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Vexx · 2006-05-31, 16:33

I'll admit the "shingo-ramen-whither-petoko" scene during the beauty contest just seemed kind of ... odd. The emotion was very heartfelt and I know it meant he just wanted to continue doing the "slice of life" stuff with her -- but it was a bit difficult to take seriously. Otherwise, Shingo has been relatively stellar compared with so many male leads. He may end up filed with Kyon and Rentarou if he's not careful

I've always been fond of enka ... but then I also like Indian and Tibetan music that drives most of my peers nuts... and ooooh ,gamelan music... anyway...

Onizuka-GTO · 2006-05-31, 19:37

lololol.

This anime rocks!

Just finished episode 02. The kiss-clutch scene sealed the deal. im hooked! it really reminds me of Kamichu, but a lower budget version. The ending/opening theme songs also are growing on me, they are dammmn strange but in a nice way..

Maceart · 2006-05-31, 20:51

Yah both Kamichu and Petopeto-san aired at around the same dates and time, but delt with very different plot lines.

Kamichu is about a middle school girl becoming a God.
Petopeto-san is about monster racism and middle school relationships.

Well, I guess their atmospheres are pretty similiar.

Guardian Enzo · 2006-05-31, 22:53

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Originally Posted by Kaoru Chujo

It's nice to see some Sahara-love. But never, never, never at the expense of the magical Petoko. What are you thinking? Lol.

I agree about Shingo. Somehow he always stops short of becoming annoying.

This show helped give me a new appreciation for enka. I can now sometimes enjoy it.

Nice post. They've accomplished something very difficult not only with Shingo, but Petoko too - taken two completely likeable characters and made them, well - likeable. Neither ever became annoying, despite their inherent kindness and decency.

I'm 100 - no 1000% - in the Shingo/Petoko camp. I like Sahara (I like every character on this wonderful mess of a show) but how anyone can doubt the utter perfection of Shingo/Petoko is beyond me. Shingo's love for her has been obvious from the beginning, and always selfless and completely respectful of her innocence. It's only her lack of self-respect that's prevented her from believing in it. As I said earlier, Petoko's Mom is one sharp monster, and she's known from the beginning that this was meant to be. Hopefully she'll step in and make sure things turn out right. Else, I'll be very disappointed in the ending.

Maceart · 2006-06-01, 01:18

Episode 13 does not disappoint. It gives a good and complete closure to this anime filled with wonderful references to racism and love.

Vexx · 2006-06-01, 02:06

I'll immediately concede that Petoko+Shingo is the obvious ending (I'll just weep for yet another "violent woman" I'm very fond of - yet again they're left without a companion). I tend to think Petoko was just rationalizing in ep 12 more than lacking self respect... but its kind of like being ultra rich --- does that guy like *YOU* or that wallet? In her case, is it *her* or the ero-traps? But I can visualize an ending that might be much more bittersweet --- I'm sure we'll find out for sure soon enough and maceart is nicely keeping things to himself

Onizuka-GTO · 2006-06-02, 02:33

bi-dong! bi-dang¬! Bi-Dong¬! dammit. that ending theme song is catchy...

Can't believe its only 13 episodes..... I understand if it was kamichu the quality is superb, but with this, well... i kinda expected more....

Vexx · 2006-06-02, 03:02

I am currently driving my household nuts playing the two OSTs I have ... a few of the tracks are not worth repeating but the vast majority is entertaining. It crosses a fair spectrum of musical styles (my favorite being the dominant waltz tune done with violin and the traditional style folk music). The ending ED is very catchy ... the OP sounds like some slightly naughty cabaret tune

Yeah, it is kind of sad this only garnered 13 episodes.

Onizuka-GTO · 2006-06-02, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vexx

I am currently driving my household nuts playing the two OSTs I have ... a few of the tracks are not worth repeating but the vast majority is entertaining. It crosses a fair spectrum of musical styles (my favorite being the dominant waltz tune done with violin and the traditional style folk music). The ending ED is very catchy ... the OP sounds like some slightly naughty cabaret tune

Yeah, it is kind of sad this only garnered 13 episodes.

whats the songs called? i want 'em

Kaoru Chujo · 2006-06-02, 13:27

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Originally Posted by Onizuka-GTO

whats the songs called? i want 'em

The OP is Shiranainai Sora 知ラナイナイ空 (Unknown Sky) and the ED is Kaerimichi 帰り道 (The Road Back Home). They're both written and performed by Saneyoshi Isako さねよしいさこ (who writes her name in hiragana).

I happen to have the lyrics (in Japanese; sorry, no transliteration):

Spoiler for lyrics to Petopeto-san OP and ED:

Certainly Petopetosan and Kamichu were comparable shows last summer. But I gave up on Kamichu because, despite its lovely animation, the stories ceased to be interesting for me. Petopeto-san had its down episodes, but in general it was wonderful. I give Ueda Kana a lot of credit for hitting just the right note with Petoko.

Guardian Enzo · 2006-06-02, 17:26

I loved the OP right away, but in time is was the ED that really blew me away. Both are wonderful, but the ED is an amazing mood piece.

Onizuka-GTO · 2006-06-02, 20:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

I loved the OP right away, but in time is was the ED that really blew me away. Both are wonderful, but the ED is an amazing mood piece.

I personally blame the "bi-dangs/bi-dongs"

damit. i want to know where to get it....not that im asking.....oh...what's that?....(points at his P.M. button)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vexx

I'll just weep for yet another "violent woman" I'm very fond of - yet again they're left without a companionmse).

You forget Natsumi from "you're under arrest" she was a violent women, but ended happily...

Vexx · 2006-06-02, 23:40

They're in stock at CDjapan.co.jp and really not very expensive. The CD has 24 tracks and I have only about two that I skip over. If I get a chance this weekend, I'll list up the tracks and my thoughts about them.

Vexx · 2006-06-06, 02:39

Still haven't gotten a chance to translate/list the tracks... but I did find out that the lovely Sahara was voiced by Yuka Inokuchi who *also* voiced
Anju in Karin
Zazie Rainyday in Negima
Maid Sakura in Mahoraba
Uzume in Ai Yori Aoshi (heh)

She's obviously moving up in the listings (especially after Anju I'm guessing).
Interesting to me because Sahara was a rather key role in petopeto-san.

I figure VAs or seiyuu need all the love and attention they can get because it is an unfair somewhat brutal lifestyle where name/face recognition is hard to come by.

chrno · 2006-06-08, 12:57

Haven't been on this board in awhile since all the info. I had posted had got wiped when the server got hacked.

But check out what I found on a site. A 'Petopeto' figurine.

http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/57817

This is really nice!

Potatochobit · 2006-06-11, 04:12

ok this show is alittle wierd. started watching it and its not just cutesy like i thought. the students are strange like in shuffle where they are myseterious unkown races and stuff. peto gets stuck to things, things like... well this is PG13 rating!

Maceart · 2006-06-11, 13:58

Well it aired at late night 1 am "Otaku Hour", so I don't suppose this anime is for kids (although it's about a bunch of eighth graders).

Vexx · 2006-06-11, 18:44

8th graders? I thought they were highschoolers .... okay okay I'll go check again.
hell, with the art styles the way they are its hard to tell when drawings are adults or elem school kids sometimes.

There's a petoko and choco figure set up for pre-order..... figures.... no Sahara

Radiosity · 2006-06-11, 19:20

Seems Vexx is a fellow Sahara fan

Once again though, why did they cut her lovely long hair short?!

Vexx · 2006-06-11, 20:47

I know that the cutting of hair is one way to "sever ties". Sometimes women do it after they break up with someone. I guess this is the way Sahara was showing Choco just how serious she was about ending the situation.

I miss it too, though the short hair makes her look a bit more vulnerable

2006-05-31, 16:33	Link #41
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	I'll admit the "shingo-ramen-whither-petoko" scene during the beauty contest just seemed kind of ... odd. The emotion was very heartfelt and I know it meant he just wanted to continue doing the "slice of life" stuff with her -- but it was a bit difficult to take seriously. Otherwise, Shingo has been relatively stellar compared with so many male leads. He may end up filed with Kyon and Rentarou if he's not careful I've always been fond of enka ... but then I also like Indian and Tibetan music that drives most of my peers nuts... and ooooh ,gamelan music... anyway... __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2006-05-31, 19:37	Link #42
Onizuka-GTO Holy Beast ~Wuff!~ Scanlator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, UK Age: 41	lololol. This anime rocks! Just finished episode 02. The kiss-clutch scene sealed the deal. im hooked! it really reminds me of Kamichu, but a lower budget version. The ending/opening theme songs also are growing on me, they are dammmn strange but in a nice way.. __________________

2006-05-31, 20:51	Link #43
Maceart Doremi-fansubs founder Fansubber Join Date: Mar 2004	Yah both Kamichu and Petopeto-san aired at around the same dates and time, but delt with very different plot lines. Kamichu is about a middle school girl becoming a God. Petopeto-san is about monster racism and middle school relationships. Well, I guess their atmospheres are pretty similiar. __________________ AIR 2005! Kanon 2006! CLANNAD 2007-2008! Planetarian OAV/Movie 2010?

2006-06-01, 01:18	Link #45
Maceart Doremi-fansubs founder Fansubber Join Date: Mar 2004	Episode 13 does not disappoint. It gives a good and complete closure to this anime filled with wonderful references to racism and love. __________________ AIR 2005! Kanon 2006! CLANNAD 2007-2008! Planetarian OAV/Movie 2010?

2006-06-01, 02:06	Link #46
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	I'll immediately concede that Petoko+Shingo is the obvious ending (I'll just weep for yet another "violent woman" I'm very fond of - yet again they're left without a companion). I tend to think Petoko was just rationalizing in ep 12 more than lacking self respect... but its kind of like being ultra rich --- does that guy like YOU or that wallet? In her case, is it her or the ero-traps? But I can visualize an ending that might be much more bittersweet --- I'm sure we'll find out for sure soon enough and maceart is nicely keeping things to himself __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2006-06-02, 02:33	Link #47
Onizuka-GTO Holy Beast ~Wuff!~ Scanlator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, UK Age: 41	bi-dong! bi-dang¬! Bi-Dong¬! dammit. that ending theme song is catchy... Can't believe its only 13 episodes..... I understand if it was kamichu the quality is superb, but with this, well... i kinda expected more.... __________________

2006-06-02, 03:02	Link #48
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	I am currently driving my household nuts playing the two OSTs I have ... a few of the tracks are not worth repeating but the vast majority is entertaining. It crosses a fair spectrum of musical styles (my favorite being the dominant waltz tune done with violin and the traditional style folk music). The ending ED is very catchy ... the OP sounds like some slightly naughty cabaret tune Yeah, it is kind of sad this only garnered 13 episodes. __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2006-06-02, 17:26	Link #51
Guardian Enzo Seishu's Ace Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kobe, Japan	I loved the OP right away, but in time is was the ED that really blew me away. Both are wonderful, but the ED is an amazing mood piece.

2006-06-02, 23:40	Link #53
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	They're in stock at CDjapan.co.jp and really not very expensive. The CD has 24 tracks and I have only about two that I skip over. If I get a chance this weekend, I'll list up the tracks and my thoughts about them. __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2006-06-06, 02:39	Link #54
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	Still haven't gotten a chance to translate/list the tracks... but I did find out that the lovely Sahara was voiced by Yuka Inokuchi who also voiced Anju in Karin Zazie Rainyday in Negima Maid Sakura in Mahoraba Uzume in Ai Yori Aoshi (heh) She's obviously moving up in the listings (especially after Anju I'm guessing). Interesting to me because Sahara was a rather key role in petopeto-san. I figure VAs or seiyuu need all the love and attention they can get because it is an unfair somewhat brutal lifestyle where name/face recognition is hard to come by. __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2006-06-08, 12:57	Link #55
chrno Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ Age: 54	Haven't been on this board in awhile since all the info. I had posted had got wiped when the server got hacked. But check out what I found on a site. A 'Petopeto' figurine. http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/57817 This is really nice! __________________ Currently watching - 'Kill la Kill' "I'm afraid 400 years won't cover me."

2006-06-11, 04:12	Link #56
Potatochobit Certified Organic Join Date: Dec 2005	ok this show is alittle wierd. started watching it and its not just cutesy like i thought. the students are strange like in shuffle where they are myseterious unkown races and stuff. peto gets stuck to things, things like... well this is PG13 rating!

2006-06-11, 13:58	Link #57
Maceart Doremi-fansubs founder Fansubber Join Date: Mar 2004	Well it aired at late night 1 am "Otaku Hour", so I don't suppose this anime is for kids (although it's about a bunch of eighth graders). __________________ AIR 2005! Kanon 2006! CLANNAD 2007-2008! Planetarian OAV/Movie 2010?

2006-06-11, 18:44	Link #58
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	8th graders? I thought they were highschoolers .... okay okay I'll go check again. hell, with the art styles the way they are its hard to tell when drawings are adults or elem school kids sometimes. There's a petoko and choco figure set up for pre-order..... figures.... no Sahara __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2006-06-11, 19:20	Link #59
Radiosity Sexy Tornado Artist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The European Bunion Age: 45	Seems Vexx is a fellow Sahara fan Once again though, why did they cut her lovely long hair short?!

2006-06-11, 20:47	Link #60
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	I know that the cutting of hair is one way to "sever ties". Sometimes women do it after they break up with someone. I guess this is the way Sahara was showing Choco just how serious she was about ending the situation. I miss it too, though the short hair makes her look a bit more vulnerable __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!