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Logseman Since: Aug, 2012
05/16/2014 03:24:12 •••

Squaring the circle, or the most boring Anime ever done

Twins who don't look like twins at all are infatuated with each other. Third sister and an exogamous suitor cling for one of the twins each. You'd think something could come out of it. Whether it be good or bad, something could happen. Theoretically, every kind of fiction depicts some sort of action, some change in the reality which is narrated.

HA HA, WILLIE! Nothing like that happens! Chapter 0...1... whatever, leaves the watcher with exactly the same though on the characters than the final one. Nothing has happened in between, the characters don't even seem to remember that theoretically the introduction of new people should make things change. NADA!

A combination of character dynamics set in stone, a lack of chemistry quite noticeable in the dub, and a Slice Of Life "comedy" which doesn't show any meaningful part of their lives brings a very boring piece of crud which you should avoid. My time was sacrificed so that yours won't be. I'd like you to appreciate that gift.

74.64.15.17 Since: Dec, 1969
08/22/2010 00:00:00

"Don't look like twins"? They're fraternal. Not all twins are identical. Also be more precise. There is no Candy Boy dub at this point.

69.171.163.249 Since: Dec, 1969
09/12/2010 00:00:00

Obviously you have not seen Slice Of Life before, since you were apparently expecting a plot when Slice Of Life rarely, if ever has plot.

muninn Since: Jan, 2001
11/26/2010 00:00:00

From our Slice Of Life page, which the OP apparently linked to without ever reading:

"Life, observed and examined. A cast of characters go about their daily lives..."

Methinks OP missed the entire point of the genre, if they happen to be complaining that it doesn't show any "meaningful" part of their lives.

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JamesBannon Since: Nov, 2012
03/15/2013 00:00:00

I enjoyed the series and thought it very sweet. It would have been better if they ended with a proper kiss, though.

JamesBannon Since: Nov, 2012
05/16/2014 00:00:00

I forgot to say, one thing really did annoy me about this series; namely, the incest subtext. Leaving aside the fact that incest isn't really possible here, both protagonists being girls, I got the distinct impression the authors put this in in an attempt to be "edgy" and "controversial". The authors really should have their arses kicked. The story would work just as well if the protagonists were unrelated childhood sweethearts.


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