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Marcus H. · 2012-09-25, 19:07

Just watched an episode of imagine-nation which focused on BTOOOM! and I was quite surprised that the Series Director, Kotono Watanabe, is a woman only in her 20s. She looks really timid too, a meganekko that fiddles her fingers and scrunches the seams of her blouse as she was interviewed. However, she stated that she liked to produce the overly dramatic emotions brought by an unstable mind, and one of her inspirations is the Japanese movie "The Black House".

Also, BTOOOM!, according to the mangaka himself, is inspired by Bomberman.

totoum · 2012-09-25, 19:27

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Originally Posted by Marcus H.

Just watched an episode of imagine-nation which focused on BTOOOM! and I was quite surprised that the Series Director, Kotono Watanabe, is a woman only in her 20s. She looks really timid too, a meganekko that fiddles her fingers and scrunches the seams of her blouse as she was interviewed. However, she stated that she liked to produce the overly dramatic emotions brought by an unstable mind, and one of her inspirations is the Japanese movie "The Black House".

Also, BTOOOM!, according to the mangaka himself, is inspired by Bomberman.

Didn't watch what you were talking about but I had seen her in this (she appears at around 7 minutes)

I knew she was a young woman so that didn't surprise me but indeed she looks quite reservedwhich seems odd for someone who's going to direct btooom! but looking at the trailers it seems she's doing a good job.

Marcus H. · 2012-09-25, 19:59

^ Well, she liked "The Black House", which is a psychological thriller. She doesn't look like someone who does, though.

LKK · 2012-09-29, 13:55

Sentai announced that it has streaming and home video licenses for the show. No word yet on when the streaming will begin. [Source]

gecd · 2012-09-30, 01:24

Spoiler for ep 1:

leokiko · 2012-09-30, 02:09

Spoiler for 1:

Iby · 2012-09-30, 02:29

What about ep2? It was streamed too

I liked OP very much and overall adaptation is not bad (though they've decided to put flashback about Himiko from vol.5 into the 2 ep but I can't call that a bad decision). Now I've got to wait for the 3rd episode...

leokiko · 2012-09-30, 03:40

^lol didn't watch episode 2 because I want to wait for the actual show first. Waiting 2 weeks is tough.

MisaoFan · 2012-09-30, 07:10

Spoiler for Episodes 1 + 2:

Kismet-chan · 2012-09-30, 11:52

Haven't had a chance to watch the episode subbed yet, but I really like the visual sequence for the OP. It matches a lot of what I had in mind (and some of the composition was similar to what was in that fan music video, which I also really liked), so I'm pleased.

Key Board · 2012-09-30, 12:57

Oh great, a hikkikomori main character

that rarely ends well

they either:

1) self destruct and kill themselves
2) suicide by cop / stranger
3) end up killing their parents (which seems what could have happened in Btooom before he was sent to this island)

I can think of only one hikki character who didn't become completely miserable in the end: Sato from NHK. But he didn't exactly get a happy ending either.

Battler-kun · 2012-09-30, 20:28

Dude, what are you talking about?

The main character is the contrary of a loser.

Iby · 2012-09-30, 23:01

The main character isn't a hikkikomori, he is NEET and MMO addict. You should learn the difference between hikkikomori and NEET.

Cosmic Eagle · 2012-09-30, 23:37

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Originally Posted by Key Board

Oh great, a hikkikomori main character

that rarely ends well

they either:

1) self destruct and kill themselves
2) suicide by cop / stranger
3) end up killing their parents (which seems what could have happened in Btooom before he was sent to this island)

I can think of only one hikki character who didn't become completely miserable in the end: Sato from NHK. But he didn't exactly get a happy ending either.

Chaos;Head....

Actually I can't think of much hikkiko characters that end up in any of the three you mentioned.

Which is irrelevant here anyway since the main guy is not a hikkiko

Key Board · 2012-10-01, 10:24

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Originally Posted by Iby

The main character isn't a hikkikomori, he is NEET and MMO addict. You should learn the difference between hikkikomori and NEET.

Ok.

What's the difference?

They're both shut ins that refuse to go to school, refuse to get jobs, and keep on leeching on their parents

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Originally Posted by Battler-kun

Dude, what are you talking about?

The main character is the contrary of a loser.

He's either a NEET or a hikkikomori.

If that's not a definition of a loser, I don't know what is.

And look how violent he is towards his mother. These are the kind of things that leads to people like him eventually murdering their parents.

Iby · 2012-10-01, 10:32

He doesn't have problems with interacting with people or going out of the house - and you're calling him a shut-in?

Key Board · 2012-10-01, 10:41

what?

I see no indication that he wants to get out of that house. That's why he was so angry when his mother question him.

and having online friends is different from socializing in real life

someone who does 24 hour boss raids with his WoW online buddies is still a shut in

aohige · 2012-10-01, 22:50

He's been trying to get job at the BTOOM developer, and tbh, he actually has a decent chance at it.
A true hikki won't even go to the interview, or pursue that career.

At best, he's just a delusional NEET who refuses to compromise.

Anyways,

Spoiler for episode two:

Iby · 2012-10-01, 23:55

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Originally Posted by aohige

Spoiler for episode two:

Well they even added the one that didn't exist in the original manga

Cosmic Eagle · 2012-10-02, 01:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Key Board

Ok.

What's the difference?

They're both shut ins that refuse to go to school, refuse to get jobs, and keep on leeching on their parents

He's either a NEET or a hikkikomori.

If that's not a definition of a loser, I don't know what is.

And look how violent he is towards his mother. These are the kind of things that leads to people like him eventually murdering their parents.

Oh? And the mother's response to him is somehow excuseable? I wonder who's the one attempting murder here

Refuse to get jobs....you miss out the parts where he actually tried to work for that game company then? He does what he's good at and attempts to get a job in it even if he doesn't succeed. That is your definition of a loser? I see...

2012-09-25, 19:07	Link #141
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	Just watched an episode of imagine-nation which focused on BTOOOM! and I was quite surprised that the Series Director, Kotono Watanabe, is a woman only in her 20s. She looks really timid too, a meganekko that fiddles her fingers and scrunches the seams of her blouse as she was interviewed. However, she stated that she liked to produce the overly dramatic emotions brought by an unstable mind, and one of her inspirations is the Japanese movie "The Black House". Also, BTOOOM!, according to the mangaka himself, is inspired by Bomberman. __________________ 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.

2012-09-25, 19:59	Link #143
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	^ Well, she liked "The Black House", which is a psychological thriller. She doesn't look like someone who does, though. __________________ 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.

2012-09-29, 13:55	Link #144
LKK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 62	Sentai announced that it has streaming and home video licenses for the show. No word yet on when the streaming will begin. [Source] __________________ Avatar: Hazuki of Natsuyuki Rendezvous / Signature: flowers from Natsuyuki Rendezvous

2012-09-30, 01:24	Link #145
gecd Cah Gunungkidul Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jogja Age: 35	Spoiler for ep 1: Very good first impression although it's fell weird you re not get a single scratch when a bomb just blown up near you Kanata Hongo's acting is not bad at all the OP is awesome __________________ Wedang Jahe Kalengan, teman anda melewati malam yang dingin dan sepi! 0% alcohol, 80% ginger syrup, 10% love, 10% GALAU!!

2012-09-30, 02:09	Link #146
leokiko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012	Spoiler for 1: Episode 1 was awesome. OP was awesome, and the episode overall did good on keeping the tension very high.

2012-09-30, 02:29	Link #147
Iby minority spirit(?) Fansubber Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hyakka Ryoran Age: 33	What about ep2? It was streamed too I liked OP very much and overall adaptation is not bad (though they've decided to put flashback about Himiko from vol.5 into the 2 ep but I can't call that a bad decision). Now I've got to wait for the 3rd episode... Last edited by Daniel E.; 2012-09-30 at 04:17. Reason: This is not allowed here!

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leokiko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012	^lol didn't watch episode 2 because I want to wait for the actual show first. Waiting 2 weeks is tough.

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Kismet-chan The Chaotic Dreamer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In a cruel yet beautiful world Age: 32	Haven't had a chance to watch the episode subbed yet, but I really like the visual sequence for the OP. It matches a lot of what I had in mind (and some of the composition was similar to what was in that fan music video, which I also really liked), so I'm pleased. __________________

2012-09-30, 12:57	Link #151
Key Board Carbon Join Date: Nov 2003	Oh great, a hikkikomori main character that rarely ends well they either: 1) self destruct and kill themselves 2) suicide by cop / stranger 3) end up killing their parents (which seems what could have happened in Btooom before he was sent to this island) I can think of only one hikki character who didn't become completely miserable in the end: Sato from NHK. But he didn't exactly get a happy ending either. __________________ "Legitimacy is based on three things. First of all, the people who are asked to obey authority have to feel like they have a voice—that if they speak up, they will be heard. Second, the law has to be predictable. There has to be a reasonable expectation that the rules tomorrow are going to be roughly the same as the rules today. And third, the authority has to be fair. It can’t treat one group differently from another.” Malcolm Gladwell

2012-09-30, 20:28	Link #152
Battler-kun Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009	Dude, what are you talking about? The main character is the contrary of a loser.

2012-09-30, 23:01	Link #153
Iby minority spirit(?) Fansubber Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hyakka Ryoran Age: 33	The main character isn't a hikkikomori, he is NEET and MMO addict. You should learn the difference between hikkikomori and NEET.

2012-10-01, 10:32	Link #156
Iby minority spirit(?) Fansubber Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hyakka Ryoran Age: 33	He doesn't have problems with interacting with people or going out of the house - and you're calling him a shut-in?

2012-10-01, 10:41	Link #157
Key Board Carbon Join Date: Nov 2003	what? I see no indication that he wants to get out of that house. That's why he was so angry when his mother question him. and having online friends is different from socializing in real life someone who does 24 hour boss raids with his WoW online buddies is still a shut in __________________ "Legitimacy is based on three things. First of all, the people who are asked to obey authority have to feel like they have a voice—that if they speak up, they will be heard. Second, the law has to be predictable. There has to be a reasonable expectation that the rules tomorrow are going to be roughly the same as the rules today. And third, the authority has to be fair. It can’t treat one group differently from another.” Malcolm Gladwell

2012-10-01, 22:50	Link #158
aohige ( ಠ_ಠ) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somewhere, between the sacred silence and sleep	He's been trying to get job at the BTOOM developer, and tbh, he actually has a decent chance at it. A true hikki won't even go to the interview, or pursue that career. At best, he's just a delusional NEET who refuses to compromise. Anyways, Spoiler for episode two: It seems they toned down the rape scene severely compared to what I remember from the original manga. Quite a contrast from Mirai Nikki, which actually upped the shocking depiction of rape from the original. __________________