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HandofFate · 2015-01-10, 21:58

I watched the first 2 episodes of Dog Days S1 years ago

Then watched the first episode of Dog Days S3.

So what's the draw? The attacks don't seem that flashy, and the games from S1 I saw is just two mobs running into eachother. Does it get more energized?

Is it just the animal ears and tail?

Peanutbutter · 2015-01-10, 22:15

I'm watching this for the troll dog.

And also one of the strongest voice casts that I can recall in a series. How much of the budget is expended for them?

Wandering_Youth · 2015-01-10, 22:21

Yay, the gang's all back again....sort of. Well this first episode was not that surprising as they have to spice it up this season to make it different from the seasons before this one.

I got all giddy when Shinku and Nanami saved that damsel in distress with style.

SQA · 2015-01-10, 22:47

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Originally Posted by HandofFate

I watched the first 2 episodes of Dog Days S1 years ago

Then watched the first episode of Dog Days S3.

So what's the draw? The attacks don't seem that flashy, and the games from S1 I saw is just two mobs running into eachother. Does it get more energized?

Is it just the animal ears and tail?

The series takes itself seriously in a magic world that's not got a lot of danger. "Battles" are actually athletic competitions. When you, effectively, can't kill people in a major city, it's a lot more stable of a world. Plus... magic!

In general: it's well written, the characters are a blast, no one is an idiot and world is just fun. S2 has a less linear story (it's a "what happened for 2 weeks over vacation!" story, technically), but it's lots of fun for the sake of it. Just exploring the world.

It's also a very re-watchable series. Another appeal.

Myssa Rei · 2015-01-10, 23:04

The draw is that it takes the usual Fantasy World conflicts you'd EXPECT... and throws them out the window for a fun sports competition.

Peanutbutter · 2015-01-10, 23:46

There's some plot, but nothing serious. Just mindless, fun entertainment with some fanservice.

I actually went to dug out the season 2 episodes and just rewatched some of them. Yup, fun as always.

Random Wanderer · 2015-01-11, 00:09

I had to get a new video player to watch my old seasons of Dog Days. Media Player Classic wasn't displaying them properly. At best guess, after digging around through online posts and whatnot, my new video card's drivers are doing something weird to H264 videos, which interacts oddly with either MPC or CCCP's way of playing them (I am not an expert on this stuff). The suggested fixes told me to do something that isn't even an option in the current version of MPC, so after poking at it a while I gave up and got VLC player, which seems to work fine.

This post sponsored by me being slightly annoyed.

Putting that aside, the old episodes are still fun, and I see no reason why the new season won't be able to continue in the same vein.

Nvis · 2015-01-11, 00:45

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Originally Posted by Peanutbutter

I'm watching this for the troll dog.

And also one of the strongest voice casts that I can recall in a series. How much of the budget is expended for them?

Watching this for Yukikaze.

Pablete · 2015-01-11, 00:47

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Originally Posted by Nvis

Watching this for Yukikaze.

Man, and who doesn't watch this for Yukikaze?

XFire · 2015-01-11, 01:13

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Originally Posted by Nvis

Watching this for Yukikaze.

Said everyone who has ever watched this.

Random Wanderer · 2015-01-11, 01:17

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Originally Posted by Pablete

Man, and who doesn't watch this for Yukikaze?

I watch for Eclaire and Milhi. And Becky, as of Season 2. Yuki's nice, though.

FlareKnight · 2015-01-11, 01:33

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Originally Posted by Random Wanderer

I watch for Eclaire and Milhi. And Becky, as of Season 2. Yuki's nice, though.

Yeah, I'm watching for a good variety of the cast also. Eclair and Yukikaze closer to the top for me though.

LoweGear · 2015-01-11, 01:35

Lots of Éclair-bros here.

Wandering_Youth · 2015-01-11, 02:12

Funny, I like watching Rico and Couvila most. They usually get into some derpy situations which I find very entertaining.

Random Wanderer · 2015-01-11, 02:31

The series has a large ensemble cast whose characters can suit a lot of different tastes, and who each have managed to get enough screentime to make them enjoyable. One of the things that adds to its appeal.

Of course, it can sometimes become difficult to keep track of everyone.

EDIT: BTW, was that a Nana Mizuki opening theme? It sure sounded like her, and the song bore a resemblence to some music from Nanoha in some ways.

Peanutbutter · 2015-01-11, 02:44

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Originally Posted by Random Wanderer

EDIT: BTW, was that a Nana Mizuki opening theme? It sure sounded like her, and the song bore a resemblence to some music from Nanoha.

Yep, that's a Nana OP. The series so far has always been Nana Mizuki doing the OP and Yui Horie doing the ED.

Rewatching again, I felt that Princess Millhiore didn't sound like Yui Horie at the start.

And guys, admit it, Yukikaze's poms poms are the reasons you are watching it.

hao10 · 2015-01-11, 02:50

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Originally Posted by Peanutbutter

And also one of the strongest voice casts that I can recall in a series. How much of the budget is expended for them?

I sometimes have a feeling that Horie Yui-chan would gladly do this for free

SQA · 2015-01-11, 03:15

Mizuki Nana also voices both Rico & Nanami. Made for a few interesting scenes in season 2. Plus some really heavy work loads.

Random Wanderer · 2015-01-11, 03:20

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Originally Posted by Peanutbutter

Yep, that's a Nana OP. The series so far has always been Nana Mizuki doing the OP and Yui Horie doing the ED.

I must now admit, to my shame, that when I watched the previous seasons I paid little attention to the OPs, and in fact tended to skip them entirely. I seem to recall being in a hurry to see the "real" show.

Hooves · 2015-01-11, 03:29

Hmm? Seems like they are going to be building up something this season. This episode alone says something big might potentially happen.

2015-01-10, 21:58	Link #41
HandofFate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	I watched the first 2 episodes of Dog Days S1 years ago Then watched the first episode of Dog Days S3. So what's the draw? The attacks don't seem that flashy, and the games from S1 I saw is just two mobs running into eachother. Does it get more energized? Is it just the animal ears and tail? __________________ ...

2015-01-10, 22:21	Link #43
Wandering_Youth lost in wonder forever... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: edge of my dream in the land of twilight...ZzzZzZ	Yay, the gang's all back again....sort of. Well this first episode was not that surprising as they have to spice it up this season to make it different from the seasons before this one. I got all giddy when Shinku and Nanami saved that damsel in distress with style. __________________

2015-01-10, 23:04	Link #45
Myssa Rei Moderate Haruhiist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Metro Manila, Philippines Age: 42	The draw is that it takes the usual Fantasy World conflicts you'd EXPECT... and throws them out the window for a fun sports competition. __________________

2015-01-11, 00:09	Link #47
Random Wanderer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	I had to get a new video player to watch my old seasons of Dog Days. Media Player Classic wasn't displaying them properly. At best guess, after digging around through online posts and whatnot, my new video card's drivers are doing something weird to H264 videos, which interacts oddly with either MPC or CCCP's way of playing them (I am not an expert on this stuff). The suggested fixes told me to do something that isn't even an option in the current version of MPC, so after poking at it a while I gave up and got VLC player, which seems to work fine. This post sponsored by me being slightly annoyed. Putting that aside, the old episodes are still fun, and I see no reason why the new season won't be able to continue in the same vein. __________________

2015-01-11, 01:35	Link #53
LoweGear Secret Society BLANKET Graphic Designer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 3 times the passion of normal flamenco	Lots of Éclair-bros here. __________________ Against all the evil that hell can conjure, all wickedness that mankind can produce... We will send unto them, only you.

2015-01-10, 22:15	Link #42
Peanutbutter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	I'm watching this for the troll dog. And also one of the strongest voice casts that I can recall in a series. How much of the budget is expended for them?

2015-01-10, 23:46	Link #46
Peanutbutter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	There's some plot, but nothing serious. Just mindless, fun entertainment with some fanservice. I actually went to dug out the season 2 episodes and just rewatched some of them. Yup, fun as always.

2015-01-11, 02:12	Link #54
Wandering_Youth lost in wonder forever... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: edge of my dream in the land of twilight...ZzzZzZ	Funny, I like watching Rico and Couvila most. They usually get into some derpy situations which I find very entertaining. __________________

2015-01-11, 02:31	Link #55
Random Wanderer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	The series has a large ensemble cast whose characters can suit a lot of different tastes, and who each have managed to get enough screentime to make them enjoyable. One of the things that adds to its appeal. Of course, it can sometimes become difficult to keep track of everyone. EDIT: BTW, was that a Nana Mizuki opening theme? It sure sounded like her, and the song bore a resemblence to some music from Nanoha in some ways. __________________

2015-01-11, 03:15	Link #58
SQA Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012	Mizuki Nana also voices both Rico & Nanami. Made for a few interesting scenes in season 2. Plus some really heavy work loads.