2008-11-08, 19:55 | Link #1581 |
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This show was brilliant. Just brilliant. 11 of 10 stars. But the ending was sad. I can't accept this ending. There had to be more. It just wasn't qualified to be the ending of such a brilliant anime. There had to be... more!
You guys talked about the manga. Is the ending more satisfying? I don't want to let such an incredible series end like this. It had such a deep impact at me...The afterglow is still very active... |
2008-11-08, 20:07 | Link #1582 | |
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He actually has made something else, it's called Negative Chainsaw or something. Nothing like NHK, though. |
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2008-11-25, 09:58 | Link #1583 | |
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Mh is the ending related to the one in the animation? Then i would think about to get the manga.
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2008-11-26, 23:07 | Link #1587 | |
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2008-11-27, 23:19 | Link #1588 |
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Thanks! I recall thinking as I wrote this that it all seemed surprisingly both plausible and faithful to the NHK world.
Anime shows are notorious for unresolved endings. I've seen arguments to the effect that such irresolution represents a "Japanese" view of life, but I think the economics of the manga industry play a role as well. The manga-ka, the publisher, and any anime licensor all want series to continue for years. Resolving a central story line raises the possibility ("fear" might be a better term) that whatever the manga-ka comes up with to replace that line might not be so compelling as the original. If anything, NHK ni Youkoso! displays the value of a franchise in spades. Reading back over this thread I see a lot of enthusiasm for the NHK story in its anime, manga and novel forms and even a plea for a live-action version. From what I've read here, all the versions of the story portray different trajectories with different endings. It also looks like some people here are willing to support the franchise financially in all its forms. Do you think this diversity of story lines and lack of resolution helps or hurts NHK in the long run? It sounds to me like it's a big plus financially since you can collect multiple streams of revenue from the most devoted fans. Artistically it's a more open question, I think. As an anime viewer, I felt rather gypped by the show's ending. Maybe I'll put the novel on my Xmas list. I have some of the manga, but I prefer reading text, and I can save my daughter some money Does anyone know if NHK has a big paraphernalia market as well? A little searching for Misaki items turned up a figurine and a remarkably risqué hug pillow. If there's not a large paraphernalia market, being able to re-market the same content across different media provides an important alternative revenue source.
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2008-11-29, 16:42 | Link #1589 | |
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2008-11-29, 17:42 | Link #1590 |
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Ive got some question about the nhk novel. Wiki says, that there is one volume, but two editions. What does that mean? How many pages does this novel has? I like the nhk animation(reading the manga at the moment), would you suggest me the novel(in other words, is it good)?
Thanks.
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2008-11-29, 18:03 | Link #1591 | |
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Believe me, the NHK novel is a must read, and not just for fans of the anime. I know for a fact that you'll love every page.
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2008-11-30, 06:09 | Link #1593 |
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Hehe sounds very good. Will be in the next order.
Thanks. EDIT: .. I just went to my local amazon website and see, its cheaper than other novels, i have..! I will order it right now!
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2008-12-15, 22:25 | Link #1595 | |
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2008-12-30, 20:45 | Link #1597 |
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So, 3 days ago, i finished the NHK novel. some minutes ago, i finished the NHK mangas... (i have seen the anime a while back)
The novel and mangas were awsome. Many things were shortened but well, in the manga, even more stronger. Spoiler for NHK manga ending:
Welcome to the N.H.K. A novel, the 8 mangas and the 26 episodes of the anime, i wont forget that quick.
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2008-12-31, 12:28 | Link #1599 | |
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I found the translated novel in the bookstore-- pretty good, I think, and different in some respects than the manga/animation. |
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2009-01-01, 01:36 | Link #1600 |
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Welcome To The NHK was to me one of the greatest things ever, all the adaptations were amazing (Though the manga IMO was better than the anime, its ending was incredibly fulfilling, but the anime was also quite good). I loved the novel and it was one of the major factors in what drove me to enjoy writing. The storytelling and how close it came to home was very deep and certainly something which I would recommend to anyone.
It doesn't fit a single genre of anime/manga at all, it deserves its own class. But yes, needless to say I was amazed by the series and its placed firmly at my top list.
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