2012-08-31, 14:04 | Link #81 |
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It's incredibly disappointing to learn that the VA's were laughing at him, especially Hisako because I was close to becoming a fan of her. Now I can't help but see her in an entirely different light.
I still aim to enjoy the show as much I can though.
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2012-08-31, 14:25 | Link #84 |
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@Cosmic Eagle - You're using common sense - The Trolls and insane fans (and ill just call them 'celeb VAs') are all being well 'stupid' and the prank was 'stupid'- I dont think common sense is going to fit in to well with them sigh -its a real shame too - I do think the fan legion should take a step back and actually look at the situation
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2012-08-31, 14:25 | Link #85 |
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Just heard about this incident..to embarrass someone like that for a laugh that is just despicable to me.
edit: Although what is happening with Eri Kitamura, very hypocritical. Lets bully someone who has nothing to do with this?
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2012-08-31, 15:31 | Link #87 |
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I can't see how anyone would see this "prank" as fun, except maybe people who've never wanted a job.
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2012-08-31, 15:48 | Link #88 |
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This prank isn't very funny at all. Although I have to say, it would also be disappointing if Terashima and Kanemoto end their careers because of this incident. They shouldn't have said what they said and should apologize publicly, regardless of how many people will forgive them for it. It was probably a spur of the moment thing and they are both good seiyuu, so I hope they can bounce back from this.
Erm, what's the connection to Kitamura Eri?
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2012-08-31, 16:04 | Link #90 |
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As vile as this so-called "prank" is, I also have a hard time saying anyone's career should end over it. It's a mistake, a stupid one and a serious error in judgement, and the discussion shouldn't even start until a full and unreserved public apology is given. But is it a mistake worthy of having a career ended? I don't quite see it, and no one despises bullying more than me.
As for Kitamura Eri and the author and illustrator, they don't even belong in the discussion. That's just stupid on the face of it.
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It's a real shame, because I really enjoy Kokoro Connect. It's my second favorite new series this season (Jinrui being the first). What really irritates me is that the main orchestrator of this event, Yamanaka, will likely come out mostly unscathed. As for the setup, playing a prank on a celebrity and having their peers tease them over it isn't uncommon for Japanese variety shows. I've seen some pretty intense scenarios involving AKB48 idols. The difference here, of course, is that it was taken too far and it impacted his life and the resulting "PR" position only served to further humiliate him. To be honest, I'm pretty sure Yamanaka has it in for Ichiki, as this isn't the first time he's pulled a tactless public stunt on him (AND KitaEri, for that matter). As for the consequences of all this, I'm worried it may put Silver Link in dire straits financially. I'm going to be very upset if Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya gets canned. Losing the anime would be bad enough, but it would also dash any chance of Illya finally getting a high quality figure anytime soon. Additionally, 2chan has added "Hayate the Combat Butler! Can't Take My Eyes Off You" to their "Banned" list in lieu of this incident. I've yet to figure out how it's even related, but I'm going to be pretty irate if the projects suffers because of this. Leave Hayate no Gotoku out of it, please. |
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Hajime Kikuchi's comments may be egotistical and disgusting, but they sum up the heart of the matter (and are probably shared by countless others who haven't been vocal about it). It's an ugly culture that's perpetuated by people in all sorts of positions, whether they're producers, animators, or seiyuu. Quote:
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Unfortunately, this kind of arrangement happens, so speculation always arises whenever a female VA becomes favoured by a producer/sound director/agency head and enjoys a quick rise to stardom. Obviously, there's no proof of any wrongdoing, and it's a case of guilt by association. Nevertheless, otaku love to run wild with this stuff. |
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2012-08-31, 18:33 | Link #99 |
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I forgot to post last night, but Yamakan has also posted his opinion on 2ch's "white-knighting" over Eri Kitamura's experience with anons and phalluses.
>集団によるイジメが大好きなネットの住民が集団によるイジメを批判し ても何の説得力もございません >The same people who loves bullying is now trying to save someone from bullying? Yeah right.
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