2010-07-18, 14:28 | Link #141 | |
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As for the "accidental similarities" , I think maybe you're just mistaking genre animes for blatant plagiarism, a word I too think is too strong. It's basically about a group coming together to protect a female/male protagonist who will then lead them on a war that will demolish the dark side. Along the way, there are secret passages wherever they are living or traveling, an unfailingly loyal pet or best friend comes along for the journey and helps in little ways, a really cold but caring hot guy with a dreamy voice who is usually the main love interest, a hot headed individual, a cultured doctor, etc. The archetypes are in ALL of these reverse harem/BL harem titles. It's kinda the thing for this genre, it seems to me. I don't know about the manga, but it seems like Yuki knows cause he was talking about it. But it seems like we aren't really told what the contract is yet. But Yuki spoke about it as if he knew all about it. Hmm. |
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2010-07-18, 17:35 | Link #142 | |
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I wasn't talking about any kinda plot similarities, just the art, cover compositions and character designs that have basically the same attributes as the ones in Vk. And no, I can't just let this pass with the character archetype argument. So as far as I go, there are too many similarities for one not to notice the source/s. I have no beef with the plot itself, because, as you said, it's common in comics, and it's common for a reason. It just works, most of the time at least. You can't really say no to bishies and heavenly voices, yep.
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2010-07-18, 18:35 | Link #143 | |
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2010-07-18, 21:24 | Link #144 | ||
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========= edit: Been reading a bit of the manga, so @xxkathxx, now that I know what you're talking about...if Yuki's been told all the details about the contract, we weren't shown. But now I'm really starting to wonder how they're going to deal with everything that's been left out - some of it seems really important...
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2010-07-21, 05:24 | Link #145 |
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Regarding ep.15, "Shogi Kaikan(将棋会館)" is a building which actually exists in Shibuya-ku Tokyo. Here is a photo of it.
http://blog.hokkaido-np.co.jp/onsite/P1000121.jpg If a high school professional shogi player quits his job in the real world, the news may be covered in TV news at a golden time in Japan. Shogi is a very popular and traditional boardgame for all ages. |
2010-08-19, 23:01 | Link #148 |
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Episode 19 was cool. I like the background story of Kuroto & Senshiro.
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I replayed the scene many many times when Luka talked about even among humans, there are brave acts (referring to the grandfather). I thought that scene was quite nice. Last edited by xxkathxx; 2010-08-19 at 23:12. |
2010-09-26, 14:12 | Link #149 |
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HUH ...I thought their was going to be another episode today ..only learn that number 24 was the last one... Does anyone know if it's going to continue or is this another one of those you have to read rhe manga????? I wanted to know more about the past including the contract
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2010-09-26, 15:33 | Link #150 | |
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2010-10-16, 16:21 | Link #151 |
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Finally finished the series and I was left thinking, "what are the bad guys trying to accomplish again?" It never really wrapped up and we are just left with the sense that this battle will continue forever ever ever ever.
I feel like they wasted 1/3 of their 24 episodes. It's like there's nothing there in the end. Completely devoid of substance. How disappointing, since I really liked the mood and wish their relationships would have been better explored. |
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