2013-03-30, 10:34 | Link #1462 |
Orthodox Haruhiist
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Making metal ... for fish
Age: 44
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I liked this show. It was pleasant, unoffensive, and the humor rarely missed its mark. The bird was an interesting twist, and it's good that they didn't overuse him. The animation and artwork were, as expected from KyoAni, excellent. The characters weren't especially deep, but they were relatable ... which is key for a show like this one.
A weak point was the whole "Prince" plot. While they did work it into the course of the show, they ended up shoehorned a bunch of padding into the last episode, since it was obvious the Prince had figured out the incompetence of his minions maybe thirty seconds after getting those flowers from the florist; and the animators needed another 22.5 minutes to make an episode. This information might've been better spread out through the course of the series ... but as far as complaints go this is a pretty mild one. Also you, as the viewer, should've seen the ending coming from about ten miles away ... Tamako's relationship with the shopkeepers of the arcade and their relationship with her was developed far too well for any ending but the "Tamako x Shopping Arcade" one. Tamako's romantically oblivious and, even if she weren't ... well, she's too straight for Midori and she's put Mochizou so deep into the friend-zone (when he says he thinks she should follow her heart, she gives him this look that just shouts "you see ... this is why we will never date") that he'd have a better shot at Midori ... the lesbian. Which leads to another weak point in this series, and that's the ship teasing that goes on. It would've worked better if Tamako actually had any romantic thoughts to speak of. Neither of these really killed the show for me, though; and I like it better than I liked the first season of K-ON! So ... 7.25 / 10 for me.
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2013-03-30, 16:21 | Link #1465 | |
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: 42° 10' N (Latitude) 87° 33' W (Longitude)
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I have a very very simple solution to the whole Tamako being a princess problem. It was right not to make her the princess after all...
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2013-03-31, 10:03 | Link #1467 |
a random Indonesian otaku
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Xanadu
Age: 32
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heart-warming...
I don't even know why I start to watch this anime but it feels good every time when I watch Tamako, Mochizou, and Anko... Anko is so adorable.... can I call her, Anko-nyan? (Azu-nyan's predecessor) Mochizou and Tamako interaction is cute as well... |
2013-03-31, 18:11 | Link #1468 |
Kubo GO TO HELL
Join Date: May 2012
Location: with Maki-sama
Age: 32
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I just saw the last episode .... good end, this anime very good this year ...
and Choi is it possible that Choi has a mole like Tamako? Seeing this in his clairvoyance she preferred whatsoever that it Tamako potential to be the queen?
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2013-03-31, 19:04 | Link #1469 |
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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Actually, being serious for a moment....
We have very little information on the florist Kaoru Hanase. Her character is never really explored in the series, and the official website has no background information. Is this the first example of a transgender character in anime whose identity is neither a plot point, an object of interest or an object of humour? Is this the first example of a transgender character in anime who is depicted as a liked and respected member of the community? Because if that's the case, as it seems to me it is, then that's a good positive point to the show, and hopefully she won't be the last to be depicted this conscientiously. |
2013-03-31, 19:13 | Link #1470 | |
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2013-03-31, 21:46 | Link #1473 | |
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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Tamako is a well produced anime that looks good, has good direction, and has decent characterization but ultimately is less than the sum of its parts. I find is quite pleasant to watch, but it's rarely compelling. Episode 9 is the only episode that leaves much of an impression.
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2013-04-02, 18:52 | Link #1474 | |
Mizore-chan
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Moe Land
Age: 43
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Then a predictable thing the prince has the solution, "Oh it's a misunderstanding" because of the scent of the flowers. It's just like he visited just to get Choi and Dera back.
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2013-04-02, 23:09 | Link #1475 |
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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I think that the idea behind that part was that if Tamako wasn't the chosen one, then it'd have to be some other girl, i.e. Choi. Then again, that whole plot was really unengaging. It's like the creators wanted to inject some sort of tension into a show where tension doesn't fit, and they came up with this terrible idea.
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2013-04-03, 01:01 | Link #1476 |
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Loved this show. Especially the OP and Tamako. Its not hard to see why both mochizou and midori fall for her. It also makes me want to eat some mochi so bad. The ending is kinda expected. As dela puts it, the only thing in her head is air and mochi so there is little doubt she will be going anywhere especially not with the name mochimazui. Looking forward to a second season.
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2013-04-03, 20:54 | Link #1477 | |
Mizore-chan
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Moe Land
Age: 43
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If only there was a scene where the prince showed something towards Choi romantically besides being his servant and friend, but we don't get that.
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2013-04-04, 16:34 | Link #1478 | |
Honya-kun
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Clinton, Maryland
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2013-04-04, 16:57 | Link #1479 | |
Socially Inept
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Just a suggestion.
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2013-04-04, 23:41 | Link #1480 |
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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It's pretty clear that Tamako Market wanted to generate some sort of tension in order to wrap up the show and to tie together the show's themes. The normal standbys in this kind of show are: an injury/sickness/death of a major character, a business closing down, an accident/disaster, or some sort of meaningful romance. The creators didn't want to go with any of those, so they went with that relatively silly romance bit instead. I don't think that it's a carryover from the original story concept as it seems to be designed to fit their needs too well.
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