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Midonin · 2011-07-02, 13:26

The song what graces our ears is "Hyadain no Joujou Yuujou" or, roughly, translated, "Hyadain's Best Friendship".

It's a different kind of catchiness from the first OP. But it is catchy.

We've got a new ED too - and it's that song. Of all days, that song comes back to smile in my face with its melancholy yet hopeful tone.

Sides · 2011-07-02, 13:58

Hmm snickers...
The new OP and ED show how much effort the makers are putting into their work. The timing in the OP is great. This show deserves more attention. I was wondering maybe they have a bad broadcasting time for the target audience.

Dextro · 2011-07-02, 14:57

Hum... Still not nearly sold on the OP, sounds WAY too random to my ears. The animation on the other hand is great and shows the same quality the show has been showing so far, in particular those short bits with random slice of life details like the printer for example.

As for the ED I like it. It's very soothing and the animation makes it look like I'm looking from above at one of those scale models that some people build, mostly to help train sets look better.

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Originally Posted by Midonin

We've got a new ED too - and it's that song. Of all days, that song comes back to smile in my face with its melancholy yet hopeful tone.

hum... What do you mean that song?

Midonin · 2011-07-02, 15:03

"Tsubasa wo Kudasai", originally by Akai Tori, was introduced to me through K-ON!. I liked the lyrics, liked the tune, but was ignorant as to its origin. Then a whole bunch of stuff happened and the lyrics of the song took on an additional punch. Plus, today I started on playing a VN that also shares its name with the song. So while it's entirely in my head, it brings up a multitude of memories with conflicting emotions, thus why I referred to it as that song.

Kotohono · 2011-07-02, 15:35

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Originally Posted by Dextro

Hum... Still not nearly sold on the OP, sounds WAY too random to my ears. The animation on the other hand is great and shows the same quality the show has been showing so far, in particular those short bits with random slice of life details like the printer for example.

As for the ED I like it. It's very soothing and the animation makes it look like I'm looking from above at one of those scale models that some people build, mostly to help train sets look better.

I agree new OP seems too random song wise

, but fine animation and the ED is good.

rulfo · 2011-07-02, 17:06

I gotta stop watching the OP2......

I don't really like it perse but those animation parts are just too good. At this rate the song will latch on to me like an earworm.

The ED on the other hand, was very relaxing. And also a pretty neat concept on the whole sequence. Still, I'm gonna miss the first ED though.

Bri · 2011-07-02, 17:09

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Originally Posted by Midonin

"Tsubasa wo Kudasai", originally by Akai Tori, was introduced to me through K-ON!. I liked the lyrics, liked the tune, but was ignorant as to its origin. Then a whole bunch of stuff happened and the lyrics of the song took on an additional punch. Plus, today I started on playing a VN that also shares its name with the song. So while it's entirely in my head, it brings up a multitude of memories with conflicting emotions, thus why I referred to it as that song.

They seem to love using this song in anime, first version I heard was Megumi Hayashibara's interpretation of Tsubaa wo Kudasai from Eva 2.22, but there it is used to emphasize the terror of some scenes. Amazing how context influences the impact.

OceanBlue · 2011-07-02, 17:29

The ending is so peaceful to watch. But it really makes the lack of perspective change noticeable and strange, in my opinion...

And the animation for the ending is amazing! Not a big fan of the song, but the animation! Amazing!

Rungelunge · 2011-07-02, 17:52

It will take some listenings but the new OP is win

rulfo · 2011-07-02, 18:02

Just watched the RAWS this ep was great.

None of those momentum breakers(the slow still shots or whatever you call those). I wonder if they'll keep this up.

Peanutbutter · 2011-07-02, 19:34

The ED is freaking amazing. So much detail and work in it.

The OP, need a few more listens.

Decagon · 2011-07-02, 22:25

The ED reminded me of those medieval Asian long scroll paintings.

And ep 14 has a really long _________ scene.

Midonin · 2011-07-02, 23:33

I've already given my thoughts on the new OP/ED, including that song. So for tonight, it's 99.8% focus on the tale that unfolds.

"I don't really understand, but it sounds incredible."

That line of Mio's is a most accurate summation of the universe of Nichijou as a whole. The Go-Soccer club doesn't understand that unlike, say, Genesis, their game not only has rules, but a league, a history, lurking beneath their school. Strangely, as Nano gets closer to the school, Yuuko gets farther away, and the difference in dynamics comes to a fever pitch. The Shinonome family may be immature - childlike, catlike and chronolike - but there's a genuine affection beneath it all.

On the other hand, had it not been for Yuuko's slip of the tongue, a friendship could've broken right there. But the rubber band of light that enwraps this universe and creates a rainbow pulled them back together.

Friendships are fragile, family is forever, but this contrast can only be brought up because they exist in the same universe. If you remove Yuuko, Mai and Mio, Nano has no normal life to aspire to. If you remove the Shinonome lab, Mio has no amazing stories to not understand, and loses one of her new friends. They've always existed in the same universe but now, more than ever, they're inseparable.

Peanutbutter · 2011-07-03, 00:43

One of the questions I've been thinking about Nano going to school, is how Nano will actually sit in class. The chair will definitely interfere with the key on her back.

It was definitely great to see that this was covered, by simply having Nano turn her chair 90 degrees.

Well-done.

And the Mio/Yuuko scene was epic. Finally, Mio has spoken out all my thoughts on Yuuko so far. The end was cliche but whatever.

winhlp32 · 2011-07-03, 01:09

Incredible episode directed by none other than Kyoani veteran Yoshiji Kigami. The Yuuko-Mio scene was awesomely chaotic. Animation this episode was stellar all around. Truly a joy to watch.

This episode also start to make me feel like I could care about these characters. Theres a semblance of coherence in the presentation of the sketches, and they link together to make a whole.

Ithekro · 2011-07-03, 01:20

I guess patience is the key to this series. Let us see where it goes.

Ekureiru · 2011-07-03, 01:40

I've now got Mio saying "Yakisoba dai yo!" stuck in my head.

Listening to the audio over and over again while typesetting does.

Also, loving the new OP, but not for the song. Mostly for DAT NANO.

Dr. Casey · 2011-07-03, 01:54

Damn, that was one hell of a fight between Mio and Yuuko, that was honestly more gripping than most serious dramas I've seen. Not even the chick that's tsundere for Sasahara could cause that much chaos. It's nice to have Nano cross paths with Mio, Yuuko, and Mai; if this is the standard the rest of the series holds up to, then the second half of Nichijou should be a lot richer than the first (And I've always enjoyed the show, minus the meh OVA).

FDW · 2011-07-03, 02:31

Wait, I've got a question. Is this episode the last episode or is Nichijou going for a full 2-cour season?

Ekureiru · 2011-07-03, 02:34

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Originally Posted by FDW

Wait, I've got a question. Is this episode the last episode or is Nichijou going for a full 2-cour season?

Nichijou is going to be 26 episodes long, so 2-cour.

2011-07-02, 13:26	Link #1061
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	The song what graces our ears is "Hyadain no Joujou Yuujou" or, roughly, translated, "Hyadain's Best Friendship". It's a different kind of catchiness from the first OP. But it is catchy. We've got a new ED too - and it's that song. Of all days, that song comes back to smile in my face with its melancholy yet hopeful tone. <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/Zy-hvKOlmwU">watch on YouTube</a>.</p>

2011-07-03, 01:20	Link #1076
Ithekro Gamilas Falls Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Republic of California Age: 46	I guess patience is the key to this series. Let us see where it goes. __________________

2011-07-03, 01:40	Link #1077
Ekureiru 神さま、ありがとう！ Graphic Designer Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Luxembourg Age: 31	I've now got Mio saying "Yakisoba dai yo!" stuck in my head. Listening to the audio over and over again while typesetting does. Also, loving the new OP, but not for the song. Mostly for DAT NANO. __________________ † Ekureiru † - An entity commonly recognized by many as being on par with gods. Last.fm \| MyAnimeList \| Pettanko Fansubs \| Now with a degree in Yanderekology.

2011-07-02, 13:58	Link #1062
Sides Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edinburgh Age: 42	Hmm snickers... The new OP and ED show how much effort the makers are putting into their work. The timing in the OP is great. This show deserves more attention. I was wondering maybe they have a bad broadcasting time for the target audience.

2011-07-02, 15:03	Link #1064
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	"Tsubasa wo Kudasai", originally by Akai Tori, was introduced to me through K-ON!. I liked the lyrics, liked the tune, but was ignorant as to its origin. Then a whole bunch of stuff happened and the lyrics of the song took on an additional punch. Plus, today I started on playing a VN that also shares its name with the song. So while it's entirely in my head, it brings up a multitude of memories with conflicting emotions, thus why I referred to it as that song.

2011-07-02, 17:06	Link #1066
rulfo Senior Member Join Date: May 2011	I gotta stop watching the OP2...... I don't really like it perse but those animation parts are just too good. At this rate the song will latch on to me like an earworm. The ED on the other hand, was very relaxing. And also a pretty neat concept on the whole sequence. Still, I'm gonna miss the first ED though.

2011-07-02, 17:29	Link #1068
OceanBlue Not an expert on things Join Date: Jun 2007	The ending is so peaceful to watch. But it really makes the lack of perspective change noticeable and strange, in my opinion... And the animation for the ending is amazing! Not a big fan of the song, but the animation! Amazing!

2011-07-02, 17:52	Link #1069
Rungelunge Member Join Date: Dec 2005	It will take some listenings but the new OP is win

2011-07-02, 18:02	Link #1070
rulfo Senior Member Join Date: May 2011	Just watched the RAWS this ep was great. None of those momentum breakers(the slow still shots or whatever you call those). I wonder if they'll keep this up.

2011-07-02, 19:34	Link #1071
Peanutbutter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	The ED is freaking amazing. So much detail and work in it. The OP, need a few more listens.

2011-07-02, 22:25	Link #1072
Decagon This was meaningless Scanlator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Not on this site no more. Age: 36	The ED reminded me of those medieval Asian long scroll paintings. And ep 14 has a really long _________ scene.

2011-07-02, 23:33	Link #1073
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	I've already given my thoughts on the new OP/ED, including that song. So for tonight, it's 99.8% focus on the tale that unfolds. "I don't really understand, but it sounds incredible." That line of Mio's is a most accurate summation of the universe of Nichijou as a whole. The Go-Soccer club doesn't understand that unlike, say, Genesis, their game not only has rules, but a league, a history, lurking beneath their school. Strangely, as Nano gets closer to the school, Yuuko gets farther away, and the difference in dynamics comes to a fever pitch. The Shinonome family may be immature - childlike, catlike and chronolike - but there's a genuine affection beneath it all. On the other hand, had it not been for Yuuko's slip of the tongue, a friendship could've broken right there. But the rubber band of light that enwraps this universe and creates a rainbow pulled them back together. Friendships are fragile, family is forever, but this contrast can only be brought up because they exist in the same universe. If you remove Yuuko, Mai and Mio, Nano has no normal life to aspire to. If you remove the Shinonome lab, Mio has no amazing stories to not understand, and loses one of her new friends. They've always existed in the same universe but now, more than ever, they're inseparable.

2011-07-03, 00:43	Link #1074
Peanutbutter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	One of the questions I've been thinking about Nano going to school, is how Nano will actually sit in class. The chair will definitely interfere with the key on her back. It was definitely great to see that this was covered, by simply having Nano turn her chair 90 degrees. Well-done. And the Mio/Yuuko scene was epic. Finally, Mio has spoken out all my thoughts on Yuuko so far. The end was cliche but whatever.

2011-07-03, 01:09	Link #1075
winhlp32 (¬‿¬) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boyzone	Incredible episode directed by none other than Kyoani veteran Yoshiji Kigami. The Yuuko-Mio scene was awesomely chaotic. Animation this episode was stellar all around. Truly a joy to watch. This episode also start to make me feel like I could care about these characters. Theres a semblance of coherence in the presentation of the sketches, and they link together to make a whole.

2011-07-03, 01:54	Link #1078
Dr. Casey Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tennessee Age: 36	Damn, that was one hell of a fight between Mio and Yuuko, that was honestly more gripping than most serious dramas I've seen. Not even the chick that's tsundere for Sasahara could cause that much chaos. It's nice to have Nano cross paths with Mio, Yuuko, and Mai; if this is the standard the rest of the series holds up to, then the second half of Nichijou should be a lot richer than the first (And I've always enjoyed the show, minus the meh OVA).

2011-07-03, 02:31	Link #1079
FDW Zettai Ryouiki Lover Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Bay Area	Wait, I've got a question. Is this episode the last episode or is Nichijou going for a full 2-cour season?