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Subayai · 2013-10-16, 07:22

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Originally Posted by Emballage

This could be slightly relevant:

Saki's National Tournament Arc Anime Slated for January

I'm looking forward to more Saki episodes. Especially, because this will centered around Kiyosumi, just like the original series. However, I don't think there is enough manga material published. January 2014 is too soon. They will have to create some anime original episodes or stop mid-round and then do specials like the Achiga anime.

Sol Falling · 2013-10-16, 07:59

No, the main story's quarterfinal's match is already finished (has been for quite a while), which is enough for a 12-13 episode season. The thing is that most manga readers had been expecting for them to wait until the semifinals (which are currently ongoing) to be finished so that we could have a 24-26 episode season. Airing in January pretty much completely rules that out, but (at least for a 1 cours season) having enough content isn't really a problem.

teja208 · 2013-10-16, 08:20

If they're really planning on adding fillers somewhere before and/or after quarterfinals, I hope it's a good one. One thing for certain is they can't come up with individual matches like they did first season which is scheduled after the final team tournament is over.

Requiem-x · 2013-10-16, 08:27

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Originally Posted by teja208

If they're really planning on adding fillers somewhere before and/or after quarterfinals, I hope it's a good one. One thing for certain is they can't come up with individual matches like they did first season which is scheduled after the final team tournament is over.

The individuals lasted only one episode in the anime, so it's not that big of a loss.

Also, thank goodness this is coming early. Maybe they'll do the same as in achiga and give us an animated finale to the semifinals before we see it in the manga.

Subayai · 2013-10-16, 10:01

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Originally Posted by Sol Falling

No, the main story's quarterfinal's match is already finished (has been for quite a while), which is enough for a 12-13 episode season. The thing is that most manga readers had been expecting for them to wait until the semifinals (which are currently ongoing) to be finished so that we could have a 24-26 episode season. Airing in January pretty much completely rules that out, but (at least for a 1 cours season) having enough content isn't really a problem.

There is concern among manga readers that there may not be enough material for 1-cours anime if the series is limited to the quaterfinals. Unless, of course, they slow down the pace a lot, but that would be bad, I think. They will have to add anime original episodes or extend the main story until mid-round of semifinals.

Another possibility is that they start with the training camp pre-national tournament. In the manga, the training camp lasts longer and different events happen compared to what was shown in the original series. If they include that, maybe there is enough material.

EDIT: Ok, I checked and the quarterfinals last for about 30 chapters which being optimistic should be equivalent to around 10 episodes. If we add one introduction and one epilogue episode, it could probably be extended to 12 episodes. So yes, maybe there is enough material for 1-cour series, barely though.

teja208 · 2013-10-17, 08:58

One more thing. Who here is hoping to get more WAI WAI this season?

liro · 2013-10-17, 09:10

So how many years do i have to wait until the final match?

King-Slayer · 2013-10-17, 12:46

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Originally Posted by Requiem-x

The individuals lasted only one episode in the anime, so it's not that big of a loss.

Also, thank goodness this is coming early. Maybe they'll do the same as in achiga and give us an animated finale to the semifinals before we see it in the manga.

i'm pretty sure it was 3 episodes for the individuals.

And I agree with Subayai that they might do the training camp before the tournament but I kinda feel its unlikely. Also holding out hope for the semi-finals to be animated sometime in 2014.

Marina2 · 2013-10-17, 13:12

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Originally Posted by liro

So how many years do i have to wait until the final match?

At least 2 years

After this one ended, the new Saki spin-off manga, Shinohayu the dawn of age, probably get animated before the final match. Well, even if they won't turn Shinohayu into anime, we still have to wait for Ritz to write the final match part.

Requiem-x · 2013-10-17, 15:16

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Originally Posted by King-Slayer

i'm pretty sure it was 3 episodes for the individuals.

And I agree with Subayai that they might do the training camp before the tournament but I kinda feel its unlikely. Also holding out hope for the semi-finals to be animated sometime in 2014.

Oh, my bad then. It's been years since I watched that part.

The training camp would be a good way to fill some space, so it's definetly a possibility.

einhorn303 · 2013-11-10, 15:03

If they padded the season out with more back story of Miyamori and Hinematsu, I'd be fine with that.

Subayai · 2013-11-13, 11:55

It has been announced the OP is called New SPARKS! and will be performed by Miyuki Hashimoto (who also did the 1st OP for the first series). I liked Glossy:MMM so I'm looking forward to listen to this new song.

Also, the cast and staff will be revealed starting the 18th of november.

FlavoryFantasy · 2013-11-13, 13:20

Well that is nice to hear. I do like all of the music used for the Saki series so far, but it'll be nice to hear Miyuki Hashimoto once more for the series.

Nachtwandler · 2013-11-13, 13:50

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Originally Posted by Subayai

It has been announced the OP is called New SPARKS! and will be performed by Miyuki Hashimoto (who also did the 1st OP for the first series). I liked Glossy:MMM so I'm looking forward to listen to this new song.

Also, the cast and staff will be revealed starting the 18th of november.

Isn't it obvious that the main staff and cast would be the same?

Flower · 2013-11-13, 14:51

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Originally Posted by Nachtwandler

Isn't it obvious that the main staff and cast would be the same?

Would obviously also include the new staff, though. ^^

Subayai · 2013-11-13, 15:32

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Originally Posted by FlavoryFantasy

Well that is nice to hear. I do like all of the music used for the Saki series so far, but it'll be nice to hear Miyuki Hashimoto once more for the series.

I like all the music so far too. Actually, Saki is one of few series where I like all the openings and endings.

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Originally Posted by Nachtwandler

Isn't it obvious that the main staff and cast would be the same?

The main staff and cast should be the same yes, but there will be a lot of new characters and it's mostly knowing about the seiyuus for them.

Peanutbutter · 2013-11-13, 17:53

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Originally Posted by Subayai

It has been announced the OP is called New SPARKS! and will be performed by Miyuki Hashimoto (who also did the 1st OP for the first series). I liked Glossy:MMM so I'm looking forward to listen to this new song.

Also, the cast and staff will be revealed starting the 18th of november.

Is ZAQ involved in the music composition? I like the ones she did in Achiga-hen, especially Futuristic Player.

Subayai · 2013-11-14, 04:48

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Originally Posted by Peanutbutter

Is ZAQ involved in the music composition? I like the ones she did in Achiga-hen, especially Futuristic Player.

ZAQ is not involved with this song but it's still possible she is involved with one of the other songs. The singer for Futuristic Player was also Miyuki Hashimoto so at least there's that.

Full credits for the opening theme are:
Song: New SPARKS!
Performance: Miyuki Hashimoto
Lyrics: Aki Hata
Composition: fandelmale (Arte Refact)
Arrangement: Takuya Sakai (Arte Refact)
Arte Refact is a doujin group.

night_sentinel · 2013-11-15, 00:14

Arte Refact?
Wait... didn't they do some of Touhou's music?
Lol.

If so, I'll probably have no complaint on Saki's BGM as usual. ^^

Peanutbutter · 2013-11-17, 22:41

Jindai VA is revealed!

Spoiler:

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night_sentinel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Earth	Arte Refact? Wait... didn't they do some of Touhou's music? Lol. If so, I'll probably have no complaint on Saki's BGM as usual. ^^ __________________ Saki - The Conclusion of the Fifth Stage Match Saki 190 - Yuuki Gambling Mathematical Waves Saki - 1st Half of the Vanguard Finals - Mysterious Cousins and Rare Yakumans

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Peanutbutter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	Jindai VA is revealed! Spoiler: Hayami Saori will be voicing her. Nice choice I say. I guess people will still expect Noto Mamiko somewhere in Eisui. Maybe Kasumi?

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Sol Falling Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 35	No, the main story's quarterfinal's match is already finished (has been for quite a while), which is enough for a 12-13 episode season. The thing is that most manga readers had been expecting for them to wait until the semifinals (which are currently ongoing) to be finished so that we could have a 24-26 episode season. Airing in January pretty much completely rules that out, but (at least for a 1 cours season) having enough content isn't really a problem.

2013-10-16, 08:20	Link #63
teja208 Critical fanboy Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Anywhere with anime and anime discussion is fine	If they're really planning on adding fillers somewhere before and/or after quarterfinals, I hope it's a good one. One thing for certain is they can't come up with individual matches like they did first season which is scheduled after the final team tournament is over.

2013-10-17, 08:58	Link #66
teja208 Critical fanboy Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Anywhere with anime and anime discussion is fine	One more thing. Who here is hoping to get more WAI WAI this season?

2013-11-10, 15:03	Link #71
einhorn303 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Massachusetts, USA Age: 36	If they padded the season out with more back story of Miyamori and Hinematsu, I'd be fine with that.

2013-11-13, 11:55	Link #72
Subayai Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013	It has been announced the OP is called New SPARKS! and will be performed by Miyuki Hashimoto (who also did the 1st OP for the first series). I liked Glossy:MMM so I'm looking forward to listen to this new song. Also, the cast and staff will be revealed starting the 18th of november.