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Dawnstorm · 2011-04-12, 00:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaoru Chujo

I seem to like this show more than a lot of people do. Some people can't see why anyone would like it. So I've made a blog post trying to show myself and others why I like the show as much as I do. It's basically a series of screenshots with comments saying what strikes me in various scenes.

Agree with Triple_R. Excellent blog post. You captured many of my favourite images.

I know nothing about the manga (didn't even know that there was one), but I did like how they went for understatement, trusting the absurd imagery to stand on its own, and use some of the more cliché jokes (e.g. yuri-misunderstanding) for characterisation. (And that's also part of why I prefer A-Channel to Nichijou: Nichijou goes for hyperbole, and sometimes that has an adverse effect on me: they should move on before a joke gets old, not re-animate it after it died of old age. [However, I like how Nichijou employs its music, even though that's part of the hyperbole... It's quite complex.])

A-channel just radiates warmth. You just feel that the animators care for their characters.

P.S.: I thought they chose just the right shade of red/purple for Tooru's eyes; with the proper lighting they can do a lot there.

P.P.S.: That close up of Run with the big smile on her face and the plaster on her brow just begs to be turned into someone's avatar.

FlavorOfLife · 2011-04-12, 07:33

From the first episode, this one seems to be a totally different kettle of fish to K-ON. While K-On works on nostalgia/positivity, i get the feeling A channel may appeal more to those in their teens as they could identify with the "jealousy" more.

Midonin · 2011-04-14, 14:01

Spoiler for A Channel 02 - A Chill:

serenade_beta · 2011-04-14, 23:52

Spoiler for ep1:

SaintessHeart · 2011-04-15, 05:28

Wait. Why is Minako Kotobuki playing a closet lesbian again?

ronelm2000 · 2011-04-15, 10:08

So that Episode 2. It has improved quite significantly for me, although for now I can't seem to comtemplate that reason. >.>

But that aside...Nichijou still beats A-Channel in terms of comedy, as for the surreal, exagerrated humor beats normal, yuri and siscon humor.

*a sister is calling me: onii-chan!?

*

But in SoL and insert songs, A-Channel has pretty much in a roll. ^_^

BTW...why is Yuuko-chan like....Mio-chan sometimes. XDD

hoarfrost · 2011-04-15, 11:44

2:

I watch this because the aesthetics are very well executed. In the absence of anything offensively bad, that alone is enough for me but A-Channel has a atmosphere about it that makes it very satisfying to watch at the end of a long week. It's the small touches, many of which I didn't even recognize before other posters mentioned them.

Kagayaki · 2011-04-15, 15:57

Spoiler for size:

Somehow, this sequence struck me as being a microcosm of the show itself.

It's like they've taken all the scenes in this show, dialed up the warm-fuzzy moe meter to maximum, and added wonderful insert songs and BGM. The music in this show is great, by the way, not just because they're nice to listen to, but more because it brings to life and embellishes whatever's going on onscreen. This show is really well put together.

When shows call out what they're doing (TvTropes refers to this as "Lampshade Hanging"), I strongly prefer the approach in the above screencaps, where it's unclear whether the self-referential humor is intentional or unintentional.

Some shows will say "She's a tsundere!" or "This is just like a scene from a manga!" This was funny the first time I saw it, but the amount of extra thought the creators have to put in to their work to add these sorts of references is close to zero, especially compared to the creativity and extra work that would have been required to make the character or scene actually believable by itself. Since it's so easy to do, these sorts of jokes pop up everywhere, and I facepalm every time I see them.

On the other hand, when you see things like the screencaps above, you have to spend a second recognizing the self-reference, and then you wonder whether you're reading to much into it. It's a much more engaging viewing experience.

wingman32x · 2011-04-15, 16:23

Another solid episode IMO. This show surprised me somewhat. I'm being entertained a lot more than I thought I would be.

Lol, Run collapsing of sleep deprivation was freakin funny to me because that has almost happened to me. I'm also liking Tooru's grudge against Yuuko. Anyway, anpther good episode.

ars89 · 2011-04-15, 17:24

Spoiler for ep 2:

Kotohono · 2011-04-15, 17:48

Another episode that fun, enjoyable, and had decent humor again. The extra ED this week nice, wonder if it's character sung or not? Also Run's notebook that only she could read made me laugh especially since I was known for such hand writing in high school

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SaintessHeart

Wait. Why is Minako Kotobuki playing a closet lesbian again?

But in K-On she just enjoyed the idea of girls love between the other characters[except maybe her "Date" with ritsu], while she clearly is undecided between her two targets here, Run, or Nagi. Though Nagi must have some interest in Yuuko since she knows her three sizes

ZGMF-X10A · 2011-04-15, 17:53

just watched the first episode and it looks decent.

Is it me or does

Spoiler for Tooru look like ...:

Raiga · 2011-04-15, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konakaga

Another episode that fun, enjoyable, and had decent humor again. The extra ED this week nice, wonder if it's character sung or not? Also Run's notebook that only she could read made me laugh especially since I was known for such hand writing in high school

.

That is me even now. When my friends ask for my physics notes I'm always like, "Sure, if you can read them." XD I could relate to that scene so much... like the familiar little pencil trails that happen when you doze off in the middle of writing a word.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZGMF-X10A

Is it me or does

Spoiler for Tooru look like ...:

Yeah, I thought the same thing about Tooru's appearance.

kache · 2011-04-15, 19:03

02

I think this is one of the best slice of life I've ever seen.

wingman32x · 2011-04-15, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konakaga

Another episode that fun, enjoyable, and had decent humor again. The extra ED this week nice, wonder if it's character sung or not? Also Run's notebook that only she could read made me laugh especially since I was known for such hand writing in high school

Yeah, I'm still like that lol.

Also, am I the only one that's noticing yuri tendancies from Yuuko? I'm not too good at identifiying stuff like that, but it seems obvious to me.

Silverwyrm · 2011-04-15, 19:40

Well this episode was a plus for me, I liked it more than the last greatly. Largely because Run wasn't doing overboard stupid things like falling out a window or something. I liked the exchange of "who are you!?" int he shower and how Yuuko says she needs to go to the nurses office as an excuse to go to the bathroom but Run uses the opposite

Also, lmao at yuuko trying to get a peek in, male or female its hard not to look given the opportunity and information.

Miraluka · 2011-04-15, 19:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by serenade_beta

Spoiler for ep1:

Ok, I'm confused, Which episode are you talking about? Your spoiler name says "Ep1". Fix please--!!!

zarqu · 2011-04-15, 19:52

Nopan yuri service.

I'll be following this anime for a while.

andyjay729 · 2011-04-15, 21:06

Yes, this looks like a worthy show. I also thought the "poetry/reality" bumper was a nice touch. And of course I've also been in that situation of writing notes while trying to stay awake.

And in terms of the insert songs and ED, the four girls harmonize really nicely, almost like the Beatles on "Because".

Heh, Minori Chihara has been typecast as the deadpan "emotionless" girl, Aki Toyosaki as the optimistic, childish loli...would you say Kaori Fukuhara has been typecast as "the dumb girl", the female Ralph Wiggum or Michael Kelso? I certainly mean no criticism of her (especially since I have a slight...thing for her) but, well... Tsukasa, Plug, Astraea and now Run; can you see a pattern?

Master_Yoma · 2011-04-15, 21:19

Tooru seems a little creepy

Great sideboob in this episode

2011-04-14, 14:01	Link #103
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	Spoiler for A Channel 02 - A Chill: I don't know who pushed the staff to unleash their inner Marsh and Povenmire, but they have my eternal respect. These musical interludes give the episode a texture that I haven't really seen much elsewhere. This week's episode had some great moments. Almost everything at Nagi's house was pretty fun. The bath scenes, while taking up a fair bit of screentime, were more akin to Hidamari Sketch's. Nothing overtly sexual about them. Run continues to operate under her own brand of logic, and the similarities between Yuuko and Mio mount. Though unlike Mio, Run's the one to get an infamous panty scene. Or rather, it's the lack of underpants that's the point. Run has had a wet day indeed.

2011-04-14, 23:52	Link #104
serenade_beta そのおっぱいで13才 Join Date: Dec 2006	Spoiler for ep1: There it goes with the mysterious insert song again... But in general, this improved a bit from the previous episode. Enough to not make me cut this anime this week, anyways. Still a bit lacking, but well, maybe that's this anime's charm? ...Hmm... Why not... __________________ -Blog --> http://tdnshumi.blogspot.com/ (Mainly about video games) -R.I.P. Hiroshi Yamauchi, Gaming wouldn't have been the same without you (9/19/13)

2011-04-15, 05:28	Link #105
SaintessHeart NYAAAAHAAANNNNN~ Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 35	Wait. Why is Minako Kotobuki playing a closet lesbian again? __________________ When three puppygirls named after pastries are on top of each other, it is called Eclair a'la menthe et Biscotti aux fraises avec beaucoup de Ricotta sur le dessus. Most of all, you have to be disciplined and you have to save, even if you hate our current financial system. Because if you don't save, then you're guaranteed to end up with nothing.

2011-04-15, 15:57	Link #108
Kagayaki Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Boston Age: 34	Spoiler for size: Somehow, this sequence struck me as being a microcosm of the show itself. It's like they've taken all the scenes in this show, dialed up the warm-fuzzy moe meter to maximum, and added wonderful insert songs and BGM. The music in this show is great, by the way, not just because they're nice to listen to, but more because it brings to life and embellishes whatever's going on onscreen. This show is really well put together. When shows call out what they're doing (TvTropes refers to this as "Lampshade Hanging"), I strongly prefer the approach in the above screencaps, where it's unclear whether the self-referential humor is intentional or unintentional. Some shows will say "She's a tsundere!" or "This is just like a scene from a manga!" This was funny the first time I saw it, but the amount of extra thought the creators have to put in to their work to add these sorts of references is close to zero, especially compared to the creativity and extra work that would have been required to make the character or scene actually believable by itself. Since it's so easy to do, these sorts of jokes pop up everywhere, and I facepalm every time I see them. On the other hand, when you see things like the screencaps above, you have to spend a second recognizing the self-reference, and then you wonder whether you're reading to much into it. It's a much more engaging viewing experience. __________________

2011-04-15, 16:23	Link #109
wingman32x Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Age: 34	Another solid episode IMO. This show surprised me somewhat. I'm being entertained a lot more than I thought I would be. Lol, Run collapsing of sleep deprivation was freakin funny to me because that has almost happened to me. I'm also liking Tooru's grudge against Yuuko. Anyway, anpther good episode. __________________ Fans of Ai, come Join the Ai Nanasaki Fanclub!!

2011-04-12, 07:33	Link #102
FlavorOfLife Uncaring Join Date: Sep 2010	From the first episode, this one seems to be a totally different kettle of fish to K-ON. While K-On works on nostalgia/positivity, i get the feeling A channel may appeal more to those in their teens as they could identify with the "jealousy" more.

2011-04-15, 11:44	Link #107
hoarfrost Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Age: 31	2: I watch this because the aesthetics are very well executed. In the absence of anything offensively bad, that alone is enough for me but A-Channel has a atmosphere about it that makes it very satisfying to watch at the end of a long week. It's the small touches, many of which I didn't even recognize before other posters mentioned them.

2011-04-15, 17:24	Link #110
ars89 One-Eyed Dragon Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ, USA	Spoiler for ep 2: Run's antics are great once again. Liked them picking on Yuuko. Can't believe she wanted to see to check out Run in the beginning. Funny how Yuuko got hurt at the end. Enjoyed Tooru scaring her as well. Bad ep for her. __________________ My Anime List

2011-04-15, 17:53	Link #112
ZGMF-X10A Tsukiyomi -Moon Phase- Join Date: Jun 2003	just watched the first episode and it looks decent. Is it me or does Spoiler for Tooru look like ...: Tama-Chan Tooru remind me so much about Tama-chan, different personalities but same appearance (small body, etc) __________________

2011-04-15, 19:40	Link #116
Silverwyrm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Folsom, CA, USA Age: 37	Well this episode was a plus for me, I liked it more than the last greatly. Largely because Run wasn't doing overboard stupid things like falling out a window or something. I liked the exchange of "who are you!?" int he shower and how Yuuko says she needs to go to the nurses office as an excuse to go to the bathroom but Run uses the opposite Also, lmao at yuuko trying to get a peek in, male or female its hard not to look given the opportunity and information.

2011-04-15, 19:52	Link #118
zarqu Stüldt Håjt! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On the corner Age: 34	Nopan yuri service. I'll be following this anime for a while. __________________ Last.fm. MAL. "Don't take refuge in the false security of consensus."

2011-04-15, 21:06	Link #119
andyjay729 YOU EEDIOT!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: I'm right behind you Age: 41	Yes, this looks like a worthy show. I also thought the "poetry/reality" bumper was a nice touch. And of course I've also been in that situation of writing notes while trying to stay awake. And in terms of the insert songs and ED, the four girls harmonize really nicely, almost like the Beatles on "Because". Heh, Minori Chihara has been typecast as the deadpan "emotionless" girl, Aki Toyosaki as the optimistic, childish loli...would you say Kaori Fukuhara has been typecast as "the dumb girl", the female Ralph Wiggum or Michael Kelso? I certainly mean no criticism of her (especially since I have a slight...thing for her) but, well... Tsukasa, Plug, Astraea and now Run; can you see a pattern?

2011-04-15, 21:19	Link #120
Master_Yoma Nekokota Festival Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lost in the Fairy Forest	Tooru seems a little creepy Great sideboob in this episode __________________