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The manga that got serialized in Morning is as mentioned from volume 10 and above.
So if I understood you right, there was no second version of Piano no Mori at all. It's always the same manga? That would be good... for instance, I always had the impression that there were several versions of Tokko.
PS.
Well, the live-action movie comes out next year. Maybe the anime will follow...
http://www.freesia-movie.com/
I think this is simply amazing. I've always considered Freesia to be too weird for this.
So if I understood you right, there was no second version of Piano no Mori at all. It's always the same manga? That would be good... for instance, I always had the impression that there were several versions of Tokko.
Yes, there's only one Piano no Mori manga. Its just that the first 9 volumes (which got serialized in Young Magazine Uppers) got republished with new covers.
The manga started in Young Magazine Uppers and continued in Morning.
Anyway, if anyone is interested, read this pretty interesting article about Morning magazine :)
25 Years of Morning (http://www.comipress.com/article/2006/11/26/1065)
I think this is simply amazing. I've always considered Freesia to be too weird for this.
Yeah, I thought so too.
But I want an anime damn it :heh:
Edit:
And the 1000th post is mine :P LOL
A new Ikkitousen anime, Ikkitousen2 so to say, has been announced.
You can already tell be looking at the official site that they tend to stick a lot more to the manga then the original series did. Also - the characters from the second part of the manga are all there.. so its hard to say if they'll be starting from the start of the series, carrying on where it left of.. or just retelling the story in a whole new way. Shall be good finding out~
Mephisto2k
2006-11-27, 13:30
Woa. Thanks for the info. I wouldnt mind a whole new and better remake (like Kanon2006/negima!? sort of). Recently there seem to be a lot remakes.
The Ikkitousen story was kinda cheezy and exxegareted heroic/sterioutype at times, while the setting of the story and the atmosphere were pretty good. It was like a anime show with great potential, but it was kinda messed up (even with the animation quality). It could have been another Tengou tenge, and while it might have been interesting and exiting at times, all in all it was rather disapointing.
Thats why I hope for a remake, just in case the manga is any better.
And i got shocking news.
I dont know why anime nation news and blogs are writing about the new Naruto anime coming out spring or early 2007, but as far as my crappy google translations are concerned, we might have to wait untill summer 2007 (which means ~July 1rst/2nd/3rd/4th, around that time). That would mean we still gotto bear with anouther ~30 crappy episodes.
* TV Tokyo Channel 12, Ltd. “NARUTO-[NARUTO]- strong wind transmission” 07 year Saharu! Television animation new chapter thrust!! Summer of 07! Theater edition release decision!!!
07 year Saharu!
Television animation new chapter thrust!!
Summer of 07!
'Theater edition NARUTO-[NARUTO]- strong wind transmission' release decision!!!
Wait for the follow-up story!
EDIT: Accorting to narutofan.com the new naruto movie of the same name also playing in the new timeline will air this summer, while the new series will start february. I hope they are right.
Bloodseeker
2006-11-28, 00:37
http://www.ikkitousen.com/
Hakufu doesn't look as cute in that screencap as she did in the first series... :( Misleading, I hope, since she was the hottest and the cutest character in the first series. It looks like the rest of the characters got a nice upgrade, though.
Toei Animation's site for Yes! Precure 5 (Yes！プリキュア5) anime has opened:
http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/yes_precure5/
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Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes :D :D :D
Nanatsuiro★Drops anime has finally been announced :D :D :D
Mentioned in this post (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=683975&postcount=769), and in this post (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=743810&postcount=936).
http://www.nanatsuiro.com/ (site not working yet :P )
Animation production: Studio Barcelona
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And another anime got announced:
風の聖痕(スティグマ)
Kaze no Stigma
Based on a shounen light novel.
Based on a light novel thats published under the shounen light novel label Fujimi Fantasia Bunko.
There's 6 volumes released of this light novel, and 2 short stories light novels.
Here are the covers:
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/5739/kazenoseikonvol1qv0.jpg http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/4734/kazenoseikonvol2ey8.jpg http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/6526/kazenoseikonvol3un2.jpg http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/6200/kazenoseikonvol4jq0.jpg http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/556/kazenoseikonvol5vv3.jpg http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/669/kazenoseikonvol6fh2.jpg
The short stories light novels:
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/11/kazenoseikonshortstorierz6.jpg http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9553/kazenoseikonshortstorieeo4.jpg
Genre: Shounen
Animation production: GONZO
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Other shounen light novels from the shounen label Fujimi Fantasia Bunko that got animated:
BLACK BLOOD BROTHERS
Full Metal Panic!
Maburaho
The Third
Scrapped Princess
Slayers
Amethyst
2006-11-28, 09:12
I'm very happy for Unison-Shift now that Nanatsuiro★Drops is getting an anime. I finished the main heroine's path today (just 11 hours ago) and I have to say that this game was truly a wonderful experience. I really hope the anime goes along with Sumomo's path.
I'd be kind of disappointed if it went Nona's or Nadeshiko's way, especially when you know how long Sumomo has had a crush on Haru and how much courage she had to build up to approach him.I really hope for a surprise from Studio Barcelona, and as somebody already mentioned, yes, seiyuu need to stay the same. If they do a good job, they are surely getting my money. Unison-Shift's game was worth every yen of it.
EDIT:
And another anime:
Loli Loli Loli >.< Loli Loli Loli >.< Loli Loli Loli >.<
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ななついろ★ドロップス
Nanatsuiro★Drops
Hopefully it will get an anime, a loli loli anime
If you actually played the game, you would know that it's not loli at all (it is very moe however). Even Toua has teenage bosoms. Your posts often feel like that they contain no love for the titles which are announced. Just hype created from hearing of properties' popularity. That's kind of sad. :|
If you actually played the game, you would know that it's not loli at all (it is very moe however). Even Toua has teenage bosoms.
Even if the characters are in their 40's, and they look like little elementary children, then if I want to call them loli, I'll call them loli.
Your posts often feel like that they contain no love for the titles which are announced. Just hype created from hearing of properties' popularity. That's kind of sad. :|
Sorry for not putting enough Yays in my posts. Just tell me what bishoujo titles you like so if they ever get animated, I'll know that these titles have to be handled with care and lots of Yays.
And another anime: (news source here (http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/corporate/press/topic/press061128.html))
太極千字文 （たいちせんじもん）
Taichi Senjimon
A collaboration work between Toei Animation (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toei_animation) and KBS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KBS) (Korean Broadcasting System).
Genre: Action, Adventure
Amethyst
2006-11-28, 18:22
Sorry for not putting enough Yays in my posts. Just tell me what bishoujo titles you like so if they ever get animated, I'll know that these titles have to be handled with care and lots of Yays.It's exactly the opposite. Less yays from you for the titles you have no clue about.
It's exactly the opposite. Less yays from you for the titles you have no clue about.
I'll try to put as many Yays on as many titles that I don't know anything about.
eggplant
2006-11-29, 10:34
MOONPHASE lists it, so it's probably official:
BLUE DRAGON
Broadcast: Spring 2007
Based on the Mistwalker produced RPG for Xbox 360, to be serialized in the Weekly Shounen Jump magazine from December.
Producer: Tsuno Ryuunosuke (I"s Pure, Super GALS, Saiyuuki RELOAD)
Director: Yukihiro Matsushita (Maria-sama ga Miteru, Sugar Sugar Rune, Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora)
Animation Studio: Studio Pierrot (Hikaru no Go, Naruto, Midori Days, Emma -A Victorian Romance-, Sugar Sugar Rune)
Based on the Mistwalker produced RPG for Xbox 360, to be serialized in the Weekly Shounen Jump magazine from December.
According to this thread (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=39482) the first chapter of the manga is already out, and with great fanservice :D
Hmm.. but its mentioned to be out in December in the japanese wiki >.<
A correction >.<
The light novel thats getting animated is called Kaze no Stigma and not Kaze no Seikon.
I corrected my previous post (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=752365&postcount=1004).
風の聖痕(スティグマ)
Kaze no Stigma
Author: YAMATO Takahiro (山門敬弘)
Published under the shounen light novel label Fujimi Fantasia Bunko.
Genre: Shounen, Action, Fantasy
Newprimus
2006-11-29, 23:39
A correction >.<
The light novel thats getting animated is called Kaze no Stigma and not Kaze no Seikon.
I corrected my previous post (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=752365&postcount=1004).
風の聖痕(スティグマ)
Kaze no Stigma
Author: YAMATO Takahiro (山門敬弘)
Published under the shounen light novel label Fujimi Fantasia Bunko.
Genre: Shounen, Action, Fantasy
I'm not the only one getting Shana vibes, I hope.
Haohmaru
2006-11-30, 20:02
MOONPHASE lists it, so it's probably official:
BLUE DRAGON
Broadcast: Spring 2007
Based on the Mistwalker produced RPG for Xbox 360, to be serialized in the Weekly Shounen Jump magazine from December.
Producer: Tsuno Ryuunosuke (I"s Pure, Super GALS, Saiyuuki RELOAD)
Director: Yukihiro Matsushita (Maria-sama ga Miteru, Sugar Sugar Rune, Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora)
Animation Studio: Studio Pierrot (Hikaru no Go, Naruto, Midori Days, Emma -A Victorian Romance-, Sugar Sugar Rune)
NOOOOO, why Stdio Perrot. I hope it'll be a short anime (51 episodes max) or else it'll be garbage.
The anime of Kaze no Stigma was again confirmed in the latest issue of the young men's light novel magazine Dragon Magazine (http://comipedia.com/magazine/dragon_magazine) (BLACK BLOOD BROTHERS, Full Metal Panic!, Maburaho, ...)
Mentioned on Dragon Magazine's official site (http://www.fujimishobo.co.jp/magazine/doramaga/):
アニメ化企画進行中の「風の聖痕」と「京四郎と永遠の空」。
Kyoushirou to Towa no Sora (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=33723) is also mentioned, which is getting an anime in January 2007.
Shueisha's site for Claymore manga:
http://mj.shueisha.co.jp/claymore/
Shueisha's site for Claymore anime:
http://mj.shueisha.co.jp/claymore/anime/index.html
Broadcast: Spring 2007
Scribble
2006-12-02, 06:32
Sigh. Every day I click the "last page" to this thread in hopes of seeing this (not real)
Great news ^_^
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20世紀少年
20th Century Boys
Based on a manga that's serialized in the seinen manga magazine Big Comic Spirits.
There are 21 volumes based on this manga.
Genre: Seinen, drama, historical, mystery, psychological, science fiction
Animation Studio: Madhouse + Kyoto Animation colab
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You forgot to put seinen in the genre, thats a big big mistake :P LOL
Scribble
2006-12-02, 09:33
You forgot to put seinen in the genre, thats a big big mistake :P LOL
Fixed, though I'd like to think I did a pretty good job of emulating your style XD (copy and paste ftw)
I couldn't do the manga covers either =X
I'll add the covers myself when/if an anime of it is really announced :P
Anyway, do not steal my style :eyespin: :heh:
Sigh. Every day I click the "last page" to this thread in hopes of seeing this (not real)
Not exactly what you want, but here is something close enough :)
20th Century Boys Live-Action Announced (http://www.comipress.com/news/2006/12/02/1097)
Are you satisfied now? :heh:
Since this is a live action and not an anime, I'm not posting the covers :P
Edit:
Yes, the live action movie is for real.
Scribble
2006-12-02, 16:31
Not exactly what you want, but here is something close enough :)
20th Century Boys Live-Action Announced (http://www.comipress.com/news/2006/12/02/1097)
Are you satisfied now? :heh:
Since this is a live action and not an anime, I'm not posting the covers :P
Edit:
Yes, the live action movie is for real.
WTF!
TALK OF THE DEVIL.
OK, I think this could work. What the HELL.
I am so full of emotions right now. Caused by a mere manga series!
This could be the start of something. Like Death Note, Nodame, Nana, Princess Princess, etc.
Edit:
I wished for Narutaru season 2, we got Bokurano info a day later. I wished for 20th Century Boys anime, we get 20th Century Boys live action. OK,
now for Drifting Classroom live action. I want a Drifting Classroom live action! And Princess Tutu season 2! And new Guu series!
physics223
2006-12-02, 20:55
While he's at it, I WANT A GOTH SERIES/OVA. Itsuki Kamiyama FTW.
eggplant
2006-12-06, 05:40
MOONPHASE reports it, along with a bunch of other new info (presumably from Newtype).
ひぐらしの なく頃に 第2シリーズ
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Second Series
There are no details mentioned, including broadcast date, so I suppose it's still in the planning stage.
I will post a picture of the announcement when available.
edit: here is the picture
http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/3416/higurashisw2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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桃華月憚
Touka Gettan
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/8984/toukagettania1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Based on the ORBIT/ROOT eroge Touka Gettan ~Kao no Nai Tsuki II~, currently serialized in the magazine Comptiq.
Director: Yamaguchi Yuuji (Yami to Boushi to Hon no Tabi, Fate/stay night)
Series Composition: Mochizuki Tomomi (Yami to Boushi to Hon no Tabi, Futatsu no Spica)
Character Design: Nishida Asako (Yami to Boushi to Hon no Tabi, Simoun, Seven of Seven)
Music: Tada Akifumi (Final Fantasy: Unlimited, Hare+Guu, The Law of Ueki, Sasami Mahou Shoujo Club, Yoshimune)
Sound Director: Tsujitani Kouji (Yami to Boushi to Hon no Tabi, Fate/stay night, Simoun)
Animation Studio: Studio DEEN
URL: http://www.avexmovie.jp/lineup/momotsuki/ (not yet operative)
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Darker than BLACK—黒の契約者—
Darker than BLACK -Kuro no Keiyakusha-
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2923/darkerwe7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Broadcast: Spring 2007
Original Story: BONES, Okamura Tensai
Director/Series Composition: Okamura Tensai (Medabots, Kikaider, Wolf's Rain, Project Blue Chikyuu SOS)
Character Creation: Iwahara Yuuji (Ibara no Oh, Chikyuu Misaki)
Character Design/General Animation Director: Komori Takahiro (Angelic Layer, Scrapped Princess)
Background Design: Okada Tomoaki, Satou Seiiji, Taguchi Eiji
Background Director: Aoi Takashi
Color Coordination: Mizuta Nobuko
Animation Studio: BONES
URL: http://www.d-black.net/ (not yet operative)
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キスダム—ENAGAGE planet—
Kissdom -ENGAGE planet-
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/4594/kissdomuz6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Broadcast: 2007
Original Story: Nagaoka Yasuchika, Satelight
Director/Series Composition: Nagaoka Yasuchika (Idol Project, Seikai no Monshou, Seikai no Senki, Cutie Honey OVA)
Character Design: Sushio (ONE PIECE: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island)
Mecha Design: Kawamori Shouji (Eureka 7, Ghost in the Shell, Garasu no Kantai, Macross, MS Gundam 0083, Patalabor, Sousei no Aquarion)
Design Coordination: Moriki Yasuhiro
Animation Studio: Satelight
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機神大戦 ギガンティック・フォーミュラ
Kishin Taisen Gigantic Formula
http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/8858/giganticxw8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Broadcast: 2007
Original Story: Kimura Hidefumi (Kiddy Grade, Avenger, Uta∽Kata)
Director: Gotou Keiji (Kiddy Grade, Uta∽Kata)
Character Creation: Kadonosono Megumi (Kiddy Grade, Uta∽Kata)
Character Design: Yabuno Kouji
Animation Studio: Brains Base
URL: http://www.gigantic-f.com/ (not yet operative)
edit: sorry for posting each title by piecemeal
And more sites:
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Official site for Claymore anime has opened:
http://www.j-claymore.com/
Broadcast: Spring 2007
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Official site for MOONLIGHT MILE anime has opened:
http://www.moonlightmile.jp/
Broadcast: March 2007
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The graphics on both of these sites are so magnificent :p
Hmm... eggplant you didn't mention these two:
キスダム―ENGAGE planet―
機神大戦 ギガンティック・フォーミュラ
I'll leave them to you >.<
Darker than BLACK—黒の契約者—
Darker than BLACK -Kuro no Keiyakusha-
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キスダム—ENAGAGE planet—
Kissdom -ENGAGE planet-
Gah, what's this? A new BONES anime and a new Satelight mecha show? Oh my 2007 just keeps getting better and better...
And another anime based on a shounen light novel :P
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バッカーノ！
BACCANO！
http://www.baccano.jp/
Based on a shounen light novel.
Based on a light novel thats published under the shounen light novel label Dengeki Bunko.
For now there are 9 volumes released of this light novel.
The covers can be seen here (http://www.dengekiya.com/list.asp?catid=&free_word=%83o%83b%83J%81%5B%83m&serch=2&x=15&y=7).
Author: Narita Ryohgo (成田良悟)
Illustrator: Enami Katsumi (エナミカツミ)
A manga based on the light novel is starting in February 2007 issue of the shounen(boy's) manga magazine Dengeki Comic Gao!.
Genre: Shounen, Action
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Edit:
And another anime I forgot to mention:
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風の少女エミリー
Kaze no Shoujo Emily
Broadcast: April 2007
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/anime/emily/
Based on a novel: Emily of New Moon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_of_New_Moon
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キスダム—ENAGAGE planet—
Kissdom -ENGAGE planet-
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/4594/kissdomuz6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Broadcast: 2007
Original Story: Nagaoka Yasuchika, Satelight
Director/Series Composition: Nagaoka Yasuchika (Idol Project, Seikai no Monshou, Seikai no Senki, Cutie Honey OVA)
Character Design: Sushio (ONE PIECE: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island)
Mecha Design: Kawamori Shouji (Eureka 7, Ghost in the Shell, Garasu no Kantai, Macross, MS Gundam 0083, Patalabor, Sousei no Aquarion)
Design Coordination: Moriki Yasuhiro
Animation Studio: Satelight
SUSHIO!
One of the upcoming animators who used to work at Gainax (I think he's freelance now?)
And the BotS director huh... hm. Let's see.
But Sushio!! Jesus CHrist and all the other $deities and $gods out there. I'm probably getting too excited over this but at this rate I can be guaranteed at least 3 episodes of Exciting Animation Stuff unless of course something gets majorly screwed up.
Just that... what is the story going to be about... I'm scared that with all these mecha things coming out I'm going to get oversaturated and sick of them even if they're decently done...
And a new brooding-looking BONES anime eh. I have a feeling it'll be aimed at girls. Okamura Tensai sure as hell is very lucky with his proposals; I heard Wolf's Rain flopped in Japan but here he is still going on strong...
And a new brooding-looking BONES anime eh. I have a feeling it'll be aimed at girls. Okamura Tensai sure as hell is very lucky with his proposals; I heard Wolf's Rain flopped in Japan but here he is still going on strong...
Did Wolf's Rain flop in Japan? =\
Thelastguardian
2006-12-06, 20:03
桃華月憚
Touka Gettan
...The game hasn't come out yet, yet there is already an anime schedule for it? (The game keeps on getting delay and delay...)
/me is waiting for this game for 1 reason - CARNELIAN
darkchibi07
2006-12-06, 20:11
...The game hasn't come out yet, yet there is already an anime schedule for it? (The game keeps on getting delay and delay...)
/me is waiting for this game for 1 reason - CARNELIAN
Did I read this right?
"Touka Gettan ~Kao no Nai Tsuki II~"
Is that like a Moonlight Lady sequel or something?
Thelastguardian
2006-12-06, 20:44
Is that like a Moonlight Lady sequel or something?
Well, I don't know which series you are talking about, but this game is the sequel of 顔のない月 (Kao no Nai Tsuki, loosely translate to "faceless moon", and still looks better than most avg games in the market even after 6 years).
There is a h anime conversion for the first game, but seeing that this time the news is being posted on Avex, I am guessing the anime for the second game is not h.
darkchibi07
2006-12-06, 22:13
Well, I'm talking about this Moonlight Lady series (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=2709) of which Media Blasters brought it over. It was originally called Kao no nai Tsuki so that's why I thought those two have a relationship.
RunningTARGET
2006-12-07, 00:25
...The game hasn't come out yet, yet there is already an anime schedule for it? (The game keeps on getting delay and delay...)
/me is waiting for this game for 1 reason - CARNELIAN
I will come out sometime next year, then againg they said the same thing this year and the year before...
I'll laugh if the anime comes out first. ;)
GundamZZ
2006-12-07, 00:38
You can laugh now since the series is supposely made by the same staffs of Yami to Boushi. Don't you expect them to twist it into yuri centric show. Not likely. Still:heh:
ひぐらしの なく頃に 第2シリーズ
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Second Series
The second series is now confirmed on the official site of the anime:
http://www.oyashirosama.com/web/
KorganoS
2006-12-07, 03:24
Wow.. a Carnelian anime I'm looking forward to ... well, no wonder the production staffs are all there since Carnelian is the same studio which made Yami to Boushi.
And since Kao no Nai Tsuki has a quite decent storyline to boot other than the H contents, a non-H anime is very likely to be made to help promote the new game launch.
Higurashi Second Season? Hopefully they will cover the complete Onisarashi-hen and Yoigoshi-hen side stories rather than making a whole new plot or viewpoint.
Here's the site for the bishoujo game Touka Gettan:
http://www.orbit-soft.com/orbit_pages/products/nsm2_kawaraban/index.html
Nothing much on it though.
Leo_Otaku
2006-12-07, 15:29
You do. You do. Oh wow.....it's official. ;_; Thank you God, I've been waiting for this for almost FOUR years!:love:
Me tooo!!I can't wait!!! >.< I wonder who will do Kazune's voice?
Tiberium Wolf
2006-12-07, 23:01
OMG!
I just got this file "[Froth-Bite]ef_-_the_first_tale_Game_OP[376CA278].mp4"...
and it's awesome the animation!!!
Any info for this?
relentlessflame
2006-12-07, 23:38
I just got this file "[Froth-Bite]ef_-_the_first_tale_Game_OP[376CA278].mp4"...
and it's awesome the animation!!!
Any info for this?It's the opening movie for an 18+ visual novel being released next month. Impressions of the demo (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=693952) and a lot more have been posted over the last two months in the ero-game thread over in the Games section (check pages 31+ or so). But no, it's not an upcoming TV anime series or OVA.
Tiberium Wolf
2006-12-07, 23:39
It's the opening movie for an 18+ visual novel being released next month. Impressions of the demo (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=693952) and a lot more have been posted over the last two months in the ero-game thread over in the Games section (check pages 31+ or so). But no, it's not an upcoming TV anime series or OVA.
Crap... Still is looks very cool!
The site for MOONLIGHT MILE has now opened:
http://www.moonlightmile.jp/
WOWOW's site for the anime:
http://www.wowow.co.jp/anime/moonlight/
The site for MOONLIGHT MILE has now opened:
http://www.moonlightmile.jp/
WOWOW's site for the anime:
http://www.wowow.co.jp/anime/moonlight/
Looking forward to this one. Another realistic space anime, like Planetes?
Art looks very good, and that space station looks exactly fully assembled ISS.
Ok, read this:
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
Moonlight Mile '1st Season'?
WOWOW (http://www.wowow.co.jp/anime/moonlight/) launched their official website for the upcoming Moonlight Mile animation series which will begin in March. Of note is text on the top of the page (reading "1st Season -Lift Off-") which perhaps points toward greater things to come in the future for this just announced series.
Moonlight Mile does look promising and sounds ambitious, but [Woland] mentioned the manga it's based on is not very good. I'll check it out though, especially as it's broadcast in HD *drools*
Me tooo!!I can't wait!!! >.< I wonder who will do Kazune's voice?
OMG ......I don't knooooow xD I hope they get a good seiyuu for him!!:love:
Paku Romi maybe....or the girl who does Laharl. (I see him having a girl seiyuu lol)
Darker than BLACK—黒の契約者—
Darker than BLACK -Kuro no Keiyakusha-
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2923/darkerwe7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Broadcast: Spring 2007
Original Story: BONES, Okamura Tensai
Director/Series Composition: Okamura Tensai (Medabots, Kikaider, Wolf's Rain, Project Blue Chikyuu SOS)
Character Creation: Iwahara Yuuji (Ibara no Oh, Chikyuu Misaki)
Character Design/General Animation Director: Komori Takahiro (Angelic Layer, Scrapped Princess)
Background Design: Okada Tomoaki, Satou Seiiji, Taguchi Eiji
Background Director: Aoi Takashi
Color Coordination: Mizuta Nobuko
Animation Studio: BONES
URL: http://www.d-black.net/ (not yet operative)
http://www.d-black.net/ is working now. One of the main characters, I think, is a cybernetic cat?
The sites for CLAYMORE anime and Kishin Taisen Gigantic Formula anime are now working too:
http://www.j-claymore.com/
http://www.gigantic-f.com/
darkchibi07
2006-12-08, 15:39
The sites for CLAYMORE anime are now working too:
http://www.j-claymore.com/
AWESOME! Madhouse is animating it! :D
Yeah, it's due somewhere around December. Its listed on moonphase (http://www.moonphase.cc/Html/anime.html)'s list of upcoming anime. I hope he's got time to do a proper job on Nodame Cantabile. My biggest worry is J.C.'s animation... their digital imaging/composite department is great (especially in Honey and Clover, awesome effects) but their actual animation is quite cheap, most of the time :(
Not December. Fansubber of Major (Minor Ja Nai), along with the main site on NHK's Major site confirms a January '07 release date for the anime.
Major in January? That's great. But the last ep of major 2nd season stated there december release.
Scribble
2006-12-10, 11:07
Glad that Major is still continuing, though it's lost its first season magic. Still haven't finished S2 yet, though =X
StarChild's site for Inukami! The Movie has opened:
http://www.starchild.co.jp/special/inukami-movie/top.html
Genre: Shounen, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
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While the manga is serializing in Comic Sangokushi Magazine (http://www.comic-flapper.com/sangokushi.html), it seems like a TV anime is also starting next spring:
鋼鉄三国志
Koutetsu Sangokushi
Broadcast: Spring 2007
Koutetsu Sangokushi manga started recently in the seinen manga magazine Comic Sangokushi Magazine (http://www.comic-flapper.com/sangokushi.html) (a bi-monthly manga magazine).
(first chapter got out on 28/11/2006)
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And from AnimeNation (http://www.animenation.com):
Eleventh Detective Conan Movie Announced
The official Detective Conan movie homepage has formally announced (http://www.conan-movie.jp/index.html) that the franchise's eleventh motion picture, "Meitantei Conan: Konbeki no Kan" (Detective Conan: Jolly Roger in the Deep Azure) will hit Japanese theaters on April 21, 2007.
Source: Animate.tv (http://www.animate.tv/nf/detail.php?id=0000001062&page=0&sea=&tid=&rid=)
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Scribble
2006-12-11, 10:30
While the manga is serializing in Comic Sangokushi Magazine (http://www.comic-flapper.com/sangokushi.html), it seems like a TV anime is also starting next spring:
鋼鉄三国志
Koutetsu Sangokushi
Broadcast: Spring 2007
Koutetsu Sangokushi manga started recently in the seinen manga magazine Comic Sangokushi Magazine (http://www.comic-flapper.com/sangokushi.html) (a bi-monthly manga magazine).
(first chapter got out on 28/11/2006)
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And from AnimeNation (http://www.animenation.com):
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What? Sangokushi as in Romance of the Three Kingdoms? There's a seinen magazine called SANGOKUSHI Magazine? There's gonna be a new anime about Romance of the Three Kingdoms?
Oh man, I'm in total heaven.
As of now there are 7 manga titles running in Comic Sangokushi Magazine that have the word "Sangokushi" in their title.
As to how much these manga are related to Romance of the Three Kingdoms (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romance_of_the_Three_Kingdoms), I don't know.
evil-samurai
2006-12-11, 20:14
StarChild's site for Inukami! The Movie has opened:
http://www.starchild.co.jp/special/inukami-movie/top.html
Genre: Shounen, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
And that... is the first picture they put up on the site :heh: Its Definite that the elephant will appear then :heh: looking forward to it =)
ScR3WiEuS
2006-12-12, 12:04
hahah, that's an awesome Star Wars parody poster
eggplant
2006-12-13, 08:47
猫ラーメン
Neko Ramen
Genre: Comedy
Based on the four panel manga by Sonishi Kenji, currently serialized in the Comic Blade Masamune Magazine, with one tankoubon manga release, about the story of a cat that is an owner of a ramen shop.
Source: Mag Garden website (http://www.mag-garden.co.jp/whatsnew.html)
Thanks for the news :)
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猫ラーメン
Neko Ramen
Serialized in the seinen(young men's) manga magazine Comic Blade Masamune (http://comipedia.com/magazine/comic_blade_masamune).
Available covers:
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/1122/vol1rm3.jpg
Genre: Seinen, Comedy
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Other shounen/seinen manga from Comic Blade Masamune (http://comipedia.com/magazine/comic_blade_masamune) that got animated:
Asatte no Houkou
Tactics (according to the author this is a shounen manga)
Kaioshin Sama
2006-12-13, 10:23
SUSHIO!
One of the upcoming animators who used to work at Gainax (I think he's freelance now?)
And the BotS director huh... hm. Let's see.
But Sushio!! Jesus CHrist and all the other $deities and $gods out there. I'm probably getting too excited over this but at this rate I can be guaranteed at least 3 episodes of Exciting Animation Stuff unless of course something gets majorly screwed up.
Just that... what is the story going to be about... I'm scared that with all these mecha things coming out I'm going to get oversaturated and sick of them even if they're decently done...
And a new brooding-looking BONES anime eh. I have a feeling it'll be aimed at girls. Okamura Tensai sure as hell is very lucky with his proposals; I heard Wolf's Rain flopped in Japan but here he is still going on strong...
I'm actually quite glad with the flood of mecha for next year. I sat through much of this year and last grinding my teeth at the endless conversions of mostly boring and trite dating sim games with a few decent exceptions, which weren't really dating sims at all. So its kind of my turn now as a fan of the 70s-90s period this is something of a revival for me. As long as they don't mess it up like they're doing with shows like Soukou No Strain and the genre doesn't head in that shows direction I'll be a really happy camper very soon. Also hopefully they still provide for other folks needs and this doesn't become an alternating thing. I'm honestly a bit worried that the anime market is going to start seesawing back and forth every year between old school hotblooded stuff and newer sentimental stuff. Everybody should get to win here.
Yeah, I know what you mean. There hasn't been many good mecha anime out lately, most of the ones that came out were, well not out very good. But you know what there are so many naimes like, same goes with movies, that basically nearly all original idea is gone. Basically they're a modified copy of the original or something. But eh who knows, I LOVE ANIME AND CAN'T WAIT FOR SOME NEW GOOD ONES TO COME OUT!!
Ok so yes, there's also a second season of MOONLIGHT MILE.
MOONLIGHT MILE 1stシーズン -Lift off-
MOONLIGHT MILE 1st season -Lift off-
Broadcast: March 2007
MOONLIGHT MILE 2ndシーズン -Touch down-
MOONLIGHT MILE 2nd season -Touch down-
Broadcast: 2007
Official site:
http://www.moonlightmile.jp/
Genre: Seinen, Sci-fi, Drama
Scribble
2006-12-13, 14:21
I think the whole "Anime is getting boring lately because there were nothing but lame eroge conversions" is pretty exaggerated. In fact, in the last few years, I've seen many game conversions which were actually GOOD (Nanoha, Canvas 2, SHUFFLE, Air, Kanon 2006, Tokimeki Memorial).
I agree about the mecha shortage, but the only way you'll get annoyed by "too many dating sim/eroge conversions" is if you watch too many dating sim/eroge conversions. In my opinion, every season has had at least two must watch titles, which isn't too bad. You'll only suffer if you somehow have the time to watch anime all day and every day, but if you usually follow 3-4 series a season anyway, then there's plenty to watch unless you have VERY specific tastes.
http://www.d-black.net/ is working now. One of the main characters, I think, is a cybernetic cat?
Regarding Darker than BLACK, I got a look at the article in close detail. (Hey, I'm not putting my $15+ to waste...) As you can see in the website, interestingly the characters seem to be called by the Chinese pronounciation of their codenames. Hm.
The main character, 黒 (Hei (Black)) is some super top-class agent, at The Organisation (well, it's just called 'soshiki'...)
He's one of the best in this group of people with supernatural powers, called... "keiyakusha" (contractee? Don't forget the name of the show is Darker Than BLACK - Kuro no Keiyakusha... The Black Contractee?)
The scan describes him as a 他人に心を許さない孤独な男 - a solitary guy who won't allow others in his heart. Ah, is this the 10249th time I've heard of this?... And am I going to fall for it again? ._.
Currently he is posing as a timid Chinese university student called 李舜生 (Li Shun Sheng, if I am not wrong).
The seemingly lead female, 銀 (Yin (Silver)) is a support staff in Hei's team. She seems normal but she's got absolutely no emotions at all and is sometimes called "Doll". She's also blind, but her other senses have been honed to such a level that she can... instantaneously understand the physical situation around her for a radius of 50m (半径50m以内の状況を瞬時に把握する)
Then there's your customary oyaji, 黄 (Huang (Yellow)). He's the team's manager and supervisor, collates information and acts as the team's connection to The Organisation, but he is not a "keiyakusha". (Going by the site it seems that he's a bit jealous of them, too?) His age is unclear but it seems that he's younger than he looks. He's the type of guy who'll do anything for money.
And finally there's 黒猫 (just plain ol' Mao - the kanji should read "Hei Mao" which is black cat, but "mao" just means cat.). Hay guys, it's a cat who can talk and acts as the team's information gatherer... but that's becausehe used to be a man - and a "keiyakusha" to boot, but for the time being he's posessing a black cat and I think he's lost his original body (本来の肉体を失ってしまった). The parts of his mind that couldn't be supported by the cat's brain are stored on a LAN server where they're connected wirelessly to the brain...
Well at least that's interesting, I've always wondered at the back of my head how, in those serious stories where people change into animals, the human memory and thought processes and whatnot could possibly fit into and be carried out properly by an animal brain (or, why they don't have enlarged heads or something like that).
The show is billed as a 独自の世界観が光るスパイアクション (a spy action show featuring a characteristic worldview?). Seems like it's the director's pet project; he really just had the idea of doing a spy show set in Tokyo brewing in his head I think...
Except that it's not really Tokyo, because now there's a 10m wide, pitch-black dark space called "Hell's Gate", stuck right in the middle of it. It is impenetrable and is called an 異空間 so perhaps it's some sort of alternative dimension. And I ahve to go now so the rest might come later when I feel like it, but it's probably been posted on this forum anyway, by now...
But somehow it seems kind of uninspiring, to be honest. The character designs are, at least...
Siegel Clyne
2006-12-15, 06:30
From Anime News Service (http://animenewsservice.com/):
Big Names On New 2007 Toei Animation Works
Among Toei Animation's upcoming projects for 2007 are Tori No Uta (Bird's Song), A day of a girl @TYO and Eko Eko Azaraku. For Tori No Uta Yoshitaka Amano will create the script, storyboards as well as direct. Eko Eko Azaraku is of course based on the seminal horror manga by Shinichi Koga. The story was adapted to live action film in 1995. Koga will return to draft a scrip and storyboards for this new version, Directing will be Nagae Toshikazu (Ghost System). Look for the above 2 works in January. Due in March A day of a girl @TYO will be based on the original story by Hayashi Seiichi. Mikimoto Haruhiko (Macross) will do storyboards and character designs. Toei has partnered with ga-anime (http://www.ganime.jp/) to produce these works with a new animation style in mind.
Seiyuu Serve as Models for Characters in A day of a girl @TYO - AnimeOnDVD.com - Powered by FusionBB (http://www.animeondvd.com/forum/showpost.php?post/327830/)
Toei Animation Press Release (http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/corporate/press/topic/press061109-2.html)
["Ga-nime" DVD Scheduled Sale (March 2007) Work Title]
A day of a girl @TYO (Tentative)
Original Work & Art : Mikimoto Haruhiko
Director : Kaneko Atsuji
Models & Cast : Akiyama Nana, Tanaka Rie, Koshimizu Ami
Famous for character designs in Super Dimensional Fortress Macross, Gunbuster and a number of other works, Mikimoto Haruhiko (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=43) draws illustrations modeled on three actresses. The story revolves around daily life scenes of girls living in Tokyo.
Akiyama (http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&oe=ISO-8859-1&q=Akiyama+Nana&btnG=Search+Images&nojs=1) Nana (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=Akiyama+Nana) is a Japanese gravure idol, model, and actress.
Tanaka Rie (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=697) and Koshimizu Ami (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=17254) are Japanese voice actresses (seiyuu).
Using actresses as models for designing characters reminds me of the love simulation game / gal game from Enterbrain, KimiKiss (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=KimiKiss) (Kimi Kiss (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=Kimi+Kiss)), in which they almost certainly modeled characters in the game after their voice actresses. In Kimi Kiss, Koshimizu Ami plays Hoshino Yuumi, the prereleased female lead character, while Tanaka Rie plays Futami Eriko (Eririn), the postreleased NO.1 most popular character. (forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?p=576194)
By the way, congratulations go out to Tanaka Rie and her character Lacus Clyne for finishing No. 2 and No. 1 in the seiyuu and favorite female character categories, respectively, in Newtype Japan for the year 2006. (http://tanaka-rie.com/bbs/netabarebbs/)
This marks the fourth straight year (2003-2006) Lacus Clyne from Gundam SEED and Gundam SEED DESTINY has been the annual #1 favorite female character in Newtype Japan, and the fifth straight year (2002-2006) that a Tanaka Rie character has won the honor. (Tanaka Rie's Chii from Chobits won it in 2002.)
Since the debut of Newtype Japan magazine back in 1985, no other female seiyuu has accomplished such a feat. And since that time, no other seiyuu, male or female, has won an annual favorite character category of Newtype Japan in consecutive years with two different characters. (http://aeug.blogspot.com/2005_06_01_aeug_archive.html)
"I Love This Person's Deep, Sexy Voice" - Seiyuu that you have heard recently - AnimeOnDVD.com - Powered by FusionBB (http://www.animeondvd.com/forum/showpost.php?post/322644/)
In post #921 (http://anime.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/voiceactor/1162573976/921) on the archived Tanaka Rie part 56*thread at 2ch, a Japanese fan (ID:tP13smemO) lists a number of characters in anime and games played by Tanaka Rie (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=697) according to their vocal register, in descending order, from those with the highest voice to those with the lowest voice.
01. Chii (Chi) in Chobits ***highest voice***
02. Meer Campbell in Gundam SEED DESTINY
03. Kujou Hikari (Shiny Luminous) in Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart
04. Lacus Clyne in Gundam SEED and Gundam SEED DESTINY
"Shizukana Yoru ni" ("In the Quiet Night") (http://smil.jvcmusic.co.jp/naviram?cd=SE9-16134&sid=ATVE) sung by Lacus Clyne (Tanaka Rie)
"Fields of hope" (http://smil.jvcmusic.co.jp/naviram?cd=SE9-19840&sid=ATVE) sung by Lacus Clyne (Tanaka Rie)
05. Ran in Otogi Story Tenshi no Shippo (Angel Tales) and Tenshi no Shippo Chu!
06. Simca in AIR GEAR
07. Sanada-san (Ms. Sanada) in UFO Princess Valkyrie (UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie)
08. Mizuhara Koyomi (Yomi) in Azumanga Daioh
"Sorezore no One way" ("Everyone's One Way") (http://www.content.loudeye.com/scripts/hurl.exe?clipid=084631801080009000&cid=600111) sung by Mizuhara Koyomi (Tanaka Rie)
09. Futami Eriko (Eririn) in Kimikiss (Kimi Kiss)
10. Kayama Akira in Uchuu no Stellvia (Stellvia)
11. Karen Erra in Phantasy Star Universe
12. Mariel in Hanaukyo Maid-tai (Hanaukyo Maid Team) and Hanaukyou Maid-tai La Verite (Hanaukyo Maid Team La Verite)
"Voice of heart" (http://www.content.loudeye.com/scripts/hurl.exe?clipid=082186201270009000&cid=600111) sung by Mariel (Tanaka Rie)
13. Tomoe Marguerite in Mai-Otome (My-Otome)
14. Suigintou (Ginsama) in Rozen Maiden and Rozen Maiden Traumend
15. Matsukata Hiroko in Hataraki Man
16. Sei in Bakuretsu Tenshi (Burst Angel)
"Breathe" (http://smil.jvcmusic.co.jp/naviram?cd=SE9-19031&sid=ATVE) sung by Sei (Tanaka Rie)
17. Lula (Rura; Rula; Lura) in RED GARDEN ***lowest voice***
Other characters with really low, deep voices by Tanaka Rie include Fila Marik in The Third ~Aoi Hitomi no Shoujo~, Leandra Cheviat (Sister Lain) in The Good Witch of the West - Astraea Testament (Nishi no Yoki Majo - Astraea Testament), and Bianchi (Bianki) in Katekyo Hitman REBORN!
Some Japanese viewers on a Katekyo Hitman REBORN! seiyuu (voice actor) thread at 2ch, in fact, have complained that Bianchi's voice is too deep. (And too scary.) They had expected Bianchi (http://khr.yosuga.net/info_char02.html) to sound like Suigintou, (http://www.tbs.co.jp/rozen-maiden/part1/menu/chara/suigin.html) with her comparatively higher voice.
Tanaka Rie's great range and versatility not only applies to her speaking voice, but extends to her singing voice as well. Check out the above official song samples.
According to one of her 2ch fans, at her Cafe de Rie TEA PARTY & LIVE held this past Sunday, December 3, 2006 in Tokyo - Tanaka Rie there sang a number of songs, including three Lacus Clyne songs, "Shizukana Yoru ni" "Mizu no Akashi" ("Token of Water") and "Fields of hope" - it was remarked that nowadays, ever since Mizuhara Koyomi (Yomi) in Azumanga Daioh - Matsukata Hiroko in Hataraki Man, Tomoe Marguerite in Mai-Otome (My-Otome), and so forth - there is much demand for Tanaka Rie's low voices, and much resultant (voice-related) work.
With her high pitched voice, Simca (http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/airgear/character/chara06.html) in AIR GEAR seems to be a recent exception to the trend of numerous low voiced characters by Tanaka Rie.
Less Lacus, (http://www.gundamofficial.com/worlds/ce/seed/characters/chara_lacus.html) Meer (http://www.gundamofficial.com/worlds/ce/destiny/characters/chara_meer.html) and Chii (http://www.tbs.co.jp/chobits/old/chara/c_chi.html) ... and more Hiroko, (http://www.hataraki-anime.com/intro/img/intro_img1.gif) Lula (http://anime.excite.co.jp/redgarden/image/chara/rura.jpg) and Leandra (http://www.project-westwitch.net/character/reandora.html) appear to be in the future for Tanaka Rie.
In post #824 (http://anime.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/voiceactor/1162573976/824) on the aforementioned archived Tanaka Rie part 56 thread, one Japanese fan (ID:bnYRCJeXO) wrote this about Tanaka Rie:
Kono hito no hikui koe daisuki da
Iroppoi yo ne
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I love this person's deep voice.
It's sexy, isn't it?
Distinctive and Popular Voices - Distinctive, easily-recognizable voices - AnimeOnDVD.com - Powered by FusionBB (http://www.animeondvd.com/forum/showpost.php?post/325972/)
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Japanese voice actors (seiyuu) Wakamoto Norio (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=954), Koyasu Takehito (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=662), and Noto Mamiko (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=3166) rank among the most recognizable and distinctive voices with 2ch posters. When referring to a character these voice actors play, 2ch posters frequently use their real or stage name instead of their character name.
On the other hand, the voice actor who 2ch posters seem to most closely identify with the characters they play is Tanaka Rie (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=697). When referring to Tanaka Rie, they often use one of her character names instead of her real name.
And more than for any other voice actor, 2ch posters mention Tanaka Rie's range and versatility, which help her portray a number of highly successful and very popular characters, according to facts and figures, who appeal to various and different demographics: Lacus (http://www.animenfo.com/anime/character/display.php?id=1115&n=rwbunc&t=lacus_clyne) Clyne (http://www.happinetonline.com/NASApp/mnas/MxMProduct?Action=prd_detail_pict&SHOP_ID=1&PRODUCT_ID=4543112452665) in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY; Kujou Hikari (Shiny Luminous) (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=640529&postcount=638) in Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart; Suigintou (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=474812&postcount=503) in Rozen Maiden and Rozen Maiden Traumend; Chii (Chi) (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=Chii+Newtype+favorite+female) in Chobits; Futami Eriko (Eririn) (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?p=576194) in Kimi Kiss (Kimikiss)... and Matsukata Hiroko, the main character in Hataraki Man (Hatarakiman) (http://www.hataraki-anime.com/).
Unlike other manga-based titles, Hataraki Man has no smash hit live action movies like DEATH NOTE and NANA do, and no popular live action television series like Nodame Cantabile does, to bolster the subsequent anime version.
DEATH NOTE (Yagami Light and L), NANA (Oosaki Nana and Komatsu Nana {Hachi}), and Nodame Cantabile (Noda Megumi {Nodame} and Chiaki Shin'ichi) feature, more or less, two lead characters. Hataraki Man has only one lead character, Matsukata Hiroko.
In her starring role as Matsukata Hiroko in Hataraki Man, Tanaka Rie once again demonstrates her knack for reaching out beyond her fanbase to broader audiences - this time connecting with people who do not normally watch anime, particularly working men and women in their twenties and thirties.
Hataraki Man appears to be doing much better than expected. Of all the late night television animation series which debuted in Japan during the fall of 2006, in the Kantou region (includes Tokyo) of Japan, Hataraki Man is a solid No. 1 in overall television audience ratings with a 4.03% (episodes 1-9) (http://anime.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/asaloon/1165644957/154). (DEATH NOTE is No. 2 with a 3.58% {episodes 1-10} (http://anime.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/asaloon/1165644957/155).)
Last week (Monday, December 4, 2006 - Sunday, December 10, 2006), episode 9 of Hataraki Man drew a television audience rating of 5.1%. (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=762633&postcount=178)
(During the same week, episode 10 of DEATH NOTE drew a 3.4%.)
Hataraki Man is well on its way to becoming the series with the highest overall television audience rating so far in Fuji TV's NOITAMINA late night animation block.
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NOITAMINA Series Overall Television Audience Ratings - Kantou Region (Includes Tokyo)
1. Hataraki Man - 4.03% (episodes 1-9; 11 total episodes)
2. ~ayakashi~ Japanese Classic Horror - 3.51%
3. Jyu Oh Sei - 3.50%
4. Honey and Clover II - 3.25%
5. Paradise Kiss - 3.24%
6. Honey and Clover - 3.05%[/i]
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Jyu Oh Sei (Juuousei) (3.50%), and Paradise Kiss (3.24%), two earlier NOITAMINA series, had highly popular, high-priced, mainstream celebrities playing the main character, singer Domoto Kouichi (Domoto Koichi) of J-pop duo KinKi (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=KinKi+Kids) Kids (http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&oe=ISO-8859-1&q=KinKi+Kids&nojs=1) as Thor and model-actress-singer Yamada (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=Yamada+Yuu+model) Yuu (http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&oe=ISO-8859-1&nojs=1&q=Yamada+Yuu) (Yamada (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=Yamada+Yu+model) Yu (http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&oe=ISO-8859-1&nojs=1&q=Yamada+Yu)) as Hayasaka Yukari (Caroline), respectively, presumably at least in part to boost television audience ratings.
As Japanese sources report in Japanese and in English, Matsukata Hiroko sings the theme song, "Eternal," for a television commercial in Japan.
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Rie Tanaka sings Mabinogi's CM song - Slash Games (http://en.slashgames.jp/wiki/index.php/Rie_Tanaka_sings_Mabinogi's_CM_song)
Kenji Ito's Offical English Website (http://www.cocoebiz.com/ito/news/index.php)
November 30th, 2006
Mr. Kenji Ito was responsible for arranging the commercial music to the game, "Mabinogi", a fantasy MMORPG. He arranged an original composition from the game called, "An Old Story That My Grandmother Heard ", into a vocal theme. The vocalist is Rie Tanaka, well known from the "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" anime series and from other projects. A 30 second sample of the tune can be heard through the Mabinogi website (http://www.mabinogi.jp/).
Comicforum - Hauptforum - Einzelnen Beitrag anzeigen - Red Garden (http://www.comicforum.de/comicforum/showpost.php?p=2449061&postcount=1)
Bonus für Fans: Rie Tanaka(Lacus Clyne in GS/D) ist als Lula absolut unerkennbar! o__O
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Comic forum - Main Forum - Individual Contribution Indication - Red Garden
Bonus for fans: Rie Tanaka (Lacus Clyne in GS/D) is absolutely unrecognizable as Lula! o__O
Distinctive and Popular Voices (http://www.animeondvd.com/forum/showpost.php?post/325972/)
Gleaning millions of posts and thousands of threads on the Japanese message boards (anime {animation}, comic {manga}, game, etc.) of 2ch (http://www.2ch.net/) the past few years...
Japanese voice actors (seiyuu)
Wakamoto Norio (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=954), Koyasu Takehito (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=662), and Noto Mamiko (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=3166) rank among the most recognizable and distinctive voices with 2ch posters. When referring to a character these voice actors play, 2ch posters frequently use their real or stage name instead of their character name.
On the other hand, the voice actor who 2ch posters seem to most closely identify with the characters they play is Tanaka Rie (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=697). When referring to Tanaka Rie, they often use one of her character names instead of her real name.
And more than for any other voice actor, 2ch posters mention Tanaka Rie's range and versatility, which help her portray a number of highly successful and very popular characters, according to facts and figures, who appeal to various and different demographics: Lacus (http://www.animenfo.com/anime/character/display.php?id=1115&n=rwbunc&t=lacus_clyne) Clyne (http://www.happinetonline.com/NASApp/mnas/MxMProduct?Action=prd_detail_pict&SHOP_ID=1&PRODUCT_ID=4543112452665) in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY; Kujou Hikari (Shiny Luminous) (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=640529&postcount=638) in Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart; Suigintou (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=474812&postcount=503) in Rozen Maiden and Rozen Maiden Traumend; Chii (Chi) (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=Chii+Newtype+favorite+female) in Chobits; Futami Eriko (Eririn) (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?p=576194) in Kimi Kiss (Kimikiss)... and Matsukata Hiroko, the main character in Hataraki Man (Hatarakiman) (http://www.hataraki-anime.com/).
Unlike other manga-based titles, Hataraki Man has no smash hit live action movies like DEATH NOTE and NANA do, and no popular live action television series like Nodame Cantabile does, to bolster the subsequent anime version.
DEATH NOTE (Yagami Light and L), NANA (Oosaki Nana and Komatsu Nana {Hachi}), and Nodame Cantabile (Noda Megumi {Nodame} and Chiaki Shin'ichi) feature, more or less, two lead characters. Hataraki Man has only one lead character, Matsukata Hiroko.
In her starring role as Matsukata Hiroko in Hataraki Man, Tanaka Rie once again demonstrates her knack for reaching out beyond her fanbase to broader audiences - this time connecting with people who do not normally watch anime, particularly working men and women in their twenties and thirties.
Hataraki Man appears to be doing much better than expected. Of all the late night television animation series which debuted in Japan during the fall of 2006, in the Kantou region (includes Tokyo) of Japan, Hataraki Man is a solid No. 1 in overall television audience ratings with a 4.03% (episodes 1-9) (http://anime.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/asaloon/1165644957/154). (DEATH NOTE is No. 2 with a 3.58% {episodes 1-10} (http://anime.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/asaloon/1165644957/155).)
Last week (Monday, December 4, 2006 - Sunday, December 10, 2006), episode 9 of Hataraki Man drew a television audience rating of 5.1%. (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=762633&postcount=178)
(During the same week, episode 10 of DEATH NOTE drew a 3.4%.)
Hataraki Man is well on its way to becoming the series with the highest overall television audience rating so far in Fuji TV's NOITAMINA late night animation block.
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NOITAMINA Series Overall Television Audience Ratings - Kantou Region (Includes Tokyo)
1. Hataraki Man - 4.03% (episodes 1-9; 11 total episodes)
2. ~ayakashi~ Japanese Classic Horror - 3.51%
3. Jyu Oh Sei - 3.50%
4. Honey and Clover II - 3.25%
5. Paradise Kiss - 3.24%
6. Honey and Clover - 3.05%[/i]
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Jyu Oh Sei (Juuousei) (3.50%), and Paradise Kiss (3.24%), two earlier NOITAMINA series, had highly popular, high-priced, mainstream celebrities playing the main character, singer Domoto Kouichi (Domoto Koichi) of J-pop duo KinKi (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=KinKi+Kids) Kids (http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&oe=ISO-8859-1&q=KinKi+Kids&nojs=1) as Thor and model-actress-singer Yamada (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=Yamada+Yuu+model) Yuu (http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&oe=ISO-8859-1&nojs=1&q=Yamada+Yuu) (Yamada (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=Yamada+Yu+model) Yu (http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&oe=ISO-8859-1&nojs=1&q=Yamada+Yu)) as Hayasaka Yukari (Caroline), respectively, presumably at least in part to boost television audience ratings.
As Japanese sources report in Japanese and in English, Matsukata Hiroko sings the theme song, "Eternal," for a television commercial in Japan.
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Rie Tanaka sings Mabinogi's CM song - Slash Games (http://en.slashgames.jp/wiki/index.php/Rie_Tanaka_sings_Mabinogi's_CM_song)
Kenji Ito's Offical English Website (http://www.cocoebiz.com/ito/news/index.php)
November 30th, 2006
Mr. Kenji Ito was responsible for arranging the commercial music to the game, "Mabinogi", a fantasy MMORPG. He arranged an original composition from the game called, "An Old Story That My Grandmother Heard ", into a vocal theme. The vocalist is Rie Tanaka, well known from the "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" anime series and from other projects. A 30 second sample of the tune can be heard through the Mabinogi website (http://www.mabinogi.jp/).
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed (TV) - Anime News Network (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=883&page=22)
Rie Tanaka - the Japanese voice actress (seiyuu) who does both the speaking voice and the singing voice for Lacus Clyne in the original Japanese version of Gundam Seed and Gundam Seed Destiny, and Meer Campbell in the original Japanese version of Gundam Seed Destiny - sings the theme/insert song, "Eternal," on a television commercial for the Japanese version of Mabinogi, a popular South Korean MMORPG from Nexon. According to reports by Japanese fans and Rie Tanaka herself, the Mabinogi commercial, along with the song "Eternal" sung by "Lacus Clyne," began airing December 12, 2006 on various channels and networks in Japan, including major ones like Fuji TV and TV Tokyo, in the afternoon, evening and night hours.
Hataraki Man Overall Television Audience Rating, 4.01% - Great for a Late Night Anime
Television Audience Ratings - Kantou region (Includes Tokyo), Japan
Hataraki Man Episode 11 (http://anime.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/asaloon/1166674686/114) Television Audience Rating, Thursday Night, December 21, 2006 [Friday Morning, December 22, 2006] (http://p2.chbox.jp/read.php?url=http://anime.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/asaloon/1166674686/114)
4.1% CX [Fuji TV] 25.15 [1:15 AM] Noitamina "Hataraki Man" (Episode 11 [The End] / Soredemo Hatarakiman {Still the Working Man})
Despite a broadcast starting time 30 minutes later than usual, episode 11 of Hataraki Man still drew a pretty good television audience rating.
And despite three out of its eleven total episodes airing significantly later (http://anime.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/asaloon/1166674686/132) than their regularly scheduled time (http://p2.chbox.jp/read.php?url=http://anime.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/asaloon/1166674686/132), Hataraki Man still managed to deliver an overall television audience rating of 4.01%.
Very, very few late night animation (anime) series in Japan have ever managed to pull off an overall television audience rating of 4.0% or more. Hataraki Man has just accomplished that. And NANA almost certainly will when it ends its run.
The Hataraki Man anime apparently has done much better than expected, drawing in and keeping audiences despite, among other obstacles, a number of broadcast delays and the lack of a live action version to boost awareness and interest among the Japanese general public.
Japanese posters at 2ch credit the fine cast of Hataraki Man, led by Tanaka Rie as the main character Matsukata Hiroko, for its excellent performance with Japanese viewers, particularly with salaryman, or working men and women - people who, by and large, do not normally watch anime.
Hatarakiman Director Ono Katsumi & Fuji TV Assistant Producer Nakano Kumiko Interview
This in (http://www.p-tina.net/interview/07/01.html)ter (http://www.p-tina.net/interview/07/02.html)view (http://www.p-tina.net/interview/07/03.html) with Hataraki-Man director Ono Katsumi and Fuji TV assistant producer Nakano Kumiko recorded, among other things, that Hataraki Man scored the highest television audience ratings of any series in the history of Fuji TV's Noitamina late night animation time slot, that Hataraki Man [although based on a manga running in a seinen/salaryman magazine, Morning] targeted women who normally did not watch anime, and that it has been a highly successful show.
The interview focuses on the fashion for the show.
Hataraki Man: A Happy Meeting of "Animation" (http://mantanweb.mainichi.co.jp/web/2006/12/post_601.html) and "Temporary Employment" ... DIP (http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20061228-00000007-maia-ent)
(Hatarakiman : "Anime" to "Jinzai Haken" no Shiawasena Deai ... Dippu)
December 28, 2006 21:45 [9:45 PM] <Mainichi Shimbun [The Mainichi Newspapers] Mantan Web>
Hataraki Man Poster for DIP (http://mantanweb.mainichi.co.jp/web/photos/20061228212235_1.jpg)
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/5936/200612282122351iz8.th.jpg (http://img147.imageshack.us/my.php?image=200612282122351iz8.jpg)
Television animation "Hataraki Man" started broadcasting in the wee hours on Fuji TV in October 2006; the final episode aired on December 21, 2006. Working people in their twenties and thirties empathize with the hard working protaganist, Matsukata Hiroko, and the show scored high television audience ratings. Furthermore, a television commercial for the temporary employment agency "DIP" (Tokyo Minato-ku, company president Tomita Hideki) which uses the image of Matsukata [Hiroko] also attracts attention. How did the unexpected combination of "anime" and "temporary work" arise in the first place? <Watanabe Kei>
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Although DIP had chosen actress (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=Koyuki+actress+DIP) Koyuki (http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=Koyuki+actress&oe=ISO-8859-1&sa=N&tab=wi&nojs=1) [internationally famous for being in The Last Samurai motion picture with Tom Cruise, Sanada Hiroyuki, et al. (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=Koyuki+actress)] as its promotional image character, the project to choose a new character began around June 2006, and information on the Hataraki Man animation was obtained while conferring with advertising agencies, etc. Having read the original Hataraki Man manga by Anno Moyoco thoroughly, marketing director Aihara/Aibara Hidenobu felt, "The manga readership and the viewers that the anime aims at, to say nothing of the theme, are the same."
The magazine "Morning," in which "Hataraki Man" is serialized irregularly, young men (seinen) and businessmen (salaryman) in their 20s and 30s are the main readers. Animation is popular among women of the same generation - users who built this company's site - with the Thursday late night Noitamina time slot, when "Honey and Clover," "Paradise Kiss," etc., are broadcast. Furthermore, marketing director Aihara/Aibara quickly decided to sponsor the show and assured that the tie-up of manga and anime had the power of appeal in "killing two birds with one stone" and was able to boost the image of the business, saying that "this project cannot be done by other companies."
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The number of "Hatarako Net" registrants normally grows at several percent per month; but since the Hataraki Man promotion began in October 2006, it has been noticeably growing at 20-30 percent per month....
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Although broadcasting of the anime has ended, the Hataraki Man volume 1 DVD goes on sale December 22, 2006, with more releases in the future. When DIP using "Hataraki Man" for promotion continues, marketing director Aihara/Aibara expects, "Because the theme songs are heard and the DVDs are seen, DIP is brought to mind." In the final episode of the animation, buried too deep in her work, Hiroko splits up with her boyfriend. But "happy relations" between "Hataraki Man" and DIP appear to go on.
DIP Corporation. (http://www.dip-net.co.jp/english/service/index.html)
"The largest portal site in Japan linking people with the jobs they want."
DIP Corporation. Hatarako Net (http://www.dip-net.co.jp/english/service/hatarako.html)
"Hatarako Net is the largest portal site in Japan dealing with temporary positions ."
DIP Corporation. Baitoru Com (http://www.dip-net.co.jp/english/service/baitoru.html)
"Baitoru Com is the largest portal sites in Japan for part time work ."
Read the Hir@gana Times article in the Japan-Behind the Scenes - Business section, "One of Japan's Largest Internet Job Media —DIP— has Started Providing Job Information to Non-Japanese," (http://www.hiraganatimes.com/hp/scenes/kiji/kiji232-4e.html) for some interesting information.
For your information, "D" in DIP stands for "dream," "I" is for "idea" and "P" is for "passion." DIP is heading for growth with a dream, ideas and passion and is sure to become a strong partner for non-Japanese who have a dream to work in Japan.
evil-samurai
2006-12-15, 06:43
The show is billed as a 独自の世界観が光るスパイアクション (a spy action show featuring a characteristic worldview?). Seems like it's the director's pet project; he really just had the idea of doing a spy show set in Tokyo brewing in his head I think...Well I'm Interested after hearing the type of story, plus I'd watch it to find out more about that Black cat :D But somehow it seems kind of uninspiring, to be honest. The character designs are, at least.Character designs.. I cant say they are great but they could be worse, still... I think they could of worked on the main male character a bit more.
Regarding Darker than BLACK, I got a look at the article in close detail. (Hey, I'm not putting my $15+ to waste...) As you can see in the website, interestingly the characters seem to be called by the Chinese pronounciation of their codenames. Hm...
...But somehow it seems kind of uninspiring, to be honest. The character designs are, at least...
Cheers wao. Gah, I'm still waiting for my Newtype (damn UK Customs and their archaic import restrictions!).
Hmm...DtB doesn't immediately grip me as something ground-breaking or fresh, but I'm still curious as it's BONES and Okamura and pet projects can often be lovingly fashioned (or off-puttingly self-indulgent). Character designs are a bit meh, but I suppose they're not overly decorative so maybe they're going for some degree of realism. Though Hei sounds like a text book emotionally isolated male lead and the goth/loli/doll Yin seems to be pandering to the usual crowd. Wonder if Mao likes sitting on people's heads? The first thing I thought when I saw 'talking cat' was Kenran Butou Sai! Nya~Nya~.
And another anime :P
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ファイテンション☆デパート
faitenshon☆depaato
Fire Tension☆Department Store ???
Broadcast: 15/1/2007
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From now on this thread will also contain links to the latest trailers of unaired anime.
This way its more convenient to check the latest trailers of unaired anime (by only checking one thread), and you won't have to check every specific thread for these anime to know if there are trailers available for these shows.
I already got an admin's permission concerning this ^_^
But please follow these following rules:
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And more anime:
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怪物王女
Kaibutsu Oujo (Princess Resurrection)
Based on a manga thats serialized in the shounen manga magazine Shounen Sirius (http://comipedia.com/magazine/shounen_sirius).
For now there are 2 volumes released of this manga, and volume 3 will be released this month (22/12/2006).
Here are the covers:
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/5305/kaibutsuoujovol1tx6.jpg http://img428.imageshack.us/img428/4117/kaibutsuoujovol2yd4.jpg
Mangaka: MITSUNAGA Yasunori
Genre: Shounen, Horror
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大きく振りかぶって (おおきく振りかぶって)
Ookiku Furi Kabutte
Broadcast: Spring 2007
Based on a manga thats serialized in the seinen manga magazine Afternoon (http://comipedia.com/magazine/afternoon).
For now there are 6 volumes released of this manga.
Here are the covers:
http://img430.imageshack.us/img430/6670/vol1oe5.jpg http://img430.imageshack.us/img430/5592/vol2zs9.jpg http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/2886/vol3fk1.jpg http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/9820/vol4nt5.jpg http://img430.imageshack.us/img430/2084/vol5uk6.jpg http://img430.imageshack.us/img430/9288/vol6wo6.jpg
Mangaka: Higuchi Asa
Genre: Seinen, Sports
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Kaibutsu Oujo is the first manga from Shounen Sirius (http://comipedia.com/magazine/shounen_sirius) magazine to get animated :) the manga got recently licensed by Del Rey.
And yes another manga from Afternoon (http://comipedia.com/magazine/afternoon) magazine is getting animated :)
Scribble
2006-12-15, 14:57
Why is it that every new announced anime caters to my wishes? O_O
Ookiku Furi Kabutte, a SEINEN BASEBALL series? I don't think I'll be getting bored of anime for now >_>
barbapapa
2006-12-15, 16:47
Ookiku is more jousei than seinen though... even if it runs in Afternoon.
But okay.
I wonder if this is by Noitamina.
Ookiku is more jousei than seinen though... even if it runs in Afternoon.
It would have been published under an imprint for young women if it was a josei manga, but it was published under the Afternoon KC imprint thats aimed at young men, so it is a seinen manga.
Sorry to disagree :P LOL
I wonder if this is by Noitamina.
Hopefully no more anime adaptations of seinen manga will be broadcasted on Noitamina anymore. its enough that they broadcasted the anime thats based on the seinen manga Hataraki Man on that anime block, and now this ? :mad:
Scribble
2006-12-15, 17:33
Hmm,
Seinen/Josei baseball anime > Shounen/Shoujo baseball anime is what I mean.
But what am I saying? It isn't as if these labels have become relevant in deciding what I like or not (except ones that follow typical formulas)
I'll check out the manga and see if I like it.
Some info about Ookiku Furi Kabutte from Entropy (http://entropy-manga.com/projects/oofuri.php) group:
Voted the number one baseball manga of all time! It also won the Tezuka Cultural Award in May 2006 for showing new possibilities of expression in baseball manga.
Ookiku Furikabutte isn't just a baseball manga. It's the story of a timid young man who was made an ace pitcher in middle school because of family connections. Now he's in high school and it's his time to shine as an ace in his own right.
Reading this story will get your blood boiling, heart pumping and tears flowing. It has been popular since it was serialized, a true Japanese high school baseball manga!
Genre: Seinen, Sports
barbapapa
2006-12-15, 19:10
It would have been published under an imprint for young women if it was a josei manga, but it was published under the Afternoon KC imprint thats aimed at young men, so it is a seinen manga.
Sorry to disagree :P LOL
Hopefully no more anime adaptations of seinen manga will be broadcasted on Noitamina anymore. its enough that they broadcasted the anime thats based on the seinen manga Hataraki Man on that anime block, and now this ? :mad:
I know it was published in Afternoon, a Seinen magazine. But that doesnt mean its strictly seinen. Morning has a lot of stuff that borderlines between josei and seinen too.
Technically they might call it a seinen; but I dont care what they call it.
And hey, just because Hataraki Man isnt all that. They make stuff I'd otherwise never be interested in pretty damn appealing.
I know it was published in Afternoon, a Seinen magazine. But that doesnt mean its strictly seinen. Morning has a lot of stuff that borderlines between josei and seinen too.
Technically they might call it a seinen; but I dont care what they call it.
But still anything in Morning magazine would still be seinen manga, and published under a seinen imprint.
But thats what is important here; what its "technically" is, and nothing else. If I'm going to deal with other stuff, then there is no end to this. by other stuff I mean, those that judge any manga be it by its art style, content, gender of mangaka or even the percentage of male/female readers of the manga.
I go by what the publisher says, and nothing else :p
If the publisher chooses to move the manga to a josei magazine and publishes it under a josei imprint, then I'll call it a josei manga, but other than that its a seinen manga.
And hey, just because Hataraki Man isnt all that. They make stuff I'd otherwise never be interested in pretty damn appealing.
Yeah, I pretty much agree about that, I'm not so much into josei manga, but I so loved the anime adaptation of Honey and Clover :)
barbapapa
2006-12-15, 20:17
But still anything in Morning magazine would still be seinen manga, and published under a seinen imprint.
But thats what is important here; what its "technically" is, and nothing else. If I'm going to deal with other stuff, then there is no end to this. by other stuff I mean, those that judge any manga be it by its art style, content, gender of mangaka or even the percentage of male/female readers of the manga.
I go by what the publisher says, and nothing else :p
If the publisher chooses to move the manga to a josei magazine and publishes it under a josei imprint, then I'll call it a josei manga, but other than that its a seinen manga.
Yeah, I pretty much agree about that, I'm not so much into josei manga, but I so loved the anime adaptation of Honey and Clover :)
Well I'm not telling you what to call it. I just gave my point of view, doesnt need any extra commenting. You can ignore me all the same :P
anyhow; enough on this.
Cheers wao. Gah, I'm still waiting for my Newtype (damn UK Customs and their archaic import restrictions!).
Hmm...DtB doesn't immediately grip me as something ground-breaking or fresh, but I'm still curious as it's BONES and Okamura and pet projects can often be lovingly fashioned (or off-puttingly self-indulgent). Character designs are a bit meh, but I suppose they're not overly decorative so maybe they're going for some degree of realism. Though Hei sounds like a text book emotionally isolated male lead and the goth/loli/doll Yin seems to be pandering to the usual crowd. Wonder if Mao likes sitting on people's heads? The first thing I thought when I saw 'talking cat' was Kenran Butou Sai! Nya~Nya~.
That's one of the things that make me glad we have a Kinokuniya, even if we get the mags 1 week late...
But regarding the character designs - at least I am so thankful they're not all glittering and sparkly like the Ayakashi Ayashi ones. Although they still somehow have a similar 'feel' to them, vaguely anyway... Same thing with Wolf's Rain and even Kenran, there's this something similar about the type of character designs they work with, isn't there? Heck, even with Eureka 7... something about the lines and the eyes or something..
Here's just hoping they get the atmosphere right, even if the characters may be so-so. Hey, I loved the mood of what I saw of Kurau...
Pet projects could really go either way, just like you mentioned. I somehow don't see this going the way Noein did though... well, we'll wait and see.
eggplant
2006-12-16, 02:09
ハヤテのごとく！
Hayate no Gotoku! (Hayate the Combat Butler)
Based on the Hata Kenjirou manga serialized in the Weekly Shounen Sunday Magazine, with eight tankoubon manga volumes released.
Genre: Shounen, Comedy, Romance
Source: World Hobby Fair Website (http://www.whobby.com/contents/booth/sunday.html)
Manga synopsis, courtesy of Anime News Network (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=4947):
With a debt of 1.5 million, 16-year old Hayate Ayasaki's parents sell him to the yakuza to pay it off. Not wanting to be cut up and sold on the black market, Hayate escapes from the yakuza thugs, and finds a very rich girl by the name of Nagi wandering in a park at night. Deciding to kidnap the girl for ransom money, Hayate's kidnapping speech was wrongly taken as a confession of love to Nagi. She finds out about the debt, and, feeling sorry for Hayate, pays it off, as long as Hayate will be her butler until he pays off the 1.5 million (which will take about 40 years).
Yes Yes Yes :D thanks for the info :) I know lots of people that will be so happy when they hear about this :)
Ahh volume 9 of the manga gets released today (16/12/2006)
And now for the covers :P
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ハヤテのごとく！
Hayate no Gotoku! (Hayate the Combat Butler)
Based on a manga thats serialized in the shounen manga magazine Shounen Sunday (http://comipedia.com/magazine/shounen_sunday).
For now there are 9 volumes released of this manga.
Here are the covers:
http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/597/vol1lg5.jpg http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/4704/vol2eg9.jpg http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/8871/vol3wb7.jpg http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/5759/vol4tu4.jpg http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/6117/vol5om6.jpg http://img468.imageshack.us/img468/4976/vol6rb3.jpg http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/7550/vol7wv6.jpg http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/1723/vol8bk2.jpg
Genre: Shounen, Comedy, Romance
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Yay for the Butler!
I hope they'll animate the "Hayako" scenes. :x
Some info about Kaibutsu Oujo Princess Resurrection manga from ICv2:
http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/9633.html
The cover on the above site is of Shounen Sirius magazine.
The site for the manga is here:
http://www.sirius.kodansha.co.jp/contents04.html
barbapapa
2006-12-16, 11:08
Hmm another Sunday anime; I wonder when Blizzard Axel will follow, if ever :P
Blue Dragon is now listed on MoonPhase's anime list to be broadcasted in April 2007.
And here's the site for Hayate the Combat Butler manga:
http://www.websunday.net/rensai/set_hayate.html
Newprimus
2006-12-17, 01:05
With Hayate being animated, along with Nagasarete Airantou, the universe is now primed for implosion.
shaolinx
2006-12-17, 05:15
Hayate no Gotoku! (Hayate the Combat Butler)!!!!!!!! OMG FINALLY! WOOT
Newprimus
2006-12-17, 21:40
All we need now is a Melty Blood anime, and the universe implosion begins.
I would really love to see a KimiKiss anime, the characters are just too cute :love:
Ahh btw today is the 1 year anniversary of this thread :eyespin: (even though it got deleted once when the forum got hacked >.< )
evil-samurai
2006-12-18, 07:58
Ahh btw today is the 1 year anniversary of this thread :spin: (even though it got deleted once when the forum got hacked >.< )Wow! Time can go quick! You know Neosam I think the most impressive thing is that you have been updating the thread all the time since then! :D (337 Posts!) :eyespin: :heh:
So... Hayate the Combat Butler manga is getting a anime, I read about 3 volums and it was funny though.. I lost interest and didn't end up keeping up with it.
Woah! I think this is worth a celebration~ This is one of the very few threads I'm checking regularily (every 1 or 2 days) and I'm really grateful for all the information!
Thank you, NeoSam! Please go on with this!
Thanks ;) and no problem ^_^
Now for some new trailers >.<
From AnimeNation (http://www.animenation.com/):
Mushi Oshare Movie Trailers Online
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The official websites for the upcoming Kabutomushi Ouji Mushiking Super Battle Movie ~Yami no Kaizou Kabutomushi~ (http://www.mushi-osharemovie.com/mushi.html) and Oshare Mahou Love and Berry: Shiawase Mahou (http://www.mushi-osharemovie.com/majo.html) motion pictures now host streaming trailers. To watch the trailers, click the fifth button from the left on each site.
Source: Moon Phase (http://www.moonphase.cc/)
Scribble
2006-12-19, 10:09
Checking this thread is like checking game news sites regularly, except that with this thread, you're more likely to get your wish granted, as opposed to hopelessly wishing for Shenmue III, Nights 2 and a Pokemon MMORPG to be made.
I KNOW that the 20th Century Boys anime announcement is round the corner. I can FEEL it.
Zero no Tsukaima second season has been confirmed :D
Edit:
Based on a shounen light novel thats published under the shounen light novel label MF Bunko J.
For now there are 10 volumes released of the light novel and 1 volume side story.
Covers of Zero no Tsukaima light novels can be seen here (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=473411&postcount=4).
Genre: Shounen, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
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Other shounen light novels that are published under the shounen light novel label MF Bunko J and got animated:
Kage Kara Mamoru!
Kamisama Kazoku
eggplant
2006-12-20, 03:31
Zero no Tsukaima second season has been confirmed :D
Source:
http://img275.imageshack.us/img275/2241/tsukaimaph1.th.jpg (http://img275.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tsukaimaph1.jpg)
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8314/tsukaima2up6.th.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tsukaima2up6.jpg)
I would assume the staff to be the same (J.C. Staff) as the announcement was also made in the DVD Vol. 4.
In any case, great news!
Oh my, I'm lookingforward to the 2nd season of Zero no Tsukaima! Any offical release date?
Oh and by the way has anyone checked out the new anime (2 months old now) Giniro no Olynssis? It's a Mecha/Adventure/Romance. Seems pretty good so far, but a little hard to find with subs. Reminds me alot of Gundam Seed's Kira and Faye.
New Anime Discontinuance >.>
The production of Mardock Scramble (http://mardock.jp/) anime has been discontinued, its mentioned here (http://www.gonzo.co.jp/news/061221.html) with an apology from GONZO.
Another moe~ seinen manga getting animated :P
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ぽてまよ
Potemayo
Broadcast: 2007
Based on a 4-koma manga that was serialized in the 4-koma manga magazine Moeyon, and currently its serializing in the seinen(young men's) manga magazine Comic High (http://comipedia.com/magazine/comic_high).
For now there is 1 volume released of the manga.
Here its cover:
http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/4541/vol1iu1.jpg
Mangaka: Ogataya Haruka (御形屋はるか)
Genre: Seinen
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The manga is published under the seinen moe~ comic imprint Action Comics Moeyon.
Other manga by Ogataya Haruka:
To Heart 2 (seinen manga, Dengeki Daioh (http://comipedia.com/magazine/dengeki_daioh) serialization)
PINK PARADE (seinen manga)
New Anime Discontinuance >.>
The production of Mardock Scramble (http://mardock.jp/) anime has been discontinued, its mentioned here (http://www.gonzo.co.jp/news/061221.html) with an apology from GONZO.
What !!! Oh that really sucks... :( I notice they said 製作中止. That's more like the funding and corporate production than the actual anime production... perhaps they couldn't get enough sponsors or there was some major disagreement in the planning stages. Oh well...
The site for Potemayo anime has opened:
http://www.potemayo.com/
Broadcast: 2007
Animation Studio: J.C. STAFF
moe~ moe~ anime :P
jackal777
2006-12-22, 08:14
anoo.. can i ask the characters name of this anime or any other site of this anime
http://www.avexmovie.jp/lineup/momotsuki/
thx:heh:
More available info about Ookiku Furikabutte: (which got mentioned in this post (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=770146&postcount=1071))
おおきく振りかぶって
Ookiku Furikabutte
http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/9496/20061222ahl9.jpg
Official site of the anime:
http://www.tbs.co.jp/anime/oofuri/
And more comprehensive site:
http://www.oofuri.com/
Director: Mizushima Tsutomu
Series Composition: Kuroda Yousuke
Character Design: Yoshida Takahiko
Animation Studio: A-1 Pictures
Both sites are not working yet.
Edit:
I added some other info >.< (Director, Series Composition, Character Design).
New Anime Discontinuance >.>
The production of Mardock Scramble (http://mardock.jp/) anime has been discontinued, its mentioned here (http://www.gonzo.co.jp/news/061221.html) with an apology from GONZO.
Oh damn! I was looking forward to this! (And the design looks so great T_T)
Honestly this is the first time I am hearing about anime discontinuances ^^;;;
GundamZZ
2006-12-23, 02:29
It happens. I guess the financial burden is too great.
In this case, you may need music story to get light up.
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/9240/nodamehm6.jpg
http://wwwz.fujitv.co.jp/nodame/index.html
The site for the anime movie Piano no Mori -The perfect world of KAI- has opened (which got mentioned in this post (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=749829&postcount=984) by Nomad Soul)
http://www.piano-movie.jp/
barbapapa
2006-12-24, 13:17
Awesome. I can't explain how much I'm waiting for this to come out.
And another anime:
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ラブ★コン
Love★Com (Lovely Complex)
Broadcast: Spring 2007
Based on a manga thats serialized in the shoujo manga magazine Bessatsu Margaret (http://comipedia.com/magazine/bessatsu_margaret_betsuma) (Betsuma (http://comipedia.com/magazine/bessatsu_margaret_betsuma)).
There are 14 volumes released of this manga, and volume 15 will be released tomorrow (25/12/2006)
Here are the covers:
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/3822/lovelycomplexvol1xn8.jpg http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/170/lovelycomplexvol2fe6.jpg http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/5163/lovelycomplexvol3km5.jpg http://img284.imageshack.us/img284/9420/lovelycomplexvol4ia6.jpg http://img284.imageshack.us/img284/8065/lovelycomplexvol5bw3.jpg http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/3593/lovelycomplexvol6bh8.jpg http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/7487/lovelycomplexvol7ik6.jpg http://img284.imageshack.us/img284/5438/lovelycomplexvol8hj2.jpg http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/9284/lovelycomplexvol9zq8.jpg http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/2745/lovelycomplexvol10ep1.jpg http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/5986/lovelycomplexvol11yv2.jpg http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/8391/lovelycomplexvol12dj5.jpg http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/2030/lovelycomplexvol13jr8.jpg http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/3691/lovelycomplexvol14ka4.jpg
Mangaka: Aya Nakahara
The site for the manga:
http://annex.s-manga.net/lovecom/
From Eternal Blue (http://eternal-blue.annexy.com) group:
Koizumi Risa, current height 170 cm. Her surname is translated to "small river". A girl taller than most other girls her age. Otani Atsushi, current height 156 cm. His surname is translated to "big valley". A guy way below the average height of a highschool boy.
They're both known all around school as the comedian duo for looking like nothing but funny while standing beside each other. Due to this fact, they've been on one another's bad side ever since they first met.
One day, a new transfer student shows up and he happens to be very tall! Koizumi immediately gets interested in this boy and Otani suddenly proposes a silly idea to Koizumi. The idea is that they are to help each other out to get their respective love interests by all means! Koizumi undoubtedly agrees to this but as in all other shoujo mangas, things never turn out the way people want it to.
Genre: Shoujo, Comedy, Romance
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Lets see how many will be excited about this ^_^
barbapapa
2006-12-24, 18:47
I just got confirmation, Piano no Mori IS being direct by Masayuki Kojima. A man extremely capable in adapting manga to anime. He's known for Monster, Hanada Shonen-shi (a prior work of Piano no Mori author; Makoto Isshiki) and A Spirit of the Sun.
And here's the announcement about Love★Com (Lovely Complex) anime from Shueisha (the publisher of Bessatsu Margaret, the magazine serializing Lovely Complex manga)
http://blog.shueisha.co.jp/index.php?ID=775
eggplant
2006-12-25, 06:33
The site for the Kiss Dum -ENGAGE PLANET- anime mentioned in this post (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=760046&postcount=1024) has opened.
http://www.kissdum.com/
Wait a second, KISS DUM?:D
Broadcast: 2007
Original Story: Nagaoka Yasuchika, Satelight
Director/Series Composition: Nagaoka Yasuchika (Idol Project, Seikai no Monshou, Seikai no Senki, Cutie Honey OVA)
Character Design: Sushio (ONE PIECE: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island)
Mecha Design: Kawamori Shouji (Eureka 7, Ghost in the Shell, Garasu no Kantai, Macross, MS Gundam 0083, Patalabor, Sousei no Aquarion)
Design Coordination: Moriki Yasuhiro
Animation Studio: Satelight
Cast:
Aiba Syuu: Ono Daisuke
Nanao Syuu: Nakamura Yuuichi
Rukina Yuno: Mizuki Nana
Rukina Noa: Endoh Aya
MrProphet
2006-12-25, 07:48
Kawamori and jet planes.
I'm in. 8)
Kawamori and jet planes.
I'm in. 8)
Just what i was thinking - and the official site is made of love. As for the shows name - it'll be interesting once the show stars to air. :3
Both sites for Ookiku Furikabutte are now working: (got mentioned in this post (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=770146&postcount=1071))
http://www.oofuri.com/
http://www.tbs.co.jp/anime/oofuri/
And more sites opening:
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The official site for Keitai Shoujo (ケータイ少女) anime has opened:
http://www.ktai-s.net/
Broadcast: Spring 2007
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The official site for THE SKULLMAN (スカルマン) anime has opened:
http://www.skullman.jp/
Broadcast: 2007
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Ooh Kiss Dum -ENGAGE PLANET- looks awesome. But Kiss Dum? :eyespin:
...
The official site for THE SKULLMAN (スカルマン) anime has opened:
http://www.skullman.jp/
Broadcast: 2007
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Not a huge fan of Kamen Rider-esque shows (The Skull Man is by the same mangaka, Ishimori Shotaro), but I see BONES credited on the website. Can anyone confirm if they're doing the animation production?
The site for the Kiss Dum -ENGAGE PLANET- anime mentioned in this post (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=760046&postcount=1024) has opened.
http://www.kissdum.com/
Wait a second, KISS DUM?:D
Cast:
Aiba Syuu: Ono Daisuke
Nanao Syuu: Nakamura Yuuichi
Rukina Yuno: Mizuki Nana
Rukina Noa: Endoh Aya
You know, looking at teh character designs and the layout, I really cannot help but be reminded of Aquarion.
Except that maybe this is not meatn to be crack.
Or maybe it is.
Kiss Dum.
On the other hand, I really love the character designs for this. Not necessarily the actual designs (they're a bit stereotypical) but the faces, the drawings - it's got a lovely feel ot it. Reminds me a bit of Ken'ichi Yoshida (which is always a good thing)
As for Skull Bones, not only is it Studio Bones' animation production, it's scripted and the skullman designs are by Yutaka Izubuchi (Rahxephon's director) Character desings by Jun (or Atsushi???) Shibata, off the top of my head I think he did the designs for 2x2=Shinobuden, either way he is/was a ufotable guy... And music is by Shirou Sagisu (Evangelion, KareKano iirc).
But the director is Takeshi Mori. :eyebrow: Bleh.
...
As for Skull Bones, not only is it Studio Bones' animation production, it's scripted and the skullman designs are by Yutaka Izubuchi (Rahxephon's director) Character desings by Jun (or Atsushi???) Shibata, off the top of my head I think he did the designs for 2x2=Shinobuden, either way he is/was a ufotable guy... And music is by Shirou Sagisu (Evangelion, KareKano iirc).
But the director is Takeshi Mori. :eyebrow: Bleh.
Oooh, that is good news. Taking a cursory look at the Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skull_Man) page I hope they opt for the 1970 version (brutal anti-hero investigated by hard bitten cop) rather than the 1990 version (masked avenger battling giant insects and Rasputin, lol).
blossomsakura
2006-12-26, 13:37
ＹＹＹＡＡＹＹ！Lovely Complex!!
Bloodseeker
2006-12-26, 13:40
Oooh, that is good news. Taking a cursory look at the Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skull_Man) page I hope they opt for the 1970 version (brutal anti-hero investigated by hard bitten cop) rather than the 1990 version (masked avenger battling giant insects and Rasputin, lol).
Bah... RahXephon is overrated. Quon and Megumi are the only likable characters on the show, and the latter doesn't even have a huge role. (and she may not be all that great if Hilary Haag weren't blasting her cuteness meter through the roof) The rest range from suck to meh.
And another anime:
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sola
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/7757/solajh2.jpg
Broadcast: Spring 2007
Original Concept: Hisaya Naoki
Character Original Concept: Nanao Naru
Character Design: Makoto Koga
Animation Studio: NOMAD
A manga drawn by Abeno Chako is starting in the next issue (released on 20/1/2007) of the seinen(young men's) manga magazine Dengeki Daioh (http://comipedia.com/magazine/dengeki_daioh) :)
Genre: Seinen, Fantasy
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The official site for Kemono Soukikou Dancougar Nova anime has opened:
http://dancouganova.com/
And more anime:
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空の境界
Kara no Kyoukai
Read about it here:
http://project.baka-tsuki.net/index.php?title=Kara_no_Kyoukai
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プリズム・アーク
PRISM ARK
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/3144/prismarkmoreyf6.jpg http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2424/prismarkie0.jpg
Based on an eroge (an ero-game).
Genre of the game: SRPG style ADV (adventure)
Company that made the game: Pajamas Soft
Site of the company: (warning: do not access this site unless you are 18+)
http://www.pajamas.ne.jp/
Site of the game: (warning: do not access this site unless you are 18+)
http://www2.pajamas.ne.jp/prismark/index.html
Genre: Seinen, Adventure, Romance
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For info about Prism Ark game, read about it here:
http://www.makenaidesuwayo.com/2006/12/06/weekly-session-a-beautiful-session-begins
Thanks to Ayyo for his great post about the game ^_^
I can easily say that PRISM ARK is in my top 5 of most looking forward to series' of 2007. :3
More site openings, and more PRISM ARK details:
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The official site for Shakugan no SHANA movie has opened:
http://www.shakugan.com/movie/
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TV Tokyo's site for ファイテンション☆デパート
http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/fight_tention/
Broadcast: January 15, 2007
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The official site for Saint Beast ~Kouin Jojishi Tenshi Tan~ anime has opened:
http://www.saintbeast.com/
Broadcast: Spring 2007
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Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS anime is starting broadcast in April 2007.
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PRISM ARK
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/741/prismarkcn6.jpg
Broadcast: 2007
Original Work: Pajamas Soft
Character Original Concept: Oono Tetsuya
Character Design: Ebata Risa
Production: Media Factory
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Newprimus
2006-12-27, 14:03
I was considering changing my avatar, but suddenly it's so relevant and worth keeping. :)
Is there a bigger version of the magazine scan anywhere?
The official site for Kara no Kyoukai anime has opened:
http://www.karanokyoukai.com/
An animated movie.
Shinndou
2006-12-28, 02:31
The official site for Kara no Kyoukai anime has opened:
http://www.karanokyoukai.com/
About time that Kara no Kyoukai got animated! I'm really excited about this.
The only thing that sort of ticks me off is that apparently the animation studio which should handle this is going to be Ufotable, which isn't exactly a great one, in my opinion. Well I atleast hope they will remain as much faithful as possible to Nasu's original story without altering it drastically.
From AnimeNation (http://www.animenation.com/):
Dengeki Bunko Movie Festival Trailer Available
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A streaming trailer for the Dengeki Bunko Movie Festival (http://www.dengekibunko-movie.com/), consisiting of the Shakugan no Shana, Kino no Tabi: Byouki no Kuni -For You-, and Inukami motion pictures, is now available for narrowband (http://www.dengekibunko-movie.com/asx/dengeki_mf0612_S.asx) and broadband (http://www.dengekibunko-movie.com/asx/dengeki_mf0612_L.asx) connections. The triple-feature is scheduled to open in Japanese theaters next April.
And finally a broadcast schedule for the second season of Emma :D
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英國戀物語エマ 第二幕 SECOND ACT
Eikoku Koi Monogatari Emma Daini Maku SECOND ACT
Broadcast: Spring 2007
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Bokurano
Broadcast: April 2007
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Romeo × Juliet
Broadcast: April 2007
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And more anime:
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連鎖病棟
Rensa Byoutou
Sale: Summer 2007
Seijin muke anime (anime for adults).
Based on an eroge (ero-game).
Original Work: Selen
Site of the company: (warning: do not access this site unless you are 18+)
http://www.selen.ag/
Site of the game: (warning: do not access this site unless you are 18+)
http://www.selen.ag/products/RensaByo-toh/index.php
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ドキドキ母娘レッスン
DokiDoki Haha Musume Lesson (DokiDoki Mother Daughter Lesson)
Sale: Summer 2007
Seijin muke anime (anime for adults).
Based on an eroge (ero-game).
Original Work: TinkerBell
Site of the company: (warning: do not access this site unless you are 18+)
http://www.cyberworks.co.jp/tink/
Site of the game: (warning: do not access this site unless you are 18+)
http://www.cyberworks.jp/tink/oyako/
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めがちゅ！
Megachu!
Sale: Summer 2007
Seijin muke anime (anime for adults).
Based on an eroge (ero-game).
Original Work: FrontWing
Site of the company: (warning: do not access this site unless you are 18+)
http://frontwing.jp/
Site of the game: (warning: do not access this site unless you are 18+)
http://xoops.frontwing.jp/product/mega/index.html
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I don't think I can add the covers of the games :P
Scribble
2006-12-29, 13:17
Spring season next year could potentially beat 2006. Anime is getting better and better every year!
(something to keep on topic)
Like I mentioned in the other thread:
ハヤテのごとく！
Hayate no Gotoku!
TV anime adaptation confirmed:
http://d.hatena.ne.jp/moonphase/20061229#p17
Announced this week on Shonen Sunday. This week's chapter is the popularity contest result as well. Looks like Hayate is off to a big break in 2007. :heh:
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(the real reason for posting)
About time that Kara no Kyoukai got animated! I'm really excited about this.
The only thing that sort of ticks me off is that apparently the animation studio which should handle this is going to be Ufotable, which isn't exactly a great one, in my opinion. Well I atleast hope they will remain as much faithful as possible to Nasu's original story without altering it drastically.
Actually, ufotable, despite being one of the newer companies on the anime production scene, isn't really all that bad. Sakuga-wise, animes they have produced are all quite stable (of course, we're talking about a movie here, stable sakuga should be a given). Personally, I don't think there's any problem with ufotable being the anime production company for Rakkyo. The important part is the actual staff that's going to be in charge of directing and making up the scripts and storyboards (from Animplex?).
めがちゅ！
Megachu!
Sale: Summer 2007
Seijin muke anime (anime for adults).
Based on an eroge (ero-game).
Original Work: FrontWing
Site of the company: (warning: do not access this site unless you are 18+)
http://frontwing.jp/
Site of the game: (warning: do not access this site unless you are 18+)
http://xoops.frontwing.jp/product/mega/index.html
What's with these random eroge anime adaptations popping up all over the place? :heh:
Next thing you know, we'll start seeing ef and Rance(lol) animes.
... Well, it's going to happen for ef, no doubt about it.
Wait, that means....
A Kanishino anime is not a dream either!?
http://www.pulltop.com/gp06/index.htm (warning: do not access this site unless you are 18+) (pasted from Neosam's post :heh: )
From AnimeNation (http://www.animenation.com/):
Saiyuki RELOAD -burial- Trailer Released
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Animate.tv (http://www.animate.tv/pv/detail.php?id=pdv061228a&page=0&m=d&c=&sea=&tid=&rid=) now hosts a short, streaming trailer for the upcoming Saiyuki RELOAD -burial- OVA, which is scheduled for Japanese release on April 27, 2007. The trailer is available for narrowband (http://www.animate.tv/asx/p06120026_ft61_nb.asx) and broadband (http://www.animate.tv/asx/p06120026_ft61_bb.asx) connections.
Source: Moon Phase (http://www.moonphase.cc/)
Comiket 71 teasers to the new anime series are now available via YouTube ^^
Links to these teasers are provided by moetron (http://www.moetron.com/) on this page:
http://www.moetron.com/2006/12/30/c71-teasers-kino-no-tabi-tos-nanatsuiro-drops-more/
Haohmaru
2006-12-30, 19:54
Thanks NeoSam. That site is awesome. Tales of Symphonia is looking great.
broccoli's page for Kamichama Karin anime announcement:
http://www.broccoli.co.jp/sp/karin/
-KarumA-
2007-01-02, 15:04
im not sure if this has been put up yet
new Saiyuki OAV will start airing part 1 on april 27th
OAV will be a prequel and named Saiyuki Reload-burial-
will consist out of 3 OAV's
Alternative title:
最遊記 RELOAD - burial - (Japanese)
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Shounen, Supernatural
Plot Summary: Taking place in the past it offers a view at the Saiyuki quartet before their formation and their journey to the west.
http://saiyuki-ova.net/web/
Siegel Clyne
2007-01-03, 22:41
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/230/yesprecure5castgy5.th.jpg (http://img329.imageshack.us/my.php?image=yesprecure5castgy5.jpg)
Voices / Sanpei Yuuko (Yumehara Nozomi = Cure Dream), Takeuchi Junko (Natsuki Rin = Cure Rouge), Maeda Ai (Minatsuki Karen = Cure Aqua), Nagano Ai (Akimoto Komachi = Cure Mint), Ise Mariya (Kasugano Urara = Cure Lemonade)
I added the main Japanese cast to the Yes! Precure 5 (TV) (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com.au/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=7465) entry in the Anime News Network Encyclopedia a few hours ago.
I was looking for something and found this by mistake >.>
This seems to be the official site of Koutetsu Sangokushi (鋼鉄三国志) anime:
http://www.koutetsu-sangokushi.jp/
The site seems to have opened on 27/12/2006, but nothing on it yet :P
But why isn't this site mentioned on MoonPhase or any other site :confused: :confused: :confused:
I mentioned the anime in a previous post (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=765249&postcount=1054):
While the manga is serializing in Comic Sangokushi Magazine (http://www.comic-flapper.com/sangokushi.html), it seems like a TV anime is also starting next spring:
鋼鉄三国志
Koutetsu Sangokushi
Broadcast: Spring 2007
Koutetsu Sangokushi manga started recently in the seinen manga magazine Comic Sangokushi Magazine (http://www.comic-flapper.com/sangokushi.html) (a bi-monthly manga magazine).
(first chapter got out on 28/11/2006)
LOL :) after I mentioned Koutetsu Sangokushi's site here, the site got mentioned on MoonPhase :D
Devil May Cry
http://dmc-tv.com/
The official site for Kaibutsu Oujo - Princess Resurrection (怪物王女 - Princess Resurrection) has opened:
http://www.tbs.co.jp/anime/kaibutsu/
Animation Studio: Imagine
Kaioshin Sama
2007-01-04, 14:28
Prism Ark eh. Now I don't ever have to worry about playing the bloody oversized game. Better be as good an anime as everybody said it was an RPG.
Koutetsu Sangokushi's site (http://www.koutetsu-sangokushi.jp/) got heavily updated just now, though the layout is still a mess. :heh:
And more anime:
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地球へ…
Chikyuu he... (Chikyuu e...)
Broadcast: April 2007
Director: Yamasaki Osamu
Mecha Design: Izubuchi Yutaka
Character Design: Yuki Nobuteru
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エル・カザド
El-Khazad ???
Broadcast: 2007
Director: Koichi Mashimo
Character Design: Kikuchi Youko
Animation Studio: Bee Train
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Chikyuu he... is this based on the manga that got serialized in Monthly Manga Shounen between 1977 to 1980 ???
It has the same exact title in japanese (地球へ…).
Look at its japanese wiki entry here:
http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/地球へ…
(Chikyuu he... is a SF manga, and it won the 25th Shogakukan Manga Award (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shogakukan_Manga_Award) in 1979.)
MrProphet
2007-01-05, 11:40
NEW El-Hazard? YAY!
By BeeTrain? NOOOOO....
Oh, and a Nobuteru Yuki/Yutaka Izubuchi pairing should be awesome.
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Oh, and a Nobuteru Yuki/Yutaka Izubuchi pairing should be awesome.
Indeed, Yutaka Izubuchi must be juggling this and Skull Man. Anyway this is not the first time Chikyuu he... has been animated though. There was movie (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=1407) of it made in 1980 by Toei. If anyone cares for such trivia...
NEW El-Hazard? YAY!
By BeeTrain? NOOOOO....
Oh, and a Nobuteru Yuki/Yutaka Izubuchi pairing should be awesome.
This is El-Hazard in japanese: エルハザード and whats mentioned on MoonPhase is this エル・カザド, which is El-Khazad (or something like that I think >.<).
Indeed, Yutaka Izubuchi must be juggling this and Skull Man. Anyway this is not the first time Chikyuu he... has been animated though. There was movie (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=1407) of it made in 1980 by Toei. If anyone cares for such trivia...
So I was right :D it is based on the manga that got serialized in Manga Shounen magazine between 1977-1980 :)
Ialdaboth
2007-01-05, 16:39
地球へ…
Chikyuu he... (Chikyuu e...)
Broadcast: April 2007
Director: Yamasaki Osamu
Mecha Design: Izubuchi Yutaka
Character Design: Yuki Nobuteru
Any relation with Keiko Takemiya's manga ? :confused:
Any relation with Keiko Takemiya's manga ? :confused:
Hmm, thats the manga I'm talking about, Keiko Takemiya is the author of Chikyuu he... manga, which I think this TV anime thats starting in April is based on.
Chikyuu he... is a manga by Keiko Takemiya that got serialized in Manga Shounen between 1977 to 1980.
Usually when an anime is based on a manga or a light novel, the author (and illustrator) of the work would be mentioned, but no author is mentioned, thats why I'm not sure if this anime is based on that manga or maybe its just an original work anime that has the same title as an old manga but no relation to it at all >.>
(But if its really based on her manga, then this wouldn't be the first time, (as mentioned by Sonhex a few posts above) since Chikyuu he... manga got adapted into an anime movie in 1980.)
Manga Shounen is a manga magazine that serialized Sci-Fi manga for boys (a Shounen Sci-Fi manga magazine), it started on 1976 and got defunct on 1981.
eggplant
2007-01-05, 21:35
Yes, Terra e is the same as the Takemiya Keiko manga which became a movie (very nostalgic for old timers like myself).
Interestigly enough, Terre e is going to replace Tenpou Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi's time slot, which is going to be shortened from its original 50 episode run due to poor ratings.
Although this may be an irregular case, I don't think bringing back a classic manga is going to change the ratings. They certainly need to appeal to the fangirls who made SEED and FMA staple anime titles in terms of popularity, which I suppose TBS is counting on with the Gundam sequel from fall.
Here are the ratings for Ayakashi Ayashi and its predecessor, BLOOD+ for the first eleven episodes.
BLOOD+
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
5.4/4.1/4.0/4.2/3.6/4.7/4.0/3.6/4.9/3.5/3.8
Tenpou Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
3.6/3.3/2.4/2.5/2.9/3.4/2.6/2.5/3.1/3.7/3.6
Despite the fall, I don't see a significant drop which would prompt a cancellation.
Damn... Ayakashi Ayashi is going to be shortened? That's a shame. If Terra e is starting in April, I guess that means Ayakashi Ayashi is being cut down to around 2 cours? I wonder if they'll rewrite the story to fit more of it in, or just cut it off without an ending.
MrProphet
2007-01-05, 23:01
BLOOD+
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
5.4/4.1/4.0/4.2/3.6/4.7/4.0/3.6/4.9/3.5/3.8
Tenpou Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
3.6/3.3/2.4/2.5/2.9/3.4/2.6/2.5/3.1/3.7/3.6
Despite the fall, I don't see a significant drop which would prompt a cancellation.
Blood+ was that popular either. Compare with FMA ratings. Same channel, same doroku timeslot.
5.9/5.6/3.7/6.8/6.7/6.0/6.8/5.9/7.0/6.1/6.7/6.5/6.6
I think the network execs were sick and tired with the much less fangirl-inducing series, so they are doing another about face with Nobuteru Yuki.
I was surprised from the start that something like Ayakashi Ayashi would even warrant a prime-time slot. Perhaps they thought BONES would do their voodoo trick, or something...
Shinndou
2007-01-06, 02:10
NEW El-Hazard? YAY!
By BeeTrain? NOOOOO....
Oh, and a Nobuteru Yuki/Yutaka Izubuchi pairing should be awesome.
Haha, exactly my reaction when I read that.
And I'm glad to see I'm not the only fan of Yutaka. Kawamori and him are probably my most favorite mecha designers among the anime industry. :)
NoSanninWa
2007-01-06, 03:41
鉄腕バーディー
Tetsuwan Birdy
Birdy the Mighty
地球へ…
Chikyuu he... (Chikyuu e...)
Broadcast: April 2007
Director: Yamasaki Osamu
Mecha Design: Izubuchi Yutaka
Character Design: Yuki Nobuteru
First you announce Birdy the Mighty, now Towards the Terra. Wow, I'm getting quite a nostalgia fix this year. It makes me wonder what they'll remake next. I'm voting for Blue Sonnet.
エル・カザド
El-Khazad ???
Broadcast: 2007
Director: Koichi Mashimo
Character Design: Kikuchi Youko
Animation Studio: Bee TrainSlightly nostalgic. Not as classic, but still it joins the nostalgia craze suddenly sweeping anime-land.
Ialdaboth
2007-01-06, 06:35
Hmm, thats the manga I'm talking about, Keiko Takemiya is the author of Chikyuu he... manga, which I think this TV anime thats starting in April is based on.
Yes, I missed your reference. My mistake, sorry. :p
So Terra e might be adapted into a TV series, then. I wold be overjoyed if it was really the case, as serious, classics shoujo manga are not often given this chance. Maybe Jyu Oh Sei and Nana helped ? Anyway I can't help but think it's a little regretful that we had to wait for so long. Izubuchi Yutaka to do mecha designs is well and good, but I hope the staff will keep the mood of the original manga and not make it into a Gundam clone. The same for Nobuteru Yuki, as I used to be a fan of him long ago but all his works since Chrono Cross look ugly.
http://www.elcazador.tv/ (Taken from MOON PHASE's Diary (http://d.hatena.ne.jp/moonphase/20070106#p3) - Check out the CG there.)
Apparently it's El Cazador. :heh:
EDIT: It seems they've taken Kajiura Yuki and Bee Train aboard, so we can expect something in NOIR's and MADLAX's style. This is good news.
http://www.elcazador.tv/ (Taken from MOON PHASE's Diary (http://d.hatena.ne.jp/moonphase/20070106#p3) - Check out the CG there.)
Apparently it's El Cazador. :heh:
EDIT: It seems they've taken Kajiura Yuki and Bee Train aboard, so we can expect something in NOIR's and MADLAX's style. This is good news.
Koichi Mashimo usually brings out the best in Yuki Kajiura, so musically it's very good news. As for that pic well, this looks like another addition to Mashimo's 'two chicks n guns' obsession, not that I'm complaining...
http://www.elcazador.tv/ (Taken from MOON PHASE's Diary (http://d.hatena.ne.jp/moonphase/20070106#p3) - Check out the CG there.)
Apparently it's El Cazador. :heh:
EDIT: It seems they've taken Kajiura Yuki and Bee Train aboard, so we can expect something in NOIR's and MADLAX's style. This is good news.
Yeah, El Cazador :)
But wow :eek: the CG in that site is so great :eyespin: :heh:
I wold be overjoyed if it was really the case, as serious, classics shoujo manga are not often given this chance.
Chikyuu he... (Terra e...) is a shounen manga, and not shoujo manga.
Edit:
More El Cazador details: (Series Composition and Music)
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エル・カザド
El Cazador
http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/4767/elcazadorxo6.jpg
Broadcast: 2007
Director: Koichi Mashimo
Character Design: Kikuchi Youko
Series Composition: Kanemaki Kenichi
Music: Kajiura Yuki
Animation Studio: Bee Train
Official Site:
http://www.elcazador.tv/
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Both El Cazador and Chikyuu he... anime are getting broadcasted in April 2007 :)
But wow :eek: the CG in that site is so great :eyespin: :heh: Sorry, it is called CG, isn't it? Or illustration, whichever you prefer these days. :) But I felt no need to steal the image so I rather linked to it.
Sorry, it is called CG, isn't it? Or illustration, whichever you prefer these days. :)
I was talking/joking about the official site of the anime (http://www.elcazador.tv/), which has nothing on it, thats what the: :heh: was for.
But I felt no need to steal the image so I rather linked to it.
Does it even matter? did they even get permission to scan that page ?
But "stealing" info other than that picture is alright ?
I was talking/joking about the official site of the anime (http://www.elcazador.tv/), which has nothing on it, thats what the: :heh: was for.Ahh, then it was a misunderstanding. My comment was referring to MOON PHASE's Diary.
Fighter Volk
2007-01-06, 13:29
Damn, that Ayakashi Ayashi news sucks big-time. Couldn't they have just transferred it to a different timeslot instead of shortening it altogether? If I remember correctly, both Samurai Champloo and Mushishi were dropped from the original channels on which they aired, then after a break returned and finished normally.
Good to see a new Bee Train though.
relentlessflame
2007-01-06, 13:47
Damn, that Ayakashi Ayashi news sucks big-time. Couldn't they have just transferred it to a different timeslot instead of shortening it altogether? If I remember correctly, both Samurai Champloo and Mushishi were dropped from the original channels on which they aired, then after a break returned and finished normally.Well, actually, it's being syndicated on a half-dozen+ other stations too, so moving it to a different timeslot itself wouldn't necessarily be the issue. I assume what probably happened is that TBS/MBS/etc. were financial partners who invested in the first two quarters with an option for two additional quarters depending on ratings. Unlike the past-midnight stuff, 6pm is pretty lucrative; if this show doesn't pay the bills, they'll want to find something that does. The production team could have tried to get more investment from the publisher to make up for the networks pulling back, but I assume they calculated that the DVD sales wouldn't warrant further investment. So for now, they're just cutting it in half. If the DVD sales end up being surprisingly good, they can always bring it back for a second round (in a later/cheaper timeslot). Anyway, somewhat off-topic, but that's my theory, for what it's worth.
Fighter Volk
2007-01-06, 14:14
Thanks for the post. That does clarify why they did what they did. And now that I think about it, it was never officially announced that Ayakashi Ayashi would be 50 episodes; everyone assumed that would be the case due to the timeslot. So that would fit in with what you said about the broadcasters paying for a trial run.
Both El Cazador and Chikyuu he... anime are getting broadcasted in April 2007 :)
I can't wait to check out 'El Cazdor'. I guess this is the project that the guys at 'Bee Train' had been referring to after they finished 'Madlax'. I read about the new "idea" they were planning to do in a past issue of 'Newtype USA'. They were interviewing the creators on 'Madlax'. So of course they joke about some of the ridiculous stuff in 'Madlax' but enjoy it notheless. But they hinted at another show they wanted to do involving their love of girls and guns. At that time there was no word of what it would be. I'd had forgotten all about it. I figured I'd hear about it eventually if it was a go. Now I see it's going as planned.
Now that I own 'Noir' I can't pick up 'Madlax' and check this out in 'April'. Of course the new 'Kiddy Grade' sounds interesting too. Already creating much comments. :) I did enjoy the first series though I did feel something was missing. I still have yet to pick up the last two volumes. If I had waited I could have bought the entire set for $48 during 'TRSI's Xmas sales.
I guess 'El Cazador' will be what I'll look forward to because I really don't seen anything new that I'm interested in at this time. But the year is still young so I'm sure I'll find something.
Fellini 8.5
2007-01-06, 17:01
I can't wait to check out 'El Cazdor'. I guess this is the project that the guys at 'Bee Train' had been referring to after they finished 'Madlax'. I read about the new "idea" they were planning to do in a past issue of 'Newtype USA'. They were interviewing the creators on 'Madlax'. So of course they joke about some of the ridiculous stuff in 'Madlax' but enjoy it notheless. But they hinted at another show they wanted to do involving their love of girls and guns. At that time there was no word of what it would be. I'd had forgotten all about it. I figured I'd hear about it eventually if it was a go. Now I see it's going as planned.
I, for one, have been anxiously awaiting word of it ever since I read that article. Imagine my surprise this morning upon finding out that it's now reality! :D
But then again, I'm weird that way.
Well, off to find every tiny scrap of information I can about it!
For now, I've combined everything I could find and translate on it here (http://www.moedosed.com/2007/01/06/%e3%80%8cnoir%e3%80%8d-%e2%86%92-%e3%80%8cmadlax%e3%80%8d-%e2%86%92-%e3%80%8cel-cazador%e3%80%8d-site-news/), if you're interested, Fellini 8.5.
Yes, another series with Kajiura Yuki! Let's see what she comes up with this time. :eyespin: I'll at least watch it for the music since I'm not a fan of Bee Train or this kind of story.
physics223
2007-01-06, 21:04
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連鎖病棟
Rensa Byoutou
Sale: Summer 2007
Seijin muke anime (anime for adults).
Based on an eroge (ero-game).
Original Work: Selen
Site of the company: (warning: do not access this site unless you are 18+)
http://www.selen.ag/
Site of the game: (warning: do not access this site unless you are 18+)
http://www.selen.ag/products/RensaByo-toh/index.php
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ドキドキ母娘レッスン
DokiDoki Haha Musume Lesson (DokiDoki Mother Daughter Lesson)
Sale: Summer 2007
Seijin muke anime (anime for adults).
Based on an eroge (ero-game).
Original Work: TinkerBell
Site of the company: (warning: do not access this site unless you are 18+)
http://www.cyberworks.co.jp/tink/
Site of the game: (warning: do not access this site unless you are 18+)
http://www.cyberworks.jp/tink/oyako/
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めがちゅ！
Megachu!
Sale: Summer 2007
Seijin muke anime (anime for adults).
Based on an eroge (ero-game).
Original Work: FrontWing
Site of the company: (warning: do not access this site unless you are 18+)
http://frontwing.jp/
Site of the game: (warning: do not access this site unless you are 18+)
http://xoops.frontwing.jp/product/mega/index.html
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I don't think I can add the covers of the games :P
How is seijin muke different from H? Or are they just the same? I was like :twitch: when I accessed those sites ... because I didn't know what seijin muke was.
How is seijin muke different from H? Or are they just the same? I was like :twitch: when I accessed those sites ... because I didn't know what seijin muke was.
seijin muke = aimed at adult = for adult
I should have said this; these three anime are produced and sold under the Milky animation label (http://www.milky-anime.com/) (18+ site, be careful), adult anime OVAs are produced and sold under this label.
Whats sold under this label are adult anime OVAs that are based on adult manga (H-manga, ero-manga) and adult games (eroge).
broccoli's page for Kamichama Karin anime announcement:
http://www.broccoli.co.jp/sp/karin/
ksdafhtortoweutjjgh OMG.....I am very very happy with that anime Karin.:D
Looks like the same character designer as Pita Ten. Or maybe that's just Koge-sensei's magic. xD
MartAnimE
2007-01-06, 23:27
I, for one, have been anxiously awaiting word of it ever since I read that article. Imagine my surprise this morning upon finding out that it's now reality! :D
But then again, I'm weird that way.
Well, off to find every tiny scrap of information I can about it!
Oh yeah, my thoughts exactly! All these months of especulation, antecipation and wishful thinking finally compensated!:D "El Cazador", the third one of the Noir/Madlax trilogy is finally here! And I'm there! Go Bee-Train! ^^
Oh yeah, my thoughts exactly! All these months of especulation, antecipation and wishful thinking finally compensated!:D "El Cazador", the third one of the Noir/Madlax trilogy is finally here! And I'm there! Go Bee-Train! ^^
Wait, a trilogy? So Madlax was a sequel to Noir? I guess I'll just listen to the music for this one. :uhoh:
MartAnimE
2007-01-07, 00:26
Wait, a trilogy? So Madlax was a sequel to Noir? I guess I'll just listen to the music for this one. :uhoh:
Heh, sounds confusing huh? :heh: Well not exactly a trilogy as in Madlax is not a sequel to Noir and El Cazador won't be a sequel to Madlax. Those three projects are just part of an unnoficial "girl-with-guns" Bee-Train trilogy with no direct links between each other but that share many similarities in the plot, characters and even staff! :D
Heh, sounds confusing huh? :heh: Well not exactly a trilogy as in Madlax is not a sequel to Noir and El Cazador won't be a sequel to Madlax. Those three projects are just part of an unnoficial "girl-with-guns" Bee-Train trilogy with no direct links between each other but that share many similarities in the plot, characters and even staff! :D
I see. No wonder Madlax's 2-girl trio with guns is so similar with Noir. I think I even got them swapped once before I started watching Noir. :heh:
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
Yoshitomo Yonetani To Helm Independent OAV
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Similar to what we've seen come from Makoto Shinkai and what's been proposed for Be Rockn', word on the street is director Studio Hibari and Yoshitomo Yonetani (Betterman, Gaogaigar, Brigadoon) are looking to become involved in a new independent OAV project. Staff will be virtually non-existant, production will be carried out by a mere handful of people. This can be done becuase almost all of the work is being done in a computer. Original concept, Direction, and Screenplay will all be handled by Yoshimoto, Character Design will be provided by MA@YA, Animation Production proper is being credited to: Studio Hibari CG Team. It's said MA@YA will totally flush out the full range of character expressions and articulation in a 3D program.
Masahiko Okura's Next Project
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Blue Sub No. 6 and Yukikaze Director is said to be developing a new TV series based on "Suu Nin No Onnanoko Tachi Ga, Tagaini Seichou Shi Nagara Issho Ni Tsukuriage Tei Ku".
Tatsuo Sato On Upcoming TV Series
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Director Tatsuo Sato's (Gunslinger Girl, Tokyo Tribes 2) name has been connected to an as yet unnamed anime TV series project to air sometime after the summer of 2007.
Gankutsuou Film And New Manga
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Gankutsuou - The Count of Monte Cristo produced in 2004 by GONZO and directed by Mahiro Maeda will see a theatrical film version released at some point in the future. Production is now progressing on it. A special extra manga chapter (being created by Maeda) will serialize this winter in the pages of Kodansha'a Afternoon.
Manabu Ono Working On New Series
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Transformers Cybertron and Galaxy Force Director Manabu Ono is developing a new original TV series now scheduled to broadcast in the autumn of 2007. Look for a proper announcement in spring.
New Kouji Masunari Work
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R.O.D. The TV Series and Kamichu Director Kouji Masunari is said to be cooking up a lavish new anime "masterpiece", look for further details soon.
Another New Anime From Mizushima Seiji
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Dai-Guard and Fullmetal Alchemist Director Mizushima Seiji is said to have another new anime project in the works within 2007 besides the Oh! Edo Rocket TV series being produced by Madhouse.
Sakoi Masayuki Attached To Direct New Anime
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Sakoi Masayuki (Strawberry Panic) will direct a new TV series to be animated by Madhouse. The premise will be based on a certain popular Shonen Manga. Broadcast scheduled for this spring. This is series is being rumored Kaibutsu Oujo (Princess Resurrection).
You missed one NeoSam...
Denno Coil Date
Tokuma Shoten, Madhouse and Director Mitsuo Iso's TV Animation Denno Coil (http://www.tokuma.jp/coil/) anime will broadcast through NHK sometime in 2007.
Guess Madhouse recruited enough animators to finish it after-all :p
The official title of the anime thats a remake of Koutetsu Jeeg (http://anidb.info/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=anime&aid=1911) anime will be called Koutetsu Kami Jeeg.
鋼鉄神ジーグ
koutetsu Kami Jeeg
Broadcast: 2007
Nightengale
2007-01-07, 20:38
The official title of the anime thats a remake of Koutetsu Jeeg (http://anidb.info/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=anime&aid=1911) anime will be called Koutetsu Kami Jeeg.
鋼鉄神ジーグ
koutetsu Kami Jeeg
YES~!!! though I am sad to say that Jeeg was one of the few super robot series I never had the chance to complete. :(
2007 : Rise of the Mechas. :P
Dernhelm
2007-01-07, 23:20
hey NeoSam, do you have a source somewhere where you can get first-hand seiyuu casting information? like i want to know who are the seiyuu assigned for mid-series new characters.
duckroll
2007-01-08, 00:22
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
Gankutsuou Film And New Manga
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Gankutsuou - The Count of Monte Cristo produced in 2004 by GONZO and directed by Mahiro Maeda will see a theatrical film version released at some point in the future. Production is now progressing on it. A special extra manga chapter (being created by Maeda) will serialize this winter in the pages of Kodansha'a Afternoon.
This is a mistake. What Newtype had was a short blurb from each famous director on what they are doing in 2007. This was simply about Mahiro Maeda. He said that he will continue serializing the Gankutsuou manga in Afternoon in Spring (it stopped running towards the end of last year because he needed a break) and that his theatrical film project is also progressing. The theatrical film project has nothing to do with Gankutsuou, it's a seperate project.
It's very important to root out misinformation like this before it spreads! :D
Dernhelm, you can use ANN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/) for that.
As to new announced anime, the seiyuu of most of these shows haven't been announced yet.
This is a mistake. What Newtype had was a short blurb from each famous director on what they are doing in 2007. This was simply about Mahiro Maeda. He said that he will continue serializing the Gankutsuou manga in Afternoon in Spring (it stopped running towards the end of last year because he needed a break) and that his theatrical film project is also progressing. The theatrical film project has nothing to do with Gankutsuou, it's a seperate project.
It's very important to root out misinformation like this before it spreads! :D
I see, thanks for the info :)
Dernhelm
2007-01-08, 04:13
Dernhelm, you can use ANN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/) for that.
i should have said "other than ANN" but thanks anyway. sometimes the info there isn't reliable, that's why i asked.
The following have not yet been confirmed to get an anime adaptation.
If they get an anime I'll post about it.
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
Indian Summer (Koharu Biyori) Anime?
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A substantial announcement (possibly anime conversion) regarding Mizuki Takehito's Indian Summer (Koharu Biyori) manga is expected in the April edition of Dengeki Teioh magazine. The issue streets on February 26th.
Indian Summer (Koharu Biyori) is a seinen moe~ manga, its serialized in the young men's moe~ magazine Dengeki Moeoh (http://comipedia.com/magazine/dengeki_moeoh).
But this big announcement will be in the April 2007 edition of Dengeki Moeoh magazine and not Dengeki Teioh. The seinen magazine Dengeki Teioh got defunct recently.
Genre: Seinen, Comedy
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
Mushiuta Anime?
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A big announcement (possibly regarding an anime or manga adaptation) surrounding Iwai Kyohei and Ruroo's light novel Mushiuta is due in the April, 2007 edition of Kadokawa Shoten's Sneaker.
Mushiuta is a male oriented light novel, its serialized in the male oriented light novel magazine The Sneaker (http://comipedia.com/magazine/the_sneaker) (the magazine that serialized the male oriented light novels Trinity Blood and Suzumiya Haruhi).
Genre: Shounen/Seinen, Fantasy
I'll post the covers if they really get an anime :) but wow the covers of Mushiuta are so moe~ >.<
I, for one, have been anxiously awaiting word of it ever since I read that article. Imagine my surprise this morning upon finding out that it's now reality! :D
But then again, I'm weird that way.
Well, off to find every tiny scrap of information I can about it!
Hahaha!!! I know what you mean. :) Can't wait to see the character designs for it. Should be interesting. In all it's crazy, femme fatale glory.
Yes, another series with Kajiura Yuki! Let's see what she comes up with this time. :eyespin: I'll at least watch it for the music since I'm not a fan of Bee Train or this kind of story.
Hahahah!!! It's funny that you mention that because that was something that came to mind when I heard about the new project. And again according to the interview they talked about how 'Kajiura Yuki' has become a part of the 'Bee Train' family. So I was like,
"Well, I guess they'll be pulling 'Yuki Kajiura' into this."
If it's got that "Euro" feel to it she'll be perfect for this. But seeing how the show is slated for 'April' they're probably almost finished. I'm curious to see what she comes up with now. Don't be surprised folks will start complaining about her music. As far as I'm concerned I really don't care. To each his own. I like 'Kanno' and 'Kajiura'. So I'm not really picky. Whatever 'Kajiura-san' comes up with I'm sure I'll like it and buy it. More than likely if I like the show, and more than likely I will the album will be added to the rest of the soundtracks I have by her. 'Noir' being the first. Sorry, no '.hack' or whatever "hack" for me. Don't know enough to care.
So far college is back on, and lots of stuff to look forward to in 'April'. Overseas and here ;)
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
ICE OVA Surfaces
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Yasushi Akimoto (6 Angels, Azuki-chan, Nurse Angel Ririka SOS) is heading up a new OVA project in Japan entitled ICE. Rather discretely and without much fanfare details were announced at Comiket 71. Akimoto has in the past written the One Missed Call screenplay for Takashi Miike, he's also a professor at Kyoto University Arts And Design. Ice is a science fiction story where men have been killed off the face of the Earth through a catastrophe and only women survived.
The 3 OAV series is being directed by Kobayashi Makoto who worked on 6 Angels in 2002 and in the past did mecha designs for Gundam Z, Gundam ZZ and 1992's Giant Robo. Covering the character designs post is Masaya Onishi who worked with Studio Pierrot on many productions including Gegege No Kitaro (1985-88), Bleach and Key the Metal Idol. Yasushi Hirano will write the script, he also worked on 6 Angels and in the past wrote the third season of Lupin III and Gundam Zeta. Korean Musician Won Ill will score the original soundtrack. Producer Hiroaki Inoue worked with Tezuka Productions before joining Gainax as a founding member in 1984, he later helped AIC develop the Tenchi Muyo! boom in the early-mid 1990's. P.P.M will produce the Animation on ICE. The first volume hits retail in Japan on May 25th and releases will follow a monthly schedule through July. Seiyuu include Junko Minagawa, Kurumi Mamiya, Otori Yoshino, Akira Ishida, Yuko Oshima, Tomomi Kasai, Natsuki Sato, Masaru Imai and Haruna Ikezawa. A limited anbimation flash trailer exists on the official website: www.project-ice.com. An extended trailer was shown at Comiket 71 and can be seen at You Tube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59kmYmczj3w&eurl=).
From AnimeNation (http://www.animenation.com/):
Full One Piece Movie 8 Trailer Released
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The official homepage for the eighth One Piece motion picture, "One Piece: Episode of Alabaster - Sabaku no Ojou to Kaizoku Tachi (http://www.onepiece-movie.com/)," not hosts a streaming, full length theatrical trailer (http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/movie/2007_onepiece/movie/2007_onepiece02.html). The film is scheduled to premier on March 3rd.
I hope that's not the official English title of the movie, as One Piece fans will go ballistic.The name Alabasta is clearly printed on the Log Pose which Sanji takes from Mr. 13 at Little Garden.
He gets this item in the last pages of Chapter 127, the first chapter in Volume 15.
By contrast, the name is printed as Arabasta on the map of the whole country which appears at the end of Volume 19:Let's just hope AnimeNation screwed up. :)
I hope that's not the official English title of the movie, as One Piece fans will go ballistic.
My personal solution for my own application in spelling is that if the Japanese pronouncement of an english word has a "R" sound then I spell it with a "L", and if a word has the overriding pronouncement of a "L" then the word most likely needs to be replaced with a "R" when spelling. Of course, there are exception but it seems to work for me in most occasion when the subject is anime. :)
More details of Chikyuu he... (Terra e...) anime: (Original Work and Animation Production)
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地球へ…
Chikyuu he... (Terra e...)
Broadcast: April 2007
Original Work: Takemiya Keiko
Director: Yamasaki Osamu
Mecha Design: Izubuchi Yutaka
Character Design: Yuki Nobuteru
Animation Production: Minami-Machi Bugyousho
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\Interestigly enough, Terre e is going to replace Tenpou Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi's time slot, which is going to be shortened from its original 50 episode run due to poor ratings.
Sorry, does someone have an official source or bulliten for this conclusion, I just need some closure.
Plus on it's ratings, maybe it cost too much to make to sustain with the ratings it's pulling or it doesn't measure up to what MBS wanted. Seed FMA and SEED desitiny pulled double what ayashi was pulling, UNJUSTLY:p (well in relation to the seed duopoly, sheesh).
NoSanninWa
2007-01-12, 02:41
Sorry, does someone have an official source or bulliten for this conclusion, I just need some closure.
It's on MoonPhase.
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
Trickster Anime Collaboration Coming
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GC Crest's popular MMORPG Trickster (http://www.trickster.jp/trickster/index.html) has been revealed to be heading for some major undisclosed anime collaboration in the near future. Details remain unannounced although a silhouetted figure (http://www.rbbtoday.com/news/20070112/37523.html) that bears a striking resemblence to the main character of Getsumen Usagi Heiki Mina has been released as a teaser.
For info about Trickster:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trickster_(MMORPG)
From AnimeNation (http://www.animenation.com/):
Tetsujin 28 Movie Site Opened
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The official Japanese homepage for the upcoming Tetsujin 28 gou: Hakuchuu no Zangetsu (http://www.tetsujin28-movie.com/) motion picture is now open. The film is scheduled to open theatrically in Japan on March 31st.
Source: Moon Phase (http://www.moonphase.cc/)
The ICE OVA (http://www.project-ice.com/) site got updated and is now hosting the trailer as well with some key information. And oh my, this looks old-school.
Thanks NeoSam
The Sakura Taisen V OVA (http://www.sakura-taisen.com/ova5_newyork.html) were just been announced. We can count 3. The First will be released on 4 April 2007
センコロール
Cencoroll
From AnimeNation (http://www.animenation.com):
First Anime Innovation Tokyo Project Trailer Released
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Anime Innovation Tokyo (http://www.anime-innovation.jp/index_en.html) is an investment inniative designed to promote and sponsor innovate Japanese animation works by independant animators or small studios. A streaming trailer for Atsuya Uki's pilot anime film "Cencoroll," the first anime project selected to be sponsored by the Anime Innovation Tokyo group, is now available on Anime Goo (http://anime.goo.ne.jp/special/anime-innovation/untitle.html).
Source: Rakuga Kidou (http://www.rakugakidou.net/)
Go down the page and click on Clip Start to watch the trailer.
Here's another link you can watch the same trailer from:
http://flagama.blog84.fc2.com/blog-entry-48.html
For some english info about Cencoroll here:
http://anime-innovation.jp/sys/works_en.php?itemid=30
Whoa! I'm intrigued. Seems like there is no word yet on when this pilot-film might be out. I also hope the background music is kept. My sound was way up, and I jumped up right as the clip started to play. :heh:
i thought it looked really good. i dfinitely want to see the whole thing.
Thanks NeoSam. Here's a bit more info on Cencoroll. The planner and creator is Atsuya Uki (http://www.ukix.org/nl/) <--click 'Album' for some pretty artwork. The production for the promo is by Maruhama (http://www.maruhama.org/) <-- check out their demo real for more clips. The blog of the project is here (http://blog.goo.ne.jp/untitle_staff/). :)
Thought this promo was awesome, I hope it gets a series, ova or movie. I'd also like to know who did the music; it turned my speakers inside out :P
And another anime got announced:
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Over Drive
Based on a manga thats serialized in the shounen manga magazine Weekly Shounen Magazine (http://comipedia.com/magazine/shounen_magazine).
For now there are 9 volumes released of this manga.
Here are the covers:
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/489/ncvol1xn8.gif http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/4995/ncvol2wk7.gif http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/6201/ncvol3pq8.gif http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/9713/ncvol4yn7.gif http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5858/ncvol5jw9.gif http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/2920/ncvol6zz9.gif http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/1816/ncvol7ut4.gif http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/6392/ncvol8eg7.gif http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/3222/ncvol9os4.gif
Mangaka: Yasuda Tsuyoshi
Site of the manga:
http://www.shonenmagazine.com/works/overdrive/
From Manganews (http://www.manganews.net):
The story centers around a boy who aims to become the number one bicyclist in the world.
Genre: Shounen
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The anime announcement can be seen on the cover of volume 9 of the manga.
And here's more :P
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ヒロイック・エイジ
Heroic Age
Broadcast: Spring 2007
Character Design: Hirai Hisashi
Animation Production: XEBEC
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From Anime News Service: (http://www.animenewsservice.com/)
----New Dr. Slump Film Planned
According to an announcement made in the February, 2007 issue of Shonen Jump, Akira Toriyama's manga Dr. Slump will be adapted to a new film. The issue went on sale on 1/6.
Scribble
2007-01-16, 18:44
The story centers around a boy who aims to become the number one bicyclist in the world.
Wow, they literally use the shounen template there o.o
I'm intrigued by this, though. I like it when weird topics, i.e. mahjong, go, bread baking are applied to the "shounen action" format.
From Anime News Service: (http://www.animenewsservice.com/)
----New Dr. Slump Film Planned
Is this an animated movie ? or a live action movie ?
Hmm if this was an anime movie it would have been on MoonPhase's anime list by now >.< but its not there, so I guess this is a live action movie, right ?
From AnimeNation (http://www.animenation.com):
Hayate no Gotoku Anime Footage Online
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A camcorder recording and screenshots of the 6 minute long promotional video for the upcoming Hayate no Gotoku (Hayate the Combat Butler) anime television series are now available online (http://d.hatena.ne.jp/PEH01404/20070114/p1). An alternate, short TV commercial recording is available from Japanese fan site Hayacale (http://hw001.gate01.com/hayatenogotoku/) in AVI format (http://hw001.gate01.com/hayatenogotoku/img/index/CM.AVI).
Source: Rakuga Kidou (http://www.rakugakidou.net/)
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
Jesus Film Goes Anime
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Originally distributed in 1979 by Warner Brothers in theaters nationwide, the two-hour "JESUS" film is not only the most widely-distributed, but also the most translated film in history---with more than 900 separate language translations and more than 6 billion exposures globally, topping Oscar greats Gone with the Wind, The Sound of Music, The Lion King, Titanic, and The Wizard of Oz. Now plans are on the table to adapt the story to anime. The JESUS Film's Chief of Staff Greg Gregiore says, "A number of different things that we're doing have to do with innovation, or with taking the assets of the JESUS Film that we have and repurposing those assets." "We're taking the audio tracks that we have translated and re-recorded over these past 26 years and putting new visuals to that. And, we're working on right now an Anime version of the JESUS Film." It'll be a bit different than the current film, says Gregiore. "We will reorder the events and make more of a story and a dramatic film out of it. But, we're still using God's word as recorded in the book of Luke, we're using the same dialogue loops that were used in the original JESUS Film." While the completion of the project is more than two years away, Gregoire says, "That visual with a new musical score, new sound effects and use of the same dialogue, so in effect when we complete the film we will be able to simultaneously release it in over 900 languages." Because it's already translated. Two short segments are going to be field tested soon. Pray that God will allow the new project to be completed quickly and on budget. www.jesusfilm.org
Is this an animated movie ? or a live action movie ?
Hmm if this was an anime movie it would have been on MoonPhase's anime list by now >.< but its not there, so I guess this is a live action movie, right ?
Actually if it's a live action movie based off a previous anime or manga work, I believe MoonPhase lists it (with a 実写 stuck in somewhere)
And WTF? Jesus? :eyebrow:
And WTF? Jesus? :eyebrow:
What's wrong with that? Haven't you seen religious anime before?
I believe I've watched Jesus animation before, but I definitely remember Prince of Egypt (Moses and stuff). ;)
The Flying House (http://anidb.info/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=anime&aid=3498) is also a religious anime. I used to watch it when I was a kid ^_^
And more trailers:
From AnimeNation (http://www.animenation.com):
New Hokuto no Ken Trailers Available
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The official Hokuto no Ken website (http://www.hokuto-no-ken.jp/index2.html) now hosts short trailers for the "Yuria Densetsu" OAV and upcoming Shin Kyuseishu Densetsu Hokuto no Ken: Raoh Gaiden - Gekitou no Sho ("New Saviour Legend Fist of the North Star: Raoh Side Story - Fierce Fighting Arc") motion picture. The Yuria OAV is scheduled for release on February 23rd. The second Raoh movie will be released in April.
The Yuria trailer is available by clicking the "Yuria" button at the top of the page. The Raoh Gaiden II movie teaser trailer is accessible by selecting the "Raoh II" button.
Source: Twitch (http://www.twitchfilm.net/archives/008744.html)
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
Ichigo Marshmellow Trailer
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A promotional video clip has gone up for the forthcoming Ichigo Mashmellow (http://www.ichigomashimaro.com/) OVA due on February 23, 2007 at 6,090 Yen.
The manga "Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro" is being animated!! I'm so happy!
Confirmation from ANS (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
Yusei Matsui's Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro (Private Evil-Eye Nougami Neuro) will be animated in the form of a TV series. The supernatural detective story serializes in Weekly Shonen Jump. Beginning its run in February, 2005 8 collected volumes now exist on the market. A Drama CD was released on November 6, 2006 starring Takehito Koyasu as Neuro and Kana Ueda as Yako. Possibly seiyuu carryovers and other details are not available at this time. uragi. Yako Katsuragi's father was murdered in a locked room. The mystery plunges Yako's life into chaos until she meets a man named Neuro Nougami.
Yessss!! Koyasu as Neuro! I don't know if he can pull off being creepy enough, but I guess he can do anything... but then again, that's just for the drama CD. Koyasu has a MILLION lead roles in drama CDs but rarely carries the role over to the TV anime version. I doubt Koyasu will stay for the Neuro anime, but will keep my fingers crossed.
Anyway, it's a manga from Weekly Shounen Jump about a creepy detective named Neuro who is a demon that "eats" mysteries and forces a girl named Yako to assist him.
Genre: Mystery, Action, Comedy(?), Shounen
Every time a WEEKLY JUMP manga is announced to be animated, I guess which JUMP manga will be animated next... this is the 3rd time in a row I've been right, ehehe.
Oh, and yet another JUMP anime coming too: Mr.Fullswing, a shounen manga about baseball. (I'm surprised this wasn't animated a long long time ago, but I guess sports anime are getting popular again)
Just to stomp on your enthusiasm, domino, before it spreads elsewhere: AnimeNewsService isn't the most reliable source of information there is. For the two quoted news they haven't even named the sources; for Mr. Fullswing they said "will be adapted to an animated TV series at some point in the near future". At best, this can be an educated guess, but a confirmation? Not a chance.
EDIT: Pardon, missed their citing of "TV spots" for Mr. Fullswing.
センコロール
Cencoroll
From AnimeNation (http://www.animenation.com):
Go down the page and click on Clip Start to watch the trailer.
Here's another link you can watch the same trailer from:
http://flagama.blog84.fc2.com/blog-entry-48.html
For some english info about Cencoroll here:
http://anime-innovation.jp/sys/works_en.php?itemid=30
I loved the animation, looks excellent. Is there a movie or OVA coming out of that trailer? If so, I really look forward to it.
barbapapa
2007-01-18, 17:45
Hmm, I wish it'd been Muhyo & Rojie that got animated. At the least I'll check them out if the production values dont suck.
The Flying House (http://anidb.info/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=anime&aid=3498) is also a religious anime. I used to watch it when I was a kid ^_^
I remember that!:heh: I watched it a little bit too! xD
But seriously, if they can get away with making multiple anime about homosexual incest, surely one about Jesus SHOULD be welcomed with open arms....:rolleyes:
I loved the animation, looks excellent. Is there a movie or OVA coming out of that trailer? If so, I really look forward to it.
A pilot anime film, but no mention when its coming out.
It would be great if Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro and Mr.Fullswing get an anime, but I'll wait for a confirmation from MoonPhase before posting about them.
Just to stomp on your enthusiasm, domino, before it spreads elsewhere: AnimeNewsService isn't the most reliable source of information there is. For the two quoted news they haven't even named the sources; for Mr. Fullswing they said "will be adapted to an animated TV series at some point in the near future". At best, this can be an educated guess, but a confirmation? Not a chance.
EDIT: Pardon, missed their citing of "TV spots" for Mr. Fullswing.
While it's true that they didn't say where they got that information and it might not be 100% accurate, I've never known any of their announcements to be wrong (I don't ever recall them reporting a TV anime in the works that turned out to be only a rumor). So while there's no real confirmation source yet, I'd say the possibility of this being true is very likely. I'll just hope the information was indeed correct.
Haohmaru
2007-01-19, 02:26
http://ruliweb.empas.com/ruliboard/read.htm?num=5762&table=hb_news&main=hb About every site for all the new winter and spring anime & OVA's.
This: http://club.shinbiro.com/upimage/160348/268464/d0/241_200612280807021.jpg is looking so hot. I really don't hope they mess it up with cg animation. Mechs look like macross plus mecha's.
eggplant
2007-01-19, 06:48
It was announced (http://www.rbbtoday.com/news/20070119/37741.html) today (http://bb.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/news/16874.html) that the Japanese ISP company So-net and GDH (holding company of the animation company GONZO) reached a partnership agreement with the intent of creating a new type of network entertainment business. Included in the plans are the animation of So-net properties, including PostPet (http://www.postpet.so-net.ne.jp/) and Livly Island (http://www.livly.com/main.php).
A PostPet anime was made in 2004 under the name, Post Pet Momobin.
Too bad Gonzo couldn't use the money to save their Mardock Scramble project.
While on the topic of cancellation, the anime RGB Adventure, currently airing on BS-i will be cancelled with the airing of this Sunday's episode.
Source: BS-i timetable (http://www.bs-i.co.jp/main/program/), EPG (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/1544/rgbbj2.jpg).
Personally, I thought RGB Adventure was one of the worst anime series ever aired, therefore am not disappointed about the news.
Guess this is news, rather than an announcment, but according to Sponichi Annex (http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2007/01/17/06.html), Toshio Suzuki stated that Hayao Miyazaki's next film will be officially announced in March.
Miyazaki's next (and possibly last) film has been shrouded in secrecy but there's plenty of speculation abound that it's an adaptation of another children's book called 'I Lost My Little Boy' by Chinese author Yishu. That rumour is best taken with a pinch of salt though :)
More trailers:
From AnimeNation (http://www.animenation.com):
Second To Heart 2 OVA Trailer Released
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The official To Heart 2 OVA series (http://www.aquaplus.co.jp/th2v/) homepage now hosts a new, second downloadable Windows Media trailer (http://aquaplus.jp/_mirror/OVATH2_fw.wmv).
Source: Moon Phase (http://www.moonphase.cc/)
Moonlight Mile Trailer Available
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A short, streaming trailer for Moonlight Mile (http://www.moonlightmile.jp/) is now available for 500K (http://www.moonlightmile.jp/asx/mlm_pv_500k.asx) and 1Mb (http://www.moonlightmile.jp/asx/mlm_pv_1m.asx) connection speeds. The television series is scheduled to premier on March 3rd.
Source: Moon Phase (http://www.moonphase.cc/)
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
GR-Giant Robo Seasons 2-3 Planned
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Proving you can sit on a scoop for over 3 months in the anime news world, our exclusive report (http://www.animenewsservice.com/archives/grgiantrobo.htm) on the GR-Giant Robo production announcement includes details we obtained from Soft Garage that a 13 episode 2nd TV series is planned for certain in 2008, followed by a possible 3rd season.
Dernhelm
2007-01-20, 04:50
Oh, and yet another JUMP anime coming too: Mr.Fullswing, a shounen manga about baseball. (I'm surprised this wasn't animated a long long time ago, but I guess sports anime are getting popular again)
haha, interesting to note that this Spring season, two baseball anime are coming out. the popular Ookiku Furikabutte and a certain Major (?)
From Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
GR-Giant Robo Seasons 2-3 Planned
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Proving you can sit on a scoop for over 3 months in the anime news world, our exclusive report on the GR-Giant Robo production announcement includes details we obtained from Soft Garage that a 13 episode 2nd TV series is planned for certain in 2008, followed by a possible 3rd season.
That's fantastic news! Loved the first episode of the new series.
evil-samurai
2007-01-20, 18:13
Nice to see Mr.Fullswing getting an anime =) I didn't love the manga but it was interesting enough, I would think it would get 24 episodes but with the amount of volumes it has, it could go for longer.
I would love to see a anime for Soul Eater! and a few other manga like Bamboo Blade, otogi matsuri but... I wonder if that will ever happen >.>
Nice to see Mr.Fullswing getting an anime =) I didn't love the manga but it was interesting enough, I would think it would get 24 episodes but with the amount of volumes it has, it could go for longer.
I would love to see a anime for Soul Eater! and a few other manga like Bamboo Blade, otogi matsuri but... I wonder if that will ever happen >.>
An anime adaptation of both Mr.Fullswing and Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro are still not mentioned on MoonPhase, so treat this as a rumor until an anime adapatation is confirmed.
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS site (http://www.nanoha.com/) has now been updated with a more clear outline of items to come. Yay.
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS site (http://www.nanoha.com/) has now been updated with a more clear outline of items to come. Yay.
For a minute there, I thought I saw Kagurazaka Asuna from Negima. :heh: I wonder who that girl is?
Dernhelm
2007-01-23, 01:51
got this from someone who got it from Afternoon Bareshi and thinks it's most likely genuine
三橋：代永翼 (debut)
阿部：中村悠一
花井：谷山紀章
田島：下野紘
桃井：早水リサ
Mihashi: new guy
Abe: Nakamura Yuuichi (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=15878)
Hanai: Taniyama Kishou (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=8073)
Tajima: Shimono Hiro (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=7636) (Rahxephon's Ayato Kamina)
Momoi: Hayamizu Risa (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=13755) (Gokusen's Yankumi)
This got mentioned on MoonPhase's anime list:
ティーンエイジ・ミュータント・ニンジャ・タートルズ
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Broadcast: April 2007
Also mentioned that its a new series.
aardvark
2007-01-23, 14:42
This got mentioned on MoonPhase's anime list:
ティーンエイジ・ミュータント・ニンジャ・タートルズ
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Broadcast: April 2007
Also mentioned that its a new series.
New Ninja Turtles anime? :twitch:
If it's anything like the last one :heh:
Kaioshin Sama
2007-01-24, 19:32
And here's more :P
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ヒロイック・エイジ
Heroic Age
Broadcast: Spring 2007
Character Design: Hirai Hisashi
Animation Production: XEBEC
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Fails by having Hirai Hisashi as character designer instead of having Hirai Hisashi retired due to incomptence.
And did somebody mention Cactusu Jeeg back there. Well bring on Layzner 2007 already people!
Shinji103
2007-01-24, 20:23
Fails by having Hirai Hisashi as character designer instead of having Hirai Hisashi retired due to incomptence.Amen to that.
And did somebody mention Cactusu Jeeg back there. Well bring on Layzner 2007 already people!I will personally deliver a bouquet of flowers to the person who makes this happen. :love: (if it happens)
Now: Push for Space Battleship Yamato 2000! :love:
Nightengale
2007-01-24, 22:19
Hirai bashing is as old as GSD bashing. Character designs do not dictate the quality of a series, unless the director is also named Hisashi Hirai.
Oh, and JEEG isn't totally confirmed yet aside from a mention in MoonPhase so take it with a grain of salt.
Shinji103
2007-01-24, 23:44
Hirai bashing is as old as GSD bashing. Character designs do not dictate the quality of a series, unless the director is also named Hisashi Hirai.Were his characters not so "Everybody looks like each other!" I'd agree with you. Just look at the cover to novel volume 1 of Giniro no Olynsis...I swear, he merely xeroxed a colored lineart pic of Athrun and slapped it on the cover...
Anyway, I was just showing my complete agreement to the comment on Hirai. I'm always willing to give any anime a shot despite whatever its characters look like. Heck, I even gave Giniro no Olynsis a shot, and I didn't even drop it because of the way the characters looked. But Hirai has little to no ability to differentiate his character designs.
Anyways...
Dernhelm
2007-01-25, 00:38
i don't know what happened to him, but he was able to give a distinctive style to his characters from a relatively old but far more superior series (Infinite Ryvius). sCRYed does a bit of a good job of differentiating too, i think, but it looks closer to the ones he did recently.
Kaioshin Sama
2007-01-25, 01:56
Were his characters not so "Everybody looks like each other!" I'd agree with you. Just look at the cover to novel volume 1 of Giniro no Olynsis...I swear, he merely xeroxed a colored lineart pic of Athrun and slapped it on the cover...
Anyway, I was just showing my complete agreement to the comment on Hirai. I'm always willing to give any anime a shot despite whatever its characters look like. Heck, I even gave Giniro no Olynsis a shot, and I didn't even drop it because of the way the characters looked. But Hirai has little to no ability to differentiate his character designs.
Anyways...
Well I've heard Soukyu No Fafner is an amazing mecha series marred a bit by crappy character design. Yet I'm working my way toward it in my list. He doesn't make an anime suck but man does he suck at his job. I'm worried as to why he still finds work as it does not make any sense. I know the Japanese tend to tilt towards Homgeniety but come on!
Nightengale
2007-01-25, 02:21
Bullshit at it's best. Hirai's character designs didn't ruin Fafner. Hirai is like Okawara without mecha. His linearts suck, but how they're potrayed by the animation studio makes it look distinctively different compared to being on paper. How often did we see Athrun and Kira looking the way they did on Hirai's lineart in the anime anyway?
In fact, I'd go the extra length to say that for something like Fafner, Hirai's designs actually contributed to the presentation. Hirai-designed characters have a tendecy to look it's best when they're full of emo, and Fafner is chock full of character emo IN A GOOD WAY.
THIS IS OFF-TOPIC though. If anyone wants to continue this, please create a Hirai thread elsewhere.
Kaioshin Sama
2007-01-25, 02:49
Bullshit at it's best. Hirai's character designs didn't ruin Fafner. Hirai is like Okawara without mecha. His linearts suck, but how they're potrayed by the animation studio makes it look distinctively different compared to being on paper. How often did we see Athrun and Kira looking the way they did on Hirai's lineart in the anime anyway?
In fact, I'd go the extra length to say that for something like Fafner, Hirai's designs actually contributed to the presentation. Hirai-designed characters have a tendecy to look it's best when they're full of emo, and Fafner is chock full of character emo IN A GOOD WAY.
THIS IS OFF-TOPIC though. If anyone wants to continue this, please create a Hirai thread elsewhere.
I don't think I said it ruined it, at least I'm absolutely certain I said it didn't ruined it. I think what I said was its an amazing series marred (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/marred)by crappy character design. Does anyone else think I said he ruined it. Don't put words in my mouth. There is a huge difference between the words mar and ruin. Hirai is a hack at this point and needs to either get better or retire.
And for the love of god guy stop spelling my username wrong in your quotes, jeez louise. Sorry for the rage but it drives me nuts when even if I choose my words carefully somebody still spins it in a negative direction. It's like I'm on FOX News all of a sudden.
Doing my darndest to fix another mess I caused do to people not READING and scrutinizing what I write, has anyone heard anything about a new Kiddy Grade anime that Aya Hirano had a coronary episode over a while back on her blog and then it was never heard of again. I've heard the show was pretty bad but I'm still intrigued.
Another anime got announced:
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この青空に約束を―
Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo
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Based on a bishoujo game by GIGA.
The following sites contain 18+ content.
Site of the company:
http://www.web-giga.com/
Site of the game:
http://www.web-giga.com/aozora/aozora.htm
From Himeyashop (http://www.himeyashop.com/product_info.php/products_id/3206):
This is a heartful school adventure at a high school on the isolated island. They are enjoying their life there, sometimes reacting against each other.
Genre: Seinen, Heartful school adventure
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Haohmaru
2007-01-25, 07:23
Is this new Gundam Evolve http://ruliweb.empas.com/ruliboard/read.htm?num=5847&table=hb_news&main=hb
More about Kono Aozora ni Yakusoku wo from Anime News Service (http://www.animenewsservice.com/):
Kono Aozora Ni Yakusoku Wo To Be Animated
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Japanese videogame publisher GIGA's smash hit adult PC love adventure Kono Aozora Ni Yakusoku Wo: Melody of the Sun and Sea (http://www.web-giga.com/aozora/aozora.htm) will be adapted to animation according to information published in Comptiq Magazine Vol.011. After first hitting the market on March 31, 2006 the game swept the 2006 Bishoujo Game Awards (http://www.bishojyogameaward.org/) wining The Grand Prize, The Scenario Prize, The Theme Song Prize, Best Pure Love Game and The User Support Prize. A seiyuu voice cast composed of mostly fresh talent was used to portray the 6 main heroines of the work. In a unique promotion campaign, the main theme song, opening movie, trial version and voice dramas were all released freely on the web. A major promotional effort also took place at Comic Market 70 and Comic Treasure 8. A PS2 port is is expected sometime in 2007.
ANS should at least note that http://www.bishojyogameaward.org/ is not supported by major magazines. Nevertheless, the game did well in sales, actually just tipped the 2006 Top 10 rank on getchu.com.
relentlessflame
2007-01-25, 12:04
ANS should at least note that http://www.bishojyogameaward.org/ is not supported by major magazines. Well, it's probably also worth noting that it wasn't announced in "Comptiq Magazine Vol.011" either, as the volume numbers for Comptiq are over 300 now. They probably meant Comptiq Ace. But, you know, fact-checking... At least they don't bill themselves as "The Internet's most trusted anime news source"... :heh:
Kaioshin Sama
2007-01-25, 16:23
Whatever the Bishoujo game is its a surefired hit. I've come to accept that this is what sells today whether I enjoy the genre or not, it's just how it is.
But please tell me there IS something deeper to the plot this time than guy and a harem and/or school setting. I cannot watch it if that isn't the case. I've seen one of them in To Heart 2 and part of Tsuyokisu and thus I feel I've seen enough for a lifetime at least. I've liked Higurashi and Fate/Stay Night and what I've seen of Kanon but that's because they are multilayered in terms of plot and have characters that go beyond the archetype.
The characters look cute, but that would never make up for a lack of plot and a story behind the face. Sometimes I wonder if these are merely commercials for the game to whet a fans appetite into playing the game and getting some actual story.
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