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Vexx · 2011-09-23, 22:25

I can see the anime working equally well on both shoujo and seinen audiences so ... who cares?

Anyway, as a stand-alone product the anime hit all my "gold star" buttons. <snip> I was going to say a lot more but it got too torturous in order to avoid spoilage issues. Whatever, if they animate the remainder of the storyline I'll be watching it.

Soconfused · 2011-09-24, 01:14

I won't.

though apparently there's gonna be an ova this coming season?

TJR · 2011-09-24, 01:41

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Originally Posted by Soconfused

though apparently there's gonna be an ova this coming season?

No, they're just including mini-episodes on the DVD/Blu-Ray discs. I doubt they'll be anything to write home about.

Supposedly, Amazon pre-order rankings have been okay, so Usagi Drop may have a better chance of continuation than most noitaminA shows.

Sides · 2011-09-28, 05:51

Finally manage to box through the last few episodes. I can only score it a six out of then. It was better than average, mainly because of the watercolour scene at the beginning of each episodes. Story-wise not a bit fan, start off interesting, but fade into blandness, i even fell at sleep in some episodes. I have to say a lot of hyped series is season were completely let downs.
Would i recommend it to people, yes i your life is so exciting that you need something to remind you that other people have boring lifes. Definitely not a series for everyone.

Lord of Fire · 2011-09-28, 06:25

If they make a season 2 with the newer manga material, I'll watch it. It's possible that it will work out fine, despite what other people say about it. Wouldn't be the first time I went against popular opinion (either in terms of what show to pick or what I liked about hyped shows).

Akito Kinomoto · 2011-10-04, 23:13

I'm not going to be original here, but this was one of the cutest anime I've ever seen. And I mean that in a very realistic sense. My only concern now is if I should go on with the manga, but considering what I've heard, I'm apprehensive, to say the least.

VC Matsumoto · 2011-10-10, 04:24

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My only concern now is if I should go on with the manga, but considering what I've heard, I'm apprehensive, to say the least.

I say go with the M*nga...although some may not like where it leads, the "cute-ness" of life
and humour of life is still there and to me its faithful to the earlier material....YMMV.

VC

Westlo · 2011-10-10, 06:26

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Originally Posted by Akito_Kinomoto

I'm not going to be original here, but this was one of the cutest anime I've ever seen. And I mean that in a very realistic sense. My only concern now is if I should go on with the manga, but considering what I've heard, I'm apprehensive, to say the least.

Just read it yourself and make up your own mind even though it has obviously been position to not like what happens as it is. Even if you don't like the spoiler you might surprisingly like it if you actually read the manga.

Jehuty · 2011-10-31, 19:26

Just saw the Special.

It was a 4-5 minute episode, and it still managed to have so much content, and still managed to give me that warm, fuzzy feeling. I was smiling without even realizing it.

Ushio the Omega · 2011-11-01, 15:26

Sigh, it's a flop Bluray/DVD sales far too low for second season.

Vexx · 2011-11-02, 00:57

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Originally Posted by Ushio the Omega

Sigh, it's a flop Bluray/DVD sales far too low for second season.

site? reference? data support? We discussed this a few pages ago -- the whole market is sagging somewhat and I haven't seen any *cumulative* sales figures computed, only the weekly numbers from the sales thread and they look pretty reasonable for a niche anime.

Guardian Enzo · 2011-11-02, 01:27

3K blu-rays plus is a decent start for a josei series. Since this source posts exactly the same thing about every series, they're hardly worth replying to.

fertygo · 2011-11-02, 01:39

The number isn't that bad... its not like the show throwing big budget to called being a flop. Try to put it in context.

Somnus · 2011-12-01, 12:01

Just watched the Christmas special, and I can't say enough how much I love this show. Those 5 mins were not enough I tell you!

That being said, I had a smile on my face the entire time. So many memories from my childhood, and watching Daikichi's "struggles" as well were hilarious. This show is of the purest gold possible.

risingstar3110 · 2011-12-01, 22:49

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Originally Posted by Somnus

Just watched the Christmas special, and I can't say enough how much I love this show. Those 5 mins were not enough I tell you!

That being said, I had a smile on my face the entire time. So many memories from my childhood, and watching Daikichi's "struggles" as well were hilarious. This show is of the purest gold possible.

Can't agree more here.... 6 minutes of simply goodness

If they keep up the same winning format here, i think they will get bored of money before i can get bored of Usagi Drop

Alchemist007 · 2011-12-05, 08:01

No season 2 would be criminal for something this nice.

Guardian Enzo · 2011-12-05, 14:17

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Originally Posted by Alchemist007

No season 2 would be criminal for something this nice.

Not all manga readers would agree with you, I suspect.

Vexx · 2011-12-06, 00:11

A second season would have a much more .... sophisticated? tone rather than the cheery innocence of this season. It would make for a pretty good drama I think... but it wouldn't be the gumdrop goodness atmosphere of this season.

Flower · 2011-12-06, 00:40

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

Not all manga readers would agree with you, I suspect.

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Originally Posted by Vexx

A second season would have a much more .... sophisticated? tone rather than the cheery innocence of this season. It would make for a pretty good drama I think... but it wouldn't be the gumdrop goodness atmosphere of this season.

Agreed - on both points.

VC Matsumoto · 2012-01-01, 09:49

I agree as well....a 2nd season of Usagi Drop...seeing Rin & Dakachi
a decade later would have a more dramatic/soap opera tone since
most of the charactures are adults with adult issues.

The second half of Usagi Drop manga kinda reminds me of that manga which
they animated of Suzuka. They only animated the first 1/2-2/3's of the manga
because of the mature content of the later portion of the manga.

VC

2011-09-23, 22:25	Link #721
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 55	I can see the anime working equally well on both shoujo and seinen audiences so ... who cares? Anyway, as a stand-alone product the anime hit all my "gold star" buttons. <snip> I was going to say a lot more but it got too torturous in order to avoid spoilage issues. Whatever, if they animate the remainder of the storyline I'll be watching it. __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Light Novel series Volume 3 in progress; Vol. 3 ch. 04 released) ((thanks for reading))

2011-09-24, 01:14	Link #722
Soconfused Old God Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: you....don't wanna know Age: 26	I won't. though apparently there's gonna be an ova this coming season? __________________ What exactly is the point of becoming powerful if one cannot indulge the hedonistic opportunities that come with it?

2011-09-28, 06:25	Link #725
Lord of Fire The Voice of Reason Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Netherlands Age: 36	If they make a season 2 with the newer manga material, I'll watch it. It's possible that it will work out fine, despite what other people say about it. Wouldn't be the first time I went against popular opinion (either in terms of what show to pick or what I liked about hyped shows). __________________

2011-10-31, 19:26	Link #729
Jehuty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tucson, AZ	Just saw the Special. It was a 4-5 minute episode, and it still managed to have so much content, and still managed to give me that warm, fuzzy feeling. I was smiling without even realizing it. __________________ "Sore de zenbun owari da" - Yasu, from NANA.

2011-11-02, 01:39	Link #733
fertygo Hyakko Fanboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 21	The number isn't that bad... its not like the show throwing big budget to called being a flop. Try to put it in context. __________________

2011-09-28, 05:51	Link #724
Sides Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edinburgh Age: 31	Finally manage to box through the last few episodes. I can only score it a six out of then. It was better than average, mainly because of the watercolour scene at the beginning of each episodes. Story-wise not a bit fan, start off interesting, but fade into blandness, i even fell at sleep in some episodes. I have to say a lot of hyped series is season were completely let downs. Would i recommend it to people, yes i your life is so exciting that you need something to remind you that other people have boring lifes. Definitely not a series for everyone.

2011-11-01, 15:26	Link #730
Ushio the Omega Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010	Sigh, it's a flop Bluray/DVD sales far too low for second season.

2011-12-01, 12:01	Link #734
Somnus Kissing the sky Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Canada	Just watched the Christmas special, and I can't say enough how much I love this show. Those 5 mins were not enough I tell you! That being said, I had a smile on my face the entire time. So many memories from my childhood, and watching Daikichi's "struggles" as well were hilarious. This show is of the purest gold possible.

2011-12-05, 08:01	Link #736
Alchemist007 自分のチームにいるよ。 Author Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Age: 24	No season 2 would be criminal for something this nice. __________________ My Fanfiction and Deviantart

2011-12-06, 00:11	Link #738
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 55	A second season would have a much more .... sophisticated? tone rather than the cheery innocence of this season. It would make for a pretty good drama I think... but it wouldn't be the gumdrop goodness atmosphere of this season. __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Light Novel series Volume 3 in progress; Vol. 3 ch. 04 released) ((thanks for reading))

2012-01-01, 09:49	Link #740
VC Matsumoto Anime Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA	I agree as well....a 2nd season of Usagi Drop...seeing Rin & Dakachi a decade later would have a more dramatic/soap opera tone since most of the charactures are adults with adult issues. The second half of Usagi Drop manga kinda reminds me of that manga which they animated of Suzuka. They only animated the first 1/2-2/3's of the manga because of the mature content of the later portion of the manga. VC