[Skyfall]

Originally Posted by relentlessflame

For my part, I thought the first episode was very interesting and different, and I liked it. Then again, I'm a big fan of Shaft's trademark style. It does seem the approach is a bit different from the game, but I think I need to see more episodes to know where they're going with it. The Shaft/minori artistic fusion worked for me, but I can definitely see how it'd be an acquired taste.

It's difficult to judge the whole series on this first episode, but I'll definitely keep watching. And some motion issues aside (though I didn't see as many as Skyfall), the animation and art sure is pretty, and the music is great. If they continue to build from here, I'll be happy.

^ as far as motion problems go... from the top of my head i can name 3 scenes -

Spoiler for episode 1:

1) Hiro walking in to the church ... now this was pretty bad, as he seemed almost gliding forward ^^ Not exactly, but it seemed quite wrong.

2) Chihiro walking towards on the train station - she looked almost like a doll. Unnaturally stiff i would say.

3) by the end, Hiro walking together with Miyako. His movements seem somewhat abrupt and sharp.

Overall it is nothing to cry over, but i would say the movements look somewhat unrefined My biggest issue is going to be the 'artistic' moments - i can already tell they are not gong to grow on me anytime soon, meaning they will keep to be 'intrusive' for me, thus leaving a not exactly positive impact on my overall viewing experience