Comments on: Kimi ni Todoke: Or, Why I Cheer for Sawako http://animediet.net/anime-reviews/kimi-ni-todoke-or-why-i-cheer-for-sawako Eating it right about anime since 2006! Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:06:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: こなちゃん http://animediet.net/anime-reviews/kimi-ni-todoke-or-why-i-cheer-for-sawako/comment-page-1#comment-10579 こなちゃん Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:18:10 +0000 http://animediet.net/?p=9949#comment-10579 everyone reflects well・・・ value multiple opinons. everyone reflects well・・・
value multiple opinons.

]]> By: wintermuted http://animediet.net/anime-reviews/kimi-ni-todoke-or-why-i-cheer-for-sawako/comment-page-1#comment-10575 wintermuted Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:00:08 +0000 http://animediet.net/?p=9949#comment-10575 Too true. I'm a sucker for the vulnerability she delivers in her performances, and it works beautifully here. Too true. I’m a sucker for the vulnerability she delivers in her performances, and it works beautifully here.

]]> By: rayyhum777 http://animediet.net/anime-reviews/kimi-ni-todoke-or-why-i-cheer-for-sawako/comment-page-1#comment-10418 rayyhum777 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:03:41 +0000 http://animediet.net/?p=9949#comment-10418 Ma-chan is awesome! Ma-chan is awesome!

]]> By: wintermuted http://animediet.net/anime-reviews/kimi-ni-todoke-or-why-i-cheer-for-sawako/comment-page-1#comment-10408 wintermuted Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:01:23 +0000 http://animediet.net/?p=9949#comment-10408 Other winning points for the show include how IG is playing it which is refreshing compared to how shoujo works like this are generally treated. It's the fairly speedy, yet non-intrusive pacing, alongside the more character-centric writing that works largely to its benefit. Breaks away from the recent trend that we as viewers must identify with by default attitude that many shows fall into. (Just like you, <strong>GM</strong>. I too am easily turned off by this recent Entitlement Syndrome that many shows have adopted.) It's nice to see a series embrace what it is like to wish for the Chrysalis to crack in the most socially restraining environment imaginable. It's hard not to cheer Sawako on.   And the casting of Mamiko Noto is a masterstroke, imho.   Here's to the rest! Other winning points for the show include how IG is playing it which is refreshing compared to how shoujo works like this are generally treated. It’s the fairly speedy, yet non-intrusive pacing, alongside the more character-centric writing that works largely to its benefit.
Breaks away from the recent trend that we as viewers must identify with by default attitude that many shows fall into. (Just like you, GM. I too am easily turned off by this recent Entitlement Syndrome that many shows have adopted.) It’s nice to see a series embrace what it is like to wish for the Chrysalis to crack in the most socially restraining environment imaginable. It’s hard not to cheer Sawako on.
 
And the casting of Mamiko Noto is a masterstroke, imho.
 
Here’s to the rest!

]]> By: Mike http://animediet.net/anime-reviews/kimi-ni-todoke-or-why-i-cheer-for-sawako/comment-page-1#comment-10399 Mike Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:52:22 +0000 http://animediet.net/?p=9949#comment-10399 <p><strong>rayyhum777</strong>: do you mean episode 4? Looks like some nasty rumors are about to start, yes...</p> <p><strong>wintermuted:</strong> you know that's one thing that has grown into a pet peeve of mine in anime, that we are often expected to take the angst right away rather than getting to know a person first. And well, if it gets intense, then I think I'm going to be satisfied. It's done a superb job of making me care for Sawako at least.</p> <p><strong>RadishTM</strong>: agreed. She's the most relatable character to come along in anime for a while, especially if you're a nerd/outcast/introvert/weird person in general. The situation may be idealized but the emotions are real, and at the end of the day that's what counts.</p> <p><strong>Will Readagain</strong>: please do. :) Thanks.</p> rayyhum777: do you mean episode 4? Looks like some nasty rumors are about to start, yes…

wintermuted: you know that’s one thing that has grown into a pet peeve of mine in anime, that we are often expected to take the angst right away rather than getting to know a person first. And well, if it gets intense, then I think I’m going to be satisfied. It’s done a superb job of making me care for Sawako at least.

RadishTM: agreed. She’s the most relatable character to come along in anime for a while, especially if you’re a nerd/outcast/introvert/weird person in general. The situation may be idealized but the emotions are real, and at the end of the day that’s what counts.

Will Readagain: please do. :) Thanks.

]]> By: Will Readagain http://animediet.net/anime-reviews/kimi-ni-todoke-or-why-i-cheer-for-sawako/comment-page-1#comment-10392 Will Readagain Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:52:30 +0000 http://animediet.net/?p=9949#comment-10392 a++ review a++ review

]]> By: RadishTM http://animediet.net/anime-reviews/kimi-ni-todoke-or-why-i-cheer-for-sawako/comment-page-1#comment-10377 RadishTM Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:08:19 +0000 http://animediet.net/?p=9949#comment-10377 Brilliant post, I agree with all points. Out of the fall season anime that is currently airing, this is by far is the most enjoying for me. That's because of Sawako's down-to-earth/quirky character which rocks and that I can totally relate to the environment she is currently in. Brilliant post, I agree with all points.
Out of the fall season anime that is currently airing, this is by far is the most enjoying for me.
That’s because of Sawako’s down-to-earth/quirky character which rocks and that I can totally relate to the environment she is currently in.

]]> By: wintermuted http://animediet.net/anime-reviews/kimi-ni-todoke-or-why-i-cheer-for-sawako/comment-page-1#comment-10373 wintermuted Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:16:03 +0000 http://animediet.net/?p=9949#comment-10373 For me, this has easily taken the place of the gap left for me after the better section of Lovely Complex ended. Another shoujo that took good, even-ended shots at what are ostensibly dorky characters. As for Sawako, it's just great that the animation doesn't hold back on showing us exactly what has made her so awkward in the first place.More often, series don't even bother and expect us to sympathize without reservation.   Definitely sharing the love of this series here. The manga is fantastic, and wondering just how much of it will remain. If it keeps at it, yes, it's going to be intense. For me, this has easily taken the place of the gap left for me after the better section of Lovely Complex ended. Another shoujo that took good, even-ended shots at what are ostensibly dorky characters. As for Sawako, it’s just great that the animation doesn’t hold back on showing us exactly what has made her so awkward in the first place.More often, series don’t even bother and expect us to sympathize without reservation.
 
Definitely sharing the love of this series here. The manga is fantastic, and wondering just how much of it will remain. If it keeps at it, yes, it’s going to be intense.

]]> By: rayyhum777 http://animediet.net/anime-reviews/kimi-ni-todoke-or-why-i-cheer-for-sawako/comment-page-1#comment-10371 rayyhum777 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:37:01 +0000 http://animediet.net/?p=9949#comment-10371 <p>Oh, things are going to get worse in episode 3, from the looks of the preview.</p> Oh, things are going to get worse in episode 3, from the looks of the preview.

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