The show was interesting at first, but then they have a high school girl strapped down by aliens trying to SA her. The whole scene is played very light despite what's happening. Also, another high schooler gets SA'd off screen as well

Fuck that and not watching more

  • Yor [she/her]M
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    1 month ago

    I've been thinking about whether I want to try another episode since last night, because I really did like everything else. The style especially was great. I feel like I have a higher tolerance for unfortunate anime things, but idk. My immediate reaction was this is so egregious that it shouldn't get a pass

    • CriticalOtaku [he/him]
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      1 month ago

      Idk if I'm qualified to speak on this, but imo I think there's enough going on in the show that I'd still generally recommend it, despite it's problematic parts.

      The show's about adolescents dealing with sexuality and growing up, and coping with the kind of societal expectations gender places on you (the aliens want Momo's uterus, the ghost steals Okarun's wiener). In the quiet moments when Momo and Okarun drop their pretenses and just be themselves and are honest with each other, the story really is quite sweet as a romance and it's maybe pointing to a healthier and more equitable vision of gender relations.

      • is my take, but also SA is a very difficult topic that I think the show probably didn't handle as well as it ought to have so yeah if you feel really uncomfortable with the tone I think maybe it's safe to drop
      • SkeletonQueen [any]
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        1 month ago

        Every quiet moment between Okarun and Momo makes my heart melt. Especially when they hold hands. It's refreshing to see a naturally developing romance that isn't filled with BAKA ECCHI *SLAP. Looking at you, Ranma 1/2

        • CriticalOtaku [he/him]
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          1 month ago

          To be fair to Ranma that story is basically 35 years old now and was considered progressive back then

          • SkeletonQueen [any]
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            1 month ago

            Oh for sure. I give it a lot of grace. My friend group is watching the remake for our anime nights so it's the most recent example in my brain.

    • JoeByeThen [he/him, they/them]
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      1 month ago

      There's still a general ecchi vibe that goes on with the show from the next couple episodes I've seen, so fair warning. Genitals and jokes about them are a major plot point.

    • SkeletonQueen [any]
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      1 month ago

      That's totally fair. I don't want to feel like I'm pushing it on you or anyone but I generally live by the 3 episode rule. Also if are into hot older women the grandma character should show up in episode 3 and she's my favorite in the whole series.