Tales of the Abyss generic anime discussion

[[MrSonic]]

Spoiler for Jade Fanart:

Next one will be Tear

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I really like the first two episode. The main question for me now, which fansub I should save: Shinsen, GG, or Abyssal Chronicles. Was looking forward to AC, but there were only XVID one (maybe h264 would be later) and I didn't like "nightmare" sign when Tear used her special/song, because it takes big place on the screen.

[vspirit]

^Haha, the deckbrush pic's hilarious.

[TrueKnight]

Haha, yeah the deckbrush is hillarious. Looking forward for more fanart.

Anyone kindly care to provide some Jade avatars or gifs from the anime?

Thx.

[Shiroth]

Thanks for the fanart [MrSonic] --- looking forward to what Tear work you can show us.

Speaking of Tear, would anyone mind making me some Tear avatars from her blushing scenes in episode 02?

[Eps~]

Finished the 2nd episode and like it 'till now. Let's hope they can keep up the quality

Anyways, my little Tear contribution ~

Spoiler for Tear pics:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

[SuperKnuckles]

Originally Posted by Natsuki Hyuga

Motoi Sakuraba is more well known as a generic RPG composer, so while he tends to compose a lot of game soundtracks (especially Tales and SO Series), you have to admit that most of the theme song/BGM is too way standard for your ears. (Trusty Bell is an exception though-I think he manages to create quite a musical piece for it)

And as for Star Ocean, the basic Gameplay (since 2 admittedly-not sure about the 1st one, still in the waiting list to play) is like Tales Series but this is understandable since Tri-Ace has their hands working in it.

@TrueKnight
OT
I don't think Abyss Story>Vesperia's Story. Abyss is more attractive, but all in all, the story can be said to have the same roots, albeit Vesperia may dig the character deeper than Abyss. That is just me though.

I agree with Sakuraba. Surely he's no Nobuo Uematsu for sure. But I do like a few of his pieces from time to time. I'm almost torn about how I think of him. Koji Kondo (Zelda, Mario) he is not.

As for Vesperia, the thing about that game's story and characters is that they have SO many inter-personal dialogue that you can't help but be more connected to it than with many other RPGs. I hear Vesperia easily has the most skits out of the Tales games, so maybe that's why.

[Snoopyagent007]

comparison

http://www.ji-hi.net/talesabyss/index.html

[kiryogi]

Originally Posted by Snoopyagent007

comparison

http://www.ji-hi.net/talesabyss/index.html

Not sure if its the raw they're using or their own choice. But two of the groups have that overly bright saturation of the colors, which is a bit painful. Also it seems video quality wise, abyssal has it the worst. Eyeglaring compression issues especially @ 720. Took a look at snaps they had at their site too, might be the only group to try add unnecessary overlays. Looks pretty obnoxious.

[SuperKnuckles]

Looks like Shinsen lived up to its namesake this time. I just find their stylings and translations to be the most agreeable. Good thing I chose them on blind luck.

[Frailty]

man time sure is slow when you're waiting -_-
me wants ep3 naoh!


I wanted to see this animated because I liked the plot, finished the game a year ago and it was hella fun

me wants to see

Spoiler for super spoiler I guess (for those who haven't finished the game... be warned!):

Nebilim... she's a total badass XD
and seeing Jade's past would be nice too

oh and me wants also to see Noir animated, she's smexy
but I like Tear better than anyone else in the game XD

and lastle, me wants to see Guy using the Jewel of Gardios, seeing the relic in the 1st ep is meaning something.... me wish is that guy will use it in the end oh yeah

[Natsuki Hyuga]

No Guy love for the fanarts?

[TrueKnight]

Hey nice fanart, thanks for sharing.

Anyways,

Originally Posted by Natsuki Hyuga

@TrueKnight
OT
I don't think Abyss Story>Vesperia's Story. Abyss is more attractive, but all in all, the story can be said to have the same roots, albeit Vesperia may dig the character deeper than Abyss. That is just me though.

The heck?

Spoiler:

Vesperia's story aren't even as epic as Abyss' by any means. As for characters I respectfully disagree. Both dig their main characters very well but my preferrence goes to Abyss' with more lively and refreshing interactions. And seriously the villains? Abyss' wins hands down. The only good thing about Vesperia's villains was Yeager.

I'm tempted to bring this further but this is not the place for it. There's always the Vesperia thread in the game section though.

[Natsuki Hyuga]

Originally Posted by TrueKnight

The heck?

Spoiler:

Vesperia's story aren't even as epic as Abyss' by any means. As for characters I respectfully disagree. Both dig their main characters very well but my preferrence goes to Abyss' with more lively and refreshing interactions. And seriously the villains? Abyss' wins hands down. The only good thing about Vesperia's villains was Yeager.

I'm tempted to bring this further but this is not the place for it. There's always the Vesperia thread in the game section though.

Spoiler for OT Vesperia:

OT

Well, we have our own preference then And you're right about Vesperia villain-they are not as memorable as Abyss Well, let's stop discussing Vesperia in Abyss shall we?

[Sinestra]

I went back and watched episode 1 again along with episode 2 and im starting to feel the show for some reason. Maybe its the characters or the huge potential i see in the series and with huge range of characters im sure things will get interesting very quickly.

Im still getting a War of Genesis or a Manga Carta feel from TOA maybe its how the outfits for the characters are designed.

[Scarlett_Rain55]

Originally Posted by Natsuki Hyuga

No Guy love for the fanarts?

yes, yes I want moar Guy fanart please.

[fict_ticious]

Well, so far the pace from the two episodes seems alright. I guess they'll be working in the pendant side-quest thing for the latter part of the series.

Never heard Anise in moonspeak, so the first few times she spoke I was like "lolwut". Will get some getting used to.

As for Tear's cute-gasms: lol.

[[MrSonic]]

Spoiler for Tear fanart:

Spoiler for I:

Spoiler for II:

Spoiler for minor spoiler:

Spoiler for Guy fanart:

Spoiler for lol:

Spoiler for spoiler:

[darkchibi07]

Oh, such irony! Most of us played the game and got use to the English dub, and now we found the Japanese dub something to get used to!

[Daniel E.]

Originally Posted by fict_ticious

As for Tear's cute-gasms: lol.

It would be pretty awesome if Tear were to start taking things home!

[Starks]

BTW, HERE'S ANOTHER COMPARISON SITE: http://ultracarl.com/fansub/Review.php?ID=86&Sort=3

Overall, I'm very disappointed with what's available... Every group aside from gg has managed to utterly screw up somehow with either the translation or fansubbing process.

Osu! - Names and terminology were utterly raped. The group will be issuing a V2.

AbyssalChronicles - After all the hype, this group is a huge let down. 720p Xvid (in AVI?) in MKV? I'll pass.

Weib/Bobu44/Gaku - A cluster**** of failure. Decent subs but horrible 12+ hour distro regardless of connection speed.

Yuurisan - MP4 is nice and all, but I want my damn softsubs!

Shinsen - Their HQ release is only 576p.