Princess Lover! Discussion Thread

[kito]

Princess Lover!

Official Site (http://www.prilover.tv/)
ANN Site (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10699)



A GoHands Production
Directed by Hiromitsu Kanazawa
Written by Makoto Nakamura
Design/Animation Direction by Shingo Suzuki
Original concept by Ricotta
Air Date: July 5th 2009


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[Fencedude]

Princess Lover!

Official Site (http://www.prilover.tv/)


Is that some SEIBAA I see?

[kito]

Now then.

The show is absolutely gorgeous to look at in its premiere. If you want to make a major first impression this episode pulled out everything (hopefully that didn't mean 70% of the whole budget). We had two surprise set pieces, both fluid and exciting (an opening chase sequence is Japanese animation at its over-the-top finest) and we've got big, recognizable and attractive characters dominating the settings. Our hero Teppei rides on handlebars and falls 200 feet off the road clutching (one of)his girl(s) Charlotte, and not a flesh wound on either. SUPERMAN! He then meets with Norio Wakamoto (his aura still fresh from Sengoku Basara) meeting along the way the maid Yuu (getting wet in her Megami poster debut) and swordswoman Sylvia (looks like Saber but voiced by Kirino).

This is pretty stuff all around, a show that wants to be sexy at every frame. Whatever happens in this plot is bound to go second row behind a lather of style and an abundance of joy. It is a romance founded on testosterone, and what a ride it's bound to be.

Next up, the other tsundere VA besides Kugimiya, Katou, shows up.

Postscript: be warned, future DVD release currently means less visible underwear.

[William K]

In case it wasn't clear, this is based on a H-game

[Nork22]

Watched the first episode and seems like I'll stick to this harem goodness. Also, the animation seems pretty good and the character designs are a keeper, but I can't help think that:
Charlotte = Moka (Rosario+Vampire)
Slyvia = Saber (FSN)

[evilarrex]

Princess Lover!

Official Site (http://www.prilover.tv/)


Is that some SEIBAA I see?

Certainly looks like Seiba! :)
Tasty!

[DenpaWa]

Princess Lover!

Official Site (http://www.prilover.tv/)


Between Issin-san's voice and the art style, I kept expecting to hear that the killings were the work of terrorist 11's...

It was surprising how ineffectual Teppei was against the thugs in the car. Since it opened with him training, I thought he'd live up to his confidence. It certainly seems like an interesting blend of ecchi, coming of age, and revenge.

[TheGreenMan]

Watched the first episode and seems like I'll stick to this harem goodness. Also, the animation seems pretty good and the character designs are a keeper, but I can't help think that:
Charlotte = Moka (Rosario+Vampire)
Slyvia = Saber (FSN)


That's what I was thinking as well. As soon as I saw Slyvia, Saber went through my mind.

[untoldsorrow]

That was a pretty good first episode. I actually watched it twice. The chase and resue scene was over the top but fun to watch. The 2 girls so far definitely resemble who you mentioned Nork.

The thing I don't like are the breasts. I sure love them but they just seem odd/off to me. Hope I'm not the only one who feels this way. I also don't like the black shroud to cover the fanservice.

[HitokiriShadow]

Well, that was better than I was expecting it to be simply by not be generic as hell. It wasn't good, but it wasn't exactly bad either. The horse carriage chase was stupidly fun and it has a decent female cast. I'm willing to give the series at least another episode.

[Nork22]

The maid... she looks familiar, but I can't seem to draw any comparisons. Closest thing is that trap in Shugo Chara....

[pathos]

If you want to make a major first impression this episode pulled out everything (hopefully that didn't mean 70% of the whole budget).

That is my main fear. Great budget for 1 episode, and the rest of the season we get sky shots, slow pans across peoples legs, and recycled footage for the rest of the show.

I'm going to be optimistic and hope for the best, however.

[pathos]

Oh, I also had a random thought. I wonder what the chances are, at the end of the show, of both of his parents popping out with a "we're really not dead, you passed the test"? :P

I know it's episode 1 discussion, but spoilered it just in case someone hasn't watched ep 1 yet.

[Ty]

I think maybe I've been jaded by one too many generic, average H-game adaptations lately. I almost didn't bother to try this and had pretty low expecatations. This first episode was actually quite good, far better than I was anticipating. The visual style is a little different, lots of hard high contrast edges, but it's pretty unique and interesting once your eyes get used to it. Everything moved along at a fast clip but didn't feel like a rush to introduce faces, and the story sounds interesting enough. Count me in for more.

[Suwako Moriya]

Maria is cute and well the maid somewhat interests me. Charlotte's not half-bad. I'm a bit uncertain about Sylvia. Especially since her moment was well a bit too random...

It was a decent first episode with a few nice moments. Even so the show hasn't truly grabbed me yet. Still there is some potential and it's possible the second episode will likely flow better since the set up part should be mostly taken care of by the first episode.

[Westlo]

If you want to make a major first impression this episode pulled out everything (hopefully that didn't mean 70% of the whole budget).

That is my main fear. Great budget for 1 episode, and the rest of the season we get sky shots, slow pans across peoples legs, and recycled footage for the rest of the show.

I'm going to be optimistic and hope for the best, however.

Don't you mean slow pans across Sylvia and Charlotte's breasts? XD Anyway I hope they keep it up, it has the potential to be much better than the Akane Iro's and that like..

*waves Sylvia's flag*

[Suwako Moriya]

*waves Sylvia's flag*

Is it bad that I sort of saw that coming? Or maybe not exactly that, but I somehow figured you'd be praising Sylvia in some form.

I'm still undecided on which girl I like best. Actually, there's a chance I just might put the series on hold and let others watch it first.

[Westlo]

Predictable Westlo is predictable.

[Suwako Moriya]

Predictable Westlo is predictable.

Heh, that statement could describe a lot of us. Including myself probably. Just replace Westlo with the applicable name.

[Westlo]

Predictable Westlo is predictable.

Heh, that statement could describe a lot of us. Including myself probably. Just replace Westlo with the applicable name.

Haha true, I have to say though that Sylvia pretty much ticks a lot of my boxes in what I like in a female anime character. Actually pleasantly surprised that the OP/ED wasn't Charlotte dominated, bumping Sylvia's chances from 5% to 10%! lol. Seriously though it only takes a couple of things to change preferences and Charlotte seems alright, still need the other girl from the OP to be introduced as well.

Generally though I can tell who my fav will be just off a trailer alone, like that upcoming Manglobe anime in Fall 'Seiken no Blacksmith', I saw the trailer and I'll be surprised if Aria isn't my fav girl from that.

[Fencedude]

Wow, that was really very good.

I love the designs, the girls are absolutely beautiful, and while they are all very generously...endowed, it works really well with their overall look. Very impressive. The faces...they remind me of...Shugo Chara? A bit?

Anyway, I'm now torn between Charlotte and Sylvia, both of whom are love, but in different ways. The maid (who's name I didn't catch) is very nice as well, and I guess there's a fourth to be met next time.

Also Teppei is, by all appearances, not a complete tool, though his voice took me by surprise (Apollo! And Haia from Regios, lol)

Anyway, looks like our Required Eroge Adaption for the season may be quite a bit above average.

[TAS]

The first episode is defiantly above average harem action. But can they keep it up? Very few can keep me interested beyond 3 episodes.


The thing I don't like are the breasts. I sure love them but they just seem odd/off to me. Hope I'm not the only one who feels this way.

I agree that it seems a little off, Sylvia's "look at by boobs" outfit was a bit much. It would be better with some variety.

I'll watch at least two more episodes to see where this one goes.

[HitokiriShadow]

The maid (who's name I didn't catch)

I don't think they ever said her name.

[Fencedude]

The maid (who's name I didn't catch)

I don't think they ever said her name.

I found it later. Its Yuu.

Also I flipped through the game's CGs. Uhhh...hers are interesting.

[something]

Episode 1:

- Interesting art style. I know absolutely nothing about this show (haven't seen an official website or even a promo image).
- "That was the last time I saw mom and dad." No wonder I wasn't seeing his mom's seiyuu on ANN or the official site. Damn.
- OP. lol saber
- Alright these character designs are too familiar. But nothing from the character designer/art director Suzuki Shingo is clicking with me as what it would be. Shugo Chara is the only thing that comes to mind, but he's only credited on ep 1 there. It *has* to be that though. It's in the eyes.
- Holy crap, where did this impressive action scene come from? Wow, this is damn nice. Also, super butler! And *damn* those hoses are fast. :sd:
- Oh that's some bad censorship on her panties, heh/
- HAHAHAH! He dismantled the gun just like that! Alfred is amazing.
- Amnesia? :sd: Heh, or not. Her seiyuu is one who has done a LOT of roles but the name, Yuzuki Ryoka, isn't familiar to me at all. But hah, she was Eruru in Utawarerumono, Haruka in HiME/Otome and Shamal in Nanoha! Shamal has to be what I was hearing.
- Charlotte is definitely a lot of fun. Not the personality I expected from those breasts, if that makes sense. :sd:
- Wakamoto Norio! <3 You have to love a man that can complete steal a scene with the first word he speaks.
- God damn the grandfather is awesome.
- Matsuoka Yuki does the maid Yuu. Osaka!
- Wow, the plot of this is actually kinda serious so far. Really not what I was expecting, but it's pretty cool.
- Muahahah, it is impossible not to recognize Koyasu Takehito the very second he opens his mouth. And I can't help but laugh every single time I hear him.
- Maria is cute! Miyake Kaya, the only other major role I know her in is Utawarerumono as Touka.
- OHGODSEXYMAID. Yuuuuuu <3
- Oh wow, I absolutely love the way Sylvia moves when she's swordfighting. Toyoguchi Megumi for her.
- Fiance? It's a good thing he likes big boobs because he seems to be hitting the jackpot lately.

Well that was quite impressive! Hell, everything I've watched this season is. I'm really amazed at how good the animation in this is though. This is apparently GoHands' first series as primary animation production studio. Damn straight I'll be keeping an eye on them, both to see if they maintain this level of quality throughout and how they do on future shows.

[something]

*waves Sylvia's flag*
Is it bad that I sort of saw that coming? Or maybe not exactly that, but I somehow figured you'd be praising Sylvia in some form.
I'm still undecided on which girl I like best. Actually, there's a chance I just might put the series on hold and let others watch it first.
The one we haven't met yet looks like someone I might like but right now I'm all about Yuu. Also probably unsurprisingly.

[Suwako Moriya]

The one we haven't met yet looks like someone I might like but right now I'm all about Yuu. Also probably unsurprisingly.

I have to admit that I'm some what curious about her. Although since I have the series on hold (at best) for now, it will be awhile before I experience her.

[ArcticMech]

Surprisingly good first episode. That chase scene was a riot and the male lead seems pretty likable so far. Guess I'll be following this one for now.

[tadakichi]

This was a nice surprise. The whole horse-drawn carriage chase was a bit absurd but cool to watch. Isshin is the man--"Oh, so you're dirty because you were rescuing someone! Then go as you are, my boy, and be proud!" The girls are cute, and if you're going to rip off a character design, you might as well rip off one of the most popular characters of this decade. Animation is great, hope it stays that way. I'll definitely be following this.

[Nork22]

My God! Charlotte is love!!! :beatingheart::beatingheart::beatingheart:

Looks like she knows how to play with Teppei.

[Fencedude]

Charlotte and Yuu are fantastic. I loved the part where he starts nodding off and lands on Yuu's boobs and she's just flips his hair a bit.

Charlotte is an absolute riot, Teppei is completely unequipped to deal with her.

Sylvia's a bit standoffish, but she's a fencer! I can't not like a fencer! <3 <3 <3 Though they are seriously exaggerating the movements during bouts, but oh well.

And Seika is...well, she's very Kitamura Eri.

And for some reason the skirts at that school generate an impenetrable black void...

[ArcticMech]

And for some reason the skirts at that school generate an impenetrable black void...

Yet Teppei has the envious ability to see through it without having to wait for the DVD.

And Charlotte is trouble. Too funny.

[Fencedude]

Watching the episode again (and this time it has a preview).

They're going to duel with LIVE STEEL!?

[HitokiriShadow]

Yuu didn't get much of a chance to make an impression in the first episode, but it didn't take long for me to become rather fond of her.

Seika looked like she was going to be the one to beat for the favorite character position, but her later appearance in the episode makes things more complicated. She's making some assumptions about Teppei's character but she's not going after him for completely stupid and/or selfish reasons (i.e. I'm the top dog around here, my family is better than yours, etc) and she seems like a decent person aside from occasionally throttling her lackies. I still think I'm going to like her, but I'll have to wait to see how things play out before I can decide how much and how she compares to the others.

Charlotte was likable enough in the first episode, but I'm liking her a lot more after this episode.

Silvia has been severely screentime deprived compared to the other girls and has had about 5 lines, so I can't really say anything about her at this point.

While its too early to judge the last contestant, the series has a pretty nice cast. I had pretty low expectations for this series, but it has surprised me and is actually pretty fun. This has become a definite keeper in a season full of really good shows.

[Fencedude]

Yuu didn't get much of a chance to make an impression in the first episode, but it didn't take long for me to become rather fond of her.

I liked her even more the second time I watched this episode. I wasn't expecting her to be my favorite, but she's making a good go at it. I like how easily she is able to manage Teppei, without seeming to hover.

Seika looked like she was going to be the one to beat for the favorite character position, but her later appearance in the episode makes things more complicated. She's making some assumptions about Teppei's character but she's not going after him for completely stupid and/or selfish reasons (i.e. I'm the top dog around here, my family is better than yours, etc) and she seems like a decent person aside from occasionally throttling her lackies. I still think I'm going to like her, but I'll have to wait to see how things play out before I can decide how much and how she compares to the others.

Seika is supremely bust deprived compared to the other three, so I imagine we'll be looking up her skirt a lot more. Though that will be somewhat pointless for now. I wonder if her lackies will get much screentime, they managed to make the end of OP character montage, along with LOL SHIRAISHI MINORU, so hopefully they get actual personalities. I wonder what her beef with Arima is.

Charlotte was likable enough in the first episode, but I'm liking her a lot more after this episode.

Charlotte is so not her archetype that its hilarious. She's also got fantastic legs. Her tits are quite nice, but the pumps and pantyhose combo works really well for her. And she's completely evil.

Silvia has been severely screentime deprived compared to the other girls and has had about 5 lines, so I can't really say anything about her at this point.

She's SEIBAA. And Agrias. And Octavia. Reserved Blonde Swordswoman. What a supremely odd archetype. But hey, she fences!

[HitokiriShadow]

I liked [Yuu] even more the second time I watched this episode. I wasn't expecting her to be my favorite, but she's making a good go at it. I like how easily she is able to manage Teppei, without seeming to hover.

Maids do nothing for me and being a maid is actually a disadvantage for my liking a character, so I wasn't expecting much from her. Her personality is kind of what you would expect of a maid, but she's still surprisingly likable.

I wonder what her beef with Arima is.She seems to be assuming that he just uses the Arima name to get what he wants. Hence her comment about people fearing the Arima name. I guess it could be something deeper or different than that though.

Charlotte is so not her archetype that its hilarious. She's also got fantastic legs. Her tits are quite nice, but the pumps and pantyhose combo works really well for her. And she's completely evil.I'm sure exactly what I was expecting of her, but I guess I was expecting her to be a bit more of an airhead or a bit dumber. She's a bit... flighty, I guess, but she sure isn't stupid or oblivious and she really enjoys toying with the people around her, which is an awesome character trait.

And yeah, she's pretty hot too. She's a great combination of hot and cute.

Silvia has been severely screentime deprived compared to the other girls and has had about 5 lines, so I can't really say anything about her at this point.She's SEIBAA. And Agrias. And Octavia. Reserved Blonde Swordswoman. What a supremely odd archetype. But hey, she fences!Yeah, I guess I can kind of see the archtype there, but its one that really depends on the nuances, or else they can just be really boring. She's also a sort of tsundere (and that was the archtype I was filing her under, though Seika might end up being "the" tsundere instead, though there is no reason they can't have two different kinds of tsunderes; hell, they made a show about that though I never got past epiosde one or heard any good reason to try. Uh, but I digress.), which also really depends on how its done. The others have proved themselves to be entertaining, she... hasn't. She's just kind of there and hasn't really done anything yet.

[evilarrex]

Eps 1&2
Watched 2 episodes of PL. This has a decent amount of potential.
The ugly concealing black fog is probably even more distracting than a straight pantsu shot.
Charlotte is a lot of fun so far. I hope that she stays relatively intelligent and doesnt overdevelop the "dizzy side".
If they move the story along (as well as the service) this could end up being a very good series indeed.

[Fencedude]

Eps 1&2
Watched 2 episodes of PL. This has a decent amount of potential.
The ugly concealing black fog is probably even more distracting than a straight pantsu shot.
Charlotte is a lot of fun so far. I hope that she stays relatively intelligent and doesnt overdevelop the "dizzy side"

Could you please follow the posting directions?

[tadakichi]

I liked [Yuu] even more the second time I watched this episode. I wasn't expecting her to be my favorite, but she's making a good go at it. I like how easily she is able to manage Teppei, without seeming to hover.

Maids do nothing for me and being a maid is actually a disadvantage for my liking a character, so I wasn't expecting much from her. Her personality is kind of what you would expect of a maid, but she's still surprisingly likable.

Yeah, I've never really cared much for maid characters myself, but Yuu is turning out to be my favorite of the girls. She really seems to take pride in her work.

[Draneor]

Evil CG makes its appearance as well as a long flashback scene. But it was seipa colored so it's OK. Sigh. I guess it wouldn't be an eroge adaptation if it wasn't low budget.

Shadows are really starting to annoy me.

So far, Seika is my favorite character, with Yuu coming in second (I'm actually not fond of maids). Charlotte is far too endowed for my tastes and also too evil. Sylvia has the same problem (also, I only need to like one Saber). So Seika it is. Pity she has no chance.

Seika is supremely bust deprived compared to the other three, so I imagine we'll be looking up her skirt a lot more.

Seika is just right for me. Not too large and not too small. Also, shimapan. Even if I can't see them, I know they're there. ;_;

[evilarrex]

Seika is just right for me. Not too large and not too small. Also, shimapan. Even if I can't see them, I know they're there. ;_;

You have powerful xray vision indeed to penetrate the evil black fog to detect such things! :P

[evilarrex]

Seika acts like a B****h most of this episode wrecking the mostly positive impression I had in episode 2.
The stuff she berates him over.... well.... just say in RL you'd shove 2 fingers into someone's eyesockets if they were that anal.

On the other hand Slyvia and Charlotte appear to get on well with Teppei - and they are able to hover around him at this stage together with minimal conflict unless he falls into compromising situations. It will be interesting to learn if they were friends before this.

Teppei gets through Slyvia's Tsun facade with a great line. That was quick!

Teppei seems to enjoy his time with each of Charlotte, Yuu and Slyvia and they are genuinely supportive of him with lessons in dancing and tea drinking, posture etc.

The dancing sessions with Charlotte are a riot! ;)

Less demanding animation this episode but it all still looks bright and cheery

[Funkatron]

Poor guy got a boner while dancing with Charlotte and frankly, I don't blame him.

I'm really liking this show more than I thought I would. I've hated harem-esque shows for a while but this show definitely is unique and the characters are quite likeable. I'm personally rooting for the maid, though :p

[Fencedude]

Seika is not making a good impression.

Charlotte, Sylvia and Yuu are all very nice, and get along together well. Seika meanwhile is just digging herself deeper into a hole.

Also...don't both Charlotte and Sylvie like, massively outrank Seika anyway? Charlotte's an out and out princess, and Sylvie's damn close.

Lets see if she manages to redeem herself next time.

[something]

Episode 2:

- Oops, read the OP title as "Princess Pimp" in the credits.
- Yuu took Teppei falling into her breasts pretty much in stride. Drooling onto them as well. :sd:
- ...Alright we get it, he's flashing back to the girls he met. Doesn't need to be this long though.
- Yuu! She looks wonderful in her school uniform. I'm definitely liking her the best so far, although I'm really looking forward to Seika, who will likely end up being my favorite.
- O_O Oh god, those CG horses... fuck no they can't be serious.
- The way they choose to censor panties is almost as bad. :sd: I... don't quite get that. Yeah yeah "buy the dvds!" but come on, when is this airing, 9am on a Saturday kids block?
- But anyway, Seika! Oh I like her already.
- Poor Teppei... This school would utterly suffocate me.
- Although he may be suffocated by giant breasts first. Charlotte returns!
- Yes, Teppei, it was a misunderstanding but maybe you could, like, move?
- Charlotte is absolutely wonderful but I wish they'd tone those breasts down a touch, to match her body better. Same to Sylvia. Yuu proportions are better, though to be honest I like Seika even better in that sense. But I think I instinctively root for the small-to-normal-breasts girl whenever they're surrounded by huge breasts everywhere (see also Nowa in Queen's Blade =P)

Pretty good, on to ep 3.

[Fencedude]

(see also Nowa in Queen's Blade =P)



Nowa provides service from a different region.

[something]

Episode 3:

- Ah, points to Sylvia right off the bat by being able to have fun with the duel. She isn't excessively serious at the start and would much rather let them each enjoy it doing what they're good at.
- Great conclusion to the duel too. Both of them really take it well, and Teppei is actually quite awesome in how he's approaching the whole idea of the arranged marriage. He won't just meekly go along with it, but neither will he childishly reject Sylvia without getting to know her.
- Meanwhile Charlotte is already burying her feelings big time, which never ever ends well.
- O_o Charlotte, what the fuck? XD
- With Yuu, Charlotte and Sylvia all being quite friendly with Teppei (Sylvia most surprisingly so), I fear that'll force Seika into doing the "standoffish" role for two or three characters at once. I wonder how things will go with her...
- Haruhiko is wearing very thin on me already. :sd:
- Yeah, they're laying on the BITCH way too heavily with Seika. Like I said, everyone else is so understanding that this role becomes hers alone. Unfortunate. I'm just hoping they're overdoing it now so that she can have a dramatic turnaround by the end of the episode.
- I do so enjoy how Sylvia is acting right now though, as well as Charlotte just starting to the side smirking.
- Kinshi!
- That was some strange animation with Yuu going down the hallway.
- Thinking back to what Seika said, it's pretty unusual that it took this long for Teppei's "low class birth" to come up as an issue. And even after she said it, nobody has seemed to make a big deal. Usually that would quite immediately have become the fundamental problem of the show.
- Hell, not only is it not a big deal, but everyone seems to be on his side! It's Seika who they see as unreasonable. ...Since when are rich kid schools full of such relatively understanding and kind people?
- Hahah, Charlotte knows exactly what is in his pocket. :sd:
- ...So how did Haruhiko get into the Social Club, exactly?
- I guess we won't see Seika change over right away. At well, there are huge cracks in her attitude already so we're getting there.

::watches preview:: Hooooooly shit that is some epic zettai ryouiki and ass. Are panties even involved? WANT NOW.

[Fencedude]

- Hahah, Charlotte knows exactly what is in his pocket. :sd:


Charlotte is somewhere in between Tama-nee and Chizuru from Kanokon.

But yes, she definitely knew what was in his pocket.

[Draneor]

- The way they choose to censor panties is almost as bad. :sd: I... don't quite get that. Yeah yeah "buy the dvds!" but come on, when is this airing, 9am on a Saturday kids block.

"First DVD release from anime series "Princess Lover!" based on adult adventure game of the same name. Features director's cut version, so you can see all scene clearly"

CD Japan ad copy (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=MFBP-1). Also, see the Amazon.jp promo images (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%97%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%8 3%A9%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC-Vol-1%E3%80%90%E3%82%BB%E3%83%AC%E3%83%96%E3%82%A8%E3% 83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3%E3%80%91-DVD-%E9%87%91%E6%BE%A4%E6%B4%AA%E5%85%85/dp/B002DPPJ56/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1248226139&sr=1-1).

Yes. Fuck you, Media Factory. Now you're just rubbing it in.

[Fencedude]

Yes. Fuck you, Media Factory. Now you're just rubbing it in.

BUYTHEDVDS
BUYTHEDVDS
BUYTHEDVDS
BUYTHEDVDS

[something]

Yes. Fuck you, Media Factory. Now you're just rubbing it in.BUYTHEDVDS
BUYTHEDVDS
BUYTHEDVDS
BUYTHEDVDS
And only $100! ::dies laughing::

[Fencedude]

And only $100! ::dies laughing::

But you get a "bath tub poster" of Charlotte!

I don't even think I want to know what that is.

[Draneor]

I don't even think I want to know what that is.

It's basically a waxed poster that is supposedly waterproof (runs around 2000 yen). They started coming out last year?

[evilarrex]

Also...don't both Charlotte and Sylvie like, massively outrank Seika anyway? Charlotte's an out and out princess, and Sylvie's damn close.


They must be too nice...
I was expecting Sylvia to explode "Get back into your corner bitch!" to Seika at any second. I can understand Seika dissing Teppei but the "by association" remarks she says about Charlotte and Sylvia - Sylvia cant have been very far off sticking something sharp into Seika and even if Charlotte were a pacifist at heart a bitch slap for insulting a princess would have been in order....
Maybe Sylvia/Charlotte were expecting each other to do it.

[Nork22]

Yes. Fuck you, Media Factory. Now you're just rubbing it in.

BUYTHEDVDS
BUYTHEDVDS
BUYTHEDVDS
BUYTHEDVDS

Fuck DVDs... give me Blu-ray JAPAN!!! Want to see panties in 1080p!!!!

[Nork22]

Ah Seika, as much as you are a bitch... I'll still take some interest in you. However, Charlotte just simply wins in this episode.

[Fencedude]

Ah Seika, as much as you are a bitch... I'll still take some interest in you. However, Charlotte just simply wins in this episode.

If we get a spectacular dere dere explosion out of her then I think I can forgive her, since I have a feeling she's utterly adorable when flustered.

[HitokiriShadow]

"It's like riding a horse!" *bounce*bounce*bounce*

"It's a stick of gum.... big gum..."

<3 Charlotte. She's become my clear favorite for the time being.

Silvia also finally has a chance to make an impression this episode and its a good one. I like her too, now that we actually see a bit of her personality.

The jury is still out on Seika. She comes out of the episode better than an antagonistic girl like her usually would, but that's not saying much. At least we see her questioning herself here, and she's the odd woman out rather than rallying the armies of arrogant rich or otherwise intolerant people. And despite not acknowledging him at the end, her next challenge and the way she presented herself there didn't cast too negative a light on her. I still like her, but significantly less than even Silvia at this point. I really want to like her more, but the show is making that rather difficult at the moment.

The main problem with this whole challenge to him is... has she been watching Charlotte lately? She's an awesome character, but she's not exactly the paradigm of nobility. She just rode Teppei's bone in front of a crowd in this very episode, and it doesn't seem like its unusual behavior for her. Charlotte can probably get away with it because her family seems to outrank nearly everybody, but still.

So basically, Charlotte wins, Yuu and Silvia are pretty cool, Seika has fairly significant issues making hard to like her at the moment, contrary to her strong first impression.

[HitokiriShadow]

This episode tried to do some interesting things with the camera moving and pulling out and it almost worked, but they didn't quite pull it off. The objects in room in the first seen didn't move smoothly which made the whole thing awkward. The fashion show scene worked better but still fell a bit short.

The good news is that Seika's bad phase is over and she should be much more likable now. I liked her the whole time, but the series it difficult even if she did come off better than characters in that situation usually do. Now she's free of those problems and should rise in my character rankings shortly.

Everyone other than Seika had very minimal screentime and lines, but Yuu was able to get a few decent bits in. Charlotte and Silvie had some lines, but they didn't really amount to anything. Being Teppei's personal servant gives Yuu a bit of an advantage in these situations. I particularly liked her bit in the motorcycle scene after Teppei's "You were serious!?" Her reaction to Nezu's cold was very amusing as well. And who can blame her? That was one hell of a cold; anyone would be fearful of a cold that caused people to spasm or produce rainbows, electricity and radioactive snot like that.

[Nork22]

Funny how the evil void of darkness didn't hid Seika's ass shot during the fashion walk.

[Fencedude]

Hah, Seika was pretty awesome this episode, and so was Teppei, actually. The attempt at dynamic camera work was interesting, and a good example of why that kind of stuff is generally done using CG.

Yuu's few scenes were hilarious, and Nezu's radioactive snot was bizarre.

[eobert]

Funny how the evil void of darkness didn't hid Seika's ass shot during the fashion walk.

Well technically it wasn't a panty shot, so the evil void of darkness must've gotten confused and let it through.

[pluvia33]

I'm enjoying this show a lot more than I originally thought I would. I like Teppei and the four girls a lot and liking the characters usually plays a big factor in if I'd like a series.

In the first episode I thought the rescue scene was very cool. Although I'm a little sad that super butler Alfred hasn't had any good screen time since then.

Teppei's relationship with each of the girls is very enjoyable to watch. Sparing with Sylvia. Charlotte being Charlotte. Sylvia being friends with Charlotte and not beating the crap out of Teppei because of Charlotte being Charlotte. Yuu taking care of Teppei and reminding him of his mother. And Seika is developing into quite a nice tsundere.

Of course there's the whole thing about the weird panty censorship "buy the DVD's!" thing. I almost missed the black-hole panties of doom when they didn't appear in episode 4. But then I realized that everyone was fully clothed in the fashion show dressing area and Teppei was still all embarrassed and the girls got irritated. I'm pretty sure they'll all be in underwear or less in the uncut DVD version.

So far it's nothing groundbreaking but it's a fun show. I'll definitely keep watching and if it ever comes to the US I'll buy the DVD's.

[evilarrex]

Watched this last night.
Whilst an explanation for Seika's irrationality and bitchyness from the previous episode was provided, I am still thinking of her as "mean bitch" - liking her the least.
Her narrow attitudes may have changed a little but the reality is that she is a mean spirited brat by comparison (so far compared to Slyvia and Charlotte) - the awesomeness of her ZR notwithstanding.
Particularly when Teppei demonstrates what a great guy he is with such a magnanimous gesture during the dinner.
Kicking him under the table is fine a couple of times - but seriously - Bitch - she would have brought it on herself if Teppei climbed into her during that interview.

For someone recently elevated in society as far as he has, Teppei is remarkably level headed and is genuinely likeable as main character. I suspect his only real weakness is teh girlies :P

Preview for next episode looks like we get more Charlotte and Seiba. Definitely need more Charlotte air time.

WTF was going on with the snot???

[something]

Episode 4:

- Seika stuff. So does she have breasts or not? Make up your mind, show.
- Yuu sparkles! Oh she's fantastic.
- So do we finally find out what kinda stick Seika has up her butt regarding the Arima family?
- ...Looks like we wait a little longer. I like how Teppei handles his grandfather though. He answered those questions confidently and competently.
- ...Is the neon snot also censorship? >_>
- God damn get the snot off screen now, please.
- Haruhiko scene is waaaay too long.
- Seika's fashion has no need for panties! She must have designed the Kiyosumi High School uniform.
- Heh, Teppei is bad at this.
- And suddenly gets good at it. Of course she's not ready to deredere yet so she violence continues. :sd:
- Huh, Arima seriously did dick over Houjouin. It's nice to finally get some perspective on why Seika acts like she does. And honestly, I think she's got a much better reason to being like she is that most.
- Oh well that was quite nicely done. I've wanted to like Seika from the start, but it seemed like the show wouldn't let me... until now. Well, now I can go cheering for her knowing full well she has no chance. =P I also am really, really liking Teppei. He's blowing away most other lead males in this sort of show. He's just a really cool guy.

Good stuff. With Seika hopefully in a more interesting role, this show has pretty much everything going for it at this point. A good male lead is not always necessary in these shows but it sure as hell helps a lot.

[ArcticMech]

- Huh, Arima seriously did dick over Houjouin. It's nice to finally get some perspective on why Seika acts like she does. And honestly, I think she's got a much better reason to being like she is that most.
- Oh well that was quite nicely done. I've wanted to like Seika from the start, but it seemed like the show wouldn't let me... until now.

I really disliked Seika after episode 3 and was concerned about how they would try to turn that impression around. They managed to pull it off rather convincingly. Seika's actions and cold attitude was understandable given how harshly she was treated even though she had nothing to do with the source of the conflict. The fact that she is accomplished outside of school (running her own clothing line no less) just added to my respect for her. Another nice surprise for a show that's been full of them thus far.

[Draneor]

The shadows continue to torment me. QUALITY. Epic CG. Annoying-with-a-sometimes-ambiguous-sexual-orientation friend is really annoying.

In this episode, Seika is not just tsundere. She appears to be an elitist asshole (cries on the inside--I really wanted to like her). I'm sory Seika--you are no Hinagiku. So I'm down to just Yuu now (and I generally don't like maids).

So yeah. I didn't like this episode much. And I guess next week will be more of the same.

[Fencedude]

The shadows continue to torment me. QUALITY. Epic CG. Annoying-with-a-sometimes-ambiguous-sexual-orientation friend is really annoying.

In this episode, Seika is not just tsundere. She appears to be an elitist asshole (cries on the inside--I really wanted to like her). I'm sory Seika--you are no Hinagiku. So I'm down to just Yuu now (and I generally don't like maids).

So yeah. I didn't like this episode much. And I guess next week will be more of the same.

You know, you can be just unrelentingly negative sometimes.

[evilarrex]

Charlotte episode and she gets a date with Teppei! Awesome!
Sylvie and Charlotte are childhood friends.... but will they share Teppei? ;)

[Nork22]

Charlotte episode and she gets a date with Teppei! Awesome!
Sylvie and Charlotte are childhood friends.... but will they share Teppei? ;)

My gut says no, but hey, there is hope for a harem-esque ending.

[William K]

Charlotte episode and she gets a date with Teppei! Awesome!
Sylvie and Charlotte are childhood friends.... but will they share Teppei? ;)

My gut says no, but hey, there is hope for a harem-esque ending.

Isn't the question whether Teppei and Charl will share Sylvie?

[evilarrex]

Isn't the question whether Teppei and Charl will share Sylvie?

Quite possibly. Despite the "imbalanced" way they draw her. Charlotte is currently my favourite match for Teppei followed by Sylvie (and only because chibi Sylvie is ubercute!)

[Fencedude]

Charlotte has just the happiest tits ever. They're just so god damn perky.

Also drawing the black void of doom all the way up her back was bizarre.

And its weird getting Sylvie backstory in a Charlotte episode.

Edit: OH GOD PREVIEW LOL

[Nork22]

Edit: OH GOD PREVIEW LOL

Where was the black void when you really needed it?

[ArcticMech]

Five episodes in and there already isn't enough Teppei to go around.

Looking forward to seeing more of Teppei's collection of Mr. Rogers sweaters.

[Nork22]

Right, the episode opens up to something strange. I though for a moment there I was watching a different show because the whole first 5 minutes feels like it came out of This Beautiful Yet Ugly World there for a moment, then we have Minoru Shiraishi breaking the 4th wall about what the heck is going on.

So Teppei has organised for a trip to the onsen. Yes, it wouldn't be a harem anime without an onsen episode. Seriously they broke the 4th wall quite often regarding the commentary of this episode, but heck it's funny anyway. And being an onsen episode, part of the fun was seeing Teppei planning with Haruhiko and 2 nameless males on doing "that". I'm now more annoyed about watching the TV broadcast. If it's not the "Void of Darkness", it's either the "Mist of Doom" or the "Blinding Light of Brilliance".

All up, it's a pretty fun episode, and the little chat between the girls at the end says a lot about how they feel about Teppei. Harem ending please?

[Fencedude]

LOL WUT

Hilarious episode, even if it was borderline insane at points. Some good stuff though, but holy christ this was nearly as much a censorship disaster as that episode of Kanamemo.

[HitokiriShadow]

Few episodes need an uncensored (or drastically less censored) DVD version than this episode.

But damn, that was hilarious. After so many shows having the lead guy being the good guy and only accidentally peeping or getting blamed for peeping they didn't do, it was quite refreshing to see the lead character lead his buddies on the peeping and their little adventure was hilarious.

And of course, pretty much all the scenes with any of the four main girls were gold, though I particularly liked Yuu's scenes this episode, especially her freaking out in the corner and her "You can peep on me any time, Teppei-sama!" line.

Also, Teppei's plan for this party completely bypasses the skills that Seika wanted to see him demonstrate and thus completely defeats the purpose of doing it. Seika would be justified in failing him on this.

[ArcticMech]

Fun. Lecherous Teppei took some getting used to as that side of him hasn't been shown, if at all, before now. And Yuu was just great. Overdid it on the fog censors however.

[evilarrex]

WTF??? I mean WTF??? The OP was crazy!
Whilst very funny I was struggling to relate this episode to the previous ones!

[William K]

WTF??? I mean WTF??? The OP was crazy!

It looked like GoHands was doing an advertisement and showing ppl what they can do. In fact, the word GoHands pops up briefly around the 48 seconds mark. I have to say the animation WAS impressive and I'd love to see them do more shows.

[HitokiriShadow]

Well, we're on to the serious stuff now, for better or for worse. I was hoping the series would indulge a bit more in the fun stuff like last episode before moving to heavier stuff.

I wasn't feeling the whole discussion between Grandpa Arima, Hartman, and Silvie's dad. It was one of those "only in fiction" situations, but it wasn't done well enough to gloss over how stupid it was.

This episode also had a number of shots were the art seemed off to varying degrees and sometimes the animation was a bit awkward as well, like near the end when Charlotte's phone fell.

[ArcticMech]

Well, we're on to the serious stuff now, for better or for worse.

The shift was rather abrupt. Still, it's difficult to take the show too seriously especially with a preview like that. Should be fun.

[Fencedude]

What the shit?!

Also, seeing as how we're only at episode 7, it looks like they are going to make a go at this lasting the rest of the series.

*sigh*

Seriously, NUCLEAR FUCKING WEAPONS!?

[HitokiriShadow]

What the shit?!
Seriously, NUCLEAR FUCKING WEAPONS!?

Not only nuclear weapons, but they are bringing them up in a rather absurd little plot (which is normal for this series, I suppose) and with one of the dumbest attempts at international politics (or any sort of politics, for that matter) I've seen attempted in anime. And anime has a piss poor record at making its political situations remotely plausible. This is making Gundam 00 look complex and realistic in comparison.

[Nork22]

Well, we're on to the serious stuff now, for better or for worse.

The shift was rather abrupt. Still, it's difficult to take the show too seriously especially with a preview like that. Should be fun.

Mmmm.... Slyvie in form fitting biker uniform. :nosebleed:

[evilarrex]

Seriously, NUCLEAR FUCKING WEAPONS!?

I agree. WTF???
Couldn't they have made up something about pizza delivery guys going postal?

[Fencedude]

Well, we're on to the serious stuff now, for better or for worse.

The shift was rather abrupt. Still, it's difficult to take the show too seriously especially with a preview like that. Should be fun.

Mmmm.... Slyvie in form fitting biker uniform. :nosebleed:

This rescue mission will either be amazing or utterly hilarious.

[lesterf1020]

Or both!

[something]

Catching up on yet another show! Yay.

Episode 5:

- Charlotte was all kinds of cute with that charm.
- Mmm, Yuu thighs. Anime needs more shots of squirming thighs. Saki has definitively shown that it's awesome.
- Sylvie is going to regret being so reserved about her feelings for Teppei. She's definitely letting Charlotte run free.
- Greetings, Charlotte's nipples. How are you doing today?
- Just like normal boys and girls! Taking jets on day trips!
- Hahah, she wants the penguin. She definitely hasn't gotten her part of the "no princess" act down.
- Well that was suddenly very creepy, Teppei. Didn't sound like him at all either, heh.
- Takoyaki orgasm?
- Oh god, where did he get that horrid purple shirt? Anyway, I really liked Charlotte's reaction to hearing about Teppei's parents - very mature, and rather atypical for that situation. She continues to make a very good impression.
- Wow, little Sylvie consoling her father is, actually, incredibly sweet.

That was a really good episode.

[something]

Also drawing the black void of doom all the way up her back was bizarre.
Is that what that was? I was so confused by that that I thought she had a black slip of some kind on underneath. In the short time we saw it my brain couldn't come up with another explanation, even though she clearly is wearing nothing of the sort in other scenes. God damn such weird censorship.

[Fencedude]

Also drawing the black void of doom all the way up her back was bizarre.
Is that what that was? I was so confused by that that I thought she had a black slip of some kind on underneath. In the short time we saw it my brain couldn't come up with another explanation, even though she clearly is wearing nothing of the sort in other scenes. God damn such weird censorship.

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[something]

Episode 6:

- MAHOU SHOUJO MARIA-CHAN!
- Hahahah, Sylvie and Charlotte vs the Subway.
- Seika shows them how it's done. =D
- lol, what fourth wall?
- Yuuu~ Yuuuuuuu~~~ She's so cute. Just give in and realize you have every bit as much of a right to share the spotlight as the other girls!
- Lucky Lechers...
- Oh god, frantic chibi Yuu! Fantastic!
- Ahahaa, they aren't even trying to be subtle with the censorship. Suddenly, steam inside the changing room!
- Delayed reaction much, Seika? SUDDENLY, SURROUNDED BY BREASTS! Except Erika, her comrade in non-breasts!
- There is yuri on screen, but I can barely see it. ;_;
- Hahah oh fuck you Princess Lover. "It feels like the fog id unnaturally thick!" :sd: Heh.
- Don't think I've ever seen the excess steam become a plot point in an onsen ep before.
- Yuu will let you see! DO IT!
- Heh, Seika's lackeys are so fun.
- I love the conversation with all six girls in their futons. And huh, the four relevant ones all pretty much admit to each other that they all like Teppei.

I really like all four of them so it's actually quite hard to pick a favorite. I think I'm still leaning Yuu, but now that Seika has totally cleaned up her act she's really putting up a fight. And Charlotte isn't far behind either. Even Sylvia, who is destined to be my least favorite of the four, is sooooo much more interesting than that "type" of character would usually be. So I like her too.

It's really a three girl race for me right now, which is unusual, as I tend to have a favorite early on.

[something]

Episode 7:

- Looks like Sylvie is having the toughest time adjusting to the Onsen Agreement.
- Urgh, this is one of the worst things they could do - introduce an obnoxious, flamboyant rich boy suitor/fiancee for Charlotte. When has this ever been entertaining?
- Now for some politics.
- Well, blond guy is, so far, much much less flamboyant a personality than his introduction implied. Let's hope it stays that way.

...Eh, should I be happy that they started plot early so that it doesn't get rushed? Or should I be annoyed that they started plot at all? Right now I'm leaning heavily towards the latter.

[something]

Seriously, NUCLEAR FUCKING WEAPONS!?
The only WMDs this show should be dwelling on are the ones attached to the girls' chests.

[HitokiriShadow]

...Eh, should I be happy that they started plot early so that it doesn't get rushed? Or should I be annoyed that they started plot at all? Right now I'm leaning heavily towards the latter.

I'll have to wait until the next episode to decide, but I'm currently leaning heavily towards the latter myself. This episode played the plot waaaaaay too seriously. If the rescue is as ludicrous as it should be and they play the plot less seriously than they did here, then I'll change my opinion of it. But this series should never have tried to do the plot seriously because it just does not have a setup accommodating to it nor did they show the slightest bit of ability to pull it off in this episode. On the other the hand, they have characters that are veterans of horse and buggy vs car battles at 60 mph, one of which is a combat butler. The direction the series should be going is clear, but whether they will, and do it consistently without relapsing in this sad attempt at seriousness, remains to be seen.

[evilarrex]

Episode 8

Errr ok, it wasnt that serious at all.....
The episode didnt make a whole lot of sense. The hostage takers are the dumbest bunch of clowns evar.
Highlights were
Slyvie's "overflowing" from the biker suit
Teppei being force to drive the absurd looking experimental bike.
Yuu the "ace hacker"... "this is expected of a maid...."

That episode had less internal logic than a Kamen No Maid Guy or Hayate No Gotoku episode.

Edit:
Yeah and HTF did Sylvie change from the bike suit to her normal outfit while jumping off the ROFLCopter?

[Nork22]

Yuu the "ace hacker"... "this is expected of a maid...."

That episode had less internal logic than a Kamen Maid Guy or Hayate No Gotoku episode.

What I wouldn't give for a room full of l33t h4x0r maids.

And yes this episode is both awesome and hilarious.

[Fencedude]

Hah, that was actually awesome. This show is best when its not taking itself seriously.

Also the Metal Gear Solid music at the beginning and the blatant FF7 reference in the Bike scene had me rolling.

The two pervert goons were also remarkably funny, and all the girls were, of course, smoking hot.

Oh yeah, and Charlotte end confirmed

[HitokiriShadow]

Brilliant move, Haltmann. Go ahead and tackle the one person who's unarmed while several guys with assault rifles stand around behind you.

They also picked the worst possible motivation for the terrorists, or at least the one that Charlotte talked to. "I was poor, you're rich, so I hate you."

The episode was mostly stupidly fun though. Yuu's mad hacking skills and her team of maid hackers, the bike's leg missiles, Silivie changing clothes midflight from a helicopter, and was Seika just awesome in general. Oh, and Silvie and Charlotte's breasts increased size by about 50% and were falling out of their clothes, almost as if they were trying to escape (and Silvie's difficulty getting the bike suit zipped up amused me).

[ArcticMech]

Yeah and HTF did Sylvie change from the bike suit to her normal outfit while jumping off the ROFLCopter?

Dunno. But I do know that it was, without a doubt, utterly awesome and the highlight of the episode for me. The rest of the episode was hit or miss.

[something]

Episode 8:

- Ah. Yes. Military invasions.
- Yuu taking charge!
- ...The goodball comic relief soldiers are really not necessary.
- Seika controls the airwaves!
- "This is expected of a maid." Bwhahahah! When I saw all the maids at their terminals, all I could think of was the cyborg secretaries/computer operators from Ghost in the Shell, especially with Josephine being Tanaka Atsuko =P
- DNA virus counterhack... this show isn't making any attempt to make sense anymore.
- Hahaha, Sylvie's bike suit malfunction. How absurd.
- ...the legs are missiles...
- Motivation = you were richer than me! ...k. I don't even know what the fuck anymore.
- Hahahaaha, whaaaaaaaaaaaaat the hell. Let's divert the media by holding a live idol concert!
- Why can't we all just get aloooooong? ...Oh give it a rest, Charlotte.
- ...Sylvie just changed clothes instantaneously in mid air.
- Now the baddies are just retreating. :sd:
- Oh okay, bombs.
- So are we supposed to actually believe fiance dude is dead? That would be a convenient way of getting him out of the picture but I rather doubt this is the kind of show to kill anyone off.
- SEIKA TSUNTSUN!

Well hey, we obviously didn't need to worry about the show getting serious all of a sudden, did we? :sd: Hah. What a silly episode.

[HitokiriShadow]

- So are we supposed to actually believe fiance dude is dead? That would be a convenient way of getting him out of the picture but I rather doubt this is the kind of show to kill anyone off.


I'm kind of expecting him to pop up later and reveal that he's the mastermind behind this nuke thing and he faked his death there for.... some reason or another.

[HitokiriShadow]

Well look at that, Hartman faked his death and is actually the bad guy. I'm shocked!

Charlotte had some amusing scenes, particularly when Teppei nearly killed her and her destruction of the barrier. Seika had a few nice bits as well.

[Fencedude]

Well look at that, Hartman faked his death and is actually the bad guy. I'm shocked!

Charlotte had some amusing scenes, particularly when Teppei nearly killed her and her destruction of the barrier. Seika had a few nice bits as well.

Utterly unbelievable!

...not much else to say, Charlotte was pretty amusing in general

[Nork22]

Charlotte with a chainsaw... that was the highlight of the episode.

And the comedic moment between Slyvie and Seika while disarming the bomb... "it's the same colour as my underwear"

[HitokiriShadow]

Blah. This episode suffered from a severe case of taking itself way too seriously. So we basically spent 19 boring minutes with Teppei angsting over Charlotte and other plot related stuff that wasn't remotely interesting.

Charlotte's scenes in the train, Charlotte's tits, and random masturbation (though I really wish it was, say, Yuu doing it instead) were the episode's only saving grace.

[untoldsorrow]

Blah. This episode suffered from a severe case of taking itself way too seriously. So we basically spent 19 boring minutes with Teppei angsting over Charlotte and other plot related stuff that wasn't remotely interesting.

Charlotte's scenes in the train, Charlotte's tits, and random masturbation (though I really wish it was, say, Yuu doing it instead) were the episode's only saving grace.

More than anything I hate is angst and long periods of angst made me almost turn off my TV. Its was a good thing I was watching the uncensored version so I was waiting for those parts to come up.

[Fencedude]

Blah. This episode suffered from a severe case of taking itself way too seriously. So we basically spent 19 boring minutes with Teppei angsting over Charlotte and other plot related stuff that wasn't remotely interesting.

Charlotte's scenes in the train, Charlotte's tits, and random masturbation (though I really wish it was, say, Yuu doing it instead) were the episode's only saving grace.

What he said.

[something]

Episode 9:

- Why were the baddies kind enough to set such a long delay on the bombs? They gave them like an hour.
- What? The world famous Arima Group doesn't back up their data?
- Charlotte is having fun with all this. I think she's kind of dumb.
- Can we quit it with the goofball comedy relief soldiers please? They're incredibly annoying.
- Charlotte... :sd: Wakuwaku, Wakuwaku!
- Ahahaha, and Teppei nearly decapitated her.
- ...Suddenly, designer chainsaws.
- Heh, Seika trying to keep up with Sylvie.
- These villains are just awful. What were they thinking?
- Hahahah, Sylvie cut read because she's wearing red panties. Of course.
- Heh he tosses it in the garbage chute.
- Ahahahahahahah. The chauffeur is Haltman... and he's laughing evilly! :sd:

God damn this show is stupid.

::starts ep 10::

[something]

Episode 10:

- Go go Yuu!
- There is an unnatural amount of cleavage in the back seat of this car right now.
- Uh, so instead of everyone being super depressed, shouldn't they be trying to find Charlotte? Did they totally just write her off as dead already? This makes no sense.
- Oh, bah, an international incident? Big deal.
- We don't need the flashbacks.
- Haha, this is how you know Haltman is a bad guy. He dresses flamboyantly and looks like a model.
- Heh, what the hell, Charlotte? Takoyaki takoyaki!
- blah blah depressed Teppei-HELLO SEIKA ZETTAI RYOUIKI! Even if the black hole censorship thats a nice shot. Just how short is that skirt?
- Seika attacks!
- Go go Yuu!
- Evil lady sure likes to moan. She's pretty hot when she's got glasses and clothes off.
- GHADASDASDIU&YWE* MARIA IS CUTE.
- That's some weird blursteam.
- lol, evil lady is back to being not hot. But she is groping Charlotte's breasts. Because thats the most logical thing to do in this situation, I guess. ...?

This show is still dumb.

[HitokiriShadow]

Well, that was a slight improvement over the previous episode, but still not very interesting. On the positive side, things actually happened and we didn't spend 2/3 of the episode watching Teppei mope around and people give corny cheer up speeches. On the other hand, we also didn't get to see any tits and they didn't play things nearly as ridiculous as they should have.

[Fencedude]

Dumb, but oddly, not dumb enough.

Know your strengths!

[something]

Episode 11:

- Here, have a katana and a million yen! (which I need to remind myself is "only" ~$10000, but still)
- So wait, are the girls going to go with him or what? Please don't tell me the two best girls are staying behind.
- God damn that is a lot of blacked out ass shots. And Seika is having such a tsundere moment right now. "I hate you, never come back!" ::hug hug hug::
- Oh yay, Yuu is going with him at least. Seika better show up at some point too.
- Hahah, Sylvie just got herself a cavalry force. And her sister is so cute~
- Looks like they just officially took Sylvie out of the running.
- Charlotte has been watching Saki!
- Artillery! XD Hahah oh god.
- "You aren't Teppei!" :sd:
- Haha, wtf, he killed Josephine.
- The completely retarded motivations continue! "I got caught pickpocketing, I'm gonna get revenge!" Uhhhh...
- Er, that makes no sense. The only thing holding Charlotte in place was Teppei. Haltman shoots Teppei. Next scene, Charlotte is in the train. :sd:

Sooooooo dumb. =P

[something]

Episode 12:

- ...I still can't get over how little sense the scene with Teppei getting shot makes. There's no way Charlotte was able to get back in the train if the guy who was holding her (completely out of reach of Haltman!) got shot and went flying! Warnings about anime physics be damned, its bothering me! :sd:
- We really needed more of Seika's friends.
- Charlotte you're being booooooooring. Clearly the villains' boring disease is infecting you. Get away from them.
- Oh jeeze, leave them both there and go after the train yourself, Sylvie.
- And the comic relief are doctors... >_>
- "So I found this job on the net." ............................
- So she tells them not to shoot and they listen to her? What?
- What did he just cut? The coupling for the trains? o_O
- Argh, I can't deal with how stupid this episode is.
- "I was the one who killed your parents!" ...Sigh. I'd actually forgotten about that whole parent murder angle. So for it to be brought up again in this situation is extra fail.
- "I forgive you! Try again!" Uh, yeah, ignore the double homicide, multiple attempted homicides, attempted massive bombing, and massive armed kidnapping operation. It's okay. Just be nicer next time.
- You can't catch people with a motorcycle! It does not work like that!
- lol. That was probably the only good part of the episode so far, Sylvie's reactions to Charlotte suddenly molesting Teppei. Well that and Seika's friends. Maria looked cute serving tea too. So I guess about 1.5 minutes all told of this episode has been worthwhile.
- I guess the dancing scene was kinda cool.
- Fencing Maria!!

By and large that was pretty bad.

[Fencedude]

Ok, we need to fix this show.

First, Maria and Seika's friends are the new main characters.

Second, no one is allowed to be serious. Ever.

Also, FENCING MARIA ZOMG!!!111!!11 *dies*

CAN I HAS FENCING ANIME PLZ?

[HitokiriShadow]

Uh, well, I was amused by Alfred's catch (Guerilla shoot!), we got a few fun Charlotte bits near the end, and the Maria pic at the very end was cute (so was Maria in the fencing outfit, jumping up and down).

But the rest of the episode was about as entertaining as the previous two episodes, which were pretty damn boring.

The first half of this series was pretty fun but it made the fatal mistake of trying to have a plot when the premise and tone of the series really weren't suitable for it, and it was rarely outrageously dumb enough to make it entertaining (basically, only the hotel rescue, and even that was hit and miss).

[something]

The first half of this series was pretty fun but it made the fatal mistake of trying to have a plot when the premise and tone of the series really weren't suitable for it, and it was rarely outrageously dumb enough to make it entertaining (basically, only the hotel rescue, and even that was hit and miss).
Yeah... GoHands did a pretty good job visually for their first solo production, but I can't say I'm feeling the writing and adaptation. They need better story staff on their next show. Or to learn when to jettison story entirely.

[Suwako Moriya]

By and large that was pretty bad.

Speaking of which, I've been reading through this thread. As well as thread at the evil forums on occasion. What I'm reading is giving me the impression that I shouldn't bother to start it back up again.:sweat:

[evilarrex]

By and large that was pretty bad.

Speaking of which, I've been reading through this thread. As well as thread at the evil forums on occasion. What I'm reading is giving me the impression that I shouldn't bother to start it back up again.:sweat:

You are right there. They lost me after the Hotel episode.
How hard is it to write a coherent script. FFS!
We should check how many ex-Gonzo staff ended up here - this is classic Gonzo donut stuff.

[pianocello]

(Takes a deep breathe after watching the last 6 episodes)......

That was incredibly dumb. And yet despite the sheer stupidity of the last few episodes where plot progression and character motivations seem like they were written by 10-year olds, I don't regret watching the show. It certainly has one of the best harem male leads and not to mention that the harem members were extremely hot and likable. Then again maybe I'm forgiving of the show's flaws because I got to see Charlotte's huge areola in episode 10. :devil::blush:

[Draneor]

Princess Lover is getting a 18+ OVA (http://nitroyss.jp/archives/721) (NSFW under any circumstances). In case, uh, the show didn't go far enough for anyone...

[Fencedude]

Princess Lover is getting a 18+ OVA (http://nitroyss.jp/archives/721) (NSFW under any circumstances). In case, uh, the show didn't go far enough for anyone...

I wonder if we'll get any pregnant pissing scenes with the maid.

(yes, I did look at the game's CGs, why do you ask?)

[pianocello]

Princess Lover is getting a 18+ OVA (http://nitroyss.jp/archives/721) (NSFW under any circumstances). In case, uh, the show didn't go far enough for anyone...


So they're going to go the Green Green OAV route? Is this going to be a continuation of the series and a resolution of the love pentagon like Green Green? In any case, the screenshots seem to show that our hero will only get it on with two of the female leads. And if they're going to go the hentai route, the lack of pubes bothers me though....:devil:


Still, this seems like one thing that will save the show.

[untoldsorrow]

Princess Lover is getting a 18+ OVA (http://nitroyss.jp/archives/721) (NSFW under any circumstances). In case, uh, the show didn't go far enough for anyone...


So they're going to go the Green Green OAV route? Is this going to be a continuation of the series and a resolution of the love pentagon like Green Green? In any case, the screenshots seem to show that our hero will only get it on with two of the female leads. And if they're going to go the hentai route, the lack of pubes bothers me though....:devil:


Still, this seems like one thing that will save the show.

Interesting. I do hope it is better than the Green Green OAV. Looks pretty hardcore also.

[Demon of the Desert]

I didn't care much for "Green Green" (only watched the regular series), but a harcore "Princess Lover" hentai sounds fine for me. Just imagine Charlotte getting very hot with the male lead. And maybe that busty blonde with the swordfighting skills will be into S&M. Just as long as theres no scat, I'm all for it.

[pianocello]

Looks like the trailer is out. This is amazing!!! If only the actual series had been more like this, this show would have been more awesome. :)

[pianocello]

And it looks like the hentai OAV is finally out. Amazing! This is how the series should have been!:devil:

[untoldsorrow]

And it looks like the hentai OAV is finally out. Amazing! This is how the series should have been!:devil:

I was skimming through it and was like "eh". I guess not having the subs and trying to figure out what happened that there is a "new" male lead.

[Draneor]

And it looks like the hentai OAV is finally out. Amazing! This is how the series should have been!:devil:

I should note that the reason I stopped watching PL was not because I thought the show should be more explicit. Personally, I'd rather watch non-adult anime.

[Demon of the Desert]

And it looks like the hentai OAV is finally out. Amazing! This is how the series should have been!:devil:

I was skimming through it and was like "eh". I guess not having the subs and trying to figure out what happened that there is a "new" male lead.

I've watched it online not too long ago. Not too bad, and it focuses a lot on Sylvie van Hossen, whose the best looking in the bunch anyway, no offense to Charlotte Hazelrink. So call it the ultimate fanservice for Sylvie fans like me.

[pianocello]

And it looks like the hentai OAV is finally out. Amazing! This is how the series should have been!:devil:

I was skimming through it and was like "eh". I guess not having the subs and trying to figure out what happened that there is a "new" male lead.

I've watched it online not too long ago. Not too bad, and it focuses a lot on Sylvie van Hossen, whose the best looking in the bunch anyway, no offense to Charlotte Hazelrink. So call it the ultimate fanservice for Sylvie fans like me.

She looks awesome but I wish they would make a hentai OAV of the maid.

[untoldsorrow]

And it looks like the hentai OAV is finally out. Amazing! This is how the series should have been!:devil:

I was skimming through it and was like "eh". I guess not having the subs and trying to figure out what happened that there is a "new" male lead.

I've watched it online not too long ago. Not too bad, and it focuses a lot on Sylvie van Hossen, whose the best looking in the bunch anyway, no offense to Charlotte Hazelrink. So call it the ultimate fanservice for Sylvie fans like me.

She looks awesome but I wish they would make a hentai OAV of the maid.

The maid has some scenes in the 2nd OVA.

[pianocello]

And it looks like the hentai OAV is finally out. Amazing! This is how the series should have been!:devil:

I was skimming through it and was like "eh". I guess not having the subs and trying to figure out what happened that there is a "new" male lead.

I've watched it online not too long ago. Not too bad, and it focuses a lot on Sylvie van Hossen, whose the best looking in the bunch anyway, no offense to Charlotte Hazelrink. So call it the ultimate fanservice for Sylvie fans like me.

She looks awesome but I wish they would make a hentai OAV of the maid.

The maid has some scenes in the 2nd OVA.

I've seen that episode. It's barely there. More like an afterthought.

Are they going to make any more episodes? Otherwise I'm going to interpret it as Sylvie being the winner.

[Demon of the Desert]

And it looks like the hentai OAV is finally out. Amazing! This is how the series should have been!:devil:

I was skimming through it and was like "eh". I guess not having the subs and trying to figure out what happened that there is a "new" male lead.

I've watched it online not too long ago. Not too bad, and it focuses a lot on Sylvie van Hossen, whose the best looking in the bunch anyway, no offense to Charlotte Hazelrink. So call it the ultimate fanservice for Sylvie fans like me.

She looks awesome but I wish they would make a hentai OAV of the maid.

The maid has some scenes in the 2nd OVA.

I've seen that episode. It's barely there. More like an afterthought.

Are they going to make any more episodes? Otherwise I'm going to interpret it as Sylvie being the winner.

I hope they make more. The first two pretty much completed the Sylvie stuff. I think Charlotte should be in the next one, and maybe even have her go yuri.

[Waltz1302]

For Princess Lover in Episode 11, What did Sylvia Van Hossen meant when she said, "Let's break our engagement" to Teppei?:shy:

[Rhodes]

For Princess Lover in Episode 11, What did Sylvia Van Hossen meant when she said, "Let's break our engagement" to Teppei?:shy:

Exactly what she says... check back to ep 2 (maybe even 1).

[Waltz1302]

For Princess Lover in Episode 11, What did Sylvia Van Hossen meant when she said, "Let's break our engagement" to Teppei?:shy:

Exactly what she says... check back to ep 2 (maybe even 1).

So she wants to get married to him?

[something]

So she wants to get married to him?
"Breaking an engagement" means to not get married.

But of course she still wants to get in his pants. It's a harem anime, so all the girls do. I don't remember much of anything about this show but saying she wants to break off the engagement doesn't necessarily mean she doesn't want to marry - people often have to say things they don't necessarily want to, due to other circumstances. That or it was early on in the show and at the time she wasn't sure she wanted to marry him - I dunno, it should be reasonably obvious from context.

[lesterf1025]

If I remember correctly Sylvia and Teppei had an arranged marriage forced on them by their guardians. In episode 2 they discussed breaking the engagement but decided to defer that decision while they got to know each other. Sylvia asking to break the engagement was her wishing to grant Teppei the freedom to choose since at that point he had several girls in his orbit some of whom she considered good friends.