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Lost · 2006-10-06, 12:09

Oland it is then.

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Originally Posted by Daniel E.

................Pumpkin what!?

Heh thats the reaction I'm getting from all my friends when I tell them about the new series with the Hawt OP. Hmmm does anyone know who sang the OP theme and its title? I dont see any clue in the opening credits.

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Originally Posted by yura`

Is it just a war anime, or will there be some subtle developments (character, plot, etc.)?

Why can't character/plot development be in a war anime? IMO it should, to really stand out, and I hope it will. But like someone said, too early in the Anime yet. Or you can ask the manga readers; I'm sure there are some here.

Cyz · 2006-10-06, 12:45

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Originally Posted by Lost

Hmmm does anyone know who sang the OP theme and its title?

"Aoki Flamme" by Yoko Takahashi

Karnot · 2006-10-06, 12:49

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"Aoki Flamme" by Yoko Takahashi

Of Evangelion "Zankoku Tenshi" fame, no less !

Drytchnath · 2006-10-06, 15:12

As for the 1st episode, i was pleasantly surprised. I'll probably drop D.Gray Man and just stick with this instead if it retains the same qaulity seen in the 1st episode.

Also, I think we need some gifs from the OP or certain parts of Ep.1.

Mephisto2k · 2006-10-06, 15:20

Well...but often episode 1 has higher quality than the rest of the show simply because it is used as a intoduction and is ment to make many ppl interested in the show. In any case I just though Pumpkin Scissors was rather average. It might turn out good, it might turn out boring. For me its too early to judge now.

i0td · 2006-10-06, 16:05

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Originally Posted by Cyz

Well, I don't mind the seriousness and a little complex story...as long as it's not TOO complex...I'm cool with that. But from the looks of it, I'm pretty sure it's not. Then again, I could be wrong.

Yeh, it is like everyone has been saying: too early to tell for sure the direction this series will be heading. I'll quote Lost on this one, because I strongly agree that...

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Originally Posted by Lost

Why can't character/plot development be in a war anime? IMO it should, to really stand out, and I hope it will.

So then, here's hoping for the same!

Sonhex · 2006-10-06, 16:21

Dear Gonzo, please don't f*@k this one up. Everything was spot on. Alice is awesome, Orland is awesome. The OP was great and even the ED,in a bizarre way, just endeared me more to this show.

I'm really curious about the whole jack o' lantern/will o' the wisp connection. In British foklore the will o' the wisp's were mischievous spirits that lured weary travellers to their doom in fenlands and moors. Will be interesting to see if there really is a supernatural element to Orland's chilling power, or just biological or chemical warfare i.e. Orland the product of some foul biochemical research gone horribly wrong and now needs to be erased before it threatens the peace etc...

Cyz · 2006-10-06, 19:25

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Originally Posted by Sonhex

Dear Gonzo, please don't f*@k this one up. Everything was spot on. Alice is awesome, Orland is awesome. The OP was great and even the ED,in a bizarre way, just endeared me more to this show.

I'm really curious about the whole jack o' lantern/will o' the wisp connection. In British foklore the will o' the wisp's were mischievous spirits that lured weary travellers to their doom in fenlands and moors. Will be interesting to see if there really is a supernatural element to Orland's chilling power, or just biological or chemical warfare i.e. Orland the product of some foul biochemical research gone horribly wrong and now needs to be erased before it threatens the peace etc...

That whole lantern thing...I wonder if it's like a trigger or a self-hypnotism to himself?

Deathkillz · 2006-10-06, 19:35

imo the lantern thing is like a stimulant to get orland to go into "killing mode"...cause to me hes normally a big softie enjoying salad

Sonhex · 2006-10-06, 19:52

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Originally Posted by Deathkillz

imo the lantern thing is like a stimulant to get orland to go into "killing mode"...cause to me hes normally a big softie enjoying salad

The big question is - is it engineered or summoned i.e. biochemical or supernatural.

I really like Orland and I hope that the story is about him finding peace with his past; clearly he was a weapon of war and now without war, he's lost.

**Daniel E.** · 2006-10-06, 21:14

Well, most of this are static ones. But I am sure better avi makers will show up eventually.

A most simple gif..

ToxicWind · 2006-10-06, 22:17

This show sorta reminds me of trigun for some reason... Its ok so far, I hope it gets better though.

Lost · 2006-10-07, 00:16

Thank yous for the song info!

Keeping in theme with what I think this series is about (disclaimer: having watched only one episode so far), I'm hoping it will be biochemical/engineering; not supernatural.

Deathkillz · 2006-10-07, 04:54

well i can assume that its an artificial ability seen as we see tubes sticking into him during the OP song...id guess that its some kind of an experiment to created a "super trooper"

Vola^ · 2006-10-07, 05:20

It looks like a nice little action anime this I kinda wish the female character had a cooler weapon though

maybe I've been watching too much black lagoon

Cyz · 2006-10-07, 12:01

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Originally Posted by Daniel E.

A most simple gif..

Hey! This is the one I requested on the gif avie thread that no one took

Good work Daniel E.

Sonhex · 2006-10-07, 15:28

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Originally Posted by Vola^

It looks like a nice little action anime this I kinda wish the female character had a cooler weapon though

maybe I've been watching too much black lagoon

Alice doesn't need a cooler weapon. All she needs is her trusty standard issue sword to take on a tank

Guido · 2006-10-07, 16:42

I'm just glad to have checked this title; my second entry for the new season.

The name did not make sense to me, until I saw the episode. Basically, the Pumpkin Scissors platoon engages to provide humanitarian aid to the victims of the war.

Alice is an interesting character for a female with a powerful personality. Her philosophy to right the wrongs and give support to the defenseless echoes at every corner within a landscape, ravaged by the Great War.

It's an alternate reality but greatly influenced by the WWI age. The Empire suffering from an economic backlash, famine, shortage of food supplies, and thousands of refugees who lost their homes. Just like people feel or succumb to despair when death and rampage are slapped into their faces out of the blue.

It made me interested the whole issue with the chemical agents. I can come up that the Frost Republic and other neighboring countries would be engaging on biological warfare to add into their escalating powers, so that they can coerce the Empire to diplomatic surrender.

Spoiler:

It would be gripping if GONZO guides the plot on Pumpkin Scissors reveling behind the bureaucratic facade and making discoveries about the enemies of the Empire manufacturing mass chemical weapons.

The series feels more in tone with the Rurouni Kenshin show, because Orlando must be a man both haunted and tormented by his past.

Spoiler:

The opening song blasted me. It's a been a while since I've heard a theme performed by Yohko Takahashi.

Sinestra · 2006-10-07, 20:53

too early to tell which way its going to go. I like the female lead shes funny with a lot energy. The animation doesnt bother me. Im just curious to see what main story line will be like.

Owaranai Destiny · 2006-10-07, 21:34

Reeks of WW I vibes to me, but its been a while since I've caught something like this. Thus far, the characters seem interesting, as does the premises for the storyline, so I'll probably be watching this closely.

@ Guido: If there's a comparison with RK, then perhaps there will be the inherent theme of the 'dark past coming back to haunt' theme.

2006-10-06, 15:20	Link #105
Mephisto2k anime4life Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Germany Age: 25	Well...but often episode 1 has higher quality than the rest of the show simply because it is used as a intoduction and is ment to make many ppl interested in the show. In any case I just though Pumpkin Scissors was rather average. It might turn out good, it might turn out boring. For me its too early to judge now. __________________ <Animeph Winter 2011 Season New Anime List>

2006-10-06, 19:35	Link #109
Deathkillz ~ You're dead ^__^* ~ Graphic Designer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: uk, England Age: 23	imo the lantern thing is like a stimulant to get orland to go into "killing mode"...cause to me hes normally a big softie enjoying salad __________________ Siggy: hohohohoho~ \| AnimeHistory welcome to our blog ~ \| Summer2009 early review Under the radar series Summer2009: Kanamemo, GA Geijutsuka Art, NEEDLESS

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Daniel E. AniMexican! Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Monterrey N.L. Mexico	Well, most of this are static ones. But I am sure better avi makers will show up eventually. A most simple gif.. __________________

2006-10-07, 00:16	Link #113
Lost Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006	Thank yous for the song info! Keeping in theme with what I think this series is about (disclaimer: having watched only one episode so far), I'm hoping it will be biochemical/engineering; not supernatural. Last edited by Lost; 2006-10-07 at 00:51.

2006-10-07, 04:54	Link #114
Deathkillz ~ You're dead ^__^* ~ Graphic Designer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: uk, England Age: 23	well i can assume that its an artificial ability seen as we see tubes sticking into him during the OP song...id guess that its some kind of an experiment to created a "super trooper" __________________ Siggy: hohohohoho~ \| AnimeHistory welcome to our blog ~ \| Summer2009 early review Under the radar series Summer2009: Kanamemo, GA Geijutsuka Art, NEEDLESS

2006-10-06, 15:12	Link #104
Drytchnath Sexual Tyrannosaurus Rex Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 31	As for the 1st episode, i was pleasantly surprised. I'll probably drop D.Gray Man and just stick with this instead if it retains the same qaulity seen in the 1st episode. Also, I think we need some gifs from the OP or certain parts of Ep.1.

2006-10-06, 16:21	Link #107
Sonhex Not dead. Yet. Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK	Dear Gonzo, please don't f*@k this one up. Everything was spot on. Alice is awesome, Orland is awesome. The OP was great and even the ED,in a bizarre way, just endeared me more to this show. I'm really curious about the whole jack o' lantern/will o' the wisp connection. In British foklore the will o' the wisp's were mischievous spirits that lured weary travellers to their doom in fenlands and moors. Will be interesting to see if there really is a supernatural element to Orland's chilling power, or just biological or chemical warfare i.e. Orland the product of some foul biochemical research gone horribly wrong and now needs to be erased before it threatens the peace etc...

2006-10-06, 22:17	Link #112
ToxicWind Junior Member Join Date: May 2006	This show sorta reminds me of trigun for some reason... Its ok so far, I hope it gets better though.

2006-10-07, 05:20	Link #115
Vola^ Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	It looks like a nice little action anime this I kinda wish the female character had a cooler weapon though maybe I've been watching too much black lagoon

2006-10-07, 16:42	Link #118
Guido Fairy Boy Join Date: May 2004 Location: Monterrey, México Age: 32	I'm just glad to have checked this title; my second entry for the new season. The name did not make sense to me, until I saw the episode. Basically, the Pumpkin Scissors platoon engages to provide humanitarian aid to the victims of the war. Alice is an interesting character for a female with a powerful personality. Her philosophy to right the wrongs and give support to the defenseless echoes at every corner within a landscape, ravaged by the Great War. It's an alternate reality but greatly influenced by the WWI age. The Empire suffering from an economic backlash, famine, shortage of food supplies, and thousands of refugees who lost their homes. Just like people feel or succumb to despair when death and rampage are slapped into their faces out of the blue. It made me interested the whole issue with the chemical agents. I can come up that the Frost Republic and other neighboring countries would be engaging on biological warfare to add into their escalating powers, so that they can coerce the Empire to diplomatic surrender. Spoiler: I think that the Frost Republic forced the Empire to sign the ceasefire, because the Frost militia tested their chemical weapons on unsuspecting villages of the Empire, so as to oblige them to stop supporting the war. It would be gripping if GONZO guides the plot on Pumpkin Scissors reveling behind the bureaucratic facade and making discoveries about the enemies of the Empire manufacturing mass chemical weapons. The series feels more in tone with the Rurouni Kenshin show, because Orlando must be a man both haunted and tormented by his past. Spoiler: Most likely, he committed many atrocities while serving under the 901-ATT platoon but gradually came to his senses in shock to realise the gravity of his actions. That's why right after the end of the war, he regretted that it did not have finished sooner. And I think, that there'll be nothing for he has to be forgiven, because Alice would bring him light to his clouded judgement. She would not be taken aback for who he was in the past, since what's past is past. Rather to encourage him to stand up for what he chooses in the present. His whole zombie-psycho state deeply recalled Jason Vorhees on me. He was just walking at the tank without rushing, just at absolute calm and with the big gun in hand, followed by his creepy eyes on shade with the blue light of the lantern. The opening song blasted me. It's a been a while since I've heard a theme performed by Yohko Takahashi. __________________ Midday SpringTime DayDream

2006-10-07, 20:53	Link #119
Sinestra ション (^^) IT Support Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Freedom Guard Ship Amaterasu	too early to tell which way its going to go. I like the female lead shes funny with a lot energy. The animation doesnt bother me. Im just curious to see what main story line will be like. __________________

2006-10-07, 21:34	Link #120
Owaranai Destiny Nick of Time~ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Guze no Sekai Age: 26	Reeks of WW I vibes to me, but its been a while since I've caught something like this. Thus far, the characters seem interesting, as does the premises for the storyline, so I'll probably be watching this closely. @ Guido: If there's a comparison with RK, then perhaps there will be the inherent theme of the 'dark past coming back to haunt' theme. __________________