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orion · 2007-07-03, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmy C

Something I once read before: The Japanese school year ends in March. So someone born in April of one year can have a classmate that was born between January and March of the following year.

So then is there a birthday cutoff, like you have to turn age 6 by April 1st, 2007 to enter 1st grade in 2007?

barbapapa · 2007-07-03, 15:57

I just want to say that this show is really fun.

Risaa · 2007-07-03, 19:38

I don't know what made me download it, but I just watched the first episode and... Whoa, this is an amazing, cute, fun little sci-fi series. I'm still not sure what all's going on, but the first ep was just awesome. Pleasantly surprised.

wao · 2007-07-04, 10:04

I briefly flipped through the roman album guidebook thing. Okay, it wasn't as good as I expected

Although it was nice to see the character designs and stuff. Plus there's a 4 page interview with Iso, I'm definitely taking a closer look at that. There was an interview with the music composer in June Animage as well, I think. Also, in the Roman Album, there is still a seemingly main character who hasn't even been mentioned yet, "Nobuhiko"... I wonder who this is.

Also, there's some spoilers for episode 9 in it, and while I don't have the time to write it out let me just say... it looks like there is going to be some... REALLY crazy stuff happening. I think. I think it needs a leetle bit of a forewarning because

Spoiler:

I get a feeling Haraken will definitely be playing a sort of important role in upcoming episodes...
There's also a few shots of the artboards as well as a map of the city

Also, there's another Roman Album coming out in November or so. Since by then the series would be over or almost over, I guess it'd be some sort of "part 2"? It seems like there's also enough demand for Densuke and Oyaji plushies because at the back of the Roman Album they mentioned that they may come out around Fall.

I'm hearing things about a Nintendo DS game adaptation as well, although if you think of a game version of this the expectations would be way too high because it's so much like an awesome game just in itself...

manuloz · 2007-07-04, 10:22

I was browsing the last couple of comments on the last episode but i failed to find a comment about this ...

Spoiler:

That's all.

Tom Bombadil · 2007-07-04, 13:15

^ I had the same question when I saw it. But judging from the few phrases I caught from the raw, the show gave little explanation on that matter(someone correct me if I am wrong). Probably it was meant to be this way for suspension, which also means we might see it again later.

Illegal kills, Isako's scary story and Yasako's creepy dreams. Now Wao's revelation of ep9. This show sure knows how to turn to the dark side.

orion · 2007-07-04, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by manuloz

I was browsing the last couple of comments on the last episode but i failed to find a comment about this ...

Spoiler:

That's all.

It'll prob turn up later because...

Spoiler:

MrProphet · 2007-07-04, 17:57

This thread seemed relatively lonely compared to other current discussions, so I decided to drop in to share by doubtlessly redundant expression of extreme delight and happiness of having seen some 4 episodes of this wonderful jewel of a series.

I am so in...

Risaa · 2007-07-04, 18:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrProphet

This thread seemed relatively lonely compared to other current discussions

I knooow. *cranky* This is such an astounding series so far, but I've heard almost nothing about it from people and other sources I usually get recommendations from.

I've finished three episodes and I'm lovin' it more and more... I have high hopes for Denno Coil. *_*

MrProphet · 2007-07-04, 18:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Risaa

I've finished three episodes and I'm lovin' it more and more...

Oh boy. I watched the first 3 episodes yesterday and was fairly impressed, buy episode 4 has completely blown me away. It's crazy! I am so envious that you have this experience still before you.

Meanwhile, I am surging ahead to watch the rest of the series.

Huw M · 2007-07-04, 19:44

Hey Wao, any idea where I might purchase this Roman Album? I pre-ordered it off Amazon Japan but its not going to be in until the end of the month...and I want it now! Though if its really not that good I could just wait til my order goes through I guess.

Interesting news about a potential game. An RPG would be nice, and very well suited. Maybe it could use wifi, or have a multiplayer aspect. Though in all likelihood it will turn out to be some uninspired cash-in visual novel type dreck. Oh well, I can't imagine it would ever come out in the english speaking world unless Denno Coil became some huge hit over here.

Shinndou · 2007-07-04, 20:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by manuloz

I was browsing the last couple of comments on the last episode but i failed to find a comment about this ...

Spoiler:

That's all.

I noticed that weird particular as well, but in a first moment I thought it could have been the raw.

Spoiler:

wao · 2007-07-05, 01:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrProphet

Oh boy. I watched the first 3 episodes yesterday and was fairly impressed, buy episode 4 has completely blown me away. It's crazy! I am so envious that you have this experience still before you.

Meanwhile, I am surging ahead to watch the rest of the series.

Am I allowed to grin into a corner? I hope you don't mind me randomly assuming things but I was dead sure that if you checked out this series, episode 4 would totally impress you. It felt like something you'd definitely enjoy...

Personally, I think it was the most enjoyable out of all the episodes so far although for some reason I liked 7 a lot too. I really can't put my finger on why exactly. I can only hope that future events will not disappoint me... I should think Iso after planning this for so long would have the ability and sensibility not to drop the ball.

Huw M: That's strange. I asked my brother to preorder it off Amazon Japan as well, but I got mine yesterday...

It's not terrible, but it's got a good amount of stuff that we already know - although IMO at 800yen I guess it's worth it just to see the character designs, the ep 9 spoiler, the mysterious unintroduced characters, and above all Iso's interview. Heck, I buy Animage mags that are way more expensive just to scan 1-2 pages and read 1-2 pages of interviews...

Shinndou: I had seen that thing too but simply forgot to talk about it, but I was thinking if it

Spoiler:

Vexx · 2007-07-05, 01:54

Risaa commands that I watch this and we know I am compelled to obey small cute things so off I go to seek this out.

**monir** · 2007-07-05, 01:54

Episode 1 was good enough to convince me that this is a one of a kind show that comes out not so often. Episode 4 definitely is the highlight of the series, though admittedly I've yet to see any more beyond episode 5. It will be so sweet if it's picked up for a R1 release, but at the same time, I'm pragmatic enough to realize the chances of it's getting licensed may be slim due to the type of storytelling which should attract only some select viewers.

vaizard_ruler · 2007-07-05, 01:59

then is thats true monir how did something like Paranoia Agent get picked up and on tv? (sorry if it was popular on here i didnt know about it till it aired on [as])

Vexx · 2007-07-05, 02:02

There's always exceptions to any generalization?

wao · 2007-07-05, 02:08

Paranoia Agent had Satoshi Kon behind it, and Kon's relatively well known and respected overseas so that's probably one of the factors which made it get prelicensed (and cofunded?) by Geneon USA.

Dennou Coil, meanwhile, doesn't seem to be aiming at foreign audiences or having foreign funding or production or anything along that line yet. Nobody knows about Mitsuo Iso in the same way people know about Satoshi Kon over in the States, etc. I wouldn't count it out on being licensed though, what with the way the market is moving... but I also wonder what Iso would feel or think about getting his brainchild licensed for foreign consumption. I secretly hope if it gets licensed that he makes sure they do proper dubbing and sound mixing and most importantly don't market it wrongly.

Speaking of foreign involvement I was quite surprised to see that even 8 episodes in, Madhouse, which should be infamous by now for their continuous outsourcing in their TV series (esp. to their sister studio Dr Movie which is largely Korean), hasn't outsourced any single part of this show at all. Not even to other Japanese companies - I think. I haven't scrutinized all the entire credits but I'm 100% sure I didn't see a single foreign studio name or staff member in the whole credits. I suppose it's because it's Iso after all...

vaizard_ruler · 2007-07-05, 02:13

I do hope Iso does want it here in the states though something would tell me if it gets on tv itll be censored(its possible though i dont remember seeing much scenes that should be censored) and chances are if it does come here and gets dubbed itll be good VAs like on Paranoia Agent

orion · 2007-07-05, 02:36

Well, this is a Bandai Visual title who has a US branch. It only now amounts to how Bandai Visual wants to bring it over.

Maybe they will partner with RightStuf and do a sub only release.

It's not really adult enough for Adult Swim and not action enough for Toonami. I think that it's best to hope for the Sci-fi Channel or Anime Network.

Besides, if it's considered a "niche within a niche" title, it's probably not going to get a dub anyways and it limits who will bring it over imo.

2007-07-03, 15:57	Link #282
barbapapa chochopolice Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belljohn	I just want to say that this show is really fun. __________________ mangascreener.com

2007-07-04, 10:04	Link #284
wao OK. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Fields of High Attus Age: 34	I briefly flipped through the roman album guidebook thing. Okay, it wasn't as good as I expected Although it was nice to see the character designs and stuff. Plus there's a 4 page interview with Iso, I'm definitely taking a closer look at that. There was an interview with the music composer in June Animage as well, I think. Also, in the Roman Album, there is still a seemingly main character who hasn't even been mentioned yet, "Nobuhiko"... I wonder who this is. Also, there's some spoilers for episode 9 in it, and while I don't have the time to write it out let me just say... it looks like there is going to be some... REALLY crazy stuff happening. I think. I think it needs a leetle bit of a forewarning because Spoiler: it might seem a bit bizarre, perhaps... I can't believe they'd do the whole Isako wanting to fuse with Michiko thing, although I might have misunderstood that. But Isako was definitely trying to get out Michiko - after something happened to one of the Illegals (I need to reread it tomorrow). I suspect maybe that's actaully what happens when she successfully inserts the key and turns it? Although Isako getting hit by Sacchi at the end? What's happening?!! It's been mentioned that this is definitely one of the turning points of some sort for the series so perhaps after this we will start seeing the "Main Plot" and more of the ciphers and encoders coming out. I get a feeling Haraken will definitely be playing a sort of important role in upcoming episodes... There's also a few shots of the artboards as well as a map of the city Also, there's another Roman Album coming out in November or so. Since by then the series would be over or almost over, I guess it'd be some sort of "part 2"? It seems like there's also enough demand for Densuke and Oyaji plushies because at the back of the Roman Album they mentioned that they may come out around Fall. I'm hearing things about a Nintendo DS game adaptation as well, although if you think of a game version of this the expectations would be way too high because it's so much like an awesome game just in itself... __________________ Thanks for the fish

2007-07-04, 10:22	Link #285
manuloz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007	I was browsing the last couple of comments on the last episode but i failed to find a comment about this ... Spoiler: See! There is the reflection of a sad face on her hair strange... That's all.

2007-07-05, 01:54	Link #294
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	Risaa commands that I watch this and we know I am compelled to obey small cute things so off I go to seek this out. __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2007-07-05, 02:02	Link #297
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	There's always exceptions to any generalization? __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2007-07-03, 19:38	Link #283
Risaa Evil Little Pixie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: bleeghhh Age: 36	I don't know what made me download it, but I just watched the first episode and... Whoa, this is an amazing, cute, fun little sci-fi series. I'm still not sure what all's going on, but the first ep was just awesome. Pleasantly surprised.

2007-07-04, 13:15	Link #286
Tom Bombadil Senior Member Join Date: May 2007	^ I had the same question when I saw it. But judging from the few phrases I caught from the raw, the show gave little explanation on that matter(someone correct me if I am wrong). Probably it was meant to be this way for suspension, which also means we might see it again later. Illegal kills, Isako's scary story and Yasako's creepy dreams. Now Wao's revelation of ep9. This show sure knows how to turn to the dark side.

2007-07-04, 17:57	Link #288
MrProphet The Commissar Vanishes Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Age: 41	This thread seemed relatively lonely compared to other current discussions, so I decided to drop in to share by doubtlessly redundant expression of extreme delight and happiness of having seen some 4 episodes of this wonderful jewel of a series. I am so in...

2007-07-04, 19:44	Link #291
Huw M Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007	Hey Wao, any idea where I might purchase this Roman Album? I pre-ordered it off Amazon Japan but its not going to be in until the end of the month...and I want it now! Though if its really not that good I could just wait til my order goes through I guess. Interesting news about a potential game. An RPG would be nice, and very well suited. Maybe it could use wifi, or have a multiplayer aspect. Though in all likelihood it will turn out to be some uninspired cash-in visual novel type dreck. Oh well, I can't imagine it would ever come out in the english speaking world unless Denno Coil became some huge hit over here.

2007-07-05, 01:59	Link #296
vaizard_ruler Lucky☆Star Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Somewhere on the internetz. Age: 35	then is thats true monir how did something like Paranoia Agent get picked up and on tv? (sorry if it was popular on here i didnt know about it till it aired on [as])

2007-07-05, 02:08	Link #298
wao OK. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Fields of High Attus Age: 34	Paranoia Agent had Satoshi Kon behind it, and Kon's relatively well known and respected overseas so that's probably one of the factors which made it get prelicensed (and cofunded?) by Geneon USA. Dennou Coil, meanwhile, doesn't seem to be aiming at foreign audiences or having foreign funding or production or anything along that line yet. Nobody knows about Mitsuo Iso in the same way people know about Satoshi Kon over in the States, etc. I wouldn't count it out on being licensed though, what with the way the market is moving... but I also wonder what Iso would feel or think about getting his brainchild licensed for foreign consumption. I secretly hope if it gets licensed that he makes sure they do proper dubbing and sound mixing and most importantly don't market it wrongly. Speaking of foreign involvement I was quite surprised to see that even 8 episodes in, Madhouse, which should be infamous by now for their continuous outsourcing in their TV series (esp. to their sister studio Dr Movie which is largely Korean), hasn't outsourced any single part of this show at all. Not even to other Japanese companies - I think. I haven't scrutinized all the entire credits but I'm 100% sure I didn't see a single foreign studio name or staff member in the whole credits. I suppose it's because it's Iso after all... __________________ Thanks for the fish

2007-07-05, 02:13	Link #299
vaizard_ruler Lucky☆Star Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Somewhere on the internetz. Age: 35	I do hope Iso does want it here in the states though something would tell me if it gets on tv itll be censored(its possible though i dont remember seeing much scenes that should be censored) and chances are if it does come here and gets dubbed itll be good VAs like on Paranoia Agent

2007-07-05, 02:36	Link #300
orion Waiting for more taiyuki! Join Date: Jan 2004	Well, this is a Bandai Visual title who has a US branch. It only now amounts to how Bandai Visual wants to bring it over. Maybe they will partner with RightStuf and do a sub only release. It's not really adult enough for Adult Swim and not action enough for Toonami. I think that it's best to hope for the Sci-fi Channel or Anime Network. Besides, if it's considered a "niche within a niche" title, it's probably not going to get a dub anyways and it limits who will bring it over imo. __________________