2012-07-12, 12:05 | Link #102 |
Yuuki Aoi
Join Date: Jul 2004
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I've made a characters/seiyuus page for the main cast, with pics of the characters and their seiyuus, and a bit of info about each seiyuu.
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2012-07-12, 18:03 | Link #105 |
Guess what time it is?
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Age: 38
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I was expecting to have to slog through this, but the time passed like it was nothing. I credit the cleverly self-aware presentation, and the excellent translations available. While it's unlikely I'll keep pace with Joshiraku as it airs (too much stuff to watch) it was a pleasant surprise.
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2012-07-13, 16:21 | Link #106 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Mandaluyong, Philippines
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I like the show. I like them when it's totally irreverent, nonsensical with loads of obscure cultural references. Makes them unique and educational at the same time, in an abstract way I would say.
At the very least it sure give us foreigners insight to the world of Japanese "Sit-down comedy" art world. |
2012-07-13, 23:30 | Link #108 | |
The Voice of Reason
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: The Netherlands
Age: 47
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It's nice to see a different facet of Japanese culture, especially one that is so easily overlooked. I loved how this show established right of the bat that you shouldn't take it too seriously and knows how to play its audience. Seitokai no Ichizon already showed that a show filled with referential humor works, even more so if you understand what they are referring to.
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2012-07-15, 05:19 | Link #110 |
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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just saw the episode 1 and overall i like it
it not out loud funny until you rolling on the floor, but it give you a good amount of chukkle and even a short burst of laugh if you fully understand the jokes and the situation. but all of all, i watch this just because of kukuru (the quiet with the long straight black hair), she is cute |
2012-07-15, 13:10 | Link #112 |
Mmmm....
Join Date: Sep 2006
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I was seriously not expecting a John Waters reference. Well played, Kumeta, well played.
For the benefit of those confused by this, 'Polyester' was the film where visitors to the cinema were given a scratch and sniff card to accompany the action. Excellent episode! |
2012-07-15, 13:56 | Link #113 |
The Voice of Reason
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: The Netherlands
Age: 47
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These girls are definitely masters in derailing a conversation. Loved the Jehova's Witness scene. And I also liked how, in the second half, no one mentioned the 6th girl in the room, wearing that mask. And then we had Kukuru feigning(?) pregnancy. I almost expected her to actually give birth right there and then.
Next ep: obligatory bath/hot spring episode.
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2012-07-15, 15:32 | Link #115 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Age: 35
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The direction felt much stiffer in this episode...no use of the atmospheric bgm they had in episode 1. Also, "dark" Kigu's voice was too exaggerated/unnatural and lacked enunciation, so I was kinda disappointed with that.
Ep 2 was not really on the same level as the first one, IMO. But, oh well. I suppose I will wait hopefully for extra notes or whatever before going through and trying to understand all of the references. |
2012-07-15, 21:23 | Link #116 |
Osana-Najimi Shipper
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mt. Ordeals
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Hmm... enjoyed this episode more than last. Either it's less focused on stuff natives would only get, or the episode translated better into English. Regardless, Kigu was a riot with them expecting her to be all innocent, when she is anything but. Mari still is the straight man, but Kukuru still is my favourite as she practically drives the hilarity.
I thought I should've dropped it last episode, but this episode gives me hope to continure.
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2012-07-16, 07:09 | Link #118 |
Psycho Falling Deep
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: The Anime World
Age: 29
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How does an anime that spends most of it's screentime in one room with the same 5 girls make itself so entertaining?
I can't help but favour these type of animes over a few others i've watched simply because it is entertaining. I loved the whole "Picture giving birth" scene at the end |
2012-07-16, 10:50 | Link #119 |
Last Engage
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Florida
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Coming in on a punchline is one of the best ways to set up a joke. But this show continues to prove why it's my favorite of the season thus far. The jokes were just as strong as they were last week. While before, I compared Yuru Yuri's talking sections to Joshiraku, now I can do the reverse. Both shows have had a "What would you if you won the lottery?" talk within the past week, but the difference between the two segments is a huge contrast. For one, Yuru Yuri involved a lot less murder. The third segment stood out as my favorite, with the talk of smelling nipples and pregnancy. Is it lowbrow? Well, of course it is, but it made for an entertaining watch. Nobody even commented on the masked girl in the background, drinking tea through her mask. (So she doesn't have Shurikenger's abilities.) Love Kukuru's taste in baby names.
Kigu's proving to be a fascinating character, in a very Akira Kogami sort of way. She plays the cute role, but knows beneath it that her real personality is a little different. Also, loved Kukuru's comment about switching up the cast, as she's the only one of the Joshiraku Five who retains her original self from the Drama CDs. Mary, for example, was originally played by Kana Asumi. Ayane Sakura's doing a great job, though. |
2012-07-16, 13:26 | Link #120 | |
Yuuki Aoi
Join Date: Jul 2004
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And I liked Nanjou Yoshino as glasses-girl. Which she is in real life: Spoiler for image size:
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