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winhlp32 · 2013-04-03, 04:39

LN website: http://www.kyotoanimation.co.jp/books/kyokai/

An anime for the Kyoto Animation published light novel Kyoukai no Kanata written by Nagomu Torii and illustrated by Chise Kamoi is in the works. The novel recieved an honorable mention in the novel category in the 2nd Kyoto Animation Awards in 2011.

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Originally Posted by ANN Synopsis

The dark fantasy follows a high school sophomore named Akihito Kanbara. Although the boy appears human, he is half yōmu and invulnerable to wounds because he can heal quickly. One day, Akihito meets freshman Mirai Kuriyama when it seems she is about to jump from the school rooftop. Mirai is isolated because of her ability to manipulate blood, which is unique even among members of the spirit world. Disturbing events begin to unfold after Akihito saves Mirai.

FINALLY!

For reference here's the CM for the light novel:

YouTube

http://youtu.be/aK1fLm4VrDA

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RRW · 2013-04-03, 04:43

Story Synopsis?

totoum · 2013-04-03, 04:45

Now this I can get behind!

Thank you KyoAni!!

Now will this air before or after chuunibyou S2?

RRW · 2013-04-03, 04:48

hmm the pv and the plot is interesting

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Originally Posted by totoum

Now this I can get behind!

Thank you KyoAni!!

Now will this air before or after chuunibyou S2?

my prediction is we have to wait one year

Guardian Enzo · 2013-04-03, 04:50

Excellent - KyoAni actually trying. They can do amazing things when that happens.

ultimatemegax · 2013-04-03, 05:07

For the curious here was the staff for the CM last year:
Staff
Director/Storyboards: Taichi Ishidate
Character Design/Animation Director: Chise Kamoi
Key Animators: Chiyoko Ueno, Naoko Yamada, Rie Sezaki, Nao Naitou, Rika Oota, Tatsuya Satou (Animation DO)
In-between Check: Kiyoka Negi
Color Design: Kana Miyata
Special Effects: Shizuka Uno
Backgrounds: Tomoki Hirashi
Director of Photography: Tetsuo Umetsu

Ishidate has been rarely used since Nichijou and Kamoi drew the illustrations for the light novels. This was the project I felt that was most likely prior to last week's Chuunibyou CM.

Eisdrache · 2013-04-03, 05:15

What the hell? I always assumed that the vid was a commercial for Kyoani similar to the swimming one earlier. I'm so glad I was wrong

OceanBlue · 2013-04-03, 05:32

Oh boy, I hope this announcement doesn't stir the "KyoAni shouldn't waste their talents on SoL moeshit" crowd too much.

desrtsku · 2013-04-03, 06:19

Dammit, those key animators ... weren't most of those guys in the Disappearance and Hyouka staffs? It might be too good to be real so I'm going to take a nap and come back when my mind is clear.

mistress_kisara · 2013-04-03, 06:25

This is the type of shows that I like from KyoAni looking forward to it! XD

LoweGear · 2013-04-03, 06:37

I saw "Kyoto Animation", read the title, and thought it read "Kyoukai no Konata" and had the impression it was a Lucky Star spinoff.

The premise is quite different from your usual KyoAni fare though, which should be interesting.

ahelo · 2013-04-03, 06:49

Oh hey, you wanted KyoAni to do something different? Oh damn I'm getting excited again.

MisaoFan · 2013-04-03, 07:30

Synopsis looks interesting so are the glorious visuals. This is also the first KyoAni anime I think I will definitively watch.

Haak · 2013-04-03, 07:30

This is so awesome. I remember seeing that CM and wishing it would happen. I really hope they can keep that level of animation.

Pocari_Sweat · 2013-04-03, 07:33

About fucking time Kyoani stopped doing slice of life "moeblob" shows. I support this 100%.

ZriviziMochi · 2013-04-03, 07:41

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Originally Posted by Pocari_Sweat

About fucking time Kyoani stopped doing slice of life "moeblob" shows. I support this 100%.

Just stop complaining "moeblob" all the time
Although I agree that moeblob has been keeping KyoAni doing their best, I think it's not your place to hate KyoAni just because they do "moe" shows

Back to the topic, it will be interesting to see KyoAni doing a concept that is different from the anime they usually do

com_gwp · 2013-04-03, 08:02

Nice, it's been too long since we saw Kyoani go all out like this.

This is one of those times where the plot almost seems secondary to the production, but hopefully, it won't be too bad either.

Kanon · 2013-04-03, 08:22

Kyoani finally getting out of their comfort zone after so many years. I'm hyped.

Cloudenvy · 2013-04-03, 09:00

I figured it would be years before I even saw a glimpse of a KyoAni show that actually looked good after Hyouka. You have my attention now Kyoani, don't screw it up.

brocko · 2013-04-03, 09:01

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Originally Posted by OceanBlue

Oh boy, I hope this announcement doesn't stir the "KyoAni shouldn't waste their talents on SoL moeshit" crowd too much.

No! It's still based off an existing work, it has to be original!!!

Is what I'd say if I were grasping at straws as a hater lol

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ultimatemegax ふぅぅぅぅぅもっふ！ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: 閉鎖空間	For the curious here was the staff for the CM last year: Staff Director/Storyboards: Taichi Ishidate Character Design/Animation Director: Chise Kamoi Key Animators: Chiyoko Ueno, Naoko Yamada, Rie Sezaki, Nao Naitou, Rika Oota, Tatsuya Satou (Animation DO) In-between Check: Kiyoka Negi Color Design: Kana Miyata Special Effects: Shizuka Uno Backgrounds: Tomoki Hirashi Director of Photography: Tetsuo Umetsu Ishidate has been rarely used since Nichijou and Kamoi drew the illustrations for the light novels. This was the project I felt that was most likely prior to last week's Chuunibyou CM. __________________ Next project is going Beyond the Boundary Chuunibyou translation: 1st novel - OUT/ 2nd novel - OUT

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Eisdrache Part-time misanthrope Join Date: Mar 2007	What the hell? I always assumed that the vid was a commercial for Kyoani similar to the swimming one earlier. I'm so glad I was wrong __________________

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desrtsku Killed by moe overdose Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stalking DFCs from a rooftop. Age: 20	Dammit, those key animators ... weren't most of those guys in the Disappearance and Hyouka staffs? It might be too good to be real so I'm going to take a nap and come back when my mind is clear. __________________

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OceanBlue Not an expert on things Join Date: Jun 2007	Oh boy, I hope this announcement doesn't stir the "KyoAni shouldn't waste their talents on SoL moeshit" crowd too much.

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mistress_kisara Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008	This is the type of shows that I like from KyoAni looking forward to it! XD __________________

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LoweGear Device Meister Graphic Designer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Everywhere and nowhere at once	I saw "Kyoto Animation", read the title, and thought it read "Kyoukai no Konata" and had the impression it was a Lucky Star spinoff. The premise is quite different from your usual KyoAni fare though, which should be interesting. __________________ On Righteousness: "You don't just have the moral high ground, you have moral orbital supremacy being overseen from your headquarters on the armour plated moon. Your moral space fleet patrols the entire fucking solar system."

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com_gwp Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010	Nice, it's been too long since we saw Kyoani go all out like this. This is one of those times where the plot almost seems secondary to the production, but hopefully, it won't be too bad either.

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