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glyph · 2007-11-20, 06:58

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Originally Posted by Slice of Life

Supposed? Is that some official Shinto doctrine or something? I don't really care how they handle that, as long as it doesn't break the mood.

Dubious 60s parapsychology psi theory. Also, Dungeons & Dragons

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Impz · 2007-11-20, 08:45

Episode 5 summary is out....

Btw, is anyone feeling that the OBE form is just down right queer?

Ashlotte · 2007-11-20, 19:54

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Originally Posted by Impz

Episode 5 summary is out....

Btw, is anyone feeling that the OBE form is just down right queer?

No your not the only one and frankly it might be the thing to make me drop the show honestly...

GH so far had done a good job of drawing me in and creating excellent atmosphere though the sound design, which continued to draw me in through Episode 4. But the second they showed the absurdly silly look of them when they had the O.E.B. just really destroyed alot of that atmosphere that drew me in.

Seeing as how it looks like they'll get used again in episode 5 I can't really see myself being able to take the show very serious anymore...

plzd0ntkeelme · 2007-11-22, 09:04

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Originally Posted by Kimichi

No your not the only one and frankly it might be the thing to make me drop the show honestly...

GH so far had done a good job of drawing me in and creating excellent atmosphere though the sound design, which continued to draw me in through Episode 4. But the second they showed the absurdly silly look of them when they had the O.E.B. just really destroyed alot of that atmosphere that drew me in.

Seeing as how it looks like they'll get used again in episode 5 I can't really see myself being able to take the show very serious anymore...

Same thought... Ep5 is interesting but why Caspers? Sigh... i prefer their spirit form to be just like their exact look but a bit transparent rather than ...urgh. I will still follow the series, tho' to understand more about this concept of the Unseen World.

Hakuryu_Hikaru · 2007-11-22, 09:36

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Originally Posted by glyph

Dubious 60s parapsychology psi theory. Also, Dungeons & Dragons

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Likely, you all had many OBEs and you know better how do they go, isn't it?

Algent · 2007-11-22, 14:36

It's the same as Lain on this point, a big mix of reality, theory and fiction and it work really well.

About the Casper look I think it's to make think their soul is vulnerable in this state.

I can't wait for today episode :>

Kirarakim · 2007-11-22, 21:42

While their OBE form does sort of ruin the mood of the show (although I find it sort of cute) I don't think that is enough reason for me to drop the show since I still find it extremely intriuging.

Proto · 2007-11-22, 22:02

Indeed, as I've said countless times in other threads this is a problem of people making a steel wall made of expectations and how they want the story to be, and feeling disappointed when one part of the real show collides against the wall. While I found the little OBE bodies to be a little weird, I didn't find it so mood ruining as many of you seem to do, maybe because I took that what the author wanted to express was the fragility of the human mind once devoid of all its facades and physical protections.

Just let the show flow, and when you find something you disagree with just put yourself in the author shoes and try to devise what is what he wanted to say. It usually works for these type of series

SquirrelLuvsPnut · 2007-11-23, 12:03

I think the real question on everyone's mind is.... WHO IS THE RAT?!

Ashlotte · 2007-11-23, 17:36

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Originally Posted by ProtoMan

Indeed, as I've said countless times in other threads this is a problem of people making a steel wall made of expectations and how they want the story to be, and feeling disappointed when one part of the real show collides against the wall. While I found the little OBE bodies to be a little weird, I didn't find it so mood ruining as many of you seem to do, maybe because I took that what the author wanted to express was the fragility of the human mind once devoid of all its facades and physical protections.

Just let the show flow, and when you find something you disagree with just put yourself in the author shoes and try to devise what is what he wanted to say. It usually works for these type of series

I'm all for visual symbolism, but I still can't shake the feeling that there absolutely silly looking and fail at doing anything save removing me completely from the flow and atmosphere of the show. But thats me. *shrug*

The fact that the little things disrupt me so much is probably a hint that beyond great atmosphere and mood the show doesn't hold my interest too terribly much in the end.

Algent · 2007-11-23, 17:50

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Originally Posted by SquirrelLuvsPnut

I think the real question on everyone's mind is.... WHO IS THE RAT?!

I think he is from the Japan Bio Tech facility.

Spoiler for episode 06:

(and as always, sorry for the bad english

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edit: pics out on random curiosity http://randomc.animeblogger.net/2007...host-hound-06/

Guardian Enzo · 2007-11-26, 01:20

I actually thought the little doughboy spirit forms kinda worked in ep 5. At least, I think once the initial surprise at seeing them was through, they expressed what the creators intended - that spiritually we're just a bunch of naked and terrified kids. As usual, the rest of the episode was quite creepy and the exposition continued to come out in drips rather than a flood. Still working for me on almost every level.

plzd0ntkeelme · 2007-12-01, 02:36

ep6 is decent, tho' it starts to feel random.

Spoiler for ep6:

Dop · 2007-12-01, 09:15

Interesting episode.

I've come across that 'homunculus' theory thing before - the idea is the figure depicts the body according to how much of your brain is dedicated to it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortical_homunculus

They're not just making this stuff up!

Whether they'd study that at school level, I don't know. Maybe in Biology class.

Ah, the CT (CAT) Scan. That stuff they inject you with is not nice. Every time I've had one I've come out feeling flushed and woozy.
I wish I'd had a doctor like Otori-sensei, though!

Guardian Enzo · 2007-12-02, 00:17

Not enough credit being given for how brilliant this is. It's high-concept and not everything works, but it creates a mood that's unsettling and involving. And not to harp on it, but the sound is absolutely amazing - as much a part of the show as the visuals.

TooPurePureBoy · 2007-12-06, 20:54

Spoiler for spoilers: episode 7:

darlliu · 2007-12-06, 23:45

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Originally Posted by Dop

Interesting episode.

I've come across that 'homunculus' theory thing before - the idea is the figure depicts the body according to how much of your brain is dedicated to it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortical_homunculus

They're not just making this stuff up!

Whether they'd study that at school level, I don't know. Maybe in Biology class.

Ah, the CT (CAT) Scan. That stuff they inject you with is not nice. Every time I've had one I've come out feeling flushed and woozy.
I wish I'd had a doctor like Otori-sensei, though!

I don't know about the Japanese schools, but in China we did learn that in high school, it's just used to explain how we are able to make complex facial expressions/talks and stuffs like that.

The two senseis are like destined couple, really, their glasses and mysterious looks

go get married now !

plzd0ntkeelme · 2007-12-07, 17:37

ep 7 seems to rely on dr. Otori fanservice to keep the show entertaining.

Spoiler for ep7:

Strabo · 2007-12-07, 17:51

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Originally Posted by plzd0ntkeelme

ep 7 seems to rely on dr. Otori fanservice to keep the show entertaining.

Spoiler for ep7:

I enjoyed that explanation thing. But then again, I am a hardcore science lover.

But I felt that the bit at the very end, with the distorted sound and hallucinations was the stand out bit. I found it really rather creepy.

Just in case no-one else has mentioned it:
The sound in this show is really good.

SuperKnuckles · 2007-12-08, 01:38

The sounds basically reminds me of Silent Hill in that if the sounds weren't there, it'd probably won't be as half or third as creepy.

Actually, the things that happened in Ghost Hound really weren't creepy to a large degree.... except for that long limbed ghost thinggy and the giant...

I really wish we see more of those creepy apparitions instead of your average psychological care episode. I don't think we necessarily need a breather on brain psychology in every single episode.

2007-12-01, 02:36	Link #233
plzd0ntkeelme self-proclaimed otaku Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: toronto Age: 37	ep6 is decent, tho' it starts to feel random. Spoiler for ep6: I get the impression that the director shows the two main supporting chars just for the sake of showing them, and so their appearance is basically just re-introducing them with their fear and family problems. So Japanese kids study about "homunculus"? Maybe that scene doesn't reflect real Japanese school but if it does, i wonder what's the reason cause the whole idea seems more like a cult to me than science. Otori sensei is hot and it seems that Taro blushes looking at her lmao I hope she will play a greater role than simply showing off her cleavage. Judging from the preview, she seems to have a connection with the creepy psychologist and they sure look somewhat alike, maybe family related.

2007-12-06, 20:54	Link #236
TooPurePureBoy Socially Inept Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Retracing my steps.....	Spoiler for spoilers: episode 7: Ok wow. When Ogami is walking home at night and sees the little shadow homunculus thing running out of the abandoned building I was watching it and about to have a freak out session Seriously I'm not sure why but that was creepy like a Tool video. __________________ "Do what I do in every friendship and relationship, give 5%" - Ron Bennington

2007-12-07, 17:37	Link #238
plzd0ntkeelme self-proclaimed otaku Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: toronto Age: 37	ep 7 seems to rely on dr. Otori fanservice to keep the show entertaining. Spoiler for ep7: The whole brain explanation thing can only be enjoyed by hardcore science lovers altho' it shows that the directors have done quite a bit of research over the whole subject. Makoto looks pretty cool to threaten a mayor candidate like that, altho' his office looks too empty for such a busy campaign. Overall, only dr. Otori's boobies really stand out in this ep.

2007-11-20, 08:45	Link #222
Impz Insanity Anime Blogger Join Date: Oct 2006	Episode 5 summary is out.... Btw, is anyone feeling that the OBE form is just down right queer?

2007-11-22, 14:36	Link #226
Algent Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Beyond the Horizon Age: 34	It's the same as Lain on this point, a big mix of reality, theory and fiction and it work really well. About the Casper look I think it's to make think their soul is vulnerable in this state. I can't wait for today episode :>

2007-11-22, 21:42	Link #227
Kirarakim Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	While their OBE form does sort of ruin the mood of the show (although I find it sort of cute) I don't think that is enough reason for me to drop the show since I still find it extremely intriuging.

2007-11-22, 22:02	Link #228
Proto Knowledge is the solution Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 39	Indeed, as I've said countless times in other threads this is a problem of people making a steel wall made of expectations and how they want the story to be, and feeling disappointed when one part of the real show collides against the wall. While I found the little OBE bodies to be a little weird, I didn't find it so mood ruining as many of you seem to do, maybe because I took that what the author wanted to express was the fragility of the human mind once devoid of all its facades and physical protections. Just let the show flow, and when you find something you disagree with just put yourself in the author shoes and try to devise what is what he wanted to say. It usually works for these type of series

2007-11-23, 12:03	Link #229
SquirrelLuvsPnut Kill on sight Join Date: Apr 2007	I think the real question on everyone's mind is.... WHO IS THE RAT?!

2007-11-26, 01:20	Link #232
Guardian Enzo Seishu's Ace Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kobe, Japan	I actually thought the little doughboy spirit forms kinda worked in ep 5. At least, I think once the initial surprise at seeing them was through, they expressed what the creators intended - that spiritually we're just a bunch of naked and terrified kids. As usual, the rest of the episode was quite creepy and the exposition continued to come out in drips rather than a flood. Still working for me on almost every level.

2007-12-01, 09:15	Link #234
Dop Mmmm.... Join Date: Sep 2006	Interesting episode. I've come across that 'homunculus' theory thing before - the idea is the figure depicts the body according to how much of your brain is dedicated to it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortical_homunculus They're not just making this stuff up! Whether they'd study that at school level, I don't know. Maybe in Biology class. Ah, the CT (CAT) Scan. That stuff they inject you with is not nice. Every time I've had one I've come out feeling flushed and woozy. I wish I'd had a doctor like Otori-sensei, though!

2007-12-02, 00:17	Link #235
Guardian Enzo Seishu's Ace Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kobe, Japan	Not enough credit being given for how brilliant this is. It's high-concept and not everything works, but it creates a mood that's unsettling and involving. And not to harp on it, but the sound is absolutely amazing - as much a part of the show as the visuals.

2007-12-08, 01:38	Link #240
SuperKnuckles Anime Hobbyist Join Date: Dec 2004	The sounds basically reminds me of Silent Hill in that if the sounds weren't there, it'd probably won't be as half or third as creepy. Actually, the things that happened in Ghost Hound really weren't creepy to a large degree.... except for that long limbed ghost thinggy and the giant... I really wish we see more of those creepy apparitions instead of your average psychological care episode. I don't think we necessarily need a breather on brain psychology in every single episode.