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Guardian Enzo · 2012-09-16, 13:01

Pug porn overload!

SeijiSensei · 2012-09-16, 13:09

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Originally Posted by Utsuro no Hako

Always fun to see what the Japanese think of America. Their take on the Morning Zoo radio show was a bit too nice -- the DJ should've called the kid an idiot and did a lame bit about how you'd get orange juice in your eye.

Since I rewatched Local Hero again last night after posting, I noticed another connection between the film and this episode of Space Brothers. When Mac and Danny are eating dinner the first night in Gordon's hotel restaurant, Danny squeezes a lemon and squirts the juice into Mac's eye. Who knows if there is any real connection, but given the other little tributes to films in Space Brothers like the scenes from The Right Stuff, also released in 1983, you never know. There are not many movies other than films like Apollo 13 where Houston is a setting, so perhaps the crew for Space Brothers actually have watched Local Hero. It is a film that crops up on critics' "best" lists and is used in film study classes.

By the way, this was the last film for special effects director Wally Veevers who worked with Stanley Kubrick on Dr. Strangelove and 2001: A Space Odyssey.

OK, I'm done fanboying now.

Guardian Enzo · 2012-09-16, 13:36

That juice in the eye connection is a brilliant catch - I doubt it's a coinkidinky.

"Pulp can move, Baby!"

SeijiSensei · 2012-09-18, 20:57

Recent ratings for this show have not been all that great. Though the episode two weeks ago got a 3.1, the last one scored a 2.6, and ones in August were in the twos as well. (Yes, there were the Olympics and summer vacation.) That's down a full point from the average ratings in the spring. I've begun to wonder if the audience expecting to see some space travel in this series has started to fall away.

Rumor has it that no one will be travelling into space before this show ends based on reports from manga readers. I, for one, will feel rather disappointed if that's the case. If they cannot get either of the brothers into space in forty-eight weeks, I'm not sure "Space Brothers" is an appropriate title for this show.

leokiko · 2012-09-18, 21:16

Are you complete sure it's gonna be 48 only? They have been moving really slow with the adaptation, the anime used only 5 volumes of the manga so far. Maybe they are going for a long-running series...?

Utsuro no Hako · 2012-09-18, 21:26

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Originally Posted by SeijiSensei

Rumor has it that no one will be travelling into space before this show ends based on reports from manga readers. I, for one, will feel rather disappointed if that's the case. If they cannot get either of the brothers into space in forty-eight weeks, I'm not sure "Space Brothers" is an appropriate title for this show.

Well we were told that the interviews in Houston were timed to coincide with Hibito's launch, and in the latest episode he mentioned that he'll be leaving for Florida in two days, so it seems like we'll be getting some space travel soon.

I'm really curious about the live action film -- I know there were shots of space travel in the trailer I saw, so how condensed did they have to make the story? I have the feeling that everything from episode two through the present was handled in a five minute montage.

Rahan · 2012-09-20, 10:16

Judging by the "anime viewer ratings" thread, most animes had a very poor week, so it's not just Uchuu Kyoudai.

Also, I am certain Hibito will go to space. Although, the anime / manga might end when Mutta will take off for a mission that will finally push him ahead of his little bro and this could be Mutta's first real mission. (which would mean no Mutta in space for us)

And I noticed the manga was finally being scanlated. Last I checked, only a few chapters were out, so I didn't bother but the manga caught up and even seems to be one or two chapters ahead now. Could be worth checking out.

Kirarakim · 2012-09-20, 12:53

I might check out the manga when the anime is finished.

Anyways I have not read the manga, but I could see the series ending with Mutta becoming an astronaut even if he doesn't reach space, we might have to read the manga for that. This is just a guess though since I don't know how fast things happen in the manga.

Although if the anime is at Vol 5 now, we are only halfway through which means we should get to around Vol 10 by the end of the series.

ookamigirl · 2012-09-23, 09:19

Episode 25

Spoiler for plot:

Kanon · 2012-09-23, 09:41

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Originally Posted by SeijiSensei

Rumor has it that no one will be travelling into space before this show ends based on reports from manga readers. I, for one, will feel rather disappointed if that's the case. If they cannot get either of the brothers into space in forty-eight weeks, I'm not sure "Space Brothers" is an appropriate title for this show.

As of episode 25, there are only 7 days left until Hibito's launch. Bad weather can only delay it so long. We're definitely going to see Hibito in space very soon, no worries. It's doubtful we'll see Mutta in space before the end of the show though. He's going to have to undergo a lot of training before being ready.

Next episode is the final examination. Looks like Soichi Noguchi is back! Lol at Mutta falling off his chair in the preview. The face he makes is hilarious. I'm not worried about him in any case.

Utsuro no Hako · 2012-09-23, 11:16

Forget about space travel, I'm more interested in finally seeing the whole cast together -- the scene with Mutta's parents meeting Serika was awesome, and throwing Hibito into the mix should add more fun. Too bad Furuya's not around to meet Rolly as that would be a recipe for hilarity.

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Originally Posted by Kanon

Lol at Mutta falling off his chair in the preview. The face he makes is hilarious. I'm not worried about him in any case.

It'd be hilarious if his chair has a loose screw, he tries to fix it and it falls apart.

Dop · 2012-09-23, 12:47

"Start the ending music!"

I actually wonder if that was an adlib in the recording session and they kept it in...

The thing I love about this show is that it's not a big flashy spectacle but it's got real character and heart. Looking forward to next week already!

Guardian Enzo · 2012-09-23, 14:12

This episode reminded me a lot of the great Giant Killing episode that set up the big match with Osaka – and I mean that as high praise, as that was arguably the greatest stage-setting episode in sports anime. If Hunter X Hunter is a glorious example of everything a great and smart shounen can be, Uchuu Kyoudai is an advertisement for everything that seinen can be when it’s at its best.

Nerroth · 2012-09-24, 14:06

What a great episode.

(I love the attention to detail; they even added the Government of Canada logo to the Canadarm2 in that shot of the ISS!)

Goty · 2012-09-24, 15:13

Maybe i'm alone here, but i'm really glad the parents, Serika, Nitta and co. are arriving.
The reason is...i just don't find Hibito interesting, or at least not on par with the supporting cast. I think Mutta shines way more when he's in Japan, interacting with other characters.

Rahan · 2012-09-25, 06:53

With Hibito, there has been no comedy (the comedy in Houston is centered around the dog) or tension (since his training is going really smoothly), but it should change when we gets closer from his departure.

SeijiSensei · 2012-09-25, 17:32

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Originally Posted by Rahan

With Hibito, there has been no comedy (the comedy in Houston is centered around the dog) or tension (since his training is going really smoothly), but it should change when we gets closer from his departure.

Let's hope so. So far I, like Goty, find Hibito rather a bland character.

"Serika-chan" must have wondered just what it was that Mutta's parents have heard about her. If I were in her shoes, I'd be a bit taken aback by that introduction. I wonder if she realized it said something about how Mutta feels toward her.

ThereminVox · 2012-09-25, 19:48

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Originally Posted by SeijiSensei

"Serika-chan" must have wondered just what it was that Mutta's parents have heard about her. If I were in her shoes, I'd be a bit taken aback by that introduction. I wonder if she realized it said something about how Mutta feels toward her.

I wonder about that. She does have one thing in common with Mutta, and that is her tendency to scrutinize and attempt to regulate her own socially unusual behavior so intently that she becomes largely immune to any weirdness around her. She doesn't seem like the type that would necessarily be taken aback by their overly familiar greeting. At the very least, she sure didn't look too bothered by it.

Although, who knows, maybe she really is conscious of his eccentricities and this was just one more thing to throw on the pile.

FlareKnight · 2012-09-29, 22:55

Spoiler for Ep26:

Horse · 2012-09-30, 04:29

Voting Mutta best animu/mango character in ages. Such a genuine nice guy.

PS. I'll be so sad when Kokuhaku isn't there next weeek.

2012-09-18, 20:57	Link #544
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Kirarakim Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	I might check out the manga when the anime is finished. Anyways I have not read the manga, but I could see the series ending with Mutta becoming an astronaut even if he doesn't reach space, we might have to read the manga for that. This is just a guess though since I don't know how fast things happen in the manga. Although if the anime is at Vol 5 now, we are only halfway through which means we should get to around Vol 10 by the end of the series. __________________ Twitter MAL Last edited by Kirarakim; 2012-09-20 at 13:08.

2012-09-23, 09:19	Link #549
ookamigirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	Episode 25 Spoiler for plot: Hibito's problems with Azuma. It was actually kinda sad for Azuma. Being there before Hibito and getting skipped for the moon landing. That totally sucks. Mutta really admires his brother. Just one last interview left. Mutta training really hard, that was a surprise. __________________ My Blog --> ookami

2012-09-24, 14:06	Link #554
Nerroth NePoi! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 43	What a great episode. (I love the attention to detail; they even added the Government of Canada logo to the Canadarm2 in that shot of the ISS!) __________________

2012-09-29, 22:55	Link #559
FlareKnight User of the "Fast Draw" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada	Spoiler for Ep26: Well, can't say I'm too surprised that the first interview was a fake. This test has had quite a few surprises and tricks along the way. It makes sense anyways that they wouldn't decide something so important with an interview like they did earlier. I did find it funny that in an attempt to mirror the loose screw trick, the whole chair ended up going. Mutta is actually rather lucky that this is the real interview. Had a chance to recover so he's not fighting through leg pains. I'm really not worried about Mutta and Azuma. I think both have some things in common and that he's not actually holding anything against Mutta. I'm not sure exactly how this whole trick interview works in terms of them making the final decision, but even if Azuma comes out without a glowing review of Mutta people would just assume it's a biased one and probably wouldn't let that make the decision. Either way I think this should be fun to watch. It does prove why Mutta's got such good chances. He may have some strange luck, but he's extremely observant. He knows plenty about guys who weren't on his team. Also you can feel the honesty in his responses as to the best astronauts. Not labeling himself as the best option, but also giving himself credit as to wanting it the most. Think that observation will give him an edge since you want someone on your side that will catch the small details. Also proves why that jerk from Kenji's team will have problems. I'm almost glad they let him get this far if we see him go down from this. He's just far too self-centered. He doesn't want to hang out and interact with these astronauts and doesn't seem willing to experiment with the food. Now personally I can't hold those things too much against him since I'm not good in either respect. But if you are going into space and living in another country in the meantime, adaptability and the ability to interact with others would seem to be fairly important. Again looking forward to seeing more next week. __________________ Anime-Evo

2012-09-18, 21:16	Link #545
leokiko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012	Are you complete sure it's gonna be 48 only? They have been moving really slow with the adaptation, the anime used only 5 volumes of the manga so far. Maybe they are going for a long-running series...?

2012-09-20, 10:16	Link #547
Rahan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: France	Judging by the "anime viewer ratings" thread, most animes had a very poor week, so it's not just Uchuu Kyoudai. Also, I am certain Hibito will go to space. Although, the anime / manga might end when Mutta will take off for a mission that will finally push him ahead of his little bro and this could be Mutta's first real mission. (which would mean no Mutta in space for us) And I noticed the manga was finally being scanlated. Last I checked, only a few chapters were out, so I didn't bother but the manga caught up and even seems to be one or two chapters ahead now. Could be worth checking out.

2012-09-23, 12:47	Link #552
Dop Mmmm.... Join Date: Sep 2006	"Start the ending music!" I actually wonder if that was an adlib in the recording session and they kept it in... The thing I love about this show is that it's not a big flashy spectacle but it's got real character and heart. Looking forward to next week already!

2012-09-24, 15:13	Link #555
Goty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	Maybe i'm alone here, but i'm really glad the parents, Serika, Nitta and co. are arriving. The reason is...i just don't find Hibito interesting, or at least not on par with the supporting cast. I think Mutta shines way more when he's in Japan, interacting with other characters.

2012-09-25, 06:53	Link #556
Rahan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: France	With Hibito, there has been no comedy (the comedy in Houston is centered around the dog) or tension (since his training is going really smoothly), but it should change when we gets closer from his departure.

2012-09-30, 04:29	Link #560
Horse Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009	Voting Mutta best animu/mango character in ages. Such a genuine nice guy. PS. I'll be so sad when Kokuhaku isn't there next weeek.