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I mean some have already spoiled themselves with the novels, but they don't have a problem enjoying the show, at least for the clever stylistic direction/score/differences seeing the scene unfold on screen etc. It really depends on how people enjoy watching a show, either via marathoning it or following it actively. (On the actual episode, I hadn't actually caught the Sailor Moon pose and other references. Looks like there's going to be plenty of Easter Eggs here ...)
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2011-07-09, 21:07 | Link #303 | |||
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And I hardly need to chill. Criticizing someone's logic=/=buttmad.
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2011-07-09, 21:41 | Link #304 | |
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In my eyes Mawaru Penguin Drum didn't do anything particularly more attention grabbing style wise than Memochou, and didn't hook me on the first episode like that show did because I still have little idea what it's about. In fact I'd say it wasn't as good a first episode in a lot of categories and wasn't so outstanding or attention grabbing versus the other shows I'm following that I'd want to add it to my current watch list. Perhaps if I had gotten to this show first..... It's definitely not dropped if that's what people are thinking. It's on hold until such time as I can find time and reason to continue with it. It's definitely not a criticism if that's what people are thinking either. It's literally just among the reasons I won't be following it week to week. I mean in terms of shows whose main draw for me has been the way it's shot and paced. In fact I could actually argue that Kamisama was more creative overall in how it was shot to the point where it definitely added to the script and dialogue, but that's definitely a purely subjective matter. |
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2011-07-10, 00:48 | Link #306 | |
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Well me liking UTENA might have something to do with it, but yes for me shinbo is nothing in comparison to ikuhara's mind fuck/anime direction.
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2011-07-10, 01:41 | Link #307 | ||||||
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I'd have thought that it'd be the obvious conclusion, but I do hear whispers that most of the credit should go to Enokido or other members of Be-Papas. But given their respective outputs post-Utena (with the possible exception of Nishikiori), those whispers are safely put to rest. Quote:
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2011-07-10, 01:53 | Link #309 | |
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My opinion: I've seen the best those two directors have mustered onto the TV screen, and at the same time rearrange my head like an organic Rubik's Cube with their eclectic visuals, so IMHO they're real very good in their own individual way, rather than comparing them like apples and oranges.
And to those afraid of witnessing a certain social taboo, I have voiced this earlier at MAL: Quote:
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2011-07-10, 02:58 | Link #310 | ||
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I can totally see that happening. Heck the penguins are probably Anthy's friends. Quote:
On the fanart side, it's certainly increasing. Now would be a good time to join pixiv for those that haven't already!
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2011-07-10, 08:18 | Link #313 | |
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So I'll have to agree with sa547 on this. Anyway, this was an interesting first episode. I say interesting because so much happened and yet nothing really happened, with a side of LSD. Certainly there are some intriguing plot hints, but really what dominated my mind the most was penguins. All I could think of was the scene from the first episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender when Aang went absolutely nuts upon seeing a penguin and was desperate to ride on one like a sled. The "magical" sequence at the end had me scratching my head. I'm not sure what the purpose was. The credits had me wondering if there is going to be a gender bending aspect at some point (note the hair colors, note the siblings hair colors, note the colors in the show overall). Is it a coincidence that each of them gets a penguin, and that one has a bow like a girl, and that the first time you see the penguins they're in color coded cans that mirror the sibling hair colors? Well. I guess I'm saying that this left a big enough impression that I'm left wanting to see more.
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2011-07-10, 11:04 | Link #314 |
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Came in not knowing a thing about this show, so zero expectations. Left with a mix of "awesome... but wtf did I just watch" and "is Shinbo involved somehow", something that seems to be the standard reaction going by some of the replies here. But now I see, Ikuhara huh. Makes sense. Whether they are going to explore incest or not doesn't bother me - this show looks pretty unique and will definitely be worth watching.
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2011-07-10, 11:22 | Link #315 |
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In some ways, the impact of the first episode reminded me of FLCL - the same kind of surpassing coolness, and the sensory overload. You weren't sure exactly what you saw, but it was powerfully interesting. Where it differs is that this show didn't get me as emotionally connected to the characters after one ep as that one did.
I don't actually see much similarity to Shinbou here, to be honest - superficially, maybe. Really, that's like comparing Brian DePalma to Alfred Hitchcock.
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2011-07-10, 12:28 | Link #316 |
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wow...
it started like slice of life with drama, but then Himari revived, then the penguins, then i thought they started playing the ED but it was NOT, then the kiss, then the real ED that looks like Sho and Kan became girls like Himari... never seen Utena but have the urge to check it out
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2011-07-10, 13:50 | Link #318 | |
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At any rate, go watch the Utena movie. The animation is still great for today's standards, being a movie and all, and it's a freaking masterpiece.
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2011-07-10, 13:53 | Link #319 | |
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A truly pitiable policy...You don't know how much you're missing out on. Though Utena did get remastered a couples years ago for its 10th anniversary.
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2011-07-10, 13:58 | Link #320 |
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I wouldn't recommend the movie without having seen the TV series. One of the major selling points of the movie is that you need to already know who these characters are, otherwise you're totally thrown into the deep end.
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