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joshuafaramir · 2012-05-03, 22:29

I have to say, this isn't their best production but the art is really good (KyoAni always excelled on that). However, mystery and anime? No thanks. I'd rather read a real mystery novel. Will be giving this up after 3 eps.

Arturia Polaris · 2012-05-03, 22:38

Well, this hardly qualifies as mystery atm. It is my knowledge that the plot thickens after a while with real mysteries, not just finding where a book was during the period it was checked out.

Animation, characters, OP and ED are top notch, and the deduction process Houtarou makes (Along with the images a la Bakemonogatari ) gives this show a different feel.

I for one, am glad that we are finally out of the K-On! Dark ages, back into real anime.

Niker

Mirrinus · 2012-05-03, 22:43

Finally got around to watching this. So far for me, this show feels like Clannad meets Encyclopedia Brown. Which is perfectly fine, as I loved Clannad, and have fond memories of reading Encyclopedia Brown as a child. The gorgeous animation quality certainly doesn't hurt, either.

Will be following this one for sure.

billborden · 2012-05-03, 23:13

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Originally Posted by Shadow5YA

I probably should'ved said "Houtarou and Eru's character dynamic" instead. I like how it really seems like he's getting pulled in by her, and he's not just following her out of attraction.

I'm also going to make a stretch here and say part of what keeps Houtarou around/coming back is that, for all of his protestations to the contrary, he actually wants a more active life. The scene in the library particularly shows this; especially taking into account his constant reading. I would guess that as a child he was not particularly athletic, either by predisposition or perhaps extended childhood illness. Young male interaction, in Japan as much as America, has always been primarily physical--racing, sports, general roughhousing (Video-games may be supplanting that in the modern generation, but it would have been true in the authors experience). As he found himself spending more time reading, possibly even puzzle solving, he would have felt himself isolated from his peers. Eventually, he shares little or no common ground with them, and it seems clear that he is not predisposed to taking the kind of risks necessary to find a new place to interact. As a defense mechanism, he defines himself as low-energy and tries to ignore the rest of his peers--there's nothing wrong with them, he's just "different". He's grey and lifeless; while the rest of the world is bright and vibrant. He "doesn't belong", almost code for doesn't know how to fit in, but Eru won't let him just fade out. He see's in her a world he doesn't think he belongs in but wants to; so he keeps coming back to her even though he feels safer hiding. Even if we're looking at metaphorical imagery here; those flower filled vines aren't just pretty--they're his impression of her vibrancy wrapping around him, pulling him closer to what he really wants. As a side note, flowering vines have long been used as a sign of hope and tenacity, life overcoming all obstacles.

Mirrinus: Love the Encyclopedia Brown reference, I had forgotten about those, but your right, it does have some of that feel.

Arturia Polaris · 2012-05-04, 03:41

If someone can get me a full size screen cap of the ED, the part where Chitanda lays down on her front (after they "shoot" polaris) I'll get him an internet cookie.

I'm planning on making that my blackberry desktop because I'm fearless

Niker

EDIT: The lyrics for that part are "konya koi ni kawaru"

EroKing · 2012-05-04, 05:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niker117

If someone can get me a full size screen cap of the ED, the part where Chitanda lays down on her front (after they "shoot" polaris) I'll get him an internet cookie.

I'm planning on making that my blackberry desktop because I'm fearless

Niker

EDIT: The lyrics for that part are "konya koi ni kawaru"

De-texting it was a pain

but here you go.

720p (doesn't look that great cuz not a pro level work at de-texting it)

360p (looks quite good after re-sizing it) perfect for your blackberry.

Arturia Polaris · 2012-05-04, 05:18

I LOVE YOU!!!! Have some rep!

Niker

ultimatemegax · 2012-05-04, 06:58

Takemoto had an interview in the latest Adult Famitsu in a feature about Hyouka. In this interview, it's mentioned that Takemoto was the driving force behind Hyouka getting an anime. After he read the novels a few years ago, he really wanted to make it into one. He said it was difficult to make it into an anime, but he feels he's done a good job. Finally, he says this work is not just a mystery, it's a bittersweet story about the 4 Classics Club members.

Source: yaraon article

Qilin · 2012-05-04, 07:08

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Originally Posted by ultimatemegax

Takemoto had an interview in the latest Adult Famitsu in a feature about Hyouka. In this interview, it's mentioned that Takemoto was the driving force behind Hyouka getting an anime. After he read the novels a few years ago, he really wanted to make it into one. He said it was difficult to make it into an anime, but he feels he's done a good job. Finally, he says this work is not just a mystery, it's a bittersweet story about the 4 Classics Club members.

Oh, wow. Thanks for this.

Now, I'm curious as to just how bittersweet this show will get.

Skane · 2012-05-04, 08:00

Well, they did mention that the show would be about the pain of growing up in an earlier interview. I just hope it doesn't reach the level of pathos of AIR(TV), because my heart might not be able to take it.

Cheers.

Arturia Polaris · 2012-05-04, 15:34

I for one can't wait to see Houtarou's facade crack.

Niker

ronelm2000 · 2012-05-04, 17:02

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Originally Posted by Qilin

Oh, wow. Thanks for this.

Now, I'm curious as to just how bittersweet this show will get.

Lemme guess:

Spoiler for I'm just guessing:

Arturia Polaris · 2012-05-04, 17:03

I was thinking something more along the lines of a psychological trauma to the cast, a la Key.

Niker

EDIT: I mean, the last tear jerker I watched was AnoHana, I definately need something to unleash mah tears to

DragoZERO · 2012-05-04, 17:36

AnoHana had me face palming, not crying. So if we do get some tragedy or something sad, I hope it's legit.

And can someone please make Niker a proper avatar. I can't do GIFs.

Arturia Polaris · 2012-05-04, 17:50

In any case, my sadistic me wants to see Eru completely breaking down and crying like a baby.

Niker

tsunade666 · 2012-05-04, 18:06

[QUOTE=Skane;4144746I just hope it doesn't reach the level of pathos of AIR(TV), because my heart might not be able to take it.

[/QUOTE]

oh great you made me remember something I didn't want to remember anymore

Quote:

Originally Posted by DragoZERO

AnoHana had me face palming, not crying..

Anohana was in all glory good but crying every darn episode has it's own downside.

I think it won't get to he level that you will be crying buckets. Well for now I don't see anything that will even give you there's just something on my eye feeling

Arturia Polaris · 2012-05-04, 18:15

Well the elements are there.

Take Chitanda. Child prodigy, member of a rising family in town, and we all know how crazy japs are about success. That adds a lot of pressure on her tiny little shoulders. Of course its too early to speculate with anything close to a hypothetical ending, but basing myself on the top comments about Hyouka being about "growing up"...

We know that growing up isn't always a merry little ride.

I feel we should start making our bunkers to prepare for a merde-storm

Niker

Random Wanderer · 2012-05-04, 18:23

NO SADNESS ALLOWED.

Dextro · 2012-05-04, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronelm2000

Lemme guess:

Spoiler for I'm just guessing:

I doubt it, this isn't Maeda we're talking about here.

Arturia Polaris · 2012-05-04, 20:23

Incidentally, what would "Hyouka" translate to?

Niker

2012-05-03, 22:29	Link #961
joshuafaramir Book Elitist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nasuverse	I have to say, this isn't their best production but the art is really good (KyoAni always excelled on that). However, mystery and anime? No thanks. I'd rather read a real mystery novel. Will be giving this up after 3 eps. __________________

2012-05-03, 22:38	Link #962
Arturia Polaris Good OP Hunter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Argentina	Well, this hardly qualifies as mystery atm. It is my knowledge that the plot thickens after a while with real mysteries, not just finding where a book was during the period it was checked out. Animation, characters, OP and ED are top notch, and the deduction process Houtarou makes (Along with the images a la Bakemonogatari ) gives this show a different feel. I for one, am glad that we are finally out of the K-On! Dark ages, back into real anime. Niker __________________ Arturia's Writing Den My fanfiction works include: Tari Tari: Past and Present, As the Gentle Breeze Blows Little Busters: Bird's Song Sword Art Online: Vanquishing of the Laughing Coffin My own works include: Social Fact

2012-05-04, 03:41	Link #965
Arturia Polaris Good OP Hunter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Argentina	If someone can get me a full size screen cap of the ED, the part where Chitanda lays down on her front (after they "shoot" polaris) I'll get him an internet cookie. I'm planning on making that my blackberry desktop because I'm fearless Niker EDIT: The lyrics for that part are "konya koi ni kawaru" __________________ Arturia's Writing Den My fanfiction works include: Tari Tari: Past and Present, As the Gentle Breeze Blows Little Busters: Bird's Song Sword Art Online: Vanquishing of the Laughing Coffin My own works include: Social Fact

2012-05-04, 05:18	Link #967
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2012-05-04, 06:58	Link #968
ultimatemegax Nyahahahaha♥ Join Date: Aug 2009	Takemoto had an interview in the latest Adult Famitsu in a feature about Hyouka. In this interview, it's mentioned that Takemoto was the driving force behind Hyouka getting an anime. After he read the novels a few years ago, he really wanted to make it into one. He said it was difficult to make it into an anime, but he feels he's done a good job. Finally, he says this work is not just a mystery, it's a bittersweet story about the 4 Classics Club members. Source: yaraon article __________________ “Nyahaha! Then we move to round two, Hero! ★” Chuunibyou translation: 1st novel - OUT/ 2nd novel - OUT

2012-05-03, 22:43	Link #963
Mirrinus Bemused Scholar Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 36	Finally got around to watching this. So far for me, this show feels like Clannad meets Encyclopedia Brown. Which is perfectly fine, as I loved Clannad, and have fond memories of reading Encyclopedia Brown as a child. The gorgeous animation quality certainly doesn't hurt, either. Will be following this one for sure.

2012-05-04, 08:00	Link #970
Skane Anime Snark Join Date: May 2006 Location: Singapore Age: 41	Well, they did mention that the show would be about the pain of growing up in an earlier interview. I just hope it doesn't reach the level of pathos of AIR(TV), because my heart might not be able to take it. Cheers. __________________ Hearthstone Battletag: Skane#1425 [Can't GIF This], [Jail's House of Rock], [Kanon In The Snow], [She Ain't Dead Yet... She's In Quantum], [She Stabs] Founder of "The Cult of Psycho-Moe", Member of "ARIA the Social Group" & the "Belkan Saint Church".

2012-05-04, 15:34	Link #971
Arturia Polaris Good OP Hunter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Argentina	I for one can't wait to see Houtarou's facade crack. Niker __________________ Arturia's Writing Den My fanfiction works include: Tari Tari: Past and Present, As the Gentle Breeze Blows Little Busters: Bird's Song Sword Art Online: Vanquishing of the Laughing Coffin My own works include: Social Fact

2012-05-04, 17:03	Link #973
Arturia Polaris Good OP Hunter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Argentina	I was thinking something more along the lines of a psychological trauma to the cast, a la Key. Niker EDIT: I mean, the last tear jerker I watched was AnoHana, I definately need something to unleash mah tears to __________________ Arturia's Writing Den My fanfiction works include: Tari Tari: Past and Present, As the Gentle Breeze Blows Little Busters: Bird's Song Sword Art Online: Vanquishing of the Laughing Coffin My own works include: Social Fact Last edited by Arturia Polaris; 2012-05-04 at 17:25.

2012-05-04, 17:36	Link #974
DragoZERO Spoilaphobic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Age: 37	AnoHana had me face palming, not crying. So if we do get some tragedy or something sad, I hope it's legit. And can someone please make Niker a proper avatar. I can't do GIFs. __________________ • Anime List \| Manga List \| Manga Thread Template •

2012-05-04, 17:50	Link #975
Arturia Polaris Good OP Hunter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Argentina	In any case, my sadistic me wants to see Eru completely breaking down and crying like a baby. Niker __________________ Arturia's Writing Den My fanfiction works include: Tari Tari: Past and Present, As the Gentle Breeze Blows Little Busters: Bird's Song Sword Art Online: Vanquishing of the Laughing Coffin My own works include: Social Fact

2012-05-04, 18:15	Link #977
Arturia Polaris Good OP Hunter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Argentina	Well the elements are there. Take Chitanda. Child prodigy, member of a rising family in town, and we all know how crazy japs are about success. That adds a lot of pressure on her tiny little shoulders. Of course its too early to speculate with anything close to a hypothetical ending, but basing myself on the top comments about Hyouka being about "growing up"... We know that growing up isn't always a merry little ride. I feel we should start making our bunkers to prepare for a merde-storm Niker __________________ Arturia's Writing Den My fanfiction works include: Tari Tari: Past and Present, As the Gentle Breeze Blows Little Busters: Bird's Song Sword Art Online: Vanquishing of the Laughing Coffin My own works include: Social Fact

2012-05-04, 18:23	Link #978
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2012-05-04, 20:23	Link #980
Arturia Polaris Good OP Hunter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Argentina	Incidentally, what would "Hyouka" translate to? Niker __________________ Arturia's Writing Den My fanfiction works include: Tari Tari: Past and Present, As the Gentle Breeze Blows Little Busters: Bird's Song Sword Art Online: Vanquishing of the Laughing Coffin My own works include: Social Fact