Shakugan no Shana III (Final) - generic discussion thread

[Sakai Yuji]

Originally Posted by Nietono no Shana

Yeah they are episodes. The Google Translator only gives bullshit.

True . But at least it let us understand "a bit" of what they meant.

seems like I was right about episode 4. Episode 3 will be about Yuji walking through Misaki City thinking about the memories he made an all.. Episode 4 the fight and episode 5 is when

Spoiler for spoiler:

shana will be taken to serei-den by Yuji

But then again Google Translator = FAIL. (why does learning japanese take so long...)

[Senshigeia]

Thank your for posting the episode titles and for translating them.

[Marcus H.]

I'll post the translations on the Spoiler Thread.

[Guido]

Originally Posted by Chaos2Frozen

Actually, I believe he meant to ask if this 'Final' season is for the Anime only, and that the Light Novel is still continuing or have materials left.

You read my mind.

From what I read through all the post, the "FINAL" means that also the novels are ending or about to, and there's no way that the story will continue because everything ends in this third installment.

And to some guy out there complaining that I did not reply, well here I am; better late than never.

[Senshigeia]

As far as I read in the Novel thread, the last volume was already released. The story reached it's ending (at least for now. Usually when a series has a lot of fans, they make OAV's and such...).

[Blutsauger]

The Anime better end like the novels. Say no to anime original endings!

Although it may be hard to with

Spoiler for spoiler difference between anime and novels:

tenpa jousai

[darkchibi07]

Shana season 3 is getting simulcasted!

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...ai-c3-maken-ki

[elior]

wow next episode it yujji vs shana who do you think will win? and also did anyone recalled the bridge scene in the end of the episode is the same one from ova 3 end?

[Hooves]

Originally Posted by elior

wow next episode it yujji vs shana who do you think will win? and also did anyone recalled the bridge scene in the end of the episode is the same one from ova 3 end?

Shakugan no Shana S episode 4 ending yes? It's suppose to hint that specific moment so in comparison and for spoilerish intent on J.C. Staff's part. Yes it is, but there were some edits in minor parts.

[alvinkhorfire]

Originally Posted by elior

wow next episode it yujji vs shana who do you think will win? and also did anyone recalled the bridge scene in the end of the episode is the same one from ova 3 end?

Yes, as Hooves said, it is the same scene. We cannot say anymore here about the content of Episode 4, so our best advice is to watch this episode for sure. Don't miss it! However, if you cannot bear the wait, you can spoil yourself in Spoiler thread.

[darkchibi07]

FUNi and Nico Nico finally got the first 4 episodes online!

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...ming-shana-iii

Time to play catch up!

[elior]

well episode 6 was pretty good and the end was great cliffhanger with hacate

[Marcus H.]

Looks like everyone is falling in love with Rebecca Reed.

[Cosmic Eagle]

Originally Posted by Marcus H.

Looks like everyone is falling in love with Rebecca Reed.

When Kiara-chan shows up....

[elleinad00]

Kiara-chan is an epic moe!

[Elf song]

Wondering who will be her seiyuu...

[Marcus H.]

Oh god, Chiara Toscana. Is it possible that they'll hire Emiri Katou (Kyuubey and Mayoi Hachikuji) as Chiara?

[elior]

well that was some great action episode today cant wait for the next episode

[darkchibi07]

Man, this is the mark where the Shana franchise really lost its luster:

http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showthrea...54#post1971654

2011 12/19~12/25 BD List
-- (21) -- *4,672 **4,672 *1 Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko v6
-- (22) -- *4,645 **4,645 *1 Dog Days v6
-- (25) -- *4,504 **4,504 *1 Mawaru Penguindrum v3
-- (26) -- *4,449 **4,449 *1 Roukyuubu! v4
-- (27) -- *4,077 **4,077 *1 Tamayura ~hitotose~ v1
-- (29) -- *3,379 **3,379 *1 Shinryaku!? Ikamusume v1
-- (30) -- *3,368 **3,368 *1 Mayo Chiki v4
-- (32) -- *3,199 **3,119 *1 Maken-ki! v1
-- (33) -- *3,148 **3,148 *1 Hidan no Aria v7
-- (35) -- *2,916 **2,916 *1 Maji de Watashi ni Koi Shinasai!! v2
-- (37) -- *2,828 **2,828 *1 Shakugan no Shana III -Final- v1
-- (40) *6 *2,575 106,946 *4 Kidou Senshi Gundam UC v4
-- (41) -- *2,346 **2,346 *1 Baka to Test to Shoukanjii Ni! v4
-- (42) -- *2,336 **2,336 *1 Mirai Nikki v1
-- (44) -- *2,314 **2,314 *1 Shinseiki GPX Cyber Formula TV BD Box
-- (48) -- *2,101 **2,101 *1 Ben-To v1
-- (49) -- *2,038 **2,038 *1 C3 v1

[relentlessflame]

There's a lot of "turnover" in the anime fan community, with people coming in and out all the time. There's a whole new generation of fans now who weren't even around when Shana was big, and for whom investing in the effort to catch-up (whether books or anime) is not worth it when there's so much new stuff to compete. Even around here on AnimeSuki, there is still a decent audience discussing the show each week (and generally pleased with what they're getting), but it's nowhere near what it was back in the day.

So anyway, I don't think it's the end of the world. This is the end of the franchise anyway, and I don't think this sets an "example" that'll prevent other shows from being adapted or getting concluding seasons. Mostly, I think it's a matter of "striking while the iron is hot". This season being the way it is still brings in a bit of extra revenue and may give that final push to the book sales now that it's all out there.