2013-01-25, 13:08 | Link #1441 |
Kamen Rider Muppeteer
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Unknown
Age: 39
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Well, I wouldn't put it like THAT. Also, I admit that I kinda formulated my own feelings a bit too strongly as well. I really wished to just point out that to me, your post kind of SOUNDED like your opinion was fact. Because you were telling everyone that "it will become a disaster like it did before". You didn't actually say "this is fact", but your wording kind of implied that it was. Perhaps this was not your intent.
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2013-01-27, 04:31 | Link #1442 |
Tch.
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Australia
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New key visual:
I uhh, dunno why they bothered making a new key visual for the remaining 8-ish episodes? Then again, it is Sinbad and his eight generals, so it's just service? Also the first soundtrack will be out on the 27th of March and covers all the music used till the end of Balbad. Does this mean the remaining few eps will have a whole OST worth of music for the second soundtrack? >.> Seriously, how much are they planning to cover? |
2013-01-29, 00:35 | Link #1446 |
We're Back
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Redgrave City
Age: 35
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I don't really like to do the whole comparing with the manga thing and I usually let small things slide... But for this episode... Maybe because things are suppose to be the climatic battle and so expectations are higher, but the execution of everything in this episode just felt... Underwhelming.
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2013-01-29, 08:08 | Link #1447 |
The old ace of Arlington
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Plain of Doleful Melody - ANI
Age: 36
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I think your feeling probably come from this episode's animation quality. I notice that the quality of this episode dropped a lot. They even slow down most action scenes and make them look less thrilling ( Morgiana trying to dodge Black Djinn's attack, Sindbad getting pinched to the wall... ). IMO, they're stretching this episode for a good cliff hanger - They stopped right at the Arm Dealer realized Aladdin had obtained Solomon's Wisdom.
They probably want to end Balbadd arc at Ep.17. The remaining 7 episodes could be used for: information exposition, filler ( It's very funny ), introduction for new characters and an opening ending ( In case they want to make 2nd season ).
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2013-01-29, 10:20 | Link #1449 |
Me, An Intellectual
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: UK
Age: 33
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A definite drop in animation was notable, but it really was hard to be engaged at all. I felt no sense of chaos or anything. At some points it was difficult to work out what some characters were actually doing
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2013-01-29, 11:24 | Link #1450 |
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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That black monster was really something.
Honestly, I wasn't surprised that Kassim turned into that. He was always bad, right from the start. Always giving Alibaba trouble... It was nice Aladdin finally showed up. About time too. Aladdin vs Judal. I'd like to see more of that. Pretty intense episode this time! Lots of action.
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2013-01-29, 13:28 | Link #1451 |
Often Disappointed
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Portugal
Age: 37
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Very underwhelming in terms of animation quality and pacing, but enjoyable nonetheless.
"But this newly-returned Alladin seems like he'll be able to handle everything!" "Hm... I guess I lose" That one made me laugh. |
2013-01-29, 15:02 | Link #1453 | |
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Moscow, RU
Age: 35
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2013-01-29, 16:34 | Link #1454 |
Kana Hanazawa ♥
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: France
Age: 37
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Episode 15 felt very off. I think this has more to due with the pacing than the animation quality (which was indeed worse than usual, but not really disastrous). It's the first time an episode is so slow paced.
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2013-01-29, 17:27 | Link #1455 | |
One-Eyed Dragon
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: NJ, USA
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I was waiting to see the new Aladdin and he already said he would lose.
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2013-01-29, 18:51 | Link #1456 | |
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2013-01-30, 10:41 | Link #1458 |
Nyaaan~~
Join Date: Feb 2006
Age: 40
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Thought I'd pop in here as I just started watching this .. literally I watched episode 1 last night with my honey and she enjoyed it .. she burst out laughing when Aladdin put his face into the fat merchant's manboobs (MOOBS!)
I don't follow the manga series at all but it looks to be a fun imaginative ride!
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2013-02-01, 06:17 | Link #1459 |
Tch.
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Australia
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Just watched the first BD volume and happened to spot a few minor changes:
One NSFW image (crudely drawn nudity). Other two comparisons are added blood. ...yeah, that first one... Didn't do a side-by-side comparison while watching (not hardcore enough for that, sorry), so I'm not sure if there were any other differences. Those three were entirely by gut instinct. IMO there were still some parts that could've been retouched but at least they are doing some. It gives some hope that the more lackluster cuts in later episodes will have some improvements, especially the recent episode. >_> It was fun watching the cast announcement event featuring Kaori Ishihara, Yuki Kaji, Haruka Tomatsu, Ryohei Kimura and Daisuke Ono on the bonus disc, especially the backstage footage. They kept repeating how nervous they were and it really showed. There was a hilarious moment where they were so nervous that none of them noticed Ishihara introduced herself as Alibaba's VA to the audience and Tomatsu ended up doing it too but realised it immediately. After that Kimura purposely did the same thing. Last edited by Kakkou; 2013-02-03 at 03:53. Reason: Unfortunately, the "upgrades" featured in the top of the image is against the forum rules... |
2013-02-01, 07:18 | Link #1460 | |
magoi, magoi!
Join Date: Dec 2004
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They just gave us the old mental case of Alibaba being unable to over come his love for his brother over the reality a new republic for all people. I really hate it when anime drag it out like that. We've seen it before, don't make the audience watch it 3-4 times. Anyway, the episode improved after Aladdin's dramatic entry. |
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