To Aru Majutsu no Index - Anime General Discussion [NO SPOILERS]

[serenade_beta]

Originally Posted by KaneDragon

Wait...

Spoiler for first arc:

Exactly how much of his memory did he lose? Enough to cover Index, of course, but surely not so that he doesn't remember Mikoto as well, right?

In any case, if he just acts his usual self, Mikoto isn't going to notice.

We should move this conversation to one of the other threads, but just to answer:

Spoiler:

He loses all of his memories. No, he doesn't remember Index...

[KaneDragon]

You know, I just have to wonder if Touma could have saved a lot of effort if he had just charged Firestarter in the first place instead of falling off the balcony and whatnot. No means of protecting the runes can do you much good if Touma's negating your control at the source, right?

[NoOneKnowS]

these arcs. From the way this is going I'm thinking maybe 5-6 EPS at least? Whats keeping me in this show is Rail-gun chan and no more. lol. /Yeah I've been badly spoiled already.

EP2. Loli teacher in a bunny suit w/ her room full of cigs. Now thats something new. Too bad I hope we see her 1 time actually smoking. Fireman was the lamest fire user I've seen in like ages. lol, just a single punch and he got like smashed. As for the main guy. I liked his style; he just talks too much. That double edge hand of his is really taking a toll right now not being able to help someone who he intended to help.

[KaneDragon]

Originally Posted by NoOneKnowS

Fireman was the lamest fire user I've seen in like ages. lol, just a single punch and he got like smashed.

Call him Firestarter, twisted Firestarter.
Funny how he acted all cool dodging that initial punch back at the beginning, but underwent major villain decay once his fiery beast was dispelled.

[Sterling01]

Originally Posted by KaneDragon

Call him Firestarter, twisted Firestarter.
Funny how he acted all cool dodging that initial punch back at the beginning, but underwent major villain decay once his fiery beast was dispelled.

I don't get why they just didn't keep the way he was defeated in the novels.... The manga changed it as well.

[serenade_beta]

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

Spoiler for next arc:

Apparently nobody is translating the novels, because the guys at Baka-Tsuki agree that compared to other light novels, Index is poorly written and Volume 2 is awful. Therefore there is almost no information past the first book.
My question is, how does the story proceed if the main character lost all his memories? Does the author use this as a way to introduce characters that Touma used to know, or does he just skip over it with Touma just pretending to remember?

Well, for one thing, I feel that the reason the novel isn't being translated isn't because of the quality of the story, but simply because it is hell to translate it. It's already tiring to read paragraphs after paragraphs of descriptions that half one doesn't feel is needed...

Spoiler:

The story proceeds rather normally. Characters are introduced normally. We just have one whole volume+more where he worries over and over about how Index trusts "Touma" who he is no longer and other stuff.

Originally Posted by Sterling01

Spoiler for re:

Weren't his braincells fried?

Can't remember... But I think so...

Originally Posted by Sterling01

but the rest are pretty good

Just ignoring the few quirks of the author, like the contridictions+Super Excuse Time, the one-patterns, heroines turning to air, and the such.
Not the best series out there, but it's pretty good.

I don't get why they just didn't keep the way he was defeated in the novels.... The manga changed it as well.

It'd make more sense too.

[Sterling01]

Originally Posted by serenade_beta

Well, for one thing, I feel that the reason the novel isn't being translated isn't because of the quality of the story, but simply because it is hell to translate it.

Yeah it's quite hard with all the different terms...
Also the "full version" of PSI-missing is quite good

[justsomeguy]

Originally Posted by serenade_beta

Just ignoring the few quirks of the author, like the contridictions+Super Excuse Time, the one-patterns, heroines turning to air, and the such.
Not the best series out there, but it's pretty good.

Some call it "quirks." Others call it "plot devices," used when the author runs out of ideas or writes himself into a corner.
I have no idea what Volume 2 is about, but how JC Staff handles it is bound to be interesting. Adapt as is, succeed at fixing it up (least likely), or make it worse? Either way they're gonna get blamed.

[Kinny Riddle]

Originally Posted by orion

But lolitas do have an age limit. They are considered to be adolescent females.

That definition only applies to females in the three-dimensional world.

Speaking of translation of the novels, Baka-Tsuki would always welcome anyone who wants to do it, but only provided they're committed to, as someone puts it, translate paragraph after paragraph of seemingly useless details.

I'm tied down with doing Toradora, so you can count me out.

[Sinestra]

Mr pyro in this episode sure loved to talk but i must admit his spell summoning was impressive but it seems like he didnt know any other spells maybe he just specialize only is fire spells i dunno. But man when that punch landed it landed hard as hell. That hand is curse and a gift any hand that can block temptures up to 2000 degress or kelvin i cant remember is damn useful. Good episode still love the opening song it rocks out pretty good.

Touma has the stamina of a god to be able to outrun those flame was feat. But also i must give it up to him he also used his head. He realized quickly (because the bad guy talked to much AGAIN) his beast couldnt move outside where the Runes were setup and that turning on the sprinklers would not only reduce the flames but make the ink run. Its always nice to see a hero that uses his head.

The premise of Toaru Majutsu no Index appeals to me. Because me and friends alway argue over who would win a person born with special abilities as in a evolved human and magic user. So this quite interesting and the fact that Toaru's hand can negate both makes it all the more interesting since its almost like gods hand.

[KaneDragon]

Originally Posted by Sinestra

He realized quickly (because the bad guy talked to much AGAIN) his beast couldnt move outside where the Runes were setup and that turning on the sprinklers would not only reduce the flames but make the ink run.

That bit isn't Firestarter's fault though. It was auto-Index who told Touma about the runes (and got a boot to the face for her talking too much), and he found out about the beast's restrictions just by it not following him once he got outside the building.

Originally Posted by Sterling01

I don't get why they just didn't keep the way he was defeated in the novels.... The manga changed it as well.

He was defeated differently in the novel? How so?

[DonQuigleone]

18 pages, is this gonna get it's own forum?

[Haru~]

Originally Posted by donquigleone

18 pages, is this gonna get it's own forum?

Rosario to Vampire Capu2 has 38 pages but still no forums of itself..

[serenade_beta]

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

Some call it "quirks." Others call it "plot devices," used when the author runs out of ideas or writes himself into a corner.
I have no idea what Volume 2 is about, but how JC Staff handles it is bound to be interesting. Adapt as is, succeed at fixing it up (least likely), or make it worse? Either way they're gonna get blamed.

I was trying to be nice...
But yeah, the author's story writing skills need improvements.

I'm sure Volume 2 will be fine (as fine as that volume gets) as long as JC Staff lets the characters explain everything they have too... *star* Super Explanation Time *star*

Originally Posted by KaneDragon

He was defeated differently in the novel? How so?

Unless my memories are mistaken

Spoiler:

He was punched, and then he rolls into a railing and smacks the back of his head on it, knocking him out.

Makes more sense than flying from a single punch and getting knocked out as well, I feel.

Originally Posted by donquigleone

18 pages, is this gonna get it's own forum?

No. Pages/Posts does not determine sub-forums, activity does. And this doesn't have enough activity to get one. Either way, I don't see the reason why a whole separate forum is needed for this.

[golthin]

I am beginning to like the male lead for this anime. I am not a lolicon, but for that loli teacher i would make an exeption.

[xris]

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[SkoolRumble4Ya]

The main character power reminds me of that Stephen Chow movie call "the fist of fury". Stephen have all the strength in his right hand. That Loli teacher would've of thought she was smoking and drinking

[orion]

Originally Posted by serenade_beta

Unless my memories are mistaken

Spoiler:

He was punched, and then he rolls into a railing and smacks the back of his head on it, knocking him out.

Makes more sense than flying from a single punch and getting knocked out as well, I feel.

That punch was very satisfying. I like it better.

[elroid]

Originally Posted by ApostleOfGod

This is The Anime of the season. Hopefully it gets a two season runtime, can't seem to find how long it will run.

Here is some news i got from Chinese forum:

http://www.lightnovel.cn/bbs/attachm...4gs3aHMBbp.jpg

It is a news for OST, Character Song and drama disc
オリジナルサウンドトラック（OST）Vol.1
￥3,150 2009/1/23
キャラクターソング&ドラマ CD①（character song and dramaCD①）
￥2,940 2009/2/25
キャラクターソング&ドラマ CD②（character song and dramaCD②）
￥2,940 2009/3/25

Besides, I found it appears that they are selling 8 volumes of blu-ray cd, which means it is very possible to have 2 seasons for this anime.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/search?ie...&creative=1211

Err, wait... anyone knows 1 volume in blu-ray have how many episodes?I remember there is only 3 episodes in Shana's DVD...

[Midonin]

Yes! Character songs!

It's something I look forward to, regardless of show. Good news to know.