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この青空に約束を―
Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo
HHHhhhhhhhhh~
*is struck by a heart attack*
Oh dear and holy raptor Jesus-sama, first Nagasarete Airantou, then Prism Ark, then Hayate, and now Kono Aozora..... 2007 will be a wonderful year.
NAOKO-SAMAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!
Whatever the Bishoujo game is its a surefired hit. I've come to accept that this is what sells today whether I enjoy the genre or not, it's just how it is.
But please tell me there IS something deeper to the plot this time than guy and a harem and/or school setting. I cannot watch it if that isn't the case. I've seen one of them in To Heart 2 and part of Tsuyokisu and thus I feel I've seen enough for a lifetime at least. I've liked Higurashi and Fate/Stay Night and what I've seen of Kanon but that's because they are multilayered in terms of plot and have characters that go beyond the archetype.
The characters look cute, but that would never make up for a lack of plot and a story behind the face. Sometimes I wonder if these are merely commercials for the game to whet a fans appetite into playing the game and getting some actual story.
Hmmmm..... it's hard to answer your question.
Yes, it's got a setup for a school harem. No, the characters do not all pine for the male lead, or at least they don't do it as one-tracked and as openly as most harem anime or game (one of them actually hates him and practically everyone else in the cast in the beginning). No, the characters are not paper cutout archetypes, although that depends strongly on your standards regarding who is and isn't an archetypical character.
What is your definition of multi-layered? Does it have to involve mystical or paranormal elements? If so, then you won't find anything all that mystical or supernatural in Kono Aozora.
The plot is "deeper" than To Heart 2's, that I can gather. Is it as thickly layered as Higurashi? No, but then again there's very little in all of fiction that can match its complexity anyway.
So what would you like us to tell you? Do you want hear/read us defend this game to the death? Or do you want us to ward you away from the show? Perhaps it may even be better for you to completely forget about this show, just to spare yourself and the rest of us all the angst and complaint that may inevitably come later; and you'd blame me and everyone else for wasting your time with the show anyway.
But, since no one's seen the anime yet, the only example left is the game. I would suggest you go get the trial, or if you're willing, get or DL the whole game, and see for yourself how it is. If you can read Japanese, awesome. If you can't, use AGTH to machine-translate. If you can't bear the machine translation, or refuse to read machine translation, then there's little we can do to help and you should ignore the game and show altogether then.
................ well, it does at least have the best student council president character EVER. At least in my humble experience and opinion.
relentlessflame
2007-01-25, 23:32
I see that ANS has fixed that.Oh wow - so they did! I guess my earlier sarcasm may have been a bit much (though, as the quote implied, it wasn't really all directed their way either).
Looks like the anime will coincide with the release of the PS2 game version..At least another anime to look forward to..
Kaioshin Sama
2007-01-26, 06:07
HHHhhhhhhhhh~
*is struck by a heart attack*
Oh dear and holy raptor Jesus-sama, first Nagasarete Airantou, then Prism Ark, then Hayate, and now Kono Aozora..... 2007 will be a wonderful year.
NAOKO-SAMAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!
Hmmmm..... it's hard to answer your question.
Yes, it's got a setup for a school harem. No, the characters do not all pine for the male lead, or at least they don't do it as one-tracked and as openly as most harem anime or game (one of them actually hates him and practically everyone else in the cast in the beginning). No, the characters are not paper cutout archetypes, although that depends strongly on your standards regarding who is and isn't an archetypical character.
What is your definition of multi-layered? Does it have to involve mystical or paranormal elements? If so, then you won't find anything all that mystical or supernatural in Kono Aozora.
The plot is "deeper" than To Heart 2's, that I can gather. Is it as thickly layered as Higurashi? No, but then again there's very little in all of fiction that can match its complexity anyway.
So what would you like us to tell you? Do you want hear/read us defend this game to the death? Or do you want us to ward you away from the show? Perhaps it may even be better for you to completely forget about this show, just to spare yourself and the rest of us all the angst and complaint that may inevitably come later; and you'd blame me and everyone else for wasting your time with the show anyway.
But, since no one's seen the anime yet, the only example left is the game. I would suggest you go get the trial, or if you're willing, get or DL the whole game, and see for yourself how it is. If you can read Japanese, awesome. If you can't, use AGTH to machine-translate. If you can't bear the machine translation, or refuse to read machine translation, then there's little we can do to help and you should ignore the game and show altogether then.
................ well, it does at least have the best student council president character EVER. At least in my humble experience and opinion.
Multi-layered is more than one overarching plot element or theme to the story. Despite everything you provided me I feel I have nothing to go on. I'll wait it out and see what we end up with. I will be checking out Prism Ark for sure though. High School drama works best for me though when it has something else to go along with it. Not supernatural or mystical but anything and it can't be just a one-shot arc or one character situation it would have to be a major theme. I went through High School once and I don't want to go through the same thing again if it ends up actually being less exciting than my high school experience. (I had a blast in High School.) Man I wish I had more info.
No, the characters do not all pine for the male lead, or at least they don't do it as one-tracked and as openly as most harem anime or game (one of them actually hates him and practically everyone else in the cast in the beginning).
Are there any tsundere characters in the game ?
Kurogane_Shiroikaze
2007-01-26, 12:11
I am interested in Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku too... could Shinova provide a spoiler-free summary on what might be the story about more? I can't find a lot of information on it.
As of course, I've seen the character pictures from the official site and from what I can tell, I love the character designs already, but I would like to know what the story is about.
Multi-layered is more than one overarching plot element or theme to the story. Despite everything you provided me I feel I have nothing to go on. I'll wait it out and see what we end up with. I will be checking out Prism Ark for sure though. High School drama works best for me though when it has something else to go along with it. Not supernatural or mystical but anything and it can't be just a one-shot arc or one character situation it would have to be a major theme. I went through High School once and I don't want to go through the same thing again if it ends up actually being less exciting than my high school experience. (I had a blast in High School.) Man I wish I had more info.
Higurashi had one overarching plot element, solving the mystery and stopping the tragedy, with smaller themes like trust and friendship within, but you've apparently enjoyed that story.
Now nearly all eroges that let you "get a girl" consist of one-shot arcs, one for each character. How much is packed into that one-shot arc depends from game to game, but they're all still one-shot arcs regardless, and Kono Aozora is one of them. So is Kanon, but you apparently enjoy that story.
If you want games with a really solid central story that all the individual character paths orbit around, Prism Ark is the most current example I can think of. Kanon's is about Yuiichi recovering his lost childhood memories, but that's more of a setting rather than an actual plot.
So "Multi-layered is more than one overarching plot element or theme to the story." doesn't really tell me a lot either.
And your high school experience was a "blast?" Then relinquish all hope ye strange one, for if high school was fun enough for you to actually enjoy it and call it a "blast" then there's no hope of any high school-based anime or game meeting your expectations.
Now to address everyone else:
Are there any tsundere characters in the game ?
Rinna is the one you want (reddish short-haired in the front of right pic), although it's hard to call her tsundere since she's really tsun in the beginning, then is neutral, then gets dere later on, but only in her character arc. For everyone else's she's just cool after her tsun phase ends.
I am interested in Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku too... could Shinova provide a spoiler-free summary on what might be the story about more? I can't find a lot of information on it.
As of course, I've seen the character pictures from the official site and from what I can tell, I love the character designs already, but I would like to know what the story is about.
Let's see, the main protagonist is Wataru. He lives on a small island with a peaceful, idyllic atmosphere, sort of like Da Capo's Hatsunejima, but even smaller and quieter (and no magic sakura trees, lol). He attends the only high school on that island, and lives in an old and aging dormitory on a hill with the rest of the cast members. He and the cast serve as the school's student council.
The dormitory used to be more populated but due to its age all the students have moved out until Wataru and his friends are the only ones left. They live more like a warm and cozy household of friends rather than just as schoolmates (and one teacher).
The story begins when Rinna transfers into the school and the dormitory. Actually Wataru meets her before the actual transfer when the story actually starts, but I won't spoil that for you. :)
Anyway Rinna is apparently a delinquint of sorts and the early part of the story involves the rest of the cast......well, Wataru, trying to get her to drop her icy facade and such. After that depends on whose character arc you play.
I think they'll probably go with Rinna's arc I guess. Unfortunately that was the next one I was going to play after finishing Naoko's and Umi's but never got to it. :(
A little bit on the characters:
(forgot his family name) Wataru - Male lead, 2nd year. Not one of those weak, girl-shy ones, but not a raging hentai-king like Taichi from Cross Channel or Imadori from School Rumble. He's proactive though for sure. He's also a master musician who can play the guitar, the harmonica, and a bunch of other stuff. He's serves on the student council as vice-president, and is also the second-best runner in the school.
Sawaki Rinna - New transfer, 2nd year. The tsundere character, if you had to find one. Hard to approach, a bit of a delinquent. Loves sports and running in particular. Is in the same class as Wataru, but is not on the student council.
Hayama Umi - The childhood friend, blonde hair, 2nd year. Gentle and easily distressed (crybaby, lol :p ). Also serves on the student council as the clerk, I think, and is in Wataru's class. She wishes the happy and peaceful days of living together with her friends in the dormitory could last forever.
Asakura Naoko - The one with that weird cross ornament in her hair. 3rd year and president of the student council. The most popular and idolized girl in school (you all know those types). Classy, great leadership skills, and very graceful and all that. Of course, being the president, the #1 girl and all that can be quite stressful so she likes to wind down and revert to her more casual state once inside the student council room (no, nowhere near as bad as Yukino from Kare Kano).
Rokujou Miyaho - The white-haired one. 1st year. Is a mixed child with a British father, I think. Comes from a rich family and has a big house somewhere on the island, but lives in the dorm during the school year. Wataru is the only one she called sempai. Everyone else is something-sempai. She's nice and graceful like a rich lady but in a different way from Naoko, I guess. Also in the student council as an assistant of some sort.
(I can't read her last name) Shizu - Blue-haired. Teh loli. 1st year. Hard to approach due to her taciturn manner, other than from her friends in the dorm. Hard to say much else. Sometimes has cat ears in the game. Hmmm. Also an assistant in the student council.
(I can't read her last name either) Saeri - The teacher at the bottom of the pic. Resident faculty at the dorm and the advisor to the student council. Likes to drink a lot. Not very good with technological stuff, from what I can gather. Worries about the kids often. A little high-strung, maybe. :)
And not on the picture but worth mentioning:
Akane - She's currently on the game website's front page. Officially transfers into Wataru's class right before Rinna. Her first meeting with Wataru is..... interesting. Anyway she warms up to him and the cast quickly. Uber-genki. Talks really fast.
EDIT: I direct you all to ayyo's Kono Aozora thread, as obviously his skill in description is superior to mines.
Is the story deep? It's deeper than To Heart 2, for sure. Definetly deeper than the Tsuyokiss anime. The anime of Da Capo is a little better than it. Prism Ark is deeper than both Kono Aozora and Da Capo. Kanon is just as deep as Prism Ark but in a different way (Kanon is a small-scale human drama, Prism Ark is a fantasy epic).
Thanks for all the info Shinova :)
The official site for Seto no Hanayome anime has opened:
http://www.setonohanayome.com/
Broadcast: April 2007
The official site for Seto no Hanayome anime has opened:
http://www.setonohanayome.com/
Broadcast: April 2007
Wow, that first image with San with her sword looks awesome. :p Can't wait to see what's in store since I've only read the first volume of the manga!
Kaioshin Sama
2007-01-26, 23:42
Higurashi had one overarching plot element, solving the mystery and stopping the tragedy, with smaller themes like trust and friendship within, but you've apparently enjoyed that story.
Now nearly all eroges that let you "get a girl" consist of one-shot arcs, one for each character. How much is packed into that one-shot arc depends from game to game, but they're all still one-shot arcs regardless, and Kono Aozora is one of them. So is Kanon, but you apparently enjoy that story.
If you want games with a really solid central story that all the individual character paths orbit around, Prism Ark is the most current example I can think of. Kanon's is about Yuiichi recovering his lost childhood memories, but that's more of a setting rather than an actual plot.
So "Multi-layered is more than one overarching plot element or theme to the story." doesn't really tell me a lot either.
And your high school experience was a "blast?" Then relinquish all hope ye strange one, for if high school was fun enough for you to actually enjoy it and call it a "blast" then there's no hope of any high school-based anime or game meeting your expectations.
Now to address everyone else:
Rinna is the one you want (reddish short-haired in the front of right pic), although it's hard to call her tsundere since she's really tsun in the beginning, then is neutral, then gets dere later on, but only in her character arc. For everyone else's she's just cool after her tsun phase ends.
Let's see, the main protagonist is Wataru. He lives on a small island with a peaceful, idyllic atmosphere, sort of like Da Capo's Hatsunejima, but even smaller and quieter (and no magic sakura trees, lol). He attends the only high school on that island, and lives in an old and aging dormitory on a hill with the rest of the cast members. He and the cast serve as the school's student council.
The dormitory used to be more populated but due to its age all the students have moved out until Wataru and his friends are the only ones left. They live more like a warm and cozy household of friends rather than just as schoolmates (and one teacher).
The story begins when Rinna transfers into the school and the dormitory. Actually Wataru meets her before the actual transfer when the story actually starts, but I won't spoil that for you. :)
Anyway Rinna is apparently a delinquint of sorts and the early part of the story involves the rest of the cast......well, Wataru, trying to get her to drop her icy facade and such. After that depends on whose character arc you play.
I think they'll probably go with Rinna's arc I guess. Unfortunately that was the next one I was going to play after finishing Naoko's and Umi's but never got to it. :(
A little bit on the characters:
(forgot his family name) Wataru - Male lead, 2nd year. Not one of those weak, girl-shy ones, but not a raging hentai-king like Taichi from Cross Channel or Imadori from School Rumble. He's proactive though for sure. He's also a master musician who can play the guitar, the harmonica, and a bunch of other stuff. He's serves on the student council as vice-president, and is also the second-best runner in the school.
Sawaki Rinna - New transfer, 2nd year. The tsundere character, if you had to find one. Hard to approach, a bit of a delinquent. Loves sports and running in particular. Is in the same class as Wataru, but is not on the student council.
Hayama Umi - The childhood friend, blonde hair, 2nd year. Gentle and easily distressed (crybaby, lol :p ). Also serves on the student council as the clerk, I think, and is in Wataru's class. She wishes the happy and peaceful days of living together with her friends in the dormitory could last forever.
Asakura Naoko - The one with that weird cross ornament in her hair. 3rd year and president of the student council. The most popular and idolized girl in school (you all know those types). Classy, great leadership skills, and very graceful and all that. Of course, being the president, the #1 girl and all that can be quite stressful so she likes to wind down and revert to her more casual state once inside the student council room (no, nowhere near as bad as Yukino from Kare Kano).
Rokujou Miyaho - The white-haired one. 1st year. Is a mixed child with a British father, I think. Comes from a rich family and has a big house somewhere on the island, but lives in the dorm during the school year. Wataru is the only one she called sempai. Everyone else is something-sempai. She's nice and graceful like a rich lady but in a different way from Naoko, I guess. Also in the student council as an assistant of some sort.
(I can't read her last name) Shizu - Blue-haired. Teh loli. 1st year. Hard to approach due to her taciturn manner, other than from her friends in the dorm. Hard to say much else. Sometimes has cat ears in the game. Hmmm. Also an assistant in the student council.
(I can't read her last name either) Saeri - The teacher at the bottom of the pic. Resident faculty at the dorm and the advisor to the student council. Likes to drink a lot. Not very good with technological stuff, from what I can gather. Worries about the kids often. A little high-strung, maybe. :)
And not on the picture but worth mentioning:
Akane - She's currently on the game website's front page. Officially transfers into Wataru's class right before Rinna. Her first meeting with Wataru is..... interesting. Anyway she warms up to him and the cast quickly. Uber-genki. Talks really fast.
EDIT: I direct you all to ayyo's Kono Aozora thread, as obviously his skill in description is superior to mines.
Is the story deep? It's deeper than To Heart 2, for sure. Definetly deeper than the Tsuyokiss anime. The anime of Da Capo is a little better than it. Prism Ark is deeper than both Kono Aozora and Da Capo. Kanon is just as deep as Prism Ark but in a different way (Kanon is a small-scale human drama, Prism Ark is a fantasy epic).
You answered the question for yourself. The multi-layer thing is only a qualifier for me in a series where the main theme is High School drama. I like a sub theme with my High School Drama or Moe series to make it more interesting (They tend to get really boring very quickly like monster of the week shows. UNLESS they break the each girl gets on arc they disappear and then reappears for the finale formula. Then it can be really interesting if meladramatic. It's the same deal too often with girl of the month [4 episodes or less]).
If I'm going to watch a dating show or high school drama than the characters damn well better be present at the same time more than once in the series to develop there relationships with each other and the hero. With To Heart 2 and Shuffle! you could go episodes without seeing one of the heroines and suddenly they would reappear when its their. It felt sometimes like the character was slipping through alternate universes where only one girl existed at a time.
Maybe it wasn't quite that bad, but I've blocked a lot of it out. They have been getting better at the whole making the Moe/Dating thing interesting to my tastes lately though.
What is this Setanohanoyome show though. I seem to have lost my colour spectrum when I view the website, but it comes back whenever I leave the page. Odd.
Kurogane_Shiroikaze
2007-01-27, 11:13
Hmm, thanks a lot for the info Shinova. Sounds like a relaxing watch, depending on how it will turn out, hopefully not like Tsuyokiss. I was so anticipating it after ayyo's posts on his blog, but then the first episode came out and I went... well, slient. Gave up after the second episode orz.
As for Seto no Hanayome, I just read the manga and I'll say one thing... BEST EVER COMEDY MANGA in a while. every page, yes almost every page, had me laughing my ass off, not to mention San-chan is kawaii desu~~. I'll be hoping the anime turns out well.
Broadcast date of some anime:
Kaze no Stigma
Broadcast: April 2007
Over Drive
Broadcast: April 2007
Nanatsuiro★Drops
http://www.nanatsuiro.com/
Broadcast: July 2007
Kaioshin Sama
2007-01-27, 16:29
Broadcast date of some anime:
Kaze no Stigma
Broadcast: April 2007
Over Drive
Broadcast: April 2007
Nanatsuiro★Drops
http://www.nanatsuiro.com/
Broadcast: July 2007
Man I love how you give the link for Nanatsuiro (hmm cute girls ;) ) and then the other series.... Action series... :mad: , NO LINK FOR YOU!
Well Kaze no Stigma (http://www.dreamjap.com/image/545.jpg) that's all I could find of the series. The main heroine seems to be all like "I've got a sword aha aha ahahahahah!" Scaaaaaaaaaaary.....
Man I love how you give the link for Nanatsuiro (hmm cute girls ;) ) and then the other series.... Action series... :mad: , NO LINK FOR YOU!
LOL, no official anime sites have opened for those (yet).
I mentioned those three anime because their broadcast date have been recently mentioned on MoonPhase.
Shinji103
2007-01-27, 18:42
Hmmm, Kaze no Stigma looks pretty interesting. The pic reminds me of Shakugan no Shana.
And did you see the thread for the upcoming JEEG 2000 series, Kai? :D
Kaioshin Sama
2007-01-28, 00:28
Hmmm, Kaze no Stigma looks pretty interesting. The pic reminds me of Shakugan no Shana.
And did you see the thread for the upcoming JEEG 2000 series, Kai? :D
Ban bababa ban Ba banbanban ba ban
Ban bababa ban Ba banban
Ore ga yame tara (ban ba ban)
Dare ga yaru no ka (ban ba ban)
Ima ni miteru HANIWA genjin zenmetsu da
The thing about Cactus Jeeg (I swear it looks like one) is it is really best as a support unit in Alpha and Alpha 3. I've always wanted to see it though as the idea of a Cyborg turning into the head of a unit is kind of cool. Something was mentioned a while back about a possible Megazone 23 Part IV as well.
Shinji103
2007-01-28, 01:18
Something was mentioned a while back about a possible Megazone 23 Part IV as well.Bring on Layzner, Yamato, and Dragonar 2000! :D
Kaioshin Sama
2007-01-28, 05:11
Bring on Layzner, Yamato, and Dragonar 2000! :D
Okay I actually own dragonar so I don't need a remake. Though if its a sequel I'm good.
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
New Slayers Movie To Become DVD BOX Exclusive
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According to the March issue of Dragon Magazine, buyers of all 3 Japanese R2 Slayers TV series DVD-BOX sets will get a disc containing a completely new Slayers feature with theatrical quality animation. The story will focus on a love romance in the southern islands between Lina and Gourry. Megumi Hayashibaru's song 'MEET AGAIN' will be the theme.
Anime / Manga Misc.
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More from the March issue of Dengeki G's Magazine: Unison Shift announced Nanatsuiro Drops will see a July TV broadcast debut. Bandai Visual revealed their assocation to the Sola TV Anime project. Star Child says they are working on a completely original science fiction concept work. Media Factory will begin developing PC games based on popular manga after the summer, 2007. GN Software will adapt their Castle Phantasy games series to various other media including manga. Avex Entertainment's Sister of Wellber will get a manga adaptation starting in the April edition of Comic Blade, Original story by BOYAKASHA and illustration by: Kouken Naruse, story cooperation by Atsushi Maekawa. Princess software is going to adapt a number of its works to manga this year. Pony Canyon is working on remaking an undisclosed "former robot animation masterpiece".
New Trailers
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New video previews have gone up for Sgt. Frog Movie 2 (http://www.keroro-movie.net/), the AyuMayu Theater (http://www.age-soft.jp/kiminozo-radio/ayumayu.html) OVA and Sunrise's Idolmaster Xenoglossia (http://www.sunrise-inc.co.jp/idolmaster/) TV series.
Shinji103
2007-01-28, 18:53
Okay I actually own dragonar so I don't need a remake. Though if its a sequel I'm good.I own it too, but I still want a remake. Don't tell me you weren't happy about the release of the Zeta movies. :D (even if they aren't really as good as the TV series)
A sequel is good too, of course. :)
Kaioshin Sama
2007-01-28, 19:17
I own it too, but I still want a remake. Don't tell me you weren't happy about the release of the Zeta movies. :D (even if they aren't really as good as the TV series)
A sequel is good too, of course. :)
I'm going to be honest I haven't seen them yet. I have the series and I don't like the Gackt music at all (It's could not have fit worse with Zeta). I really have no interest in compilation movies (except for Tobe Gundam, Soldiers of Sorrow and Encounters in Space, which are the actual canon now as far as I can tell), especially when they are non-canon. I mean is anyone going to accept this as canon and that ZZ Gundam never happened and hence Char's Counterattack, F91 and Victory.
What's this I Hear about Layzner and Yamato?
Nightengale
2007-01-28, 23:49
What's this I Hear about Layzner and Yamato?
Nothing. Just us repressed mecha fans who's getting estatic at the recent SLEW of new mecha animes from remakes to sequels to reimaginations to new series altogether, especially more so on the old mecha stuff being revived back in one form or another like VOTOMs, Dancougar, GR and now JEEG. And since the industry keep one-upping us, (( if someone told me Dancougar, JEEG, GR and VOTOMs were getting their franchise reignited all together in 2007 3 years ago, I would've laughed at their faces )), we're just being greedy for wanting MOAR.
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
Toriyama Working On New Dr. Slump Anime Movie
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Toei Animation has revealed a new Dr. Slump animated film is being produced, to be released nationwide in Japanese theaters on March 3rd, screening simultaneously with the latest One Piece feature. The movie is described as a being based on a completely new work by creator Akira Toriyama. Details will be published on the animation and planned accompanying manga serial in the April, 2007 edition of the Japanese version of Shonen Jump to go on sale on 3/6/07.
For info about Dr. Slump:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Slump
Genre: Shounen, Comedy, Sci-fi
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
Unidentified New Anime Coming Up In Japan
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Signs have made themselves known that Geneon Entertainment is sharing a close relationship with Megami Magazine in Japan according to the March issue. Look for a new Geneon anime project to be announced soon based on one of the magazine's serialized manga works. Additionally, Frontier Works is brewing up a new as-yet unidentified new anime which could be revealed in the coming months.
Hmm... other than Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS and Galaxy Angelune, what other manga is serialized in Megami Magazine (http://comipedia.com/magazine/megami_magazine) ?
eggplant
2007-01-31, 07:33
シゴフミ 〜Stories of Last Letter〜
Shigofumi ~Stories of Last Letter~
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1769/shigofumiue2.jpg
Based on the Dengeki Bunko light novel by Amamiya Ryou, illustrated by Poko, one volume released as of today, with the second volume scheduled for March 10th.
Character concept by Kuroboshi Kouhaku (Kino no Tabi, Summon Night).
Synopsis:A story about a miracle, involving Fumika, a quiet but hard working girl who wears a uniform that of a mail carrier, and her talkative staff and partner Mayama. The Shigofumi is a posthumous letter, the last resort of relaying a deceased person's last message to his/her loved ones: family, friends, and significant other.
Source: Dengeki Bunko newsletter.
FireChick
2007-01-31, 08:05
There's also gonna be a Kamichama Karin anime soon!
シゴフミ 〜Stories of Last Letter〜
Shigofumi ~Stories of Last Letter~
Yeah, I just noticed it :) a shounen(boy's) light novel published under the shounen light novel label Dengeki Bunko :)
And another anime got announced:
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ゲゲゲの鬼太郎
Gegege no Kitaro
http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/kitaro/
Animation Studio: Toei Animation
This is the fifth time Gegege no Kitaro gets an animation coversion >.<
For info about past Gegege no Kitaro anime adaptations read here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ge_Ge_Ge_no_Kitaro
TV Series
Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro was broadcasted on Fuji Television during the following four seasons:
1968-1969
1971-1972
1985-1988
1996-1998
Toei Animation animated the above series.
Genre: Shounen, Comedy, Fantasy
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NoSanninWa
2007-02-01, 06:08
I am a happy anime fan. I've been wanting someone to fansub Gegege no Kitaro for ages. (I've seen a couple of episodes and they were awesome.)
I think that the chances of the new season being fansubbed is pretty near certain. Thank goodness I'll finally be able to watch Gegege no Kitaro.
Well I've heard Soukyu No Fafner is an amazing mecha series marred a bit by crappy character design. Yet I'm working my way toward it in my list. He doesn't make an anime suck but man does he suck at his job. I'm worried as to why he still finds work as it does not make any sense. I know the Japanese tend to tilt towards Homgeniety but come on!
Soukyuu no Fafner is an amazing series disregarding character designs and the character design was actually decent in it despite Hirai working on it. Its no S-cry-ed or Infinite Ryvius but the art passed alot better than the later works.
If I based my likes on character design alone than I'd never bother with Eureka Seven despite how good it is. (Yes I really don't like the E7 designs)
I find character art is a really secondary thing, if its good than its only the icing on the cake.
relentlessflame
2007-02-01, 13:56
Hmm... other than Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS and Galaxy Angelune, what other manga is serialized in Megami Magazine (http://comipedia.com/magazine/megami_magazine) ?Unless they added a new one in this month's issue, that's it. It's not really a magazine focused on serializing manga, and typically they're from already-animated properties. Unless they're talking about a sequel, I think the news is more likely supposed to be that they'll be serializing a manga based on a to-be-announced Geneon property in Megami, rather than the other way around.
Unless they added a new one in this month's issue, that's it. It's not really a magazine focused on serializing manga, and typically they're from already-animated properties.
I see, thanks :)
I know about Megami Magazine, a great bishoujo magazine, I have a few issues of it :) but pretty old issues >.<
Unless they're talking about a sequel, I think the news is more likely supposed to be that they'll be serializing a manga based on a to-be-announced Geneon property in Megami, rather than the other way around.
Thats what I was thinking too ^_^
According to MoonPhase's anime list the new Gegege no Kitaro anime is starting in April 2007.
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
Pies Anthony / Split Infinity Anime Movie
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A report here (http://www.hipiers.com/newsletter.html) confirms the forthcoming anime adaptation of his fantasy/sci-fi series will take on a movie format. Thanks Daniel Zelter.
eggplant
2007-02-03, 09:57
シャイニング・ティアーズ
Shining Tears
Based on the Sega PS2 action RPG game of the same name (apparently the setting will be in the future compared to the game).
The opening theme "Shining Tears" will be the same as the game (it is unknown if it will be sung by Hoshi Souichirou).
Source: Hayashibara Megumi's radio show: Heartful Station.
Hayashibara Megumi voiced the character of Blanc Neige in the game, so it would be natural to assume she will be playing a role in the anime as well.
Edit: Director: Watanabe Hiroshi (RAGNAROK, tactics, The Law of Ueki, Jigoku Shoujo)
Animation studio: Studio Deen
Apparently, Hoshi Souichirou (Xion) will remain as the protagonist.
Nightengale
2007-02-03, 10:13
Shining Tears? WTF? (( So... is it the traditional several episode OVA like those Tales animation adaption or a TV series like Disgaea? ))
I just hope it won't be as bad as the game. The game really sucked. The only redeeming factor was the cute girls and Dark Xion.
Kaioshin Sama
2007-02-03, 13:17
シャイニング・ティアーズ
Shining Tears
Based on the Sega PS2 action RPG game of the same name (apparently the setting will be in the future compared to the game).
The opening theme "Shining Tears" will be the same as the game (it is unknown if it will be sung by Hoshi Souichirou).
Source: Hayashibara Megumi's radio show: Heartful Station.
Hayashibara Megumi voiced the character of Blanc Neige in the game, so it would be natural to assume she will be playing a role in the anime as well.
Edit: Director: Watanabe Hiroshi (RAGNAROK, tactics, The Law of Ueki, Jigoku Shoujo)
Animation studio: Studio Deen
Apparently, Hoshi Souichirou (Xion) will remain as the protagonist.
Wow, and the anime based of bad (In this case) to mediocore games continues. Of all games to pick they pick a shitty one because I'm willing to bet it has cute girls in it. Such a dumb choice. I wouldn't be on it being any good because they could even take a good game like Tales of Phantasia and turn it into an incredibly disjointed OVA that is not at all representative of the game. It'll probably be a one shot like Ar Tonelico.
Well, if GeGeGe No Kitaro is getting remade then I'm still happy.
And here's the site for Shining Tears game:
http://shining-tears.jp/
Edit:
Some info about the game can be found here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shining_Tears
Haohmaru
2007-02-06, 07:06
Shining Tears? WTF? (( So... is it the traditional several episode OVA like those Tales animation adaption or a TV series like Disgaea? ))
I just hope it won't be as bad as the game. The game really sucked. The only redeeming factor was the cute girls and Dark Xion.
Well the intro was awesome. And studio Deen isn't bad either. Don't know about the director though. I do believe they can make this a good anime.
FireChick
2007-02-06, 18:39
According to Anime News Network, the OP song (unnamed as of now) for the Kamichama Karin anime will be performed by Ali Project. And the Shining Tears anime....Yay! Hoshi and Hayashibara together! I always tried picturing them together. I might watch it but I'm kinda not sure...The ciompany producing the Kamichama Karin anime is Satelight. Someone thinks it'll air spring 2007 since it's a Nakayoshi manga and usually Nakayoshi manga turn into anime in spring. But I'm not sure. I hope it comes out soon though!
FubaredByAnime
2007-02-06, 23:28
And the Shining Tears anime....Yay! Hoshi and Hayashibara together! I always tried picturing them together.
You don't need to, because they already have been in Lost Universe.
And studio Deen isn't bad either.
Higurashi still burns in my mind as the "off-day" anime for them. But it's Tony's character design, so they have a good start there.
Some broadcast dates, sola and Terra e... official sites, and another anime got announced (CODE-E):
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CODE-E
http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/3962/codeeyb5.jpg
Broadcast: July 2007
Original Concept and Script: Sakaki Ichirou
Director: Katou Toshiyuki
Series Composition and Script: Satou Takuya
Script: Nishimura Junji, Kawase Toshifumi, Hanada Jukki
Character Design and General Animation Director: Saitou Tetsuhito
Art Director: Itou Kazuhiro
Color Design: Mochida Takeshi
Photography Director: Morishita Seiichi
Audio Director: Gouda Hodumi
Music: Kano Kaori
Animation Production: STUDIO DEEN
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sola
Broadcast: April 2007
Official site:
http://www.sola-project.com/
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Over Drive
Broadcast: April 2007
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Heroic Age
Broadcast: April 2007
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El Cazador
Broadcast: April 2007
Official site:
http://www.elcazador.tv/
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Gegege no kitaro
Broadcast: April 1, 2007
Official site:
http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/kitaro/
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Terra e...
Broadcast: Spring 2007
Official site:
http://terra-e.com/
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More staff info on CODE-E will be added soon :P
Edit:
I added staff info :P
Edit2:
The official sites for sola and Terra e... are not working yet.
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
3 Part Kiddy Grade Film Announced
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2002's 24 episode Kiddy Grade TV animation will be recut, re-edited, an added to with all new animation sequences to form the just announced Kiddy Grade Gekijou Ban 3 Bu Saku Movie, which will screen in 3 parts beginning in April. Director Keiji Gotoh is handling all the recomposition work first hand and this will be considered to be the true "Director's Cut" of the story. Part one "Chapter Of Kiddy Grade - Ignition - Wakefulness" will open on April 7th and run through April 20th, The Second part "Kiddy Grade - Malestron - Flood Chapter" debuts June 23rd, running through July 6th and the third part "Chapter Of Kiddy Grade - Truth Dorn- Dawn" opens September 1st, screening through September 14th. at 21:20- schedule. All will screen at 21:20 daily at the Late Show theater in Shinjuku (the same theater where Tokikake had its start). A talk event with the staff and director will be held prior to each debut, lead voice actress Hirano Aya is scheduled to appear.
Kaioshin Sama
2007-02-08, 21:17
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
Ha, so its not a new season after its just getting the Gundam treatment. Not complaining, it needs some fixing plotwise, believe me.
A seinen moe~ loli manga is getting animated.
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こどものじかん
Kodomo no Jikan
Broadcast: July 2007
Based on a manga thats serialized in the seinen(young men's) manga magazine Comic High!, and published under the seinen comic imprint Action Comics.
For now there are 2 volumes released of this manga, and volume 3 will be out tomorrow (February 10, 2007).
Here are the covers:
http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/1469/vol1bg1.jpg http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/9122/vol2vu3.jpg
From Matthew's Anime Blog (http://matthew.animeblogger.net/):
Daisuke is a 23 year old new schoolteacher. He ends up being put in charge of a 3rd grade elementary school class since the previous teacher quit, and in that class there's a girl who's quite a troublemaker -- Rin Kokonoe. You could call her a masegaki (used to describe a kid that acts more like an adult in some ways), and she's also part tsundere (though more dere than tsun). She's somewhat similar to Miu from Ichigo Mashimaro, I guess. Besides Rin, Daisuke's got other problems to take care of -- one of the students in his class, Mimi (one of Rin's friends), hasn't been attending school recently.
Genre: Seinen, Comedy
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Other seinen moe~ manga from Comic High! magazine that are getting animated:
Hitohira
Potemayo
relentlessflame
2007-02-09, 11:05
Kodomo no JikanOh -- and in case people want to check it out, the manga's actually been licensed by Seven Seas (http://www.gomanga.com/manga/kodomo.php), and will be released as "Nymphet" beginning in April of this year. They're a bit of a new licensing company, but I thought their work on the Kashimashi manga was quite decent.
Edit: Fixed link -- too early in the morning :heh:
Ahh you should correct the link to this:
http://www.gomanga.com/manga/kodomo.php
relentlessflame
2007-02-09, 11:32
Ahh you should correct the link to this:
http://www.gomanga.com/manga/kodomo.phpheh - thanks. I blame having just woken up. :heh:
heh - thanks. I blame having just woken up. :heh:
No problem ;)
I posted the cover of volume 3 of the manga in this post (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=827415&postcount=6) (getting out on February 10, 2007).
The announcement of Kodomo no Jikan anime on volume 3 of the manga:
http://www.db.megahit.co.jp/cgi-bin/itemview.pl?number=ACC83328
And more stuff:
The site for the 3 part Kiddy Grade movie:
http://www.kiddygrade.com/movie/
Starchild has opened a site for Heroic Age anime:
http://www.starchild.co.jp/special/heroicage/
Shinji103
2007-02-09, 13:33
Oh -- and in case people want to check it out, the manga's actually been licensed by Seven Seas (http://www.gomanga.com/manga/kodomo.php), and will be released as "Nymphet" beginning in April of this year."Nymphet"? "Nymphet"??!!
Somebody's gonna die. Some stupid editor's gonna die. :frustrated:
No duh, "Kodomo no Jikan" isn't the best name for US release, but "Nymphet"?!
Starchild has opened a site for Heroic Age anime:
http://www.starchild.co.jp/special/heroicage/Lol, Hisashi Hirai again? The middle guy looks like Shinn. Again. Really. :heh: At least the two characters on the sides don't look much like past characters of Hirai's, although somebody could possibly draw up a slight likeness between Soushi and the guy on the left.
EDIT: Hmm, on actual inspection of the character page, he does look a little different from Shinn. That main page pic was just really convincing. :twitch:
Kaioshin Sama
2007-02-09, 13:48
A seinen moe~ loli manga is getting animated.
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こどものじかん
Kodomo no Jikan
Broadcast: July 2007
Based on a manga thats serialized in the seinen(young men's) manga magazine Comic High!, and published under the seinen comic imprint Action Comics.
For now there are 2 volumes released of this manga, and volume 3 will be out tomorrow (February 10, 2007).
Here are the covers:
http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/1469/vol1bg1.jpg http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/9122/vol2vu3.jpg
From Matthew's Anime Blog (http://matthew.animeblogger.net/):
Genre: Seinen, Comedy
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Other seinen moe~ manga from Comic High! magazine that are getting animated:
Hitohira
Potemayo
Whoa, HELLO! This "Nymphet" (sorry couldn't resist) series has the auto spot on my to watch list. As long as it doesn't break the 25% rule we're gold I should hope.
On Heroic Age, the main character actually looks slightly less like Kira for once, but he's still not mixing up the other character designs at all with Mwu to the left with a slightly revamped version of his usual female lead. And is it just me or is the exact same character design used twice for the twin characters http://www.starchild.co.jp/special/heroicage/chara/04.gif http://www.starchild.co.jp/special/heroicage/chara/05.gif. Usually there is some distinguishing feature to set twins apart. Seriously come on Hirai, if your going to do a new main character FINALLY at least go all the way with the rest of the cast. Slight improvement for Hirai (I bet he took an hour instead of 30 minutes on this set of characters), but I bet he slips again with his next job which he will eventually somehow despite all logic, get.
From AnimeNation (http://www.animenation.com):
New Bones' Anime Series Trailers Available
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Japanese multimedia website @nifty (http://douga.nifty.com/cs/story/title/21450002/1.htm) now hosts a streaming 15 second television trailer for Bones' upcoming anime television series Darker than Black -Kuro no Keiyakusha- (http://www.d-black.net/). The trailer is available in low (http://douga.nifty.com/cs/catalog/douga_story/type_asxstory01/catalog_21450002001_1.htm) and high (http://douga.nifty.com/cs/catalog/douga_story/type_asxstory02/catalog_21450002001_1.htm) bandwidth versions. The series is scheduled to premier in April.
The official Japanese homepage for Bones' upcoming Skull Man anime television series now hosts a streaming trailer (http://www.skullman.jp/trailer/index.html).
Source: Rakuga Kidou (http://www.rakugakidou.net/) & Moon Phase (http://www.moonphase.cc/)
Haohmaru
2007-02-10, 23:36
Does anyone who did the animation for shining tears OP on the ps2? Was it Studio Deen?
Just to backtrack a little, did Summon Night TV actually air on GyaO in the end? Meant to have been 16th October 2006 it commenced airing but I've still not seen anything to say it did or didn't air.
Just to backtrack a little, did Summon Night TV actually air on GyaO in the end? Meant to have been 16th October 2006 it commenced airing but I've still not seen anything to say it did or didn't air.
Hmm, I don't remember any anime announcement of this game, and there's no mention of this anime on AnimeNfo and Anidb.
http://www.animenfo.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11906
Although I haven't seen anything beyond that and the fall wiki for new shows.
duckroll
2007-02-13, 10:33
Summon Night TV is not an anime, it's simply a stage event at Chara Hobby 06 that was promoting Summon Night 4. The stage event was recorded and put on Gyao. This is another fine example of stupid misinformation popping up when people that don't actually understand Japanese try to assume information. :P
Ah, that explains it ^^ Thanks duckroll :)
A second season of Spider Riders (スパイダーライダーズ) will start broadcast in April 2007.
And trailers:
From AnimeNation (http://www.animenation.com):
Idolmaster Xenoglossia Trailer Released
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Japanese multimedia site @nifty (http://douga.nifty.com/cs/story/title/21450003/1.htm) now hosts a 90 second streaming trailer for the upcoming Idolmaster Xenoglossia (http://www.sunrise-inc.co.jp/idolmaster/) anime television series. The trailer is available in small (http://douga.nifty.com/cs/catalog/douga_story/type_asxstory01/catalog_21450003001_1.htm) and large (http://douga.nifty.com/cs/catalog/douga_story/type_asxstory02/catalog_21450003001_1.htm) resolution versions.
Source: Rakuga Kidou (http://www.rakugakidou.net/)
New Sisters of Wellber Trailer Online
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The official Japanese homepage for Production IG's upcoming fantasy action anime television series Sisters of Wellber (http://avexmovie.jp/lineup/wellber/) now features a new streaming trailer on the site's front page. The series is scheduled to premier in April.
Source: Moon Phase (http://www.moonphase.cc/)
And another trailer:
From AnimeNation (http://www.animenation.com):
Gurren-Lagann Trailer Released
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The official Japanese homepage for the Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann (http://www.gurren-lagann.net/) anime television series now hosts a 90 second streaming trailer (http://www.gurren-lagann.net/spe/gurnpv.html) available in 56K (http://www.gurren-lagann.net/spe/images/gurnpv056.asx) and 300K (http://www.gurren-lagann.net/spe/images/gurnpv300.asx) resolutions. The trailer may be only accessible through Microsoft Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player. The Gurren-Lagann television series is scheduled to premier on April 1st.
Source: Moon Phase (http://www.moonphase.cc/)
Sky Girls is getting a TV series >.<
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
Sky Girls TV Series On Track
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After first being announced as part of Konami's major foray into animation production last spring, Sky Girls, animated by JC STAFF, was released as a single, 30 minute, Original Video Animation in Japan on August 25, 2006. As per indications from the staff, it was widely believed the OVA was to clear the path for a future television series version. Today we have confirmation these plans are still in play and ongoing, with the launch of a road to sky girls (http://www.konami.jp/visual/skygirls/road/index.html) feature at the official website (http://www.konami.jp/visual/skygirls/).
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
GeGeGe No Kitaro Movie Trailer
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Apple Japan is hosting a Quicktime video trailer of the forthcoming GeGeGe No Kitaro film here (http://www.apple.com/jp/quicktime/trailers/shochiku/gegegenokitarou/).
The above is a trailer of the movie and not the 5th TV series thats starting broadcast in April 1, 2007.
And another anime:
Komutachin Komutachin To Become Anime Film
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Saeboshi based Huis Ten Bosch (http://www.huistenbosch.co.jp/) hotel chain is producing a 20 minute animated feature based on Ichikawa Morikazu's children's picture book Komutachin Komutachin. The premiere screening is scheduled for April 28th. Ichikawa-san provided the script for the film based on the original. Isamu Imakake who in the past worked on the Evangelion movies and Captain Tsubasa will direct. Composer Michiru Oshima will take charge of music. 8-year-old Ei Morisako (who gained alot of fame from her role in the live action Chibi Maruko-chan drama last year) will star. The plot will focus on the 1st "Majo No Story Organ" storyline of the trilogy. HTB produced the work as part of its 15th anniversary initiatives. They'll also have a role in production of the CG movie "Glan Odyssey" which opens on March 25th.
Kisuke06
2007-02-16, 16:40
I knew that SkyGirls would get a TV series! =D
Kaioshin Sama
2007-02-16, 16:43
Sky Girls is getting a TV series >.<
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
Pant Pant Pant Wheeze...... THUD! 2007.... Year to good, may die of pleasure instead of pain. I need to go lie down now. Even though its a push more than an official announcment, they seem to have everything planned and its just a matter of inking the deal with the broadcaster and the animation studio (Hope its Loli Staff again)
(Hope its Loli Staff again)
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL :heh: JC STAFF = Loli Staff :heh:
WanderingKnight
2007-02-17, 08:24
Whoa, that Sky Girls stuff looks extremely loli O.O, too much for my taste.
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
Frogman Show Movie Site Opens
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An official wesbite (http://www.kaeruotoko.com/movie/) has launched for the coming anime film "THE FROGMAN SHOW Gekijou Ban Himitsu Kessha Taka No Tsume THE MOVIE Soutoku Ha Ni Do Shinu" The opening is scheduled for March 17th.
I think I forgot to mention this >.<
The official site for Kotetsu Shin Jeeg has opened a few days ago :P
http://jeeg.tv/
TBS has opened a site for Lovely Complex anime:
http://www.tbs.co.jp/lovecom/
Toei Animation has opened a site for Lovely Complex anime:
http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/lovecom/
From AnimeNation News (http://www.animenation.net/news/index.php):
New Anime Series Announced
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Game News Site EG has reported that Studio Deen will produce "Code-E (http://eg.nttpub.co.jp/news/20070219_26.html)," an original anime romantic comedy set in the near future. The Code-E anime will debut in July.
Madhouse will produce an anime adaptation of Takatoshi Kumakura's supernatural manga series "Mokke (http://eg.nttpub.co.jp/news/20070219_24.html)." The series will premier in October.
Source: Moon Phase (http://www.moonphase.cc/)
This was never mentioned I think >.<
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カイト リベレイター
KITE LIBERATOR
All Ages OVA.
Original Work, Character Design, Script, Director: Yasuomi Umetsu
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From AnimeNation (http://www.animenation.com):
Murder Princess Trailer Online
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The official Murder Princess homepage now hosts a 15 second streaming trailer (http://www.murderprincess.com/news/070215.html). The first episode will go on sale in Japan on March 28th.
Source: Moon Phase (http://www.moonphase.cc/)
An official site for CLANNAD anime movie has opened:
http://www.clannad-movie.jp/
A thread for this anime movie is here (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=43373).
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
Shochiku Shows Off 2 New Anime Films At Berlin
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The official Shochiku website (http://www.shochikufilms.com/lineup/2007-2008lineup.html) lists English summaries and images for several films it was soliciting at recently wrapped 57th Berlin International Film Festival's European Film Marquette. The EFM was held for one week from the 8th-18th. Besides the live action Kitaro, and Love And Berry, 2 previously unannounced anime films were unveiled. The family oriented SUMMER DAYS WITH COO (working title) (original title: Kappa no Coo to Natsuyasumi) is directed by Keiichi Hara ("Crayon Shin-chan") According to the summary: Here is the forest between the world of human beings and imaginary animals. In an underground apartment, two rabbits lead happy lives. The story often seems heartwarming, but at the same, brings a cynical laughter. The film was screened twice at the show. According to this page (http://www.shochiku.co.jp/cinema/index.html) it's currently scheduled for a July 28th, 2007 theatrical release in Japan.
VEXILLE is directed by Fumihiko Sori (PING PONG, Producer - APPLESEED). The summary reads: From the creators of APPLESEED, comes a Full CG animation Sci-Fi Action film. 2077 - 10 years has passed since Japan had decided to leave the United Nations to go into isolation. They have completely blocked the islands with an ultra magnetic field which prevents anyone to see what is going inside, nor for people to travel in/out of the country. This was a result to opposing to a treaty which UN has passed, preventing the development of all bio and robot technology which has evolved drastically and has become a threat to the human beings. When Japan finally begins to move, the US government sends in a special force team SWORD, lead by a female commander Vexille, to investigate what is really happening inside the closed country. Genre: ACTION / CGI Animation According to this page (http://www.shochiku.co.jp/cinema/index.html) it's scheduled for an August 2007 theatrical release in Japan. A preview was held via private screening at the event.
Other Unannounced Shochiku Animation
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According to Shochiku's Japanese website (http://www.shochiku.co.jp/cinema/index.html) Sutorenjia - Mu Sumeragi Ha Tan to be directred by Masahiro Ando (Rahxephon) and animated by Bones is currently scheduled for an Autumn, 2007 premiere in Japan. Based on the Sanrio characters franchise, Cinnamon The Movie: Nezumi Monogatari: George To Gerald No Bouken is scheduled for a 2008 rollout. Gouda Yoshiie's manga Jigyaku No Uta will be adapted to live action film, theatrical release is scheduled for Fall, 2007. Check the official website here (http://www.shochiku.co.jp/jigyaku/).
So yes yes yes yes :D it is getting an anime :D it was mentioned before by moonphase as a speculation of getting an anime, but now its confirmed :D
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ムシウタ
Mushiuta
Broadcast: 2007
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/9462/vegg8.jpg
Based on a shounen light novel.
Based on a light novel thats serialized in the male oriented light novel magazine The Sneaker (http://comipedia.com/magazine/the_sneaker), and published under the shounen light novel label Sneaker Bunko (http://comipedia.com/light_novel_label/sneaker_bunko).
The main story light novel has 7 volumes released so far, and there are 4 volumes short stories released so far.
Main story light novel covers:
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/2959/mushiutavol1wx4.jpg http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/100/mushiutavol2mv0.jpg http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/2161/mushiutavol3xc3.jpg http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/8439/mushiutavol4gn1.jpg http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/5606/mushiutavol5xc7.jpg http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/3402/mushiutavol6oh8.jpg http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/5218/mushiutavol7in6.jpg
Short stories covers: (The short story novel is called: Mushiuta bug (ムシウタbug))
http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/4473/mushiutabugvol1cp2.jpg http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/5519/mushiutabugvol2vm9.jpg http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/369/mushiutabugvol3sw6.jpg http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/1573/mushiutabugvol4ut5.jpg
Author: Iwai Kyouhei
Illustrator: Ruroo
A manga based on the shounen light novel will start serialization in the May 2007 issue of the shounen manga magazine Shounen Ace.
Genre: Shounen/Seinen, Fantasy
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Other shounen/seinen light novels that got published under the shounen light novel label Sneaker Bunko and got animated:
Suzumiya Haruhi (shounen/seinen light novel)
Trinity Blood (shounen/seinen light novel)
Some broadcast dates:
Hitohira
http://www.hitohira.tv/
Broadcast: 28/3/2007
Seto no Hanayome
http://www.setonohanayome.com/
Broadcast: April 2,2007
El Cazador
http://www.elcazador.tv/
Broadcast: April 3,2007
BLUE DRAGON
Broadcast: April 7,2007
Ookiku Furikabutte
http://www.oofuri.com/
Broadcast: April 13,2007
Spider Riders second season title:
Spider Riders ~yomigaeru taiyou~
http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/spiderriders/
Broadcast: April 14,2007
And another anime:
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爆丸バトルブローラーズ
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
Broadcast: April 5, 2007
Based on toys by Sega Toys (http://www.segatoys.co.jp/).
The official site for this line of toys:
http://www.bakugan.com
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RukaMich
2007-02-25, 10:07
Yes, another series with Kajiura Yuki! Let's see what she comes up with this time. :eyespin: I'll at least watch it for the music since I'm not a fan of Bee Train or this kind of story.
The ED for this series will be by FJ-Y.
They debuted 2 new songs (which will be on the forthcoming album) a couple of weeks ago when they did live shows.
;-; Too bad the ED wasn't one of them...
I'm ANXIOUSLY awaiting the series and the new CD since I'm a fangirl of both Kajiura and Nanri. x3
So yes yes yes yes :D it is getting an anime :D it was mentioned before by moonphase as a speculation of getting an anime, but now its confirmed :D
I'm very happy for you NeoSam. :D I myself am waiting for some news regarding Junk Force. Post haste if you do hear something. :heh:
LOL, no problem ;)
I would so love to see more shounen light novels getting animated, especially light novels from the shounen label Dengeki Bunko (the greatest shounen label ever >.< the label that brought us such great light novels/anime: Shakugan no SHANA, Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora, Kino no Tabi, and many more great shounen light novels)
There's a shounen light novel titled Ookami to Koushinryou (狼と香辛料) its a Dengeki Bunko light novel. I heard some great stuff about this light novel, I would so love to see it animated :) ahh also the covers with the foxgirl are so moe~ :love:
Anyway, enough dreaming for now :heh:
shaolinx
2007-02-25, 23:31
hmm... Clannad Feature Length Anime Announced
movie AND an anime :)
relentlessflame
2007-02-26, 01:18
hmm... Clannad Feature Length Anime Announced
movie AND an anime :)I think "feature length anime" is just referring to the Toei animated movie. They're one and the same, as far as I can tell.
Look what just got announced >.< its a new anime, no its a new trailer, no its a Drama CD >.>
Believe it or not :P but from now on this thread will also contain new announced Drama CDs :)
I also got an administrator's permission concerning this :)
But of course there are also rules:
Drama CD rules:
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1. Acceptable Drama CDs that can be announced are only those based on anime, manga, light novels, figurines or games (see note).
2. Please limit the announcements to only new Drama CDs, not to those that have already been released.
3. Please, no links to downloads. Please do not request downloads or any sort of help in finding downloads.
Note: Bishoujo, BL, Otome Muke, Josei Muke games, etc., etc. Plus, any mixed media project/announcements such as a game + drama CD, in this case the mentioning of the Drama CD is acceptable :P
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Please follow the above rules, and help is always appreciated :)
eggplant
2007-02-26, 09:27
Drama CDs[/U] :)
Great to hear this:)
Drama CD rules:
1. Acceptable Drama CDs that can be announced are only those based on anime, manga, light novels or games (see note).
Note: Bishoujo, BL, Otome Muke, Josei Muke games, etc., etc. Plus, any mixed media project/announcements such as a game + drama CD, in this case the mentioning of the Drama CD is acceptable :P
Then by definition, I construe that I'm allowed to post announcement of Dramas CDs of:
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/7311/moeohnp9.th.jpg (http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=moeohnp9.jpg)(Koharu Biyori)
and
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/6789/gfantasyfg2.th.jpg (http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gfantasyfg2.jpg)(Kuro Shitsuji),
but not
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/7583/shurakieo9.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=shurakieo9.jpg)(Shuraki),
which is based on figurines.
I'll gladly assist with the announcements, if it's okay with you.
Great to hear this:)
Then by definition, I construe that I'm allowed to post announcement of Dramas CDs of:
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/7311/moeohnp9.th.jpg (http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=moeohnp9.jpg)(Koharu Biyori)
and
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/6789/gfantasyfg2.th.jpg (http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gfantasyfg2.jpg)(Kuro Shitsuji),
but not
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/7583/shurakieo9.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=shurakieo9.jpg)(Shuraki),
which is based on figurines.
Koharu Biyori drama CD is the best type of drama CDs; a moe~ drama CD :heh:
Hmm... Drama CDs based on figurines >.< I think thats good too, but let me ask about that first.
I'll gladly assist with the announcements, if it's okay with you.
Of course :) thanks for your help :)
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/7583/shurakieo9.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=shurakieo9.jpg)(Shuraki),
which is based on figurines.
Drama CDs based on figurines are accepted :) and got added to the rules.
Anyway, I have posted the rules concerning trailers and drama CDs in the first post of this thread.
TV Tokyo's site for BLUE DRAGON anime:
http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/bluedragon/
MBS's official site for Terra e... (Toward the Terra):
http://www.mbs.jp/terra-e/
eggplant
2007-02-27, 12:18
MBS's official site for Terra e... (Toward the Terra):
http://www.mbs.jp/terra-e/
Of course, the most important thing about the site is that they mention that Terra e will start airing from April from 6 PM, which is obviously the TBS/MBS Saturday timeslot.
I'm kind of relieved they finally announced this, ever since I first mentioned it would get this timeslot, as speculations continued to grow from the lack of concrete evidence (which is understandable considering the circumstances).
FireChick
2007-02-27, 16:38
Isn't Koharu Biyori the name of a Harukanaru Toki no Naka de album?
Isn't Koharu Biyori the name of a Harukanaru Toki no Naka de album?
Yeah, you are right:
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KECH-1407
But Koharu Biyori is also a seinen manga thats serialized in the seinen moe~ magazine Dengeki Moeoh (http://comipedia.com/magazine/dengeki_moeoh). There's going to be a Drama CD based on that manga.
Here are covers of available volumes of the manga:
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/2623/vol1pw2.jpg http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/776/vol2ox0.jpg
Seinen manga.
Serialized in: Dengeki Moeoh
Yaoi_Pocky
2007-02-27, 17:11
Isn't Koharu Biyori the name of a Harukanaru Toki no Naka de album?
NeoSam has clarified that yes, it is indeed the name of an album for Harutoki - Harutoki 2, to be more specific.
One more thing to add: the difference between your Koharu Biyori and the one that NeoSam mentioned is that the title of the former is written in kanji, as 「小春日和」. I don't know anything about the latter Koharu Biyori (which, incidentally, is written in hiragana as 「こはるびより」), except that it is based a moé manga serialized in Dengeki Moéoh, and is quite different from the Koharu Biyori that you mentioned.
And while we're on the subject of moé/guy-oriented works and fangirl (yaoi or non-yaoi) -oriented works which have similar titles - I shall present:
Gakuen Tengoku (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=5458) vs Gakuen Heaven (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=6640).
It gets quite dangerous for people if they're looking to buy one, only to have bought the other... :D (Unless, of course, they're simultaneously into one-guy-and-multiple-girls harem-style ecchi and yaoi...)
(Edited to add: Beaten by NeoSam...)
eggplant
2007-02-28, 07:59
According to this site (http://www.getchu.com/top.html), it mentions that Otome wa Boku ni Koi Shiteru will be getting a second season.
I'm wondering if they're talking about the DVD proprietary episode that was originally supposed to be part of the first season.
This could be a false alarm, so it may be prudent to take with a grain of salt.
The official site for Kaze no Stigma anime has opened:
http://pc.webnt.jp/stigma/
According to this site (http://www.getchu.com/top.html), it mentions that Otome wa Boku ni Koi Shiteru will be getting a second season.
I'm wondering if they're talking about the DVD proprietary episode that was originally supposed to be part of the first season.
This could be a false alarm, so it may be prudent to take with a grain of salt.
Yeah, and it got added to MoonPhase's TV anime list (乙女はお姉さまに恋してる 第二期)
Wow, it would be so great if this turns out to be true :D
Trailers >.<
From AnimeNation (http://www.animenation.com):
New Bokurano Teaser Trailer Online
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The official Bokurano homepage (http://bokurano.jp/) now hosts a new teaser trailer (http://bokurano.jp/img/garally/pv6448.html) for the upcoming sci-fi horror anime television series. The series is scheduled to premier in April.
Source: Moon Phase (http://www.moonphase.cc/)
Second Tales of Symphonia OVA Trailer Released
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Animate.tv (http://www.animate.tv/pv/detail.php?id=pvd070125a) now hosts a new three minute long trailer for the Tales of Symphonia OVA series (http://ova-tos.com/) that will go on sale in Japan beginning June 8th. The trailer is available in narrowband (http://www.animate.tv/asx/p07030002_ksi3_nb.asx) and broadband (http://www.animate.tv/asx/p07030002_ksi3_bb.asx) resolutions.
Source: Moon Phase (http://www.moonphase.cc/)
Appleseed 2 Trailer Online
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The first trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrllEZw9r4A) for the Appleseed: Ex Machina motion picture included with the Japanese Appleseed EX Playstation 2 game has leaked onto Youtube. The influence of film director John Woo as producer on the new Appleseed movie is obvious and abundant in the short trailer.
Source: Twitch (http://www.twitchfilm.net/archives/009218.html)
Aquarion OVA Trailer Released
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The official Japanese Sousei no Aquarion OVA homepage (http://www.aquarion.info/ova/index.html) now hosts a two minute long streaming trailer for the upcoming Sousei no Aquarion: Uragiri no Tsubasa OVA. The 50 minute long OVA will go on sale in Japan on May 25th.
Source: Moon Phase (http://www.moonphase.cc/)
And another anime got announced:
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ドージンワーク
Doujin Work
Based on a 4-panel manga that got serialized in 3 different 4-panel moe~ manga magazines:
Manga Time Kirara
Manga Time Kirara Carat
Manga Time Kirara Forward
For now there are 2 volumes released, and volume 3 will be released on 27/3/2007.
Here are the covers:
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/1262/hwnvol1aq1.jpg http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/773/hwnvol2gn7.jpg
Mangaka: Hiroyuki (ヒロユキ)
Mangaka's site:
http://seijunha.com/
Genre: Seinen, Comedy
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Volume 3 of the manga will be released on 27/3/2007 and its cover can be seen on the mangaka's site (http://seijunha.com/), yes its that big image.
Anyway, I love his art style :) and wow he already has almost 6.5 million visitors to his site >.< is his manga Doujin Work that popular? but yeah, I do remember this manga being mentioned before in many blogs >.< and seeing those 2 manga covers lots of times.
There are 4 manga magazines from Houbunsha that concentrate on 4-panel moe~ manga:
Manga Time Kirara (http://comipedia.com/magazine/manga_time_kirara)
Manga Time Kirara Carat (http://comipedia.com/magazine/manga_time_kirara_carat)
Manga Time Kirara Forward (http://comipedia.com/magazine/manga_time_kirara_forward)
Manga Time Kirara MAX (http://comipedia.com/magazine/manga_time_kirara_max)
Yes, these 4-panel manga magazines heavely aime at male otakus :P
Another 4-panel seinen moe~ manga from Manga Time Kirara Carat that got animated:
Hidamari Sketch
the.Merines
2007-03-02, 07:58
New air dates...
Toward the Terra... 04/07 18:00
Polyphonica 04/03 28:15
And finally an official site for Hayate no Gotoku! (Hayate the Combat Butler) has opened:
http://hayatenogotoku.com/
And a Hayate no Gotoku! (Hayate the Combat Butler) Drama CD will be released on August 2007.
The official site for Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo anime: (which got mentioned in this post (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=811120&postcount=1243))
http://www.konnyaku.tv/
Broadcast: 25/4/2007
The site is not working yet.
Some Drama CDs: (not newly announced, but they haven't been released yet :P)
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Routes オリジナルドラマCD
Routes Original Drama CD
Based on the bishoujo game Routes by Leaf.
Release: March 7, 2007
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A drama CD of Kanokon.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/4238/35373106zw9.jpg
Release: 28/3/2007
Based on the shounen light novel Kanokon (published under the shounen(boy's) light novel label MF Bunko J).
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Ahh, I so want an anime of Kanokon >.<
Kaioshin Sama
2007-03-03, 04:21
According to this site (http://www.getchu.com/top.html), it mentions that Otome wa Boku ni Koi Shiteru will be getting a second season.
I'm wondering if they're talking about the DVD proprietary episode that was originally supposed to be part of the first season.
This could be a false alarm, so it may be prudent to take with a grain of salt.
No. NO! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Grain of Salt, Grain of Salt, let it be a rumour. Wait what time slot are we looking at. If its not a coveted one they're looking at they might as well just let it have it
From AnimeNation (http://www.animenation.com):
New Darker Than Black Trailer Released
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The official Japanese Darker Than Black homepage (http://www.d-black.net/gallery/move.html) now hosts a streaming 3 minute long trailer for narrowband (http://www.d-black.net/gallery/m/dtbPV56.asx) and broadband (http://www.d-black.net/gallery/m/dtbPV300.asx) connections.
Source: Moon Phase (http://www.moonphase.cc/)
New announced anime
Kyou Kara Maou OVA
There is an anouncement at the official page (http://www.maru-ma.com/shinchaku.html#news29) which says that there is going to be an OVA. :D Dreams do come true lol
祝・「今日からマ王!」OVA制作決定!
「ニュータイプ・ロマンス」では独占スクープ記事として、原作の喬林知先生&松本テマリ先生へのインタビューを掲載。
そのほか今回も、まるマ成分たっぷりでお届けしております。
Details and more information on this OVA will be in the Spring Issue of Newtype Romance (10th March)
Newly Announced Anime
REIDEEN
From ANN
Two trailers (120 seconds and 30 seconds) have been posted to the official website (http://www.reideen.jp/) for Production I.G's Reideen TV series. Reideen, directed by Mitsugur Hongo (Pilot Candidate, Immortal Grand Prix) and written by Masahiro Yokotani (Keroro Gunso), is a 26-episode remake of the classic 1975 Yuusha Raideen. It premieres today on the Japanese WOWOW cable channel.
From Anime Nation
AQUARION: Wings of Betrayal
The official Japanese Sousei no Aquarion OVA homepage (http://www.aquarion.info/ova/index.html) now hosts a two minute long streaming trailer (http://www.aquarion.info/ova/pv_aquarion.asx) for the upcoming Sousei no Aquarion: Uragiri no Tsubasa OVA. The 50 minute long OVA will go on sale in Japan on May 25th.
Source: Moon Phase
Siegel Clyne
2007-03-04, 01:24
A couple of Persona 3 drama CDs (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/search.html?sort=rel_d&restrict=CD&type=AC&step=20&result=20718860&word=&word_1=AC_persona+3), based on the PlayStation 2 role playing game Persona 3 (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=%22Persona+3%22+Persona3), are slated to be released.
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Drama CD / Drama CD Persona 3 Vol.1 (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=FCCT-50)
Catalog No.: FCCT-50
Format: CD
Number of discs (or other units): 1
Release Date: 2007/03/21
Price: 2800yen (US$ 23.57/ 2940yen Tax incl.)
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Drama CD (Akira Ishida, Megumi Toyoguchi, Rie Tanaka, et al.) / PS2 Game Persona 3 Drama CD (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=LACA-5635)
Catalog No.: LACA-5635
Format: CD
Number of discs (or other units): 1
Release Date: 2007/04/25
Price: 2857yen (US$ 24.05/ 3000yen Tax incl.)
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PERSONA 3 GAME CAST
Character : Seiyuu (Voice Actor)
Iori Junpei : Toriumi Kousuke
Takeba Yukari : Toyoguchi Megumi
Sanada Akihiko : Midorikawa Hikaru
Kirijou Mitsuru : Tanaka Rie
Yamagishi Fuuka : Noto Mamiko
Aegis : Sakamoto Maaya
Aragaki Shinjirou : Nakai Kazuya
Elizabeth/Chidori : Sawashiro Miyuki
Takaya : Kanna Nobutoshi
Jin : Onosaka Masaya
Ikutsuki Shuuji : Hori Hideyuki
Igor : Tanonaka Yuu
Amada Ken : Ogata Megumi
Secret Character : Ishida Akira
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/3077/kirijoumitsurutanakarieih6.th.jpg (http://img340.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kirijoumitsurutanakarieih6.jpg)
Tanaka Rie indicates (http://www.tanaka-rie.com/diary/?20070215) that she reprises her role as Kirijou Mitsuru (pictured above) from the game on the first drama CD to be released. A number of other seiyuu presumably reprise their roles too.
What is this?
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/6789/gfantasyfg2.jpg
Is it just a drama CD, or is it based of a manga or something?
Thats a cover of the shounen manga magazine GFantasy (http://comipedia.com/magazine/gangan_fantasy_gfantasy).
Kuro Shitsuji is a manga serialized in it, and its getting a Drama CD, as mentioned on the cover of the magazine.
Haohmaru
2007-03-04, 15:12
3x3 Eyes TV (http://ruliweb.empas.com/ruliboard/read.htm?num=6530&table=hb_news&main=hb)?
Siegel Clyne
2007-03-05, 05:42
Kyoushirou to Towa no Sora Drama CD "Tenshi Enbukyoku" ("Angel Waltz") (tentative title) (http://shop.frontierworks.jp/detail.asp?merchcd=LHCA-5068)
Catalog Number: LHCA-5068
Format: CD
Release Date: 2007/04/25
Price: 3,000 yen (tax included)
As the usual practice, the preexisting Kyoshirou to Towa no Sora anime seiyuu cast is used for the subsequent Kyoushirou to Towa no Sora drama CD.
Tanaka Rie is a guest (http://www.kyoshiro-sora.net/diary/topics.cgi) seiyuu on the Kyoushirou to Towa no Sora drama CD, performing a couple of roles. Whether she performs in the Kyoushirou to Towa no Sora anime is not known by this writer at the present time.
Anime News Network Forum Index -> Site-related -> Talkback -> NEWS: Bandai Goes Geass (Updated) (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/bbs/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=40672&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15)
Looks like I'll be switching over to the Jpaanese track during "God Knows" and "Lost My Music" on the fourth Haruhi DVD, because BangZoom decided to the same godawful thing FUNimation and ADV does and have their dub actors pretend they know how to sing. But who knows? I didn't think Wendee Lee could even voice Haruhi well at first, and she's done a decent job.
Well, it couldn't be worse than the English dubbed singing voice for Meer Campbell in Gundam SEED DESTINY.
One voice actress, Chantal Strand, dubs the English speaking voice for Meer Campbell, while another voice actress, Jillian Michaels, dubs the English singing voice for Meer.
Even the most vocal supporters of Jillian Michaels's low, deep, insipid, off key singing voice for Lacus Clyne in Gundam SEED, which does not sound at all like Chantal Strand's high pitched, screechy, chipmunk speaking voice for Lacus Clyne in Gundam SEED - Lacus's English dub singing voice for "Fields of Hope" in Gundam SEED DESTINY isn't that bad - cannot say anything good about the terrible English dub singing voice for Meer Campbell in Gundam SEED DESTINY.
It's "gargling with razor blades" awful.
"Quiet Night C.E. 73," Meer Campbell's uptempo version of Lacus Clyne's "Shizukana Yoru ni" ("In the Quiet Night") in English is just horrible.
Try finding it on the Internet.
Unlike Lacus Clyne and Meer Campbell in the English dubs of Gundam SEED and Gundam SEED DESTINY, at least the same voice actress who dubs Haruhi Suzumiya's English speaking voice will also dub her English singing voice within episode 12 of the The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya anime.
We'll see if it's any better than the bad English dubbed singing of Lynn Minmei by her English dub voice actress Reba West in Robotech.
Stage fright, go away
This is my big day
This is my time to be a star!
The official site for Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo anime is now working:
http://www.konnyaku.tv/
Broadcast: 25/4/2007
And finally an official site for PRISM ARK anime has opened :)
http://www.p-ark.tv/
Broadcast: 2007
Edit:
Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo anime is going to be titled: Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo ~Youkoso Tsugumi Ryouhe~ (この青空に約束を― ～ようこそ つぐみ寮へ～)
Yes :D the official site for Lucky☆Star (らき☆すた) anime has opened:
http://www.lucky-ch.com/
Broadcast: April 9, 2007
Aniplex's informational site for Robby & Kerobby (ロビーとケロビー) anime:
http://www.aniplex.co.jp/robikero/
Broadcast: April 1, 2007
New announced anime
Kyou Kara Maou OVA
There is an anouncement at the official page (http://www.maru-ma.com/shinchaku.html#news29) which says that there is going to be an OVA. :D Dreams do come true lol
Details and more information on this OVA will be in the Spring Issue of Newtype Romance (10th March)
O___O omg there's going to be an OVA?? i'm in heaven! thanks for giving out the great news.
From AnimeNation (http://www.animenation.com/):
New Prince of Tennis Anime Announced
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The official Japanese Prince of Tennis homepage (http://www.tenipuri.jp/news/) has formally announced development of a second OVA series titled "National Championship Semi-Final." The first episode will go on sale June 22nd.
Source: Moon Phase (http://www.moonphase.cc/)
Blablabla
2007-03-06, 07:28
New trailer for the next Hokuto no Ken Movie : Raoh den, Gekitô hen
http://www.hokuto-no-ken.jp/index2.html
Move the mouse to the left in order to switch on "Raoh den mode" then go in the trailer section.
From Anime Nation (http://www.animenation.net)
The official Japanese Hellsing OVA homepage has announced that the third Hellsing OVA, which was delayed indefinitely this past February, will go on sale in Japan on April 4th. ("OH,JESUS!!.It is not April Fool surely?")
Source: Anime News Service
From: Anime Nation (http://www.animenation.net)
The official Lucky Star (http://www.lucky-ch.com/) homepage is now open. The anime television series produced by Kyoto Animation is scheduled to premier on April 8th.
A homepage for Robby & Kerobby (http://www.aniplex.co.jp/robikero/) is now online. The anime TV series is scheduled to premier on April 1st.
Source: Moon Phase
*sighs* I'm always late in doing this stuff -_-'
Oh! EDO ROCKET official anime site:
http://www.ohedorocket.jp/
And another anime:
Koume Keito's adult manga Kafun Shoujo Chuuihou! is getting an OVA anime.
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花粉少女注意報！
Kafun Shoujo Chuuihou!
Based on a one volume manga that got published under the adult men's comic imprint WANI MAGAZINE COMICS.
Here's the cover: (Be careful; adult content, not safe for work)
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/8320/kafunshoujochuuihouaw6.jpg
Adult men's manga.
Here's an akibablog (http://www.akibablog.net/) post about the manga:
http://www.akibablog.net/archives/2006/11/post_878.html
The tankoubon got released on October 2006.
Mangaka: Koume Keito
Official mangaka's site:
http://www7.plala.or.jp/koumekeito/index.html
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Koume Keito is the author of the seinen manga Uta Kata (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uta_Kata) that got serialized in the seinen manga magazine Dengeki Daioh.
eggplant
2007-03-07, 05:04
Moonphase has yet to post this on its site, so I'm going to post the following information compiled from various articles in the early sales Newtype April issue (which I don't have yet, BTW, so I will revise accordingly):
Code Geass will be getting a second season. Although details are not mentioned, there are comments from the seiyuus regarding the second season. Also, a special broadcast of episodes 24 and 25 of the current season has been confirmed (no specific airing date yet).
A new project, Puchi Eva EVANGELION@SCHOOL (ぷちえヴぁ EVANGELION＠SCHOOL) has been announced. This SD series will initially launch in the form of figurines, designed by Hamamoto Ryuusuke and packaged by Yotsuba Stuidios, but the project is expected to accommodate conventional anime media as well.
http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/8/puchievavx5.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=puchievavx5.jpg)
Terra e (Towards the Terra) will also be broadcast on the satellite stations Animax and Kids Station. Opening song will be by UVERworld, ending song by Katou Miliyah.
A movie by Bones: Stranger Mukou Hadan (ストレンヂア 無皇刃譚), is to premiere in fall. Director and script by Andou Masahiro and Takayama Fumihiko.
The motion picture CLANNAD, by Toei Animation and directed by Dezaki Osamu, will premiere in Fall 2007. And what's this I see on the BS-i site (http://www.bs-i.co.jp/main/game/show.php?0033)?
Doujin Works will be animated by REMIC, and directed by Hachiya Hiroyuki.
Baccano will be animated by Brains Base, and directed by Oomori Takahiro.
The official title for Shining Tears is Shining Tears X (Cross).
The Victor seiyuu and singer audition for the large scale animation project has been revealed as Macross.
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Edited:
1. Noticed the title for the Bones movie was different, thus revised accordingly.
2. Added Eva picture.
3. Actual title is Shining Wind X Wind
4. Now Animedia Magazine reports the above title as Shining Wind X (Cross)
eggplant
2007-03-07, 07:40
Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan is getting a new season.
Source: Light Novel Vol. 9 and
http://www.bin-kan.com/
Whether this will be an OVA (like the previous series) or a TV animation is unknown.
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/8600/dokuroxy6.th.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dokuroxy6.jpg)
Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan is getting a new season.
Great another season of this loli bloody action :heh:
And here are the covers of the shounen light novel:
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撲殺天使ドクロちゃん
Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan
Shounen light novel.
Published under the shounen(boy's) light novel label Dengeki Bunko (http://comipedia.com/light_novel_label/dengeki_bunko).
For now there are 9 volumes released of this light novel.
Here are the covers:
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/627/oevghnvol1wg6.jpg http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/8815/oevghnvol2fv6.jpg http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/6246/oevghnvol3kl8.jpg http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/4066/oevghnvol4ba9.jpg http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/7640/oevghnvol5cj5.jpg http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/7731/oevghnvol6xw4.jpg http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/4417/oevghnvol7mv5.jpg http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/2457/oevghnvol8wo8.jpg http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/5822/oevghnvol9qb6.jpg
Genre: Shounen, Fantasy, Comedy
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Kaioshin Sama
2007-03-07, 13:02
Some Comments:
Code Geass: Good News
Evangeriwon: Teeheehee
Shining Tears: :mad: Still hate it.
Macross: Um excuse me for a moment.... Did you here that? I just hope the singer isn't you know who.
Bokusatsu Tenshi: Shivers. The unstoppably loli juggernaut is back to mangle us all.
The Hentai: We're actually allowed to announce these things. Cool! I guess...
Shinji103
2007-03-07, 13:34
A new project, Puchi Eva EVANGELION@SCHOOL (ぷちえヴぁ EVANGELION＠SCHOOL) has been announced. This SD series will initially launch in the form of figurines, designed by Hamamoto Ryuusuke and packaged by Yotsuba Stuidios, but the project is expected to accommodate conventional anime media as well.
http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/8/puchievavx5.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=puchievavx5.jpg)What in God's name?.....
That's gonna be just freaky. :heh:
The Hentai: We're actually allowed to announce these things. Cool! I guess...
I don't think there's any problem with that :) , but I think the one that posts about these stuff should put a warning to any link that might lead to an adult content >.< and if you are showing something like an image of the cover of an adult manga (which the anime is based on) then there should be some type of warning to the reader, and put that/those covers in a spoiler >.< (ahh of course the warning should be before the spoiler and not after it :heh: )
Anyway some more stuff: (broadcast dates, sites)
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シュガーバニーズ
Sugar Bunnies
http://sugarbunnies.jp/
Broadcast: April 3, 2007
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0（ゼロ） デュエルマスターズ
Zero Duel Masters
Broadcast: April 9, 2007
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おねがいマイメロディ すっきり♪
Onegai my Melody sukkiri♪
http://www.tv-osaka.co.jp/mymelo_kurukuru/
Broadcast: April 1, 2007
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Anime adaptation of Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei manga has been confirmed (http://shop.kodansha.jp/bc/comics/eizou/) :)
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さよなら絶望先生
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
Based on a manga thats serialized in the shounen manga magazine Weekly Shounen Magazine (http://comipedia.com/magazine/shounen_magazine).
For now there are 7 volumes released of this manga.
Covers:
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/233/vol1qv4.gif http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/8483/vol2ou4.gif http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2327/vol3cb6.gif http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/2538/vol4wb3.gif http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6776/vol5ny9.gif http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/8408/vol6zl0.gif http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/9616/vol7vn9.gif
From Manganews (http://www.manganews.net/):
this series that's currently running in Shounen magazine is a very tragic comedy about a deeply depressed teacher whose attempts to commit suicide are constantly foiled and about his 32 troubled students!
Mangaka: Kumeta Kouji
Genre: Shounen, Comedy
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Anime adaptation of Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei manga has been confirmed (http://shop.kodansha.jp/bc/comics/eizou/) :)
The confirmation about Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei anime was removed from the link above :twitch:
I have no idea what type of game this publisher is playing :uhoh:
Wangan MIDNIGHT was also removed :twitch:
the.Merines
2007-03-08, 08:31
No~! I was interested in both of those titles... Perhaps... maybe... I don't know...
I hope it's not true...! Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei is the most interesting sounding "new title" (title I wasn't aware existed as manga before anime announcement) I've heard all year... if it was canceled I'll be upset.
From Anime Nation
Please My Memory
The Onegai My Melody (http://www.tv-osaka.co.jp/mymelo_kurukuru/news.html) homepage has announced that Onegai My Melody Sukiri!, the third Onegai My Melody anime television series, will premier on April 1st.
Source: Moon Phase
Just checked the main site and it seems that there is a possibility that Code Geass is getting an OAV and theater treatment in addition to the second season if my translation's correct XD~!
From here: http://geass.at.webry.info/200703/article_3.html
The confirmation about Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei anime was removed from the link above :twitch:
I have no idea what type of game this publisher is playing :uhoh:
Wow, how weird... actually I'm interested in that title too, even though I find the manga rather difficult to read (maybe I just wasn't concentrated enough when I read it).
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei and Wangan MIDNIGHT have been added again to the list of manga thats getting animated :)
http://shop.kodansha.jp/bc/comics/eizou/#anime
The above link is a link from the publisher Kodansha (http://comipedia.com/publisher/kodansha), and in this link you can see what manga titles from this publisher are getting animated, what manga titles are getting a TV drama, and what manga titles are getting life action movies.
Wangan MIDNIGHT will start broadcast in June 2007.
New announced anime
Kyou Kara Maou OVA
There is an anouncement at the official page (http://www.maru-ma.com/shinchaku.html#news29) which says that there is going to be an OVA. :D Dreams do come true lol
Details and more information on this OVA will be in the Spring Issue of Newtype Romance (10th March)
The site for Kyou Kara Maou OVA series has opened:
http://www.maruma-ova.jp/
And as mentioned on the site, its going to be an OVA series.
TV Tokyo's site for Kamichama Karin anime has opened:
http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/kamichamakarin/
TV Tokyo's site for Koutetsu Sangokushi anime has opened:
http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/koutetsu-sangokushi/
TV Tokyo's site for Over Drive anime has opened:
http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/overdrive/
A site for Shining Tears X anime has opened:
http://shining-world.jp/tv_tearsX/
An official site for Doujin Work anime has opened:
http://www.doujin.tv/
And another anime:
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ケンコー全裸系水泳部ウミショー
Kenko Zenrakei Suieibu Umisho
Director: Sotome Koichiro
Series Composition: Ikeda Mamiko
Animation Production: Artland
Broadcast: Summer 2007
Based on a manga thats serialized in the shounen manga magazine Weekly Shounen Magazine (http://comipedia.com/magazine/shounen_magazine).
For now there are 4 volumes released of this manga, and volume 5 will be released in April 2007.
Covers of available volumes:
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/4577/vol1wk6.jpg http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/9659/vol2ke6.jpg http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/8876/vol3fm1.jpg http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/4624/vol4na7.jpg
The site for the manga:
http://www.studio-hami.net/umisho/umisho.html
http://www.shonenmagazine.com/works/umisho/
From ANN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=7073):
Kaname Okimura, a student of Prefectoral Umineko Shougyou High ("Umisho" for short), joined the school's swimming club in order to learn how to swim, but the club is filled with weirdos, let alone teach him swimming. Then, a sunny, happy-go-lucky girl named Amuro Ninagawa who was transferred from Okinawa joined the club. Her extraordinary underwater speed and unorthodox swimming style (plus her personal habit of nude swimming -- a powerful magnet to teenage boys) surprised every club member, especially Okimura, because she reminds him a mermaid-like creature he saw only once in his early childhood.
Mangaka: Mitsuru Hattori
Genre: Shounen, Comedy
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Yes >.< another Weekly Shounen Magazine (http://comipedia.com/magazine/shounen_magazine) manga is getting animated >.<
I love Mitsuru Hattori's artstyle :) Inu Neko Jump! is a 5 volume manga by him, which I read, and I loved it so much :)
Nightengale
2007-03-10, 09:24
Macross: Um excuse me for a moment.... Did you here that? I just hope the singer isn't you know who.
Did somebody just say Macross?
...Excuse me while I go hyperventilate in the corner. *Breathes in...breathes out*
If this somehows gets animated in December or something, 2007's really YotM, though considering they're doing a