2007-03-28, 22:15 | Link #181 |
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Let's see, this thread already has over 14,000 posts and the show hasn't even aired yet. That's almost as many posts as Jigoku Shoujo 2 or Hidamari Sketch, which have been on for almost six and almost three months respectively.
If the characters end up acting and sounding as cute as they look, I think KyoAni may have done it again. The bucketloads of anime-manga-game references are like an intensification of the anime self-referentiality they used in SHnY. For one thing, putting those Wii controllers into some of the publicity images was a stroke of marketing genius, I'd say. As for this being just marking time in preparation for Clannad, I believe that's what was being said about Suzumiya Haruhi in relation to Kanon, a year ago. But that "looking and acting as cute" will not be a simple matter. As a fan of Hirano Aya, I like her best in roles that have some kind of secret sorrow infusing their words, like Haruhi and Layla, and even Sanae and Mei. As far as I know that doesn't apply to Konata, but perhaps I'm wrong. I'm eager to see how she and the director decide to play the role. And I'm eager to hear how well the bevy of young seiyuus do.
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2007-03-28, 22:39 | Link #184 | |
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One thing I do know though is if you're worried about there not being some sort of secret sorrow with Konota, I wouldn't fret, because: Spoiler:
Whether she can actually pull this off I'm not sure because I haven't found her particulary good at anything other than hyper-genki characters, which she does almost as good as Kotono Mitsuishi So yeah its like a Japanese version of Peanuts in a way. Oh and this is now 185 posts. Perhaps you've spending a bit too much time on 2chan(el) where posts routinely reach into the 10000's. |
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2007-03-28, 22:53 | Link #185 | |
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But I'll still take issue with the idea that it's "easy" to do cute. There's cute and there's cute. Some cute shows fall flat, some become big hits. That's like saying it's "easy" to do mecha. They've clearly got character designs that connoisseurs of moe are entranced by. The question is if they can have a script and animation and voices that are as effective as the character design. But thanks for the hints about Konata's character. That makes sense. >>WanderingKnight: Sorry, you're right. It was views. But the comparison still stands. As for posts, that 184 is more than Jigoku and less than Hidamari.
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2007-03-28, 23:00 | Link #186 | |
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Not to mention that the Clannad TV thread is over 15,500... A question for the mods: As we get closer to the air date of the first episode, is this series showing enough interest to warrant a forum section to itself in the 'current series forums' or will it go into the 'fansubbed' forum until it can prove itself? |
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2007-03-28, 23:01 | Link #187 | |
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In case anybody is wondering what is with the analogy, I've been playing Morrowind again and experimenting with Alchemy. Weeee..... it's not going to well |
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2007-03-28, 23:01 | Link #188 |
Obey the Darkly Cute ...
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Besides... I'm reading the manga and the characters were *already* cute before KyoAni got them (as well as subversive, witty, and sarcastic). The "skill" is how successfully can KyoAni transfer static 2-d characters into a moving "3-d" environment and cast/characterize them so that most fans of the manga are happy and non-readers get a kick out of the humor.
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2007-03-28, 23:17 | Link #189 |
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If a thread's popularity was an indication of success, then the MSLN:StrikerS thread is a resounding success. 2716 posts and 121962 views at the time of this posting, and it hasn't even been aired yet.
I am not going to enter Lucky Star with high expectations. It seems to be one of KyoAni more... light-hearted productions (aka, we need a break), and as such, I will not be expecting it to be ground-breaking or anything. So long as it manages to keep me amused, I will watch it. Cheers.
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2007-03-28, 23:21 | Link #191 | |
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>>Skane: Strikers is definitely going to be an extremely popular show. "There's a heaven above heaven." I personally don't enjoy the Nanoha shows, but that puts me in a definite minority, lol. I think the number of views/posts on AS is a good indication of a show's popularity outside Japan, at least with strong anime fans. And I'm going into Lucky Star with high hopes and indefinite expectations.
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2007-03-28, 23:24 | Link #192 |
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Read the first episode of the manga posted on 4Chan's /a/. Most unfunny comedy strip I've ever read, up there with unaltered Garfield. I guess this is just not my style of humor and since I laugh at Space-Moose that already makes my mind twisted. Still, I just don't see this appealing anyone who isn't already a fan of anime.
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2007-03-29, 01:27 | Link #194 | |
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For example (not really a spoiler at all, but just in case) Spoiler:
I've seen better written ones and assume Kyoto went for it because its a) cute and b)light hearted and a break from their usual Key (It's like the McDonald's/Disney private contract deal all over again) stuff. |
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2007-03-29, 05:58 | Link #196 |
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http://www.andrewlb.com/fansub/pukiw...?Spring%202007 ....says a.f.k. which is good because I like TRANSLATED CREDITS! |
2007-03-29, 08:31 | Link #199 | ||
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Really, Kaioshin-kun. What you've said here can apply to almost anything else. Why are you picking on one particular genre? Quote:
I dunno. I'm thinking I'll skip this one, at least until I hear some great blurbs from it. Strange, I don't recall KyoAni basing their staples off "cute" and "light-hearted".... |
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2007-03-29, 08:52 | Link #200 | ||
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Though I think the whole bad pot for mecha + moe is a bit taking it badly though. I don't have high hopes for Idolm@ster, but mecha has argubly tapped and molted itself into every possible genre there is, and has each own achieved a level of success. Remember Gunbuster? Fans today may not think the original Gunbuster girls as moe, but perceptions change over time. Either way, each one has their own preference in anime. Kaioshin's vocal dislike on undiluted moe is apparent, just like how some people think harems > reverse harems with gender bias preference or hate mecha. Considering the type of series Lucky Star is, Kaioshin has every right to be worried, and it's not like he's not giving it any chances...unlike you. :P Quote:
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