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View Poll Results: Amagami SS - Episode 20 Rating | |||
Perfect 10 | 3 | 4.55% | |
9 out of 10 : Excellent | 4 | 6.06% | |
8 out of 10 : Very Good | 17 | 25.76% | |
7 out of 10 : Good | 10 | 15.15% | |
6 out of 10 : Average | 11 | 16.67% | |
5 out of 10 : Below Average | 9 | 13.64% | |
4 out of 10 : Poor | 2 | 3.03% | |
3 out of 10 : Bad | 0 | 0% | |
2 out of 10 : Very Bad | 1 | 1.52% | |
1 out of 10 : Painful | 9 | 13.64% | |
Voters: 66. You may not vote on this poll |
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2010-11-19, 17:43 | Link #21 |
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Join Date: Jan 2009
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What the hell! nothing happened >_> again an arc that started with potential to surpass Haruka but in the end started to go donwhill by the third ep D= whereas Haruka started to being awesome by the third, i'm felling even more disappointed with Rihoko's arc than how i was with the Sae's arc after looking at cg D= omg so many good events they could have animated...
*sigh* Bring it on final boss! show me exactly why you are the only girl on the cover! |
2010-11-19, 17:45 | Link #22 |
Beautiful fighter.
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: England, UK
Age: 37
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Yeah it's truly a shame. I still liked this episode and her arc, though it's just a shame. Especially when you compare this to Rihoko's special chapter in Precious Diary (which i recommend to everyone in this thread).
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2010-11-19, 21:11 | Link #24 |
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Norway
Age: 65
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I feel Vexx nailed this one. It really looks like the scripting was done by five different assistants, and the only order they were given together was "make sure not to let the other girls overshadow Ayatsuji." Of course, we don't know for sure they won't make a mess of the last arc too. Nut even if not, I think this series is a strong contender for "most wasted potential award 2010". So much good art, so much dumb script.
Time to check out that manga, I guess. (And I did see the beginning of Yosuga no Sora, but not long enough to realize it was an omnibus adaptation. It was just too embarrassing to watch.) |
2010-11-20, 01:45 | Link #25 | |
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: United States--- California
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The mood, tone, and wonderful animation got me into this series, but lately the series kicking the fans rear.
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2010-11-20, 01:46 | Link #26 |
Athletic girls are sugoi!
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Texas
Age: 47
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Her arc ended exactly like I predicted it would, with them getting closer but not as a couple. I certainly second the suggestion to read her chapter in Precious Diary since its really well done. In fact, I kinda think of it as a glimpse into Rihoko's and Junichi's future together.
I'm interested in seeing what changes they'll make to Ayatsuji's arc, or even her personality, compared to her story in Precious Diary. It's pretty short, to be honest, so I expect a fair amount of original scenes.
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2010-11-20, 05:51 | Link #29 | ||
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Join Date: Nov 2009
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Whoever predicted this deserves a cookie....
Good thing the earlier episodes drained whatever enthusiasm I had for this pairing, so I don't really mind this ending. Still, if they were going this approach, it could have been done better - make the earlier episodes like this last one - concentrate more on the pair, minimal interruptions from supporting characters. Haruka and the puppies SHe's still the best one! ------------------ Quote:
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2010-11-20, 06:02 | Link #30 | |||
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Hamburg
Age: 54
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The fact that the Rihoko arc (who I never felt any affinity to in the first place) was bungled has nothing to do with the omnibus format. My favorite arcs were Haruka and Ai so far, Kaoru felt like it could have been done better, and Sae was better than expected. Rihoko is the first thumbs-down arc, and Ayatsuji remains to be seen. Quote:
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Yosuga no Sora turned out to be pretty good, actually. And this material couldn't even be animated WITHOUT omnibus, because of several mutually-exclusive developments and character traits which would have had to be warped beyond recognition. |
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2010-11-20, 07:22 | Link #31 |
Porcupine
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Norway
Age: 65
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I may have explained this poorly if even Mentar does not read it as intended.
In the traditional adaptations, it is necessary to tone down the other heroines in order to make the Chosen One shine. In an omnibus format, that should not have been necessary. If you have another theory of why they would give a heroine less than the best ending, I will give it all due consideration. As for Yosuga no Sora, I don't have a problem with the omnibus format. I am all for that. I have a problem with throwing in random ecchi sketches in a dramatic romance story, much as I would have a problem with randomly drawing moustache on Mona Lisa. |
2010-11-20, 09:03 | Link #32 |
I'm just a support char..
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Why the heck the production staff put normal ending for Rihoko???? Aye, tis is not good.
Even though I'm still hurt on this but I really like the way their relationship changes slowly but surely and might even go well in the future and I do hope that Rihoko's arc for the DVD release would have an extra scene where Spoiler:
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2010-11-20, 09:10 | Link #33 | ||
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Maybe it's because you haven't been following Yosuga for more than the bare introduction, but Yosuga isn't the usual light romance drama. The ecchi part is fairly central for more than one arc, and I suspect it will play an even bigger role in the final main arc. Naturally, it's up to the viewer to like the more explicit nature of these scenes or not, but I feel that it would alter the story to remove/censor/kiddify them. |
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2010-11-20, 09:34 | Link #34 |
Kana Hanazawa ♥
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: France
Age: 37
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It's just sad when the childhood friend can't even "win" in her own omnibus arc. It's even sadder when a previous heroine and supporting characters steal the last episode. Haruka's scene was hilarious, and Manaka is quite simply awesome.
In the end, it seems like this arc was more about the tea club and Rihoko's (non-existent) diet than any kind of romance, which would have been fine if it had been a unified adpation, but if you want to use the omnibus format, do it all the way!
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2010-11-20, 10:34 | Link #35 |
Beautiful fighter.
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: England, UK
Age: 37
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I don't see where it says in the rule book that the girls arcs can only adapt the romance parts of their source material . Sure it's a huge shame, though Rihoko's arc still worked in the end. It's just that it wasn't what everyone wanted, so the hate will continue.
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2010-11-20, 11:45 | Link #38 | ||||
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: United Kingdom
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Woah, friend zoned 0_o
Boy do I feel bad for Rihoko. the really weird part about this episode (actually, this arc) is that it feels like a side story to a background character that doesn't actually lead to anywhere. Nice start for the arc, but very underwhelming afterwards. Quote:
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Regardless of the actual reason, this anime is making some really strange turns that make me wonder if the staff knows what their doing half of the time. This is an easy story structure, that simply goes from point A to B, but at times it look like they are holding the map upside down or just guessing the way to the ending. Quote:
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I don't think that everyone hated the arc, but I am just stunned at the way the arc was handled.
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2010-11-20, 11:47 | Link #39 | |
Obey the Darkly Cute ...
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ...
Age: 66
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But the arcs themselves are piece-wise bungled in many respects though I have the same reviews you do --- Haruka and Ai are fairly well executed (whatever one thinks of the characters), Kaoru (my fave character and the plot line that borders on seinen at times) seemed to have suffered an explosive edit/snip, and Sae's story was daft but entertaining if taken *alone* (since it was goofy and not serious). Rihoko's thread was a thumb's down apart from the extra air time given to the comedy duo tea club seniors - I rather feel badly for the Rihoko fans. Overall though, this series isn't something I'll talk about long after its over - I'm having trouble finding the energy to post about it right now
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2010-11-20, 13:36 | Link #40 | |
Beautiful fighter.
Join Date: Dec 2005
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Believe me i wish Rihoko's arc used the romance material. I've totally missed out on seeing one of the best foot scenes ever animated.
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