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Asrialys · 2008-07-01, 17:00

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Originally Posted by SuperKnuckles

Whoa. Just whoa. BWS-R just released a DVD version of ef and I must say the visuals are a kicker in DVD form.

If I'm not mistaken, they even put in some new footage as well. Looks pretty amazing to say the least. I recommend it to all the ef fans. I suppose it makes sense since Shaft tends to rework their DVD releases, but wow. It's like EVERYTHING got a polish in this show.

Wait for a certain part in episode 3

Ahasuerus · 2008-07-01, 17:08

CRAP. See, I saw the

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BWS-R just released a DVD version of ef and I must say the visuals are a kicker in DVD form.

and thought it was an official DVD release that slipped through my radar

Back to a-wishin'-and-a-hopin'...

I'll bet that they wait until "melodies" airs and release it around then. I hope. And wish

Xellos-_^ · 2008-07-02, 16:51

just re-watch ep1

i am just amaze by how good the VA's are especially the va for Chihiro and how well she convey Chihiro's emotions.

hopefully the va for the new characters in the sequel is just as good.

Ahasuerus · 2008-07-02, 17:18

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just re-watch ep1

i am just amaze by how good the VA's are especially the va for Chihiro and how well she convey Chihiro's emotions.

hopefully the va for the new characters in the sequel is just as good.

Yeah, I should do that. ef is unusual in that I've only watched it once, and usually I'll watch an anime I like at least four times. Truthfully, I was so awed by its perfection in every aspect that I had to put it away and just went "whooooaaa..."

I'm sure that the quality of the sequel will be every bit as good as the original series

Xellos-_^ · 2008-07-02, 17:33

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Originally Posted by Ahasuerus

Yeah, I should do that. ef is unusual in that I've only watched it once, and usually I'll watch an anime I like at least four times. Truthfully, I was so awed by its perfection in every aspect that I had to put it away and just went "whooooaaa..."

I'm sure that the quality of the sequel will be every bit as good as the original series

I did the same with KGNE, i just watch once but have dl the r2 dvds and bought the r1 dvd set and i have watch it once since the first time.

darkchibi07 · 2008-07-02, 23:35

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Originally Posted by Xellos-_^

just re-watch ep1

i am just amaze by how good the VA's are especially the va for Chihiro and how well she convey Chihiro's emotions.

hopefully the va for the new characters in the sequel is just as good.

Wow, you actually like the VA's voice of Chihiro? I thought there were certain times where her attempt of drama felt somewhat flat, and comb

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Originally Posted by mysociallink

Just got the r1 set myself. Can't wait to watch it.

By R1, you mean Region 1? How the heck did you get that when this series hasn't been licensed here in the U.S.?

***relentlessflame*** · 2008-07-02, 23:59

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Originally Posted by mysociallink

Just got the r1 set myself. Can't wait to watch it.

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Originally Posted by darkchibi07

By R1, you mean Region 1? How the heck did you get that when this series hasn't been licensed here in the U.S.?

Well, as I'm sure you probably figured as well, I'm guessing bootleg. :/ You're obviously right that there is no r1 set.

qtipbrit · 2008-07-07, 16:58

Second episode ripped from the DVD subbed.
The font is still funny-looking and curly (but readable), and there's no more transparency so it's easier to read.

Ahasuerus · 2008-07-07, 18:03

I couldn't resist

I marathonned it a few nights ago and enjoyed it even more (if that's possible). Those two "telephone" scenes just by themselves are so awesome (the text messages and the phone-card)...

*sigh*... it'll be a long wait until Fall, but at least there is something to look forward to

Zenemis · 2008-07-10, 09:59

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Originally Posted by Ahasuerus

Yeah, I should do that. ef is unusual in that I've only watched it once, and usually I'll watch an anime I like at least four times. Truthfully, I was so awed by its perfection in every aspect that I had to put it away and just went "whooooaaa..."

I'm sure that the quality of the sequel will be every bit as good as the original series

I really enjoyed ef, like many others here of course, but I don't think I could watch it again. If I did, I'd watch the whole thing to start to finish again.

It's more comedy and action series which I find easy to rewatch

FuzzyWuzzy · 2008-07-10, 11:43

Cool the next series is in fall. I didn't even know that.
I'm definitely itching to watch it.

Ivanlin · 2008-08-01, 18:02

i watched the first 2 ep and i thought it was confusing...dunno if i should continue watching

qtipbrit · 2008-08-01, 18:19

If the style was too much for you, I don't think you should go on.
Even though the SHAFT crack animation lessens after a few episodes, the first three episodes set up the story with its imagery.

SuperKnuckles · 2008-08-02, 09:04

I'd actually say 'stick with it' for the most part. Believe me, the experimental style got me floored in the earlier episodes and I even thought it was too much. Then the more epic moments come and it's all the more worth it.

Prov1 · 2008-08-07, 15:25

Ef congratulations. One of the best animes I've ever seen in my life. The visuals stunned me, the camera work was awesome. The love triangle was brutal, man this anime is awesome.

Ahasuerus · 2008-08-11, 02:22

Some series have a style that is a challenge to get into I guess. I enjoy accepting that challenge as long as the story is the focus rather than the presentation. Ef succeeds with both, and in spades. Too bad so many have missed out on this unflinching and involved story of interpersonal relationships.

So much of it is visually stunning, and that may put off some people. I found it really entrancing and thought-provoking. For instance (and only one example), the stained-glass floor with the sheep pegged to the middle of it, symbolising Chihiro's "situation" was awesome. Can't say more about it but both the symbolism and the story will give you cause and pause to think. And that's a good thing, because it involves you with the story to a greater extent.

That is, if that's what you want in an anime

You might better like to watch things blowin' up

And that's... o-kay

vandakiara · 2008-08-28, 16:17

oh please continue really... ef's gotta be my 2nd fav anime ever

at the begining it was really confusing to me too, but then it just got better and better ^-^

blewin · 2008-08-28, 19:02

I just started this anime and got to around ep 3 (haven't finished yet). The mood it gives is similar to Kanon. I hope this'll turn out to be a good one to watch.

blewin · 2008-08-29, 23:52

Finished watching! and I must say, I'm very impressed with the series. I've never seen an anime told in such a way (except Mushishi, and that's different on its own). Really enjoyed the messages and the way those messages are packaged. A very brain-stimulating anime about lots of issues.

The most striking parts are probably the telephone conversation (screen skipping back and forth between the seconds and the still image of the phone booth) and Kei having a shower (using only red and white to symbolise her crime/sin). Although the characters and setting and storyline aren't anything unique and are rather cliche, the artistic and symbolic departments make of them something altogether unique and refreshing.

qtipbrit · 2008-09-06, 01:49

I actually felt the romance of the story was only secondary to the real themes of the story, so while I felt it was a bit cliche, it was easily overlooked.

Spoiler for Rant:

2008-07-02, 16:51	Link #1703
Xellos-_^ Not Enough Sleep Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: R'lyeh Age: 48	just re-watch ep1 i am just amaze by how good the VA's are especially the va for Chihiro and how well she convey Chihiro's emotions. hopefully the va for the new characters in the sequel is just as good. __________________

2008-07-07, 18:03	Link #1709
Ahasuerus UNBOUND-ed Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oakland, CA Age: 71	I couldn't resist I marathonned it a few nights ago and enjoyed it even more (if that's possible). Those two "telephone" scenes just by themselves are so awesome (the text messages and the phone-card)... sigh... it'll be a long wait until Fall, but at least there is something to look forward to __________________ MyAnimeList \| Alastor's Reflection

2008-08-11, 02:22	Link #1716
Ahasuerus UNBOUND-ed Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oakland, CA Age: 71	Some series have a style that is a challenge to get into I guess. I enjoy accepting that challenge as long as the story is the focus rather than the presentation. Ef succeeds with both, and in spades. Too bad so many have missed out on this unflinching and involved story of interpersonal relationships. So much of it is visually stunning, and that may put off some people. I found it really entrancing and thought-provoking. For instance (and only one example), the stained-glass floor with the sheep pegged to the middle of it, symbolising Chihiro's "situation" was awesome. Can't say more about it but both the symbolism and the story will give you cause and pause to think. And that's a good thing, because it involves you with the story to a greater extent. That is, if that's what you want in an anime You might better like to watch things blowin' up And that's... o-kay __________________ MyAnimeList \| Alastor's Reflection

2008-09-06, 01:49	Link #1720
qtipbrit Buddhajew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego	I actually felt the romance of the story was only secondary to the real themes of the story, so while I felt it was a bit cliche, it was easily overlooked. Spoiler for Rant: The Renji-Chihiro story interested me more, as the romance was clearly secondary to Chihiro's overcoming her hardships and fulfilling her dream. In a way, Renji was the first sign of change in Chihiro's life; she had been detached from society for so long, and she slowly began to become more... "human", so to speak. From being alone for years, she eventually began communicating with others, spending time with Renji at the station, at the beach, and eventually venturing into public parts of the town and the school library. Part of this was really her loss of childishness and helplessness, as she begins to lose her dependence on others, learning through sometimes hard ways (the promise with Renji). By the end of the series (after her first incident), she understands that Renji has been the catalyst for all this change, and believing she is a burden unto him, she decides to leave him behind and try to support herself, which, as we know, didn't quite work out. Hiro's side of the story was similar in that it was really a search for purpose more than a "love triangle", it was really his indecision as to whether or not he would drop out of school to become a full-time mangaka. I don't think there was really ever any indecision as to whom he really loved; never did he really show any affection other than a sort of sibling relationship towards Kei, though Kyousuke still told him to "decide" and "make it clear" in episode 10, whereafter he points out Hiro's shortcomings with school and work... Where Miyako could be likened to his future, who has abandoned her past (until the event in episode 10), Kei would be his past, as though they've been close for several years, she still can't overcome her unrequited feelings and jealousy. [/rant]

2008-07-07, 16:58	Link #1708
qtipbrit Buddhajew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego	Second episode ripped from the DVD subbed. The font is still funny-looking and curly (but readable), and there's no more transparency so it's easier to read.

2008-07-10, 11:43	Link #1711
FuzzyWuzzy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	Cool the next series is in fall. I didn't even know that. I'm definitely itching to watch it.

2008-08-01, 18:02	Link #1712
Ivanlin Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008	i watched the first 2 ep and i thought it was confusing...dunno if i should continue watching

2008-08-01, 18:19	Link #1713
qtipbrit Buddhajew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego	If the style was too much for you, I don't think you should go on. Even though the SHAFT crack animation lessens after a few episodes, the first three episodes set up the story with its imagery.

2008-08-02, 09:04	Link #1714
SuperKnuckles Anime Hobbyist Join Date: Dec 2004	I'd actually say 'stick with it' for the most part. Believe me, the experimental style got me floored in the earlier episodes and I even thought it was too much. Then the more epic moments come and it's all the more worth it.

2008-08-07, 15:25	Link #1715
Prov1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008	Ef congratulations. One of the best animes I've ever seen in my life. The visuals stunned me, the camera work was awesome. The love triangle was brutal, man this anime is awesome.

2008-08-28, 19:02	Link #1718
blewin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007	I just started this anime and got to around ep 3 (haven't finished yet). The mood it gives is similar to Kanon. I hope this'll turn out to be a good one to watch.

2008-08-29, 23:52	Link #1719
blewin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007	Finished watching! and I must say, I'm very impressed with the series. I've never seen an anime told in such a way (except Mushishi, and that's different on its own). Really enjoyed the messages and the way those messages are packaged. A very brain-stimulating anime about lots of issues. The most striking parts are probably the telephone conversation (screen skipping back and forth between the seconds and the still image of the phone booth) and Kei having a shower (using only red and white to symbolise her crime/sin). Although the characters and setting and storyline aren't anything unique and are rather cliche, the artistic and symbolic departments make of them something altogether unique and refreshing.