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MushroomSamba · 2009-01-15, 16:36

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Originally Posted by germanturkey

well, if all else fails for 12 eps, they can make season 2. Ride Back 2: Ride further Back..

And if that's still not enough, they can always come back with a third season...Ride Back with a Vengeance.

But really, I think too much is being made about the length. The 12-episode format is plenty sufficient to work out a coherent story and provide proper character development. To me, it's the longer series, 26+ episodes, that have a tendency to ramble on and lose their way.

BetoJR · 2009-01-15, 17:22

Well, color me impressed. The animation was just top notch and the OP and ED combination was stunning. The character designs take a little getting used to, but that's OK.

Oh, and can I claim this one?

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Originally Posted by mikoo

Shouta · 2009-01-15, 18:09

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Originally Posted by MushroomSamba

And if that's still not enough, they can always come back with a third season...Ride Back with a Vengeance.

But really, I think too much is being made about the length. The 12-episode format is plenty sufficient to work out a coherent story and provide proper character development. To me, it's the longer series, 26+ episodes, that have a tendency to ramble on and lose their way.

I actually hope for a 24-26 ep run myself so they can go through an approximation of the manga story, which is really something.

Shiroth · 2009-01-15, 18:11

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Originally Posted by Shouta

I actually hope for a 24-26 ep run myself so they can go through an approximation of the manga story, which is really something.

Most sites are saying 12 episodes in total. Not sure where that information is coming from, though i guess we'll stick with that for now.

Shouta · 2009-01-15, 18:12

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Originally Posted by Shiroth

Most sites are saying 12 episodes in total. Not sure where that information is coming from, though i guess we'll stick with that for now.

I believe the author has confirmed 12 or 13 episodes. I'm just hoping it's popular enough to extend.

Suika-Esper · 2009-01-15, 19:11

I was impressed with the first episode too. Someone better get to work on making those in real life. 12 episodes can work depending on the pacing. For something that has a huge scope like this where the entire world is under a regime, it sounds like a daunting task, but it all depends on how much of the story they can get through each week.

Shiroth · 2009-01-15, 20:27

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Originally Posted by Shouta

I believe the author has confirmed 12 or 13 episodes. I'm just hoping it's popular enough to extend.

Now that's what i call official information.

& yeah i hope so as well. Only time will tell.

Elazul · 2009-01-15, 21:06

Wow… I am speechless.

This first episode was indeed impressive; it would be nice if they keep this same level of production quality in the next episodes. Also, the main character made a really good first impression; I hope she will get a good amount of development as the story progresses. I never read the manga, so I don’t know anything about the plot, but the whole thing about the war between the GGF and superpowers seemed interesting as well, and I am expecting that Rin will get involved sooner or later in some sort of battle or even in a second war.

So, it’s scheduled to have only 12 episodes? Well, it’s okay to me as long as they could deliver to us a good story and develop the characters nicely on this time span. But a second season would be even better.

thirdlc · 2009-01-16, 10:04

The production obviously has been going on a good schedule. Look at the way the fluorescent light is flickering and the reflections in the windows. How beautiful the photograph is!

SageGaiGar · 2009-01-16, 10:51

Better 12-13 episodes of godly quality than 23-26 of meh. Who knows maybe it gets popular enough for them to continue the storyline.

Grif · 2009-01-16, 17:27

just watched the first episode.

Absolutely brilliant, way way way exceeded all expectations that i had for this series. Hopefully they keep it up.

12 episodes should be enough for a nice detailed story. If all else fails there can be a series 2.

jlee · 2009-01-16, 21:09

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Originally Posted by Same_Shark

HOLY SHIT!!! Younha has a new song?! That's honestly a surprise! I figured we would've heard more about it.

When I first watched the ending, I was...uh...I think I've heard this before. Then it clicked, ah...Younha.

Personally, I prefer the Korean version.

One of my favorite tracks from last year.

geebee · 2009-01-16, 23:30

A little too much panty fanservice bullshit, but the animation and music was really good. I'll definitely be watching the rest.

germanturkey · 2009-01-16, 23:36

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Originally Posted by geebee

A little too much panty fanservice bullshit

did did you watch the episode?

Goofus Maximus · 2009-01-17, 00:00

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Originally Posted by germanturkey

did did you watch the episode?

Indeed. Till Mikoo posted his avatar collection, I didn't think there were ANY panty-shots in this episode, and you really have to look close to catch that one flash he turned into an avatar.

Kaioshin Sama · 2009-01-17, 01:34

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Originally Posted by geebee

A little too much panty fanservice bullshit, but the animation and music was really good. I'll definitely be watching the rest.

Meh, I can live with that as long as there's no more of the cliche school cafeteria talk like the kind that took up the middle portion of the episode. I think I mentioned it, but the middle portion kind of dragged a lot for me and I hope that's not the case for the second episode.

Right now though I am looking for this series to step up to the next level for me, not just as a result of the intense hype and praise that I've seen it getting here and on the blogosphere that I now challenge it to actually match in my eyes over the coming episodes (that means I'm raising my expectations a couple of notches to compensate), but because I feel that it has a good shot of actually doing it. Don't let me down Rideback, I want you to kick it into high gear within the next 3-5 episodes. Pun possibly intended.

orion · 2009-01-17, 06:23

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Originally Posted by geebee

A little too much panty fanservice bullshit, but the animation and music was really good. I'll definitely be watching the rest.

That was very mild and prob wouldn't get anyone excited. (A flash as she was on Fuego in a dress.) The scenes of her on Fuego were animated nicely too.

JediNight · 2009-01-17, 07:39

12-13 ep series as the norm nowadays, with another season following up if enough interest is generated. Something like Ride Back though seems excellent, but not the type of show that will probably earn a 2nd season ><

Westlo · 2009-01-17, 07:52

Well.. we have to see what Madhouse are going to do with Rideback...they might be using the manga as a basis and diverging to make their own story similar to what they did last season with Kurozuka. Or they could be rushing and compressing the manga because there's a good stopping point at say... volume 6 or whatever. It seems that the only person here who will know which way they will go is Shouta anyway.

Also smh at the complaint about fanservice... if anything it would've been more realistic to have shown more... and some other studios definitely would have.

Ottocycle · 2009-01-17, 07:52

Now this is a show I can see licensed pretty quickly. Interesting concept they have got here, but my background tells me that this mecha is impossible IRL. Oh well, it's just suspension of disbelief. I can do this.

This is the Mizuki Nana season, no mistake about that. It's been a long time coming. Let's see if she can make it her year(in voice acting, that is). Also, how many times has Ueda Yuuji gets the bespectacled supporting role? First ARIA, then Mushishi, then 00 and now this. Oh well, at least he got Krauser II.

Finally, that music in the action sequence. That music! Looking forward to more.

2009-01-15, 21:06	Link #148
Elazul Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Age: 35	Wow… I am speechless. This first episode was indeed impressive; it would be nice if they keep this same level of production quality in the next episodes. Also, the main character made a really good first impression; I hope she will get a good amount of development as the story progresses. I never read the manga, so I don’t know anything about the plot, but the whole thing about the war between the GGF and superpowers seemed interesting as well, and I am expecting that Rin will get involved sooner or later in some sort of battle or even in a second war. So, it’s scheduled to have only 12 episodes? Well, it’s okay to me as long as they could deliver to us a good story and develop the characters nicely on this time span. But a second season would be even better. __________________ MyAnimeList

2009-01-16, 10:04	Link #149
thirdlc Senior Member Join Date: May 2004	The production obviously has been going on a good schedule. Look at the way the fluorescent light is flickering and the reflections in the windows. How beautiful the photograph is! Last edited by thirdlc; 2009-02-03 at 13:57.

2009-01-15, 19:11	Link #146
Suika-Esper Sage Mode Join Date: Sep 2008	I was impressed with the first episode too. Someone better get to work on making those in real life. 12 episodes can work depending on the pacing. For something that has a huge scope like this where the entire world is under a regime, it sounds like a daunting task, but it all depends on how much of the story they can get through each week.

2009-01-16, 10:51	Link #150
SageGaiGar You are Next Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NE USA	Better 12-13 episodes of godly quality than 23-26 of meh. Who knows maybe it gets popular enough for them to continue the storyline.

2009-01-16, 17:27	Link #151
Grif Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: England	just watched the first episode. Absolutely brilliant, way way way exceeded all expectations that i had for this series. Hopefully they keep it up. 12 episodes should be enough for a nice detailed story. If all else fails there can be a series 2.

2009-01-16, 23:30	Link #153
geebee Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008	A little too much panty fanservice bullshit, but the animation and music was really good. I'll definitely be watching the rest.

2009-01-17, 07:39	Link #158
JediNight キズランダム Join Date: Apr 2003	12-13 ep series as the norm nowadays, with another season following up if enough interest is generated. Something like Ride Back though seems excellent, but not the type of show that will probably earn a 2nd season ><

2009-01-17, 07:52	Link #159
Westlo Lets be reality Join Date: May 2007	Well.. we have to see what Madhouse are going to do with Rideback...they might be using the manga as a basis and diverging to make their own story similar to what they did last season with Kurozuka. Or they could be rushing and compressing the manga because there's a good stopping point at say... volume 6 or whatever. It seems that the only person here who will know which way they will go is Shouta anyway. Also smh at the complaint about fanservice... if anything it would've been more realistic to have shown more... and some other studios definitely would have.

2009-01-17, 07:52	Link #160
Ottocycle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 37	Now this is a show I can see licensed pretty quickly. Interesting concept they have got here, but my background tells me that this mecha is impossible IRL. Oh well, it's just suspension of disbelief. I can do this. This is the Mizuki Nana season, no mistake about that. It's been a long time coming. Let's see if she can make it her year(in voice acting, that is). Also, how many times has Ueda Yuuji gets the bespectacled supporting role? First ARIA, then Mushishi, then 00 and now this. Oh well, at least he got Krauser II. Finally, that music in the action sequence. That music! Looking forward to more.