2010-10-31, 20:27 | Link #41 |
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He wrote up a full, elegant letter explaining that he would retire from anime if fractal failed, as well as his reasoning for doing so. It wasn't an offhand comment or anything but a full pledge. He did this shortly after it was announced actually (I mentioned it in my previous post). But I believe him. He's directed a live-action film now, so it's possible he's looking to expand his career anyway.
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2010-11-01, 03:16 | Link #43 | |
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http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c122/houko/133520.jpg Recently, I've been agonizing quite a bit over anime. It's been bothering me for probably over a year now, in fact.
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2010-11-02, 07:54 | Link #44 | |
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But really, just because the other types of anime are flourishing doesn't mean that you have to take it down when your product doesn't.
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2010-11-02, 10:11 | Link #48 |
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Yamakan is the "Itagaki" of the anime world and he's awesome for that, now all he has to do is wear dark shades everywhere and after Fractal bombs announce his comeback in 2015 so all us fanboys can go "He has fing returned!". (after saying he shall return for the 4 years prior)
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2010-11-02, 17:55 | Link #49 | |
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From Yamakan's letter I get the idea that he is not sure if he can make the kind of anime series he wants to and have it be successful. I'm sure it will be if he puts his heart in it; but talk about pressure?
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2010-11-02, 19:32 | Link #50 | |
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Preparedness to retire (and over in the game industry, you have people saying those kinds of things from time to time) doesn't necessarily imply a commitment to follow through on it. It's a bit similar to saying that you're prepared to sacrifice your life for your product. The other question is the meaning of success or failure. Is it critical? Commercial? Artistic? Ratings based (it's noitaminA, so a show could be a money loser but still be considered some kind of success based on relative viewership)? Focused on niche success or something broader? There's no clear definition except for what's currently in Yamakan's mind, or what he establishes after the fact. In that way, I can't interpret it as anything more than doublespeak. He might truly be thinking about exiting the industry, but the statement would be equally valid even if he weren't. |
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2010-11-02, 21:58 | Link #51 |
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^ based on Yamakan's past traits and dramas, he is definitely talking about commercial success. Even though it might be nothing more than a double speak, it's pretty much fact all over the 2ch now that he will retire if this fails.
Honestly, I'm half-sceptical about his saying.
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2010-11-02, 22:31 | Link #52 |
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Yeah it's pretty obvious he's referring to commercial success. But I suppose you might be right about it being a bluff of some sort. However, I do think he's sick of his anime career or at least wants to move into live-action more. In interviews he's vented frustration about the anime industry. Retirement from something isn't usually something mentioned casually. But no one will know for sure until the DVD/BD sales come along.
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2010-11-06, 21:55 | Link #53 |
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Cast Announced!
Clain : KOBAYASHI Yuu (小林ゆう) Phryne : TSUDA Minami (津田美波) Nessa : HANAZAWA Kana (花澤香菜) Enri : IGUCHI Yuka (井口裕香) Sunda : ASANUMA Shintaro (浅沼晋太郎) Source: MoonPhase Diary seeing Kana Hanazawa's name shouldn't surprise anymore... if Yamakan is indeed putting his career on the line, that would be interesting to see. how many Noitamina shows have been "successful" in the past, though? Last edited by Falkor; 2010-11-07 at 13:24. Reason: fixed the names |
2010-11-07, 04:00 | Link #56 | |
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Haha, KIBAGO! I'm really curious to find out how she'll sound as a person rather than a Pokémon, because I could have sworn it was Shiraishi Ryouko voicing Kibago at first.
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After getting excited over this pretty fun list, I'm just hoping I won't be too disappointed once I see more of the anime designs...
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2010-11-07, 04:14 | Link #57 |
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Nice! Kana-chan is voicing the energetic loli ~
Always good to hear Kobayashi Yuu as always, even though I'm not a huge fan of her boy roles. Maybe this one will help me forgot the terrible main character of Ookami Kakushi...
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2010-11-07, 04:37 | Link #58 | |
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2010-11-07, 12:48 | Link #60 | |
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