially Lotte.

Shame we didn't get to see more of Effie in the bath. :blush:

[Fencedude]

Asuha's an awesome older sister. Would be nice if someone fucking told Lotte that though.

Good episode all in all though.

[HitokiriShadow]

So the World Tree is magically erasing Naoya and Asuha's ability to communicate with the residents of that world... so obviously, cures for regular lost voices are going to work.

Well, there were a few nice scenes, particularly with Lotte and Asuha, but overall, I'm not really feeling this storyline.

[Sly05]

Well, there were a few nice scenes, particularly with Lotte and Asuha, but overall, I'm not really feeling this storyline.
It should hopefully move things forward with Lotte's family issues and force the relationships beyond the status quo, but I can't say it did much for me either. Lotte really needs to be told that Asuha is her older sister now.

[Shiroi Hane]

I don't know why they didn't consult Merce about the problem - in particular it is a good time for Naoya to ask why Asuha was sent to the human world since it might be relevant.

[bear]

I don't know why they didn't consult Merce about the problem - in particular it is a good time for Naoya to ask why Asuha was sent to the human world since it might be relevant.
I think that was explained in ep 5. Mercelída's sisters were all killed in a fight for the throne and she didn't want that to be repeated.

[something]

Episode 10:

- Doesn't look like Lotte is going to make it as an idol.
- But Asuha is there to help her out! I love how this show has really become about these two more than anything else.
- Wait, how did Lucca think to remove panties sooner than Asuha?
- Oh god, Asuha and Lotte should totally do this as a duet. They are beyond adorable together.

- Hahahah, everyone is trying out nopan. Asuha must want to move to where Lucca lives immediately.
- Asuha and Lucca play the pettanko game.
- Mist is 14! A very anime 14.
- Tawawawawa!
- Hahha... run, Effie.
- Oh wow, glorious eyecatch by Hidari.

- Yukata! ...Wait what? This is... a remarkably Japanese festival.
- And I thought they were about to explain why but nope. Not that I mind seeing them in yukata.
- Oh right this must be Asuha's favorite outfit. You're not supposed to wear anything under it! ...Er I don't think that's quite right, Asuha.
- Especially when they're that short, hah.
- Hahah Asuha is making that face.

- Oh it's Sigurd again. No time for you!
- Haha, now this censorship actually makes me laugh. Love you, Dora.
- Almost time for the concert! Do it with Asuha, do it with Asuha!
- Asuha gives Lotte a hairpin. The moment of their mutual confession of love nears!

- Concert time! It's... kind of disastrous. SAVE HER, ASUHA!!
- YES! GO GO ASUHA!
- Oh my god that was adorable. And what do you know, apparently the sound of Kugimiya and Tamura singing at the same time merges into something reminiscent of Momoi Haruko. o_O

- Haha, Asuha makes sure to draw pantylessness in her diary.

Oh... What are you going to do, Naoya? Ah screw the human realm, this place is way better. Asuha's mother is here, and so is Asuha's wife! Asuha can go pantyless with impunity! This is the best place!

This is a really good place to stop so I'll hold here until 13 is out.

[TheGreenMan]

Lotte! Don't confess your love to Naoya, confess to your true love, Asuha!
Asuha gets some quality time with her mother's lap and boobs.
Oh...now they're home...
Asuha and Lotte! The TRUE PAIRING. Not this Naoya and Lotte creepy pseudo daughter incest bullshit.
Can you hear me now...from across dimensions!
Lotte knows what Judit likes...she likes it rough!
A bug bite???

Okay...that ending seems tacked on...Ini creates a gate so Naoya and Asuha can come back??? I thought Mr. Tree didn't want them there? I guess Ini's awesomeness defys Yaggradasil.

Asuha sees her WAIFU again.

I really wish they'd told Lotte about Asuha. Seriously.

[EmperorBrandon]

This is a really good place to stop so I'll hold here until 13 is out.

12 is the final episode, and it's out, unless by "13" you mean the OVA episode coming out in two months (haven't read anything on where that will place chronologically).

[EmperorBrandon]

I thought Mr. Tree didn't want them there? I guess Ini's awesomeness defys Yaggradasil.

Yeah, I was wondering what was up there too. It seems Ini is a deus ex machina level of genius. :)

[superdry]

Okay...that ending seems tacked on...Ini creates a gate so Naoya and Asuha can come back??? I thought Mr. Tree didn't want them there? I guess Ini's awesomeness defys Yaggradasil.

Asuha sees her WAIFU again.

I really wish they'd told Lotte about Asuha. Seriously.

Lotte learning about Asuha seems more for 2nd season stuff. And, yea, the ending did seem tacked on...I figured getting them back to the monster world would happen in the beginning of a 2nd season (if there will be...). I guess this was a way to do just in case...

Overall...I really liked the show. It was a cute and fun show to watch every week. That pretty much sums up my opinion.

[Fencedude]

Well, that sucks for Naoya and Asuha.

This felt a tad forced, but they need to end things somehow. Seeing Asuha, eternally cheerful and utterly unflappable Asuha cry really got to me though.

[Fencedude]

I kinda wish they'd saved the return for the beginning of a second season, but the goodbyes were still very heartfelt. Especially loved that Asuha got to spend more time with her mother.

Speaking of which, I can't believe that Lotte still doesn't know. She's going to be pretty pissed off with all three of them when she does find out.

But at least it ended on Asuha/Lotte!

[Shiroi Hane]

I thought Mr. Tree didn't want them there? I guess Ini's awesomeness defys Yaggradasil.

Yeah, I was wondering what was up there too. It seems Ini is a deus ex machina level of genius. :)

I took it that having the permanently gate open makes the difference.

[HitokiriShadow]

Lot's of Asuha being awesome and cute and awesome this episode. And we got an really, really nice scene of her with Mercilida. Too bad they couldn't hear each other.

I'm still not a big fan of the plot device this little arc hinged on, but it worked out well enough. Though it was a tad odd, in terms of pacing, to make this big deal out of them having to go back to the human realm and then have it turn out that they can just come right back in the last ~2 minutes.

And now we have Noaya pretty explicitly falling for Lotte, which is all sorts of awkward. And this is probably why the show doesn't have Lotte know about the situation yet, because it will be used for drama later on. I'm annoyed mainly because there's just no good reason for Lotte to not have been told about it six episodes ago.

In any case, the show was a lot of fun and I really, really want a second season.

[strangefour]

-Wait how are they talking to each other? Did they both learn to read lips in the course of an afternoon? Isn't the very fabril of this magical reality warping to force the icky humans out? Do we really have time for an amusement park?
-Yu-Go-DoRaSiL! It's time to Duel?
-Effie! Start milking. Zelda! Get naked. Olav! Bring for the pretty flowers.
-So Naoya has been gone for months working on a job that can't possibly give him a recommendation. Good luck indign a job in this economy!
-"It sucks I'll never get to see Lotte's boobs get bigger." Asuha is a confirmed lesbian.
-Ini installed interdimensional phone lines?
-Judit is S but not M.
-Heh bugbite.
-Oh so Lotte's wings are growing in.

The first half would probably be a better more touching episode if Naoya and Asuha were silent and you had to infer their lines. Still cute but predictable happy ending. Now will someone just tell Lotte that Asuha is her half sister already!

[something]

Let's finish off this and KamiNomi, then I'm done one cour Spring.

Episode 11:

- Lotte is super super cute with her hair down.
- "Have a nice chuchu!" :sd:
- So shes finally getting her wings. But something is unusual about it for her?
- Oh, boo. The World Tree is trying to kick Asuha and Naoya out. Don't erase Asuha's picture diary! ;_:
- Stupid World Tree!
- Adorable eyecatch.

- They need to start writing things down...
- God this is getting depressing. Watching Lotte try to put on a brave face and send them off properly is pretty heartbreaking.
- Asuha crying did me in. ;__;

Damn. That was a beautiful, but very sad, episode. What really impressed me is how Lotte handled it. Wasn't expecting her to be so mature.

But... please tell me one episode is enough time to properly address the family issues. We didn't forget about that, right? It's not like this show is getting a second season.

[something]

Episode 12:

- Yes! Oh thank god, Mercelida dearly needed some alone time with Asuha.
- Asuha crying makes me so, so sad. ;_; But, so glad she got to be with Mercelida before leaving. (Not that I expect the leaving to be permanent...)
- Hmm. Nice scenes, although it really, really feels like they're having Naoya say he loves Lotte (romantically) only because they feel like they have to, not because it's the most in-character thing to do and the best fit to the story. Having Naoya reconnect with Mercelida instead would be more powerful, if you ask me. I think Lotte has grown enormously and been developed perfectly well without the relationship with Naoya needing to end romantically.
- And nobody told Lotte about her sister! Yet, anyway.

- Asuha wanst to see Lotte's boobs get big! Oh Asuha, never change.
- ...They've got a World Tree sapling?
- ...And now it's videoconferencing.
- It was a bug bite. o_O Still, the fact they they were disappearing hasn't changed, so it's not like they're going to trivialize it all as a silly misunderstanding.

- And of course they get back together again. And the final scene is Asuha leaping into Lotte's arms~!

Kind of an interesting ending. Both episodes were executed incredibly well, although I'm having trouble reaching a conclusion about the plotline itself. I still think not havign Naoya go with Mercelida is a major missed opportunity. So much could be done with that. And not telling Lotte about her sister even at the end is even stranger. At the same time,

But that's this show's problem, and probably why it sold poorly. It's very well executed but it doesn't really have an audience in mind. All the people who are inclined to prejudge shows condemned it as utter filth based on the three sentence synopsis of the plot and never discovered the sweet story. All the people who wanted loli blowjobs didn't get any. The people like us, who actually gave it a chance and weren't in it for porn, are few and far between. And even at the end, a well executed ending went a Lotte route not because it made the most sense, but because... well the male and female protagonist are required to end up together, so sayeth the Gods of Anime Writing. But even there, they don't get together explicitly... the most they've done is a kiss on the forehead and mouthing their feelings to each other when they can't communicate. So even if you're hankering for a Lotte end, it's only implied (though, very clearly).

All that said, I thought it was great, personally, but it's really sad we'll never see more. Although continuing a Lotte route would not be as interesting as going the Mercelida route with a reunited family, which could have been utterly spectacular.

So highly recommended, and my four-way tie for Spring import #5 really wasn't made any easier. I guess the main thing counting against this show is that I've already seen the Vol. 1 sales numbers and know there will be not possibly be a sequel, so I have more incentive to buy Dog Days or Sengoku Otome instead, both of which have at least a fighting chance.

[something]

I figured getting them back to the monster world would happen in the beginning of a 2nd season (if there will be...)

DVD
[unranked]
BD
38　--　*1,316　*1,316　*1　アスタロッテのおもちゃ！ 1

That'd be a no, sadly.

[Magewolf]

Episode 12:

- Yes! Oh thank god, Mercelida dearly needed some alone time with Asuha.
- Asuha crying makes me so, so sad. ;_; But, so glad she got to be with Mercelida before leaving. (Not that I expect the leaving to be permanent...)
- Hmm. Nice scenes, although it really, really feels like they're having Naoya say he loves Lotte (romantically) only because they feel like they have to, not because it's the most in-character thing to do and the best fit to the story. Having Naoya reconnect with Mercelida instead would be more powerful, if you ask me. I think Lotte has grown enormously and been developed perfectly well without the relationship with Naoya needing to end romantically.
- And nobody told Lotte about her sister! Yet, anyway.

- Asuha wanst to see Lotte's boobs get big! Oh Asuha, never change.
- ...They've got a World Tree sapling?
- ...And now it's videoconferencing.
- It was a bug bite. o_O Still, the fact they they were disappearing hasn't changed, so it's not like they're going to trivialize it all as a silly misunderstanding.

- And of course they get back together again. And the final scene is Asuha leaping into Lotte's arms~!

Kind of an interesting ending. Both episodes were executed incredibly well, although I'm having trouble reaching a conclusion about the plotline itself. I still think not havign Naoya go with Mercelida is a major missed opportunity. So much could be done with that. And not telling Lotte about her sister even at the end is even stranger. At the same time,

But that's this show's problem, and probably why it sold poorly. It's very well executed but it doesn't really have an audience in mind. All the people who are inclined to prejudge shows condemned it as utter filth based on the three sentence synopsis of the plot and never discovered the sweet story. All the people who wanted loli blowjobs didn't get any. The people like us, who actually gave it a chance and weren't in it for porn, are few and far between. And even at the end, a well executed ending went a Lotte route not because it made the most sense, but because... well the male and female protagonist are required to end up together, so sayeth the Gods of Anime Writing. But even there, they don't get together explicitly... the most they've done is a kiss on the forehead and mouthing their feelings to each other when they can't communicate. So even if you're hankering for a Lotte end, it's only implied (though, very clearly).

All that said, I thought it was great, personally, but it's really sad we'll never see more. Although continuing a Lotte route would not be as interesting as going the Mercelida route with a reunited family, which could have been utterly spectacular.

So highly recommended, and my four-way tie for Spring import #5 really wasn't made any easier. I guess the main thing counting against this show is that I've already seen the Vol. 1 sales numbers and know there will be not possibly be a sequel, so I have more incentive to buy Dog Days or Sengoku Otome instead, both of which have at least a fighting chance.

I thought at the start of the show that twist was going to be that Lotte and Asuha were twins with Lotte taking after her mother and Asuha taking after her father.Since Asuha did not shows signs of being a succubus ,for some reason, she was the one sent to her father.

[something]

I thought at the start of the show that twist was going to be that Lotte and Asuha were twins with Lotte taking after her mother and Asuha taking after her father.Since Asuha did not shows signs of being a succubus ,for some reason, she was the one sent to her father.
That could have been pretty cool too, if it'd gone that route.

...Now I'm trying to imagine what an adult succubus Asuha would be like.

[pianocello]

Watching this show is like being in The Emperor's New Clothes. The emperor is not wearing clothes but the people dare not say anything.

The show is so wrong in so many ways and yet it plays it straight even though it is blatant that the crowd it is targeting is probably going to be checking all kinds of creepy doujinshi. It makes me wonder why they didn't just go all the way the makes this a full blown hentai. Or maybe they were trying to find a way to go around Ishihara?

It wasn't too bad but seriously for a "it's so wrong that it's good" anime, I'd rather watch Dororon Enma-kun Meerameera.

[something]

The show is so wrong in so many ways and yet it plays it straight even though it is blatant that the crowd it is targeting is probably going to be checking all kinds of creepy doujinshi. It makes me wonder why they didn't just go all the way the makes this a full blown hentai. Or maybe they were trying to find a way to go around Ishihara?
Because it never was a hentai or even close to it from the start, whether manga or anime?

Seriously, you don't just turn every show with a bit of fanservice into a hentai, when it was never conceived as one in the first place. Shock-value plot synopsis be damned.

[Buckeye]

The show is so wrong in so many ways and yet it plays it straight even though it is blatant that the crowd it is targeting is probably going to be checking all kinds of creepy doujinshi. It makes me wonder why they didn't just go all the way the makes this a full blown hentai. Or maybe they were trying to find a way to go around Ishihara?
Because it never was a hentai or even close to it from the start, whether manga or anime?

Seriously, you don't just turn every show with a bit of fanservice into a hentai, when it was never conceived as one in the first place. Shock-value plot synopsis be damned.
FTR, something like this would not work as a hentai since it wasn't designed to be one to begin with. If it were, it would not be on TV for obvious reasons.

[zalder]

The show is so wrong in so many ways and yet it plays it straight even though it is blatant that the crowd it is targeting is probably going to be checking all kinds of creepy doujinshi. It makes me wonder why they didn't just go all the way the makes this a full blown hentai. Or maybe they were trying to find a way to go around Ishihara?
Because it never was a hentai or even close to it from the start, whether manga or anime?

Seriously, you don't just turn every show with a bit of fanservice into a hentai, when it was never conceived as one in the first place. Shock-value plot synopsis be damned.
FTR, something like this would not work as a hentai since it wasn't designed to be one to begin with. If it were, it would not be on TV for obvious reasons.

I think there have been some that were significantly more lolish that were on TV though none that go so far as some of the manga I have seen. Piano, I am with you on the description when I read it I was aghast. The show though was really sweet and much more about a father daughter relationship.

Like something has said elsewhere though, part of the reason it likly didn't do well is that people who thought it was going to be something else from the description were upset it wasn't, and those who like "cute" didn't give it a chance. I mean really this is less lolish than kiss x sis...

[TheGreenMan]

Okay, the OVA is divided into three parts.

Part 1
Asuha is under you, looking at your pantsu!
Judit's are too much to handle.
Going commando!
Old man butt...ewwww...and seeing his dick didn't bother Asuha at all.
Asuha is all too happy to rip off the other girl's pantsu!

Part 2
We learn the background of Zelda.
Alpacha want to raep loli.
So, the sword master stuck his sword into...nevermind.

Part 3
Loli---no, teen Mercelida! And she's stacked.
Ah, so get to see what her sisters looked like,,,sorta off.
So, she fucks him is a "dream?" Ah, I guess this was the only way to do it without it becoming a hentai.

To be continued? There's more?

[strangefour]

-Asuha is studying to become a lingerie designer. :sd: I hope.
-FUNDOSHI!
-Nice job Judit! ( ^_^)b
-From anyone else this would be super freaking creepy. But from Asuha panty peeping seems kind of normal.
- :3 :o :O
-Asuha. You are a horrible influence.
-DO NOT WANT! (>_<)
-Panty nest... I've officially seen everything.

-Acguy pancake dojo?
-Zelda has the hots for her master.
-Zelda's master has the hots for Naoya?
-The black llama!

-Ooh, younger Mercelida.
-With an annoying animal sidekick...
-The classic awkward bosom landing. I've seen better (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QqT1P4VO30). But not wetter.
-Sad past. Happy present.
-Did she just rape him in his sleep... in a dream... uh not sure how I feel about this.
-Well at least Merce is only... wait how old is she supposed to be?
-Asuha is definitely the elder sister.

Uh. Yeah. Weird, cute, funny, slightly disturbing. Same old Lotte.

[pianocello]

Okay, the OVA is divided into three parts.


So, she fucks him is a "dream?" Ah, I guess this was the only way to do it without it becoming a hentai.


Princess Lover did it. Green Green did it. Instead of pussyfooting around this issue, why not this show just make a hentai OVA?

[MelancholicMariya]

Princess Lover did it. Green Green did it. Instead of pussyfooting around this issue, why not this show just make a hentai OVA?

Because the manga is not an erotic manga. It's nothing of the sort-- there is hardly any fan service at all in the manga. It's mostly a cute romantic kind of thing. I don't see why every show has to have tons of breasts in it for you to actually enjoy it. That's not what this show set out to do and you've been fooled by it's premise.

Also Green Green and Princess Lover were both ero-visual novels.

[Fencedude]

Asuha wants to see your panties. And take them off. Bow before Asuha, the missionary of NoPan!

Zelda was pretty cute as a kid. So was Lotte, actually.

And goddamn is Merce way, way too hot. They sure danced around the end of that though.

[something]

Episode EX:

- Panty Hunter Asuha! <3
- lol Judit.
- No panties for any of the classmates!
- Olaf has been violated.
- ...So maybe that's how Asuha survives the OP fall?
- A nest made of panties. Panties can do ANYTHING.

- Awwww, adorable little Lotte. Zelda was really cute too.
- Orgasm face Zelda is cute too.
- Oh god, her dad is hot for Naoya isn't he?
- Little Lotte was an underwear guru! She should understand Asuha completely!
- Fucking llama.
- Zelda saves Lotte! They're sooooooooo damn cute together.
- YES. Hahaha, Naoya, you have an admirer.

- Last part. This has to be where we get to the cover of this volume...
- God damn Mercelida is hot. Naoya never stood a chance.
- Hhaha, oh you poor kid. You're too young to see such majesty. And she needs madical power.
- Heh. Little Naoya is amusing.
- Mercelida is too hot in that sweater. And those legs. DAMN.
- These are the most PG rated succubi ever, aren't they? So... physically, it's just a kiss, but they enter a shared dream and have a wet dream together? And this can make succubi pregnant.

Just like the TV series, cute, funny and really sweet when it needs to be. Mercelida 11 years ago, too hot...

[something]

Princess Lover did it. Green Green did it. Instead of pussyfooting around this issue, why not this show just make a hentai OVA?
BECAUSE THAT WOULD BE REALLY FUCKING STUPID.

There, I said it exactly the way I've wanted to say it every time you've bought this up about a show.

[EmperorBrandon]

Ah, it seems this OVA follows a similar pattern to the Korezom one, with three separate short stories. Pretty sweet episode overall, especially finally getting to see the Mercelida/Naoya story at the end.

[HitokiriShadow]

Of course Asuha chose underwear for her research subject, it would be have been surprising if she had chosen anything else. And she appears to have gotten through surprise exposure to old man penis with no trauma.

I think this is the first time I've ever seen an evil Llama.

The highlight of the episode was Mercelida finally getting a solid amount of screentime (even if its a flashback version of her) as we get see how she ended up robbing the cradle with Naoya.

[EmperorBrandon]

I think this is the first time I've ever seen an evil Llama.

It's an evil alpaca, and IIRC there was one earlier in the TV series too. (EDIT: Yeah, episode 3, looking at some of the posts in this thread).

[EmperorBrandon]

-With an annoying animal sidekick...

I was amused to see it was voiced by Tange Sakura. Tange Sakura and Minaguchi Yuuko seem to have quite a few connections. They were mother and daughter in CCS, and both voice heroines in Love Plus.

[Magewolf]

Episode EX:


- These are the most PG rated succubi ever, aren't they? So... physically, it's just a kiss, but they enter a shared dream and have a wet dream together? And this can make succubi pregnant.

Just like the TV series, cute, funny and really sweet when it needs to be. Mercelida 11 years ago, too hot...

That is actually the traditional way for a succubus to have intercourse with a human.They did it to get around the shota thing but even so it is the first time I have seen an anime make use of the original succubus mode of operation.