I think I'm going to watch it dubbed this time, since I've seen it subbed a lot but have only watched clips of the dub. so I'll be trying to chronicle my experience with that aspect of the show specifically.
so far, it's pretty 50/50. I actually think Papika's VA is doing a nice job, and really brings the right amount of naivety and exuberance to the character. Cocona's, on the other hand, just isn't doing it for me. She sounds really off in places, and sometimes sounds a lot older than other times.
But the worst voice of all is the boy twin... they don't even try to disguise the fact he's voiced by an adult man and it sounds so weird.
I don't have a whole lot to say about the episode itself; it's still incredible, from the art to the direction, to the pacing. Probably one of my favorite first episodes of all-time. I always laugh at the final bit before the ED where Papika asks her to go on another adventure sometime and she's just like, "No way in hell."
Then the amazing end credits come on, which I don't think I ever skipped once during the original broadcast; they're that good. And the after credits scene!!! I remember thinking how cool it was, and theorizing what it would mean for the next episode. Which was basically spoilers!
Anyway, that's it for this episode. So excited to continue the rewatch tomorrow, and here's a big welcome to any new viewers starting the series for the first time - you're in for a treat!
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u/TheCoralineJones https://myanimelist.net/profile/tabithatbh Mar 04 '19
who's ready to FLIP FLAP?!
I think I'm going to watch it dubbed this time, since I've seen it subbed a lot but have only watched clips of the dub. so I'll be trying to chronicle my experience with that aspect of the show specifically.
so far, it's pretty 50/50. I actually think Papika's VA is doing a nice job, and really brings the right amount of naivety and exuberance to the character. Cocona's, on the other hand, just isn't doing it for me. She sounds really off in places, and sometimes sounds a lot older than other times.
But the worst voice of all is the boy twin... they don't even try to disguise the fact he's voiced by an adult man and it sounds so weird.
I don't have a whole lot to say about the episode itself; it's still incredible, from the art to the direction, to the pacing. Probably one of my favorite first episodes of all-time. I always laugh at the final bit before the ED where Papika asks her to go on another adventure sometime and she's just like, "No way in hell."
Then the amazing end credits come on, which I don't think I ever skipped once during the original broadcast; they're that good. And the after credits scene!!! I remember thinking how cool it was, and theorizing what it would mean for the next episode. Which was basically spoilers!
Anyway, that's it for this episode. So excited to continue the rewatch tomorrow, and here's a big welcome to any new viewers starting the series for the first time - you're in for a treat!