2012-05-07, 20:58 | Link #542 | |
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Anyhow, a change in role is welcome for Mayu Watanabe, as I've watched her live-action Sabadol (it's about a 30-something wallflower of a teacher who moonlights as an 18-year-old idol) comedy show. I like that an actress has to avoid being pigeonholed and add more variety and experience to her acting repertoire.
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2012-05-07, 21:00 | Link #543 | |
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I really hope that contradiction doesn't mean Okada didn't put enough thought into her character....
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2012-05-07, 21:13 | Link #545 | |
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Chieri personality has been hardened after all these yrs. I mean she even took down that soldier with the butt of the gun like a boss lol Probably got some combat training during all those yrs too. It would be interesting to see the differences between her and the innocent Nagisa And I agree. People contradict their believes all the time Seriously even if you say you're rival with someone, if she's in trouble, the first instinct is to help that person.
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2012-05-07, 21:56 | Link #549 |
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I doubt it's a writing issues.
If Okada made Chieri stand by and not help Nagisa, she would turn into the most hated character in the show for being a heartless b*tch and Chieri isn't like that. She's a realist but she still care about her friends.
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2012-05-07, 21:57 | Link #550 | |
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Edit: But that's the thing. She helps Nagisa (twice), but when she herself needs help, she belittles Nagisa for trying to help her . If I was Nagisa, I would have told her something like "Did you hit your head or something? You're not making any fucking sense!!" And it's just so funny that she doesn't really understand why the green critter doesn't shine with her. Of course it wouldn't shine, if you're so worried about this rivalry thing that you forgot idols are supposed to bring enjoyment to the people. Your cynical act is not entertaining at all!! But you know, even if Chieri pretty much won the dumb stick this episode, I still like her the best.
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2012-05-07, 22:18 | Link #551 | |
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Heck, I can already see what the resolution will be like. Chieri and Nagisa get into a big argument over the rivalry thing again, until Nagisa finally shouts, "So why did you save me back then?!" And then Chieri realizes she's wrong, or that she's really been lying to herself because of [insert angst here], and then there will be tears and hugs and kisses and it shall be GLORIOUS. Yes.
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2012-05-07, 22:41 | Link #552 | |
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2012-05-07, 22:43 | Link #553 | |
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2012-05-07, 22:49 | Link #554 |
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Being an idol is not just about entertaining. Behind the scene, there's always girls fighting each other because the top spot is what most people want. But at the same time, you are competing with your own friends so Chieri's point of view is pretty realistic.
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2012-05-07, 22:57 | Link #555 | |
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And we love him all the more for that About episode 2, I think I'll stick with this show. I'm surprised, but for some reason this show managed to grab me. I don't know how or why, but something in this anime got to me and made me want to stick around with it. Also, Nagisa FTW
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2012-05-07, 23:01 | Link #556 |
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I guess I can't understand much the Okada discussion, as I tend to judge on a "work-by-work" basis in general, as there are very few directors I dislike and like. Okada's work on BRS was pretty much awful, but here seems more suited to the overall absurd concept.
Someone mentioned this show being similar to Macross in certain aspects: while there are similarities, it's different, luckily, otherwise I wouldn't have even watched it. In general I think Kawamori hasn't really done anything that I really liked (including Macross), so I guess this is an exception... |
2012-05-07, 23:20 | Link #557 | |
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Just a report that a mutual friend made that I would like to quote:
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2012-05-07, 23:31 | Link #558 | |
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For example, in professional soccer, all the players in a team are constantly "competing" with each other to be starters. But you know, the moment you start to worry about this so much that you forget that all the other players are also your team-mates, that's when your performance will begin to drop and you'll probably end up as a bench-warmer. tl;dr you have to stop worrying about the rivalry shit and focus on your own thing. I'm pretty sure it's the same even for idols. If Chieri put her pointless worries aside and just focused on doing her best she'd probably have that damn critter shining in no time.
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2012-05-07, 23:35 | Link #559 |
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The whole second half of this episode had me going "I have no idea what I just watched.....but all I know is I want more" which is pretty much the same reaction I had after watching aquarion evol so the Kawagari/Okada combo has struck again.
And sure Okada's gonna get mentionned a lot,when you see how much she's being praised I'd understand why people would want hold her liable.
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2012-05-07, 23:38 | Link #560 | |
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I'm just so happy Otakus are actually having positive reaction to this anime...
And I see.......So she spoke from her experience with AKB I appreciate her efforts and since she is an AKB fan herself, I trust her script.....so yeah I'm not worry about this how :3 Quote:
Chieri will get scold for not being a team player by the senior AKB members, they'll teach her the value of teamworks, friendship, and rainbow unicorn and all that, and then everyone will end up being a friend She's conflicted right now but I don't see it as a big deal because if she did leave Nagisa behind, she would look extremely heartless. Her saving Nagisa could just be gut reaction when you see someone in trouble, you would most likely want to help them instead of leaving them behind. Anyway the next ep would show more of her personality so we just have to wait.
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