Pandora Hearts - Episode 1

The story started with Oz Bezaraeus punished by someone for his entire existence. The whole place was covered by darkness, though a low light was shining on the middle. Introduction
In his coming-of-age ceremony, Oz sneaked out from his maids with the help of his childhood friend Gilbert. Oz, with his younger sister Gilda and Gilbert were looking around the mansion. They visited the venue of the ceremony, and Oz noticed and stared at the Tranquil Clock, feeling nostalgy with fear on his face. Someone on their backs was whispering about the prophecy of the fated one who will break the tranquility. As they turned Oscar, Oz's uncle grabbed and invited them to his room.
As his uncle, Oscar will be the one to host the ceremony because of the absence of Oz's father. Oz asked Oscar extension for his playing time. Oscar let him go but warned Oz that he'd call a "Chain of Abyss" on him if he fools around on the ceremony.
Oz sees Gilbert as his friend, so with Oscar's help, he gave him a tailored made uniform for him to wear on the ceremony. Gilbert refused to do it for he was just a slave, though Oz still pushed him. As they chat, Oz heard a melody and tried to follow it. He fell to a secret plot and noticed a golden timepeace.

As he held it, he had fallen into an illusion with a girl, who was at first missing him, then suddenly wished for his death. The girl let Oz feel fear, and promised that she will kill him in the end. Gilbert helped Oz snapped out of it, and told him that he was just staring blankly. Oz brought the Timepiece with him as they go back for the ceremony as well as pushing Gilbert to go with him.
The story ended with Gilbert being controlled by someone, while Oz was busy changing for the ceremony.

Impressions..

For a story that falls in the mystery genre, I give it a two thumbs up! Covering only the first chapter, It didn't give alot of information about the story, but its really normal for mystery stories (they want you to want it scheme!) and it really makes me read the manga for that. The OP fits the story for its mysterious tune. Haven't bothered to listen Ed though, I was excited to blog :D

I can see that Hatsu-Aasa fansub was trying to mimic the Pandora Hearts logo, though they failed to perfect it in my opinion. The subs was really good as they have followed the most basic thing in subbing: readable.

Predictions.. (note I haven't read the manga)

This is a mystery, so I'll give my predictions. On the introduction, I think the one who was punishing him was Oscar. I really have no basis, but I want to believe that it was really Oscar. I think the story would be aligned that way.
The timepiece owner was a Bezaraeus, and was somehow connected to that Girl.

Rating: 4 out of 5