2011-09-15, 17:50 | Link #1422 |
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Due precisely to Kaisos and Kazu-kun's conversation, my anticipation went through the roof, and I went and watched this raw.
I can see why Kaisos really liked this, but I can also see why Kazu-kun didn't. Characters did look a bit off-model to me. It's hard to put my finger on exactly what it is (faces too narrow, perhaps?), but I do see the quality issues that a couple others are referring to. It didn't bother me that much, but it is there, imo. I'm not going to talk about non-visual aspects of Episode 10 (characterization, plot, etc...) until I watch this with subs, but I wanted to give my take on the visual aspect.
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2011-09-16, 02:29 | Link #1423 |
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WTF... knew Masako used to be Kanba's GF (she targeted all the girls around him), but still have no clue why Masako wants the diary. Then again, we don't know why Himari wants the diary either. Argh, me wanting to know is driving me crazy! How is a diary going to help either Himari or Mario with their survival strategy?
Speaking of who... Masako calls him "Mario-san". Is it just me, or is that weird for siblings? I mean, Takakura siblings don't have such honorifics, and Mario looking to be younger than Masako.... yeah weird indeed. All that said, it's very 'daww inducing for me seeing Ringo go all emotional about Sho and his well being. Would've rather have her go even more insane, but you can't always get what you want lol. XD
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2011-09-16, 06:46 | Link #1430 |
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The animation was indeed pretty bad this week, but that didn't stop me from enjoying the episode. As I suspected, Masako is one of Kanba's exes. Ringo's getting some competition in the crazy stalker category.
Ringo's taken a step in the right direction by giving up her diary to save someone else's life. I expect her storyline to be resolved very soon, perhaps even in the next episode. #1 was hilarious as always. Definitely the best penguin.
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2011-09-16, 11:02 | Link #1433 |
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Other than the fact Kanba looked very off a lot of the episode, and the occasional QUALITY, I thought this was a good episode. When I heard SURVIVAL STRATEGY for some reason it didn't cross my mind it was gonna be Mario, and I was really hoping for a Princess Crystal and Masako confrontation.
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2011-09-16, 11:32 | Link #1434 |
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The quality diving is not such a big problem, except that this episode coming back from ep 9 where animation almost reached the perfection in quality. At some point, i started to wonder whether this episode is fan made rather than actual ep 10,but then there's VA to confirm. The off in character design, the lack in animation (especially the Kanba going down stair sequence), and lack of quality overall is a little bit alarming. Understandable, but they can't get to legendary status having this low quality (finger crossed for fixing during DVD/Bluray release).
Other than that, i have no complaint over character development.
Overall, the episode is a bit disappointing after coming down from such high note last episode PS: understand Nina.Wolken's frustration on how everything seems to be so straightforward and simple this episode. But unless this anime is 1-cour, otherwise we still have so many episodes left for everything to end this simple. Maybe an effort to play down audience's expectation before throwing something big? (hopefully)
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2011-09-16, 12:32 | Link #1435 |
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Not related to this episode but holy guacamole the Japanese fans are talent, look at all this stuff they've made!
Spoiler for episode 10:
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2011-09-16, 12:35 | Link #1436 |
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Shoma hit by a car.. Kan & Himari visited him in the hospital.
He's lucky he got off that easy, but I guess saving Ringo had a price. Shoma got kidnapped all 'cause of the diary or what's left of it. Penguin fishing for girl's underwear?! That part was totally LOL! Guess sometimes the best parts are going on in the background ^^ The ending sure was unexpected! ROFL
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2011-09-16, 13:25 | Link #1438 | |
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From a quick glance, the style seems quite different from previous episodes. Nevertheless, there're many stills and awkward drawings, which might suggest limited time/resources. |
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2011-09-16, 14:18 | Link #1440 | |
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drama, ikuhara, penguin, stalking, supernatural, surrealism |
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