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Originally Posted by Mesnick

I would also like to note that from the obvious Gentaro and Sougo, Hotaro is distinguished by the presence of a mother and the absence of a clear goal. To be honest, that's why he reminds me more of Asuma from Hibiki, only instead of a wise mentor and fatherly figure, Hotaro received a belt and responsibility.

"Asuma" would register as "Azuma" (one in Revice, one in Geats) with the z being misspelled in at least my mind. It's Asumu.

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

I thought it was fine. A lot of stuff happened very fast, but not too many things too fast, if that makes sense. I definitely wasn't blown away, but I liked it enough to come back next week.

Perhaps yeah it can be too fast, like Saber, as a con, though I wouldn't mind "basic" stuff that much. This episode (and Hotaro in general) has less cringe factor than I expect tbh IMO.

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Originally Posted by GrandComplete

I like what I see so far. Not much to say but I'll keep up with the show. One thing to note and I don't know how much of an unpopular opinion this is but I wouldn't mind if Rinnie didn't become a Rider herself. Not because I don't think she should be I would be more intreasted if we expand on her being an alchemist imagine if throught the show she gains more magic rings that changes her outfits and even give access to more spells that makes her on par with being a Rider without being one herself. I think that would be neat especially since the show is setting her up as much of a main character as Hotaro

Oh right... a "normal" human being completely able to participate in battle, now I get what's on my mind, has something like Dr. Strange vibes. Though Rinne isn't the only alchemist, there'd be much more that are like her so even in this setting she wouldn't be "special" among the cast, still being a main character due to emotional connection to the lead. This'd be perhaps what's distinct in Gotchard compared to any others though (previously human looking direct fighters are also genetically enhanced like human form of monster or such).

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Originally Posted by Sh Ranger

While I didn't mind the novelty of Ace being a mysterious protagonist, I'm glad that Houtarou is more conventional and easier to read. From the start, he tells us about his motivation to find his "Gotcha" in life and he seems to get along cheerfully with everybody, whether they're a student, teacher, or customer. He reminds me a lot of Gentarou in that way.

And Gentarou is one of the only boy scout main protagonists who is universally well-liked. Though it can feel to me that he's more well=liked due to his wild, larger than life, wacky, and exaggerated nature, rather than his morals (thus people'd tolerate the "boring" moral due to his memetic/larger than life character), due to how other characters get compared.

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Originally Posted by Sh Ranger

The way Houtarou moved with such quick speed and reflexes on SteamLiner was pretty impressive for a human. He definitely seems like he has a lot of physical capability that will benefit him as Gotchard, so I guess he's kind of like a nerd and a jock at the same time.

Guess I mean in school, to make up for his embarassment in his class in this episode, particularly if he's established as more of a joke (not a nerd cuz he's stupid academical wise). Though perhaps my compatriots (who already mocked this series especially the MC before it airs) will never acknowledge that showings due to him being just a lil kid (and also his looks being so unremarkable in that).

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Originally Posted by Sh Ranger

Rinne's aloofness leaves a bad impression, but maybe we'll see a softer side when she opens up a little. At least, she acts professionally on the field and was nice enough to give a helping hand to Houtarou when he tripped. Apparently, she has a protagonist-like role, so I hope to see more likable traits soon.

Softer side is guaranteed as someone in protagonist group, though it won't also erase their other bad impressing traits. But I thought, being professional is, or at least as most media made it, is almost automatically associated with being aloof and cold? This series also seem to paint alchemy job as a police/soldier-like (and seems to be a lighter tone series), so perhaps.... anyone who is a part of them would get any of their questionable or unlikable traits swept under the rug and get depicted as saints due to their occupation.... only a special case would be disqualifying like Isaac (but Reika can perhaps still get seen as just dutiful).