2012-10-14, 20:28 | Link #1521 | |
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IIRC, Nodoka made it in one ISML season, but she basically served as little more than easy pickings for everybody else.
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2012-10-14, 20:54 | Link #1523 | ||
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Old school vs. new class. I wonder what the Saki voters will choose in this instance: do they go for one of the vets, or do they bring in a new face to diversify their 2channel AST portfolio?
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2012-10-14, 21:51 | Link #1524 |
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So, going 1-1 (Group 3 record: 12-4) with Airi falling just short of assassinating Shana. H is more or less 50-50, but I like Niku's chance more.
For Group Final Prediction: Group A: Koromo is another level compare to Saki in AST. Should be another QF appearance for the bunny ear. Group B: The #1 Saki girl v. the #1 non-Saki girl. Predicting a Toki landslide despite how everyone think that it'll be close. Group C: Bucchou is not exactly strong, Yayoi is popular doujin target. Neither really beat anyone (Okay, Bucchou did beat Kuuko, but Kuuko is not THAT strong...). Another 50-50 in my opinion. Group D: Neither Louise nor Hinata have great wins either. I like Hinata's chance more. Group E: Yuu in a landslide, next... Group F: I have to go with my original prediction. すばらですの! Group G: It's a toss-up. Nodocchi is still more popular, but it's not a given that she'll win against Ako. Group H: Niku...this won't be Shana's year again. So, 2x Ogura Yui looks likely...
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2012-10-14, 23:14 | Link #1525 | |
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They were central character in the original Saki anime but Saimoe 2009 was three years ago. A character should always be based on the current year. The character value of the mentioned Saki characters in Achiga-hen was pretty much zero. |
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2012-10-15, 00:21 | Link #1526 | |
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Saki: Wasn't exactly dominating. Survive Maho assassination in first round, then didn't really win by that much against Kobato...(My prediction has Kobato winning, but she fell short...) Koromo: Only "true" match was against Miki anyway. First round has a Strike Witches split, 3rd round is against Tacos (Who also face zero competition). My original prediction has Mokkan winning against her, but we all know what happen... Bucchou: Probably the only "controversial" (as in not deserving to be in Group Final) "old" girl. Even then, her competition is a joke...(Group C & D overall are not strong). Hack, if Shizu survives Kuuko's assassination, this spot is Saki either way (Shizu would probably win against Bucchou, making this less controversial b/c Bucchou really doesn't deserves this slot...). Original prediction? Toshino Kyouko of course, but we all know what happen... Nodoka: I pick Momo in her spot anyway (Of course, Momo lose to Nodoka). Again, not much competition before Hitagi anyway, and Hitagi is just not that strong. If anything, I would say those Koromo, Bucchou, and Nodoka lucks out against weak competition. Saki isn't really facing anyone before Kobato, either, nor Saki won by that much (compare to, let say, Kuro > Shirakiin or Yuu > Charlotte). And even then, Nodoka appears more than 30 seconds in Achiga-hen, Saki is the namesake (Not that I ever like her). The other 2 just faced zero competition...
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2012-10-15, 00:46 | Link #1527 | |
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For example, Shinku was qualified for Saimoe 2007 because of a two-episode OVA, and won third place. (The other dolls also got good results.) Can two episodes contribute that much to her popularity? No, it's because of the two seasons of the anime which was aired years ago. There are also many other examples of popular characters which were qualified in some year just because of a one-episode OVA and did quite well in that year. |
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2012-10-15, 01:46 | Link #1528 |
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That's because -- not as many people outside Japan even know how to play Riichi.
I happen to play the game; and I became all bat crazy about it. Moeness aside, the game itself enhances the appreciation for the series, as I can somewhat relate to the amount of pressure behind the games they're in.
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2012-10-15, 03:38 | Link #1529 | |
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What? I never mentioned Nodoka in my argument nor was it about their dominance through the tournament. |
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2012-10-15, 05:24 | Link #1530 |
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Is it possible that the Saki manga has something to do on why the original Saki character make it this far? If you look at the Saki character popularity poll, 4 out of 5 original character are in top 5. Toki is the only one from Saki Achiga in top 5.
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Or maybe Saki Achiga hen promote the season 1 anime as well,thus increase Saki popularity? If I remember correctly, I read it somewhere in myanimelist or anime news network where Saki are doing well in both DVD and manga sales this year. EDIT: Found something. Saki and Saki Achiga hen manga are ranked 1 & 2 respectively on June 25th - July 1st manga sales. http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=460003&show=0 http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...june-25-july-1 |
2012-10-15, 05:59 | Link #1531 |
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I find it hard to believe that Saki herself is the most popular Saki character, so I take that poll with a pinch of salt. I think she will lose out to Koromo.
I don't mind either Toki or Akari winning, but I think Toki will take it. Hisa/Yayoi I have no clue about. Hisa is one of my favourite Saki characters, but I don't think she's that strong here. 50/50. Ro Kyu Bu has proved to be quite resilient, so I'll go with Hinata over Louise. Yuu will walk over Sanya. I suspect Saki fans will choose Kuro over Kirame although I would go the other way. Nodoka/Ako? An interesting one. On the face of it, Nodoka is the favourite, but I'll go for Ako winning this one. I don't think it's the year, so I'll place my money on Sena for the last group. |
2012-10-15, 09:10 | Link #1533 |
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Saki nearly losing to Maho back in Round 1 doesn't look as bad anymore with Ro-kyu-bu's recent success. However, Koromo beat Miki who beat Tomoka. Saki also let Kobato get a bit close to her. I'm siding with Koromo taking the win and advancing to the Top 8 yet again.
Vote: Amae Koromo Prediction: Amae Koromo
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2012-10-15, 10:15 | Link #1536 | ||
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I just saw the two Madoka movies. They weren't much different from the TV series, but holy crap, that was quite an experience.
Anyway, more on topic, I wonder how Madoka will do next year. In particular, I wonder if Homura has a chance what with what happened in 2011 (both her being cheat-sniped by some jerk and Mami ultimately winning it for her series). And I wonder if the third Madoka movie will be released early enough in the year to affect anything. Quote:
Although I am not fond of how restrictive the saimoe voting is. Heck, I live in Japan and I can't even vote. Quote:
----------------------- And for fun, I will rank my preference of the top 16, but not reveal who they are, only whether they are -Saki- or not -Saki-. 1. -Saki- 2. -Saki- 3. Not -Saki- 4. -Saki- 5. Not -Saki- 6. -Saki- 7. -Saki- 8. Not -Saki- 9. Not -Saki- 10. -Saki- 11. Not -Saki- 12. -Saki- 13. -Saki- 14. -Saki- 15. Not -Saki- 16. Not -Saki- --------------------------- And, votes for this round... Round 1: Picks (45-43-8), Predictions (69-27) Round 2: Picks (12-20), Predictions (22-10) Round 3: Picks (7-9), Predictions (13-3) Round 4: Picks (0-0), Predictions (0-0) Saki Miyanaga @ Saki: <<宮永咲@咲-Saki- 阿知賀編 episode of side-A>> Koromo Amae @ Saki: <<天江衣@咲-Saki- 阿知賀編 episode of side-A>> |
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2012-10-15, 19:15 | Link #1538 | |
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投票数:164レス 08:50:19現在 1位 114票 宮永咲@咲-Saki- 阿知賀編 episode of side-A 2位 44票 天江衣@咲-Saki- 阿知賀編 episode of side-A Last edited by Ichuki; 2012-10-15 at 20:07. |
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