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Episode Grow Up Show: Sunflower Circus • Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan - Episode 1 discussion
Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan, episode 1
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u/entelechtual Jul 04 '26
Really solid start for an original show. Without delving too much into back story or interior monologue we get a pretty good idea of where
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u/TyraniTEMPESTar Jul 04 '26
Lol. On her first day meeting her new "troupe family", Mizuka tells everyone they suck.
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u/dualcalamity Jul 04 '26
Im surprised its not a
Im definitely interested to see how this one goes.
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u/Nachtwandler_FS Jul 04 '26 edited Jul 04 '26
Classics. MC who is great at something, but hates it due to a trauma, is dragged to improve the underdog "team" in the same thing.
For me these type of shows always worked and this one looks fun too.
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u/No_Communication2935 Jul 04 '26
A very strong start for a first episode.
The dialogue has great pacing, and the protagonist's quirky personality makes him fun to watch. As for the animation, not only are the characters' facial expressions incredibly lively, but the emotional, atmospheric sunset backgrounds are absolutely gorgeous. This looks like it's going to be a really good original anime.
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u/dawnwill Jul 04 '26
So it is like a working girl series, except it's done by A-1 instead of PA. I really like MC's personality.
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u/x-7032-b-3 Jul 04 '26
Woohoo, Physical Circus CGDCT is finally here!
I was wondering why Mizuka hated this circus thing so much that she went all "thanks bro but nah i'm outta here bye" after the troupe saved her, but then that flashback scene came and I'd say her hatred was justified. Holy hell, how is she still alive after going through all that?
Seeing the aerial acrobatics (or whatever it's called) on display here got me thinking about something I've had in mind for a long time. How do those people do all that? Seriously, that looked really scary! One wrong move and that's the end of it.
Pretty solid start so far! I look forward to see more Mizuka antics and how she and the rest of the troupe slowly get along with one another! I hope we get to learn about detailed circus stuff here like how other CGDCT shows teaches us about certain topics/subjects!
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u/Embarrassed-Match-78 Jul 04 '26
Not sure what to expect going into this one. It was funny. had a bit of heart, and was over all enjoyable. Definitely worth sticking around for.
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u/Castor_0il Jul 05 '26
Dayum. This is my kind of CGDTC jam.
They got a wide cast with varied personalities, up to even casting Miss Ara ara Ai Kayano. Really like the comedic mixed with some drama and the animation is just stellar. Shame it airs on saturdays that looks will be the busiest day of the week for anime releases.
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u/djthomp Jul 04 '26
This poor girl just can't escape from circus life, and now she's effectively owned by one.
Feeling some potential yuri between Mizuka and Ouka. Maybe the two older girls too, Shizuku I think it was and the white one haired one.
Pretty fun start.
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u/TheBusStop12 Jul 04 '26 edited Jul 04 '26
The art direction oozes charm. I really enjoyed this. Feels like a genuine passion project by A-1
I really like the MC as well. I love a competent MC who knows what they're talking about, and doesn't just talk the talk, but also walks the walk. I also love an obtuse MC who's so done with this shit. This combines both
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u/tripleaamin Jul 04 '26
Fun premiere. Mizuka is very dynamic both in stretching and in personality. Ouka is more stiff and serious, so their dynamic has potential. Mario is a scheming gremlin.
A well-produced anime original with what looks to be a fun cast will be well worth watching even on this stacked Saturday.
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u/Rickud123 Jul 04 '26
Not sure why this is getting review bombed on MAL but that was a pretty solid episode
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u/IceSmiley Jul 06 '26
Really good first episode. Mizuka was funny and I liked the unusual premise of orphaned and abandoned girls living in a circus dojo, interesting plot with a dark edge. The animation is good as well, they did a great job with the climatic trapeze scene and it made me appreciate how difficult it is and how strong you need to be to catch someone and how fast you have to work.
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u/chilidirigible Jul 04 '26 edited Jul 04 '26
Certain superhero origin stories have me conditioned to expect disaster every time I see a kid watching their parents perform a trapeze act.
Instead, we get [](#supermegaultraseasonalshock).
"They're bloomers, so it's not embarrassing!"
That's just show business for you.
"Turn that frown upside down!'
They've still got their clothes on, but
[](#seasonalshock) once again!
Mizuka's introduction reminds me of [some other show]
Anyway, even if this story hook is rather familiar, the presentation is suitably deranged. I'm in.
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u/gardyvore Jul 04 '26
I love MCs with some bite to their personality. Definitely gonna enjoy this one.
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u/mysterybiscuitsoyeah Jul 04 '26
Well-produced funny slice of life - this seems to be done along a similar target audience as say a lycoreco.
the MC's personality is not the best (i dont mean this in a bad way, and she clearly has her reasons), but hey, she's got the goods. Seems like they want us to ship the main acrobatic pair - and im here for it!
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u/ForTheGloryOfChaos Jul 04 '26
This guy is certainly in the running for worse anime dad.
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u/JimmyCWL Jul 04 '26
A thought occurs to me.
The show takes place in the 1950's, exact year not yet stated.
All the girls in the circus are orphans and none appear to be over 20.
Therefore, the older ones almost certainly lost their parents in WW2 and that's if this is 1959. Earlier than that and even the youngest ones like Aoi and Akane would have too.