AnimeSuki Forums

antigone · 2011-02-03, 17:56

GAINAX needs to go back to making classics akin to Wings of Honneamise and Nadia, and not pile like this, panty and stocking and hanamaru.

TurkeyPotPie · 2011-02-04, 22:33

Nicely animated and...that's all. The most interesting thing to me was trying to figure out why Subaru (the car company) invested in this. I expected their cars to be integrated into the anime, like mecha musume or something.

Vexx · 2011-02-04, 23:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurkeyPotPie

Nicely animated and...that's all. The most interesting thing to me was trying to figure out why Subaru (the car company) invested in this. I expected their cars to be integrated into the anime, like mecha musume or something.

"subaru" is the japanese name of the star cluster Pleiades. Long ago, a car company decided to name itself after the star cluster and use a logo of an artsy version of the star cluster. There's no further connection to this series that I'm aware of other than the "hey, isn't this cute we're using the same source for a name as that car company" bit. I haven't been able to find any official connection other than Gainax having a good time with a local motif.

TurkeyPotPie · 2011-02-04, 23:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vexx

"subaru" is the japanese name of the star cluster Pleiades. Long ago, a car company decided to name itself after the star cluster and use a logo of an artsy version of the star cluster. There's no further connection to this series that I'm aware of other than the "hey, isn't this cute we're using the same source for a name as that car company" bit. I haven't been able to find any official connection other than Gainax having a good time with a local motif.

Yeah, I knew about the Pleiades/Subaru connection. I used to have a Subaru Loyale wagon many moons ago.

I just don't see why Subaru would have invested in this since I don't see how it functions as advertising for their cars. I at least expected their cars to make a cameo in some way.

Maybe someone at Subaru is a magical girl otaku. This kind of feels like a throwback to the 80s bubble economy when you saw all kinds of weird companies funding OVAs.

Raiga · 2011-02-05, 02:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurkeyPotPie

Yeah, I knew about the Pleiades/Subaru connection. I used to have a Subaru Loyale wagon many moons ago.

I just don't see why Subaru would have invested in this since I don't see how it functions as advertising for their cars. I at least expected their cars to make a cameo in some way.

Maybe someone at Subaru is a magical girl otaku. This kind of feels like a throwback to the 80s bubble economy when you saw all kinds of weird companies funding OVAs.

Didn't notice this until someone pointed it out, but the ends of their staves look sorta like front bumper + headlights. It's more obvious in the character design sheets during the credits.

felix · 2011-02-07, 13:26

This was cute.

Itlandm · 2011-02-07, 14:06

According to this article, UFOs from the Pleiades are already here and are defending Japan as allies of Ryuho Okawa.

(Some of you may remember Ryuho Okawa as the man behind the anime "The Laws of Eternity", where he among other things praises Japanese industry leaders of the recent past as "angels wearing a business suit".)

Flower · 2011-02-07, 15:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by felix

This was cute.

I thought it was kinda ... strange. Not bad, mind you - just ... strange.

I was also wondering why Subaru invested in it, to be honest.

Ah well.

felix · 2011-02-07, 15:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mycanid

I was also wondering why Subaru invested in it, to be honest.

My best guess: good publicity (stunt), some kind of anniversary thing, charity stunt, news stunt. As for strange… I think it's stranger there are a lot of popular shows that have the same amount of plot in them (if not less).

Also, apparently they broadcast it in Shibuya, Tokyo. Ain't that neat!

felix · 2011-02-07, 16:27

@TurkeyPotPie

The Pleiades

As for the ends of the steves, it's as Raiga explained. And unless I'm mistaken those little flappy things on the side are the headlights.

~~Pocari_Sweat~~ · 2011-02-07, 22:37

Although the series wasn't necessarily bad, it wasn't that great either. It had nice and eye-pleasing animation, contrary to the wacky unorthodox style GAINAX that people are usually used to. However, that was about it.

The story was typical, the pacing was off and the characters weren't very deep. Compared to the concurrently airing Madoka Magica, it pales in comparison. I will though give it some leeway in that it was only a short 4ep OVA series, so given the constraint, it was reasonably well done.

Lumine · 2011-02-08, 03:48

Imo the very first minute of the first episode was so cute/awesome/heartwarming

Soundtrack was good

also: WATASHI NO COMPASSU!

TurkeyPotPie · 2011-02-08, 04:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by felix

@TurkeyPotPie

The Pleiades

As for the ends of the steves, it's as Raiga explained. And unless I'm mistaken those little flappy things on the side are the headlights.

Before anyone else brings up the Subaru logo and Pleiades -- just to reiterate I knew about that before watching this show.

The girls' staves matching the grills/headlights of Subaru's cars was pretty interesting though. Very subtle.

I rewatched it again while looking for more car cameos. It's just too abbreviated to feel much connection to the characters. I wonder if this will get expanded? I wouldn't mind seeing a one cour TV come out of it.

MartianMage · 2011-02-09, 10:43

I didn't notice this when I was watching it for the first time but someone from sea slugs blog pointed this one out:

lol seriously Gainax.

felix · 2011-02-09, 10:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kuroi Sabato

I didn't notice this when I was watching it for the first time but someone from sea slugs blog pointed this one out:

lol seriously Gainax.

I'm not getting it. I though that was pretty well done.

MartianMage · 2011-02-09, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by felix

I'm not getting it. I though that was pretty well done.

This anime is sponsored by Subaru the car manufacturer. The main character's name is Subaru. Now read what she just said.

felix · 2011-02-09, 10:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kuroi Sabato

This anime is sponsored by Subaru the car manufacturer. The main character's name is Subaru. Now read what she just said.

OH… LOL.

I so didn't catch that.

OkamiNoKaze · 2011-02-12, 21:26

I wouldn't mind a full version of this series, I liked the one with the Napoleon hat, also like that she stands on her broom/staff

bhl88 · 2011-03-17, 13:46

People will buy a Subaru now (Tourer coming out in 2013).

brocko · 2011-03-18, 21:18

A little old and definitely NSFW (as expected of SanCom), but who would've thought Houkago no Pleiades was going to pull in some car sales?

http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2011/0...buying-subaru/

2011-02-07, 13:26	Link #106
felix sleepyhead Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: event horizon	This was cute. __________________

2011-02-07, 16:27	Link #110
felix sleepyhead Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: event horizon	@TurkeyPotPie The Pleiades As for the ends of the steves, it's as Raiga explained. And unless I'm mistaken those little flappy things on the side are the headlights. __________________

2011-02-07, 22:37	Link #111
~~Pocari_Sweat~~ <em style="color:#808080;">Disabled By Request</em> Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Australia	Although the series wasn't necessarily bad, it wasn't that great either. It had nice and eye-pleasing animation, contrary to the wacky unorthodox style GAINAX that people are usually used to. However, that was about it. The story was typical, the pacing was off and the characters weren't very deep. Compared to the concurrently airing Madoka Magica, it pales in comparison. I will though give it some leeway in that it was only a short 4ep OVA series, so given the constraint, it was reasonably well done. Last edited by Pocari_Sweat; 2011-02-07 at 23:00.

2011-02-08, 03:48	Link #112
Lumine Band Army Member Join Date: Jun 2006	Imo the very first minute of the first episode was so cute/awesome/heartwarming Soundtrack was good also: WATASHI NO COMPASSU! __________________ "I have no 'megane-zokusei(partiality for girls with glasses)', so I drew her without them. Similarly, I have no 'shitagi-zokusei(partiality for girls with lingerie)', so I drew her without them, too."

2011-02-09, 10:43	Link #114
MartianMage Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006	I didn't notice this when I was watching it for the first time but someone from sea slugs blog pointed this one out: lol seriously Gainax. __________________ Homura: Die monster! You don't belong in this world! Kyubey: It was not by my hand that I am once again given flesh. I was called here by humans who wish to pay me tribute. Homura: Tribute? You steal girls' souls, and make them your slaves! Kyubey: Perhaps the same could be said of all religions. Homura: Your words are as empty as your soul! Lolis ill-needs a savior such as you! Kyubey: What is a loli? A miserable little pile of moe! But enough talk...have at you!

2011-02-03, 17:56	Link #101
antigone Member Join Date: Jan 2011	GAINAX needs to go back to making classics akin to Wings of Honneamise and Nadia, and not pile like this, panty and stocking and hanamaru.

2011-02-04, 22:33	Link #102
TurkeyPotPie fushigi ojisan Join Date: Jan 2011	Nicely animated and...that's all. The most interesting thing to me was trying to figure out why Subaru (the car company) invested in this. I expected their cars to be integrated into the anime, like mecha musume or something.

2011-02-07, 14:06	Link #107
Itlandm Porcupine Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norway Age: 65	According to this article, UFOs from the Pleiades are already here and are defending Japan as allies of Ryuho Okawa. (Some of you may remember Ryuho Okawa as the man behind the anime "The Laws of Eternity", where he among other things praises Japanese industry leaders of the recent past as "angels wearing a business suit".)

2011-02-12, 21:26	Link #118
OkamiNoKaze Senior Member Join Date: May 2009	I wouldn't mind a full version of this series, I liked the one with the Napoleon hat, also like that she stands on her broom/staff __________________

2011-03-17, 13:46	Link #119
bhl88 Otaku Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Unseen Horizon	People will buy a Subaru now (Tourer coming out in 2013). __________________ OS-tan Collections (temporary): https://discord.gg/Hv2rBs3

2011-03-18, 21:18	Link #120
brocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ¯\(º_o)/¯	A little old and definitely NSFW (as expected of SanCom), but who would've thought Houkago no Pleiades was going to pull in some car sales? http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2011/0...buying-subaru/ __________________ http://www.freerice.com/ - For each word you get right, 10 grains of rice is donated through the UN to help end world hunger.