School Days (Generic Discussion) [Archive]

NoSanninWa

2007-03-22, 14:59

There have been rumors forever, but it has finally been announced on 0verflow's home page (http://www.0verflow.com/). Their game, School Days is going to be made into an anime. This series has been eagerly anticipated largely because the original game is famous for having a couple very of violent scenes -- extremely unusual for a romance game. Those scenes are the ultimate in "Bad Endings."

While there has been an "OVA" of School Days subbed ages ago, it isn't really an OVA at all. Since all the cut scenes in the original game were animated, that "OVA" was merely a number of the cut scenes spliced together. You can find it on AnimeSuki here (http://www.animesuki.com/series.php/657.html).

http://www.0verflow.com/html/himg/anime_schooldays.jpg

Genre: School Life, Romance, (Horror?)

Synopsis: The story is about a love triangle between the male protagonist Makoto, and the two heroines Kotonoha and Sekai. Makoto develops a love interest in Kotonoha, a girl in the same year but different class. Although they both take the same train to school, she is unaware of his existence. His classmate, Sekai, manages to put the two together despite holding strong feelings towards Makoto. (Taken from ANN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=6321))

Expected Release Date: July 2007.

Production Company: TBA

Epsiodes: TBA

Website: TBA

Warning: It will be tempting to discuss the surprising endings for this game. Let's save such things for discussion in the thread for the game. Let's just say that some of the endings can be nasty and not say another word!

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martino

2007-03-22, 15:02

lol

Love the title! Now...horror...really? It wouldn't hurt putting romance and drama in there I guess, unless they feel like making some creepy series out of it.

I wonder how the animation will differ from the game though. That's something that I'm really looking forward to seeing.

the.Merines

2007-03-22, 15:04

I'll also jump on this bandwagon early...

<- very much anticipating this series.

holyman282

2007-03-22, 15:05

I don't care how the story differs from the game, as long as i can see a violent end!

cyth

2007-03-22, 15:05

Shiroth

2007-03-22, 15:07

Very much looking forward to this one --- though at the moment no Production Company notice has me wondering just who it could be. Ah well, at the end of the day i'm just nice & happy this is actually going to happen.

& with its air date of July 2007, right next to second season of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni. :3

Ialdaboth

2007-03-22, 15:07

This series has been eagerly anticipated largely because the original game is famous for having a couple very of violent scenes

These scenes made me freak. Consequently, I will avoid the anime like hell.

Skyfall

2007-03-22, 15:08

*jumps on the wagon as well*

This i want to see :) This is going to be a bigger drama than KGNE, and it will present the worst scum of a male lead ever conjured up by a H-game :heh:

I wonder about the rating of the thing, because there is a lot of "screwing around" supposed to go on :heh:

These scenes made me freak. Consequently, I will avoid the anime like hell.

Don't be afraid :heh: The chances of us getting a "bad end" in the anime are next to none, imo. The bad endings are only 3 out of 20+ possible endings.

NeoSam

2007-03-22, 15:09

& with its air date of July 2007, right next to second season of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni. :3

And the second season of Zero no Tsukaima :D July is going to be great :D

relentlessflame

2007-03-22, 15:10

Skyfall

2007-03-22, 15:12

Just to update the main post, Moonphase (http://www.moonphase.cc/Html/anime.html) lists the Animation Production Company as TNK (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=75) (currently producing Kyoshirou to Towa no Sora).

Nice :) Because Kyoshiro clearly shows that they know how to pull of a motherload of angst, and this one is going to have it, no doubt :)

If Kyoshiro is an indicator, this is going to turn out very good :)

Xellos-_^

2007-03-22, 15:13

@NoSanninWa: That "OVA" was actually just the free demo anyone could've pulled from 0verflow's site, an intro of a sort. ;)

It's funny; this is already the 3rd thread for this still non-existant anime on this forum. :heh:

Try the 2500+ post for the Nanoha Striker S thread that wouldn't be air till April.

School Day is infamous for its rare but violent ending. Reason it has gotten so much attentation is because of the violent ending. If the anime has anything other then a violent ending then it has fail.

Request: can someone shop a bloody knife or boxcutter in place of the cell phones in the poster form post 1.

Shiroth

2007-03-22, 15:15

Just to update the main post, Moonphase (http://www.moonphase.cc/Html/anime.html) lists the Animation Production Company as TNK (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/company.php?id=75) (currently producing Kyoshirou to Towa no Sora).
No complaints at all from me. I believe that TNK can do a great job out of this.

Don't be afraid :heh: The chances of us getting a "bad end" in the anime are next to none, imo. The bad endings are only 3 out of 20+ possible endings.
But with the game being mostly known for them --- you have to wonder if they're already thinking about placing them into the series.

TigerII

2007-03-22, 15:17

O god, this should be interesting. Some of those ending scenes. So I take it this show is gonna end tragic...before it begins I am already calling ending. Ha.

Deathkillz

2007-03-22, 15:22

whow...yes!!!!! :D
so...another time lapse to fit in all 3 "special" ends anyone? :heh:

martino

2007-03-22, 15:34

Perhaps with some "uncensored onsen" OVAs... lol

Guido

2007-03-22, 15:50

Kotonoha was and still is my most favorite amongst all of the characters in the game.

It never crossed my mind at any moment that such a sweet but shy and silent girl like Kotonoha could have lashed out in such a psychotic way in one of the endings.

Laughing like a nutcase with vacant eyes with blood gushing and splattered all over the place-

Kensuke

2007-03-22, 16:19

While I agree that most likely we will get a "normal" ending, but like Xellos-_^ said, this game is know for its very bad endings, so if that is what otakus want then maybe, just maybe... :heh:

In any case, this is on top of my "must watch" summer season list.

DanielSong39

2007-03-22, 16:29

I'm expecting a Sekai ending; any chance Summer Days gets animated if this show does well?

TigerII

2007-03-22, 16:30

Maybe, but no gore fun with that one :(

Shiroth

2007-03-22, 16:31

I'm expecting a Sekai ending; any chance Summer Days gets animated if this show does well?
At the moment i'd say there's a 50/50 chance. You also have to keep in the mind the amount of hype surrounding School Days becoming an anime has been pretty hectic (we all know why) for a good length of time now. So there's a good chance that could be passed to Summer Days.

mone-chan

2007-03-22, 16:34

Genre: School Life, Horror
tells me that it has to be one of the bad endings (or multiple ones where they take the story and tell it 2 or 3 times with different storylines. This would keep the story as a 6 episode OVA like in the game and still have a 12 to 24 episode series. I also think it will be rated R-15.

NoSanninWa

2007-03-22, 16:39

That listing under genre was created by me, so it doesn't prove that any of the bad endings will be animated. I have no advance knowlege to back up that claim. I'd just be surprised if they ignored the reason that this game got so much attention. Without that, it is just another bishoujo game.

Shiroth

2007-03-22, 16:41

Without that, it is just another bishoujo game.
I'd just like to point out that there's nothing wrong with that. Its a great cast of character (together with a wonderful musical score), but yes, and the end of the day the game is most known for those scenes --- and i agree it won't be a good idea to leave such scenes out, even if they're located within the number of endings.
Also, i can already see the amount of hate people are going to throw at Makoto. I'll give my view on that at a later date. :3

mone-chan

2007-03-22, 16:51

ANN lists it as Drama, Romance and as having 6 episodes so if they are correct it will only have 1 storyline

Skyfall

2007-03-22, 16:53

^ It is still unique in the aspect that in normal H games you "score" in the end with one character, while here Makoto is screwing all over the place... even though you are supposed to have control over him :heh:

Assuming we get a "normal" ending - my money is on Sekai. For the sole reason that i prefer Kotonoha by a mile, but it is a long known fact that "my girl" never wins :heh: ... and the chances of him ending up with another girl are pretty minuscule (could you even achieve that in the game ?)

Xellos-_^

2007-03-22, 17:16

DanielSong39

2007-03-22, 17:17

School Days is unique in that it has several types of endings, as opposed to games where you score with various girls. If I had to handicap the possible endings, it would look something like this:

How will School Days end?
Sekai EVEN
Kotonoha 3-2
Field (any other girl) 15-1
No-girl ending 20-1
Bloody ending 50-1
Threesomes ending 100-1

If it weren't for the poster, I'd take a stab on the Field and see if Setsuna could pull off the upset. The "Wife" ending would be a very interesting one to see... maybe they'll save that one for Summer Days?

Question

2007-03-22, 17:19

Its only going to be horror if the series heads towards one of the infamosu gory endings.

Bridge scence is my favourite personally. Also i think schooldays started the whole "killer lolis WITH A SAW" meme.

Shiroth

2007-03-22, 17:22

NoSanninWa

2007-03-22, 17:26

Thank you for that. Because of the long expectation about this show there is already a lot of misinformation floating around. I created a new thread with the announcement and closed the old one specifically to keep too many people from reading those old errors and thinking that they have any basis in fact.

MakubeX2

2007-03-22, 17:32

http://beyyang128.no-blog.jp/photos/uncategorized/tiaf2007_07.jpg
Produce by TNK of Kyoshiro To Eien No Sora fame.

Xellos-_^

2007-03-22, 17:34

Just to clear up --- it has not been confirmed how many episodes this series shall be. The six episode fact that some has brought up is linked to the animated video that is related to the game. Nothing to do with the TV series.

Thanks for clearing that up.

Thank you for that. Because of the long expectation about this show there is already a lot of misinformation floating around. I created a new thread with the announcement and closed the old one specifically to keep too many people from reading those old errors and thinking that they have any basis in fact.

I like rumors and misformation. Sometimes i will make thing s up and add to the rumor mill just for the heck of it. :D

mone-chan

2007-03-22, 17:38

The Game itself was broken up into 4-6 "episode" type blocks with an opening and ending to each '"episode". Depending on which path you took the length of the story was different. Most of the endings were the 6 episode storylines not the 4 or 5 ones. ANN does list it as being 6 episodes and moonphase has it listed as a TV series.

Shiroth

2007-03-22, 17:41

ANN does list it as being 6 episodes and moonphase has it listed as a TV series.
I have already explained the misunderstanding.

Just to clear up --- it has not been confirmed how many episodes this series shall be. The six episode fact that some has brought up is linked to the animated video that is related to the game. Nothing to do with the TV series.

Xellos-_^

2007-03-22, 18:20

http://beyyang128.no-blog.jp/photos/uncategorized/tiaf2007_07.jpg
Produce by TNK of Kyoshiro To Eien No Sora fame.

Any idea who the director is? I am hoping the guy who directed KGNE will direct this.

shadowplay

2007-03-22, 19:47

Wow, if you're looking for next KGNE get ready for big disappointment then, SD is nowhere near that when it comes to story or (emotional) depth.

monir

2007-03-22, 20:22

A romance series with a bloody ending!!!!!??? I am all in! :D

wontaek

2007-03-22, 21:10

Although R-15 is most likely, they may make this one of the R-18 TV broadcast. They have to show some explicit scenes, or has to introduce extra dialogues to let the viewers know they really did it. The producers would already know where the fame of this anime comes from, so although they would likely go with more romantic endings, they will probably pay tribute to the violent scenes by showing them almost in its entirety only be foiled at the last possible moment by heroic superhuman deeds by other characters. Unless they will alter the sequence of events a bit, this would make a certain character ending more likely, since it will be easier to incorporate more of the violent scenes. If the violent scenes will be in the series, it is also likely the main male character will have physical relation with more than one girl, possibly as many as four if the whole story gets changed a little; this would likely make the main male character the most hated main character ever. I have to say, some of the other non-violent scenes and endings are very controversial as well, so I wonder how much shock they will try to pack into this anime series.

-Breakthrough-

2007-03-22, 21:34

Oh man. This is going to be great!

Shinova

2007-03-22, 23:22

I think I hear a sound in the wind. It is Kotonoha's broken laughter......

Sushi-Y

2007-03-23, 00:41

But really, for me, the game's biggest impression wasn't the bloody stuff, but the seriously heavy drama. I have never played a game before where I was actually afraid to watch on.

I mean, watching clips like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX0rUgJcByE

really reminded me of how "good" the game was (at the same time getting me pissed off at hetare Makoto again). This game is really just a story of two perfectly nice girls getting their feelings played to hell by the biggest loser of the century.

In a way, I'm REALLY interested in how the anime will turn out, since both Sekai and Kotonoha are equal heroines.

+50 points if Makoto chooses Sekai *is a Sekai-supporter*
+100 points if Makoto dies in the end

cyth

2007-03-23, 00:46

+100 points if Makoto dies in the endIndeed, the guy is a slut and deserves no sympathy.

Mgz

2007-03-23, 00:49

*jumps on the wagon as well*

+1

bring it on, rawr!!!

the more violent the better XD

2007 seems to be a good year for anime :D

Klashikari

2007-03-23, 00:52

the unilateral makoto's bashing is really something :heh:
can anyone tell how many times "at least" makoto cheat on either sekai or kotohana in only one route? kinda curious how far he is despicable.

an undecisive hero is already a pitiful character, but the way all of you describe hime... he appears to be even worse than a cockroach :heh:

Skyfall

2007-03-23, 02:33

^ Lets just say that he will sleep with both of them...most likely more times than one... and most likely with some other girl(s) as well :heh:

but the way all of you describe hime... he appears to be even worse than a cockroach

Oh, but he is :) As Sushi-Y puts it - i was afraid to watch on :eyespin: You have just no idea with whom Makoto is going to sleep next, despite the fact that you are supposed to be in control of him :heh: He is the biggest creep of the century. Being indecisive is one thing, "trying out" all the girls before deciding is something very very low. You can't help but feel bad for them :upset: ... especially since Kotonoha is the shy/silent type.

Just look at the 2nd OP - spells cheating and crap all over the place
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGqhZDg6yNA

wontaek

2007-03-23, 04:13

Sekai route is the only route where the main character have opportunity to act decent, plus it gives more flexibility to put in the gores, so if I was in charge of the plots, I would go that direction. The problem is, Kotonoha is supposed to be prettier, is the initial object of desire of the main character, has the considerable 'assets' to hook male fans, and is the more widely known, if not more popular, girl.

holyman282

2007-03-23, 05:42

Potatochobit

2007-03-23, 06:13

this is going to be very interesting. I wonder how they are going to work with multiple endings.

I REALLY hope its not a hentai horror flick though.

Question

2007-03-23, 07:39

Mueti

2007-03-23, 07:51

+50 points if Makoto chooses Sekai *is a Sekai-supporter*
+100 points if Makoto dies in the end

Haha, exactly. :)
I'd even say that if Makoto doesn't die at the end it'll fail. :heh:

DragoonKain3

2007-03-23, 08:01

From watching the the spliced together opening, my premature tendencies put me on the Sekai group. I find it sweet that she's trying to hook up the guy she likes with another girl, and that's moe to me. XD

But man, I would give up any and all chance of Sekai winning if it means even more blood and gore. I sure hope girls in Oyashiro-mode, cleavers, and lots and lots of violence are in it. Gee, can anyone tell I loved Higurashi to bits?

And people say the lead is scum of the earth... Realistic? Maybe not, but it makes the anime even more interesting, because it's a breath of fresh air from the generic do-goody male lead.

Definitely my most awaited anime for the summer season. Okay okay, that's a total lie, since it's been rumored that the 2nd season of Higurashi starts in that time frame as well, but it's still up there in my 'want to watch' list.

Shiroth

2007-03-23, 08:34

I think I hear a sound in the wind. It is Kotonoha's broken laughter......
Thats me going crazy over the fact that a School Days TV series is actually going to happen. ^^;;

But really, for me, the game's biggest impression wasn't the bloody stuff, but the seriously heavy drama. I have never played a game before where I was actually afraid to watch on.
Indeed --- thats why i did mention before that this is not just any other game when taking away the crazy endings that its known for. Anyone can tell the amount of drama to come from a love triangle story, though School Days works on that, and builds it up. Making one hell of an experience.

+50 points if Makoto chooses Sekai *is a Sekai-supporter*
I've got my fingers crossed... kinda.

+100 points if Makoto dies in the end
The fact is, everyone is going to be wanting that once they've seen the first few episodes. ;_;

Skyfall

2007-03-23, 09:22

Not to mention that i feel Kotonoha is more mentally unstable... I mean just look at her violent ends...

The suicide ending was really disturbing.....

I don't think she is more mentally unstable than any other girl in the series... it is just that Makoto ends up hurting her the most, which leads to her heartbreaks and other stuff.

Besides, any mental problems she or Sekai develops trough the series, is Makoto's fault, and his fault alone. Actually, i think i liked her suicide end the most for the fact that it ended up mentally scarring Makoto. (him getting stabbed by Sekai was nice as well, but this way he ends up suffering for a much longer time :heh: )

Bakayuki from KGNE has nothing on this Shinji of ero games.

< 100% Kotonoha fan, and hoping for her end. Though my money is on Sekai. But i think "the wife" is an ending i would be highly satisfied with as well... and won't lead to Kotonoha's and Sekai's fans clashing spears :heh: ... that is, if they won't be to busy lynching Makoto in a joint effort.

2H-Dragon

2007-03-23, 09:52

Skyfall

2007-03-23, 10:04

Really sad that they need to go for the bad endings. Just to sell more. While its a great romance and the normal endings are quite nice. Seeing its horror they will go for the crappy endings. I for one will not watch this.

No, they don't need to, and there is no indication they will. The only reason it is listed as horror is because NSW was bored and listed it as such.... which i don't think was a good thing, because a lot of people seem to be taking it as the truth of the matter >.>

Xellos-_^

2007-03-23, 11:15

Really sad that they need to go for the bad endings. Just to sell more. While its a great romance and the normal endings are quite nice. Seeing its horror they will go for the crappy endings. I for one will not watch this.

The only way to get the bad endings is to treat that girl like crap. So the main character will be a nasty bitch.

I for one like to see a indecisive jerk for the male lead in a harem anime. The genre is populated by too many indecisive nice guys who wouldn't even dream of holding hands with a girl much sleep with them all.

No, they don't need to, and there is no indication they will. The only reason it is listed as horror is because NSW was bored and listed it as such.... which i don't think was a good thing, because a lot of people seem to be taking it as the truth of the matter >.>

*gets the buring pitch ready for the lynching :p

mangatron

2007-03-23, 11:29

Something tells me everyone is into this anime for the gore....

Wouldn't it be amazing, if the anime totally goes the opposite way? Imagine the backlash :heh: :heh:

Ok, I understand the need this anime must be to have the psycho girls. But come on, isn't that too sad for release? Might as well watch a bad hentai...lol.

Maybe we can start clubs over this. Like a "Bloody bastard" club, one dedicated to the future possible mutilation of the unfortunate bloke who will take up the reins as protagonist for this series :heh: :heh:

then there'll be Kotonoha clubs, Sekai clubs, etc :heh:

I take charge of the BB club lol

Now I make wonders as to the treatment this kind of thing will get. If it goes on TV, might see that very late night time slot....Or go to DTV....humm....

And Xello! Don't be calling me lolitron! Or else I will use the power of money to pursuade the SD creators to stop production on this anime :heh: :heh:

I cannot hide lol....

BTW, this site (http://beyyang128.no-blog.jp/) has some pics about some School Days related things about the TV announcement. (it's in the Mar 22 post) Might not be a worksafe site...

Scribble

2007-03-23, 11:44

As a non-Japanese understanding, non-eroge/VN playing person, I was first drawn to School Days because of the ending (who wasn't?). Now that some of the members here have touched upon some of the other aspects of the game, I'm happy that *those* endings have come from somewhere, and I won't be experiencing generic 'love triangle' type story for most of the series.

That was my problem with SHUFFLE!. Though I liked certain aspects of it (It wasn't 100% clear as to who Rin would go with....for the first half of the series or so anyway), the only thing that stood out about it was the Kaede part, really =/

Shiroth

2007-03-23, 11:55

Something tells me everyone is into this anime for the gore....

Wouldn't it be amazing, if the anime totally goes the opposite way? Imagine the backlash
Just to point out, like i already have done before --- the original story is solid Drama, some of the best i've ever come across. I am looking forward to the TV series to see how this is done. Of course i adore the crazy/blood scenes that made the game so popular, and am looking forward to see if they'll add them in some way.

BTW, this site (http://beyyang128.no-blog.jp/) has some pics about some School Days related things about the TV announcement. (it's in the Mar 22 post) Might not be a worksafe site...
They're just images from the Tokyo Anime Fair 2007 (MakubeX2 already posted the main image).

Klashikari

2007-03-23, 11:59

^ Lets just say that he will sleep with both of them...most likely more times than one... and most likely with some other girl(s) as well :heh:

Oh, but he is :) As Sushi-Y puts it - i was afraid to watch on :eyespin: You have just no idea with whom Makoto is going to sleep next,
Ok, Cockroach is then "too nice".
despite the fact that you are supposed to be in control of him :heh: He is the biggest creep of the century. Being indecisive is one thing, "trying out" all the girls before deciding is something very very low. You can't help but feel bad for them :upset: ... especially since Kotonoha is the shy/silent type.i was kinda surprised about the comments : even doing your best in rational choice, he can jeopardize the pace and flirting with the opposite girl while you were expecting to stick with the first one. sad indeed.

Just look at the 2nd OP - spells cheating and crap all over the place
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGqhZDg6yNATakayuki + anime Rin seem to be saints, comparing to him.

And people say the lead is scum of the earth... Realistic? Maybe not, but it makes the anime even more interesting, because it's a breath of fresh air from the generic do-goody male lead.

well, i felt the opposite : i'm kinda fed up with low-life male leads, either too idiot or too nice towards the girls, hurting all of them. (who said Junpei (Ichigo 100%), Rin (Anime Shuffle!), Takayuki (KGNE), Yuuichi (Mai-hime), Sergey (Mai-Otome) etc?).
actually, i felt the occurrence of a good realistic or bad ass/determined male lead in such shows is terribly rare. (i can only name Yuuichi (kanon 2006) and kinda Mizuho (Otoboku) so far in my memories, that's it -___-")

meh, at least, the undecisive male leads were "goody goody", but Makoto seem to be really the loser BIG TIME

That was my problem with SHUFFLE!. Though I liked certain aspects of it (It wasn't 100% clear as to who Rin would go with....for the first half of the series or so anyway), the only thing that stood out about it was the Kaede part, really =/
Really? Really! will actually give you the complete opposite insight :heh: (and trust me, i hated so much his character in the anime, but he gained even huge positive points in this, and he wasn't that moronic in the original game, fortunately... well so far as i could go trhough of it (i love clumsy and slow "babelfish"like translation...))

meh... i fear some KGNE syndrom here, so i'm wondering how they will build the story to avoid some "deja vu" ~~ (and frankly, KGNE was still solid because of the drama factor, uncontrolled by the characters. over here, everything depend on the low-life male lead... huho...)
or are there things depending on other factors beside/beyond makoto's choices? (i hope so, otherwise the pace would be terribly awkward...)

wontaek

2007-03-23, 12:06

Firstly there isnt that much horror in it in the first place. Any horror will be a shocking last scence if they go for the gory endings.

And theres no way this is going to be hentai. Ecchi probably. But thats it.

If you really go with the proper definition, Ecchi = nudity and/or porns, while Hentai = weird and/or disturbingly different, so many anime can be somewhat hentai, while those that are blatantly Ecchi cannot be broadcast into open air. Now, School Days don't have that much weirdness/perversion so you can say it isn't that hentai, but the game really has lots of Ecchi scenes in it.

Klashikari

2007-03-23, 12:12

wontaek

2007-03-23, 12:24

Ok, Cockroach is then "too nice".
i was kinda surprised about the comments : even doing your best in rational choice, he can jeopardize the pace and flirting with the opposite girl while you were expecting to stick with the first one. sad indeed.
Takayuki + anime Rin seem to be saints, comparing to him.

well, i felt the opposite : i'm kinda fed up with low-life male leads, either too idiot or too nice towards the girls, hurting all of them. (who said Junpei (Ichigo 100%), Rin (Anime Shuffle!), Takayuki (KGNE), Yuuichi (Mai-hime), Sergey (Mai-Otome) etc?).
actually, i felt the occurrence of a good realistic or bad ass/determined male lead in such shows is terribly rare. (i can only name Yuuichi (kanon 2006) and kinda Mizuho (Otoboku) so far in my memories, that's it -___-")

meh, at least, the undecisive male leads were "goody goody", but Makoto seem to be really the loser BIG TIME

Really? Really! will actually give you the complete opposite insight :heh: (and trust me, i hated so much his character in the anime, but he gained even huge positive points in this, and he wasn't that moronic in the original game, fortunately... well so far as i could go trhough of it (i love clumsy and slow "babelfish"like translation...))

meh... i fear some KGNE syndrom here, so i'm wondering how they will build the story to avoid some "deja vu" ~~ (and frankly, KGNE was still solid because of the drama factor, uncontrolled by the characters. over here, everything depend on the low-life male lead... huho...)
or are there things depending on other factors beside/beyond makoto's choices? (i hope so, otherwise the pace would be terribly awkward...)

Yes, Cockroach may be too nice of a way to describe him.

There is another girl, Setsuna, I believe, who is the main heroine of Summer Days ( someone need to verify this information for me ), and has as much following as two lead girls in Korea and Japan. One of the ending has her meeting Makoto again, for very serious reason, and I mean really, really serious reason. There exist a possibility that Setsuna might pull off Asa Shigure of Shuffle, and be the one that ends up with Makoto, and they might even have their parents forcing them to wed ( this part is not in the game, just my speculation ). That might not be bad, as they could have all three main characters slapping each other for a while before everyone else join in on lynching Makoto, being careful to avoid permanent injury for poor Setsuna's sake.

Xellos-_^

2007-03-23, 12:31

Yes, Cockroach may be too nice of a way to describe him.

There is another girl, Setsuna, I believe, who is the main heroine of Summer Days ( someone need to verify this information for me ), and has as much following as two lead girls in Korea and Japan. One of the ending has her meeting Makoto again, for very serious reason, and I mean really, really serious reason. There exist a possibility that Setsuna might pull off Asa Shigure of Shuffle, and be the one that ends up with Makoto, and they might even have their parents forcing them to wed ( this part is not in the game, just my speculation ). That might not be bad, as they could have all three main characters slapping each other for a while before everyone else join in on lynching Makoto, being careful to avoid permanent injury for poor Setsuna's sake.

Now i am thinking what Kanon would have been like if they replace Yuiichi with Makoto :uhoh::twitch::heh:

rg4619

2007-03-23, 12:31

i was kinda surprised about the comments : even doing your best in rational choice, he can jeopardize the pace and flirting with the opposite girl while you were expecting to stick with the first one. sad indeed.

From what I hear, School Days isn't about rational or irrational choices at all. Rather, seemingly inconsequential decisions made at Point A (i.e. as seemingly inconsequential as turning left or right where a corridor forks) will eventually lead to promiscuous behavior at Point B. This design purposely forces the player into being unfaithful, regardless of his original intentions. Consequently, the likelihood of reaching a bad ending is disproportionately high.

At any rate, I suppose that this is the main gimmick of School Days, with the violent endings being just icing on the cake. The protagonist is intentionally unlikable/thoroughly amoral, and you're supposed to get a thrill from seeing him destroy the girls' lives (depicted through the ensuing melodrama) through no choice of your own. Given the story premise, design, and violent endings, I'd say that School Days is primarily intended to be a sadistic romp (although simultaneously compelling via the drama), whereas KGNE takes itself more seriously as a soap opera featuring hapless, yet well-intentioned and potentially redeemable characters.

wontaek

2007-03-23, 12:32

well... the definitions depend on POV...
actually, i have the "same standard" as question :
-ecchi : rather "+14-16" : pantsu/cleavage/shiny skins shots, with(out) suggestive poses, terms etc.
-hentai : solid "+18" with total nudity, blatant sexual intercourse, with(ou) perversion roaming inside.

but meh, guess people already understood this so :heh:

on that matter, it will be probably suggested, just like KGNE as people has stated.

ho, when you are talking a "lot", you mean makoto is trying to bang a girl like... at least once in each "episode" ? (i feel i'm gonna hate this character even before it is aired... this is scary :heh:)

As you said, POV
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hentai

Over/under for the general English anime community to breath collective fire and declare undying hatred for Makoto: 4 TV episodes. ( the Korean and Japanese anime community are more familiar with the game, so they are yawning and just waiting to cut and grill whatever is left of Makoto at end of each TV episode )The hatred in already strong so you are not adding to it much and is just providing a proof that you are an average person, so fear not.

wontaek

2007-03-23, 12:39

Xellos-_^

2007-03-23, 13:29

There is one ending, which is considered as true ending by many of my fellow Korean anime watchers, where Makoto gives really heartfelt and touching apology to one of the girl, to which the girl gives in. I don't know how you arrive at the few good and decent endings, but they do exist, so it is possible for the main character to not ruin people's lives. If the anime producers plays things safe, they will make one of those few good endings as the core of the overall plot.

A safe ending would take all the fun out it. Give the ending where Makoto got what he deserves :D

mangatron

2007-03-23, 14:20

A safe ending would take all the fun out it. Give the ending where Makoto got what he deserves :D

But thats the problem, we don't know if this series would be gore ending or sappy ending. So he just might get the girl he deserves :heh: :heh:

You know, considering a majority of anime just never seemed to have gone the fans way, I'm gonna go on the sappy side and hope for a non-gorish ending, or at least a moderately level series throughout most of it. I don't know, I just can never see this becoming the way the games went. Or maybe it's because I want something different, I say the game endings scarred my brain :heh: :heh:

And...

This is the first time I'm in the same thread you're in and you didn't call me lolitron! Ain't that a surprise, guess my threats worked :heh: :heh:

I need to think up a nick for you...how about....Jello? :heh:

Xellos-_^

2007-03-23, 14:46

But thats the problem, we don't know if this series would be gore ending or sappy ending. So he just might get the girl he deserves :heh: :heh:

You know, considering a majority of anime just never seemed to have gone the fans way, I'm gonna go on the sappy side and hope for a non-gorish ending, or at least a moderately level series throughout most of it. I don't know, I just can never see this becoming the way the games went. Or maybe it's because I want something different, I say the game endings scarred my brain :heh: :heh:

And...

This is the first time I'm in the same thread you're in and you didn't call me lolitron! Ain't that a surprise, guess my threats worked :heh: :heh:

I need to think up a nick for you...how about....Jello? :heh:

Lolitron, so want to try reversal pyschology where you say you want something then hope the opposite happens?

Sushi-Y

2007-03-23, 15:09

From what I hear, School Days isn't about rational or irrational choices at all. Rather, seemingly inconsequential decisions made at Point A (i.e. as seemingly inconsequential as turning left or right where a corridor forks) will eventually lead to promiscuous behavior at Point B. This design purposely forces the player into being unfaithful, regardless of his original intentions. Consequently, the likelihood of reaching a bad ending is disproportionately high.
Exactly, the worst part about School Days is the choice branch system. The choices can look completely innocent and harmless, yet choosing, say, "return to classroom" over "wander around a bit more" could lead to totally different developments, one of which most likely involves Makoto meeting the girl that he's NOT currently going out with, and ends up screwing around with her after failing to maintain whatever little willpower he had to begin with.

At any rate, I suppose that this is the main gimmick of School Days, with the violent endings being just icing on the cake. The protagonist is intentionally unlikable/thoroughly amoral, and you're supposed to get a thrill from seeing him destroy the girls' lives (depicted through the ensuing melodrama) through no choice of your own. Given the story premise, design, and violent endings, I'd say that School Days is primarily intended to be a sadistic romp (although simultaneously compelling via the drama), whereas KGNE takes itself more seriously as a soap opera featuring hapless, yet well-intentioned and potentially redeemable characters.
Pretty much right. School Days is a typical netorare game (a game that focuses on cheating/being cheated, basically), which is a niche genre even for eroges. The sadist element is definitely there.

There is one ending, which is considered as true ending by many of my fellow Korean anime watchers, where Makoto gives really heartfelt and touching apology to one of the girl, to which the girl gives in. I don't know how you arrive at the few good and decent endings, but they do exist, so it is possible for the main character to not ruin people's lives. If the anime producers plays things safe, they will make one of those few good endings as the core of the overall plot.
I didn't have the time to complete all of Kotonoha's endings, although most of them were either "holy psychopath, batman!" or "eh..." for me. But it's true that there were a couple of endings for Sekai where Makoto finally realizes his wrongdoings and did his hardest to gain Sekai's forgiveness.

To be honest, they weren't all that bad, but only because it made Sekai happy in the end (I didn't really give a damn about Makoto's change of heart). Makoto's efforts were sincere and real, but for me, it was too little, too late.

Still, they were "good" endings, so for people looking for a happy ending, it's definitely a possibility too.

Unfortunately, the ending that actually made me (and probably many others) cheer out loud was:
When a pregnant Sekai showed up in front of Makoto months after dumped her and stabbed him in the guts
The "wife" ending for Setsuna was good too, in a comedy-good kind of way.

As for Summer Days. I generally consider that as a different game (it's an "alternate story", after all). Makoto's "needs-to-die" level is much lower here since he didn't really screw around with anyone (well, not behind another person's back anyway). In the Paris route, he actually acted like an upstanding nice guy (although he really needs to work on the jealousy thing). I would've actually been impressed if it weren't for his track record in School Days.

Deathkillz

2007-03-23, 16:12

lol it seems that Makoto is destined to be hated (like most male harem leads) :heh: ~ but like i said before i think it would be fun to make school days higurashi style (even tho its highly impossible ~ noes ~)

Shiroth

2007-03-23, 16:20

lol it seems that Makoto is destined to be hated (like most male harem leads)
He already is hated with a passion, and for many reasons. I'll even admit that i did 'hate' him at certain parts, though its the kind of hate were you can understand his reasons. Still, a total arse --- though i like him. ^^;

relentlessflame

2007-03-23, 20:24

Any idea who the director is? I am hoping the guy who directed KGNE will direct this.
MoonPhase updated today with more details, and it seems like someone already kindly added it to ANN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=7815). The script is by the same guy (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=18612) who did the series composition for Utawarerumono, and the director (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=603) has worked on a lot of stuff. The only additional bit that MoonPhase also listed was that it's slated for 13 episodes. And NSW still hasn't put the animation production company as TNK in the first post. :p

Shiroth

2007-03-23, 20:30

Hmm, am i the only one who thinks 13 episodes is perfect? :3

I think they could have gone with a different director, though i could be wrong. Keitaro Motonaga could be the man for the job. As for the script.. well, we've already mentioned how it'll be hard for this one to work without the sex scenes, so we'll see what he can do.

johnishida

2007-03-23, 20:37

I'm definetly going to watch it! I saw a few AMV and the first chapter of the game, I must say it was rather interesting. Can't understand how such cute girls can do such things as kill other people... That Makoto dude must have done some really bad things to both of them. Can't wait for July!

ayyo

2007-03-23, 22:19

Shinova

2007-03-23, 22:55

Personally I won't watch it.

Take out the 'Oh Christ you cheated on me AGAIN' sex drama and the bad end scenes, and then take out the technical aspect and fact of a fully animated game and all you got is a normal/strange love triangle with no particularly three dimensional characters.

There's just so much better school love stories out there to animate; boo, blah, bah humbug, etc.

Hahaha, you can say the same for EVERY single story in existence. If you wanna bash School Days, at least make an effort to be creative and at least appear intelligent while doing so. That sort of, "If you take out the details," argument is just silly.

ayyo

2007-03-23, 23:01

Hahaha, you can say the same for EVERY single story in existence. If you wanna bash School Days, at least make an effort to be creative and at least appear intelligent while doing so. That sort of, "If you take out the details," argument is just silly.

It's neither bashing nor silly, since my point was and is that it's exactly the details that made it 'popular' will be taken out when it makes the transaction from eroge to anime. But hey, bashing me is a fun past time sport too recently I have heard, not that I care. Wish I can find the source of that anger though.

holyman282

2007-03-23, 23:17

It's neither bashing nor silly, since my point was and is that it's exactly the details that made it 'popular' will be taken out when it makes the transaction from eroge to anime. But hey, bashing me is a fun past time sport too recently I have heard, not that I care. Wish I can find the source of that anger though.

What I don't understand is the fact that if you are not going to watch this anime then why are you making posts in this thread. You are entitled to your opinions, but i find it pointless to come into this thread and just type that "i'm not going to watch this anime because....."

If you are not interested in this anime and feel that there are better games that could be animated, then fine, but what i really hate is people who say they won't watch something and yet still post in a thread about not watching it.... It's pointless and it discourages others, who might actually enjoy this anime but is put off from watching it by you....

P.S. work on your writing, i mean wtf does "transaction from eroge to anime" mean? I think you meant transition cause i always though transaction meant the moving of funds from accounts...

Skyfall

2007-03-24, 03:46

Thany

2007-03-24, 07:22

This is the first time I'm in the same thread you're in and you didn't call me lolitron! Ain't that a surprise, guess my threats worked :heh: :heh:

It's because this anime has no relation whatsoever to loli (it has relation to gore, so he should have called you goritron?:p), well you asked for it he called you lolitron anyway :p

Shiroth

2007-03-24, 07:32

It's neither bashing nor silly, since my point was and is that it's exactly the details that made it 'popular' will be taken out when it makes the transaction from eroge to anime.
You're forgetting that the popular scenes that people know about the game are not always apart of the main story --- being different endings and all. Also, there's no say if they won't add anything like that. They could easily go the way of Kaede's route in Shuffle, there's just no telling whats going to happen with School Days at this point.

MakubeX2

2007-03-24, 08:22

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darkchibi07

2007-03-24, 08:55

I'm guessing there's going to be a chibi omake segment included, right?

Skane

2007-03-24, 09:42

Please, please don't make it a safe ending. :( Spare a thought for the fans who have never gotten a chance to watch a renai-anime that ended in psychoticism. Us psycho-moe fans need some loving too from the animation studios. :upset: A "School Days" anime adaptation that ends with one of the bad ends is something that I have been really looking forward to, as most anime based on renai-games are fluffy and nice.

We have tragic ones like Air and KGNE, happy ones like Gift~ and Kanon, infuriating ones like Da Capo, etc... but I don't think there has been any "crazy/psycho" ones. "Shuffle!" was close, but no cigar (it ended up being a "Happy End").

Please, let this be the one for us merry few! :D

Cheers.

MakubeX2

2007-03-24, 10:35

Just Give me a twisted varient of 「二人の恋人」 where Kotonoha and Seikai had a threesome with Makoto, but they decide to make Makoto their male sex slave instead of killing him.

Deathkillz

2007-03-24, 10:41

Just Give me a twisted varient of 「二人の恋人」 where Kotonoha and Seikai had a threesome with Makoto, but they decide to make Makoto their male sex slave instead of killing him.
which isnt necessarily a bad thing :heh: *runs*

ah well its been ages since i last saw a series that leaves you feeling WTF so something like that is welcomed :3 (tho im not picky...any killing will do)

Xellos-_^

2007-03-24, 13:11

which isnt necessarily a bad thing :heh: *runs*

ah well its been ages since i last saw a series that leaves you feeling WTF so something like that is welcomed :3 (tho im not picky...any killing will do)

i prefer a modify ver of seikai knifing makoto then becomes a lesbian with kotonoha

but i will take any violent i can get.

Shiroth

2007-03-24, 14:22

Just Give me a twisted varient of 「二人の恋人」 where Kotonoha and Seikai had a threesome with Makoto, but they decide to make Makoto their male sex slave instead of killing him.
Basically, the anime is the way people can let go of all that frustration concerning Makoto.

Matt Soulblade

2007-03-24, 14:22

which isnt necessarily a bad thing :heh: *runs*

ah well its been ages since i last saw a series that leaves you feeling WTF so something like that is welcomed :3 (tho im not picky...any killing will do)

Truth has been spoken :)

Now seriously I WANT PSYCHO!

mangatron

2007-03-24, 14:53

i prefer a modify ver of seikai knifing makoto then becomes a lesbian with kotonoha

but i will take any violent i can get.

I knew it Jello you Yuri-psycho! :heh: :heh:

I prefer the kind of modificaton that at least one of the girls get pregnant, I mean hey, there's one for a unconventional controversial ending, no homicide involved! Ok so maybe Makoto get's some sort of non-life threatening injury :heh:

It's because this anime has no relation whatsoever to loli (it has relation to gore, so he should have called you goritron?), well you asked for it he called you lolitron anyway

No, it doesn't matter where in this forum, he just has to greet me as "lolitron" :heh: :heh:

Which my defense is to greet him as "Jello" lol

wontaek

2007-03-24, 15:34

mangatron

2007-03-24, 16:40

It just is me, but I think Kotonoha would look better with long flowing skirt to go with her long, dark hair. I don't think school uniform code will prohibit a girl from wearing long skirts. ( ex: Nanoka in Koi Kaze usually wears a school uniform skirt that is longer than any other female students shown in the series, and this was pointed out by other characters to illustrate her personality. ) They could have used this to contrast her even more against Sekai, to whom the short skirt suits the character design as well as the personality.

You mean you like Sekai as the slutty, and Kotonoha as the Elegante? :heh: :heh:

(I see what you mean, and it would be nice, although....I like to see girls in short skirts :heh: )

Who doesn't? :heh:

On a side note, one of the girls in the game, who obviously fascinated me, I seemed to have, for the life of me, forgotten her name. Sucks to be me :heh: :heh:

Xellos-_^

2007-03-24, 17:36

You mean you like Sekai as the slutty, and Kotonoha as the Elegante? :heh: :heh:

(I see what you mean, and it would be nice, although....I like to see girls in short skirts :heh: )

Who doesn't? :heh:

Thats why i call you lolitron :D

I see Kotonoha as more reserve and has a more traditional upbring compare to Seikai who is more outgoing (not slutty) and modern.

martino

2007-03-24, 17:49

/me will be happy just with tear-jerking drama and romance

:D

holyman282

2007-03-24, 18:25

/me will be happy just with tear-jerking drama and romance

:D

Same here Martino, for i also like tear-jerking drama, but i like it to end in a good way... People these days are too into violence, I mean we are now expecting psycho girls in romance series....

martino

2007-03-24, 18:33

Well, I never said that I didn't want that to... ;)

However you usually end up having a character like that in any story. We had Kaede in Shuffle, Kirino in Gift and I really don't remember the rest. Of course that they are not the main thing that I'm looking forward to, but they do certainly add some "context" to the story and can make the plot spin in a very interesting way.

Scribble

2007-03-24, 19:00

So while I thought that the series was a "happy go lucky generic love triangle romance" which added *those* endings just as random shock factors, it seems that there's more to School Days than that, and the protagonist is a nasty piece of work?

I think I'm really looking forward to School Days now. I'd love for them to animate more of these "bishoujo romance" stories with huge twists to them. It gets a bit annoying seeing synopsis along these lines:

Ryo Tanaka is a high school student who is accidently placed in a girls' dormitory. However, due to a space problem, he cannot be moved out, and is surrounded by many girls. Trouble commences!

I for one am looking forward to seeing an a series based on a game which the formulas we're so used to.

The "psycho thing" is fun, I guess, but it can get a little annoying if the series is your usual, probably not that good happy-go-lucky Futakoi-esque type and all of a sudden a character turns 'psycho' and that series is praised just on the basis of the character going psycho.

I think 'Higurashi' and 'Narutaru' did the psycho thing well. I don't know, maybe I'm looking in the wrong place since the SHUFFLE and Gift type series aren't really adored for their deep, well written characters. It's probably like expecting a decent plot in porn?

Skane

2007-03-24, 21:14

Same here Martino, for i also like tear-jerking drama, but i like it to end in a good way... People these days are too into violence, I mean we are now expecting psycho girls in romance series....
But we never get their bad-end endings... That's the thing. Name me one anime based on a renai-game that had a psycho-ending. :( For you guys who like things to end in a good/safe way, you have it good. :p

Alas for us.

Matt Soulblade

2007-03-24, 21:42

But we never get their bad-end endings... That's the thing. Name me one anime based on a renai-game that had a psycho-ending. :( For you guys who like things to end in a good/safe way, you have it good. :p

Alas for us.
Yeah, I feel the same. After all were always looking for fresh, original stuff, I think those everybody loves bad-endings should be given an oportunity... Come on, you all want too see what would happen if that were to get animated :heh:
Typical (but good) tear-jerking drama its ok anyways...

Sushi-Y

2007-03-24, 22:12

/me will be happy just with tear-jerking drama and romance

:D
There's romance, except it's all twisted
There's tear-jerking drama too, except the tear will be from fear.

On a side note, one of the girls in the game, who obviously fascinated me, I seemed to have, for the life of me, forgotten her name. Sucks to be me :heh: :heh:
You leave Itaru alone!

Flo

2007-03-25, 01:04

You leave Itaru alone!

I love Itaru, does that make me a bad person? :(

Shinova

2007-03-25, 01:16

You leave Itaru alone!

*Cough*

Paaafhueeeee~

Maybe he speaks of Otome.

To the question: Nami is the tomboy-looking type. Hikari is pigtails. Setsuna is the quiet one with short, black hair. Otome is the brunette with a ponytail.

Skyfall

2007-03-25, 03:19

^ *cough* and the bastard ends up sleeping with all of them... except for Nami, unless i missed something, which makes him even more of a bastard :heh:

That said, how do you guys think - will the focus be on Kotonoha/Sekai, or will they manage to throw the other girls in there, to form a love-pentagon :uhoh:

Potatochobit

2007-03-25, 03:45

I think they will probably go with the multi ending selling point, just like the game had.

higurashi is another anime with multiple endings, but I cant think of any other off the top of my head right now.

the thing about makoto is he normally is a cool guy. but then suddenly for whatever reason his personality changes to some compulsory perverted freak that cannot control himself. if you have read some of the summerdays game clips I am sure you know what I mean. sometimes he can be more fruity and wishy-washy than the girls.

setsuna is probably the only sane one in the whole series.

Skyfall

2007-03-25, 04:19

Hm...they could go with the multiple endings, but i doubt they will. That sort of defeats the main thing in a romance/drama series, no ? :) Also, it will cheapen the impact of whatever ending they would be going for at the moment.

setsuna is probably the only sane one in the whole series.

And has the ending i am hoping they will go for :) Would also serve for a nice "twist", considering that the main competitors are Sekai and Kotonoha :)

Klashikari

2007-03-25, 04:28

I think they will probably go with the multi ending selling point, just like the game had.

higurashi is another anime with multiple endings, but I cant think of any other off the top of my head right now.
well, it is not quite the same.
Higurashi multiple stories was done on purpose to understand the common mystery, which can lead you to the truth or not, depending how far and well you can understand the hints. This kind of structure was unavoidable, since it is impossible to merge even 2 arcs, and this would also leave too much inconsistencies, and would remove the different aspect of theories etc.

on the other way, School Days appears to have the usual multiple ending part like any eroge would have.
as far as i can think of it, i didn't see any anime with the same treatment as higurashi, since the usual romance end with multiple possibilities depends of the player's choices/tastes.
while all of the ends are canon, only 1 is sufficent to display the whole picture (though, some anime, like Kanon, have to merge the different possibilities so it gives the best amount of character insights)

thus, except if an anime is using the same "complmentary arc system for a common plot" of higurashi, you won't see separate arcs with their own start and end any time soon... but they will probably merge some part of Kotonoha and sekai route, and will choose 1 of the girls available. (or maybe a threesome? :heh:)

but anyway, since makoto is jumping from one girl to another, there shouldn't be any problem to merge the arcs, the only problem will be the end...
either way, threesome, a third contestant (setsuna?), no girl, psychotic end .
i would say... third contestant, and duo psychotic girls chasing makoto :heh:

the thing about makoto is he normally is a cool guy. but then suddenly for whatever reason his personality changes to some compulsory perverted freak that cannot control himself. if you have read some of the summerdays game clips I am sure you know what I mean. sometimes he can be more fruity and wishy-washy than the girls.

setsuna is probably the only sane one in the whole series.well, makoto isn't supposed to be different, because summer days isn't a true prequel? it appears to be more like a parallel universe/spin off
or the context is really different, preventing him to be a jerk like this?

mangatron

2007-03-25, 05:57

Thats why i call you lolitron

I see Kotonoha as more reserve and has a more traditional upbring compare to Seikai who is more outgoing (not slutty) and modern.

Hey Jello :D

I knew you meant outgoing, not slutty XD :heh:

Outgoing isn't so bad, see if I were going out with her I'd make sure I always have some sort of divine wind and enjoy the constant pantsu shots :heh: :heh:

Ok I'm crazy...:heh::heh:

To the question: Nami is the tomboy-looking type. Hikari is pigtails. Setsuna is the quiet one with short, black hair. Otome is the brunette with a ponytail.

Why thank you.....but I won't say which one it is, should she appear in the series then I shall make my proposal to her- I mean I shall reveal which one it is I have my eyeballs set on...:heh:

Eyeballs? That sounds so wrong....sure I have my eyes on her....but my balls? :heh: :heh:

Skyfall

2007-03-25, 06:02

^ Given your infamous nickname (that is more commonly known than your user name no doubt :heh: ), i would guess your favorite would be the most loli-looking :heh:

...
...

Hikari ?
:)

martino

2007-03-25, 06:10

There's romance, except it's all twisted
There's tear-jerking drama too, except the tear will be from fear.
Don't worry...I've seen the famous gifs and some footage from the game... :love:

Shiroth

2007-03-25, 14:23

higurashi is another anime with multiple endings, but I cant think of any other off the top of my head right now.
The endings for Higurashi are different compared to the ones in School Days. Seeing as though its split more into arcs, where as School Days as good & bad endings.

Deathkillz

2007-03-25, 15:49

yea higurashi has more of a "everyone looses" end to everything (bar one) while this has a whole range of options to pick from...with so many scenarios to pick from i wonder how the writers are gonna choose ~ flipping a coin? :heh:

Skyfall

2007-03-25, 15:57

^ that should be one hell of a coin if it helps to choose between a handful of possible endings :)

Either way - this is going to be good. A not-so-cute-and-cuddly harem anime :)

MakubeX2

2007-03-25, 17:27

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/3825/d216197bygafjn6.jpg

DanielSong39

2007-03-25, 22:47

Still predicting a Sekai ending with lots of wavering, cheating, and melodrama in between - and there's a good chance that the bonfire scene will be in there somewhere. Setsuna will probably play a prominent role as Sekai's friend and perhaps one of the girls Makoto cheats with.

I also think they should ship out the "Wife" ending from this game and use it to end Summer Days - if they decide to do an anime conversion of it.

mangatron

2007-03-30, 18:19

^ Given your infamous nickname (that is more commonly known than your user name no doubt :heh: ), i would guess your favorite would be the most loli-looking :heh:

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Hikari ?
:)

....

:heh:

30-03-2007
01:19 GMT +2

Plaintiff: mangatron & Associates
Defendant: Skyfall

This is a Cease & Desist Letter to Skyfall concerning the recent outburts towards the Plaintiff (here on known as mangatron), concerning allegations of the mangatron's liking towards an unspecified girl. These alledged remarks are damaging towards the mangatron and further fuels the 'lolitron' nickname applied to the mangatron. This Letter notifies the Defendant (here on known as Skyfall) to refrain from these remarks, and to disparage any future remarks of this kind. Skyfall may pay the mangatron an unspecified sum for any damages incurred through these profound allegations. Skyfall may also be held responsible should any more of these allegations arise, unless the necessary arrangements are made to discredit these alledged allegations.

The Court has decided. The People have voiced. The gravel has pounded. The Jury have spoken. This they command.

Signed by Lord Judge D. Redd

Sealed by your honor.

:heh: :heh: :heh: :heh:

Ok, I admit I have studied Law before, so slap me :heh:

Anyways, I feel very invigorated! I feel like somebody forcefully injected steroids into me! In fact, my insanity has reached new levels! So, I present some pictures to begin my marketing campaign for School Days!

First off, the picture everyone has been waiting for. The picture that may start a revolution. The picture that may start a war, but whatever the result may be, this may be the image that will make or break the mangatron!
Warning: the following image is very controversial, so important that you must, MUST not say anything! The people depend on you! The fate of the world relies on you keeping mum about the mangatron!

They say pictures are worth a thousand words, but everyone knows...that this picture will be worth millions of words from the mangatron's heart :heh:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/hdn/mangatronhikaru4smallforums.jpg (http://animesukimangatron.blogspot.com/2007/03/im-not-lolicon-theres-already.html)
click for larger image

I am so dead, I can see the "lolitron!"s now :heh: :heh:

Ok, I surrender! \:heh:/

I admit, when School Days first came out I liked ___. Sure that was years ago when I was a bee bit younger (though that still wouldn't have mattered lol), but still, that's no excuse to call me 'lolitron'! ___ is a young girl, younger than me sure like who isn't lol, but I accept her as that and that only, nothing deeper than that! :heh:

(dmn you guys are ruining everything! lol)

I think I'm going to go and really hide now lol....

Ah wait, always more. Now why would I forget about the Jello. Here you go Jello, an image just for you!
If you are not the Jello may an act of god strike thee asunder :heh:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/hdn/4xellos-_x.jpg (http://animesukimangatron.blogspot.com/2007/03/im-not-lolicon-theres-already.html)
click for larger image

Dmn you Jello, to think there was an image to support your theory of Yuri :heh: (directly from Overflow no less lol...)

Yiiiaaar! Now I am fully fueled and rearing to go! I am mangatron, anime humor and living controversy :heh: :heh:

The start of mangatron's marketing campaign for School Days. (http://animesukimangatron.blogspot.com/2007/03/im-not-lolicon-theres-already.html)

And no asking on where I got these images from! I say no asking because you know I will give it to you! I can't help helping others, I swear the doctor must've injected truth serum into me before I was born lol...

Shiroth

2007-03-30, 18:27

mangatron

2007-03-30, 18:35

You know mangatron, i never worked out why you're so insane on animesuki, though pretty normal on your blog. Its the animesuki members... isn't it? :3

Anyway, has anyone got a School Days avatar for me to use? ^__^

Aha, you didn't call me lolitron! Cheers to you :heh:

And...my blog seems lonely lol. On irc, here at the forums, pretty much everywhere else I am crazy. Amazing what people say to each other lol...

So, what character you specifically looking for an avatar? Don't tell me it's ____. She's mine! :heh:

Shiroth

2007-03-30, 18:40

Aha, you didn't call me lolitron! Cheers to you :heh:
I don't call my own kind. o/

So, what character you specifically looking for an avatar? Don't tell me it's ____. She's mine! :heh:
If i was to play the game right this second, then i'd probably say her --- though at the moment i'm in a Kotonoha mood.

Xellos-_^

2007-03-30, 19:21

....
First off, the picture everyone has been waiting for. The picture that may start a revolution. The picture that may start a war, but whatever the result may be, this may be the image that will make or break the mangatron!
Warning: the following image is very controversial, so important that you must, MUST not say anything! The people depend on you! The fate of the world relies on you keeping mum about the mangatron!

They say pictures are worth a thousand words, but everyone knows...that this picture will be worth millions of words from the mangatron's heart :heh:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/hdn/mangatronhikaru4smallforums.jpg (http://animesukimangatron.blogspot.com/2007/03/im-not-lolicon-theres-already.html)
click for larger image

I am so dead, I can see the "lolitron!"s now :heh: :heh:

LOLITRON

Ah wait, always more. Now why would I forget about the Jello. Here you go Jello, an image just for you!
If you are not the Jello may an act of god strike thee asunder :heh:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/hdn/4xellos-_x.jpg (http://animesukimangatron.blogspot.com/2007/03/im-not-lolicon-theres-already.html)
click for larger image

Dmn you Jello, to think there was an image to support your theory of Yuri :heh: (directly from Overflow no less lol...)

Thats the ending I am shooting for.

MakubeX2

2007-03-31, 05:30

No love for Kokoro ?

Blasphemy !

Flo

2007-03-31, 22:48

No love for Kokoro ?

Blasphemy !

Magical Heart Kokoro trailer. :)

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/2184/1175396374351mi1.jpg
http://www.0verflow.com/html/topic/070401_aprilfoolsday.html

Sushi-Y

2007-03-31, 23:12

Don't direct link to files, it's especially frowned upon by Japanese site operators.

And that's 0verflow's april fools joke, just to note.

Flo

2007-03-31, 23:23

Don't direct link to files, it's especially frowned upon by Japanese site operators.

And that's 0verflow's april fools joke, just to note.

Still I lol'd at Kotonoha with that chainsaw.:D

Shinova

2007-04-02, 18:16

Does anyone have the chainsaw bit in AVI format?

EDIT: Nevermind, I managed it.

MakubeX2

2007-04-02, 18:53

あのアニメーションADV『SCHOOL DAYS』が衝撃のTVアニメ化！
アニメーションADVとして一世を風靡した『SCHOOL DAYS』のTVアニメ化企画が、
今夏放映に向けて進行中とのこと。
第一報となる今回は、原作の概要を改めて紹介すると共に、設定資料を一挙公開していく。

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/9310/00lbygafza5.jpg

マウス：2005年に発売され、美少女ゲーム業界に一大旋風を巻き起こしたノンストップアニメADV『SC HOOL DAYS』！
なんとそのTVアニメ化企画が、今夏放映に向けて着々進行中なのだ！

スキャナ：『SCHOOL DAYS』と言えば、TVアニメ70話相当の大ボリュームで三角関係の行方を描いた学園恋愛ストーリーですよね。主人公・伊藤誠が片想いするのは、同級生の桂言葉。彼の気持ちを偶然知ったクラスメイト・西園寺世界は、その恋が成就するよう協力を申し出て……。というのが物語の導入部分でした。

マウス：うむ！ TVアニメ版がどのような物語展開になるのかはまだ未発表だけど、原作ファンのオイラとしては今から妄想全開っ！昼メロも真っ青な壮絶三角関係に突入するのか、それとも甘酸っぱい系の純愛路線に持ち込むのか、あるいは… …。うーん、オイラは誠とその妹・心ちゃんの禁断の兄妹愛が見たい！

スキャナ：こら、なに危険なことを言っているですか。でも妄想でよろしければ、わたしは例のノコ○リルートを希望……。首ぱっくりで血がドピュー！そして惨劇の幕が……ジュルジュル。

マウス：おーい、スキャナさーん！もしもーし！いかん完全にあっちの世界に……。と、とゆーワケで『SCHOOL DAYS』TVアニメ化企画については続報が入り次第、紹介記事を順次掲載していくので要注目。

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4492/02lbygafgj7.jpg
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/4320/05lbygaflw5.jpg
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/1821/08lbygafju2.jpg

NoSanninWa

2007-04-03, 00:03

In English please. This is an English language forum. Please translate.

DanielSong39

2007-04-03, 01:07

Must admit, the character designs look promising - if TNK can pull off the story elements as well, it could be a breakthrough hit for the studio. The whole premise has "melodramatic soap" written all over it.

As for Magical Girl Kokoro... it needs a special OVA. They can even work in some of the bloody endings.

Sushi-Y

2007-04-03, 01:22

@MakubeX2
Why would you just copy and paste entire articles from elsewhere (this one's from Galge.com) without anything from yourself? It's no different from posting nothing but a link, really.

Must admit, the character designs look promising
It's promising because the game/anime character designer is the same person, Gotou Junji.

Thany

2007-04-03, 02:42

^ Given your infamous nickname (that is more commonly known than your user name no doubt :heh: ), i would guess your favorite would be the most loli-looking :heh:

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Hikari ?
:)You mispelled Kokoro's name :(
That's lolitron's favorite character for sure :p

Shinova

2007-04-03, 03:20

That's lolitron's favorite character for sure :p

And not Itaru?

For shame, lolitron. ;)

Skane

2007-04-03, 04:32

Is there a mirror site for the "Magical Heart Kokoro" trailer? The webpage for it seems to be dead.

Cheers.

Thany

2007-04-03, 04:42

Is there a mirror site for the "Magical Heart Kokoro" trailer? The webpage for it seems to be dead.

Cheers.
It was an April Fool therefore the page is gone :p

Skane

2007-04-03, 04:57

It was an April Fool therefore the page is gone :p
I know that. That's why I'm asking for a mirror site.

Cheers.

Thany

2007-04-03, 06:16

I know that. That's why I'm asking for a mirror site.

Cheers.
http://shana.imouto.org/070401/
Here's a mirror, it also has more mirror from April Fools that are gone from others sites... Too bad the littlewitch one was a joke :(

mangatron

2007-04-12, 18:54

You know, revisiting School Days doesn't bode well with me lol. I'm still trying to figure out how one can actually make an anime out of this while avoiding the two basic endings a series can have.

Maybe Overflow can slap us in the face with re-animated scenes from the game with audio re-synced :heh: :heh:

/me hides

holyman282

2007-04-12, 18:58

I don't know about the ending, but the main reason i'm watching it is for the drama and angst that will ensue, not see before since KGNE!

weskuo

2007-04-15, 12:00

lol check out hongfire.com
they got the previews there and the adult eps too.

Tran225

2007-04-28, 22:38

any news from the anime School Days 2007? I watched the first episode of the original one and i got really into the anime, its too bad i cant find a english sub for episode 2 and up

holyman282

2007-04-28, 22:41

any news from the anime School Days 2007? I watched the first episode of the original one and i got really into the anime, its too bad i cant find a english sub for episode 2 and up

first of all there is no original anime, the ep you watched was just a spliced part of the game which someone decided to sub and there won't be a ep 2.

Aoie_Emesai

2007-05-03, 09:46

The little spliced show they created wasn't all that interesting. We'll have to wait for the anime to come out before we can lay judgment on it.

mangatron

2007-05-04, 20:45

You know, that episode sub doesn't do the game justice lol. The game had audio sync issues (or the lack of enough audio thereof lol). So much for moving lips with no sound coming out of the mouth :heh:

(Yeah, my SC marketing campaign. I will resume it lol)

cyth

2007-05-28, 03:24

So, the anime starts airing July 3rd on TV Kanagawa and other terrestrials. eg also published (http://eg.nttpub.co.jp/news/20070528_04.html) a few screenshots to the public.

Skane

2007-05-28, 03:31

*prays fervently for the bad ends*

Come on~... Let me enjoy an all-out psycho-moe-based renai-type anime for once! :D

Yeah~

serenade_beta

2007-05-28, 04:25

To me, the bad ends (I'd prefer the anime to not end that way) were the three bloody ones and the "futari no koibito".
I disliked any Kotonoha ends.
I hope for a Sekai end.

The screenshots-In a few of the pictures, I felt that the heads were too long...

P.S.- I'm currently playing Summer Days. A question for someone that played.
Besides the first episode ending "deai", how often does an episode end? I've played over an hour or two and still haven't gotten to an end for an episode (besides for bad ends that have no titles). Does Summer Day not end with episodes as commonly as School Days? I'm worried that there is a problem with the game. My patch is ver. 1.09b while the newest version is 2.00 and 2.01.

Mueti

2007-05-28, 04:52

Wow, airing on July 3rd already...I wanted to see all endings in the game before watching the anime but I doubt I'll have the time for it. ^^

Skyfall

2007-05-28, 06:04

So, the anime starts airing July 3rd on TV Kanagawa and other terrestrials. eg also published (http://eg.nttpub.co.jp/news/20070528_04.html) a few screenshots to the public.

July 3rd ? Whoo boy - nice thing to happen on my birthday :p. Having high expectations for this one, so i hope it won't disappoint.

Skane

2007-05-28, 06:54

July 3rd ? Whoo boy - nice thing to happen on my birthday :p. Having high expectations for this one, so i hope it won't disappoint.
Remind me to insert a laughing Kotonoha (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRCEHqj9Uak) into your Birthday Thread if you ever decide to make one.

:p

Deathkillz

2007-05-28, 14:46

^ there was one but it got closed down >.<

and haha on the psycho chainsaw wielding chibi! *runs*

Ohyeah4Xx

2007-05-29, 18:29

Cant wait !!!!

Xellos-_^

2007-05-29, 20:40

This is the ending i want http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O21a9aw8k-U :D

DanielSong39

2007-05-29, 22:18

An ending like this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cKfg4tn6EE) is much more likely, but we shall see.

Xellos-_^

2007-05-29, 22:22

An ending like this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cKfg4tn6EE) is much more likely, but we shall see.

NO i don't want a sweet ending :mad: i want a bloody one :heh:

hipeach

2007-05-30, 00:09

If it goes a non-bloody ending, then it's completely worthless.

Skyfall

2007-05-30, 00:19

DanielSong39

2007-05-30, 00:37

The "Wife" ending? Perhaps we'll have to wait until Summer Days...

cyth

2007-05-30, 00:39

There's a few of us out there that would love seeing Makoto getting butchered, battered etc. to death. And we're guys. :heh: But, eh, what are the chances of the protagonist getting the bad end of the stick in a bishoujo anime? :(

Skyfall

2007-05-30, 03:13

Oh, i am certainly not fond of Makoto either :) But only in 1 of the 3 bad endings he suffers some injuries. If i would have to choose which one of the 3 bad ends make for the best finale, i would go for the suicide ending. (As much as i love Kotonoha *sniff*). Makoto's mental suffering would be enough to satisfy me :)

hipeach

2007-05-30, 03:42

*sigh*

I hope you realize that the "normal" endings are faaaaar more common in the game :) (btw, Kotonoha has more "good endings" than Sekai). Most likely we will get a normal one. Though i am not ruling out the possibility of the suicide end either.

Personally, i think i would like to see "The Wife" ending the most.

normal endings are faaaaaar more common, so worthless craps are faaaaaar more common than precious jewels. It's the bloody endings that make School Days shine :D

Deathkillz

2007-05-30, 05:31

soo true :) and its the "bad ends" which made this game attractive in the first place...so you cant hold out on the blood thirsty fans :rolleyes:

rg4619

2007-05-30, 11:27

soo true :) and its the "bad ends" which made this game attractive in the first place...so you cant hold out on the blood thirsty fans :rolleyes:

Those endings may get the most attention. However, they were never the focal point (FMV presentation, sexual infidelity + ensuing chaos) of School Days. If the game can't be enjoyed without blood, the developers have failed.

Considering that this series will be broadcast on TV, I'd expect the sexual hijinks (intentionally over-the-top to the point of stupidity) to be significantly toned down and the bloody outcomes to be ignored.

Xellos-_^

2007-05-30, 11:36

Those endings may get the most attention. However, they were never the focal point (FMV presentation, sexual infidelity + ensuing chaos) of School Days. If the game can't be enjoyed without blood, the developers have failed.

Considering that this series will be broadcast on TV, I'd expect the sexual hijinks (intentionally over-the-top to the point of stupidity) to be significantly toned down and the bloody outcomes to be ignored.

Like it or not the whole hype over school days is the blood. People who never play the game will be watching it to see which bloody ending it will end with. As for the sex, it probably will be tone down but they cut it out entirely. School Days without the sex and violence isn't school days.

Skyfall

2007-05-30, 11:46

I would say that School days without the sex isn't school days. The violence, however, is very optional. Just like rg4619 said - those endings are the most well known because of the ZOMG WTF factor, but they were never the defining feature of the story... unlike the sex (and the amount of it). I am 90% certain we will get a "normal" end, and out of the bad ends, those 10% are reserved for the suicide ending.

Schoold days wouldn't be School Days without the "screwing around", and i don't think it should even be called that without all the sex, but i can not say the same about the "bad endings". I understand that some people want to see them, but i wouldn't get my hopes up, because they aren't integral to the story by any means :)

Shiroth

2007-05-30, 12:29

We still don't know if they're going to go with the game paths, or a anime original --- blending both together seems like the best plan, though it makes you wonder if that could work with 12/13 episodes.

Greenish Growth

2007-05-30, 13:53

But, eh, what are the chances of the protagonist getting the bad end of the stick in a bishoujo anime? :(

Not so high I would think since the upcoming School Days anime is non-adult. :(

It's pretty common in ADULT bishoujo anime to have protagonist bad endings where the guy dies for his misdeeds or the person he loves dies because of his stupidity (or because of ignoring her for so long). Adult anime aren't afraid to show bad gaming endings, but that might have something to do with the bad gaming paths often having more uh...titillating storylines for the H-anime viewers/buyers.

Maybe they could come out with an adult version School Days anime after the non-adult anime as they did with ONE. Then they could stick bad gaming endings at the end of each OVA episode like they did for that one adult gaming anime that I can't remember the name of now. :p

Maybe the anime producers can fudge and show the guy having a nightmare of one of the bad gaming endings before bringing out their happy anime ending. :heh:

NoSanninWa

2007-05-30, 17:14

Narumi

2007-05-30, 17:20

Hopefully the DVD only episodes will be a sort of 'alternate' ending for those that desire the other endings. :D

Which is why I bet the TV airing will follow a more normal course...

Deathkillz

2007-05-30, 18:06

Considering what the fans want out of this show, maybe the adaption will decide to take a page out of Higurashi's style and show us horrible demise after horrible demise. :heh:

Okay, that's not real likely either, but it would be different.
that would just be soo fun in itself *i support* ~ but thats if they want to be creative...even if there is more chance of a somewat normal end i would just drool over something extraordinary :3 (and im a bloodthirsty fan these days ~)

Narumi

2007-06-08, 16:35

Website (http://www.schooldays-anime.com/) updated with Staff/Cast and Story. Different cast from the game, but the story sounds about right. ;)

MakubeX2

2007-06-08, 17:43

Website (http://www.schooldays-anime.com/) updated with Staff/Cast and Story. Different cast from the game, but the story sounds about right. ;)

Not a different cast, but same cast using another name.

Narumi

2007-06-08, 18:08

Not a different cast, but same cast using another name.
I knew I should have looked it up... but yes, that is correct. :heh:

And I guess Setsuna's seiyuu made up a new name, because I haven't seen it before.

patnam

2007-06-11, 06:37

Got its trailer or not? Like early premier...

Neobody

2007-06-11, 09:31

Pfft.. This Manga/Game is indeed madness... The girls will kill one another xD
Not for children below the age of 16... Violence, Romance Anime xD

Skyfall

2007-06-11, 09:53

^ I see another person has been influenced by the bad endings, and assume them to be the truth of the story :) Chances are we won't see any violence in the anime.

kaerstan01

2007-06-11, 10:36

^ like kotonoha jumping off a building?? ^^ btw, isnt it that episode 1 came out a long time ago? havent they subbed the next one?

Xellos-_^

2007-06-11, 10:59

that was not ep1. that was a complation of the scenes form the game.

kaerstan01

2007-06-11, 11:03

^ that aint a compilation bro, im sure of it, i saw those "compilations" that you were talking about

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRue62Ion-M

Xellos-_^

2007-06-11, 12:30

^ that aint a compilation bro, im sure of it, i saw those "compilations" that you were talking about

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRue62Ion-M

That is the same thing that is listed on Animesuki, that is a compilation.

There is no OAV or TV series before the current Tv series that will air in July.

martino

2007-06-11, 12:34

What was listed on ASuki as episode 1 was pretty much the intro of the game (aka episode 1 in the game), subbed in English;

Makoto has a crush on Kotonoha, Sekai introduces them (and they arrange a date or something), then she sees him off on the train and gives him a kiss... The End.

kaerstan01

2007-06-11, 20:47

hmm... but it says there that it was an ova... oh well, since im arguing w/ suki guys, this will do =P

NoSanninWa

2007-06-11, 22:08

hmm... but it says there that it was an ova... oh well, since im arguing w/ suki guys, this will do =P
You misread/misunderstood. It doesn't say OVA. It says ONA. That stands for "Original Net Animation." It was compiled from the game's intro and a bit of the cutscenes and released on the net.

cyth

2007-06-12, 07:30

You misread/misunderstood. It doesn't say OVA. It says ONA. That stands for "Original Net Animation." It was compiled from the game's intro and a bit of the cutscenes and released on the net.I'm not sure that's the case. Did the creators call it an ONA? Back in 2005 (when this topic was still fresh) I was under the impression that the "first episode" was the prologue released as promotional material on 0verflow's website, much like a demo version of the game. :eyebrow:

EDIT: Actually, I'm sure that's the case. They're still hosting (http://schooldays.0verflow.com/index.html) the video, along with "ep 02" of the trial version.

Though, if you want to call it an ONA, that's your business. I just don't agree with mere fans deciding how to call things. In this case, it was just a longer DEMO movie.

patnam

2007-06-20, 00:41

Hello, maybe this anime will be a bit changes after chapter 1 and there may no H-scenes at all!!! (it's tv anime)

Shadow Miko

2007-06-20, 01:09

The anime will not have H-scenes. Do they show hentai on TV in japan? Maybe they do and I don't even know! Well I'm sure they don't so... :heh:

relentlessflame

2007-06-20, 01:13

The anime will not have H-scenes. Do they show hentai on TV in japan? Maybe they do and I don't even know! Well I'm sure they don't so... :heh:Well, they won't show anything explicit, anyway, though there's always plenty of room for suggestion. Think the KgNE anime; there were a bunch of scenes that were about characters having sex, but of course they never showed anything. They could very well apply the same sort of theory; I guess we'll see...

Shadow Miko

2007-06-20, 01:23

Well, they won't show anything explicit, anyway, though there's always plenty of room for suggestion. Think the KgNE anime; there were a bunch of scenes that were about characters having sex, but of course they never showed anything. They could very well apply the same sort of theory; I guess we'll see...
True. The series alone (should there be gore) will already be rated +15 plus. I mean that's the rating I'm going on from KgNE. So those scenes would make it like that no matter what.

School Days would be/will be terribly boing if there isn't any bad ends.

relentlessflame

2007-06-20, 02:16

True. The series alone (should there be gore) will already be rated +15 plus. I mean that's the rating I'm going on from KgNE. So those scenes would make it like that no matter what.

School Days would be/will be terribly boing if there isn't any bad ends.Well, I can't think of any mainstream visual novel adaptations that actually end with one of the "bad ends", and even in this game the "gory" ones are few, sudden, and brief. I'm expecting a quasi-"bad end" in the usual anime adaptation sense of one girl doesn't get chosen and has to deal with the consequences, but if it's rated 15+, it shouldn't be for gore.

Deathkillz

2007-06-20, 14:13

now what was higurashi rated for then? :p
like a lot of blood thirsty human being the "gore" side of things would just spice up the whole ordeal...the only problem is making them fit in with the story for a sense of completeness (which sould be something dam hard to do if they are going down that route) ~ but a twist is always fun to think about :) ~ would this be an unexpected shocker of the season? time will tell ^.^

Shiroth

2007-06-20, 14:17

Well, I can't think of any mainstream visual novel adaptations that actually end with one of the "bad ends", and even in this game the "gory" ones are few, sudden, and brief. I'm expecting a quasi-"bad end" in the usual anime adaptation sense of one girl doesn't get chosen and has to deal with the consequences, but if it's rated 15+, it shouldn't be for gore.
If they go the 'anime original story' path, then we could be seeing gore at any time. Like you said, if they plan to add any.

rg4619

2007-06-20, 15:11

Oops. Never mind.

Shiroth

2007-06-20, 15:23

rg4619

2007-06-20, 15:31

School Days would be/will be terribly boing if there isn't any bad ends.

A boring show would still be boring even if a bad end were incorporated. You don't slog through 12+ episodes of crap just for a few seconds of blood at the end (which wouldn't make up for the rest).

Likewise, an interesting show would remain thrilling with or without a bloody end.

Xellos-_^

2007-06-20, 15:40

A boring show would still be boring even if a bad end were incorporated. You don't slog through 12+ episodes of crap just for a few seconds of blood at the end (which wouldn't make up for the rest).

Likewise, an interesting show would remain thrilling with or without a bloody end.

Maybe not boring but it would be disappointing if we didn't get either the lesbian ending or one of the bad endings.

The only reason Schools Days has gotten such hype is because of the bad endings. A normal good ending would be a let down imo.

Shiroth

2007-06-20, 15:45

The only reason Schools Days has gotten such is because of the bad endings. A normal good ending would be a let down imo.
Indeed, and the people creating this show have to keep that in mind. I don't even want to think whats going to happen if they don't add anything to the series which made the name School Days popular.

Skyfall

2007-06-20, 16:12

You totally misunderstood what i meant. Of course i know gore in the middle is wrong, and i don't want that to happen.

Just for the record, i'm hoping for this series to be without the gore ending --- thats why i mentioned the chance of an anime original story without one happening.

If it happens then it happens. I just don't want to go into the TV series knowing that its going to happen. It can be a great series without it.

Um... there is no need for the director to invent an anime-original story if he wants to go for a "good" ending :) Out of 21 (if i recall) possible game endings only 3 are the notorious "bad" ends. While these endings are most well known for obvious reasons, they are not the most common ones ;)

I still think the chances of us getting one are low. I think they are going to keep the amount of sex (implied, not explicitly shown ofc), but end on a "positive" note. I could be wrong though :)

Shiroth

2007-06-20, 16:14

Heh, the main reason why i mention the anime original story, is because it was brought up in the past on moonphase. I haven't heard anything about it since then, though its something i want to keep in mind.

Skyfall

2007-06-20, 16:20

Well, i have no problems with them going with an original story, though i haven't heard anything about it and i have large doubts about it as well. (granted i haven't looked). I also wonder what the "original" story would be in this particular case :)

Shiroth

2007-06-20, 16:24

They could keep the same basic story, though aim for there own ending.

Skyfall

2007-06-20, 16:26

Yep, i understand that, however with the amount of endings already covered i have to wonder what else they could invent (and why) :)

relentlessflame

2007-06-20, 16:31

I would say it's more likely that they'll try to blend multiple paths so that they can explore more side-characters, or have different decisions lead to different consequences. That way they can get the good scenes out of multiple game paths, rather than faithfully animating just one of them, even if they go back to one path in particular for the end. That's quite often what happens in these anime adaptations anyway, so when they say "anime original story", that's sort of what I'm thinking they mean. Who knows, though...

FreedomMS

2007-06-20, 19:27

Maybe they could create their own ending or just put the ending where both of them got pregnent

RunningTARGET

2007-06-21, 22:10

whether it'll be a gore or a pregnent one, it would still be a first.

Or they could do a Canvas2 ending and out of nowhere Setsuna wins.

I would like for the gore to stay, but I highly dout it. Maybe one of the girls pulling a Kaede (Kotonoha likely) is most likely what we'll get.

UPR

2007-06-22, 08:56

yeah for all you people that think that this will have a gore ending don't get you hope up the way it goes this will involve a lot of drama but blood yeah don't think so with the exception of Elfen Lied i can't of any other like that but maybe a Kaede moment i don't doubt that

Xellos-_^

2007-06-22, 19:08

I will settle for the lesbian ending. Both girls dump the b*stard and become a couple themselves.

patnam

2007-06-24, 04:47

Is it necessary the 'bad ending' is the true ending???

holyman282

2007-06-24, 05:26

Is it necessary the 'bad ending' is the true ending???

can't agree with you more... Don't understand why everyone here is soo blood thirsty.. I would be pretty satisfied with a normal but touching ending rather than the violent ending.

Just because one of the highlights of the game was the violence, i would much prefer a sort of KGNEish sort of ending...

FreedomMS

2007-06-24, 05:39

well..the gore ending indeed is sort of interesting but i prefer the ending where sekai kotonoha both got pregnent and decide to tell the boy during christmas or christmas eve ending with Kotonoha

MakubeX2

2007-06-24, 07:53

well..the gore ending indeed is sort of interesting but i prefer the ending where sekai kotonoha both got pregnent and decide to tell the boy during christmas or christmas eve ending with Kotonoha

Actually, what they are implying in 二人の恋人 is that they both agree to have a contest to see who will get pregnant first to seal the deal with Makoto and thus will start a night long of orgy after they arrive at Makoto's as a Christmas Gift to him as well as to start the race.

relentlessflame

2007-06-24, 10:36

Actually, what they are implying in 二人の恋人 is that they both agree to have a contest to see who will get pregnant first to seal the deal with Makoto and thus will start a night long of orgy after they arrive at Makoto's as a Christmas Gift to him as well as to start the race.See, and suffice it to say, they probably won't show or imply that on network TV, even if it is past midnight. :heh:

UPR

2007-06-24, 12:57

and personally i would not like to see a gore ending with these type of characters that don't appear to be one to get sadistic on somebody like i said before going Kaede and screaming and yelling and saying harsh things would be the most appropriate and i believe they will go that rought with drama and romance not horror

MakubeX2

2007-06-25, 19:52

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/462/sddbygafit0.png
The anime has not been aired and now there's talk for a DVD Release.

Cyz

2007-06-25, 20:29

Hm, maybe something to look forward to.
I read that the game is infamous for its bad endings. Wonder if this would have gruesome violence in it or maybe just plain school life kind of anime?

relentlessflame

2007-06-25, 22:28

The anime has not been aired and now there's talk for a DVD Release.Well, the announcement is a tad bit early, but the timing of the DVD release is perfectly consistent with the usual pattern. It's usually around three months after the first airdate. So yeah -- that's a normal announcement.

MakubeX2

2007-06-26, 16:27

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/8893/mbg02bygafli9.jpg
http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/8265/drvd01bygafgx0.gif
DVD Releasing 26th Of September

[初回限定版特典] (First Print Limited Edition Stuffs)
・特典CD(メイン声優出演予定) (Special Bonus CD featuring the main seiyuus)
・スタッフ裏話＆設定満載！秘ブックレット　(Special feature booklet with staff comments and linearts)
・キャラクタースタンドPOP (Character Stand Pop)　
・初回限定版用ごとうじゅんじ描き下ろしスリーブジャケット仕様 (Special Sleeve Jacket)

patnam

2007-06-28, 06:48

Kensuke

2007-06-28, 23:34

Well, if it is good, we can hope it will be licensed. But that kind of release is not probable. :sad:
By the way, that sakura leaf in front of the girl in the middle, at first I thought that wind had just lifted her skirt. :heh:

Xellos-_^

2007-06-29, 00:36

HashiriyaR32

2007-06-29, 12:21

First episode airs on my birthday!!

Shana

2007-06-29, 12:30

July 3rd *puts in Calendary-san* I won't forget it ;)

btw, was watching School Days ONA on youtube, and now I think this will be Rumbling Hearts + Higurashi :heh:

Maids! Maids! Maids!

2007-06-30, 00:40

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/6356/1183160173873nt8.th.jpg (http://img440.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1183160173873nt8.jpg)

mangatron

2007-06-30, 14:16

By the way, that sakura leaf in front of the girl in the middle, at first I thought that wind had just lifted her skirt. :heh:

Setsuna! Her name is Setsuna! It would do well to remember because.....

No.....noooo.....stay away!! Don't anyone dare call me Lolitron because....because...I'll neg rep you if you do! :heh::heh:

And Jello, you stay out of this lol :heh:

And Maids x3, you don't know how happy I am to see that picture. Because....I'm sure they're not loli's.... :uhoh::heh:

Shana

2007-06-30, 17:59

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/6356/1183160173873nt8.th.jpg (http://img440.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1183160173873nt8.jpg)

Wai~~ KOTONOHA-SAN ~~ she's teh goddess :love:

Xellos-_^

2007-06-30, 18:03

And Maids x3, you don't know how happy I am to see that picture. Because....I'm sure they're not loli's.... :uhoh::heh:

Translation: I wish Maids x3 would post more loli pics - Sign Lolitron

Deathkillz

2007-06-30, 18:20

Translation: I wish Maids x3 would post more loli pics - Sign Lolitron
say that to them :uhoh:

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3456/4636673xb7.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=4636673xb7.jpg)

Xellos-_^

2007-06-30, 18:40

say that to them :uhoh:

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3456/4636673xb7.th.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=4636673xb7.jpg)

I didn't say it :uhoh: it was Lolitron :p

KholdStare

2007-07-01, 21:42

Wow, I'm getting Higurashi vibes. She is unaware of his existence? Somehow I think of girls with butcher axes when I read that.

Evi1d33d

2007-07-01, 23:06

Wow I can't wait for it to be aired tomorrow. Someone better sub it fast :D

Currently we working on translating the School Days game into English. First 2 episodes are done, check out Sekai-Project (www.sekaiproject.net) and show your support by posting in the forum.

Shinova

2007-07-02, 00:16

Wow, I'm getting Higurashi vibes. She is unaware of his existence? Somehow I think of girls with butcher axes when I read that.

That just means she doesn't know him.

KholdStare

2007-07-02, 01:00

Ah that would make sense. For some reason I thought of invisibility and stuff. :(

Lucipher

2007-07-02, 03:24

Shana

2007-07-02, 06:44

I cant wait for this one to start seeing how i have lost. Sola and Deathnote in the same week. =( On the bright side this anime seems all Win to me cant wait tell it comes out gives me something to look foward to in downloading every week.

Lucky Star airs too in this week, or are you refering Sola and Death Note finish this week?

Anyway, I can't wait tomorrow:nod:

Lucipher

2007-07-02, 15:51

Lucky Star airs too in this week, or are you refering Sola and Death Note finish this week?

Anyway, I can't wait tomorrow:nod:

Yeah cuz they are both finished now so yeah i was a little down about it cuz now i was like what am i gona watch. I wasnt sure when School Days was gona start but hey on the bright side within the next 2 months i got a totel of 3 New Animes to watch so i lost 2 animes to watch and i got 3 ^^. Well 3 1/2 God bless the 2 new Code of Gease Eps.

relentlessflame

2007-07-02, 18:28

Just as a minor update, Avex solicited all the DVDs (http://avexmovie.jp/lineup/schooldays/dvd.html), which confirms the episode count for the series as 12 episodes. So before someone asks "how many episodes is this?", it's 12. :p

vaizard_ruler

2007-07-02, 22:38

I think ill check it out when it comes out or did it come out and im not paying attention to it

Lucipher

2007-07-02, 22:54

holyman282

2007-07-03, 02:57

now this news makes me sad =(

Not really. I wouldn't of expected anymore episodes from this anime considering it only centres on the love triangle between makoto sekai and koto. If you wanted something to compare with try KGNE which is similar and had 14 eps... Making it any longer would just take the drama away from this anime.

Lucipher

2007-07-03, 04:31

Not really. I wouldn't of expected anymore episodes from this anime considering it only centres on the love triangle between makoto sekai and koto. If you wanted something to compare with try KGNE which is similar and had 14 eps... Making it any longer would just take the drama away from this anime.

KGNGE <3 Yeah i know but still sucks when i know this Anime is gona be great that its only gona be 12 Eps i was hopping for 26. Just look at KGNGE they already made a Spinoff and looks to be a 2nd spin off and ontop of that a 2nd Season of the first spinoff -Muy Luv* i think its what its called. I dont really like it when a show is 12 Eps they always feel so rushed. They start off great *a littlw slow* then all of a suddent they just storm threw everything. Its kinda hard to get a feel on all the chars by the time its done.

eggplant

2007-07-03, 13:35

Saw episode 1.
Being the most aniticipated title of the summer season, if your expectations of the School Days TV anime was along the line of the game or the anime inside the game, then episode 1 delivers exactly that.

It's probably beacuse the plot, the characters, and the seiyuus are practically a carbon copy of the game, which I haven't played/watched in a while. Then again, the first episode of most anime series will be of an introductory nature, thus episode 1 looks like the correct way to set off everything, especially for the audience unfamiliar with the game.

The difficult thing about eroge adaptations (or visual novel type games in general), is about the handling of multiple endings, and the heroine at the end. I can't imagine School Days having a linear plot, although I suppose it would be meaningless to follow the game scenario for a TV anime series.

Itou is depicted as he should, the wussiest protagonist imaginable, Kotonoha is the dream girl, and Sekai is the girl behind the scenes with an ulterior motive.

I can't say the artwork was anything worth noting, the best way to summarize it is typical TNK quality, associated with titles like Kyoushirou/ Lovedol/ Kannazuki/ Valkyrie series.

No opening song, probably due to spoilerish sequences, but they already ran the DVD commercials, complete with the uptempo OP. Always nice to hear CooRie songs, and Rino's vocals, but I did want to hear Kuribayashi Minami for the ending though.

Judging by episode 1 alone, I construe School Days to be acceptable by the original game players, and intriguing enough for viewers from the TV anime, living up to the hype.

Shana

2007-07-03, 13:36

Is the day..., I can't wait more for que RAW. At what hour is it airing in Japan?

Lecrew

2007-07-03, 14:50

Raw is already out you guys. :)

hi no ken Jebus

2007-07-03, 14:53

UPR

2007-07-03, 15:02

^^ thanks very much hope you can do this through out if you continue to watch it

Lucipher

2007-07-03, 15:11

[QUOTE=eggplant;1024111]Saw episode 1.[QUOTE]

How close to this http://stage6.divx.com/user/DarkLaila/video/1299751/School-Days-ONA-(engl-sub) was the eps?

Shiroth

2007-07-03, 15:18

:heh:And so it begins...
After the huge disappointment that was the capo season 2 I'm setting my hopes and expectations very very very low for this. Anyway the first episode was pretty much the intro chapter of the game without the choices and slightly different character designs. Let's see where this goes:heh:

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/300/sd01um1.th.jpg (http://img527.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sd01um1.jpg)
From this day forward, until the end of the series --- this is going to be one hell of a journey.

Judging from the images, this is looking to be one beautiful looking series --- though the visual novel always was, though this is what i expect from an adaptation, especially regarding the type of novel it is.

I don't want to start discussing the episode myself until i've seen the raw, but boy --- I CAN'T WAIT!

aroduc

2007-07-03, 16:35

I actually really enjoyed the first episode after expecting to be fairly bored by it.

More Caps
http://blog.seiha.org/?p=169

It really was nearly line for line identical to the game though, which makes me sad because that means that poor Sayonji, who really carried the first episode entirely on her shoulders (at least for me) ain't gonna be having nearly the screen time that she deserves as whose-her-boring-face gets more. Boo.

Omniscient

2007-07-03, 16:44

Episode 01 Screencaps and Summary (http://randomc.animeblogger.net/2007/07/03/school-days-01/)

I thought the first episode was a pretty good introduction to the series that sets up the love triangle. Despite the high potential for tension in the story, the first episode was relatively peaceful and doesn't have yet the large emotional punch that I'm looking forward to (unless you count Sekai kissed Makoto). I don't mean that in a bad way because this very well could be setting us up for something bigger later on (like any of the endings the game is well known for).

Deathkillz

2007-07-03, 17:25

why?? haha this is great...
just picture this...a girl setting up a guy and another girl together only to have her own heart broken into pieces one would question why did she become a good samaritan in the first place? this is the case with sekai...
to me this seems like unwanted bother...if she didnt do what she did then she could have asked him out instead...*insert kimi nozomu vibes here* :p

and this is the type of drama i am looking forward to ^.^ a rather slow start but great way to get the ball rolling with that ending...i cant wait for the next one (and hopefully this series doesnt turn out to be one of those "good start bad end" types ~ well the only good end for me is if i get to see lots and lost of blood..."meh" :p

Shiroth

2007-07-03, 18:06

Thats was brilliant, just what i'd expect from the first episode. The flow was perfect.

From the opening scene, straight away i felt the connection between viewer and Makoto was perfect. I can't say for sure that this connection is always going to stay (if you know what i mean) --- but at the moment i enjoy seeing him & how cute his 'falling in love' is. His look away on the bus was nicely done --- and i've always wanted to know what music he was listening to.

Kotonoha & Sekai were WONDERFUL, they played the set out roles perfectly --- you can tell the director did his homework. *Enters Kotonoha fanboy mode* Gawd i love Kotonoha so much. Each scene with her felt like they'd never end for me. Just seeing her sat on the train, and look up.. gleeeee~ *Leaves Kotonoha fanboy mode*.

I must say i was highly impressed with the musical score. Okubo Kaoru has only created music for OP's & ED's in the past, so this is his first score for a series. Few nice 'happy' tracks that work, just like the ones from the visual novel. I was most pleased with the BGM used for the 'remembering train scene that looked so awesome in light blue". One of the first Piano pieces, of oh so many. Can't be leaving out the last track before the ED as well, beautiful~

I can't wait to see how the anime goes about this. I know for a fact that i'll love anyway it proceeds.