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Undertaker · 2011-12-15, 00:22

@sa547: you're welcome.

While I do find this project interesting. With all do respect to this project, I don't quite see the purpose of this anime at least form the side of AKB48. The fact is that they are now by far the most popular music group in Japanmeans they don't need the anime to attract new fanbase not to mention their original/home fan base is the otaku crowd in Akihabara with many members are well known for being regular manga reader and some even self-proclaiming as otaku.

On the other hand, anime industry could get some sort of boost from being directly associated with AKB48 considering the Akiba connection is more tied toward manga and games sides of ACG world.

Pachael · 2011-12-15, 02:56

My thoughts on that is that they want to take it to an international audience, starting with the overseas anime fans. They can consider it mission accomplished if the exposure gets them new fans.

Undertaker · 2011-12-15, 05:23

That is actually an interesting thought, AKB48's way of going international outside of East Asia. (they already have tons of fans in surrounding countries.)

Ekureiru · 2011-12-15, 06:05

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Originally Posted by totoum

You beat me to both points!

I'm definatly intrigued as to what surprises Thomas Romain is talking about,and exactly how many there's left,I'm already kind of overwhelmed by the whole setting already.
And indeed,if we follow the logic of targeting fans that wouldn't normaly watch anime it would seem like a late night block is out of the question.

God knows, considering the strings AKB48's influence can probably pull.

maximilianjenus · 2011-12-15, 11:43

or maybe they just want more money.

sa547 · 2011-12-15, 12:32

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Originally Posted by maximilianjenus

or maybe they just want more money.

They have more than enough bank for its honcho to dare himself to go further, and apart from this show, already their new Singapore satellite base is one of the signs of possible global expansion of the franchise (or at least within East Asia).

U<3Anime · 2011-12-15, 15:49

So, they are going to be singing and fighting.......Moeblob Macross?

Bleh, was hoping the AKB49 manga to get animated.

sa547 · 2011-12-15, 20:27

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Originally Posted by U<3Anime

So, they are going to be singing and fighting.......Moeblob Macross?

Bleh, was hoping the AKB49 manga to get animated.

Read closely, especially this translation of Kawamori's comment by a friend:

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日本が誇る伝統的なアニメーションに、最新のCG技術、そして、アイドル達の“プロ魂”を融合させて、笑いあり涙あり歌ありダンスありの感動的な作品をお届けし、世界中を元気にしたいと考えています。
彼女達のこまやかな表情や心情を、手描きのアニメーションならではのぬくもりでデフォルメして表現し、個性を出していきながらも、ダイナミックでスピーディーなハイクオリティー映像作品に仕上げます。
ストーリーも全くのオリジナルで、斬新かつ誰にでも楽しめる物語になっています。
AKB48のメンバーと、ストーリーがどのように絡んでいくのか、ご期待下さい。

I am thinking of fusing the latest CG technology with the "professional spirits" of those idols into a traditional animation that Japan prides herself on, and delivering to the whole world a touching work in which there are laughters, tears and dances and raise the spirit of everyone.

I plan to express the subtle expression and feelings of those girls by undergoing them via deformation process with warmth that can only be made by hand-drawn animation. I want to come up with a high quality video work that is dynamic and speedy while the girls' individual character will also come out.

The story will also be thoroughly original. It will be a tale that is fresh and can be enjoyed by everybody.

Please stay tuned to find out how the AKB48 members and the story will get involved with each other.

As for that superb AKB49 manga (it's still ongoing, BTW), let's just hope it could also be picked up and turned into a show.

Marcus H. · 2011-12-15, 20:36

^ Judging from Kawamori's post, they're investing a LOT of cash on AKB48's performances in the anime series. I hope that it doesn't end up with reusing frames unnecessarily.

sa547 · 2011-12-15, 20:41

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Originally Posted by Marcus H.

^ Judging from Kawamori's post, they're investing a LOT of cash on AKB48's performances in the anime series. I hope that it doesn't end up with reusing frames unnecessarily.

True, and I think he's very well aware of such criticism and would like not to repeat it again. I'm also sure this show will be getting a production budget several times massive than the total cost for Macross Frontier (and perhaps even the whole Macross franchise itself), more than enough to cover a lot of details.

Basically, Satelite could be getting a blank check.

Westlo · 2011-12-16, 00:46

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Originally Posted by sa547

As for that superb AKB49 manga (it's still ongoing, BTW), let's just hope it could also be picked up and turned into a show.

It's certainly selling well enough to get an anime one day, and of course once it gets an anime that will increase the sales of the manga.... hopefully towards the end of next year or 2013 we get an adaption of AKB49....

xizro345 · 2011-12-16, 00:52

Urg, Kawamori's in? That could be a problem for me, as I don't think he has done anything decent in the recent years....

Undertaker · 2011-12-16, 04:18

To be fair, he hasn't had a huge project for 3 years other than BASQUASH, but before that was Macross Frontier so it's not like he has a string of failures. Not to mention he is teaming up with Mari Okada a well-know screen-play writer who just come of two successful projects in AnoHana and HanaSaku and Yoshimasa Hiraike who's last two projects Working! and Amagami SS are also both critically acclaimed and commercially successful.

I don't know why I missed it, but Mayu Watanabe is apparently playing two roles, herself and one the 9 main character. Though, with her being by far the most popular of the 9 (overall ranking 4/5/5), me bet is that she gets the main role unless Akimoto is thinking about pushing someone else and Mayu's other appearances are too busy for her to take the lead role.

sa547 · 2012-01-31, 10:10

Time to throw your set in the air!

Spoiler for QuickJapan mag cover:

Miraluka · 2012-01-31, 11:24

Flash animation?

Marcus H. · 2012-01-31, 19:41

What the fuck happened to the middle girl's eyes?

sa547 · 2012-01-31, 20:49

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Originally Posted by Marcus H.

What the fuck happened to the middle girl's eyes?

Dunno, unless we ask Ehime.

AdamEndless9 · 2012-02-01, 16:00

Cast revealed:
Sayaka Nakaya (AKB48 Team A) will voice 13-year-old Orine Aida
Amina Satō (AKB48 Team B) will voice 14-year-old Yuuka Ichijō
Sawako Hata (SKE48 Team KII) will voice 14-year-old Suzuko Kanzaki
Sumire Satō (AKB48 Team B) will voice 17-year-old Mimori Kishida
Haruka Ishida (AKB48 Team B) will voice 15-year-old Kanata Shinonome
Kumi Yagami (SKE48 Team S) will voice 10-year-old Sonata Shinonome
Mayu Watanabe (AKB48 Team B) will play 13-year-old Chieri Sono
Karen Iwata (AKB48 Trainee) will voice 13-year-old Nagisa Motomiya
Mao Mita (NMB48 Team M) will voice 16-year-old Makoto Yokomizo

sa547 · 2012-02-01, 21:30

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Originally Posted by AdamEndless9

Cast revealed:
Sayaka Nakaya (AKB48 Team A) will voice 13-year-old Orine Aida
Amina Satō (AKB48 Team B) will voice 14-year-old Yuuka Ichijō
Sawako Hata (SKE48 Team KII) will voice 14-year-old Suzuko Kanzaki
Sumire Satō (AKB48 Team B) will voice 17-year-old Mimori Kishida
Haruka Ishida (AKB48 Team B) will voice 15-year-old Kanata Shinonome
Kumi Yagami (SKE48 Team S) will voice 10-year-old Sonata Shinonome
Mayu Watanabe (AKB48 Team B) will play 13-year-old Chieri Sono
Karen Iwata (AKB48 Trainee) will voice 13-year-old Nagisa Motomiya
Mao Mita (NMB48 Team M) will voice 16-year-old Makoto Yokomizo

I stand with my glasses ready. My money's on Mayuyu right now.

Katapan · 2012-02-24, 20:31

The casting for the legacy members is slowly being unveiled: http://akb0048.jp/character/index2.html

Oshima Yuko: Kanda Akemi
Kashiwagi Yuki: Horie Yui
Watanabe Mayu: Tamura Yukari

Arghhh I want to know the rest now! Mind you, this is a very good crop so far, I can totally see Hocchan working as Yukirin.

2011-12-15, 00:22	Link #61
Undertaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: U.S.	@sa547: you're welcome. While I do find this project interesting. With all do respect to this project, I don't quite see the purpose of this anime at least form the side of AKB48. The fact is that they are now by far the most popular music group in Japanmeans they don't need the anime to attract new fanbase not to mention their original/home fan base is the otaku crowd in Akihabara with many members are well known for being regular manga reader and some even self-proclaiming as otaku. On the other hand, anime industry could get some sort of boost from being directly associated with AKB48 considering the Akiba connection is more tied toward manga and games sides of ACG world. __________________

2011-12-15, 05:23	Link #63
Undertaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: U.S.	That is actually an interesting thought, AKB48's way of going international outside of East Asia. (they already have tons of fans in surrounding countries.) __________________

2011-12-15, 15:49	Link #67
U<3Anime Boo! Join Date: Oct 2004	So, they are going to be singing and fighting.......Moeblob Macross? Bleh, was hoping the AKB49 manga to get animated. __________________ omg Ku-chan!

2011-12-15, 20:36	Link #69
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	^ Judging from Kawamori's post, they're investing a LOT of cash on AKB48's performances in the anime series. I hope that it doesn't end up with reusing frames unnecessarily. __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.

2011-12-16, 04:18	Link #73
Undertaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: U.S.	To be fair, he hasn't had a huge project for 3 years other than BASQUASH, but before that was Macross Frontier so it's not like he has a string of failures. Not to mention he is teaming up with Mari Okada a well-know screen-play writer who just come of two successful projects in AnoHana and HanaSaku and Yoshimasa Hiraike who's last two projects Working! and Amagami SS are also both critically acclaimed and commercially successful. I don't know why I missed it, but Mayu Watanabe is apparently playing two roles, herself and one the 9 main character. Though, with her being by far the most popular of the 9 (overall ranking 4/5/5), me bet is that she gets the main role unless Akimoto is thinking about pushing someone else and Mayu's other appearances are too busy for her to take the lead role. __________________ Last edited by Undertaker; 2011-12-16 at 04:40.

2011-12-15, 02:56	Link #62
Pachael 原作通り Join Date: Dec 2006	My thoughts on that is that they want to take it to an international audience, starting with the overseas anime fans. They can consider it mission accomplished if the exposure gets them new fans.

2011-12-15, 11:43	Link #65
maximilianjenus [E] Join Date: Mar 2008	or maybe they just want more money.

2011-12-16, 00:52	Link #72
xizro345 King's Justice Join Date: Apr 2004	Urg, Kawamori's in? That could be a problem for me, as I don't think he has done anything decent in the recent years....

2012-01-31, 10:10	Link #74
sa547 Senior Member Author Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philippines Age: 47	Time to throw your set in the air! Spoiler for QuickJapan mag cover: __________________

2012-01-31, 11:24	Link #75
Miraluka Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Age: 34	Flash animation?

2012-01-31, 19:41	Link #76
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	What the fuck happened to the middle girl's eyes? __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.

2012-02-01, 16:00	Link #78
AdamEndless9 Straight-Edge Dragon Hero Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: California, US Age: 32	Cast revealed: Sayaka Nakaya (AKB48 Team A) will voice 13-year-old Orine Aida Amina Satō (AKB48 Team B) will voice 14-year-old Yuuka Ichijō Sawako Hata (SKE48 Team KII) will voice 14-year-old Suzuko Kanzaki Sumire Satō (AKB48 Team B) will voice 17-year-old Mimori Kishida Haruka Ishida (AKB48 Team B) will voice 15-year-old Kanata Shinonome Kumi Yagami (SKE48 Team S) will voice 10-year-old Sonata Shinonome Mayu Watanabe (AKB48 Team B) will play 13-year-old Chieri Sono Karen Iwata (AKB48 Trainee) will voice 13-year-old Nagisa Motomiya Mao Mita (NMB48 Team M) will voice 16-year-old Makoto Yokomizo __________________

2012-02-24, 20:31	Link #80
Katapan 俺様祭り Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: France Age: 33	The casting for the legacy members is slowly being unveiled: http://akb0048.jp/character/index2.html Oshima Yuko: Kanda Akemi Kashiwagi Yuki: Horie Yui Watanabe Mayu: Tamura Yukari Arghhh I want to know the rest now! Mind you, this is a very good crop so far, I can totally see Hocchan working as Yukirin. __________________