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syniel · 2006-08-09, 22:15

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Originally Posted by Skane

I believe it is not so much as physical pain, but mental anguish. Think Asuka after she got mind-raped by an Angel in Neon Genesis Evangelion.

As for the sharing of vision, the elder brother explained it. Their brainwaves synchronised, enabling the others to see what the younger brother can see. Judging from the circumstantial evidence, the younger brother cannot control his power. Think Rogue, from X-Men.

I think I agree with both of you here. I can see the brother as being very sensitive so seeing people wiyth such negative influences in their lives could be quite distressing.

On the other hand I think the writers are taking it too far (like many other animes). If the kid were all that much of a reader he would have been reading all sorts of negative things from the doctors he was living with during his childhood. I definitely think he would be a good deal tougher than what they make him out to be in the anime.

It makes me want to have a Patton moment and slap the kid and say 'get over it.'

BUT.. for all that there is still something about this that draws me to it, a little. I kind of like the minimalist music and I do like anime that protray strong family/romantic bonds... and I'm interested in the back story of that psychic girl and how it wil fit in to the overall series

EDIT: oops! I just saw ep 3.. I can see a little better why he would have mental anguish !

lommm · 2006-08-10, 05:49

ep03 aired and a sub is out now...

as this show progresses i am more and more impressed

i will wait for people to watch it instead of posting a summary, but one thing that was quite significant to me...

Spoiler:

Stormblazer · 2006-08-10, 14:31

Have to say, while the show looks decent, so far it's been rather disappointing. They have far too many flashbacks, especially in ep2, and the plot, thus far, is progressing at a rediculously slow rate.

I'll wait and see what ep4 holds.

GoTz · 2006-08-10, 18:08

i actually really like this series so far (even though it's 3 eps in lol)

it's a total mind trip and i love the dark theme of it

misori · 2006-08-11, 11:37

I don't know about you guys, (has read all the posts) but I personally enjoy this anime very much. xD I haven't been this excited about an anime since FMA, and that was a long time ago. I'm very glad to see something that's got my interest to the point that I can't sit still in my seat. I'm just fascinated by plots like this, and I actually do like the ending song. Sounds pretty nice, has got good lyrics, and who cares if it's got nothing to do with the anime. It's just an ED song...

I'm just not too picky about the anime itself because the plot's so good that I was into it from the 1st episode. YEP, the first one. xD (And I like overprotective older brothers... and... Naoya's cute. X_x)

(Or you can blame it on the fact that I'm a Lain fan...)

jtrog · 2006-08-11, 16:44

Yah, I didn't know what to think either seeing the name of the series but decided to 'give it a try'. I like it, and I see a story its developing at the end of show 2. Wont be a bad path if it goes that way (thinking they are going to start solving some community issues).

Every one at one time or another 'wishes' they could do "magic" (super-natural things) of sometype.

OP and ED songs are cool.

added --

Show 3, I about broke my chair scooting back in it during some of the scenes in this one.

Psychodragon · 2006-08-13, 15:27

Spoiler:

Skane · 2006-08-16, 01:58

Spoiler for Ep03:

Psychodragon · 2006-08-19, 19:51

Spoiler:

Skane · 2006-08-22, 00:06

Spoiler for Ep04:

Quajafrie · 2006-08-24, 06:34

When I started watching this series it seemed to have some interest, but episode 3 was too boring to watch... The plot advances so slowly and the writing isn't good at all.

declan · 2006-08-28, 07:37

Night Head Genesis is actually taken from a really old manga / tv series that was out in the early 90s called Night Head, by George Hida. I've read a translated version a while back, and if I remember correctly, the manga actually depicts the brothers more intimately, i.e., they're always holding hands and such, and people actually mistake them for a homosexual couple... I think the plot was changed a bit in this anime version though...

IMHO, the art leaves more than a little something to be desired, and it does appear incredibly low budget, but the voice acting by the Morikawa / Ishida totally make up for it.

Spoiler:

PS... Doesn't Naoto look like Conrad from Kyou Kara Maou? He's voiced by Morikawa too

Skane · 2006-09-04, 22:59

Spoiler for Ep05:

Spoiler for Ep06 preview & profanity:

miaka · 2006-09-05, 09:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by declan

Night Head Genesis is actually taken from a really old manga / tv series that was out in the early 90s called Night Head, by George Hida. I've read a translated version a while back, and if I remember correctly, the manga actually depicts the brothers more intimately, i.e., they're always holding hands and such, and people actually mistake them for a homosexual couple... I think the plot was changed a bit in this anime version though...

IMHO, the art leaves more than a little something to be desired, and it does appear incredibly low budget, but the voice acting by the Morikawa / Ishida totally make up for it.

Spoiler:

PS... Doesn't Naoto look like Conrad from Kyou Kara Maou? He's voiced by Morikawa too

I think its originally a novel series...... Its currently being reprint by kodansha. It has total of 4 volume (by Kodansha) and 3 side novel ( published by kodokawa) .

so it do have a manga counter part. Its really really hard to find the live action version.

declan · 2006-09-08, 11:10

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Originally Posted by miaka

I think its originally a novel series...... Its currently being reprint by kodansha. It has total of 4 volume (by Kodansha) and 3 side novel ( published by kodokawa) .

so it do have a manga counter part. Its really really hard to find the live action version.

Thanks for the info. Will try to land my hands on a copy of the novel if i can.

The manga is published by Tohan, has 8 volumes and is illustrated by Tateno Makoto.

Owaranai Destiny · 2006-09-14, 08:03

How strange...Another interesting series IMHO, but no one's talking about it thus far...

Episode 7's released, isn't it?

Sakuya · 2006-09-14, 19:59

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Originally Posted by Owaranai Destiny

Episode 7's released, isn't it?

Yes but not many people seem to like the series so far. I like the mysteriousness of the show as well as each independent story though.

misori · 2006-09-14, 20:54

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Originally Posted by Sakuya

Yes but not many people seem to like the series so far. I like the mysteriousness of the show as well as each independent story though.

Yes, it seems so, but I'm one of those who also likes the series. xD

Sakuya · 2006-09-15, 02:00

Can anyone else can't help but think "Yukino from Mai HiME" when they see Shouko's friend?

She has the same kind of hairstyle with that same tone of voice with just a bit more determination.

ShadowrazoR · 2006-09-15, 06:38

As if those 2 brothers weren't easy enough to slash into a yaoi couple, they go and do this scene in ep 8.

I didn't put this in spoiler tags cause it doesn't reveal anything at all.

2006-08-10, 05:49	Link #82
lommm l'homme de lommm Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 34 3 118 15	ep03 aired and a sub is out now... as this show progresses i am more and more impressed i will wait for people to watch it instead of posting a summary, but one thing that was quite significant to me... Spoiler: the girl who was "psychically" watching from above the Earth saw various major events in world history... and this was the first time i had ever seen the September 11 Twin Towers attacks animated... in an anime or any other animation series... then she even saw the Iraq war...

2006-08-10, 18:08	Link #84
GoTz Deleted Join Date: Dec 2005	i actually really like this series so far (even though it's 3 eps in lol) it's a total mind trip and i love the dark theme of it __________________ Currently Watching:Bleach, Naruto, Vampire Knight, Nabari no Ou, Code Geass 2, Macross Frontier, KGNE, Higurashi, Kanon 2006, Top Favorites:Scrapped Princess, Wolf's Rain, Juuni Kokki, Hunter x Hunter, Code Geass, Serei no Moribito, Death Note, Eureka Seven, Claymore

2006-08-11, 16:44	Link #86
jtrog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Age: 60	Yah, I didn't know what to think either seeing the name of the series but decided to 'give it a try'. I like it, and I see a story its developing at the end of show 2. Wont be a bad path if it goes that way (thinking they are going to start solving some community issues). Every one at one time or another 'wishes' they could do "magic" (super-natural things) of sometype. OP and ED songs are cool. added -- Show 3, I about broke my chair scooting back in it during some of the scenes in this one. Last edited by jtrog; 2006-08-13 at 10:08.

2006-08-13, 15:27	Link #87
Psychodragon Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 40	Spoiler: As for ep 4, looks like Naoto and Naoya save the day by stopping Reiko and her "bitch" from killing another purple-wearing girl. Next ep is a flashback.

2006-08-16, 01:58	Link #88
Skane Anime Snark Join Date: May 2006 Location: Singapore Age: 41	Spoiler for Ep03: Well, it is revealed that Naoya can see the future. Gotta feel for the guy though... since he is being haunted by murdered women. Ick. Ep04 looks to be action-centric. I do question what is supposed to be the main plot of the series though, or is it going to be episodic? __________________ Hearthstone Battletag: Skane#1425 [Can't GIF This], [Jail's House of Rock], [Kanon In The Snow], [She Ain't Dead Yet... She's In Quantum], [She Stabs] Founder of "The Cult of Psycho-Moe", Member of "ARIA the Social Group" & the "Belkan Saint Church".

2006-08-10, 14:31	Link #83
Stormblazer General Anime Fan Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windsor, CO	Have to say, while the show looks decent, so far it's been rather disappointing. They have far too many flashbacks, especially in ep2, and the plot, thus far, is progressing at a rediculously slow rate. I'll wait and see what ep4 holds.

2006-08-11, 11:37	Link #85
misori Extreme Tea Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006	I don't know about you guys, (has read all the posts) but I personally enjoy this anime very much. xD I haven't been this excited about an anime since FMA, and that was a long time ago. I'm very glad to see something that's got my interest to the point that I can't sit still in my seat. I'm just fascinated by plots like this, and I actually do like the ending song. Sounds pretty nice, has got good lyrics, and who cares if it's got nothing to do with the anime. It's just an ED song... I'm just not too picky about the anime itself because the plot's so good that I was into it from the 1st episode. YEP, the first one. xD (And I like overprotective older brothers... and... Naoya's cute. X_x) (Or you can blame it on the fact that I'm a Lain fan...)

2006-08-19, 19:51	Link #89
Psychodragon Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 40	Spoiler: Ep 05 - Appears that Naoya and Naoto head down memory lane with two flashbacks before they were sent out to the middle-of-nowhere-institution. They get back to their old home, and the house isn't there but a patch of grass!

2006-08-22, 00:06	Link #90
Skane Anime Snark Join Date: May 2006 Location: Singapore Age: 41	Spoiler for Ep04: I have generally been sympathic with Naoya, but man, if I was the elder brother, I would have tried to knock some get-a-grip into Naoya. I hope that Naoya learns to adapt to his ability quickly, or it may get annoying fast. Kudos to his elder brother for having an ocean of patience in dealing with Naoya. __________________ Hearthstone Battletag: Skane#1425 [Can't GIF This], [Jail's House of Rock], [Kanon In The Snow], [She Ain't Dead Yet... She's In Quantum], [She Stabs] Founder of "The Cult of Psycho-Moe", Member of "ARIA the Social Group" & the "Belkan Saint Church".

2006-08-24, 06:34	Link #91
Quajafrie Not here anymore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 32	When I started watching this series it seemed to have some interest, but episode 3 was too boring to watch... The plot advances so slowly and the writing isn't good at all.

2006-08-28, 07:37	Link #92
declan Paranoid Android Join Date: Aug 2006	Night Head Genesis is actually taken from a really old manga / tv series that was out in the early 90s called Night Head, by George Hida. I've read a translated version a while back, and if I remember correctly, the manga actually depicts the brothers more intimately, i.e., they're always holding hands and such, and people actually mistake them for a homosexual couple... I think the plot was changed a bit in this anime version though... IMHO, the art leaves more than a little something to be desired, and it does appear incredibly low budget, but the voice acting by the Morikawa / Ishida totally make up for it. Spoiler: Anyway, the lady scientist who appears in Ep 6 has actually slept with Naoto before... PS... Doesn't Naoto look like Conrad from Kyou Kara Maou? He's voiced by Morikawa too

2006-09-04, 22:59	Link #93
Skane Anime Snark Join Date: May 2006 Location: Singapore Age: 41	Spoiler for Ep05: Looks like it's going to be episodic for now, with this episode dedicated to the childhood of Naoto and Naoya. As has been mentioned elsewhere, it is a good thing that Naoto has matured and learnt to control his temper( in comparison to his childhood). The 'House of Puppets' incident was disturbing, although the highlight for me was the possible cameo of the Rozen Maiden Bunny amongst the dolls. I also ponder the significance of the differing recollection of the doll's eye-colour, or is it merely a red herring? Meanwhile, Shoko makes her regular 1-minute appearance in the episode. Spoiler for Ep06 preview & profanity: OMGWTFBBQ! NOOOOOOOO! I hate, I fucking hate wrist-slitting scenes. I had a panic attack when they showed it, and oh fucking damnit, I can't fucking get it out of my head! FUCK! WHY! FUCKANABBIT! I am so going to fast-forward a lot of Ep06! A man has his phobias damnit! What kind of fucking sick preview is this?!?! __________________ Hearthstone Battletag: Skane#1425 [Can't GIF This], [Jail's House of Rock], [Kanon In The Snow], [She Ain't Dead Yet... She's In Quantum], [She Stabs] Founder of "The Cult of Psycho-Moe", Member of "ARIA the Social Group" & the "Belkan Saint Church".

2006-09-14, 08:03	Link #96
Owaranai Destiny Nick of Time~ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Guze no Sekai Age: 36	How strange...Another interesting series IMHO, but no one's talking about it thus far... Episode 7's released, isn't it?

2006-09-15, 02:00	Link #99
Sakuya Senior Member Artist Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: United States Age: 35	Can anyone else can't help but think "Yukino from Mai HiME" when they see Shouko's friend? She has the same kind of hairstyle with that same tone of voice with just a bit more determination.

2006-09-15, 06:38	Link #100
ShadowrazoR Unlimited Bishoujo Works Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pick any eroge harem	As if those 2 brothers weren't easy enough to slash into a yaoi couple, they go and do this scene in ep 8. I didn't put this in spoiler tags cause it doesn't reveal anything at all.