Kanon - 2006 - Episode 15 Discussion / Poll

[xris]

Welcome to the discussion thread for Kanon, Episode 15.

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[houkoholic]

The ending is just a little bit rushed before the effect fully kicked in, but Kyoani did great justice to Mai 's story, everything was explained and tied up properly (unlike the Toei botch job), Mai is simply beautiful (old and young), nothing else needs to be said. I'll let people be their own judge, especially people who only knew the Toei version.

[toxic_trance]

I think the Mai arc has been handled beautifully. I m completely satisfied with the amount of time Makoto was given, espescially compared to the Toei version. Mai looks perfect in this series, and her story has been constructed well by KyoAni. Its remarkable how KyoAni has kept the series interesting and totally awesome for even people who have watched the 2002 version.

Most of al, i m thankful for the beautiful Sayuri arc. I hope they dont forget Amano-san though. I wish they show her again

[Cyz]

Screenshots of episode 15 courtesy of Random Curiosity. Look at it at your own risk.

Spoiler:

Mai with bunny ears looks really cute I guess this is the end of Mai's arc.

[Vexx]

I looked... and now I think I'm going to completely avoid the forums on it til I actually see it subbed because --- well, it implies events that I don't really want to think about out of context.

[Cyz]

Originally Posted by Vexx

I looked... and now I think I'm going to completely avoid the forums on it til I actually see it subbed because --- well, it implies events that I don't really want to think about out of context.

Well, I did say "Look at it at your own risk" no?

[Freeter]

Based on Omni's pics...

Spoiler:

Does Mai really commit seppuku? If so, it's going to be one hell of a tearjerker when Sayuri wakes up...

[aroduc]

In the game at least

Spoiler:

Mai's fine. Well, as much as one can be after ramming a sword through your gut. Still waiting for the raw.

[Deathkillz]

well im just too afraid to look @_@ will resist the temptation with nerves of steel

and just a note...plz spoiler tags in case anyone forgets and ends up ruining a good end for a casual looker (like me) ~

[Freeter]

Originally Posted by aroduc

In the game at least

Spoiler:

Mai's fine. Well, as much as one can be after ramming a sword through your gut.

Spoiler:

LOL, I think one would kick the bucket after turning themselves into a human shishkebob

[Shinji103]

Spoiler for Episode 15:

Omg, I can't believe it! MAAAAAAIIIII!!! Don't die, you're my favorite character in the show!

Unfortunately, it doesn't look good for Mai's survival from that final scene.

[Noppapana]

zomg this ep is so beautiful as if i am watching a final fantasy movie
in terms of animation i meant

[panzerfan]

The tall zebra grass brings alot of AIR back to me. This episode concludes Mai's arc. It looks like Shiroi is coming up next...
I feel bad for Yuiichi right now. He's been going through one drama after the next, barely having enough time to pause for a break.

[velocity7]

Spoiler:

You people make the screenshots out to be way too much for your own good.

[parvu]

Originally Posted by Shinji103

Spoiler for Episode 15:

Omg, I can't believe it! MAAAAAAIIIII!!! Don't die, you're my favorite character in the show!

Unfortunately, it doesn't look good for Mai's survival from that final scene.

Spoiler for suicide attempt:

I don't think she died since I heard Yuuichi say "Her wound is healing..."

[Leo_Otaku]

Really beautiful episode with the scene outside in the moonlight. Those scenes were so well put together.

As for gaps with the Toei version it should fill up quite a bit for those people who went wtf...in the Toei one.

[panzerfan]

I actually feel that Toei variation is a decent compliment to KyoAni version. Watching both of them give a better representation of Kanon's story.
Yuiichi fighting the monster somehow keeps making me think of Kyon chucking a chair at Mach 5. He survived quite a pounding... even a defenestration!

[Raniie]

Looks like I'll have to lower my expectation down a few notch for Shiori Arc, way down, after seeing Mai's. I just can't see how Shiori arc will be able to shine as brightly as Mai's arc, atm. Makoto's arc was a great warm-up for Mai's arc, imo.

Spoiler for Shiori's Arc:

The only scene where Shiori will get her spotlight is at the fountain. I know it's gonna be an awesome viewing, but, I can already feel it might not have such a strong impact as Mai's. Because there are hardly any relation for Yuuichi to bond with, such as having a past with the other girls, Yuuichi has no past with Shiori.

[houkoholic]

Originally Posted by panzerfan

I actually feel that Toei variation is a decent compliment to KyoAni version. Watching both of them give a better representation of Kanon's story.

"Compliment" is the keyword here, as this highlights the fact that the Toei version fails to stand on its own to deliver the full story of Mai. Whereas the Kyoani version is slightly rushed in some place, but they managed to tell a coherent and complete story.

[Incoan]

Oh my , 9 Perfects for the episode so far!


No, the episode really deserves this high score. It was very beautiful and nicely concluded this arc (unlike Toei version. )

Still under the awe of the episode, I'm really looking forward to Shiori's arc.

Ya! So-re! Hey! /me Moelting