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[Fiery_Elf (#41114)]

 That anime is just AWSOME!!!

[SkyDragon (#96111)]

Thanks for letting me know. I'll put this in my waiting list of animes to watch.

[cranston (#84421)]

Wow! Talk about necro!

My 2 cents: I don't understand the point of this anime. Wasn't interesting enough for me to finish it.

[xenn (#47866)]

gah,man-hime is one of the worst shows i've ever seen...

[Lien (#100926)]

Would've been happy with this series whether it had a sad or happy ending. In animes where I like the characters, I prefer there be a happy ending so I guess it worked out for me.

[SkyDragon (#96111)]

Hmmm...after seeing it, it's not as bad as I predict it to be. I liked the story and the animations. It was not the best show I seen, but it was very good.

I wouldn't watch it over again(unless all anime got banned and no new ones come out :I ), but for the most part, I enjoyed it and I didn't waste my time.

[Mehsi (#112444)]

Indeed same here, mostly with anime series I got that, and what now feeling, with this series I didn't. I felt happy it ended, although a bit sad, still a good ending.

[ahp (#43308)]

I watched it when it was airing (eg a year or two ago).. it had the occasional good background music, but most of that was rather boring as well.

Anyway, the main thing about this anime is rather obvious:

[Ken Hayashi (#52012)]

Mai Hime IS NOT awesome. Actually, I found it kinda lame. Weak characters. The only one I liked was the long haired one with the doggie and 2 guns (heck, I can't even remember her name).

[Avalanche (#92065)]

[Rosepetals (#42525)]

I agree it isn't awesome...it's just average/below average. It never really had a plot to speak of. I watched it over a year ago when it was still on fansub, so I have a scant memory of it, but I do remember I liked Natsuki's personality the most out of the characters. Mai was a bit too transient at times, but somewhat likable from what I recall. I disliked Tate and his little sister (who was it, Shiho?), among a few of the other characters, they were just a headache to keep up with at times. *shakes head* The problem was too many characters being established and then having them *spoiler*

[jutsuri (#26170)]

I have to disagree, while I'll admit that the fanservice and t&a were a bit excessive I quite enjoyed the story. I felt that it did a good job of leading you one way and then taking a 180 degree turn.

[Rosepetals (#42525)]

[ahp (#43308)]

Err, I have to correct one of the previous posts:

The fanservice was necessary. Without fanservice, there wouldn't have been a series at all..

Truly, the one thing I liked about this series was character design. And that because of the ridiculous amount of fanservice :p

[Ken Hayashi (#52012)]

[Avalanche (#92065)]

[Ken Hayashi (#52012)]

Admittedly, the animation in IR sucked BIG TIME. Then again, animation is just a part of the overall judging criteria for an anime.

Mai Hime's plot is just weak. Beautiful animation does not cover up for a deficiency in the plot department. There just isn't enough thought given to the development of the characters or their personalities.

Just to illustrate how lame this anime was, I don't remember any of the characters' names anymore, and I just saw this not long ago.

O.K., I remember Mai's name but that's just because it's in the title of the anime.

[nauXolo (#69311)]

How can you forget Natsuki Kuga???? Sexy rawr. I don't know who Mai is? But Natsuki :D Natsuki Hime... yum.

[Ken Hayashi (#52012)]

[barqbite (#115579)]

I was bored one week and watched them all. The fanservice definitely peeked my interest, especially how they come out right off the bat. But I hung around to find out what happens. It's only 26 eps, so its not like a Hikaru No Go or something.

I've been watching the English ones lately, and they did a pretty good job capturing the essence of the show. Good characterization for such a big cast. I would guess it's hard to write for that many people and keep it fresh. Good job!

Natsuki is definitely the most intriguing character. It's funny that she is the headmaster in Mai Hime's sequel, Mai Otome (or My-Otome). I'll have to check that out too.

[Sparticus2 (#114874)]

I have to agree with this show not being the best in the world, but I still think it is a good show. I am not a big fan of fanservice (haha) but I hardly noticed alot of it the first time I watched it. It is obciously an overdone story but I think the creators did a very good job with it. The characters are what pulled the show through.
I am, by far, a huge fan of the second half. First half, meh, just sets it up for the second half and shows a little skin.

BTW I hated the ending. Worst ending ever in my book.

[Zefris (#61945)]

Yea, the ending was totally ruined. It felt like a children's series with all the cool superheroes finally getting together to battle one big last boss dude kinda thing. ;D I was kinda expecting one that'd fit the tone of the second half of the series, not a "happily ever after" one. ;D

[reitlingZ (#122584)]

it wasn't "AWSOME!!!" but it was pretty decent actually.

besides the girls/fan-service, etc. the plot got pretty good after the midpoint. the part when Mai gets pissed off and tries to kill Mikoto was quality.

i blew thru the series in a few days, really easy to watch and worth it. the ending was pretty lame, but whatever i enjoyed it

[Ken Hayashi (#52012)]

[Innotech (#34417)]

sorry to drag this back up but I just finished this series and I have to say, I really enjoyed it. SOme of it is thematically like Fate Stay Night, but it stands out in its own way. I wasnt prepared for how much angst there was though. good lord. But I was drawn into this show and Im not even referencing the fanservice. the story itself and the characters were interesting to me. The ending I felt was a bit weak but overall I really had fun watching it.

[Shiru (#135861)]