User blog comment:Goddess of Despair/Thoughts on the First Episode of RWBY and Stuff/@comment-9090085-20130723033432

I would only recommend that you follow my personal rule for watching a new show: watch the first 4-6 episodes, then decide if you want to see more. Most shows NEED a few episodes to establish the setting and characters; in fact, many of my favorite shows probably would not have watched if I decided whether or not to watch them based solely on their first episode (Fafner In The Azure Dead Aggressor comes to mind.).

I confess I have not seen episode two. However, it sounds like you are basing whether or not you like a character based on their voice, not on their character or how well that voice fits that character. Seeing Ruby's character on screen, I cannot imagine her having a mature voice; it goes against her nature. Never-mind that Ruby's "derpy-ness" and Weiss's "b***hy-ness" are integral character flaws that make them both human.

And that's not taking into account Character Development, the cornerstone of any good story. While I never watched the show you mention, I have read the some of the comics, I can safely say they (the comics) have little to no character development in them; everyone is static, unchanging and boring as a result. While here, every character has the potential to grow and develop and change for the better. They can learn to overcome their flaws and become more then what they are now.

As for the animation? it was passable. It's a flaw I can deal with. Which in my opinion is what determines whether or not I like something: Because all things are flawed, it's a matter of what flaws I am willing to put up with that decides whether or not I like a show/game/whatever. I'm sure that sounds ridiculous, but it's true: Plot, Story, Characterization, Action, Animation, Vocals, any series will have shortcomings in at least one of those categories. I don't know about you, but I'd prefer strong action and characterization over strong animation and vocals.

Wow I that was a long rant... um, just give it a chance and... there's no rule stating you can only watch one or the other. I mean, I'm watching both, and if it turns out I don't find RWBY interesting I'll drop it. But I'll need to see more to make an opinion on it.