2008-03-22, 14:33 | Link #221 |
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I think the series has had "Hiromi + Shin" plastered on it since the very beginning, and contrary to what some have said earlier on, it doesn't exactly take much deep understanding or analysis to figure that out. Personally I connect more with Shin+Noe but unless we're really not giving the writers enough credit, I don't know if they could pull it off this late into the game. A shame (for me) because I've found it very charming, one of the highlights of my anime viewing in the past while.
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Unless they used it in episode 12 they still haven't used the second half of track #30 from the OST. The first half was played during the festival flashback scene in episode 10, I'm 99% sure the triumphant second half will be played in episode 13. Quoting myself from AnimeOnDVD forums when the True Tears OST came out the 27th of Feb Quote:
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2008-03-22, 16:45 | Link #223 | |
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The group that has analyzed the story in greater depth has a much higher percentage of people who are firm in their belief of what will happen. So yes, you don't need any indepth understanding or analysis to know what will happen but there is a strong correlation between having that understanding and whether or not you're either sure or unsure of the ending. I find it partially a limitation of the show and also the viewer when the bulk of the show shows Hiromi being affected by Shin's mother which limits Hiromi's development and interaction with Shin for 8 episodes. The show strongly implies through words, thoughts, and actions that Shin and Hiromi had years of interaction together as classmates and 'casual' friends but they don't have enough time to show it in more detail while some viewers prefer to not accept what they can't see. I wish the show was longer so that the writers could flesh out their past some more. So that's how we end up with a few episodes of development between Shin and Noe overcoming the much longer history between Shin and Hiromi in the eyes of some viewers. Except that is not true in the eyes of Shin, Hiromi, and the writers who have tried to send that message that some viewers prefer to not see or accept because of their preference for Noe. |
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2008-03-22, 17:00 | Link #224 |
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The again, many people (and anime characters) have years of interaction or being casual friends, and that doesn't exactly mean a relationship is guaranteed. The creators of this show tell us that there is depth behind the Shin-Hiromi relationship, they imply there is, but in my opinion it's never brought out and re-enforced properly, Hiromi is not developed enough as a sympathetic character. She was under stress from Shin's mother for a good part of the show, but I personally find the isolated incidents, eg, the comments towards Noe in the eight episode, to be more problematic with me as a viewer. The stiffened interaction with Shin wasn't much of an issue as you could see the reason for it as has been mentioned repeatedly. Anyways, prefer Noe doesn't necessarily mean "refuse to see that Hiromi will be the "victor"".
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2008-03-22, 17:09 | Link #225 |
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I really don't think it was that isolated since she was repeating what Shin's mother said to her with that exchange to Noe, which she realized immediately. Also I find it refreshing that the love rivals in this show dislike each other but hey that's just me! If you want to watch a show that lives in a fantasy land where the rivals do everything they can for each other than try Kimikiss.
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2008-03-22, 17:28 | Link #227 | |
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Did you not make the connection? Because it sounds like you think that was Hiromi's own character showing and not because it was a result of the strain that Shin's mother was putting her through. Connections like that can really add up and affect your view of the show. |
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@jaisrh I do not believe that this connection excuses Hiromi's choice to use those words. Stress does not necessarily give a person free reign in terms of how I will react to their actions. Ever since early on, when Hiromi tries to basically use the rumours about Noe to slyly persuade Shin, or trying to befriend Noe for not-so-honest reasons, until that scene, it's just a general imprint that I dislike in a character. Perhaps you're too lenient, or perhaps I'm too strict in terms of sympathizing with a character. Maybe it's a combination of both.
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2008-03-22, 18:12 | Link #229 | |
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Seriously, how many people can really relate to losing both your parents at a young age, then going to the house of the person you like only to have the mother tell you a cruel lie and verbally attack you for over a year. I can only relate to and understand part of it yet I can understand a lot of the pain involved. It's easy to judge without being to relate at least partially. In real life most people have found it very difficult to deal with having lost both parents while they're still only a teenager, even if they have siblings or close relatives to share the pain with. Hiromi has no siblings, and no close relatives that she would have preferred living with. She's had to deal with her grief herself, then you add Shin's mother telling her that lie and unfairly putting her down verbally on a consistent basis. It's very easy to say she should act a certain way when the majority of us haven't been through even a part of what Hiromi has. This is what the writers themselves have set up but unfortunately the ability to empathize varies widely among people. Last edited by jaisrh; 2008-03-22 at 18:25. |
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2008-03-22, 19:11 | Link #230 | |
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Before I continue, I do enjoy having discussions and indeed, my opinions have been affected throughout my conversations here but I wish you'd not add the condescending jabs at the end, it's not quite necessary. It's an anime, and different people have different reactions to it.
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I don't mean to downplay the effect of certain tragedy or stress on Hiromi, but at the same time, I don't think that it is incorrect for me to hold certain standards for certain things, and that obviously comes from my own personal experiences and not just some intangible concept of "ability to empathize". I think it is not as rewarding as a viewer to take the writers at their blunt word and give characters with tragic pasts an "all flaws excused" approach. I suppose that someone who does not like Noe too much would not have the same issue I have, since it's Hiromi's interaction towards Noe that is the root of the issue for me.
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2008-03-22, 22:16 | Link #232 |
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I know everyone is going to jump on me for this, but the presence of that subplot is actually key, particularly if it ends up being a Shin/Noe ending. Without that subplot, a Shin/Noe relationship would have never developed. Shin would have been with Hiromi from the very beginning, and there would have been no story. The writers had to come up with a reason for Hiromi acting so distant from Shin. This subplot was key in keeping Shin and Hiromi apart, but it also bought time for someone like Noe to enter Shin's life and potentially his heart.
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2008-03-22, 22:49 | Link #234 |
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I agree. But I think the question was why the subplot was even started in the first place. The subplot was there so we could have a story - It explained why Hiromi was not with Shin, and this, in essence, opened the door for Noe.
Noe indirectly helped bring about a resolution to that subplot, which is fine. Obviously, she is the one that moves the plot along. From the very beginning, Noe has been the plot driver that has caused others to take action. She is meant to cause some sort of change in Shin's situation. I've always thought that either she was going to help bring Shin and Hiromi together or cause some sort of change in Shin's feelings toward Hiromi. What this final change is is still not clear to me. The writers still hint at both possibilities, so I'm waiting for the last episode to see how everything gets resolved. Everything could very well be for bringing Shin/Hiromi together, but I also think the opposite can be true. It is easy to argue any plot device/subplot for both sides. I think that's part of what makes this series so good and keeps a lot of us guessing. Last edited by lea; 2008-03-22 at 23:28. |
2008-03-23, 01:34 | Link #236 |
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The original title was only a tentative one anyway. Whether that line still exists or not in the script is uncertain.
To possibly nail the coffin shut, anyone with song lyric translating skills care to take a stab at this? (2nd song on ED cd track) Spoiler:
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2008-03-23, 04:32 | Link #238 | |
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2008-03-23, 07:25 | Link #239 |
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What makes you think they will use the second song on the ED cd? For instance the insert song by eufonius in episode 10 was a brand new song and wasn't the B side for Reflectia. If they use an insert song next episode it will more than likely be the episode 10 one again or a brand new one that will be on the "Insert & Image Song" Album coming out on April 16th.
If you want a musicical hint for what will happen next episode track #30 on the OST is the obvious one since it's a Hiromi X Shin song and as I said in post #222 in this thread the more triumphant half hasn't be used to this stage. |
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man, ep12 was really a awesome(unbelieveable) turning >.<", i don't understand more...
And now Noe suicide in ep12(jump fall from tree, should be ok), and Hiromi leave behind, damn hard to judge. Winning will be who? By now for me who also nevermind, i want the ending. wait for next week for the answer.
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