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ChibiDusk · 2004-12-27, 00:34

Looking forward to it, I like the character designs and artwork, actually

They looks similiar to Esca and Heat Guy, but they are different... in a way, never would have guessed at first glance they were by the same person. Haven't played the games and not a fan of sci-fi, but the art hooked me like usual.

galancete · 2004-12-27, 21:14

Nobuteri Yuki? yuk!! the only thing I hated about Escaflowne was the noses, almost like ussop from One Piece! but anyway I agreewith you in that Xenogears was waaay better that Xenosaga!! but anyway I'd give it a try to Xenosaga the animation.

Tommy · 2004-12-27, 22:33

Has there ever been a good anime thats been based off a video game? I can't think of any... And I mean Mainstream games not H-games.

NoSanninWa · 2004-12-27, 23:48

True. Still, we hope for the first one.

TrueKnight · 2004-12-28, 00:33

I actually thought that Zone of the Enders : Idolo and Zone of the Enders : Dolores are fantastic. The perfect adaptation from the game imo. It really gave the ZoE feels amongst the fan

that ZoE, ZoE 2 : Anubis and ZoE : Fist of Mars delivered in the game.

The anime version received many positive responds from the fan rather than negative ones. But again, it's Sunrise that was doing the animation for the ZoE anime and there's the direct involvement pf the scripwriters from Konami themselves.

So there you have it.

FlyByNite · 2004-12-28, 00:34

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Originally Posted by Tommy

Has there ever been a good anime thats been based off a video game? I can't think of any... And I mean Mainstream games not H-games.

Gunparade March?

Talesweaving · 2004-12-28, 00:36

The people who are planning to do this anime must be smoking on sumthing... Xenosaga? W T F... That game isn't good as their older game Xenogears...

And yes, I beat both of the games.

NoSanninWa · 2004-12-28, 03:20

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Originally Posted by Talesweaving

The people who are planning to do this anime must be smoking on sumthing... Xenosaga? W T F... That game isn't good as their older game Xenogears...

And yes, I beat both of the games.

Yes, Xenogears is a far better game than Xenosaga. (And I liked Xenosaga a lot.) The reasons for choosing Xenosaga instead are pretty clear though. Xenosaga is more popular and easier to understand. Choosing Xenogears would have been a very bad marketing decision.

Shame really. I'd have particularly interested in seeing the last segment of Xenogears animated so I can finally see it finished properly, but it would have been a huge mistake on their part to make that choice. They do have to make money after all.

Talesweaving · 2004-12-28, 03:52

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Originally Posted by NoSanninWa

Yes, Xenogears is a far better game than Xenosaga. (And I liked Xenosaga a lot.) The reasons for choosing Xenosaga instead are pretty clear though. Xenosaga is more popular and easier to understand. Choosing Xenogears would have been a very bad marketing decision.

Shame really. I'd have particularly interested in seeing the last segment of Xenogears animated so I can finally see it finished properly, but it would have been a huge mistake on their part to make that choice. They do have to make money after all.

Well im not sure about the popular part(must be the hype or graphics... "ZOMG LOOK ITS AN XENO-SERIES AND ITS PS2!!), but yes, Xenogears in my opinion has the better story and characters... even if Xenogears' 2nd disc sucked ass, it still beats xenosaga by far.

dreamless · 2004-12-28, 08:39

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Originally Posted by Tommy

Has there ever been a good anime thats been based off a video game? I can't think of any... And I mean Mainstream games not H-games.

ZOE Dolores i and Gungrave.

TrueKnight · 2004-12-28, 10:23

Xenogear sold about average numbers in Japan, not that big. Xenosaga sold's leagues better than Xenogear because people were interested in "OMG HOT ANDROID KOS-MOS" and the pedophiliac sex object "MOMO" before even got into the story and appreciated it, before they finally spread the word into others . So yeah, first they're basically pedos.

NOT YOU OF COURSE.

So let's talk about the story shall we?

Spoiler:

And holy crap, I can't believe I forgot about Gungrave. Best game -> anime adaptation ever.

Tommy · 2004-12-29, 04:00

Well I guess I'll have to check out Gungrave someday to see if these rumors of it being good are true.

But back to Xenosaga. Does anyone know where the anime stands in the games storyline. Like is it just filler or is it before the events of the first game?

dreamless · 2004-12-29, 04:09

since there's KOS-MOS, I doubt it's before the events of the first game. Though I'm not sure if it's a straight adaptation or some parallel story or something...

ForeverGoNe · 2004-12-29, 22:27

I've played #1 and been playing the 2nd, and I've just recently heard about the animation but it was only in the planning stages. So its official now? Its going to be interesting, but is all the characters from the game starring inside the series?

TrueKnight · 2005-01-01, 08:08

Ha! Toei finally updated they goddamn site on Xenosaga, and I have to admit it, I kinda like the character designs.

http://member.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/xenosaga/index.html

The trailer :

http://a.scarywater.net/shi-fa/%5BSh...5D.avi.torrent

woohoo!!

Kos-mos is cute though.

The Yuri undertones seems unavoidable.

Thelastguardian · 2005-01-01, 11:13

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Originally Posted by TrueKnight

http://member.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/xenosaga/index.html

Not that I am trying to sound pressimistic but the flash movie looks like a flash movie of an ero-anime (the ones on those h studio websites) .

Dragnfly@Gamefaqs · 2005-01-02, 08:56

I'm a bit dissapointed they chose Saga instead of Gears basically because I've been longing for Gears to be told in a medium other than a game. I hated every aspect of Gears that made it a game and only really liked (loved, actually) the parts which could be transfered to another medium. Actually, Saga was my first PS2 import (If I would've known what spiral of spending would ensue afterwards I would've passed. My gaming shelf is over half imports now)

However, this was deffinately the right descision for them from a marketing standpoint. Gears' JP fanbase has long since been replaced by a Saga fanbase and they'd just hit closer to target with their intended audience if they made a Saga anime. I just hope it's not as dissapointing as that HoiHoi-san was. I have the import which is also dissapointing tho. *sigh* So much wasted potential.

And as for anime/game transitions even not counting H games there are still numerous quality ones. Just steer away from fighting games and big-name titles and you'll be fine. The reason fighting animes tend to be poor is because most fighting game series lack the story and character depth we're used to seeing in an anime. Actually, Guilty Gear is likely the best candidate for a fighting game/anime transition but sadly that's not seeming to be happening anytime soon. As for big-name titles, it's usually clear the development team hasn't even played the game. If you recall some time ago burning muscle with SF2V?

Wandering_Youth · 2005-01-03, 00:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrueKnight

I actually thought that Zone of the Enders : Idolo and Zone of the Enders : Dolores are fantastic. The perfect adaptation from the game imo. It really gave the ZoE feels amongst the fan

that ZoE, ZoE 2 : Anubis and ZoE : Fist of Mars delivered in the game.

The anime version received many positive responds from the fan rather than negative ones. But again, it's Sunrise that was doing the animation for the ZoE anime and there's the direct involvement pf the scripwriters from Konami themselves.

So there you have it.

I only played the first ZOE game and it was fun. The anime did a good job pulling you even deeper into the ZOE unviverse with a good story and characters.

Edit: Hmm after careful examination the character on the site compared to the trailers looks a bit off. Ha, the only character that looks decent is Momo.

^danshi^ · 2005-01-04, 01:55

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Originally Posted by TrueKnight

Kos-mos is cute though.

I wouldn't define something weighing 96 kilos as cute, but maybe that's just me.

Avrin · 2005-01-04, 15:50

Anyone have an idea who is going to fansub this? It's out Jan 5th which is tomorrow, and I can't wait to see it.

2004-12-27, 23:48	Link #44
NoSanninWa Weapon of Mass Discussion Fansubber Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New York, USA	True. Still, we hope for the first one. __________________ There's not that fine a line between willing suspension of disbelief and something just being stupid.

2004-12-28, 10:23	Link #51
TrueKnight Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004	Xenogear sold about average numbers in Japan, not that big. Xenosaga sold's leagues better than Xenogear because people were interested in "OMG HOT ANDROID KOS-MOS" and the pedophiliac sex object "MOMO" before even got into the story and appreciated it, before they finally spread the word into others . So yeah, first they're basically pedos. NOT YOU OF COURSE. So let's talk about the story shall we? Spoiler: I think the anime will start with the explanation about the Kenyan incident, with the Japanese profesor and the Kenyans about discovering the Zohars, continued by a long explanation blah blah blah, and then in the middle, Shion will be introduced, blah blah blah, ending it with the awakening of Kos-Mos. Oh and yeah, maybe this series are bound to have Momo's panties all over again. Good God. And holy crap, I can't believe I forgot about Gungrave. Best game -> anime adaptation ever.

2005-01-01, 08:08	Link #55
TrueKnight Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004	Ha! Toei finally updated they goddamn site on Xenosaga, and I have to admit it, I kinda like the character designs. http://member.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/xenosaga/index.html The trailer : http://a.scarywater.net/shi-fa/%5BSh...5D.avi.torrent woohoo!! Kos-mos is cute though. The Yuri undertones seems unavoidable. Last edited by TrueKnight; 2005-01-01 at 08:22.

2004-12-27, 00:34	Link #41
ChibiDusk Back From The Dead? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada Age: 34	Looking forward to it, I like the character designs and artwork, actually They looks similiar to Esca and Heat Guy, but they are different... in a way, never would have guessed at first glance they were by the same person. Haven't played the games and not a fan of sci-fi, but the art hooked me like usual.

2004-12-27, 21:14	Link #42
galancete composer of dreams Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Neverland Age: 48	Nobuteri Yuki? yuk!! the only thing I hated about Escaflowne was the noses, almost like ussop from One Piece! but anyway I agreewith you in that Xenogears was waaay better that Xenosaga!! but anyway I'd give it a try to Xenosaga the animation.

2004-12-27, 22:33	Link #43
Tommy Mr. Prince Join Date: May 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Age: 40	Has there ever been a good anime thats been based off a video game? I can't think of any... And I mean Mainstream games not H-games.

2004-12-28, 00:33	Link #45
TrueKnight Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004	I actually thought that Zone of the Enders : Idolo and Zone of the Enders : Dolores are fantastic. The perfect adaptation from the game imo. It really gave the ZoE feels amongst the fan that ZoE, ZoE 2 : Anubis and ZoE : Fist of Mars delivered in the game. The anime version received many positive responds from the fan rather than negative ones. But again, it's Sunrise that was doing the animation for the ZoE anime and there's the direct involvement pf the scripwriters from Konami themselves. So there you have it.

2004-12-28, 00:36	Link #47
Talesweaving Bonta-Kun SWAT Team Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fumo Fumo Land Age: 36	The people who are planning to do this anime must be smoking on sumthing... Xenosaga? W T F... That game isn't good as their older game Xenogears... And yes, I beat both of the games.

2004-12-29, 04:00	Link #52
Tommy Mr. Prince Join Date: May 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Age: 40	Well I guess I'll have to check out Gungrave someday to see if these rumors of it being good are true. But back to Xenosaga. Does anyone know where the anime stands in the games storyline. Like is it just filler or is it before the events of the first game?

2004-12-29, 04:09	Link #53
dreamless /Ultimate Magic Attack!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Time Warp/Future	since there's KOS-MOS, I doubt it's before the events of the first game. Though I'm not sure if it's a straight adaptation or some parallel story or something...

2004-12-29, 22:27	Link #54
ForeverGoNe Inflammation Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cardboard Box Age: 40	I've played #1 and been playing the 2nd, and I've just recently heard about the animation but it was only in the planning stages. So its official now? Its going to be interesting, but is all the characters from the game starring inside the series?

2005-01-02, 08:56	Link #57
Dragnfly@Gamefaqs Vampie Walrus. Big fangs Join Date: Oct 2004	I'm a bit dissapointed they chose Saga instead of Gears basically because I've been longing for Gears to be told in a medium other than a game. I hated every aspect of Gears that made it a game and only really liked (loved, actually) the parts which could be transfered to another medium. Actually, Saga was my first PS2 import (If I would've known what spiral of spending would ensue afterwards I would've passed. My gaming shelf is over half imports now) However, this was deffinately the right descision for them from a marketing standpoint. Gears' JP fanbase has long since been replaced by a Saga fanbase and they'd just hit closer to target with their intended audience if they made a Saga anime. I just hope it's not as dissapointing as that HoiHoi-san was. I have the import which is also dissapointing tho. sigh So much wasted potential. And as for anime/game transitions even not counting H games there are still numerous quality ones. Just steer away from fighting games and big-name titles and you'll be fine. The reason fighting animes tend to be poor is because most fighting game series lack the story and character depth we're used to seeing in an anime. Actually, Guilty Gear is likely the best candidate for a fighting game/anime transition but sadly that's not seeming to be happening anytime soon. As for big-name titles, it's usually clear the development team hasn't even played the game. If you recall some time ago burning muscle with SF2V?

2005-01-04, 15:50	Link #60
Avrin Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004	Anyone have an idea who is going to fansub this? It's out Jan 5th which is tomorrow, and I can't wait to see it.