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View Poll Results: Spice and Wolf II - Episode 1 Rating | |||
Perfect 10 | 40 | 40.40% | |
9 out of 10 : Excellent | 32 | 32.32% | |
8 out of 10 : Very Good | 21 | 21.21% | |
7 out of 10 : Good | 5 | 5.05% | |
6 out of 10 : Average | 1 | 1.01% | |
5 out of 10 : Below Average | 0 | 0% | |
4 out of 10 : Poor | 0 | 0% | |
3 out of 10 : Bad | 0 | 0% | |
2 out of 10 : Very Bad | 0 | 0% | |
1 out of 10 : Painful | 0 | 0% | |
Voters: 99. You may not vote on this poll |
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2009-07-10, 18:32 | Link #61 | |
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Washington
Age: 35
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I didn't notice anything jerky. It looks just like any other anime would. Spice and Wolf is animated at 8 frames per second. A standard in the anime industry which nearly ever series follows. Any jerkiness you might be referring to could be sign of a bad encode.
This is exactly what we don't want. Budgeting usually results in quality loss. Quote:
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2009-07-10, 19:08 | Link #62 |
Somehow I found out
Join Date: Feb 2006
Age: 40
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A wonderful episode (to be expected from a great series).
I think this ep has set the tone that the themes of separation and loneliness are going to be much more prominent in this series. Already in this episode, we've had some very overt references to what might happen when Lawrence and Horo eventually part ways. In the first series this was only occasionally brought up as a "difficulty", approached with an attitude that it didn't have to be dealt with for a long time yet, but now it's much more imminent, and much more real, and the bond between Lawrence and Horo is much stronger and more intimate than it was back then when they were just traveling companions who were convenient to each other. I think we got a real glimpse in this episode of just how much Horo needs Lawrence. She was surprised when Lawrence said "you're not even my type" (although the way she responded was classic) and we flashbacked to the scene in the first series where she said "loneliness is a sickness that leads to death". There's this great incompatibility between Horo and Lawrence in that they both have vastly different concepts of the passage of time. What makes them so... endearing, I guess... to watch is that they're both seem fairly committed to figuring out how to overcome that incompatibility somehow.
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2009-07-10, 19:36 | Link #64 |
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Great episode, I thought it had most if not all the feel it had the first season. The voice acting was a bit off at first, but it wasn't hard getting used to. It is the same people, after all. I'll be looking forward to this series every week once more.
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2009-07-10, 19:42 | Link #65 |
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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Its been a thousand years since I've waited for this episode. I rated it Very Good since I'm expecting more dramatic and powerful scenes such as those in the first season. What makes it one of my favorites is its uniqueness that tips to my favor, serene setting, and a character like Holo that brings out its true Spice.
Although the more "mature and weak" Holo IS more suiting to my taste compared to the "moe" Holo, the lessening of that appearance will only increase my yearning. The author truly is something. Lelouch's and Kallen's seiyus does bother me a little. |
2009-07-10, 20:35 | Link #66 |
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: 雲の向こう
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Maybe it's just me, but a few people seem to be noticing things like jerky animation or whatnot in Spice and Wolf. I'd have to say that I have a pretty discerning eye (kinda), but I've never noticed anything like that when I watched Spice. The only conclusion I can draw after watching this episode is that the overall production values and quality has improved significantly when compared to the previous season. The edges of objects are softer now, as if anti-alised, the colour palette is softer, and the backgrounds are much more detailed; however, there's always the possibility that my love of Spice is clouding my judgment.
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2009-07-10, 21:07 | Link #67 |
Wiggle Your Big Toe
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Milwaukee
Age: 32
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Well finally watched it subbed and enjoyed, yet again, the great dynamic between Horo and Lawrence. These two play off one another fantastically, and I have to say that I don't think I've ever watched a series thats so driven by a pair of characters, which speaks volumes about the qualities of both Horor and Lawrence. I especially liked the scene where Horo discusses how Lawrence's attitude has changed since they first met, as it showed how much their relationship is changing and how much it's evolved. That growth in the characters is perhaps what makes this such a wonderful show to watch.
As for the comments about the animation, I wasn't aware of any noticable problems while watching the episode.
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2009-07-10, 21:16 | Link #68 |
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Yeah, I agree with the poster above of me. I'm surprised that the relationship between Horo and Lawrence is as good as it is, considering that you are unable to peer into Lawrence's thoughts as opposed to the novel. You're only an objective observer, not a limited-omniscient/omniscient one, so some details have been missed from the transition from the novel to the anime; however, Lawrence is still as good a character as ever, even if we can't partake in his thoughts. : )
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2009-07-10, 23:12 | Link #69 | |
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Maryland
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The OP for season 2 is just bleh...very plain and nothing noteworthy. |
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2009-07-11, 03:37 | Link #71 |
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Lithuania
Age: 36
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Ep 0 was based on side story from volume 7, ch3.. so basically it has nothing to do with the main flow of the series itself.. just imagine it took place right before they left town in the end of the 1st season
As for me, I still have the pleasure of watching the first episode before me ^_^ |
2009-07-11, 07:27 | Link #72 |
Komrades of Kitamura Kou
Join Date: Jul 2004
Age: 39
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I should probably come to the defense of the show's economic theory scenes, considering the fact that I think I learned more about classical economics watching the first season than an entire semester's worth of Eco101.
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2009-07-11, 08:14 | Link #73 | |
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2009-07-11, 09:15 | Link #74 |
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Age: 39
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Watched the episode last night with Mazui's version 2. I refrained from getting their release at first because I didn't know the group. But the translation seemed decent, nothing seemed to stand out as poorly done.
The episode was very cute, I loved how much of a flirt Horo was. I do still miss the old character design, there were times when I thought the new one didn't quite look right. But it's growing on me. I couldn't help but smile for most of the episode though, I truely am jealous of their relationship. Lawrence is still a fool though. Such a fool. I want to smack some sense into him. The worst part, I read the 2 novels for this season, so I know what's going to happen. But I can't help but still talking to the screen and telling Lawrence what he should be doing, even though I know he's going to do it anyway and what troubles will be caused because of it. Oh well... <3 Horo |
2009-07-11, 10:40 | Link #75 |
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Join Date: May 2009
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Okay, the RAW of first episode is way too tempting after a year of withdrawal
I restrain myself from watching the ongoings, but I couldn't resist watching the first season episode by episode. And now it happens again. Unlike many of the people in this thread, I was never a fan of Akino Arai and just chuckled at the new OP. Then I decided to listen to it again... And again. It fits. The emotions in "Tabi no Tochuu" were following the flow of both story arcs. It is the same in the new OP, but we are now going into romance, love triangles and nail trading. Spoiler for noteworthy things in the OP:
ED was a pleasant surprise...a major spoiler in itself and a nice way to finish off the episode with a more serious "wailing tune". Spoiler for ED:
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2009-07-11, 12:29 | Link #78 | |
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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About the characters in OP Spoiler for for volume 4 info:
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2009-07-11, 12:46 | Link #79 |
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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how's lawrence's financial standings at the start of this series?
iirc he should still be well off from 00 (i remember from the ending of last season they didnt get as much as they'd like but it was a good amount no?) from what i get from ep1 this season it seems like he's back to square 1 and has to start from scratch again |
2009-07-11, 13:49 | Link #80 | ||
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However, this is just my interpretation of the events so far, and please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. |
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