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DragoZERO · 2009-04-11, 22:41

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Originally Posted by Copycatken

Was it ever explained why Rina was screwing up so often during her rehearsals before the concert, in episode 11? Was it because of the pressure of the "competition" or because her brother was now more interested in grooming Yuki than her?

I think a little bit of both, but more so with her brother tossing her aside. Touya could have had something to do with it, but that is incredibly unlikely since she tosses him aside once he upset her.

Hamchan · 2009-04-12, 09:37

Ok, didn't really have the urge to read through the thread so i'll ask it here.
Is this series worth watching? I do like anime that focus on show biz like skip beat and I also like romance. However I couldn't really follow the plot of the 1st episode. So should I use my bandwidth on this?

DragoZERO · 2009-04-12, 12:14

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Originally Posted by Hamchan

Ok, didn't really have the urge to read through the thread so i'll ask it here.
Is this series worth watching? I do like anime that focus on show biz like skip beat and I also like romance. However I couldn't really follow the plot of the 1st episode. So should I use my bandwidth on this?

White Album doesn't put much focus on show biz, but more on the drama between the characters. Watch the second episode to see if you life it. The second episode is really when the ball gets rolling (as much as it possibly can since this is a slow paced series after all).

TubZzz · 2009-04-19, 04:54

i just wanna say that i got hooked on the character songs... i can't seem to stop listening to them ^_^

DragoZERO · 2009-04-19, 08:32

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Originally Posted by TubZ

i just wanna say that i got hooked on the character songs... i can't seem to stop listening to them ^_^

haha, yeah.. they are good. I prefer Rina's myself.

And on a side note, love that signature banner. heh.

Copycatken · 2009-04-19, 09:49

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Originally Posted by TubZ

i just wanna say that i got hooked on the character songs... i can't seem to stop listening to them ^_^

Same here. Although I also prefer Rina's songs, especially "Glass no Hana". The character song album for Rina Ogata ranked at #12 this week on the Oricon charts

TubZzz · 2009-04-19, 19:15

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Originally Posted by Copycatken

Same here. Although I also prefer Rina's songs, especially "Glass no Hana". The character song album for Rina Ogata ranked at #12 this week on the Oricon charts

#12... that's pretty decent for a character song from an anime series

what about Yuki's single... where is that ranked?

Copycatken · 2009-04-20, 10:51

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Originally Posted by TubZ

what about Yuki's single... where is that ranked?

Looks like Yuki's single ranked 23rd on the weekly Oricon charts for the week of April 13th.

TubZzz · 2009-04-20, 20:06

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Originally Posted by Copycatken

Looks like Yuki's single ranked 23rd on the weekly Oricon charts for the week of April 13th.

that's ok i guess... as long as i'm enjoying the song i don't mind where it gets ranked ^_^

zzeroparticle · 2009-04-21, 03:34

I think the rankings are about right. If you listen to Mizuki's singing, she's definitely a lot stronger and as someone's mentioned, "Glass Flower" has got to be one of the best works she's done recently because of how emotionally poignant it is. "SOUND OF DESTINY" isn't all that great, but given the source material, I'm going to forgive her for that.

In case people are interested, I've put clips of pieces from both albums if people want to give them a listen. I'd highly recommend Mizuki's performance for reasons I highlighted above but I'd like to add that Hirano doesn't do too shabby a job either.

Character CD 1: Yuki Morikawa - Aya Hirano
Character CD 2: Rin Ogata - Nana Mizuki

kyosak · 2009-04-21, 03:39

Rina's character character songs are so win!

SageGaiGar · 2009-04-21, 09:39

Funny I preferred Sound of Destiny. (maybe 'cause it is 'old school', and better than the source material)

serenade_beta · 2009-04-21, 14:10

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Originally Posted by Copycatken

Looks like Yuki's single ranked 23rd on the weekly Oricon charts for the week of April 13th.

That's a shame... Have her White Album on my MP3 all the time too.
Then again, seeing as how so many people hate her for a somewhat mysterious reason, this rank isn't too surprising.
Completely forgot the existence of Rina's song though... Need to find it when I get free time, perhaps...

Copycatken · 2009-04-21, 15:53

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Originally Posted by SageGaiGar

Funny I preferred Sound of Destiny. (maybe 'cause it is 'old school', and better than the source material)

I preferred Glass no Hana for the lyrics. They are more catchy and memorable although kinda cheesy. ie: "Am I in your heart? I want to ask but I can't" and "We can't return to being friends, even if we can't be lovers".

Key Board · 2009-04-22, 01:00

Aya Hirano can sing, but Mizuki Nana is a PROFESSIONAL singer.

That's what she did before voice acting. She's the reason King Record (King Record typically publishes her songs) sponsored this anime.

Is it that strange that her CD sold more than Aya Hirano's?

Kaoru Chujo · 2009-04-22, 12:07

The sales figures seem about right to me. Nana is far more skilled and popular as a singer. And neither song is really top five material.

For some reason, however, I find Nana's style hard to relate to emotionally. It seems fakey and overblown to me. I like some enka, but maybe it's the echoes of enka in her style that do it to me, I don't know. I admire her skill, but don't usually enjoy it. I enjoyed the OP to this show, though.

Aya is much less skilled, but I get more immediacy and emotion from her singing. I enjoy the simplicity of White Album. Just to spread her name, I'll add that Hayami Saori blows them both away, for me, with more real musicality than Nana and more emotion than Aya.

Key Board · 2009-04-22, 14:38

That's quite random

Kaoru Chujo · 2009-04-22, 16:14

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Originally Posted by Key Board

That's quite random

Hey, and I thought I was agreeing with you. I guess only partly, though, lol.

Key Board · 2009-04-22, 23:27

Well, I just thought that jumping to Hayami Saori was quite random. I was scratching my head for a moment since I couldn't find her name in the White Album roster. Then I realized... there's no connection. Giggle.

::goes back to waiting for season 2::

SageGaiGar · 2009-04-23, 14:12

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Originally Posted by Copycatken

I preferred Glass no Hana for the lyrics. They are more catchy and memorable although kinda cheesy. ie: "Am I in your heart? I want to ask but I can't" and "We can't return to being friends, even if we can't be lovers".

Well I can't understand the lyrics, and it's not really the kind of song style I'm usually fond of.

But the examples provided are quite relevant to the characters.

(further off topic)
And tossing in favorite singers/VAs... Maaya Sakamoto. (Though on Night Flight there's maybe only one or two songs that I really liked)

2009-04-21, 03:34	Link #1390
zzeroparticle NEET Join Date: Jun 2008	I think the rankings are about right. If you listen to Mizuki's singing, she's definitely a lot stronger and as someone's mentioned, "Glass Flower" has got to be one of the best works she's done recently because of how emotionally poignant it is. "SOUND OF DESTINY" isn't all that great, but given the source material, I'm going to forgive her for that. In case people are interested, I've put clips of pieces from both albums if people want to give them a listen. I'd highly recommend Mizuki's performance for reasons I highlighted above but I'd like to add that Hirano doesn't do too shabby a job either. Character CD 1: Yuki Morikawa - Aya Hirano Character CD 2: Rin Ogata - Nana Mizuki __________________ Anime Instrumentality Blog - Focusing on anime music news and soundtrack reviews. Latest reviews: Suisei no Gargantia: Sora to Kimi to Message \| Valvrave the Liberator: Preserved Roses Editorials: Composer Profile: Jun Maeda \| Preview of Spring 2013's anime music Organizer of the Best Anime Opening and Ending Theme Tourney

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SageGaiGar You are Next Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NE USA	Funny I preferred Sound of Destiny. (maybe 'cause it is 'old school', and better than the source material) __________________ sig courtesy of Haak and Natsuki Hyuga Friends don't let friends CB

2009-04-22, 12:07	Link #1396
Kaoru Chujo Yuuki Aoi Join Date: Jul 2004	The sales figures seem about right to me. Nana is far more skilled and popular as a singer. And neither song is really top five material. For some reason, however, I find Nana's style hard to relate to emotionally. It seems fakey and overblown to me. I like some enka, but maybe it's the echoes of enka in her style that do it to me, I don't know. I admire her skill, but don't usually enjoy it. I enjoyed the OP to this show, though. Aya is much less skilled, but I get more immediacy and emotion from her singing. I enjoy the simplicity of White Album. Just to spread her name, I'll add that Hayami Saori blows them both away, for me, with more real musicality than Nana and more emotion than Aya. __________________ YUUKI Aoi 悠木碧. b92.03.27 (age 29). 2008 Kurenai (Murasaki). 2009 Yumeiro Pâtissière (Ichigo), Kiruminzuu (Riko), Yutori-chan (Yutori-chan). 2010 Vampire Bund (Mina Tepeş), Shiki (Sunako), Samurai Girls (Juubee), Pokémon: Black and White (Iris). 2011 Madoka Magica (Madoka), Gosick (Victorique), A-Channel (Tooru). 2012 Symphogear (Hibiki). 2014 Pilot's Love Song (Claire/Nina), Nanatsu no Taizai (Diane). 2015 Owari no Seraph (Krul Tepes), Rokka no Yuusha (Fremy). 2016 Boku no Hero Academia (Tsuyu, Froppy). 2017 Kino no Tabi (Kino). 2021 Kumo desu ga (watashi), Kaizoku Oujo (Karin), Heike Monogatari (Biwa), etc., etc. Total of 513 roles in anime and games.

2009-04-12, 09:37	Link #1382
Hamchan The World Ends With Me! Join Date: Mar 2009	Ok, didn't really have the urge to read through the thread so i'll ask it here. Is this series worth watching? I do like anime that focus on show biz like skip beat and I also like romance. However I couldn't really follow the plot of the 1st episode. So should I use my bandwidth on this?

2009-04-19, 04:54	Link #1384
TubZzz Senior Member IT Support Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melbourne Age: 33	i just wanna say that i got hooked on the character songs... i can't seem to stop listening to them ^_^

2009-04-21, 03:39	Link #1391
kyosak poo Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Age: 34	Rina's character character songs are so win!

2009-04-22, 01:00	Link #1395
Key Board Carbon Join Date: Nov 2003	Aya Hirano can sing, but Mizuki Nana is a PROFESSIONAL singer. That's what she did before voice acting. She's the reason King Record (King Record typically publishes her songs) sponsored this anime. Is it that strange that her CD sold more than Aya Hirano's?

2009-04-22, 14:38	Link #1397
Key Board Carbon Join Date: Nov 2003	That's quite random

2009-04-22, 23:27	Link #1399
Key Board Carbon Join Date: Nov 2003	Well, I just thought that jumping to Hayami Saori was quite random. I was scratching my head for a moment since I couldn't find her name in the White Album roster. Then I realized... there's no connection. Giggle. ::goes back to waiting for season 2::