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Tyabann · 2013-09-04, 20:30

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Originally Posted by Pocari_Sweat

The character models and voices absolutely do not fit in with the "adrenaline", "cool" action vibe it's trying to portray here.

You realize this is probably most comparable to something like, oh, Shana? Which had a famed bishoujo game character designer?
Designs mean little in this case. Tone is everything (though like I said this appears to be a comedy-action show, much like many light novel adaptations).

Birdway · 2013-09-04, 20:48

I thinks is the infamous Kyoani's style that brings down any sign of coolness on the series. The original art was a more... serious(?) btw, I think the eyes design doesn't fit.

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Originally Posted by Pocari_Sweat

The character models and voices absolutely do not fit in with the "adrenaline", "cool" action vibe it's trying to portray here. It's like someone was asked to make Gai Rei Zero using K-on characters ... and that made me unintentionally laugh. LoL Kyoani... get some different character designers for different genres ffs

This so much

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Tyabann · 2013-09-04, 20:59

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Originally Posted by Birdway

I thinks is the infamous Kyoani's style that brings down any sign of coolness on the series. The original art was a more... serious(?)

I know right the original art was so much more different!

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Originally Posted by Birdway

btw, I think the eyes design doesn't fit.

Yes, how dare characters have big eyes exactly like almost everything else that airs every season.
Seriously, do you people just hide in the dark places of the world, only crawling up to pay attention to KyoAni shows? Do you even watch anime?

totoum · 2013-09-04, 21:07

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Originally Posted by Pocari_Sweat

The character models and voices absolutely do not fit in with the "adrenaline", "cool" action vibe it's trying to portray here. It's like someone was asked to make Gai Rei Zero using K-on characters ... and that made me unintentionally laugh. LoL Kyoani... get some different character designers for different genres ffs

Haters gonna hate

You took Another seriously (for 10 episodes anyway) with no problem even tough it shared the same original charadesigner as Haruhi.

Hell I'll take those charadesigns over other fall action show designs like Kyousogiga or Yozakura Quartet (though I highly look forward to those shows as well)

Guardian Enzo · 2013-09-04, 21:44

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Originally Posted by totoum

Haters gonna hate

You took Another seriously (for 10 episodes anyway) with no problem even tough it shared the same original charadesigner as Haruhi.

Hell I'll take those charadesigns over other fall action show designs like Kyousogiga or Yozakura Quartet (though I highly look forward to those shows as well)

Ah, let the Ryo-timo bashing begin!

It's been hours since I heard any, I was getting nostalgic for it.

Shadow5YA · 2013-09-04, 21:57

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Originally Posted by Birdway

I thinks is the infamous Kyoani's style that brings down any sign of coolness on the series. The original art was a more... serious(?) btw, I think the eyes design doesn't fit.

I don't think character design is enough to ruin a show. People took Madoka seriously, even when the characters were designed by Aoki Ume of Hidamari Sketch.

At least Ryo-tomo tried to make the faces a little sharper looking like in Free! instead of completely round like in Tamako Market and K-On!.

totoum · 2013-09-04, 22:02

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

Ah, let the Ryo-timo bashing begin!

It's been hours since I heard any, I was getting nostalgic for it.

Just because I have a slight preference for the designs here doesn't mean I'm of those "omg I hate those designs" people from the Yozakura Quartet thread

I love me some Ryo-timo.

Kismet-chan · 2013-09-05, 00:04

To be absolutely frank? Some people have no right to talk when most have at least one series that they've gotten giggly over that has characters with big, stupid-looking googly moe eyes that're twice the size (or even bigger) than those of KyoAni's style. I mean, really.

Now onto the new PV. The production quality seems high. Gorgeous animation, as to be expected of KyoAni. Female protags who wear glasses while being a bit clumsy, yet are badass fighters at the same time will always find a soft spot in my heart. Mirai is ridiculously cute and cool all at once. I just hope that Akihito won't be a bland/annoying male protag.

Regardless of what anyone says, I'm looking forward to it.

Reckoner · 2013-09-05, 00:54

I think it's fair that people were hoping for this series to look more like the original commercial than what we got here. Less stylistic designs and art direction. I'm sure it'll look nice visually, but there's ample reason to be disappointed in Kyoani's decision here.

totoum · 2013-09-05, 01:05

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Originally Posted by Reckoner

I think it's fair that people were hoping for this series to look more like the original commercial than what we got here

There's a gap between being disappointed in the designs not being quite like the novel PV and saying that the show can't be taken seriously because of them.

Reckoner · 2013-09-05, 01:10

It's mere hyperbole. Their loss if the designs alone could kill off the series. I would never have watched something like Higurashi normally back in the day based on designs.

darkchibi07 · 2013-09-05, 02:10

Character map is out:

http://anime-kyokai.com/character/

Now to see what relationship these characters have with each other.

Tempester · 2013-09-05, 03:19

Add me to the list of people disappointed with the art style. It definitely looks more generic than the LN advertisement from before. The black-haired girl in particular looks a lot worse and less distinctive. However, at least we can attribute this to the change in the character designer (darn KyoAni for being so strictly in-house).

This does not mean I'm not still extremely interested in this anime, and I'm sure I can get used to and enjoy the new art style.

Kakkou · 2013-09-05, 04:28

I'll just leave these comparisons here...

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...and bolt outta this thread. =x

Marcus H. · 2013-09-05, 04:57

Mitsuki had the biggest difference in the character design chart, but the animated PVs have roughly the same Mitsuki look.

rulfo · 2013-09-05, 05:10

RIP LN Mitsuki design.

That's the only thing I'm really pained about. The shift in artstyle direction? Not really much of a difference. Only difference I see is that they ditched the weird mix of colors for what seems to me, a "space distortion".

But really, not much different from the LN CM. It's really hard to tell that they completely deviated from the whole art direction. Quite frankly if only I'm allowed to post some LN scans here I could show that there really isn't much of a difference.

whitecloud · 2013-09-05, 05:30

All the character wear glasses.....The glasses remind me of persona glasses

bastek66 · 2013-09-05, 06:52

Characters chart

Spoiler for big pic:

rulfo · 2013-09-05, 08:29

Some sample of the calender from KyoAni shop.

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I think I'll enjoy Hiroomi and Akihito's antics.

Kakkou · 2013-09-05, 08:39

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Some sample of the calender from KyoAni shop.

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I think I'll enjoy Hiroomi and Akihito's antics.

Didn't think much about it in the CM but now that it's even on the calendar, is Hiromi feelin' up Akihito's waist a recurring thing?

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Kismet-chan The Chaotic Dreamer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In a cruel yet beautiful world Age: 32	To be absolutely frank? Some people have no right to talk when most have at least one series that they've gotten giggly over that has characters with big, stupid-looking googly moe eyes that're twice the size (or even bigger) than those of KyoAni's style. I mean, really. Now onto the new PV. The production quality seems high. Gorgeous animation, as to be expected of KyoAni. Female protags who wear glasses while being a bit clumsy, yet are badass fighters at the same time will always find a soft spot in my heart. Mirai is ridiculously cute and cool all at once. I just hope that Akihito won't be a bland/annoying male protag. Regardless of what anyone says, I'm looking forward to it. __________________

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rulfo Senior Member Join Date: May 2011	RIP LN Mitsuki design. That's the only thing I'm really pained about. The shift in artstyle direction? Not really much of a difference. Only difference I see is that they ditched the weird mix of colors for what seems to me, a "space distortion". But really, not much different from the LN CM. It's really hard to tell that they completely deviated from the whole art direction. Quite frankly if only I'm allowed to post some LN scans here I could show that there really isn't much of a difference. __________________

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whitecloud Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	All the character wear glasses.....The glasses remind me of persona glasses __________________ Friends are nice.......

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Tempester Japanese Culture Fan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Planet Earth Age: 33	Add me to the list of people disappointed with the art style. It definitely looks more generic than the LN advertisement from before. The black-haired girl in particular looks a lot worse and less distinctive. However, at least we can attribute this to the change in the character designer (darn KyoAni for being so strictly in-house). This does not mean I'm not still extremely interested in this anime, and I'm sure I can get used to and enjoy the new art style.

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Kakkou Tch. Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia	I'll just leave these comparisons here... Images character designs comparison Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? ...and bolt outta this thread. =x

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bastek66 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012	Characters chart Spoiler for big pic: __________________

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rulfo Senior Member Join Date: May 2011	Some sample of the calender from KyoAni shop. Images Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? I think I'll enjoy Hiroomi and Akihito's antics. __________________