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Liddo-kun · 2022-10-07, 08:17

episode 1:

intense first episode with so much killing.

not the moe kind of anime that I like... dropped.

Tenzen12 · 2022-10-07, 21:27

What is this?

How is this?

And most importantly why? Just Why?

I will have to watch more to find answers!

Faux Mecha · 2022-10-08, 04:34

when was the last time we have Yakuza maids?

nojay · 2022-10-08, 05:00

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Originally Posted by Faux Mecha

when was the last time we have Yakuza maids?

Overlord, perhaps?

kuroyanagi · 2022-10-08, 07:37

So, uh... Between Koumei and this, where is PA Works heading? Is this their new direction after the failures of Glasslip and so on...?

I am entertained, although it seems like all the cards are on the table by the end of ep 1: we are getting a yakuza war series, except waged by maids. I'm not sure if this will be enough to carry the whole season, but we'll see.

Also, like serenade_beta noted, the time setting makes no sense. The first maid cafe in Akiba, Cure Maid Cafe, opened in 2001. Themed moe maid cafes and maids houding passerbys on the streets only became a thing in the late '00s/early '10s. And buhi is such a recognizable piece of '10s slang - why include it? Was kinda looking forward to seeing pre-moeboom Akiba captured on film, so this is disappointing

Tenzen12 · 2022-10-08, 08:05

Isn't it because setting is focused on Yakuza aspect more then on Maid ones and thus choice of time period? I would be fine if we got eventually Kurosawa styled samurai maids prequel as well. Anyway I don't think this show would even exist if realism was relevant issue here.

Nachtwandler · 2022-10-08, 08:40

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Originally Posted by nojay

Overlord, perhaps?

Whose are ninja maids. A different and pretty common thing in the anime. Lat time I saw this criminal/mercenary type was in Black Lagoon probably.

Huh...? · 2022-10-08, 08:46

Who else got "Bayonetta" vibes during the fight?

Tactics · 2022-10-08, 09:53

Yup, totally accurate portrayal of maid cafe in Akihabara it is.

Still, I agree with feeling weird about detail; civilians and environment looks like 1999 while the maid looks like coming from 2010?
Maid isn't exactly booming until late 2000 IIRC, also Cygames and PA Works usually pay attention to this kind of details, so maybe later we will see the deviation point on history that lead to this. Something that made maid cafe populated street by 1999.

nojay · 2022-10-08, 13:50

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Originally Posted by Tenzen12

I would be fine if we got eventually Kurosawa styled samurai maids prequel as well.

Where? Where? Sign me up!

Decel · 2022-10-08, 14:50

Did the crew just sent the first-day newcomers to their deaths?

I'm not sure I even want to give a second ep a chance. The whole plot seems so out of it (not in a good way). I guess I have a week to make up my mind.

Tenzen12 · 2022-10-08, 14:53

If you were crew, would you rather send your veterans to their death? That would be real loss...

Decel · 2022-10-08, 15:07

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Originally Posted by Tenzen12

If you were crew, would you rather send your veterans to their death? That would be real loss...

I expect them to have an idea of what they were getting themselves into. Not only that but they initiated this. Veterans would've known what was up and prepared themselves.

And all that for what? Why?

It's this nonsensical storytelling that's jarring me.

Tenzen12 · 2022-10-08, 16:39

I don't think any preparation would do job. Whoever goes in is just dead meat... unless they are Robertas japanese cousin, that is.

It's better cut loses and send most expandable assets.

FlareKnight · 2022-10-09, 00:05

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Originally Posted by Decel

I expect them to have an idea of what they were getting themselves into. Not only that but they initiated this. Veterans would've known what was up and prepared themselves.

And all that for what? Why?

It's this nonsensical storytelling that's jarring me.

Honestly I'm not really sure what is going on either. If the point was to send a declaration of war...just use the regular postal system. What was even the plan? Get your newbie killed and then prepare to be stormed by an army of pissed off maids? Why weren't they getting ready to be attacked? Did they figure the blood lust would fade after killing one person?

They are definitely going for goofy and gore. But a bit of internal logic for the setting would be nice.

Tenzen12 · 2022-10-09, 04:28

Isnthat just about some kind of Yakuza maid code of honor?

Tactics · 2022-10-09, 05:16

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Originally Posted by Tenzen12

Isn't that just about some kind of Yakuza maid code of honor?

After watching it again, this is likely the reason behind it.

Also its not like Nagomi will be immediately killed.
She only got slapped for being easily intimidated, things only escalated after Ranko killed the girl who slapped her.
It fits with how: manager initially didn't want Ranko to go with her until other maids told manager it will lead to better newbie experiences, other maids of opposing faction need time to process what happened implying usually that's not the norm or at least can be settled peacefully with minor injuries (slap).

alex_drian · 2022-10-09, 11:02

Oh, didn't know that Tarantino can write anime.

Tenzen12 · 2022-10-09, 11:35

I thought EVERYTHING that Tarantino writes is practically anime...

Sides · 2022-10-09, 16:58

I'm surprised people are mentioning tarantino. The first thing I thought, watching the first episode, was takeshi kitano. I can only recommend people go and watch some of his his works as a director.

Just watched some of the PR material on twitter (@akbmaidwar) and youtube. Reina Kondo dressed in that maid costume with pig ears doing random things is kind of weird and funny, just litke this show i guess.

ep2 preview

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Tenzen12 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012	Isn't it because setting is focused on Yakuza aspect more then on Maid ones and thus choice of time period? I would be fine if we got eventually Kurosawa styled samurai maids prequel as well. Anyway I don't think this show would even exist if realism was relevant issue here. __________________ "I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it" (Charles R. Swindoll)

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Tactics Haven't You Heard? Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South-east Asia	Yup, totally accurate portrayal of maid cafe in Akihabara it is. Still, I agree with feeling weird about detail; civilians and environment looks like 1999 while the maid looks like coming from 2010? Maid isn't exactly booming until late 2000 IIRC, also Cygames and PA Works usually pay attention to this kind of details, so maybe later we will see the deviation point on history that lead to this. Something that made maid cafe populated street by 1999. __________________ Life is simple, that's why it became complicated. -

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Faux Mecha robot looks impractical Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Office Building, Shopping Mall	when was the last time we have Yakuza maids?

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kuroyanagi Member Join Date: Sep 2022	So, uh... Between Koumei and this, where is PA Works heading? Is this their new direction after the failures of Glasslip and so on...? I am entertained, although it seems like all the cards are on the table by the end of ep 1: we are getting a yakuza war series, except waged by maids. I'm not sure if this will be enough to carry the whole season, but we'll see. Also, like serenade_beta noted, the time setting makes no sense. The first maid cafe in Akiba, Cure Maid Cafe, opened in 2001. Themed moe maid cafes and maids houding passerbys on the streets only became a thing in the late '00s/early '10s. And buhi is such a recognizable piece of '10s slang - why include it? Was kinda looking forward to seeing pre-moeboom Akiba captured on film, so this is disappointing

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Decel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada	Did the crew just sent the first-day newcomers to their deaths? I'm not sure I even want to give a second ep a chance. The whole plot seems so out of it (not in a good way). I guess I have a week to make up my mind. __________________ 2006- The year of the invasion of the Suzumiya Haruhi avatars and signature logos

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Tenzen12 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012	I don't think any preparation would do job. Whoever goes in is just dead meat... unless they are Robertas japanese cousin, that is. It's better cut loses and send most expandable assets. __________________ "I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it" (Charles R. Swindoll)

2022-10-09, 04:28	Link #36
Tenzen12 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012	Isnthat just about some kind of Yakuza maid code of honor? __________________ "I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it" (Charles R. Swindoll)

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Sides Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edinburgh Age: 42	I'm surprised people are mentioning tarantino. The first thing I thought, watching the first episode, was takeshi kitano. I can only recommend people go and watch some of his his works as a director. Just watched some of the PR material on twitter (@akbmaidwar) and youtube. Reina Kondo dressed in that maid costume with pig ears doing random things is kind of weird and funny, just litke this show i guess. ep2 preview Spoiler: YouTube https://youtu.be/qHMnlzMxY9g Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? Last edited by Sides; 2022-10-10 at 13:01. Reason: added youtube link for ep2 preview clip