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Jump · 2004-03-18, 00:39

I know there's an thread already (I used the search forum) but they were talking about the ending and I'm only on episode 13 of Full Moon wo Sagashite.

I had some questions. Is the girl's stage name Full Moon in english, or is it translated english? If it's translated, what is her name in japanese?

And one more thing. I am deaf. I know it's a weird choice in anime for a deaf person like me, but I guess this kind of thing is fascinating for me, and I can "imagine" what the song sounds like in spoken words even if it's not an accurate representation.

I was wondering if this song was really good? I.e. a popular song, or was it just something made for anime and people are "supposed" to believe it's a good song? I'm not sure if I'm clear when I say that. I will try to clarify if people don't understand.

Also, I really like the way the fansubbers did the font, different colors representing different characters. It really helps me because in some anime, it's hard to tell who is talking due to being unable to see who's lip is moving for one reason or other. (For example, sometimes someone is talking with their back facing the "camera" so I'm not sure if he's talking or the other person who's also off screen is. Thanks a.f.k. for doing such an awesome job.

Zarxrax · 2004-03-18, 01:21

Her name in japanese is "Full Moon" also. It's a real pity that you can't hear the songs. They are absolutely some of the most beautiful songs that I have ever heard. The singing voice of Full Moon is quite deep, but it is still so beautiful that the songs help bring tears to my eyes at times during the series.
Good luck with the series. You are probably at the worst spot in the series right now, the early episodes. But the story really starts to pick up later, and you definately won't regret having waited for the good parts ^_^

dkellis · 2004-03-18, 04:22

Hm, the songs... I'd say that as standalones, they're quite listenable. Better than most of the "pop" music that I overhear on the radio these days, anyway.

But coupled with the scenes in the anime, it becomes extremely touching. I still can't help tearing up when I hear two of the songs in particular, thanks to

Spoiler:

Full Moon wo Sagashite is definitely one of my favourites. If I have a complaint, it would be that every song Full Moon sings ends up as the ED themes, and she has (*counts*) four songs in her repertoire. Concerts tend to get a bit repetitive after a while.

teh_suck · 2004-03-18, 12:34

Smile wasn't used as an ED song, only as an insert.

Yamano667 · 2004-03-18, 19:54

great story ..romantic and very inspirational ..It was a great project
and it brings great moments subbing it

Aurora · 2004-03-26, 14:29

I enjoyed Full Moon's songs, but thought the constant repitition was obnoxious. By the end of the series I was tired of hearing them over and over.

Kayoubi · 2004-05-21, 18:12

i just finished watching the the anime today so i'm not sure if someone has asked this like last year or something already..

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Karala · 2004-05-21, 18:58

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Originally Posted by Kayoubi

i just finished watching the the anime today so i'm not sure if someone has asked this like last year or something already..

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bluemist · 2004-05-21, 20:28

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Kayoubi · 2004-05-22, 03:24

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Originally Posted by bluemist

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it really would make more sense the way you interpret that part...

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i'm so mad i spoiled my own mood during those amazing episodes...

kool_dudy · 2004-05-26, 17:08

I screwd myself over by looking at future episodes and found out that

Spoiler:

I just finished ep.42...I knew what was going to happen already anyways...

Still...very very depressing anime....not my fav.

But songs are great but depressing songs...

Also, on one of the OST, there was a message from Full Moon, anyone know what it says?

kool_dudy · 2004-05-29, 21:19

No one can answer my question???

Quote "Also, on one of the OST, there was a message from Full Moon, anyone know what it says?"

Archaic · 2004-05-30, 01:58

None of us can be bothered to search through all the OST's, that's why. If you can tell me which one it is exactly, I might be bothered enough to search and attempt a translation.

katana_o_kokoro · 2004-05-30, 09:48

I loved the anime when I first saw it. I thought it would be like the old anime, fancy lala, but it was way out of that league. It was better than lala! I liked the songs and I never grew tired of them. I liked the story - romantic and inspirational.

suires · 2004-05-30, 14:56

At first I wasn't even interested in this series at all. The first impression to me it's a very childish and only for kids type of anime. One day, I accidently watched the first few episodes and loved it since. The music is ok IMO. Like Yxy said, after being forced to listen to the songs for million times, I can live better without them.

I have never read the manga. Seems like it is very different. If I like anime very much, should I read it?

kool_dudy · 2004-05-30, 15:55

I think the message in the OST is the second one. I think it's the second last song (not really a song, more like a message)

From what I heard from my friend, the manga is a lot darker than the anime and more depressing...-_-

Ori · 2004-05-30, 18:42

I only watched 1-5 and then 32-end I think... my friend said the middle was junk so he did not download it for me is the middle worth watching?

kool_dudy · 2004-05-30, 19:17

The whole series is worth watching but it gets depressing at 42

Archaic · 2004-05-30, 19:30

The middle is mainly filler that isn't in the manga. It's a fairly lighthearted romp. If for nothing else besides character development, you should certainly watch them if you like the anime.

Yes, like I said earlier, the manga is fairly dark. I'll give you some examples.

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Ori · 2004-05-30, 20:02

Can someone tell me if that blond shingami ends up as heart broken as in the anime? Is there a happy ending for him?

2004-03-18, 00:39	Link #21
Jump Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003	Full Moon wo Sagashite I know there's an thread already (I used the search forum) but they were talking about the ending and I'm only on episode 13 of Full Moon wo Sagashite. I had some questions. Is the girl's stage name Full Moon in english, or is it translated english? If it's translated, what is her name in japanese? And one more thing. I am deaf. I know it's a weird choice in anime for a deaf person like me, but I guess this kind of thing is fascinating for me, and I can "imagine" what the song sounds like in spoken words even if it's not an accurate representation. I was wondering if this song was really good? I.e. a popular song, or was it just something made for anime and people are "supposed" to believe it's a good song? I'm not sure if I'm clear when I say that. I will try to clarify if people don't understand. Also, I really like the way the fansubbers did the font, different colors representing different characters. It really helps me because in some anime, it's hard to tell who is talking due to being unable to see who's lip is moving for one reason or other. (For example, sometimes someone is talking with their back facing the "camera" so I'm not sure if he's talking or the other person who's also off screen is. Thanks a.f.k. for doing such an awesome job.

2004-03-18, 04:22	Link #23
dkellis illusion control Author Join Date: Mar 2004 Age: 41	Hm, the songs... I'd say that as standalones, they're quite listenable. Better than most of the "pop" music that I overhear on the radio these days, anyway. But coupled with the scenes in the anime, it becomes extremely touching. I still can't help tearing up when I hear two of the songs in particular, thanks to Spoiler: the scene where Meroko gets the flower of forgetfulness or something, and especially Mitsuki lying in the snow after she discovers the truth about Eichi-kun. Full Moon wo Sagashite is definitely one of my favourites. If I have a complaint, it would be that every song Full Moon sings ends up as the ED themes, and she has (counts) four songs in her repertoire. Concerts tend to get a bit repetitive after a while.

2004-05-21, 18:12	Link #27
Kayoubi Togame's Sword Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Canada Age: 40	Fullmoon wo Sagashite Eichi-kun??? i just finished watching the the anime today so i'm not sure if someone has asked this like last year or something already.. Spoiler: but didn't the anime show a guy that looked like eichi listening to fullmoon on his computer in like ep 10-15 or so? or did they just wanted to show how many strangers are listening to her new songs? or am i just imagining things?

2004-05-21, 20:28	Link #29
bluemist i am the mist Join Date: May 2003 Location: Japan	Spoiler: It is Eichi, but I think it was only Mitsuki imagining Eichi-kun as if he is listening to Full Moon's songs... __________________ bluemist anime blog

2004-05-26, 17:08	Link #31
kool_dudy Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004	I screwd myself over by looking at future episodes and found out that Spoiler: Eichi died... I just finished ep.42...I knew what was going to happen already anyways... Still...very very depressing anime....not my fav. But songs are great but depressing songs... Also, on one of the OST, there was a message from Full Moon, anyone know what it says? Last edited by NightWish; 2004-05-26 at 18:01. Reason: Spoler Tags Added

2004-03-18, 01:21	Link #22
Zarxrax Anime-Fansubs Join Date: Nov 2003	Her name in japanese is "Full Moon" also. It's a real pity that you can't hear the songs. They are absolutely some of the most beautiful songs that I have ever heard. The singing voice of Full Moon is quite deep, but it is still so beautiful that the songs help bring tears to my eyes at times during the series. Good luck with the series. You are probably at the worst spot in the series right now, the early episodes. But the story really starts to pick up later, and you definately won't regret having waited for the good parts ^_^

2004-03-18, 12:34	Link #24
teh_suck AKA Torgen from We Suck Fansubber Join Date: Nov 2003	Smile wasn't used as an ED song, only as an insert.

2004-03-18, 19:54	Link #25
Yamano667 Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The moon :)	great story ..romantic and very inspirational ..It was a great project and it brings great moments subbing it

2004-03-26, 14:29	Link #26
Aurora Just visiting... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kansas City Age: 51	I enjoyed Full Moon's songs, but thought the constant repitition was obnoxious. By the end of the series I was tired of hearing them over and over.

2004-05-29, 21:19	Link #32
kool_dudy Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004	No one can answer my question??? Quote "Also, on one of the OST, there was a message from Full Moon, anyone know what it says?"

2004-05-30, 01:58	Link #33
Archaic 昔 Join Date: Jan 2004	None of us can be bothered to search through all the OST's, that's why. If you can tell me which one it is exactly, I might be bothered enough to search and attempt a translation.

2004-05-30, 09:48	Link #34
katana_o_kokoro Soul Sifter Join Date: May 2004 Location: In one of the 7,107 islands of the Philippines Age: 39	I loved the anime when I first saw it. I thought it would be like the old anime, fancy lala, but it was way out of that league. It was better than lala! I liked the songs and I never grew tired of them. I liked the story - romantic and inspirational.

2004-05-30, 14:56	Link #35
suires たこ焼き名人 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: AB	At first I wasn't even interested in this series at all. The first impression to me it's a very childish and only for kids type of anime. One day, I accidently watched the first few episodes and loved it since. The music is ok IMO. Like Yxy said, after being forced to listen to the songs for million times, I can live better without them. I have never read the manga. Seems like it is very different. If I like anime very much, should I read it? Last edited by suires; 2004-05-30 at 15:07.

2004-05-30, 15:55	Link #36
kool_dudy Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004	I think the message in the OST is the second one. I think it's the second last song (not really a song, more like a message) From what I heard from my friend, the manga is a lot darker than the anime and more depressing...-_-

2004-05-30, 18:42	Link #37
Ori Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003	I only watched 1-5 and then 32-end I think... my friend said the middle was junk so he did not download it for me is the middle worth watching?

2004-05-30, 19:17	Link #38
kool_dudy Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004	The whole series is worth watching but it gets depressing at 42

2004-05-30, 19:30	Link #39
Archaic 昔 Join Date: Jan 2004	The middle is mainly filler that isn't in the manga. It's a fairly lighthearted romp. If for nothing else besides character development, you should certainly watch them if you like the anime. Yes, like I said earlier, the manga is fairly dark. I'll give you some examples. Spoiler: Eichi was killed on the day he left for America, when the plane he and his adoptive parents were on crashed. Mitsuki saw this on TV, along with Eichi's name on a list of the dead, that same evening while she was up and waiting for a phone call from him. She's kept a newspaper cutting of the disaster hidden in her room all this time. And to cmplicate matters further, the shinigami who came to Eichi wehn he died, on his first ever mission, was Takuto. We still don't know exactly what the curse Eichi put on him is, though we can probably assume it's something to protect Mitsuki. Spoiler: Takuto's history is rather more complicated in the manga. For starters, he didn't lose control of his bike in the manga, he went and drove it off on purpose. He'd just had the same operation Mitsuki is supposed to be having, but Wakouji screwed up, and he permanently lose his voice. Spoiler: Speaking of Wakouji, he, Takuto and Ooshige were all present when Mitsuki was named. Takuto was the one who actually picked the name. Those who are asking "Why the hell was Ooshige" there should remember that she used to be an idol singer herself. Apparently in the manga, she used to open for Route L quite frequently. She's been in love with Wakouji all this time of course. And as of volume 5, he's realised this, and it's been implied they've consumated thier relationship as well. Spoiler: Of course, that's somewhat of a problem, when Ooshige has been fucking the boss's son (Who is also Mitsuki's producer) for some time now. Not because she loves him, she hates the bastard. Simply to help Mitsuki become the big success she never was herself. Spoiler: About the one happy thing that's happened recently in the Manga would be Mitsuki's grandmother starting to loosen up. Of course, that's only because Mero's there with her all the time now. No, she's not waiting to take her soul. Seems that Mero used to be her childhood best friend Moe, who commited suicide over some matter of fiance's, thinking she'd been betrayed

2004-05-30, 20:02	Link #40
Ori Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003	Can someone tell me if that blond shingami ends up as heart broken as in the anime? Is there a happy ending for him?