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7Th · 2006-11-28, 16:00

The staff looks great and Bokurano’s manga it’s completely amazing, yet I couldn’t bring myself to really trust GONZO even if my life depended on it. I’m optimistic enough, though, so we’ll see.

Rion · 2006-12-01, 18:28

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Originally Posted by stpehen

not that I mind, since I can read the Japanese!

I don't really mind either, you know. I have, say, longtime experience of waiting ages and ages for the manga I like the most (Eden! Argh!) so I'm really used to it *g* So I guess it's a personal thing, I would prefer to be spared of cliffhangers. ^^;

stpehen · 2006-12-02, 19:15

For any who are interested:

Bokurano Chapter 1-37 batch torrent

TronDD · 2006-12-05, 19:12

ＳＷＥＥＥＥＴ！ Since they never really finished the Narutaru anime I never thought a Kito manga would ever be animated again.

This should be pretty awesome.

Sonhex · 2006-12-10, 10:20

First look at Konishi Kenichi's character designs from here ...

Scribble · 2006-12-10, 11:04

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Originally Posted by Sonhex

First look at Konishi Kenichi's character designs from here ...

I'm not really good at "looking at art", but they don't look too bad...but I think the studio who did Narutaru anime did a better job at emulating Kitoh's art style. Still, not too shabby.

ZODDGUTS · 2006-12-11, 02:06

I just read all of the current scanlations of Bokurano and damn it's good it's very well written.

I'm not the type of a person that cries when reading manga but Bokurano sure as hell made me depress as to what was happening to the characters.

For the anime looks like they have good staff members working on it just hope Gonzo's animation stays consistent. The thing I'm worried about it's 5 Volumes and still on going several of the other characters stories hasn't been told. So Gonzo will end up making up their own stories for the rest of the characters and also do their own ending... Not exactly looking forward to that part.

BTW What's the released schedule for Bokurano chapters in Japan? Is it weekly, bi-weekly or monthly?

Quarkboy · 2006-12-11, 05:39

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Originally Posted by ZODDGUTS

BTW What's the released schedule for Bokurano chapters in Japan? Is it weekly, bi-weekly or monthly?

Monthly. It's serialized in the magazine IKKI (for experimental adult manga, mostly).
IKKi has a bunch of weird stuff in it, I'd say it's like a more adult, more avant guard version of Afternoon.

TronDD · 2006-12-11, 18:59

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Originally Posted by Scribble

I'm not really good at "looking at art", but they don't look too bad...but I think the studio who did Narutaru anime did a better job at emulating Kitoh's art style. Still, not too shabby.

I agree. They don't have as cute a face or as scrawny and boney a body as when Kito draws them.

stpehen · 2006-12-12, 19:06

According to this site, the anime will have its own ending separate to the manga. So it won't be incomplete like Narutaru, but now we're putting it in other people's hands...

Scribble · 2006-12-13, 20:51

Uh oh. This means that Bokurano could possibly have a happy ending! =P

Quarkboy · 2006-12-14, 15:28

Well, actually, no offense to the great Kitoh, but his endings haven't exactly been the best either. Narutaru's ending was horrific, and I mean that in the ultra literal sense. Now, if it purposefully ends with a something ambiguous to force people to read the manga ending, then I'd be mad. But otherwise I'm pretty hopeful.

Scribble · 2006-12-14, 15:40

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Originally Posted by Quarkboy

Well, actually, no offense to the great Kitoh, but his endings haven't exactly been the best either. Narutaru's ending was horrific, and I mean that in the ultra literal sense.

I admit, I did "o_O" while I was reading Tsurumaru's summaries of the last chapters, and I didn't even see the real thing. But horrific is how I like it, I guess, even if it is "wtf" and far out and crazy.

Quarkboy · 2006-12-15, 10:59

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Originally Posted by Scribble

I admit, I did "o_O" while I was reading Tsurumaru's summaries of the last chapters, and I didn't even see the real thing. But horrific is how I like it, I guess, even if it is "wtf" and far out and crazy.

Ahem... ACTUALLY, _I_ was the one who summarized the final volume.

Tsurumaru did 7-11

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Scribble · 2006-12-15, 15:11

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Originally Posted by Quarkboy

Ahem... ACTUALLY, _I_ was the one who summarized the final volume.

Tsurumaru did 7-11

.

Lmao. Sorr-y!

Thanks though. I wasn't signed up to animesuki at the time, but I remember all the disturbing scans and lengthy volume by volume synopsis of the Narutaru manga. It did nicely to fill the void left by the end of the Narutaru anime. Though I spoiled the plot for my self, I was looking forward to Dark Horse continuing from volume 7 (or wherever the post-anime story began, I remember DH's numbering being a little off).

But they let me down!

It's nice to see that the same members who regularly posted in the Narutaru and Bokurano threads are still here, though.

Question · 2006-12-16, 07:48

Can someone edit the 2nd post to include a plot synospsis? I have no idea what this series is about.

NeoSam · 2006-12-16, 08:06

No problem, already did

I added the link to the wiki to that post:

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Info about the manga can be found here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bokurano

Quajafrie · 2006-12-17, 06:54

Okay. Just read every chapter available. If this is made well, it will be the best anime ever existed. It's as good as it can get in the manga form, but animated, it will be... godlike. Not only because of the animation, but the music too... Please, Gonzo, don't screw it up. おねがい。。。

Quarkboy · 2007-01-17, 01:01

The latest issue of IKKI claims that this anime will air in April. It also includes a bonus DVD with an interview of the director. It's pretty short, but he explains that Kitoh basically gave him complete freedom to do what he wants, EXCEPT for one thing: "No magic!". Everything must be believable and explainable to the viewer, so as to not "cheat" the audience. The director says that Kitoh really emphasized the "rules" of the world, but as for whether the kids live or die... well, that's up to GONZO.

Pretty interesting interview, actually.

Scribble · 2007-01-18, 11:20

I will never forgive Gonzo if they don't kill the kids. Never. If they do that, they'll forever be on my mind as the people who butchered Bokurano. As if they care

But seriously, not killing the kids would spoil Bokurano, surely. If they stick to the manga, I imagine everyone will love the anime. I'm hoping they end episode 1 or 2 with the thing that happened in the beginning of the manga which shocked us =)

EDIT: I haven't read the manga in a while, but I suppose

Spoiler:

2006-12-13, 20:51	Link #31
Scribble Sloth Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London Age: 35	Uh oh. This means that Bokurano could possibly have a happy ending! =P __________________ lol

2006-12-14, 15:28	Link #32
Quarkboy Translator, Producer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tokyo, Japan Age: 44	Well, actually, no offense to the great Kitoh, but his endings haven't exactly been the best either. Narutaru's ending was horrific, and I mean that in the ultra literal sense. Now, if it purposefully ends with a something ambiguous to force people to read the manga ending, then I'd be mad. But otherwise I'm pretty hopeful. __________________ Read Light Novels in English at J-Novel Club! Translator, Producer, Japan Media Export Expert Founder and Owner of J-Novel Club Sam Pinansky

2007-01-17, 01:01	Link #39
Quarkboy Translator, Producer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tokyo, Japan Age: 44	The latest issue of IKKI claims that this anime will air in April. It also includes a bonus DVD with an interview of the director. It's pretty short, but he explains that Kitoh basically gave him complete freedom to do what he wants, EXCEPT for one thing: "No magic!". Everything must be believable and explainable to the viewer, so as to not "cheat" the audience. The director says that Kitoh really emphasized the "rules" of the world, but as for whether the kids live or die... well, that's up to GONZO. Pretty interesting interview, actually. __________________ Read Light Novels in English at J-Novel Club! Translator, Producer, Japan Media Export Expert Founder and Owner of J-Novel Club Sam Pinansky

2007-01-18, 11:20	Link #40
Scribble Sloth Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London Age: 35	I will never forgive Gonzo if they don't kill the kids. Never. If they do that, they'll forever be on my mind as the people who butchered Bokurano. As if they care But seriously, not killing the kids would spoil Bokurano, surely. If they stick to the manga, I imagine everyone will love the anime. I'm hoping they end episode 1 or 2 with the thing that happened in the beginning of the manga which shocked us =) EDIT: I haven't read the manga in a while, but I suppose Spoiler: Constantly killing the characters would leave the audience without someone to "root for" __________________ lol

2006-11-28, 16:00	Link #21
7Th Mixtape Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 35	The staff looks great and Bokurano’s manga it’s completely amazing, yet I couldn’t bring myself to really trust GONZO even if my life depended on it. I’m optimistic enough, though, so we’ll see.

2006-12-02, 19:15	Link #23
stpehen kisses for all Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: ぶちゅー！ Age: 40	For any who are interested: Bokurano Chapter 1-37 batch torrent

2006-12-05, 19:12	Link #24
TronDD Team the box! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Badside	ＳＷＥＥＥＥＴ！ Since they never really finished the Narutaru anime I never thought a Kito manga would ever be animated again. This should be pretty awesome.

2006-12-10, 10:20	Link #25
Sonhex Not dead. Yet. Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK	First look at Konishi Kenichi's character designs from here ...

2006-12-11, 02:06	Link #27
ZODDGUTS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005	I just read all of the current scanlations of Bokurano and damn it's good it's very well written. I'm not the type of a person that cries when reading manga but Bokurano sure as hell made me depress as to what was happening to the characters. For the anime looks like they have good staff members working on it just hope Gonzo's animation stays consistent. The thing I'm worried about it's 5 Volumes and still on going several of the other characters stories hasn't been told. So Gonzo will end up making up their own stories for the rest of the characters and also do their own ending... Not exactly looking forward to that part. BTW What's the released schedule for Bokurano chapters in Japan? Is it weekly, bi-weekly or monthly?

2006-12-12, 19:06	Link #30
stpehen kisses for all Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: ぶちゅー！ Age: 40	According to this site, the anime will have its own ending separate to the manga. So it won't be incomplete like Narutaru, but now we're putting it in other people's hands...

2006-12-16, 07:48	Link #36
Question Crossdresser Join Date: Jun 2006	Can someone edit the 2nd post to include a plot synospsis? I have no idea what this series is about.

2006-12-17, 06:54	Link #38
Quajafrie Not here anymore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 32	Okay. Just read every chapter available. If this is made well, it will be the best anime ever existed. It's as good as it can get in the manga form, but animated, it will be... godlike. Not only because of the animation, but the music too... Please, Gonzo, don't screw it up. おねがい。。。