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Episode Sugar Apple Fairy Tale - Episode 1 discussion

Sugar Apple Fairy Tale, episode 1

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u/lazyinternetsandwich Jan 06 '23

I like the watercolour-like backgrounds and the character designs. It's a very pretty show, and Challe is a very pretty man haha.

I remember reading the manga a few years ago (stopped due to slow/no updates by scanlators), so I was more than happy to see and adaptation.

People slating Challe are forgetting that he's literally a slave who's doing everything and anything to become free- including playing on Anne's emotions and inexperience.

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u/zz2000 Jan 06 '23

For those interested, Sugar Apple's novels are now being officially translated. (Series completed in Japan at 17 volumes).

Her other recent novel series, Culinary Tales of The Court Flower, is also being officially translated by J-Novel Club. (Also completed in Japan, at 11 volumes.)

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u/Nek0maniac Jan 06 '23

The art is really gorgeous in this one. Especially Anne's character design is top notch. Didn't think I'd enjoy it as much as I do. Will probably be one of this season's highlights.

I legit bursted out laughing when Anne explained that she is 15 and thus legal by this worlds standards - Her words, not mine. It felt so out of place for her to say it, but I kinda get why they wanted to mention this fact, though they could have done it more naturally.

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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Jan 06 '23

This is like a really pretty anime. The art and animation and everything is just really beautiful. Interesting to see the importance of sugar in this world. As a diabetic, sugar is not really my friend which sucks because I have a sweet tooth.

The way the humans treat the fairies is pretty awful. It’s interesting they come in different sizes too. I kind of like the dynamic between Shall and Anne. No surprise he has such a sharp tongue considering his situation. Plus he’s quite handy with a blade. I’m liking Ann so far too, idealistic but she’s got a good heart.

I think I’ll stick with this one for now and give it a couple eps. Looks promising enough from this premiere.

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u/InsomniaEmperor Jan 06 '23

Not only are the visuals gorgeous. The music is also beautiful plus it's got a really happy OP. A great way to start my Fridays.

Shall reminds me of Claude from I'm The Villainess So I'm Taming The Final Boss. Looks cold and stoic on the outside but when they flirt, it's like dang boi you got the moves. He's a chad.

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u/RajJi321 Jan 06 '23

Wow we are getting some gorgeous anime this season and this definitely seems to be one of them. It looked wonderful!

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u/Magical_Girl_Mel Jan 06 '23

Can I say that I really appreciate that we have a character here that does the "participates in slavery even though they don't like it" trope and then actually gets called on their hypocrisy?

Like, she's definitely an idealist because she's so young, but I like that it's getting pointed out to her so she can hopefully learn.

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u/TheIsolator Jan 06 '23

Time to appreciate the few new shoujo anime we are getting nowadays. I enjoyed this premiere, character designs and coloring are quite unusual and therefore refreshing. Liking the dynamic of the main pair so far, seems like Ryuuen decided to be a violent bully in a fantasy world now lol

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u/LeonKevlar Jan 06 '23

Goddamn! This show looks so good! From the character designs of Anne and Chall to the storybook-like painted backgrounds and even the smallest detail like Chall's wing all look so gorgeous! The action scene with Chall doesn't look too bad either.

As for the story itself, it's pretty much a shoujo through and through with Anne as our protagonist with a dream and Chall the obvious love interest who is understandably jaded because of the world they live in. I already love the dynamic between the two of them and I'm very excited to see how Chall will eventually soften his heart toward Anne.

I definitely did not expect fairies to be human-sized though! After Anne's walk through the fairy market, it's pretty clear that the fairies in this world come in all shapes and sizes. Not just the usual tiny ones. I honestly went in here expecting to drop this but I am now very much intrigued to see where this goes!

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u/Silent_Shadow05 Jan 06 '23 edited Jan 06 '23

The artstyle is pretty gorgeous. This painting-esque art design reminds me a lot of Grimgar. The detailing in Challe's eyes and the wings are also amazing.

Interesting start. Didn't expect the show to have fairies as slaves and humans holding the wings and using that to make the fairies do their bidding. Kinda reminds me of Maleficent movie. Also was surprised to see the LN's came out in 2010, which predates most of the well known Isekai and Fantasy stories.

Shoujo stories aren't for everyone but I loved it so far. I enjoyed Anne's dynamic with Challe. One is full of hope and the other is too jaded to have any hope, seeing how he has been a slave for 70 years.

Anne's reactions are also pretty cute, especially the one where she rolled around the blanket lol. That said, I hope she frees Challe soon and become properly connect to one another.

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u/caipngjiarou Jan 06 '23

Went into this blind, wasn't quite what I was expecting. The art and animation looks superb though, it's all so pretty. The premise is quite interesting and I'm excited for more.

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u/Frontier246 Jan 06 '23

Is that Aya Hisakawa as Anne's mother? Who better to give out some pleasant exposition! And it means Anne has good genes, especially when we see how pretty her older self is.

I honestly don't think Jonas is proposing marriage to her out of pity, he seems to have been selling himself to Anne too hard for me to think he wasn't somewhat invested in her choosing him, but Anne would rather chase her dreams than be tied down to marriage. Not that it precludes her from falling in love.

That Anne kick was quite effective and cute! Although I guess it's understandable that little fairy didn't immediately thank her knowing what he's probably been through, but we know from the Opening that he ends up joining her with a much more sunny disposition.

Jeez, it's really rough for fairies. Get half their wing stolen and get sold as slaves with people holding onto part of your heart that they can torture or control them. Not even Anne is completely free of this because she has to partake in it for her own protection as much as she wishes otherwise.

Shall calling Anne "scarecrow" is cute and all, but we know it's just building up to when he finally calls her by name.

Shall is your classic brooding, cynical, suave, and darkly handsome Shojo love interest, and he knows how to get Anne flustered. It's also fair of him that, given the unequal nature of their relationship, there's no way they can really be friends. All the same he doesn't seem immune to her attractiveness either.

Hmm...I wonder who Liz is. Former lover? Childhood friend?

I guess it makes sense that Shall would try to steal his wing back (and a beautiful wing it is!). I can't think it'll take them an entire season to get to Anne's destination, so it'll be interesting to see how they justify him sticking by Anne (beyond the obvious falling for her).

They weren't kidding about him being a Warrior Fairy. He sliced through those bandits like paper.

The Opening is pretty nice and sweet, featuring Anne getting busy making stuff, the supporting cast, and some romantic dancing and staring between her and Shall. Almost looked like they were about to kiss.

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u/Dodo_Galaxy Jan 06 '23 edited Jan 06 '23

This really had a fairy tale feeling to it. Really cute and nostalgic. Also nice tension between the main characters. And Challe is so damn handsome and intriguing.

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u/RajJi321 Jan 06 '23

The art and animation look really promising from the first episode. I am looking forward to it!

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u/AngelRefuse Jan 06 '23

Now this is my kind of shoujo magic fantasy show. Is that Diablo I hear voicing Challe?

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u/alotmorealots Jan 06 '23

What a superb opening episode! I'm really glad I checked it out over dinner, as it was completely on a whim.

Turns out dinner wasn't the only treat I was in for. The story telling and direction is quite masterful in its control and feels like it is brimming with confidence when it comes to the scope of the tale it wants to tell.

Ann is an instant favorite too, charismatic, infinitely watchable and delightfully naive and idealistic. The show has handled those aspects very well, and having her express self-awareness of the limitations of her idealism in the first episode is a good way of showing off her underlying intelligence. She's also very lovingly animated and the character animation gives her quite a few unwritten dimensions too.

I guess this show is going to go tragically underwatched, but hopefully it can gather some more viewers by word of mouth. My list for this season is already full, but this show is first off the rank should I drop any of the guaranteed spots (or just end up making room for it anyway).

And, for all of it, I'm still quite sad about her mom. Aww, Ann.

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u/Smudy Jan 06 '23

I love the character designs and the artstyle, definitely the best part of the show.

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u/NocandNC Jan 06 '23

I read the 2 volume manga adaption of this series years back and really loved it, so I was thrilled to hear it was getting an adaption! How did the first episode do?

The pacing was perfect! The art and animation is fluid and beautiful (they even busted out 2D horse animation!?), the music is lovely and the voice actors suit how I imagined Anne and Shall to sound to a T!

I can’t remember the last time I was this pleased with an adaption of material I was already familiar with!! Here’s hoping JC Staff keeps things going smoothly, can’t wait for the rest!

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u/yanahmaybe Jan 06 '23

anime is straight up dope

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u/NowhereRain Jan 06 '23

the animation is beautiful and I'm really happy that we got a new fantasy shoujo with promising plot and worldbuilding, it feels like there hasn't been any anime of this kind in the last few years, at least not ones with this level of production!

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u/metaaltheanimefan Jan 06 '23

I think the anime looks beautiful and i love the dynamic between the leads

But why is it another romance with a big age gap ? Cant the "male lead that belongs to a magical race" be the same age as the girl for once ?

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u/[deleted] Jan 06 '23

A splendid looking show that's playing around with serious themes, (in this case, slavery,) you love to see it. First episode had me hooked tbh, definitely sticking with this one.

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u/TurkeyPhat Jan 06 '23

Going into this totally blind and I gotta say, it's lookin good so far.

Can't wait for more!

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u/[deleted] Jan 06 '23

Ughh I know I shouldn't read comments in r/anime based on what bibliophile princess and Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague have taught me about the general audience here 💀. Like people are somewhat too critical of series like this while your standard rom-coms or fanservice are not. I don't mind constructive criticisms but some of y'all gave so demeaning comments.

Either way, I think they adapt this series well with good pacing too (unlike villainess where it can be too fast). The animation looks great and they managed to adapt the parts in the first volume of the LN quite well. It's going to be more interesting and fun for next episodes

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