Fortune Arterial TV Anime 赤い約束 EP03 The One Thousand Year Spring
I am writing this in hope to offer my unique prospective of this show since I am already familiar with the original Fortune Arterial story. So, beginning with the third episode we are finally getting more details and characters development for the main cast, as I am once again very happy to see all the major scenes from the game being faithfully reproduced in the animated version. There were some very slight adjustments in the group outing and near the end of the episode in the student council room but it only served to reinforce the the story even better. Once again, without spoiling the story for anyone, allow me to share some of the screen shots taken during the Crunchyroll simulcast~
As usual, please feel free to visit my blog for the full coverage and more screen shots.
中文版正在翻譯中
日本語版は翻訳の中で


After resolving their misunderstanding, Kohei and Erika become good friends~

We are going to treated with a ton of scenes with Erika featuring her brilliant and cheerful smile throughout this episode~

And with Iori trying to hook up Erika and Kohei together, just like the way it was in game~

But he is seriously planning to put something in motion this time~

And I am obligated to show any scene associated with Kiriha here! It’s only the right thing for me to do!!!!!!!!

And the scene with Kiriha in the cafeteria faithfully reproduced here for our enjoyment!

This particular scene is also a major plot device that is suppose to give you a hint related to Kiriha~

This scene was never quite illustrated in game, and I am glad to see this being animated!
<3 Kiriha




And the Tea Party inside Kohei’s room, a regular event that occur rather frequently in game is also reproduced.

Erika is so pretty and always carry a cheerful smile on her face :D She also put a lot of emphasis on making friends and having fun in school together.

But not without giving a word of warning about her brother Iori~

And before long, Iori invited Kohei to the student council room for the major show down~

As he prepare to reveal the true identity of the Sendo family to Kohei, he invited Kohei to a table game.


But they are not exactly the Vampire in the traditional sense, that should be explained in further details later on~
Just right before Erika was about the enter the room~


And Iori spelled out his intention clear from the onset, just like the way it was in game as well. Now he must choose between acknowledging their secret identity or face to have his memory erased.

Then we are treated with scenes of Kohei’s past experience of being forced to leave his friends before due to his father’s work.

With Kohei’s initial reaction to just forget everything he ever experienced since he set foot on this island, Erika was tasked to erase Kohei’s memory.

The fact that she had to erase Kohei’s memory brought tears to the normally cheerful Erika T.T;

Erika has a big big heart, full of emotion, it just wrench my heart to see her cry.

Thankfully, Kohei reversed his decision (otherwise I would have to punch him to submission myself!)

A preview of what’s coming in the next episode, just like the way it was in game! Once again, I am resisting the temptation to give out more spoiler of what’s coming up next but things will definitely get more interesting from now on!

Note: For those of you who are dumbfounded why Kohei was able to tolerate hanging out with 2 vampires. 1) It should soon be revealed the the Sendo family is of no threat to humanity in general (it was explained in game fairly quickly as well) 2)Erika is too charming to resist :P
I suppose with the anime being televised right now, it was inevitable that the respective merchandise to become hot commodity, it’s no exception for Dollfie Dream. This particular auction just ended earlier today, Dollfie Dream Erika finally got above the 100k yen threshold!

Have you picked up your favorite Fortune Arterial Dollfie Dream?












I want to see more of Kiriha! ^^
But of course! But with only 12 episode, I think we might have to look forward to the OAD that is scheduled to be released next year.
I don't feel like the story has been spoiled at least :P
The anime looks pretty interesting - I haven't watched it yet (there's so much to watch for me this season ^^), but I might pick it up in the future.
The drawing style is quite similar to Vampire Knight - coincidence? xD
This is my personal favorite, hope you will pick it up someday
I felt sad when I saw Erika in tears >_<
You watched it huhuhu? Do you like it so far?
ahaha actually I haven't watched it yet :) I was looking at the screen shots XD I did watch the fate stay night unlimited bladeworks tho ^^!
Please please please, you have to watch it! I guarantee Kasekura won't turn out like Touya in White Album XD
LOL I am sure O_O! and will probably try to watch it ^^!
Although I have not played the Visual Novel. I'm currently enjoying the series (only up to episode 2), as at the end of episodes, it kind of leaves me in suspense^^" Like in episode 1 where the main protagonist sees Kiriha in the church.
I do find it a pity that this show is only 12 episodes
You are mistaken, it was not Kiriha who was at the church, it was someone else.
I hope you continue to enjoy the series as I will continue to offer my unique take on this story.
I see, thanks. It seemed like Kiriha^^' since the main protagonist emphasised on it. Maybe it will unfold later. (or maybe I'm just wrong overall)
Thanks, looking forward to it~
I have never played or seen the game but I am enjoying the anime! I like that they are unfolding the story bit by bit. :)
I have attempted to explain the story elements without adding any story spoilers in my blog, feel free to check it out.
http://tcwenterprise.com/wordpress/2010/10/22/fortune-arterial-tv-anime-ep03-the-one-thousand-year-spring/comment-page-1/#comment-2859
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That's a plot device by the way, suppose to give you a hint associated with Kiriha's true identity.
Am enjoying this series so far, it was a nice episode though do think that Kohei’s reaction to the student council president's game/revelation scene weren’t as good as they might have been. Kohei still seems just the typical harem male lead character fare, with rather meek reactions to Iori's shenanigans.
But I do wonder where it all will lead to and if we’re in for some nice surprises character or story-wise.
It's a solid eroge adaptation up to this point, nothing novel but more than decent. A good watch.
Well, August soft story is almost always about the girls and their struggle to overcome the obstacles in front of them. We still haven’t gotten to the core of the story yet. As far as Kohei’s reaction to the prez, well Kohei was supposed to be “confused” at the event at the church and thought it was some kind of prank played by the prez (remember the prank at the bath house), so in half-disbelieve, he didn’t have many strong reaction.
We are not yet at the core of the story, the sport festival next episode is the end of the common arc in game, and the individual heroine story begin from there.