Hikuidori: Ushuu Boro Tobi-gumi • Oedo Fire Slayer: The Legend of Phoenix

Hikuidori: Ushuu Boro Tobi-gumi • Oedo Fire Slayer: The Legend of Phoenix - Episode 1 discussion

*Hikuidori: Ushuu Boro Tobi-gumi*, episode 1

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AnimeMod2026-01-11 17:06

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-Reptar-On-Ice-2026-01-11 17:16

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Etiennera2026-01-11 19:13

I almost gave it a chance based on the synopsis but watched the preview a bit first and no, not happening for me either.

I've heard that never generations of viewers brought up today aren't as put off but this 3d style, but I don't want to support full 3d-ification in any way

BosuW2026-01-12 03:03

Im from this "newer" generation, or at least not out off by 3D. No this one's just not up to par. Badly planned asset integration, underworked models and stuff animation. I'm actually wondering if it's a trainee production.

a_Bear_from_Bearcave2026-01-12 17:45

There is 3D that looks good, or well, at least passable, but cheap 3D, and especially cheap 3D mixed with 2D is something that I'm sure everybody hates. For example, Night Head 2041 was 3D anime that I found good enough to watch, because story was interesting and 3D animation didn't prevent me from enjoying it, and actually looked pretty cool during psychic battles that involved throwing blocks of concrete or cars at each other. On the other hand, everybody remembers the infamous Ex-Arm.

fzzzzzzzzzzd2026-01-11 21:02

They opt for 3d character models which is great, but then they dont bother with key framing chin movement? That's just weird.

I_happen_to_disagree2026-01-12 01:08

Sunday's also have "Kaya-chan Isn't Scary" and "Kunon the Sorcerer Can See". Both worth checking out I think. I would definitely suggest the 3 episode rule with Kunon because its got an awkward start but hits a better stride in ep2

BosuW2026-01-12 03:01

It's not the 3D over 2D in theory that's the problem. The problem is that it's not well integrated, the models are way too underworked, and the animation is hella stiff.

How-Did-I-Get-Here__2026-01-11 17:17

It feels like season one of Kingdom when it comes to animation quality. I’m a sucker for a firefighting anime so guess I’ll give it a few episodes to see how it develops alongside the animation.

ObvsThrowaway51202026-01-11 17:29

Edo era firefighters eh? Seems kind of interesting. Gengo’s like the fire whisperer but he’s got the yips or something.

minnieboss2026-01-11 18:52

Feel like I've been transported back in time... to 2016. WTF is this animation lol.

SixthHyacinth2026-01-11 19:29

I'm disappointed in the animation because l was so intrigued by the synopsis. But after Ex-Arm, I don't think I need more trauma

No-Impression-42822026-01-11 20:04

The synopsis looks good and promising and I want to give it a chance, but the animation is awful.

I am watching Trigun Stargaze (which has 3D animation, but that is good and fluid animation) and the difference are like night and day.

zsmg2026-01-11 21:39

I think it's nice that a show decided to honour and celebrate the 10th anniversary of Berserk 2016 like that. Next episode will have normal 2D animation, right? ^^^right?

flightlessCat92026-01-11 22:42

Don't take that job if the guy lied to you and cut the salary offered before you even start. What's wrong with you? You're only there because your wife got lured in by the 300 ryou in the first place.

OpposingPug2026-01-12 15:32

what?

TechnicalCarpenter252026-01-13 00:40

I don’t understand why that hurdle is thrown in there… isn’t rebuilding the department and all that that entails enough? I’d’ve thought that a financial hurdle thrown in would mean he wouldn’t take the job. Not offer less and then still take it-no matter that guy who keeps offering his services up for basically freaking free. He may need more money, but come on…. Plus the Chief Retainer was such a prick. Why bother. It’s just dumb on some many levels.
No episode 2 for this kid; didn’t even finish episode 1.

IceSmiley2026-01-11 23:21

I've never really thought about how firefighters used to put out fires back in the day before running water and fire hydrants but it's an interesting premise; it seems incredibly dangerous with all those wood houses so close together. It started kind of slow but I enjoyed the final action scene.

One thing I was confused by is if this show has supernatural elements or not. When they had the bright green dot floating in the beginning, I'm not sure if it was a magic spirit or if it was meant as a visual device to show where in the house the princess was going. I really hope it's not supernatural based because that would feel tacked on to a good premise.

BosuW2026-01-12 03:07

Bro how fucked is the economy that essential work which lives and infrastructure directly depend on like firefighting is in risk of disappearing entirely.

Anyway, seems like an interesting topic to explore but oof the animation is really bad. I'm not one to harp on the visuals even when they're substandard but no, this is just way too jarring.

OrionRezil2026-01-12 06:22

I gave up at the intro song. It's bad when the best animation in the first three minutes is the moth on the lantern. But yeah, I second the "Is this 2016 comment from /u/[minnieboss](https://www.reddit.com/user/minnieboss/)

ReceptionGreedy5682026-01-12 06:58

That rating is crazy

dfiekslafjks2026-01-12 10:47

All the cg technology on earth and they can't figure out how to animate faces. This anime would have been laughed at 20 years ago.

Ayacchii2026-01-12 14:25

I watched and enjoyed sidonia no kishi back when it was airing so idm full on CG animation but something about the CG here is just not as good. (⁠･ั⁠ω⁠･ั⁠)

athrun_12026-01-12 19:33

This is basically fire force, but edo period... and maybe better? The animation can really use some improvements, at least make its animation smooth like Ars Nova.

For me, it is tolerable to watch. I've seen worse - looking at you ex arm.

PARANOIAH2026-01-14 10:17

I was largely OK with the animation until I got to the part about 10 minutes in where they were doing a talky bit and noticed how terribly their mouths were animated and lipsynced to the dialogue...ick!