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BBOvenGuy · 2007-08-04, 11:20

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Originally Posted by cardslash02

Why the **** does Tsugumi not call her father otousan? Why this "Hajime-chan" business? Who the heck calls their father by their first name? I mean, even in honorific-lacking English, to call your parents by their first names is rather weird and almost unheard of. I can't imagine how it would be perceived in Japanese, where titles are super important. I dunno quite why, but every time she calls him "Hajime-chan" I get uncontrollable twitches in my eye. Its so weird/annoying! Someone please explain!

It's never explained. I think it's just supposed to represent the idea that Tsugumi is more of an equal in the relationship than a daughter usually is. As if Hajime is too much of a screw-up to earn the "otousan" title or something. That's my take on it, anyway.

For what it's worth, in the live-action version, Tsugumi does call Hajime "otousan" - which is a good thing, given that she's played by Irie Saaya.

It would look too creepy otherwise.

akiyasuuchiha · 2007-11-22, 02:46

does anyone know which episode this is?:

The one where a man takes a certain interest in ichimoku

clip: http://www.amchan.net/hellgirl/clips/moku3.av

NoSanninWa · 2007-11-22, 03:08

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Originally Posted by akiyasuuchiha

does anyone know which episode this is?:

The one where a man takes a certain interest in ichimoku

clip: http://www.amchan.net/hellgirl/clips/moku3.av

I'm pretty sure that was episode 5: "The Woman from the Tall Tower"

Miko Miko · 2008-02-23, 04:53

I really like this series so far, only on ep 7 though

I wish it wasn't licensed then it could have its own big thread like other unlicenced and currently airing animes.
T_T

I hope Amray-san posts here!

NoSanninWa · 2008-02-25, 01:03

Actually, it is not currently airing. Back when it was currently airing it was unlicensed, but it never had a large enough following to get more than the 20 pages you see here.

Quality is very different from Popular.

Miko Miko · 2008-02-25, 11:18

^ its a shame because its a really good anime!!

Amray · 2008-02-25, 12:05

Ai is, like, my hero!! She is so unbelievebly Awesome!! XD

This is one of my favourite Animes, its is really cool and dramatically suits my tastes. Its like this Anime was made for me in a sense. I search for Animes like this and it was just amazing.

TinyRedLeaf · 2008-02-25, 13:19

Have the both of you watched the second season? Futakomori's thread is located here, in case you didn't realise. So, in a sense, the commentary didn't stop at just 20 pages.

Amray · 2008-02-25, 13:41

I can't wait for Volume 2!!
I have the limited edition boxset with space for the next 6 volumes, so I need them! XD
I could never leave something incomplete.

Miko Miko · 2008-02-25, 14:12

I am on episode 9 now i am really enjoying it.

I think this is going to make it in my top 5 list.

Amray · 2008-02-25, 15:02

Same here Miko My Lil Dutchess. ^_^

NoSanninWa · 2008-02-25, 15:36

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Originally Posted by TinyRedLeaf

Have the both of you watched the second season? Futakomori's thread is located here, in case you didn't realise. So, in a sense, the commentary didn't stop at just 20 pages.

Oh yeah.... 20 pages of the first season and 12 pages of the second? That's real popular. Great show, but let's face it. Without super fighting powers, an overdose of "moe" or a whole lot cute girls inexplicably hanging off one guy like he was god's gift to women -- that's the most you can hope for.

As I said, quality has nothing to do with popularity. If you want to find the best shows don't pay too much attention to the size of the thread or wonder if it has its own forum.

Amray · 2008-02-25, 16:19

I never done that with Hell Girl.
I saw it for sale, looked into it more and then bought it, and loved it. ^_^
I knew I would because I absolutely love Gothic kind of Animes and Culture.

TinyRedLeaf · 2008-02-25, 16:20

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Originally Posted by NoSanninWa

Great show, but let's face it. Without super fighting powers, an overdose of "moe" or a whole lot cute girls inexplicably hanging off one guy like he was god's gift to women -- that's the most you can hope for.

I'm not sure if Jigoku Shoujo is actually that "great" in the first place.

It had a few great episodes, and a good resolution (and an even better one in its second season), but overall, it was a bit too repetitive. It had a great story concept, but unfortunately, it failed to develop its premise to its full potential. All too often, the culprits in Jigoku Shouju deserved their punishment and the resolutions were often too simplistic. The series failed to exploit the various moral dilemmas that could have occured in many situations and opted for the obvious way out too often for my liking.

In a way, you could regard Jigoku Shoujo as a more accessible version of Death Note. It doesn't demand too much from a viewer and it certainly is a lot easier on the eyes — Enma Ai easily qualifies as of the prettiest harbingers of doom I've seen in recent memory.

All said and done, 20 plus 12 pages isn't all that bad, especially when you consider how some anime threads don't even get that far. Some of the posts in either threads were pretty good too. So yeah, I'd say 20+12 is at least somewhat indicative of this show's quality.

yezhanquan · 2008-02-26, 03:44

3rd season announced. More details are yet to be released. I'll believe it when I see the first ep.

Oh, and for a more nuanced view, get the manga. The mangaka did a pretty good job with the moral stuff.

NoSanninWa · 2008-02-26, 04:24

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Originally Posted by yezhanquan

3rd season announced. More details are yet to be released. I'll believe it when I see the first ep.

We know. It has its own thread: Jigoku Shoujo Third Season. Discuss it there instead of derailing this thread.

yezhanquan · 2008-02-26, 06:48

So when the third season starts, will we merge the threads or what? This thread only for season 1/2?

Amray · 2008-02-26, 11:07

The title is Jigoku Shoujo/Hell Girl, so this thread is just talking about the whole Anime in general.

NoSanninWa · 2008-02-26, 15:29

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Originally Posted by yezhanquan

So when the third season starts, will we merge the threads or what? This thread only for season 1/2?

No, this thread is only for season 1. Here's the season 2 thread: Jigoku Shoujo Futakomori

This thread's title is the same as the title of the first season. Lest anyone else be confused I've added to the thread title to make it absolutely clear.

Guido · 2008-05-06, 22:25

For the Jigoku Shoujo fans out there in Latin America, Jigoku Shoujo has premiered today in Animax Latin America.

Broadcasts will be on Tuesdays at 1:00 a.m.

2007-11-22, 02:46	Link #382
akiyasuuchiha Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007	episode does anyone know which episode this is?: The one where a man takes a certain interest in ichimoku clip: http://www.amchan.net/hellgirl/clips/moku3.av

2008-02-23, 04:53	Link #384
Miko Miko Imouto-Chan♥ Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: England Age: 30	I really like this series so far, only on ep 7 though I wish it wasn't licensed then it could have its own big thread like other unlicenced and currently airing animes. T_T I hope Amray-san posts here! __________________ Last edited by Miko Miko; 2008-02-24 at 15:33.

2008-02-25, 01:03	Link #385
NoSanninWa Weapon of Mass Discussion Fansubber Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New York, USA	Actually, it is not currently airing. Back when it was currently airing it was unlicensed, but it never had a large enough following to get more than the 20 pages you see here. Quality is very different from Popular. __________________ There's not that fine a line between willing suspension of disbelief and something just being stupid.

2008-02-25, 11:18	Link #386
Miko Miko Imouto-Chan♥ Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: England Age: 30	^ its a shame because its a really good anime!! __________________

2008-02-25, 14:12	Link #390
Miko Miko Imouto-Chan♥ Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: England Age: 30	I am on episode 9 now i am really enjoying it. I think this is going to make it in my top 5 list. __________________

2008-02-25, 12:05	Link #387
Amray Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Age: 34	Ai is, like, my hero!! She is so unbelievebly Awesome!! XD This is one of my favourite Animes, its is really cool and dramatically suits my tastes. Its like this Anime was made for me in a sense. I search for Animes like this and it was just amazing.

2008-02-25, 13:19	Link #388
TinyRedLeaf Moving in circles Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Singapore Age: 49	Have the both of you watched the second season? Futakomori's thread is located here, in case you didn't realise. So, in a sense, the commentary didn't stop at just 20 pages.

2008-02-25, 13:41	Link #389
Amray Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Age: 34	I can't wait for Volume 2!! I have the limited edition boxset with space for the next 6 volumes, so I need them! XD I could never leave something incomplete.

2008-02-25, 15:02	Link #391
Amray Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Age: 34	Same here Miko My Lil Dutchess. ^_^

2008-02-25, 16:19	Link #393
Amray Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Age: 34	I never done that with Hell Girl. I saw it for sale, looked into it more and then bought it, and loved it. ^_^ I knew I would because I absolutely love Gothic kind of Animes and Culture.

2008-02-26, 03:44	Link #395
yezhanquan Observer/Bookman wannabe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Singapore Age: 38	3rd season announced. More details are yet to be released. I'll believe it when I see the first ep. Oh, and for a more nuanced view, get the manga. The mangaka did a pretty good job with the moral stuff.

2008-02-26, 06:48	Link #397
yezhanquan Observer/Bookman wannabe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Singapore Age: 38	So when the third season starts, will we merge the threads or what? This thread only for season 1/2?

2008-02-26, 11:07	Link #398
Amray Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Age: 34	The title is Jigoku Shoujo/Hell Girl, so this thread is just talking about the whole Anime in general.

2008-05-06, 22:25	Link #400
Guido Snobby Gentleman Join Date: May 2004 Location: Monterrey, México Age: 43	For the Jigoku Shoujo fans out there in Latin America, Jigoku Shoujo has premiered today in Animax Latin America. Broadcasts will be on Tuesdays at 1:00 a.m.